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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06
News from South America.

FROM PANAMA.-By the arrival of the steam
ship Falcon, at New Orleans, from Aspinwall,
our city exchanges been put in possession Of
Panama papers to the 18th ult
The Star, of that date, reports the city ard
Isthmus very healthy. The Star says:
We do not remember ever to have experienced
SO much and intense hot weather, as has pre-
vailed during the whole of this month. The
season has been marked by an unusually small
quantity of rain.
The Star learns. authoritatively, that special
instructions have been sent out by the United
States Government to the Commodore on the
Pacific coast, ordering vessel of war to be inn
mediately stationed in the harbor of Panama.
An attempt had been made to burn down the
city Of Aspinwall. Fortunately the flames were
mastered before spreading any distance. re-
ward Of $500 was offered for the arrest of the
incendiaries. @
Commander W. W. Hunter U. S. Navy, left
Panama on the It'll, in the British steamship
Bogota, for Valparaiso He is ordered to join
the frgate st. Lawrence, of which vessel he is to
take command.
The British Steam Navigation Company alter
ed the time of the departure of their steamers
for South America. These vessels will in future
sail on the 7th and 22d, instead Of the 9th and
24th, as heretofore; by which arrangement the
merchants in the South will receive their Euro
pean and California advices two days earlier.
From BoooTA.-A correspondent of the Pa
mama Star writes from Bogota, (the capital Of
New Granada on the 18th ult., as follows:
The late extra session Of Congress, which
terminated the day before yesterday, has been
very important
The law was sanctioned by which civil and
religious matters are entirely separated; also
was passed by the two Houses, the law regard
ing matrimony, which recognises marriage as a
simple contract, and provides for divorces in
some cases, and almost at the win Of the par
ties but it has not yet been officially promul-
gated. ,.
The representative from your province, Justo
Arosemena, presented to the House of Repre-
sentatives the following projects for codes, viz
civil; mining; penal; supplementary laws to
the penal code; Of judicial organization; Of pas
sing judgment in civil cases; Of passing judgment
in criminal cases.
These codes were received with unmistakeable
signs Of satisfaction by the house, and were
adopted Immediately on the first debate, and in
the second were adopted to be printed for the
coming session. Thus it is safe to say that in
1854 New Granada will have her legislation pro-
perry completed, and not have to use laws of
the 18th century which are still in force in the
Republic.
The disorders Of which the capital has been
the theatre are being Gained. The Administra-
ton is now going on in rational manner, in
which state it has not been for the last two
months. It has resigned itself to the necessity
Of accepting the new Constitution, which, in
reality it did not like; because it is now con-
vinced that its fall would have been inevitable if
it had manifested any opposition to it.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

A CRY WITH TWELVE THOUSAND INHABITANTS
DEsTRoYED.-In the foreign news by the Allan
tic, it is stated that, ON the first Of May, the
city Of Shiraz, in Persia, was destroyed, with
twelve thousand of its inhabitants by the shock
of an earthquake. This is the second city in
Persia, and in former years had population of
10000 persons, but an earthquake in 1924
nearly destroyed it. It was formerly place Of
great beauty, and is celebrated by the Persian
poet Hafz, who was native of Shiraz, for its
beauty and fertility. Since the earthquake of
1924, it has greatly declined in both, most of
its public structures having been ruined by that
calamity. ~
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

16F Navigation for the larger class Of boats
in the Lafourche, is now at an end. The DR..
Batey, made her last trip on Tuesday last, and
will not again enter the bayou until the next
highwater season. The steamer Jean Webre
will still continue, as heretofore, to extend her
trims to New Orleans
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

16 There was some unconscious wit and q
deal of childish philosophy, in the reply little
girl "a pretty, bright child not quite four years
old) made to her father. She was annoyed at
some old shoes, which she was anxious should
be replaced by new ones, and was venting her
indignation in rather a more boisterous manner
than her father considered proper.
'What's the matter there, Cora? Have you
got fit? % q
"No, papa; they don't fit me at all" said she.
And then she enumerated all the faults of the
shoes in set terms, and reached the climax
thus: They are the meanest shoes I ever
saw; why, they won'teven squeak when walk
out p'
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06
EXchanges.

Godeys Lddy's Book for August has reached
us. In literary contributions, this number equals
any of its antecedents; but the embellishments
do not come up to their former standard.
Petrson's Ladies National Magazine for the
| current month is before us, and fully sustains
| its former reputation among the American month
lies.
The Southern Ladies' Book for July, although
it is now the 9th day of the long north of Au-
gust, has not yet reached as, nor any Of its sub
scribers in this region of country. If Mrs.
French wishes her work to prosper and gain
favor with her southern readers, she should pay
more strict attention in having it sent to her SUBJ
scribers. Our city exchanges noticed the July
number nearly month since! and yet the agent
here has not received it. How is this, Messrs.
publishers? ia
The Southern Police Gazette and New Orleans
Isremen's Journal, is the title of anew Weekly,
recently started in the Crescent City, of which
Messrs. J. j. Casey and J. E. Boehler, are
editors and proprietors. The new conner is neat
in topographic appearance, and its literary and
editorial departments bid fair to rank among the
first of the New Orleans journals. The Gazette
has cur warmest wishes for its success. The
polite request, +" Please X" is cheerfully accor
ded.
The Louisiana State Republican, published in
the 4th District, New Orleans, formerly Lafay-
ette,) has changed hands,, our old friend
HENRY E. JOHNSON having disposed of the es-
tablishment to HORACE L. MARSHALL, young
gentleman of experience, a wing, and withal a
practical printer, who is in every respect fully
qualified to replace the former editor and pro-
prietor.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

RG~ Col Ives, Of the firm Of Bates, Benson &
Co., contractors on the New Orleans, Opelousas
and Great Western Rail Road, informs us that
there is now employed on that road between
bayou DIES Allemands and Tigerville, upward Of
five hundred hands, and that the work is pro-
crossing rapidly, although the present rainy sea-
son has been, and still is, Agreat hindrance or
draw back. The draining Of the swamp on the
West bank Of the Lafourche, viii soon be UNDER
taken, as the bayou is falling rapidly. The
bayou when at low water mark, is four feet be-
low the lowest level of the swamp.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

Too LATE.-The beautiful and interesting
story, selected by Miss ''F. A. P.," was re-
ceived too late to appear this week. 1t will
receive insertion in our next. We are truly
pleased to see the ladies interest themselves in
making proper literary selections for our paper,
as any thing recommended by them will invari-
ably command attention.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06
Wing Meeting.

The Wigs of Laforce agreeably to notice convened ,
the Court House in ThbodaN on Saturday, the spth u
The meeting was organized by calling Jona White +, M
chair, and appointing l.. s. Allain Secretary.
The Chairman stated the objects the meetina and 81,
motion, nominated the following gentlemen as IN
represent this parish at the Donadsonvlle and Bto
| conventions viz:
l. !. Bush, x Gour'ain, NJ. Bourg,
A. u. Raglan, J. A. Bernard, " yicknair
L. bernard, L. Z. Lamoureux, A Beryeron
l.. bergeron, V.D. Terrehonne, J. D. Leahy
On notion the Chairman and Secretary were added to H.,
| above list
Messrs. r. G. Darden, J.C. Ragan and j. Auber were
named as a committee to appoint time md notify H..
people of meeting for the purpose Of choosing ,, .
select candidate for State SENATOR e
The committee fixed upon Saturday the 18th Of ,,
as proper time to meet choose delegates to confer v
delegates from Assumption and Tcrebon1e and to name
| Senatorial candidate for this District
LIS ALLAN, sec'y. IONA. C. WHITE, Prest,
The ERICssoN.-A correspondent of tho
Franklin Journal states that the Ericsso,
ship is to have new eng ines of an entirely life
rent construction and nature from those which
have been taken out He states that new hot
air cylinders aresto be only feet in diameter
and the supply pumps only three and half
feet. The same air is to be used over and over
again, only is to be cooled---condcnse
waterafter it leaves the cylinders iftruc
is throwing away the regenerators whea Cant
Ericsson called his ''source of power" Wa
presume, however, that the said correspondent
is misintormed at the same time, let us saw.
that there is altogether too much mystery about
the repairs of this vessel the rulnors respec-
ting its destiny are quite contradictory
Scientific American
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

READING RooM.-Mr. Bennett, of the Literary
Depot, has fitted up, and now has in successful
operation, in the the neat and spacious second
story Of Che Post Office builing, on Market
street, Reading Room wherein may be seen
all the principle papers and magazines of the
chief cities in the Union. This enterprise of Mr..
Benefits supplies an important hiatus, and can
not fail Of success. The price Of subscription
is ten dollars per annum.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

MAIL BoAT.-The Steamer Mary Jane, has
been purchased by Messrs. Vinson Ratier,
Mail Contractors from Donaldsonville to Ope-
lousas, to run regularly as mail boat between
our town and Donaldsonville during the low
water season. This is q commendable enter
prise and will, no doubt insure more regularity
in our mail service for the future.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

WING MEETING.-There will be meeting of
the Wings Of this parish, at the court house, on
Saturday next, the 18th inst, for the purpose of
naming delegates to represent the parish in a
important business, for the good of the party.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

A BRANCH RAE RoAD--This is subject
which our property holders should be made duly
70 reflect upon, as it is one where they are
deeply interested. The construction Of branch
road either down the Terrebonne Or down the
Lafourche 70 intersect with the main trunk Of
the Opelousas road, must Of necessity BE- built,
and the sooner the subject is laid before and ac-
ted upon by our citizens. the better viii it be
for their interest and the welfare Of Thibodaux.
Come, now, let US see who will be the first to
enlist in this important matter. We shall revert
to this subject again, on some future occasion,
and will endeayor to impress upon our citizens
the necessity Of action in the premises.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

AUcTIoN.--Mr. E. Leonval, Auctioneer, has
established his head quarters at the store Of
A. B. Raglan & Co., No. 10, st. Philip street,
and devotes his attention to the sale of every
variety Of merchandise, real estate, etc. Days
of sale, Mondays and Saturdays, commencing
Of 10 o'clock, A. M. We would remind our
readers that he sells this morning lage assert
ment of Ready Made Clothing, and splendid
lot of House Furniture
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

HARVESTING of our farmers, not
withstanding the unfavorable weather, have
commenced gathering their corn and slowing it
away in their barns. The crops, as we have
previously stated, will be abundant, and quite
sufficient to meet the demand.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

Bay" The Police Jury were in extra session on
Thursday, with the view of amending the Levee
are unable to lay before our readers any OF the
proceedings.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

nsyn Some beautiful "Lines," contributed by
"MAnY," appear on our first page. We hope
that the fair author will continue to favor us
with the productions of her gifted pen.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06
Succession Of Arcfne Brgero, acioao Of Vale,y Hme
SUCCESSION SALE.-Sfate of Lou.

SUCCESSION SALE.-State of Lou.
~ isiana-Ffth District Cenrt-Parsh Of Lafourche.
In the and by the authority Of the Fifth Judicial Dis
win be offered for sale public auction by Maturn Boug
Sheriff and Auconeer the premises situated in the
town Of Thbodaux, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1853
at 10 O'clock NJ the following described property tow
IA CERTAIN TOWN LOT, situated in said parish Of La
fourche in the Of Thibodaux known and designated
on Ian Of said town. made and executed by James. B.
Grnag, the LIST May, 1912, and deposited No. 1l5 in
the Recorders oface-with the Buildings thereon.
"a NEGRO BOY, named Casimire aged about eighteen
years.
3-Seyeral Bedsteads, Bedding, Armoir, Bureau,
Looking Glass, Clock, Safe Chairs &c.
TERMS CoSDTIoNs.-The pessonal property payable
cash and the real property payable by thrdsond
all and each Of the months Of March Of the years lss
1865 and 1856. The laud and slave to remain specially
morgaged until final payment and all sums not puncualy
paid maturity to bear eight per cent interest thereafter
The purchaser to give good and approved security.
Lafourche, August 3, 1853. NJ. BOURG, Sheriff.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES democratic State
Convention, which assembled at Baton Rouge
on Monday last, have made the following nomi-
nations For State Treasurer, c. E. Greneaux,
Of Natchitoches; for Superintendent of Public
Education, J. N. Carrigan, of Baton Rouge
for Auditor of Public Accounts, s. F. Marks, Of
West Feliciana -u
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06
Our Congressional Nominee.

| 1t is not our intention here to enter into al
| investigation, neither to discuss the manner il
which the recent Wing District Convention tha
assembled in Donaldsonville on Monday last
made selection of candidate to represent
| this District in the Congress of the United
States. Some jarring, we learn did occur, and
objections were made to the making Of the nom.
nation unanimous With this We have naugh1
to do. We chose our delegates to that Conven-
| ton, and consider ourself morally and politi.
cally bound to give to its choice our hearty adj
hesion. Suffice it to say, COL. THEODORE
GAYLORD HUNT Of New Orleans, received
that nomination, and we, together with our par
sh will stand by him and give him our undivided
and most cheerful support. lis true that Mr..
Landry, was the first choice of our parish; but
we must not always expect our desires to be
satisfied. In time, even the sensible Benedict
was made to wear the yoke! SO must now the
sever faithful Lafourche" Again, it is not
proper at this time for the Wing party to stand
upon trifes, and fritter away its strength in the
only wing district in the State on hair splitting
etiquette. The city has long been contending,
and with some justice too, we must now con-
fess, for the right of selecting candidate from
among her own citizens; thai wish, she has now
succeeded in accomplishing, and we trust that
the Wings of New Orleans, will stand by him,
and initiate in their majority that of Lafourche.
In Col. Hunt, our friends Of the great Com
mercial Emporium of the South West, have
presented us gentleman, who, in every sense,
is fully worthy of the country's confidence. We
know him intimately, having served with him
in the lower branch of the last General Assem-
bly, Of the State, and can give to our co-laborers
in the good and sacred cause of Whiggery q
double assurance that he is worthy of their sup
port. Wing measures and Wing principles in
his hands, will find an able and eloquent advo-
cate. Mr.. Hunt is a gentleman possessing
superior order Of talents, combined with a mind
of high natural abilities-of enlarged compre
hensive views, possessing an abundant share of
practical experience-fuent in debate, and as
ready to make an attack, as to defend when as
sailed. In fact, he combines, in word, every
essential requisite to adorn the station to which
his fellow citizens seek and wish to see him ele-
vated
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

CENTENARY CoLLEGE.-Commencem Exer-
cises at this favorite institution of the South,
took place on Wednesday 9th inst To Rob-
ERT PUGH, of Assumption, was awarded the
first honor. His subject was &c The American
Head and Heart, I" with valedictory address,
beautiful theme and his having received the
first honor, is evidence that it was well handled.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

An interesting lad who has for some months
past been acting in the capacity of waiter at
restaurant at Sacramento, has turned out to
be girl She is from New York, whence she
had emigrated in male attire, all for love, &C.
A respectable lady, at last accounts, had taken
charge of the young feminine
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

An ACT OF ASSUMPTION An individual
(name not given,) we see by the Pioneer of As
sumption, was tarred and feathered at Paincourt-
vile, in that parish, a few days ago. He must
have committed some diabolical act, to have
merited such punishment. TO say the least,
we cannot but characterize it as an act of As
sumDfl09s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

QUARANT1NEs-Vicksburg and Natchez papers
inform us that quarantine regulations have been
established at those places to prevent the spread
of yellow fever from New Orleans.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

A SMALL BoAr.-They have built a steamer
at Nashville which draws only nine inches light,
and can carry forty tons on eighteen inches Of
water. This is the kind of boat that would
suit our bayou in the low water season.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

Arrival and Departure Of the Mails.
THE Western and Northern Mails, arrives on Tues.
L daysThursnay and sSatu rday at 3 o'clock, P. NJ
Closes on Wednesday and Friday at O'Clock, A. NJ,
and every Saturday, at o'clock p NJ.
Arrives from Alligator, 1'igerville and Houma on
Wednesday and Friday at o'clock, A. nj.
Closes for the above places Tuestlay and Thurs.
day at 2 o'clock P. NJ.
Thibodany Jan. Goth, 1857. Y BENNETT
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

Essy~ Our roads are in the most wretchet
state. Travelling is almost impossible.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

HEALrH.-Notwithstanding the raging cpl
demic, which weekly consigns to their graves
from eight to nine hundred Of our fellow mortals
in New Orleans, the sanitary condition Of our
town and surrounding country remains unchang-
ed. Not single case of sickness has come
under our observation during the week, other
than that which is usual to the country at this
season Of the year, which are usually of mild
character, and yield readily to medical treat
ment. The knell Of the bell of our cathedral,
seldom salutes our ear
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

yellow FEvER.-Al our city contemporaries
agree in representing the raging epidemic in
New Orleans, as extremely severe and fatal, and
advise oil such as are unacclimated or have nc
pressing business in the city, to keep away.
This is acting as become public journalists, and
although the advice may act injuriously to the
property Of New Orleans for time to come,
still, to seek to hide the truth, and thereby
jeopardize the lives Of thousands, would be per
suing . course which would subject them to the
censure Of the world, and b. inimical to the
calls Of humanity.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

The Boston Aldermen granted the use Of
Faneuil Han for the Meagher festival which
took place on the 3rd inst.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

D0 We are are pleased to see that our city
contemporaries have freely noticed our article on
the irregularity Of our mails, and post master
Kendall, Of New Orleans, and J. E. Caldwell,
the contractor, are corresponding in relation
thereto. The post master, in our opinion, has
the upper hand, and has clearly established that
the whole blame is attributable to the contrac-
tor. No beneficial results have yet taken place
from the exposee.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

Marie de Thbodaux, ce 6 Aout, 1853
\ Wis AU BOULANGERS Lie Drix de-
"A Ia Farine fraiche eant Sc 90 lie Marche de Ia No
vele Orleans les Boulangers requs de bonner 20
onces de pain pour dix cents, durant la semaine pro-
chaine. V. d. TERREBONNE, Marie
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

The WEATHER.-Those indications Of q "spell
of fine weather." which we alluded to in our last
issue were, unfortunately, not of long duration
for since then, we have been nearly drowned
out with rain; and from present appearances,
there is no telling when the rainy season win
cease. Our nights are cool, beautiful and plea
SAINT; the Heavens represent magnificent
dome without cloud or speck, rendered lu-
miniferous by myriad Of bright twinkling stars
but our days are hot sultry and oppressive with
frequent showers Of rain, accompanied by vivid
flashes Of lightning, and heavy peals Of thunder.
Never was contrast greater.
INSTRUMENTATION town, notwithstanding
the opinions Of many that the Railroad win
have tendency to destroy its commercial In
terest, still continues to improve. Buildings we
are pleased to say, continue to rise in different
parts, especially in our suburban districts.
The noise Of the trowel, hammer and saw, greet
our ears, no matter whittier we may wander.
The lime, or white wash brush, is now much
used, in almost every section, which gives our
town . neat and clearly as well as . healthy ap-
pearance. This is quite proper and very necess-
ary, especially at this season, when sickness is
most to be expected.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

MIR. EDITOR: Please announce in your paper that Mr.
MARCELLUS LEJEUNE, is a candidate for the office NJ
Coroner at the November election and will be supported
by Tur ppap,r
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

We are authorized to say that THOMAS BuFOED
will be candidate at the approaching November election for
the office Of ASSESSOR of the parish of Terrebonne
~ The friends Of Mr.. VALERY VICKNER request ia
to announce him candidate for the office Of Assessor
OF the parish Of Lafourche at the coming election.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

TEAM WEBRE.-The new low water
= steamer Jean Webre, commanded by tkzmx3nmh
Capt. ULYSsE D. TERREBONNE has I Im~m.=.S
commenced and will continue to ply ssTfsEis!!as3
regular packet between Thhodaux and
New Orleans leaving follows:
THIBODAux-Every MONDAY morning at s clock;
+ NEW QRLEANs-Every. FRIDAY morning at o'clock
jy23 ST. DAUNIs& BROS, Agents.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-06

MayoraIty of Thbodaux, August 6, 1858.
NOTICE TO BAKERS. The price If
v Fresh Flour being $780, in the New Orleans Market,
Bakers required to give 20 for ten cents
during next week. " d. TERREBONNE Mayor