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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

STRANGE Observation-Disclosures the head oil
marine intelligence, the Valparaiso Herald
Of the 1st inst, gives an account of ethe
wreck of the North American brig Chatham
Capt Snow left San Francisco September 6.
1852, in the brig Chatham, owned by him
self which was chartered by firm in that
city, one of whom, Mr.. Lamont, accompa-
MED him as supercargo, and Dr.. Burke,
as passenger to some island south of Tahiti,
at which they intended to touch. The voy-
age was afterwards changed. The Chatham
was chartered for trading voyage, and ac-
cordingly touched at three groups, Marquee
sas, Society and Harvey Islands She left
December, 1852, and went ashore January
5th on an island not laid down on any chart,
inhabited by savages, who showed no other
signs of having seen civilized man before
except the fact that they had great terror
for fre-arms. The captain had saved his
instruments, and DR.. Burke alone had saved
pistols and powder. The captain imme-
diately constructed boat from pieces of the
wreck, which was finished in about six
weeks, and himself, brother Dr. Burke and
one other put TO sea in her, but, as she leak
ed badly, they put back, and in about six
weeks went to sea again and steered for
Humphreys Island, where they arrived.
Mr. Lamont, thinking the boat unsafe, de.
clined going in her. AT Humphreys Island
they found party of pearl fishers, establish
ed BY Capt. Hort, owner of the British brig
Caroline Hort, and learned that he was ex-
pected to arrive there soon They accord
ingly waited the arrival of the vessel, in
hopes OF getting passag in her to some fire.
quented port
The island on which they were wrecked
abounds in pearl shells. Consequently,
when Capt. Hort arrived, and learned this
fact, he was unwilling to take any of them
with him until he should have taken party
10 the island and set them at work diving
Tor himself: but finding that he could not
obtain the requisite information for that pur-
poses he finally consented to take DR.. Burke
and Capt. Snow, on condition that they should
not reveal the locality Of the island 10 any
one which they promised Consequently
we are not able to give the exact locality Of
The island at present. Capt Snow says he
was very kindly treated by Capt. Hort, after
getting on board, though he was several
times refused passage before consent was
gwen, owing ia the interest Capt Hort had
IN keeping the island to himself until he
should have established fishery there.
The Herald is authorized to state that Hon.
K Wood U. s, Consul, and at the same
time Minister Plenipotentiary, will take
prompt measures for the relief of the crew
Of the Chatham.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12
Anecdotes Of Judge Livermofe.

The late N. p. Rogers, in letter to the
N. Y. Tribune some years since, related the
following anecdotes respecting Judge Liver
more OF New Hampshire, recently deceased:
"Old Judge Livermore, l said, was an;
other eminent native here, who had the
magnanlmlty to stay at home He was some
| times at the bar and sometimes OH the bench.
He was not man of books, though he oe-
caslonally looked into them, to see if they
agreed with him in opinion. If they didn't,
it was their hurt not his, and when they did
differ, they say he was oftenest in the right.
" 1t is laid down so and so, in Coke Little
ton, please the Court" said counsel once
to him in argument. Cooke was an arb.
trary man." said the Judge in reply. Said
the counsel, ga Massachusetts Judge of
some Standing was of same opinion in such
a case-Theophilus Parsonsw "Mr. Par
sons was a great adherent 10 precedent"
said the Judge; the law is not so in New
Hampshire." And they said the Judge was
right. He would decide for himself. if all
the Judges in Old and New England were
Of the. other opinion. 1t bothered the law
yers more than it did the people. You have
not Judge on your Empire Bench, Mr..
Tribune, that can stand up The always stood
up, long after other New Hampshire Judges
used to sit down, and have the Jury stand
up too) and charge Jury, with the clear,
strong sense and old Shakespeare English,
that our New Hampshire Judge Livermore
could, and that he can now. if he has got
the bodily strength left, though he might be
eighty.
They sent him to Congress at the time
John Randolph was Randol phi though there,
he looked little too stately and baronal
for Nor.herner, and thought he would make
him aware that he did not come from old
Virginia. Livermore had made few re-
marks i'll his peculiar way-and not to Mr..
Randolph's mind. He Immediately got up
and in the Roanoke vein, and manner, said
that the gentleman from Vermont had said
SO and so: &c. The House felt the taunt all
around-all but Livermore, who not per-
ceiving it at all, quietly rose. when Ran
dolph had done, and Mr.. Speaker: |
respect the opinions of the gentleman from
Rhode Island, but must differ from him in
this Instance" &c, going directly into the
as though no mistake had been
made. Randolph put on his fur cap and
went out to see what had become of Juba
and Syphax. The sensation through the
House may be imagined Henry Clay was
writing letter at the moment. On finish
ing a.sentence of it, he went to Judge Liver
more and told him he had been writing to
Mr.. -, of Philadelphia, of the extinction
Of Randolph. Mr.. Randolph did not mistake
Judge Livermore's State after that-though
if the naughty Virginian had but known, it
was greater honor 10 come from Vermont
than from his own worn out tobacco field
The Old Dominion
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

U Reader do you know what. writing
tor newspapers means?
1t means writing iushaste, against tie IN
clination, without opportunity for reflection.
correction, or chance to get information. 1t
means dressing for ball in the dark; paint
ing picture with single brush for all
colors: answering questions in science from
memory, and questions of fact from ina gina-
ton. 1t means attempting the impossible,
and making fools believe you have done it.
Worse than that-worst of all. ii means
writing quantity in place of quality, diuting
TASKS of fragrant with pals Of tasteless
water: passing off hollow tubes for the bars
of solid metal, selling your soul to the devil
the printer's-for a mess of pottage; sa-
crficing future fame to present necessities.
U s r. m.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

ne y .Anowledge may slumber in the
derros. Dut i never dies; it is like the
vh;is S W. y tho isied tower. that sleeps
b.s .s ,xlnler last, but awakes With the wa rm
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12
Married and Single Men.

A contemporary very sensibly remarks
that there should be some means of distin-
gushing single from married men. Un-
married females are known by the prefix of
of Miss to their names, but all men are
styled Mister. How much unnecessary
trouble and solicitude might be spared TO the
anxious mothers Of manageable girls could
they make their distinction How very an
noying 10 mother and bevy of girls, after
laying themselves out to please some "nice
young man." to hear him incidentally allude
to his wife! This subject really demands
attention. and we think that the girls should
suggest some plan by which these disap-
pointments might be obviated
We think there already exists a mode in
which single men can easily be distinguish
ed from married ones by ladies of discern
ment. II is by paying little attention to
the conversation and manners of gentlemen.
There is an ease and grace in the manners
OF married men, a sensibleness and want of
fiaatery in their conversation, which enable
them to be readily distinguished in mixed
company.
Unmarried men may be distinguished by
general "gTeenness "a certain frivolous
ness of conversation-and peculiar futter
Of department. that nothing but matrimony
can entirely cure.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12
From Acapulco.

The Panama Star of the goth ult., con.
,ans the following account of the state Of
affairs in Acapulco
Among the passengers who came down
on the steamer Panama, was Dr. Billings,
nd interim Consul of the United States at
Acapulco, from the time of the desease of
the late incumbent, Mr. Ames, to the quail
6cation Of Mr.. Danman, the new appointee
Of the Administration.
From DR.. Billings we learn that the diff
Guilty between Capt Givens, of the schooner
r. A. Allen, the particulars of whose arrest
and imprisonment at Acapulco we have be-
fore published, and the authorities at AGA
pulco, has been partially settled by the re-
lease of Capt G. and the delivery to him of
his vessel, with a thousand applications of
pardon upon the part of the officials This
was not brought about however, from any
conviction of error or of mal-treatment upon
their pa.t, but because the new Minister of
the United States at Mexico, Col Gadstlen,
as sooa as the matter was reported to him,
gave notice at once 10 the Supreme Govern
ment that he would stand no humbuggery
whatever in the matter; that Capt Givens
and his vessel must be instantly released,
and reparations made to him by Mexico for
damages of Imprisonment and detention of
vessel. The order for the release of both
Captain and vessel came to Acapulco by
government express from the city Of
Mexico.
A dozen such men as COL Gadsden, Capt.
Dornin, of the sIoop-ot-war Portsmouth, and
Capt. Ingraham, of the ST. Louis, scattered
over the world, will do more under the
policy of the present Administration, to re-
instate American ctizenshipin the respect of
all the nations of the woodland which
should never have been allowed to descend
to the low grade in which the Adminis,ra-
ton left ii-than thousand such fleets as
the English and French have congregated
at Besika bay, which they dare not USE
One gun actively worked, is worth thou
sand dummies; and Col. Gajsden is just tne
man precisely to teach the Mexican Gov
eminent that he goes to its capital TO work,
and moi to blow and gas-in other words, to
spend his time in roundabout negotiations.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

r0~ A man is judged by the company he
keeps, look out and keep clear of loafers, bed
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

TIE DEATH OF Mrs. CoLEMAN.-We are panied
to announce the sudden death of Mrs. Robert
B. Coleman, of the Aston House, who expired
with her infant. this morning, at o'clock. She
was true Christian woman in all the relations
of life; and her loss will be deeply deplored by
a large circle of relatives and friends
Neao 1orE Mirror.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

Zoo MopEsr FOR THE WoRLD.-A young fc,-
low who was engaged to be married to a woman
in London, recently committed suicide because
he didn't think himself worthy Of her!" We
trust Ills daguerreotypei in existence, as We
should Ike to see what So remarkable man
cooked like.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

A BIBLICAL CR1r1c.-The best specimen
of original criticism We ever heard, was in
.stage-coach ride to Berry Edge. Three
of US were talking about Adam and his fall.
The point OF discussion was the apparent inn
possibility that perfect man like Adam
could commit sin.
4" But he wasn't perfect" said one Of the
three
WASN'T perfectw we calculated in anna
cement
"No, sir, he wasn't perfect" repeated our
commentator
"What do you mean :" we asked.
"Well," answered the authority, she was
made perfect, l admit, but he didn't stay
perfect"
Glow 2"
"Why was not one of his ribs removed Z
If he was perfect with all his ribs, he was
not perfect after loosing one, was he? Say o.
Our say was silence. We were convinced
then, that woman was the cause mans
original imperfection.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

ORfENrAL VIRUS woman was walk
ing, a man looked at and followed her.-
"Why, said she, do you follow me!' "Be-
cause have fallen in love with you" "Why
so! My sister, who is coming after, Is much
handsomer than tango and make love to-
her." The man turned back, and saw
woman with an ugly face, and being greatly
dspleased, returned and said, "Why did
you tell me a story?" The woman answer
ed, neither did you tell me the truth for if
you are in love with me, why did you LOOK
for another womanl
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

nag@ The man who barely escaped with his
life, has been discarded by the modest young
lady.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

RH~ It is amusing to see creation of broad
cloth, patent leather, hair and bears grease,
sneer as it passes the sunburnt laborcr Tail
ors, shoemakers, and hatters can manufacture
the one it is only Nature that can turn out the
man. There is no surer evidence of the alb
sence of brains, than when donkeys in regimen
tails bray at labor. The crop of fools this year
is Us extensive as ever.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12
o. The Petersburg Democrat tells a

70 The Petersburg Democrat tells a
story Of little boy in that city, who, having
recently lost his father, found himself de-
barred thereby from attending school as
formerly, and, in the fullness of his faith, he
determined to seek the wherewithal, at that
footstool to which he had doubtless been
taught 10 look for other and higher bless
ings. In the simplicity of his heart he sat
down and gravely wrote letter to his Re-
deemet: thinking, perhaps, that SO formal a
mode OF preferring his requests would meet
with greater attention. What was the sur
prise ofthe postmaster, VIM. n Friend, Esq,
on discovering among the contents of his
letter box, one morning lately. missive
directed to "Jesus Christp Opening it,
he read the story Of the boys wants, and
with noble kindness which we are not
selfish enough TO deprive our readers of the
pleasure or profit Of hearing, he deposited in
the envelope the amount required and d.
rected it to the yanng supplicant.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

E The Chinese are buying up American
The San Francisco Herald says:
In addition TO the slIp Hamilton, we learn
that several large vessels have recently been
purchased by Chinese merchants, snd are
now being fitted out in this port, for the op-
poste coast of the Pacific. They will be-
navigated by American seamen. but will sail
under the Chinese fMg This will enable
them to visit Japan, and we are disposed to-
think such is the purpose of the owners. 1t
is said they are desitous of reaching Jeddo
about the time Com. Perry's squadron has
brought the Islanders to terms.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

SWIFT AND HIS SERvANT.-Dean Swift,
while on journey, and stopping at a tavern,
desired his servant John, (who, by the way,
was as eccentric as his mastet,) to bring him
his boots. John brought up the boots in the
same state as they we're taken off the even
ing previous.
"Why don't you polish my boots ?" said
the Dean
"There's no use in polishing Them" said
the man, "for they would soon be dirty
again"
Every true" said the Dean, and he put on
the boots. Immediately after he went down
to the landlady, and told her on no account
to give his servant any breakfast. The Dean
breakfasted and then ordered the horses out.
As he was ready to start, John ran to him in
a great hurry and said
'Mr. Dean, 1 didn't get my breakfast
yet" ....-.....#
"Oh," replied the witty divine, "there's
no use in your breakfasting, for you would
soon be hungry again"
John finding his theory thrown back on
himself. submitted to the privation with the
same stoicism as his master with the boots.
On they rode, the Dean in front reading his
prayer-book, andthe man behind at respect
full distance: when they were met by gen.
tleman who, after cycling the Dean very
closely, accosted the servant thus:
81 say, my man, you and your master
seem TO be sober pair; may ask who you
are and where you are goingw
"We're going to Heaven" replied John );
my masters praying and Pm fasting"
The gentleman looked again in wonder
ment at the master and man, and then
rode off,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

Marie de Thibodaux ce IL Nov, 1853
4 Wis AU ROULANGERS. LIE prix dc
Farine frache etant 81 90 sur lie Marche de la Nou
vee Orleans les Bouangers sont re1nis de bonner 2f
ouces de main pcur dix cents durant Ia semaine pro-
chaine. v. b. TERREBONNE Marie.
Mayoralty of Thibodasx, Nov!j2 1858.
NOTICE TO BAKERS. The price of
Fresh Flour being 81 10 in the New Orleans Market,
Bakers required give q Of bread cents
during next week v. ID. TERREEoNSE, Mayor.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

BED OF THE MISSISSIPPI RlvER.-It has
generally been the received opinion of
biologists that the Mississippi and its tri-
butaries traversed valley, with the strata
dipping towards the bed on each side. Re-
cent observation prove very concusively
III It this is all a mistake. Dr.. Norwood's
survey, as we'll as excavation of the artesian
we'll at Belcher's refinery at ST. Louis shows
that the line of the Mississippi traverses
ridge, and not valley, and that the strata
dips from the river east and west. In other
traverses a line of anticIinaI axes. or up-
heavals. This theory is applied by Mr..
Phillips, geologist, to explain the structure
of lead veins in the west.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

DON'T SAY "SAs."-A correspondent of the
Cleveland Plain Dealer tells a story of pas
senger on board a steamer on Lake Huron,
in storm, whose sea-sickness was aggra-
waited by the NAL. pronunciation of the word
Arkansas by fellow sufferer
90, sir, don't say Arkansas any more,
don't. IF you only knew how your way of
pronouncing Arkan-sap adds 10 my pain,
and sets me off again every time yod say it,
you wouldn't say Arkan-sas-I know you
wouldn't. Say Arkan-sow - now, won't
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

THE WOMEN OF GENoA.-We were i'm
pressed strongly with the beauty and dress
of the females of Genoa. Light in Frame
with dark haie and eyes, and fine proper
toned, they seemed, in the cleaning of the
day, rather to float than to walk before YOU
They wear no bonnets-a bonnet is a sure
sign Of a foreigner. Their (head 2 dress
consists Of a piece of muslin folded across
the top of the head elegantly pinned to the
hair, and gracefully falling around the neck
and over the shoulders in the form Of shawl
Their earrings are usually large and ele-
giant. Their countenances are brilliant and
expressive, and although singular in dress
and appearance, you remember only their
taste and elegance. We saw no female
dress in Europe that we desired to see in
troduced into our country, save that of the
ladies of Genoa. On the evening Of warm
summers day, it would be cool, modest
and exceedingly graeeful.-Kir,can.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-11-12

CLERGYMAN AND Boards The Echo, a,
religious paper Of Upper Canpda, in noticing
a recent convention of the Protestant Epis--
copal church, at Buffalo, N. Y, takes excep-
ton "to the fashion adopted by several of
the American clergy, of the younger ones in
particular, of having their faces covered
with hair" The editor says:
"To be a hairy man may be, in their est-
nation, mark of distinction but when we
see almost every flop that walks the street
presenting the same hirsute appearance: we
cannot but regret that there should be a
difficulty in deciding, Judging from external
appearance, which is the Minister Of Christ
For the latter, according to our old fashioned
notion: should ever be distinguished by
meek countenance and an entire absence of
conformity to the foppery Of the world"
TELEGRAPH FROM CUBA TO THE UNITET
SrArEs.-A privilege for submarine tele-
graph from Cuba 10 the United States, has
been granted to company by General
Canedo. The proposed route for the SUBJ
marine line will be from Punto Ycaans, near
Cardenas, to Cruzure Padre from thence to
DoubIed-Headed Shot-Key: from there TO
Old Matacumly: and from Old Matacumly
to the mainland of Florida the whole dis
lance, about 1879 miles, divided into four
sections The longest cable required will
only be about Sc miles. The line is to be-
built by joint stock company, to be- formed
on the Island of Cuba and in the United
States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-09-01


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