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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-30

A w. OSBORN, the well known Daguer.
IA rem Artist, opposite the Banks, takes
great pleasure in announcing his friends and the
public, that he has been to great expense and
trouble to procure an instrument superior to any
ever before knoUn. Mr. OSBORN will guarantee
better likenesses of children than have ever been
taken in Richmond, and in one-haf the time any
other Artist requires. This instrument was man.
ufactured by one of the best makers in this coun.
try, expressly for my use. Come one, come all,
and bring your little ones. OSBORN'S
AMI Sign of the Flags of all Nations
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-30

A CARD.-Ihe subscriber would announce to
n his country friends that they will find him at
Mr. Jacob A Levy's Dry Goods store, opposite the
tiers himself that he can offer them greater induce.
ments to buy than can be met with elsewhere.
my23 THADDEUS D GOODE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-30

rH~ NOTICE.-The steamer AU.
GUSTA will be taken of the route
between Richmond and Norfolk, via Por: Walthall,
after WEDNESDAY the Goth instant, for repairs
and to be reftted for the summer. Due notice viii
be given when ready to resume her place.
THOS. DODAmEAD, Supt.
an 10 Office r. and P. r. K. Co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-30

ID ECEIVING THIS MORNING.,
Ii Maryland Penitentiary Plsids
White Cambrics, So Jaconets
Plain and Figured Swiss Maslins
Plaid and Striped do do
Rich Berege De LANES
Small Fig'd Prints, new and pretty styles
Kich Chintz do; French Ginghams
Plain and Embroidered White Grape Shawls
Black and Colored Italian Grapes
Fine Fancy and Mourning Jacone.s
Irish Linens; Rice Cambrics
l04 and Ia Aendale Quilts
Blesched Shirtings and Sheetngs, all widths
Bleached Linen Diapers and Table Cloths
Pillow Linen, L linen Sheetings, &c DC.
Which We offer to the trade very low.
my3 KENT, PAINE & KENT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-30

ROARDING.-A married man and family, and
ID two or three single gentlemen be accom-.
modated with spacious comfortable rooms and board
by making speedy application to Mrs Jordan,
propretress of the Amelia House, ON Main street. be-
tween 9th and 10th streets. Day Boarders specially
accommodated. my 24-lv*
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-30

e. NOTICE.-We have several desirable
E:.a Rooms vacant at this time, and would be
pleased to hsEe them occupied by permanent, or
transient Boarders.
my 25-dts MISSES MURRAY.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
Written for the Thibodaux Minerva.
Memory's Tribute.

All nature breathes with purest skies serene,
All earth is roseate with the smiles of morn,
And naught but the warbling bird is seen
As it breathes its lay DER her grave forlorn.
'Tis the moulderng relic of form once fair
mind that naught earth could tempt
From the path where shone those virtues rare
That spoke her soul from guilt exempt.
Alas she's gone yet Time doth with measured tread
Ger scenes where late she joyed to sport
Amid the circles where bright pleasure led,
Or Duty held her sernest court.
And thus the thread of life woven for us to-day
To-morrows fate with direst hand may
Tis but the feeng shadow the glancing ray
moment bright then lost forever.
Pluck then the dearest ties of earth
From round thy heart hold not too thy friend
To-day is bright but to- morrow birth
To paths unknown the soul may send
Alas alas earth's brightest dream is DER,
Cares dark waste frowns drear and lone.
No more on Fancy's golden wings TIL soar
But back to earth for bliss hath flown.
And yet when Memory steals her trembling glance
Der scenes of earlier vision blessed
The bright, the good, the beautiful alone entrance
And happy fiature writes herself confessed
One lingering hope to glad the anguished mind
That her bright spirit to thee hath fed
Amid thy realms its holy rest to find. J.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

neA- The history of the Yellow Fever in
Philadelphia is thus written by the correspon-
dent of the Charleston Courier: 81 ~
q The Yellow Fever attack which Philadelphia,
sustained during the past season, is summed up.
From it, / learn that the first case Of Yellow
Fever appeared in this city on the 10th Of last
July, and the last case on the 18th of October.
During this period Of eighty days, there were
10 cases, and 1913 deaths, equal to IS per cent.
or one hundred and forty-two hundredths. ALI
the cases occurred in limited district Of Phila-
delphia. It is noted, that not single case Of
the fever occurred among the negro population.
This is the whole history Of the :. Yellow Fever
in Philadelphia." The mortality of Philadel-
phia for the third quarter Of 1858, numbers 1854
deaths. OF these, 999 are classified as Of zemo-
tic or epidemic diseases, including cholera in
fantum, dysentery and fevers; 400 as sporadic,
including marasmus, debility and inanition; 509
as diseases Of the nervous system, including con-
yulsions. sun stroke, ETC.. 181 as diseases Of the
digestive organs 124 we're from external causes,
and 1877 were still-born. The number of deaths
for the quarter, was only nineteen greater than
for the corresponding quarter Of 1852, while the
population must have increased nearly 10000
during the year, These statistics prove Phila-
delphia TO be one Of the hsalthiest cities in the
Union. The population Of this city st present,
Is but little short Of $50, ,0O0." . re os. q
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

The FEELING IN New MExIco.--Major
Greiner, late Secretary Of the Territory OF
New Mexico, in a letter from Santa Fe to
the Columbus (Ohio) Journal says:
The feeling between the American and
Mexican population is worse than ever. No
man thinks Of going without his fire arms
by day, and presume there is not single
American in the Territory but sleeps with
his pistols under his pillow at night.
The Mexicans, with very few excep:
tons, do not like our Government. Should
war break out with Mexico, and they be
compelled to take sides, they assuredly would
take the side Of Old Mexico. ~ sac
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
Sugar Plantation Fer Sale.

THE owner OF very desirable Plan,
Il TATION offers the same for sale Immediately n,
situated in the best sugar region of Louisiana The land 10
high rich and easily cultivated and has produced as hpav
crops as any the State 1t is situated left ban -
BAYOU Lfourche about 10 miles below the town of Tbb
daux having four arpents front by forty depth alo.
one hundred acres cleared and there seventeen acres
new cane stubble the ground The improvements consist
of dwelling sugar house and machinery negro cabins and
other buildings The Opeousas Railroad passes through f
place. and will be less than two hours ride the cv of
New Orleans by this conveyance.
syt" Twenty-Five acres of seed cane in Maass will h
sold auction the highest bidder the 2h day Of Do
cember at 10 O'clock In the Plantation is not dish d
of previous to this time it will also be sold at auction On
that day.
TERMs.-One half cash, and half in 12 months with eight
per cent. interest.
For particulars, apply in Thboiaux to A. B. RAGAN.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
I,nportatst from Madrid.
Mr.. SoULE's PRESENTATION TO THE QUEEN of
Spa1S-HIs SPEECH AND HER REPLY.

H.
Spa1S-H1s SPEECH AND HER REPLY.
On the evening of the 22d, Mr. soule, Minis
fer of the United States to Spain, was admit
tod +o an audience with the Queen. The Queen
was attended by the Ministerof Foreign Affairs,
and the officers of the Palace After being US
hered in with the usual ceremonies, Mr. soule
bonded to the Queen the Presidents letter ac
crediting him as Envoy to the Spanish Court
and then addressed her as follows, in the En-
glish language:
MR. SOULE'S SPEECH
MADAM In delivering letter which accredlts me as
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Penpotehtary VI I
limited States of America, to the Court OF your Mae'y
cannot dispense with expressing the satisfaction
in having only give the most friendly assurance 70 so
royal person, and to the people con1ded 10 your "
The respectable Chief who presdes at this moment over
the desnies of America anNiously desires hat me pest
ment with that of your Majesty, and it would De 10 me
qualification as it is duty to cultivate ana neveeP es.
event calculated to render intimate the tie OF
which exist between Spain and the United Sates ana u
strengthen the which unite the two powers oner
Madam your Majesty sincere wishes for the "ehar.
of your royal person and august fanny. May 'e TELL
your Majesty be fortunate and fruitful IN eVehs oeseeu
render your people happy and prosperous
To this address the Queen replied as follows
QUEEN LSABELLA'S REPLY
Monsieur the Minister Il have heard with satisfac
ton the assurances you have given to relative to tn
friendly sentiments the President of the United States am
feel pleasure in assuring that they are not surpassed
by those which animate for his person and for your cou
try Those new assurances always grateful to me- conVinc
me more and of the interest which Spain as wen as tn
limited States and draw closer their ore
relations In me your Exceency will find the best dlspos
tons and in nv Government the sncerest cooperation 10
the accomplishment of so Important and 50 desirable "
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
Selling off at Cost-Great Bargains.
THE SUBSCRIBERS offer their entire
THE CHEA PEST IN THE WORLD.
PETERSON'S MAGAZINE.

fE Eh0ON'0 M Az ~ &
w 100000 Copies Monthly in 1854! Is
The immense Of this Magazine in 1853 assures for
at the rate Of increase monty circulation OF 100000
1854 especially with the improvements the proprietor IN
tends making in whittier paper new type more reading
matter, greater beauty of embellishments, &C., &C.
ITS LITERARY CHARACTER UNRITALED.
No other Periodical publishes such thrilling tales or such
capital stories of real life the most eminent American writers
in this department being engaged to contribute to its
At their head MRS ANN s. STEPHENS, the editor whose
Romances are unequaled in power and beauty Morality
and The Newspaper Press and
the Ladies unite to promote this, tue most reddabte Of
Magazines 1t is also the only original Of its class
the only one thoroughly american.
ITS MAGNIF7CENT EMBELLISHMENTS
Its Illustrations excel those of any other Magazine zach
number containing Steel Engrayings, either
mezzont Ine besides the Fashion Plate and in addition
numerous wood cuts The Engrayinss at the end of
year. alone worth the Subscription price,
COLORED FASHION PLA 7'ES IN ADTANCE.
These Plates engraved superby Steel from patterns
and Others in this respect s challenged The Gossip about
the Fashions published in each number fuller better and
later than be had elsewhere at price In the Eastern
cities this work is universally held to be the Textbook Of
Crochet work. Embroidery Netting horticulture and Female
Equestrianism always well filled, profusey illustrated
to the sex as the Jest Lnoly's Magazne in the scord
TERMs-ALWAYs IN ADVANCE.
One Copy, $500 Five Copies, $3.50
Three Copies, 500 Eight Copies, 1000
Sixteen Copies for one year, $2000
PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.-The following magnificent
Premiums are offered to persons getting up clubs Io, =
"The Annual Of Plates for 1854" each containing Thirty
superb Steel Engravings For a Clab Of Fice S,eb-
scribers the same. For a GLIB Of Eiqht Suberabers
Sixty Plates. For Club Of Sireem Subscribers, an
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Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
Succession of John B. Smith.
GTATE OF LOtIlSlANA.-Parish Of

y
In the and by the authority of the Fifth Judicial Dis.
trct Court sitting in and for the parish of aforche there
will offered for sale at public auction by Mathurin Bourp
Sheriff and Auctoneer, the premises situated in the
said Parish the right bank Of Bayou Lfource at about
one mile above the town of Thibodaux, on SATURDAY
DECEMBER TO- 1853 at 10 o'clock, NJ, the following
described property, to-wit
Six hundred, less, large Molasses BARRELS one
hundred Half BARRELS one black HORSE two thousand
split HOOPS, TABLES one SOFA, one ARMUIR CHAIRS
Cooking Utensils Coopers Tools thousand Slaves &c
TERMS SALE.-C1SX NJ BOURG, Sheriff
Lafourche Nov. 26. 1858. T49-tlsl
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
Strslyell Horses,

t.t- REWARD!-Two horses left HI,
eC leJ place together several days ago; one he n
longing to me and the other to Mrs Adams in this SN
place is sorre horse eight years old both his nt
feet white, and has white streak cNtendng from the ton If
his head the end of his PAGES well works Tb.t
of Mrs Adams is bright bay blind i'll the left eve and ia
very old height common PAGES wen, and has White sn,
on his forehead.
If any person can secure said horses he shall receive M
above reward from me. JOHN BERGER
Houma La November 23d 1858. [290
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

Died-on yesterday, the 25th inst, at the
residence Of his atherthree miles above town-of yellow
fever, MICHEL THIBODAUX, aged q years. Mr. 7. was
member elect to the Legislature.
~ The friends and acquaintance Of the family are
requested to attend his funeral which will place at the
Catholic Church this morning at 10 o'clock.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

THE c. D. Jn.-Capt. c. Dalferes' new boat
left Louisville on the morning Of the 18th inst,
SO we are informed by a telegraphic despatch
received at New Orleans. The G. D., Jr, is
said to be the most magnificent boat ever brought
into this trade.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
Lessons in French and span's''

MR. L. de Lepolv has the honor ., .. ss.
4V1 forming the citizens of Thbodaux ana n amen
from and after the first Of November next ne "" snaph
Night Class to impart knowledge OF the ffenon s esn
languages and Literature He will also give prVa cce
at the domcil of his pupils if required Apply az 'A' m
RErEEEscE-Rt Rev. l.. Polk, D. d.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

agya The Lafourche has risen considerably;
so much so that the steamer Terrebonne when
has been unable to enter the bayou for several
weeks, has arrived at our wharf with full
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

DIR. BEcK.-We have the pleasure of an
nouucing the return of this gentleman. He left
here some weeks ago in very feeble health ; but
he has entirely recovered, and is now engaged
in the practice of his profession.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

B STABB1SG.-A day or two ago Mr.. Jarvis, the
manager on the plantation of Mr.. ". Downing,
Terrebonne, was severely cut by negro belong
ing to the estate. We learn from Dr. Ewing,
that the wounds are not considered mortal, but
that they are very severe. The negro has been
arrested and committed to jail in Houma. He
will probably be set to "pulling hemp"
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

) TIM WA6Es OF RSrEAABoArAEH.-The Mobile
Tsibune gives the following schedule Of the
present prices paid to employees On the steamers
running 10 and from Mobile, as eontrasted with
the pffca maid hifhef
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

THE FANNY SpARHAwK.-Th splendid steam
er has been purchased by Capt. U. D. Terre-
bonne and others expressly for the Lafourche
trade, and will come in the bayou as soon as the
stage Of water will permit. See advertisement.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINES Godey's Lady's
Book for December is on our table. It is filed
with sound and intelligent matter, and with
several Of the finest engrayings we have ever
seen. "Christ healing the sick" is one Of the
most beautiful, valuable, and expensive plates
ever given in any magazine in the world. The
promptness with which this magazine is received
at the posto Office is alone great Recommendation.
Louis A. Cooley, publisher price $500.
Petersoas Ladies National Magazine is re-
ceiyed. /. The contents are varied and interesting
and the embellishments superb. The publisher
promises that sin 1854, Peterson viii be
greatly improved. as it is to have winter paper,
now type. and more reading matter. This is
now the only original periodical Of Its class. and
the stories Of Mrs. Stephens, Its editor, author
Of Mary Derwent, are alone worth the subscrip-
tion price. It is the best guide for the fashions
also, the plates being supez steel ones, colored;
In New York and Philsdslphis It'll the textbook.
The leading Embellishments are magnificent
mezzotints N " II emphaticaiiy maguzine Of
pure nsoross is national In character and really
the cheapest IN The sorld as the terms will show -.
via. ! copy, So, 8 copies. SIS, copies, $40,
with pseanium worth from two to three dollars
for every person sending subscribers or more.
Address the publisher, chas. J. Peterson, No.
l02 Ghesput street. Philadelphis, !" Il
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

REMovAL-NIr J. T. Daunis has removed
b;s Grocery store to "Daunis' Block" corner
of St. Louis and Second street. MI. u. mas
received fine lot of fresh groceries and pro-
visions
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 26, 1853.

D.cuERREoTyPEs.- Freidal continues to
take likenesses at the old Bank. Ills pictures
are superb and cheap.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

GnocER1Es.-Capt. Ragan, No. 8 St. Philip
street, has just received from the city large
stock Of fresh family groceries, Those who like
buckwheat cakes had better call on the Captain
soon, as he has only few boxes Of the -four left.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

A WORD TO THE LADIEs.-We confess, says
the Warrenton News, we felt little-no; not
little, but very deeply mortified, on reading
the following advertisement in a Virginia news
paper:
"Scotch Suuff-a very large stock of the
above, put up expressly for North Carolina
trade, and for sale at very low rates.
We felt mortified, because the intimatlon Is
here made, and we fear too truthfully, that the
practice of begrimng the soft, pouting red lips
of the ladies, which nature seems to have de-
signed expressly for the purpose of emitting
soothing and musical sounds, with nauseous
tobacco dust, is peculiarly prevalent in NORTH
Carolina. This is subject of reproach to the
lovely fair ones of our State-a practice in itsel
Indecent, and unhealthy, and one which they
should be ashamed to indulge in. The Irish
will hardly ever get clear of the opproblum cas-
upon them for their blunders, the Dutch fo1
bungling, or the ladies of North Carolina fo1
the nasty practice Of dipping snuff. But We
hope the latter will make the effort, and III the
course Of years they may succeed.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

A CHAScE.-As will be seen by their card
Messrs. Wakeman & Smith offer their immense
stock of dry goods, hardware, liquors, saddlery,
shoes, hats, &C., at cost, or less. This is no
humbug arrangement, but is done as matter of
necessity, in order to wind up the affairs Of the
deceased partner Mr.. Wakeman. tE
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
What Mrs. Smith Said.
BY FANNY FERN.

Saint Agatha . not been out Of the city TINS
summer .sNo, Jones said he couldn't aftor"
it." "My dear, innocent Abigail, Mr. Jones
smokes his forty-nne cigars day, as usual
don't he?" 'sYes," s.Well, he plays billiards,
and takes his sherry and hook, and all that sort
of thing down town, don't he ?" s. | suppose
so. - .Well. put that and that together! just
SO Smith told me couldn't afford til t'itin
dispute the point. 1t was too much trouble. l
inst smiled sweetly at him, as if | didn't know
it was humbug, but very quietly went to my
bo,,doir. and despatcheda note to that jewel OF
a doctor p, that l should be taken violently
ill about the time that Smith came home to din
ner, and shouldn't probably recover till after a
trip to Saratoga or Niagara, or some of those
quiet places. Well he is as keen as a brlar, and
when Smith came home and sent for him, he
found me in state of fore ordained exhaustion
in the hand of my maid Libby. He felt my
pulse looked wise and oracular, and said; ''She
must have change Of air. OF course OBJ
iected; declared never could be removed: was
quite entirely run down, &c Doctor said he
wouldn't answer for consequences, and finally,
to oblige Mr. Smith, | gave in. Understand
Nothing like a little diplomacy. Always use
the check rein, my dear, if you want to start
Jones in any drection-men are little con
trary' that's all. Tleyd be perfect treasures
every mothers son of them, if it was not TO-
that
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
The ErrEcrs OF G1N.-An English paper

The EFFECTS OF GIN.-An English paper
speaking of intemperance, remarks:
Mr.. Wakely, coroner for the county of
Mlddlesex, and an excellent chemist and
physician Of no mean order says Gin is the
best friend have-it causes me TO have an
nually a thousand more inquests than |
should otherwise hold. I have reason TO
believe that from 10000 to $4,000 persons
die in London from the effects of gin-drink-
ing, on whom no inquests are held.
And yet, in the face of this weighty testi-
mony, we have physicians of no mean note,
and in too many instances the press Of the
country, recklessly putting Wolfe's Schie-
dam Schnapps, which is nothing less than
Holland Gin Save the mark manufactured
in or near New York city. Thousands will
one day rise mp and pour out their bitter
curses upon the originator Of this miserable
humbug.-Southern Organ.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

The LATE PRIZE FIGHT-The Boston Jour-
nal commenting upon the requisition for Yankee
Sullivan, who is now in Jail at Lenoz, Mass,
awaiting his trial, says:
It is not SO easy to slip through the meshes of
the law in this State, where there are no g En-
pire Clubs and ssShort Boys" to overcome the
courts and to sway the judgement of the jurors.
They could have held their fight in the Park Of
New York with a greater certainty of escaping
punishment than in Boston Corner. process
has also been taken out for Morissey, but it is
said that he has taken passage to England.
Morissey was in Baltimore on tnS 9Th inst.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26
Succession de .Iohn g. Smith,
TTAT DE LA LOuISIINE.-pa.

Il II roisse de Lafourche.
Au nom par autorite de la Cour u Cnquieme District
udicaire segeant dams pour la parosse de Lourche
otfer vene publque par NIahurin Bourg Sheriff
encanteur dument quae les ieux
dams la de parOsse la rive ,lroe u bayou LaiOurce
a environ mile audessls de la vile de Thbo,lauN,
SAMEDI, lie 1Oeme jour du mois de DECEAlBRE 1853
10 heures NJ. Ia propriete ciapres decrite sayor
Six Barils MeIasse plus mons demi Far,
mliers de Perche Baucauts, des Tables Sofa
Arnoir, des Chauderes, Cheval nor des uselsih de
Cuisine etc. etc
CoNDIrIoNS.-COMPTANT nj. B0URG, Sheriff
Lafourche, ce % Novembre 1852. 49-ts
Succession OF JosepA Fabre, and community.
NVATE or LOt'iSiANA-Fitth Dis.
~ trict Court-Parish of Lafourche.
WHEREAS: MRs. VIRGINIE HONORE, Widow Of said
Fabre, of said parish has filed her application with the Clerk
of the above Court to be appointed Administrative Of the
said Estate
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified to
file their objections if any they have, to the said application
with the Clerk of said Court his Office III the of Thb
odauN in ten days from the first publication hereof the
id Account will be confirmed in due of law.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this
SEENN1 Goth day of November, thousand eight hundred
NkaSU and fifty three. 1921 l.. BUSH, Clerk.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-26

A PEACH ENTERPRIsE.-Horace Greedy, in an
account of his recent visit to Indiana, has the
following in reference to new enterprise of Hen
ry L. Ellsworth, no less famous as a scientific
tiler of the soil, than as the former head of the
Patent Office. Mr.. Greeley says:
He is gathering peach stones, for which he is
paying fifty cents per bushel, and will plant ff-
ty bushels of them in the centre of a great
prairie, which he is breaking up. There they
will grow luxuriantly and soon bear, when he
will have the peaches gathered and dried by wo-
men on shares, and SOW for four or five years,
growing corn or some other crop among them,
and thus keeping the land in good condition.
Then he will cut down the trees for fuel and have
new growth from the roots. This he believes
the cheapest and quickest way to ogetfuel, where
is most needed, besides producing an abundance
of dried fruit, of which the was never halt
enough in this country. We trust this enter.
prise may be crowned with abundant success.