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

tai acknowledgements frequently connected with
men of great devotion to some particular litera-
ry, scientific or theological investigation which
monopolizes the mental powers. We could point
out many individuals who fill the pulpit with
ability, and display in their discourses vast
powers of intellect, who in some mental exer-
cises which disconnects them from passing
events.
In Massachusetts, is clergyman of this class,
who in his absent intervals is very likely to APP
propriate to himself not only whatever hand
kerchiefs may chance to come in his way, but
table napkins also are frequently found in his
pockets when returning from social tea parties
at his Pensioners. This is so much a habit
that his wife searches his pockets on his return,
for the purpose of restoring the article speedily
to the right owner. One day his wife found in
his side pocket whole silk apron, strings and
all. He could give no account how it came
there-it was a mysterious affair. A lady of
the parish however settled the matter satisfac-
torily. In conversation with her guest after tea,
on some subject in which he fe.t much interest,
he mistook her apron, as he supposed, for his
handkerchief, and began to tuck it away in his
pocket. Knowing his abstracteness, rather than
break the string of the fine discourse, she
united the apron string and let it go, not little
amused at seeing the whole, after two or three
efforts, snugly slowed away in his capacious
Journal.
Bsy@ The treaty negotiated with the Argen-
tine Confederation by Messrs. Pendleton and
Schenck on behalf of the United States, has
been published. 1t is brief, containing only
nine short articles.
These concede the free navigation of the riv-
ers Parana and Uruguay, so far as they lie with
in the States of the Confederation; and reserve
to the Governments Of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay
and Uruguay, the privilege of becoming parties
to the treaty in respect to those portions of the
continents into the river Plate, over which they
possess rights
There is stipulation that in case of the
breaking out of war among the States of the
river Plate or its continents, the navigation of
the rivers Parana and Uruguay is to remain free,
except in regard to munitions of war.
The United States are entitled to the benefits
of any favor OF immunity hereafter granted to
any other nation.
The Argentine Confederation undertakes to
maintain bcacons and buoys; to establish
uniform system for the collection of customs,
harbor, light and pilot dues, sc.
The contracting powers agree to use their
influence" to prevent the Island of Martin
Garcia from being held by any State which shall
not have given its adhesion to the principle of
free navigation. This island is claimed by Blu
enos Ayres, which does not acknowledge the
and has been, it is said, convey
ed to Great Britain by Urquizo as guarantee
for the free navigation of these rivers. Buenos
Ayres has protested against this as an act of
spoliation.
A WIFE's PowER.-The power of wife for
good or evil, is irresistible. Home must be the
seat of happiness, or it must be for ever un-
known. good wife is to a man wisdom and
courage, and strength and endurance. bad
one is confusion, weakness, discontinue and
utter despair. No condition is hopeless where
the wife possesses frmness, decision, and econ
omy. There is no outward prosperity which
can counterfeit Incidence, extravaganza, and
folly at home. No spirit can long endure bad
domestic influence. Man is strong, but his
heart is not adamant. He delights in enter
prise and action but to sustain him he needs
tranquil mind, and whole heart. He needs
his moral force in the conflicts of the world. To
recover his equanimity and composure, home
must be to him place of repese, of cheerful
ness, of peace, of comfort; and his soul renews
its strength again, and goes forth with fresh
vigor to encounter the labor and troubles of life.
But if at home he finds no rest, and is there
met with bad temper, sullenness, or gloom, or is
assailed by discomfort or complaint, hope van
ishes, and he sinks into despair.
Ra@ 1t is amusing to see a 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 as extensive as ever.
The 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 9 o'clock. She
was true Christian woman in all the relations
Of life; and her loss will be deeply deplored by
d large circle of relatives and friends.
Neao 1orE Mirror.
H0e A man is judged by the company he
keeps, so look out and keep clear of loafers, bed
bugs, painted women, and bull dogs