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The CINCINNATI DOLLAR WEEKLY TINES

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Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

FIRE IN HouMA.-As will be seen by letter
from Houma, which appears in another column
of this paper, that town has been visited for the
first time by quite serious fire. Our correspon-
dent appears to be in doubt as to whether Mr..
Duroy's policy of insurance had expired or not.
We have learned from Mr.. G. Lesseps, who is
the agent in this place for the Merchants In
surance Company Of New Orleans, that Mr..
Duroy was insured for $4,000, and that the
amount will be promptly paid. This fire has
created quite panic among the uninsured, many
of whom are now availing themselves Of the ad-
vantages of finsurance-which they did not before
properply appreciate-by obtaining policies in
the Merchants Company.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
Fire in Houma.

HoUMA, November 13, 1858.
Dear Enefed-A fire broke out this morning about one
O'clock house belonging to Messrs J. Aycock and A.
irette situated village and occupied by Mr. c. L.
Duroy as store and totally consumed No one knows
how the fire originated but that it broke out inside
of the house. The citizens of this place well of the sur
rounding country promptly to assistance and by their
untirng exertons succeeded preventing the flames from
spreading the neghborng houses noticed in the crowd
gentleman by the of John Bratton, who was exceed
ngy energetic and near doubt loosing his life by
slipping from the top Mr. Benjamin VOLTS house; but he
fortunately caught hold of the chimney and arrested his fall
and in doing so displaced several bricks from the top of the
chimney am told that Duroys store insured for some
two or three thousand dollars but he not certain that his
policy had expired His loss if he not insured will
be at least three thousand dollars He saved part of his
books The house, however, is total loss, there
insurance. it was worth five six hundred dollars. This
the first fire that ever occurred in village.
Yours truly, ROMEO.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

ANOTHER FAMILIAR FACE.-Robert p. Smith,
this town, arrived here last week, and we had
the pleasure of seeing him in his customary
place in the store, after having been absent the
entire summer purchasing goods and seeing
sights at the North He is in good health, but
almost dishcartened at the desolation which he
found in his store and family. Out of five per-
sons whom he left in good health, consisting Of
a sister, his partner and three young men, only
one of the latter was left to tell the tale Of the
late fearful pestilence.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
TJTNvJS n EftETVEn

i tlc hEIIl lSp-
- TARLTON PLAIDS, TliIBIT CLOTH.
MOUsLINEs DE LAME, Black and assorted colors.
CASHMERE,
SILKS, black, steel, Mixed clangeabe, plaid and fancy
FANCY PLAIDs, BLACK BOMBAsIN.
BLACK GRAPE CLOTH, ALpAcAs assorted colors.
MAGARE ROBES, black and facy colors.
SILK POPIIN, BLACK BAREGE,
SILK FRlNGEs, GIMPs, BRAIDs, LACE GIMPs,
VELVET RIBBONS, and genoaal assortment of Fringes
for Ladies' Dresses, Bonnets and Cloaks.
SILK MANTILAS, TALMA CLOAKS, Fashionable black
and white Silk Grape and Straw Bolnets.
JAcoSETs. FL6uNcINd and BANDS f
LADIES' COLLARS, Chemisettes and Uunderseeves
GLOVES Charnois, Bever, Kid, Burin, and Silk.
SHAWlS, Black Cashemere
COATS, Gents Boys Black B'ue Brown and other
colors) Sack Paltoes, Dress and Frocks.
VESTS, Gents and Boys
UNDERsHIRTs, Merino, Silk and Cotton.
Do. Ladies' Merino.
DOE SKIN PANTS, assorted coors, and
OVERCOATS
CASHMERE, Black and Fancy for Pants and Coats.
BLANKETS, LINsEYs NEGRO SHOES and BOOTS, and
general assortment of Plantation Goods Fine Boots Shoes
and general assortment of Ladies' Misss and Chlrens
Bootees, Caters and walking Shoes
HATS Black Moleskin for Gents and Boys and general
Of Hats and Caps for Gents, Boys and Youths
WATCHES Gold and 81 vcr Patents, Lever and French
Gold Watches, and Fob Chains.
BREAST PINS, Gold Ear Rings, Finger do, Lockets
Slides Shirt Studs, Sleeve Buttons.
PENS and PENCILS, Gold and Silver.
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, CRockERY and GLASS WARE
All will be sold low, call and see, at OSBORN 4 CO.
Thbodaux, November 10, 1858.
GUNDRIES-Just received
~ 10 BOXES vERMICEILI
do. BOSTON BISCUITS.
do. SUGAR do
Rbls. No. 3 Q4arge) MACKEREI. so 0 IL CCRRANTS
50 BALES HAY, 100 BAGS of OATS.
25 Bbls. POTATOES, s. Bbls. EXTRA FLOUR.
4 Boxes PRUNES, 4 Boxes PINE APPLE CHEESE
do. DUTCH CHEESE 90 Bbls. GREEN APPLES
Is Isbls. NORTHERN ONIONS.
13 do. EXTRA WHISKY. 50 Kegs No. l LARD,
25 Kits No. / MACKEREL.
10 do IS SALMON.
12 Baskets CHAMPAGNE WINE assorted Brands.
1876 Boxes SOAP 700 Sacks COARSE SALT.
25 Boxes CLARET WINE
12,0O0 BEST REGALIA CIGARS, and great variety
of articles too numerous to mention For sale at
A. B. RAGAN'S No. s and 10 ST. Philip St.
Thbodaux, November ~, 1858.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

Dsgr Anybody who wishes to buy Drugs or
Chemicals in New Orleans, would do well to call
on our old friends Mcleod & Mallory, No. 58
Camp street, New Orleans. Mr.. Mallory is we'll
known in this community as skillful chemist
and an obliging gentleman. During his stay in
our town, at which time he was connected with
the drug store Of DR.. Tucker, he made many
and warm friends, and we hope they will not
forget to give him a call when they visit the
city. DIR. Mcleod is an old citizen Of Lafourche
and any panegyric at our hands would be su-
pervacaneous. m,
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

THE HEALTH OF TH1BoDAux.-We are led to
allude to this subject from the fact that certain
interested parties have been busy in circulating
reports that the yellow fever still existed in our
town. We have asserted before, and now SOL
emny reiterate, that there is not single case Of
ferer in 7hibodauz nor has there been for several
weeks; and as far as we know there is no sick
ness Of any description among u.s. We say this
much in justice to our merchants, a portion of
whose customers have been buying in other
places during the late epidemic. The country
storekeepers, who have thus secured a great
amount of extra trade are 10th to part with it.
and therefore they circulate all manner Of re-
ports calculated to keep the country people from
Thibodaux. We were the first to warn people
when there was danger, and we shall be equal
ly prompt to protect the interest of our citi-
liens, when it is menaced by malicious and
selfish persons.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
THIBODA A u X:
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1853.

TH1BoDAux FEMALE INsTITUTE.-Ths -four
o.
ishing institution commences its next session on
Monday, December 9Th. The school will open
on this occasion under more favorable auspices
than ever before. The teachers and faculty are
too well known to this community to require any
encomium from u.s. and they are such as to
render the institution a credit to the South. We
will mention, however, that Mr.. Tenney has
effected arrangements with our old friend JOHN
TnuER, who is to take charge of the musical
department.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

BLooMER COSTUME OuTDoNE.-Six or seven
days past two young persons came to a board
ing and coffee house, called the North Shades,
on Broadway, and giving out that they were
brothers, engaged boarding, saying that they
intended to remain a few weeks. On Saturday,
the host having noticed them in the meanwhile,
became suspicious that they were not brothers,
as they were so dissimilar in personal appear
ance, but supposed the couple had assumed to
be SO for some sinister and felonious intent. He
therefore disclosed his opinions to the police,
and the suspected parties were arrested and t:a-
ken to the calaboosc One of the arrested per-
sons proved to be woman, although in full
masculine equipments Being questioned as
to her assumption of male attire, she gave the
following explanation =
Her maiden name was Phebe Hays. She was
married to her companion and pretended brother,
whose name is Ashley c. Baker, at the town Of
Plattsburg, New York, eight or nine moths ngo.
Soon after the marriage was soemnized he de-
clared his intention Of going west, and desired
her to dress herself in male attire, alleging as a
reason for it that they could travel cheaper than
otherwise. She did so, her husband thinking il
more becoming and convenient than her rightfu]
and proper garb, insisted that she should con-
tinue to wear it, and she has therefore retained
it until discovered on Saturday.
The policemen expressing some doubt as tc
her marriage, she quickly queted them by pro-
ducing genuine marriage certificate. She is
very handsome, and about twenty-three years o1
age. The discovery affected her to tears, and
she wept freely. Her husband was released
from custody; but charge of wearing mems
clothes was preferred against her, and she will
probably be fned.-St. Louis Republican.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
Sugar Plantation Fer Sale.

HE owner of a very desirable PLAN.
1 TATION, offers the same for sale Immediately 1t is
situated in the best sugar region Of louisiana The
high rch and easily cultivated and has produced as heavy
crops as in the State 1t is sinated the bank
Bayou Lafourche about 10 miles below the town of Thbo
daux having four arpents front by forty in depth Abot
new cane stube in the ground The improvements consist
OF dwelling sugar house and machinery negro cabins and
place. and it will be less than two hours ride to the city OF
New Orleans by this conveyance
TERNs.-One haf cash, and half in 12 months with eight
per cent. interest.
For particulars, apply in Thibodaux to A. D. RAGAN.
~ Weekly Picayne and True Delta please copy one
month and send bill to this Office.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

NEW JERSEY MoSopoLY.-We are glad to
learn from the New York Tribune that the wings
of New Jersey, at their recent State Convention,
declared uncompromising war against the rail-
road monopoly which curses, corrupts, and de-
grades that State. By so doing, they have plac-
ed themselves in position at once honorable,
bold and wise. The resolutions adopted by the
Convention at Trenton ON Wednesday are it
says, s'of the right quality. They ring out
clearly and truly the voice of public opinion !;
proclaiming without reserve or evasion, that the
monopoly must be overthrown; and they pro-
mise that whig triumph at the coming election
shall result in its destruction. Thus the wings
take up the question as becomes men concious
Of their duty and earnestly resolved On its per-
formance. They mean that their once honored
old Commonwealth shall cease to be stigmatzed
as the State of Camden and Amboy, and that
the time shall pass away when a few individuals
can accumulate gigantic fortunes by depressing
the interests Of that whole great community,
and smothering all spirit of enterprise among
its members On grounds like these the wings
appeal to the people. Irreyocably pledged to
the popular cause, they can never again make
peace with the public enemy. We hope and
believe they will now utterly overthrow him.
At all events it is only necessary to prove that
the wings Of New Jersey are determined to fight
the monopoly to the death, and every indepen-
dent man will rally to their standard The only
live party in the State, they are in the right
path, and perseverance must inevitably carry
them to the goal. boston Atlas..
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
Succession de asie Roso1ie Wagenspack ct con,u,s-
dNse GUec Leon andre Wageaspack.
VENTE DE SUCCESSION-E de

Ia Lousiane-Cour du Cinquieme District-Paroisse
de Lafourche.
Au par autote de la Cinquieme District
udciaire segeant dams pour la parosse de Laurche
sera oert en- vente pnblque par M. Bourg Sheriff. ct
centeur dument quae ct assermente les eux situes
dams Ia de parosse rive gauche du bayou Laforche
environ neuf miles audessous de Ia vile de Thibodaux
LUNDI, le 26 du mois de DECEMBER, 1853,
10 heures M Ia propriete ciapres decrte savoir
l. Tn certain ds terre sitne dams paroisse de
Lafourche La rive gauche du bayou Lorche environ
ne miles audessous de la vile de Thbolaux mesurant un
de face par soixante deux arpents en- oondeur
borne en- haut les tees dHubert Wagenspack a
par cees duger Wagenspack tones les batisses
ameliorations qui sly trouvent.
2. UNE NEGRESsE, agee de 20 ans
B. Tn cheva des cochons du ris 100 bars de mais un
moulin grue, ETC., etc.
TERMEs Er CosDTroNsLa propriee personnelle ct res
cave payable en- tout ct Mars 1884, ct la payable par
m ters en- tous ct chacun des mos de Mars des
1854 1885, 1856 Lacquereur ournsant bonne ct valable
caution ct la ere restant pecaement hypohequee usqu
parfait payment ct tout payments ponctuelement
echeance poTtant hut pour cent dinteret par an
t4otdS. as4, e.,~- NJ, BOURG, Sheriff
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
Succession de Valery Bourgeois.
ETAT DE LA LOt1ISIANE-Conr

~ du Cinquieme District, parosse de I4afourche
ATTENDu: Que ZENON BOURGEOIS, de la dte paroisse
ce jour fait application Greter de Ia e Cou pour
etre nomme Administrator de la dite Succession.
En- consequence toutes les q pourraent ayor
des objections Ia dte demande sont par les
fees de les deuire Greer de Ia de Cour son bureau
dams la vile de Thbodaux dams les dix ionrs qu svront
premiere publication de Get avis simon Ia dite application
sera accorde ct confirme scion Ia lo.
-a-) Temon ma main ct lie sceau de la dite Cour ce
LIS. }19 Novembre, milhuit cents cinquante-t -tros
t-r-1 [4S-2t] l.. BUSH, Greflier.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

Bl7" There was meeting of editors, authors,
publishers and practical printers, at the court
house, Philadelphia, on the 10th inst, to delib-
crate upon the ways and means to erect monu-
ment over the remains of the sage and patriot
Benjamin Franklin
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
Estate Of Marie Rosolie Uugeaspcek and cooe1aunity
auiM LoMis Andre WdQenspock. :. No. 254.

aoiM Louis Andre Wagemspack. No. 254.
GUCCESSTON SALE.-State of Lou
~ isiana-Fth District Court-Parish of Lafourche.
In the and by the authority Of the Fifth Judicial
District Court sitting in and for the parish of Laorche,
there will be offered for sale at public auction by NJ Bog
Sheriff, duly qualified and sworn, in and for said parish,
the premises situated in said parish the left bank
Lafoche at about nine miles below the town of Thbodax
ON MONDAY, DECEMBER &c. 1858, at 10 O'Clock, A. M,
the following described property, to wit:
IA CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND situated in the parish
of Lafouche the left bank Of Bayou Lourche at about
nine miles below the town of Thibodauxmeasurng one
arpent front by apens in depth bounded above
by the land Of Hubert Wagenspack, and below by the
land Of ULCER Wagenspack with the Buildings
and improvements thereon.
"A NEGRO WOMAN, aged about 20 years.
"a HORSE lot Of HOGS RICE 100 Bbls. CORN, q
CORN MILL, &C., &c.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS personal property and slave
payable in all the month Of March, and the land pay
able by third in all and each Of months Of
March Of the 1854 1885, and 1885, The purchaser shall
be bound to give good and approved security the land
shall remain specially mortgaged until final payment; and
all sums not punctuay paid at maturity eight per
cent. interest per annum thereafter. ets
Lafourche, Nov. 19, 1859 [4s] NJ BOURG, Sheriff.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

u The Secretary of the Navy has re-
turned from his recent tour of inspection of
the Navy Yards at the North, and is again
at his post in the Department. -
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

Nsge We call attention to the advertisement
of Messrs Osburn s. Co., who are in receipt
of an extensive stock of choice Fall and Winter
Goods
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

TIM MoGowAs.-This gallant fellow lost his
life in the Mexican war. He had lost an arm
when boy BY having the limb crushed under
the wheel Of . jaunting car in the sould coun-
try His surviving brother, Dennis, never
ceases boasting OF Tm's exploits. In Moy-
amensing bar room, the other evening, Dennis
began on the old theme Of the Mexican war,
dwelling with peculiar emphasis on the heroic
deeds of his deceased relative -
Och, murther, but ye ought to have seen
Tim st tRye-sack-a-doll dollar~pele-ine, (hneaning Re-
SAGA de 10 Palma. He caught two Mexican
hlaekguards by the cuffs Of their necks and kilt
them both o. dead Is herrina by knocking their
heads together"
9 How could that be-" said q listener, swhen
your brother had but ON arm {"
"Bliss yer sowl." answered Dennis, "one
arm, had he! That's true enough for ye; but
thin, ye see. Tim forgot all about that whin be
got into tight"
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

reg The citizens of St. Louis have voted by
a majority Of 1858 for the Pacific Railroad
Loan; also loan to the House of Refuge.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19

FATAL CASE OF HYDRoPHoBIA.-Mr. s. III.
Hopkins, late Of Providence, Rhode Island, was
bitten by dog, not known to be rabid, on the
22d of July last. Mr.. II. and his friends had
fears for some weeks, but after the lapse Of
about three months, they began to hope that the
time Of danger had passed. While on visit to
the house Of his brother-in-law, Mr.. L. Warren,
of West Killingly, during the night Of Friday,
the 21st instant, he was taken i'll, and soon was
attacked with nausea and spasms. Nothing de-
cided was discovered in his symptoms until
Saturday morning. when tumbler of water
being presented, he found he could not receive
it, and even the sight of water caused convul-
sions. Medical aid was called, and it was soon
ascertained that his was hopeless case of hy-
drophobia. He became the subject Of violent
paroxysms, which were relieved by lucid inter
vals until Sabbath, % inst, about 8 o'clock, p.
NJ, when he expired. His age was about q
years. His suferings were indescribable, and
such as to wear out and destroy vigorous and
q very valuable life in about thirty-six hours.
His lucid reasons were remarkable for compo-
sure Of mind and self f-possession. He fully un-
derstood his case, made all necessary arrange
ments relative to his secular business, spoke
cheerfully Of his approaching end, took leave Of
his wife and many other friends, who had gath
cred round him. frequently entreated them to be
careful that he did not injure them during the
fits, regretted that he could not avoid such con-
tortions, and maintained noble and Christian
calmness to the end, which was peace.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
4 J4SA

Succession Of Thomas M H7Aiahus.
NTATE OF LOUISIANA-Fifth Dis.
~ trict Court-parsh of Lafourche
Whereas, JAMES s. PERKINS of said parish, has filed
his application with the Clerk of said Court be appointed
Administrator Of the said Estate:
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified
file their objections if any they have the said application,
with the Clerk Of said Court at his office in the of Tb
odaux in ten days after the first publication hereof the
said application will be confirmed in due course of
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, this
nDSN 10 day of November, thousand eight hundred
&G4SD and ifty-th [4S-2tl LOUIS BUSH, Clerk
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nimously adopted.

WHEREAS, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the
Universe call from the of their earthly abors our hate
Worthy Brothers Thomas S. Breen William A. TuNwort and
Justin Aubert,
Therefore he it resosed, That in their death the Craft
has been deprived of active and deserving members and the
community of upright and useful citizens whose place it
will be difficult to fill
Resolre0 That this Lodge offer relations and friends
of the deceased the expression Of their sincere sympathy
and regret.
ResOI,ed That the Members of this Lodge the
omary badge of mourning token Of respect for the memory
of the deceased for the space of one month
Resolced That the Editors of the ThiboanN Minerva be
requested to insert the resolutions in .her paper and
copy be sent to the relatives of each Of the
decreased brothers.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
Estate Of Justin .Aube,t, and his W1s.-No sos.

Estate Of Justin Aubert, and his Wie.-No. 30a
GTATE OF LOUlSlANA-Fitth Dis.
~ trict Court-Parish of Lafourche
Whereas CLIFFORD BELCllER, ESQ, of said parhh has
this day filed his application with the Clerk of the above
Court to be appointed Administrator of the said Estate
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified to
file their objections if any they have the said application
with the Clerk of said Court his Office in of Thb
odanx IN ten days after the first publication hereof the
said application will be confirmed in due course of law
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this
10th day ofNovembcr, one thousand eight hundred
and fifty three. i4S-2tl l. BUSH, Clerk.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-11-19
The Molasses War.

1t is with much satisfaction we learn that the
war between the Belchers and the Sugar Planters
has terminated. It has been hot and bitter
contest and we are happy it is over. The East
ern Question, and the war between the Hards
and Softs-to say nothing of the little local war
between two distinguished Democrats of this
city, regarding the momentous issue, how they
respectively stood some twenty years ago on GER
tain questions that have been settled for at least
ten years-gives quite sufficient employment
for our warlike instincts and bellicose tastes.
So we are glad our Planters and those enter
prising manufacturers, the Belchers, will end
their strife, on the basis given in the following
decision Of the Board of General Appraisers:
OFFICE OF GENERAL APPRAISERS,
New YoRK, Oct. 10, 1858. {
SIR-The Board Of General Appraisers to whom sub
mtted the appraement Of several Of
meao moasses wet and dry tips imported into the port Of
New Orleans by essrs Bechcr Brothers, specified in the
enclosed statement Ia List Of packages, with their marks
having examined the samples presented which
they were required market value the
and place of exportation make the following report:
The Board assume that both the concentrated meao and
concentrated moasss in green sate and they
borne out in this view Of the by the invoices them
selves the concentrated moasses in every instance being
voiced per 1rObd and not keg moasses
The casks also CHARGED as sugar casks.
The concentrated molasses is not susceptible Of being
guaged which another evidence that its proper cassca-
ton is sugar.
further that the samples of the respective
lots presented their examination should always determine
the value of the whole invoice.
| Very respectfully, your obedient servant. q
G. w. POMEROY,
Chairman Board Of General Appraisers.
| Hon, James Guthrie, Secretary of the Treasury.
| This looks like judgment; in favor Of the
planters. We have had no idea from the be-
ginning, that there was any fraud on the part Of
the Belchers. 1t was always simple question
of valuation; whether their sworn estimates Of
the value of the article imported by them at the
place Of export were correct There has been
quite too much wrangfing and discussion about
| the matter. The Belchers acted discourteously
and unfairly towards this paper, in charging us
their assailants, when we opened our columns to
them on the same terms with all others. But
still, we will do them the justice to say, that
there has been no secrecy, concealment or evasion
on their part in bringing this matter to an issue
and early adjudication Delta.