Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-07-29
DR. Thos. Fl. Cottman.

DIR. Thos. Fl. Cottman.
II has already been noticed in most of the
napers that this gentleman, citizen Of the
narish of Ascension, has received high ap-
noiatment ia the Russian Army. The New
Orleans Courier learns from private letter that
he is treated with distinguished consideration
.tst. Petersburgh. At dinner, in response
to toast to himself, he made a reply, which
We give below, as translated by correspondent
Of the Courier. We hardly think any consider
able portion of the American people, out Of
office. share the opinions of this representative
Of Louisiana, at the chief city of the Gar. AS
an American citizen, we have no sympathies
whatever for the Russian bear. Here's the
Doctors reply:
GENTLEMEN The friendly and very cordial
manner in which I have been universally re-
ceived, since my arrival amongst you, is ex-
tremely fattering to me, and proves that gen
erous sentiments and a noble soul are prominent
characteristics of your nation. | shall not
cease to look upon the idea of coming to pass
some time in the heart of a country so little
known, and consequently so little appreciated
outside of its own boundaries, as an inspiration
from on High. I congratulate myself on hav-
ing come at period SO pregnant with important
events, and at being able to take a close view OF
the imposing picture of which Turkey can only
furnish the frame. 1t is really refreshing to
take look at the condescending arrogance Of
John Bull associating himself with johnny Cra-
paud for monopoly aggrandizement after the
delivery Of that famous speech of Lord Palmer
ston in the British Parliament, in which he has
declared that the French and English alliance
is intended not merely to regulate the affairs OF
Europe, but has in view far more comprehen-
sive object | have lost no time in inducing
my fellow countrymen to pronounce themselves,
unhesitatingly, in your favor, assuring them that
your cause was the cause of right and justice,
and our cause also, and that the sooner it was
recognized the better for all parties. The
dawning of new constellation pulled up with
vanity will not fail to exert more pernieous
influence than the dog star-new twins in the
Zodiac threatening the great bear in their in
solent anger.
Knowing the duplicity of England, and her
usual habit Of exciting the prejudces Of other
nations agains her personal ennemies; knowing,
also, that she will leave no artifce unemployed
to influence public opinion in the United States
against you, have resolved to come here i'm
mediately and endeavor to dissipate the pre-
JUDGES which misrepresentation and lies might
from the theatre of action 1t requires extreme
confidence and caution at the present moment
to counterfeit the dexterity of Napoleon the Ill,
as political and diplomatic fnancier. He is
the only man that has been able to induce
England to assist at ceremony requiring special
homage to be paid towards himself by the Pope,
the chief of the Roman Catholic Church. The
difficulties about the holy places were begun for
the purpose Of inducing his Holiness to 60 to
Paris in order to assist at q certain coronation.
An appeal artfully made to the interest of
England produced its effect England has not
even the merit of independence, nor of having
taken the initiative things that she ordinarily
boasts of in this transaction. She is lead like
sheep to the slaughter-house, blinded by the
sophisms Of the French Emperor, who possesses
the tact of turning everything to his own adj
vantage. By the aid of this alliance, so formd-
able in appearance, he thought he could make
use Of the Germanic princpalities as tools for
the purpose Of intimidating Austria and Prussia,
and by this means make them subsidiary to his
Interior views. Russia seeing herself on all
sides surrounded by hostile allies, will be forced
to make concessions humiiating to herself, but
brilliant for him, and dazzling in the eyes of
the chief of the Papal states, who, once he is
seated firmly on his throne, viii have leisure
time enough to crafty his ambition elsewhere.
All his projects have not succeeded to his salts
faction, and he is at present forced to seek the
help Of his ally, who already begins to feel the
effect Of the fire.
Gentlemen, and am proud that / can also
call you friends, | can assure you of one thing,
that my fellow citizens in tho United States are
with you in spirit, though their respect for the
laws of nations does not permit them, at present,
to act in a more effective and material manner.
am perfectly convinced, that single-handed,
you will come out of this formidable struggle
with as much glory and honor as in 1872. You
may well congratulate yourself in having an
honorable, intellectual and beloved Prince, 3
General possessed of capacity, Judgment and
discretion, an army that is loyal, vigorous,
diciplined and well supplied with provisions, in
spired with ardor and zeal, and laudable con-
fdence in its invincibility. have the honor to
b personally acquainted with your naval COM
manders here, and it is with real pleasure that
bear testimony to the fact that they merit to
be the pride Of the country they are SO proud
to serve. / am attached to the person Of the
General OF the land forces which give me an |
opportunity Of cultivating the acquaintance of T
the officers Of the army also, and ! do not be- /
lieve that there exist in any part Of the world q
better organized body Of men, or more gallant, /
brave and experienced officers. Your Generals
hare already distinguished themselves by taking |
. prominent part in the history Of your country.
Russia has destiny to fulEi, and her collision |
with the West will have no other effect on her !
than to cause the rast to fall which has been /
beneath the rigors of her Northern |
climate, frightened by the mud Zephyrs, the /
pure metal will appear. and its intrinsic strength
viii be developed, known and appreciated in
future. The unanimity amongst you is sure TO |
prevail against all your surrounding enemies. |
The nature Of the elements Of which they are
composed is 80 heterogeneous that discord will
not be slow in waking its appearance amongst
them.
| propose Russia and the United States Of
America, strangers from the distance by which
they are separated, but neighbors in sentiment.
May : cordial understanding ever exist be-
tween them.
To THE GIRLs-BY Dow, JR.-Ladies,
ron Gagged birds Of beautiful plumage, but
Iickly looks; you pale pets of the parlor,
in an unhealthy shade with a
greenish complexion, like that Of potatoe
Iprout in dark cellar-why don't You 90
int in the open air and add lustre 10 your I;
syes, bloom 10 your cheeks, elasticity to your
sieps and vigor to your frames9 Take early i
morning exsrcise-let loose your corset
strings and run up hill for a wager, and down
asain for fun. Liberty thus exercised and