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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11
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The Kansas-Nebraska bill having passed the
Senate by large majority, is now under sort
Of armistce before the House of Representa-
tives, awaiting the issue of the New Hampshire
election. But although the discussion rests for
a brief space in Congress, the subject does not
and cannot rest-the agitation is going on, and
must 20 on, till the question is settled, and set
tied upon the fixed and permanent basis of the
constitution,
The agitation, thus far, has been mostly OF
o purely abolition or free soil character.
There have been some scattering, spontaneous
anti-Nebraska meetings in New England, New
York, and the Western States We have had
two or three anti-slavery assemblies at the
Tabernacle, gotten up to order by the free soil
and abolition coteries of this city but though
they were full of sound and fury they ''sig-
nificd nothing" Within the last three days a
protest against the Nebraska bill has been pub
lished, signed by one hundred and fifty Of the
clergymen of the various Protestant denomina-
tons of this city and Brooklyn; but the clergy
know very little of political questions, and
their influence one way or the other, is al
ways overshadowed and merged in the party
organizations of the day. The two old parties
which have for some time been undergoing the
processes of dissolution, will be entirely broken
up on this Nebraska question, and reconstruc-
ton VIII follow, changing from beginning to
end all outstanding Presidential estimates for
hq bo ri 4
they consider to be the fundamental abstrac-
tons of morality and religion involved. over
look the drift of the political revolution going
on, and the causes which control it, as much as
they seem to forget the great constitutional
issue at stake. They must be borne away BY
the pressure of the great question in its practi-
cal bearings, either to the right hand or to the
left. The clergy are but a waif upon the
waves.
Thus far the two great demoralized AM dis
organized old controlling political parties Of
the country have had very little to do with this
Nebraska agitation. There have been some
popular meetings here and there, end resolu-
tons have been passed BY certlin State Lcgis-
latures against the Nebraska bill; but the prin-
cipal agitators outside Of Congress have been
such political adventuFers as John r. Hale,
Greeley, Bryant, the rampant abolitionists, and
Tic free soil fayorites, and the Buffalo platform
organs Of Gen. Pierce and his Cabinet. The
ball, however, win be opened in a few days,
and the Northern democracy will b, compelled
to show their hands, from New Hampshire to
Iowa, upon the main question.
Next week two highly important political
movements are to come Off in this metropolis,
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William Roland.
Patrick Cummings.

One of the passengers Mr.. Fallon, Of St. Johns
College, in this State, who going to Galway Ireland
for the benefit of his health The name of his fellow
yoyager we could not learn.
The Leviathans cargo was valued at about $1,000
and consisted Of the following articles Cos bales Of cot
ton 64 bushels of wheat 1872 barrels Of -four and
1900 slaves the freight of which valued at $4,000
which, with the cargo, understand is covered by in
surance The vessel fully insured in the Wall street
ofees
90 long time having elapsed since these vessels de-
Iarted-upwards of hundred days ago-but little hope
is LETT OF their safety 1t is probable they we're dsmas
cd or otherwise severely crippled in sails or spars and
sprung leak during the very weather that burst
upon the Atlantic few days after they left port and az
portion of each cargo consisted of large quantity Of
wheat in bulk, which would swell great deal getting
wet, 1T might possibly have started the planking and
ehoked up the pumps, thus rendering them helpless
hulks upon the water and that they afterwards oun
cred, leaving not soul to tell the tale.
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stockholders This has been estimated to be
equal to one thousand two hundred dollars
night for rent alone-a sum which no opera
under any regime OF with any combination Of
talent could afford to pay
Meanwhile speculation is rife on the success
of the agents who Lave gone out to Europe. A
war between the Western Powers and Russia
would undoubtedly drive the highest artists to
this country for, mid the clash Of arms,
the aristocracy Ct Europe will have something
else to attend to besides the opera, music, and
the ballet. AT all events, from the authority
Of the agents, and tie prcdigious efforts which
are being made to fnish the houses and make
them worthy of the country we have right
to expect smelling extraordinary in the way
of operate entertainments either from the new
opera company or Mr.. Niblo.
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The WEEKLY Herald containing complete epitome OF
weeks intelligence from all quarters Of the world
win be published at nine O'Clock this morning Price
sixpence To be had at the counter in wrappers and
ready for mailing.
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The Governor Of Rhode Island has appointed Friday
the 18th Of April TO be observed throughout the State a.
edsy of fasting and prayer.
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One Weeks History.

New York, Saturday, March IL, 1864.
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THE DArIEN SHIP CANAL.-We published late
ly, authentic accounts Of the Darien exploring
expeditions-one under Commander Provost. of
the British hip Virago which started from San
Miguel on the 10Th Of December, and another
under Lieutenant Strain or the United States
Navy, from the Atlantic side. 1t is somewhat
amusing to hear now, that at Wa hington these
statements are believed to DC flbrications, be-
cause the government has received no intma-
ton OF the same i it such an UNUSUAL occur
renee that The HERALD should receive intelli-
gence in advance of the administration? We
imagine not. But from The particulars given,
especially in the report Of Messrs. Kennish and
Nelson, it is not difficult to see that they bear
upon their face the impress of truth. Their
statements have been confirmed by other intel
ligence Of q still Later date.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Da5. We see by the Court Records, that the
two counterfeiters, White of Buffalo, and Law,
renee of Epping, N. H., have been placed
under ten thousand dollar bonds, each, for
making and selling limitations of Ayers Chsr'y
Pectoral. This is right. If the law should pro
tect men from imposition at all, it should car
tainly protect them from being imposed upon
by a worthless counterfeit of such medicine
as Ayers Cherry Pectoral. We can only CON-
plain that the punishment is not half enough
The villain who would, for paltry gain, deIlOel-
ately trife with the health of his fellow man'
by taking from their lips the cup Of hope, vnsn
they are sinking, and substituting falsehoooL.
an utter delusion, should be punished a. !e'ss
as severely as he who counterfeits the con- "
his country.-Green Co. Banner, CarroQson' H.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

DR. MCKINLEY's NEW PAPER-We have re-
ceived the prospectus Of the Republican ON
nibus and Catholic Herald" to be established
at Plaquemine, parish Of Iberville, and edited
by Doctor s. Edwin Mckinley. We cannot say
that We approve Of . conglomeration Of the
systems Of faith with those Of government;
nor is it prudent or wise in any manner to unite
the two, for the very worst consequences must,
sooner or later, Inevitably ensue. The Omnibus
win, We believe, be the first and only paper in
the United States. that is conducted on such
principles The politics Of the Omnibus will
b. democratic, md its religion Roman Catholic.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

WHIsKEY MANUFACTURES AT THE WEsT.-A
convention of whiskey- brewers was held at Gin
cinnati last Tuesday. Twenty three distilleries
were represented, most of them in Ohio, although
portion are in Kentucky and Indiana. Statis-
tics presented, show that the twenty three es-
Establishments represented consume Il, 052 bushels
of corn and other grains daily, which is rising
four millions year. The whole number of dis
tilleries which send their whiskey to Cincinnati
for sale is about thirty, and the whole consume
at least five million bushels of grain annually.
Large quantities of hops are also used in the
manufacture. These establishments make up
wards of twelve millions of gallons of whiskey
annually, all of which is sold in Cincinnati, and
from thence sent to all parts of the Union. If
these figures are correct, $3,0O0,000 worth of
corn alone annually, is consumed in the Cincin-
natl whiskey trade-a sum large enough to
build one hundred miles of a Pacific Railroad
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

MAINE.-That portion of the Democratic party
had convention, passed strong anti-Nebraska
resolutions, and nominated Arson P. Morrill,
for Governor
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

BeA. DR.. James A. Scudday advertises for
sale the Sugar Mill and Engine of the estate of
Pierre ALBERT. The mill and engine are in good
order, and can be purchased on reasonable
terms by applying soon.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

DGe There are now about 100 merchant ships
fitted with Cunnigham's patent reefng appar-
atus. By this apparatus three or four men can
do as much work in four minutes, as twenty
men can do in three or four hours without it.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

INSTABILITY OF Mans SYMpATHY-During
the past two days the Circuit Court of the
United States has been occupied with the trial
of Joseph Mingo, st. Domingo negro, on a
charge of numbering William johnson, on board
the ship John Dunlap. The court is held in the
room which was last week occupied by Judge
Loring in the hearing of the Burns case and
although the present issue involves life or death,
the fate of the unfortunate prisoner has awaken
ed little or no attention. The court, with that
humanity which is the characteristic of the law,
assigned able counselors to defend the prisoner !;
but there has been no visit of GO friends no
proers to minister to his spiritual condition. Of
all the robed interpreters of divine law who last
week cried aloud and still sigh for Burns, not
one has volunteered to illumine this poor blank
mind-not one to urge upon the prisoner the
reality Of his position. There he sits-none to
befriend or advise him but the officers of Justice
and there he will continue to sit neglected and
alone. The colored parson, Grimes, was in the
court room for moment yesterday; but his
business did not relate to Mingo, and he scarcely
turned his eyes in the direction of the culprit.
Such is the transitory character of professional
philanthropy and such it has ever been. 1t is
well for Mingo and the afflicted and oppressed
of his race, that he and they have a friend
whose sympathy is neither emotional, transitory,
nor counterfeit, but, though invisible, is real,
comforting and sanctifying.-Bostom Journal.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

NEW PAPER AT PLAoUEMINE.-We had the
pleasure of a visit yesterday from DR.. Mckinley,
late editor of the Iberville Gazette. The Doctor
is making arrangements to commence the pub
LEGATION Of a new paper at Plaquemine, to be
called "The Republican Omnibus and Catholic
Herald" the first number Of which will be is
sued on the 22d of next month. The Doctor is
an able writer. We wish every success to the
new enterprise. True Deltq
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

RELIGIOUS NoT1cE.-The second Quarterly
Meeting of the Thibodaux Station, will be held
at the Methodist Church, in this place, to en-
brace the first Sabbath in July, commencing on
Thursday evening, the Goth inst. Ministers,
and people generally, are most respectfully in
vited to attend
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

BACK AGAIS.-Our friend, Dr.: NJ: A. Mcleod,
has just returned from flying trip to Ken
lucky, and is now ready to resume the practice
Of his honorable calling His Office is over the
Post Office and Bennet's Literary Depot, Mar
ket street.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

DIVING FOR MONEY!. B. Pratt left Wor-
cester, on Tuesday evening, the 9th Instant
with his assistants, to renew his operations for
recovering the treasure from the British ship of
war Huzzar, which was wrecked off Stony
Island, near Hurlgate, during the Revolutionary
war. About million of dollars were on board
at the time, which was destined to pay off the
troops of the British army. then in the High
lands The vessel lies in seventy feet of water,
and the difficulties in the way of recovering the
treasure would intimidate most men from such
an undertaking, but the means of Taylor's sub
marine armor, and his thorough experience in
the business, there is little doubt that Mr..
Pratt's labors will eventually prove successful.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

nen- The proceedings of the last sitting of
the Police Jury Of this parish appear in both
languages in the present issue. Members of
the Jury may obtain copies by applying at our
office
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

nAp We hear of few sporadic cases of
cholera in the country. The health Of the town
remains unimpaired. Monday and Tuesday
last were the warmest days we have had this
summer. The mercury was up among the
nineties
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

aF A Yankee and a Southerner were pl'y'
ing poker on a steamboat:
81 haven't seen an ace for some t'me' -
marked the Southerner. -,
"Wall, guess you haint," said tho fsn.ss,,
"but / can tell you where they are. one s !"
them is up your shirt sleeve there, ana Nv
other three are in the top of one Of my ea'e''
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Bss" Mr.. A. HARRISON, stationer, advertises
many articles in his line in this issue. Look at
it, and give him a call.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

DELICATE ADJUSTMENT At the brocs,el
mandatory in Humphreyville, Connecticut. ~. .1s
machinery is SO delicately adjusted, tina. ~, 'ns
breaking of single thread, scarcely larger !n.a
a twisted spiders web, throws the whole macnins,
cry out of gear, and all the wheels, shuttes Anu
pullies are brought to dead stand, thai 'n'
thread may be mended
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Ba% Thanks to Captain Dalferes, Of the
c. D., Jr., for a copy of the trial of Matt. F..
Ward, for the murder of Prof. Butler.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

D1@ Mr.. Sinclair has purchased the Livery
Stable and premises lately owned by Jake
Webre, and known as sThibodaux latter
sall's," where he will continue the same line of
business. Having added many fine and beauti-
full horses and vehicles, his establishment can
not fail to secure liberal share Of public en-
couragement.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

BI@ The leprosy is spreading so rapidly in
Norway, that fears are entertained Of it's be-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Blp The "Seven Year Locusts make their
periodical visit this season, and already they
are beginning to appear in great numbers in
and about Rockford, Illinois In tome gardens
the ground is literally perforated in all direc-
ton with holes about half-inch in diameter
and four inches deep, out of which they crawl
in the form of beetle, cast off their jackets,
take wings, and fly away. *ssz
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

B9@ The editor of the Pittsburgh Post has
turned type-setter. His first effort appeared
under his editorial head few days ago, and
will be found below. He will, no doubt, be
"one Of 'em," some Of these days:
New printer
This is first egort at Typesetling-we presume that it
will show tqat we learu fast.
we sefhsughtt too. We Want no help,
we will have 1t right without Assistance The PROOF will
need corctreon don't intend to try every day
but will len the printers know that og them
talk about the ART Of qrintin5! 1t is just Is easy
as rolling of Log,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Mp Standing thanks to the officers of the
Lafourche steamers, for latest New Orleans
papers.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Me- The fourth of July will be, celebrated
by the Sunday Schools Of this place. The Rev.
J. G.. Keene, Of New Orleans, and C. Bercher,
Esq, will deliver addresses suitable to the oc-
casion.
The addresses and exercises Of the day will
be at the Presbyterian Church, commencing At
10 o'clock, A. NJ. Every person is invited to
attend
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

NSy. The officers of Excelsior Lodge, No. 81,
I. o. O. F., for the ensuing term, are to be
elected tonight. A punctual attendance is ex
pected.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Bay" The population of Pittsburg is supposed
by the Gazette to be now 10000; Cincinnati,
100000
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

DsH" In China, if ayoung man is not married
by the time be is twenty, he is drummed out of
town. No place for bachelors among the fun
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

ma A son Of Jesse Krieble, of Montgomery
county, Pa, only ten years old, committed
suicide last week by hanging himself in his
fathers barn. The boy, it seems, had a quarrel
and alteration with his brother, for which their
father thought it necessary to chatise both;
whereupon the one, smarting under his punish
ment, Immediately went and put at end to his
life.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

B8r John L. Nelson, Esq, American Consul
on Turks Island, has been imprisoned in the
common Jail for having refused to pay fine of
27e lbs. 3d., imposed by the Supreme Court of
that Island without any formal trial, or even
the empanneling Of jury. The affair has
caused great excitement on the Island. Mr..
Nelson has laid the matter before the State De-
partment at Washington. tt+s4
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Bsga The Hon. J. P. Benjamin has our thanks
for numerous public documents.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Bag g Sketches of Negro Character" will
appear in our next.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

War! WAR Thanks to Bennett, Of the
Literary Depot, for copy of Ide & buttons
"Map of the Baltic Sea, and Seat of War;
This is a very valuable auxiliary for keeping up
with the war news, and more particularly SER
viceable in acquiring the photography of those
jaw-breaking Russian names, generally COM
posed of nineteen consonants and two vowels,
requiring labial, nasal, and gutteral efforts to
arrive anywhere in the vicinity Of proper
pronunciation.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

Snow IN JUNE.-We shall enter into the glow
ing month of June in two or three days, but we
may mention, that notwithstanding the great
heat which we have already had, there are yet,
as we are informed, very large quantities Of
snow in our backwoods, and, as we know, ex-
tensive patches on the back Of the St. Lawrence,
between Three Rivers and Quebec. This is a
very unusual state of things, but to strangers it
suggests ideas unfavorable to the climate, and
should therefore be noted as an unfrequent
thing. So far as our recollections Of 81 years.
residence in Canada extend, this is the only in
stance of snow in June. 1t is true we have
heard Of such fact, but do not think we have
ever known Of its occurrence; and we doubt if,
within the time we name anybody else has seen
snow in large quantities on the banks of our
rivers in June. We hope another quarter of a
century will expire before it is duplicated
---..-t Ilf0ntreaZ Sum-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

LIBERIA.-The present population Of Liberia,
saws Lieut., Foote, in his recent work upon
Africa, exceeds one hundred and fifty thousand
inhabitants, of whom not more than one-twentieth
are American colonists. The growth has been
gradual and healthy. The government, from its
more than six years, appears to be firmly es-
tablshed. The country is now in condition
to receive as many emigrants as the United
States can send To the colored man who re-
CARDS the highest interest of his children, to
young men of activity and enterprise, Liberia
affords the strongest attractions. The following
is his account of the present condition of Mon
rovia:
"Monrovia, the capital, is situated imme-
diately in the rear of the bold promontory of
Cape Mesurado, which rises to the altitude of
$50 feet. The highest part of the town is
eighty feet above the level of the sea. The
place is laid out with as much regularity as the
location will admit. Broadway is the main or
principal street, running nearly at ri ght angles
with the sea- Besides this, there are twelve or
fifteen more. The town contains not far from
two thousand inhabitants. Many of the houses
are substantially built of brick or stone, and
several of them are handsomely furnished. The
humidity of the climate has greatly impaired
the wooden buildings. The State House, public
stores, and the new academy, are solid, substan-
tal buildings, appropriate to their use. There
are five churches, and these are well attended.
The schools will compare favorably with the
former district schools in this country, which is
not saying much in their favor.
''The soil in the vicinity of the rocky PENN
sula of Mesurado, is generally sandy and COM
paratively unproductive, except where there are
alluvial deposits along the margin of the streams
or creeks. The lands on the banks of the rivers
of the st. Paul., for instance, four or five
miles north Of Monrova-are very rich, of loamy
clay soil, equaling in fertility the high lands of
Brazil, or any other part of the world Here
more care is devoted to the culture of sugar,
and increasing attention is given to agriculture.
These lands readily sell at from forty to fifty
dollars per acre. A fork of this river flows in
! southernly direction, and unites with the
Mesurado river at its mouth. This fork is
called Stockton's Creek, in honor of Commo-
lore Stockton. The largest rivers of Liberia
ire navigable only about twelve or fifteen miles
before coming to the rapids.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

MEIAscHoIr AccIDEsr.-We are panied to
learn that young SON Of Col A. ]. Donelson, Jr.,
Of this parish, . lad about ten years Of age, met
with serious accident on Wednesday evening
last, by having . leg caught in the gearing Of
. corn mill and most shockingiy mafilated, 50
much 70 that amputation, in oil probability, win
have to be rcsorted to. We sincerely condole
with the afdicted parents in the manning Of q
SON. on whom they had centred bright hopes and
aaticipations Of future usefulness. ys7
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-24

DUELI1NG.-Teggs Dictionary of Chronology,
recently published, contains, under the head of
"Duelling," list of the most celebrated duels
fought in all parts of the world, during the last
hundred and fifty years, with the remark that
in 's172 duels, 63 of the combatants were killed
and So wounded; in 8 both combatants fell, and
in Is the survivors were hanged" These statis-
tics will enable gentlemen combatively inclined,
to calculate their chances