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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23
H9s1 The Western Journals are convicting

Beg The Western journals are convictng
President Pierce of double dealing and failing
to keep his word in the matter of River and
Harbor improvements. On this head Judge
Wording, of Racine, Wis, makes the following
reservations:
81 would state that in the month of October,
1852, was in the office of Gen. Pierce, in Con-
cord, New Hampshire and had at that time a
conversation with him in relation to appropria-
tons by the General Government for the i'm
provement of Western Rivers and Harbors.
Taking a bound volume of printed speeches
and letters in his hand he turned to the letter
of S:las Wright to the Chicago Convention, and
observed that the sentiments of that letter were
tons by the General Government for the pur-
pose of creating commerce in places where it
did not exist, but wherever it did exist, it ought
to be protected and encouraged, and that he had
no more doubt of the constitutionaity and ex-
pediency of appropriations by the General Gov
eminent for the improvement Of Western Harbors
and Rivers than he had of the constitutionaity
and expediency of appropriations by the Cen
eral Government for the construction of lig CHIT
houses and other similar objects on the Atlantic
coast and he added, 8 | understand the letter
of Silas Wright to the Chicago Convention to be
satisfactory to all Westetn men, These are his
statements as then made, and to show that |
am not mistaken, l copy this statement of his
from memorandum then made, at Gen. Pierce's
own suggestion"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

1I A watch was lately sent by mail from
Pensacola, Florida, to Bangor, Maine, to be re-
paired and sent back again by the same con-
veyance-and the whole expense was five dollars
and sixty cents less than the price asked for the
same repairs at Pensacola.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

RAILROAD ROUTE TO New ORLEANs.-Our
citizens, those Of Terrebonne, and the lower
part Of Assumption, now bid adieu to the river
and bayou route uia Donaldsonville to New Or
leans, and will from now for all time to come
adopt the railroad route, which is more expe-
ditious and at one third the expense. The
steamer Mary Jane, Constantine, master, now
makes regular daily trips to the present termi-
nus, at the plantation of Drs. Ewing & Kittridge,
arriving in time for the departure of the two
O'Clock train, which arrives at Agiers, opposite
New Orleans, by seven o'clock the same evening.
Fair, through, So Is.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

Rd- The Third Quarterly Meeting for Thib-
odaux Station will be held at the Methodist
Church in this place, to embrace the first Sab
bath in October, commencing on Friday evening
the 10Th inst. Ministers and people generally
are most respectfully invited to attend.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

nay To which Of our city contemporaries will
fall the credit of forwarding papers to their
Thibodaux and Terrebonne subscribers by the
New Orleans, Opelousas, and Great-Western
Railroad? Now gentlemen, don't all speak at
oncel
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

RF See advertisement of Messrs. Nicholas
and Peter Robinet, offering valuable lands for
sale in the Parish of Terrebonne.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

At the Catholic Church in this place. Thursday
ing last the 2st inst, by the Rev. Charles Menard, Mr.
CHARLES L. SCHEFFERSTIEN to Miss CHARLOTTE D.
second daughter Of Pierre and Cemenne Loro all of this
parish
May their life forever be constant scene Of joy,
And may the ties Of Hymen grow in strength without alloy
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

CIRCuMsTANTIAL EvIDENCE.-Sheridan Know
les tells the following strange story of circum-
stantal evidence in the course of his recent
lectures:
Some years ago, went especially to Clonmel
assizes, Ireland, and accidentally witnessed a
trial which l never shall forget. A wretched
man a native of that county, was charged with
the murder of his neighbor. 1t seemed that an
ancient feud existed between them. They had
met at fair and exchanged blows; again, that
evening, they met at a low pot-house, and the
bodily interference of friends alone prevented
fight between them. The prisoner was heard
to VOW vengeance against his rival. The wretch
ed victim left the house, followed soon after, by
the prisoner, and was on the roadside murdered,
and his face so barbarously beaten in by stone
that he could only be identified by his dress.
The facts were strong against the prisoner-in
fact, it was the strongest case of circumstantial
evidence ever met with. AS matter of form
of his guilt there was no doubt-the prisoner
was called on for his defense. He called-to
the surprise of every one-the murdered man.
And the murdered man came forward. It seem
ed that another man had been murdered-that
the identification by dress was vague, for all
the peasantry in Tipperary wear the same de-
scription of clothes-that the presumed victim
had got hint that he would be arrested under
the White-Boy Act-had fed and only returned
with a noble Irith feeling of justice, when he
found that his ancient foe was in jeopardy on
his account The case was clear; the prisoner
was innocent
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23
Land for Sale.

WILD be sold on Friday the 29th Of
w September, in Houma to the highest bidder, a
tract of LAND lying both sncs of Bayou Terrebonne,
10 front with 40 deem, and containing 1900
situated about 20 miles below Houma, adjoining lands of
John Cunningham has between Is and 20 under
cultivation.
Terms half cash, and bance in u months clear title
given. [40-tds1 N. p ROBINET.
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ThibOdaux Female Institu,o

o. iEN->Ll-frlnCipal,
Assisted by Three English, One French w.,
Two Music Tsacders ''N
THE next Session of this In,t;tu,;o
Il will commence on the f: st MONDAY in Oc., oh
The Scholastic Year is divided into two Session - next
Months each-but no vacation during the ten ,nn We
cept one week at Christmas No Pupil wi he t,I eA
IS time thin one Session. will any dect;oa W. 'of
for loss OF me except in of potraeted ile nade
saS enng az y Do e arn h me sss each PUP
Tuition Of each Session payable in a vance
TUITION:
For English Branches per month .. s5
For French. ............... - ana 90
For Music, on Piano and Guitar. ...,. 10
For U-e of Piano tor rracticng. ....... '''' 10
For Embroidery, Painting, Drawing, &C. each ''' VI
For incidental Expenses per sessi n. w
BOARDERS:
For Board, including Washing, fGrni hing rooms e.
and Tuition in any or all tie English Branch'
per session of five months
The other charges for French! Muse PAINTING g. -
same Tor Day Scholars e' ~, The
Boar.iers are required to furnish their own Towo.
laoe NAPKINS and have all their articles marked win @
names in full WIZ. tleir
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

WARRINGTON MoNUMENT.-It is believed by
many that the blocks of marble presented to
the Washington Monument Association materi-
ally aid in the erection of the monument The
following statement, furnished the Globe, will
serve to disabuse the minds of many of this
impression:
The average cost of each block sent by the
States is about $4,000, exclusive of freight,
committees to bring them on, SC. The aggre-
gate for the thirty-one stones, $4,000. Aver
age cost Of the obelisk per foot, about ST. 900 :;
consequently the $62, ZOO which the blocks fur
nished by the States would cost, would put 81
feet on the obelsk. The 81 stones are not equal
to one quarter of a foot in the obelisk; and as
aid to the monument would amount to only about
$3.50, if the material was all of good quality !;
but as it is not all suitable for the work, its
vrlue is proportionately less. The additional
expense of raising blocks such as furnished by
New York city, is about ST. 900.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

E. J. HART Co., New ORLEANs.-We see by the Semi
Weekly Creole that these enterprsng merchants will
be restored their old premises in magnificent suit
stores The building formerly occupied by Keep Bard q
Co.. No. II Tchoupitoulas street. and owned by S. Peters
Esq, and No. 49, owned by Daquan, will again be built by
the for E. HART Co., in the most elegant and
substantial Manner and judging from the plans have
SEEM says the Creole will urpass in both the external ap
pearance and internal arrangements any other store in the
Southern Western country.
The two will have front of sixty -four feet and depth
Of hundred and sixty feet The front part viii be sup
ported by iron columns and covered with brown plaster
The stores will be connected by three archways each
In fine the store will be supplied with every modern
venence and improvement, whether for ornament
Such energy and enterprise not only deserve but will meet
encouragement from the whole business community.
For the present j. Hart Co. occupy Nos 103 los and
107 Tchoupoua street, and already supplied with every
used for supplying and packing small orders for the city,
the of the second floor totally occupied by their drug
department. their assortment Of which is large and
selected The third floor is used for the purpose Of
storing mporaions Of segar the front Of the second
floor finely fitted up sample The third story OF
05 used for storing liquors. the Of the second
floor for tobacco the front the business
office and 103 fof heavy staple articles
We would ask readers especially merchants and plant
ers when visiting the city the coming winter to call and
take a look for themselves
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

ODp FELLowsH1p-The Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in
Egyptian Hall, Baltimore, on Monday the 4th
inst Immediately after the opening of the SEES
sion on Tuesday morning, the 9TH inst, it pro-
ceeded to ballot for Grand Sire, and elected
Past Grand Master, William Ellison, Of Massa-
chusetts, on the third ballot. George W. Race,
of Louisiana, was chosen Deputy Grand Sire.
James L. Ridgley, of Maryland, was unani-
reelected Grand Secretary, and Joshua Vansant,
of the same State, Grand Treasurer.
The attendance embraces representatives from
every State in the Union, Canada, some of the
Territories, and the District of Columbia The
number of Lodges under the jurisdiction of the
Grand Lodge Of the United States is three thou
sand one hundred and ten; two hundred and
four thousand MEMBERS $1,375,O00 revenue,
and $53O,000 of expenditures for benevolent
purposes of our organization.
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MARRIED.

a6~ Corn is selling in Gallatin, Tenn, at
So 80 to IS 10 per bushel
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For Sale.
THE STEAMER TERREBONNE.

By virtue Of Resolution passed by the Terrebonne
and Lafourche Navigation Company on the 18th inst
lying at Belangers Canal in the Parish Of Terrebonne
together with the atbotomed boats belonging thereto All
persons desiring to buy viii please make their proposals
with tne shortest delay. F. L. MEAD,
oS-u President.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

lME.-For sale by the undersigned
one hundred barrels Air Stacked, Western Lime, in
ouK [Ss-hl WAKEMAN. 4 SMITH.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23
The Armed Expedition Against Mexico.

few days ago, says the New York Post of the sth
stated that in circulation that several vessels
aing in this port, under the auspices of General
Alvarez and the revolutionary party in Mexico of the
first achievements of which to be the capture of the
Santa Anna just finished at this port
convenient after her departure for Vera Cruz
In connection with this movement may well men,
ton which has reached that the agents of AL
yarez borrowed three mi dollars from individuals in
francisco for the purchase of ships and munitions Of
at this port de gned for revolutionary purposes in
Mexico.
are told were the Benjamin Franklin for
mery running from New York to New Orleans and the
bark Catharine Augusta The propeller altered and
fitted up recently by Mr.. Vim. Perne at Greenpont, Long
Island warsteamer. Her sides We're pierced for
guns and all the requisite accommodations made in the
interior for powder, guns, &c
The expedition progress about three months
the secrecy has been observed by those
ested in it,
The bark Caharine Augusta took on board powder gun
carriages other articles of warfare the foot of
Moore street last week. The bark is in the North
River off the Battery ready to clear for St. Thomas and
Market which means anywhere.
The Benjamin Franklin is loaded with coal and stores and
limited quantity of small arms Her guns and ammun
ton and extra supply OF GOALS are on board the Cahane
Augusta, and will be transferred to the Benjamin Franklin
at sea- The Franklin also ready to leave and will prob
bly, clear at the Custom House for the destination
perhaps for Gibraltar.
How soon they will leave will depend probably upon the
movements of Santa Anna. General Anonte who prob
ably informed of what aoot may detan the Santa Anna
which the sailing of the chdseS may be indefinitely
delayed.
The Franklin VIII carry about eighty men, all told, anna
oy of whom said t. be citizens of the United States
Her powder magazines in the inward part of the ship
and four for guns have been pierced forward Of
the machinery. The other portfolio in the stern.
All the vessels of both parties will sail from New York
under the American flag and every sailor has hired himself
for year, and the engineers for two.
The Santa Anna ready to depart for Vera Cruz
She will take twelve American before the Sixty
foreigners have also shipped seamen but they will out
as passengers She is worth $4,000, and if the Alvarez
party succeed in capturing her they will get something of
prize irrespective Of the indemnity money which she will
probably take
The Benjamin franklin bought for the Alvarez expe
on by the agent of the revolutionary general and
else, 1927 oOo from Messrs. N. L. McCready Co.,
chants of this city is stated that the parties have
fitted both the vessels for Santa and Gen Alvarez
Even the gun carriages varying in quality for each
the nta Anna having them made of solid mahogany,
builders.
Several gentlemen of high standing in the United States
and elsewhere reported to be interested in this
movement, but withhold tn r until the report
receives further confirmation.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

SOUTHERN JoURNAL.-We had the pleasure,
during the week, of grasping by the hand our
contemporary, CHAs. D. ELDER. Esq, of the
Southern Journal, who visits our section of the
State on business connected with his paper.
We are none of those who create distinctions
with our felow-beings on account of their re-
ligion; but on the contrary, desire to see all
prosper and by their example spread moral
influence on everything around. We would,
therefore, recommend the Southern Journal to
the patronage Of those who believe in the doc
trines and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

HF What has become of that excellent paper,
the Savannah Morning News? We have not
received copy for the last ten days.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

a NlS.-La socir.e existant entro l..
n sieurs PERRIN & OLIVIER en- dissouta
Perrin seant rendu acqu&rer de la par dn sieur on
continue les attares nom personnel II d Her'
seu charge dc Ia llgudat on de pancenne socttt pa
les Diet ct releyra les complies dus pEPp,Hp" es
Sep. 49, 1854 [4O-nl +. OLIVE,
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THE CAPITOL EXTENSION GOING oN-There
are two hundred and ten bricklayers, carpenters
and blacksmths employed on this work, which
is progressing finely. The walls of the principal
stairs are at spring height, and the aisles are
being turned. The arches in the corridors are
to be of the most magnificent description, con-
sisting of a series of panel frames grained and
band arches. The contractors for marble Messrs.
Provost Winter & Co., have about one hundred
and twenty stone cutters and twenty laborers
employed which, added to the number engaged
quarrying marble, will make total of about
three hundred men engaged on their contract.
A number of plaster columns are in hand. more
good carvers are wanted, and the beautiful
carved window.jams are in the workmens hands.
The maddler is engaged in maddling the prin-
cipal doorway of the east front Of the building,
and when finished, it will be gem in its line.
Large quantities of material such as marble.
brick. lime, cement, sand and other articles used
in the structure, are on hand, and more is daily
being received. As Capt TAFT, inspector of
materials, remarked: "The work is going on
to completion almost as quietly and solemnly as
did the Temple of Solomon in ancient times, &C
cording to it's history" Messrs. Jones & Nc
Farland are superintendent of brick work, Mr..
F. Brooks of the laborers, Mr. Schleits of the
carpenters work, and Mr.. S. Champion chief of
blacksmiths The extensions have quite pro-
gressive appearance in the hands of the work
men, Washington Star.
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CAMPHoR Producing INsAN1TY.-The Toronto
Colonist saws:

OOIoHIst says:
We are Informed that no less than eight per-
sons have been admitted into the Lunatic Asyl um
in state of insanity, occasioned by consuming
quantities Of camphor to prevent cholera. Some
OF them carried it about in their pockets, and
kept from time to time eating small quantities
of it. Others took it dissolved in brandy. In
all cases where it was taken in any quantity it
produced insanity. 1t is fact well known,
that comparatively small quantity Of camphor
will set dog mad, after which he will soon die
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

4 LII persons having claims ayainst
the Succession Of John Hicks are requested to present
them Immediately; and all persons indebted to Iba s
will please come forw rt and settle " "e
4U-4t W. H. Raglan Testamcnt,r, pxo,.-
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4 VlS.-IolteS p"rs"nnrs qui doivpm
u Ia Succession de JOHN HICKS, sont par lie present
requis de sc presenter ct de regle peronnes
Ia dte Succession doit son de meme regs de leg a
dument authentiquG soussgne. WV H RACINf
Sep. 10, 1854. 1861 Eyerpteur 49,
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g HERIFFS SALE
~ STATE OF LOUIsIANA-Fifth Judicial District Cod'h
parish OF Lafourche.
Holden Murphy, ,oo

J
TAKE NOTICE: That acting under writ Of leli i"s,1
emanating from the above entitled court in The soo'e
tied and num cred case, have seized and VIII onei w ~
at public auction, the premises situated in the
Thibodaux, Saturday the It'll day Of October nm
II oclork m the interest Of Ceestin Close oeng o s
divided half in the partnership existing between rss,
c. Gau,reau subject to the charges same ID inc
House business and in the furniture and stock Oh '
which have been seized, and are as follows: .... 4
Thirty Chairs Billiard Table and its appurenapsn
ters 90 boxes Of Havana Cigars cask Brandy 50 oo
Vermouth ~ gallons of Port Wine, 80 gallons kun' ~
Iona Madeira and general assortment Of Liquors .i,
Terms of sale, Cash. The said sale will be maoe
'ne zo pese'pa ana '0s's NJ BouRe Sheriff
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DISSOLUTION.

THE Commercial Copar'ner,h;p hero
L fore existing between the subscribers up6a. ,
name and style Of PERRIN OIL lvIER has been ne
solved A Perrin having purchased the entire iner Hs
ohvler and will continue the business in his own H.
and IS alone authorized settle the affair, of tb nane,
Germ. pyon, rate con.
September 3d. 1854. 4o-f y az INN INN.
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A. PERR1N's sroRE.-It will be observed that
this clever gentleman and experienced merchant
has purchased the entire interest of his copart-
ner in business, Mr.. E. Olivier, and will con-
tinue to deal out calico, etc. ETC., at the old
stand, corner of Main and st. Philip streets,
on his own account He has just received his
fall and winter supply, and is now ready to wait
upon his customers on the usual terms.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-09-23

DEERE L. ROUSSEL is no longer
my Agent for any purpose whatever having revoked
the power Of Attorney which had given him
MRS. NJ. NJ. ROUSSEL
Thibodaux, Sept. 12 1854. 89-tf
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Succession Of Uidoec lean B. P,'ege1n.
M. hJ1JSI r..

STATE or LOtIlSlANA.-f'iiih Judi.
~ cial Disfrct c ut Par at La h.
WHEREAS MATHURiN BOURG, of said pari h. Tests.
mentary Executor of said Esa has filed final accom-,
Of his Administration with the Clerk of said Court PRAYING
that it may be homoogated,
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified
file their objections, if any they lave the said account
with the Clerk of said Court, at his office town
Thbodaux in thirty days after the first publication hereof
Or the said account will be confirmed in due course flaw
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this
E3 2d day of Septemhre thousand eight hundred
49, and fifty four. fo.5t L. S. ALLAN, Clerk
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THE WBATHER.-Never, at any period since
the memorable storm of August, 1872, has this
section of country experienced such rainy
season as within the last ten days. The waters
in our bayou have risen some four feet perpen-
dicular and great numbers of sea gulls have
been seen in this vicinity, which is unnistakable
evidence that very severe weather must have
prevailed on and off our sea coast. 1t is useless
for us to add that the existing state OF the
weather has much impeded the gathering OF the
crops of corn, fodder, &C., and done almost ir-
reparable injury to our roads, and much re-
tarded our sugar planters in getting ready for
sugar making. The neighboring parishes have
experienced similar weather; in fact, from all
directions we hear of nothing but storms and
rumors of storms, incidents, etc. etc. As we
90 to press the weather has neither changed
nor has it any appearance of so doing; but 1t
is hoped from the fact that the sun has now en-
tered upon the winter solstice that "clear up
will soon be brought about, and relieve US from
our present almost submerged state.
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Opening of Guion Academy.

Opening of Guion Academy.
A L Meeting of the Board of Dr.
y rectors of the Public School Of Thbodaux held on
Monday the 4ih day of September 1854 it was resolved
that Mr. Louis Phillip de Lepoy should be to de-
liver an address upon the subject Of Education to the pupils
and the public at the School House. at 6 o'clock NJ on
the opening Of the School, October O. 1874 and that the Sec
rotary should give notice Of the delivery the Address
the inioooaux Minerva. J. R. VERRET,
os-u Secretary.