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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-28
The Religion of Japan.

During the 18th century Christianity was
introduced by the Jesuits, and for time
made rapid progress; but the missionaries,
| inflated by success, became naughty and
presumptuous. and beginning TO interfere in
politics and government, brought about a
violent persecution. So deadly hatred
was conceived against the Portuguese, that
in the space of forty years, they and their
religion were completely extlrpated: Even
to this day, in certain parts of the Empire,
the custom of trampling upon the Cross is
annually celebrated. To such pitch were
the Japanese exasperated, that none OF the
Romish ceremonial was permitted to survive.
Now the resemblance in the outwards forms
of the two religions, as have mentioned
above, is strikingly remarkable, and is an
interesting fact in referance to the priority
of the ceremonies of the Church of Rome, as
it is still undetermined whether they ORR
ginated with herself, or were borrowed from
Pagans. Great liberty of conscience exists.
Every Japanese has right to profess what
ever faith he pleases, provided only il be not
Christianity. Religious sects are said to be
as numerous as they are in the United
States. The chief among them are the
Sintoo or Buddhist, the former being the old
national faith Of the country, and is repre-
sented by the Mikado or spiritual Emperor,
who is thought to be the lineal descendant
of the gods. They have some vague notions
of the Immortality of the soul, and of future
state of rewards and punishment. Budd-
hism, the most widely difused religion of
India, is supposed to have been introduced
about the sixth century. Its principal tenet
is the Metempsychosis or transmigraton of
the soul. The Buddhists believe that the
spirits of the departed enter into the bodies
of animals, and there remain passing from
one animal to another, until their sins on
earth being purged away, they are received
into the realms of everlasting happiness.
They abstain from all animal food, and their
priests are under VOW of celibacy. The
great majority Of the temples are Buddhist.
In addition to these, there are sects Of philo-
sophers who hold the morality of Confucius
in great estimation. The whole tenor of
their doctrine is to render mankind virtuous
in this life. They endeavor to preserve
good conscience, inculcate filial affection,
and due obedience to the laws of their
sovereign. All these different faiths have
become so mingled and blended together,
and their doctrines have so penetrated each
other, that scarcely any religion preserves
its original purity.
Correspondence Journal of Commerce.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-28

A New CUBAN ExPEDIT1oN.-A special Wash
ington dispatch to the New York Tribune
pretends to disclose new project for . descent
upon our much covered neighbor, in which the
President and his Cabinet were invited to take
part. The story is too Munchausen for credit
particularly the hint that 80 shrewed man u
Gen. Quitman would hazard the success of 9
scheme of such moment by attaching it to the
falling fortunes of this fast sinking administra-
ton. The idea is preposterous. We append,
however, for the amusement Of our readers, the
Tribune's despatch:
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Sept. II, 1854
Confidential agents of the Cuban expedition
now fitting out under the command of Gen.
Quitman have recently been in Washington to
ascertain how far the Administration are favo-
rable to the scheme and will tolerate its execu-
ton. Repeated private interviews were had
with the President and Secretaries, the result Of
which was not encouraging to the projectors.
The President was, as usual, vacillating and
undecided, but Secretary Marcy declared him
self infexibly hostile TO the whole undertaking,
and the majority of the Cabinet are with him.
Jefferson Davis, whose natural proclivities are
Vi GAaC VAuVAs ACosoSo esAO oNuVADS ASVA
his personal hostility to Quitman; and only
Caleb Gushing, among all the members of the
Cabinet, was found to give it hearty and en-
thusiastic approval. Consequently the expedi-
tionists find themselves hindered by the anita
gonism of the Government, and their ardor is
considerably damped. They have also received
bad news from Cuba, where, since the appoint
ment of General Concba, several wealthy Creoles
have withdrawn from the support Of the expedi
ton. 1t was intended that it should start from
the LIST to the 10th Of November next, from
Galveston, New Orleans and other convenient
points on the Gulf of Mexico; six or eight
steamers were to be employed for the transpor
tation of the men and material to the place of
rendezvous. large sum Of money has been
subscribed and partly paid for the purposes Of
this expedition. George Law is one of the
heaviest stockholders, but other New York
merchants, the publication Of whose names as
fllibusters would excite astonishment, are also
concerned. Some gentleman, among whom
Senator Slidell Of Louisiana might be named,
have been specializing on supposition that the
invasion Of Cuba must ruin the sugar trade and
other agriculture of the island, and that conse-
quently the sugar lands OF Louisiana and Texas
must greatly increase in value. If the expedi-
ton should fail to start, or should be defeated,
the anticipated profits Of these gentlemen will
be null However, Gen. Quitman is al alive
with confidence that he, will immortalize himself
Is the conqueror Of Cubs.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-28

DEATH OF THE YouNG.-The Newark
enters life at the East, coming in like a
and stands erect under the low curved roof
How swells the dome above him, and man
ward" is the word; and by and by he bends
old, that the weight Of years is on him; that
he is looking for place to sleep-but it is
only that he may clear the rafters Lower
and lower does he bend, till with form quite
double, he creeps out just between heaven
and earth and is seen 10 more.
Death is not afraid of the sunshine, for he
comes in the summer. The rustic of ten
thousand leaves does not starlle him; the
breath of ten thousand flowers does not
charm him away. Indeed, he loves flowers
for they muffle his tread; and his scythe
glides softly amid their tender leaves, wax
ing no echo to disturb the unsuspecting one
on whom his eyes are fixed.
away from the tiny feet Of our little ones
and to watch the great waves, like serpents
tongues, wrapping the infant form in their
embrace. Yet we know it is better to die
while the great blue rafters of heaven bend
low on every hand, than TO creep out under
the gates of the fading sunset, broken and
bent with grief and cares.
Repine not therefore, when as you number
your treasures, you find that some precious
pearl has slipped away from its string. AS
one star may fall from the blue air, and
leaves heaven still aloft. or one white rose
drift down to earth, and the summer remain
all the sage, so one note may drop from the
family choir and the morning and evening
hymns be as sweet as ever. 1t may give
the heart pang to loosen the clasp Of the
darling one from the parental breast-bu,
oh, it is far safer 10 trust the bark of infancy
upon the untried waters with him who
.loved little ones" for helmsman, than
for the shattered hulk Of age to go out upon
the stormy deep, when the night is curtain
ing it with its starless mantle, and the winds
whistle amid the tattered sails the requiem
of life.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-28

The editor of the New York .Musical
World and Times" some time since. paid his
respects to his Country Exchanges" in the
following language, which savors much
more of truth than poetry.o-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-28

s~ A friend Of ours, yesterday morning,
was Just about indalging at breakfast, in the
luxury of Shanghai egg, and had broken the
shell, when another egg met bis astonished gaze,
the first she'll being merely cover to the Sc
cond. It is now on our desk for the inspection
Of the curious in such matters.
fCharleston Courier, 1874.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-28

CHARGE or JUICE CURTIS TO THE GRAND
JURY OF MAss.-At the opening Of the U. S
Judge Curtis charged the grand jury, frs, IN IN
respect to the attempted rescue Of Burns
and next in regard to the numerous steam
boat accidents, stating that notwithstanding
the precautionary laws passed by Congress
not single person guilty of negligence had
been convicted or punished. He held that
the laws on this subject should be vigorously
enforced, though the American people
were to blame in desiring speed rather than
safety. He also referred to the laws in force
against filibnstering expeditions, saying that
since the days Of Washington, such expedi-
tions had by the law been declared high
misdemeanor.
It is understood that complaints will be
made 10 this grand jury against certain
persons who spoke at Fanenil Hall, for being
accessory to the attact upon the Court House,
the death OF Mr. Batchelder, and the at
tempted rescue Of Burns.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24

he J.nnsry ,ee hli beer .n i.,.. -
Trrsso approached the D'rdsree where tseT ouy an 49,,
end Of Jane ~.' eeesa's RUSSIAN sI' .aea-i q,
h.e beer tasr spd had been oeeay lHnsgpcsa pes ~
sse,v,s snscd On The D.sSs ss an p =.
ihs Bl.k ss E We: see.ss- 9aiT~y he psoas y .
Turlhh vessel, a. sneAor 10 he port Of saaps I've ~
Tor i.s object AID iia desire to ats between ,
psts EvsIy Gay Ao~eye, on ihs e'aiisry R1..s 4
Wi.e aud whose Ieaoo. rendered n Il, a.
dispute which hr.st,Ded involve Frsuee sn B.s 10
conflict ~ih the immense empire 90 -e 20 'hs ho-- ps-s
which sctnsssd known, and thai Europe vs.
b No .pocs b...ysr ssh The .ou-ss wSeree nn., .s,
can ch.rss the eh,r,, TIN. the dispus no, s,sve
RSs.i. ,sa every s,,e wh.sh "a: ,'se Tor "a, rsss "a
confidently rnsnii,y ohs c.s
vthrhe sprea the receeors o. 1912 addressed directly
to .oysresn wsS s. es .es an senorAe and PSws; sa
enily thai, be be prOsa Of sSsy "a
him b. the head sfhs be has ressced nothing 10 order
render hs eeesE the tA0He pledge Of the peace sad
vii Only say word ST. manifesto IN ~hi as
Mss,is he h5soT SS sasoaoSs 20 s psoIs ,ss ss
e:yI the w.s; q reon NS~ ho~evsr echo %
people There an ee.on o. ogs.os tas eros 70 he sre.
sd o 70 F and EnsS . y, -ss
themselves from the mruon maze sssn-' them rh,Y DO
proeettss ottou. Empire .s.nrt The ,Tbiou, 4
Eu.;, sey her Ts the ss 'isss
erred rsrste different classes the SUBJECTS o. hs
sublime which - res1scsted anless
Petersburg BY provckiDs hatred Of and
son should paze the eneoes intentions the Sal
Did For Us s seriously believe th By ryiny
support Turkey shall be the Chssn ak
than TIE Government which IL Instrument TO advance ID
ambition. RGss ohiyoRs la the
asBss others that she Il far from exercising In her
the protesting the dominant th
that which he Sublime Porte has right
honorable claim And that IL she display Ices apparent
Greek rson beyond her rOoies snd casniy
ard b Catholic on home she would better obey tho leo
Of ChTist, which she 80 pompousy inVokss $500 -
Receive sc, DROUfN DE EHUfS"
Tho Minister Of Finance in the Legislative Assembly
March 9Th requested authority TO negotiate loan Of
$50 GOO Geo francs
Napoleon, on Sunday 5th reviewed some bstslious Of
Cbasseurs of Vncenne- who under orders for the
East He cordially received by the crowd and Il was
observed seemed in particularly good spirits The Eastern
stion has on the whole increased the popularityo
Emperor. The Duke Of SAKE Coburg. Prince Alb SIS
brother had been Napoleons guest and present at
the review.
By 10th March $4,000 troops viii have embarked from
Toulon Is Algeria and sucientro other ports
to bring 10000 into seton Some curious calculator
made that by the Goth May the first collision will
have taken place between the allies and the Russians.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
SPAIN.
MR. SOULE IN FAVOR-RlOrS FOR BREAD-THE
RECENT INSTRUCTION In ARRAGON

The London Times Madrid correspondent mentions that
al concert il observed that the King and Queen
paid marked distinction the American Minister and
lady and that similar attentions were shown at grand
ball given by the Queen Mother There may of course
be nothing in all this but gossip in round
about way Of casting slight Napoleon, whose ebss-
.ador Mr., Soule lately shot.
There had been bread riots at Gijon in Asturas.
OF the insurection learn nothing excepting that
Gen Calogne Captain General Of Navarro had himself
set out at the head of force Of in pursuit OF the 900
ugitives As the fugitives themselves learn that
$50 had arrived Urdos French village the frontier
of Arragon, where the project retained them awaiting
orders from bis Government
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24

more than calculated upon The extenton Of the tax
nrcn ircomes, from fl5cto GOO IN Great Britain
uouId nroduce fIG0000 beyond this estimate. viz
r9sn o1o The revenue from the additional duty OF one
stiling Gallon on spirits in Scotland had produced an
increase Of only f2c000o, he having estimated i at
T2;sOO0 On the ether hand the SPilit duty IN Ire,
land had realized an increase of f2l30oO while he had
calculated upon an increase OF ti9o'ooV only. Inc
s,,tiop Of the Succession duty the financial year
would produce only half million So far the state
ment of Mr. Gladstone on the finances of Great Britain
3unq the last twelve months expiring on the 9TH April
The probable estimate Of the revenue for the year
~ = ,rill
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
RUSSIA.
EXPORT OF GRAIN PROHIBITED-THEA APPEAL
TO ARMS

EXPORT OF GRAIN PROHlBITED-THE APpEAb
TO ARMS
Direct advices from St. Petersburg are to February ~
At which date scarcely anything was doing in prcdaes.
Telegraphc accounts from Odessa represented business
almost further stated that an order nsa
beer issued totally to stop the export Of wheat
Further the Gazette de la Bditque announces under
date st Petersburg February o. that the Russian Gov
eminent has just prohibited the export Of corn and bread
stufTs by the Black Sea and the Sea Of Azof
Government is interchangeable in exerons to iname me
minds OF the people Every day professions OF pr'esg
traverse the Of st. Petersburg exhibiting relics OF
the saints of the Greek calendar and the clergy every
where preach to arms in support Of the Orthodox :ith
These demonstrations dspit the mercantile and weAAy
classes
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
SWEDEN.

1t was reliably stated that the Russian Governmsas
having declared that cannot accept or recognize the
Swedish Government has replied that change can b
made further that Sweden is prepared to defend THIS
policy and has commenced t. make defensive prepass
tons accordingly. The Russian Government. continues
negotiations with Norway but without prospect OF eny
altered result the Governments of Sweden and Nor
way quite decided and united Should Russia pssss
it is believed they will formally join with France and
England.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
PORTUGAL.

Lisbon dates TO lst Of March There is political
news The Cortes closed during the Carnival which
passed off quietly There truth in the reported dis
turbance Coimbra whence the usual eegraphc notice
of perfect tranquility received the day before the
steamer sailed II not thought that the Disturbances
in Spain would in any way extend to Portugal There
were no ships Of war in the Tagus
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
>,rur vopn Dauy TRIBUNE FRIDAY. MARCH "a. 1854.

q, arm, IN -ssdipes- for action az any moment oui ga NOT
Vas al loss magins or oonprehsn nd that
the Rrs.sns we're about, numbering one an9'he N 1n1
,s ri,bSrey y 10 their respective positions carry
inc ,h.ir wounded along with them
ttrorn Asa we are quite destitute OF aaViSe-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
AUSTRIA.

From Vienna March l. it was stated that the Austrian
MT had sent 10 the Cabinet of Berlin the treaty
entered into between England and France well as the
notifications Austria proposes TO introduce into IT,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
PRUSSIA.

The two couriers appointed convey the utimssu u
France and England to st Petersburg passed through
Berlin March ,.
Prussia st refrains from indicating its course in the
coming war
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
Ilveyuool Cotton Market.
Liverpool Breadstuffs.

BRsapsruFTs have recovered from the extreme depe~
srdsY bad again reesabhsd about totmsr GU ssr
W..,yr Canal Flo.r worth 50 ph!ladsohis b.ltnoren
rood bsrds 5S AGO. In store soa-s had also pes 10 40
reu.tt heal iuaed reques, prices rsihei 's4"i "
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24

Couaitnope letters Of February 10 osn ,s me is
hhlo b toor and stores into the Black Sea, had
not re,urned but was hourly e1Peed The naval diTs
ion that had been cruising the n'es oesd bv e
,neboraee and would not again set san uh oed % Ine
S.t.cfm.rt from Batoum. The French steamer Mega
Russian feet of six line Of battle ship and sew
~. Inoh Covernmeut has advertised for hundred
,rs 20 carry men and stores from Aar'ees 70 me ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
James McHenry's Circular.

d. p,,;s,I LIVERPOOL. Tuesday, March 1854.
PRoyIsIoSs-There . no change to advise =,
I'm bs. declnsd II To without leading much business
TALLow Is quiet.
CLoyEa SEED dull and lower.
In Bax LssEsD and RICE transactions are
are better Philadelphia Baltimore and other 500
brands worth 5s 10 M IN store fnms wn,ts
WBEAr F70n IsDiAs Consh 10 desser but the asosss
slov
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
p,.h.rason Brothers & Co.'s Circular.

p,zs.I I'd Mo. 7th, ISoA
The fine the 24th but each s -
we're frosts have occurred until the psst one ,..
Tn 10 Yesterday trade remained in the same qnies
reperted Friday bot then the low prices Which
oeeIed induced sttrntiou t. and purchase
barrels line" having been made for shipment %
nsrted more and there several buyers o.
low but holders became hrmeE. and were
improved prices again ,., If IN .s,sv
articles en-, =, ... "A IA -
Our supplies this day week Of WHEAr FLoui saa
falling OF compared With this day week ns
beng IS s2 quarters WHEAr 6ec quarters OATS and INV
FLOUR less
We call attention the increased export o. ~
Com the Of this yesr-n January INV
qpsrtea and in February 50 600 quarters are reported
We had attendance Of the usual
market this morning than this day week out they ops d
much caution, and only limited quantity OF WHEAT -
prices irregular, bat 90 the whole sellers evinced
than Friday ,.<>ra.
FLoUs being che.pe than War attracted no s
ton and fair business transacted Of figures fn
q bb advance the lowest sales Of last mrke
the general currency Good qualities Of Philsdsph sn1 sos
obtaining 1911 and 1911 for No Wesern Canal, ana 0"
ties Sours have also been IN improved request IA a. a.
INDIAN Coss in limited demand, bat good yellow H's
and tine White 4sf If o.rs
OATMEAL neglected aud prices nominal saPpy '" "
short the sale very slow at Frds quotations. c~ra
We notice change In the position or value o. s0y '
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-24
BROWN. shipley & Co.'S Circular.

Per padfel LIvEaPooL TuesdAy MACH -.
The CoTIoS has been quiet. the sass 10 ""
DAYS being IS baes decline Of nearly ID D.
WE At md limited demand, While ~
been In Flour advance on the s,su
on the reestsbshns the quotations OF the soove
AZ which the market closed steadily.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-11-29

) BY reference 1.-THE letter of the Cores
pondiug Secretary Of the Society it will be
seen that the Third Anniversary of the
Benton County Agricultural Society, is to
be held during the December term Of the
Court for that County; and that Hon. Mo
SEES SHERBURNE is to deliver the Address
From the reputation of the orator engaged,
we doubt not the Society has made most
.iuadiciops selection. 1 tlI II IL J
1t will also. be seen by the same letter,
that Benton County has rapidly improved
during the past season. No more fertile
region exists in Minnesota than that embra
ced in this County, and we are gratifed
that its numerous advantages are being
found out and duly appreciated by immi
grants. ae.i.
Benton County was the first in the Terri
tory tc establish an Agricultural Society
and although laboring under many disad
vantags, she has steadily preserved its or
ganization, and is row rapidly reaping thu
fruits of her labors in this regard.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-11-29
Correspondence of the Pioneer.
BeMtOM1 County Agricultural Society.
SEcRErAEY'S OFFIt

SEcRETAEYs OFFICE,
NorthwoOd, Minnesota, Nov. %, "a.
My DEAR SIR:-Tbs Third Annual Session
of our Society will be held at Sank Rapids
during the December term of Court. Hon.
MOSES SHERBURNE has accepted the invitation
to deliver the Annual Address on Tuesday af-
ternoon, December II.
1t gives me great pleasure to inform you
that the interest felt by our Farmers in the
Society continues to increase, and the benef-
cial results of our organization, are extending
to the inhabitants of Cass, as we'll as our own
County. Since August, emigration has been
pouring in upon us, and large numbers have
crossed the river and located in Cass County
The population of both Counties, it is estima-
ted, has inc rcased some two thousand the past
year. Among the number are many families
of Dutch, who with their accustomed energy
will soon have fine and valuable farms.
AS near as I can ascertain, every river
claim on both sides of the Mississippi, from
the Falls up to the Winnebago lands is now
! taken up, so that new corners are going back
from the river for claims. ...rH u g.
Yours most respectfully, ......
O. III. KELLEY,
.-i .- Cor. Sec. Benton Go. Ag. Socy.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-11-29
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