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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

GEN. CAss AND THE PREs1DENcY-General
Cass, or at least his friends, do not abandon the
hope of elevating him to the Presidency. The
Washington Star having declared that Gen. Cass
had given up all ambitious longings, looking
towards the White House, the Detroit Times
says:
"The assumption that Gen. Cass has laid
aside all aspirations for the Presidency is en-
tirely gratituitous on the part of our Washington
contemporary. Here at home his friends protest
against thus coldly despatching him with a
single stroke Of the pen, and will, by his own
consent, bring his name forward in their own
time. We say distinctly that Gen. Cass will be
candidate before the National Convention, and
nothing more is calculated to sharpen that de-
termination than just such paragraphs as the
above, and the occasional blows which he re-
ceives from a large portion Of the Southern
press. Besides, the idea of Western Cass men
being transferred over to Douglas is too silly to
be commented upon"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

BAGAssE.-H. F. Dibleux, Esq, of Plaque
mine, La, has transmitted letter to the Ma
tional Institute, Washington, accompanied by
dried specimens Of bagasse. The writer asks,
if this almost useless substance might not be
proftably employed in paper making.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

The SANDWICH IsLANDs.-The latest publish
ed accounts, furnishes us with the following
news. The channel through which it is received
is reliable:
By recent private letter from Honolulu we
learn that messenger will leave that city very
soon for Washington with Treaty of Annexa-
ton, which has been drawn up in proper form
but not yet signed, as Judge Lee, who was
directed by our government to witness the sigma
lures Of the instrument in question, has been
obliged to absent himself from Honolulu, on ac-
count of i'll health, and consequently has not
been able as yet to attend to the duty assigned
to him.
The Treaty is to be signed by all the Chiefs,
and they are each to receive pension to be paid
to the King, which is to be transferred to Alex
ander in case he Shall survive his Majesty. 1t
is understood that the whole amount to be paid
in pensions will be somewhat from three to four
hundred thousand dollars per annum.
The property belonging to the present. Gov
eminent of the Islands is to be purchased out
right by our government for fixed sum.
The above items of intelligence may be re-
lied upon as correct, as they come from the
highest authority.
We suppose this !" immense country" will be
called upon to look after the Cannibal Islands.
We might as well extend the "area Of freedom
in that direction. Manifest destiny" beckons
US on; and while we are going it, we might as
well ego it with a looseness as not "Who
cares for expenses % Young America don't
not farthing
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

SUGAR-HoUsE BURNr.-The sugar-house, pur-
gerry, and all the sugar therein contained, of
Mrs. Phoebe Peirce, Parish of Terrebonne, were
totally consumed by fire few days ago. The
blow falls very heavily on Mrs. Peirce, as we
learn that only five thousand dollars of the &C.
tual loss was covered by insurance.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

LAfoURcHE BR1DaE.-The Draw Bridge over
the Lafourche at Donaldsonville, has been COM
pleted and is now in daily use. The scsnd work
Of the projected bridge across the Lafourche at
this place, has been commenced, and the seeds Of
the cypress with which the said bridge is to be
constructed, have been sowed. Under the cir
cumstances, it is not probable that it will be
completed before the close of the present or
perhaps not until the commencement Of the APP
preaching century.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

Rev. DIR. DEWEY ON SLAvERY.-In the course
camille Library Association, on Monday evening
Goth ult., Rev. Orville Dewey branded as a
"calumny" and 90 lie" the story, extensively
circulated and believed, that, in lecture before
the same body six years ago, he said he would
consign his mother to slavery to save the Union
What he said on that occasion was: 81 would
consent that my own brother, my own son, should
60 into slavery-ten times rather would I go
myseR-than that this Union should perish for
me or nine"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

Das@ An esteemed and long tried friend will
please accept our thanks for a present in the
way of barrel Of choice sugar, made by the
Bi-Sulphite of Lime process
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

MAsoNIc.-At meeting held by the members
Of Thibodaux Benevolent Lodge No. 80 F. A..
NJ, on Saturday the 9th inst, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year. B.
G.. Thibodaux, W. NJ; c. Belcher, s. w.; J. s..
Frizell, ]. W; F. L. Mead, Treasurer; j. Thuer,
Secretary; H. c. Thibodaux, NJ. c.; J. A..
Buford, O. Babin, Stewards; J. J. Gardner, S.
D.; J. Y. Bennett, J. D.; S. Tenney. Tyler.
The Installation of the officers will take place
on st. Johns day the 9th inst.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

BJ ball in honor Of the g Dragons, is to
come off at Ragan's Saloon this evening. La
dies, prepdTez uous!
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

Ear We see by the Louisiana Democrat, that
the Know Nothings have established Wigwam
at Alexandria, in the parish Of Rapides, the
heart Of the Democratic region of Louisiana
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

@H We call attention to Bennett & Gala.
bert's holiday advertisements.
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Travellers Guide.

For the convenience of the travelling public
and stages running in connection Herewith, to
gether with the fare from the different points
The passenger train on the Opelousas Railroad
leave the Depot at Algiers at o'clock, A. NJ.
daily, and arrive at the Lafourche Crossing b,
liz o'clock, A. NJ; fare so 90.
Holden's Line of Stages leave the crossing OF
the arrival of the train, to convey passenger
to Thibodaux fare so cents.
| This line of stages also connects with the
Attakapas Mail, to-wit:
Stages leave Tlibodaux for Napoleonville
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at2 o'clock
P. NJ, through time 2S hours; fare ST. So
Stages leave Napoleonville for ThibodauS
same evening Immediately after the arrival Of
the Attakapas Mail Stage. Time and fare,
same as above.
The Attakapas Mail leaves Napoleonville for
Franklin, Pattersonville, New Iberia, ETC., ETC.,
Sundays, Thursdays and Saturdays at o'clock,
A. NJ.
Leaves Napoleonville for Thibodaux, Tues
days, Thursdays, and Saturday Immediately
after the arrival of the Mail Stage from Don
aldsohville, and arrives at Thibodaux by
o'clock, P. NJ, same days.
Omnibuses and stages leave Thibodaux for
the Railroad crossing, -four miles below every
morning at 10B o'clock, and arrive in time for
the New Orleans passenger train which leaves
daily at o'clock, P. NJ, and arrives at Algiers,
by ~ P. M. Passengers will be landed at
Jackson Square, New Orleans, in half an hour
after the arrival of the cars.
This route shows complete connection-sure
and speedy from New Orleans to Napoleonville,
or back, at a cost Of only four dollars; making
it decidedly the best route for all Attakapas
travel-one of economy, speed and pleasure.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16
THE CRIMEA.-She London correspondent of

the New York Courier and Enquirer speaks as
follows of affairs in the Crimea:
In the meantime the English and French
public become impatient, and wonder that the
breach has not been accomplished after weeks
of firing! They do not appear to know, and
cannot be made to comprehend, that the firing
heretofore has been simply an entlladlng tire,
intended to cover and protect their approaches
all of which have been successfully made, and
their line of works for the preaching battery
firmly established. From that line, | judge that
the work of preaching the walls WAS commenced
on the 9TH, and that the breach effected
and the city carried by assault within forty
eight hours thereafter! This, of course, is but
an individual opinion, and time will test its ac-
curacy. | do not entertain the shadow of q
doubt but that the place has fallen before this
time But there will still be work to do. The
Russian forces must be driven out of the Crimea,
or annihilated; and this, too, will be accom-
plished
The brilliant affairs Of the 9th and 5th, and
the hard fighting by the Russians as well as
the English and French will, no doubt, excite
general attention and admiration. 1t cannot be
concealed, however, that the defence Of Sebas-
topol has not been in any respect worthy Of the
Russian name. With a largely superior force,
in possion of the strongest forts in the world,
and with inexhaustible stores, and artillery
never surpassed in size OF construction, they
have been acting on the defensive, and permitted
a greatly inferior force, gradually, but certainly,
to overpower them. After this, we shatl hear
no more of Russian Military Science, although
the stolidity of the Russian soldier and his will
ingness to stand and be cut down, is clearly
proved.
The loss of life already reported and that
which must have occurred in the stormng, is
calculated to make one weep over the reflection
that it is permitted a single Tyrant, to bring
upon the world such heartrending consequences;
and all to crafty this mad ambition of a semi
barbarian who impiously assumes to be acting
by Divine Authority! Let US hope, as is gen
orally believed, that if he does not submit to q
Peace during the coming winter, his Mobiles will
dispose of him after the manner Of Paul and
Alexander; and that this most disastrous War,
is rapidly drawing to a close.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

UNIVERSITY or VIRGINlA.-Up to this
time, says the Richmond Enquirer, there
have been four hundred and fifty matricu-
lates entered, and students are coming in
every day. The number this season will,
without doubt, reach FIVE hundred.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16
Holiday Books.
ILLUSTRATED WORKS and

i nuals at the Thibodaux Literary Depot a, the
THE REPUBLICAN COURT, or American socleV ="
days of Washington, by r. W. Griswold,
THE BIRDS OF THE BIBLE, Elegantly illustrated
POETRY OF THE YEAR, 25 colored illustrations
THE HOLY GOSPELS, every page illustrated - Il In.
THE BARONtAL HALLS and Picturesque Eoinee' u 49,
WILD SCENES and SONG BIRDS coored illustrations
WINTER WREATH OF SUMNER FLOWERS, py uo .o,"red
FLOWERS FROM sTRATFORD ON AVON, rlchly o''''N'
FLOWER PAINTINGS
ALBUM OF BIRDS of all COUNTRIES, .,.. ,o;,,nes.
GATHERINGS FROM THE ORCHARD beautiful psins'
TIVE REALITIES OF MOORE, vols. engravngs Wear
THE HOLIDAY BOOK for Christmas and Ne" ''"''
Pictures Music, Poetry, Games and Tales,
THE POETS Beautifully bound in Morocco, Works for sale
A great variety of ANIMALS and Jnvenne w VIZ AnrRT
by declbu pI-'A'S
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

TPunch says the cloak of religion is
known by its nap during the sermon.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

YoUNd AMER1cA.-A distinguished lawyer in
Court street, in Boston, missed his z. N. Office
boy the day after election. In the course Of
the day news was received that the young Black
stone had been elected member Of the Legis-
lature, and had remained at home to receive the
congratulations Of his political friends.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

EaF We regret to learn, says the Memphis
Appeal Of the I'd, that an affair of rather an
unpleasant nature occurred some days since at
Little Rock between Geo. D. Prentice, ESQ.,, of
the Louisville Journal, and Mr.. NJ. Butt Hewson,
Engineer Of the Midland Railroad, but which,
by the intercession Of friends, was amicably
and honorably arranged without damage or in
jury to either party. The misunderstanding
grew out Of some publications which appeared
in the Little Rock papers, on the railroad ques-
ton
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

Come in children it's going to rain, as the
shark said when he sucked in the lite fishes.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

LORD PALMERsToN's THEoLoGY.-The follow
ing passage in brief speech lately made at
the annual meeting of the ''Laborers' Encour-
agement Society,"" by Lord Palmerston, has
brought the clergy about his ears, as much, we
suppose, as his answer did on former occasion
to the Scotch Presbytery, when requested to
use his official influence for the appointment Of
Fast Day on the account of the cholera. His
Lordship, it will be seen, although he advises
his audience to see that their children are
"taught the principles of religion and their duty
towards God and man,, broadly denies the fun
damental doctrine on which Christianity rests:
"You will find that all children are born
good; it is bad education and bad association
in early life that corrupts the mind of men. 1t
is true that there are now and then exceptions
to general principles. As there are men who
have been born with club feet, born blind, or
with other personal defects, so also it will hap
pen that children will be born with defective
dispositions, but these are rare exceptions. Be
persuaded, that the mind and heart of men are
naturally good, and it depends upon training
and education whether that goodness implanted
at birth shall continue to display itself, or
whether, by associations, it shall be corrupted
and destroyed. Hear, hear"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

DIR. HOLMES ON THE AMERICANIzED EUROPEAN.
Oliver Wendell Holmes has recently delivered
before the various lyceums of the country an
interesting lecture, from which the following is
an extract:
How do the New Englanders of English stock
compare with the English now? Englshmen
are redder and rounder in the face, their hair
is crisper, their teeth winter their skin coarser
and more porous, they walk more briskly, are
moist, warm, jolly. The New Highlander has
straight hair, finer skin, sallow complexion, face
long and sharp, teeth questionable, speech low.
Martineau, Marryatt, DR.. Mott, Punch in car
feature, give us as many of our peculiarities as
possible. But the English see us through the
medium Of insular prejudice-the conceit of
their little sland, which might be stirred into
the Mississippi and settled before it reached the
Balize. But our own authors draw the Yankee
lean and sallow. The conditions of American
life reduce our vitality from the English stand
ard. We have, first, the effect of complexion !;
secondly, on hair; thirdly, on the muscles; then
on the teeth and bones. We have reached this
last stage. The form of bones is undergoing a
change. Scientific testimony shows unequivocal-
ly that the jawbone is narrowing, crowding the
teeth, leaving room for fourteen instead of six
teen, and rendering imperative for every child
to lose two teeth from each jaw to prevent
crowding and decay.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

SARsApAR1Lnh MoNuMENr.-The New York
Of Commerce give description Of the new
palace residence of DR.. s. P. Townsend, the
"original" sarsaparilla man, on the corner Of
Fifth avenue and 34th street. It has chapel,
gymnasium, picture gallery, sc. The entire
cost Of the building and ground is estimated at
100000; the contract for stone is about $780,
600; fresco-painting $4,000; plastering from
$4,000 to $1,000, and the carpenters contract
is about $4,000.
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Thibodaux literary DEP

Thibodaux Literary Depot.
lust RECEITED--
= large lot of
FRENCH NOVELS and HISTORIES,
ALMANACH COMIQUE,
ALMANACH TERITAMARRE,
ALMANACH COMIQUE DIES VIVEURS,
ALMANACH DROLATIQUE,
ORACLE DIES DANES, ETC., etc. .,,,,r
Dec. 16, If BENNETT GALAbLhI-
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THIBOD AU X:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER is, 1854.
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GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
DOR Sale by

Il BENNETT q UAIADr''1'
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF JEWELRY.
PAPER MACHE WORK BOXES.
ROSE WOOD and MAHOGANY ditto.
PAPER MACHE PORT FOLiOS.
ROSE WOOD WRITING DESKS.
RETICULES.
PORTE MONAIES.
GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING CASES ,.o.,1
Alarge assortment Of Games, &C., for children. Ios-u
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THE ST. ARNAUD LETTER.-We copy from the
Courier DIES Etat Unis, the letter of the Emperor
of France to the widow and children of Mr. ST.
Arnaud. In this occurs the phrase attributing
to the Allies of France, " timdity of counsels, :"
which it is said has been the subject of a diplo-
matte explanation. The letter is very sue
cinct and appropriate combination of eompli-
ment and coincidence:
SAINT CLOUD Oct. 16, 1854.
Madame la lNarechale: No one can sympathize
more deeply with the grief that Expresses you,
than myself. The Marshal has been associated
with my interests since the day when, quitting
Africa to take charge Of the Department Of War,
he aided me in re establishing order and author
ity in France. His name is connected with the
military glory Of France, from the day when he
decided, in spite of timid counsels, to set foot
in the Crimea: he gained with Lord Raglan the
battle OF the Alma, and opened to our army the
road to Sebastopol. | have then lost in him
devoted friend in tried difficulties: as France
has lost in him a soldier always ready to serve
in the moment of danger.
Without doubt, so many titles to the remem-
brance of the nation and of myself, are power
less to soften an affection such as yours, and
eonfne myself to assuring you that I bear for
you and for the family of the Marshal, the SEN
timents with which he has inspired me.
Receive, Madamela Marechale, the expression
Of my sincere regard. NAPOLEON.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-16

INTERESTING TO CLERGYMEN AND ODD Eel
Lows.-The Rev. F. G. Zeinner, pastor of a
Lutheran church at Pittsburg, was tried at Pitts
burg, few days ago on charge of interfering
with the William Tell Lodge of Odd Fellows,
while performing funeral service over the re-
mains of member of the Order. The Dispatch
says:
The first and second counts of the indictment
charged the defendant with interrupting the re-
ligious exercises of the Odd Fellows, but the
court held that the burial service spoken over a
fellow being is not religious exercise, but oniy
one of the incidents attending the funeral.
There was not in existence an act of Assembly
making it an offence to interrupt funeral, and
hence it was that the first and second counts Of
the indictment, which charged the defendant
with acting contrary to the statute, were defec-
tive. The third count, however, contained more
than was sufficient; it charged the defendant
with interrupting the Odd Fellows, not as an
Order, but as men, and this was certainly in
dictable at common law; for if it were an in
dictable offence not to bury the dead, as every
one knew it was, the person who sought to pre-
vent or obstruct their interment, was certainly
indictable for so doing. Sentence was deferred.
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Holloways Newspaper Museum-London.

| The following which we clip from the Hert-
fordshire Eng. Guardian, is a striking instance
of what individual enterprise can effect. As
the Professor is patron Of the Minerva-and
q paying one too-we give it insertion and
would inform Louisianians in London, that our
paper may always be found on file in his news
paper museum:
| At Prof. Holloway's establishment, near Tenn
| pie Bar, there is the most extensive, the most
complete and the most extraordinary collection
of newspapers in the world. Prof. Holloway it
| should be known, advertises his Pills and ONT
ment in about 1000 foreign newspapers, and in
nearly every English paper. Probably the year
of the Great Exhibition, and the calls of foreign
ers from distant climes, first gave him the idea
| of collecting the papers sent him; but, be this
as it may, it is now carried out by his own
private enterprise, in a manner with which the
collection in the British Museum is mere rid
iculous farce In suite of lofty apartments
are the newspapers of every civilized country
in the world, properly and Systematically ar
! ranged in convenient portfolios; and the stran-
ger in London, whether from the United States.
New Zealand, the Cape, Australia, China, Hin
dostan, Persia, or elsewhere, may, by visiting
Prof Holloway's museum at once become ac-
quainted with the latest intelligence from their
own country. There is every facility and &C
commodation for reading an extract. Several
clerks are kept constantly employed in receiy-
ing sorting and arranging the papers; and the
whole establishment is conducted in manner
which for order. comfort, and CELEBRITY, is per-
feet contrast to the arrangements at the British
Museum. Any gentleman from the country
wishing to look at newspapers from any part of
the globe where newspapers are printed, may,
by calling at Prof. Holloway's, be instantly put
in possession of the requisite intelligence. OF
course this museum, so useful and so unique,
attracts great attention, and many distinguished
men are often to be seen there, members of
Parliament, newspaper editors, foreigners of
eminence, &C., SC.
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G. A, BARILLEAU,

4 TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law,
IA NapoleonuiUe, Parish Of Assumption, La.
practice in the Courts of the 9Th Judicial District eo'
posed Of the Parishes Of Assumption Laourche and Terr
bonne. IoZ-ly
nAILY PAPERS.-The "Daily PIC.
- ayune" and Daily Delta" will be supplied every
day on the arrival of the Cars from New Orleans to regular
subscribers at the following rates. payable in ddrdnce
Per Quarter. .... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ........s8 ID
-. Single COPIES each.
BENNETT & GAALABERT.
Post Office, Thbodaux. 52nl
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Mayoralty Of Thibodaux, December 9, 1854.
NOTICE TO BAKERS. The price of
Fresh Flour being 80 co. in the New Orleans Market,
Bakers required give % of bread for ten cents
during next week. v. D. TERREBONNE, Mayor
Marie de Thibodaux, ce Dec. 1854.
4 Wis AU BOULANGERS. lie prix de
Ia Farne raiche etant 80 90 lie Marche de la Nou
vees Orleans les Boulangers sont requs de bonner "
once de pain pour dix cents durant la semaine pro-
chaine V. D. TERREBONNE, Marie.
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T OST. "A Red Morocco POCKET
- BOOK containing small sum of money ETMwHM1
also-a BRASS KEY, any person leaving the t#sASMM
above articles at this Office will be iberally re-
war6ed. [52-nl Valagaz2zzs