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Proceedings of the Police Jury
PARISH OF T,ERREBONNE.

By proclamation of the President of the Police
Jury of the Parish of Terrebonne, a netting of
that body was held on the 28th day of Sep
TENDER, 1854.
Members present: J. ]. Hanna, 0. F. Aycock,
Joseph Aycock. Joachim Gueno, F. Picou, F.
Theriot, J. D. Umberfeld, C. C. Wallis.
Members absent: e. C. Thibodaux, President,
R. D. Jordan, A. Lirette, c. Tremoulet, Peter
Welsh
On motion of Mr.. J. Aycock,
Mr.. Hanna, was requested to act as President
pro tenn.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved as recorded.
The President appointed Messrs. ]. Aycock,
Umberfeld, and Gueno, to make an estimate
and to report on the amount necessary, to be
levied by tax, to defray the expenses Of the
parish, for the year 1854, and 1855.
The above committee, through their chairman,
Mr. Aycock, made the following report, YER
bally:
That it is their opinion that parish tax of
Six Thousand dollars should be levied on all the
taxable property in this parish and that the tax
and licenses on trades and professions is and
shall be the same as levied last year.
On motion of Mr.. ]. Aycock, it was
Resolved That the Of Six Thousand Dollars be levied
on all the taxable property in this parish for the ensueng
year. and that the tax trades and professions to be col
lected shall be and remain the same as in the 1853
The following claims were ordered to be
paid, to-wit:
John w. Robinson. 90
Ocers and witnesses fees in the case Of the Police
Jury of Terrebonne, gs r. r. Barrow 96 IS
H. McGaw's claim Of IS 60 was ordered to be paid on
its being approved by the Sher.f.
The committee appointed at the last meeting
Of the Police Jury to take into consideration the
petition of number of inhabitants of bayous
Black and Chene, made their report and the
same was presented by their chairman Mr.. C.
c. Wallis, which was, on motion, laid on the
table for further consideration.
Whereas sufficient evidence is furnished to this Police
Jury that the bridge situated at Mr. w J. Minors plantation
crossing the bayou Black impossible it is therefore,
ResotDed, That q committee Of three members be ap-
delay and said is hereby authorized to draw on
the Treasury Of the parish for the Of the repairs ordered
by them.
The petition of a number Of inhabitants of
this parish praying that portion Of the parish
property be donated for burying ground, was,
on motion Of Mr.. J. Aycock, referred to the
committee previously appointed to take into
consideration the petition of the Rev. F. Tasset.
The petition of r. R. Barrow praying that
delay be granted him for the making of his
road, as required by the road Inspector of the
Fourth District, was, on motion Of Mr.. Theriot
laid on the table.
The petition Of number Of inhabitants Of
the town Of Houma, praying that an appro-
priation be made for the purpose of digging
bitches on each side, Of the parish property, as
far as the Catholic and Protestant Churches,
was, on motion of Mr.. Wallis, laid on the table.
Mr. F. Picou made the following presentment
in writing, as follows
beg leave to present Mr. Thomas Rufrd Road Instor
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JUDICIAL NOTICES.
GHERIFF'S SALT
~ STATE OF LOUISIANA-Fith Judicial District Court
sitting in and tor the parish of La'ourche.

GHERIFF'S SALT
~ STATE OF LOU1sIANA-Fifth Judicial District Court
sitting in and Tor the p IRISH of La ourche.
Victor Richard ct ais,
TAKE NOTICE. That, acting Under writ of Fl. ia.
emanaing from the above Titled Court, in the above
entitled and numbered e. have seized and will Offer
town of Thibc daux, on SATURDAY, the 4th day Of
NOVEMBER 1854, at II o'clock, M the following des
cribed property, to-wit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND situated in the parish O.
Lafourche the right bank Of Bayou Lafourche, abou
twelve miles below the town Of Thibodaux measuring
two arpents and quarter, more less 'front.' by forty II
depth bounded above by lands Of Francois Ache Fores;
Jr, and below by that of Chreustn Martin, with all thu
buildings and improvements thereon.
Terms of Sale-CASH.
sa sale will be made satisfy the principal interest
and costs of suit. [4l6tl NJ BOURG, Sheriff.
STATE OF LOUISlANA-Fitth Dis
~ trict Court-Parsh of Lafourche
Cyprien Guitro, Administrator,
H.nors e. psranse, 1892
TAKE NOTICE: That by virtue of an order Of seizure
emanang from the above entitled Court in the above
titled and numbered have seized aud il offer fn
Thhodaux. on SATURDAY, the 4th day Of NOVEMBER
1854 the following described property, to VT:
A CERTAIN SLAVE named CLARI>sE aged about 9
wears and her ch,ldren-MARIE,a g d years MIL
ICET, aged years; and CELESTE, aged years.
TERMS AND CoNplrIoNs.-The sum Of Nine Hundred AM
Thirty Three Dollars and thity three cents Ca h, viii
eight per interest thereof ON March 1853
and with in at the rate IN the remainder from
March 1851, and credit satisfy the sum OF Fou
Hundred and Sixty SIX d lila and sixty-sx is, due II
March, 1855, with interest er maturity which said sun
is secured by tgage the properly above Described
per act of sale mad on the 1st dry of the month Of Au
gust, 1852, by NJ Bourg, Sheriff of said parish
Said sac will be made to SATISFY the principal interest
and costs of suit. I4l-6tl NJ. BoURG, Sheriff:
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Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia,
JaUndiCe.

CHRONIC OR NER TOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE
OF THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES
ARISING F1POKA DISORDERED
LIVER OR STOMACH;
OUCH as Constipation, inward Piles,
~ Funess of Blood to the Head Acdity Of the Stomach
Nausea Heartburn, Disgust for Food Funess weight in
the Stomach Sour Eructatons Sinking Fuerng at the
Pit of the Stomach, Swimming Of the Head Hurried and
Difficult Breathing Futterng at the Heart, Choking or suf
Vision Dots Webs before the sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head Deficiency Of Presp ton Yeowness Of the Skin
and Eyes, Pain in the Sde Back Chest Limbs &C., Sudden
Pushes Of Heat Burning in the Flesh, Constant maginings
Of evil, and Great Depre> sion Of Spirits
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PROF. M ALTON.
To the People of ThibOdaux and
vicinity.

PROCL M A TION.
To the People of ThibOdaux and
vicinity.
THINK CLOSE AND PONDER WE'LL
DULVERMACHER'S Hydro. Electric
n,nnent cure Of all NERVOUS DISEASES. for the first
time introduced the State of louisiana These Chains
first introduced in France two years since, and from
thence have extended to Germany, Austi Prussia, Eng
land and but year has elapsed since they were introduced
into the United States They used in the hospitals
Of London Paris Vienna Berlin also in every hospitals in
New York. They secured and patented in five differ
ent Kingdoms also in this country and constantly used
with the most astonishing by both Physicians and
Sweled Joints, Neuralgia of the face Deafness Blindness
Nervous Headache Palp tion Of the Heart, Contrarton
Of the Limbs, Cardalga, Indigestion, General Debility,
Impotence, Uterine Palms, and an diseases which pro-
duced from diminished amount Of Nervous Fluid Cerli
fcate Of the most beneficial effects produced In the above
Diseases have been received from Professor, Mot, Van
Buren, Post Of New York city, Doctors Goding, Bird and
Pecara Of London also from distinguished Medical Men
in Of the cities Of Europe, besides than thou
patients who have been cured by their use in
various parts Of the country. It is established fact
which Physician dare, can deny that all Nervous
Diseases increased in severity rather than benefited
by constant administration of Drugs and the
sense Of the people is being awakening to this truth By
avoiding all drugs and patent Nostums, thousands have
been cured by all powerful agents of nature pure air.
proper exercise diet bathing, &c. By the OF the
Chains, is greatly assisted in her efforts and i'm
pulse is given to the energies Of the SYSTEM which
restores to health without the Of swallowing the
sckennng, disgusting nostrums that thrown before
the public. pamphlet containing certificates Of cure,
dpton Of the Chains and the mode Of use may be OBJ
tanned free Of charge, at the Drug Store Of
J. s. FREELL, Thibodaux.
Caution TO Ladies'.
Ladies who enciense requested them with
for by long continued use miscarriage il apt
to be produced.
For sale in every city in the United States and be
sent by mail to any part II the country.
J. 8. FRIRELL, Agent for Thibodaux.
8. STEINERT, Gen1 Agent N. 7. [31-1yl
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For Sale.

For Sale.
MRS. l.. GOODE. will sell the lot on
1V1 which she resides in Thbodaux. This lot is large
and convenient one and viii be sold the accomodat
Thibodeux, or Of f. s. Goode, in Houma. [25-hj
Piano Forte Tuning & Repairing.
MIR. A. A. WHEELER.ag k.GEsE3
~ respectfully informs the inhabitants Of T n II
Thibodaux and vicinity that he is preparedu y v
to the above business in all its branches and hopes
that his long experience win enable him give entire salts
residence being at Donaldsonve he purposes visiting Th
odaux four times oteneI necessary and those
trusting him rely upon his fulfilling his engagements.
Ali orders left at the Post Office with Mr. J. Y Bennett
directed to Mr. A. A. Wheeler at Donaldsenvile, will be
punctuay attended to. Retersto-Bshor T. POLK. lilly
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THE subscribers have just received and
have for sale two fine OPEN BUGGIFS, alsn quantity
Of Superior Kerseys and Lndseys for Negro Clothing
lot of COLLARS and CART SADDLES. An assortment Of
Clothing and fine Shoes for gentlemen
july29 II WAKEMAN 4 SMITH
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Succession de Talery r. Bourgeois, en- communicate
arec Celeste Dufrene.
VENTE DE suCCt.SSION-Etat de
Ia Lnuisiaue-Cour du Cinauiame Distrct-paroisse

de Latourche.
Au ct par autorte de Ia Cour du Cinqueme District
Judiciare segeant dams ct pour Ia parosse de Lourch
il sera oert vente publique par NJ. Enrg Sheriff. ct
canteur, dument quaie ct assermente les eux sue
dams la parosse Laourche rive drote du bayou foTche
a environ 16 miles audessous de la vile de Thbodaux,
LUND1, lie de NOVEEMBRE, 1854, 10 heures, A. M,
Ia proprete suvante, SAVIOR:
UN CERTAIN MOROCCAN DE TERRE, situe dams Ia dite
parosse, rive droie du bayou fourche, tnviron 6
miles audessous de la vile de Thboaux, mesuran trois
apents plus mons de face par quarante de proonder
borne hau par les erres dUlgere Hoard bas par
les terres de Veuve Darode.
PLUSIEURS CHEvEAUX Mulet des Betes a Cornes
Charette, des Charues, Fus, deux Pogues ONE
Cochons, etc., etc.
TERxE IT CosDrloSs-Les mobiers payable toues SOM
de ct audessous de dix tres Mars ct toutes
sommes excedan dix pastres Mars 1885, and 1856 La
tere payable par tiers tiers dans ct chacun des mos
de Mars des annees 1885, 1885, 1851 Lacquereur four
nssant bonnie caution ct toutes poncuelement
payes echeance portera hut du cent Fan dneret tee
restera peciaement hypothequee jusqua Placement final
(4l-tds] M. BOURG Sheriff.
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Succession Of Wdoso Jean B. Preoean

STATE OF LOtISlANA.-Fifth Judi
NJ eia District Court Parish If Larourche.
WHEREAS, MATHURIN BOURG, Of said parish Tesla
menary Executor Of said Esa e. has filed final account
Of his Administration with the Clerk Of said Court praying
that it may be homoogated,
Therefore, III persons hereby warned and notified to
file their objections, any they have the said account
with the Clerk Of said Court his ONCE in the town Of
Thbodaux in thirty days after the publication hereof
the said account will be confirmed in due course law
Witness my hand and the seal Of said Court this
23d day OF Septembre one thousand eight hundred
and fifty -four. (4O.5tl L. 8. ALLAN, Clerk.
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CAN BE EFFEcTUALLY CURED BY
DIR. HOOFL A ND'S
CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS
PREPARED BY
DR. c. NJ JACKSON

DIR. G. M. a Q KSON,
No. 120 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
Their power the above diseases is not exceled
equaed by any other preparation in the United States
| failed.
These Btters worthy the attention Of invads Pos
sessng great virtues the reccaton Of diseases Of the
Liver and lesser glands exercising the most searching
in weakness and affections Of the digestive organs they
withal, safe, certain and pleasant.
READ AND BE CONVINCED.
Further Testimony from Missouri, IN tauor Of HOOP
LANDS GERMAN BITTERS, prepared by DR.. G. NJ.
JACKSON Philadelphia, acknowledge by all respectable
cure Of Liper Complaint Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility
and Disease oftte Kidneys.
W. H. Adams publisher Of the Argus, Weston Mo-, July
IT, 1851, said 81 last very low and weak
be able to stand at the longer than hour at
time tried bottle of your German Btters, which en-
trely me- have used two bottles sent two bottles
$50 miles from here friend who had been sick long
superior to any medicine now in use."
Henderson, Glasgow, Mo August 1851, said: your
Bters beginning to go here gave one bottle away
ten days and it has been the means selling about
one dozen bottles"
D. K. Harding st. Joseph, Mo-, June g. 1851, said
people appear to know them have had them in store
"a hours and have sold bottles Please send another
lot Immediately ..==
Dr. p A. Heitz Paris No. March 49, 1858, said: "Youl
Bitters have given better satisfaction in all the where
has been used than any other medicine with which
acquainted"
They are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE and never PROSTATE the
system.
For sale by respectable dealers everywhere.
| Sold in Thibodaux, by LAFONT & BLANCHARD,
Napoleonvile by WEBSTER LORETTE,
J. Wright Co., New Orleans, wholesale agents. [14cc
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Confectionery Store.

AAs Main and St. Louis streets. Thhodaux, wholesale
and reti dealer in Preserved Fruits Annsets Fancy Cor
das, Syrups Co dictionaries, Green Fruits Holiday Gifts
ditto for Christening, Deserts given either in the CITY
country Wedding parties supplied with every article in
the party or CONNECTION line at the shortest notice and
on the most reasonable terms. Patronage solicited.
January 2i-5-1y.
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Wagonage to Houma-
HE subscriber is now en-


Il abled to carry merchandise % Houma = =
with dispatch, and from ths date forward wn draw from
the eyee and store ee Of charge y who has he hsv
done BY him. D.f HOLDEN.
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PROFESSIONAL.

n BELCHER, Attorney and Caunsel-
VI Tor at Ld7o continues practice Of his profession
in the Fifth Judicial District Office Thbodaux je11
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Succession de Ndrcasse Bourgeois ct communicate.
" ENTE DE SUCCESSJON.- de

SUCCESSION Ue NQTcaSSe bourgeois Ell cO11sUaN10At%
VENTE DE SUCCESSJON.-Etat de
Ia Lousane-Cour du Cnquieme District-Paroisse Dc
Lafourche
Au par autor6 de Ia Cour du Cinquieme District
Judiciae siegeant pour Is paroisse de Lafourc
ofert vene pnbque par Mahurin Bourg, Sherh
ct encanteur dumen qnae ct assemente, sur les heux
stuee la rive gauche du bayou Lafourche environ
mile ct demi audessouy de Ia vile de Thibodaux JEUD
lie de NOVEMBER, 1854, 10 heures, A. NJ, Ia proprsS
suiyante, SAVIOR:
rosse de Lafourche rive gauche du bayou Laouche
vron mile ct audessous Ia vile de ThibOdaux mewan
arpent ct soxnte quinze pies plus mons de faee
par soixante arpents de proondeur les gnes ouvaDts
ala gne du derrere quill deux arpens de face borne
maui par les teres dAuguste Hebert bas par la
terres dUrban Bourgeois toutes les batses ame'
liorations qui sly trouvent
Les escaves suivants, stvoir:
GENEVIEVRE, une negresse, agee d'envron II ans
PAUL, un negre, age denviron Is ans.
ADAM, un Negro, age d'environ IL ans.
Lucy une neg.e,se agee denviron 81 ans; Ct " eng
ans; MARIE sgee de 4ans; JULIE ct JULES (guneau1j
age de ans.
LES MOBILIERS CONSTANT deux Armoires une Pendul
Chases, tables, deux vaches ct eurs veaux, paseuan
Cheveaux un 10, de Cochons, lot de Mais, IN o o.
Pieux deux BGu ct les fourntures de naison, ETC. etc.
TERMEs EFT CoNDrrlONs.-Les prophecies personneis PAY
able toutes somes de ct audessous de dix pases en- nan
1866 toues audessus de dix piasyes, payable m
notifies, moitie Mars 1885, ct rautre dams e os o
Mars 1856 La terre ct les esclaves payable par tiers W.
tier tous ct chacun des mos de Mars des annees O
1896, ct 1851 Les acquereurs des mobiers en- pIoFe
personnel fournissant benne Caution ct les acquereurs
tere les escaves urnront eurs boDs avec b0npe eau
hon Ia satisfaction defadmnistr teur de Ia cite eueS
son ct payable roce duRecorder della dite paTofs q
toue somme punctuelement payes eur echeance
teront interet raison de hut du cent Fan Jusqua
payment. La erre ct les escaves resteront specaem
bypotheques jusqu'a pa,fait payment; ,,,, s,,.,a
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NEGROES FOR SALE-Will q
~ be offered for sale by authority Of CyprienS
Guro by the undersigned at the Court House in the ~
town of Thibodaux, SATURDAY the 4th day fNOvEM
BER 1854, at 10 O'Clock, the negro woman POUPONE
and her two chidreE-CHARLES and FINE. The terms
and conditions will be made known the day Of sale.
Sept %, 1854. 41-tds NJ. BOURG Sheriff.
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VENTE DE SHERIFF
ETAT DE LA LOUIsIANE-Cour du Cinquieme Ds
rct Judciaire segeant dams pour la Parosse de La
Holden & Murphy.
No. 1880.

Ceestin Close.
SACHEZ: QUEEN vertu dun writ de fieri facas anc6
par la susde Cour, ct dams Ia cdessus intuee ct
nuneroee: Jai saisi ct Joffrira yene pubfque Ia
Mason de Cour situee dams la vile de Thbodaux SAMED
lie de NOVEMBER 1854, II heures, M, rinere. de
Ceestn Close etant moitie ndvise dams soc exant
dit Close Ceophase Gautreau suet dees
qui sont romme suit, SAVIOR:
TRENTE CHAlSEs, Billiard ct quill ui apparient
cnq Tables, Miroir, Jar Eau, Boite Glac
qunze Caraes, ving Bottles de Cgares de la Havane
Cask de andy rentesx Bouteiles de Yarmouth douze
Gallons de Port Wne rente Gallons de Rhum rentecinq
Gallons de Madere, assortment general de queurs
TERAEs EFT CONDITIoNs-L, dte prop, let: vendu
douze ois de credit acquerenrs ourns ant ieur ond
homie valable caution porta rteret rason de
cnq du cent Ian jusqn' par:ait pigment
La dite vente fate pour satisfare lie principal ne
rets ct frais de ce process 43-tds NJ BOURG, Sheriff.
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NEGRES A VENDRE-Par au- a
1 ' tore de Cyprien Guitro il sera oferte en- IN
vente publique par lie soussigne, Ia Mason deS AN
Cour dams Ia vile de Thibodaux SAMEDI lie 4 de QA
NOvEMBRE, 1854, 10 heures A. M. rescave POIPONE,
deux enfants-CHARLES, ct FINE. Les termes ct
conditions seront annonce lie jour de Ia vente
Sep. 20, 1854. 41-tds NJ. BOURG, Sheriff.
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u S. GOODE, Attorney and Counsello,
IL at Laac will practice in the parishes Of Assumption
Iafourche and Terrebonne. jell
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WINCHESTER HALL. LOUIS BUSH.
HALL & b SH,
4 VOCATS EFT ~CONSFILLERS,-
"A THIBODA UY, Ia,
Exercent dams Cours des Paroisses de Lafourche,
Assumption, ct Terrebonne. aplzz-d
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A LII persons having claims against
the of John Hicks requested present
them Immediately and all persons indebted to the same
will please come forward and settle.
404t w. H. RAGAN, Testamentary Executor.
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- 41IlIn3@h@a
FASHIONABLE BOOT l. SHOE MAKER,

No. l st Philip street, THIBoDiUx.
THROUGH the medium Of the public press, take the
liberty announcing to tine public tn still continue
to carry on at my old stand, above ny calng Boot
and Shoe Mixer and am at all times ready to accommo-
date customers the shortest notice. Boots and Shoes
of the latest fashions made order with despatch and
warranted an easy fit, sale. jel0
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4 ViS.-Tontes personnes qui doivent a
"a la Succession de JOHN HICKS, sont par lie present
requs de presenter de rg toutes personnes qui
d Succession do de meme requs de les presenter
dument authentique au soussgne WM. II. Raglan,
Sep. 49, 1854, T405tl Executor Test.
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Dental Surgery.
Notary Public.
IONA. C.. WHITE,

avlng been appointed MOI AK
11PUBL1C in and for the PARISH OF LAFouRcHE, takes
pleasure in stating the pubic that he is ready to
all calls in the line of Notary-such the protesting
of notes. passing of sales conveyances making inven
tories, holding family meetings, ETC., etc. may not be
generally known that costs to have business dor
BY Notary than it does before the Recorder His Office
the is that Of the Tbodaux Minerva, where all
business ntrsted him will with prompt attention
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nR. BEACHS ANTICATHARIC
II MIXTURE-Is certainly the best cholera medicine in
Ne Call at the Drug Store Of j. g. Frize the AGENT and
ret q bottle and try it. r22-n1
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T E. LAMOUREUX, Collector and
Lie general AGENT Thbodaux, La, will attend to the
collection of Accounts Notes. &C., drought this State All
business entrusted to him will be promptly and faithfully
executed The best reference given # required may13
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Save YOUR BROKEN WARE
~ oxen Glass, China Ware &c. can be firmly cemented
dysons Diamond Cement which Is kept for sale BY
It'll J. g. FRIZEII.
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G. EWING. WIN. JENNING
Drs. Ewing & Jennings.

HAVING associated themselves for the
practice of their profession tender their sevces to the
citizens of Thbodaux Parish of Lafourche, and the
par hes Office Jackson, opposite St. Bridget
street. where they may all times be found unless profess
ionany engaged April LIST, 1854. 15-ly.
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+ COOKING GLASS Plates
- Bring on your frames and have them filed witha
fine Looking Glass Plate, which can be had Of
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"ATCHES.-The subscribers have
w just received lot Of Best English Lever
Watches, which win be sold low to good paymastes.
sepS0 WAKEMAN LM1TH.
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Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this
HSvl22nd day of August one thousand eight hundred
49, and fifty four f41-4t] J. AYCOCK, Clerk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-19

FLoGGNG IN SonooLs.--We see that school
master in Connecticut, at South Windham, has
been fiogging one Of his pupils with such vio-
lence that internal hemorrhage ensued, and the
boys life is despared Of This habit Of logging
in schools is a relic of barbarism which ought to
have been abolished long ago. In the old scho-
lastic institutions Of England, where the very
name Of reform throws the principals into con-
vulsions, Jogging is still maintained as noble
legacy of former times. In parts of Germany,
also, 1t is believed that boys minds are sharp
ened by periodical excavations Of their epider-
mis- They order matters differently in France,
rightly decming that the road to the intelli-
gence of a lad is reached by shorter cut than
the rod. They nurture feeling Of pride in
their scholars; and their punishments for idle
ness, or other boyish faults, involve moral dis
grace rather than corporal punishment Had
we done 80, the recent unfortunate incident 10