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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
Love. Murder and Suicide.

. A young man named Henry N. Sargent de-
liberately killed young lady, Miss Servilla
JONES' aged IL years. and then shot himself, on
the 18th inst, at New Boston, N. II. The
Manchester Mirror, which has long account of
the tragedy, says:
About year ago he became enamored with
Servilla, and as neighbors say, for while she
was pleased with his attentions, but through
outward influences was induced to treat him
coldly. Upon this subject, that of marrying her,
from that moment he has been insane: it had
been his only, great engrossing idea. He said
last summer that if she did not marry him he
would murder her. Last week he asked the
sexton of the town if he could dig grave for
him this week. The day before this sad event,
he told one ofhis friends that he wanted to have
him attend his funeral on the next Sabbath 1t
seems that he had calculated this deliberately
"On the morning of the 18th ult., he ate a
hearty breakfast at a neighbours house, and
started for the residence of his mother, two and
o half miles distant. He took the road on which
he knew Servilla travelled in going to school, and
he calculated tomeet her. The school-house is
part of the way down long steep hill. Some
hundred rods beyond it he met her, and she said
GO Good morning, Henry" he made no remark,
but took hold Of her right arm with his left hand
and with his right instantly drew self-cocking,
six barreled Aliens revolver, and discharged it
several times into the side of her head, and she
fell lfeless. Instantly he put one of Aliens
one barrel rifle pistols perpendcularly to the
side of his head, a little above the ear, and dis
charged it, and the ball passed through his head,
and he fell by her side senseless. Her brother,
fifteen years DID, was near by, also some smaller
children, and they were terribly frightened, so
that before they had got the news to the nearest
house, two men came along and found them as
above described He could but just breathe !;
it was not supposed that he would survive
many minutes, but he continued alive about six
hours longer.
The blood of each one made deep hole in
the snow, some six inches in diameter and four
feet from each other. The mother of Henry
heard the reports of the pistol five in number
as she says and it instantly flashed upon her
mind, Henry has killed himself" Two of the
barrels of the pistol with which he shot her
were loaded when found, audit is supposed that
he fired at her four times, and reserved the
rifle pistol for his own destruction. razor was
found in his pocket. He had determined to
make death sure doubtless, and in case offailure
of the pistol, to cut his own throat Several
letters were found on his person, giving direc-
tons to his mother, sisters, and brothers, and
disposing of his property. In one of the letters
he requested that, if he succeeded in killing
Servilla, that her remains might be buried by
the side of his own.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

To LITTLE BoYs AND GRLs.-f your sister,
while engaged in conversation with her sweet
heart, tenderly asks you to bring glass of
water from an adjoining room, you can start on
the errand, but you need not return. You will
never be missed-we've seen it tried. Remember
that, little folks -
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

"a The Marquis Of Turgot has been re-
warded by Louis Napoleon with higher rank
in the Legion Of Honor for his chivalrous con-
duct in the Soule affair. The New Orleans Bull
letin thinks there islttle reason for giving credit
to the rumor that Mr.. Soule had fought another
duel with the Duke Of Alba, ending in his own
death. It 10, we trust, entirely untrue.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
Succession de Veure Pierre DoucA
LTAT DE LA LOUlSIANE.-Coul

- du Cinquieme District parosse de Lafourche.
ATTENDU: Que AURELIEN ESTEVEN, de Ia dite p
roisse, ce jour fit application au Grefer de ds
Cour, pour etre Administrator de Ia dte Succession
En- consequence toutes les personnes qu pourraen avon
des objections Ia de demande sont par les presente no
fees de les deduire Greer de la de Cour son bureau
dams la vile de Thibodaux dams les dix jours qu alvln'
Ia premiere publication de Get avis simon Ia dite apphp
sera accorde ct confirme scion la loi. ''
A Temoin ma main ct le sceau de IL dte Com' "
tSS Fevrier, mil-huit cents cnquante-qnatre.
[7-2t1 L. s. ALLAN, Grefhd.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
VOLUNTARY SALE.-Will be sol

at public auction, by Mathurin Bourg Sheriff and au
toneer, duly qualified by law SATURDAY, the 9th dy
Of MARCH, 1884, the following described property belong
ing to Ricard Brothers, to-wit:
CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, situated on the right bank
of Bayou Laf urche about Eve miles below the town
Thibodaux, having front Of one and half arpene 90
said Bayou, by about forty in depth bounded above
lands OF Guaume Lire!e, and below by those o. l1
Lamobiere-with all the buildings and Improvements
thereon consisn g OF good new Dwelling Kitchen, ouf
Houses, &C., &c. 7s
TERMS AND CoNDITIONs.-One haf CASH. and the oshef
half in all the month Of March, 1855. The purchase
give satisfactory security and if not pail at maturity o
ing eight per centum per annum interest from maturity
paid, f7-tda1 .s,= M BOUR(s Sheriff.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

IMPORTANT FROM SpAIN.-h is s,;a :,
intelligence has been received at WI W. mat
ton, which indicates the prepara,;o an"lns'
scheme for coup d'etat at Madrid J h. d
for its object the reinforcement of the n naslnss
and the placing on the throne of the s vos
Duke de Alba, with the aid of E,onns
The republicans and ultra liberaI,sa''a ce
Spain are said to be united in the n''; Of
which also con,emplates union of p p,.ecf
with Spain under one Government, ''' Issa
thought this change would enable US IA ~ Is
chase Cuba from Spain " p0F'
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

D0 ]. Yates Bennett, Of the Literary Depot,
places us under obligations for magazines,
serials and specimen copies Of number Of new
works just received from New York. Our time
has not even permitted US to glance at their
contents; but We will do SO soon, and notics
by times. .s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
The New Legislative Appointment.
THE SENATE.

st. Charles Lafourche.
Ascension, Assumption, Terrebonne.
West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Wsst Baton Rouge.
East Baton Rouge.
Washington St. Tammany, st. Helena, Livingston.
st. Bernard, Paquemine, Orleans fright bank)
Concordia, Tensas
Madison, Carroll.
Catahoua, Caldwell fr rasna;s,
St. Martini Vermillion.
St. Mary
Orleans
Ouachita, Morehouse, Union jackson .....".. :
Natchitoches, Desoto, Caddo, Sabine. ..........
Bossier, Benville, Claiborne, Vim .............
Total. 8:
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
Succession OF Wido,o Pierre Do,scet.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Fifh Dis

~ trfct Court-Parish of Lafourche. ... =, #
Whereas, AURELIEN ESTEVEN, Of said parish, ~
filed his application with the Clerk Of the above Court W.
appointed Administrator Of the said Estate
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notfsdb
file their objections any they have to the said application
with the Clerk Of said Court at his Office in the own o'
odaux in ten days after the first publication hereof or The
said application will be confirmed in due law
- Witness my hand and the seal Of said Cour, ths
LIS f4th day Of FEBRUARY, one thousand eight hundred
~ and fifty-four. l7-2lt L. s. ALLAN Clerk.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
THIBODAUX:
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 4, 1854.

BaS@ Thanks to the officers of our bayou
packets for late New Orleans papers,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

Mayoraty Of Thibodaux, peb' > - of
NOTICE To BAKERS. The p rlce
Fresh Flour being IS co. the New Orleans ..n cents,
Bakers are required to give rs Of bread Tor tep
during next week. V. D. 1ERREboNsh''
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

~ The fellow whose attention was riyetted
has again burst open.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

OLD WATcHEs-The brass works Of twenty
seven watches, were found few days since by
F. L. MEAD, ESQ.,, at his residence, parish Of
Terrebonne, two miles from this place, while dig
ging where once stood house, for the purpose
Of transplanting some ornamental trees. The
pieces were about one foot beneath the surface
Of the ground, directly under an old brick
hearth. How, or when these watches came there
is, and probably will ever remain mystery.
It is supposed by some, that they were stolen
from some jewelry establishment, and Invested
vent any clue to the robbery. Some of them
bore the following marks: 'sB. Freeman, Lon
dom" !" Scheferd, Paris;" ssJohnston, Liver
pool;" "F. Vaucher, Geneva" gfJ l,te5 81
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
SUGGESTIONS de Jean Louis Louuieres # Mdooa''
Meiameoz,, son Epouse, tons deuc deceaes. n !,
FTAT DE Ia LOUTSIANE-C0u

FIAT DE LA LOUISlANE-co"u''
- du Cinquieme District paroisse de Terrebonns.
ArrEsDu: Que AUBIN BOURG, de ID dine pa.u noa,
jour fat application Greier de Ia die
etre nomme Administrator des dtes Succession vof
En- consequence, toutes les personnes qu pouf1ae o
des objections Ia dte demande sont par les preseh au
fees de les deduire Grefer de Ia dite Cour son
dams Ia vile de Houma, dams les dix jours gu
premiere publication de Get avis simon Ia dte aPf
sera accorde ct confirme scion Ia loi. c,,, "a
Temoin ma main ct lie sceau de la di'e -
26 Janvier, mil-huit cent einquante.qn s.m.,.
T7-2tl J. AYCOCh, u IeD---
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
SUGGESTIONS Of Jean Louis Louuieres and HagdAe'a'
Melaneon, his WIDOW, both decedsd: ~.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Fihh Dls'

~ trict Cour-Parish Of Terrebonne. all
WHEREAS, AUBlN BOURG, Of said parish, mas ns y
his application with the Clerk Of the above Cour''
appointed Administrator Of the said Estate: ,., "a
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and non FL.
file their objections, any they have to the said
with the Clerk Of said Court at his Office in the town o.
in ten days after the first publication hereof OF VIC
application will be confirmed in due course OF hw ~
Witness my hand and the seal Of sara co., .las "a
26th Of January one thousand eight nanT Ir..s
9ffy -four. 7-2tl J. AYCOCk. CEl.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

Coz. PHEIps And THE SuRvEY.This gentle
man called upon yesterday morning and re-
quested Us y say to such persons Is have .
practical knowledge Of the Bayou Lafourche
effects Of creyaases-d drains currents Gazing
in Of the banks, &C., &C., that he should like
to have personal interview with them in order
to combine in his report to the Chief Engineer
both practical and theoretic investigation in tho
prsmises. We feel assured that those who pos
sass information Of this nature VIII cheerfnlly
comply with his reasonable demand - the good
to be effected j. for oar benefit and not his
Col. Phelps wishes to complete his survey n
three weeks It the farthest. That portion be-
tween this place and Donaldsonville has already
been surveysd, The remaining section extends
from this place 10 the Gulf.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

g,gs jss Marie de Thibodaux, ce FeT- i ~ il
4 Wis AU ROULANGERS. LIE Prn ss.
~ Ia Farine fraiche etant IS 90 sur lie Mache de
vele Orleans les Boulangers sont requs DE ns mo
de pain pour dix cents, durant IL ssna a,rs
chaine. v. D. TERREBoNNL' N'-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

\ VlS.-Toutes personnes qui doivent
L "A a Ia Succession de J. J. ROUSSEAU, ct femme,
sont REFUSES de yenr reger celes qi ont de-
CARNATIONS conre la te Succession REFUSES de LEI
senter dhment authentiquees au soussigne
Feb. 4 [7-4tl WhI C0RRIE, Ex'r Test're.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

The BAros Roua1 GAZETTE. This ever faith
full wing sentinel, one Of the oldest and most
respectable Of the country press, has added
much to the sphere Gifts usefulness in having
secured additional aid to its editorial department
in the person Of s. J. RzA, Esq, who made his
bow 70 its readers in short but nest introduc-
tory on the 22nd ult. Mr.. ReA is one Of KEN
tucky's noblemen, and evinces il his editorial
capacities Of no ordinary merit We feel COM
fdent that friend Bryan has acted wisely and
much TO the interest Of our party, in having
secured the services Of . gentleman 50 eminent
~ qualified to assist him in the editorial depart
ment Of the wing beacon at the State Capital,
where it is Of the utmost importance to the
principles which We entertain faithfully defended
and to guard well the acts Of our political
opponents. The Gazette, in our opinion, i now
fully equal to this important trust. .
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
Machine Shop in Houm;

WIN. I'll. FL. RIDER. returns 4
thanks to his customers for past favors, and NV
solcits continuance of patronage. He will hereafter W
devote his exclusive attention to his shop and will keep the
constantly open for the accommodation Of such may
require BLACKSMITH WORK in any all its branches,
Machinery repaired or constructed. Feb. +tl
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

C.. ID. Jr.---Speciai Notice.
>HE time of departure of -
Il the G. ID. .sr. from New Orleans, SEIsTSh NJ
on Saturday, ha been changed from azz1EsEzsz4a
O'Clock to P NJ and she will not extend said rp beyopi
Thibodaux. [7-2tl c. DALFERES Master
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

STATE PR1srER.-Emile LaSere, Esq, of the
New Orleans Courier, has been elected State
Printer. We are truly sorry to hear Of the de-
feat Of our contemporary, Mr.. Hatch, Of the Adj
vocate, who. in anticipation of being elected
had submitted himself to a considerable expense
in the purchase Of material with which to ex-
ecute the work. But the city members said that
it was too much Of concession on their part to
give to the country the Speaker and the State
Printing-consequently, friend Hatch had to
60 along and keep sdoin' as he has been doin'. I"
Democracy is blessed jewell, and has rather
improved on Sam Weller's saying that e'some
things can be done as well as others by max
ing it read " some things can be done better
than others" Doing things as well as others
was BY conceding to the country the Speaker at
SO per day during the session-and doing things
better than others was, by giving the printing,
worth thousands, to Mr.. LaSere. Wehave.never
known Of single instance on record wherein .
Weasel was caught mapping. The democracy
know full well where it is most necessary to
keep the dimes, and the good viii Of the press.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04

NOTTCF.-An persons indebted to the
1 Estate of JEAN j. ROUSSEAU, and his wife, are re.
1uested forward and settle and all those ha7ig
claims against said Estate requested to present then
duly authenticated to the undersigned
Feb. f. [7-4tl WIN. CORRlE, TESTIFY Executor
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-02-04
Exclusive of st. Charles, Rapides, caddo, yermiHon.

Total. ,2n IS 5s4,4
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-21
Ia 3

THIS expeditions line being now thoroughly com
Il pleted, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel, and the road being in excellent order
the earnest attention OF travellers II confidently d.
rscted 10 its superior advantages and low fares
The scenery upon this road IL Of the most stup md
Gus and attractive character.
The Express Mail Trsis leaves baltimore daily AZ
p. m, and runs directly through 10 Wheeling $3.50
irving there at or p m, next day; or, passengers
leaving Baltimore at 8 may hay over for lodging
in Cumberland. (l19 milesl and proceed thence 10
Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains the cars leave wasa.
ingtpn at a and daily, meeting the cars
from Baltimore at the Washington Junction, (bettrr
known as the Relay House, nine miles frum Bald
more.
At Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF the
Union Line which have Just been completed lor this
route. form daily connexion with the cars, and
convey passengers dswn the Ohio to Cncinn All and
the st. Louis and New Orleans Packets NAV BE- taken
by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus (or who prefer the land
route to Cincnnat) and other parts of Ohio and the
West may also proceed direct from Wheeling i'm the
Ohio Stage Company's excellent coaches over the
best part of the National Road to Zasesviie &c and
thence BY railroad
Passengers for welsvilie and Cleveland by steam.
boat and Railroad viii also find this most agr~es-
bic route there being regular aud speedy connex-
| ion at Wheeling to and from those places.
g. Baggage checked through from Washington
TO Wheeling, and charge for transfer Of psssen-
gers or baggage. -a-'T
Fare by through ticket with the right to lie over
anywhere the route,e from Washington 70 Wheel
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Tickets 10 be had of MIR. PARSONS, Agent at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents Of the Company.
jan Oft General Superintendent.
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INCREASE OF Pay TO THE ARa1.-The
oil lately reported by Mr.. Bissell, from
the Military Committee of the House,
proposes the following increased rates of
Pay IN lieu of the present, viz:
10 major general, S265 per month;
. brjgadier general, Sl65; colonel ,S135;
lieutenant colonel, Sis; major, sos;
q captain of cavalry, So5; a captain of
artillery and infantry, S75; first lieu
tenant Of cavalry, sos; first lieutenant
OF artillery and infantry, s57; second
lieutenant of cavalry, S55; a second lieu
tenant OF artillery and infantry, SAT: q
cahet 80; sergeant major, quarter
master sergeant, principal musician,
chief bugler, principal farrier and ordi-
nance sergeant, S233; to each first sergeant
of company of dragons, mounted ~
femen, artillery and infantry, sol: to
al other sergeants Of those arms. Sl8: a
corporal Of dragons and mounted rife.
men, Sl4: a corporal Of artillery and in.
fantry, Sl3; farrier, blacksmith, sad.
der, and artificer of dragons, mounted
rifenen and artillery, 10; bugler Of
dragoons and mounted riflemen, $l2; F;
musician Of artillery and infantry, Sill;
pirate Of dragons and mounted rifle
men, s11; and private Of artillery and
infantry, $40.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-21
ORNAMENTAL IRON WAREHOUSE.
JACKSON HALL.


'HIS large and spacious store has lately been at.
l. ted up by the subscriber, who has removed
from his former stand between 9th and 10th sti Get
and who is introducing many articles which are IN.
tlrely now here. Great pleasure will be taken in
having his stock examined by the public
The following comprise in part his Catalogue:
Perrhyn Marble Mantels, durable and more beau.
tifu than the MARBLE and less than halt of the
price.
Iron Mantels these also are well wo rthy OF .t,en-
ton
Parlor and Chamber Crates of every variety of
style and finish
Encanstic Tile, for hall floors and vestibules
Painted Wire Window Shades and Signs
Iron Fire-proof Safes, from the celebrated manu-
factory OF Edwards & Fernald
School Furniture and Office Desks
Queens Patent Portable FORCES
Fairbanks Scales and Bala aces
Two-wheel Gigs or Chaises and Harnesses
IRON BEDsTEADS AND FURNITURE.
Iron Bedsteads of every variety
Spring Mattresses
Clothes Dryers
Hat aud Umbrella Stands
Settees and Hall Chairs
Pier Slabs and Gilt Brackets
u onzed Andirons and Tenders
Fire SGT and Blower Stands
Marble Top Tables and Stands.
Foot scrapers and Wash Stands.
Also Otis Patent Lightning Rods, theseNare supe
Tor to any thing yet Introduced.
IRON FENCES AND RATINGS
For cemetery Enclosures, City Lots, Balconies ye
randah's, &c Of these there is endless variety,
being of Wrought, Cast Iron and Wire
All orders will be promptly executed and dimen.
sions taken when required.
Platforms of the Fences may be seen at the Store,
and selections made.
Patent. RALPH HASKINS.
jackson Hall, Pa. ave. bet. Sd and ~ ste.
feb 2-tf
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United States Patent Oaice.

WASHINGTON, February =, 1854.
IN the petition of SAMUEL BLArcHFoRD, Admins
~ traitor of Orlando Jones, deceased, of Auburn,
New York, praying for the extension Of a patent
granted to the said Orlando Jones, the 30th April
1910, for an improvement in the manufacture of
Starch, for seven years from the expiration of said
patent which takes place the thirtieth day of
April, eighteen hundred and ffty-four:
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office Monday, the oath day of April
next, at IL o'clock, m and all persons are notified to
appear and show cause if any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to file
in the Patent Office their objections specially set forth
in writing, at least twenty days before the day OF
hearings all testimony filed by either party to be used
at the said hearing must be taken and transmitted
in accordance with the rules of this Office which will
be furnished on application.
Ordered also, that this notice be published In the
Union, Inteigencer and Evening Star, Washing ton.
D. O.; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa; Scientific
American, New York Post, Boston, Mass; and In
quirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, a week for three sue
oessve weeks previous to the 9th day of April next
The day of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents
P. S-Editors of the above papers will please copy
and send their bills to the Patent Office with paper
containing this notice. feb l3-M3w-
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