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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-06
Rice Culture in Louisiana.

In to-day's issue it will be seen that Messrs.
Van LEV & Bello advertise q quantity Of the
| Golden Seed Rice, selected by order of the
Louisiana Rice Mill Co., of New Orleans, with
a view of improving the quality Of the rice
| grown in Louisiana, and which at no distant
day is destined to form no insignificant item OF
| our staple commodities for expectation. The
stGolden Seed Z" is considered by all who have
any knowledge in the culture Of rice to be the
best aquatic rice cultivated in tho world, and
should be sown in preference to all other kinds
Louisiana, possesses, without doubt, lands
that are susceptible of being rendered equal to
| the best rice lands of South Carolina, and did
its culture receive the attention which it justly
demands, large bodies of our low lands, now
perfect waste, would be brought into requisition,
and Yield an abundant harvest of this healthy
and nutritious article, peculiarly adapted as an
article of food in climate like ours.
In connection with this important agricultural
subject, re yesterday had an introduction to
Mr.. J. B. Britton, President of the Louisiana
Rice Mill Co., of New Orleans, who is now ON
tour Of observation to the rice regions Of eur
state to collect and impart information on this
subject. Mr.. b. is man of intelligence and
well versed in the statistics of the rice interest
of the United States, who is eager to further
it's cultivation here by affording every informa-
ton that lays within his power. ~ ! J ~
+ Mr.. Britton is much pleased with the general
appearance of the lands on the Lafourche and
their adaptation to the culture Of rice, and is Of
opinion that even astonishing results would fof-
low its, introduction on a large scale, yielding
benefits far greater than thok now derived from
the culture of sugar. Although we are without
any data upon which to express or even found
an opinion in the premises, we are clearly of
the impression that much could be done on the
-Lafourche in the culture Of this important
staple, whose uses are daily growing and being
multiplied and will eventually, from its i'm
mense consumption as an article Of diet, require
more than we have lands to produce, and thereby
increase the demand as well as the price of
lands now considered yalueless. ~
It is urged by some and with truth too, .thht
the culture of rice in large bodies produces
disease and death. From the best information
that we have been able to gather on this sub
ject, we are able to controvert this objection,
that is SO far as its culture here is concerned.
To cultivate aquatic rice irrigation, on large
scale, is essential, and it is this which creates
disease and not the plantitseK All who are at
all acquainted with the Mississippi water sus-
tain us in the assertion that no such effects have
ever been produced BY its standing stationary
in pools or swamps inethis country. -
We shall again revert to this subject at some
future period.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-06
Court week.

The Fifth District Court, his Honor James l..
Cole, presiding, commenced it's session here on
Monday last, and closes by limitation to-day.
It being court week, our streets, Of course, pre-
scented brisk and animated appearance, and
our merchants looked more than usually smiling
while attending to the numerous calls for cali
Goes, hats, caps, shoes, ribbons, etc. Many
we're called here from the various sections Of the
parish: some through necessity, others by in
clinatioh merely to see what is going on in
the legal world, to meet their neighbors, take
schnapps, make inquiries in relation to each
others healths. canvass the probabilities Of good
crops, 70 make themselves generally agreeable,
and fn4ily, some have even thought Of the
printer, and 2 booked" their names for the
Minerva, whilst others have come forward
without being asked-and forked over the need
full The visits Of the latter, though, are some
thing like the story Of Sam Philips and hog, and
NJ. Philips and hog, SO richly related by a
Clerk of q district court in neighboring parish,
and who occasionally sings that inimitable song
Of the {. Reel, Of Tallagorum."
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-06

.BB The Baton Rouge Democratic Advocate
has issued a prospectus for its XII volume,
wherein it is said that the weekly edition is to be
considerably enlarged and otherwise improved.
The Advocate is On excellent paper, and should
receive strong party support. ~ J.. I
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- Ew We call attention to the communication
of G. W. B. Bayley, C. E., on the "Lafourche
Railroad, in another column. ssl..t 4
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nD@ we Gall especial attention to = pypber
Of Judicial sales Is take place at 10 o'clock this
morning. ~ T, !. J. z q 4 ~
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BI Fish, in considerable quantities, are
now daily taken IN the canal, by means of cast
and scoop nets -
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sTHAr EGo. Tho New Orleans Delta is wrong
in Saying that the Monster Egg Of which We
spoke ii our last Issue was Of the Shanghai kind.
II Was purely and exclusively the sauoirf Jaire Of
q Creole hen, whose remotest ancestors on
psternei and maternal aide belonged to the same
stock Of bipeds. The egg isspow undergoing
incubation, md should anything extraordinary
come forth, The subject win again receive eur
attention aaaAS0 @4te3 & 0&tA as
Some .srel disposed tosdouht the eoneludng
pf theegg article but when We shall
have explained thst We forgot 70 mention that
the sid whisksy barrel had was void Of either
hoops Or stayes, they win q once perceive that
70 were not fA1 out Of the way. a.zi';s ri 81.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-06

pss~ On Monday next, our pensioners will
be called upon to decide at the ballot box the
question of ssLicense Or no License" The sub
ject is looked upon with such indifference that
we greatly doubt whether more than one hun
,dred votes will be polled in the entire parish.
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THE CREvAssE.-The water facilities of our
sister town, Lockport still continue unimpaired.
Lakes Field, Long, and Round, as thought by
the scientific will be filed up by deposit
from two to three feet in consequence Of this
crevasse. Should this conclusion prove true,
the damage to the lower portion Of the parish
of Terrebonne will be participating the
planters Of the facilities Of shipping their crops,
except through the means of the Terrebonne
and Lafourche Canal, which is much more
tedious and expensive route. railroad from
Houma to intersect with the main branch Of the
Opelousas road is the only available and the
surest means Of overcoming the difficulty.
Terrebonnians! you should look to your own
interest in this matter. Build the road to Mrs
Tanners, and Thibodaux will make the connec-
ton. What say you? n
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Succession de Jacques Gra5ert.
ETAT DE La LOUISIANE.-Con,

- du Cnquieme District, Paroise de Iafourche
ATTENDU s Que EvARISTE GRABERT, de Ia dsa
rosse &c jour fait son application Grefier de hG
Cour pour ere nomme Administrator de Ia dite Success
En- consequence toutes les personncs qu POUR lent
des objections ladite demande sont par les present
fees de les deduire au Greier de ladte Cour son uu
dams Ia vile de Thibodaux dams les dix jours qui sup
premiere publication de Get avis simon lade appRbv
sera accordee ct confrmee scion la loi.
Temoin ma, main ct lie sceau de adite Copr .,
Sbl6 Mai mil hut cent cinquante- quatre
20-2t L. s. ALLAN GreAie
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NEW WORKS
THIBODAUX LITERARY DEPOT


THIB0DAUX LITERARY DEPOT.
a Just Received
THE LAMP LIGHTER,
LIFE AND SAYINGS OF MRS. PARTINGTON,
THE POTIPHAR PAPERS,
BARRINGTON's SKETCHES,
SECOND LOVELY Martha Marten, 80
FAMILIAR LETTERS FOR YOUNG LADIES',
.. THE YOUNG MANS BOOK-Hasrer,
THE FRUIT GARDEN-P. Barry,
THE AMERICAN ADY's COOK BooK--Mrs Grower
u MECHANICS TEXT BOOK. ~
E0FELS-ALI THE LATE ENGLISH NOVELS
ACoMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF FRENCH NOVELS
always on hand.
MAGAZLNES-HARPER's for May,
LADIES' GAZETTE OF FASHIONS,
GoDEY's LADY's BOOK,
Is. ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF ART
STA 71ONERY-A large and complete assortment of
Stationery just received.
May g. 1854. J. YATES BENNETT.
PUM.-Three .doz. bottles superior Old
Jamaica Rum, at Is cents per bottle now on hand and
for sale by mays b. +. HOLDEN.
DRANDIES.-Af few doz. bottles supe-
IL rior Champagne Brandy at 81 per bottle: also fair
article of Cognac at Is cents for sale by F. HOLDEN
WHISKY, ETC.-Old Bourbon Whis-
~ KY Rectifed do Brandy of different kinds and pri-
ces Holland Gin and Sweet Malaga Wine for sale at prices
lower than usual to close the Stock by B. F. HOLDEN
- Succession Of Joseph W. Tucker. IS, :
GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Fifth Dis
~ trict Court-Parsh of Lafourche
NJ WHEREAS: G. W. TUCKER, and J. c. BEATTY of said
parish Executors of the above Estate have filed with the
Clerk Of said Court provisional account Of thier Admins
tration, praying that it may be approved:
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified to
e their objections any they have to the said account,
with the Clerk Of said Court at his office in the of Tbo-
daux thirty days after the date hereof the said
will be confirmed in due course Of law VS. 49,
Witness my hand and the seal Of said Court, this
9Th dayof May, one thousand eight hundred and
49, fifty -four. GsO-5tl L. S. ALLAN. Clerk.
...., Succession of Alexander Jarvis. .,.s
State OF LOUISIANA-Fifth Dis
~ trict Court Parish of Terrebonne.
Whereas W. NJ MERCER, Of said parish, Administrator
of the above Estate has filed with the Clerk of said Court
provisional account of his Administration praying that
it may be approved. p....s. ,,. 5. ~,
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified to
file their objections any they have, to the said account
with the Clerk of said Court at his Office in the of
Houma in thirty days after the first publication hereof the
said application viii be confirmed in due course of law
~. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, this
LIS 18th day of May, thousand eight hundred and
t~- ffty-four. [29-5t J. AYCOCK, Clerk.
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V1yar-Er-uN The twenty seven who
were arranged for playing atthe banking game
"21,n have been declared mon coupable,'
though many Of them were not q little frightened
as to the final result We opine that the game
win not be INDUCED in for the future ssza5
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q RAIL ROAR. The new locomotive Texas. on
tho Opelousas RailsRoad, has been fitted up
and is now running q A. upper section Of ths
road from the Lafourche Crossing. a number
Of our citizens took : ride on the oars . few
days ago, at the rate of thirty miles per hour.
A steam horse snorting through the cane fields
of old Lafourche has rather staggered number
Of !" old fogies" and sksptics, here abouts.
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Succession de Azerander Jarvis,
TTAT DE LA LOULSIANE-ro,.
~ du Cinquieme District, Parolsse Terrebonne wi
ATTENDU: Que w. NJ. MERCER de Ia die n,u;..
Administrator de Ia dte Succession &c Jour dan .s
lie Greer de Ia dte Cour, compte provisional de- son
ministratiou, demapdant quill soft approuye Il"
En- consequence toutes les personnes qui pouaien ,
des objections dit compte sont par les presente @
fees de les deuire ALL Greer de la Cou son bureau a
la vile de Houma dams les rente ours qui suvron IA ns
mere publication de Get avis simon Ia die application g.
accordee ct confrmee scion Ia loi '''
- Temoin ma main ct lie sceau de Ia dite Cmr -
LIS. 6 Mai, mil-huit.cinqnate -quatre. =
t-~} 2O-5f J.AYCOCK tsremar
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BOOK 61osH. Bennet, who q always ID
ding - biz stock II books La jsst arrived ffsn
New orisans with : Iargp IA varied collection
Of stationary Of @ kinds, ptiats, lasest pubEca-
tisni. both French and Raslsh, which he Il
now opening at his ven known stand CONNER
dial Row. We hsve recently notioei smother
great inducements for pAtsoaiing III. Bsn-
not, he sells ssatfona.y twenty IN psr esst
loxer than any other establ ishnent ii Thine
dAux Hi increase 81 buainess warrants him
u pursuing this courss. His restab lishnsns Is
most eertainly 4 great conyenience md hs weal
deserves ths liberal patronage NOW being exz-
tended hin, having riaked hs u il a,huaaess,
= ~ re lsast q very doubtful ss nv
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Nas~ Thanks to our bayou steamers for late
New Orleans papers. .-.--.--.-...
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PLANK RoADs--The Rev G. Menard, Catholic
Curate Of this parish, certainly deserves well Of
the public, in having through big great energy
and perseverance, succeeded in having aigood
and commodious plank pavement completed from
the "heart Of the city, . to the entrance Of the
church. Pedestrians are now enabled to attend
mass, iii wet weather without The least moon
yenience, and without even soiiing the soies of
their shoes. .oa
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BsE contributor, who signs himself e I'm
partial % pays high, just, and merited COM
pliment to his Honor james L. Cole. The Judge
is gaining golden opinions in the minds of The
whole community, fer the able manner in which
he has, and is now discharging the duties Of his
high station, since Ills election by the people.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-06

OLD SHERRY Six dog. bottle, r..
SI}oH Pale Sherry. at Is cents per bottle i'd Ine
and for sale by may 6 i 'to TevM
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HARPER FOR MAY.--7The May number Of this
invaluable Magazine has been sent us by Ben
net Of the Literary Depot. We hare not yet
perused its, no doubt, valuable contents, but
judging from its antecedents cannot be other
wise than an intellectual feast Persons wishing
copies should call soon, as the number on hand
is daily dwindling down. ....a go
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ITO LET-FOUR LARGE poou-,
Il suitable for Lawyers Offices oAc
Apply to [may6-3tl WAKEMAN : S,rn.
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,CLARET.-A few boxes at good oII
~ bordeaux and other Wines, at s4k and Il ~.
just received by nay6 BP. IN Pa box
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AssUMPTIoN.--The Pro-
testant Episcopal Church at Napo1eonviIle, of
which We spoke in preceding number, has
been completed, and will be consacrated to the
service of the Most High on Wednesday next,
the 10th inst.,, at IL o'clock,,A. M. RI Rev.
Leonidas Polk, Bishop 81 this Diocese, and .
number Of the clergy will be ID attendance. s2s
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sacks just received 81
" for sale by [may6-tfl VAN LEW pu1 aaa
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HAUT SAUTERN.-A few ~ !,
IL very good Haut Sauterne, at IS per DO, =. 10
the undersigned may B,PunuIfnaass R
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Till the last trumpets joyful sound %
Then burst the chains with sweet surprise,
And in her saviour's image rise. L.A.R.-

D1ED-On Friday, the 28th inst, at the resi-
dence Of her mother in this place. MISS LOUISA J. SMITH
youngest daughter Of j. B. and L. Smith, in the 7h year
Of her age. ~ z|fH 4#s&s
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Dl5" Thanks to Hon. 7. G. HUT, for public
documents
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WHISKY, ETC.-Old Bourbon Whis-
~ KY Rectifed do Brandy of different kinds and pri-
Holland Gin; and Sweet Malaga Wne for sale at prices
lower than usual to close the stock by b F. HOLDEN.
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right Of way costing nothing. It would GER
tainly be we'll drained with sach D. ss6ig ditch y
along one side Of it. The immense cost OF
maintaining levees would be saved, and this
amount applied to the construction Of the Road
would go far towards building it. Thousands
ofacres ofland, worthless now, would be brought
into cultivation. a
Thibodaux. now in danger of q premature
decline, would have all of Lafourche at her
doors, and wonld be inspired with new life and
vigor. To Donaldsonyille also, 3 terminus, who
can estimate the Importance Of such . Rail
Road. s.fss. s.s .aait-a =, $50 ;7.s9e .s5S
It will be said that the planters on the Mis-
sissippi below the Lafourche will object to the
closing Of the bayou. Undoubtedly they win,
but cannot this be overcome? The Mississippi
would not be raised hairs breadth. It never
has beenyet, although thousands of outlets have
been closed, together, Of hundred times the
capacity Of Bayou Lafourche. Facts, such as
levels, measurements, prose this. Inexact pro-
portion to the amount Of water added to the
river, isst securing power increased. IT. pro-
vides for the increase by enlargement Gen.
Jackson placed no distractions in the Missis-
sippi, and the levees extend all the way down,
80 don't compare it with the Lafourche.) By
comparing the cross section Of tho Lafourche
with that Of the Mississippi it viii be seen that
one foot added to the sides and bottom Of the
river, would more than accommodate all Of the
Lafourche. Which should the planters Of the
West bank Of the Mississippi prefer? > loss Of
one foot Of their batture, or the overflow OF Oil
their back lands and part Of their plantations,
by an immense outlet from the Lafourche?
must ell Lafourche be ruined, to saye them their
one foot Of bsttnre .ss44sa,sa5 esa s,z.ss ava
viii conclude by stating, that what / have
said, Is based upon convictions arrived al, after
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IwM conclude by stating, that what / have
ssid, Is based upon convictions arrived at, after
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pRANDiES.-A few doz. bottles supe.
II rior Champagne Brandy, at 81 per bottle: also fal
.rtice of Cognac at Is cents for sale by B. F. HOLDEN
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Gallon Island HorSo

~ 1900 bushels selected from the best lands y, W.
DINA, by order of the Louisiana Rice Min Cn aouih Ca
New Orleans expressly for planting in this sa,a
considered the best aquatic rice in the world ' This
For sale by [may6-tfl VAN LEW mr.,
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y UM.-Three. doz. bottles superior Old
Jamaica Rum, at Is cents per bottle, hand and
for sale nv may6 B. f. HOLDEN.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-08
Dagger's White Sulphur Springs.

Wills clghtili Npteling pnee, situated IN tie enun.
~ al Buelourt l6 miles north at Buel anan, (the
present terminus Of navigation on Janles River \
knnawaa Cann tt,rc being continuous line Of Pael
eis from Richmond AID Lynchburg thu place)
the i'm mediate fond lending from Lynchbng to thu
White Sulphur. In the county o Grcenhrier Is NOV
opened for the reception efei4iters.
The efficacy oi this water n curing many ihms o dis
eRscs md s hraeing. in,guttng entcts upon eehlt'
apd debilaed persons .nc II 10 the special notice al
those who vis the mountains for heath;whlt the hean
lul scan'Iy by which II Is surrounded aud the variety
at nnseme t. TINT aorlcdmay Justly claim pass
ing cnll from those who nre in search of pleasure.
Thepropretor, grateful for the liberal patronage he
has heretofore received bogs leave 10 the public
that his accommodations fpt the present am.
pie aud ol the first cnss His TABLE und BAR are
furnished with the best the land affords. and every ut
ten ion will be pnid 10y himself aud assistants lhe
comfort and enjoyment Of eueats.
The Stages connect regularly with the Bunts ut Bocli
passing by hese Springs To the White Sulphur ms
also with the Va Il Tenn. Raihaad ut Bulord's VA
Buct,nnnn
For adults by The week. 80 90
&" horses - do. ...-.z.....--.....-.1 90
- do. - month. ...-.-.-...l II Oh
Children and Servants HALF PRICE. Other charges
in prop rlon I. A HATCHER.
jun ID d&c2mr
tV Richmond Wing Examiner and Petersburg Intel
igenasr copy weekly for six weeks and forward tler
accounts TO th. Office for payment
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-08
MERCHANDISE At COST.
100000 worth of Dry Goods a; Cost!!

WV subscriber intending Ia make change IN H..
business III eiler his entirs steel &c eana. at
Nofi, hon This date unit sometime n,ut tie 1T Of
August which tin tho naadcr will bee "a 1t nuo-
ton.
ihs s'nrs IL larFe aud attractive. mostly If recent
Palehh'es. Il embraces all tie neNest style . uls
such ten huredp lan rqid coinre Silks, eh hgur.
hiald "attfed and lain l'lac Silk Fnulard aud ndii
Sins inquired and plan Chaes Tissues, nerafes and
Meu'tins AL sind -, French laepn"t- md Lawns Cling
mans =, candy Muslns Canton Grape Bumhazine. Al.
pne.n, Dehaze Robes embr llerpd and ulnin Swi..
Aihtn' pail aud striped Muslin. Gami rio. Dimit,
&c ! reneh Nirk Collars, Sleeves. Chimsctis, Hank f.
bands, Nc; Bonnets, Bonnet Innings and Ribbon.
SUMMER Nantes n ndcs Hosiery anh Gloves. French
Cefsets, Mafsfle-. Dmiiy and Gras. skirts; large
sef ct touse furnishing Rpndsun ~ which are Muslin
anu Lace Curtains, Damn~k Mofrens, aud Turkey rod
marsalles aud Dimify Quilts, LHou and Cotton Sheet
ing and ftilow Cese goods. Table Damask, Fruit
anu Liable Napkins, Towels. Diapers. &c; Piano
anu iabie GoSers;a arge stock OF Garnrng. from ten
cents To the lines We vet Tapestry Rugs Crumh Cloths
fatior and Door Mats OIL Floor Cloths &c. Furniture
laids Iieking. bleached md brown Cotton. Gottoa
ozhahutgsand Burlaps. Aso, Travelling Trunks, Oar.
pet sacks School Sntehels. and Nalises. His socS #
nehlemen's Goods embraces n genern assortment of
oinihs' uassmeics, Nestings Linen Dling~, Gloves,
CfhNat~ Collars llnlf Hose, &c Together with n va.
riety OF al gonds usually found in dry goods store.
Heasks a Gull from all in of CHEAP GOODS
anu particularly invites hi friends and Gust omers to
cal ana supply thenselv swth goods cost.
Jun 2is JOHN Z. DAVIS.