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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

PHYsIc MADE EAsY.-During the past week,
says the Mobile Register Of a recent date, the
great supply of oranges made that delicious
fruit perfect drug A drug in more ways
than one-and pleasant ways at that:
Among the Habaneros all hillary complaints
are agreeably and certainly cured by their
staple fruit, for an orange eaten every morning
at an early hour, while fasting, removes from
them, and will from others, that most affecting
and fashionable evil, the dispepsia. And the
boluses juicy plumpness have been selling all
over the city at but a dollar hundred! Try
these Cuban pills ye who are suffering from
water brash, sour stomachs and exiled appetites
You will thank the free physician, depend upon
it.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

RofA1TY.-The Queen Of England, on her
late tournee from .Balmoral to London, tele-
graphed that she would stop all night at Hull,
the loyal people Of which town had never en-
joyed the honor, though often requested, of a
visit from Her Majesty At very short notice
great preparations were made for her reception,
and the town expended e6,500 for the occasion.
The good people who pay the taxes must be
very loyal, if they do not shrug their shoulders
at the investment. The account Of the affair
dwells upon the condescension of the Queen in
ratking from the railway to the hotel-ninety
yards-and says that the royal chiidtsn "did
not forget to mark their sense of the reception
accorded to them with becoming cir of serious
dignity"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

SezAoDoRE PERRY.-yhe Americans IN Berth
! ~ surprised not long ago by seeing announced
~. -.''a Y that city Of Commodore Perry, of the
8 states Navy, whose recent expedition ID
.s..- - atsfacted such universal attention. He
~ loueh Vienna and Trieste, and has already
4. pace for the Hague, where members of
4''s are waiting TO receive him.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

H4- A man in Brownsville recently eat
yard of sausage! on wager of Eve dollars.
After performing the feat he pocketed the money
eat three or four dozen of oysters, and then Of
fered to bet ten dollars thathe could eat another
yard. The old adage Of "dog eat dog" was
verified by this g,utton.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

PLEASING 1NrEIiIGExcE--Mr. Wrigglessworth
(having just concluded his breakfast, breaks
open q newly arrived letter and reads.) az
hope, my dear fellow, you haven't eaten any
of the eggs my wife forwarded to yours as by
some unlucky mistake they proved to have bsen
snakes eggs, which Charley found in the barn."
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

%-A Dutchman married Yankee wife,
who turned out to be an intolerable vixen One
day.. when irritated beyond all endurance by
her tongue, the poor fellow began to rail little
in turn. He tried indeed. to call the woman by
that very offensive ,apithet, which signifies the
female Of the canine species; but shocked at
the thought Of using SO unbecoming phrase to
lady, he geve vent to his wrath in an ingenious
circumlocution, by swearing that she was "tsr
,1ffs al q a1N goz''
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

IRELAND.-The New York Tribune says
/" From private letter, received by the last mail
from Dublin, we learn that the British Govern
ment are making preparations to ballot for
soldiers in that city or throughout the provin-
cial towns. The inhabitants of the city, in con-
sequence, were thrown into state of excite
ment and CONSERVATION. Business is very dull.
It is further stated that the weather had be-
come cold, which may have a tendency to check
the spread of the cholera, which has ragged there
for some time"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

" THE WAR on OUR COMMERCE,-A
" .allneson correspondent Of an exchange writes
Y ne following glowing strain:
,.a w general depression Of commercial affairs.
ssr snlcn me country labors, is not likely to be
.sa:veo anui the war shall either come to con-
amso of take 9 more favorable turn for the
~. An,es importatons must fail Of, and we fnd
80. - ~ !ne month Of November there has been 4
ss.a ~. ammunition in their amount. Our great
III = cotton IS depressed in foreign markets and
~ - WE 60 should endorsements continue On
inse,s. ts" er icreign customers Our shipping
1nest cl;,ns- s sh tnls state Of things, even our
oynent The war, carried On q 4 w;l - : en-
" whole force Of money, men ana na.are I .ha.
eand and France can employ viii serve a. e'' :.
y1se and develop the latent energies Of Puss;s
~ omg them ultimately into dangerous corf,;ct
y we civilization If Western Europes Slo'
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

W- There is maiden lady in Connecticut,
who is SO extremely nice in her nctions Of
female modesty, that she turned of her woman
BECAUSE she put her cloths 10 the same tub with
those of a young man! This Is alnost equal to
the modcsty of the lady who was ashamed to
remove table cover fof fear of shaving it's
legs
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

GLOWING DESCRIPTION correspondent of
the London Times-Mr. RUSSELL an Irishman,
whose salary is nearly one hundred and fifty dollars
per week-paints the battle of Balkalva in as gor-
geous colors and with tintings bright and glowing
and rosy as Reubens painted his happiest pictures
Thus, panoramically, he opens
"Never did the painters eve rest on more
beautiful scene than behed from the ridge. The
feecy vapors still hung around the mountain tops,
and mingled with the ascending Volumes of smoke;
the patch of sea sparkled freshly in the rays of the
morning sun, but its light was ecipsed by the
flashes which cleaned from the masses Of armed
men below.
Looking to the left towards the gorge, we be-
held six compact masses of Russian infantry, which
had just debouched from the mountain passes near
the Tchmaya, and were slowly advancing with
solemn statelness up the valley. Immediately in
their front was regular line of artillery of at least
20pieces strong. Two batteries Of light guns were
already mile in advance of them, and were play
ing with energy on the redoubts, from which feeble
pulls of smoke came at long intervals Behind
these guns in front of the infantry, were enormous
bodies Of cavalry. They were in six compact
squares three on each flank, moving down en-
scheton towards US, and the valley was lit up with
the blaze Of their sabfes and lance points and gay
accoutrements In their 'front.' and extending along
the intervals between each battery of guns, were
clouds of mounted skirmishers, wheeling and whirl-
ing In the front Of their march like autumn leaves
tossed by the wind. " y
They rush on with cheer that thrills every heart
the wild shout Of the Enniskiehers rises through
the air at the same instant, and as lightning flashes
through cloud they pierced through the dark
masses Of Russians
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

RAILROAD BETWEEN ST. Louis AND CA1Ro-We
learn from the St. Louis Republican that direct
railroad communication has been opened between
that city and Cairo
This event (t is remarked) is important, not
only as matter of business and accommodation
between St. Louis and the junction of the two
great rivers of the continent but it is particularly
important as exhibiting spirit of enterprise in the
Great West commensurate with its mighty re-
sources, and which is destined to make it an EN-.
pire whose commercial and political influence will
yet command the respect and the attention of the
government.
The connection is made by means of the Ohio
and Mississippi Railroad at Illinoistown to Sandova,
where the Illinois Central Road crosses. The trip
is made between the hours of o'clock, A. NJ and
o'clock, P NJ.
Duquon Station situated about eighty miles from
Cairo, is the centre of vast field of COAL 1t is
found at distance of thirty feet from the surface
and is pronounced by judges to be very superior
article Its location is such that it must eventually
afford immense business to the railroad, at the
same time it affords to the capitalist rare oppor-
tunity for profitable investment.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

THE BLACK SEA.-The news from the Black
Sea is that dreadful gales have caused much
damage to the shipping. As far as can be
learned, no great injury has been suffered by
any French or English vessel, but calamity
has fallen on the Ottoman feet in the loss Of
two ships out of its already diminished squadron.
There can be little doubt that an Egyptian
two decker of 80 guns, and frigate Of % were
wrecked on the 30th between the Bosphorous
and Varna. The Capudan Pasha sent to Ad-
mral Boxer yesterday, and informed him of the
amentable event, asking him to send out any
steamer which might be ready to bring off the
survivors and to learn the real extent of the
disaster.
The Independence Beige publishes the follow
ing letter from Hamburg, of the 18th instant I:
dispatches from England for Admiral
Napier reached Kiel on Wednesday evening.
From what has transpired among the officers
relative to their contents. it appears that the
English ministry, considering the presence Of a
great portion of the fleet still necessary in the
Baltic, has resolved not to recall it Immediately,
but to maintain it at Kiel until the 4th De-
cember. when Admiral Napier is to receive
fresh orders, acquainting him with the number
of ships which are to return to Eng gland and
those which are to winter at Kiel"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

tAt last accounts, Senator Clayton was still
confined to his house BY sickness.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

MAx1Ms OF WAsH1NGroN.-In looking over this
book, published by D. Appleton & Co., we find
much Of interest to the American party, and the
apropos to the present time. In addressing Col
Spotswood, he says: 81 want to form company
for my guard. In doing this wish to be extremely
cautious, because it is more than probable that in
the course of the campaign, my baggage, papers,
and other matters of great public import may be
committed to the sole care of these men. II
When recommend care in your choice, would
be understood to mean men of good character in
the regiment that posses the pride of appearing
clean and soldier-ike. l am satisfied that there
be no absolute security for the fidelity Of this
class of people, but yet think it most likely to be
found in those who have family connexions i'll the
country. You will therefore send me none but
7aotsyes.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

TIE COLLINS SrEAMERs.-The steamship
Tlinsis, it is said, will be added to the Collins
line of steamship as reserve boat. Accord
ing, however, to the New York Times rumors
have reached that city from Liverpool, that the
Collins steamers are wanted by one or more of
the belligerent governments of Europe, for
trsasports and war steamers, and that intimn-
ten has been conveyed to the agents in Liver
pool-Messrs. Brown. shipley & Co,-that
something like 9140,000, or 100000 each,
could be had for them. It is even said that an
Offer to sell at any rate not exceeding ESQ, 600,
or 900, 900 each, making $3.70o;ooo for the
whole line, might be considered in certain high
quarters. The rumor, the Times adds, has not
taken shape to demand either confirmation or
contradiction from the Collins company, but it
does not understand that all knowledge of such
intimation has been disclaimed. The Tribune
thinks there is little doubt that both Russia and
France have exhibited disposition to purchase
the ships at large price. Mr. Collins says
the Tribune, went to Washington on Tuesday
morning, "but whether upon this matter or
not, is not known"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

SMOKE, But NO FIRE.-The ignorance of in
telligent Europeans upon the affairs Of this
country is frequently displayed in manner
highly amusing; but there has rarely been a
better opportunity for laugh on this subject
than is offered in the following paragraph in the
Paris Illustration:
"In New York, these very United States,
from whence so much of our tobacco is derived,
it is forbidden, under the penalty of fine, to
smoke in the public streets. Shall we then, as
French, allow ourselves to be beaten on the
ground of propriety and the usages of civilized
life, by the Quakers?'
Diogenes, the London rival of Punch, thus
improves the occasion to give the feuilletonist
some much needed and very valuable informa-
ton:
Sour friend of the Illustration must excuse
us for correcting him. The inhabitants of New
York are not Quakers Buddhism is the religion
of the United States, though the Mahomedan
and Jewish creeds are tolerated by the govern
ment under certain restrictions. The Emperor
of New York is the recognised head of the
Church, and breaches every Sunday in the
Kentucky Synagogue. His eldest son, the
Duke of New Orleans, has been declared in
eligible to the throne on account Of his avowed
leaning towards the Bramin form of worship.
We are really surprised at French writer in
the nineteenth century knowing so little Of the
religious and political institutions Of contem-
porary people,"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

Intallib1e for the Cure Of Eruptions and Blotches
on the Sk;n.-John Yo1ngoye, Jagged 261 was a
great victim through the foies of youth, to erup-
tons On the skim being covered with these un-
sgqly blotches, in fact he was utterly untitled by
his appearance to enter into society. This young
men, eight weeks back, tried Holloway's Ointment
and Pills, and by the joint use of these remedies,
his blood was SO cooled and purified, that the
whole of the blotches disappeared, and he now en-
joys excellent health. These medicines will cure
any disease of the skin, of twenty years stand
5Hc:
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

Our FOREIGN PoL1cY.-Gov. Manning, Of
South Carolina, in his late Message to the Legisla-
ture, has laid down the following policy which
should govern our public counsels in regard to
foreign affairs. They are the words of wisdom and
prudence.
As a constituent part of the American Confeder-
ate Republic, the existing aspect of our foreign
relations is matter of deep interest," and requires
from you watchfulness and solicitude. The laws of
oQmity which regulate the intercourse Of nations,
discreet and sound policy towards ourselves, and
the good faith to be observed in maintaining the
terms Of treaties, should make this nation carefully
avoid both the reality and appearance Of attempt
ing directly or indirectly, to grasp any portion of
foreign dominion. Whatever can be effected that
is desirable for the country to achieve, by open
treaty. with distinct and separate Power, is q
question Of policy alone, to which there can be no
objedion; but beyond this Governments has no
right to go, whether through the agency Of unlaw-
full enterprises at home, indiscreet and anomal
GUS ministerial interference abroad"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23

THE KNOW MORNINGS IN CouNc1L--The Wash
ington correspondent of the Journal of Commerce,
speaking Of the late Convention of the Order, at
Cincinnati, says:
The Association will set their face against sec
tional dispute, and promote proper American SEN
timent, serving to cement the Union. 1t is re-
markable that for this object secret organization
should be necessary; but the Know Nothings have
some other objects which they look upon as means
to effect their main purpose of securing to the
., States the blessings Of liberty and Union
They represent that some of the religious organza.
tons of the south-the Baptists, Methodists and
Presbyterians- all friendly to the objects of the
Order, as will be shown at the polls in Virginia,
and elsewhere next Spring 1t is claimed that
the Know Nothings hold the balance in the Florida
Legislature, now in session, and will control the
choice of United States Senator.
They will do more good than harm if they can
control and overshadow the abolition organization
in the North; and it is believed that they have
done SO, in great measure, already.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-12-23
J. M. Bolts on ow-Nothingism.

This some what prominent gentleman take'
decided position upon all subjects, and all ques
tons, as early as an opportunity offers, ant
very generally uses quaint or strong expressions
to illustrate the propriety Of his course: Ht
was recently invited to grand celebration ant
supper at Newark New Jersy, in honor Of the
recent defeat of the Nebraska Democracy in
that State. To this invitation he responds in g
long letter, in which he cordially endorses the
principles of the opponents of the Nebraska
Bill, but emphatically st.ses as his reason fol
entertaining such opinions, to be the belief that
the South will be the loser, while the North has
every thing to gain by the passage Of that bill.
The opportunity for saying something abou. the
powerful but mysterious Know-Nothings, is too
good to be lost by Mr.. Bolts, and he therefore
proceeds to the following remarks about the
" Know othings" and the "Goods for Moth
ings." He says:
al think it quite manifest that there is about
to be total revolution in the political affairs of
this country; and for my own part, am salts
fed that no change is likely to be for the worse
And if the organization of the Wing party is to
be broken up, it leaves no alternative for u.s.
but to choose between the other two parties:
the Know Nothings on the one hand. and the
Good for Nothings' on the other; and having
fought the Good for Nothings' for twenty odd
years, lever since The Wing and Democratic
parties were formed,) am strongly inclined
now to fight on the side Of the knowNothings
"a name by the way, that think they are no
more entitled to than the party now in power
are to the name of Democracy, for so far from
their knowing nothing, l think they know
great deal more than any other party in the
country. They know how to do what they
undertake to do, and generally do it up pretty
bro,cn. They don't stop, like that fellow Mac
beth. to solloquize and reason thus
If it done, when It's done then 'twere well
1t we're done quickly
but they 60 to work pell NELL, and do it in the
time he was talking about it; and that is the
way l have always liked to see good things
done.
Now in the language of the day, Il don't
know nothing at all about them, but this l do
know, that if my house is infected with rats.
mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, musquetoes
and other plaques, I go to an apothecary, and
ask him if he has anything that will relieve me
OF these nuisances, and he offors me powder
that he tells me will surely exterminate them or
drive them all away will not refuse to buy it,
nor stop to quarrel with him because don't
know what sort of poison it isl am satisfied to
know that it will drive out the rats, and the
mice, and the reaches, &c. Now think this
great National barn of ours, is filled with oil
these various tormenting pests, and feel as if
should be willing to help to scatter the poison
that will drive them out-and when we once
purify and cleanse the barn, it will not be a
very difficult matter to keep it clean.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-17
GALLIA ACADEMY .

The second quarter this institution win WzDsxsDAr,
or SEPTxMBKR
The branches taught taught the
the United States Scholars be college, business
shall choose.
G. SEARS Mrs SEAHs Mr. coolxr rrsduste of
College and Miss DAVIS charge of The school,
experience of
teachers OF the highest
instruction; and therefore, recommend the
the ability its teachers Of s stude
No
pupils viii find advantage here auy
other school boarding reasonable be had
building will accommodate two hundred pupils
filed knowing they do h there
school, account of the smaller scho
There will be three classes grades each
advanced scholars vii
class will large above while the
third class consisting of the smallest pupils the smaller above BY this
advanced scholars will the least ncommoded by
the reception of smaller pupils
principal teacher parc
for teaching and for this purpose will during
the teachers fa sufficient number shall apply
therefore, wishing teachers viii desirable
of such teachers
Wednesday September
quarters weeks
of the and weeks
second.
provided aid
Of the
of geological specimens
ce students MEERoLoeY and GEOLOGY The philosophical
sufficient for all the of elementary instruction Natural
and CHEMISTRY
Mrs Sears will instruction and This will
exit charge. French will also be taught, if desired.
The from SO S5 eleven weeks No
SIMEON NASH, Pres. Trustees.
R. ALEsHRE, Secretary
Gaipols, August 10, 1854
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-17

PAPER OF WooD.-Plstner & Smith,
of Lee, Mass, have realized the idea of
Julius Roth. of Philadelphia, and made
some paper entirely of wood. 1t is
made by Mr.. Roth's process, in which
he has been experimenting for six years,
and for which he has obtained a patent.
The North Adams Transcript describes
the product as strong and quite white;
it is difficult to realize that it is, as it
actually is, made entirely of wood.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-17

Ewe made three attempts the past
week to cast q roller, which by the way
is composed Of glue and molasses and
is used for mixing the type, and each
time it proved failure, and all owing
to the miserable stuff sold for glue IN
this town. With an experience OF twen-
ty years it is the first time we failed TO
have q good cast, and the hrst stun
called glue that ever dissolved IN eSd
water. We purchase no article OF fur
niture that we know is stuck together
with such miserable stuff. Were it not
for the warm weather we should proba-
blv commit some rash act on the
strength of it, but then having stood
three days over furnace, stirring the
composition, We feel much worse than
an old topper looks that has been burnt
out with bad whiskey. It matters not,
however, "we're nothing but a prin-
ter"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-17
he Know Nothings

A LII those who have not tried the
II Ground Coffee, sold at Henking &
Cadets, do little know how much time,
labor and anxiety of mind they can save
themselves by procuring this most valua-
bic article all ready put up for use.
We have now on hand 10 barrels
ground Coffee which we offer for sale at
the lowest rates. We are fully con-
vinced of its purity and superiority over
other Coffee and can recommend it high
ly, to all who take pleasure in drinking
cup Of good Coffee.
Those who have failed so far to pro-
cure samples can get them, free of
charge, by calling at
HENKING l. CADETS.
July go, 1854.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-17

Ewe have just received the July
number of the Westminster Review,
with the following Contents;
Cardinal Wolsey;
The Beard;
The Civil Service;
Parody;
The Russo European Embodiment;
Wycliffe and his Times;
Comte's Positive Philosophy;
The Fact and Principle Of Christi
anity; ~
Contemporary Literature.
Price % q year. Price of Black
wood and any one of the four Reviews,
IS; the four Reviews and Blackwood,
$40. Postage payable quarterly in
advance) on Blackwood and the four
Reviews, 30 cents a year, viz: "a cents
on Blackwood and IA cents on each Of
the Reviews. Address LEONARD ScoTT
4 Co., New York.