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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04
Latter from Europe.

The Europa's advices contain the following in
teresting items of general news: e."
I CONSPIRACY IN TuRKEY.-A great and wide
spread conspiracy has been discovered among
the Greeks in Turkey, extending to nearly every
part of the empire. The measures of the Turk
ish Government were successful in crushing it.
/ PROCEEDINGS ON THE DANUBE.-A severe en-
counter had taken place between the two armies
on the Danube, in which neither could claim the
victory. The Russians had not yet made the at
tack on Kalafat, but it was daily expected that
they would do so. .z. s- :
ALLIED FLEETS. combined fleets were
ordered to re-enter the Black Sea. The Am
bassadors were much displeased with its return
to the Bosphorus. ~.,..
AFFAIRS In RUssIA.-At the last accounts the
Emperor of Russia was ill, and had not ap-
peared in public for several days. It was re-
ported that change in the Russian Ministry
was about to take place. e5se
ENGLAND AND FRANcE.-The English and
French Governments continue their preparations
for war on an extensive scale, and France is
making new financial arrangements in order to
meet the expenses of the war. No reply had
yet been received from the Emperor Of Russia.
Count Orlof had left Berlin for st. Petersburgh.
The CuNARD STEAMERs.-The Cunard Com
pany deny that the British Government has
chartered any of their steamers for the trans
portation Of troopsto Turkey. 81 g ~ ]. =.
SpA1N.--A great democratic conspiracy has
been discovered at Madrid. Don Jose Concha
had been arrested, and proclaimed q rebel, but
afterwards escaped to France.
ENGLAND- PARLIAMENT.-In the House Of
Commons, the absence Of the American Minister
at the opening Of Parliament has been discussed.
Lord John Russell stated that the Lord Cham
berlin had sent note to the American Ministers
Of all other countries. He did not think it at all
likely that any difficulty could arise with regard
to the question as to what dress the American
Minister should appear in on State occasions.
EXCITEMENT. AT ST. PETERsBURGH.-Advic
from st. Petersburgh, represent a state Of great
excitement in that city, and the war party was
confident and enthusiastic. 80 v .5e6
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Our nDon't Believes"

We don't believe in an editors turning DEM
agogue and talking for Buncombe.
We don't believe in ''Northern men with
Southern principles.
We don't believe in the friendship of anybody
violently anxious to arrive at the Presidency.
We don't believe in the zeal of any one who
raises disturbance on the slavery question, pro
or con-
We don't believe that Nebraska will ever be
settled by majority of shareholders.
We therefore don't believe in quarreling about
slavery's going there, when it can only go there
to be soon abolished.
We don't believe in the boon that Senator
Douglas is kind enough to hold out to us.
We don't believe in the new tragedy of Doug
las but consider it a woful farce.
We don't believe in President Pierce's loving
the compromise; while he promotes its enemies
and "crushes out " its friends.
We don't believe that Winfield Scott would
ever have tainted his honor or his patriotism,
by such pitiful presidency of intrigues.
We don't believe in the man whose breeches
are patched, like his principles, with the public
"spoils."
We don't any more believe in crushing
Cushing's" coat, so often turned, than i'll Mr..
Marcy's small clothes.
We don't believe in even the garments of the
oOule family; Out WISH all three concerns were
back at the pawnbroker's.
We don't believe that jeff. Davis, who hated
the Union and the Compromise, can love the
former any better, since the passage of the
Inter.
We don't believe in motley Ministry, made
up Of the shreds and snippngs of the worst and
most opposite political stuffs.
We don't believe in heroes that never fought,
nor in patriots that won't stay in their own
country. ..y.
We don't believe Kossuth better friend or
wiser counsellor of the United States than George
Washington. 30 no.. f..
We don't believe in breaking from our Eng
lish chains only to let all sorts of foreigners
govern us.
We don't believe in any Liberty that men can
be choused or frightened out of, or won't take
without asking any body leave or any body's
help.
We don't believe in peoples being made free,
except by their own valor, virtue and sense.
We don't believe in taking care of any body's
freedom but our own, and often find that hard
work. ..
We don't believe in meddling with Slavery
in Europe, lest Europe should claim the same
right of meddling with ours.-N. O. Crescent.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

DJ@ Mardi Gras, or Shrove Tuesday, passed
off without any demonstration on the part of
our citizens. Not even ball was given to
close the carnival season. Our country friends
done better. Masquegaders secuted the whole
country, and balls were given at different
neighborhoods. We are now in Lent, and all
will pass off peaceably until Easter, when balls
and weddings viii again become the order of
the day. -
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

An ExTRAcr. Money is given to us as aim
oners. Woe betide us if we break our trust
The reward for charity is unquestionable, is
immediate, witness the glow that peryades the
heart when you give to those who are in sorrow
and distress. On the contrary we see the con-
tinual misery of the foolish ones, who close
their hands and their hearts against the call Of
the needy, scraping mountain of wealth, that
they may die worth so much money, but not
one blessing. They drag the worthless weight
with them to the verge Of the unfathomable
future and it sinks them -,...t~...,
5 s Deeper, and deeper still" =
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND
THE PoPE.-In the letter of Plus TX, to our
President, brought by Bedini, the Father of the
Faithful says: ii. .,,.s,... - il. ......s
awe cannot allow this opportunity to pass,
without earnestly entreating you to extend your
protection to the Catholics inhabiting those re-
gions, and to shield them, at all times, with your
power and authority"
To which President Pierce, it is said, has
written, in answer, as follows:
Beloped Brother: The Catholic brethren, un-
der the government Of the free and tolerant
United States, shall have all the protection of
person and of conscience you desire. And, as
proper return on your part, may we not ask Of
you to bestow upon all Protestants in the States
OF the Church, similar rights and privileges.
Or, if this cannot be granted that at least, they
shall have, within the walls of Rome, the rights
Of public worship, and Of burying their dead
with such religious exercises as to their con-
sciences seem most BETTING" "a 8st5s (
SIN the bonds of perfect charity yours, very
respectfully" 5l,s -.-asrf I,4sf9g I
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

ONO sEsArE.-The Senate Of Ohio some time
since expelled from their hall colored reporter,
of the name Of Day. An Ohio paper has the
following ON the subject: u i.l1s$j - 4
Columbus Corespondence.-C Columbus, Jan.
20, 1854.-Senate met, expelled al negro, charg-
ed four dollars each and adjourned.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

LOOK AT TH1s.-One of our merchants has
just popped in, Paul Pry like, and requests us
to say that the LIST Of March is here, and to
remind planters and others, to walk up to the
"Captain's Office, and SETTLE" az ., 800 s 4
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

FATrY TUnoR.-One Of these mistletoes Of
the human body, weighing seven and half
pounds, hanging from the left axilla Of Mrs.
Louis Sagne, was removed by means Of the
scalpsl, " d.. Thomas II. Young, at Houma,
ps1ish Of Terrebonne, on Monday last. The
lady is over sixty.eight years Of age, and the
tamor had been growing for over nineteen years.
The operation was performed without the use 81
chloroform, and, apparently, without the least
suffering On the part Of the patient. She pro-
decided on her way homeward the day following
the operation, much gratifed, no Doubt ct
being relieved Of the htty appendage With
which she had been alaictsd 90 long s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

MARR1ED-on Monday evening, the Oh
T 1' as s e Rev. nap1 in
COMBE, Jr of Mobile to Miss BRIDGET TANNEP hol
parish of Terrebonne Of the
- Mobile Advertiser please COPY
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

pB~ Hon. T. G.. Hunt, the talented and
popular member of Congress, from this District,
the Second, has placed us under obligations for
various and interesting public documents. 81
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

Tn MAIL.--Much credit is dine our Post
Master, ]. Yates Bennett, Esq, for The interest
he has, and is NOW manifesting in Supplying our
citizens with regular mails He has made
arrangements with the gentlemanly officers Of
our bayou packets for the regular Transports
ton Of the mail during the high water season
which amount almost to daily service between
this point and New Orleans. Fol. this accomo.
dstion, our citizens should feel deeply thankful
to Mr.. Bennett, and the steamboat captains
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

Hsg. The Hon. S. A. Douglas, has our thanks
for copy of the Nebraska and the Kansas bill,
as by him reported back to the Senate, January
4th, 1854. ai,. H., -4'1..it.,~ 5z1 s--s 8
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

MARCH, MARCH, AWAY THE great, regulat-
ing month-the January of the fiscal year--the
month in which all settlements are usually made
here's upon us, and has already progressed
three days on the thirty-one which the Gregor-
ian Calendar has allotted it. We have many
outstanding demands against us, which we
must meet: but to do SO, it is essentially neces
sary that those who have patronized the Minerva
in the way Of jobs, subscription and advertis-
ing should come forward and settle. u
The amount due us by each individual is but
small, but when taken collectively, amounts to
no inconsiderable sum-one amply sufficient to
enable us to square up with the world and
commence anew. Our bills are now all made
out and ready for signing; and if not paid
before the Ides Of the month, we shall be COM
PEELED to place them in the hands Of some col
lector, and suffer the loss Of ten per cent. for
collecting. Now kind patrons, don't let us be
necessitated again to call your attention to this
very important matter = -5ae s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

Da5~ What say our citizens to the calling Of
a meeting for the purpose of having some un-
derstanding in regard to the branch road which
must be built to intersect with the main trunk
Of the New Orleans, Opelousas, and Great
Western Railroad? Come, now, let's oil act in
roncnrt la. W.. . -Tfs.f gr3zgi ~ -p,s-.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

DRowHED.-We are panied to learn that Mr..
Pierre Benoit, a respectable citizen, living Mt
the Choupec settlement, Of this parish, was
drowned in the Grand Bayou, by the upsetting
of his canoe, while fishing, on Friday last His
body was found on the following day, and
buried, (. A-ttt ~
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

hg The Lafourche is still receeding at this
point, though it cannot long continue to do SO,
as the upper rivers are again reported on the
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

ACCIDENT fat-one of the tenders Of the
steamer Terrebonne - loaded with forty-two
hogsheads Of sugar, belonging to Mrs. Ellis,
was sunk in the Terrebonne, during the severe
rain, on the night of Friday, the 9th inst. The
sugar was total loss. The loss falls on the
Insurance Company. 4ss.5<51 tt
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

naa. Mr.. Holden is now in receipt Of new
supply Of groceries, which he is offering at the
lowest cash prices. See advertisements.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

NO.. We learn that the Masonic Fraternity
of Thibodaux, soon intend erecting d splendid
Hall, to be devoted to theirown and other uses.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

New SToRE.-Messrs. Van LEW & Bello,
have rented the lower, story Of the Masonic
Lodge, corner of Levee, Main and jackson sts.,
for the purpose Of opening q General Provision
Store. They are now in New Orleans, with the
view Of purchasing their stock, and will be in
the tide of successful operation in the course Of
few days. We wish the new firm every sue
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

~"A lawyer" said Lord Brougham, in .
facetious mood, lis learned gentleman, who
rescues your estate from your enemies, and
keeps it himself" - $ -
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"Now, if this don't constitute pretty sharp
town you can take my hat.-Express.
You mean your cap, don't you, sister :? Inquirer.
Are you, Mr.. Inquirer, really inquiring for
information, if so, we would deliberately say,
that we are yet young and four ssold man. says
handsome, too) have never felt the necessity for
that antiquated head dress, We unhesitatingly
say that we don't belong to the g Young Anne
RIGA Party" our watchword is, retrenchment
and reform. We therefore have but one "hat'
between us, and fguratively speaking we wear
that, and ttbreeches too. "-Lockhart Express.
Mrs. Stuart for such is the name of the lady
editress Of the Express, speaks out boldly, and
we doubt not her capacity to fill the habiliments
referred to with abundant capacity.
TGalyeston Journal
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SATURDAY. MARCH 4, 1854.

My~ Thanks to the officers of our bayou
packets for late New Orleans papers.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

CHANCE OF GETTING MARRIED. Fanny Fern
says she is ready to jump at the first offer to
marriage, and presents her qualifications as fol-
lows as 49, 5ss,. lss4,. 4 I'D
~ have very black eyes and hair, and am
very petite. am as sensitive as the sMimoss,,
spirited as anseagle, and ,untameable as chain
lightning; can make Q pudding or write a!news-
paper squib, cat caper, and crowd more hap
piness or misery in ten minutes than any Fanny
that was ever christened." s. -:
Fanny has been twice married, and only quite
recently unmarried; SO if any enterprising
bachelor editor has a fancy for pressed "Fern
Leaves. here's fine opening for him. TT u. :. :
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

bS Bulwer, who is only 48 years old, Though
he has been thirty years before the public,) is
likely to become one Of the next conservative
ministry. His property in Hertfordshire-
worth, near Stevenage-isw worth about Ella, 900
year. His works add e200O q year to this
rental, and his new publications-for he cannot
help writing-may be calculated at about Is
much more. If Lady Bulwer were defunct, I
doubt not that Bulwer would obtain peerage.
On the terms on which they now stand, he would
decline an honor to be shared with her Lady
Bulwer, whom recollect as lovely young
creature some twenty-five years ago, has gra-
dualiy been changed into q stout, coarse-minded
woman, and certainly has not improved the de-
licacy Of her mind by familiar association with
Mrs. Trollope, with whom she lives. 5'F1sag' +
In Y S,ln11u Times
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Succession Of Joseph ". Tucker.
TTrTNA,N N ~ I'm

ouccess7oH y 5osF77T y: Hc7T. -
x UCCESSiON SALE-
~ STATE OF LOGISIANA-Fifth District Court parhh
Of Lafourche
In the name and by the authority Of the Fifth Judicial
District Court sitting in and for the parish Of orce there
will be offered for sale at public auction by Mathun B
Sheriff and Auconeer, duly qualified and in and fr
said parish, on the premises situated in said parish the
left bank of Bayou Lafourche on MONDAY. the eth day
MARCH, 1854, at 10 o'clock a. m the following described
property, tO-wit: 80
FOURTEEN MARES, FIVE COLTS, and one STUD
HORSE, named Sir Abner s5ts5s
Terms AND CoNDTIoSs-Payable years credit pr.
chasers being bound to give their notes payable Their a
order and signed jointly and severaly with them by o.
good security, and bearing eight per per Interest
after due till paid (march4-tds NJ BOURG, Sheriff.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

A WONDERFUL CLocK.-There is now in the
possession of, and manufactured by, Mr.. Col
lings, silversmith, of Worcestershire, England,
a most ingenious piece Of mechanism-an eight
day clock, with dead beat escapement maintain
ing power. chimes the quarters, plays sixteen
tunes, plays three tunes in twelve hours, OF will
play at any time required. The hands go round
as follows: One, once minute one, once an
hour; one, once week; one, once month
one, once year. Itshows the moons age, the
time of rising and setting of the sun, the time
of high and low water, half ebb and half food
and by a beautiful continuance, there is part
which represents the water, which rises and falls,
lifting the ships at high water tide as if it were
in motion, and as itrecedes leaves these little
automaton ships dry on the sand. It shows the
hour of the day, day Of the week, day Of the
month, month of the year. In the day of the
month, there is provision made for the long
and short months. 1t shows the twelve signs of
the zodiac; it strikes or not, chimes or not, as
you wish it; it has the equation table, showing
the difference Of clock and sun every day in the
year. Every portion of the clock is of beauti-
full workmanship, and performs most accurately
the many different objects which are called into
action by the ingenious proprietor, who is most
willing to describe all its various achievements
to any one who may feel q pleasure in paying
him q visit.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

aeA. Mr.. John Hicks has succeeded Messrs.
Miles & Raglan, Jackson street, opposite the
Bank, in the repairing of vehicles, blacksmith
ing, horse shooting, etc: Mr.. H. is an expe1
rienced, as well as industrious, and highly
deserving mechanic, and merits encourage
ment .sf'f af
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04
THrBoDAux IN '5O.-The population Of our
town in 1850, according to the last Census
report was as follows: '4io.is~

Our population in June 1845, was four humid
red and si1ty-six souls al told, which shows an
increase Of seven hundred and seventy six in
the space Of Eve years. No other town in
Louisiana has increased In more rapid ratio.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

B6~ What's the difference between an at
tempted homicide and q Cincinnati hog -butchery?
Don't gasp!'' One is an assault with intent
to kill, and the other is to kill with intent to
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

Mn. PHELPS REpoRr.-Copies Of the Report
on. Bayou Lafourche, submitted to The Legisla-
ture in conformity 70 . resolution passed q
few weeks ago, BY AUGUSTUS. s.. PHELPS,
special State Engineer, have been kindly
forwardly to US by the Hon. D. r. eKenner,
Of the Senate, and the Hon W. W. Pngh,
Of the House Of Representatives. We viii give
publicity to the Report in our next issue. is..s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

p We hear it rumored that there is an
other concert projected, to come off at the Pres
byterian Church in this place, sometime during
the present month. We are pleased to see
that the taste Of our citizens is beginning to in
cline more toward the cultivation of music.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

WARS IN A NAME "A Washington letter
suggests that the new territory obtained from
Mexico under Mr.. Gadsden's treaty, to which
the fanciful name of Arseonia has been given by
him, be called Fagendia, as being the fag end Of
something. The latter is not appropriate for
several reasons. The territory in question is
the best or crack end of Mexico, and again, if
the name were adopted, it should be "Fagendia
No. L. as it unquestionably is but one of a
series to come into the Union either by treaty
or conquest.
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Hat MaMufactorv-

q 1'0C wv q va Hatters from
~ Paris, take this method to inform tho ,,hn oh
that they have just established Hat Manufac,p."
No. II st. Philip street, next door below A. B. Raa,, a
Grocery store; where they make new hats e. aI,
measure, or repair old within "a hours, noa
ats hleaes s and ALTERED to the newest Cleaning
work belongs to the Iiatter's trade hhdd
BY their exactilu,le and ttenon, they expert n
satisfaction for any kind oforers entrusted to tb sns on
GUGAR CURED HAMS,-loc,sL. =
~ fine Sugar Cured Hams, a. 1ac retail. or 1on 10
tierce, for sale by mia Il y nj ~. ~ Me
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Succession de Joseph w. ,rucker. 5
" ENI'E UE SUCCESSION-Etat
de Ia Louisane--Cour du Cinquieme Dstrict-PH0tn

de Lafourche. ~ g5l
Au nom ct par autorite de la Cour du Cnguieme Dha
Judciare, siegeant dams ct pour Ia paroisse de aou
sera oert en- vente public par Mathurin Boug sheHa
encaneur dument quae t. assermente les ieux ds
dams Ia dite parosse Ia rive gaucbe bayou oa
LUND, lie 70 de MARS, 1854, les proprctees suiyana
savor @ = = 5'7 w
QUAToRzE JuMENTs, CINo PoULA1Ns, ct IN ErAI1
nomme Sir Abner --'7F :
TERMEs EFT CONDITloNs.-Payabe dams un an de credfh
acquereurs etant obgees de donner leurs bts payks
leur orre, ct sgne conointement par eux ct par ap
caution, ct portan nteret rson de hut du cent Ian A
echeance tmars4tds) NJ BOURG, shra
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

SETTLING A B1LL.--Four sharpers having
treated themselves to a sumptuous dinner at the
Hotel Montreuill, were at loss how to settle
for it, and hit on the following plan: They
called the waiter and asked him for the BILL
One thrust his hand into his pocket as if to draw
his purse, the second prevented him, declaring
he would pay the third did the same. The
fourth forbade the waiter from taking any money
from either Of them, but all three persisted. At
last one said:i g The best way to decide is to
blindfold the waiter, and whoever he first catches
shall settle the bill This proposition was ac-
cepted, and while the waiter was grouping his
way around the room they slipped out Of the
house one after another.