Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-07-29


Assumption, is prevailing to an alarming extent
in the upper section of that parish. 1t spares
neither color, sex OF condition. The health OF
this parish Lafourche) is une1ceptionable.
N.Y. Messrs. Du Ponta and Claiborne are
now equal partners with Mr.. Lesere in the Loui-
siana Courier, the oldest newspaper in the State
In pecuniary point the Courier has our best
wishes.
nn. Our friends in the grocery line, Messrs.
Van Lew Bello, are now in receipt Of full
supply of choice family groceries, western pro-
duce, ETC. Persons in want of anything in their
line should not fail to give them call. see
advertisement.
A New CoMER-We call attention to the
advertisement of Mr.. P. H. Weedersum, saddle
and harness maker, No. Market street Mr..
W. comes among us as one who thoroughly I'M
derstands his business. He merits, and he will
no doubt receive, liberal support.
nfay- We are sorry that our time did not per-
NIT us to visit the "Institute" during the ex-
animation; but friend who acas present, has
kindly proffered communication in our next
We doubt not he will do ample justice to the
occasion.
r The ssLittle Joker" is the title of a
spirited Know-Nothing paper just established
at Baton Rouge. "Phil," author Of two addi-
tional chapters to Chronicles, wherein are re-
cited the adventures and "doins" Of Count
of the tribe of Nesselrode in the Gland Of Red
Stick" is the editor.
VALUABLE LANDs.-The Hilerman tracts OF
land, now owned by this parish, as appears from
an advertisement in days paper, are to be sold
at public auction, on Saturday, the I'd day OF
September next These are said to be excellent
tracts Of land, and well suited for the culture Of
rice, whinh is now receiving much attention in
this parish.
The S. W. DowNs.-Capt C. Dalferes has
chartered this boat to run in the place Of the c.
D., Jr, which boat is now undergoing repairs
Her days for leaving charlottesville and New
Orleans are the same as those of the G. D., Jr.
Capt D. is one of the most accommodating and
gentlemanly boatmen on the Southern waters,
and all those who have Travelled with him will
bear US out in this assertion.
.am
: "MUsIcAL CouRTsHIp. An old contributor
to our columns, 81. IT, furnishes us with an
excellent production bearing the above title.
Read it. Those Of our patrons who understand
music cannot fail to appreciate its merits; and
many, no doubt, who have some fair one IN their
minds eye will try the efficacy and profit by the
the advice, in making love by the g diatonic
SCALE
OuR Book SroRE.-Bennet, the founder oil
the book enterprise in our young city, has
formed copartnership with our yong friend,
NELSON GALABERT, Esq, and shortly intends
visiting the North for the purpose Of adding to
and replenishing the establishment with all the
the most recent publications, stationery, fancy
articles, perfumery, fine cutlery, etc. etc. The
new firm have our best wishes for their ad-
vancement.
b@- The Omnibus, not Holden's, but DR..
McKinley's Republican Omnibus, the first num-
Der Of which was to have appeared on Saturday
last, has been postponed until the 18th Of Sep
TENDER, in consequence Of the weather.
While on the subject of Omnibuses, We would
call attention to the advertisement Of D. +.
Holden's semi-weekly line between this place
and Donaldsonville Change Of days to suit the
Of the travelling public.
GoDEY FOR AuGUsr.-" Always in advance
md never behind" should be the motto Of Cooley,
or most certainly this is ever the case, and none
,ould more truthfully adopt it. The present
aumber is lec-te bit better than the last, and
his is ever the case with Cooley. No "crap-
sshng in him; he's always ahead Of his broth
II publishers. We feel confident that many Of
,ur lady friends win send in their names to Mr..
Bennett to be entered Us subscribers, after hay
ng perused the present number.
HIanY PLEAsED.-Our old friend and highly
popular Sheriff, NJ. Bourg, who has been spend
ug several weeks on the g beach," returned
lome on Thursday last much improved and
omewhat bronzed in his general appearance.
10 fond is he Of "sea shore life, !" that he again
sft to enjoy more of it, yesterday morning, in
ompany with our friend Jno. Collins, who has
summer residence on the Island. We return
0 the latter gentleman our heartfelt thanks for
be kind invitation he has extended to US to
rake his house our abode, should we find time
, visit Gallon during the present summer.
STEAMER FRANC KEELING.--This little steam 1
oat came near experiencing " blow up when
ascending the bayou on Saturday morning last.
Then about four miles from Donaldsonville, her I
tarboard boiler gave way in the rear Of tho fire =
ed. The engineer on duty had the fro damp j
ned down Immediately, and raised the safety Q
live to prevent explosion. She was lowed
own to this place by mule power on the follow
g day, where the boiler was thoroughly re-
hired at the foundry Of P. Il. Gary & Co. :
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