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FAMiLY MEDICINE CHESTS may
l. be found at the Drug Store Of Us. FR1zlL
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND
IL PILLS-Genune, may be had at the Drug Stored
June 10. ---.----l [25-tfl LII ]. s. FRIZEIL
I DvERTIsEMENT-We have n,

AZ u v TsN INoEsU FIIN 1--we TlHVt IKl
received new lot Of Crockery and Glass Ware wt
makes assortment complete. Nails Of all sizes and %
Summer Clothing, Spices Of all kinds, also Snuff and Ts
Fancy Neck Ties and Cravats Wooden Ware, fss M
Meen Fun, Chalk Balls British OIL Cholera Medicine Lam
Syrup, Extract ofsarsaparia, Tooth Brushes Indigo NJ
megs, Mace, Cloves, Soaps, Hair Oils Porter and Akh
pint bottles and some Of the best Br0ons that wns
together Of broom corn, and last but not least splendid
sortment Of the finest, and latest styles Of Jewey a
Watches now extant, call and examine for yourselves
costs nothing to look and enquire goods chhg
shown, at the cheap one price store Of
l25-Hl --, ~. -, WAKEMAN i eMsTH
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Letter from Donaldsonville.

Start not dear Minerva, at receiving short "scrawl
from this haowed town Of Donalsonvlle. will
persist in calling it, "Dismavile." Now tell me candidy,
do you think it possible for this "burgh to furnish items
for article?" Prepare yourself to be asonshed Hold
breath and unbutton sspenders Capt Maryatt
undoubtedly thought himself seuerol" when he invented
Mr. Midshpman Easy's threecornered duel Lite did he
could he cream how his effort bound to be ecpsed
by the genius of Donadsonvile. But my excitement is
getting too ntense-I must draw it little more "md. -
Know then, without further ado, that certain begeren
parties in this locality had with due precaution and malice
consented for the deadly purpose Of trying kill
each other Cause of the misundestandnga erondn Of
The style of the said duel ingenious
novel. One of the incensed parties caring button
whether school kept not insisted his right kill the
two seconds Of his antagonist after he had popped the
principalalways providing he not dropped himself
This accommodation cheerfuly and magnanimou>ly
accorded him.
They arrived the ground in due time carrying every
species Of weapon except harpoons and 4pounders Be-
FORE however the choice Of weapons had taken place.
ndefagable sheriff hove in sight, and is said that
the specimens of running exhibited about that time
highly credabe to all parties concerned. Some strapped"
quietly among the cOrn-ohers practced the ditches
while large majority Immediately John Galpnized for
straight coat tails that memorable occasion, has
been surpassed in these "dggns. On the shers
arrival he found but solitary individual who said he
only locker in Vienna, consequently not
bic in any way The officer told this person that he knew
all the concerned in the affair and should any fight
ing take pace-wh without his presence-the guilty
parties would have to suffer the consequences He then
e and the parties returned to the ground in squads
and received the shers message, they begin to show
strong symptoms Of backing out. But friend who
to fight three feeling that like "Mose," he must fight
spe made remark to of his seconds whereupon
the second pitched in and gave him particular fits. The
principal finding himself getting worsted gave and the
whole party shouderng their arms started by different
routes for the village Thus ended this terrible conflict
Should any other equally exciting incident here
rely upon being posted. Meanwhile consider myself
Yours, in "sperrt," BOB ACRES.
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SATURDAY. JUNE 10, 1854.

re- AL our mails have failed this week
which must account, to a certain extent, for ;
scarcity of news items.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

WHAT DOES IT EAN!-The Citizen, John
Mitchell's paper has dropped the name of
Thomas F. Meagher, which originally ap-
peared at its head as Associate Editor
Have the "Damon and Pythias Of the Irish
rebellion had disagreement, or what can
the matter be-?
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

CONVERSION OF CArHoL1cs.-We see it stated
that Rev. P. W. Mosblech, Phi. D., Roman
Catholic priest, who is said to have held impor-
tant stations in his former ecclesiastical connec-
tons, has abandoned the Church of Rome, and
been received into ssthe Christian Church meet
ing at Bethany" a church Of the ssCampbellite
denomination. # is also stated that Rev.
Stephen spockyusk, late priest of the Roman
Catholic church of Patterson, N. j., has been
led to inquire into the nature and claims Of
Professionalism, and to renounce his former
church. He has been deposed by Archbishop
Hughes, and is now at work to enlghten his
Polish brethren of the Romish faith.
: boston Journal.
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THE KEY TO ST. PETERsBuRG.-An occasional
correspondent of the New York Courier and En-.
quirer, writing from London, gives the follow
ing interesting sketch Of Cronstadt, the Key te
ST. Petersburg 5e,.7 t4fs
| Batteries are fine things to look at, but moi
SO serviceable against ships, as the uninitiateo
might suppose. 1t israre indeed that more thar
six guns can be brought to bear upon q single
ship from the same battery; on the other hand
ship will deliver broadsde Of fifty guns direct
upon single gun, and all the balls, thanks to
the Gunnery and Admiral Chads, the second in
command, will strike within few inches Of
each other. To use the expression of naval
friend, i" the balls will strike as though they
were delivered from tube" Most Of the bat
could deliver its ball down into them. Again Il
is stated that these separate fortresses can be
taken singly, and then each fortress can be en-
ployed against its fellow. Large vessels can
get to ,Cronstadt. Merchant ships get there,
and therefore many of the squadron can approach
the fortresses. Once destroy these and though
the depth of the Neva is only nine feet, still the
gunboats will be suffcientto destroy st. Peters
burg. The buoys have been destroyed, but on
the other hand the vessels have steam power
and can feel their way, and back out of shallow
water. s,...Et: ISL ---1'. E
The city Of St. Petersburg is defended by
these fortresses of Cronstadt, which are situated
about twenty miles below the city, on the Neva
Now reports are very different about the strength
of these said fortresses, and apparently the
whole question depends upon the depth of water
in the channel. If only gunboats and steamers
| can approach them, then they are safe, but i
the present fleets can get within effective range
then they are not sufficiently strong to withstand
their broadsides, and st. Petersburg is at the
mercy Of Sir Charles Napier. According to ont
account, furnished to me by one who has seer
the fortresses, they are impregnable, and may
justly be regarded as the keys of the empire
but then he left the country at time Of peace
! when the power of Cronstadt was received as
matter Of course and no one thought Of ques
tioning it. Ea4 5 E-}!-sa 7l
Another informant tells me that he has seer
them often during the last summer excursions
and that it was well understood in st. Peters
burg that many portions Of the batteries were
almost dummies, that the guns in several situa
tions were not intended to be used, as they
would be more dangerous to the defenders thar
to the parties against whom they were fired
This informant has just been ordered out o.
Russia with oil other English. r
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

1~ "What's whiskey bringing?" inquired
a dealer in that article Bringing men to the
gallows," was the reply.
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lust RECEIVED,

Il OS It lTsVESI ED, ~ -
e. And for sale at Mr.. A. HARRIssON's Bookstore.
THE ORPHAN OF MOSCOW-by Mrs. J. Sadfe-
THE CASTLE OF R0USSILLON
FATHER ROWLAND--an American Tale.
FENELON on the education Of a daughter.
THE JEW OF VIENNA-an historical tale Of ne lnaa
revolutions Of 1861 two volumes. rig
ANCIENT and MODERN HISTORY-by Fredt j
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES-by Goodneh M
other miscellaneous English works. n
ALL varieties of Histories and Moral Tales written
French language. ,-,| -+e5
BIBLES, New Testaments, and Prayer Books censam9
hand; also full assortment Of Hanging pspe5 ss1'
and Fancy Articles. - zsys
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

HARPER's MAGAzINE.-Mr. Bennett places us
of this excellent periodical which has just en-
tered on its fifth year. 1t is superb number
equal to any of its predecessors. The publishers
state, that the temporary obstacles which, for
time after the destruction of their establish
ment by fire, delayed the appearance and in
jured the typographical appearance Of the
Magazine, have at length been wholly overcome
issuing the work from their own presses, they
will be able hereafter to present it with its
former promptness and elegance.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

eaF Quite severe contest is now waging and
raging in Washington city in regard to the
municipal election, which takes place the week
after next. The strife for the Mayoralty is mar
rowed down to Mr.. Mauray 1.-THE present In
cumbent,) the Democratic candidate, and Mr..
Towers, the "Know Nothing" candidate. The
odds ON the 18th were decidedly in favor of
Maury; for his wife, with that liberality and
public spirit, which always characterizes the
wives OF Democratic offce-holders, has just pre-
sented him (who would not be father y with
twlns-a brace OF as fine, fat, kicking, crying
boy babies as ever gladdened boarding house
with song and sunshine. The twins are to be
named respectively VIM. Nebraska Maury and
VIM. Kansas Maury, and Judge Douglas has
consented to stand as godfather to the two
BiAs.-Delta.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

a1~ A most beautiful and singular sight was
presented on the lake yesterday, about six
o'clock. A dark cloud, which sailors would call
"heavy bank" seemed directly below the
sun. On the lower margin of this cloud, from
locality about fifteen points east of this city,
to the furthest visible point of land westward, a
bright streak appeared, apparently the clear
horizon beneath the cloud. Along the upper
edge of this streak or the lower edge of the cloud
as itappeared, the surface of the lake was reflect
ed. Three inverted vessels--a propeller and two
schooners-were visible at one time. The point
of land, with all its trees was also inverted. To
those who never saw such phenomenon before,
it must have seemed utterly incomprehensible.
To behold full-rigged vessel sailing with her
masts downwards, and another vessel, in her
natural position, sailing directly beneath her,
is sufficient seriously to alarm superstitious
mind. Such phenomena are now too well un-
derstood to attract much establishment, but the
gravest philosopher would travel many miles to
feast his eyes with the novel sight. This is the
third time within a period of eight years, that
our curiosity has been thus gratifed.
+ ....-.. .,'...-.- Il f[keueLund Leader.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

ENGLISH GrNNERY.-The English papers pub
fish the result of recent trial of the improved
MIME musket made by the troops at Malta,
The target selected was the figure of man,
and a hit near the chest is termed in military
parlance "bulls eye" shot; hit either above
or below but still within the chest is etcentre -
and striking either head or legs is called an
"outer." By the report before us, we find that,
out of 24O rounds, fired in different ways from
the Mimic musket, with the target 200 yards
distant, there were 81 hits and l49 misses. OF
the hits, 5 were bulls eyes, % centres, and So
cutters. Laying aside the advantage which the
MIME musket has for long range, so far as pre-
cision in hitting is concerned, this is evidently
miserable gunnery. Wequestion whether almost
any one of our American volunteer companies
in the Atlantic cities, at the ordinary musket
range, cannot, even with the imperfect muskets
they are ordinarily supplied with, put more than
one-half their balls in target of a mans size.
Among our country people, especially in the
West, such Smoothing as is here made the sub
ject of an official report would only create rid
icule. If the MIME mnsket has all the qualities
Of precision and length Of range claimed for it,,
in the hands of American marksmen not one
shot in six would fail to hit the target; the
English practice shows that but little over one
third Of the shots hit all, while, out of 240 Shots
but five were bulls eyes, Some of our volunteer
companies here would think it no exploit to
beat that, even without the MIME improvement
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

MATERIAL FOR PRINTING PAPER.-The grow
ing demand for printing paper, and the present
high prices of the article, render it necessary
that some new material should be brought into
use, which, from its abundance and cheapness
may recommend it to the favor of the man
ufacturer. To this end, every experiment should
be tried that may lead to the discovery of the
article so much desired. In the Southern and
Western States, south of the thirtieth degree of
latitude, gardent plant is grown from which
printing paper may be manufactured in greater
quantities and of finer quality than is made
from all the materials now used in the man
ufacture of that article. The value of this
material as a substitute for hemp has already
been tested, with results highly satisfactory
The plant 1ourishes best in damp soils and 8
humid atmosphere. Under the most advanta-
geous circumstances it grows from six to ten
feet in height, and will yield several tons to the
acre The stem, like hemp, requires to be
stripped Of its bark, leaving core of beauti-
full whiteness, with a fibre Of the full length of
the plant, very strong and pliable. Experiments
on limited scale have recently been made with
it, in the manufacture of a cloth used for bag
ging, with very favorable results. In texture
1t bears some resemblance to Manila, though it
is not so harsh, and is more readily converted
into pulp. 1t may be sown broadcast, requires
no cultivation, npens in few months and gives
| an immense yield. The process of stripping it
| of it's bark is simple and expeditions, and may
be performed by the ordinary mode of thresh-
ing.-Baltimore Ledger, 17th ult. '2-'-
The plant referred to says the N. O. Bulletin,
is the common okra of the South, which can be
grown in inexhaustible quantities. We have
seen specimens Of hemp manufactured from it,
as well as small quantities of the dressed fibre
What we saw was long, fine, white and strong,
and seemed well calculated to make excellent
rope. We do not see why it would not make
good paper. Will not some enterprising in
diyidual try the experiment? It is certainly
worth the trial.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

Marie de Thibodaux, &C ~ 'an lii do
4 Wis AU BOULANGERS. " XXI sp.
1ts or ssss ss sessns .en ..
onces de pain pour dix cents, dura na ~ sls
chaine. v. D. IshnhD- =,
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GLASS WARE AND WiHm =, ~

VI GLASS;. s. Frzeu has jus. received av G Wss
burgh Manutactories general assortment pssa''
Lamps, Chmneys and Globes for Lamps L Nine Gsse.
Stands, Moasses Cans, TumbeEs Ge6e,s, Preserve "
from = pint to gallons, Bottles &C. &c. Asp, sn1sN
and French window Glass of every size from ., sda
"a which he will sell at one profit" or a. 7st
above manufacturers prices.
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HARPER'S MAGAZINE-Jup
LII No. just received. J. Y. BENNET.
WAGONS AND CARTS. -
~
Pure Medicines.
I NJ

AM now in receipt of my Summer
l. Stock Of Medicines, and prepared to furnish al WIN
may need medicines with the p,lrest and bet and At The
very lowest prices My stock consi t. in part Of the fellow
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lNOTICE.-All persons indebted 70 % :" y
\ firm Of Wakeman Smith, are request ~ ~. .A
mediate payment without further notice, and ave uIyyH
costs. - l25-tfl ' WAKEMAN + s nnn.-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

Mayoralty of rhibodsux,, June ~, w,;ce Of
NOTICE TO BAKERS. ne x,,ss,
~ Fresh Flour being 81 90 the New Oe ~ ,n @
Bakers are required to give 81 ounces Of N
during next week. 1 V. d. TEkkLDo..EIG--,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

THE FAsHIoNs.-A Love Of a Dress.-Fathers
md husbands, who are compelled to submit to
monthly shave of from one to two per cent,
will no doubt feel peculiarly refreshed after
reading the following paragraph. It is copied
from the Paris fashion journals, and our lady
readers may rest assured that it is the sslast
agony" @ A4-h' "
'Dresses Of silk, with three founces of diff
ferent colors are novelties, and will enjoy great
favor during the coming season. There are
many in preparation, having pattern worked
at the edge of each skirt A robe Of this de-
scription has three skirts, one over the other,
with an interval of six or eight inches. The
lowest is emerald green, the middle one Of paler
green, and the third felt gray color The
body is of the felt gray color, high and plain,
and has frill down the breast, of Alencon' S
lace, in the centre of which are placed three
brooches Of emeralds surrounded with pearls,
The sleeves are double pagoda, the under one
light green, the upper felt gray, and only raacl-
ing to the elbow. This sleeve is slit mp behind,
and trimmed with lace, and is fastened by three
emerald buttons, surrounded by pearls
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

MN. ZEVORT a l'honneu. de prevent
1 lie Public gull Sc charge de Ia Tenure ~ fsp ~,
Points pour appareAents ct de Ia Poee Taps -
quune tongue pratque dams &c genre de travaA n,
meme de satisfaire les personnes qu v"nd,OMs s.a
lhonorer de leur conhance On trouve che. lal e ~
tions de meilleur choix. Sadresser chez M. h' sH
Co., Thibodaux f.' s I. - -
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

nsF One Of them Houma chaps has "been
to the city," and on his return walked into our
Post Office, and with a most melancholy express
sion announced that certain very beautiful
young lady, on a certain street in the Crescent
days without being buried, her parents and
friends having refused or neglected to perform
the last offices due to departed ones; and that
the authorities were about to investigate the
matter. rt5..- a. ..s. il .t< ~, 4-l.r
"Why wouldn't they bury herr" asked al
interested listener.
sBecause she wasn't dead - was the reply
A sufficient reason, certainly; at least it salts
fed our "anxious inquirer" t'.--+7
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

pUGGIES.-Received by be,H
ID Steamer c. D. Jr, 70 Buggie. assorted ..1Sns ~
styles and prices do not hesitate to sas n be suh
both in quality and price. Cal and yesseessss
Also-a fresh supply Of all kinds Of r.,e.
which will be furnished at the lowest pos " I, php
my27 -sE-sL XM. H. KAGAN. ana " -
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.,...-..,=..s- For Sale. sE99
MRS. L. GOODE, will sell the 10 ~, y
and convenient one, and win be sold the mos a
ing terms. For particulars enquire Of Dr. :. a. raf
Thbodeux, or Of F. g. Goode, in Houma -
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-06-10

ORDINATION OF THE NEWLY ELECTED METHo-
DIST BIsHops.-The ordination of the newly
elected Bishops took place on the 18th instant.
We quote an account of this interesting cere-
monial from the official journal in the Columbus
Times: ft} -5--
'sThe ordination Of George F. Pierce, John
Early and Hubbard H. Kavanaugh, Bishops of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, took
place in the Methodist Church at 4 o'clock.
The ordination service was introduced by
Bishop Andrew, who read the Collect and
Epistle. Bishop Capers read the Gospel.
Bishop Soule then called the name of George
+. Pierce, who was presented by his father, Dr..
L. Pierce, of the Georgia Conference; and the
name of John Early, who was presented by DR..
Winans of the Mississippi Conference; and also
the name Of H. H. Kavanaugh, who was pre-
scented by DR.. Stevenson, Of the Louisville Con-
ference. & ..r,.
Bishop Soule then proceeded with the service
to the end Of the questions and answers. Bishop
Paine followed to the end of the prayer meeting
to the imposition of hands, s.s "a,
Bishop Soule then took the lead in the laying
on Of hands. Bishops Andrew, Capers and Paine,
Drs. Pierce, Winans and Stevenson, united in
the solemn ceremony II ~ Us Is -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

and through its pre- So, distinctly and
openly repudiated the Missouri com
pact, and gave notice to the South
that it was 10 longer 10 be opera
live and binding. The Wing Senal
tor, Baldwin, Of Connecticut, was
the first " no bad the equlrocd hon
or RI making this nelarious an.
noiit cement. Meantime The terri
Iorial acquisitions from Mexico were
thrown INTO the malstrom OF agl.
Eating discussion. The South was
giealIy excited, as well 1t might be
IL The pcrilly Of Anti-Slavery, and
secuted the idea OF making new
compact with people " ho hao
just violated will such open inGe-
ceucy, 4 former treaty. But The
South, as usual, was beaten.
All this was only thirty months
ago, auH a new scene OF tht
Abolition drama opens. Now, ii
1854, Nebraska, north OF SO 80
| has to be provided with territorial
government, and now, abolition vo-
cilcratcs for the Missouri principle
aud swears that by that broken com
pact, trampled by itself in the dus
two years ago, Nebraska is c4nse-
Grated to irtelnni
We are afraid to trust oulselG t.
speak OF this damnabIc yIllalny il
T the terms which just and natura
Indignation at such au outrage pro
,oLes.
On What are we to rely FIR a SAT,
passage through Iii, Gtc ordca: We
answer INTERESTINGLY on the Demo
cratic party, and gu the purity and
int gritty Of President Pierce 5 .id-
ninistrallhn.
II is fortunate for The country
liiaf, in th e crisis now threatened,
we have 4 / thf head OF ihe govern
mtnt a man of Gen. Picrce's ante
cedents.
If lie is firmly supported by the
people, the Nebraska, Question will
be settled without rene we'd insults
to the South, aud to the lisaplIoIni-
ment Of The diabolical Scllem 5 oil
the agitatprs.