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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

CoNGREssIoNAL.-The Senate went into exc
cutive session again on Monday last, on the
Gadsden Treaty. After some discussion it was
finally rejected by vote Of 18 to n. The in
junction Of secrecy, it is thought, will be re-
moved, and the whole proceedings published.
Mr.. ODDS bill providing for the increase Of
inland postage rates to five and ten cents, and
tor the reduction of Ocean postage to five cents,
has been postponed for four weeks.
The bill providing for the reduction on the
price Of public lands was considered and re-
ported without amendment
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
Succession de William Bisldnd, decede.
ETA DE LA LOUISIANE.-Paroiss.

IL Terrebonne-Cour du Cinquieme District Judiciere
ATTEsDu NINE L. L. WITHERSPOON, de la dite par
osse, Execnrice Testamenaire de II de Succession
jour depose dams la de Cour compile final de Adm
nistration, demandante quill soft approuve.
En- consequence outes les personnes qu pouraien sk
DIES objections dit oompe par les presenes notifies
de les deduires Greer de Ia de Cour bureau dan,
la willie de Houma dams les trente ours qui suiveront pre-
miere publication de Get avis, simon le dit compe s
de ct confrme scion Ia oi.
(-) Temoin ma main ct lie sceau de 10 dite Cou, a.
LIS f22 Avrl, mil hut cent cinquante quatre.
(--} 1851 J. AYCOCK, GrehH
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

BG" Several legal advertisements, handed in
at a late hour, have been deferred until our next
issue. The crowded state of our columns in ju-
dicial and other advertisements, has greatly re-
duced our usual quota of reading matter.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

H@y Snow to the depth of nine inches was
lying on the ground in Baltimore, on the 18th
inst. This partially accounts for the recent
Nova Zembla weather hereabouts.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
RHODE ISLAND observation-disclosures from th

RHODE ISLAND ELECTION -Returns from the
whole State for Governor foot up, Hoppin,
Wing, 9112; Diamond, Democrat, 6484, scat
tering 2S1. Hopkins majority over all 1897.
The Senate stands, Wings 10, Democrats and
Independents 10; House, Wings 81, Democrats
and Independents 3l-Whig majority on joint
ballot Is. Last year the Democrats elected
their Governor by 2143 majority, and also .
majority Of the members Of the Legislature.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

LAW FIRM-From o card under our adver.
Using head, it will be observed that Messrs
Louis Bush and Winchester Hall, have formed
co-partnership for the practice of the Law il
the Courts of the Fifth Judicial District It ii
almost unnecessary to add that the great popu
larity of these gentlemen combined with theil
acknowledged abilities in the profession, will
ensure them large and lucrative practice.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

By" Why is a man who has a hole in the toe
of his boot, related to one Of the oldest families
in St. Louis? Because he is sho,c-toe (Choteau J
The perpetrator Of the above is safely secured
in the ''lock-up," and awaits the requisition Of
the Governor of Missouri
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

gGy% Thanks to the editor, Edouard Simays,
for copy of " almanac DIES Connaissances
Utaes," from the press Of De Montigny & Co.,
No. 125 st. Paul street, Montreal, Canada
1t abounds on highly useful information.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

OuTLET-The Hon. G. B. Miller, recently
appointed Commissioner for this the Second
Internal Improvement District, did US the honor
of visit on Wednesday last. Mr.. NJ. has been
for several weeks past examining the lower
regions Of opr parish, with the view Of making
a lateral outlet to relieve cur Bayou Of portion
Of its waters. He is Of the opinion that an
outlet, or drain, at or near the plantation Of
F. Paul de PARA, at Nettleton's settlement,
leading to Little and other Lakes in that vicinity
would afford at least temporary relief for q
series of years. The probable cost for carrying
his plans in execution will amount to about
between fifty and sixty thousand dollars. He
speaks encouragingly Of his plans and has
given us to understand that they will be put
into immediate operation.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
SATURDAY. APRIL p. 1854.

rA- Copies Of the speech of Hon. T. G..
Hunt, on the Nebraska bill, can be had on ap-
plication at this Office
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

The NEW York Ice CRoP.-The supply Of
ice in New York is more than twice the quantity
required for consumption in that city-it being
abo1t 239, 900 tons. The Journal Of Commerce
says the price viii probably be only half that Of
last year.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

2 Esy@ The Southern Convention, which has
been in session in Charleston, for the last week,
has adjourned to meet in New Orleans in the
month of January next.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
Succession de Joseph o. Tompkins. r.,,
VAT DE LA NE-Co''

~ du Cinquieme District, Paroisse de Laouiens
ArrESDu: JOHN c. BEATTY, Esq., de Ia dls dss
Curateur de Ia e Succession &c jour depose aansut
Cour un compile final de son Administration os'
quill soft approuvee. -. .voir DE-
objections au dit compile sont par les presens
les deduire Greier de Ia dte CouT son sou
vile de Thibodaux dams les trente jeu's qi ,rs ~
premiere publication de Get avis, simon Re dit Coupe
corde ct confrme scion Ia lni = III. cour, a
Temoin ma main ct lie sceau de IA al'e w.
22 Avril, mil hut cents cinquante quar- ,.Ber
f1S-5t] l. 3 ALLAlN, -
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

ESP The Pews in all our Churches, have
been sold at prices in advance Of what they
brought last year. We may naturally infer
from this that the cause Of religion is onward
and upward.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

Nsg" All who are in want of Groceries should
bear in mind that the remnant stock of Mr.. n.
Galabert is to be sold at auction to-day by M.
Bourg, commencing at 10 o'clock, AN
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

MORE TAILoRs.-Messrs. Kohlmann & Moos-
mann have opened Tailor shop on Main street,
in the building formerly occupied by DIR. s. E..
Mckinley, where they are ready and Opposed
to wait upon the public in the manufacture of
any article in the way Of wearing apparel
See their card
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

CooLING.-We learn with pleasure, that Mr.
s. Crowell, intends fitting up our Ice House and
intends filling it in time for the coming summer
This is good news, and we hope that our in.
formation is correct
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

Nin A convention of the Beef-Eaters of
Thibodaux, we are informed, will soon be called,
to take into consideration matters of an impor-
tant nature.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

HARPER FOR ApR1L.-Bennet, of the "Literary
Depot" has our Acknowledgements for Harper's
Magazine for the current month It is one full
of its accustomed variety Of embellishments
executed in the finest style, commencing with
portrait of the intrepid Fremont portraying
incidents of travel in New Mexico-scenes in
the life Of that great military genius Napoleon
Bonaparte-sights in Havana-The Newcombs,
and last, but not least, the side-splitting
comicalities Of Harper's funny man-which are
followed by the fashion plates for April. OF the
literary matter it is useless to speak, as every
one knows that nothing is permitted to enter
the pages Of this Magazine, but the very best
productions. As whole, this number outdoes
any of its predecessors before or after the fire
and merits the patronage Of all. If you want
. real treat, go and purchase Harper for April.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

DAILY BREAD.-Our friend J. B. Roddy, has
again embarked in the bread business, and is at
all times ready to supply the hungry, at his
stand on the Levee, with dime or half dime
loaf at all hours of the day or night. We have
tested the size and quality Of his loaves,
and can bear witness to their superiority.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
Rath.HOuSe.

u CAUSE, Barber, on st. Phll'P ,a sas
becs leave to inform his friends and sne !pp Ihs
In ,eneraI that he has Just opened Bath HOUSE,
hot and cold baths may be had At all times ,,,. x
R1Trs-CoId Baths, IS cents; Hot do b ee an
two Towels furnished each
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
Succession of Joseph D. 7ompkins:. n.
STATE OF I.OIJJSTANA-Fiith U.s.

NJ trict Court-Parish Of Lafourche. -,.;h
WHEREAS: JOHN G. BEATTY, ESQ., OF salo p = II,
Curator Of said Estate, has filed final accoan. w.
Administration with the Clerk Of said Court praying
may be homologated: -..saa 10
Therefore, all persons are hereby warned and sa.o.
file their objections il any they have TO the sa asTh
with the Clerk of said Court his Office in the town Inc
odaux in thirty days after the first publication neIe"'
said win be confirmed in due course Of c, this
Witness my hand and the seal Of sara e9 s,nsr,d
Pea day Of April one thousand s11 IN cisrf
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

The TuRF.-The celebrated race horse Lex
ington, with Arrow as stable companion, is
now on his way to England, ria Kentucky and
New York. Lecompte, the great Lecompte,
the 1926 Lecompte, has left for the parish of
Rapides, where, at the farm of his owner, Gen.
T. ]. Wells, he intends to pass the summer.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

WHO'S FOR RIDE ?-The Phoenix Stable has
changed hands. It is now under the direction
of Messrs. Downton Lawless, whose card ap-
pears in our advertising columns Their selec-
ton of Horses and Vehicles is the best in town,
while their prices are as reasonable as the
times can afford. q
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

IBERv1LLE GAzErrE.-We see by the last
issue Of this excellent country exchange, that
its former editor and proprietor, P. E. Jennings,
ESQ.,, has retired, and DR.. s. E. Mckinley, for
merly Of this place, has taken charge. Deeply
regretting the causes that have induced Mr.
Jennings to abandon post which he has filled
with so much honor to himself and credit to
his party, we hail with no ordinary feelings Of
pleasure the accession of our friend DR.. McKin-
ley, to the ranks of the editorial corps He is
gentleman Of fine abilities, and is connected
with one of the first families of our country.
His father was the late Judge Mckinley, and
at the time of his death was one of the Associ-
ates on the United States Supreme Bench at
Washington. The Gazette has always claimed
our best wishes for its success, and we trust
that under the guidance of this follower of
Esculapius, its columns will always present
fit food for the intellectual to feed upon. Here's
our sgg, Mac, and may prosperity attend
thee in this new enterprise.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
Succession Of William Bisland, deceased.
GTAI'E OF LOtlSlANA.-Parish Of

~ TerrebonDe.-Fifth Judicial District Court
WHEREAS MRS. L. l.. WITHERSPOON OF the said parish,
Testamentary Execntrix Of said Estate has fled final &C.
count Of her Administration with the Clerk Of said Court
PRAYING that the same may be homologated.
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified
file their objections, any they have to the said account
with the Clerk Of the said Court at his office in the
Houma, in thirty days from the first publication hereof
the said account will be confirmed in due of law
(--) Witness my hand and thsimpress Of the seal d
Ills the said Court this 22d day April eighteen hun.
L. dred and fifty -four. lS-5t J. AYCOCK, Clerk.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

HALF ENGLIsH.-Our cotemporaries Of the
Coast Journal, Of Donaldsonville, Messrs D.
Artlis, Molere, 8 Co., now publish their paper
in the French and English languages, instead
Of exclusively French, As at first contemplated.
This gives additional interest to that paper, and
We feel assured that the Anglo-Saxon population
Of Ascension and adjoining parishes will not
fail to accord it . liberal support. We look
upon the Coast Journal as one Of the best and
most interesting Of our country exchanges.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
D6r The New York Democratic General
Committee, of the Hards, have passed the fol-

Committee, of the Hards, have passed the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That the National Democracy Of
this city and county approve Of and sustain the
course of the Hon. Francis B. Cutting, and other
Democratic representatives in Congress, in
twhartng the effort of the administration to force
the Nebraska Bill to . vote without discussion
by preconcerted plan Of dragooning and at.
tempted determination; and that we applaud
the chivalric conduct of Mr.. Cutting in promptly
meeting the attempt Of the administration to
coerce members Of Congress into compliance
with executive win.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
An outbreak was daily expected in Spain.

WEATHER, ETc.-We have been visited with
very unreasonable weather during several days
Of this and the preceding week-more suitable
to December than to the usually pleasant month
Of April. We have also had several slight frosts,
but not severe enough to injure or seriously re-
tard vegetation. Crops of every description,
with the exception of corn, are looking ex-
tremely fne-all things considered.
The health of both town and country never
was better than at the present writing. Ou1
physicians complain bitterly Of hard times; and
the apothecaries are emphatically dealers in
drugs, for their sales are chiefly confined to
cough lozenges and jujube paste.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

War! WAR!!-War has been formally de-
clared by France and England against Russia
The steamer Arctic has arrived at New York
bringing full particulars of every thing con.
nected with the movements up to the time Of
her departure from Liverpool, and which We
publish as received by telegraph by the New
Orleans Picayune, which paper has been kindly
furnished US by Capt. Dalferes, Of the steamer
C. D. Jr
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

18r Thursday next, the 26th inst, is the
anniversary of the introduction of Odd Fellow
ship in the United States, it having been in
troduced in the city Of Baltimore on that day
by 7. Wildey, in the year 1919. The orde,
now numbers over 200, 900 members, and is in
creasing more rapidly that any other secret
order extant. We see by our Baton Rouge ex-
changes, that De Soto Lodge, No. 20, intends
celebrating the day with becoming respect
The members Of the order in this place intend
making no public display this year, that we
hear Of
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
Auction Sale.

WILL be sold at public auction on
w SATURDAY, the Goth day VI APRIL, 1854, at NE
residence Of +. Wood, the plantation of W. ShafI
Bayou Black parish Of Terrebonne the following described
property.
THE HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, lot
Of STOCK, CATTLE, and MICH COWS.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS of and under dollars
CASH, all sums above dollars, payable in The month
March 1885, bearing interet at eight per cent per
after maturity till paid. 17-2t JNO. +. WO0D4
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
HENRY CLAY.-The Washington National In

HENRY CLAY.-The Washington National In
telligencer, of the 9th inst, contains letter
from the Hon. Leslie Combs, covering an in
teresting series of resolutions drawn by Henry
Clay, in 1949, which that distinguished man
and noble patriot proposed that time to have
submitted to the people of Kentucky without
distinction of party. For some reason, not ex-
planned, this was not done, and they are now,
for the first time made public. They are as
follows:
/. RESOLVED, That this meeting is firmly at
tached to the Union of these States, and that
they 20 for it one and indivisible, now and
forever.
g Reso1ued, That whilst this meeting would
be most happy that the controverted question of
slavery withinsthe Territories recently acquired
from Mexico should be settled in a manner sa-
tisfactory to all parts Of the Union. no settle
ment of it, whatever it may be, will cause any
just occasion for dissolving the Union.
8. Resolped, That this meeting beholds, in the
dissolution of our glorious Union, no remedy
for any alleged evils, real or imaginary, but a
great aggravation of them all, and contemplate
that deplorable event as the parent of other
calamities for transcendng in magnitude and
and fatal consequences any Of which complaint
is now made.
4. Rssolred, That as far as depends upon us,
we will stand by, support and uphold the Union
| against all attacks from without or within, and
against all ultraism, whether at the North or
the South.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
The Concert.

The immortal Bard of Avon, of whom it may
be truly said that he touched nothing which hi
did not adorn, thus makes one Of his character
istic discourses on music in the play Of thu
"Merchant Of Venice:
"The man that hath not music in himself,
Nor is not moved with concord Of sweet sounds,
Il fit for treasons, strategems and spolis;
The motions Of his spirit are duii as nlghss
And his affections dark as Erebus:
Let such man be trusted"
Dull and dark, indeed, must have been the
spirits of all those who were not moved by tht
sweet strains and dulcet sounds at the Concer
on the evening Of Wednesday last. The audi
ence was one of the most intelligent and refined
that has ever assembled here on a similar oc
casion; and went far to prove that the cultiva
ton of music among our people is beginning
to receive that attention which its just claims
entitle it to at the hands of an enlightened
community.
When we say that the Lafourche parishes
have just right to feel proud Of the musica
taste that now seems to pervade their people
we utter nothing more than what in good faith
and sincerity we believe. Nothing, in ou1
opinion, has greater tendency to soften down
the grosser passions of frail humanity than
music; and its proper and universal cultivation
cannot but be productive of the best possible
influences on society, and lead to harmony,
kindly sympathy, and fraternal concourse among
men.
In connection with this subject, we are just
appraised that number of amateurs here have
formed Philharmonic Society, for the purpose
of still further increasing the taste and tenden-
cies Of our citizens to its cultivation.
The ladies who with alacrity responded to
the call of Prof. Thuer in the getting up of the
concert of which we have just spoken, were the
Misses W. and NJ. p, N, E. S., J. E., and Mrs.
F. c. E., all possessed Of rare accomplishments
in the art of music. The selections were di-
'<ersifed and pleasing, and executed with artistic
skill and precision. The old national air cyan
kee Doodle" with variations by Strakosch,
executed by Mrs. E., was an admirable per-
Torrance; Gottschalk's "Bambula," by Miss
H. P, fully sustained this young ladys former
high reputation as a talented musician; ssSalut
Ia France" from Donizetta's opera of La File
du Regiment, by Miss n, was just in accordance
with our conception of good singing; while
"Katy Darling" by our tutelar goddess, trans
cended Master Adams, himself The entertain
ments Of the evening closed with the cover
ture of the Caliph of Bagdad," by Misses E. S.
and J. E. on the piano, and Prof. Thuer on the
violin, which was most admirably executed and
gave the highest satisfaction.
The proceeds Of the concert are to be applied
to the purchase Of bell for the church.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22

! THE AUTHORSHIP OF THE HuLsEMANN LETTER.
The New Orleans Bulletin recently published q
Geographic dispatch announcing that the New
York Post had received letter from Boston
correspondent, who stated that Mr.. Everett,
and not Mr.. Webster, was the author of the far
famed letter to the Austrian Minister, Mr.. Hull
semann. The following is an extract from the
letter:
BosroN, April 4, 1854.
Dear Sir A few of the Solid Men of our
! city were thrown into terrible state of excite
ment during Mr.. Everett's late visit to Boston,
by an unexpected claim set up by him to the
honor and glory of the Hulsemann letter. This
seemed, indeed, to have been the principal pur-
pose of his visit, for soon after he arrived he
addressed letter to Fletcher Webster, in which
he stated what he said Mr.. Webster was pro-
badly aware of, that the original draft, in his
handwriting would be found among the papers
of his father, who, in consequence of his labor
ing under one of his periodical colds at the time,
had requested him MIR. Everett) to prepare the
answer to Mr.. Hulsemann. Mr.. Everett went
on to say, that he had not kept all his letters to
Mr.. Webster, and he regretted that this draft
was among the missing ones; and, as he was
anxious 10 Tetdlu TIC eflueuCc vi HIS DelnS It's
author he requested Mr.. Webster to send it to
him.
Mr. Webster did not hesitate, believe, to do
so; at least Mr.. Everett received it on the fol-
lowing day. In the course of few days, and
before Mr.. Everetts return, he sent Mr.. Web
ster a printed copy of his draft on one side of a
large sheet faced on the other with the draft as
amended by Mr.. Webster, SO as to show pre-
csely what portion Of the document belonged to
each respectively, and with it a letter stating
that he intended to have a thousand copies
! struck off for circulation among his friends, in
future day in establishing his claim to its au-
thorship. l have not seen copy Of this, but if
get one, will send it to you,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
Sugar Mill for Sale.

4 Superior small SUGAR Mill, and
"A SET OF KETTLES, FURNACE MOUTH, etc. etc,
be purchased accommodating terms il applied for
| soon. For full particulars enquire Of
April 18th. lift VICTOR RICHARD.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.-Ano,

4Vl ton will be held on MONDAY, the FIRST 'oc'
DAY Of MAY, 1854, at the Council Hall in the -
town of Thibodaux, between the hours Of 10 ~
O'Clock, NJ, and O'Clock, P. M. for the purpose
of electing person to act Mayor six q o., 49,
tees of the CORPORATION OF the town Of Thbodax and thus
act as Directors of the 'Guon Academy f m Three
of year. and also for the purpose of taking tho space
the town the question Of License" or "No vote Of
April 10, 1854. V. d. TERREBONNE Msnse y
OBJECTION MUN1CIPALE y
l1 Election sera tenue, LuND1, lie Ter MAI - 'ne
1854, Council Hail. depuis 10 heures du ma,;n -
jusqua heuFes du soir, pour Gire une persopna rs
pour agir CONNIE Marie, six personnes pour apr
servr me es da aGs
my, pour respace dun an, ct pour prendre Ia aeaae
vile Ia question de License Non License ae
10 avril, 1854 v. D. TERREBONNE Nc,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-22
ELECTION MUNIClpALE
NOTICE-pvr-

~ law and proclamation Of the President of ~. ~
Jury of the parish Of Lafourche Election win rohee
parish, on MONDAY, the Sth day Of MAY IN the
purpose of voting the question of 'Licens 'or the
License for the sale of intoxicating liquors bv W. No
And Wa 1 No elect BY +" ma I'd Members an% the s
term of years. Places of holding election and F the
soners the established by law. Commissoom ln
make their returns in due form to the proper Officer 81
to be opened at o'clock, and closed at o' rolls
Lafourche, April IS, 1854. CO. DANrIN on IN