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asPIessant enough replied Martha.
a'Were maay thereP
~ didn't count them
asWhy, Martha, what in the world is tho
matter
"sNothing; what made you ask that
"Why, because you look as if there was
"sI look as the Lord made me, suppose; and
Martha spread out her wet garments before
the fire, and monopolized what little there
was.
alt was an hour before she inquired If my
father had eaten supper, though don't know
how she supposed be could have had it, as
there had been NO one at home to prepare it
for him.
a'Not tonight he replied; but it's no diff
ference about me-
martha seemed to think it was no differ
ence, too, for having said, Heaven help all the
women who have hungry husbands she re-
lapsed into silence.
~ offered to prepare something, but my
father said he was not much hungry The was
afraid to say otherwise and when placed on
the table bowl of bread and milk, it was i'm
mediately appropriated by the boy Doke.
."lt will not be long till breakfast, said
Martha, and fast is good for tho health now
and them
$50 my father made supper Of raw tur-
nip; and while he partook Of the scanty repasf,
Doke inquired if they had anything that was
good for to eat at the preachers, and Martina,
whose ill-humor began to soften little, enter
tanned her hungry husband with an account
Of the delightful supper at the parsonage, es.
pecially praising the white bread, and baked
sweet apples and boiled ham-she had never
see anything 30 nice--she wished we could
have something half AZ good.
"My father said he supposed we might u
it were as well prepared, for the fine ham, and
apples, and -four, were ell from his farm. Mar
tina affected not to hear this, and proceeded to
praise the excellent qualities Of Parson Good
man, sighing at the close Of each sentence,
but it isn't every poor woman that has such
a good man. If he was to die, and if his
wife was to get hundred other husbands, she
wouldn't get Parson Goodman
"In childish indignation, almost wished
the bread and milk would choke D0ke, and
that Martha might crnmble into pieces, as she
looked ugly enough to do, eyeing her sharply
the while, for her black straight hair, big nose,
and onesided mouth, had never seemed 30 ugly
to me, when quick rap on the door directed
nv attention.
Mary Halstcad had just reached this juno
ture OF her story, when Hetty came in with the
tea which she had made, followed by q ser
want with the tray. But Mary didn't want
the tea, after all. She said she was sorry to
have troubled Hetty about-it; and, going to
the window, she wrote on the pane with her
finger, and looked sadly out into the night.
Hetty sat beside the tray with me, and par
took lightly Of the supper, knitting on the
purse all the while, and smiling. knew not
then what her pleasant fancy was.
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From an able and eloquent article in Fred
eriek Douglasss Paper, July 9th, we make the
following quotation, in which the noble senti-
ment Of gratitude Is touchingly expressed:
at is to be sincerely regretted that this
truly great and good man has resigned bis seat
in the United States House Of Representative.
His friends in his own district, and throughout
the whole country, will be saddcned by his
withdrawal from the highly honorable position
he adorns. In our opinion, Mr.. Smith might
have held that place indefinitely No man in
his district could succeed against him. His
hold il not 90 much upon the head as upon the
heart Of the people who elect 1 him. They
love and admire the man. His personal char
actor, integrity, and manlincss, have bound the
people 10 him es with hooks Of STEEL His
letter in another column, resigning his seat, is
characteristic Of the man; il shows him alive
TO the good opinion Of his constituents, and
sensible of the honor done him-yot, true to
the demands of his convictions Of personal
duty, he quit1 the post Of honor assigned him,
though aware that it must fall with saddening
effect upon the hearts of his friends Our
broken-heartcd people-the people of sable
hue--everywhers despised, will feel Mr..
Smiths resignation most keenly. He is their
l1enu ana huvOcape ana tncy Will feei DIS re-
tirement from public Office where he was 30
powerful TO persuade) with something Of the
sublime sentiment expressed on q more solemn
occasion We trusted it had been he which
should have redeemed Irael'n
70 Hon. John McKeon, District Attorney
for New York, is q Hard and Of doubtful
affection towards the Administration. Mr..
Westbrook has not received his promised re-
ward. The Tribune says there have been over
issues Of Nebraska stock, as well as Of tho
other fancies, and poor Westbrook has been
taken in by the bogus article.
During an epidemic Of smallpox, at Turin,
Italy, out Of 1000 vaccinated persons, only
one according to DR.. Griva, was attacked by
smallpox, whilst Of 1000 who had once had
variols, three suffered second time. At Go
neva the proportion remained the same--three
in 1000, and nine in 1000. Hence, vaccinia
would appear TO be better preservative than
variola itself
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New SHARON, Me, July 7, 1854.


To the Editor Of the National Era:
Committees Of Conference from the Free
Democratic, the Wing, and the Morrill, parties,
assembled today at South Paris, and, after q
days consultation, nominated General John ]
Perry for Representative TO Congress for this
district Gen. Perry is 'whole-heartcd Anti
Slavery man.
The Morrill, party is the Maine Law portion
Of the Democratic party, which seeded last
year, on the Maine Law issue.
The mas meeting at East Livermore, on the
4th Yves the largest ever held in this State.
We were favored with one Of Hon. John p
HsIe's best speeches, and short address by
Prof Stowe, and the presence Of Mrs. H. B.
Stowe.
The Free Democratic State Convention at
Lewiston, on the 5th inst, was the largest and
mort enthusiastic Convention ever held by the
party in this State. Hon. Anson p. Morrill,,
the nominee Of the Maine Law Democrats, was
nominated for Governor, with great unanimi-
ty. Mr.. Morrill, is entirely reliable on al ques-
tons pertaining 10 Human Freedom.
Our delegation from this State TO the next
Congress, will unquf ,tionably be pledged TO
the repeal Of the Kansas-N Nebraska bill and
the Fugitive Slave enactment
Yours, for Freedom,
AUGUSTUS f. HoLT.
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In the British House Of Lords, the Canadian
bill, which had been thoroughly discussed, had
passed through committee
Prince Charles Lucien Bonaparte had frac-
tured his leg by q fall from his horse.
The papers state that considerable rain had
lately fallen, and that the weather was gener-
ally favorable to the incoming crops.
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yEs. HEARi THrNKli ACTi,l

II a. HOLMES a CO., Cincinnati Ohio, are pub
u. lishing book, containing the information nd
vsrtised in this paper by M. }. Cook. II Is a I2mo
volume Of ninetysix pages and win be sent by mail,
post paid, for twenty-five cents, or nine postage
stamps June 81.
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MArrE--Thc Wings Free-Soilers, and Mer-
rill Democrats, Of the second Congressional
district of Maine have united on John @.
Perry as a candidate for Congress, on the
ground Of union in opposition TO the Nebraska
bill Samuel Mayall is tho present Repre-
sentative. He is member Of the party called
Democratic, and voted against tho Nebraska
bill
Daily national era., 1854-07-13

~ Mr.. JAMKs ELLIOTT is authorized to receive
and receipt for subscriptions and adversementsfo Tor
tho Daily and tho Weekly National Era in Cincin-
nati and vicinity.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

"a MAN AMONG THE WoMEN."-A remorLo,,-
trial says the New York Leader, came off lato''
IN Orange county, New York, wherein wy
named Rirgland was plaintiff, and car .':'
brethren Of the Methodist persuasion vera dn
PENDANTS The suit was instituted by the pa;s
tiff to recover damages from Defendants 81
pitching said Plaintiff out of meeting NJ WI
facts were these in brief: Ringlaud, in CANINE ane
with his wife and another female friend p pD
to an evening prayer meeting at the Metbod;n.
Church at Gardentowu, and took his seat in tbs
rear of the room, by the side of his w;fo Wv. ''s
TREND. An ancient custom in that particul..
Church forbids males and females from si,tinn
together during service, and soon it was cirons
lated through the congregation that ga r,as
was among the women." The Plaintiff was W.
quested to 60 on the "man's side hut ba ~
manned seated. One of the Trustees-aftar ~.
Plaintiff had explained that it was his Won, ~" ~
sit by his wite,-consented that he might Lo.r
his seat, provided he would behave himself aap
keep quiet. Other members, however. nro,o1s
ed against such infraction OF their time. hon,
rule, aud five of them insisted that the pl,;rte
must ego to the other side" or 90 out -
Church. The Plaintiff would not leave ~ "
women, and thereupon commenced free 6cht
Two defendants each grasped leg, another iwn
each seized an arm, and another carried tLa
head The Plaintiff sqirmed and kicked tLs
Defendants tugged and pulled, the men an, ,u1
women got thoroughly mixed up, the lights wprs
extinguished, the stove and pipe tumbled down
the plaintiff was carried out ssfeet foremOs, y
and the defendants were dccreed to paw Sal f.,
an assault and battery. but the man stpck :.
the women.
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Succession Of Thomas Butler.
ALE-State of LOUIS

SUCCESSlON SALE-otdte vi Aou'
~ iana-Fifth District Court-Parish Of Terrebonne A..
There win be sold at pubic auction BY the shea ~ n
parish Of Terrebonne, the premises, on the ~ ~
JANUARY, 1855. the following described properly
CERTAIN SUGAR PLANTATION situated on both a.o
Of the Bayou Little Terrebonne or Black, aDouI a
miles above the town Of Houma consisting Of the M
Roger claim and the double concession thereto s ren
acres Of the j. B. Roger claim, making l44S scIs ~ "a
arpents front of the J. B. Roger claim, BY dep Ma
arpents making 600 arpents; also, fractional ses AZ As
A. T. 16, r. 16 H.. containing 80 acres, eeclion wv 4
49, R. is E., containing $50, 70 acres 10. Nv f.c.
Section S. T. Is, R. Is E. containing 100, IA acres ~
tiona section No. so, T. IT, r. Is f., containing ,ne
AND EIGHTY-FIvE NEGROES attached to ana os enjs
to said plantation, together with the Horses, na'
Sheep, Hogs, Wagons, Carts, Farming otehhe' a'
ID. On the 5th day Of JANUARY, $500 or
ACERTAIN SUGAR PLANTATION sit uated on NC sorn 81
Grand Gallon about fourteen miles from ne 10 rpepts
Houma composed Of the following tracts Of ana a. ,nep
front on both sides of said Bayou with depth Wss side
and No in T. 49, II. II E. 1856 acres: Ten p -nepts
on both sides of said Bayou by depth Of 4r,acions
being the grant George Toups 400 arpens 20 aruens
Section No. A. T. IS, R. II E., 11o acres aEo ~ II said
front by depth Of 40 arpents on the "es' 'i0'
Bayou $50 arpents making 1870 arpents - hslone.
AND EIGHTYs SEVEN NEGROES attached " mo.sss Mules,
inc 10 The said plantation together with the Horses,
Cattle. Sheep Hogs Wagons, Carts, Farming o''' zen
Trexs AND cosprloss-One Fifth Of the prlce ne day
the balance in equal annual instaen's per-
Of sale purchasers give their notes wtn er cent.
, bearing interest the rate OF elgnt m
ner annum from the day Of sale until paid WITH sss,f
on T .n1 pauae :, November o, 1854.
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1T UAR Y,

At an early day Of the week We received Tho
suhjoined obituary, prefaced by its author With
the following memorandum to US: "If none
other has been offered, will you permit me to
pay this slight tribute, through the columns of
your journal, to the memory of the late Dr
THOMAS H. YouNGss" The implied condition
made a prerequisite to its publication doe,
exist, but, notwithstanding which, we have
thought proper to insert it, as it embodies in :
short space, and in language beautifully CT.
presslve, the many endearing qualities of the
deceased, whose loss is so deeply regretted
Died at Ridgefeld, the residence of his father.
naw, the Hon GEO. s. GuoN in the par sl1 of Lafourcbe
on Wednesday, Nov. Sth, DR.. THOMAS Ii. YOUNG aprii
thifty-fve years.
There one certainly, in the community in which
he resided, who had rendered himself more emnenty thu
object of its high regard and strong affection In an tr
essential clements Of manhood in integrity character in
earnestness of purpose in courtesy Of manner based m
true warmth Of heart in the modesty of his bearing in p
portion to his rare qualifications in charity to the needy in
generous hospitality to his friends in advocating whatever
might be Of public good he was, citizen respected
and as man, beloved sincerely
His services opened him nearly every house
in the parish and his unchallenged skill and unarpipp
ZEAL joined with delicate of the etiquette Of the pro
fesson, gave him the confidence and hearty
good will Of all who lived within the limits OF his extensive
practice His native sense acquired attachments and genuine
purity and elevation of heart fitted him to become as he
already was the admiration and Of every social
and professional circle. He none the lea, true man
for being refined gentleman and an accomplished phy.
sician. -
But he has gone his manly virtues andusefu acquire.
mens just as they were beginning be widely known and
fully appreciated have passed from among Yet he did
not live in vain The memory of his le full Of honor
and of excellence furnishes shining and useful example
to all men, They have been taught the real value Of coe.
principles the only basis of honorable and well spent
life We may regret his carly loss citizen and friend
Others bound to him by stronger and tenderer ties
deeper and bow under weghtier aticon for how
shall we properly estimate the untold and nameess
guish of resde desolate forever, and Of heart
widowed of its stay and hope in the very morning its Joy
and promise. 4
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

Bull Dogge here made rush for the door,
and dashed wildly down Broadway, pursued, as
he AYERS to this day, by the spirit of an Irish
man, with pick-axe, handsaw and ghostly
wheelbarrow. Concluding l had seen enough,
| took Damphool, and B. DIS bottle, (empty, or
he would never have left it,) and went home
satisfied that ''there are more things in heaven
and earth than are dreamed Of, except by lying
"mediums." so-caled, who, too lazy to work,
and too cowardly to get an honorable living by
stealing, adopt this method to sponge their bread
and butter out Of those whom God, in his mys-
ferrous wisdom, has seen fit to send OH earth
weak enough to believe their idotic rawlings.
Disguised, but still yours,
Q. x. PHIkANDER DoEsYIcKs. 2. 3.
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TIN RxD, WH11s AND Blue. The Cinciu-
nati (Ohio) Enquirer tails 10 that rumpus oc-
CURED q ! house on Main street, on Tuesday
evening, vhieA resulted il several Of the parti-
cifsa4s receiving broken heads and damaged
coaats0aaoes The party WAS assembled to CO.
ishrats TIE marriage of Mr.. James Red with
Miss Eliza White, in the course of which they
goE Rse, combining three glorious colors.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

STEWART HOLLAND, THE HERO OF THE ARCTIC
Mr.. Dorian, the third officer of the steamship
Arctic, has written a letter to Mr.. Isaac Hol-
land, of Washington, in relation to his son,
Stewart Holland, who SO heroically met death
on that i'll -fated steamer. After describing the
scene of confusion and terror among the pas
sengers, Mr.. Dorian says:
In the midst of this scene, Stewart came run
ming up to me; his words were: 'Dorian, my
powder is out; I want more; give me the key"
''Never mind the key 81 replied; "take an
axe and break open the door," He snatched
one close beside me, and down intp the ships
hold he dived and went over the ships side to
my raft. Half an hour later, when busy at the
raft, a voice hailed me, and, on looking up,
again saw Stewart, when he hurriedly asked !;
Dorian, have you compass in your boat ?"
"No," I replied; and off he went. He knew
that any chance l had would be shared with
him; and have often thought how strange it
is that that young man should, for moment,
quit his gun to inquire after my safety, and
never for a moment think of his own. But such
was Steward Holland. 1 recollect distinctly
his appearance as he hailed me from the deck.
The right side of his face was black with powder,
and two large spots on the left side. When he
spoke, his countenance seemed to me to be
lighted up with something like quiet smile.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

DsT The Second Session Of the Thirty-T Third
Congress, convenes at Washington, on the 4th
prox-one week from Monday next. A large
number Of the representatives are already upon
the ground, and ready to enter upon the dis
charge of their duties, at its opening.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

ARKANsAs.-On the 10th inst, the Legisla-
ture elected the Hon. R. ". johnson, q. s.
Senator, to fill the vacancy of the Hon. s. Bor-
land, appointed Minister to Central America.
Mr. johnson was also elected for the full term,
to commence after the 18th Of March next.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

The LOUISIANA CHRONICLE This sterling
wing print published at Bayou Sara, comes to
Us in an entire new garb-an evidence Of its
continued prosperity. Friend Stanard whose
connection with the press dates with that Of our
own,-has large practical experience added to
talents, which cannot but render his journal .
vehicle Of useful information, as well % true
and faithful exponent Of the principles Of that
party who have ever been guided by motives,
having for their chief aim. the prosperity
and perpetuity Of the Republic. Ii all respects,
the Chronicle may now be rated among the best
and most useful Of country exchanges.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

Ia Old Bullion, Thomas Hart Benton, is
now on visit to st. Louis. He will return to
his post at Washington, ON or about the 18th
prox., and wind up his political career on the
4th of March next when his term in Congress
will expire. Well he will sir! 5.a --z-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

The DEAD In SAvANNAH.-The Savannah
Daily Morning News of Nov 18th, gives re-
cord Of the mortality in that city during the
late epidemic. The number Of deaths in the
city is 995, five hundred and seventy of which
number are of foreign, against four hundred and
twenty-five Of native birth. @
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

D6 By reference to our advertising head, it
will be seen that B. F. Holden has established
daily line Of stages between this place and
Napoleonville, to connect with the Attakapas
Mail 't2afn ~ - 80 ]'s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

B1P We call attention to the card Of T. p
Larkin, Painter and Paper Hanger. Mr.. L. is
represented to be good workman and well de-
serving Of support. Try him. -.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

RESISTANCE TO TAxA11os.-The corporation
Of Norfolk (Va.3 having passed an ordinance i'm
posing specified tax upon each resident lawyer,
physician and dentist, and an additional tax Of
one and a half per centum upon the income
derived from the practice Of the profession, they
have held meeting and resolved to resist its
payment Is unjust and unconstitutional. Coun-
gel is to be employed to test its legality.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

aWEATHER.-The weather moderated consid-
erably on Wednesday last, turning from cold to
almost summer heat It also commenced rain
ing on Thursday, and still continues to do So
Our roads are not the best. S r."
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

METHODIST CHURCH South. Methodist
Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, has just concluded it's labors al somer
vile, Tennessee. The sitting is saidto hare been
harmonious and delightful. The attendance is
represented to hare been unusually large-quite
all the members having been present, besides 3
large number Of visiting brethren. t. ss<.s rs
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

MUSEUM IN NEy ORLEMss. -Vanucchi's Mu-
scum, No 50 st. Charles street, is now one Of
the most frequented places Of ampsementin New
Orleans. The collection consists principally in
wax statuary, cosmoramas, etc. In it many be
found all the nobilities, American and European
Of the present day. The exhibition hos been
prepared at . great expense, and is well worthy
of being patronized
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

RAILROAD CRoss1NG.--W. s. Miles has re-
quested us to say to planters that he ferries
sugar at the railroad crossing, for twenty-five
cents per hogshead.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

RUINS OF THE ALExASDR1AN L1BRARY.-It is
stated in the Daily News that Captain Newen-
ham, an admiralty agent on the Southampton
station, who has just returned from Alexandria,
visited while there the ruins of the Alexandrian
Library. A large mound in Alexandra has
been believed for ages to mark the spot where
once stood the famous library which was burned
by the Caliph Omar. This mound is now in
process of removal. Splendid houses are to be
built on the site. While Captain Newenham
was there, an immense stone of new granite was
dug out. which weighed several tons, and is
covered with apparently Coptic letters. The
Captain was unable to take tracing of these
letters. Beneath the mound, the remains of
building, something like star fort, have been
discovered, and masses of double columns-also
signs of wells of water, and of places of heating.
The brickwork is of immense strength and
thickness; the bricks being not so thick as
English ones longer and broader. An immense
number of Arab boys and girls were engaged in
carrying away the rubbish in baskets.
Captain Newenham picked up many curiosities
there-such as pieces of conglomerated brick,
mortar, and metal work, bearing evident marks
of having been fused together by intense heat.
The Captain learnt in Egypt that the French
savant, who discovered the buried city of Soc
carah, beyond Grand Cairo, was packing up an
immense number Of treasures for transportation
to France. ~.
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MASSACHUSETTS ELEcr1oNs.-The returns as

MASSACHUSETTS ELEcTIoNs.-The returns as
received up to the 18th show that the Know
Nothings or American party, have achieved an
unprecedented victory in this State, and almost
without parallel in the history of elections
The vote for Governor stands thus:
Washburn, WING
This shows Gardner's majority over Wash
burn to be 52,7Os; over Bishop 65,64S, and
over both combined 39,513, thus leaving quite
decided majority.
The Know Nothings have also swept every
Congressional District by large majorities and
elected all their candidates.
The House of Representatives presents the
almost wonderful phenomenon of S41 Know
Nothings, 6 Wings, and Democrat.
The Senate, in like manner, exhibits pecu-
liar feature, being SO Know Nothings and
doubtful. Thus stands the account of yester-
days election in Massachusetts,.
The Know Nothings are out with great re-
joicings, but bear their unprecedented and al
most unaccountable triumph with proper de-
corum and .forbearance. Ax .i
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HAIR ARTIsT.-We call attention to the card
Of F. Steubenrauch, Hair Artist, No. So Royal
street, New Orleans. Persons having business
in his line could not entrust it to better hands.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

A white man was punished with fifteen
lashes, in Norfolk, the other day, for stealing
fifteen dollars-one lash for every dollar.
After the punishment was over, he thanked
the Sheriff and gave three triumphant crows,
a Ia Shanghai.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-25

Ba~ Crabs, fine delicious crabs, fresh from
the sea, were to be had in quantities to suit
purchasers at our market for several days during
the present week. - ~ avn