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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18
The Vehmic Tribunals.

We read in Galignani: Although mos
minute researches have been made at diff
ferent times respecting the terrible Vehmic
or secret tribunals, which fourished in Ger
many in the middle ages no records of their
proceedings, nor any Of the instruments
which they employed in putting to death
the victims whom they condemned, have
vet been discovered. This has been as
cribed to the fact that they were accustomed
TO hold their si'tings in caves and in the
midst of forests, on mountains, and that they
did not deem it prudent to have recourse to
writing. The remains of one of these
strange tribunals have at length, however,
been discovered. M. de Mayenfsch, mar
shall Of the court of the Prince of Hohen-
zollern Sigmaringen, fancied that he per-
ceived in the wall OF one of the galleries of
a museum of rare and curious arms, the
trace OF secret covered with plaster. He
caused the plaster. which was very thick,
to be removed, and discovered wooden
door. The door was removed, and behind
il was found one in iron, fastened with four
enormous locks. With great difficulty the
locks were opened and a subterranean
passage, of rapid descent, was seen. nj.
de Mayenfisch, accompanied by the en-
torches, and after walking upwards ofthree
hundred yards, found that the passage was
entirely blocked up with rubbish. The
than 6s cart loads of it. Then vast saloon
was open On the walls at certain distances
were wooden figures clumsily executed, Of
the Holy Virgin and st. John the Baptist,
together with a number of cruclhxes
Between these objects were instruments of
torture, such as heavy chains. pincers
poignards, iron rings, and sort OF cap in
iron with sharp points, designed apparently
TO be put on the head. In the middle of the
place was large stone slab or table, and
around it were ten stone seats. On the
table was hammer five balls in black
wood, and copper plate-at the bottom of
which were in has relief crucix, the
Holy Virgin and St. John the Baptist. On
the table also was the iron seal of the Saint
Vehme. This seal it was which more than
anything else proved the purpose for which
the cavern had been employed. The ham,
mer was probably that with which the
initiated were accustomed to strike three
times on the doors of the persons whom they
were charged to summon before the secret
tribunal; the plate and the balls were pro-
baby employed in voting-fonr votes being
sufficient 10 cause condemnation to death
the only punishment the Saint Vehme
was accustomed to infict. II is on record
that in the principally of Sigmaringnen the
last Vehmic court was held in 1417, under
the presidency Of Duke Uric OF Nurtuim-
burg. Some time after, when the two
Counts of Zollern, who had been cited before
secret tribunal, possessed themselves of
the country, they abolished the secret
jurisdiction, and caused the place in which
it had been accustomed to hold its sittings
to be fastened up. 1t is very likely that
this place is that which has just been
discovered.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18
WHAT CAN BE DONE BY H1xr1se.-Mrs

WHAT CAN BE DONE BY H1NrING.-Mrs
Hogan and her husband were neither o.
them fond of working. They were perfectly
willing to live on the generosity OF theiI
neighbors, which they were by no means
| backward in soliciting.
One day Mrs. Hogan dropped into Mrs
Farnham's, her next door neighbor, just as
| the family were sitting down to supper
"Of course she was invited to sit down."
"Your tea is very good" said she, u
wish Mr.. Hogan was here. He is very fond
of tea, and we are very poor, and can't afford
to get tits so expensive"
This hint was considered rather strong
one and Mrs Farnham handed Mrs. Hogan,
just as she was going, pound parcel.
"Thank you," said Mrs. Hogan, Pm
glad to get the tea, but faint of much use
without milk"
A quart of milk was then consigned to
her charge.
"Well, said she, now if we had some
sugar. we should be provided"
Mrs. Farnham procured pound and
gave it TO her.
"Now," said Mrs. Hogan, eve shall
stand chance to have good cup of tea.
There's nothing relished with tea like apple
pie as Hogan often says"
This hint was strong enough to draw out
the article desired.
"After ALL" said Mrs. Hogan. as she took
the pie in her hand, "pie amt pie unless a
body has cheese to eat with it. If there's
anything like it's cheese"
Ii was impossible to resist such an appeal
as this. An ample slice having been placed
in her possession, she paused for moment,
as if considering whether there was not
something else she might call for Failing
to think of anything, she was about to move
off when thought struck her.
"These articles are rather heavy, ard
amt as strong as | used to be. I don't
know as l shall be able to get home"
Mrs. Farnham volunteered to send her
son John to carry part of the articles, an
offer which Mrs. Hogan accepted without
the least hesitation. When John had landed
his load, Mrs. Hogan limited that she had
some wood she should like to have split, but
John didn't believe in hints, and therefore
left without taking it.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18
Down SHE GoEs.-The St, Louis Demo-

Down SHE GoEs-The st. Louis Demo-
crat in view of the recent election exclaims.
aDown with the administration which
has become the tool II lnulIifiers. Down
with The administration which in open and
shameless violation Of its pledges and the
platform upon which it was carried into
power, has once more opened the slavery
agitation for the purpos Of giving nulIifca-
ton pretext to dissolve the Union. Down
with it for its violation of the national faith.
Down witt. it for It's hostility to the. West
evidenced BY flie vote III the bill fof the i'm
prcycmenf 81 Western Rivers and Harbors.h
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HorEIs.-We
could hardly picture to ourselves greater
contrast than that between an old country
and an American hotel. The two things are
not in the least alike. Arriving at an inn in
England, yon arc treated with immense de-
ference, allowed the seclusion Of private
apartment, charged extraordinarily for every
thing, and, at departure, cnrtisied and bow
cd out Al the door, as if prodigious favor
had been conferred on the establishment
The Americans, with some faults Of cbsrac-
ter, possess the singular merit Of not being
exclusive, extortionate, OF subservient. But
whore all travei, hotel keepers can afford TO-
act magnanimously. Instead Of looking to
q livelihood from q few customers, seeking
petty gains BY running up a bill for the use
Of candles, firing and sother coaveniences,
and smoothing everything over BY nnerce-
nary bow, the proprietor Of an American
hotel Isl capitalist N the head Of great
concern, and would despiss doing anything
shabby hundreds pour into and out Of his
house daily, he notices neither your coming
nor going; without ceremony you are free
Of the establishment; and when you pay and
depart, there are no bows, no thanks, but
yon are not fleeced; and that is always felt
70 Be comfort William Chambers.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18

The New York Tribuns says that Russia
can still concentrate an-army ofthree hun-
adds: - - r,
f#s s5sggs a sss sasss sse4essgt sa
And there are people who believe that
N,cholas win sue for peace if Sebastopol Be
taken! Why, Russia has not played one
tnIfd Of her trumps yet, and the inomentary
ioss of Sebasiopol and Of the feet is hardly
ieltaf all BY the giant to whom Sebastopof
ana the fleet were but plaything Russia
knows full well that her decisive action does
noi i.e along the sea shores OF within the
reach OF debarking troops; but, on the con-
Ifsry, On the broad inferior Of the lconinent
where massive armies can be brought 10
act concentrated on one spot, without fritz
ief,ng away their forces in fruitless coast
defence against evanescsnt enemies. Russia
may loose the Csimea, the Caucasus, Fin
iand 8 Petetsburg, and all such appendix
FL. ons a long a her body, with Moscow
lor - heart, and fortified Poland for IFS
q y nntouchsd she need not GRE
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18

D Dr. E 3. Odds, Congressman, from
the Columbus, Ohio, district, IN d recent id
dress to his Demecratic constituents, informed
them that be had .slearned all the rascaities
70 be learned at Washington, and therefore it
would be pity to spon another man.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18

NOBLE SAcRIFIcE.-The London Punch says:
"We know benevolent old lady who because
of the great scarcity of paper, has discontinued
wearing curl papers,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18
Avis d'ElectlOn.


TINE election sera tenue dams chacun
u des ACCOMPLISHMENT. de Police de cette paroisse
LUNDI, lie 1seme Jour de DECEMBRE 1854, pour prendre
lie vote des yoteurs esiants dams ACKNOWLEDGEMENT sur
question daccorer de reer es licenses pour Vendfe
des bossons envranes dams les mtes du dit Arrondisse
ment ite election enne ct conduite conormement
dispositions de Performance du Jury de Police relative
d ce sniet, passee le 4 de Novembre, 1854.
Les coiimssaires deections sont CONNIE suit, savor.
Premiere ACCOMPLISHMENTS Tibedaux j. B. Boudreaux
r. d. Jordan. y
Dsuseme Arron-J O. Potts, A. Legendre, E. Gautraux,
Troisieme Arron-J McColiu, NJ. H. Daunis, Leblanc,
dit Noise 5sfa
Quatriene Arron-O Aycock, l. Dupre, P. A. Becknel
Cinquiene Arron-P. Daige, P f. Darce. J. H. Daigle.
sixieme Arron-C. Tennent, W ~ Mercer, n .. doode.
septieme Arron-J semple, W. A. Bisland Hotard, ST.
Huitane Arron--M. Dupre, q. Fields. Il. Robichaux.
Neusieme Arron-J Toupes, H Resdy, y Berger.
Dixieme Arron-T- Bu!ord, P. Welsh Paul Forest.
Douzieme Arron-E D. Burgneres, g. PoEche D. NJ Lang
Trexieme Arron-J L. Carothers. M. Knight J. Nash
Les retours objections seropt transmits soussigne
.sss- -. +. GAGNE, Grefber dn jury De Ponce
VIM. DureII,
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING
~ MERCHANT, and Dealer In Moss, No. q Tchoup-
touias Street, New Orleans, novi1-t
NEW ORLEANS SLAVE DEPOT,
IN No. f57 Common sreea--A barge number Of "a
SLAVES for sale on reaspnabe terms for cash city
acceptance particular attention paid 70 the sale OF Negroes
commission from merchants and others and win always
have on hand Mechanics Field Hands, and House seryant
and will DO raceTRs negroes throughout the Hav
Ing large and airy house. viii be ahH TO accommodate 500
saees for those who import from other States. City guaran
gyen wAea required. Titles nndouhtsd. And win pay
tie highest price 10 cash tor sound nssss voarcp
Refers to--Msssrs Hugely Blair Co.; ID. Greenwood
Co... rarner, Wiscn Col pnrvis GLADDEN. Co., Payne
Harrison; Hal Rodd; John r. Donald Z Co.. Cummings,
stewart 20. roy4.6m.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18
An Indian Story.

The rapid growth of northern Illinois com
menced at the conclusion of the war of 1912
The log huts of the Indians suddenly disap.
peared-the smoke of the wigwams no Ion.
ger assembled toward the heavens. s
The rapid Improvements commenced by
the white man, drove them into the prairies,
and their wigwams were no longer pitched
in the vicinity of the towns, except when
they came TO barter their fur for goods The
music of the saw, ak and hammer had driven
the game far away.
The Indians land east of the Mississippi
had already been ceded to the government
by treaty; and the red men only dwelt there
by the consent of government. When the
Indians went away, / went with them.
took up my quarters at the head waters OF
the Wisseba at the junction Of two impor-
tant streams, tributaries to the great Father
of Waters, and opened my store for trade.
After exposing my goods, in all their In
dian varieties, for some days, without any
success il, selling, became almost discour-
aged, and nearly concluded to give it up.
The Indians would come into my store BY
dozens, and after examining my goods, go
away without purchasing. They had plenty
Of Shu-ne-ah (money) and furs, but bought
no goods, and the reason was mystery to
me. l ~ 81 " ss#aE
q AT length the chief of the nation came in
company with crowd Of Idians. He in
stantly exclaimed, How do, Thomas Z
Come, show nae nice goods. What do you
ask for thisa III take four yards of calico
three coon-skins for one yard-half dollar
exactly-by'm by, tomorrow, Pl pay you.n
The next day ne came accompanied by
his whole band. His blanket above his
waist was stuffed with coon-skins. "Ameri-
can, will pay that bill now,' said the In
dian
Suiting The action to the word, he began
to pull the skins from his blanket, and coun-
ting out twelve, held the thirteenth in his
hand, and finally laid it upon The rest, ex-
claiming, That's il, exactly gave il
back to him, telling him he owed but twelve
and the. Great Spirit would not lei me cheat
him. We continued to pass it back and
forth each one asserting that il belonged to
the ofher.4tgs ~ sa II sas
At last he appeared satisfied, and gave
me scrulinizing ooa; then placing the
skin within the folds OF his blanket, he step
ped 10 The door, and with a yell, cried,
"Come l-come in, all of you, and trade with
the pale face--he's honest-ha will not
cheat the Indian-he believes in the Great
Spirit--his heart is big he is an honest ira
derw
He then turned to me, ard said, g IF yon
had taken that one coon-skin. and nv peo-
pie wonld have had nothing TO do with sou.
and wonld have driven you away like dog:
but now have found that you are the IN
dams friend, and We shall be yoursn
The Indians then began dockin into the
store, and to trade, and before the sun had
gone down, Il was waist deep in fnrs, and had
shu-ne-ah in plenty. That one coon.skin
saved me. A ST ii 8tH .s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18

OLD LErrERs.-How depressing is the
overlooking old papers long locked up, and
flied away, written many years ago, when
the world was brighter and friends were
more numerous than now, before misfortune
had dimmed, the one, or death had snatched
away the other Nor are ones spirits made
more cheerful, when some old document or
letter transported us backward to the eason
of bereavement or sad mischance. The
sunshine Of the present is clouded by these
"reminiscences which produce in all their
gloom the shadows of a former day. But
when it happens as is most commonly the
fact, that d day of darkness aud storm is
selected for this melancholy review Of
scenes, the sombre skies above us mingle
their weeping with the tears of revived
Affections, and then pail Of darkest hue
settles upon the mind. Beware Of this; let
no one unlock the trunk Of old papers,
especially such as concern the heart, except
in cloudess day, with the sun shining in
meridian splendor. A. Il
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18
The Home Mother.

Some one, writing for the Masonic Mir
ror, has drawn charming picture Of a
home loving, child-oving mother!
eve must draw line. aye, broad line,
between her and the frivolous butterfly Of
fashion, who fits from ball to opera and par
ty, decked in robes, and followed BY train
as hollow and heartless as herself-she who,
forgetful of the holy task assigned her, neg
lects those who have been given in her
charge, and leaves them to the care of hire
iings, while she pursues her giddy round of
amusementS aay 3 t=8 1874 #a
aNot so, our home mother Blessings be
on her head. The heart warns to see her
in her daily routine of pleasant duties How
patiently she sits, day after day, shaping or
ment of her little flock! And how proud
and pleased is each lite recipient Of her
kin dness!s How the face dimples with
pleasure and the bright eyes grow still
brighter, as mamma decks them with her
own hands in the new dress she has made!
How much warmer and more comfortable
they feel, if mamma wraps them up before
they 60 to school! No one but her can
warm the mits and overshoes, or tie the
comforters around the neck!
mere Is peculiar CHARM dpout all she
does-the precious mother. They could
not sleep, nay, for that matter she could not
if she failed to visit their chamber, and with
her soft hands arrange them comfortably
before she slept! Her heart thrills with
gratitude TO her Creator, as she looks on
those sweet blooming faces !; and when their
prayers are done, she imprints good night
kiss on each rosy little mouth. 1t may be,
too a tear will start for one little nesting,
laid in its chill narrow bed, for whom her
maternal care is no longer needed 1t sleeps,
though the sleet and snow descend, and the
wild winter winds howl above its head. It
needs no longer her tender care! Amight-
ier arm enfolds i'll 1t al rest! She feels
and knows that it IS right, and bends meekly
TO the hand that sped the shaft, and turns
with a warmer love, if it be possible to
those little ones who are left her TO love-
How tenderly she guards them from every
danger, and with what q strong, uniiring
love she watches by their bedside when
they are i'll Blessings be on The gentle, low
ing home-moiher. Angles must look with
love upon her acts. Her children shall rise
up and call her blessed and the memory OF
her kindly deeds shall enfoid her as gar
ment.n :. ss5 MY s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18

+ COOKING GLASS Plates
- Bring on your frames and have them filed witha
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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18

AN UNM1TIGArED ScouNDREL.-A most
singular case of kidnapping, and the subse-
quent escape Of the little girl. occurred in
this city on Tuesday evening between five
and six o'clock. As little girl. the daugh-
ter of respectable parents, residing on the
hillsin this city, was returning home from
the colonie, and while passing through
North Pearl street, between Patroonand Van
Tremp,streets, she was caught up bodily by
some unknown scoundrel, Immediately gag
ged and blindfoided her hands fastened, and
she was carried to some unknown house in
that condition. She was taken to dark
room and seated in q chair. The bandages
were taken of, and she was told to remain
there until he could get light, and then
show her to her chamber On his leaving
the room and not fastening the door, the
thought occurred to her that this was the
time to leave and try once more to see her
mother, in which she succeeded by running
as fast as her trembling limbs were capable
Of carrying her.-Albany argus.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-11-18

TIE Newborn AND THE DEAD.-Lavater,
in his Physiognomy," makes the following
curious remarks:
II have had the occasion to observe some
infants Immediately on their birth, and
have found an astonishing resemblance be-
tween their profile and that of their father
A few days after, and this resemblance al.
most entirely disappeared; the influence OF
the air and food, and probably the change OF
posture, has altered the design of the face
that you could have believed it different
individual. afterwards saw two of these
children die, the one at six and the other at
four years of age-and about twelve hours
after their death, they completely recovered
the profile which had SO completely struck
ME at their birth; only the profile of the
dead child was as might be expected more
strongly marked and more terse than that of
the living. On the third day their resem-
blance began to disappear. knew man
Of fifty years and another seventy, both of
whom when alive had no manner of resem-
blance to their children, and whose physi-
economies belonged if | may so express
myself, TO class totally different. Two
days after their death, the profile of one be-
came perfectly couformed to that of his
eldest son and the image of the other father
might be traced in the third of his sons
This likeness was quite as distinctly marked
as that of the children, who Immediately
after their death, brought to my recollection
the physiognomies which they had at their
birth.p
55 On a sf T.
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On motion OF MI. Jordan,
The Police Jury proceeded to the election of
a door keeper o.
Mr.. P. II. Daree received seven votes, Mr.
Samuel Wolf received two votes, blank one
Therefore, MFR. Daree was declared duly elected
door keeper I'd serve during the term of one
year, commencing this date.
=. On motion, the Police Jury adjourned sine die
So .ss. Il. C.. FHIBODAUX, President
q F. GAGNE, Clerk -sa1
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