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Preamble and Resolutions of Thibodaux
Benevolent Lodge-No 90, Ancient York
MaSOuS.


Whereas has pleased Almighty God to remove to apobe,
sphere OF existence on the 18th of June 1854 at half past
O'Clock, p NJ, well beloved brother JOHN E. BECK be
it therefore
Resosed That by this dispensation Of Divine Providence
our Lodge has lost of its useful and bright mem
bers and order has been deprived Of faithful and ae
advocate
Resolred, That the life of our deceased brother was
beautiful illustration Of the noble attributes of Masonry
were exhibited all the affection of the ather-he tender
ness of the husbandhe kind and generous to aye
ready to aid the hospitality unbounded
and his heart overlooked with good will to mankind
Resotned That by his decease the community has lost
minded and skfu physician who was ever ready ia
devote his science and learning the relief Of suffering
humanity.
Resolre0 That deeply symp thise with the widow and
children of our deceased brother in their rreparabe loss
and hope that Father in Heaven will console their dis
consulate hearts.
esotued That the members Of this Lodge as testimony
of respect to the memory of the deceased wear the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days.
Hesoseo That the Secretary this Lodge transmit to the
family of the deceased cpy of the foregoing preamble and
resolutions and that he the same to be published in
the ThbOdaux Minerva J. L. COLE
Committee, ( SHUBAEL TENNEY,
j. Y BENNETT
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DEATH OF CAPT STREcK.-We learn that
Capt. FERDINAND NJ SrREcK, the veteran
steamboatman, died at his residence at Donald
sonville on Thursday morning last, 29th ult.
for some time previous to his death, which had
rendered him incapable of attending to his Or
binary pursuits. He has gone down to the
grave deeply regretted by the entire population
of the bayou and river parishes, whom he had
faithfully served in the capacity Of steam
boat captain for over thirty years. AS a faith
full and competent officer he had no superior,
and but few equals. Requiescat en- pace.
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PERSONS PICTURES-From Histories Of France and
England @ t5, ..t&st51.4sts
CALAVAR-by Bird
BEHIND THE sCENEs-by Lady Bulwcr Lytton.
PURPLE TINTS OF PARIs-by Bayie st. John.
HILLS, LAKES FOREST STREANiS-byS S. H. Hammond
THE HIVE of the BEE-HUNTER-by 7. B. Thorpe.
TRAVELS IN AMERICA-by Curzon. Fr
LIFE and LABORS of St. AUGUSTINE-Tranlated from
German
THE BARBER Tale Of Morocco-by W. s. Mayo
LIFE and its AIMS, Ideal Life and Actual Life. -.-
OUR PARISH-6r Annals of Pastor and People. .g
NANETTE and her LOvERs-by Talbot Gwynne.
KATHERINE WALTON-by w. Gilmore Simms.
FARNINGDALE-by Caroline Thomas .aa.
THE RAPPERS The Mysteries Faacies and Ahsurdes,
Of Spirit Rapping, Table-Tipping, and Enhancement
A YEAR AFTER MARRIAGE-byT g. Arthur
GIDEON GILES or the Struggles of Lfe-by T. Miller.
THE QUIET HEART-From Blackwoods' Magazine
ROSA LAMBERT-by Reynolds.
THE NAZARENE, or The Last Of the Washngtons.
july1 J. YATES BENNET.
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TIE PIoSzna--We had the pleasure Of )
visit and grip Of the hand Of our friend and
contemporary. 3. suPsavrHLLs, Esqr., Of the
Pioneer Of Assumption. We ooagratulate him
on his extreme fine appearance, and shah AZ
ways be happy to receive and entertain him
when be shall feel inclined 10 honor our young
city with his presence. Mr.. 8. informs us that
he 10 ia ssarch Of an engine for the erection Of
q steam saw-mill, business in which he is
about to embark, without disseminating, how
ever, that laadable ons in which BE u already
engaged. We wish him continued success il
this new undertaking. s559 -. 8, & !.
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Married-At st. James Episcopal Church,
Baton Rouge on Sunday evening the 25h u by the Rev.
Mr.. Guyon Col. ROBERT g. BEAI, to MISS ANN MARIA
DUNN, all Of the city Of Baton Rouge.
The ceremony of the Holy ordinance, says the
Comet, was unusually impressive-an innova-
ton on common custom. The parties repaired
to Church unaccompanied, without even BRIDE
maid or groom-void Of ostentation or vain show.
The bride was most appropriately attired, no
gaudy trimmings, no jewels, no ornaments,
adorned most by being unadorned 79 -sz
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JOHN H. FIELD.-The uncertainty OF life Is
manifested by the decease of the subject of this
notice. On the 10Th of June he was executing
his duties as Sheriff, in the Court House at
Houma. On the Goth he served citations eight
miles from Houma, and on the 25th he breathed
his last, at II o'clock, A. M. He was first
taken with Inflammation of the bowels, which
terminated in bloody fux.
John H. Field was Sheriff of the parish of
Terrebone at the time of his decease. He had
executed the duties of his Office with great
fidelity, and made an excellent officer; and it
will be difficult to fill his place. He was very
kind-hearted man, and at the same time pos
sessed of great resolution and courage; he was
fearless in the execution of his obligations as
Sheriff, and feared not to arrest the most des-
perate and reckless criminals
When DR.. Young informed him there was no
hope for him, he bore it with calmness and
made arrangement Of his affairs.
The dying scene was very affecting-a wife
and seven daughters wept by his bedside, and
they saw their best friend and only support
leave them to the cold charities Of the world.
Mr.. Field was good citizen-an honest and
upright man, kind and tender father, and an
affectionate husbands his body was followed to
the grave by a large assemblage of friends, and
the Rev. Mr.. Chamberlain, of the Presbyterian
church, performed religious ceremony at his in
termeut
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MATTERS AT ER1E.-There are some symptoms
Of dissatisfaction still apparent at the famous
city of Erie, Pa. The Common Council have
already taken some.action with reference to the
"railroad nuisance, SO long complained Of,
and now the citizens of Harbor Greek have held
public meeting, at which they passed resolu-
tions that the nuisance should be tolerated until
after the second week in June, the time ap-
pointed for the Supreme Court to act on the
same, and that soon after the nuisance should be
abated. It is not unlikely that the disturbances
will be soon renewed
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WEATHER.-When we assert that the present
week has been more uniformly hot than any
other Of which we have the most faint recollec-
ton, We think We will be sustained in the an
nouncement by every man, woman and child
who have the capacity Of correctly judging, and
comparing the past with the present. The
thermometer, during the whole time has ranged
from 900 to $50 in the coolest places, far re-
moved from the effects Of the sun'srays. While
the days have been almost insupportable, the
nights have been extremely close and oppressive;
rendering sleep almost the next thing to an i'm
possibility. We are pleased to say, notwith-
standing all this, that the country. with the ex-
ception Of the cholera on the Plantation Of
Messrs. Pugh & Darden, remains extremely
healthy, the crops promising, and give evidence
Of an abundant harvest.
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SAILORS DANcING-The awkwardness of Maui
teal men in the Sale de Bal is proverbial. 1t
is hardly expected they should become at once
acquainted with the new figures of the dance
suddenly introduced in fashionable society. 1t
is not so with the land service, the first and not
unfrequently the last thing taught at the military
academy-from West Point up; is turn your
toes out-bend your legs and Dance
When this is learned the Cadet is ready for
field service and he generally goes at once to
work counting the girls, and making conquests
right and left. Here's where the army has the
advantage Of the navy. If. s.s- 49,
We find in an exchange the following advice
to nautical men, in reference to the most fash
ionable dances. We reproduce it that they may
study to be accomplished:
LIE Pantalon.-Haul upon the STAFFORD track
and let the other craft pass-and then bear up
and get your head on the other track-regain
your birth on the port track-back fill with your
against the sun in company with the opposite
craft, then your own-afterwards box haul again
and bring her up again.
L'Ete.-Shoot ahead about two fathoms till
you nearly come stem on the other craft under
weigh, then make stern board to your birth
and side out for bend, first to stanford then to
port-make sail and pass the STAFFORD craft
get your head round on the other track-another
side to starboard and port-then make sale to
regain your birth-wear round, beck and fill and
box-haul your partner @
La Poule.-Heave ahead and pass your adj
versary yard-arm to yard arm-regain your
birth on the same track in the same order-take
your station in line with your partner-back
and ill-fall on your heel and bring up your
partner-she then manouvers ahead and falls
back, fills, shoots ahead again and pays off along
side-you then make in company, till nearly
stem with the other line-make stern board
and cast her off to shift for herself-regain your
berth in the best means possible, and let go your
anchor. sR @a.s s E7s
p6r There is nine millions of specie in the
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Bad Signs.

According to the New York papers, the course
pursued by portion of the foreign population
of that neighborhood is rapidly tending to
strengthen the organization of the Native Amer
lean party. The Tribune, which is an avowed
opponent of s'Know Nothing" principles, cites
some Very aggravating cases of assaults COM
mitted by gangs of Irishmen upon peaceable and
unofending individuals, upon the merest sur
mise of their connection with the order of Know
Nothings. That journal says that the jaunty
little white hat known as the "Wide-Awake /"
is thought to be the peculiar badge of the Know
Nothings, and adds:
On Sunday last about dozen Irisllmen at
the High Bridge, fell upon single man and beat
him ferocously, only because he wore a white
hat On the same day, lady and two gentle
men, while walking from Brooklyn to Williams
burgh, were overtaken by half dozen Irish
men, who expressed an anxious desire to thrash
the ID "Know Nothings," the only offense
being the aforesaid white hat The men said
nothing, and the ruffians passed on. About
half mile nearer Williamsburgh they met
gentleman wearing the obnoxious hat walking
with lady, and, without the slightest provoea-
ton or even nOtlce, Tell upon MN, knocking MIN
down and kicking him in the face. The lady
fed screaming from the scene. In few minutes
the two gentlemen first spoken of came in sight
and ran to the assistance of the sufferer. \ re-
volver put the ruffians to flight, but as they ran
they threw back volley of stones, large one
striking one of the ladies in the breast, knocking
her down and hurting her severely. There was
no provocation in any of these instances, and no
possible mitigating circumstances on the part
of the assailants their acts were utterly I'M
warranted and brutal beyond all precedent, even
among the reckless class who perpetrate such
offences
Outrages like these, if not prevented in season,
will undoubtedly, at no distant day, create Sc
rious trouble. If gentleman cannot wear
white hat in summer-if his costume must be
regulated to suit the fastidious taste of adopted
citizens-andi if failure to the despotism of the
latter involves the perils of brutal assault and
personal maltreatment, we should like to know
how far the restrictions upon the liberty and
rights of Americans are to proceed? 1t would
be well to be warned in advance, so that our
countrymen might avoid exposure to the danger
Of being Frustrated by bludgeon, and kicked
and cuffed into insensibility.-Bee.
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X-CoNGREssMAN.-The Hon. d. G. Thibo-
daux, ex-member Of Congress from this Dis
trict, is now at Marmosa," his sea-shore re-
treat On Gallon Island where he intends pass
ing the summer with his family. Mr.. T. has
been unwell for some time past, and we doubt
not that he will experience much benefit from
q summers sojourn on the sea border, where
every variety of fish abound in the greatest pro-
fusion
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CHoLERA.-In our last issue we mentioned
that several sporadic cases of cholera had ap-
peared in different parts of the country. 1t has
now become our painful duty to state that it is
beginning to assume an epidemic form on the
plantation Of Messrs. Pugh & Darden, a short
distance above this place. The number of
deaths up to yesterday at noon was fifteen
The disease is confined exclusively among the
blacks
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4 HuMAn CAMDLs.-The Chinese Repository
tells very singular story Of the punishment
indicted on Chinese criminal His offence, it
seems, was objectionable, and it was determined
to make IN example Of him. Consequently, he
was wound round with cotton, saturated with
tallov, and having been dipped till he presented
the appearance Of gigantic candle, was stuck
upon his fathers grave and lighted. OF course,
the fellow perished in slow torture Was ever
device heard Of 10 completely diabolical. 8
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OurLEr.-By referring to our advertising head
it will be perceived that the Hon. G. B. MILLER,
Commissioner for this District advertises that
propositions will be received up to the Goth
instant, for making an outlet from the La
fourche to the lakes at the plantation of F. Paul
de PARA, about forty miles below this place.
For particulars see advertisement
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Our MEncHANYs.-Some of our enterprising
merchants are making arrangements for the ap-
preaching fall trade. In addition to Mr.. Richard,
who leaves for the North tomorrow, Leufroy
Daunis, Esq, of the commercial firm of s. T.
Daunis s Bro, will follow suit in few days.
These gentlemen intend for the future to pur-
chase at first hands, and sell at one profit. If
they stick to this resolution, they need have no
fears of being injured in their business by the
rail road. We are pleased to see that our COM
mercial men are beginning to understand their
business, and are determined not to be outdone
by their New Orleans rivals. Buy cheap, and
advertise literally, gentlemen, and you must
succeed
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FOURTH OF JuLY.-The Rev. Charles Menard.
the Catholic Priest of this parish, in whose
veins flows much patriotic American blood,
has ordered TIE Deum and High Mass, to be
observed in the Catholic Cathedral Of Thibodaux,
on the Sabbath of our National Liberties This is
q correct principle, and all churches should
initiate the example
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11r Sponge fishing is said to have become
very profitable business in the neighborhood of
Key West. One hundred thousand pounds are
reported to haze been gathered during last year,
and the sales amounted to twenty-five thousand
dollars. The article is mostly procured by ma
tives Of the Bahamas. .rl
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DIED FROM HEAr.-Mr. Sylvan Baudoin, a
middle aged and respectable inhabitant of this
parish, died from suffocation, at his residence
ON the Lafourche, on Wednesday evening last
We met with Mr.. Baudoin here on the morning
Of the day of his death. He was extremely
corpulens, weighing about three hundred pounds;
it may be truly said that he died in all his hesh.
Heleaves numberless family relations and many
friends to mourn his sudden demise
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~" Persons having commands in New York,
can have them faithfully attended to by Victor
Richard, Esq, who leaves tomorrow morning,
for the purpose Of laying in bis supplies for the
opening of the fall trade.
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GRocER1Es.-Wm. II. Raglan has been adding
to his already large and varied assortment of
Of fresh Family Groceries and Western Produce
See advertisement, and give him call.
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Slander.-Against SANDER there is no de-
fence: Hell boast Of foul end; no man depoe
fell foe. 1t stabs with word pestilence walking
in darkness spreading contagon far and wide which the
weary avoid 1t is the heart searching
dagger of the dark assassin 1t is poisoned whose
wound is ncurabe. 1t is the mortal sting the deadly
adder. Murder is its implement innocence prey and ruin
its sport. july1-1t LOUIS LORENZO MAYENNO
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ApPREHENsIoNs OF INVASION AT ST.. PETERS
BuRG.-Mr. Frederick Bucknall, son of Mr..
W. Bucknall, of the late eminent Bristol firm of
Bucknall & Spark, has just returned from St.
Petersburg, where he had been for five years
occupying responsible position in connection
with one of the largest mercantile firms there,
and from the accounts which Mr.. Bucknall
brings with him tits evident that, in high circles,
the possibility of an attack by the combined
forces on the capital of Russia itself is seriously
entertained Among the masses Of the city a
superstitious confidence in the successful issue
of the war generally prevails. This is founded
on the widely spread belief that the war is re-
ligious one, undertaken for religious objects
and it lends to confidence that God being with
the Emperor he must prevail. The imperial
Muscovite himself does not appear to be so well
at ease. It is understood that the commandant
of the important fortress of Cronstadt has in
formed him that, although of great strength, it
is not impregnable.
The Emperor Nicholas is obviously very
anxious on the matter, for he goes himself to
Cronstadt twice, and sometimes thrice a week,
and all conceivable efforts are being employed
to strengthen it as far as possible. Meanwhile,
the imperial city is being crowded with troops
which are continually pouring in large masses
The barracks being all crowded, these are all
CHARTERED on the inhabitants, to their very
evident and great annoyance. Mr.. Bucknall
saw a body Of 1860 Cossacks marching towards
the capital, which is Of itself a significant mark
Of the feeling Of the Government, for the troops
Of that class are rarely if ever employed in the
city. Many Of the nobility and leading families
are quitting their town residences and retiring
into the interior, carrying with them their plate,
jewels and portable property of value, and the
English French and other FOREIGN residents we're
quitting in such numbers that Mr.. Bucknall had
to wait for six weeks before he could get place
by the conveyance, which runs twice week
from st. Petersburg to Tukum As a further
evidence of the apprehension felt touching an
invasion of the capital, Mr.. Bucknall noticed
that some houses on the side of the Neva were
being pulled down, and defences erected opposite
the main part of St. Petersburg.
London Despatch, 2sth alt.
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SATURDAY. JULY 1, 1854.

~ We announce with pleasure Col. J. E. DUGAS,
candidate for the office Of Sheriff for the parish of Terre
bonnie and we are in hopes that he will be successful
FRIENDs FRIENDS! FRIENDS
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nF We noticed the return of the Hon. H.
C. Thibodaux and lady from Gallon Island
They again return to their summer retreat to-
day IL .--.--- ----- -
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Court ADJouRNED-Judge Cole, closed ut
Houma, parish Of Terrebonne, on Wednesday
night last, the eleventh consecutive week since
the opening of the Fifth District Court, the
longest session, we believe, ever held in the
three Lafourche parishes, and goes far to prove
that his honor is determined to rid the docket
of many cases which have been before the court
for number Of years. }asE
The fall term will commence at Assumption
on the Sd Monday of September next. 1t COM
mences here on the LIST Monday Of October
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Ice! IcE!!-ouryoungf friend, Edgar Grinage,
with q view to accommodate those fond Of some
thing cool, and at the same time, with view of in
creasing the size Of his ''pile," has established
in Daunis' brick building, corner of St. Louis
and Leyee streets, a junior Ice House, where
the public can be supplied at all hours Of the
day, at FIVE cents per posnd, when taken m
quantities Of ten pounds OF over. Don't forget
the place-corner of St. Louis and Levee streets
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The PRINCE AGAIN ON HIS TRAvELs.-The
Evening Post, of New York, which is fast be-
coming the oracle of fashion, like its London
namesake, tells us that Mr.. John VanBuren ex-
poets to sail for Europe on the LIST prox, to be
absent three or four months. After doing
little shooting with some of his old friends in
Scotland, it is understood to be his intention to
pay flying visits to St. Petersburg and Constan-
tinople. When he returns we shall probably
know whether the Gar is sound upon the Ne
braska bill, and whether the Sultan means to
support the Administration candidates for Sen
ator in New Hampshire in good faith.
The Post trusts that Mr. Van Buren's de-
parture will have favorable effect upon the
Van Burenphobia which has committed such
ravages in some quarters of the country for the
past few years. There will now be but one
member Of the family left in the country-that
is Smith Van Buren,, and him we must keep for
seed.
The ex-President, as our readers are aware,
has been in Europe some time he expects to
pass the coming winter in the East, and to re-
turn the following summer. His son. Martin is
with him.
Major Van Buren, sailed for Europe about two
weeks since, with his wife and niece, Miss
MeDufie, daughter of the late Senator McDuffie
They go to Paris, and expect to be absent
couple of years. - 7ssl =-r
If John follows, the Post facetiously says, it
does not see any good reason why the country
should not have peace once more. We shall ex-
pect the proceedings of the approaching State
conventions will be set to music, they will be so
harmonious. =t
A LOUISIANA SUGAR PLANTER ON CUBAN
CoMPEr1T1oN.-The New York Evening Post of
the 18th, publishes the following extracts from
a letter written to a leading merchant in that
city by prominent Louisiana planter. We
only regret, says the Post, that we are not at
liberty to copy the entire letter: ~a
= NEW ORLEANS, June 2, 1854.
The sugar planters desire the emancipation Of
the negroes in Cuba, e., the destruction of the
island. Circulars setting forth the certain re-
suit Of a flibustering expedition, (the issuing
of a proclamation of freedom to the negroes, J
have been sent to all the planters, and asking
pecuniary aid. That the ruin of Cuba would
help Louisiana, no one doubts; but the means
to be employed, and the dreadful scenes, are
too horrid to think Of The Cuban
devastation project is all important to sugar
planters and such mercantile houses as have
dealings with them. Nothing but the success
Of the flibusters in throwing Cuba out Of the
sugar market can relieve their dismal prospects.
The Post says, in quoting from the same cor
respondence, that the Louisiana sugar planters
have subscribed very largely in aid of this
scheme Of emancipation, which is the only hope
now left them in the future 80 sadly depressed
is the planting business by excessive compe-
tition. s#3 #s 81 Eaaa -se.== s.....
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The "dold Seed" Rice.

D9- There is nine millions of specie in the
United States Sub Treasury in New York.