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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

CO Last week, about forty children, mostly
orphans, were sent out from N. Y, by the
ssChildren's Aid Society,"" to find homes in the
West, among the farmers of Michigan.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

The FINE ARrs.-The Art-Union Of Philadel-
pha holds out inducements the present year,
which no foyer of the beautiful can withstand
The subscribers engraving for 1854, "Clcar the
Track representing Shedding scene, popularity
called coasting, is the most attractive, pleasing
picture, yet issued by any Art-Union. The en-
craving certainly equals anything of the kind our
country has yet produced, and reflects the highest
honor on the artist, Sam'l Sartain, Esq. Each
subscriber of s., receives an impression from the
plate and chance in the distribution, Dec. Both,
1854, of at least fifty paintings, beautifully framed,
the works of our most eminent artists. This, we
believe, is now the only institution of the kind in
our country, and although carried on at u consid-
cradle annual loss to the Artists Of Philadelphia,
they still bravcy continue the object of their as
ISOLATION, ssThc promotion of the Arts of Design
in the United States - and although the plate is
richly worth the price of subscription, the cause
is one in which every American should take an
interest. Joseph McCloud is the Honorary Sec
rotary for Minnesota, who may be found at the
Winslow House.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

CO Louis Kreiger is the Alderman of the First
Ward
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

WINTER..


The hoarse, gruf wind, as it howls about our
dwellings, reminds us that Winter is coming. The
trees have lost their verdure, and the leaves 60
whirling along the ravines, telling us Summer is
ended. The river moves along sluggishly-the
pigs and the poultry creep on the sunny side Of
the fence. and bask in the genial rays Of old Sol,
while all nature bears the impress of decay and
shrugs her shoulders at the coming of the North
ern blast. In doors, fires are agreeable. The
cracking of the wood carries us back to child
hood, but we miss the old familiar fireplace, and
the usual number of "golden pippins," that melt
ed SO deiciously in the mouth. The &C old folks"
too, are not there. They sleep in yonder grave
yard, many, many, miles from our Northern home.
Still, winter has its pleasures. The harvest is al
most ended and the luxuriant yield of mother
earth pours plenty into our laps and makes us re-
joice at the munfcence of the Deity. 1t is time,
too, for social gatherings, where, shut out from
the chilly air, the heart finds joy, although stranger
faces may gladden. the passing hour. The seasons
are essential to our happiness. Without Winter
we could not appreciate Summer, so without ad-
versity we could not appreciate the sunshine of
life.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

CO The Washington Seminary, corner Of Sec
ond and Locus streets, Saltwater, will open on
the 18th. These various institutions of learning,
springing up in all parts of our Territory are
true indexes of our future greatness. Give a
people thorough education, and you give them
power. Minnesota does not lack institutions of
learning and these institutions are continually
multiplying, making US emphaticay the New
England of the West. Persons about to emigrate
to our Territory, should bear this in mind.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

CAUGHT Hm.-The Chicago Democratic Press
gives an account of the trial of q fellow calling
himself Augustus Stuart Byron Mcdonald. for
placing distractions on the track of the Southern
Michigan Road. He was arrested on suspicion
and thrown into Jail and while there was fire.
quently visited by an officer in the disguise of
convict, who pumped the truth out of him He
CO In Savannah lately, the last blood of kin
Of George Whitefeld, the eminent divine, who
came out with Oglethorpe, 'svas followed from
garnet to the grave" .,.;-sfsg. 81 j., a..4es
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

QUESTIONS BEFORE THE Observation-Disclosures
the railroad question and the apportionment Bill
question: there is another subject Of great impor-
lance, which will come before the Legislature !;
we refer to a revision of the Minnesota Code
The abrogation Of the law for Imprisonment
for debt, will also come up and will receive the
support of many members. These matters are
''fxed facts,' and as soon as the smoke of the
battle has passed off, we shall allude to them at
length. In the mean time we respectfully ask
our readers to give them due consideration.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

That CoNvENroN.-The Democrat of Fri
day evening is out again in favor of Conven-
ton of the people for the purpose Of connecting
a memorial to send to Congress, relative to our
Railroad grant. We see no necessity for this
Convention, as the matter is now left in the hands
of the Legislature where it will receive due con-
sideration, and from which all action should en-
anate. Previous to the election, the Democrat
informed its readers that the Times was afraid to
submit the matter to the people. This was not
so. The Times advocated that the matter should
be submitted to the people at the ballot boz but
it was the Democrat which was fearful of the re-
suit, and we'll it might be, for the people have de-
cided against it. Why now bring it again before
the people? Will not the Legislature act as ex-
peditiously as a committee appointed by Con-
vention? 1t is all useless to talk about Con-
ventiOn-the subject must come from the Legis-
lature, and the Legislature must, in a body, re-
pudiate the fraud, and then memorial Congress
for new grant. This is the proper and legiti-
mate way, and no other way will receive our
countenance. We have no objection to submit.
ting the matter to the people after the Legisa-
ture has acted on the subject, but this will only
members Of the Legislature, new election had
better be held, and this is just what the Demo-
crat would like but we hare confidence and the
people have confidence in them, or else they
would not have been elected. That the matter
will receive the very earliest attention of the Le
gislature, We have no doubt, and we conceive of
no good to come by trammcling the membert
with the action Of a committee from the people.
If it is the object of the Democrat to prevent the
Legislature from repudiatng the fraud, in that is
will miss its figure the fraud and the perpetra-
tors must be repudiated the action of Congress
must be upheld, or never will get harmony
and consequently will never get grant
We are perfectly willing to leave the whole mat
ter just where it is, believing that the represen-
tatives Of the people will carry out that for
which they were elected, the Democrat to the con-
trary notwithstanding.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

The steamer E. X. Collins, plying on Lake Erie,
took fire on the 9th and was burned to the waters
edge. 1t is reported that from twenty-three to
forty lives were lost. The scene is described as
awful. The Collins was one of the best boats OIL
the Lake, and was owned by the Mcssrs. Ward
We shall have further particulars tomorrow.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

TIE observation-disclosures from Election Pre-
cincts have been received, sufficient to show
large Democratic majority in our next Legisla-
ture, in fact, so far as heard from, but one Wing
has been elected to the House. At no time since
the organization of the territory, has there been
so many democrats elected, and it is particularly
gratifying at this time, as the apportionment of
our Territory is q matter Of much Importance to
the Democratic party. Our Territory has been
unfairly represented long enough.
We do not think that the question of railroad
in any shape, affected the result, or in any way
in this territory during this election, except in st.
Paul. The question was Wing or Democrat, in all
the election Districts, modified in some cases by
local questions but which in no cases defeated the
regular democratic candidate.
We congratulate the Democracy Of our Terri
tory upon the success of Democratic principles,
and hope when another trial comes, we may be
equally as uccessful.-DemOcrdt Of Saturday.
CO There is SO much real impudence in the
above article, that we copy it entire. 1t reminds
US of the story of the man and the bear. 1t runs
in this wise Some years ago, aman and his wife
sat near the cradle of their only child in log
cabin in Tennessee, when a large Bear entered and
made for the cradle. The husband clambered up
the side of the house, and straddling himself on
| pole which crossed the beam above, out of the
reach of danger, he cried out, as Bruin made for
the devoted mother, who would not leave her babe
to the mercy of the hungry animal, GIVE him
fits, Sally, give him fits; knock him again-hit
him hard, Sall," and the poor woman drove the
| Bear round and round the room, until nearly ex-
hausted, when it fell dead beneath her welldirect
ed blows. Down jumped the coward, and in a
most excited manner he exclaimed, 6 Didn't we
give it to him, hey? How he growled, but WE
fixed him! WE give him thunder, didn't we Sail %
The course of the Democrat is not half so hon
enable as the poor, miserable Tennessee coward.
He encouraged his wife by cheering words, but
the Wing Democrat Editor of the Rice organ did
all he could to defeat the regular Democratic tick
ct, and now that that ticket is triumphant, he
crows as Justify as any other six-footed Shanghai
How lovingly he takes the fond idol to his bosom
What paragon Of perfection ! What genuine,
sterling Democrat! We commend him to the fos-
tering care of those he has so increasingly abused.
| Cv The Washington Seminary, corner Of Sec
| ond and Locus streets, Saltwater, will open on
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25
Senator E. e. Kittredge.

We have persued with much interest the lucid
and able counter report written by Senator
Kittredge as chairman of the minority Of the
Joint committee of the Senate and House OF
Representatives of the State of Louisiana, "to
enquire into the best mode of preserving the
health of the State.
This report was advocated also by that en-
lightened and philosophic physician, DR.. f. A.
Williamson, of Assumption, a member of the
House, and by Messrs. J. A. Braud and Chas.
Seuzeneau.
DR.. Kittredge proves clearly and learnedly in
his report, the absurdity and enormous expense
of a system of quarantine for the port of New
Orleans. He enters into history Of the yellow
fever, cholera, influenza, &C., and shows that
cleanliness will have much more powerful eff
feet than quarantine to protect the city of New
Orleans He recommends that every street in
the city and its suburbs should be paved-that
every lot should be graded to hight above that
of the surrounding side walks. rounded in the
coat of hydraulic cement, thoroughly drained
by dcthing or grading all the swamp land in the
rear of the city, exposing no more of it to the
action of the suns rays, by telling the timber
Gts natural protection,) thereby creating
source of malaria equal to the famous Pontine
marshes near Rome.
Erect a sufficient number of water works on
the river to throw q constant stream Of fresh
i fba Nv nd ,hnrh
at all times, when the river is too low to flow
the water without the works and better con-
struction of the dwellings, of the poorer classes,
viz: airy and well tioored, high and dry above
the surface of the earth.
He recommends the appointment of Health
officer. to be stationed at the Balize, to go out
with the pilots and while the vessels are coming
into the river to examine as to the existence of
ship fever and small pox (and these diseases
only.) In case of ship fever and small pox,
clean the ship, wash the bodies and clothes of
the well and send them on their way rejoicing.
The sick to be detained under some cheap, airy
shelter, until well enough to travel. He also
proves, that epidemic yellow fever, cholera, in
tiuenza, are depending on atmospheric consti-
tuents for their origin and propagation, are not
as the term is generally understood,
viz: disease depending upon specific poison,
generated by and emanating from person and
producing its like in another. Senator Kit
tredge has been eminently useful in the Senate.
md our district is justly proud of having for one
If its Senators one of the most learned and
udicious of the Medical Faculty.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

n.y. There are few things which afford US
greater pleasure than sitting down to write a
notice Of the celebrated Hoofand German Bit
tors, because we are fully conscious we are con-
ferrng a public benefit, and our heart tells us
that by our notices many have been induced to
take these Bitters, and been rescued from death
by Dyspepsia Liver Complaint, &C., for the
cure of which it is certain. 1t is prepared and
sold only by DR.. c. NJ. Jackson, at the Ger
man Medicine Store, No. 120 Arch street,
Philadelphia.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

A WITTY FELLow.-The great Duke OF
Marlborough, passing the gate the Tower:
after having inspected the fortress: was
accosted by an ill-looking fellow, with.
I" How do you do. my Lord Duke9 believe
your Grace and have now been in every
Jail in the kingdom Z" II believe, friend"
replied the Duke with surprise, that this is
the only Jail have ever visited" every
likely" replied The other: i" but have been
in all the res'tD
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

nGsn The crop Of oranges, peaches and plums
to judge from the present indications, will be
very abundant in this section Of the State, the
coming season. Never have we seen the trees
so thoroughly covered with blossoms. Vegeta-
ton, as a general thing, is very forward this
spring much more SO than last year. The
weather is indeed, truly that of spring. Health
superlatively good
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

Ho7ouays Ointment and Pills hare effected an
AsfonisAiny Cure ofm -1bscess that the Faculty
pronounced Iacmabh Robert Parlett, mariner,
of Wolsoken, near Wisbeach, was afflicted with
a dreadful abscess in the arm: He had been
two years in Hospital abrcad, and for a con-
siderable time in one at home, without receiving
the least benefit and at last was given up by
the faculty, who pronounced him to be incurable; !;
but after using Holloway's Ointment and Pills
for short time the wound completely
healed, and his health permanently restored.
This can be attestcd by Mr.. Abraham Catlin,
and other respectable inhabitants Of the parish
of Wolsoken in England.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

New YoRK PIcK.-This sprightly little sheet
comes to us with request to please x. We
cordially comp1y-and further, would commend
the lovers Of genuine wit to become subscribers
to this neat and deserving little paper.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

VALUABLE Decentralization is called to
the advertisement of Prof. Holloway, No. PA
Strand, London. All Of his preparations may
be had of J. Wright & Co., his legally author
lied agents, No. 151 Chartres street, New Or
lama
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

BGP We call attention to the Notarial Card
of Jona: c. White in our advertising columns.
1t may not be generally known that it costs no
more to hold family meetings. to take Inyen-
tories, to pass sales or protest notes before a
Notary, than it does to have the same work per-
formed by the Recorder, .si.s
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

EXTRA SESSION OF THE ELEGIsLATuRE.-Frcm
call in one of the city papers, we see that the
members of the Legislature were requested to
meet at the st. Charles on the evening of Mon
day last. The notice did not say whether the
meeting was to take place in the Bar Room or
Dining room, though we are inclined to the
opinion that the Bar Room was the one intended
for this extra meeting of the s'Solons.' T1s.5
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

Rga- We were favored with a most delightful
and refreshing shower of rain on Wednesday
last. 1t was much needed here and in the i'm
mediate vicinity
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

Ba5H Thanks to Senator J. P. Benjamin, of
the U. S. Senate, for copy Of Lieut.. Hernon,s
Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon-bcing
part frst-accompanied by maps.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25
~License or No License"

In accordance with notice given in pre-
vious number, the Rev. Mr.. sugg Methodist
Minister at the place, delivered discourse on
the question of ''License or No License which
is about to be submitted to the voters of Thib-
odaux 1t is to be hoped that the gentleman 8
example will not be followed; and that our
churches shall not be converted into public
arenas for the purpose of controlling the votes
of our citizens.
Had the gentleman confined his remarks only
to Temperance as christian virtue, he would
certainly not have gone beyond the bounds Of
his mission as a pastor; but he has trespassed
upon grounds that lie beyond his ecclesiastical
jurisdiction. He has opened a church to the
citizens of Thibodaux and addressed them upon
the subject of an approaching election. He has
proclaimed himself in favor of the adoption OF
the s'Maine Liquor Law" in the State Of
Louisiana, question involving great and alb
sorbing political principles, which, be it said
with due respect to that estimable gentleman.
can be appropriately considered only in political
assemblies and legislative halls.
The discussion in churches by clergymen, Of
questions about to be decided at the ballot box,
to say the least of it, can only lower the rev.
ercnd disputants to the common level of popular
ringleaders, and therefore, render them less
efficient as the Ministers Of the Gospel. Besides,
experience Of our fathers teaches u.s. that an
other and greater evil must inevitably ensue.
Should the pastors Of other churches follow the
example set by the gentleman who is the subject
of these few remarks, is it not evident that the
members Of the various sects into which our
citizens are divided, would be involved in
bitter sectarian quarrels which could rebound
neither to the glory Of freligon, to the service
Of God? Indeed, the gentleman's remarks are,
perhaps, not free from the objection here alluded
to-. His alusion to the Incorporate habits of a
portion of the English Clergy can be easily in
terpreted as q thrust at a certain religious de-
nomination and his anecdote in which Priest
md Deacon are charged with the ruin Of a
worthy widow, sufficiently indicates that the ac-
fused heroes of his tale belong either to the |
Episcopal or the Catholic Church. 1t is not |
he right that we object to in allowing clergy |
nen to interfere in political questions, but the
,Ioco 4it.-. 43. y. ~ Et aG
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

Me We call particular attention to the sale
of the property of the late G. L. Anderson,
which takes place Wednesday next. The
advertisement appears on our fourth page
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25
Succession de lean Pierre Thibodaur ct son t1ona
NENTE DE SUCCESSION-Etatd De

~ la Louisiana, Cour du Cnqniefne District JudciaIe
siegeant dams ct pour la paroisse de Lafourche
Au nom ct par auorte lie In Cour du Cnquieme Dntia
Judciare, segeant dans ct pour la parosse de Laiorr
sera otfert yente pubqne, par Bourg Sheriff ncan
teur, dunent quae ct asscrmene, les leux sues
la dite parosse sur la rive drote du bayou Laourche
vron six sept miles audessns de la vile de Thbodaur
JEUDI, lie q du mos d'AVIL, 1854 10 heures A. NJ,
propriete suvante, savoir:
UN CERTAIN MORCEAU DE TERRE situe dams Ia pafetse
de Laonrche la rive droite du bayou Laourche
vron six sept miles audessus de In vile de Todaux,
mesuran apent de face pns mons par quarante de
profondeur toutes les atsses ct ameoraons qa ~
oavent, borne haut par les terres de Joseph aye
ct en- bas par celes de Noel Hydel Compagne
FRANCOlsE, une negresse, agee de Is ans.
PLUS1EURS LOTS DE MATS, des Cochons, Bstes Cona,
Cheyaux des Mouons, l3 Baris de sucre les 0uts o.
atores, lie mobilier cOnsstant fournurc de maon
de cuisine tells que Bois de Lifts ct Its des Amo uns
Pendule, un Gardemanger, des Tables, ETC., etc.
TERMEs EFT CoNDIsIoNS.-Le mobers toutes sommes dta
audessous de dix piastres payable Mars 1885, ct os
sommes audesss de dix piastres payable par notices
meitie en- Mars 1885, ct aure moitie Mars 1856 re
esclaye payrbe tiers tier dams tous ct hacn de
mois DIES annees 1885, 1885, 1851. Lacquerem oarnt
SAINT bonne ct vable Caution toutes sonmes pune
ueIement payes ec6ance portera hut pour cent dtea
par an, ct Ia terre ct escaye resera specialemen hyh
quees ct aece dill privilege du vendeur jusqua parfa p
ment. 14-tds " nj BOCRG, Sherf
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

Baas@ There is no lack of water in our bayou
at this time; and should it continue to rise,
levees viii not long continue to be safeguards
for our people.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

CHERRY PEcToRAL.-Ne have departed from
our usual rule in regard to the advertising Of
Medicines, in admitting the notice of the Chtrry
Pectoraz to our columns. 1t is not a patent
medicine, but one, the contents OF which, are
well known to the medical profession, and which
has proved highly beneficial in the case ot,
number ofour acquantances, who were seriously
afflicted with pulmonary complaints. Some Of
our most skiltul eminent physicians recommend
it to their patients in their regular practice, and
we feel that are comforting favor upon the
public by making known its virtues.
GL0HtsuiHe Christian A0cocqte.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25
SATURDAY. MARCH 25. 1854.

0SA~ Thanks to the clerks of the C. D. Jr.,
and Mary Foley, for late files of New Orleans
papers.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25
Succession de j. W. Tucker.
NENTE DE SUCCESSION.-Eht

de Ia Louisiane-Cour du Cnquieme Distrct-PartE
de Lafourche
Au nom ct par autore de Ia Cour du Cnqueme Dsaf
Judciare, segeant dams ct pour Ia paroisse de Laou
il ofert vene publique par Mathurin Bourg Sheriff
encanteur pnblque dument qualie ct assermente, sh
Mason de Cour situee dams la vile de Thbodaux NEE
CREDI, lie 5 de AVRI1, 1854, a 10 heures a. m, ks w
prietees suivantes, savoir:
DOuZE JUa1ENTs, QTATRE POULAINs, ct un ETAL0s,
nomme Sir Abner.
TERMEs ET CoSDTIoNs.-Payable dams an de credit s
acquereurs etant obiges de donner eurs blets payable
leur orre, ct sgne conjontment par eux, un h
apres echeance. (mh25-tds) NJ BoURG, Scherd
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25
Notary Public.

III aving been appointed a NOTARY
1lPUBLIC in and for the PARISH LAForRcHE, takes
pleasure in stating to the public that he is ready
cute all calls in the line ofa Notry-such as the protesting
tories, aing family meetings. ETC.. etc 1t may not be
generally known that it costs more to have business doe
by Notary than does before the Recorder His office
the is at that of the Thbodaux Minerva where all
business intrsted to him will meet with prompt attention
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25

y IA The q sArkansaw Traveller ? Is now in
town. and Is hourly discoursing music on that
fiddle Of his tslsa .efasasa e5ssaissse.3
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-03-25
BURN & co.
: - X q t[l h5'|n| 5|1|
NEW SPRING GOODS.

TUST RECEIVED
- MOURNING SILK MUSLIN,
JACONETs,
COLLARS and UNDERSLEEyES,
BAYADERE ROBES
SILK TISHUE 's ..
GINGHAM MUSLIN. t,
PRINTED JACONETS and LAWNS,
PLAIN SOLID COLLARS
BAREGE GRANEDIERS and SILK TISHTE,
BLACK SILK and LACE TALNAS and MANTILAS,
WHITE LACE g ''
STEEL MINED, BLACK CHECKED, ....
PLAID and CIIANGEABI.E SILKS,
FRENCH EMBRO iDERED Blond Lace Bonnets
RIBBONDs, LiniEgs and Trimmings for Bonnets,
WATCHES Gold and 81 yer Patents Lever and French,
Gold Watches, and Fob Chains.
BREAST PINS, Gold Ear Rings, Finger do, Lockets
Stiles, Shirt Studs, Sleeve Buttons. ..-
PENS and PENCILS, Gold and Silver. asia
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, CROCKERY and GLASS WARE
ALSO, Boots, Shoes Hats, Cloathng, Perfumery Willow
Chairs Baskets, etc., etc, etc.
An will be sold low, at #iA OSBURN co.
Thibodaux March 25 1854