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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-16

xssIys:
TRUNKS BOXES AND PACKAGES sss Sc
60 so
Single packages, not exceeding lbs
weight ...................s......t Do % $0 10
Single packages, not exceeding IS lbs.
weight OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 80 40
Single packages, not exceeding SO lbs
weight ......................... Az 015
Single packages, not exceeding rs lbs
Single packages. not exceed'g 100 lbs
weight .......................l 0Io %
Butter, Milk, Lard, Dressed Fowls
Fresh Meats Oysters, Fresh Fish,
put up in boTes or baskets, Fruits and
Vegetables per 100 lbs. ............i 075f Is
Bandboxes, and Furniture, per cubic
IOot.. U@l U ~
q No charge on any one article or package to be
less than IS cents
ap % E. H. GILL, Supt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-16

NJ OTICE.--The undersigned having OPEN
IN ed BLACKSMITH SHOP ON Cary street be-
tween nth and 18th streets, prepared to furnish
their friends and the public generally with every ar
ticle In their line of business.
Hardware Merchants and Stone Cutters wouId do
well to give US call, as we making and repair
Ing Hammers and Quarry Tools of avery description
and on reasonable terms.
nv 3w& KEELEY Il BLAKE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-16

i AND FOR SALE.--We viii sell one
- hundred acres Of superior WOOD LAND. II
Ing IN Chesterfield, near the Manchester Turnpike
and three miles from Richmond.
The quality Of this Land, the Timber. the Weot
and the distance from the city, render IL very much
10 be desired. We will TAXA = isir price and w,l
etye accommodating exedif
my TOLER COOK, Aria.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

house in which he happened to be sa,n
the evening, representing herself at tha ~ u
vate door as his wife. So the story oo me p'E
The poor fellow was lying on the go Vs.
the time, calm, composed, probably s sD,sa
hending no danger to life or limb. hn,1 type
cling in the direction whence cama S'an'
footsteps, he was Mortified by the female MY lso'
he so much dreaded. She held in hs, " y;
hand dagger-not like the one w ,,ss'
Macbeth saw in his perturbed mps nnlea
shadowy outline, but one having snh.,Is a
and which glittered in the gas Iight t''"''ce
But we will not attempt 10 desc,;bo :,
scene which followed; nor pretend 70 Tue
count for an escape from threatened d ~ ae'
1t must have been fearful momen t'a ~
however brave we may all be in orr nb;, 'Of,
ply, but few can ''smlle at the dagapa r os1
defy its point" 7e'' 'aa
The woman, fortunately, was arres,oa,
fore putting her threat into execution. a ue
on being searched, six barreled re,o, anu
was found on her person. HAVING 'b h's
taken before magistrate, she was rele sssl
by him on condition that she would l lass
the city; a promise with which She sb b's
complied. A's
As to who the parties are, and whom -,
in what locality the scene was enacted s an8
not matter. N'''
The above is merely given as ono # o..
passing incidents of this gay metronol;s "''
WuSbinoJoa
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

PRESIDENTS MEssAaE.-By far the most
Just criticism on the Presidents Message
that we have seen, is the following from the
Philadelphia Bulletin, Democratic neutral
paper:
1t is weak imitation of Gibbon; the re-
semblance consisting merely in certain
turns Of expression, without practice Of
Gibbons witness of thought Quite one
third, if not more of the words might be
struck out, without altering the sence. A
Webster would, indeed, have written out
the entire ideas in one-fourth the space, that
is, if a Webster could have possibly beats
out his ideas into such intellectual tin-foil.
Next as to the matter. This is thought
enthusiastically diluted as we have said. In
justice to the President it must be conceded,
that, when he makes up his mind to speak
like man, he can think far more clearly as
well as express himself more tersely. But
in this message he has studiously endeavor-
ed to avoid committing himself. Like
Talleyrand, he seems TO believe that lam
guage was made to conceal thought He
consequently drenches us with words. He
balances alternatives and negatives as dex-
terously as Chinese Juggler poises a.straw
npon his nose. He winks at the Compro-
mise, and then winks in turn at the Seces-
sionists. He is " everything to everybody
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED "A sophist
wishing to puzzle Thales, the Milesian, one
Of the wise men of Greece, proposed to him
in rapid succession the following difficult
questions, The philosopher replied to them
all without the least hesitation, and with
how much propriety and precision, our
readers can Judge for themselves:
What is the oldest of all things?
God-because He always existed
What is the most beautiful
The world-because it is the work of
God
What is the greatest of all things2
Space-beca1se it contains all that is
created.
What is the quickest of all things?
Thought-because in a moment it can fly
to the end of the universe.
What is the strongest?
Necessity-because it makes men face all
the dangers Of life.
What is the most difficult?
To know yourself .s...
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

THE EYELAsHEs AND EYEBRows-In
Circassia, Georgia, Persia, and India, one of
the mothers earliest cares is to promote the
growth Of her chlldren's eyelashes, by tip
ping aud removing the fine gossamer-like
points with pair Of scissors, when they are
asleep. By repeating this every month or
six weeks, they become in time, long, close,
finely curved, and Of silky gloss. The
practice never fails to produce the desired
effect, and j. is particularly useful when
owing to inflammation of the eyes, the
lashes have been thinned or stunted..
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

WEEKLY RECORD OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE
Bennett, of the Literary Depot, places us under
obligations for specimen numbers of beauti-
fully illustrated work, bearing the above title,
published by G. P. Putnam Co., Printers ex-
traordinary to the Crystal Palace, New York.
This journal, as its name implies, records the
history, progress and results Of the New York
Industry Of all nations. Its literary depart
ment is under the supervision of the ablest
literary, scientific and practical men of the day,
and contains essays, descriptions, and criticisms
on Natural Science. Machinery, Manufactures,
and the Fine Arts The engravings which grace
the numbers now before us from l to 49, are
of the first order in the point of mechanical exc
cution, reminding us of those of the London
Art Journal" and go far to show that the wood
art is rapidly supplanting all other
processes for beauty, rapidity and excellence.
The &c Illustrated Record will make beau
tiful volume, and the public should feel an in
terest in its circulation 1t should be In the
library and on the comfortable of those fond
of the useful and ornamental. Price Is cents
per number.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

Dun BAYoU.-Tne Lafourche still continues
at its lowest ebb. All communication with the
great daddy Of waters, is restricted to dat-boats
and other small crafts suited to the low water
season. This state Of things, it is almost use
less to say, spreads seeming dullness on all
things around. Our people are confined to
their homes for a want Of opportunity to travel !;
and, from the necessity Of the times, they will
be compelled to submit to existing evils until
q rise in the river, or the completion Of the
Opelousas Railroad relieves us from our present
unenviable position. ~.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

WHAT A DIFFERENCE -Comparisons like the
following however disagreeable to States where
education is limited in its sphere-eannot fail
to induce profitable reflection, and stimulate to
efforts for improvement:
Massachusetts, with a population of 994, 504,
has but 1861 native born adults who cannot
read and write; while Virginia, with popua-
ton less than one-half greater shows 79,005
whites in the same ignorant condition. Louisi-
ana, with population of 255, 491 whites, shows
q 221 natives who do not read nor write, against
only 3O,670 in New York, which has a white
population of 3,o4s, 425-nearly twelve times as
great as that Of Louisiana.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07
O Il TU A nv.

DlED-On Friday, December, ODD, 1863 of Consmni,,
the Lungs, MARCUS PENNINGTON FILLS agaa .h,a
two years. 9
Mr.. Ellis native of Virginia, and settled "a So,
chant in Thibodaux, about ten years since with h,,.
capital beside his energy Of character and canos., =
business. Although he by means ESCAPED thos. ,b.
and which attend mercantile enernrjses r,
had succeeded, by dint OF activity and untiriny dvo
his AFFAIRS in amassing competency, when in March ,
he was compelled to retire from business BY the prosa
that ruthless disease which had long been proving nm, n
strength As business man, he was characterized hv h,
of indefatgable industry and energy and above all Nv
feet integrity and truhfulness in the smallest mas
BY these means he won and ever enjoyed the general an,
unlimited confidence of the community.
During the progress of his long and hopeless Illness h. v,
not appalled, by the gradual yet inevitable approach m
fell destroyer but with perfect resignation to the divine win
and steady composure of mind busted himself in settling
as far possible his worldly concerns and in self examine
ton and in preparation for the untried scenes upon which
was so soon to enter.
By his last will and testament, after providing srh,
relatives he made liberal requests for charity an,
for religious purposes, not forgetting that ancient and hon.
orabe Institution which he loved well and which he never
disgraced by unworthy thought deed.
He became Free Mason in early He and was membe-
of the lodge at Thibodaux almost from its inception and
seldom failed to attend its meetings and interest himself
its proceedings unless prevented by illness his ayoca
He mered and possessed the respect and love Of the Graft
Brothers present to receive his last sigh And after hi
DEATH his brethren, with ordinary emotions borne hi
remains to their final resting place. and performed them
the impressive funeral ceremonies Of the Order.
Distinguished for his energy, industry and extraordinary
business TACT for his nice of honor and chivao
bearing, for his regular department and unsled purity
and life for strict and unimpeachabe honesty for
frmness independence, self respect and sincerity, for high
toned and generous feelings and ams-his memory will b
long cherished his loss has been severely felt lie
somewhat reserved in his Manners and it needed familiar
acquaintance with him fully to appreciate the sterling quail
tees of his heart he higher and higher in the &
fections Of his friends acquaintance rpened into intimacy
and intimacy cemented by time and frequent nta
Many bewailed his unmely death more thar
his brethren Of the Graft and among them, more thai
the writer of this notice. c. B
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

WITH DIsPArcH.-To show our readers some
Of the Inconvenience Of travelling now between
here and New Orleans, We will mention fact
that We were four days in making the trip. On
Wednesday morning Ne left the city and ar
rived at Donaldsonville the same night, at which
point we remained until o'clock, Friday morn
ing, and took passage in Holden's Omnibus for
home. We arrived for dinner at Napoleonyille
where our kind contemporary Of tho Pioneer,
invited us 70 dine with him. Whilst enjoying
tho company OF our friend and administering 70
tho wants and necessities Of the inner man,
the stage left Without even .'toot' from tho
driver; and strange to ssy, from some strange
coincidence in the optics Of our fellow passen-
gers eight ii number, our presence was not
missed until they had proceeded nearly nine
miles on their route. Here 70 were, and
could not for love or money procure con.
veyanoe home until the evening Of Saturday.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

ag We call the attention Of our musical
friends to the advertisement of Mr.. A. Wheeler,
in another column, for tuning and repairing
Piano Fortes. A reliable person who devotes
his exclusive attention to that business has long
been needed in this vicinity, and Mr.. WIS testi-
monials as to ability are Of the first class.
The fact of his having been several years with
Mr.. Chickering of Boston, is in itself sufficient
guarantee that he thoroughly understands his
business.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

Died ON the 9th of October last, at her
fathers residence Waterloo parish Of Point Cou
louisiana SUSANNA, the eldest daughter and last surviving
child of JAMES W. MURRAY, Esq, late Of New Orleans and
formerly Of Philadelphia, Pa.
Rest gentle spirit Rest, pure high-minded aectionss
dutiful daughter!
'Theres not garden walk tread,
There's not flower see,
But brings to mind the joys now fed,
The hopes-forever lost with thee.
And still wish that hour were
When, friends and foes forgiven,
The woes, the wrongs, our lot while here,
Shall change to bliss in heaven y
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07
Louisiana Rice Farming.

Every thing which we consider as capable OF
benefting any portion of our readers, we viii
lingly insert. Therefore, deeming the following
letter of interest to such of our planters as
are interested in the culture Of rice, we cheer
fully give it place in our columns. It is a
truth well known to oil that there are lands on
the Lafourche which are susceptible of being
made the finest rice lands in the Union; and
we doubt not that much good will flow to this
portion of the State from the new energy that
will be inspired in its culture by the influence
of the Louisiana Rice Mill Company:
OFFICE or THE LOUISIANA RICE MILL Co.
Neac Orleans, Dec 26th, 1858.
DEAR Your favor of the 14th inst is just reed The
price rough rice depends upon its quality varying from Sc
to 90 per bushe We could say what we would
give until the grain examined Our letters from savan
nah offer superior article Of 'god seed grain of full
average weight for S. cents upon which must add freight
and Insurance. but it much superior any Creole
yet presume yours, well matured and free from
weev would be worth between 10 and so cents at the
mills Perhaps your best plan would be put up good
stout ~ bushel bags and ship to be cleaned toll
TENTH that Is nine tenhs of the cleaned grain would be
returned packed in good close barrels for which there
will be charge of about Is % per barrel if you
desired it would be sold commission Of per cent The
company would advance all the expenses of transportation
and deduct the from the proceeds Of sale take it in
rough at the market price, The bags would be held subject
to your order. The mills have been erected at large
pense by company incorporated for twenty five years
having liberal capital They upon the most approved
principle and think will do work equal to any other r
the world The object Of the company is to do off
than merchant business and offer every encouragement
the Louisiana planters to go into the cultivation of
all their low lands The project Of erecting really good mills
here has been fully considered and must eventually
Of great benefit to the State and profitable to the projectors
The company advertise to purchase for the sake
giving the planters the option seng either in the rough
after milling than to make money and will pay at rates
allowing the smallest margin above the toll but before
observed the price must depend upon the quality which
varies materially and be ascertany only by examina
ton.
may be further stated that in addition to the huling
pounding and polishing machinery the mills will be supplied
with apparatus reduce the small broken grain
in not done by any other mill in the SOUTH Rice
-four worth much than the full grain the toll for
ducton viii be one tenth.
am sir, most respectfully, your obedient servant
J. B. BRrrToN, Pres't. Of the La. r. NJ Co.
Charles Armitage, Esq.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

BESEvoLENr.-The Secretary of the ''Thibo-
daux Howard Association has requested us to
return thanks for the following sums contributed
towards meeting the expenses incurred during
the late epidemic, viz: From Jno. Collins, $50
NJ H. Daunis, $50; F. Webb, Ss75; A. Col
Inns, 800; Hon. J. S. Williams, 800. We are
pleased to learn the amount yet remaining due
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

9gr After months absence, part of which
time was spent at Galveston, Texas, we have
again resumed our post. A few pencelings from
our journal by the way, touching the future of
Galveston, the "Island City Of the Gulf" and
other matters will appear in our next.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

STEAM WAcoS-Mr. Remon Oslet an indus
trious and energetic wheel-wright and carriage
maker, Of our town, has project on foot for
constructing Steam Wagon, to run between
this point and Donaldsonyille, during the low
water season. The wagon is now complete
with the exception Of the iron and wood work !!
We doubt not that tho enterprise will be a
nrnftahle one
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

WASHINGTON HoTEL-NIessrs. Besse Brothers
have taken charge Of this favorite establishment
at Napoleonville, and, as win be seen from their
the travelling public. We can safely endorse
every thing set forth in their card, and more
too; for better men and more obliging hosts
cannot be found, anywhere in the range Of our
acquaintance. -.=- .. ..~---..-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

rGT The installation Of the officers elect Of
Excelsior Lodge, No. "a, I. 0. 0. F., takes place
this evening, at half past seven o'clock, at the
Lodge Room p G. LOUIS BUSH, D. D. G. NJ,
otficiates. -. lrE -. - ..
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TH1BoDAUx FEMALE ISsTITuTE.-We learn

TH1BoDAUx FEMALE IxsTITUTE.-We learn
with extreme regret, since our return from
Texas, that this truly elevated and valuable
lnstitution--the best in the Southern country
is not doing as well as it should. The epidemic
of last summer has sadly interfered with its
prospects. But we would ask, has not every
town in the Southern States suffered more or
less from the same visitation decreed by an all
wise Providence? And why should Thibodaux,
heretofore the Florence of Louisiana, be singled
out above all her sister towns, and pointed to
as Metropolis? All countries, from the begin
ming of time, have been, and still remain liable
to epidemics, nor should their appearance at
distant intervals detract from the general hygi-
enic character of any particular locality. En-
tertaining these views, we see no just grounds
for disparagement, and we would earnestly call
upon parents in lower Louisiana, to lay aside all
i'll conceived prejudces, and once more rally to
The support of an Institution which has already
done SO much in giving tone and character to
the female portion of our community. Mr.. Ten
ney, the principal, has already done much to-
wards supplying hiatus in the educational
wants Of this portion of the State, and is still
eager to prosecute his endeayors in the future,
provided the friends Of female education will ac-
cord him living support.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

EsS% We claim the indulgence Of number Of
mr. advertising friends for not having given
their favors place in to-days issue. An unu-
sual press of judicial Advertising is our excuse ;
and to which we call the especial attention of
our readers.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07
JED7H. WATERMAN. CHAs. NJ WAIEKMA7'
y. WATERMAN Il BROTHER,

MPOKIEKS and Wholesale Sc
i dealers in HARDWARE CUTLERY,
IRON, STEEL, PLOUGHs, SAWS, NAILS, q R5S
mon, New Orleans. = " [sgn Of the Anvil
Are receiving and have in store in addition to their sn
eral stock Of shelf goods the following articles waie ams
offer for sale at the lowest prices viz Swedish and Amer
Bar Iron; plough irons; hoop and band ron; poa
ovens spades etc; nails from to 6od wrought ana sa
spikes, Collins axes shovels and spades cotton sna we
selves ctr mn7-lJ
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

THE CHoLERA.--It being currently circulated
abroad that the cholera is prevailing here and
in the vicinity to an alarming extent, we take
this occasion to state that there was never a
statement 50 far at yarience with truth. No
country on the face of the earth is more healthy
than Thibodaux. and vicinity at this writing,
and we take pleasure in noting the fact We
have always been first to warn friends when
real danger existed, and nothing could induce us
to shrink from what we considered to be an i'm
perative duty. Again, We assure our readers
that our town is entirely free from all diseases
Of an epidemic character.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-07

TH1EvEs.-t would be an act of prudence
on the part Of our citizens to keep sharp look
out to their strong boxes, as our town is now in
tested with number of gentlemen who are not
at all scrupulousin appropriating to themselves
that which belongs to others, without the least
conjunction of conscience. The coffee house
Of Mr.. A. D. Terrebonne was entered few
evenings ago, but as luck would have it, there
was no money in the drawer, so the thievesre-
treated and have not been heard of since. Mayor
Terrebonne, organize your police! and if it sue
succeeds in capturing them, we will have them
treated to a Coleation, and provide them with
comfortable quarters at the State Hotel in
Baton Rouge.
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Further by the Pacific!
THE BATTLE OFF SINOPE.
NEW York. Dec 81.

New York, Dec 81.
The papers brought by the Pacific contain va
rious accounts of the naval battle of Slnope.
One of these states that the entire Russian fleet
from Sebastopol was engaged against the Turk
ish squadron of fourteen ships The shore bat
tcries at Sinope proving useless, the Russians
forced an entrance to the harbor. The number
of Turkish ships sunk and destroyed was thir-
teen. Besides the seven Russian ships that
were lost i'll the battle, the remainder Of the
fleet was so much shattered that it reached Sc
bastopol only with great difficulty. The Turks
are reported to have fought like devils, and all
prepared to die rather than surrender. The
Turkish vessels sunk comprised seven frgates,
two corvettcs, one steamer and three transports
Thirteen in all.
Another account states that only six Russian
ships of the line were engaged in the battle,
and that they had to sustain the fire Of five land
batteries, as well as that of the Turkish fleet.
An attempt made to take the Turkish
flag ship with the Vice Admiral, into Sebastepol,
but she sunk and the prisoners were transferred
to the Russian vessels.
Admiral Menschikotf left Odessa Immediately
for St. Petersburg, with his official reports.
PROBABLE ARMIsTIcE
Accounts from Vienna state that an armistice
will probably be agreed upon.
1t is now said that the Ottoman Porte has con-
sented that Seryia shall remain neutral.
LATER FROM CHINA.
Later adyces had been received at London
from China. Canton continued quiet, but there
was yet much fighting at Shanghai and Annoy.
GREAT CONFEDERATION IN NFw YORK.
New YORK, Dec. -.
This city has been visited this morning by a
great confagration, by which an immense amount
of property has been destroyed. Among the
buildings destroyed are eighteen wholesale stores
in Front street. mostly occupied by hourdealers.
The great clipper ship Great Republic was
burnt to the waters edge. The clipper ships
White Squall and Red Rover and the packet
ship Joseph Walker, are totally destroyed, and
many other vessels are greatly damaged. The
losses are not ascertained but known to be i'm
mense.
The Great Republic was insured for 100000,
and her cargo was valued at sSGOO00O. The
amount of Insurance OH the latter is not yet
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