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NEW WOOD AND COAL YARD.

TJNHE subscribers would respectfully inform their
4 9nmsfous Hlen1s anu tne puono generally that
Phonix planning Mil, Georgetown, We have, for the
better accommodation Of that portion of our cue
toners who reside In Washington, opened yard at
the corner OF Twenty first and streets.
At either of the above places those in want Of fuel
will at ali times find good supply OF all kinds of
WOOD and Quail at the lowest market prices.
All ordsrs left ut either of the above places will
sep 27-d1m TkAVEkS q SLOWER
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e The man who doesn't love babies

x The man who doesn't love babies is q
monster. In one of our courts recently, on
q witness testifying that the prisoner At the
bar" had the utmost aversion to humanity -
the infantils way, the Judge at once sentenced
the rascal to two years longer imprison nnsnt
than Nsa o. dTst intsndsd, Wiz ss5aOGg
ssosgNny ,Aesy bhia lAst h utal2
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UNDERTAKING 4 CABINET MaKIau

x IrfcUVb huU INe puDIlC ID 10c111111FWA
general fr their past patronage, I1es
and informs them tn t. with in
creased facilitiee, he is prepared - -
10 attend to all orders in his line of business viii
promptness and dispatch. He gives his personal at
ssnuon to Undertaking, and those requiring hi'
ksfvtoss will always find him careful and obllsing
Calls attended to at all hours, day and nigDt.
In tho cabinet making line he trusr to be able te
give satisfaction heretofore. His establishment
Is on Pa avenue, Nos. ls6 and ls8, bstw cen lTtt
and 18th sts First Ward, Washington.
JOSEPH GAWLRR,
oct b-ln Cabinet Maker and Undsrtaksr
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HEAD QUARTERS,
UEpEkIAAAtt,, &c.
COFFIN WAREHOOM, bc.

WILLIAM PLANT CO., UN-
- D6RCAKER ,-rsadense 4le Sew
enth street, between and 81 streets. In. ernent
prosured in any ground or asmeters. Ocians, Caps
Shrsuds, Carriages, Hearrs, and every article To-
interAents Of the best quality furnished at short
notice, on the most r.seonshie terms, and ut ali
hours Of the night, Having the exclusive right o1
Orump Patent Corpse Preserver, we gusrsn ae to
keep the desd for any length Of r,ne. ll-tf
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

A YANKEE TR1cK.-The Canada papers were
very much excited week or two ago, about
a report that the Emperor of Russia was pre-
pairing to invade the Canadas. The New York
Herald, of the 22d ult., contains the following
description Of the origin Of the excitement:
1t appears that the Provincial papers treat
the subject with a great deal of serious consi-
deration, and betray their fears by recommend
ing large additions to the number of British
troops stationed in the provinces. The source
from which sprung all the excitement, and
which seems to have caused SO much fear and
trembling among the Canadian population, was
q dodge on the part Of q quack doctor to adyer-
tise his nostrums. It appears that he became
aware that the British Government had ordered
the seizure of all letters suspected of being in
tended for Russia, and he accordingly wrote o
letter to .the Gar, which contained the pro-
gramme of operations, as given in the articles
from the Toronto papers. Of course the letter
was seized. read, and its author, just as he in
tended, promptly arrested. He was taken be-
fore the Quebec authorities for examination, and
on being searched, a letter purporting to have
come from the Emperor of Russia, was found
in his possession. Some time elapsed before it
could be properly translated, but when the task
was accomplished, it was found to be simply an
order for large quantity Of the proprietor's S
quack medicines to be sent to the Emperor i'm
mediately. The letter will of course go the
rounds Of the Canada papers, and the doctors
dodge will no doubt be successful.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

THE ALLIED NAVAL FORCE IN THE BALTIC
The London correspondent Of the Philadelphia
North American, in his letter of March Z, refer
ring to the allied naval force Of the Baltic,
says: .. ..-s...-fs, .. ~ ,s4..es
1t is understood that Sir Charles Napier will
command personally 20 British sail of the line
and 10 sail French. There will be so sail of
smaller ships, which will be apportioned to
French and English Rear Admirals. A squad
ron of sailing sloops or brigs is to be commits
stoned to cruise off the Scotch coast to prevent
privateering. It's expected that Rear Admiral
Chads will be dispatched to the Baltic with
flying squadron of Frigates. Sir Charles Napier
will follow, and Rear Admiral Corey will bring
up the rear. AS usual on these occasions, there
is an immense quantity Of flying rumors. It
was reported that Rear Admiral Corey would
leave Spithead for the Baltic tonight. 1t is
now stated that he will leave on Sunday next.
Other versions say that the French feet will
assemble at Spithead, and that the Queen will
review the fleets previous to their departure.
Preliminary meetings have been held at the
Guildhall, Portsmouth, for the purpose of con-
sidering the propriety Of inviting the officers of
the British and French ships to public ban
quet, in the event of their assembling together
at Spithead. A committee hes been appointed
to make the arrangements Immediately on the
arrival of the French force, which will have an
enthusiastic welcome.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

THE CH1NEsE.-Dr. Browning, in lecture,
lately delivered in London on the eve of his de-
parture for the East, took occasion, to say that
in his opinion the empire of China was destined
to fulfil great mission, by the emigration that
was now going on from thence through all the
Eastern nations. Such was the population of
China that there was not q foot of it scarcely
but was cultivated. Such was the over-popula-
ton, in fact, that notwithstanding the most
violent interdicts against emigration; its sur
plus streams were overfowing the countries of
the East. In the island of Java he found 25, 900;
in the island of the Indian Archipelago, their
we're not less than 900 Chinese; whilst in
San Francisco there had been settled $4,000 or
more; and great numbers were emigrating to
Australia, and the islands of Polynesia, or
wherever there was field of labor open to them.
It appeared to be a law of Providence that the
superior races of mankind should supplant the
Inferior and we saw in the progress Of time the
inhabitants of the West India Island swept away
that the Anglo Saxon population was invading
and removing Che would not say destroying) the
Indian tribes Of America. So the Chinese race
was setting aside the Malay in the same way
that they (the Malays) had set aside the Dyaks.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
Bird Music.

Singer of priceless melody!
Onguerdoned chorister of air,
Who, from the 1.-THE top of tree,
Pourest at will thy music rare,
As if sudden brook laughed down the hillside there,
The purple-bossomed fields of grass
Waved sea-lke to the idle wind;
Thick daisies that the stars surpass,
Being fair and far more kind
AL sweet uncultured things thy wild notes bring to mind
Unconscious of thine audience,
Care ess of praises as of blame,
In simpleness and innocence
Thy gentle life pursues its aim,
So tender and serene that might blush for shame
When that enraptured overflow tf
Ofsinging into silence dies,
Thy rapid fieeting pinions show
Where all thy spell Of sweetness lies,
Gathered small nest ON the wide earth and skies.
The patience Of thy brooding wings
That droop in silence day by day,
The little crown Of calow things
That joy for wearness repay,
These the living spring, thy song the fountains play
II
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

DN A German, in Cincinnati, has invented
q powerful microscope, which has such an i'm
mense magnifying power that by it the dust,
which, by contact with the wings of butterfly
adheres to the finger, is shown to be q number
Of feathers, ON which longitudinal and traverse
lines may be discovered. On . very minute
particle of dust, from the wing Of midge,
measuring only one fve-hundredth of an inch in
length, and one -thousandth of an inch in BREADTH
the number of scales is found to be "a ,000 which
gives the enormous sum Of forty-tw thousand
millions to one square inch:
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
A Card.

To NY FRIENDs-The undersigned, announced few
ago. has closed his business in Thbodaux by dpos
ing Of his entire establishment his brother H.
RAGAs who viii continue at his old stand Nos and 10
st. Philip street. For the very liberal patronage ever ex
tended him by the citizens Of Thbodaux Laouche, and the
neghborng parishes, he cannot but return his greatu
and solicit continuance Of the same to
his successor who win leave no exertons undone his
part to merit your support and kind regards
a Yours truly, 81 AARON BENSON RAGAN.
Thibodaux April g. 1851 - .-ss.er .sss4
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
Written for the Thibodaux Minerva
Lines.

Hush let the thoughts that are lued awhile, slumber
Better not wake them to cloud heart and BROW
Let them visit in dreams the feelings of childhood
But wake not in contrast with what feel now.
If memory could fling all the scenes of the past
In the gulf of oblivion to come back more,
l might live in the present surrounded with light
OF love which cherished within my hearts core.
Oh thou Light Of Lights send thy rays to Hume
The darkness that oer me is stealing tonight
Give strength support what tomorrow may bring,
In hopes that the future with thee may be bright!
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
Written for the ThibodauA Minerva.
A Lament.

T Mrs DR. ALBERT CRAsE-Late "Julia," Of Mobile
There's always some dark wing
To shadow every hour,
And there's jealous bee to sting
In every favorite flower.
The mornings rosy glow,
The evenings purple gloom,
And the breezes to and fro
But prophesy the tomb.
My songs have saddened tones
Which gush from broken strings,
For in my heart something means
Ger lost and lovely things.
Ger who the theme
OF all my fancy drew,
That memory ever knew.
For when the fragrant spring
Strewed flowers DER the sod,
Her spirit folded up its wing
And went with smiles to God.
While there's a heart to sigh
Or wave to heave its foam
There will be breezes in the sky
From spirits floating home.
Thibodaux, La, April, 1854.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

FRosT-This section of the country was
visited with frost on the morning Of Saturday,
Sunday and Monday last. That Of Sunday
morning, was quite severe, and remained
on the ground considerable time after
the sun had risen. We are pleased to learn
that it has not damaged the growing crops
The weather is now beautiful, mild, and plea
SAINT .. +...
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

MARRIED L1FE.-Miss Cary has just published
book of poems, among which is the following
parody on Longfellow:
'Ten not in idle jingle
Marriage is empty dream,
For the girl is dead that's single,
And things are not what they seem.
Married life is real earnest,
Single bessedness fb
-H. Taken from man, back returnest
Has been spoken of the rib"
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

IT FOLLOWED HIM.-When the American flag
was unfurled in Tampico,i an aged spaniard was
heard inyeihging with lugubrioas earnestness
against the pertinacity with which the flag had
pursued his fortunes. 81 was de Spanish con
sui in de Louiseanne, but soon dat fagwas over
me dare. live in de Texas, butdat flag follow
me dare. Says I, / go where de flag never come
I come to Tampico, but here is dat flag again.
/ believe 60 to de devil, and see if dat same
flag viii follow me dare" y ~ 2 y ~. =
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
Hon. Theodore G., Hunt.

This gentleman addressed the House OF he
representatives. at length on the Nebraska ana
Kansas billion the 23d ult. His speech, Which
appears in full in the Congressional Globe, Is
very justly acknowledged by various letter
writer's and the Metropolitan press, to be one OF
the most mastery, eloquent, and forclble that
has been delivered in either house OF Congress,
during the session, on that great and absorbing
ouestion-one which bids fair again to shake
our glorious Union to its very center The
truly ELOQUENT and fearless manner in which he
has expressed his views in opposition to the
passage of the bill, as it came from the Senate,
has gained for himself and for the State, which
he in part represents, a high and enviable re-
putation-one which cannot but be appreciated
and admired by all lovers of their country and
her institutions-and more especially by those
who wish to see solemn compacts or compro-
misses strictly adhered to. AS one of the i'm
mediate constituents of Mr.. Hunt, we feel proud
of him as the representative Of the II Congress
sonal District Of Louisiana. We are sorry that
the crowded state of our columns does not per-
nit us to copy some of the most forcible pas
sages of his remarks; but we doubt not that
pamphlet copies will be sent in time to ma
jorty of our readers.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

KossurH.-This great prince of humbugs is
much offended at the course of the United States
in rejecting the nomination of George N. Sanders
as American Consul at London, and has ad-
dressed long and most impudent publication
to the German population of United States,
wherein he calls upon them to set aside this
shameful course of the Senate. Has it at last
arrived to this, that the Senate of free and en-
lightened America is to be lectured by such an
arrogant demagogue as the quasi governor Of
Hungary ?-sg
The great abuser of Henry Clay, is of opinion
that Senator'S were governed by good intentions
in the rejection of Mr. Sanders but says that
the European Cabinets are in exultation, as they
take it as proof that they, the despots, have
nothing to fear from the government of America,
while we (the republicans) have nothing to hope
from it. He then gives the following, and to
US, astounding intelligence: 'The present
President, at least acknowledges that America
is yet indebted for her freedom to Europe" The
New Orleans Bulletin calls upon some friend of
Mr.. Pierce to enlighten the public in this regard
as the opinion is prevalent that we are somewhat
indebted for our freedom to the Washingtons,
Adamses, Hamiltons, Pinckneys, Shermans,
Hancock's, and host of others. If this be not
so, it is tins the error was corrected. So think
we. a'f0f
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

Ds- lie Journal de la Cote, is the name of
new paper soon to be established at Donald
sonvlle, by Mr.. P. D'Artlis, gentleman of
fine literary attainments, and a writer Of no in
considerable note. This new enterprise of Mr.
D. has our warmest wishes for its success.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

THE CoNcERT-The Sacred Concert, which
was advertised to take place On Wednesday
next, the 18th inst, has been postponed, in
consequence Of "Passion Week" until We'd
nesday following, the 10th inst, when it will
take place positively.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

learn that the Rev. Mr.. Strader has accepted
and entered upon the duties Of Rector Of ST.
Johns Episcopal Church, of this place. This
will be acceptable news to the congregation Of
this church as they have been deprived Of re-
gular clerical function ever since the departure
Of the Rev. W. c. Crane, for Maryland. There
isquite respectable number Of admirers Of
the tenets and doctrines Of the old Anglican
Church here, and in the adjoining parishes ;
and We doubt not, but that it will be still fur
ther increased under the rectorate Of the pre-
sent highly able, and worthy incumbent
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

PETR1FIED sKuLLs.-A cave was recently dis
covered in Calaycras county, California, that is
awakening attention from the character of its
contents. Some petrifed skulls were found
therein-fve whole ones, and more than five
pieces of skulls and other bones, many of them
covered entirely with stone. One of the skulls
presents to the eye nothing but stone, and yet
it has nearly the exact size and shape of the
original. Nothing like it, it is said, has ever
been found in any other portion of the world.
Another of the skulls has high, full fore
head, and the large facial angle, which are con-
sidered to belong in this age, almost exclusively
to the Caucasian race. Eight seperate layers
of stone are plainly discoverable in on Of the
skulls, and French physician, who was one of
the discoverers, gave it as his opinion, that one
layer would probably require hundred years
for its formation. The stone deposit is sulphate
of lime, or gypsum, the same substance which,
in another form, is called alabaster and plaster
of Paris. In some places it is beautifully clear
and crystalized, in others it is muddy and
obaque. The cave was discovered by a party
of prospectors, near the Stanislaus river, not
very far from Columbia.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

ka~ Persons wishing daguerreotypes OF
themselves would do well to call soon, MS our
friend Freidal, who has been exercising his
beautiful art among us for the last year, con-
templates on leaving in two weeks from this
date.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

THE Instructions TO Mr.. SouLE.-The
New York Sun says it learns from private
sousces that Secretary Marcy "has instructed
Mr.. Soule, our Minister at Madrid, to make
the demand for indemnity and apology in the
most peremptory manner; and should the Span
ish Government hesitate, or put off its reply,
under pretence Of waiting for information from
Havana, Mr.. Soule is to lose natime in COM
municating the fact to Washington, when our
Government will proceed instanter to blockade
every Cuban port"
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

RSH~ Captain Dalferes Of the steamer c. D.,
Jr., will please accept our thaks for late New
Orleans papers .---
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
An Omnibus Song.

Ride Who rides
In 'buss that taketh twelve insides?
All who is this lady fine,
That falls on this lap of mine?
A lady is sse,
As big as three,
prefer her room to her company.
Smokel Who smokes,
To the great annoyance of other folks?
All! who is this snob so fine?
A gent, sirs a gent!
He comes W tn the noxious scent
OF tobacco, beer and wine:
Far better that he
On the roof should be.
l prefer his room to his company.
London, Punch.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

\ 10 Mrs. John Smith says, had no idee
how smart we women were, nor how deiin-
.quently We could speak, till / heard my dear
sisters on the public nostrum at Trollopan
Hall last week. aa@s. .-s. II sss,zs3.I -s d..
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

Married-On Thursday evening last, by the
Rev. Lours A. REED, Mr.. THOMAS SINGLETON, to Miss
SARAH ISABELLA second daughter Of GEORGE ELIZA
BETH BoNER, all Of this place.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

3 ~
IRELASD.-The exodus from Ireland still con-
.tinues. "A Galway journal, the Mercury,
speaks in desponding tone Of the increasing
tide Of emigration from that county. If it
should last but yesr ror. two more, Ireland
must become "one continuous Auburn"
e "The rural districts in the vicinity Of Gal
way are being quite depopulated- men, women,
and children are encesvoring to fly from Ireland
as from country whese doom is, in their terri
Aed Imagination, sealed; as from land upon
which some blighting curse, some withering
and scathine malediction has settled, yes, hope
lsssly settled down. n Were typhus, cholera,
plague, pestuenes Devastating the land, their
effects would not be, could not be more striking
in hunting the > eople from their native homes
Scarcely does train start hence but We see our
poor feliow-countryraen and countrpwomen too,
tearing themselves from their families. their
friends, their relations and acquaintances,
bidding their Anal adieu to everything. 70 every
scene dear 10 them in poor old Ireland, and
seeking rsfage, home. = shelter II another
W0E1US msssv sv.8~ks sfsS
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

B@T Our ate,ier return thanks to Messrs.
Van Liew & Bello, for specimen bottles Of an
excellent article of table claret-glass stoppered
and sparkling champagne-none better to be
had in Thibodaux.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

W. H. RAGAN.-This enterprising young gem
tleman has succeeded his brother A. B. Ragan,
as grocer, at his old stand Nos 8 and 10 st.
Philip street, where he will continue to supply
the public with any article in his line Of bust
ness. Mr.. Ragan being g Son. he neither
deals in spirituous or malt liquors, wines, or
cider. This is new feature in doing business
in Thibodaux. He has our best wishes for his
success. We call attention to catalogue Of
leading articles in another column.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

KossurH.-This gentleman appears to be very
much exasperated against the y. 3. Senate for
rejecting George Sanders % Consul to London.
He ethinks the people Of the United States viii
not sustain the rejection. Il
George Sanders has published letter, COM
planning Of his treatment by the Senate. He
threatens Of expose the secret history Of the
last Presidential canpaign, ID series of letters
which hs win wTitA. Come on, Mr.. Sanders.
With yoar sscsst history. Thsre is no doubt
but that ioms sieh dsyslopemeuta win b put
forth By thia rejected Filhbalter. , |
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
THIROD All
SATURDAY, APRIL s, 1854.

pM' DIR. Barker has sgnifed his acceptance
of the Presidence of Centenary College.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

TEMrERAScE.-The proceedings Of the Police
Jury Of tits parish, show that q resolution has
passed that body authorizing that . vote be
taken throughout the parish in May next, on
the question Of "License or no License A
similar resolution has also been adopted by the
town council Of Thibodaux. The elections take
place on Monday, the first day Of May. The
friends Of temperance may achieve . triumph
bysusing proper exertons The question has
been carried IN almost every parish where .
vote has been taken. At ! recent election in
the parish Of Union. II No License, Was carried
In every ward Of that parish.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
Succession Of Samuel Roe, deceased.
TATE or LOllISlANA.-Fifth judi.

CTAIF OF LUlTISIANA.-FHth guo'
~ cial District Court Parish Of La fourche.
WHEREAS EDWARD MURPHY, Of sid parish, ADMIN
strator Of said Estate has filed provisional account o. n
Administration with the Clerk Of said Court, praying h
may be homologated.
Therefore, al persons hereby warned and nonea
file their objections, any they have to the said account
with the Clerk Of said Court, at his office in the toNn
Thibodaux in thirty days after the first publication neIs
the said account will be confirmed in due course Of
Witness my hand and the seal Of said Cours .S ns
sth day Of April, thousand eight hundred nun n -"
Nz1 ffty- -four. Il65tl L. s. ALLAlN, n.- oNl..
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
SUGGESTIONS de Au0ustin Matae'ne.
FTAT DE LA LOUISIANE.-Oou'

~ du Cnqueme District, Paro de La9o'eMs as IA ds
ATTENDU: Que ALEX. SCHWEiTLEh, us =. IA die
Parosse jour fat application au Creme, sson
Cour pour etre nomme Administrator de Ia que ayoir
En- consequence toues les personncs qu mott
des objections lade demande sont par les pfe1 huesu
fees de les deduire au Greier de ade Cour
dams Ia vile de Thiboaux dams les dix jours q
premiere publication de Get avis, simon iad'e spp
sera accordee ct confirmee scion Ia oi 50. cosy. %
Temoin ma main ct lie sceau de 'ann'
kDS60 1s'a, ~" n''' 'eD L. s. ALLAN, Gre1hs. GrL
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08

Sons OF TEMpERANcE.-The following are
thesofficers of Magnolia Division, No. 63, Sons
of Temperance, for the present term, viz: Jos,
Dixon, W. P; J. J. Merrill, W. A.; F. NJ.
Hancock, R. s.; E. T. Burnham, F. S.: ]. R.
McEvers, A. R. S.; L. A. Reed, T.; Charles
Freidal, G.; T. Hebert, A. c.; G. W.-Westbrook,
T. S.; L. Corbit, o. s.; VI. H. Ragan, P. W. P.
This Division, which suffered greatly by the
late epidemic, we are pleased to learn, is again
recuperating slowly.
Thibodaux minerva., 1854-04-08
Auction Sale.
$40 Reward.

~ II Z I'D VTN > VJTIF.N -
~ from the plantation of J. c. Beatty H~~-kN
Parish of Terrebonne, an Saturday night Stt&aE
the 10Th ult., Cream Colored HORSE 'N
hind feet white-whte spot forehead uaSS%aLy
10 or 16 hands high The above reward win b. md
delivered at the Livery Stables in Thibodaux ~ pau
[l6-tfl ] prPppror