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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-21

/ 1--WE HUNDRED CHRISTMAS PRES
/ L ENTS.--We have in our House Keeping department
at least $40 different useful articles any Of which would
/ prove most acceptable CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
We have great variety ofBread Cake, Spice, Plate and
: Cash Boxes.
Also Tea Sugar, and Coffee Canisters
We have large supply of Britannia and Block Tin Ware
equal appearance the best frosted, etted and bur
nshed Sirerwae and far less costly. The prices are
moderate that they brought within the reach OF all cas-
ses The working man may now be with the afiuentin the
decorations OF the dining table, and thereby engender in
his family taste for the elegances of life.
Chinese GOds.-Ne have a variety Of Chinese figures
Of tie most outre and bizarre character quite ugly enough
to serve ornaments for the eagere nante piece.
Chinese TUys.-We have few boxes of Chinese
Toys-each box confirms 10 pieces, and costs only So
Those vino desire 10 attain popularity with the rising gene
ration, can now do So at very small cost.
Door and ParioT Mats.-our stock Of these is ex-
tensve, varied and cheap
Cooking and I'arIor Stoyes.-A great variety
bought before the late advance iron and for sale cheap
Wrought Iron Cooking Stoyes.-We have but
twenty live OF these ne stoves of the family hand
fany of urfrends desire give 80 valuable Christ.
mas present as this they ought To make prompt application
TO secure one. -... Dr. -.
deol6 SNOW. MACKENZIE + co
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
N Saturday next, the l4th inst, will offer at public
~ auction, at the Court House the following Houses and
One House and Lot On McGavock street. in West Nash
vile.
One House and Lot on Vine street. in Southfeld
One vacant Lot of Bell and Wetmore streets
in Edeeheid fronting Bell street. 50 feet running back
Wetuiore lg4 feel And Lots Nos. 8, H. 49, a. I5 as
designated Plat laid off and sold by the Clerk Mas
ter 10Th April 1888, situated Market street. South
Nashville opposite Isaac Pau. These lots front on Mar
ket 81 eet and back lS9 feet TO 20 foot alley
TERNs0nethird cash, balance credit OF g. Il, 10
aud "a months without interest and lien retained nil pur
chase money is paid. 4, A. BALLOWE
jml1 Gen'l Agent II Dtsvierick 81 rect
DON'T VELVET KiEsi3UNS.-JIsT nE-
L CEiVED tins day an Invoice OF Back Point Velvet
Ribbons with other trimmings which we ask
attention ofour friends
dec3l WA6JG MeCLELLAND.
Nov FOR BAItGAisS.-AS We WILL
~ into the large and gnicen house erected by
Mr. Ecbaum College street. about the middle Of Janu
any, viii dispose of present stock OF Goods at Cost
Tor Cash wish to have few goods possible to
(dec3l W d. Il McCLELl.AND.
WANTED.-BY A GENTLEMAN OF En-
w PERlENCE and Capability from East Tennessee, a
situation Book Keeper in this city. Enquire of Messs
Lauier It Bro, No Market street.
Nashville December l9, 1858 Tim
ID EMOVAL-UART Il HOLLINGSW ORTH |
III, HAVE REMOVED TO NO. 66, North East side Pub
lie Square in the Warehouse formerly occupied by w H.
Gordon 4 Co. e.. '--a.-. = sfianuary6 1
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NEGROES FOR SALE.

NEGROES FOR SALE.
ID Y virtue oi SuBdrY executions from the Hon. Circuit
ID Court Of Davidson County, 10 directed will sell
the highest bidder for cash at the Court House door,
Nashville, on SATURDAY, The l4h inst 1851 the follow
ing vaua BILE Negroes:
One negro man, Davy aged about 40 years. Martin aged
about "A years. Lewis aged about s. years; other
named Lewis aged about A. years. named Abra-
ham, IA first rate Carpenter aged about 81 years. and
named jack aged about 50 Years; also negro
named Freeman, aged about IS or 40 years.
The above named Negroes all healthy and sound and
TO be DID for cash. without Abraham is a
good Carpentsre balance can't be beat in appearance
fer usefulness. L. w RUSSELL,
iaul I'D Sheriff of Davidson county.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-21

larger and vGTlet stock O goods than ever be
fore and confidently look their former friends for sup
por1 il their enterprise The public notified that
great bargains can had in TIE old stock deter
mined close much OF possible before the
ceipt Of new Goods. janl Il McNAlRl co.
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NOV FOR BAKGsAisS.-AS We Will.
~ into the large and ncent house erected by
Mr. Ec'baum on College street. about the middle Of Janu
any, viii dispose present stock Of Goods at Cost
Tor CASH wish to have few goods possible TO
move ldec5l W A q j q McCLELIAND.
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CUNDRIEs.-io0 hhds Sugar;

do COFFEE-S0O bags Prime Eio just received and
III for sale by ijantll BEN II NOEL \ co.
I ACUYRA COFFEE 80 bag, Prime Iaguvra. just re-
4 II oeived and for sale by BEN NJ NOEL &CO
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yNANTED.-BY A GENTLEMAN OF En-
w PERlENCE and Capabilty from East Tennessee,
situation Book Keeper in this city. Enquire of Messrs.
Lanier Il Bro, No > Market street.
Nashville, December IL, 1853 LIN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-21

DON'T VELVET iiE5BUNS.-JIST mr.
L CEiVED tins day an Invoice OF Back Point Velvet
Ribbons with some other trimmings, to which ask lie
attention ofOur friends
dec3l WA&J MeCIELLAND.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-21

HERMAN ). SAHsONI,
Professor Of Vocal Music Instrumental Music and
Composition.
TERNs.-One Dollar Lesson, payable quarterly Letters
addressed above, will meet with prompt attention
feb 2-lv.
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: EN0Na"IN
NEW ARRANGEMENT,

NEW SiihS.-WI HAVE JUST RECEIV-
N ED lot 81 plIn pitld and brocade Silks which
with stock make complete selection OF goods
for this season Of inc year,
Thankful for past EvurS. the nrm hopes for conn.
nance of the confidence of their customers.
lana THOMPSON i co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-21

And would respectfully utorm city and country merchants
who make their purchases in tins maI ke of CONTEMPORARIES
and Fancy articles would do well Ia call and examine before
pnrchasrilr elsewhere. COMPTON & HOPPER
ianz-aSry-:E No. 81 Broadway
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27
To Rent.
THE undersigned DESTROYS to retire

1NHE undersigned DESTROYS to retire from
business wishes to rent his Real Estate Property
in Thibodaux, viz The east square lot bounded by
Market street in 'front.' Main the rear and St. Louis
street on the east with its improvements three
story brick building the basement in rented
and occupied one as Drug Store and the other Dry
Good store the two upper stories Hotel as the
FRANKLIN HOUSE; the frame building adjoining now
occupied by the proprietor Grocery Store below
family residence above there also fine large brick Kitchen
wash and cisterns attached house &c by 50
feet livery stable and good carriage house with harness
ROOM and four good sleeping rooms above the entire
closure paved and principally with fire brick The above
described property is situated in favorable business
position in Thbodaux and affords fine opportunity for
energetic business man to do well Any wishing carry
the hotel alone without difficulty rent out the balance
Also; in c nnencon with the above or separately the
undersigned will rent the half square south Of the above
two blocks and the same ls Los street, neatly enclosed
she'd s6 by 100 feet, built for the storage of wagons
carts, etc.
Alo; garden lot near the and [s Iouis]
street, by enclosed with high picket fence and gate
now used as vegetable Garden soil rich and in good
order. All Of which will be rented Of from three
to five years. r
For further particulars apply to the undersigned.
May 9th E23-tfJ B. r. HOLDEN.
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The ERIcssoN.-The N. Y Mirror says
The workmen employed in raising this ship,
continued their exertions through the whole of
Wednesday night, aided by the boom derrick,
and yesterday morning she was discovered
mostly raised and removed some distance south
Of the spot where she sunk. The engines con-
tinued yesterday at work dscharging water from
her, and in the afternoon the derrick was dis
engaged. She now lies nearly as high out of the
water as she did before the disaster Her hull
and engines are uninjured; cleaning is all the
latter will need The interior of the vessel
decorations, &c., with the furniture, bedding,
and fixtures generally, will hare to be entirely
renewed. It is estimated that $30, 900 will put
the Ericsson in perfect order. . s..
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MILITARY INSTITUTE -,
~ As,d PreD:s rasnry Schn. r'A

~ Affu preparatory school }.zA
At CHEROKEE SPRINGS, GEORGIA. Canaan 800
WALsHE, r. A. s, author OF a Military rp,aaa $40
ndbook. &C. Superintendent, assisted by tals"h ami
experienced Professors l'e" and
The patrons of the Cherokee Springs Institute MN ;.
cessful operation, in engaging the services of Cn W SUE
so avorahly known to many Of citizens ~ ~ ""he
pshed Classical Scholar and iinsnist have Al al accom-
able to carry out their original Intention of giving h
the advantages of Military Discipline now IS ie sfhtcl
popular throughout the United States " observed!
The course of studies strictly practic and
ance with the wants or WIS., Of the i'afens or EF1'
Great facilities afforded for tho OUCH en",'an
English, French, Spanish and the Modern ."h IN
taught by Native Teachers and spoken in ~ winch
Arithmetic, Mathematics, Bookkeeping Fntin.a n!slasI
Land Surveying Astronomy Natural philosouhv n aid
Chemistry, and the Classics. The Cadets arc e'tops!
Companies and Squads and Military u sci,;ns a into
being enforced puictnaity, order, neanes of ner aa
tle,nany department, and manly bearing are ans Gen
The greatest attention is paid to the morals rsr
language Of the Cadets; and they will be at III and
objects Of most ANXIOUS Soliciude and ca g whi ts The
BILE lady, of high repute, i'll the capacity Of N ena
iousekeeper, for them ut all times GOOD w, and
and abundant food, i'll addition to the odr.r,
Motherly supervision. e" u a
The Collegiate Year consists Of two terms of s
each viz: from 10Th of July to 10Th December an nuAs
February to goth June respectively. Cadets pay M
laon fee of $40 to provide Bel, Bedding etc sdea-
required to be provided with complete set Of W
,isled Uniform, consisting Of blue jacket hIs eabr
and grey pantaoons--the cost of which about s s cap
made at the Institute, or purchased iii the city, 'e""F
In selecting the mountains OF Upper teortia IA, ;,,,
the Patrons of this establishment have had in v sA0F
manent location Of College and School to secure f Ff'
good and sound education, ut home in " Msf
country, far from large cities but at the sam. , aA
access, afording all the advantages of more dn, Wy
Institutions without their sectional influences and
The Southern Military Institute at Cherokee s.ans
the Railroad from Nashville (Tennesseel To ChIs's
Augusta, Savannah, Montgomery and New Oy,o.
only four and h If days Journey from the la,, and
the way If Mobile and Montgomery. The cars tnn ~ Ivy
and returning at Itingeoh, which is one mile fror / ss
lee and where conveyanccs be procured at al h
TERMS, inclusive Of all charges and extras s,s" s
amman, for the School, and $500 per annuu for the cr
Department, payable one half in advance 'A's'ae
For references and further particulars apply IN f,.,,
ma,he h oheT"kss sr 5S knasa Walker
my27-1ym J. Y. BENNETT Tbihs, VI F"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

CLosED.-The supply trough, connecting the
Canal with the Lafourche has been closed, and
navigation, of course, suspended, for the time
being, in the Terrebonne. We greatly question
whether the canal win again be opened in the
future, as the crop Of the parish Of Terrebonne,
henceforth, or greater part of it, will find its
way to market via the Railroad, or over the
lakes, via Lockport. Should we be correct in
our conclusion, how all-important is it, that our
citizens should at once set about agitating the
question of branch road to connect with the
main trunk Of the Opelousas Road, at Mrs. Tan
ner's, to be extended ultimately, az far down as
Houma. No road any where in the United
States would Yield better dividend than road
from Thibodaux to Houma, and if the parties
directly interested in the matter fail to accom-.
plish il they deserve to abide BY the ruinous
consequences that must inevitably follow.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27
The Weather and Crops.

Our atmosphere is now surcharged win more
caloric than is essential to comfort though
health still continues to reign Notwithstanding,
and from present appearances we anticipate no
fears Of q sickly summer or fall. The general
appearance of the crops of cane, corn, and rice,
promise well and should no unforeseen causes
intervene to mar the present prospect Of things
fair average Yields may be relied upon. The
Potatoe Irish and Sweet and Onion crops, are
better this year than they have ever before been
known, particularly that of Irish potatoes, which
for size cannot be beat.
Many Of our small farmers are beginning to
paw more attention to the improvement In the
culture of rice in our low lands, and with this
view have puschased largely of the "G Gold Seed y
Rice, recommended by Mr.. J. B. Britton, Pres
ident of the Louisiana Rice Mill Association OF
New Orleans, which, we have not the slightest
doubt can be raised to great advantage in this
section of the State The project is one worthy
of q fair trial and we'll merits the attention Of
our small farmers, who have neither the means
or disposition to embark in the culture of sugar
In connection with this all-important branch of
agriculture, we are more than pleased to learn
that our people are beginning to move more
rapidly in developing the great resources OF La
fourche, rendered by nature one of the richest
parishes of the State; and with art, industry
and enterprise, susceptible of being made sup
erior in every respect to any country Of the same
extent in the known world. We have ample
room here for the hardy and industrious tillers
Of the soil, whom comfortable homes, if not for
tunes await, by displaying a proper attention
to their pursuits. The facilities for the trans
portation of the productions Of the dairy, the
fields, the orchards and the poultry yard, to
market, either by water or the gigantic steam
horse, by means of the Opelousas rail road, are
unsurpassed by any district Of country in the
South.
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Court at Houna.

This is the third week since the commence
ment of the present session of the District Court
at Houma, and which terminates by limitation
to-day. There are over hundred new civil
cases on the docket, but we rejoice to learn
that there was but one criminal case before the
Grand Jury which was that Of w. Whitney, who
plead guilty to charge of an aggravated assault
and battery, and was sentenced to six months
Imprisonment in the parish prison.
There were two other criminal trials, OF per-
sons against whom bills had been previously
found but who had not been tried until the
present term of Court. Gustave Bonvillain was
found guilty of an assault and battery and SEN
fenced to six months Imprisonment in the parish
prison. John Scott was found guilty of larceny,
and on account of extenuating circumstances
was sentenced to fourteen days imprisonment in
the parish prison.
The exemplary punishment at the last term
of the Court for the parish of Terrebonne, to-
gether with frmness and undertaking course of
Judge Cole, the present highly efficient and I'M
partial dispenser and meeter out Of justice, to
all without distinction of persons or conditions,
has had the effect of causing crimes and high
misdemeanors to almost entirely disappear from
the court docket Of the parish of Terrebonne.
The offenders against law-those who delight
in the exercise Of superior brutal force over their
weak and inoffensye fellow citizens-are fast
disappearing, and being supplanted by the
lovers of law and order, by the superior and
proper administration of our penal laws, through
the fundamentally of one who dares take and
exercise the responsibility of having them faith
fully and impartially enforced. We cordially
and heartily join in the general praise that is
everywhere. extended to Judge Cole for the
able and dignifed manner he has conducted the
affairs of his Court since his election to the
bench, by the voice of his fellow-citizens.
| The court will convene at Napoleonville,
parish of Assumption, on Monday next, the
| Goth instant.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

DR.. w. B. YouNG.-This talented follower of
Hipocrates, brother to T. H. Young, of Houma,
after having wandered, if not to 'sGreenland's
icy mountains" at least to Calafornias golden
shores, has permanently fixed himself in our
town for the exercise Of his honorable and highly
useful calling, and offers his services to his
friends and the public generally. DR.. Young is
no stranger here and has many warm personal
friends among us. We anticipate for him a
large and lucrative practice. His card appears
under our advertising head. r.. 81
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

H9g@ A doctor in Massachusetts, has in his
possession an umbrella that he has owned and
kept for his own service for twenty-five years |!
P. T. Barnums collection of curiosities is in
complete without it.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

THE FUTURE OF THE UNITED STATEs.-The
Westminster Review, in the course of an elab-
crate article on the census of Great Britain,
alludes to the United States, and expresses the
opinion that the population of this Republic, at
the end of the century, will amount to one
hundred millions When we consider, adds the
writer, "that of this growing nation, all the
infirm and imperfect in body and mind are cared
for, all the children educated, and all criminals
taken in hand to be made the best of, we shall
not wonder that there are SO many expectants
of the millennium ON those shores. 1t is not a
quarter of century since the dim, solemn
islands of Maniton, in the great lakes, were like
our Mona, when the Romans were in our south
eastern district There was the Great Spirit to
be consulted and propitiated by the Druids of
that western region, while the invaders lived
afar off; and now the country has the aspect OF
ours, after lapse of fifteen notwithstanding
good things to show which we do not yet pos
sess. The one fearful and tremendous draw
back-the existence of slavery in the heart of
the Republic, cherishing barbaric desires and
heather passions-is the doubt and dread. If
that gangrene be not extirpated, the whole body
must become corrupt. But it will be extirpated
before the close Of the century. The moral
conflict which first seriously began in 1882, has
gained ground enough in twenty years to war
rant hopeful confidence that slavery will be
regarded fifty years hence, in America, as it is
now in Europe, barbarous and obsolete in
stitution." SILL
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

5ar DR.. Robert de Lambelle, a distinguished
Physician of Paris, announces that shock Of
electricity, given to a patient dying from the
effects of chloroform, Immediately counteracts
its influence, and returns the sufferer 70 l;fe
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MARKS ON NEwsPApERs-Lines drawn around.
or marks made on paragraph of newspaper,
merely to call attention to the particular article
are not held, in the Post Office Department, to
subject the said newspaper to letter postage
SO says the Washington STAR
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

"A D1v1NEs Do1NGs.-The unmitgated scamp
of whom the following is told, is said to have
been caught at Syracuse, New York, and Gagged.
His name is G. N. Adams, q clergyman of the
Methodist denomination, who at the time these
things took place was stationed at Henneper,
n H.: SIS <st5 IS
It was while thus engaged that he became
acquainted with Mrs. Emma G. Templeton,
whose husband and one child were killed at the
Norwich Bridge catastrophe in May last-a
calamity well remembered by the public. For
this sad bereavement she was awarded the sum
Of $5, 200 by the railroad company, according
to provision in the laws of Connecticut and
word was sent her that the money would be
paid at a specified institution in the city of New
York. Of course circumstance like this would
not be likely to escape the cognizance of SO
busy a man as the sRev. G.. N. Adams" and
as it was part Of his mission to comfort the
widow and the fatherless, he kindly volunteered
his services in getting the money for the party
to whom it was awarded. The necessary papers
for the accomplishment Of this purpose were
made out and away went the volunteer to New
York, where he drew the money-put it in his
pocket and suddenly disappeared from public
view-thus robbing lone widow of nearly all
her reliance for subsistence, and leaving behind
duped young woman, exposed to the pitiless
peltings of an unforgiving world.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

POLICE JURY.-The first regular session Of
the Police Jury Of this parish, for the present
year, convenes at the Court House, in this place,
on Monday, 9Th proximo. Business Of vital i'm
portance to the parish is to be transacted. A
full and punctual attendance is solicited. As
the interests Of our Pensioners are deeply af-
fected by the acts and ordinances Of the Police
Jury, all questions brought before it should be
well and properly canvassed before passed into
forms Of law. Our parish has been and is now
much embarrassed from hasty and inconsiderate
legislation, and the effects Of the past should be
taken as warning for the future.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

SUGAR House BuRNr.-The new sugar house
Of P. L. Roussel, Esq, on bayou Black, parish
of Terrebonne, took fire and was entirely con-
sumed on the night Of Tuesday last, the 23rd
inst. Estimated loss between six and eight
thousand dollars, which we understands covered
by insurance
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

PENNsYLvANIA-A late freshet in the Delaware
river, it is said, caused loss of lumber at
Easton to the amount of $500, 1000. An abut-
ment of the Belvidere Delaware Railroad bridge
over the inclined plane of the Morris Canal, at
Phillipsburg, was gradually undermined and
washed away. According to the Easton Argus
such freshet, involving SO great destruction
of property, has not been known in that region
since the disastrous one 1841.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

pF We have received letter from a friend
e. W. g. bearing date San Francisco, April
26, 1854, confirming the reported death Of T.
A. Bourg, late Of this parish, on the Inflated
steamer Secretary, on the 18th ult
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

NAvAL.-Tbe Philadelphia North American
learns that orders had been received at the
Navy Yard there to prepare the materials for
building one of the six new steam frigates
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Married.,

At the residence of Mrs p Rouanet Tuesday evening,
last the 2srd inst, by the Rev C. MENARD Mr. NELSON
GALABERT, to Miss MARY CORRINE, only daughter of
n HUNT, Esq, all of this place. .s...
On Monday evening last the 22nd inst, by the Rev C.
MENARD, DR.. G. H. L. GRUNEBERG, to MISS THEREIN
CINE TOUPs, all of this parish.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-05-27

DsaT The bayou has commenced receding at
this point, and should it continue for any length
of time to come, we shall soon be deprived Of
G. D. Jr., and Music, the only boats now in the
trade, still continue their regular trips to New
Orleans.