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AMERICAN CLINATE.-Dr. Holmes, in T.

AMERICAN CLINATE.-Dr. Holmes, in a re-
cent lecture the Americanized European,
says:
When a British steamer unloads her living
cargo at our wharyes, at once is recognized the
contrast between her REDEEMED and rounded face,
the plump developed limb and muscle as COM
pared with the American. They fill their coats
fuller, they walk more briskly, they articulate
more vigorously, they are warm, jolly and
athletic.
The change in complexion was attributed to
difference in climate. The prevalent early de-
cay of teeth was charged to the same cause
The numerous pale faces to be seen, and languid
ailments SO fashionable, he said, should not be
attributed to wrong living and wrong habits,
as they mainly were. There were faults in
this respeet-lamentable faults-bnt the invalid
was too much scolded The lecturer adverted
to means within the reach of every American
to counterfeit the baneful physical phenomenon
to which he was subjected The Importance of
air and exercise was not, he said, sufficiently
understood.
The English gentlemen hunt, shoot, ride, box,
play at cricket get up pedestrian matches, and
the English ladies leap fences on their hunters,
tramp about like dromedaries on foot, drive
four 10 hand in their equipages. The reason is,
CARNATIONS. Why American ladies do not
heartily join in such outdoor exercises is be-
cause they have not vigorous stamina, the over
flowing red blood in their veins, the substantial
muscle in their limbs that drive to such exer-
cises as rational outlet for their superfuous
vitality. The changeable weather here dis
courages such exercises. The vacillations of
temperature eontrasted with England were re-
ferred to as causing much of the i'll health of
America The vegetative life of the American
and attendant pale complexion, narrow face,
faulty teeth, spare outlines, fatigued features
were all only owing to the action of the ele-
ments and the imponderable agencies with
which he surrounded. There was not,
however, the lecturer stated. material difference
in the longevity of the inhabitants of Old Eng
land and the denzens of New England-the
American had strength of endurance-few lotus
eaters, or lazzaroni are among them. The body
of the American is chastened and prepared for
life and made BOLDLY the seourges of the lawless
elements
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SEARCH FOR W1yEs.-Where do men unusually

SEARCH FOR WIyES.-W here do men unusually
discover the women who afterwards become their
wives, is question we have occasionally heard
discussed, and the custom has invariably become
OF value to young lady readers. Chance has much
to do in the affair but then there important govern
ing circumstances. 1t is certain that few men
make selection from bali rooms or any other
places OF public gayety; and nearly as few are in
huenced by what may be called showing off in the
streets, or by any allurements Of dress. Our con-
vicfion Is, that nlnetynine hundredths OF all the
hnery with which women decorate or load their
persons 60 for nothing as far as misunderstanding
IS concerned. Where and how, then, do men find
their wives? In the quiet homes Of their parents
Or guardians-at the freside, where the domestic
gFaces and feelings are alone demonstrated. These
are the charms which most assuredly attract the
high as well as the humble. Against these, all
the finery and airs sink into insignifcance We
shall illustrate this by anecdote which not new
will not be the worse for being again told:
in the year 1878. Peter BurrelI, ESQ, of Beck
enham, in Kent, whose health was rapidly de-
Ginning, was advised by his physician to 90 to Spa
for the recovery of his health His daughters fear
ed that those who had only motives entirely mer
cenary would not pay him that attention which he
might expect from those who from duty and af-
lection united, would feel the greatest pleasure in
ministering to his ease and comfort; they there
fore resolved to accompany him. They proved
that it was not spirit Of dissipation and gayety that
led them to Spa, for they were not to be seen in
any OF the gay and fashionable circles-they were
never out Of their fathers company, and never
stirred from home, except to attend him either to
take the air Or drink the waters-n word, they
lived most recluse life in the midst of town then
the resort of the most illustrious and fashionable
personages OF Europe. This exemplary attention
to their father procured those three amiabe sisters
the admiration Of the English at Spa, and the
cause OF their elevation to that rank in life to which
their merits gave them SO just title. They all
were married to noblemen-one to the Earl Of
Beverly, another to the Duke of Hamilton, and
afterwards to the Marquis of Exeter, and third to
the Duke Of Northumberland; and it is justice to
them to say that they reflected honor on their rank
rather than derived any from it."
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Curious TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRoR--Prof Trench.
in his latest work on the English language, points
out curious typographical error in the Goth verse
Of the Esd chapter Of Matthew. The words which
strain at gnat and swallow camel the Profess
sor thinks contain misprint, which, having been
passed over in the edition of 1911, has held It's
ground ever since. The translators intended to
say . which strain out gnat and swallow camel
that being the correct rendering of the original as
appears in Tyndars and Crsnmers translaions
both Of which hare strained out. Il was the
custom Of the stricter Jews to strxin their wine,
snegAr and other potables, through linen Or gauze,
lest unawares they should drink down some little
anciesn insect IS gnat, and thus transgress the
Levlncd Inv. i WIS to this custom the Safiour
alluded intending to say thai the Scribes and
fhansseA, .hle they strain ont ! gnat from their
drsnk, wudd ~ svsllowa canal q gu.p.
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The WEST INDIA IsLANDs.-By late files Of
Jamaica papers, We have accounts of succession
of foods which have laid desoiate some Of the
fairesr portions Of the islands But the most no.
tceabIe feature in the intelligence is that which
refers TO the industrial condition Of he island, and
the evil effects which have resulted from the eman-
cipation Of the blacks as exhibited in memorial,
presented through one of their own number, to
Sir Henry BarkIy the Governor, deplofing what
they pathetically call their fallen fortunes" The
Falmouth Post in commenting upon this document,
admits its correctness; but attributes their poverty
and wretchedness Of their own idle and improvdent
habits
mo one who has lately tFavelee through the
parish of ST. George will presume to deny that
the weeds and bush supplant the former luxurianee
of cane and coffee fields and that cultivation is
becoming extinct.
at is not our intention, present, to detail the
causes which have reduced St George from its
fourisaing and proud state to the abject, miser-
able plight, which every man of feeling must deep
" regret neither shall waste time in specu-
Iatine on the means by which she NAV ultimately
become prosperous and happy The work of
desoation has progressed rapidly in other parts of
the island and the returns which were presented
to the House of Assembly, contained abundant
proof, that in the county of Cornwall thousands
upon thousands of acres which once bloomed
with the richest cultivation, are now vast wilder
nesses, entirely valueless"
And again. in one parish "a district equi-
valent TO one Of our Counties only four estates
are kept up, all the rest being dismantled and
abandoned
These results are brought about, the editor con-
tends, "by the slothful habits of the negroes
and, he adds, that IS if they starve they have no
one but themselves to blame"
In our opinion the desolate condition of the
West India Islands is the natural consequence Of
that -phlarshropic spirit which gave freedom
to the negro without a due consideration of his
habits and proclivities
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FACTS IN FIELD SERvICE.-Properly, a regiment
is said TO consist OF one thousand men, but at pre-
sent the actual strength of infantry regiment is
battalion of one thousand three hundred and
thirty-seven men, of all ranks. One third of this
number, or four companies, leach company being
composed OF captain, two subordinates. five SER
geants, five corporals, twenty-five priyates) from
the depot, or reserve, at home; while the other
eight, amounting to eight hundred and ninety-fve
men, are the service companies on duty abroad.
regiment of cavalry numbers two hundred and
seventv-one horses, or three hundred and sixty
one horses in the dragons, and as many as seven
hundred and three in the East Indies. What is
called division OF an army, is a force from FIVE
thousand to ten thousand men, in command of a
general, and made up of two OR three brigades of
three or four regiments, each of infantry, two or
three gun batteries Of six pieces each, and a pro-
portion of cavalry. In reckoning their number, it
is customary to deduct ten per cent, sick or dis
abled SO that five regiments Of say eight hun
dred each, would represent three thousand SIX hun
dred fighting men actually in the field. division
in line of battle is posted in two lines, one in the
rear of the other, with the cavalry behind, and
reserve of guns and one or two regiments behind
these, to be kept in case of need
Some idea of the extent OF line may be gather
ed from these numbers; a regiment of eight hun
dred stretches two hundred and fifty yards;
division of three hrigades, seven hundred and
thirty-6ve yards allowing for space between; and
a regiment of cavalry, four hundred yards The
guns are posted in 'front.' or at the tanks, at each
end of the line; the right flank and wing being
at your right hand as you face the enemy, and the
left flank at your left hand. Generally, the artillery
have the honor to begin the encounter, supported
by the fire ofinfantrv. When the former have done
sufficient execution, the latter advance with the
bayonet to complete the business; and, when the
enemy is disorganized, or in fight, cavalry follow
up the blow and dart off in pursuit. Artillery are
usually employed opposite artillery, cavalry against
cavalry and so on, according to circumstances
It is only devils dressed in red and white " who
20 Hp-as the gallant light infantry at Alma did
AXE battery of artillery in the face of an aston
shed foe.-Dickens' Household Words
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GOUZY l. BRUNEI.
NOTICE TO SUGAR PLANTERS,

FINHE undersigned, a resident of the parish of ST.
Charles takes this method Of announcing to the sugar
planters Of the parishes of Assumption Lafourche and Terre-
bonnie that he has peculiar method of setting for
sugar-ms W tn engine and furnace for burning Ragasse
which Is alike proof against smoke and sparks This process
acknowledged both superior and economical by who
have tested He is also with the best manner
OF kettle sett ng and everything appertanin. thereto
Mr. c. furnish the satisfactory testimonials from
several of the most not BILE planters of the parish of ST.
Charles and ST. John the Baptist of the ecacu of his
and warrants the entire Of his plans or makes
charge for his time.
Refer to Mr. lemon Chauvin bayou Lafourche left bank
eigh. miles below Thibodaux 70 whom all Communications
in ended for him should be addressed.
jef6-3m LUCIEN CHAMPAGNE
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ATMOSPHERIC EPFEcTs.-A correspondent of
the Post states that French sauant ascribes
the unusual rains and atmospherieal dstur-
Dances over a great part of Europe to the
prolonged and terrible cannonade in the Crimea.
1t is little curious that we heard some days
ago discussion upon the same topic here by
some scientific gentlemen, and it was observed
that this fact was strictly in accordance with
the theory of Prof. Espy, and vas assented to
by Arago and some of the most accurate mete-
rologists in Europe. The cannonade at Sehas-
tollal was succeeded, as late accounts show, by
profuse rains, which filed the trenches, and the
same influence extended over regions thousands
of miles distant.
Bat it was rather in reference to the late
violent whirlwinds and tornadoes in various
parts of the world that the matter was here dis
cussed, and it was admitted that the conclusion
of so continuous and prodigous defamation
had also an immense effect upon the great aerial
circulation. Much, however, may be due to the
action of liberated caloric from the flames of the
muititudneus charges of heavy cannon, as well
as to the interfusion of extraneous gases with
the atmosphere. This famous siege of Sebas-
topol promises to be a-subject Of interest to
men of science as well as to men of war.
In a conversation with some gentlemen at
tached to the navy, We were informed that
during the Mexican war, when a large number
Of armed ships arrived about the same time at
the Pensacola navy yard, their continued firing
as each came into the harbor was succeeded by
. tremendous whirlwind which did much
damage. We commend this fact to the atten-
ton of Lieut. Maury, whose particular business
IS to look after the winds and the sources of the
winds.
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9 UCCESSION SALE-STATE OF LOU
Dis.na-Fifth District Court-Parish of Lafourche.
In the and by authority OF the Fifth Judicial Dis
rict Court sitting in and for said parish there will be
offered for sale at public auction by Mathurn Bours,
Sheriff and auctoneer, duly qualified and in and
far the parish Latoarche. premises situated in
said PARISH the left bank bayou La ourche at about
sixteen miles below the town of Thhodaux, on MON
DAY. AUGUST 9Th, 1855, at 10 o'clock M the follow
ing described property, towit
A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situated
in said PARISH the left bank Of the bayou Laourche
about sixteen miles below the Thiho aux mea
airing arpent more less front, by forty apens in
depth, bounded abave by lands OF Mrs. Widow Jacques
F,iso and below by those formerly owned by Louis and
VaIent bichaux, and now owned by Mrs. Widow
Jarques Folse.
TERMS AND CoNDITroSs.-The property payable one
third CASH, and the baance pyabe by halves in one
and Two from the day Of SALE Purchasers
nj good and approved security and their notes payable
the office Of the Recorder Of Parish of Lfourche
bearrg eight per interest per after maturity
till i'd and the property TO remain specially msrtgaged
and ypothecated to said credit tmens until
fully paid. je30tds III. BOURG, Sheriff.
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St1ceession de Jacques FbIse.
VENTE DE SUCCESSION-E DE La
Y LoUIsIANE-Cour d.. Cinquieme Distrct-Paroises

VENTE DE SUCCESSION -ETAT DE LA
LoUISlANE-Cour du. Cinqusme District-Paroises
de Lafourche.
Az ct par anttrite de Ia Cour du Cinqnieme Dis
et Judiraire segeant dsns ct Ia ute pa-oisse II
sera oert pubtiaue par MahHrin Bourg Sheriff
ct encanteur uent quas ct assermene. cans ct pour
de Lafourche les iieux stne Ia rive
ganrhe au hayaH Lafourche environ seize m Hes
ae sous de In vile de Thihodauy, LUNDI lie 8 dAOUT
1855. 10 henres NJ, Ii prophetic eapres decrite,
savsir:,t
UN CERTAIN M0RrEAU DE TERRE situs EN- Ia dite
70 sse sur gzuche dn bayou Lafourche environ
seize miles audessos de la vile de Thibod ux mes1rant
afpent plus mans de face 40 arperts En- proon-
deur horne liant les tfTes de Madame Veuye
CUES Fae. has par celies artenant encfenneent
Louis ct Rabchaux Ct sintenant en- 10
sion De Madame Weave jacques FoIss
TEaaEs IT CoHnrrroSs.-La propret4 payable un tier
Copptnt, ct tiancs pa5abe par noitk ct denx
ans do jour de vente Les aequ6reuss fourrsssnr de
bonne ct vsahe cauton ct teuS billess pay bic oce
da Rcnrdsr de II paes de- Lfurche, portant hufi du
can't a1 dtHteret spEis matuise jusqna py rsiaent
i pupn11e Eessxa sF6clsiemnt hyputSsqag pcsu assx6
les dits pxisscerts ere tusqu'i gei.a1ent peyle
tse0-sds u 9OU16, Sk&f
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c. A n D.I D A I E. S.
For Assessor.

For Assessor.
MEssRs. EDITORS: Please announce the name
OF LOUIS h. LAMOTRECX as a Candidate for Assessor,
VINO WIZ De strongly supported the preaching election
in November by
THE VOTERS OF OLD LAFOURCHE.
MEssRs. EDITORS: Please announce the name
of J. A R0BICHACX Candidate for Assessor who will
be supported by VOX POPJLI.
MESsRS. EDITORS: Please announce in your
valuable journal, that Mr.. PIERRE LAGARDE Js will
supported Candidate for Assessor, the approaching
election in November next by
HIS NUMEROUS FRIENDS.
For Constable.
MEssRs. EDITORS: Please announce in your
valuable paper that Mr.. LtiUiS N. FALGDUT will be
strongly supported Candidate for office of Pa sh
Constable the coming election in November next by
LA YOIX Do PEUPLE.
MEssRs. EDIroRs: Please announce c. ONER
DANTN as candidate for the office of Constable of the
it'll Ward of the Parish of Lafourche.
E PLURIBUS UNUM.
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NEW BOOKS.-Just received
i History of the Christian Chureh-by Dr. c. Hase.
translated from the German.
Giespies Land Surveying, containing Magnetic Chart
and 400 Illustrations.
The Summer Land-A very interesting Southern Story
Grace Lee-by Julia Kavauagh.
Kenneth-ty Author OF " Heartsease"
Castle Builders
My Brothers Keeper-by A. B. Warner.
His ory of Turkey-by Lamartine.
For sale by 26-H BENNETT GALABERT
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AGREEABLE INTELLECTUALLY. Hall, in his
Journal Of health comes out against early rising as
At sunrise, in summer, be SAYS, the
malaria which rests on the earth, when taken into
the lungs and stomach, which are debilitated by
long asts since supper, enters into the circulation
poisoning the blood and LAYING the foundation for
disease; md IN winter the nme dehIitated con-
difin q the vial organs sIIo~v IL b1ood 70 b
chilled.
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Succession de Maes Na1rphy.

ETAT DE LA LOUISIANE-C du Gin
IL queme District Judiciere paroisse de Terrebonne
ATrESpU: Que THOMAS KEHOE, de Ia dte paroisse ADJ
m nistratenr de Ia te Succession jour depose avec
Greer de la dte CeGr tabeaa final de son Adminra
ton.
En- consequence oues les qui pourraent avo
des objections an dit compile sont les pfesentes notifies
de les deduire Greter de Ia e Cour bureau dams
la vile de Houna dams les trene jours qui pre-
miere publication de Get avis simon lie dit tabIeau sera
eoEde ct conirme scion la loi.
Temon ma main ct lie sceau de Ia dite Cour &c
flSSS| 80 JUN, mil HUT cent Guaranteeing
23-5t J. AYCOCK Grefher
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Succession ar Abner Robinson

"a A"ctesSs07t q 2fU7tsT HOITNSoN.
sCTATE OF LOUISIANA-Fifth Judicial Dis
~ trict Curt, Parish Of Lafourche
WHEREAS ADAM BEATTY, Of said parish Executor of
said Estate has filed with the Clerk Of said Court
account of his Administration,
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified to
die their objections If they have the said account
with the Clerk of said Court his office in the town Of
fhibodaux within thirty days after the first publication
hereof or the said account viii be confirmed in due
course of law.
Witnessmy hand and the seal Of said Court this
49, 9th daYs6f June, one thousand eight hundred
49, and ffty-fTe. [2S-5tl L. s. ALLAN, Clerk.
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THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING ASSOCIATED
l. then selves for the purpose of carrying the -
Apoteeary business allits varions branches
hatters themselves that from their perfect knowledge
of the rproession and the of the public give
eral satisfaction. Prescriptions filed all hours of the av
or night with the great and precision All medicines
purchased of us warranted genuine and of purest and
best quality. Patronage oicted
BLANCHARD, CAZENAVETTE 4 CO.
April ist, 1854.
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Surely no Briton can approve them, no gentle
man support them, no being outside of Bedam
adopt them. We cry shame upon the Yankees
for their supposed sympathes with Russia.
Let us look at home and blame ourselves for
their origin
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A "MIRAcULoUs EscAPEn-Mr Weld, an En-
gIisher, who travelled in America and of course
wrote book about his travels and troubles in these
wilds when he came home safe, thus dscourses of
miraculous escape from being run over which he
Experienced in Ohio when riding in light
carriage, driven by boy:
But when, on turning a corner, we came sud-
denly in sight of board with the well known notice.
Look out for the locomotive mhea the bell rsgas,
which was made more impressive by hearing the
the signal and seeing the line on steam announcing
the proximity of train Twas somewhat anxious,
my driver did not manifest the slightest DISPOSE
ton To stop. As usual, the road and the railway
crossed Of the same level which did not lessen my
anxiety Hold hard, STOP stopl' | cried and as
these words received no attention, | rose from NV
seat and grasped the drivers aln, for the purpose
of arresting our progress; but in vain. Lashing
the horse with redoubied energy. he replied to nv
entreaties to stop, by the assurance he would go
ahead of the engine; and to my horror on We
went buggy and train approxmating rapidly at
right angles; the locomotives bell meanwhile
ringing furiousy what seemed to be nv death
knel Finding all my efforts to avert an anticipated
collision We're futile, | resumed my seat and re-
signed myself to my fate. What I did or said
during the next few moments I know not; but
remember feeling of sickness came over me as we
dashed across the iron horse rushing EDWARDS, and
almost felt the hot blast of its steamets There,
| told you I'd clear the darn'd thing said nv
driver, ehnckling over the achievement"
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FRESH GROCERIES.

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Their stock warranted to be of superior quality and
those who purchase will wish to make better bargain
Planters will find that they do better by trading with
this firm than they can by going to the city.
Their stork is extensive and has been selected with
view to meet the wants Of this section. Call and see
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