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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-03
Prospects FOR Settlers in.Kansas.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

NEW York, May 81, 1855.
AS every item of news from Kansas Is sought after by
the public at the pressn. time, when many leav.
Jog good farms and happy homes with the hope of i'm
proving their condition, have thought the extracts
from q private letter inst received from friend who
went to Kansas to ssttle tu,s spring, nght be OF
interest TO some Who are designing to engrate to the
Far West. II. II. w.
LAWRENCE CRY, (Kansas,) May 20, 1885.
have been in this city four days. but cannot say
much in It's favor. 1t is true it is place. but hard
place to begin the world. There to be nothing
here to mabe town Of The poorest kind OF lumber
worth from $50 to s25 per Thousand, and good from
S35 10 $40 and not TO be lad at that. Stone and
lime abundant, but the stone is not OF the FIRST
quality They have to be made into concrete. 10 build
ing the walls they place boards either side and then
fill in with stones nj mortar aud when dry the boards
are again raised ana filed anu 30 until the walls
completed.
The country ia rolling prairie, without timber enough
to build even cabins for the settlers If man In con
ing here capital sufficient 10 put stone buildings
and hedge fence he lve but If be has not hs had
better 20 somewhere else to locate rhs contains
about sixty buildings, but there others going up
every day, such rs they The principal hotel is a
sod house sixty feet long and twenty feet wie shngied
with grass Tue business of the place is
must increase IL 1t has rival TO contend with 1t
is situated the Kansas river 40 niles from ts mouth
Yesterday tie river commenced rising and about
every Day do not Iise the county well enough to
stay in it, the grea. want OF timber is its greatest OBJ
ytcton IL IS aso SUBJECT 70 lonS continued drouynts
For year past there has not fallen much rain
have had during the last week. and that has mostly
been absorbed The country ia Of the char 4cter
back to the mounts with this xcept,on-the further
you the less timber fad. There may be better
places than this, but cannot find them.
1he land is all claimed niles around this place,
and there must be great amount Of ls2a aud trou
BILE when il comes into market. an goins to leave
here poss ble-whan it will be do not know.
am in camp With two young M n from Indiana who
have seen the elephant well as myself enough TO be
quite satisfied Ny seat is \ stick OF wool, and nv
trunk my writing desk. When see you viii t'll you
more Of The country. NJ. II.
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New Experiment with Cioroform.

LETTER FROM A CONDEMNED MURDERER
under sentence OF death for the of VIM Beatson
has written the following letter to physician OF that
city
CLEVELAND, May IS, 1865
In reference to what spoke to you of in your visit
70 the jail to-day it not suggested by your presen
here. had written about it three days before ntand
ing It for public stion and it Is exps:t It will bs
published in the Morning Leader. You win then see
As to giving me chloroform, do not think IL win
have the slightest eIeot 70 lessen my suferngs while
s onf s SURE h %A pes &c Oh 10
broker and whether the neck is broken all
sation must be instantaneousiy ended. Pain and
saaon go away togsthey short involuntary struggle,
q few cenvulsons, and all is over. Ali pain 90.
fore In contemplating the odious idea OF it-of hasg
ing. or the effects Of chDroform, do not know any
thing BY actual expe riment have recently read and
recolect much that said by assembly Of doctys
dentists, who had used 1T In their practice and stat
ing the effect II had some. But aso these
facts iasehoods thay may be- brought by
party affair the conviction OF Dr. Beae for taking i'm.
while under the influence OF ehlofoform. Now I shall
not deny that the state OF my MUD and feelings are
no ordinary character though get but little credit
for the exercise Of that ability which possess
trolling them. am aware alto that am of nervous
bilious temperament with the very strong passions
OF aympatby and love. How should act, OF whether
should be able not to while under this in
huepce Of the cborofofm, do not know II had the
power q speech, without she power Of will what should
he likely to ssy2 cannot imagine. II seems 70 ms
that part Of the mental vision remains I had an
idea that wished TO try experiment. Of thus
kibu, 10 see low snouid act whue under the inhu-
OF cbloroform, and while IN my present state OF
mind think the New York counsel OF NJ. DIS spoke
cf frequently having patients who were deluded into the
belief that they had been kissed and of that
various liberties taken with them while Ia the
torpid state which done. There s only ore
point which should feel any regret at. should not
ike the Of making my exit without knowing the re.
suit of the experiment, which fear could not be the
cafe went off 10 trance, unless informed by
telegraph, or the more rsceatly discovered spirit rap
pings SO called.
Otherwise have no objections, any hesitation
whatever, to any experiment or experiments Of that
kpd and especially II IL is for my benefit thu benefit
Of mankind in general. suppose II am willing you
try it, twenty four forty eight hours before the
sppon ed hour 20 hence IT'S effects tell me, and
repeat the esse, &c. Yours respectfully,
Ithould II II can possibly be, IKE some sIper'meas
made 10 test the truth ofmy story, and prove my
ippocence, for do not lie when tell you that YIN.
Beataon never Was murdered. Up.
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The Case Of Miss Josephine BunicIsy,

PERTH ANNOY, N. j., May 80, 1855.
JAMES GoRDoN BENShTr. Esq,
TDIroR TIRE NEW York HERALD
DEAR SiR-ln your daily paper Of May D, Is ar cls
headed
'The case of the Escaped Nun--a second edition Of
Maria Nonk-sppicaton for an injupetono
"tnited states Court
'May SIN the matter OF Miss Josephine Bunkley VS..
Dewitt & Davenpor and Others y
/ have learned from Meesrs Dewitt and Davenport
that they authorized the publication Of that srtca,
through o. your reporters whose name have from
them. They DENY that they suthorzsd prepared
captsn bu say II done by tho Editor OF the HsRALD
This is therefore, to inquire, who was the author ~
that portion of IL VIA second Edition Of Maria
Monk ,
Your answer viii very much obge,
Yours very respectfully,
SOLOMON ANDREWS,
for Josephine NJ Bunklsy.
ASswER.-Will the inquirer state what the
object Of the inquiry is? We shall then take
the matter into grave MISUNDERSTANDING
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Tolls, &c. on THE 5AUIr STE. MARIE CAN.
The present State tsrI OF tolls IL fixed &C the min
of four cents per ten, measurement which woul
on an ordinary schooner from $40 to SIS;
wheel steamers, from $40 to $50 The means Of Q,
boats and propelsrs through the canal ia, Of cours
the use OF IL cir wheels, hut sail vessels will requi
be towsd, and fer that purpose horses VIII be reqt
sells. A vile and handsome tow.psth has been
upon the right bank Of ths work. and corrsspoI
heel. path upon the left bank On the 2lst ut., tn
ON which TIE state authorities were upon the v
there was twelve feet eight inches OF water at the
Of the upper pier and t~ely- feet Eve inches ia dep
tue lower doci consequently any vessel. no .tter
heav Willy laoen, which has ever navigated the wei
waters could pass MP and down with ease az the
are seventy feet In width and three hundred and ATTY
IN length IN the clear The average class Of steamt
not draw over nine feet, loaded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-03

,horities in London ok tavorabIy upon the project
The imperial library of Vienna contains upwards Of
49, 90 manuscripts parchment in the Greek, Hebrew,
Chinese Indian and Arab ana nearly 600 the Ears
pean languages on paIer there also IL 900 In the
Cunic CHARACTER upwards Of modern works. 5000
volumes OF music, and $500 autographs OF celebrated
individuals. There also In Vienna seventeen libra
RES among which the imperial library and that Of the
University are the most considerable.
The birthday of the young Duke Of Parma was ceIe.
brsted at the capital his States the 2sth Of pr
solemn service was performed on the In the
cathedral IN the presence OF the Duchess Regent the
Duca, family the Minister'S and the members OF the
Diplomatic body. In the evening the Duchess and her
son showed themselves to the people the balcony OF
the palace, and were received with enthusiasm.
spec al commission had been instituted at St Peters
burg oy the Emperor Alexander to consider all matters
relating to the Eastern question 1t Is composed Of the
Grand Duke Constantine ". Nesserods, Count 0rlof,
NJ Kessele Count Bludoff and Prince Dolgoronki. The
war party has majority in the commission.
is reported that the Khan Of Khiva has been caught
uding the Persian territory and that he had
been decapitsted Mt Herat and his head exposed at
Tehsran Twenty other persons suffered with aim
On May LIST, in the south Of Sweden the navigation
was open an was being carried on with great activity
that heavily laden wagons could ply upon it, The win
ter in Sweden has been more rigorous than has besn
known in the memory OF man According to the last
cot nts from Belsngors in Finland the ice was there
than yard thick
The London Chronice in sustaining the movement for
administrative reform, instances the elder Pitt George
Canning and Sir Robert Peel, glorious exsnples of
statesmen furnished from the ranks of the people
Before the battle Of Inkeruanu the Russians had no
mole than &c ooo Infantry in the Crmea at the prpsent
moment they Should have about 90 O0O. The cavalry
force which has joined the Russian army since the
battle OF pkermaon consists Of six regular regiments
We reckon the of the ships at 5000 and the
rehernomorskcbea battalions at 60OO the riaes san
pens engineers and artery at rs 000 and the cavalry
regular and irregular, a. 20,oc0the Russian army At
Psrekon Equatorial and near Sebastopol, will mn her
about 140 0O0 men.
The Britiah squadron cruising OF the entrance to the
Gulf Of Finland hstveen the islands Of Uto and Dago
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-29
Genernl Invitation.

WITHOUT distinction of parties, no partialit7
will be treated alike, except Ladies' who will always ENJOY
The first preference. at
J NJ . LOWE \ ST Z [ \ S.
o Second Louis streets opposite J. Anglers
Confectionery store; where is offered large stock Of FALL
and WINTER GOODS and will be weekly received from. the
principal cites III the East.
DRY GOODS.
Such az the latest styles and fast coored pts Of eren.
patterns, and qualities AusIin de Lame .erinos Pai
Apacas Gnghams figured and plaid NcIyes, plain black
Dress Silks, ditto with Satin PHs clangeabe and fancy
Plaid Silks Silk Robes Enbfoiteries such as Swiss and
edging and inserting Bonnets Artificial flowers Rohons,
Dress and Cloak Trimmings, silk Mantsas and Cloaks,
Fannes plain and figured of various cqnrs and quality,
Table Cloths Towels, Ladies' and Chdfeas Belts, Per-
umery Ladies, Children and Gents iloosery, and many
other articles too nunel Gus to mention.
The particular attention is called to my large and
well assorted stock Of
Mems, Boys and Cniltrcn's Clothing.
do hesitate say, the largest and finest stock Of
CLOTHING in this place, which offer below New Ofeans
retail prices.
As-A large Of Lades, Gents, Boys, Misses
and ClilGreus
BOOTS And Shoes
Mems Boys and Chl-ens HATS and CAPS Of great many
Brown and Beachei Cotton and Stripes Coonades and
jeans-aIso, large quantity OF Negro Cloth all of which
viii be sold very low for Cash.
Persons wishing to purchase, will do well and it will be
or their own interest to cali and examine my stock first
before visiting elsewhere
1t is daily persons find out too late that
am selling goods low. Persons distance will be
well paid for their trouble come to T.5oauy and pur-
chaee their Winter supply of me.
REMEMBER. am receiving GOODS every week,
there will be always fashion and fresh goods
My motto Large Sales and Small Profits" no trouble to
show goods, i'll feeling, any charges made if pur
chase isrlade noy24l
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AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL,
For the rapid Cure OF
COUGHS. COLDS, HOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WHOOPlNG-COUGH.
GROUP. ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION.

THIS remedy has won for itself such notoriety
from its cures of every variety of pulmonary disease
that it is entirely unnecessary to recount the evil
denees of its virtues in any community where it
has been employed. So wide is the field of its use
fitness, and so numerous the cases of its cures,
that almost every section of the country abounds
in persons publicly known, who have been restored
from alarming and even desperate diseases Of the
lungs bv it's use When once tried its superiority
over every other medicine of its kind is too appa
rent to escape observation and where its virtues are
known, the public no longer hesitate what aatidote
to employ for the distressing and dangerous affec-
tons Of the pulmonary organs which are incident
to our climate Not only in formidable attacks
upon the lungs, but for the milder varieties OF
CoLDs. CouGHs. HoARsRNEss, &C.; and for Chill
DREN it is the peasantest and safest medicine that
can be obtained
As it has long been in constant use throughout
this section, we need not do more thu assure the
people its quality is kept up to the best that It ever
dec23. BLANCHARD, CAZENAyETTE & co.
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A MASTER PIECE Our poNE.-We have lately
supposed Ayers Cherry Pectoral was the Ultima
Thule in its line, and that nothing had been or
would be invented which could surpass it in its
fine points of excellence as a medicine But we
are confidently assured by those competent to
judge on the subject, that DR.. Ayers new Pills
excel in high medical artistry even that widely
celebrated embodiment of his skill. He has
succeeded in making them not only pleasant to
take bnt powerful to cure the large class Of
complaints which require purgative remedy.
ILancos,er argus, KY
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PREPARED By
DIR. JAMES c.. AVER,
Practical and A analytical Chemist,
LOWELL, MASS.
Price Is Cents per Box. Five Boxes for ST.
SOLD By
dec29 BLANCHARD, CAZENAVETTE, & co.

PROCL TION
To the Citizens of ThibOdaux and Vicinity.
THINK CLOSE AND PONDER WE'LL!
DULVERMACHER'S HYDRO ELECTRIC
i Voltaic Chains for the instant relief per-
D,dnent of ali NERVOUS DISEASES. the first
time introduced into the State OF Louisiana These Chains
first introduced in France years since, and from
thence have extended to Germany, Austria Prussia, Eng
land and but has elapsed since they introduced
into the United States They usedi the hospitals
of London, Paris Vienna, Berlin also in every hospitals
New York. They secured and patented in five differ
with the most astonishing by both Physicians and
Patients in the relief and of Rheumatism Psinfu and
Swelled Joints, Neuralgia of the face Deafness Blindness
Nervous, Headache Papitaton of the Heart Contraction
OF the Limbs, Cardialgia, Indigestion, General Debility,
Impotence, Uterine Palms, and all diseases which pro-
ducedfron diminished amount of Nervous Fluid. Cert
caes of the most beneficial effects produced in the above
diseases have been received from Professors Mott Van
Buren, Post of New York city, Doctors Goldng, Bird and
Percfara of London also from distinguished Medical Men
in Of the cities Of Europe, besides than thou
sand from patients who have been cured by their
various parts of the country. 1t is established fact
which Physician dare, deny. that all Nervous
Diseases increased in severity rather than benefited
by constant administration Of Drugs, and the common
OF the people is being awakening to this truth BY
avoiding all drugs and patent Nostrus thousands have
been cured by all powerful agents of nature. pure air.
proper exercise diet bathing, &c. By the Of the
Chains, is greatly assisted in her efforts and i'm
restores to health without the process of swallowing the
sickennng disgu nnstrms that thrown before
the public. pamphlet containing certificates of cure
description Of the Chains and themode of USE may be Oh
O1Uz7ON no LADIES'
Ladies who eneiemte requested to them with
greatcaution for by long continued miscarriage ap
to be produced.
For sale every city in the United States and can be
sent by mail to any p part r, If the country
g STFINEPT GeD'l Agent N. Y. T31.1y1
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-29

FnoM THE ARcrIc REaIoxs.--A telegraphic
message from Aberdeen, Scotland, states that
the American whaleship John Henry, fell in
with the British Arctic discovery ship Resolute,
o. Cape Marcy, Davis Straits. The Resolute,
u may be remembered, was abandoned by
Captain Kellatt, in obedience to orders from
Sir Edward Belcher. in the pack ice, off Cock
ourn Island, by Melville Island. The Captain
ana crew 81 the John Henry have taken charge
o. the Resolute and left their own ship.
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TN CONSEQUENCE of the immense success
L which has everywhere attended the exhibition
of the CRESCENT CITY CIRCUS the mana gers
have been constrained to obey the wish of the
people and exhibit at a great many points: and
this immense show will not therefore reach Thib-
odauH. until Wednesday the End OF January
1856, Whcn'it will exhibit
FOR ONE DAY ONLY!
Wednesday the End Of January. 1856.
Upon which occasion the fascinating and
elegant equestrian Star, the brightest in the
armament.
IaiLLE FRANK VIC.
will introduce her superbly trained Ponies.
CHERRY and FAIR STAR, and her gilded
Fairy Chariot.
JENNY REYNOLDS,
our Clown. the pupil competitor and conqueror
of the great Dan Rice. will PROFOUND his ques-
tons of local fun and interest, and deliver his
great lecture upon Free Love aud its desperate
and evil tendencies.
1aJ~ Admission so cents children and ser
wants % cents.
~ The Troup is accompanied by q splendid
String and Brass band.
Will exhibit at Napoleonville. Monday 3lst.
Labadeville, Tuesday lst.
Houma. Thursday Sd.
Tigerville, Friday 4th.
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PROMISING YoUrH.-Sammy went to see his
grandfather, pous old gentleman, who was
wont to discourse much to yong Samuel upon
divine things. The lad, while one day taking a
ride in his grandfathers carriage, after sitting
for a moment or two in silence, asked:
els God every where ?"
eyes, my child.'
g Is he in this carriage % -.-. ...
"Certainly be isl
.sThen all I've got to say is, he's having
splendid ride"
The grandfather lifted his spectacles, looked
at Sammy, touched up the horse, and said not
word
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-29
AlgierS Planning and Saw Mill.

Opposite the City Of New Orleans square below the
Second District Ferry Landing.
NTHERE will always be found all kinds of
w DRESSED AND ROUGH LUMBER, Yellow Pine,
White Pine and Cypress Lumber Dressed Flooring Ceiling
and Weather Boards.
~ All humber purchased at the Algiers Planning ard
Saw Mill will be delivered at any place in New Orleans
the Opelousas Depot board steamboats, with
the utmost Foptness free of carriage Lumber sawed and
dressed to order. BASS & ROBERTS Pyrnr;etors
All orders addressed to the Proprietors Agers or VIM
Asmrrong 50 Old Levee Orleans promptly attended TO-
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Mayoralty. Thibodaux. D

Mayoralty, Thibodaux, Dec. %, 1885.
NOTICE TO BAKERS-The price of Fresh
Flour being 81 co. in the N Orleans Market Bakers
required give 10 OF bread for cents during
next week. IONA. G. WHITE, Mayor.
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Marie de Thibodaux. &c % Dec. 1s55.

Marie de Thibodaux &c % Dec. 1855.
a Wis AUX BOULANGERS.-Le prix be h
IA Farne fraiche etant 81 90 sur lie Marche de la
Nouree Orleans les Bouangers sont requs de onner 10
de pain pour dix cents durant la smane prochane
JONA C. WHITE, Marie.
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TEAM BOILERS FOR SALE =
~ The subscriber offers for sale four 80 inch single fued
BOILERS 30 feet long, guaranteed to be Of the very best
iron, and entirely They viii be furnished s mp Of
the same price which they weud cost in Cincinnati at the
manufactory. IapT-al LOUIS A. GosslS.
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scott's .sLittle Glnnta Corn and Cob MIL,

ScOtt's <tLitfle Giant Corn and Cob Mill,
Patented May 1871, 1854.
THE ATTENTION Of PLANTERS, FARMERS,
l. and St0ckfeeders in general is respectfully called to-
this Mill the most important article of the kind iii
not only weA adapted for grinding Cob Meal for Stock
but Grits for table, and especially Bread Meal from
not fully ripe or dry in the ian.
In setting this MILL mechanic frame work s wanted,
only requiring to- be fastened to floor or platform Easily
adjusted and used by any body even child.
The LITTLE GIANT has received the first premiums at
the late Agricultural Fairs of Missouri Kentucky Maryland
and other States: and that the most complimentary
manner MS well the most ready concentrations from tie
thousands witnessing its performance
These Mills are guaranteed in the mos. positive
ami No warranted grind 10 bushels per hour
with one horse and offered the lo price of $50 all
pete ready for attaching the t.aNo at $I5 grnds 20
bushels per hour with horses
Manufactured by Scott Burt, St Louis Scott Kockbee,
Baltimore; Scott Hedges, Cincinnati.
From the. Cincinnati Daily Tmesl
"rHE LITTLE GIAsr.n-By invitation called at the
tabshent Of Scott Hedges, yesterday, witness the
operations of what the inventor has the Little
Giant Corn and Corn Cob Mill" If ever wen APP
Piled it is in the present The mill weighs only
about three hundred pounds, and with single horse
ached TO tenfoot shaft it eats up and cob with
vengeance 1t is got up Improvement the best
patent of this kind attained, and is simple in its
construction that il be putogerher and set in motion in
twenty minutes and afterwards be adjusted and used with
by anybody will grad with ease from IL to Ia
bushels per hour.
To the farmer, this MIL SO simple in s construction
cupying little Space propelled by power always hand
and at exceeding low price Of $50 affords
of the greatest that have Wher
ever they have been introduced they nave favor
Let every agricultural pursuits call at Scott
ton.
z For sale in Thibodaux by the undersigned who has
one in operation, which he will be pleased to exhibit.
jano7 B. HOLDEN.
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HGLIDAY BOOKS,
JUST RECEIVED AT THE
THIBODAUX LITERARY DEPOT.

good assortment Of BOOKS suitable for Gifts during
the coming Hol days, among which are
HOMES OF AMERICAN AUTHORS.
TAE SCENERY OF THE UNITED STATES.
ORNAMENTS OF MEMORY.
BAR0NIAL HALLS
AMERIBCN SCENERY.
THE CHRISTIAN YEAR
CHRISTMAS WITH THE POETS
WINTER WREATH OF SUNNY FLOWERS
49, PILGRIMAGEs TO ENGLISH sHRIsEs
POETRY OF THE YEAR
HOLY GOSPELS
4LSO-A Variety Of Animals, Albums, Pictorial, and
juvenile Works, Standard Poets. Histories etc, etc
BENNETT l. GARDNER.