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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17
Telegralhel to the New Orleans Picayuue.
River Intalligence.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. l4.-The river here has risen
inches during the last twenty -four hours, and is
still rising, with feet inches water in canal The
steamers Ben franklin and Rainbow have left here
for New Orleans
The ice is gorged at Six Mile Island. Boats
carry out g. feet water to Cairo.
CINCINNATI Feb l4-The river here is vet
rising, and has swollen six feet (.) during the last
twenty-tour hours. Weather cool and cloudy
Flour is depressed, and supeltne is selling at S. is
per bbl Sales Of mess pork OF ST. per Dbl.
Whiskey is finn at 25c. per gallon.
PITTsBuRG, F,b lit mas rain.d here consi.
but warm and thawng. The ice has not Yet given
way, but it is expected hourly to do so, and there.
is no doubt of the speedy resumption of navigation.
EIcksBrEG, FIJI. l..-Thc steamers Peter Tello
and Belle Sheridan have passed here this morning
the former at 5, and the latter at O'clock.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

eB The Point Coupee Echo is canvassing the
claims Of Col. Stephen Van Wrinkle, as the DEM
ocratic candidate for the Gubernatorial chair Of
Louisiana, at the next General State Election Col.
Van Wrinkle is one Of the oldest settlers Of Point
Coupee, has occupied seat in our State Senate,
and filled with honor the Office Of Swamp Land
Commissioner, which he was compelled to resign
in consequence Of the state Of his health. The
Col is no strangerto US. If the democracy should
triumph in our approaching State elections, there
are none more deserving, Or one whom we would
be lesa sggrieved at seeing occupying the highest
Office in the gift Of the people, than this time hon
ored citizen. aaa2 $3.50
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

LEAyITrs' PORTABLE Conn MILL.--Mr. 81. r..
F. Morgan, having purchased Of the patentee, the
right for the parishes Of Lafourche and Terebonne,
is now in town and prepared to gil all orders for
Mills in the shortest delay 1t is not necessary
for US to say anything in favor Of the great economy
of these Mills as all those who hare tried them
bear ample testimony Of their superiority; but
would merely call the attention Of planters to the
fact that Mr. NJ now ready to attend to the calls Of
those who may wish to avail themselves Of the OPP
postunity Of purchasing at first hands. For par
tculars see advertisement on first page.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

CANDIDATES. The following named gentlemen
are favorably spoken of as candidates for Guber-
material honors at the approaching State elections
in November next, viz: Hon. Chas. Derbigny, and
Chas. NJ. Waterman, Esq, both Of New Orleans.
For the office of Lieutenant Governor, we learn
that C. c. Lathrop, Of New Orleans, will receive
strong support before the nominating convention.
We would not wish to be accused Of speaking
desparagngy Of the claims Of any one for the latter
Office; but from our acquaintance with Mr.. La
throp we feel that the Presidency Of the Senate
could not be intrusted to a worthicr or a more
highly accomplished gentleman. But we would
observe, that New Orleans win not most certainly,
contend for the right Of furnishing candidates to fill
both stations. Either Of the first named gentle
men, if elected to the high Office to which their
numerous friends wish to elevate them, would make
an able Chief Magistrate--one in whom the State
would have a just cause to be proud.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

PorNT CoUPEE EcHo- j. W. Jewell has
become the proprietress Of this paper having pur.
chased it ct the Succession sale Of her deceased
husband. The Echo win still continue to advocate
democratic principles. VIM. Beatty, Esq, gen.
tlensn Of talents, has charge Of the editorial de.
partmcnt, and promises fair to make itrank among
the most influential Of the country press. We wish
Mrs. Jewell every success in her career as jour
nalist; and the good people Of Point Coupee would
be wanting both in galantry and love Of party
were they to withhold their support from one 50
deserving Of encouragement. ~
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

rY Messrs. Baker & Cade, have taken the
contract for completing the Opelousas Railroad
from Mrs. Tanners to Washington, in the parish
Of St. Landry. It's confidently expected that it
will be completed in time for transportating the
ensuing crop to market Messrs. B. & C. are men
of means, and intend putting large force Of ne
groes on the line Immediately.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

THE FROZEN TRAINS IN THE WEsr.-Great
Priration-Dogs for Dmner.-On the Illinois
Central Railroad great suffering has been en-
dured by the frozen-up passengers. A train is
closed in near Decatur, SO say the st. Louis
papers of the I'd. and the wretched passengers
suffer not only for lack of fuel but for want of
food, and, shocking to relate, were compelled
by the bitter necessities of their condition to
eat dogs to keep from starving. This fact is
reliably stated in the Bloomington and Spring
field papers, and is further confirmed, says our
informant, by the testimony of individuals in
Bloomington. Indeed, it was subject of con-
versation in that city. We can imagine how
deplo1able must be the situation of persons, and
to what extremities they are reduced, when they
have no other alternative than to eat dog flesh
to drive off the demon of starvation. A Mr..
Morgan, nephew of the superintendent Of the
Chicago and Mississippi road, had both his legs
frozen, and it is feared that many others have
suffered similar calamities. A like condition Of
things prevails on the Rock Island railroad,
though no detailed accounts from there have
reached us. Governor Matteson had sent dis
patches to Bloomington to have the track
cleared, that the trains might come through at
any expense. 1t was supposed in Springfield
that sufficient number Of the absent legislators
would get in, in day or two, to constitute .
quorum in both houses
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

HOTEL IN HoUMA.-Our friend H. Lowenstine,
of Houma, we learn is on the eve of opening a
hotel in Houma, for the accommodation of the
travelling public. An establishment Of this kind
has long been needed in our sister town; and we
feel confident that Lowenstine is just the man to
make popular host. Success to him.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17
GouRD VINE RErREET, Wensdy nit

GoURD VINE RETREET, Wensdy mite
M1srUR IONA WH1rE-Eddytur of the Minerpy.
DEER SUR have rit short pome which
mcloos yew-it is compozed in blankt vurs as
thaut it bettur suited to mi stile of poitry as
the orthur Of retorick SEE that kind Of is best
adapted to the sublime. ~
Eff it amt fit fur to go into the papur, yew viii
confur graft favur bi tetchin it off with slow
match. With mine poly's best luv to yew
rename yourn til deth, JOHN E CAKE.
Owed to Byo Lafoosh.
Awl hale Byo Lafoosh butifulest child Of the
Ole Massissp! yew peers me at the still our Of
Mdnite & hants mi dreems like aoQteraoitch.
Even while layin on mi bed, sees yew
iAthwart the glume layn on yourn nifty
Queer thoughts rises up in mi buzzum. Yew
Locks like graft big water snaik tryin
To wiggle yourself down to the gulph efyew
Good git doun thar awl at wunce whut devil
or freshit yew wood kick up; but yew is tide dom
At the he'd yew can't git ava nary time.
Menny times when locking in yore buul waters had
Majined yew crooked strip Of locking glass
Whit old dam natur had GOT in mud fraim always
Thaught yew the refectines thing Of airth
Laoosh mi hart il nj Dustin when locks at yore
Condishun yew confined yore bed 50 losc evry da
CROWN simmer, maiks the teers start frnm mi eyes
Wuss than eff tina had got red peppur in -Oh Good
Ware out half duzzen pockt hankerchers cryin
Ell it wood help yew emmy!
tremendous the time when yew used to rarn aptchn
Like yew wus regar knfokes ofod miss Nagay but alass
How changed yew locks like old horse kana.
doc wunder how menny bucks Of water hev bin taken
fyew. , &. : ~ s-5sss5-. ..a- q
Graft hevinks yew hev bin cupped az tho yew wus
subck dropsy which knose haint bin the case aity
Ole streem! hant got nuthin to sa agin yew; fur
beeves yewd doc the fare thing, ef yew had own
Wa, but Datur holds the rains Crininy what queer
Temperance fountin yew is yew vii git high sumtimes
& when yew gifts few drops in yew, yew cant keep
Frum havin the swell he'd to save yore gzzurds
But Lafoosh yew IL purfect Example in thees tite
Times fur while author banks is Dustin, yourn is puriecty
Sound awltbo awl sorts Of runs hev bin maid
On yew yew is still current-Green must -
Them felers be what taulks Of stopping yew. Don't let
EN- doc IT, old Byo but role yore big valves let yore
Water cum doun in mountn torrents Act part vel
yew my depend yore nayads vii defect in the
Legislator awi.o the drads in v Of IT, Jest pose yew
wus stopt up war in thunder wood polly git wash water
No moar botes Good navygat yore buzzum 10000
o. IN -H- fish
Wood be nocked out of home be whemed into the guph
Destruction. But bi thunder bleeve 1t vii be dun
kno mi aeckshunate hart vii brake wi be the deth
OF polly Oh viii is thus from chehoods hsv ANYWAY.
Seed the darnashunest best thing takn auabut must or
Nj hart is desparin-moanfully John CAKE.
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tY Thanks to the Hon. J. B. L. Dugas for a
copy Of Bells State Register; comprising an histor-
ical and statistical account Of Louisiana, from its
earliest settlement as territory, down to its pre-
sent period as State; together with list Of all
State and parish officers The work is on sale at
Bennett & Galabert's book store.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

The WEATHER-The season still retains its ex-
traordinary character-cold and extremely dry
We very much question whether it has ever had
an equal Although we were favored with quite a
copious shower on the night Of Monday last, our
streets, from the extreme drought and parched
condition Of old Terra, are still as dry lever Rain
is yet very much needed for planting and should it
delay much longer the most serious consequences
must follow.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

eY The new Of Board Of Directors Of the N.
O., O. & G. W. R. R., we learn, are about to make
considerable reduction on the scale Of prices for
means Of greatly increasing the revenue Of the road
Let the board adopt the prices charged by steam
boats, and the receipts Of the road, we hazard
the opinion, will be double what they are at this
time. sse
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

rY j. F. & E. Mabie's Menagerie exhibited to
large audiences here, on Tuesday last. Major
Virhynes, the Tennessee dwarf also attracted large
audiences at his levecs. The major appears to be
quite intelligent, is married, has two children, and
goes in for taking Cuba.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

KIcKIxG In TRR TRAcEs.---It IL said that
the new dogma Of the immaculate conception Of
the Virgin Mary, recently promulgated by the
Pope, brief account Of which We furnished
our readers in last weeks issue in an article
copied from the Boston Post, is not received BY
the Roman Catholics Of Germany. IN Tuscany,
also, the Dominician friafs openly repudiats it,
and the Monks Of st. Marine have been sum
moned before the archbishops Of Florence on .
charge Of contempt Of the Pope in rejecting the
dogma Some opposition toit isalso manifested
in France. daI ssastta So#z5assassS g
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

THE AMERICAN ExpoNENT-A Native American
paper, bearing this title, made its appearance in
New Orleans, on Saturday last. 1t is published by
COL Joseph Etter. Our city exchanges speak Of
tin the highest terms Of praise. We have not
yet had the pleasure Of seeing copy, but trust that
our friend, the Col, will not fail to accord us an
exchange. The subscription price Of the Exponent
il three dollars per annum. stgz .e.4sIs
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

rB- Messrs. Van Lew & Bello are now in re-
ceipt of fresh assortment of Family Groceries,
Wines and Liquors A delicious article of Olive
Farcies, something really nice, is among the many
choice deicacies they now have on hand.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

cY- Our bayou is in very lo~ state, and is
not expected to rise from its bed until subjected to
a thorough and copous hydropathic treatment. 1t
is decidedly dorm at the mouth.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

rW J. w. Prince, late of Donaldsonyile, has
arrived among us, and intends opening a first class
hotel in the large and commodious brick building,
now occupied by Messrs. Wakeman & Smith, on
the first prox.
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Aem Orleans fflarket.
New ORLEANS, yharsday evening, Feb. Is, 1867

suGAR-Ihe stock being light and the demand active 1000
hhds sold at very full prices an advance of . a
having been paid in instances hut for the moment we
retain our quaations. Fair to fully fair 3ss O. 31sc.
MOLASSES-2uU0 bbls sold at /, a lg c for fer.
menting to choice On plantation above the city 40 Ooe
gallons were .ola at 25a 2 gallon in the cistcrr
FLOCR-Ohio offered at II ~ without finding BUYERS
Retailing at 81 IS q IL q Dbl.
CoRN-l1o0 sacks in atboa sold at 81 O5 aud os
sacks, resale, at : I % q bushe.
PROV1SloNS-Tothing transpred beyond retail lots.
CANDlES-lG0 boxes Star sold at % c.
C0FFEE-saes confined to 60 bags Rio at OIL and La
nj g5< G.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

GRocER1Es-Bg little ron B. Raglan, that
energetic, persevering and go-ahead merchant has
just arrived per railroad with varied assortment
of every article usually kept in his line. just pop
in and CT .s-.. .
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

nY The Report Of the Board of Swamp Land
Commissioners is before us, for which We owe our
thanks to the attention of some unknown member
of the General Assembly.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1855.

rs- MI Admirari's' communication, after hay
ing been put in type, has been left out at his own
request.
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GkaMAN BTrTERs-The most confirmed cases Of
the most distressing diseases ottines arises from
indigestion. An d us more Or less IRE troubled
with tilisannoying s5mptom, still - Il d general
thing, we do not attempt p medicate until some
thing serious intervenea We would d q public
monitor warn al oar headers against the sin Of ne
glect and at the same time recommend to their
notice Dr.. Hoofand's German Bitters the original
preparation a. prepared BY Dr.. G. \. jackson, 100
Arch street, Phihdelphia, and sold BY Blanchard,
Cazenayette b Co., only agents for Thibodaax
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Marie de Thibodaux, II Few. 1855.
4 Wis AU BOULANGERS. LIE prix de
la Farine friche eant $2 SUI lie Marche de Ia Nou-
veles Orleans les Bouangers requis de donner 20
once dc pain pour dix CENTS durant la semane PR
chaine. V.D. TERREBONNE, Marie.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE IN DEFENCE OF CUBA
"A letter On the Lopez invasion of Cuba,
written by the Duke de Valencia to the then
President of the French Republic, and the
answer Of Louis Napoleon, appear now in Eng
lish, it is said, for the first time. The following
is the answer of Louis Napoleon:
'Ny Dear Duke-Like you, was disguised
when heard of the criminal attempt of certain
American adventurers to seize Cuba, and if
have not answered your letter very promptly, it
was because wished to send you the result of
my Councils deliberations in the matter. 1t
was decided, some days ago. by my Cabinet to
send three ships of war to Cuba, to oppose any
force which might attempt an invasion of the
Island. The English Government has initiated
our example, according to my advices, and now
hope that France, England and the United
States will unite to prevent the repetition Of
attempts which would entail the most serious
difficulties between America and the States of
Europe.
"My government is ever disposed to feel for
its allies loyal and disinterested respect, and
offer them an energetic support; but this, which
is always duty, is now matter of sympathy,
and am instructed to convey to you its friend
ship and esteem for the Spanish Government.
Receive yourself, my dear Duke, the assurance
of my most distinguished respect and friend
ship. "LoUls NAPOLEON"
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Town Council.

Ca led meeting, Feb. Q, 1867.
Board met; Preseut-V. ID. TerrebonEe, Mayor, H. nus
NJ. Springer, J. A. Robchaux, j. c. Ragan Trustees.
J. c. Raglan made the following motion which duly
second d.
Resored That the Mayor be and hereby authorized
and empowered up St Bridget and ST. Louis
round the property Of Mrs Tenney
On notion the Board adjourned. J. vERRET, Sec'y.
Called meeting, Feb. 10, 1858.
Board met; Present-V D. Terrebonne, Mayor, l.. Bush
c. Ganueau, j. c. Ragan, NJ. Springer, Trustees.
On motion Of l.. Bush,
Eesolee0, That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized
and empowered to build suitable house lot of
Dr. j. A. Scuday, and that the resolution authorizing the
closing Of St. Louis and st. Bridget be and here
by repealed.
Mr. Raglan submitted the following resolution which was
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resotred, That the Mayor Of the town Of Thiboaux be
authorized and empowered to have the body OF Mr. Ban
chard Ia small en removed to the hosrita bulk for
that purpose and is hereby made his duty receiving
formation from proper authority phiscians) Of
or persons within the limits Of the Corporation Of Tbibodaux
having the small other contagious disease where
in the Physicians giving such information shall conser the
to be Immediately removed to the hospital
built for that purpose without consulting the Council and
that he be authorized to employ Physicf ms, Nurses,
whatever be necessary for the comfort and safety of the
patient removed.
On motion the Board adjourned. j. r. VERRET, See.
MayoEahy, Thjbotiau1, Feb. II, 1855.
NOTICE TO BAKERS. The price of
Fresh onr being S12 co. in the New Orleans Market
Bakers required to give 20 Of bread for cents
during next week. Y. D. TERREBONNE, Mayor.
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a. The San Jose Telegraph" published 1t
San Jose, CA, by T. y Murdoch, has pesafely
to hand Its demand has been accorded. 80
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MISS Coyrr's Mask" Since the supposed dis
covery, for certain, that Miss Coutts wears a
mask there has been great curiosity to see the lips
that will open and shut The fact that the appa-
rent lady never opened her mouth had been OBJ
served, but it was supposed to be from fear of
disturbing the rouge upon her lips. A letter to
Mrs -, from a lady in London who had often
dined with Miss Gyles, Cher real name and the one
she gives at the hotels and shops,) declares that,
instead of being ugly and forty-iye, she is very
pretty and twenty-five. These newly invented
masks are said to be very deceptive, and with
bonnet and curls, Or flowers they would pass as
real faces, to all but the initiated. Still all our
bcaux, who went round the lobby to look at Miss
Coutts' declared she was most unnatural looking
creature, and the false hair powder and rouge have
all gone for their fair value Some sympathy has
been felt for her since Mario kicked away her
bouquet which she threw to him Oh the stage the
other evening. Her defenders say that she resents
all suspicious Of her caring fig for Mario the man,
but worships to the full length Of Mario the artist
two gentlemen likely to be confused, l should
fear-Home Journal
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DARING SURGICAL OpERArIoN.-On Christmas
day, Mr. I. w. Bates, while doing the exploit OF
sticking bar of lead down his throat let go his
hold, and it descended into his stomach. The ply
sicans Of this place not knowing but Bates was
trying to hoax them, made slight examination at
the time, inasmuch as he had made but little ado
about it, and at times denied having swallowed the
lead at all. A few days after, the victim having
swallowed some acid substance, the lead began to
corrode and he became very sick. The physi.
clans were then called in, and it was soon found
that every other attempt to extract the lead would
be unavailing, save opening the stomach.
This being resolved upon, some five or six ply
sicians were called in on Wednesday morning last,
when Dr. j. Bell of this place, performed the opera
ton, probably the first on record, Of opening the
stomach and extracting the lead. The bar was
about eleven inches in length, and about onc-half
the length showed the action of the acid upon it.
The patient at last accounts getting along finely
with good prospect Of speedy recovery, the in
famation caused from the lead while in the stomach
being the greatest difficulty to contend with, at
present appearances Wopella (lopo) Int.
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y
they charge Themselves exhorbitant prices? Absurd!
Even were the road to be built by northern capital
ists how simple to insert clause in the charter,
that freight charges shanot exceed 8, 4, or cents
per ton per mile. But no one expects this road to
be built by any one else than the people Of La
fourche themselves, no help is wanted; let the
citizens of Lafourche build the road, maintain and
operate it themselves. What we want is double
track road Of 5feet 6inch guage, following generally
the bank Of the bayou from Donaldsonville to this
place, but cutting off the abrupt points and bends.
Such road can be built and maintained at much
less cost than any other in the country, and be-
yOnd doubt its stock would be worth more than
any other in the South. '3
i It is also objected that planters would have no
water for their stock, or machinery; but how easy
to put down iron pipes through the base Of the
lmnkment at the mouth, fitted with valves worked
above. This would afford as much water at high
stage as we chose to admit. Water enough for
canal navigation in the bed of the bayou could be
supplied IN the same manner, if desired and thus
enable those who wished so to do to boat their own
coal to their plantations.
Many viii oppose the closing Of the bayou be-
cause it is an outlet Of the Mississippi, and insist
that the immediate effect of closing the bayou
would be an elevation Of the surface Of the river
below but such do not consider that the river never
yet has been raised hairs bredth by the thousands
Of outlets already closed on the contrary that very
high wster occurs Of late years. much less frequent
", than formerly. yszs# s
The reason appears to me to be clearly this:
when an the water is confined to the channel or
between the levees, it scorus out channel exactly
suited to is wants, and this is high water channel
the channel suited to the greatest amount Of water
that is ever confined TO the river. 1t follows then
as matter of course hat inasmuch as the existing
channel . one suited 70 the greatest foods, that
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