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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11
Two THOUSAND LADIES BATHING AT ONE TINE.
The Cape May correspondent Of the Baltimore
Photographed to the New Orleans Papers.J
Alabama Election

Two THOUSAND LADIES BATHING AT ONE TINE
The Cape May correspondent of the Baltimore
American says:
"The beach presented a scene to-day (Monday)
of the most spirited and interesting character
The number of bathers exceeded that of any pre-
ceding day, and large proportion having now had
some experience among the breakers, and under
stand how to enjoy them without being over
whelmed or Frustrated by their fury, they seemed
10th to leave the pillows until the time arrived to
dress for dinner. The thermometer had nearly
reached 80, the sun shone out brightly through a
heavy mist that had prevailed ali the morning, and
the water being quite warm everything was favor
able to induce general turn out Of visitors. Be-
tween L and o'clock there could not have been
less than 1000 in the surf fully one-half, as usual
being ladies'; many of whom can swim and one
lady saw floating on the surface Of the water, and
riding over the swelling surf with the greatest ease
imaginable. A great number of ladies were unat-
tended but were fully as ableto take care Of them
selves as the sterner sex. The decorum of the
surf is never violated, and any one who would dare
to insult or annoy lady whilst bathing, would find
himself in moment surrounded by host of
avengers. The American character in this respect
is displayed at Cape May to its fullest extent and
both on shore and among the breakers the ladies
feel greater freedom from formalties of all kinds
than they would at home.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

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The WHEAT CRoP.-We published short time
since, says the New Orleans Bulletin, an estimate OF
the Wheat crop for the current year, taken from
the Cincinnati Price Current. It was below the
yield as is now generally conceded on all sides.
Another estimate has been made, which, by COM
potent authority, is pronounced to be nearer the
mark.
The crop Of 40, from the United States census
tables amounted to loo, 1884, 900 bushels The
estimated crop for the present year is set down at
16s, SIS, 900 bushels, which is sxty-eight million
bushels over that Of ls49. Ohio is the largest
Wheat growing State; she is put down for 25,ooe,-
600, Illinois %. 600 0Oo Pennsylvania q, 600 600,
Indiana 10 1000, 900, New York 100000, Vir-
ginia $4,000, 900. There IS no other State that
produces as much as ten millions Of bushels. The
value Of the Wheat crop in ls4s is put down in
the census repert 1t $loo,ooo,oo0. If we value
the prs Up at . dollar and quarter per
buah1 - Yorh, } which win probably be it,
averp d h viii be worth an aggregate Of
nor ~ hundred and N and : half millions
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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

The GRAIN AND WINE CRops OF FRANcE.-The
Paris correspondent of the Philadelphia American,
under date Of the 18th ult, gives glowing &C.
count of the state and prospects of the harvest in
France. He says:
In the south the wheat is being rapidly got in,
in fine condition and good yield; and in the north,
a few days more continuance of dry weather will
suffice to put period to all anxiety. Some little
time back apprehensons were expressed that the
odium, grape disease, threatened to extend itself
to the Of corn; and it appears that instances
Of this kind were sufficiently numerous to justify
fears being entertained.
With respect to the harvest, however, such
alarms are dssipated Nots as regardsthe vines;
all over the north, from Marseles and Montpelier
to Bordeaux, the VINEYARDS have been severely at
tackled. the prospects of the wine growers are re-
presented as black indeed, and the prices Of old
wines have every where an upward tendency.
Brandies share Of course, in the general rise, and
it is already predicted that the new tax imposed
upon spirits will fall on so diminished consumption
as to realize only small portion Of the revenue
anticipated from it by the government.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

rY A correspondent at Saratoga Springs writes
to the New York Herald that there was negro
row at the Springs few days since. 1t seems that
some negroes, no doubt instigated by the niger
worshippers Of the place. attempted to violate the
rules Of Congress SPRING and to assert their equal
social rights with the whites, behaving in most
impertnent manner to the ladies and children
present. The frmness of some gentlemen present
settled the difficulty for the time, but riot may be
expected any time
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

OXIDE OF LEAD.-TheS Scientific American
says "common red waters scattered about the
haunts of cockroaches will often drive away, if
not destroy them" These wafers like candies,
are colored red by oxyde of lead, most deadly
poison; and SO is the acetate of lead, or sugar
of lead as it is sometimes called, on visiting
cards, which, being little swedish, has been
known to destroy young children to whom they
were handed to be amused with. Fashion for
once acts sensibly in discarding glazed cards,
using instead Bristol board, more plant, less
cumbersome, and really more delicate.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

n6 The provincial government of Australia
appears to be constantly in trouble with the
gold diggers on account of it's revenue regula-
tons. One of these has already caused serious
and threatening riots at Balarat, and BY the
last advices we perceive that fresh cause OF
discomfort had manifested itself in an export
duty, which has been levied on gold shipped
from the country. 1t is at the rate of g. I'd.
per ounce, and was to take effect on the first Of
May. 1t was the general opinion at Melbourne
that it would be impossible to collect the duty,
and that it would have to be repealed, Up to
the latest date, no opportunity had offered to
test the tax, but persons from Melbourne say
that passengers entrusted with gold parcels
might with ease evade the scrutiny of the excise
officer. In many districts the law was indig-
nantly condemned, and at Creswick creek dig.
gings public meeting against it had been
called II
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

"a DR.. Knapp, Surgeon Dentists will be
seen by referring to his adyertisement-will re.
main but few more days among us. Therefore
those who may be DESTROYS of securing his valuable
professional services, should not fail to profit Of
this opportunity Dr. K stands at the head Of
his profession, and is acknowledged to be one
of the most sklfull operotors in the South.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

DGr The Glasgow Herald mentions a re-
markable case of resuscitation from drowning.
Miss Murdoch, young English lady was bath
ing with girl named Shaw, when the latter
got out of her depth. Miss Murdoch placed
her out of danger, but herself sank to the
bottom. She lay there for fully five minutes,
when the body was recovered, cold and mani
mate. A gentleman had her conveyed to his
house, where the body was rubbed with brandy,
mustard applied, and the hot bath put in requi-
sition. To the surprise of all she gradually
recovered. The case is mentioned as giving
encouragement for the trial of remedial
measures, however cold and inanimate the
body may be when brought out Of the water
excepting, of course, in cases where submerson
has taken place such length of time as to
preclude all hope.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

A SLIP OF THE PEN-The Knoxville Tenn.
Presbyterian, intending we suppose, to express its
regret at an accident which threatened 70 destroy
the Episcopal Church in that place, expressed itself
in the following unucky manner:
1--WE learn with regret that the Protestant Epis.
copal Church at this place narrowly escaped des-
truction by fire on Saturday morning. etc.
Mistakes will happen in the best regulated ia.
miles.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

ONO PoLrrIcs.-We observe unmistakable evil
dences of opposition in Ohio to the nomination of
ex-senator S. P. Chase for Governor as the re-
preventative of the odds and ends of Freesoilism,
Soft Whiggery and Soft Democracy. The Cncin-
natl Times contains an account of great and en-
thusastic meeting in that city lately of the American
party, who protested against the nomination and
resolved that they would not support it. The fol-
lowing are the first two resolutions adopted:
Resotced That continue to maintain paramount
in importance, and to be ignored the we'll known
prnc les Of the American party among which is devotion
the Union and unceasng hostility to its enemies be they
the nues Of the South the Abotonsts Of the North
esolred That while consider the repeal Of the Mis-
souri, Compromise wanon violation of sacred and
time honored compact not from resentment any
other impulse be seduced driven into the support
fanatical men measures.
1t was resolved to hold Convention on the 9th
prox, at the State Capital, to nominate candidates
for State officers, in opposition to the Chase party
A similar meeting has also been held at Columbus.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

Is DROWNING A PAINFUL DEATH Sir BENJAMIN
Brodie, in Psychological Inquiries" says not. A
friend Of the great surgeon who nearly lost his life
in this manner, says that the last thing which he
remembers is looking at the pebbles and weeds at
the bottom Of the river, with little or no fear of
what was about to happen, and no bodily suffering.
To illustrate the calmness with which people die,
Sir Benjamin says that in his own experience, he
has known but two instances in which, in the act Of
dying there were manifest indications Of fear Of
DEATH ~a +sos ~ @s# E
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

~ The Antics hold convention here to-day
to adopt such measures as will render effectual
their opposition to Nothingsm. The cere-
monies of the day will wind up in grand bar
becue. We wish them happy times.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

B Mr. Jacques Rhodes, Of the lower Terre-
bonnie, having been notified BY the Road In.
spector to put his road in good order, peremp.
toriy refused, alleging that he and his wife had
furnished ten Rhodes to the parish, whereas the
law only required him to make one. Jacques is a
joker, and has large family. The lucky dog!
[Houm0 CeTes
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

rT Mr.. Fl. B. Harp has in store at Mr. La
gardes Brick Yard, below the Canal Company's
Warehouse, quantity of superior Pittsburgh
stone coal, which is offered extremely low for
cash. Orders are solicited.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

For LAST IsLAND-The steamer Star has be-
gun to make regular trips between Last Island and
the Grand Gallon. She leaves the Island every
Friday at o'clock, A. NJ, and arriving at the Duac
Plantation about twelve, returns the. same day.
The Star is commanded by the polite and obliging
Capt. Stevens to whose kindness and gentlemanly
bearing, our townsmen can bear witness Ceres
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

EX-SENATOR CHAsE.-Ex-Senator Chase, of
Ohio. says the New York Express, we see was
expected in Boston on Saturday night-where
great efforts are making to overthrow the
American, and to recreate the Abolition party.
Mr.. Chase's nomination rests very hard
among the old Ohio Whigs-with whom he
never had one principle in common. In Gin
cinnati large and respectable meeting has
been held, in opposition, by the "American
party" At Columbus, we see, Wings met and
resisted. Mr.. Geiger, one Of the speakers
said:
"He was in favor Of the platform adopted
(by the Chase Convention) however, and ad-
vised his audience to swallow the ticket
presented as snake does . cat-fsh-com-
mence at the tail, swallow up to the head and
horns, and then bite it off,"
The head and horns are the " Governor, u
Mr.. Chase
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

TWIN BIRTHS ExrRAoRDINARY.-On the 18th
ult., her own birth day, Mrs. Mary Russell Clark
son, Of Leeds, England, (wife Of Mr.: Edward Clark
son, teacher Of dancing and deportment gave birth
to twin boys, being twins Of the fifth generation
On the paternal side, the great great grandfather
was twin, the great grandfather twin, the grand
father twin, and the father a twin.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

Ey The weather during the week has been
delightful, with very little rain. The crops are
thriving fnely-the cholera fast subsiding-and
politics running very high.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

BENEDICT ARNoLD.-The orators Of the Antics
from Maine to the Rio Grande, and from the At
lantic to the Pacific, never miss the occasion Of
Arnold's treason, and ask, erultingly, what for
eigner has ever been guilty of treason? Wewould
advise them to consult history, and remember that
during our revolutionary struggle, three foreign
generals tried to depose the great and good Wash
ington, that they might rule! Conway, Gates, and
Lee were the men-all Major Generals-all for,
eigners and all guilty Of this charge. Dare the
Antics deny it? .v.F-
-"Lay on MacdnR
nd DAMNED he he who first cries hoid enor,Oh
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

81 MORE WIrHDRAwALs-At the conclusion of
the speeches on Thursday last thirteen, ian omin-
Gus number for Americnms,) good and true sons
of the soil, Creoles and Catholics w;thdrec- from
the Barbecue-and were taken into the Wigwau,
on st. Philip street, and initiated into the objects
and aims Of Know othingism, and now boldly pro-
claim themselves the friends of American princi-
pies. The "dark lantern" was not used on the
occasion, but everything was transacted in broad
day, long before Old Sol had sunk below the West
ern horizon. The Wigwam was again in full ope-
ration last night, and many more gave in their ad-
hesion to our glorious cause. The ball is now in
motion in "Ever Faithful Lafourche;' and, if we
mistake not the signs Of the times, November will
establish that Americanism has more life and vital
ity here, than the Foreign Party are disposed to
imagine. @s
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THIBOD A u X:
SATURDAY, $3.50 AUGUST IL,

cB 1t is said that Miss Davenport, the actress
cleared SIS, 900 in four months in California.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

Too Coop TO BE LosT.-The citizens Of
H-n, Miss, assembled at church to cele-
brate the 4th ult., by reading the Declaration
of Independence and Wasbingtons Farewell
Address. An old gentleman, coming in rather
late, walked up near the pulpit while Washing
toms Address was being read. The old one
listened until he heard Against the insidious
wiles of foreign influence, conjure you to
believe me, fellow citzens the jealousy Of free
people ought to be constantly awake, since
history and experience prove that foreign in-
fuence is one of the most baneful foes of
republican government" When this was read,
he threw up his hat in passion, and left the
house. At the door he met some friends:
''Gentlemen, came here to celebrate the 4th
of July, and hear the Declaration Of Indepen-
dence and Washington's Farewell Address read.
But" said he, "the first thing heard was
that fellow in there reading id Know Moth
ing document, and I'll whip him as soon as he
leaves the house.-Sumpter County (Ala.) Wing.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

The GALVESTON WEEKLY CoNrEDERArE."-
Such is the name of a neatly printed and ably
edited journal, just established in the "Isand
City," by Messrs Waddell, Holt & Gossler. The
Confederate has espoued the great American
cause, and promises to battle manfuly for the
success Of its principles. 1t is with no ordinary
pleasure that we extend the hand of love and
brotherly sympathy to the three noble hearts who,
perhaps, at the risk Of loosing their individual
fortunes, have had the courage to proclaim them
selves in favor of party who seeks to elevate
none to Office unless born and nurtured on Ameri-
can SOIL The principle is good one-and one
which eventually must triumph. The C. has our
warmest wishes for its success.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

tT A correspondent of the Nebraskian, printed
at Omaha City, on the Missouri, opposite to Coun-
Gil Bluffs, writes that an exploring party to which
he was attached, saw immense numbers of buffalo
between Ash Hollow and Loupe Fork. The valley
and the hills were black with them. On the night
Of the 22d June, on the bank Of creek in a mar
row valley about IL o'clock they were alarmed by
the approach Of an immense herd Of buffalo, causing
the earth to trembe beneath their tread, as they
came dashing down the valley at full speed. The
camp CHANGED to be directly in the path through
which this army of shaggy quadrupeds were making
their rapid course, and it was with extreme diff
fculty-by the discharging Of rifles and revolvers
in quick succession, that our travellers succeeded in
turning them from their direct course, thus saving
their lives and the lives of their horses. They
succeeded in shooting several as they passed,
among which was fine fat yearling, some choice
outlets which served them as food on their journey
Some idea nay be formed of the number Of buffalo
in this vast fierd, from the fact that, though run
ming at full speed, they were at least an hour III
passing the camp.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE
KING OF THE Two SIcrL1Es. of a
Treaty concluded at Naples between the United
States and the King of the Two Sicilies has been
made by the President of the United States. The
treaty recognizes the American doctrine that free
ships make free goods. By the terms of the treaty
the contracting parties recognize as permanent and
ilnmutable the following principles, to-wit: lat.
That free ships make free goods; that is to say,
that the effects goods belonging to the subjects
or citizens of power or State at are free from
capture and confiscation when found on board Of
neutral vessels with the exception of articles con-
traband of war. 3D. That the property of neutrals
on board an enemy's vessel is not subject to con-
fiscation unless the same be contraband of war.
They engage to apply these principles to the COM
merce and navigation Of all such powers and States
as shall consent to adopt them on their part as per-
manent and immutable
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-08-11

PORTRAIT OF THE HINpoos-We do mt
mean the followers of Sam, but the real true
Hindoos of India, as given by the Rev. 7
Philips in New York recently. Mr. Philips i,
a returned Missionary, and said he had NOT
spoken to audience in English for twenty
wears. He had laborcd with a tribe never
before visited by missionary. The FOLLOWING
brief passage will be read with interest:
elm painting the social condition of thu
people of India, he drew them as a stationarv
people-using the same implements in agri.
cultural and mechanical employment, that had
been used for the last two thousand years. and
averse to the Introduction Of others exceed
nsIy shperstitions i'll the relations of all thing,
old. No faith between man and man in bust
ness matters-and women entirely slaves. In
abiding to the custom Of burning widows ~
the funeral of the husband, MIR. p. thouobt i
preferable to living as Hindoo widow
Widows are exceedingly nufaerous Polypamv
prevailing, men married girls even in their
infancy; and second marriages being probi.
blted by their religion, upon the death of the
husband, these infants were widows and sub;ec.
to every species of degradation. Mr. p. stated
that the love of ornament was universal, and
exhibited specimens of their most common
embellishments-among others the wedding
room of the poorer classes, in size and shane
not unlike QUOT. The thegony of the Hin
docs includes: according to Mr. P. thrty-three
million gods and goddesses-the incarnation.
variously, of all the blacklist passions and
desires of the human heart. Their three chief
gods are Brahmah, the creator; Vishnu the
preserver; and Makeda, the principle of evil.
The latter is addressed by all poor person,
docir of hoon r1oho Nv,
wanting husbands. The present incarnation Of
Vishnu is Juggernaut. a copy of whose image
was presented, looking exceedingly like a
lunatic with cows horns growing where his
ears ought to be be- and with very small
y."-Erpress.
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RACHEL IN AMERIcA.-Rachel will soon be
amongst us, as all the difficulties thrown in her
way to prevent her from coming to the United
States have been removed.
Her first appearance is advertised to take place
on the first of September at the Metropolitan
Theatre of New York. together with full COM
pany of distinguished artists brought over from
France by the manager, Mr.. Raphael Felix
Our public will, no doubt, heartily welcome that
most gifted actress. 1t is true that she is French
actress, and that her words will come to US in
foreign tongue, but passion is the same in all Ian.
guages. Neither love, nor hate, nor pity, nor con-
tempt has any vernacuar; it requires no know.
ledge Of any other tongues to understand and to
enjoy the vivid expression of Rachaels face, the
kindling Of her eye, the emotions conveyed by her
changing features, or the majesty of her carriage
Rachel is, in truth, the greatest actress that this
century has produced. She has been subjected to
the ordeal of every criticism she has been put to
the test of the seyerest judges that Europe can
produce, and she has been for more than fifteen
years the Queen of the French drama, the undis-
puted mistress of the scene.
Her arrival here will give our people an intel
lectual treat, such as can rarely be enjoyed any,
where, sure reason that they will be prepared 10
appreciate it.
We understand, moreover, that the pieces in
which Rachel is to appear have been translated
into English and printed in both languages, so as
to afford an opportunity to the public to follow the
performance with the book.-N. Y. Express.