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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-05-02

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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-05-02

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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-05-02

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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-05-02

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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

A CURIOUS FACT IN NATURAL H1sroRY.-The
mere assertion that fints were sponges would no
doubt starte the reader who was unacquainted with
the history Of these fossil relics of former ocean
but we apprehend that little reflection will satisfy
the most sceptical Of the truth Of this announce
ment. Embedded in the substance Of the chalk,
which, during long periods, by its accumulation
had continued to overwhem successive generations
Of marine animals, the sponge has remained for
centuries exposed to the water that continually
percolates such strata, water which contains sicious
matter in solution. From well known law of
chemistry, it is easy to explain why particles of
similar matter should become aggregated, and thus
to understand how, in the lapse Of ages, the cous
spicula that originally constituted the framework Of
the sponge, have formed neuclei around which
kindred atoms have constantly accumulated, until
the entire mass has at last been converted into
flint. We are, moreover, by no means left to mere
conjecture Or hypothesis upon this interesting point
nothing Is more common in chalky districts than
to find fints, which, on being broken, still contain
portions Of the original sponge in an almost unal-
tered condition, and thus afford irrefagable proof
Of the condition Of the entire mass.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

The Sea WAaoN.-This is the name of al
invention the caveat for which is already flee
in the Patent Office. by Mr.. Fulton, Of New
Jersey, and which is to be, if successful, moth
ing else than steamship, propelled on rollers
or wheels that are to go over the water instead
of under it. The wheels are four hollow cylin.
ders Of boiler iron, air tight; and forty feet in
diameter. These are to be strengthened BY the
means of compressed air, forced into them by
air pumps attached to the main engine. The
inventor claims that at about forty four revolu-
tons pei minute his machine would be pro-
PEELED a mile, and undoubtedly would tear
things and astonish even the sea monster. A
letter writer says: He has on hand a work
ing model of this machine, eight feet in length,
with SIX inch cylinders, driven by small en-
CINE, that for diminutise pattern, is one Of
the swiftest. It was tried on the canal the
other day, and but for some intervening trees,
would have parted company with its proprietor
forever. 1t pays no respect to sand bars on
shallovs. going over either Nth equal facility.
Good! We hope soon to be rid of this ever
lasting complaint Of "low water" now 80
throughout the South West.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

HIsToR1cAt P1cruREs.-We learn from the
Washington Sentinel that Powe's Historical Picture
Of the Discovery Of the Mississippi, by De Soto,
A. D., f541, now fills panel of the rotundo Of the
Capitol 1t was displayed on the 18th inst, for the
first time in that city, to the public gaze. During
the day, hundreds Of persons not only examined,
but expressed their admiration of this truly beau
tiful and imposing work Of art . att~
There are now eight historical paintings in the
rotundo Of the CAPITOL which, in the order Of time,
may be re-arranged as follows: l. The Landing
Of Columbus, which must be considered as the first
grand incident in national history; 2. The Dis
covery Of the Mississippi, BY De Soto; 8. The Bap.
tism Of Pocahontas; 4. The embarcation Of the
Pilgrims at Delft Haven; 5. The Declaration Of
Independence; s. The Capitulation at Saratoga;
Z. The Capitulation at Yorktown; and, 8. Wash.
ington redgning his commission at Annapolis Mary.
land.
The first four pictures were painted, respectively,
by vanderlyn, Powell; Chapman, and Weir each
Of whom received ten thousand dollars. The others
we're painted by Gen. Trumbun, who received thirty
thousand dollars for them.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

SINGULAR DREAM.-We lately read in the Gin
cinnati Times an account of most singular
dream which visited the slumbers of a lady in
that city on the night of the 9Th of December,
which it afterwards appeared was literally
transpiring at the precise time, in place ten
thousand miles off. The dream was of the
lady's brother In California She saw him rise
from bed in his low miners hut, put his hand
beneath the pillow, and drew thence q bowie
knife and revolver. The expression of his
countenance was that of intense Watchfulness !:
every heart-throb muf1ed, while the eve was
fixed upon particular spot near the head of
the bed, where, through small aperture, was
human hand grasping dagger. The hand
slowly sought the pillow, and passing downward
to the supposed regions of the heart. poised for
a moment, ere it descended and drove the knife
through the blankets. In that momentary
pause, the brother advanced from his seat, and
with q terrible blow Of his heavy knife severed
the hand which held tie dagger completely
from the assasin's arm. Them opening his
door, he discovered writhing in agony Mexican
whom he had some time before made angry.
and who had sworn vengeance against him.
The vividness Of this dream caused it to be
strongly impressed upon the waking mind of
the dreamer, and it was related to her husband.
A few weeks afterwards, letter was received
from the brother, giving al account Of an ad-
venture he met with on the night of Dec. 9Th,
which was the exact counterpart Of his sisters
dream.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31
Town Council
meeting. March u. 1875

Ca. led meeting March II, 1855.
Board met; Presently. D. Terebonne, Mayor, t. Bush.
NJ Springer J. A. Robiehaux, ]. G. Ragan G. Gautreaux
Trustees.
The minutes Of the three last meetings were read and
approved recorded
On motion of Mr. Bush seconded following resolution
unani 1nously carried
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be requested procure copy
Of the titles for the property purchased and
have it recorded by the Clerk of the Corporation in the
Book of Deeds.
Mr. Gary presented the following resolution which was
unanimous carried,
ResotVed, That in consideration Of purchase made by
Mr. Victor Richard Of the property of Mrs Gahier 'front.'
ing on the Levee and heremova Of the building thereon
we consider nuisance authorize the Mayor draft on
the Treasurer for the of hundred dollars in favor Of
Mr. Richard tie house. are removed, and W. c.
Horton strghtens his line to the required distance this
being remuneration Mr. Richard on the part Of the
Corporation for the purchase and of the dngs
On motion of Mr.. Gary seconded the Board adjourned.
v. D. TERREBONNE, Mayor.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

SrEEL.-A writer in the Scientific American, re.
errng to the fact that steel is nothing more than
refined iron mpregnated with carbon, says that, if
the carbon contained in the steel be crystalzed it
becomes soft. Hence the reason why steel be-
comes hard or soft is because Of the capitalization
or nocrystaization of its carbon, and not because
Of its particles being brought in closer contact with
each other A piece Of hard steel is actually larger
than the same piece when soft Steel may be made
hard by very gradual cooling when heated to red.
ness or soft BY heating and suddenly cooling the
same. To make hard steel, cool it in hot melted
tin; and to make it soft cool ii b soap suds from
soft water. a. \ H@>
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

MAKING Times CoNvEN1ENT.-There is Moth
ing like accommodating ones self to circum-
stances. The following striking example, which
is related by the Boston Telegraph, is worthy Of
great praise:
The ship Queen Of the Seas, which cleared at
this port yesterday for San Francisco, has all
her befths taken up. Among the passengers
are several young ladies. A gentleman wish
ing very much to take passage in the ship,
found there was no room for him except by
marrying one of the young ladies'. which he
accordingly did; and the berth which was to be-
occupied by the young lady. will now be filed
by 1--WE hope) happy couple.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

| A CHAPTER ON PorAroEs.-The common Irish
potato, which is now cultivated extensively in al
the civilized countries Of the world and which has
become with us almost as important staple Of
production as our corn and wheat is not as is sup
posed by many, native of Ireland, but was first
] discovered in the wilds of South America 1t has
been found in an indigenous state among the noun.
tains and steppes of Chill, Peru, Ecuador, New
Grenada, Buenos Ayres and Uruguay, and more
recently in Mexico, upon the tanks of the Urizaba
river. 1t was first introduced into Spain from the
neighborhood of Quito in the early part of the six
teenth century, and then spreading rapidly through
out Italy and the South of Europe, soon found its
way into Germany. The potato was cultivated IN
Ireland before its value known in England, and
it is even related that it accidently introduced
into the latter country in consequence of the wreck
ing Of vessel upon the coast Of Lancashire, which
had quantity Of them On board.
The period of its introduction into our country
is not exactly known, although it was one of nu-
merous other products ordered to be imported by
the Governor and Company Of Massachusetts, Bay
in the year 1929. 1t was not, however, generally
known and cultivated either in Britain or North
America much before the middle of the 18th CEN
fury. For long time it was considered by the
higher classes as food fit only for poor people, who
could not afford to buy bread.
In the year 1853 there were raised in the United
States about one hundred and six million bushels
Of potatoes, of which one-third were Of the sweet
or native variety. Valuing them at the rate of
forty cents abushel, these would be worth upwards
Of forty-two million dollars
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31
The New British Ministry.

| In relation to the change Of the Ministry, o
which VIE were advised by telegraph, the Londor
corresponds of the New York Commercial Ad
vertiser in his letter Of the 2eth writes as follows
A new crisis in the English Ministry has beer
happily terminated this morning, and that disturb
ing element Of the Cabinet known as the "Peelte
section has at length been entirely got rid Of
The following are at present understood to form
the Government in its new shape:
Lord Palmerston, Pfemier-age II.
Lord Cranworth, Lord Chancellor; held the same
Office in the Aberdeen Ministry; age IS.
Lord Clarendon, Foreign Secretary; also in
Aberdeen Ministry; age %. ~
Lord Panmure, War Secretary; formerly the
Hon. Fox Maple; not lately in office: was twelve
years in the x9th Highlanders; age "a.
Sir Georg; Gray, Home Secretary; Colonial
Secretary in aberdeen Ministry; age Sc.
Lord Johr. Russell, Colonial Secretary; age SO.
Sir G. CossaewaH Lewis, Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer. editor of-~the Edinburg Review, and
brother-in-laa: TO Lord Clarendon, originally Sc
cretary to the Indian Board, then under Secretary
of the Home Department, and subsequently Finan-
cial Secretaryto the Treasury. Not lately in office
Of any kind; age about 43.
Sir CharlestW God, First Lord Of Admiralty; for
merly Chancellor Of He Exchequer, then President
of the Board of Control in the Aberdeen Ministry
age about 55
Sir W. Molesworth, Chief Commissioner of Pub
lie Works. Held some Office in Aberdeen Ministry :;
age as.
Lord Granville, President of the Coanel. Chan
cellor Of the Duchy of Lancaster in Aberdeen
Ministry; age 40.
Lord Canning, Postmaster General Held same
office in the Aberdeen Ministry. Only son Of the
celebrated George Canning; age "a.
Duke Of Argyle, Lord Privy Seal Held same
Office in Aberdeen Ministry; age 80.
Lord Carlisle, Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland. Brother
Of the Duchess of Sunderland. Has held several
offices but none lately; age SO.
Mr.. Horsman, Chief Secretary for Ireland. A
Scotch advocate; age about So
Lord Stanley, of Alderley, President of the Board
of Trade, Vice President of the same Board in
Aberdeen Ministry; age SO.
Mr.. Lang, Vice President of Board of Trade.
Mr. Laing has hitherto been Chairman of the
Brighton Railway Company, and also of the Crystal
Palace Company; age about 45.
The London Times adds to the above:
The Board Of Control, the Duchy of Lancaster,
and the Under Secretaryship for the Colonies and
Home Department, are not we believe, yet filled
up Mr. Ternon Smith has been spoken of for the
Indian Board, but not, as we understand, upon
sufficient authority. We believe the Earl of Car
Isle will retain the Duchy Of Lancaster, if Lord St.
German does not as is expected, resign the Lord
Lieutenancy Of Ireland.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

E'OR SALE.-The undersigned offers
L to sell accommodating terms NEW STEAM
ENGINE and machinery for q SAW-MILI, intended for
running two saws This machinery made in the newest
anu best style OF workmanship, and complete all its
parts GEORGE q GI7IoN
Lafourche. La March g. 1866 - mh3tf
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31
How the President Dimes.

A correspondent of the Congregatonalist gives
US the following glimpse of the home life of the
Presidential mansion at Washington. We are not
sure but the writer has trepassed little upon the
bonds Of delicacy in thus exposing the privacy Of
the White House to the eyes of the world; but his
revelations are SO pleasant that we cannot resist
the temptation to make ourselves a particeps
criminis, to the extent of the following extract:
81 eat with the family circle at their own table,
where we had quiet dinner, from which the con-
fusion OF the great world seemed quite shut out.
The family consisted of the President, his wife.
Miss Hall, graceful young lady from New Hamp.
and MIR. Sidney Webster who is his private Secre-
tary. There were but two other guests present be-
sides myself, and nothing like attempt at display
appeared in any Of the arrangements.
Dinner was served at half past four, when one
/ of the gentlemen present handed Mrs. Pierce to
the table, and l performed the same service for
Miss Hall. The dinner was simple, and in good
| taste but conducted with far less ceremony than
usual in the wealthiest families in this CITY, The
table was ornaIaented with flowers, and the eat
abes were served exclusively from the side tables
At the risk of being tedious to our city readers,
may add, for the benefit of our city friends, not
dinners cooked with their own hands, that we
had at FIRST SOUP then fish, then roast turkey, then
chicken salad, then birds delcately dressed, after
which came pie and other dessert in regular order
a plate Of these several dishes being brought in
the succession named, and placed before each
person at table. The President devoutly asked
blessing as soon as we were seated, and conversa-
ton was unrestrained. One of the guests had seen
good deal Of diplomatic service abroad, and of
course was quite at home in our little group sat
between the two ladies, and must have been very
stupid if I had not enjoyed my position. General
Pierce has great dignity of manner, which seems
wholly unaffected, and, although he looks pale like
close student who shuts himself from the sun, he
appeared in comfortable health. Mrs. Pierce is
woman Of unusually strong mind and warm afec-
tons, with d pleasing manner wholly inartifcial,
and conversation replete with plain, sound common
sense. She is somewhat f'ail in person, and wears
the appearance Of being in delicate health. The
influence of her daily example is thrown upon the
side OF godliness and as far as the eye of man can
see, she leads a consistent christian life. After
dinner, we adjourned to the drawingroofn, where
tea and coffee were served to those who desired
them. The Presidential Mansion has been elegantly
furnished at the cost of the Government, and has
not that barren, desolate look that it had in Van
Buren's time. All the table service, and every
thing needed for the various household economy, is
Of the finest quality and for the most part selected
with good taste. large conservatory is attached
to the house, and thus fresh flowers are supplied
in abundance throughout the year."
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

DRY Qo1NGs.-The boatmen say that Red, Black.
Ouachita and Bayou Lafourche are so dry that the
people have to sprinkle their beds to keep the boats
from kicking up a dust
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31
INTERESTING REL1cs.-The Macon Miss.
Beacon has the following:

INTERESTING REL1cs.-The Macon Miss. J
Beacon has the following:
Mr.. A. M. Williams, attached to the en-
gineer' $ Office Of the railroad has shown very
remarkable relics, taken from several Indian
graves, discovered in throwing up the embank-
ment of the road, about FIVE miles south of this
place, and on Mrs Gillespies plantation We
enumerate the following: Three small nina
lures, oval form, painted on porcelain, copper
backed; an iron pot, with the hooks attached,
brass kettle, in perfect state; an earthern-
ware pitcher; several pieces of silver plate,
apparently wrist-bands; a number of brass
buckles; two breastpins, shaped like heart;
a large quantity of various colored beads A
considerable number of bones were also turned
up. The miniatures were evidently European
faces, and the female apparently Spanish.
They were found about three feet below the
surface, in sandy clay soil. cedar stake,
driven near the graves, was totally rotten.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31
DATENT MEDICINES. Wistar's

Balsam Wild Cherry, Ayers Cherry Pectoral, Tarants
de Raqun au Baume de Copalm, Mcleod Maorys chos.
Mixture, do sarsaparia German Bitters Chapman's
do, lees do. Gouleys do, in store and fer sale by
yRIZELL GAINES.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31
A Touching Incident.

We cannot forbear laying before our readers
little incident which occurred day or two
since on the Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washing
ton, and which our readers will, we have no
doubt find so much pleasure in perusing, that
they Will not regret the space occupied by it.
we give it in the language of our informant,
VINO was an eyewitness, and, as will be seen, q
participant
81 was" says he, looming down the Avenue.
engagea IN the philosophic occupation of think
ing about nothing, when nv attention Wa
arrested by an old and feeble man totterino
tardily upon his cane. Approaching me he
stopped, and holding out his hand, said that he
was an old soldier who had come to the con-
yention held on the 9Th January, in Washington.
and he had Just been to see General Scott. who
on parting with him. had slipped two pieces Of
money into his hand. "My eyes," continued
he, "are dim, and wish you would tell me.
sir, what they are" looked at the pieces and
found they were two quarter eagles; and told
him so. With Hind thank you, SIR he passed
on. He had gone but short distance when he
was accosted by poor woman, with squalling
infant in her arms, who asked for aims | had
passed her, and many others had passed her,
that morning with cold look ard unsympa-
thising heart. Gay ladies had passed her.
with no other evidence of their being aware of
her presence than to gather up their fashy
silks, lest they should be soiled by contact with
the poor beggar. Gay gentlemen had passed
her and turned pitilessly aside from. the out
stretched trembling hand. The wealthy had
passed her in their furs and ermine, and thew
had not turned aside to aid her whom January
wind was chilling, and it was with look of
half despair that she raised her attenuated hand
and withered face to the palsied old soldier for
help. He looked at her moment, and then
handed her one Of his gold pieces! could not
help thinking that his gistening eye spoke to
the suffering woman more eloquently than the
wounded Sydney's lips to the bleeding soldier of
Rutphen: THY necessities are greater than
mine.'"
81 turned away rebuked, humbled mortified,
and had only time to hear the breathed bless
ings of the beggar for the noble act of the old
hero of 2."-Southside Democrat.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31
J. r. VERRET, Secretary.
.TERES-New Orleans and

= \, Iaforrehe Packet For Ioekporf s2 sa5af
Thibodaux, and all intermediate landings 5sz=ssssa
Twice week; the and favorite steamer CERES J. j.
ABAaTHE Master will leave above throughout the season
in the trade. leaving New Orleans every TUESDAY at
O'Clock P. NJ, and SATURDAY, at O'Clock A. NJ Return
ing, leaves Thibodaux every THURSDAY at o'clock A. NJ
and every SUNDAY at o'clock P. M. For freight OF
passage apply on board, or to CHAS DEBLANC,
[l5tf] IA Custom House street.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

AN ECCENTRIC WoMAN-On Saturday morning
Feb. 10, at Blanchard's Hotel, New York, died one
OF the best and most eccentric Of the women Of that
city Maria Livingston, the wife of Commodore
John G. Stevens, Of Hoboken, is no more! She
had reached the ripe age Of sixty-two, though she
preserved to the last all the vigor of intellect and
yivacty OF manner characteristic of her youth.
She was childless. Mrs. Stevens was widely known
in connection with the celebrity her husband had 80
nonoraoiy gained: Inc commodore, you will well
remember TOOK the famous yacht America out to
England, which won the prize 50 gloriously. He
ana ms protners are the owners OF the town Of
Hoooken' and the ferries connecting it with this
city, rom winch they derive colossal incomes
Commodore stevens IS also large owner OF real
es!a1e IN 1ns cHy, ana among other things the
pIncely n'ahslon when c ne recently iet for Y. >.
ooul' looms az e14,oVo q year. rms valuable
plope.sy ne n.enos oequeatnng to Columbia Col
'ee ~. ~ e e.s usa', H.. =. :. ~
az oae :. ne .loss cnaIltaDle ana
hsd ~. noa,,,. ''tn n. .,.o's woen one
ara-, p saa.;,.s anJ peculaa xays % oolng
way vsrv caraIasav dressad ,oad;n r..,a aoMe
doc Il s,,cb limos sbe w;shad - - :.sI 1919
md even her ost ;nt;,a.to a.;onds .cs,e"sr y.s
recognise her r. thas mot bar' H. uasa
somet;mes occas;oned har onna,.n.e 'A "4'-e'
Once when n her ;.,soa.,;to oas.,,,, X .w.,,.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-31

N0FlCE.-All persons indebted to
= the Succession Of AUGUSTA BERTRAND, are re-
auesed to come forward and SETTLE persons
the sad succession indebted hereby present
their claims duly authenticated to the undersigned who
can always be found at the store of Mesrs De-
guilhem. t14'2t j. D. LEBLANC Administrator.