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MUSIC BOOKS. AC.I

- ooohSe ASe Af5 .tE.sta
I HAVE jpst received new supply of Music Eook.
L Of various kinds, and ran supply Music teaeliets
and singing Schools on good terms. III Et6a siat a.
Among the thirty five to fifty dozenon hand are:
For Church use, A
The Halelriah The Slrrwnr: AAs
. MendeIsscbn; :. Carmina Sacra -,
- The Missouri Harmony;
For Glee and Juvenile Glasses. fs EeI
The Alpine G!ee Singer; The Glee Hive. rs.
:" Metropolitan Glee Book; Singing Bird;
The School Vocrlst;
The Singing Book for Boys and Girls; -
Other Miscellaneous Musical works
Hastings on Musical Taste, .a-
The Vade-mecum. by Saron. .
Woodbury. on musical composition.
History OF Church Music in America. 80 T
Aundei's 200 voluntarics and interludes for Il
Organ. Melodeon, Seraphne, &C.,
Hunters Piane Forte Instructor, I ta.t tg
Guitar instruction Bo; ks. &c. &c.
Il. A. VAN METER, ~ ="
jan 20. No. 2, Barrct House Bio, H.
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There others by the AItstes, all :ginal,
besides Splendid Pictures by Allsten Suily Rev
nolds NeagIe Doughty, Cole, Chapman David. Yer
net Stuart, Herbert. Tack. Bennin gton, Read Bart
lett. Schloss, Huntington Johanoh, Schmidt. REM
brandt, Schaub Pelk rs, Lewis, Ellis. Hamilton ard
Others fully described in the catalogue, which will be
forwarded application by letter, postpaid to the
Secretary, who will answer by return mail
TERMS FOR CLU UBS;
Clubs Of 10 | Extra Certificate
Clubs Of 20 !"
Clubs Of so IS g
The money in all to accompany the application
for Certificates.
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LNPITOME of Greek and Roman Mythology wit
- explanatory Notes, and q vocabulary by John 6
Hart, i. L. D., forsaie at CoRsE's
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J. s. KIMBALL g. CO.,

'onMAkDING and Commission Merchants, corner
Ialn and Jefferson streets, Burlington, Iowa.
Deaaers In Dry Goods Groceries Hardware, Queens
"efe' Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &C., &c.
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BURLINGTON TUESDAY, MARCH JS. 1855
G.. N. CHERRY,

(SUC cEssoR OF j. NJ. Fox.)
neaier in
Gold and SilUer Watches, Clocks, Jewclrv,
Pocket Cutlery, &C., &C.,
One door North of the Piano Forte and Music Store,
Barret House building, Burlington. Iowa.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

desgnatedne, points simply known, viz Donaldson
vile and Opeousas road The leaves the direction Of
the to be made the fixing the The saw,
it will be mpractcabe to follow the public road and that
"oau De useless to make the road in the swamp as
suInes th the advocates OF it intend doing the or the
other anu characterzes the whole proposition of Col pu,b
ridiculous and too absurd demand of him an ar,n
1t would require search warrant and possee Of n,r,
constabes to find particle of argument in the Sen,,
speech. He misrepresents the measure he is DISCUSSING
he does its author, Col Pugh.
He says the paternity maternity of the bantny w..
matter OF doubt. AS neither he Col Pugb bv tbs la,
Reproduction" to which he has eloqleatv alJ,l c
be maternal parent to this " Ro,1e Gtpiagn it WIS non.
being pronounced Legitimate until witt, conucnd,,,,
paterna affection he publicly acknowledged it.
The Senator is however mistaken in supposing there cont,
be any doubt of its paternity He alone is the father ~
Col Push has had no part iii its begetting.
The Senator says it is passing strange that tho Hon.,
bish en'll'te from his colleague, Col Pugh and tb,
his bill was the matter of their daily converse. and
most important feature of his bill was determined ,
advsement. ~
true Dr. H. did submit to Col Pugh bill havnr il
II u''ei"''o's the power m became law to close ,h
'"' IL is NOT true that Col. Pugh told Dr. Kittr,
' e approved OF such provision. He unqualifev fol-,
~ - 'o'A i't NC passed, anu Dr. X. then rnn,;f.j
sec'on as 1t appears in the printed bill and which ,. -
submitted to Col Pugh. This does not rest on he,rs,
uence. The assertion Of DR. Kttrese rs to his adv;o,
with Col rush, is partly true, but the impreson oro, -
be produced, is wholly false
Dr. htredge declares that the House I,l is NOT ,vb,
the 1nterests Of the people whom he) Represent. on ,b
fioor, mee0, demGhd, or reqHire" This is very eh.
language Let us see if he is borne in his assertion
The only public expression (out Of the MneryaN wa, IN
opposition by his constituents of this parish not one t
whom was in favor Of his proposed measure Ye, with
this decided expression of their dsapprobation of his b
and no decided expression in its favor the other parishes
Of district and with the knowledge that the measure q,
COL Pugh was acceptable to those who had so unanimously
disapproved of his he made every effort to prevent ts
adoption and in measerabe attempt at wi tcsm Titfr
Tat tells them they mules' and of course fit sub
jects OF his paterna His colleague Col Kew having
no other expression upon the subject than tht of this
parish, voted for Col Pughs bill it was his duty to do
under the circumstances.
The people of this parish hope their friends OF Lafourche
will fvor them in making the road authorized by the act
recently passed. That it will conduce to our mutual in
terests is undoubted
With my thanks for your kindness in permi ting this
tr ssrass upon your columns.
am yours respectfully "Nn
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24
Town Council.

Called meeting March II, 1855
Board met; Present. D. Terrebonne, Mayor L. Bush,
NJ Springer J. A. Robichaux, j. G. Ragan, c. Gautreaux,
Trustees.
The minutes OF the three last meetings were read and
approved as recorded.
On motion Of Mr. Bush seconded the following resolution
was unanimously carried,
Resore That the Mayor be requested to procure copy
Of the titles for the property purchased for graveyard and
have recorded by the Clerk of the Corporation in the
Book Of Deeds.
Mr. Gary presented the following resolution which
unanimously carried,
Resolced That in consideration Of purchase made by
Mr. Victor Richard Of the property Of Mrs Galher 'front.'
ing the Levee and the removal of the building thereon,
consider nuisance authorize the Mayor to draft
the Treasurer for the Of two hundred dollars in favor
Mr. Richard, the houses removed and W. G..
Horton raghtens his line to the required distance this
being remuneration to Mr. Richard the part Of the
Corporation for the purchase and removal Of the buildings
On motion Of Mr. Gary seconded the Board adjourned.
V. D. TERREBONNE, Mayor.
J.R. VERRET, Secretary.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24
Hotel Arrivals
DIR TIE WEEK ENDING YEsTERDA y

-, FRANKLIN HOUSE, knight, G W Miller, G. Miller,
Kendall, Collins, Grant, John Braking John
Mesiullon, ~ Greene Malone Mr. Vance, o. David
mer Mary Bess Bahut, Bailey, Kelly, Honma Judge
Palfrey, Crank, Mouemat, Mr. Record Miss Record
DR. Saunders, w Bailey; Loro, Thibodaux; NJ
Gimble, Tgerville A Monson, Y. Johnson Tenn !:
Iyey. Mrs Ivey; VIM Parsons, Miss Johnson Frank.
lin; J Bodey, Wheeling; G Ferry, England.
PRINCES HOTEI-H Burton, j LyaT, MDonoueh.
tn Rees Veain Merritt, Chas Eaton Thos Gardner
N Fell, schenck, Rady, Martin, Mrs A Barbe,
M Smith, G W Ryan, N O.; Andrew Mafft N Deframe
and lady, Achie Dugas, Brosseau At.akapas David
Mcleod, studer, Lafourche; John Cake, City, VIM
son, Y; Avery, Thibodaux; AL Johnson Sister and
servant Master James Johnson Tenn John Record Miss
a Record, Miss; A G Davenport, G Green, KY; Mr.
Pleasant, Lafourche; Mr. Harris Agiers Fitzpatrick,
Berwicks Bay; Leblanc, Glet Napoleonyile;
Chenet, st Martins; Judge Phelps, Ill.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

SCHOOL ExAMINArIoN.-In company with sew
eral other gentlemen we paid a visit on Wednesday
evening last to the private school Of Monsieur L.
Philippi de Lpoly, gentleman Of acknowledged
talents and superior abilities. Mr.. L. has about
dozen scholars whose ages range between seven
and twelve. During our stay they were examined
in all the rudimentary branches Of French educa-
ton. Seldom have we seen scholars 90 young,
who have had but one years tuition, answer more
correctly, and give the rules so quickly. Their
knowledge and familiarity with grammar and the
different rules Of syntax, was extraordinary Pas
sages from works Of the ablest French Literary
writer's were transcribed on the black board, then
parsed and analyzed. Mr.. 1. opens his school IN
this place on Monday, the ID prox. We cannot
but wisl, him success Few are more deserving Of
support, and none more competent to instruct.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

BI" Our patrons are informed that the Junior
has been to the city and laid in most complete
and beautiful assortment of Job types, which,
added to the stock already on hand, has rendered
our job department one of the most perfect in
the country. We can well afford to brag on
the competency of the Junior, in the every
thing that relates to the mechanical department
of the Minerva-and challenge competition in
the execution of any thing emanating from this
office. Ye, that are in want of jobs, bring them
on
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

ExpREss.-We are certain that the public
will not fail to appreciate and patronize the
Great Western Express, established on the line
Of the Opelousas Railroad, by S. S. Jones, Esq.,,
which connects with ssThe Adams Express -
for all the chief cities of the Union. Messages
and orders intrusted to Mr. Jones will meet
with prompt and immediate attention. We
have tried him, and, therefore, speak know
ingly on the point. His advertisement will be
found on first page.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

CoNcERr.-The lovers Of fun and good singing
are to be favored tonight with the rare opportunity
Of passing away few hours at the Hall of the
Railroad Exchange, in listning to the mellow voices
Of the Young America Serenaders, an amateur
corps composed of some of the most respectable
young men Of the Crescent City. They should be
heard to be appreciated Tickets may be had at
all the principal stores. Come, now, let us give the
amateurs a rOuSer!
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

7. P. HEAs.-The Supreme Court has decided
that the indictment was not good in the case of
the State of Louisiana against Thomas P. Heas
who was found guilty of murder, without pain of
capital punishment at the last term Of the 9th Dis
trict Court for Lafourche, on the ground that the
words "felonously and of malice aforethought"
were omitted The Indictment set forth that he
had killed and Murdered, instead of "feoniously and
of malice aforethought" killed and murdered.
They have ordered Heas to remain in Jail in La
fourche, until the District Attorney can prepare
another indictment; they consider that as the in
dictment was not good, that his life was never put
in jeopardy, and that he can be tried again. As
Heas has escaped from the Jail Of Terrebonne, it is
hardly probable he will ever be found, and thus he
may entirely escape.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

The DRAGooSs.-This young military corps held
an election for officers on Monday last and elected
the following named gentlemen, viz: R. G. Darden,
Captain; A. s. Rose, First Lieutenant; John F.
Collins, Second Lieutenant; and L. Daunis, Cornet.
With our friend Darden as chief officer in command
the Dragons may now be considered " fixed fact
for when he takes hold Of anything, there is no
such word as fail" Had not our early equestrian
education been sadly neglected, we should be de-
lighted to rank as high private.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

D@s" By reference to our advertising columns
it will be seen that Thomas Rees has estab-
lished regular line of omnibuses to run be-
tween the Railroad Depot, at Algiers, and the
ferries This will be great convenience for
those visiting the city, as by this arrangement
they will be enabled to cross the river at any
point they may chose.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

COMMODORE PERRY-The Rhode Island House
OF Representatives has adopted resolution au-
thorzing the Governor to present to Commodore
Perry service of plate, suitably inscribed, as
testimonial Of the high appreciation by his native
State of the great and important service he has
rendered to the cause of civilization and commerce
in the opening of the ports Of Japan.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

Bsy The Car of all the Russias, Nicholas I,
is reported to have died of appoplexy, on Friday
morning, the I'd inst. The rumor is not gen.
orally credited. We think it be highly impro-
bable
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

THE LATE LEG1sLATURE.-This body succeeded
in finishing entirely the codeation of the Statutes
of Louisiana, so that one volume will contain
what is now found in about sixty. The volume
will be published in some four or five months
This will save much labor to the bar, whower for
merly given great trouble from being obliged to
examine in various volumes to see if law had
been repealed.
1t has also changed the whole system of indictng
persons accused of crimes All the technicalities
of the common law of England are done away with,
and the indictments are now to be framed with
great simplicity. This will save much trouble to
the prosecuting officers of the State.
A new law for the drawing of juries, and re-
medies for some of the difficulties existing in the
old law, has likewise been passed
A very stringent law against the carrying of con-
cealed weapons, may be embraced among the few
good things accomplished. This is correct. Last
Tuesday there were two men killed in New Orleans;
if the men who met accidentally had not been
armed, their old quarrel would have ended in
fist fight, but as it was, two men were mortally
wounded, one of whom was DR.. Parsons who had
nothing to do with the quarrel and was quietly
sitting, looking at game of billiards.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

Eag" We are rejoiced in announcing to our
readers, particularly those of the country, that
the small pox has almost entirely disappeared
from among us. We have heard of but q single
new case land that variola) within the last two
weeks. We give it as our opinion that there is
no danger to be apprehended from visiting town
ut this time
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

gI" We are requested by Capt. Terrebonne,
to state that his boat, the Fanny Sparhark, will
commence receiving freight in New Orleans, on
Thursday next, for this and all intermediate
ports We wish our friend, the Captain, a
prosperous season.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

rY-" Crowded out last Week." is the caption
of the column containing all sorts of items, of the
"Opelousas Patriot" Very good, Alf!
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

Dag" we have had quite boisterous, cloudy,
rainy, and disagreeablc weather during a
greater part of the present week. frost and ice,
were no scarce commodities. Really, March is
going out like roaring lion.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

gW New Orleans at this time is the healthiest
city in the Union. The number of deaths for the
week ending OIL, Sunday, the 18th inst, was 1o3,
out of population of 10000.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

The CREsCENT-We note an important change
i'll the last issue of this invaluable journal. Mr.
Nixon has disposed of an interest to our much
esteemed and talented friend WILLIAM R.
ADAMS, for several years past principal editor
of the New Orleans Commercial Bulletin. one Of
the most dignifed and reliable papers of the
South. Mr.. Adams has long been connected
with the press of this and the adjoining State,
Mississippi. By his experience, his bold and
vigorous style of writing, he has acquired a
reputation both at home and abroad as
political writer his articles will bear to be
tested with those of the best writer's of the
whole country. We cannot but congratulate
Mr.. Nixon on the acquisition Of the services of
such an able writer to his editorial staff We
hope that the change may work, as it no doubt
will, to the benefit of oil parties concerned.
The Bulletin in an article referring to the
change thus concludes:
We congratulate friends of the Crescent upon the
acquisition cf Mr. ADAMS We have right speak of him,
for know him we'll He has been F1dss .4chutes,
fright bower for the last three years. during which
time he has shared confidence and counsels, and dis
charged his duties assistant most ably and acCeaby
AS political writer he has not his superior in the State He
has been well disciplined in the best of schools experience
and with vigorous style of writing he prudent
judicous and safe exponent of public sentiment Our rea
tons have been unnteruptedy of the most pleasant kind
and believe there is reciprocity of regard. We part
frm him with regret and shall always be glad hear of his
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

BD% Judge Cole will hold special term of
Court at Donaldsonville, commencing on Monday
next, the 26th inst, for the trial Of recused
cases.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

Hyn An unusual rush of advertisements pre-
vented us from furnishing our accustomed
amount Of local items in our last issue. We
cannot say that we were aggrieved at the cir
cumstance, for advertisements, generally, put
more money into the pockets of the proprietors,
than the scribblings of the editor.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

BSF Our prospects for keeping the tempera-
ture within bounds, during the coming summer,
are, we are pleased to say, encouraging. Our
fellow-citizen, W. H. Ragan, has now lying at
Donaldsonville ship loaded with ice awaiting
a rise in the Bayou to enter, and discharge her
cargo.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

Bsg@ The New-Hampshire elections have re-
suited in favor of 'ssam.' Metcalf, (Amercan)
is elected Governor
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

IMPORTANT NoT1cE.-By o recent Act Of
Congress, all letters to be sent by mail, from
and after the first day of April next, require to
be post paid, else they will not be forwarded.
Remember this!
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

Bd" All the upper rivers are reported rising
fast, and no doubt we shall be favored with
water enough for steamboat navigation in the
course of eight or ten days.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

SWAMP LAND CoMMIssIoNERs.-1n another por
ton of to days issue will be found the report of the
committee appointed by the Legislature to report
on the Swamp Land Commissioners. We recon-
mend the document to the careful perusal of our
readers, and if they do not arrive at the conclu-
sion that there is something rotten in Denmark J"
We will agree that are no competent judge to
distinguish between right and wrong. The donation
Of Congress, SO far, has had no other effect than to
put money into the pockets of few Office holders
such as the commissioners, engineers, and those
under their employ. The proprietors of the State
paper, also come in for pretty round sum for the
part they have actcd-over fifty thousand dollars
having been paid them for advertising the lands
for sale. The richest part of the whole matter,
though, is the expcnding of $4,000 for redeem
ing fraction over $4,000 acres Of swamp lands
situated on "Cat Island"
How many poor needy persons mi ght have been
saved almost from the jaws of starvation, had half
of the above amount been expended in removing
the Instructions in the bayou Latourche! Oh no!
this would have been unconstitutional; it is only the
favored fen of Cat Island who have any just
claims at the hands of the Swamp Land Commis
soncrs And what has been done to protect
Commercial Capital, from inundation "a city that
pays into the Treasury more than one half of the
whole taxes of the State? Nothing. Never have
we perused a document wherein Evoritism, fla
grant injustice and incompetency, on the part of
those who have had the management of the Swamp
Land fund.- is so clearly established. 1t is to be
hoped that the new Legislature, to convene in
January next will do something in this matter;
and the proceeds of our Swamp Lands will be de-
voted to the purposes for which Congress donated
them
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24
JOHN LYALL.

I nPORTER of WEIGH States, Slate
Il Hearths Slabs, Tile English Ridge Tie Fire Bricks &C.
IT Orders from the country attended with punctuaty
and despatch Office 1876 Carondet Corner poydas
street New Orleans
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

To TRAvELERs.-Mr. Price, the mail con-
tractor on the route from Donaldsonville to
Opelousas, has drawn off his stages which have
been running between Tigerville and the Rail-
road Crossing Cause, a refusal on the part of
the P. o. Department to change the route SO as
to make it come via the Opelousas Railroad.
This change has caused the principal part of
the Attakapas travel to go by the way of Dom
aldsonville instead of by railroad, as therefore,
We learn, however, that another company soon
intend placing steamer on the Teche to run in
connection with Holden's stages from Tigerville
via Houma and this place, to the Railroad Cross
ing. This, if true, is good news.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

Bssg" Attention is called to the business card
of our ancient friend Lyall, of New-Orleans.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

B8 People become ill by drinking healths
He who drinks the health of everybody drinks
away his own.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

r OST OR MISLAID.-A Note of
II hand drawn by Jake Webber in favor Of A. G. Green
for Three Hundred and Ten Dollars due 1s March soi'
with eight per cent interest from maturity dated Ihbo
daux La, March April 1S43 If found, please had 70
Messrs Hall & Bush, Thbodaux, La. A. G. GREEN.
ALSO-A Note of VIM Collins, of Bayou Black for Ninety
Two Dollars and Fifty Cents pay able TO A. G. Green Bros
about the same date. Mhz4-zt.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

SAMUEL WOLF. General Collector and
~ Aaeat Houma parish Of Terrebonne La, will attend
promptly the collection of all claims entrusted to him. OF
to the transaction Of any business required. oc2Sly
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24
Omnibus Lilae...AlgieFS.

ME undersigned would in-4ss1sAa.szge
Il form the citizens living the Opelou- 22 saA-A-
sas Railroad that he has established in Agiers OMNIBUS
LINE which will regularly during the day betweenthe
Canal street Ferry Landing and the Depot Opeousas
Railroad, touching at each Of the Ferries time for pas
sengers to connect with the Trains THOS. REES,
[144tI Proprietor.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-24

of the chief iron arteries that was to revive the
dropping energies Of the Great Commercial Mart Of
the South-W West. Their names were reverberated
from one end of the line to the other, and they
regarded as the noblest Romans of them all, who
like Cmcinnatus abandoned the pillow for the good
of the Commonwealth
But now change comes over their dreams; the
scene shifts, and the second act of the Railroad
Drama, is brought upon the STAGE The principal
actors, Messrs c. & B., now cry, "hold! not 80
fast! we did not intend to furnish shells to ballast
the road" although said shells were in the speci
fcations, on which they, and all others who bid
for the work, based their estimates; and without
shells how are we to have first class road?
It is almost impossible to have good road without
them "But," said Messrs. G. 4 B., "sos did not
read the specifcationsl We won't furnish shells.
We throw up the contract" Is it reasonable to
suppose, for moment, that Messrs. C. 4 B. would
undertake to perform certain amount Of work,
without first having ascertained how that certain
amount OF work was to be done? The idea is alb
surd, prepost9ous!
A meeting Of the Board Of Directors was called
TO take into consideration the ne proposal to build
the road for $500, on the condition that the
Railroad Company should furnish shells (worth
from SIS to $aO,0oO-a mere triae y and give