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% The Legislature convenes on Monday next
Many oftfe representatives from all parts Of the
State have already arrived at the capital The
election for q. s. Senator, comes of on the 22nd
The Hon. John SEdell who is candidate for re-
election is daily expected to arrive in New Orleans
to advocate, in person, his claims to the seat he
now flls. johnny is pretty cute at electioneering,
and we would not be astonished to hear Of his
success, though we hope to the contrary
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T-NCELSIOR LODGE. No. 3t.-Rco.
q nlarIneeting at Odd Fellows Hall, GER o.
ner OF Market aAd Patriot streets, every s s.nJ "A
SATURDAY. \ENlNG, at the usual hour S.F III
DftcelH-Slorean Springer N G.; j. A. -~-w~+I
Guyher V. G.: aE. Ncrret, S. Nelson Galabcft r s. J.
| +. Thompson, T. j. L. yFRRET scc,v.
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When has man right to scold his wife about
his coffee? When he has more than sufficient
nroatnds.
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ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF NEBRAsKA.-On the
upper Missouri there exists tract 0fcountry known
by the name Of Mauvaises Terres, or bad lands;
at one time probably, the bottom Of an immense
lake., in which persisted thousands Of animals
having now no representatives on Garth 1t APP
pears that the waters Of this immense pond were
removed by some commissions Of nature or other,
and the sediment at the bottom became indura-
ted.
The portion Of the valley thus excavated forms a
surface of ninety miles in length, and thirty in
breadth. The remains Of animals which have
lived and breathed long before the advent Of man
on earth, are here found in such abundance as to
form of this tract an immense cemetry of vertebra.
The bones are said to be completely petrifed, and
their cavities filed with selicous matter. They
are preserved in various degrees Of integrity, some
most beautifully perfect, and Others broken.
Two remarkable species Of rhinoceros- he first
ever found in America-were discovered here, and
also sort of panther smaller than the present va
riety and likewise number Of strange animals
with long Names unlike anything which man ever
saw alive We know, then, that there were once
individuals in Nebraska as curious, and as strange
" shaped, and as pugnacious as any squatter whom
the present great rush Of immigration will carry
thither.
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Succession de Thomas " johnson ct la .Societe de
,}OtitsOn tc fitch.
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ETAT DE LA LOUISiANE.-Cour

~ du Cinqueme District, Paroisse de Lafonrche.
hTTEsDu: Que WINCH ESTER HALL, de la deparo;ssc
jour depose compe nal Greier de la dte Gear
de la dite Succession, ct de ladite Societe.
En- consequence outes les pesonnes qu poIrraen ayer
DIES objections dit rabeau, sont par les presentes
&es de dedire Greier de la die Cour bureau
dams la vile de Thbodaux dams les ours qui
la premiere publication de Get avis, simon lie dit tbleau
sera accorde ct confrm6 scion Ia oi
49, TGmoin main ct lie sceau de Ia ditto caur, ce
( S. y Janver, mil hut cent cn1nane-cinq
l--) E4-3II l.. S. ALLAN, Grefier
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CTATE OF LOt fslA>A.-parish of
~ Iafourche-!if fifth judicial District Court.
WHEgEts, ". HALL. of said parish, has this day fled
with the Clerk of sud Court final account of said Estate
Therefore, III persons hereby warned and notified to
file their objections if any they lave, to the said account
with the Clerk Of said Court at his Office in the of
TbodauS, in thirty days afterthe first publication hereof
the said tG!eau will be confirmed in due of law.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said Court, this
asNss 18th day of January, thous nd eight hundred
eAAss4oand ffty-fve. [4-3od] l. S. ALLAN, Clerk
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The Southern Era notices the marriage of Mr..
John H. Strange to Miss Elizabeth Strange, all OF
Albermarle county-an event that is very strange,
but says no doubt the next the next in course
win be little stranger.
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THE NAILS ron LArouRcHE. We ware much
grataied yesterday, says the New Orleans Courier,
Of the 5th inst to hear through the energetic and
obIging agent Of the Post-ofdce Department Geo.
Whiteman, Esq, that arrangements are gong on
BY which, in the course Of ten or fifteen days the
mails for Thibodaux and the neighboring country,
viii be furnished from this city, by the Opelousas
Railroad, instead of the former tortuous route BY
way Of Donaldsonyille.
This arrangement win Be Of great importance TO
our Lafourche friends . i win place many Of
diem within few hours Of the city, and afford
them change d reading their letters Or newspa-
persne ne same day they arc written or pub
lishsd y this city
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Restaurant and Oyster Saloon,

Corner Of Thibodauy and St Louis Streets
IN Is now open for thrEM -
fSsssSi \ reception of visitors. FISH GAME> VIZ
SsssaaA and all the eitacies of the season VIZ
served up in the most apnroy style and shortest notice at
all hours. atf
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RIGHT ABOUT, FACE THE Ibrerville Gazette,
herctoforea staunch Democratic and rabid anti
Know Nothing journal, published at Phquemine, in
itsissue Of the 9Th inst proclaims Miard Fillmore,
who is said to belong to the Know Nothing order,
IT'S frst choice for the next Presidency. Wen
done friend Jennings, we knew that there was
come out IN you; but hardly expected You soon.
You're welcome, though, and we extend to you the
~ Of fellowship.
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The AMERICAN PIcK-FourM Volanae.-This
illustrated comic weekly, published in the city OF
New York, every Saturday, IS about to commence
Its fourth year. II has become q fayorite paper
throughout the United States Besides it's designs
by the first artists it contains witty editorials OF
character and viii carry cheerfulness to the gloom
lest frcside. Its variety renders it a fayorte IN
every funily.
II contains each week, large quantity OF tales,
stories, anecdotes, scenes and witicisms. The
g Recollections Of Johu G. Calhoun, by his Private
Secretary" viii be continued in the Pick until FIN
ished, and then copy viii be sent free to every
subscriber whose name shall be on our mail book.
Each yearly subscriber to the Pick win receive
the double-sized Pictorial sheets for the Fourth Of
July and Christmas, without charge. Each Of these
pictorial sheets contain over 200 splendid designs.
The subscription price to the Pick is 81, cash in
advance. Six copies for IS. Thirteen copies for
80. Letters must be addressed to. Joseph A.
Scogile, No. rs, Ann street. New York.
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MayoraIty, Thibodaux, Jan. 10, 1855.
Marie de Thibodaux, ce IS Jan. 1855.

CLAVES imported from South Carolina
NJ and Virginia. For saleby J. D. SHARE,
Aft 1863 Gravier street, New Orleans.
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NENTE DE sUCCELLION.-Et;

Succession de hsUid Balm ct son Eoo Scoastiqut
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SATURDAY, JANUARY IS, 1855.

THIBOD AU X:
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securing SO desirable ali object We have no
security for personal property, except by the
maintenance of law and order; and interest
and duty alike unite in enforcing on us the OBJ
legation to maintain both. Your Legislative
Assembly, that has just adjourned, has provi-
ded a code of laws for the Territory. 1t is my
duty as an executive officer, and the duty of
every good citizen, to abide those laws, so long
as they remain in force. To maintain the Con-
stitution of the United States, the organic law
of the Territory, and the laws passed by the
Legislative Assembly, in conformity thereto, is
an obligation imposed on me by oath of office
as well as by the duty | owe to the Territory as
citizen, in common with others. With the
law for our guide, and the best interest of the
Territory for our object, all uniting and harmoni-
zing together, we cannot fail, under Providence,
to build up great State, furnishing happy
homes to thousands of our people, adding ad-
ditional strength to our Union, and opening the
way for the advancement of civilization and
refinement over our vast Territorial possessions
in the West i"
The happy shouts of this grateful people best
told the effect of the concluding remarks.
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THE NATIONAL WASHINGTON D. c. SEPTEMBER IT,

ment of small river or rather creek, In
Southern State, utterly insignificant as chan
| mel of trade, and unknown to the commerce OF
the country, has deeply impressed US with a
sense of his ignorance and disregard OF the
wants and feelings of the North, and the low
estimate in which he is held by himself and by
| the South.
| "Resolred, That we repeat the recommend
alton made at the jackson Convention OF July
9th. 1854 for General Convention of the Re-
publican Party of the Free States, and of such
| of the other States as may see Fit to be there
represented, with view to the adoption OF
more extended and effectual measures in re-
] sistanoe to the encroachments of Slavery; and
that committee of five persons be appointed,
! to correspond and cooperate with our friends
in other States on the subject.
"Resolred, That, by the well-settled principles
| of law the relation of master and slave becomes
absolutely extinguished whenever slave ar
rives in a free State by the consent of his mas
ter that therefore the doctrine lately held by
Judge Kane, in Pennsylvania, under which
Passmore Williamson has been imprisoned,
is not law; that the order of said Judge for
such Imprisonment is high-handed and tyran-
nical usurpation of power, by which a respect
! able citizen has been deprived of his liberty,
4
ignorant and detenceless ron,an of her rights
under the Constitution of the United States and
the laws ofPennsylvania; and that so glaring a
prostitution of the judicial ermine fills US with
sorrow and shame, and cannot but be regarded
even by slave-owners with contempt and abb
| horrence."
General Wilson, of Massachusetts, was pres
ent, and addressed the Convention. Numer-
Gus speeches were made, and the greatest en-
thusasm prevailed.
| Epening.-The evening session was a most
interesting one. Every available inch of room
in the spacious Firemen's Hall, where the Con-
vention assembled was occupied. Hon. Henry
Wilson made most excellent speech, which
was received with encouraging manifestations
of applause. He was followed by Governor
Bingham, who spoke with unusual effectiveness
and ardor. George w. Swift Esq, of Worthwhile,
made capital speech, which drew forth great
applause, and Hon. Henry Waldron closed with
one OF his most eloquent and happy efforts.
The following resolution, in relation to a more
thorough State organization, was adopted:
ResolUed, That the State Central Com
mittee be instructed to draw up and publish a
| plan of organization and recommend its adOp-
ton to the different Congressional, Senatorial,
and Representative districts, for the more per-
feet organization throughout the State, in the
Republican cause.
"The following gentlemen, Hon. William A.
Howard, Hon. ID. s. Walbridge, Hon. Henry
Waldron, Hon. Charles Draper, and A. Williams,
Esq, were appointed committee to confer
with the committees of other States in relation
| to a National Republican organization.
Convention then adjourned
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stances, and capable of rising above them. He
must "work out his own salvation"
But we are losing sight of our main subject.
1t may be true, as alleged by Mr.. Morse, in
his report, that slaves perform more labor
in Louisiana than white freemen; but the fact
only shows that the climate of Louisiana Is Ill
adapted to the physical constitutions of the
whites, while it is quite congenial to that of
the blacks. This is doubtless the case, but
the fact has nothing to do with Slavery, and is
no argument for or against it. Louisiana has
almost tropical climate, and suits the colored
race. The State should therefore endeavor to
elevate, encourage, and emancipate it. In no
other way can her great resources OF agricul-
tural and commercial wealth be developed.
White men cannot do it, either by themselves
or by the aid of slaves their physical consti-
tutions, it is allowed, unfit them for severe la
Dor in that climate, while Slavery is utterly in
compatible with high excellence of any sort.
We now draw attention to another reflection,
suggested by Mr.. Morse's report viz the allot-
ment of compensation to the slave for his toll.
1t seems that the cost of employing slave
on the public works. for his food and clothing,
is only S73.98 per annum, while the expense
of free labor is S35 per month, or S420 per
annnm. The above sums are respectively
paid to slaves and to freemen for their labor,
and, according to the report, the slave performs
one-third more labor than the freeman. If,
therefore, the freeman's labor were equal to
that of the slave, and he were paid for it at the
rates he now receives, his wages would amount
to $500 per annum, which is more than seven
and half times the compensation received by
| the slave. We commend this fact to that class
of Pro-Slavery men who assert that the slaves
Of the South fare better than any free laboring
class in the world. 1t will be seen, too, that
the author of the report admits that slaves on
plantation are fed and clothed with consider
ably less expense than those who are employed
on public works. We quoted some statements
a few weeks ago, from report made to Con-
Congress by Secretary Walker, showing that
in the years l843, 1874, and 1915, the cost
of maintenance for slave-in word, his
compensation--was $50 per annum, on the
plantation. Prices of provisions and clothing
have since risen; and from the above state
ment it may be inferred that the expense of
feeding and clothing plantation hands is some
thing like fifty dollars. But cotton and sugar
have also risen in value; so that the distance
between the earnings and the receipts of the
slave are as great as ever-that is to say, about
seven to one-as it is with slaves owned by the
State q.
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REPUBLICAN MEETING IN NEW YORK.

A great Republican meeting took place at
the Tabernacle, in New York city, on Wednes-
day evening of last week. The house was fill
ed by one of the most respectable and inteli-
gent audiences that ever assembled on such
an occasion. A number of ladies manifested
their interest in the cause by their presence.
DIR. John Ii. Griscom was called upon to
preside. The Hon. Luther Bradish, and others,
were elected Vice Presidents, and Charles w.
Livingston and Albert Bogert, jr, Secretaries.
A committee, appointed at county meeting
some time previous, then made report, ac-
companied by the nomination of thirty dele
gates to the State Republican Convention,
which assembled yesterday at Syracuse. The
delegates thus named are selected in equal pro-
portions from the old Wing and Democratic
parties, and are well known for their high char
acter, their devotion to freedom, and their SYM
pathy with the Republican movement. The
committee also reported an address to the pub
| lie, setting forth the causes which have led to
the formation of the Republican party. 1t is
an admirable paper, and we regret that our
limits prevent us from giving it entire to the
readers of the Era. The report and address
were received with great enthusiasm, and the
nominations received the unanimous endorse
ment of the meeting. After the reading of the
address, Judge Culver made an effective and
pointed speech, which was received with great
applause.
Appended to the address were the following
resolutions
Resolved, That we regard the repeal of the
Missouri Compromise the violation of the elect
i've franchise in Kansas, by the shareholders of
Missouri; the atrocious legislation of the rep
| resentativcs of those Shareholders, with the
design of establishing Slavery in Kansas, in de-
fiance of the wishes of the actual settlers the
removal of Governor Reeder, and the selection
| Of Governor Shannon, by President Pierce, as
evincing determination, on the part of the
Executive and his abettors, to extend Slavery
over the public territories, in violation of good
faith, public sentiment, and constitutional law.
Resotced, That the approval of those pro-
ceedings by the Press in the slave States con-
vinces us that the Extension of Slavery is
dearer to them than the preservation of good
faith, or Difference to the Federal Constitution;
and that we have no hope of maintaining our
just rights in the Union, but by disregarding all
political autecedents, and resolving to support
no candidate for public Office who is not deci-
dedly opposed to the Extension of Slavery"
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FREE STATE CONVENTION IN KANSAS.


The Kansas papers contain full particulars
of the important Convention of the People no:
ticed in the letter of correspondent from
Leavenworth, in another column. The People
have completely thrown off allegiance to the
Infamous usurpers and tyrants who have, in
violation of all law and decency, assumed the
name and functions of legislators. Never was
revolution more justifable than this of the
people of Kansas and if they make good their
declared purposes, they will merit the lasting
applause of mankind. There was left no alter.
native for the People of the Territory, but to
revolt against the unheard-of tyranny of the
Missouri rowdies. They must either submit to
expulsion or slavery, or bravely resist the reign
of scoundrelism. They have thus far acted
like brave and honorable men, and we will not
doubt that their deeds will answer to their dec
larations.
This Convention assembled at Big Springs
on the 9Th of September, and was composed of
FIVE delegates for each constituency entitled to
elect Representative to the Legislature. 1t
was organized by calling W. Y. Roberts, Esq,
w 'nC Snoh eCHPoiaiiy, auu ~. DOuSC, OOCiC-
tary.
A committee to examine credentials, and
another to report permanent officers, was ap-
pointed, when the Convention adjourned to
meet in the afternoon. On reassembling, the
committee on credentials reported the list of
delegates who came with proper authority from
the People.
The committee on permanent organization
reported the following list of officers;
President-G. w. Smith, Esq.
Vice Presidents-John Fee, J. A. Wakefield,
James Salisbury, DR.. A. Hunting.
Secretaries-R. G. Elliott, d. Dodge, A. G..
Adams
Five committees were appointed, to prepare
the various business of the Convention. We
have no room for the full details, but present
below the platform, which will not be regarded
as ultra in its aims or Incorporate in its spirit.
Indeed, the resolution against the admission of
free people of color in the Territory is illberal
in spirit, and proceeds evidently from an I'M
worthy subserviency to the black spirit of Sla-
very. However, if it. will secure the support
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bat Slavery, in its relations to the nation, is he
concern of every man in the nation; in its re-
lation to the free States is the concern of eS nv
man in the free States.
Res0Ioed, That the increase and advance of
Slavery, the additions to the number of 81 we
States, the successive triumphs of Slavery in he
political contests of the last half century, he
control of Slavery over all departments of he
Government, the experience of the last Few
years in the legislative, executive, and judi ial
departments, and more especially the repea of
the Missouri Compromise, have made Slav ~,
in its national relations, and in its relations to
the free States, the paramount practical ii es-
tion in the politics of the country.
Resolred, That Massachusetts, the earl est
battle-ground of Freedom, gives her heart itnd
hand to Kansas, the latest battle-ground of ee-
dom.
Resolped, That the repeal of the Miss uri
Compromise makes every inch of the nati( nal
domain battle-ground between Freedom md
Slavery. 1t makes the addition Of every lew
State a conflict between Freedom and Slav Try.
The issue thus forced upon us, we accept; we
commit ourselves to God and our country, and
may it be by no fault of ours, if another s. ave
State is added to the Union, or any of its 'er-
ritories left open to the possibility of Slaverf.
ResolUed, That we tender no geograpb cal
or sectional issue, nor will we be deferred { ON
our duty by the fear of one. The repeal of the
Missouri Compromise has erased the geogri:ph
ical line Our principles are national and zen.
eral Our spirit is national and liberal. We
seek sympathy and co operation from all parts
of the land; we look for members and ca adj
dates from South and North, East and W est
Our principles do not justly lead to a sectional
issue. If the Slave Power raises one, the fault
is theirs-be the victory ours.
RESOLVED, That we require no conformity of
opinion on other subjects of National or State
policy. No man surrendering or qualifying his
opinions on those subjects, we all recognise the
duty of making the question of Freedom Tara
mount. To secure unity of action here, at.
tempt no unity of opinion elsewhere.
RESOLVED, That we accept of the name O the
Republican Party, which has been adoptei by
our friends and fellow laboress in other ST ties.
We unite in that party to assert the great rim
ciples for which we contend, and to carry lem
to a triumphal issue.
The reading of these documents was fien
interrupted by applause; and"at its close, hey
were unanimously, and with evidence Of reat
satisfaction, adopted as the sense and exlr
sion of this Convention.
State and county committees were appoiI ted
whose names we cannot find room for. =
Thus has ended this important political Con.
vention, which is destined not only to secure
triumph in Massachusetts, but to WELD a vide
influence over the land. Our Massachusetts,
friends are filled with enthusiasm.