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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

COL KINNEY's FnLBusTERrSG EXPEDITIONS
Col kinney's fllibuster craft, the famous steam
ship United States, lies at the foot of Eighth
street, East river, completely blockaded by
fleet OF three Government steamers and a rev.
enue cutter. The blOckading squadron ride
with anchors hove short, steam up. decks clear
ed for action, guns shotted. all hands on the
alert. officers looking fcrocous. powder mon
keys in high glee. The steamer Vixen lies off
Sixteenth street. cutting off all chance of a
break through He'll gate to Long Island Sound
and we presume the garri. on in the fort at
Trogg's Neck is also prepared to prevent the
passage Of the expedition through the narrow
channel at that point. OF Grand street long.
low. black. saucy revenue cutter commands
the river toward the bay. while nearly opposite
the object of suspicion lie the steamers b ston
and COrwin. The steamer United States is
said to be fully equipped for sea, with force
Of four hundred men on board-terrible fel.
lows. whose ordinary beverage is a mixture of
gunpowder and aguadente, an anti-Maine law
drink first concocted by Tech or Blackboard.
a. that invincibe marine chevalier of the olden
time was called by his admirers and intimate
friends. The Nicaragua Expedition and the
Government are at dead lock and are likely
to remain so for some time to comc.-.N: Y.
Herald, 30th ult.
@ mayor Wood, OF New York, is said to
be acigar-maker by trade. Perhaps this fact
may account for his efficiency in ''smokine
out" oil sorts of rascality and bringing it to
Sight"
@-A terrible hail storm and tornado swept
over portion of Ross county. Ohio. a few eve.
ninss ago. prostrasing the wheat and other
crops. and many birds we're killed by falling
ice-balls.
- A letter from Rome says that the gold
On rose. which the Pope blesses every year.
and presents to some female sovereign, is this
year to be presented to the Empress Of Aus.
tria.
New RArIRoAD RourE.-we learn that the
Chicago and Burlington Railroad is now fin-
ished. thus completing . new and perfect line
OF railroad communication from the Atlantic
e the Mississippi. The opening Of the road on |
or about the arst Of yaps VA .econ6aaisd |
By srsst rstoieines.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16
PRIVATE, MEDICAL TREATISE.
ON THE 80 .- n o.t.
Physiological View Of Marriage.

j, NJ. Il. La CROIX, Nj. ID. Albany, N. Y.
$50 Pages 1870 Fine Plain and Coored Autographs
'i' and Plates. 1i <th Is i-
NJ Price only Twenty Five Cent III -.
GSent free postage to all parts of the til,.n.1
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now enjoying his usual health. IF a man. with
the constitution even of steam engine, ever
had cause to become broken down in health,
the calamity might certainly be expected to be-
fal Mr.. Rice, after his labors at Washington up
to the time he left that city. 1t is a matter of
wonder. as well as rejoicing, that he is alive !;
and it is to.be hoped that he will long live to
enjoy the gratitude Of his constituents. and to
participate in the prosperous results flowing
from those great local measures which he plan
ned and so successfully carried out during his
congressional career.
Hon. J. G. enridge-accompanied by
his family--one of Minnesotas best friends du.
ring the last Congress, also arrived by the War
Eagle.
@ The descendants Of Robert Cushman.
who came over in the May flower, propose to
celebrate the two hundred and thirty fifth amir
versary of his sailing for America. at Plymouth.
on the 18th of August next. Robert Cusbmau,
above referred to, is said to have preached the
first sermon that was ever printed in the Uni
ted States. Lieutenant Governor Cusbman is
one Of his descendants.
EC Burton. the commediau, Is about to
start on a starring" tour through the West
He is considered one of the first comedians in
the world.
30 The New York Couucilmen cut down
the Fourth of Of July appropria' ion from S.
900 to $4,000, but insisted on having liquor in
the City Hall on that glorious day.
~ Seven men recently escaped from the
debtors prison in New York, which led to
strict investigation of all the circumstances of
the case, and the singular fact has been reveal.
ed that Hungarian chemist, who was among
the fugitives. had manufactured some solution
the application Of which to the iron bars at the
windows Of the prison had reduced them Ia tba
softness Of lead. 90 they could be cut or sawed
or with ease.
~ Twelve hundred and sixty. three do,.r
eggs were entered at the Boston Custom. House
from the British provinces, on Monday last, free
OF duty, under the Reciprocity Treaty.
The amount OF taxable property in Gin.
cinnati' a shown BY the assessors books. has
fallen OF more than $1,000 90 In the last
ySss' ESQ ----t- tecvr1 1rs sssfies T
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16
DAILY LINE
rs esSTAGEaCOACHES
- ~ s.. RaR

ST. Paul every morning at NJ, and upon the srris
of the st. Anthony Fais'est
Saltwater every morning at E. MS sna arrive
2 SALTWATER AND TAtyLoR's FALLS.
2 ~ r exc g. .rorwILL LEAV
Saltwater Tuesdays, Thursday anu Sa'uIoaSs,at
Z A. M, and return on alternate days%
sff SE ra 425 SHAKOPEE.
coach for Shakopee will leave st. P oA MohaASs
Wednesdays and Fridays, at O'Clock, ~'' anF
return alternate days. ss 49,,
~ Passengers will be called for at the PIN pse
tells. esff 9lo 8. POWERS, Pr0pf.z =
Aug. %. 1854. 81 q, ICity papers copys
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

NEW IIAFEN uNB E.
Our city election took place to-day. Alfred
Blackman, the temperate candidate for Mayor
was elected by $50 majority over all others.
The entire Democratic ticket il elected
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

MANNY's REAPER.-The merits of this cele-
brated farming utensil, which is now in general
use. are set forth at length in our advertising
columns this morning. Judging from what we
have heard farmers cannot do better than nat
ronize this machine
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

@The Rhode Island Legislature convened
o. Tuesday at Newport Benjamin Fessenden
vas chosen Speaker Of the House.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

rs We know that Mr.. Bissells /" City ON.
nibus is an easy going vehicle from the pleas
ant faces We see inside Of it, passing our office.
We are as much obliged to him as though we
had had time to take that ride on Saturday.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

~ The amount Of taxable property in Gin.
cinnaa' q shown BY the assessors books. has
fallen OF more than 2,oo0y 90 In the last
yeas. ~. -- 1850 $500 Il ~. ~,
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

- The splendid "City Omnibu. vhieb
W zee about town ID from the shop Of Mr..
Pendeld. Fourth street, st. Paul.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

STEAMBOAT BURNED Loss OF LIFE The
Steamer Keystone State was burned to the
waters edge at Florence Landing. Illinois. on
the night of the 3lst ult., while wooding. One
cabin passenger lady, ami four of the crew
were lost. The fire caught in some light
freight stored in the engine room. Boat and
cargo total loss. The Keystone State was
ST. ouis and ILLINOIS river packet at the time
of the isaster. and was built al Pittsburgh
about four yea since.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

BALLoU's PICroRIAL-This publication is
kept up with all the rigor and interest that
characterized it while under the superinttnd
ence of Mr.. Gleason. Hamilton d Co. have it
on sale regularly every week. and in very
few days after the date of its publication.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

- There were extensive fires in the woods
IN the vicinity Of Saute Ste. Marie at the
LEST accounts, the most extensive On the Csasds
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

DAY & JENKs.-This is now the style of the
firm over at the corner, across from our Office
DR.. Day. in taking into partnership Mr.. jerks
an experienced druggist, and chemist, late OF
Philadelphia. augments his business and the
facilities for transactng it IL. an extent unsur-
passed by any other wholesale andr drug
and medicine establishment this side of the
Eastern cities. Advertisements tomorrow.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

EC Burton. the commediau, Is about to
start on starring" tour through the West
He is considered one Of the first comedians in
the world.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

10 The New York Councilman cut down
the Fourth of Of July appropria ion from S.
600 to $4,000, but insisted on having liquor in
the City Hall on that glorious day.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

~ Hon. II. A. Wright. Superintendent OF
Public Instruction in Wisconsin. died at Prairie
du Chen on the 9th ult. He had represented
the people in both branches of the Legislature,
and was at one time editor of the Prairie du
Chen Courier. VIZ. Wright was gentleman
highly esteemed, and his early death causes
very general regret. On Thursday the State
Offices at Madison were closed as a token of re-
spect to his memory.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

~ Mayor Wood, of New York, is said to
be acigar- maker by trade. Perhaps this fact
may account for his efficiency in smoking
out" oil sorts of rascality and bringing it to
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

CONTRACTORS will do we'll to examine the
proposals issued by the Street Commissioners
for the grading Of certain streets in the FRS,
and Second Wards. The work to be done is
quite extensive, as well as necessary to the
city's future business; and the Commissioners
have the dimes u on hand to pay for it.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

~ Twelve hundred and sixty three dozen
eggs were entered at the Boston Custom. House
from the British provinces. on Monday last, free
OF duty, under the Reciprocity Treaty.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

LICK AT LAsr!--Col. John A. Wakefield was
elected to the Council in the Lawrence District,
Kansas, at the late special election.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

- A letter from Rome says that the gold
On rose. which the Pope blesses every year
and presents to some female sovereign. is this
year to be presented to the Empress Of Aus:
tria.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

TIE hlvER.-The War Eagle came in about
eleven o'clock on Thursday evening. Capt
Harris informs. us that the bar at Beef Slough
Is still very bad, and getting no better verv
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06

visited, and thus contribute essentially to
the stock Of human knowledge. But this
communication is not for those who are
unprepared to receive it! This valuable,
perhaps most valuable, portion of their
works is completely hid fiom US, if we are
ignorant of Natural History. Its terms
are to US strange language. They con-
vey to US no idea. We skip over the pa
ges that bear them, to us so blank and un.
profitable, to others SO full Of instruction
and pleasure. But if we possess some
acquaintance with Natural History, which
need not be profound for this purpose, we
carry with US a torch which lights up what
is otherwise so obscure, with clear and
beautiful light, and we travel where the
author travels, and whatever he sees, we
see also. Does he tell us that in the for
est he meets such and such birds! We
see them, we hear them. We know their
their forms. Unless they are entirely
new, he need not paint for US their foliage
or their plumage. Does he name rare
flowers which are profusely blooming
amidst untrodden solitudes! Their names
come to US glowing with their own colors,
and loaded with their several odors. Does
he say that in roaming on the sea beat
shores Of some tropical island, he found
scattered along the beach, specimens Of
this she'll or of that! There they lie dis.
tinctly on the sand before our minds eye;
we are acquainted with them, perhaps we
covet them. In short, we understand the
book completely; we go along without
hating or WEAKNESS.
The study of any branch of Natural
History induces or strengthens the impor.
tant habit and faculty Of discrimination,
by obliging the student to perceive and
note these small differences in objects
which are marks of wide distinctions
Let these differences be detected, and the
mind grows quicker in remark and more
discerning Of variety and resemblance.
Every body who attends to the operations
Of mind, knows Of how great advantage is
this enlargement of faculty.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06

PLANTERS, LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST!
Be not startled! We have no disposition
to alarm you by paognosticating any very
serious or mighty evil likely to befaA you,
you, but simply to refer you ]. n. Lowen.
enstein's advertisement in another column,
The mere fact Of his advertising is an ev.
Mence Of his shrewd business habits.
Such . man will not fail to uedersell his
and we can safely, therefore,
refer our planters to him.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06

The Police Jury ofthis parish, which
was to have convened on Monday last,
adjourned in consequence Of the) I'LL health
Of its clerk, Frand Gagne, Esq.
We are pleased to see that Frank is last
recovering from the injury he received in
a recent afifay. His friends were appre'
hensive At one time that he had "claims
way over yonder."
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06

" We hail with delight the arrival
our friend ar! acquaintance, EDWARD Du.
RAND, Esq, whose return to the "Bache.
lor City, is looked upon as a joyful era
by the members OF the Gas Company Of
our village. Friend D. has been absent
for some time upon important Business.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06
Importance Of the Study Of Natu.
raj History.


When we consider for moment the ne.
cessity Of being thoroughly conversan'
with Natural History, we cannot abstain
from exclaiming that it is science too i'm.
portAnt to be neglected, and one that de.
serves to be thoroughly studied and under
stood. How often does it happen that a
writer is lead astray and confused for the
mere want Of understanding this science,
In writing on various subjects, an acquain.
lance with Natural History diminishes the
liability Of writers 10 be mistaken in mat
ters Of 6ct. They will mot, thus guarded.
be apt to speak, for example, of . SUBJ
stance used in the arts, as supplied from
ono source, when it comes from another
far different. They will not attribute to
one animal what belongs to another. They
will not iix on the land that which il
drawn from the sea. They will not men.
tion as strange and now, something which
is common and very well known. Mis-.
takes ofthis kind are mot unfaquently com.
mittsd BY tho best authors. Perfect cor.
RICHNESS is not indeed expected, but slight
acquaintance with Natural History would
very often secure correctness whore now
It Is wanting; and every writer must Dc.
sire to be q correct y possible, because
every error is blemish Of greater or less
magnitude.
In reading books Of travels, easy and
pleasant y this kind Of reading is, tho a.
cility and pleasure arc not unffequently
interrupted By tho want Of knowledge Of
Natural History, By not understanding
objects arc which tho traveller
Az ~ vas evidently grati6ed, perhaps
1sDeeyed = -, Of which he gives the
. = usslsas names. It i we'll
9 tkat lny e u bek, Tat alnostl
y r. saaadald wosks II tlis dspaztmsst, |
Is ~ naIalivss 6 msn q scieacs, whol
- able . daibo IL latnral ohieetsl
% d eouneriss which thsyi
.sS4S %Ssss4 Ss 5ssHsssNS !
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06
New ORLEANS AND OPELors,,

New ORLEANS AND OrELous.s p
RoAD.-We hail with deligh the asvs,. A,
the passenger train within the bound. W
our parish, forj the first time last vs.,
This gives business like importanc.
Terrebonne. She can no longer be lool
ed upon as one Of those inland par;sbs.
whose remoteness is an impeachment to b..
growth. The facility which this ors,,
improvement in art affords her, places h..
on terms of equal if not superior advan.
tage with the River parishes.
II is almost incredible the charge ,b,,
has been wrought in this parish within II.
short space of two years. Only short
time since, owing to the circuitous ron, .,
travel from Houma to New Orleans, W.
were detained two, sometimes two and
half days in reaching our pon, Of des,j.
nation, now by Railroad travel i, is a mat.
ter Of few hour only. We 60 and re.
turn from the city the same day
In ever single particular our Railroad
will compares favorably with the best Of
their Northern roads. In point solidity
speed comfort &C., it cannot be surpass.
ed.
There is but one thing wanting in Ter.
reboune in point Of the public enterprise:
that is a communication between Houma
and the Railroad crossing. We trust that
there is sufficient public spirit among our
capitalists. to agitate the question of
connecting branch or a plank or she'll road.
Who says joint stock company, and we
are subscriber to the tune Of cool thou
sand.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06

~ Will not our friend, DR.. D. B. p,
Of New River, permit US to jog his mem.
ory in regard to his promise of becoming
an occasional contributor to our paper-or
are his professional engagements such as
to preclude the possibility Of a compli-
ance!
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06
HOU NJ A:
THURSDAY, September s, 1855
Change In our Editorial Depart.
unemts

Chance In our Editorial Depart
1t will be perceived that an accession
has been made to the editorial department
of this paper, in the person Of c. B. LIND.
sEy, ESQ.,, young man Of an unusual or
der Of talent and chaste and elegant
writer.
Mr.. Lindsey has been heretofore con-
nected with the Ceres, and it is entirely
owing to his artistic skill that its typogra-
ply has presented such neat appearance.
We regret the circumstances which re-
call us back to Iberville, but such are our
professional engagements, and such indeed
are the claims on our filial obligations just
at this time, as to render our leaving mat
ter of almost imperative duty.
We feel confident that with the assist
ance Of Mr.. Lindsey, this paper will con.
tinue on as flourishiDgly as ever. Though
absent, we intend to contribute regularly
to its columns, and direct its tone and SEN
timent. Mr.. L. will, of necessity, be com.
PEELED to assume the responsibility Of the
editorial management to greater extent
than if were present, and we feel satisfied
that in him its dignity and character will
always be properly sustained and yindi-
Gated.
We intend visiting Houma at stated pc.
RODS, say every three months, to attend
to the general interest of the paper, and
particularly to its financial affairs, which
are still under our exclusive control.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06

GIVE invite public attention the ad-
vertisement Of the "Thibodaux Home
Academy" directed by J. BRYsoN Bur.
ROWS, A. NJ, Principal. This institution
will open on the 18th inst.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06
THE GEN or FRIENDSHIP.

Rare and precious are the gems ofpure
Friendship. Prometbeus scarcely did NOR.
tails greater favor in snatching fire from
the skies, than did the gods in bestowine
this boon. 1t is the sweet comforter o.
human woes-the type of heaven. When
the soul is tempestost, and sore trials sur.
round it, the voice of Friendship, like
some sweet ministering spirit, whispers
sympathy. 1t is the stay, the solace Of
public life. Some Of the greatest men af:
ford examples Of the greatest attachment.
And in private life, how much of that full,
overlooking joy and peace which exist be.
tween family and individuals, does it moi
constitute.
In our our own associations, how many,
how sweet have been its Offices. It has
anticipated every wish, it has ministered
to every want. How true, how good is
friendship particularly the pure and dis.
interested friendship Of gentle and love.
y female-whose deep, soft eye is a faith.
fal index Of her heart-whose gentle looks
bid us welcome. Thus have we lived, and
thus been friends, and
Thus lei % ever cherish SIN
The Heaven enkindled fame;
Through joy asd grief through good aad III,
Undying and the same"
There are periods in every ones histo-
~, characterised by certain striking and
interesting featur es-bright spots which
resemble the occasional visitations from
heaven, this earth has received. In some
these are more numerous, moro continu.
Gus. in others, less so. Tho fewer they
are, the moro beautiful. Il is mot often
that We receive celestial visits, 50 to speak,
but when we do, they are indeed enviable.
Among them we should class true and in.
nocent Friendship. 1tsavors of its birth.
place. Heaven, and none but spirits as
pure and untainted q itself can ever know
orvalue it.
o. During the heavy storm last week
Last Island was entirely covered with wa
ter. The people on the Island were con-
siderably frightened. The storm lasted
over twenty.six hours.
Gallon Island met the same fate. The
sojourners there ayailed themselves Of
Mr.. Ellis boat, in making good tkeir ref-
uge aboard = stermer which anchored
some distance from tho Island.
~~~~~~-oOs~~~
Grin the liet Of arrivals from Gallon
Island, we notice that Of Hon. H. M
rM1oDAux and family.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
0rOar young friend, A. ]. DELAPoRrE'
FL, vas kind enough to furnish US with ! |
Il e The Parish Officers.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-06

I'x AFLoAr!-The steamer 7. s. Ar
cher, Capt. ]. ]. SnAFrER, which has
been aground in Bayou Black for over
twelve months, has, owing to the rise in
the Bayou from the recent heavy rains,
been set aaoat, and has Left for deeper va
ters.