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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01
The sLittle Giant"

Think not, reader, that we intend to give you
lecture on politics from starting off with such
significant heading; we don't want to talk to
you of the prodigious little giant Of Illinois, but
would leave him to enjoy the delectable compa-
ny of Bill Nebraska, while we refer briefly to
the merits of the "L Little Giant Corn Mill, J" now
being sold througout the Western States, by
Scott and Hedges, of No. 8 Water street, Gin
cinnati, and advertised in another column.
As an evidence of its popularity, we would
state that over eleuen hundred of these Mills
have been sold since the stof August, and that
the demand steadily increases, which is as good
proof of its value as could possibly be furnished.
The Mill itself needs but to be seen to be under
ton, and so faultess and satisfactory is it in its
performance, that it cannot but make friends
wherever it is exhibited.
For portability, simplicity of construction,
and convenience Of use, the Little Giant has no
equal. 1t weighs from three to FIVE hundred
pounds according to size, can be put in opera
ton by the farmer in twenty minutes, without
expense or mechanical aid, then adjusted and
used with convenience by anybody. It has re-
ceived the First Premiums at every State Fair
from Missouri to Maryland the past Fall, and
that in the most complimentary manner. These
Mills are guaranteed in the most positive manner
against breakage or arrangement, and warrant
ed to crush feed from ear corn, and grits or fine
hominy from shelled corn, with degree Of ease
and convenience for farm purposes never attain
ed before, and as we have seen them operating,
we feel constrained to say, that we never saw
anything perform more to the satisfaction of
farmers and agriculturalists generally.
Messrs. s. & H., have now in successful OPP
Grafton large foundry, ON Stone street, be-
tween Fourth and Sixth, devoted to the exclu-
sive manufacture of their Mills, and no expense
has been spared las we know from personal in
spection) to render it one of the most complete
in the West. Over forty hands are now regu-
larly employed, and next week it will be necess-
airy to add over twenty to supply the demand.
The following letter from one of the most
respectable farmers, and one of the largest tax
payers Of Lincoln county, Kentucky, says vol
umes in its praise:
LINCOLN, Co., KY, Sept &c, 1855.
Mr.. H. NJ WATERFORD, Danvine-4r:-In compE-
Of the Little Giant" Corn and Cob MILL return to you,
their agent the mill No. which have used the past sea
and upon which have ground nearly nine thousand
bushels The Of this mill consider inapprecable
but haze stated above return it at the request OF the
patenee, who wishes to satisfy himself upon this point by
'''aA' 'n'ps'''0'' ). WARREN eR1esBY.
This Mill referred to by Mr.. Grigsby, is on
exhibition at the store of Messrs s. H., to an
inspection of which the public is invited. We
cannot close without saying to every farmer buy
q II little Giant
cincinnati Duty colas5s17.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

n~ On the evening Of the 1th, a freight and
cattle train on the Centred Railroad, when about
four miles from Rochester. N. Y, was thrown
from the track while crossing high bridge by
the train separating and running together on
heavy grade. One person was killed and great
number Of cattle. Twenty cars were thrown
Of the track.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

fHE NEW CUsrox-H ousE.-This brick. mortar
iron and granite entity, is beginning to assume I
somewhat habitable appearance. On the east siile
several rooms have been finished, and thosc vho
are U the receipt Of customs are expected Il
remove thereto, with bag and baggage II tha
course Of week or 60. When completed. the
new Castom-House, win be one Of the most ertar.
ve substantial and expensive buildings to be found
nom Maine to California It is intended TO afard
scsemmodations for all the Federal officers who
ucic NTH N this our gocdly city Already no littte
Federal furniture has been placed in he rerly
Completed rooms. - icaygnc.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

OLD AaE.-N. Willis makes the following
just remarks upon the present state Of things
among us, in regard to old age:
(" The neglected portion of the great Ameri-
can family is old age-we are sorry to say.
Not that we as nation are disrespectfu1 to the
old, or that they are denied or grudged any
thing. We perform the negative duty to them,
by avoiding all which shall occasion to them
offence or deprivation we do not perform
the positive duty Of assiduously seeing that they
occupy, always and only, the places Of honor
ana prominence; nor, more particularly, do We
study to contrive, untiringly and affecionately,
now 70 comfort. strengthen. cheer, and recu-
perate them The old man in one house may
nave his chair in the drawing room, and his
place at the table, and be listened to when he
speaks, and obeyed when he commands But.
in another house, he viii have his EASY chair
well cushioned and pillowed, and his armchair
at the table, and the cook will be busted most
with what will newly nourish or, refresh bis
more delicate appetite; while all listen first for
his words, and address conversation to him as
centre, and eagerly seek for his commands
= an authority. This 1--WE assure the reader.
rom our own we'll weighed observation in both
Countries, is q fair picture Of the difference
between old age IN America and old age in Eng
land. We have been sad to admit this, to the
commenting traveller. II is an unconcso.s fault
N our eoantFy-an oversight Of our life too
ousy' our attention too overtasked, and our
pans Of home and leisure too unsettled and
.mmas1fe---but the feeling for better things is
~ ", and time viii bring this feeling into
= ~ -
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

SALE or A MANUFACTURING VILLAGE.-The VII
lage of Baskerville, in Thompson, Ct, and on the
line of the Norwish and Worcester Railroad, was
sold at auction on the 25th ult. It was purchased
by some Boston capitalists. The property consists
Of cotton factory, excellent water power, dwelling
housae, and 400 acres Of land.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

PIrHY.-The Rev. Mr.. Balm, Of Chicago, inserts
a prayer in the Olive Branch, Of that city, which
runs thus:
O, Lord have mercy on our special revivalist
preachers: mercy and goodness we humbly be-
seech thee; keep them from asking ladies who
become converts on their kneet, and holding them
in their arms and kissing them.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

WARS IN THE WIND THE American dele
cation, at London, has transmitted to the cabi-
net at Washington, the London Telegraph, Of
October the 10Th, the contents of which are
said to have Greeted quite stir in cabinet
circles. 1t Announces that the following ships
of war have been ordered to North America and
the West India stations: the Pembroke, sixty,
screw-ship, fov Bermuda; the CORVALLIS, sixty,
screw-ship, for Bermuda; the Russell, sixty,
screw-ship the Aawke, sixty, screw-ship; the
Hastings, sixty, screw-ship, ! to reinforce the
North American and West India stations. The
Powerful, eighty-four, sailing-ship, for ia
maica; the Rosamond, six, paddlesloop, for
the North American station. The editors ask !;
F" What does this portend? If we were at war
with the United States We should hardly have a
stronger fleet out there" The article closes
thus: ga quarrel with the United States
would cost us twenty millions of trade annu-
ally, and at the end Of the war we should leave
off without anything settled, and with the loss
Of the Canadas, the lower or maritime Provinces
and the wheat fields. But foolery Of this
kind must not be permitted and if there be a
tendency in that direction we must have Par
Lament summoned as soon as possible. Mean
time we point attention to the fact of such an
armament being sent off to the shores Of the
United States, and ask, as the American am
bassador will, Of course, find it his duty to do,
for what British purposes has the sending Of
such an expedition become necessary"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

PoRTRAIr or SEwARD.-A New-York paper IN
an off-hand sermon gives the following striking
portrait of Senator Seward.
Then this is the polittikle cobbler, goin' round
like roaring green bay jackass seekin where
he may humbug somebody. He's all the colors
Of the rainbowel, and more changeable than the
Camelia Joponniky. He is wing and anti
whig-and know nothin, and anti-know nothin'
-furriners and agin furriners, fur every body
and agin every body, but principally long
headed, woolly headed, rantin', ravin' niggerist
and abolitionists and disunionists-forh he play
ed on harp Of thousand strings-sperrits Of
just men made perfeck.'
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01
CATER Doors AGAIN.-

little glove ss mp my heart tides STIR the ocean,
ana muslin, when it cts wakes many curious
notion,
Az sosn Of ady Arsns thrill my feelings they'd orter
But Little female CATER bocs death and nchin shorter
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01
General Invitation.

General Invitation.
WITHOUT distinction of parties, no Partially
w shown either to Democrates Know Nothngs, all
will be treated alike except Ladies, who will always enjoy
JIM WEN STEMS,
of Second and St. Louis Streets opposite j. Augers
Confectionery store where offered large stock of FALL
and WINTER GOODS and will be weekly received from the
principal cities in the East.
DEFY GOODS. ...
Such the styles and fast coored prints of different
patterns and qualities Muslin de Lane Merinos Plaids,
Apacas Gnghams figured and plaid Velvets, plain black
Dress Silks ditto with Satin Paids changeabe and fancy
Plaid Silks Silk Robes Embroideries such Swiss and
Muslin Chemsetts Collars Under Sleeves Bands and Skirts
edgng and inserting, Bonnets Artificial Flowers, Ribbons,
Dress and Cloak Trimmings, Silk Mantlas and Cloaks,
FanneI pam and figured, Of various coofs and quality,
Table Cloths, Towels Ladies' and Chrens Belts, Per-
fumery, Ladies' Children and Gents Hoosery, and many
other articles too numerous to mention.
The particular attention called to my large and
well assorted stock OF
do not hesitate say the largest and finest stock Of
CLOTHING in this place. which offer below New Orleans
retail prices.
AhsoA large assortment of Ladies' Gents Boys Misses
and Chldren's
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Mems Boys and Chren's HATS and CAPS of great many
descriptions.
Brown and Beached Cotons and Stripes Cotonades and
Jeansaso, large quantity of Negro Cloth; all of which
will be sold very low for Cash. ...
Persons wishing to purchase, will do WELL and will be
for their interest, cali and examine my stock first,
before visiting elsewhere.
1t daily that persons find out too late, that
am selling goods low. Persons at distance win be
well paid for their trouble to Thbodaux and
chaee their Winter supply Of me-
REMEMBER am receiving new GOODS every week,
there will be always fashion and fresh goods
My motto, Large Sales and Small Profits no trouble ia
show goods no i'll feeling any charges made II no pur
chase ismade. [nov24]
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

A SHCROFTS STEAM GUAGE-The under
n signed agent for the above valuable instrument
for indicating the pressure of steam in boilers No steam
boiler should be used without having Of these guages
attached Planters invited to call and examine them at
my shop on Jackson st. [noy24l JOHN LARkIN.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

A "SADDLEBAGs GROCERY. Among the
presentments Of the Grand Jury Of Cass county,
Georgia, the first week, we notice the following:
The Grand Jury of the present week would
also most respectfully represent it as their
opinion, that something like saddlebags gro
Gerry has been kept by the Superior Court Of
this week, in the august parsonage of one of
the constables, without license; wherefore we
cannot safely conclude that the Temperance
cause is highly esteemed by that arm of the
law, and while we exonerate the Court from a
knowledge, even, of this newly established fea-
ture in the traffic, still we must set our faces
against all saddlebags groceries. and more es-
pecially when kept by a constable in attendance
upon this Court. The particular constable we
have concluded thus to canonize, and hand his
deeds of consummate effrontery and shame
down to future constables, rs well marked
instane of sci!fu1 contempt Of Court. We did not
see the liquor, but we did see the saddlebags-
and it is the deliberate opinion Of this Jury that
no other Jury ever saw q pair Of saddlebags as
much like a big jug Of brandy before-for they
smelt like the jug had been broken. Now, a
constable is quite small appendage to the
Court, anyhow, and when he grows SO beauti-
fully less rs to become part and parcel of
saddlebags that smells just like broken jug of
brandy, he attains to an elevation SO small in
our eyes, that we think he's of no use at all.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01
T7TAY De LoUIsIANE-Paroisse de La

II fourche. .
Avis par presenes DONNIE que les soussgnes exc
cueurs estamentares de la Succession de Marcus Zs
inenton dntener action conform6mens DISPOSE
tons dun acte intnle "Acte Reaf Escaves ct aux
de couleur bres" approuve lie Is Mars 1855,
sec II ct 72 dams la Cour de District dams ct pour Ia
paroisse Laouche pour Emancipation u negre nomme
TURNER esclave ve age peu pres At appartenant
ladte succession Ia permission de roster dams pEtat
,., f. L. MEAD, rs6.,to,rs
no'l4-Im. c. BELCHER. f-A'''e
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

Observation-Disclosures Barrels New Mack
l e.e JUS. landed from Steamer Ceres and for sale ~
A, B. PAGAN.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

HCUsroM IN 1775."-
"Man to the plough,
Wife to the COW,
Girl to the yarn,
Boy to the barn,
And your rent will be netted.' -
"CUsToM IN 1866
"Man tally no,
Miss piano,
Wife silk and satin,
Boy Greek and Latin,
And you'll all be gazetted."
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01
Military.

Military. =
4 TENTION-COMPANY A, LAFOURCHE
IL DRAGOONS-You arc hereby ordered to attend u
Drills EVERY THURSDAY EVENING, at Ragan's II
Hail. at o'clock, P. NJ. Puncua attendance required
By order of Capt. Darden ~.
Tnov24t L. MELVILLE FALGOUT, Corporal.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Lafourche'
~ Notice is hereby given that tire undersigned ties.
tamentary executors of the succession Of Marcus Ellis
deceased intend suit in accordance with the
provisions Of act entitled San Act relative to Saves ana
Free Colored Persons approved March 49, 1885, (sec II
and 72 in the District Court in and for the parish OF La
fourche for the emancipation of the negro boy TURNER,
Shave for life aged about years, belonging to the said
succession with permission to remain in the State.
Noy24, I'm e. REIrHER Executors
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

ASHoRT RESUME OF THINGS AT THE CAPITOL
Bothered is Pierce,
Davis is fierce
Dobbins perpexed,
Marcy is vexed !;
Befogged is Cushing,
Forney is pushing
Campbelps cipher,
No rhyme worth try for.
While Guthrie the steady,
Is guarding the ready!
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-12-01

Selling Off to close Business.
THE UNDERSIGNED wishing to close out, Of
i fer their entire STOCK OF GOODS at cost and many
articles greatly below cost prices to good and responsible
purchasers payable in March next and invite the public to
call and get bargains for cash or credit.
n25.49-3m. CAMPBELL & co.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-12-13
A virginian's Opinion Of Kanssa

A correspondent of the Winchester RepuJ.
ican, who emigrated 10 Kansas from Freder.
ick County, writes a letter to that paper un.
der dnte OF November 8, from which we take
The following extract:
"KnnsaS, according, 10 our humble opinion,
is greatly ovenated. Timber is extremely
scarce, being found only along creeks, &C., but
the soil generally is very prolific. The Ter
ritory has been very unhealthy, and the shakes
have forced many to sigh for home again.
Kansas will undoubtedly lie q free state, for
we have tlcice as many arrivals from the
North as rom South. The largest city in Kan
SnS does not contain over one thousand five
hundred inhabitants, and many of the cities
you 'read about exist only in name. Many
are returning, and, upon the whole, Kansas
is q humJug."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-12-13
The Truth Admi.ted.

1t will be remembercd that Immediately af-
Ter the enactment of The bloody scenes which
Characterized the Louisville election, the Know
NothingS everywhere attempted to fnsten the
responsibility efthese sanguinary outrages up.
on The Democratic party and its Greinds.-
PiouS editors labored arGently 10 convince the
public that Know Noihingism was MOTTO blame
for these outrageS-that the supporters oflhat
party we're beyond censure-that Democracy
and Democracy alone was 10 shoulder the aw-
full responsibility. Conscious of IFS innocence,
the organs o! the Democratic party remained
calm, and quietly awaited for q time 10 clear
the record The National IntclHgencer, q pa
per which stands con(essedly at the head OF
he opposition 10 Democracy in the Union,
thus speaks on this subject. We ask the
candid attention of all parties 10 read
"Afer q careful examination Of all that we
have seen bearing on the point, after an tn
prejudiced study Of The articles that have ap-
peared OH tie subject in the Louisville jour
mails, we believed that the blood OF the slain
is on the hands OF The Know-Nothings. The
proof ure many and convincing"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-12-13

Our neighbor Of the Register seems to'have
been very much annoyed by the article, bear
ing the above caption, which appe red in the
"Democrat" q few weeks ago, and in q very
silly style, bores the readers OF that paper,
with nearly half column OF nonsense, in an
attempt TO ridicule the production. How
weak and childish, your structures, Davy.
For a proof of this, we invite your especial at,
~tention, as well-as all our readers, 20 the beau.
tful ParaphraSe on our first page, from the
pen OF Prof. HARRISON, OF Cincinnati, written
on reading the article you have so foolishly
attempted to ridicule. Although you look
upon the works of Nature, with o cold, cal
lous complaining nature, and lidicule them,
there are Others who can see in them objects
OF pleasure and something 10 call forth feel
ing Of gratitude. Your opinion, weighed in
The balance with such men as Profs. CRIME
and HARRrsoN, is but as a drop in the Ocean,
and will be "found sadly wanting" So it
will be with the. speech OF Nj. Vallandigham,
which You think "would be better printed in
a p%hamphlet form, together with that account
OF The Sugar Tree" men Of sense-men Of
judgment will read and admire it, and when
such complaining creatures as you have sunk
into oblivion, it will be remembered in the
same spirit os the old "Sugar Tree" We
will want no better evidence, hereafter, OF the
merits OF any production, than the silly criti-
cisms Of the editor ofsthe Register.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-12-13
Birds Of e Feather Flock together

The following extract from Ike Express, The
K. N. organ at Cleveland, Ohio, which re-
%joices over the assistance rendered by the me-
groes 10 the dark order in the late election in
that city
"The colored population generally voted fol
The American ticket day before yestesday.-
In this they showed their good judgement, and
they will have no occasion TO regret their &C.
lion. They rejoice with us in Sans triumph
over a weak, corrupt Nebraska administra.
ton. The colored people are Natives, and
much better citizens thon The hordeS of Cath
ollc Irish who are yearly floating to'our Shores
The free negro of Ohio is "much better
than the alien born citizen ! This is Gamer
lean doctrine" in Cleveland. 1t goes further
than the doctrine Of Ike Know-N Nothing Mass
achusetls House Of Representatives, which
passed a bill asserting the equality of negro
children with the children of poor white per-
sons, whether native or foreign-born.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-12-13
a New Illustrated panar-

On the list Of December, Frank Leslie COM
menced the publication CT q new illustrated
paper in New York city. The publication oil
such a work is not embarrassed by the many
obstacles which have previously rendered such
efforts abortive, as our own wood eengraverS
have attained q proficiency of design and ex-
'ecution which render their productions equal
an every respect 10 those Of foreign artists
Mr.. Leslie hopes by his new WORK 10 dissem-
mate a taste for those refining arts, which in
elevating The intellectual faculties, also ex-
erciSe a practical influence on the material
development of a nation, by stimulating o
culture Of the arts Of design and enabling US
10 compete with European nations in the pro-
duction OF those elegant fabrics, which annu-
ally cost us millions of dollars TO import, and
always keep the balance OF trade against us.
This new enterprise will be a newspaper after
the style OF the London Illustrated Neus, ond
give the earliest intelligence of all passing
events in the social, political, commercial or
artistic world. II will contain sixteen pages
with numerous engravings on various subjects
and supplements will be cautiously issued
whe required. We commend the Illus
tated Newspaper 10 the citizens OF Eoton.-
Price 10 cents per copy, or 50 for six months,
completing one volume. Address Frank Les
lie, IL & IA Spruce Street, New York.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-12-13
CHEAP READING!

We have made arrangements with the Pub
fishers Of the following Periodicals 10 club
them with our paper, and are prepared to Of
FER liberal inducements 10 subscribers 10 the
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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-12-13
Washington News and Gossip.

The Washington correspondent OF the New
York Times thus writes:
"Seuators Jones, of Tennessee, Toombs,
Benjamin and Pratt have given in their adhe-
son TO the Nebraska Democracy, and will be
recognized among the faithful in future eau
cuses and party arrangements.
"The President will not order the %interfer-
ence Of the Federal troops in Kansas until he
is officially infor ed that The Territorial auth
oriiy has been exhausted.
alt is understood that the majority ia the
Senate intends 10 take the appointment of
committees entirely into its own hands-re-
fusing to recognize the Republicans as repre-
Senting a national party"
The correspondent OF the Herald writes:
"a Virginia editor, being introduced TO
Horace Greeley this evening in The National
Hotel, insalted him with a challeage. 10 fight.
One Of the correspondents OF the New York
press interfered and conquered peace"