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Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

A BROAD H1Nr.-A popular clergyman who was
sadly annoyed by ncessant coughing among his
congregation paused in his discourse and remarked
that "if ladies' would wear their bonnets on their
heads, and tie the strings, coughs would not be
50 prevalent" He certainly don't mean to be
"coughed down"
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

FRESH GRocERIEs.-Our young friend A. B.
Ragan is now in receipt Of a large and complete
assortment Of family groceries, Western produce,
liquors. wines, and every other article usually to be
obtained in a country grocery. His prices are in
accordance with the times. Give him call. See
advertisement. -E@- -.--.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

n5E- Our friend Schifferstein has removed his
private school for boys from Mrs. Knobloch's to
Mrs J. B. Bernard's, about one mile above Thb-
odaux, where he will continue to hold forth for the
future. w. =- ...... 81. s-...s=- su.z 3
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

DRY GooDs-Messrs Roustan & McEvers, are
now in receipt of their spring and summer supplies,
comprising general assortment Of everything that
is new and the most fashionable. We would par
ticularly call attention to their advertisement in to-
DAYS issue.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

SAFETY OF THE DECATUR.-We need not say
how much pleasure we have in finding the follow
ing paragraph in the Valparaiso Mercurio of the
30th January, announcing, it does, the safety of
the U. S. sloop-ofwar Decatur all hope of again
hearing from which had very generally been
abandoned:
The e. S. steamer Massachusetts, arrived on the
10th, sixty-two days from Rio de Janero having
sailed on the 18th November. In her passage
through the Straits of Magellan she came up with
the corvette Decatur. The captain had visited the
Chilian colony of Sandy Point, which was in the
greatest want of provisions and other articles of
first necessity. The Decatur did all in her power
to aid the colony leaving large supply Of her own
provisions.
The steamer towed out the Decatur from the
Straits to the Pacific. The latter brought out
dispatches from the Governor of that colony to
this Intendencia.
The Massachusetts, brought superb astronomical
instrument for the Observatory at Santiago. The
Captain states that he could have made the voyage
in forty-two days However, the steamer has made
it chiefly under sail, having only used coal in the
Straits in towing the Decatur by which the voyage
was SO much protracted.
The Decatur came in on the 18th, one hundred
and eighteen days from Rio. She was detained by
adverse winds in the Straits On the 26th she
sailed for Callao. ..z r,t -sr5- -
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31
Succession of Alerse Autin and qeifs.

Succession of Aieris Autin and acifs.
SUCCESSION SALE.
NJ STATE OF LOUIsIANA-Fith District Court, sitting
in and for the parish Of Lafourche. 40
In the and by the authority Of the Fifth Judicial
District Court, sitting in and for the parish Lafourche,
there will be offered for sale at public auction by NJ Boug
Sheriff and Auconeer duly qualified in and for
said parish the premises situated in said parish the
right bank Of bayou Lafourche about below the
town Of Thibodaux, THURSDAY, the Sd day Of MAY,
1885, at Ii O'clock the following described property
to wit;
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND situated in said parish,
on the right bank Of bayou Lafourche about miles
below the town Of Thibodaux having and half aIpent
'front.' by forty arpens depth bounded below by lands
Eyeen Bourgeois and above by the tract hereafter described
longing
ANOTHER TRACT OF LAND adjoining and above the
tract OF land just described measuring two arpents and
half apens front less by forty arpents in depth,
bounded above by lands Of Haire Bourgeois and below by
the tract above described belonging said Estate with all
the buildings and improvements thereon.
ALSO the Household Furniture Horses, one Cow Calf
seven Stacks Of Rice, and all that s generally found
small plantation
TERMS CoEDITIoNs-The moveablcs payable all sums
OF and under dollars cash. and all exceeding ten
dollars by halves half in March 1885, and the other half
in March 1857 the lands payable by thirds third in
and each of the Of March Of the years 1885, 1857
and 1885, each nstalment bearing interest the OF
eight per cent per annum after maturity until final pay
ment Purchasers to furnish their notes with good and ap
proved security payable the Office of the Recorder Of said
parish, to the order Of the Administrator, the land
main specially mortgaged and hypohecated with vendors
privilege until final payment.
March, 81 1856. NJ BOURG Sheriff.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

Herald alluding to the growing evil Of extravaganza
in the United States, says:
There is not country in the world where the
people are becoming SO extravagant in their mode
of dress and living as in the United States. It is
one Of the worst signs Of the times. The habits Of
this mushroom aristocracy are really disgusting.
How it looks to see boys sporting diamonds by the
thousand dollars worth at time, whose fathers were
accustomed to the wheelbarrow, and whose children
are certain to be in the workhouse. And girls,
silly, simpering things, weighed down with jewels
and bracelets, whose mothers broke their backs at
the washing tub, securing floors, andpicking oakum
The real substantial aristocracy never indulge in
such fopperies and fooleries. -
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

II When cats wash their faces, bad weather
is at hand says the old superstition. When
ladies' use washes for their complexion, ii is true
sign that the beauty Of their day has gone by-no
superstition that,
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31
BIT U A r Y.

Fell asleep in Jesus, on the 9th inst, at
the residence Of her father, after proraced illness
which she bore with much patience and resignation MRS
JULIA E. FRIZELL.
Mrs. F. born in this parish November 25th 1881
and the eldest child of James and Mary E. Biu In
her twentieth year, the goth February she was united
in matrmony to Mr.. j. s. Frize whose home was made
happy by her domestic qualifications and amiableness
were among her prominent characteristics, having always
from child respect for pety. and reverence and fond
regard for the society of the religious.
Shortly after her marriage she gave the influence Of her
character to the of religion by connecting herself
uing acceptable member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. the time of her DEATH sympathizing with her
and taking active part in her enterprises while she had
strength to endure and those who had the privilege
belonging to her class in the Sunday School will long
member the example and the wholesome, and kind in
strucons of their teacher
The death of Mrs. Frizell, was happy one and dis
played in eminent degree the nature and power not of
philosophy but Of christian faith With her evidence not
Clear for while she fingered upon the shores Of tme
clung to earth-not satisfied wanted the amounting"
Jon H. q. She reminded of the promses-the love
Of Godsoon she believed in the Of God and had the
witness in herself John v, TO- her joy full st. John
xvi "a S. She found consolation in Christ and tranquility
and great peace of mind.
Agreeable to her ardent request Sabbath the Lords
supper administered her by her pastor, and
solemny of the occasion will be forgotten by those
who had the privilege Of being present refreshing
time. -.
Taking leave of her weeping friends and babe she
exhored them to meet her in heaven expressing her entire
readiness and willingness to depart and be with Christ
her song
Bright angels from glory come,
They're round my bed, they're in my room,
BE- They wait to- wait my spirit home,
All is WE'LL all is WELL" LAR
The New Orleans Christian Avocate will please COPY
Died-In Donaldsonville, on the 2lst March,
Mr. MARCELLUs LEBLANC, aged 81 years formerly of
this parish
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

rT We would call attention to the business
card of Messrs. T. J. Evans l. Co., jackson, op-
posite Thibodaux street. Friend Evans, is no new
conner here; and as an experienced and industrious
mechanic, few are more deserving Of encourage
ment. Planters and others in want of anything in
the wheelwright or blacksmithing line, would do
well to patronize T. J. Evans & Co.,
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

3, The DUKE OF FSARsAPAR1LLA-Dr.J Jacob Town.
send, the "orginal" sarsaparila man, has built a
palace in New York that excites the wonder of the
people. 1t is the most stupenduous monument yet
reared by humbug and its cost should be estimated,
not by dollars, but bottles of highly concentrated
sarsaparilla." The ground on which the palace is
built cost his grace the Duke of Sarsaparila forty
two thousand bottles of Sarsaparilla, the retail
price being 81 per bottle. A facetious writer says
that the prevailing color Of the ceiling is 'greea
relieved with brass" The Philadelphia Bulletin
says:
The entire cost of the building and ground is
estimated at 5000 200, or (reduced to sarsaparila
currency about one million of bottles, first cost
The fresco painting cost $4,000; cellar digging
$1,000; plastering 10000; bricklaying $4,000.
Dennis O'Doherty was the plasterer; Patrick
Sullivan the Chief bricklayer, and Micheal O'Brine
was the principle hod-carrier. All these articles
have added greatly to their worldwide reputation
by their work upon the palace Of the Duke Of Sar-
saparilla. A..
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31
Runaway.--s1OO Reward.

Il will be given for the recovery Of ISAAC, mulat
to- Blacksmith BY trade about 81 years straight
black hair thin the top Of the head has good clothing
Creole Stud Pony dun color, white face and long tail.
The above reward will be paid to have him secured in
any jail in the State that we can get him. or for his
delivery to Us here or One Hundred Dollars taken Of
the State PHI. GARY 4 co.
Thibodaux, March q, 1855.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

INTERESTING CoINcIpENcE.-The hill on which
the Capitol at Washington stands was the place of
meeting and council of the Indian tribes in Vir-
ginia 9ase4zs5. 81 5h
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

RUMoRs OF CASD1DATEs-We here it rumored
from high quarters that our young friend Philip
Winfee, Jr., formerly editor Of the "Capitollan
Vis-a-Vis," West Baton Rouge, is favorabiy spoken
of as candidate for the Office of State Superln'
tendent of Public Education, at the next approach
ing election Friend Winfee has qualifications
which highly fit him to adorn the station; and
being resident of Baton Rouge, where that officer
must reside at least until the seat OF Government
is again transferred to New Orleans, will greatly in
crease his chances for receiving the nomination.
We also hear it rumored that the name Of our
friend G. 2. Briant at present Chief Clerk in the
State Treasurers Office at Baton Rouge, will be
strongly supported for the office Of State Trearurer
at the next election. A better or more competent
officer could not be selected. Huzza for "Young
America!"
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

: eB We have had another cold and exceedingly
disagreeable week, for the season. On Thursday
morning our matn slumbers were interrupted by
the patterng Of sleet against the outer easements
Of our chateau. Something very uncommon for
the 2sth day Of March! Truly 1866 is most re-
markable year! Thermometer down to 2So in the
calends of April. 2satss - ss-
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

CONCEALED WEAPoNs-The first section Of the
act passed at the recent session Of the State Leg
lature, declares, That whoever shall carry weapon
or weapons concealed on or about his person, such
as pistols, bowieknives, drks or any other danger
Gus weapon, shall be liable to prosecution by in
dictment or presentment and on conviction, for the
first offence, shall be fined not less than two
hundred and fifty dollars, nor more than five hun
dred dollars, or imprisonment for one month, and
for the second offence, not less than five hundred
dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or i'm
prisonment in the parish prison at the discretion Of
the Court, not to exceed three months.
The second section declares, That it shall be
the duty Of the Judges Of the District Courts in
this State, to charge the Grand Jury specially as
to this act. s,,ae .,as4s...a p s.s.a.s se-7r9s
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

rH- Thanks to Senator Benjamin for various
and interesting public documents.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31
E. ROBSON

Just received.---Great Bargains.
THE subscriber would respectfully in
Il form the citizens Thbodaux and vicinity. that he
just received and daily receiving select assortment Of
IP526O(v1GR0 R0OAJ@
CARTS WAGONS, and HORSES, all Of which will be offered
low for CASH; great inducements offered have
to the conclusion Rno,o Notng but for CASH,
nothing shorter need apply.
Persons desiring to purchase always find at my
Old Stand Nos and 10 ST. Philip street, where pains
will be spared TO wait on them; call and see.
lmh31l slem -, w A. B. RAGAN.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

APPLICATIONS FOR BouNrY LAND WARRANTS
It is stated hat already some fifteen hundred ap-
plications have been made for bounty lands under
the law passed BY Congress only : week ago. On
Monday three hundred and fifty such applications
we're received The Star says:
It Is estimated at the Pension Bureau that about
500, 900 such applications win be made under the
new law, requiring s2,Ooo,0oo Of acres to satisfy
them. The amendments made in the bill by the
House reduced the quantity Of lands to be taken up
under i from more than 100 00O 600 acres to about
the quantity we have named above f 3 Ia
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

RAILROADS IN THE WoRLD.-The superior en-
ergy of the American people is nowhere more
forcibly illustrated than in the railroads they have
built. 1t will hardly be credited that there are
more miles of railway in the United States than in
all the rest Of the world Yet such is the fact.
We have now finished and in operation about
seventeen thousand miles, while the entire number
elsewhere, at the close of 1853, was, say fifteen
thousand five hundred France, with popula-
ton nearly thirty per cent greater than the United
States, has only about one-eighth as many miles Of
railroads Germany, with her forty millions Of
people, has but six thousand miles of railway and
Great Britain has only seven thousand. Yet, in
all European nations capital is comparatively
plenty, the country is thicky settled and al things
favor railway extension. But the energy of the
Americans is wanting, and hence one reason Of
the comparative scarcity Of railways. Another
reason however, is the fact that, out Of England,
the Governments generally own the roads; condi-
ton Of things which dwarfs enterprise, and keeps
down real improvement. Even in Russia, coun-
try naturally adapted for railroads, in consequence
Of its vast plains, there are less thar five hundred
miles of railway. Poor old Spain has only about
sixty, while Cuba, her American province, has
three hundred and ffty-nine %
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

TN OIDrsf IsHAsrrAsT.- That old familiar Tree
The aold Sycamore, ? which stood o. our lsvee,
and hasbsayed both the battle and ths breeze for
nigh an hundred years haa been felled y ths
ground, md il trunk converted into aihs1 sYes.
hi hon0 Mayer Tsrebonne, u view that ffs and
~ yerdant roses u heshne@ had depazssd -
scansedi IL 70 b cut dawn and converted into iael
] Fsfs.en GA -; tho1 that hast a. protsdls y
kom ~ lsys q 4 hos snnnses's SIM snd bes a.
sssens sh1ls W hGvs "a spdstsd and plsd n -
heydays q youth s -
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

GoDEY FOR ApRIL.-We have capital number
of this magazine for the ensuing month. Cooley
must certainly has tried himself in the act to ex-
eel in its getting up. 1t is rich in everything, and
mean in nothing the embellishments chaste-the
contributions unexceptionable No lady, no matter
how fastidious, will fail at being pleased while per-
suing its varied and interesting contents. The
fashion plates are themselves worth more than the
subscription to the book.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

MARCH 31sr.-The editor Graves the indulgence
of the readers of the Minerva for lack OF the usual
quota of original matter in the present ISSUE Inc
thirtyrst day of the great regulating month now
here and our finances require that we snoulo de-
vote some time in making out our accounts and
collecting our outstanding dues, in order to meet
various demands against us, for supplies which our
ever kind and obliging merchants furnished during
are now ready to receipt their accounts, and hope
that they will not compel us to incur the expense
of employing collector to remind them the printer
should be paid if they want bis services in the future
Come now, kind patrons, "walk up to the Captains
Office, and SETTLE"
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

NAv1GAr1oN.-We are delighted in having it in
our power to say that navigation is now opened.
During the present week we have had the arrival
of several steamers at our wharf, which has the
tendency to add much 10 the business aspects Of
our young city. Our levee presented an unusual
appearance on Wednesday last, being literally
covered with goods from one end to the other !;
reminding us of the New Orleans levee on a small
scale. Steamers are arriving and departing every
day in the week. In fact Thibodaux is itself again
and more too-for the railroad serves to keep
up the excitement. The highwater season is nearly
four months later than last ycar-a thing that has
never occurred at any previous period within our
recollection.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

A NEW ACQUISITION. Amer;ca.-
singular piece Of diplomatic news appears in the
papers, received by the Pacific, under the head Of
telegraphic advice from Vienna, respecting the
Russian Possessions in North America. It is to
this effect: e = sssii3'sf rs ~ 3f7
vienna, Saturday, M-Accoring to the local papers
the Russian General Mansuro who has recently arrived
at Brussels bearer Of the cessioD Of the russian Posses
dons IN North America to the United Stdesfo
The above should bear date Feb 18th, the day
the previous steamer sailed from Liverpool It is
news to the United States, without the slightest
promotion. 4f 80 ,ass.s
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

MORBID CuR1osIrY.-The N. Y. Syracuse STAN
dard says that the trial of Flyer for the murder of
his wife was attended by hundreds Of females from
the opening till the close; and one day when it was
anticipated that something Of indicate nature
would be introduced, the crowd of females was
greater than ever. Many have attended every
married ladies' carried their dinners, like school
girls, and retained their seats at noon and some
even requiring their servants to bring them warm
dinners.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

VIOLENT STORM In NASHVILLE, TENS.-Nash-
vile was visited by severe storm on the 10Th.
The wind blew perfect hurricane, and trees were
uprooted, fences blown down, houses unroofed and
demolished, and various other injuries to property
sustained. The tin roof Of First Presbyterian (Dr.
Edgar's) Church was completely destroyed, and
the rain did considerable damage to the interior Of
the church. The expensive copper roofing Of the
State Capitol was blown of, and the ceiling Of that
building much injured. The old " Brewery" build
ing situated north of the Lick Branch, was COM
pletely blown down and demolished. Considerable
damage was done in the neighboring country. The
engine and tender Of the express train were thrown
off the track by tree which hadbeen blown across
the track. The fireman and engineer were badly
hurt. eG 5sa -s, tsesa z
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

CoPARTNERsHIP.-Our fellow citizens Dr. F. G..
Ewing Il Jas. A. Scudday, have formed copart-.
nership for the practice of their honorable calling
Its entirely unnecessary in us to say anything in
favor Of these highly accomplished and successful
physicians as they are as well known to our parish
toner's as they are TO u.s. They cannot but be the
recipients Of large and lucrative practice; which
they eminently deserve. .aa,. 4 III
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

NOTICE. have removed my school
IN at Mr. J. B. Bernards, one mile above the town Of
Thbodaux For further information enquire Of
Nh. VICTOR RICHARD,
-5s5. al o. TO L. s. ALLAN, Thihodaux.
mar8l-H CHAS. SCHFEERSTEIN.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

SuccesRion Of Ddrid Dr0ke
GTATE OF LOtiISlANA.-Fifih Judi.
~ cial District Court Parish Of Terrebonne.
WHEREAS: NJ. L. HANAGRlFF, Of said parish, has filed
his application with the Clerk of said Court praying to be
appointed Administrator of said Estate
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified to
file their objections, If any they have, the said application
with the Clerk of said Court at his Office in the Of
Houma, within ten days after the first publication hereof,
the said application viii be confirmed in due course
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this
SGsIts day of March. one thousand eight hundred
and ffty-ive. [15-2t] j. AYCOCK, Clerk.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31
r. J, Evans & CO.,

NOTICE.-GIBBS & CLARK, Ope.
lousas, st. Landry wish to sell out their CARRIAGE
SHOP, with well established business. Repairing enough
for full set of workmen, and the only Carriage Shop for
twenty miles around For further particulars apply
above firm. [mh31- -Iml
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31
ROUsTAN. -s r-,4v J. R. McEvEl
ROUSTAN & Mowers.

-5 (S4ccess0TS TO u. O600rD d Co.,
Commercial Row-under the Franklin House, Thibodaux
nEALERS in Foreign and Domestic
- DRY GOODS, Hosiery, sras Goods, Hats Boots and
Shoes, Hardware, ETC., etc.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

FRIGERIO.-.FrOm Milan.
+1EWELLER and MATCHMAKER,
q Market st opposite the Post Office, Thibodaux Has
always on hand good assortment Of JEWELLERY, and
FANCY WOOD CARVINGS. WATCHES, Gold and Silver
Plate repaired. Gliding and Silvering done. Mh31.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31
Succession dc D0gi6 Drake
4 n " nIIINl ALL

II DE IN TSTANF-PaFOISse
~ Terrebonne-Cour du Cinquieme District Judciere.
ArTESDU: Que NJ. L. HANAGRIFF, de la dte paroisse,
ce jour t application Grefcr de la dite Cour
pour etre nomme Administrator de la de Succession.
En- consequence toutes les au pouraen avor
des objections Ia dte demnde sont par les presenes not
fees de les dedures Greer de Ia e Cour bureau
premiere publication de avis simon dte denande
accorde ct confrme scion la loi.
Temoin ma main ct lie sceau de Ia de Cour, CO
Ho8SHl31 Mars, mil hut cent cinfuante cinq.
%D 1927 J.AYC0Ck. GrefieY.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

A DECIDED IMPRovEMENT-Among the most
preceptable, and we might say important improve
ments Of late, we are glad to note, that the old
shany that stood on our levee near the store Of v
Richard, Esq, and belonging to Mrs. Galthier, has
been demolished With q few more alterations on
our levee, and then our town win begin to show to
4 much greater advantage. The Council together
with Messrs. Richard and Horton, deserve much
credit in having contributed to the removal Of this
nuisance. .@ u
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31

New ORLEANS ELECrIoN.-That ubiquitous in
dividual "Sam," was in New Orleans, during the
whole day Of Monday last. It is remarkable
fact that whenever this strange individual is about
on election days, the Know Nothings or Americans
universally triumph. The partizans Of Sam y
carried every ward in the city except the l1th,
elecsing Recorder, the Aldermen and every AZ.
sistsnt Aldermen except one. Glory enough for
a whole year. In November next, the K. Ms ex-
pect to sweep the State from the Balize to the Ar
kansas, md kson the Pearl to the Sabine. -
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-31
Successiog de John =. Rsck.

STATE OF LOUISiANA-Fiftb Dis.
~ trict Court Parish of Lafourche.
WHEREAS, LOUIS A. GOSsIN, of said parish, has filed
his petition with the Clerk of said Court appointed
Administrator of the partnership affairs between himself
deceased
Therefore, all persons hereby warned and notified
file their objections if any they have the said petition
with the Clerk Of said Court, his office in the
Thbodaux in ten days after the first publication hereof
the said petition win be confined in due course Of