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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-16
Horses and Carriages.

A LWAYSn readiness, Horsesand Carriages, for trips
n to Donaldsonve, Hounia, or elsewhere whenever
there is enough in number to justify. Also stabng
for horses-and aconnected with the Franklin House,
by the proprietor, B. F. HOLDEN.
ThbndauX. December 13. 1851.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-16
Grapelers' Dire1torn.

W- The CARRIER having been purchased by Brown
and Streck expressly Lafourche trade Merchants
and planters rely her remaining in the trade the
wear round apil4.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13

HoosrER CounrsnIr.-Sccne:-A log
cabin beasting single room, one-half Of
which is occupied by two beds, one contain
ing the cold folks and baby, the other,
whose duty by day is to stand beneath the
shadows of its lofiier mate, laden with five
younger members.
Ezekiel, Gin whisper )-"I swow tew
gosh, Sary, L luvye." Sary, Gin higher
kew ev)-'Gool, Ze1e, I'm glad ont E7ehiei.
.'Will yer hev me? that's what l want to
know" Sary, Cooking astonished)-
"Have ye? to be sure, | carlate to- ZeFe.
"yyhen will we get spliccd!" Sary, "Wall,
boss, that's what Eve been thinking on;
/ telcd dad that ef SO be he'd goto mill to
morrow, we'd git iined next day." Zeke.
-''Ycr did well then swap buss with
me- Father, (from the bed, )-''There,
now, varmints, if you've got the business
settled, dew quit Tor tonight; ye make
sich a racket, a feller might as well sleep
in hedlam."
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
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FOR the Year EsSS,

nj M. BALLOU, who has editedssthe epic
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A CARD TO TIE LADIES.

nR. E. n. TRIST'S French Periodical Life
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tions and stoppages of the menses. These
pills have been used for years in the private
practice of French physicians, and, to some
extent, in this country. Urged by many ladies
who have used the Periodical Life Pills, DIR.
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the public TO their wonderful properties In the
ALIENATION of suffering from any irregularity,
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PR o S ECTU S
OF THE
'.sQUATTER SOVEREIGN

THE political complexion of our paper
will be Democratic, but as our name I'M
ports, will more especially be devoted to
the advocacy of such measures, as will IN
our opinion conduce to the best interests of
the .sSqtiatter.'' Fully recognizing the
truth of the great principle adopted in the
Kansas-Nebraska Bill, popularity denomi-
mated 'sSquatter Sovereignty right
of the people to legislate for themselves, III
all matters of local character, in which
their interests alone are involved, we shall
repel all attempts on the part of others to
interfere in the domestic affairs of our
Territory-whether those attempts be made
IN Congress, or elsewhere.
On the great question to be decided, on
the formation of our State Constitution, we
declare in advance, that we are in favor of
the institution of negro slavery, and our Ell
fort will be to introduce its recognition In
that instrument. We admit that good men
may differ with us hence in our discus
sion of this question, we shall not resort to
invective or denunciation; but will pre-
sent the question fully and fairly, relying
on the good sense of the ''Squatters'' for a
favorable judgement.
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not olhy Interesting to the politician, but to
all-seeking from all sources within our
reach, matters of interest to the Merchant,
the Farmer, the Mechanic. We will seek
to promote morality and virture, and for
| this purpose will ever reserve space for the
| home circle.
The situation of Atchison, being midway
between the mouths of the Kansas and
Nemaha, on the Missouri, and at a point
SO much further to the West, than any 9TH
er on the River, places us in the very hear,
of the Territory North Of the Kansas Riv-
er; and makes ours the great starting point
for tie emigrant and others, to Utah, Ore
gon, California, and the Rocky Mountains
and the Forts Kearney, Laramie and
Hall. While we will thus be able 10 give
our readers the earliest intelligence from
those distant pionts, we will also afford tc
the Merchant and Mechanics Of St. Louis
St. Joseph, Weston, and other places OF
the Missouri, the most desirable medium
| for their advertisements.
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INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
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"a ROBERT S. KELLEY.
Atchison, Kansas Ter, January, 1855
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
TO a FASHIONABLE BELLE.
BY @sqUATrEa sovEREreN.''

Thy step is grace-thy lively glance
Thrills every heart with strange delight
Thy foot is lightest in the dance,
Where waxen tapers sparkle bright:
But thou hast not the speaking eye
That tells of tenderness and love
Thou hast not sweet simplicity
That charm, all other charms above.
LUcETrA's form is very fair
Her wit unmatched and keen;'
All beauteous waves her golden hair
Brighter was never seen
Yet fa Lucetta's heart is cold
Hard as the fiinty rock;
And should tale of woe be told,
Her laugh that tale would mock!
Fair maiden, what a form is thine,
And what merry heart!
would that thou vert truly mine,
Vert thou not-wHAr THOU ART!
Give NE the gentle, modest dame,
Whose heart is warm and true;
Whose downcast eyes with love infaIne,
Fen at passing view!
oh, give me one whose untaught mind
Knows not the wiles of art
Whose glowing heart, sincere and kind,
VIII own the tender SMART
Should fate ordain me such a prize
a gem SO rare and true
Oh then, ye Haunting butterflies,
A long farewell to You!
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
TExE PzON.EER STORE.
AsPLHNG. STEVENS s. co.
Corner of Main and Water Streets.

Conner of Main and Water Streets.
PARKvILLE, MO-,
"AVE Just opened at their old Stand one OF
i j. the largest and most varied assortment OF
Dry Goods, Hardware and Groceries, that nave
ever been exhibited in upper Missouri we are
now prepared to sell at wholesale or retail to
customers az unusually low rates. To their
old customers they beg leave to return their SIN
cere thanks for the liberal support which they
have received, and would invite all in want or
any article in the mercantile line to give them
a call. They pledge themselves to sell all arti-
cles upon as favorable terms they can be
bought in st. Louis. Their stock consists IN
part of the following articles, which have been
verv recently selected in the Eastern markets
with great care, and purchased upon most Ia
vorabie state of the market, viz:
Domestic, bleached and brown, all qualities;
Calicos; all colors and qualities of Flannel;
Delaines; Plain Plaids;
French and English MeriGo;
Bonnets; Worsted Hoods;
Black and Fancy Silks; Plaid Silks;
Shawls and Cloaks, all sizes and qualities;
Worsted Plaid, for children's wear;
Silk, Cashmere, and Kid Gloves;
Collars, Undersleeves, Chemisettes;
Swiss, Jaconet, and chequered Muslins;
Swiss, Jaconet, Thread and Cotton Edgings and
Insertions;
Swiss and Jaconet Bands;
Combs; Tuck and Side Combs;
Card Cases; Port Monnaies;
Turkey-shell. India-rubber, and Bone Combs;
Hair and Clothes Brushes.
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
Frock and Dress Coats:
Overcoats of all qualities and styles;
Black, Plaid and Fancy Cashmere Pants;
Black, Plaid, and Fancy Sattinett Pants;
Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vests;
Black and Fancy Silk Velvet Vests;
Plush Vests; Black and Fancy Cashmere Vests;
Black and Fancy Cloths;
French, English, and German Black and Fan
Black and Fancy Satinettes and Tweeds;
Beaver Cloth;
Blue and Fancy Bed and Saddle Blankets;
Undershirts-Lamb's Wool, Silk and Cotton;
Drawers-Net, Flannel, and Cotton;
Black and Fancy Cravats;
Cashmere. Silk, and Kid Gloves;
Buckskin and SeaIskin Riding Gloves;
Hats and Caps;
.a, BOOTS AND SHOES.
| RHS A Great variety.
= ga Buffalo and India rubber Overshoes;
| Table Linnen, Table Cloths, Table Covers and
| Towelling;
Dalnask for Curtains; Curtain N1uslins;
| Shaving Tools and Perfumery;
Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, and Cut
Carpets, oilcloths, assorted, and every other
article which can be called for.
In conclusion we will say to all, give us q
call before purchasing elsewhere, and we viii
show Won that Goods can and will be sold chea'
| per in Parkville, than any other town above st
| Louis.
! GS Particular attention given to orders from
! Kansas Territory, and Merchants may find II
| to their interest to purchase from
ASPLING, STEVENS & CO.
| Parkville, Mo. Il If.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
SERIES FOR 1855.
THE HOME UEeNAL
MORRIS AND WILLIS, EDITORS.

TNHE first number Of the new series will be
l. issued on the first of January next. New
subscribers can be supplied from that date; but
Immediate application will be necessary for
such as desire to begin with the beginning. A
home is hardly complete, we think we may
safely venture to say, without the HOME JoUR-
NAL, which, besides being a chronicle of the
times, abounds in intelligence designed to enli-
ven an American Home. It's editors Geo. p
Morris and n. p. Wiilis) devote their entire
time,-sl1ill and experience, to the task of Civ
ing, each week, everything worth knowing
They particularly keep a eye on all the yvhims
and novelties of the day. The utmost pains
are taken to present the facts and outlines Of all
news. In the literary department, we aim al
sketches and readable criticism, and in our con-
denSations OF the productions of the vast news
paper world of Europe, we endeavor to avoid
the tiresome and the local, and transfer to our
columns the pick of English information and
briiliancy, while we endeavor to select with a
true sense of pure morals, true wit, and genu-
inc humour. In addition to the above, we have
made new arrangements for feature that is al
ways attractive in 4 family journal. From sew
erai different sources we are to be supplied
with THE NEWS AND GOSSIP OF NEw-YoRK So
CIETY. In metropolis like ours, centre the
more sparkling elements Of the life of or,T
country at large, and collision and attrition
bring out much would else be dormant. Ailoat.
in society gossip, is a small world, of which
the ordinary newspapers make no report, and
OF this we think we can promise amusing pho
tographs. In announcing also, A NEW SERIES
OF ARTICLES BY Nh. WILLIS, in addition to
his usual editorial labours, we claim the privi-
lege of leaving them to designate their own
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QUITE DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING WHICH
HAS EVER BEEN PUBLISHED IN THIS JOURNAL
FROM HIS PEN, and we very sure they will
be no less attractive. TO say the least. The
graphic and high!y-finished sketches, by 'sThe
Lady of Shalott,'' Timothy Quaint'' and 9th.
ers, will be continued. We have also new cor
| respondents in London and Paris, who will
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Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13

PC An amusing anecdotc is told of
a Dmnfrieshire Clergyman, very superb
or and excellent man, though attimes rath-
er prone to fits Of absence or mental ab-
straction. One fine summer day he had
occasion to cross a bur or brook, the bed of
which, though by no means considerable,
was yet too wide to be cleared at bound.
In these circumstances, the thought struck
him that ii would save both time and troub-
lie If he stripped off one shoe and stocking,
and then hop through TO the other side
Accordingly he did so, but unfortunately,
on entering the water, he put the wrong
foot in requisition, and discovered, when
he had gained the opposite bank, that he
had drenched the clothed limb nearly to
the knee, while the naked one remained
as dry and comfortable as Il leg, or brace
Of them can well be, even III the case Of a
staid old bachelor, who las toasted HIM
self for hours before the fire, and just about
to tumble into bed.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
WESTON HIGH SCHOOL.

THE first session of this institution will
i commence on Monday Oct 25th 1854.
DR.. T. P. Acres, A. NJ, (late President of
the Masonic College, Greenburg, Ky.,) Princi-
pal OF the Male Department.
Rev. r. G. Loving, A. M. formerly presi-
dent of the Buckingingham female institute,
Va, late of Fayette, No. Principal of the Fe-
male Department.
Suitable Assistants will be employed as they
are required.
Tuitics, Ist Session 4 Months.
Primary studies ............. 81 90
Common English branches 8 90
Higher do do...... 10 90
Greek and Latin, &C., ....12 co
Ornamental branches at the usual ex-
ira charges.
Fuel. &c. l 90
Board, including washing, &C., can be had in
the neighborhood at $40 per month.
w. G. CAPLES,
Gen'l. Superintendent.
Weston 1855. *1tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
Gbe fuany Corner,


BREvITY, THE SOUL OF wIT.-Coi.
Sc, Of the royal marines, was al
ways distinguished for the perspicuity and
brevity of his speeches, of which the fol-
lowing is specimen, which was delivered
when going into the battle of the Nile:
Sir James Saumarcz. who commanded
the man of-war to which he belonged, had
in heightened speech, wound up the
feelings to the highest pitch Of ardour for
the fight, by reminding them Of the duty
they owed to their king and country; and
though last, not least, he desired them to
call to mind their families, their parents
and sweethearts, and to fight as if the bat
tie depended on their individual exertions.
He was answered by looks and gestures
highly expressive of their determination;
when, turning to our hero, he said, ''Now,
Sc, leave you to speak to the
marines" Col. Sc Immediately
directed their attention to the land beyond
the French fleet, 'Do you see that land
there?" he asked. They all shouted, "Aye,
aye, sir"' ''Now, my lads, that's the land
of Egypt, and if you don't fight ike devils,
you'll soon be III the land of bondage. >
He was answered by real British cheer
fore and aft.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
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STOVE STORE:
AND
TIN WARE FACTORY.

TNHe subscriber would respectfully acknowl-
i edge the favors bestowed upon him by the
citizens of Weston and vicinity. and solicits
continuance of patronage. He wishes to call
attention to his VERY LARGE and carefully Sc
lected stock of STOVES, which viii be sold very
low for CASH.
COOKING STOVES of all sizes, and va
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notice. Spouting and Guttering particularly
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Weston Mo- .1tf