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Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
PL A Il F. O r NJ
Of the American Party of Louisiana.

We advocate amendment the Naturalization Laws
with proper safeguards purity the elective
franchise.
I. We advocate the passage Of such laws will prevent
the immigration Of paupers and cTmna to this
g. We oppose any interference in the vested rights Of all
persons whether they be Of a native foreign BIRTH
4. We are in favor of intervention with slavery by
the Federal Government except for the protection Of
constitutional rights
s. We advocate high National Policy such as will afford
stern and unwavering protection the American name
abroad, and will follow and guard the American citizen
wherever he moves.
g. We believe that America should be governed by Amer
icans eecting the through the ballot Alone the
only legitimate instrument Of reform in this country
We eeve tn the Office should seek the man, and not
the man the office, and shall oppose the distribution Of office
among oficeseekers, reward for partisan services
8. We will maintain and defend the Constitution Of the
United States the Union exists, and the rights Of
the States without dimnuon insisting upon faithful per-
formance the part the General Government Of all the
duties eRj,inted upon 1t ny the Constitution
g. While approve Of the platform adopted by the late
reject the ppcaton Of the principles Of the eighth ticle
to American Catholics, unjust unounded and entirely
unworthy country We shall forever continue pro-
test against any infringement Of religious liberty holding
twee each ndiv lual nd his God. We utterly condemn
any attempt TO make religious beef for political
once, and affiliate with any party which holds
sentiments not in accordance with these.
II" We war with party snch but shall oppose all who
oppose in the advocacy Of these great American pr
cipes
STATE POLICY.
Reform Of abuses and rerenchmen in State expen-
ditures.
Educat Of the youth the country in schools establish
ed by the State.
constitutional organization of the Swamp Land Commis
sioners
efficient administration the Internal Improve
ment Department, with view of improving inland
navigation
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
Hotel de l'Un1Ons
CHeni6re Cdmindda, Pnroisse Jefferson.
IIATII L. d.: "a, L. q

Cheniere Cdminddd IdTOiase jefferson.
CET HOTEL, situe entire les Bales Caminada ct
" du Fort Blanc, dens position decense pour ne
rien perdre des bses de la mer, qu raraichssan
rair font de la Chenere lie ben e plus sn de Ia
Louisiana ct rexemptent des maladies qu decimen les
parties de Eat Went daugmener at
traits joignant aures avantages, mason de
has qui permera pensonnares de prendre des bans
de Aier, denx pas de enr appartement.
LIE propretare de hotel Mr. Miguel Baalian fera ous
efforts pour que sabssemen ne asse ren desrer
t0us les rapports bon ogs bonne table, ebarcatons
les promenaes les excursions la chasse pecbe etc.
etc Ce qui nempeche point que lie de la pension
soft a la port6e de toutes les bourses savor:
Pour Ia saison, rason par mos de. $25 0O
Par Jour ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20
Par repas .....,......,... IS
Pour une mutt. 70
Les enfants ct les domesti,, paeront mote prx.
La pension comprend lie logement, lie deeuner heures
du matin, ct lie diner heures de l'apres midi.
Les pensonnares aron Ia jouissance dun grand ct JOLT
Jardin pante de feurs et d'arbres.
DesireuX d'ere agreeable clientele, Mr. Baallan,
etabl depus lie Ter Jnin 1865, service hebdomaaire
lie Bayou des Aemans la Chenre ensorte que le
ct lie sonant n dposer que dune
semane seront prves du pasr daler visiier
cueux parages rens autreos ceebres par seour guy
fit le famenx Laffe.
Depart du Bayou des Allemans depot du char ous les
Sameds apres rarrvee du char.
De Ia Cheniere. tous les Mercreds jy7-tf
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
Classical and Mathematical Institute

c. NJ. Wilson's Plantation. BAYOU BRuf.)
Classics and English by f. BROUGHTON.
Mathematics and French by A. STElSMETZ.
ITO MEET the increase of pupils, large house
l. has been added, and there is for additional
pupils The pupils received members of Mr. Wilson's
fam y and receive attention For references
cop es OF testimonials, etc. apply to C. NJ. Vinson.
Address Bayou Ramos Post Office Parish Of ST. Mary La
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
G0ulutional.
UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE.

"ESTERN MILITARY INSTIT UTE.-The
w next session Of this College, which consists Of two
terms commencing respectively the 10th of September
and 2sth January, continues without interruption from
beginning to the close The 18th june 1856 At present
there seven professors in the Colege-one oh will be
added The Course of Studies, in every department.
thorough in text books and teaching that of any College
in our country The discipline is sricr, yet parental and
maintained by day and night Mental Moral, and HysicM
Culture, Economy and Discipline the especial objects of
the system.
Charges for Tuition, Boarding. Washing, Fuel Servants
attendance of Arms Room Furniture Towels Bedding
(each Cadet to supply necessary Bankes SlOO per
term Of 90 weeks Surgeons fee and medicines per
Engineering, Modern Languages Keeping, and Fenc
ing, each $40 per term. For particulars address
J. BERRIEN LINDSLEY
Chancellor Of the University, or
b. II. JOHNSON, Superintendent of the Ins ute
Nashville, Tenn, August 1855. aug25- Am.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
Bangor House.

THE UNDERSIGNED takes pleasure in an
l. nouncng to the travelling public and the citizens Of
the town that she has lately added largely to the
ble is at all times supplied with every deicacy that the town,
surrounding country and New Orleans market afford. Her
prices for transient boarding. reasonable
the times will admit Of liberal patronage is solicited.
July PLY Mrs. ELVINA TENNEY.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
Scott's sLittle Clant'' Corn and Cob Mill,
Pdtented May 18th. 1854
IEUE ATTENTION of PLANTERS FARMERS.

1 lie Al EN- lON OF ILaNIEhS, FAhMEh9,
Il and Stock feeders in general Is respectfully called to-
only well adapted for grinding COB Neal for Stock
but Grts for the table, and especially Bread Meal from corn
not fully rpeor dry in the tall
In setting this M mechanic frame work is wanted
only requiring to be fastened to floor PLATFORM Easily
adjusted and used by any body, even child
The LITTLE GIANT has received the first premiums Mt
the late Agricultural Fairs OF Missouri
and other States; and that in the most complimentary
well the most ready from the
thousands witnessing its performance
These Mills guaranteed in the most positive manner;
AMI No warranted grind 10 bushels Of feed per hour
with horse. and offered IT the low price of 30 all
pIete ready attaching team-No at SO grnds 20
bushels per hour with horses.
Manufactured by Scott Burt St. Louis Scott kockbee
Baltimore; Scott & Hedges, Cincinnati
From the Cincinnati Daily fines
THE LITTLE GIANr"-By invitation called at the es-
tabshment of Scott & Hedges yesterday, to witness the
operations Of what the inventor has dcnomiraed the Little
Giant Corn and Corn Cob Mi' fever name was wellap-
Piled it is in the present instance The mill weighs only
tached to enfoot shaft it eats corn and con with
vengeance 1t is got up Improvement on tie best
patent Of this kind attained and il so simple in its
construction that it be put together and set In motion m
twenty minutes and afterwards be adjusted and used with
ease by anybody 1t will grind With from IL to IA
bushels per hour
Tce farmer fis mi simple in its construction
cupying little propelled by always hand
and furnished the exceeinglow price Of 6 affords
of the greatest convenence that have Wher-
they have been introduced they have favor
Let interested in agricultural pursuits call at Scott
Hedges No. g Water street, examine and see itn ole1
ton
~ For sale in Thibodaux blythe undersigned who has
in operation, which iie will be pleased to exhibit
ian27 b. f. HOLDEN.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

Professional CARDS.

~ BELCHER, attorney and Counsellor at Lar,
W continues the practice of his profession in the Fifth
Judicial District Office in Thibodaux. jel1
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
ROUSTAN G. MEYERS,
lSuCcessors to 0. Osburn COY

Successors to o. Osburn COY
A RE NOW RECEIVING THEIR Spring and
Summer GOODS consisting partly of Bareges Of very
rich pat erns Swiss Muslns fgd and plain Jaconet do
fancy coors; white and black Satin silks;
Rich Striped and che ked Silks black and fancy colors
" Camelon Silks, fg'd and plain
Superb Giace Silks do, do;
' Gros de Naples do do do.
" Satin and Silk Bonnes, new style and very pretty
6 Straw Bonnets-plan and mourning;
Marked Muslin Caps and Collars;
India do do do.
Trimmings for ladies' dresses, al knds Linen vaen
cienne, and other Laces and Edgngs Chmisees Col
lars, latest styles Hosiery Gnghams, Fancy Prints
tain and Furniture Ccoes Cottonades Plain and Tied
Shrtng Denims Came Jeans, and Domestic Cottons of all
descriptions, together with general assortment Of
BOO7S AND SHOES,
Comprising Ladies' and Misses Gait Booes, Walking
Shoes and Brogans Gentlemens and Youths Boots Shoes
and Brogans; Negroes ditto Also full assortment of
READY M4DE SUMNER CLOTHING,
For Men and Boys latest fashions
JEWELRY,
Consisting of Gold and Silver Pencils and PENS Bracelets
Rings, Breast Pins Ear Rings, Cuff Pins, Shirt and Sleeve
Buttons Trepe-pated Spoons and Forks etc. with full
assortment of the
4lTEST STYLE HATS AND CAPS,
and general assortment Of goods suitable for the
which they will sell low for Cash, the usual credit
Their goods all fresh and Of the latest styles pat
terms and respectfully invite the public he lad paricu
lary to call and examine, they feel confident that their
stock is of the richest offered in this market
March 81 1855. [l5-y] ROUSTAN McEVERS.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
Programme American.
ADRESSE.


lie parti American de Ia Lousan ayant complete son
organisation CONNIE ie prove la reunion Ia Nouvele
Orleans de delegues des dferents C"nses etabls dams
rEat ct cpnvaaca les prncpes qui en membres
son conormes sentiment dune casse nombreuse de
concoyens qui sont ales ordre, uge convenabe
puber declaration de prncipes qui fasse
les motifs purs patrOtiques don't mebres son anmes
ct qu en- lui gagnant rapprobation pubue ui
dedonner administration du gouvernement de FEtat
mpusiOn harmonic le sentiment nation du pays
LIE parti American de Ia Louisiana jusqua
moment actes de mystere ce des considerations
de ses pIncpes Cete rege de secret adoptee pa
dams principe de organisation ui seube aujourdhu
aprs mre debe ation avo etc uste ct necessare ct e
success rapide du partie le pr0nve sutisamnent.
Dams les gouve toites les epoques les
parts plus moins entoure eurs de lie
etait dea divse deux rtis puissans don't les
chefs sngeniaent depuis des annees fare croire au
peupe que Ia prospee generate dependant du success de
leurs put6t quill fallait gull les portat
pouvOir pour metre execution Qui ne volt
combien !es che petts grands des anens parts
fussent empresses de guer pour aneantir son
hostile cnr existence potique ct desnee les river des
depoules qus partageaient usqualors? On est celu
qui sachan Influence possete partie soft
chaner de membres soft pour precpiter
avant on pour entrai les masses les mots de
whggsme ct de democratic, conprend point quill neut
pas fau un Hercule pour detrure e part American 81
ceuci sGtait tout abord expose ataques dune
parelle coalition? n etc impossible de rorganser.
ffens de cette conviction, sommes reuns
rions que explosions In adver
sares que nosaent point Haguer principes ct qui
don't nous nous asions une ege fornissat des
pour caIomnier. Nous savons auss que
eognions de beaucoup de rito, qu parageaent
nos vues nas aui rpugnat de les propaser moyen
Dune organization secrete.
ConhAns ,ns Ia rectitude de motifs ct songeant
daleurs gu en de notre pays navons pas hes6t
aonter e blame ct les calomnes de adversaires
ansi que desaveu parte de quelques de irop
dmides anis Mais notre par ayant aujourdhui acqus
toute vigueur trouvant prets defendre
cause dams Ia ct devan e peupe, uOns les
doctrines aaxqueles comptons roster ees soft que
mons troDphions soft que nous sayi0ns vaincus.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
Day School for Boys.

THE subscriber takes pleasure in announcing to
parents and guardians that he has purchased of Mr.. j.
Gardner the unexpre lease of the Parish School House
situated On st Canal street. Thiboaux where he will
nue his school for the future. charges as follows
For the regular English c"urse, per month IS 90
For each additional language per month. I 50
For further information apply The office of the Minerva,
or to CHARLES SCHIFFERSTEIN, Principal.
June 23d, lS55.-tf
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
Gbibooaa. 1fle1banirs, Mc.

FURNITURE, ETC.-THE SUBSCRIBER
has permanently located in Thibodaux for the purpose
of carrying the Cabinet Business and will always have
large stock of Furniture hand. Ao Looking Glasses,
Clocks, Mantle Ornaments, etc., Prices low-terms
commodating. J. KLEIN,
July I4-6m. St. Philip head of Market Street.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
PROCL TION
To the Citizens of ThlbOllaux and Vicinity.
THINK CLOSE AND PONDER WE'LL!


THINK CLOSE AND PONDER WE'LL!
DULVERMACHER'S HYDRO ELECTRIC
l. Yotac Chains, used for the instant relief and per-
ndnent of ali NERVOUS DISEASES are the first
time introduced Into the State of louisiana The Chains
first introduced in France years since and
thence have extended to Germany, Aas,, Prussia Eng
land and but year elapsed since they introduced
into the Un ted States They used in the hosp tails
Of London Pais Vienna Be lin, al every hospitals
New York T6ey red and patented in five differ
ent Kingdoms also in tn scontry aud const ny used
with the most astonishing by both Physic and
in the relief md Of Rheumatism inful and
sweled Joints, Neural.i of the a Deafness Blindness
Nervous, Headache, Palpton If The Heart Contraction
OF the Limbs, Cardi git Indigestion General Debility,
Imp tence Uterine Pans, and all diseases VIII ch pro-
cates Of the beneficial effects produced in
diseases have been received from Professors Mott Van
Buren, Post of New York city, Doctors GoIdng Bird and
Percara of London, also from stingus he'd Mera Men
in most Of the cities of Enrope besides than thou
sand from who have been cured by the in
various parts OF the country. 1t is esttl shed
which no Phi ician dare, deny. that all Nervous
Diseases increa ed in y rather than benefit d
the people is being awakening this truth By
avoiding all drugs and patent Nosrus thousands have
been cured by all powerful agents of naure pure air,
proper exercise, diet bathing, &C. BY the Of the
pulse is given I" the energies Of the system which
to health without the process of swallowing the
sckenn ne, .isgu sting nnstrm that thrown before
the public. pamphlet containing certificates of cure,
description ohe Chains and the mode Of use may be OBJ
tanned free of charge. at the Drug Store of
Ca U19ON TO LADIES'
Ladies who enciente requested to them with
caution by long continued miscarriage ap-
to be produced.
For safe every city in the United States and can be
sent by mail to any part. the country.
FRIRELL GAINES, Agents for Thboiaux.
8. sTEINERT. Gen'l Agent, N. Y. [311y]
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

school Notice.
HAVING to absent myself on account of i'll
health, shall not be able to open my school on the
appointed day. will positively reopen Wednesday,
September 49, B For terms, conditions, arrangements
and all ln rmation apply during absence, to Jno. D.
Leahy P. E. Loro, or L. S Allain, Esq
Aug %, 1855. [tdl CHAS. SCHIFFERSTEIN.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
N i MBER 81.
Gotels, Sc.

ERANKLIN HOUSE.-lN CONSEQU UENCE
- of the advanced price of provisions table N
wines, and servants hire the proprietor felt 1ssf
PEELED the first of January last 10 makesome slight
Fifty for dinner has charged Seventy five cents
but has concluded upon charging only the old price
Fifty cents for dinners but will not furnish eofore
Wines however, of various kinds grades always on
hand ready to order of guests when required, viz:
Claret, Native Catawba Wine, Haut Sauterne, white
Wine best old Sherry Charles Heseck Champagne Muscat
Cordals, etc -41~o-London Porter ana Ale, Scotch Ae
good deal OF money time, and pains have been recently
spent in rettng to make this Hotel pleasant and
Portable to the traveller and regular boarer and
deny will receive liberal share of heir &c.
June2-lf. B. F. HOLDEN, Proprietor.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

THE undersigned having leased the lsA
i large brick building recently occupied by Gy,.Ef
Wakeman & Smith, corner Of Maronge and Ievee Miii
streets, opposite the Ferry Landing and having Hfs w
made extensive alterations and improvements, and gone
heavy expense in fitting and furnishing the house,
has opened it as FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
The proprietor faers himself that from long experience
equal any in the United States Persons stopping the
my Hotel will find all the comforts of home, the
house will be conducted principles before UNDER
taken in Thbodaux.
The Proprietor wishes his friends and the publ. to dis
cy understand that has House is open all hours of
the night, well day. for their reception There will be
the Landing the arrival of each and every
Steamboat, to convey the baggage to the House.
Gfeb17l j. W. PRINCE, Proprietor,
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

W. SUBSCRIBERS OFFER FOR -
.s,t..e Ist.ae TWO SPLENDID CARRIAGES. made>xRa
sossno - ,ssnd finished in the most
man0ef- FULFORD BROTHER.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

FOOKING STOVES!-Just received, di- -
~ rect from the Wes,, the MOST COMPLETE .A
ASSORTMENT OF COOKING STOvES-of the most ~
celebrated ptterns-ever offered for sale in Thibo ~
daux all of which will be offered at greatly reduced prices
Call and see! have just the kind you want.
jel6n JOHN LARKIN, Jackson street.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

JOHN LARkIN,
TOPPER, ZINC, TIN AND SHEET IRON
" BRASS AND LEA b MANUFACTURED j.
Jackson street. Thibodaax, La has on hand g. 81
every variety Of Cooking and other Stoves lAA VNS
and Crates; also, manufactures Clarifies, -EAA W
Granuatos Gasometers sheetIron Juice Boxes and every
tn ng connected with his business the shortest notice.
and the most reasonable terms Hoping Planters will
it is to their interest to encourage domest
ctures he is determined to do everything in the very best
manner Also
for the Parches of Laourche and Terebonne
the sale OF C LEyITTS CORN and COB CRUSHING MILL,
for Planters Also
SpRATT'S PATENT LIGHTNING ROD, the best in the
world All on the msot reasonable terms. my,9-ly.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
CalllOu Island Hotel.

CalllOu Island Hotel.
THE undersigned has the honor of informing his
Il lends and acquantances well the publ C, that
he will open Hotel on Calou Island, about The 10th
inst Nothing will be spared his part to render his
tabishmen ample in particular as the facilities
will permit His table WILL at all times be provided with
every variety of fish, oysters, etc, etc
Hours Of meal-Breakfast at O'clock Dinner, fom to-
4 o'clock.
With the view Of serving planters he has provided ample
accommodations the reception and treatment of conva-
negroes. at the moderate rate of $ per month, to-
whom the strictet attention win be paid In of DEATH
charge of IS will be made to defy the expenses OF burial
July7 JOACHIM PORCIIE.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
A. L. PLOUGH, JR.,
Resident Dentist,
jan1f THIBODAUX, La.

JAMES MCCLURE,
A RCHITECT AND BUILDER respectfully
"A that he prepared furnish all part
OF the materials for the erection and completion Of buildings,
both public and private with all the modern improvements
such columns and ratings around galleries,
now lerecting dwelling for Gen. J. A. Quitman his
plantation. All orders communications be directed to
Natchez, Miss aug25- Int
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

NEW BOOKS.-Just received
~ History of the Christian Church-by Dr. c. Hase
translated from the German.
Glespes Land Surveying, containing Magnetic Chart
and 400 Illustrations.
The Summer Land-A very interesting Southern Story
Grace Lee-by Julia Kavauagh
Kenneth-hy Author of Heartsease."
Castle Builders
Ny Brothers. Keeper-by A. B. Warner.
His ory Of Turkey-by Lamartine.
For sale by 26n BENNETT & GALABERT
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
WASHINGTON HOTEL.

NdpOleonriNe assumption, La. ~
NTESSRS. BESSE BROTHERS HAV- III:
WI ing recently taken charge of the above1E;iA
extensive establishment, situate at Napoeonvle parish Of
Assumption promise their friends and the travelling public
that they will spare pains exertions their part to
render it of the most desirable in the country. Their
table will supplied all with every delicaey that
the and surrounding country affords Travellers
tertned all hours ofthe day the shortest notice Their
charges moderate liberal patronage is solicited ianE
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
BATH HOUSE

Il CAUSE, BARBER, ON ST. PHILIP ST,
IL begs leave to inform his friends ard the public
In geners that he has just opened Bath House, where
hot and cold baths may he had at all times.
RArks-Cod Baths, 25 cents; Hot do. 35 cents; with
two Towels furnished each 52n
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

M ALOIS WIESSETHANNER,
W. Confseur, encognure St. Louis ct Maine aSS n
Ahonneur dnformer Messieurs les habtans de Thib va,
daux ct g environs, quill offre pour lie ~
Noel lie Nouve An grand compet Joues
dnnts de Boite ct COraes Dragees ct sutout de
eurs Personnages coores quon dams
autre magazin.
invite les Danes ct les Messeurs venir vser son
magasin il offre marchandises prix modere. ii
Drageees Gaeaux, etc., pour Bas Sorees Noces Repas
qui vouron ben honorer de eur conance
1-tf
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

HORSE-SHOEING.- BRO. ~
i i are now prepared to have Horses shod by an u
experienced Horse Sheer. share Of public pat N N
ronage is solicited. March 25th, 1854
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01
LARKIN LOWS,
[Ouse, Sign and Ornamental Painters.

EJ32 GRAINING, Marbling, Glazing, Paper Hanging
Fresco Work L Glass Colorng executed with neat
and despatch All orders left Princes Hotel at this
Office, will be promptly attended to. apl14.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

ENGINEER, and Repairer of Circular Saws
~ Saws saightened for dollars Saw Mills put up.
Address through the Post-offce, Thibodaux
ASA s. ROSE,
CARRIAGE AND HARNESS MAKING AND
" Repairing, done in the best and most GIER7>
fashionable manner. All Jobs warranted to $3.50
please Shop the of st. Louis and Thbodaux
opposite the Presb, terian Church. apl4.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

4@& NEW CARRIAGE SHOP!
TULFORD & BROTHER having commenced
IL the Carriage Business in all its branches,
in the Shop Jackson street next door to the >x1
Methodist Church. prepared to manufacture SAgsa
Bugges Carriages Rockaways and Sukes in and every
stye also repairing DONE Persons wanting anyhngi their
line would do well give them call All work guaranteed
give satisfaction New vehicles always hand for sale
declOn FULFORD BROTHER Jackson street.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-01

DESIDENCE FOR SALE.-The subscriber
III offers for sale his Private Residence stu ted in one
Of the delightful parts Of the Besides god
dwelling, is Ki chem oathouses, fine partere, cement
csterns, under ground etc. Terms, @20O0-45O0 in
March and the remainder in three equal install ment
due In March, 81 5s and 80 with eight per interest
from maturity till final payment. For further information
applyt to [juyi4 4sonl J.R. VAN LEW