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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

DEATH OF AN OXFORD CESTENARIAN.-The
last mail from England brought intelligence Of
the death Of the Rev. DR.. Routh, the venerable
President of Magdalen College in the University
Of Oxford. He was in the Tooth year of his
age, and had filled the Office of head of that
important College for the long period Of sixty
four years. In him was connecting link, as it
were, between two distinct and distant ages;
for in his early life he was the friend and con-
temporary Of great men-statesmen, lawyers,
divines Of the last half century-who have long
since been gathered to their fathers and he
had in his latter days the love and esteem Of
many who now ELL the highest places in the
State, the Church, and at the Bar Of his country.
He was man Of deep learning, and the author
of sound classical and theological works Of high
reputation. 1t was at his instance that the first
Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in
America was consecrated for when DR.. Seabary
was sent by the Episcopal churches in Connec-
ticut in the latter part Of the 18th century, to
seek conservation at the hands Of the English
Bench, and it was refused on State grounds, the
Ministry of George III Withholding their
consent, DR.. Koutfr advised him to 60 to Scot
land, which he did, and he was there in due
course consecrated by the Scotch Bishops, in
the month of November, 1884. DIR. Routh was
always partial to Americans, who we're con-
stantly in the habit, on their visits to Oxford,
Of enjoying his converse and his Inequalities.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

RrcH.-The following extraordinary notice,
written out in large and elegant hand, the
Express says, is posted in the window of one Of
the public Offices of New York city:
NOTICE.
"Persons having hogs remaining in the
Public Pond until 10 o'clock A. NJ, on Monday,
22d inst, will be sold at public sale to pay
expenses. RALF P. BARKER.
s'Pound Master"
People sold for owning pigs! We presume
the official who got up the notice., meant that
the pigs were to be sold.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

DURATION OF VEGETABLE LlFE.-Lord Lindsay
states that, in course of his wanderings amid
the pyramids of Egypt, he stumbled on a
mummy, proved by its hieroglyphics to be at
least 1000 years of age. On examining the
mummy after it was unwrapped, he found in
one of its closed hands tuberous or dubious
root. He was interested in the question how
long vegetable life could last, and he therefore
took that tuberous root from the mummys hand,
planted it in sunny soil, allowed the rains and
from heaven to descend upon it, and in course
root burst forth and bloomed into beaateous
dahlia
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

HARD TINES AND PEW REsT.-The annual
renting Of pews IN the Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn, Grew. Henry Ward Beecher, Pastor, J
occurred on Tuesday evening, and with success
which forbids even the mention of a tight money
market. One hundred and seventy-eight seats
$134s.5O. The amount Of pews rented. with
premiums included, was something over &c.,
900. There are. about 40 seats IN the back
part Of the house and in the gallery yet unrented
which if taken as they always have been. will
yield total revenue Of about S13, coo. There
was more anxiety TO get seats and the pre-
miun were larger than ever before.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17
HoUo~ay', Pills, certain Remedy for Female

Hollo~ay's Pills, certain Remedy for Female
Complaints. The invigorating and purifying
properties of these invaluable Pills, render
them safe and infallible. They may be taken
by females of all ages, who are suffering from
any arrangement of the system, to which their
sex is peculiarly subject, preventing those dis
tressins diseases which frequently occur from
inattention) at the turn of life. 1t has been IN
contestibly proved by experience, that these
Pills are the very best remedies ever known for
the cure of those disorders, and when taken at
the turn of life, there need be no apprehension
of dropsy or worse consequences.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

A CURE FOR ERYsIpELAs.-Hollouay ONT
msnt and PMs.-Copy of letter from William
Edgarson, of Jersey City, New Jersey,-To
Professor Holloway.-sir,-I suffered with
Erysipelas in the leg for upwards Of three
months, which resisted all medical aid, and
deprived me of rest both by night and day, in
fact, was considered to be entirely beyond the
reach of medicine, as was in great danger,
resolved to give your Pills and Ointment fair
trial, by the use of them conformity, in six
weeks was perfectly cured, and am now able
to walk rs well as ever was in my life, and
my health is thoroughly re-established.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

Mn. WISE IN VIRGINIA.-Pnvate accounts reach
here from Virginia, says the Baltimore correpon-
dent of the New Orleans Picayuner by no means
catering to the prospects, Of Mr. Wises election to
the guben.torial chair Of that Stste. He has lost
iInmeasannbly. A clever man one Of talents and
standing brought out in opposition b. the Know
Nothinga, win certainly wheel the Old Dominion
into the ranks Of that party. This is conceded on
al hands, even BY some Of Mr.. Wise's influential
political friends Il will be singular anomaly on
the page Of human esents to see Old Virginia, the
cradle OF jefferson Democracy, the mother Of Pres
idenfs and the s6ckIer Of States rights forsaking
her idol Wise Is sure Of defeat. Put this down
and mark Il with pin. G-szgz
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

ANOTHER SECRET SocIETY.-The Crusader
tells about a secret institution Of professional
beggars there, imported from Sardinia, but
classified among voluntary emigrants. He says:
SAT the present time this foreign organization
of professional paupers, numbers, in the city of
New York, not less than three hundred members
Of both sexes. They have secret and mysterious
sgns-a language ineligible but among them
Selves and have certificates like the members of
Masonry, according to their degrees, merits and
intelligence Of the members. They inhabit,
generally, the most filthy quarters of New York,
and organized much like Fourierites, Commu-
nists, or Socialists y they beg individually and
divide mutually. As soon as they have col
lected good sum, they return to their native
homes, and buy property with the money
obtained in this country under false pretences.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17
Town Council

Regular meeting, Saturday, February Sd, 1855, at
O'clock P. n.
Board net-pre.ent v D. Terrebonne, Mayor, C. eau
treau j. c. Ragan HGafy, J. A. Robfchaux, trustees
The minutes ofast meeting xere read and approved
recorded. +. -
The Collector and wharfnger submitted his receipts from
the Treasurer as follows: s5
For the month Of November 1854 $24 90
............... December " ................ rs IS
January 1855. $50 80
Which on motion were adopted S90l Is
Mr.. p. H. Gary made the following motion,
Be resOced by the Mayor and Trustees Of the town Of
Thibodaux that the Mayor il hereby authorized to have
Bridge built the Canal the toos Of st. Philip and Baker
streets. - 3
referred the Finance Committee which reported favor
ably said account and motion Of j. A. Robchaux an
appropriation Of Twenty Two Dollars and Fifty Gents was
made 10 pay the same.
On motion OF ]. c. Ragan
Be resoced that brick payements be made On the ioi
lowing streets: ssf'
One On s. Bridget from jackson 10 st. Philip streets.
One on Short street, from Sackson to j. Philip st., and
around on ST. Philip to j. G. Ragans lower corner.
One in front Of Mrs. Gahiers property on Thfbodaux and
on Green sts.
p f. Gary .nie motion that the Mayor Is authorized
examine into the Of Mr. James Haney and extend to
him the necessaes he may be In need Of during his Illness
A. Robichaur proposed that foot bridge Re built on
the Canal fronting the Guion Academy. ~
The Mayor submitted the proposition TO vote, which
resulted ~ follows .
Fo--C. Gautreau, J. c. Raglan, J. l. Robschaux.
Against-P H. Gary.
The proposition carried and the Mayor is hereby
thorzed to have foot bridge built the Canal fronting
On motion Of r. d. Gary, the Board adjourned.
fsigned) v. D. TERREBONNE, Mayor.
j. Z. vEaRsr, Secretary
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17
THE CHRISTIANS WoRK.-Dr. Cumming

THE CHRISTIANS WORk.-Ur. Cumming
beautifully remarks:
''TLe builder builds for century; we for
eternity. The painter paints for generation;
we for ever. The poet sings for an age, we for
ever. The statuary cuts out the marble that
soon perishes; let us try to cut out the likeness
of Christ to endure for ever and ever.
A hundred thousand men were employed in
Egypt to construct pyramdal tomb for dead
king; let US seel that we are engaged in a far
nobler work in constructing temples for the
living God. In my humble judgment, the
poorest parish school in our land with no other
ornaments than the dew-drops of the morning
to gid it, and the sun beams to shine upon it,
is nobler spectacle than the loftiest European
cathedral with its spires glsteningin the setting
and rising suns of thousand years"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

KNOW NoTHISGs IN New HAMpsHIRE-At
the late Know Nothing State Convention in Man
chester, New Hampshire, eight hundred dele
gates assembled from all the towns but twenty
five in the State. All the large places are said
to be in the bonds of this mysterious order now.
In Dover they are reported to number 900
members, and in Manchester l, 400, which is
within two hundred We believe, of the largest
vote ever cast.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

NJ The Right Rev Leonidas Polk, Episcopal
Bishop Of the Diocese Of Louisiana, and Rector
Of Trinity Church Of New Orleans, has assc-
ciated With himself as Assistant Rector, the
Rev Dr.. Cotton, formerly Of Washington City.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17
RE~" Ma, has your tongue got legs!"

pH" MA, has your tongue got legs!"
s.Got what, childs'
"Legs, MAJ
"Certainly not but why do you ask that
foolish question:
so nothing; Only hear pa say your tongue
was running from morning till night
s.Susan, give this child cold bath and a
dose Of camomile tea, and put him to bed"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

Az EDIroR AFTER DoEsTIcKs.-The editor of
the Lyuchburg Republican, speaking of the
Fanny Fern class Of writer's of the present day,
thus discourses on Doesticks:
Doestick is said to be young gentleman in
the dry goods department He is, we dare be
sworn, possessed of an inordinate appetite for
shirt studs, finger rings, watch chains, stubteed
boots, tight breeches, big-sleesed coats, poma-
tum, surled hair and moustaches. His style
was formed in part during the daytime while he
was engaged in the display of the last prints to
Cycling young misses; and it was perfected at
night while he was ''hyiug around oyster
cellars, billiard saloons, ten pin alleys, sub
scription balls, or running with the machine.
He must also have frequented theatres, cir
cusses snd places Of that sort, and there
acquired the melodramatic manner Of delivering
himself. Doubtless he is we'll known to the
owners and habitues Of these places, has got
many a handsome treat on the strength of his
wit, and left many Of his best things recorded
up of ten pins.
This young gentleman immortalized himself
by going to the Niagara Falls, by getting very
drunk on ale, and by writing the most admirably
perfect description of an intoxicated mans
sensibilities that was ever given to the world.
"Doesticks on Bender" was received with
universal acclamation-the whole world laughed
until it cried. Doesticks awoke and found
himself famous. Since which time Doestcks
has been trying to write all sorts of funny
things for the amusement Of the public and his
own qualification. T
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17
From the Portland Eclectic.
Speech of Zachariah Spicer.

On the question (which enjoys the greatest
amount of happiness, the bachelor or the married
man p
Mr.. President and Gentlemen--I rise to advocate
the cause Of the married man. And why should
not? l claim to know something about the In
stitution, l do. Will any gentleman pretend to
say that do not? Let him accompany me home.
Let me confront him with nv wife and seventeen
children, and decide.
High as the Rocky Mountains tower above the
Mississippi Valley, does the character of the mar
ried man tower above that of bachelor. What
is bachelor? What was Adam before he got
acquainted with Eve? What but poor shirtless,
helpless insignificant creature? No more to be
compared with his after-sef than mill-dam to
the great roaring cataract of Niagara. Applause.
Gentlemen, there was time, blush to say it.,
when l too was a bachelor; and more miserable
creature you would hardly enpect to find. Every
day toiled hard, and at night came home to my
comtortless garret-no carpet, no fire, no nothing.
Everyth was in clutter and in the words of
the poet,
"Confuson was monarch of all he surveyed
Here lay pair of pants there dirty pair Of boots
there pay-bill, and here pile of dirty clothes.
What wonder that l took refuge at the gaming
table and bar-room. l found it would never do,
gentlemen, and in lucky moment l vowed to
reform. Scarcely had the promise passed ny lips,
when knock was heard at the door, and in came
Susan Simpkins after my dirty clothes.
Mr.. Spicer," says she, "Tve washed for you
six months, and l haven't seen the first red cent
in the way of payment Now I'd like to know
what you are going to do about it,"
l felt in my pocket-book There was nothing
in it, and l knew it well enough
Miss Smpkins," said /, 'its no use denying it.
l haven't got the pewter. l wish for your sake
had"
There" said she promptly, 81 don't wash an
other rag for you"
stop" said l. "Susan, will do what can
for you. Silver and gold have none; but if my
heart and hand will do, they are at your service"
Are you in earnest?' says she, looking a
little suspicious.
"Never more SO, says l.
"Then," says she, "as there seems to be no
prospect of getting my pay any other way, guess
Eli take up with your offer"
Enough said. We were married in week :;
and what's more, we haven't repented it. No
more antics for me, gentlemen. live in good
house, and have somebody to mend my cloths
When l was poor miserable bachelor, gentle
men, used to be as thin as weasel. Now am
as plump porker.
conclusion gentlemen, if you want to be poor
ragged devil, without coat to your back or
shoe to your foot; if you want to grow old before
your time, and as uncomfortable, generally, as
hedgehog rolled up the wrong way l advise
you to stay bachelor; but if you want to live
decently and respectfully, get married. I've got
ten daughters, gentlemen, [overpowering applause
and you may have your pick.
Mr.. Spicer sat down amid long continued plaud-
its. The generous proposal with which he con-
Guided secured him five son-in-aws.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

APPROPRIATE Costume" Never pull but a
gray hair" said gentleman to his daughter,
Gas two generally come to the funeral" 81
don't care how many come to the funeral; if
they only come dressed in black"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

w "Can you tell me-" asked pundit "why
a conundrum that nobody can guests like ghost!"
"Shall tell you now or next month ?" snow,
if you please" "Well, sir, sonner or later, every
body must give it up"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

nap An editor out west offers his entire
establishment, subscribers, accounts, &C., for
clean shirt and good meal Of sietBals. He
has been trying the experiment Of endeavoring
to please every body. -,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17
Proceedings of the Police Jury
PARISH OE TEpPER0NEF

Comfortably to Proclamation Of the Presi-
dent of the Police Jury of Terrebonne. meet
ing of said body was held On the Sd day Of
February, 1886.
Members present: Q. F. Aycock, A. Lirette,
J. Aycoek, Joachim Gueno c. Tremoulet, F.
Picou, p. Welsh, +. Thsriot, J. D. Umberfeld,
C. C. Wallis.
Members absent: II. c. Thibodaux, Presi-
dent, r. d. Jordan, j. J. Hanna.
Mr.. Welsh named Mr. ]. Aycock to preside
over the meeting, INSTRUMENTATION was acceded
to unanimeusly.
On motion of Mr.. Welsh,
The reading of the minutes Of the last meet
ing was dispensed with.
The following reports were read and adopted.
The committee appointed by your honorable body to
the repairs to be made to the road leading from
Bayou Terrebonne Grand Caou, beg leave report
that they have enevored to let the said work by
but have been unable to do for the amount ap
propraed by your honorable body to that purpose Your
committee therefore ask to be discharged.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

TRrrLEs.-Muggins observed on the door Of
house the name Of physician and surgeon, and
remarked that it put him in mind of double bar
relied gun, for If one missed the ether was sure to
kill
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

U. S. Senate which appropriates $500, 600 for
the enlargement of the white marble building
at Washington, occupied by the Postofice
Department. 1t will be so extended as to cover
the whole block on which it stands, and leave in
the centre q square court yard for mail car
riages, &c. So rapid has been the growth of
the business of the Department, in consequence
of the diminished rates of POSTAGE the increase
of the population, and the spread Of settlement
westward, that the present edifce is altogether
inadequate to the duties which must be per-
formed
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

ven.or Of the steam engine was man Of great
engine-uity. 49, go ---es TsE
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

CURE FOR ScRoTuLA.-Nieholas Longworth,
the famous millionaire and wine-ggrower, of Gin
cinnat, publishes the following cure for scrofula:
Put or. of aquafortis on plate, on which you
have two copper cents. Let it remain from Is to
"a hours Then add 4 oz. Of clear, strong vinegar.
Put cents and oil in large mouthed bottle, and
keep it corked. Begin by putting four drops in
teaspoonul of rain water, and apply it to the SORE
Make the application three times a day, with soft
hair pencil, or make it of soft rags. If very pain
full, put more water. As the core heals apply it
weaker ..--5 s. ,,.-
/ request editors in all parts Of the Union, and
abroad, to COPY this, and to repubEsh it quarterly;
it may save many lives. N. LOsGwoRrH.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. Is, 1854.
p. s. Captain Hardness, Of our city, the first per-
son cured by this remedy, applied it without water,
and he informed me that he thought It would burn
his leg off but the next day it was cured His was
a small sore, and had been attended to for months
by one Of the best physicians, without any benefit.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

EsouGH CANDIDATEs-The Herald gives list
of candidates talked Of for the next Presidency.
There are eight <. N.s-Filfmore, Clayton, Hous-
ton, Law, Stockton, Davis, (Garrett Davis Of Ky)
Brown, and Rayner, (of N. C.) Cabinet candidates,
four-Pieree, Marcy, Davis, Jefferson Davis and
Cushing. Kitchen Cabinet and Ostend candidate
Buchanan. Nutside Democratic candidates, six
-Cass, Douglas, Rusk, Wool, Hunter, and Wise.
Wing candidates Fillmore, crktenden, Bel,
Benton Seward, Chase, Hale and Giddings
Free Colored and Women's candidates fom-Gerrit
Smith, Fred. Douglas, Garrison, and Antoiaeette
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

The Louisiana State Register.
4 USEFUL WORK for reference com.
n prising an Historical and Statistical Accoun. Of Lo
sana from 10 earliest settlement - Territory down 70 IT,
present Period az State
For sale BY BENNETT GAEAbEH1.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-17

ALL ABOUT KIss.-We find the following
under the head of "Local Affairs" in the New
Orleans Delta. 1t is one of the WAYS of getting
out Of bad scrape:
Mr.. Senkowitz is respectable resident Of Phil
lppa street, and yesterday he caught an individual
uained Abraham Rozenthall standing on the steps
OF bis front door, with one arm around his (Sen-
kowitz) wfe's neck, kissing her in most passion
ate manner, to the apparent disust of the wife and
serious annoyance of the husband. He broke in
upon the arrangement very suddenly, and informed
Mr.. Rozenthall that he didn't thank him much for
the intesest he seemed to take in his family affairs
and stated he should have him arrested. Mr.. r..
not counting being brought before the Court eompro-
missed the matter by giving Mr.. Senkowitz all the
money and jewelry about him. to purchase silence,
and to escape immediate chastisement as Senko-
WITT is powerful man. and had threatened to give
him drubbing. Rozenthal escaped but as soon
as he was out Of danger. he repaired to the Recor
ders Office, made affidavit against Senkowitz for
robbery, and had him arrested. The property
described as that stolen from r. was found in his
possession, who accounts in the above manner for
it coming into his possession.
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On motion Of Mr.. F. Theriot.


Resolred That committee Of three persons be appointed
have the reparsmade the Causeway leading
from the Terrebonhe the Grand Caou provided the cost
Of said repa exceed the OF Four Hundred
Dollars.
The President appointed the following persons
members of said committee: J. Gueno, F.
Picou, and F. Michel.
On motion of Mr. Welsh,
The Police jury proceeded to the election Of
Parish Tax Collector.
The votes having been counted, it appeared
that Joseph A. Gagne received seven sotes--two
blank-therefore Mr. Gagne was declared duly
elected Collector of Parish Taxes.
On motion,
Resolced That the President of the Police Jury the Re-
corder the Clerk Of Court Of this parish be and they
hereby authorized to received early day the Bond Of
j. A. Gagne Parish Tax Collector.
On motion of J. Aycock,
Resolce That the of the Court House be granted to
the Episcopal Congregation Of the Parish Of Terrebone as
place for holding divine service.
On motion of Mr.. Welsh,
The Police Jury adjourned sine die. J. AYC0Ck,
F. GAGNE, Clerk. President pro tens.
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GHERIFF's SALE
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JTENTE DE SHERIFF

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Jud;oiae sissean dsns pour IA paasse de Lafourche
Succession do we. J. p. knab.OcA, J
10. No. 1873.
Frederic Edsaasd Knoboch,
SAcHaz QUEEN vertu dun writ de dsri fSctss lance par
10 susts eoas dana - e.dsssus intitu6e 81 hume
reses s sais q es.ssi IN vsnss rableas 10 dson
de Corr dans la vile 10 Thibodaax. sAMEDl, u sac
MARS, 1856 10 hsures 4. n, 10 prnprses6 susvante
sayois:
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fKRAzs De IA vEarE.--CoMPTANf ....
La die yenie se pour sasisfaire principal nferess
Ct .tais De &c process. ess.dsl H. botis', she''F
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{ J.. AFcocK,
Committee FAM MP p,eor'

The undersigned committee appointed at previous meet
ing your honorable body have the necessary repairs
made to the bridge crossing the Black the panta
ton of W. Minor beg report that they contracted
with Mess Perygoy Co.. do said work for the sum OF
Three Hundred Dollars that said contractors having per-
formed said work the satisfaction of your committee, they
have drawn draft in their favor the parish Treasury
for the sum of Three Hundred Doll rs. j. AYCoCK.
j. d. UNBERFIEl.D.
The undersigned committee appointed previous meet
ing by Your honorable body to have the necessary repairs
the plank road leading from the Terrebonne to
made by Mr. Timothy Glenn the satisfaction Of you COM
ttee and that they have drawn the Parish Treasury in
the Of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars for the coss
thereof. J. AYCocK,
A. IdRETTE,