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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

F Attention is called to the card Of Messrs.
Levy Summers, Sugar, Cotton, and Tobacco
Factors and General Commission Merchants, No.
30 Camp street. New Orleans. The junior Of this
firm, the Hon. w. R. Summers, late Recorder Of
the Second Municipality, we have long and favor
ably known-not in his late official capacity, by
having been "sent down for thirty days." but
under circumstances entirely different. We cheer
fully recommend tie firm to the confidence Of those
living on the line Of the Opelousas Avenue, as well
as to the citizens Of the Fifth District.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

az The New Orleans Board Of Health, has
declared that Epidemic Cholera" now exists in
that city May not the recent delightful rain soon
cause the board to reconsider the decision? It is
impossible for disease to lnger among us with such
delightful weather as we now have. The cholera
that now exists in New Orleans, in our opinion is
caused altogether BY change Of water; and the
recent rains having again furnished an abundant
supply Of this commodity, the disease must Of ne
cessty, soon run its course, and the usual health
Of the city will be restored. This, at least, is our
most devout wish
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

THE CREscENr.-One of the proprietary and
nrncina editor of this well conducted and reliable
Journal WIN. r. ADAMS, Esq, done US the honor of
visit on wednesday and Thursday last, in COM
panv with other city frinds, to inhae some of our
pure country air. well as to look to the interest
of his journal. 1t would be altogether superauous
well as work Of supererogation in US to allude
to the business qualifications and talents displayed
by Mr.. Adams in the conducting of public journal,
as they are too well known to need notice at our
hands. His course and the very able manner in
which he presided over the columns Of the New
Orleans Commercial Bulletin, one of the most dig
nifed journals Of the South, should never fail to
secure to him and the paper over which he may
preside, the entire confidence Of discriminating
reading public.
The Crescent has recently changed hands ana is
now exclusively under the control of Messrs. >. y.
Nixon and W. r. Adams, who have spared neither
pains nor expense in securing the services OF the
best reporters, and able correspondents from all
sections of Union and particularly from the different
parishes of the State. 1t is published on purely
independent principles uncommitted to the ad-
vocacy of any particular party politics. though the
proprietors sympathise heartily and truly with the
great American movement now sweeping over the
whole country, like tornado, and uprooting every
thing like ignorant, incompetent and demagogical
traders in politics, deeming the welfare Of the
country is safest in the custody of its own sons.
The subscription price to the Weekly Crescent
is s. 90 per annum, the Daily $40, payable in ad-
vance,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
FRANKLIN HOUSE.-In con- q

sequence Of the advanced price Of provisions, i!T
table wines, and servants hire the proprietor fell.
compelled the first Of January last make slight adj
in the prices for boarding. and instead Of Fifty
the old price, dinner has charged Seventy five cens
bur has concluded upon charging only the price
Fifty cents for dinners but will not furnish wine as
Wines however, Of various kinds and grades always on
hand ready to order of guests when required, viz:
Caret Native Catawba Wine, Haul sauterne white
Wne old Sherry Charles Hiedsieck Champagne Musca
Cordials etc. Alo-London Porter and Ale Scotch Ale
good deal Of money me and pains have been recently
spent in rettng, to make this Hotel pleasant and COM
Portable to the traveller and regular boarder now con,
hdenty trust viii receive liberal share Of their
5une2-n BIZ HOLDEN, Proprietor.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

tB The jewelry and variety store Of Col. j.
Hufty, No. 20 Camp street, New Orleans, was
entered by means Of false keys and robbed of goods
amounting to over fifteen thousand dollars at half
past seven o'clock on Sunday evening last. The
burglars, four in number, were seen coming out
Of the store with carpet bags. The city is now
said to be infested with gang Of sicilan thieves,
who are both expert and daring in their profession.
They would make fine food for the cholera
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

SLAVES CAPTuRED.-Night before last says the
St. Louis Republican of the 22d, party consisting
of about nine slaves attempted to run away. Every
arrangement had been prepared through the in
strumentality Of white agents and the party en-
barked in skiff, short distance above Bisselrs
Ferry. News of their departure, however, was
known, and police officer, Mr.. Shelman, accom-
panied by one or two of the owners, was on the
Illinois shore, ready to receive them. The skiff
containing the crew landed, when they were ap.
preached, and some little resistance being offered,
two shots were fired, which started the white
cowardly agents into the woods. Five of the ne
groes were then'caught, One of them, a man, be-
longing to Mr.. McElroy Of this county, and woman
with two children, belonging to Mr.. Henry Shaw,
and also negro man belonging to Mr. Thornton,
livery stable keeper, were caught. Another negro
man, who crossed at the same time with Mr. Thorn
tons negroes, made his escape. A negro belong
ing to Mr.. Cohen, and one the property of Sheriff
Maddox, in the same party, but it is believed
did not cross the river at the time. One of the
slaves, Mr.. Thorntons, states that their place of
rendezvous was Mrs. Berry Meachum's where they
started from, and where they met both the black
and white agents in the affair. This Mrs. Meachum
subsequently arrested, and is now in the Gala
bose. A wagon we understand, was in readiness
to convey them to Alton, and from thence they
were to take their departure to Chicago. The
whole thing evinced a preconceived plan, and we
only regret that the white scoundrels were not
captured.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

eT In our columns Of to-day, "Lafourche u
publishes communication setting forth, at least
recommending the Hon. Zenon Labauve, of Iber.
vlle for the Office of Associate Judge of the Second
Supreme District. We have the pleasure of en-
joying personal acquaintance with this gentle
men, and, in our opinion, he possesses all the re-
qustes that should adorn the high station to which
his friends seek to elevate him.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
RAIN! RA1N!!-Thursday last was happy da.

RAIN! RA1N!-Thursday last was happy day
to our planters and all those employed in tilng the
soil. Their sorrows were turned to gladness in
witnessing the end of the long existing drought
They looked upon the soft and delightful shower
as it descended from the clouds and watered the
parched earth, causing the whole face of nature
to wear the smile Of contentment. Both man and
beast seemed alike to enjoy it. and could scarcely
welcome it with subdued and well-bred complai-
cency Oh, how delightful was it to hear the
rumbling sound of the distant thunder and then,
soon after, the dark vault Of the heavens COM
menced sending down its liquid contents, making
old Terra fairly weep for JOY. Never was rain
more opportune nor one so much needed as at
the present 1t has been productive of immense
benefit to all classes besides exercising the most
salutary hygienic effects. The clouds still look
portentious, and we hope to continue our remarks
in our next issue.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
Nem ORLEANS Market.
new ORLEANS, Thursday evening, May 81, 10,

SUGAR-SaIes confined to few small lots.
MOLASSES-90 bbls prime reboied ta6c, and 100 bbs
sugar house at 26c.
FLOUR-Sales confined to 100 bbls Common at 90 50.
CORN-2l3 sacks prime yellow sold at 81 ~ bushel.
OATs-i49 sacks st. Louis sold at 6ec ~ bushei.
PORK-3sO bbs unexpected Ness, heavy lot were
sold $16 So to-day 10 bbs unexpected Mess and
1870 bbls NJ O. at low figure.
BACON-Saes confined to retail.
LARD-sales 70 terces No. at &c, Ill bbls No. at
9c 40 at IS and $50 to Spectator private terms
True Delta.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

MAIL BoxEs.-The mails on the Cunard steamers
are now carried in pine wood boxes instead Of
leather bags as formerly. Each box contains about
$500 letters, and weighs about 100 lbs. By means
Of an inner spring an engraved direction Liver
pool, Boston, New shows itself when neces-
sary. The boxes are are al numbered, and there
fore their destination can easily be traced. The
lid Is fastened down BY screw, counter>sunk in 3
bras plate, over which Is the Post ofcs zeal, and
this can only therefore, be wildly facssssd. v
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

B6T Mr.. j. B. Roddy, one Of the perma-
nences of Thibodaux, has re-established him
self in the grocery business at the corner of
Main and Green streets, where he will be happy
to wait upon his old customers, and as many
new ones as will present themselves
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

sY- The Lafourche Dragons have accepted
the very polite invitation to visit the Messrs. ELLIS
at their plantation on Bayou Black, to-day, where
they will 60 through the usual drill exercises. A
pleasant time is anticipated
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
TOR RENT.-The large and

II Vh MIN - HF IdTSe anu "A
commodous residence lately occupied by H NJ Eif.HY
Thibodaux, together with garden, ground for Gull E%
tvaton, pasture, etc. E.!s4
This is building with 10 large and well finished
rooms with two hall two IS feet galleries. the
ncosed with Vent an blinds.
This house is situated about miles from Thibcdaux on
Bayou Terrebonne, and half mile from the Depot of the
New Orleans, Opelousas and Great Western Railroad.
place for the accommodation Of persons and from New Or
leans is essential.
This house is well situated for the above purposes
pri, ate residence
For terms apply to Mr. James Hanna persons desiring to
examine the place do by applying to Mr.. James
Hanna on the premises. The garden well supplied with
the table
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

COAST JouRSAL.-We were pleased with visit
paid us on Thursday last by Mr.. Chas. Pelletier,
the able editor Of this neatly printed and excellent
country journal. Mr. P. is now on business
tourne for the purpose of extending the circulation
Of his journal. We cordially wish him success.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

MELANCHOLY OccURRENcE.-Mr. James NJ. Bes-
son, of this place, highly deserving young man,
and nephew to our sheriff, NJ Bourg, Esq, was
instantly killed from being kicked in the breast by
a horse on Wednesday last. Truly may it be said
that Gin the midst of life we are in DEATH
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

PUscrUATIoS.-The following result of the omis-
sion Of comma is rather udicrous In an interest
ing article about the Inauguration of the new hos
pital building in New York, the writer is made to
state that ian extensive view is presented from
the fourth story of the Hudson river!"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

THE CANNoNEERs. Captain Darden, of the
Dragons, has ordered an election for the purpose
of electing the officers of the new Artillery Com
pany, to take place on Wednesday next. Members
should bear this in mind
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

FAMINE IN GEoRGIA-Accountsf from the north
ern part Of Georgia represent that many people in
that section are without corn, or the means to pro-
cure any. There is none for sale, and there is
serious danger of famine. Horses and mules are
turned out into the wds to wait for grass or starve
80 that no blowing can be done, and planting must
be done with the hoe Unless relief be extended,
the poorer class of that section must perish
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
For Sale.

\ VALUABLE SUGAR PLANTA.
a TON, situated and lying the Grand Gallon four
mi les south Of the town Of ouma the parish
known the WOODLAND PLANTATION, the properly 81
the late James and Harry Cage will be sold for the purpose
Of etfecting PARTITION the 23d day Of June next
The plantation, ming 3i00 arpents Of land 1900
arpens OF which in cultivation together with 25 slaves.
go head Of Mules and Horses 40 head Of Cattle $50
head Of Sheep, with all necessary Farming Utensils will be
sold in block upon the premises, II O'clock NJ on the
said 23d of June.
TEKMsOne fourth cash. the balance in four equal install
ments at one two, three and four years. 24-4t
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

eB Dick, negro boy belonging to the Estate
of the late Jake Weber, was shot without cause
or provocation as we are informed, in the parish
Of Assumption on Tuesday last The perpetrator
Of this diabolcal deed is said to be Frenchman.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
VENTE DE SHERIFF

Eat DE La LUUISIANE-Cour du CinquIeme pfS'
c Judicare segeant dams pour parosse de Lourche
George s. Guion, us. W. j. Ferguson No 1929
J. H. Jackson, rs W. J. Fe guson No. 1862
Samuel Lock, rs. W. J. Ferguson, No. 1881
sCHEZ QUEEN veru dun ordre de sas ct de vente lance
par susdite Cour, ct dams la cdessus ntaee ~
numerotee: J'a sas ct J'ofrirai vene pobIqne 10
Maison de Cour suee dams la vile de Thbodaux,
lei de JULIET, 1855, heures, m la propriee sun
vante, SAVIOR:
UN TERRAIN DE VILE situee dams Ia dite paroisse
dams la vile de Thbodaux, Ia jackson, aec."
CONNIE No. 175, plan de 80 terrains fat II Jun
1916, par E. D. Richardson deputy arpenteur, at oepo
cent peds de face sur Ia rue Jackson, par equee eft
borne Fest 25 pieds neuf pouces demi proonoeu
Ia ligne nord ct sud ct cent peds arriere. "a
TERNEs DE LA VEArE-COMPTANT.
La de vente sera fate pour sasaire au principal ntes'
q hais de &c pYocee. A-tds N gOURG, ehsM
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

Married-On Thursday evening" the 3lst ult.,
the residence Of J. B. Hache Esq., the Rev. Mr. Lyons
Mr.. JAMES o. BALLARD, to Miss MARY PIrRE, both Of
this Parish.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

THE ANTI. TELEGRAPHERs AGA1N.-Under this
heading the Tuscumbia North Albanian has an
amusing account of the dongs of the "heathen
of that section who have renewed their onslaught
on the dreaded wires, and have notified the d.
rectors of the line not to put them up again under
penalty of being skinned alive, and having their
hides thrown across a pole. This proclamation
the Albanian gives verbatim ct Ateratim, and
we copy for the delectaticn of the curious it was
found posted up in the woods along the line:
The STATE OF ALABAMA, Marion Co., |
this the 9Th Of May, 1855.
Notice the Managers of the TELEGRAPH Ware hereby
orewarned not to put the any more tor 1t shall
down the hole country going to Just before your Eyes
and down and cut the post and throw way the
glasses and threw way the and SIX the first man
any thing gans and throw his hide crows pole
and split OnOOoo
Jump up John the Wolf ketcher
The Mobile Advertiser expects that Sam is not
"round generally" in that section Or ''Jump up
John the Wolf Ketcher" would make little less
noise than he does. The Albanian tells story
of an old lady who belonged to the Wolf Ketcher"
party, and who is ready to swear that during the
drought of last summer she frequently saw the
clouds gather over the TELEGRAPH wire and bile for
half an hour trying their best to rain but had to
give it up at last!
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

OPELoUsAs RAILROADS. an index of what
will be the result of investments in the stock of
our great railroads, we give the receipts of the
Opelousas and Great Western Railroad for the
first six months. Considering that the road is
only finished in running order for ffty-two
miles, and not penetrating any thickly settled
or populous section of the State, the statement
certainly is a very gratifying one. And yet,
with these figures, which we call favorable, the
bonds of the city, issued and endorsed by the
company. have been seeking buyers during the
season at q discount of Is to 20 per cent
The last sale of City Bonds for Railroads was
made at auction in New York at So, which
price, though low was far in advance of many
other descriptions Of Railroad and City Secu-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
THIBOD A u X:
SATURDAY. JUNE 2, 1855.

Hls@ The advertisement of Mssrs c. c. Bier
& Co., 175 Tchoupitoulas street, New Orleans,
has been laid over until next week.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

THAlRS.-A few dozen split bottom
~ Chairs on hand ana for sale to close consignment
by a4-f B. F. EOLDEN
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

Total ....... s3o,624 At s49,647 r.. ss,,272 10
The season has now arrived when an increase
in receipts from passengers may be readily an
ticipated. The Board of Directors have passed
o resolution granting excursion tickets, which
will certainly result in an increase of passage
fare. If the country parishes are not yet con-
vinced of the great necessity, and the great
utility to result from the completion or extern
sion of this road, they may be considered to be
verging in incredulity. Possibly. another sea-
son of low water may be productive of in
creased advantages to railroads. We know
there are three or four millions of dollars now
idle in our State, which might be used to the
greatest advantage in our railroads. and be the
means of opening to the trade, commerce, and
social connections of our city, great and prof.
table results.-Crescent.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

EAMlLY CARRIAGE.-A neat close
body four seat family carriage second hand ne the
for the ware, for sale low by 24-tf B. F. HOLDEN
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

WAGONS. CARTS. etc.-Just re.
w eeivrd large stock Of Wagons, OK Carts, Mule
Carts, Triple Carts Baggase Carts Timber Wheels Ok
Cart Tongues and Axes etc, direct from the mandatory
of Bodily Co WHEELING, va for sale low for cash ap-
proved paper by 24-n B. F. HOLDEN Agent
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

WHEEL BARROWS.-A few more
w left second hand dirt barows, strong and well made
for sale low BY. 24-n B.F HOLDEN.
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Runaway.---s2O Reward.

I EFT my premises in the town 70
~ of Thibodaux, Thursday, May 10Th the *
slave boy HENRY aged about IS years bla'k, a.
large mouth, thick lips, rather good -natured
tenance, speaks English only had VIII he left straw
hat White Hnsey patts, and hte shirt He purchased
from Edw I'd FarreHy Of New Orleans, in November last
The boy formerly lived iT Mobile. He last going
off on the Opelousas Railroad.
je,-tf. JOHN c. Raglan
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

NO1ICE.-All persons indebted to
1 the Succession Of JEAN NICOL, g. C. M, are re-
quested forward settle; and all persons whom
sud Succession indebted hereby notified present
their claims duly authenticated, to undersigned
Gie2-5tl THEODULE PERTUIT, Administrator.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

EDlToRs' Court OF HoNoR.-A serious dispute
recently arose in Madrid between two editors, which
was on the eve of leading to bloodshed, when it
was submitted to peaceful arbitration through
the well-timed exertions of judicious friends. Not
only this, but an arrangement was made for the
settlement of all future difficulties among the ed
itorial corps in the capital Of Spain by the same
reasonable means The following from Ell Clamor
PubIico of Madrid:
Tribunal Of Honor.-On Thursday, March %,
a meeting OF periodists was held in the office of
the Diario Espanol, for the purpose of forming
among themselves sort of tribunal of honor,
which according to ancient rule of arbitrament,
shall decide personal questions arising between
them.
By this means disputes may be prevented from
degenerating into personalities Of evil kind, and
at the same time from being settled on ground
where they unfortunately are too often brought,
and where right Or reason does not decide them.
This We think very good idea; and we heartily
wish that court may prevent the unpleasant litiga-
tons which more than once have been carried on
in the public tribunals, by writer's against writer's,
to the injury and dignity of the press, and the
mutual discredt of parties. 1t will be composed of
six gentlemen of the press, who will take turns
monthly. Those now appointed are the editors of
the Occidente, Espana, Esperanto, Hoberania, Es-
panol and Clamor Publico.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

E>IRE BRICkS-25O Just received
l. and for sale by [may26-tf c. u. GAUTREAU.
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4 VIS-routes personnrs qui doivent
"A la Succession de JEAN NICOL, h. c.. l., sont par
lie reaus de ct de reger
q dite Succession dot sont de requs
de leg presenter dument authentiqees soussignee
je2-5tl THEODULE PERTUIT, Administrator.
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Marie de Thibodaux, ce JUN, 1868
4 Wis AU BGULA\GEKS. 20 mi,

Marie de TIbodaux, ce 3 JUN 1s55
4 Wis AU BGULA\GERS. q mi,
n de l.. Farne frache $40 90 lie Marche do l.,
Nouvee Orleans les Rouanges rtquis donner %
de pain pour dix cents durant la prochan.
JOMA. c. WHITE Mare
Mayoralty Thibodau1, June Q 1858
NOTICE TO BAKERS. The price of
Fresh Flour being SO 90 in the New Orleans MARIE,
Bakers required give " of bread ten
during next week. IONA. c. WHITE Maror
LIONEL c. LEVY. HENRY N. SUMMERS
Levy & Summers,
OTGAR, COTTON AND TOBACCO
~ Factors and Commission Merchants
jelly No. 90 CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS
ELECTION-An election for-S
- the officers Of volunteer company to be E.
known as the "TIiIB0DACX CANNONEERS" gl&sA
will take place at the Court House in Thbodaux on WE'D
NESDAY next. the 9th inst Polls remain open from 10
O'Clock, A. M, to IL, N. Il. G. DARDEN
June 2, 1856 Capt Latonrche Dragons
THE Officers and Members of%A
Il Company A Lafourche Dragons, are hereby psfepi
notified to attend regular monthly meeting the .1s1
first Thur day of every month Punctua attendance ex
pected. Jelly TAYLOR SQUIRES, Secretary