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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

de Ia Louisiana, Cour du Cnqueme District Judcfaire,
paroisse de Laourche.
Au nom ct par autore de la Cor du Cinqueme District
Jucare segeant dams ct pour Ia paroisse de Iafourche
sera oert vene pubque par NJ Bourg, Sheriff ct En-
canteur en qualie assermente dams ct pour II dtte
parosse sur les eux situes dan la vile de Thbodaux
JEUDI lie Is lu mos de FEVRIER 1850, To hetres
A. NJ les proprietes suvantes, saYofr:
UN FNSIL lot dOutils Charpente, Chaises, Mroir,
Armoir, Table, yache veau, ct les terrans c
dessous dGcrs:
LA MOITIE DUN TERRAIN situe dams la vile de Thbo-
daux, dams la paroisse de Lafonrche Giant Ia moe du
terrain No. CONNIE II est rcpresente plan de
la dite fa ct execute par James b. Grnage, arpener e
Ter Maj 1872 ladite Motto de terrain born6e face
Nord par Sud par lie terrain de e. Il Bourg, East
par utre motie du dit terrain Quest par lie terrain
No. appartenanta Joseph Lajauns avec les basses
ct authorizations qui s'y rauvent Auss
LA M0ITIE INDIvlSEE DUN CERTAIN TERRAIN de
sue dams la vile de Thbodaux etant lie terrain
No. CONNIE il est Representa- plan fait ct exc
cute par James b. Grnage, e Ter Maj 1872 Ledit ter
rain etant bone Nerd par terrain No. appartenan
Ludser Bergeron Sud face Est ct Quest
par lie terrain appartenant Marcelin Robichaax
TERMEs CaSDiToNsLe mobier payable 0us lots au-
dessos dix pasres Mars 1885, lots de ct exec
dan pastres par NOTICES. NOTICE en- Mars 1885, ct
laure Mars 1856, les terrans payab pr quarts nn
quart eacuD DIES mos de Mars DIES annees $780,
1885, 1851 1885, ChaGue payment portera hnit an cent
Pan dntcret apres echeance jusqua parat payments les
fournssnt eurs bes bonnie caution ct
les superintendent bypotheques ayec lie phi
veee vendeur, payable Police du Recorder de ladite
parose ordre de administrator de Ia susdite success
sion. l4-tdsI NJ BOUku. sherH.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

Sound AND D1srANcE.-An editorial paragraph
in New York Journal of Commerce says that Ebene-
ger Smell, who is now living in the town of Amherst,
Mass heard the firing at the battle Of Bunker Hill,
when he was in Cummington, Mass, enc hundred
miles distant therefrom, in direct line, during the
revolutionary war. A negro who was lying on the
ground near him heard the booming of the guns,
and said there was somewhere, for he heard
the cannons. Smell put his to the ground and
heard the firing distinctly, and for long time.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

CURING BAD TEMpER-Ifa married lady, Of
a cross, unhappy disposition, will take the trouble
to wash her face and comb her hair, and arrange
her Dress it will be almost impossible to indulge in
anger until her hair and dress becomes disarranged
again. If a gentleman is troubled in the same
way. let him kiss his wife three times day, and
put on clean shirt every morning, and our word
for it, he will be the happiest man in the world.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

~ 'If ever I'm married." said Ike, looking
up from the book he was reading and kicking the
stove door to eneEsetically-"if ever I'm married.
-"Don't speak of marriage, Isaac, till you are old
enough to understand the bond that binds con-
gealing souls People mustn't speak of marriage
with mpurity. 1t is the first thing that children
think Of now a-days, and young boys in pinafores,
and young girls with their heads fricaseed into spit
toon curls and full of lovesck stories, are talking
of marriage before they get into their teens Think
of such ones getting married! Yet there's Mr..
spaid, when heaven took his wife away, went right
to a young lady's cemetery and got another, no
more fit to be the head of family than am to be
the board Of mayor and aldermen" She tapped
the new box that her friend, the colonel had given
her, with her eye resting upon the gold heart in
laid in the centre Of the lid, as if hearts were
trumps in her mind at the time, while Ike without
finishing his sentence kept on with his reading, ac-
companying himself with pedal performance on
the stove door, and clatter upon the round OF his
chair with the handle Of fork in his left hand.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

eY Quincy wishes us to signify to our readers
especially those who may wish good likeness O.
themselves, that he will close his gallery Satur
day next, the goth inst. So
"Come along, come along, make no delay"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

eB Harper for December and january have
been handed us by Bennett & Galabert of the Liter
airy Depot. These numbers fully sustain the former
high reputation Of the work, and should be in the
possession Of all lovers Of legitimate literature
Something really meritorious and deserving.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

A SHORT SERMON ON MANLlNEss.-Learn from
the earliest days to insure your principles against
the peril Of ridicule. You can no more exercise
your reason if you live in the constant dread of
laughter, than you enjoy your life if you are in
constant terror of death. If you think it right to
differ.fym the times, and to make point Of maras,
do it, however antiquated, however rustic however
pedantc, it may appear; do it, not for insolence,
but seriously and ggandly-as man who wore a
soul of his own in his bosom; and did not wait till
it was breathed into him by the breath of fashion
SuIn Saith
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

Coon AEy1cE-Never wear two faces or be a
deceiver To profess friendship while in company
with an individual, some do, and behind his back
speak i'll of him, is sure sign of co~ard and
knaue. If you hate man, inform him OF your
malice, and don't play the hypocrite, Or if you are,
don't tell it to every person by your actions, for
you can get no applause for the sneaking lies you
concoct against your deceived victim.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13
CHERIFF'S SALE
~ STATE OF LOU It'll Judicial District Court,
parish OF Lafourche. u.
Firmin Lacapere.

Henry Eagleson ct ais.
TAKE NOTICE: That by virtue of osder Of seizure
eanating from the above entitled Court in the above
titled and numbered case hive seized and II offer n
sale at onblc auction the Court House in tie town Of
Thibodaux. SATURDAY, the Sd day Of FEBRUARY,
1855 the following described property, to w.t.
THE LOWER SOUTHERN HALF of Il certain tract of land
of ground situated in said parish, on the right bank
of bayou Laiourche in the immediate vicinity Of the town
of Thibodaux and about thirty arpents from bayou
Lafourche measuring square arpent in surface said
half is bounded in front West by road six feet xide
reserved by Chas Dupre North by the other half of said
lot belonging Drarsn Heny, and East and South by
lands of Charles Dupre.
TERss OF SALE-On Twelve Months Credit purchaser
furnishing his Bond with good and approved security
curity bearing eight per centum per annnm interest from
date until paid special reserved on the pro-
perry sold
Said sale will lie made to satisfy the principal interest,
and costs of suit. I4-tdsl NJ. BOURG, Sheriff.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

DIscoNrINUED.-The Louisiana State Paper,
democratic journal published at Clinton, in this
State, has been discontinued for want Of patronage
This may be regarded as one of the signs of the
times East Feliciana has heretofore been one q
the strongholds Of the democracy
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

REsrAURANr.-Mr. T. G.. Keen, as will be seen
from card under our advertising head, has opened
restaurant on the corner Of St. Louis and Thibo-
daux streets, where may be had at all hours Of the
day, meals done up to suit the most fastidious We
speak from the card, having participated in the
Injuries Of the establishment. Mr.. Keen should
be encouraged.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

The Board of Directors of the Gtion Aca-
DENY have at length succeeded in securing the
services Of Principal to take charge of the school,
in the person Of Mr.. Dunn, who assumed charge
on Thursday list. Parents will bear this in mind
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

one OF 'EM.-Among the ertinguished per-
sonages we encountered in New Orleans, on Mon
day last was the Hon. GEO. n. SANDERS, late
Consul at Lopdon-bosom friend and bed-fellow Of
that prince Of humbugs, KossGth
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

W We are now favored with delightful Spring,
weather. Such Of our planters as have finished su-
gar making, are now busily employed in planting
for the ensuing crop.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

AMERICAN PArRIor.-Such is the title Of new
journal just established in Clinton, parish Of East
Feliciana. As its name implies, it supports native
American principles In its typographical appear
ance, II d neat and handsome III its editorials tai
ented and enthusiastic. The editor, ]. B. Harris,
and his paper, give promise Of being efficient aux
ilieries In the American cause.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

We spEcK so.-A city editor says that man
in New York got himself into trouble by marrying
two wives A western editor replies by assuring
his contemporary that a good many men in Michi-
gan have done the same thing by only marrying
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

CRuvELLI AND HER MYsTERY.-Sophie Cruyell
the great singer, who bolted away from her en-
gagement at the Opera at Paris, was very coldly
received by the audience on the night OF her re-
appearance. 1t was in the Huguenots," and
there was dead silence until in the natural course
of the piece the question is put to her by the
Queen. ."Tell me the result of your adventurous
Journey ~ The question so apropos to her re-
cent escapade, SO much amused her that she
smiled. The house took the joke, and a burst of
hearty applause was the consequence. From that
moment harmony was restored. The audience
applauden thr syren, as usual, and called for her
when the curtain fell
Ii appears that Count Vigier, the younger, had
told Sophie Cruvell that he was in love with her,
but. being under age, dared not marry her, in
France without the consent Of bis father, who is
obstinate naughty and millionaire. She agreed
to eope with him, and they cut of, not to Belgium,
as was reported, but to Venice. There my young
gentleman fnked, expressing love for the lady, but
strong fears that his father their return to Pa
rs, would annoy them in every manner in his pow
err. Just then, Cruyelli's two brothers arrived in
| Venice. One of them coaxed Sophie back to Pa
1is: the other remained at Venice, to ascertain
young Count Vgier's intentions" The lover de-
clared that the desire of his heart to marry the
lady, On this, the fraternal mind was set at ease.
The elder Vigier seeing what turn things had ia
ken, and much ahniring the singers beauty, char
acter, and abilities, relinquisned his opposition
CALAMITY declaring that, from the first, it would
| have gratified him to see his son so mated-and
| wrote formal letter to mamma, demanding the
fair Sophies hand for his son, and received gra-
cious assent. The upshot is, that the government
having abandoned all proceedings against the ca
PRECIOUS cantatice, she has promised to remain un-
1 til the end Of the season Of 1865, when her en-
gagenent closes, and the marriage will take place
| Immediately after. It is most unlikely that any
thing will tempt Sophie Cruvell to sing in public
| after her marriage. Indeed, until then, she will
have to sing twice or thrice week to the Paris.
/ sanc
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13
Our Railroad.

Onr.x;st to New Orleans on Monday last afforded
us an opportunity of again noting the progress OF
the railroad. Since our last transit over t-about
four weeks ago-visible Improvements have been
made. The prairie, we notice, has been conslde-
rably filed in; and the road now gives evidence OF
what it will be when entirely completed, as con-
templated We were told by the superintendent,
Mr. Bailey, that the prairie will ultimately be the
best part of the whole line, the most easy to keep
in repair; and from our own observations, we are
convinced such will be the case. The present
season has amply and fully tested the capabllty OF
the work over the prairie portion, to bear up un-
der heavy burdens, and no fears need be appre-
hcnded in the future, Of precpitating passengers
through the floating grass to the antpodes, as mas
been but too frequently asserted by the enemies
of the road.
We are pleased to observe in the New Orleans
papers that the president has issued notices for
receiving sealed proposals for the complexion Oh
the road from Mrs. Tanners, the Terrebonne to
Ravou Bnuf The contract for completing that
portion over the devils Swamp" between the
Lafourche and the TeTebonne, has already been
let. and will be completed in about three months
from this time The bridge across the Latourche
is also now again under way, and will be compile
ted in short time. ..
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13
Dancing Academy.

III t. subscriber respectfully informs the
- citizens Of TiHboltnx and vicinity that he wiz be at
this place the LIST of February ueXt and wi esli, his
residence here for time, lri.y which he ,-noses
teaching BANGING CLASS to all those that feel g.. osed
to join.
lie also engages himself 10 enc I'LL the fashionable Dances
now standing, TO all his scholars satisfaction in corr Of
lcSsois tt-si. NJ CAXALOr
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TILE cnnrnasr An exc

THE CosTRAsr.-An exchange has the following !:
Some two or three hundred persons drowned by
the sinking of steamship sends thrill of horror
through nation, and the lamentations are yet loud
ON account of the loss More than twenty thousand
human beings slaughtered in the Crimea, causes all
the bells in England and France to be set ringing
for joy, and the organs in the churches peal forth
strains of exultatien over the "gorious result.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

gB Maj. J. c. Potts win please accept our
thanks for Putnams Hand Book Of Universal
Biography"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

ANEcporE OF Mr. CHoArE.-At the trial Of the
salvage case of the bark Missouri at Boston, last
week, the case in which part Of the cargo was
embezzled by the masters of the two vessels on the
coast Of Sunatra, one Of the masters was examined
as witness and disclosed the plan OF embezzle.
ment, and stated the inducements that were offered
to him by the other master He said that he OBJ
jected at first, and told his comrade they would De
found out and convicted, but was overborne by the
assurances given him. Mr.. Choate cross examined
him strictly and particularly as to what the induce
ments and assurances were. The witness had the
appearance Of holding back little but at last he
said: "Wen, sir, he told me that if we were
found out, he could get Mr. Choate to defend us,
and he would get US off if ace ecere caught NTH has
money in our boots" 1t was not five minutes nor
ten minutes that it required to bring the audience
back to a sober countenance, The counsel on the
other side paid tribute, in his closing argument,
to the genius Of Mr.. Choate, the fame Of which, ex
tending to the antpodes wasrelied upon as stronger
than the law and ssle eyidence.-N 4 Post.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13
Succession Of Emih Le0a4af.

@TATE OF LOUlSiANA-FjGh DiS.
~ tr;ct Court-parish of Lafourche
WHEREAS: CHARLES GAUDE of sid Parish has fled
MS win the Clerk Ct said Court, praying to be
ilpohted Curator of said Estate "
al persons are hereby warned and notified to
he tnef objections an they have, the sail! application
M,t inc .ef o. sand Court ct his office in the town Of
"i,n ten days after the date hereof or the said
application VIII he confirmed IN due course of law.
Tss hthesS my hand and the seal of said Court this
ID g5 ,'H OF summary one thousand eight hundred
49, ana lity-h'e l4-2l l.. s. ALLAN Clerk
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

eB We call attention to the card of Mr. Ingalls,,
Portrait Painter. Mr.. L is one ofthe best artists
that has ever visited our town; and as proof Of
what we say, we would beg leave to refer them to
that helike like likeness Of our fellow citizen, at
Bonnet 4 Galaberts book store. It needs no In
scription to inform the observer who it is.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

eY The grocery of 7. Conklm was broken
open few evenings since, and robbed of two dol
lars small change, money in the drawer.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

ALAS! Poor YonIcK!-The New Orleans Cou-
rier has began to shed tears over the Albany Ar
gus, which it has hitherto regarded as one OF the
truest representations of sound democracy OF the
North, for its sympathy with, and leanings to-
wards those deadly enemies Of everything demo-
cratic and manly--the Know Nothings The
Couriers lamentations numerous, but refuses to
enter into discussion of the merits OF the con-
troversy, which has produced SO unhappy dlys-
ion in the democracy Of New York, and the giving
over of that State tobe the prize and prey OF con
tended flsionists of every hue. We rather guess
that the bubbering editor Of the Courier has let
his bread fall butter side down. Time will prove
that the Courier will need the tears OF the Argus,
and that, too. sooner than it may imagine. The
democracy may exc out its time until the expira-
ton of the term of the present KNOW NOTHING
President.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

DOCTRINES AT THE NoRrH.-The following plat
form of principles we hnd in the know Nothing
and Crusader" of Boston. If true Or not, it does
not exhibit the raw-head and bloody-bone monster
which anti American journals have attributed to
the new party:
Ito preserve common brotherhood tor the
common good. Recoliect always that in unity
there is strengthen defeat, destruction:
"a faithful adherence to american principles,
and NOTHING BUT AMERICAN PRINCIPLES:
3-Earnest and continued action towards the
repeal of the Naturalization laws:
1.-THE Jealous protection and actual encour-
agement Of American industry:
ga bold. uncoulpromising, battering-down op-
position to political Romanism:
6-The election to Office Of none but those born
upon the SOIL and these only they are faithful to
and wide-awake in the American cause:
More special American legislation:
s-Rciigious freedom but not religious rordy-
ism:
American representation abroad:
Toto stand by the Constitution, come what
may:
ll-Opposition to all who oppose Ainericanism,
whether foreign Or native:
1a-7o select Natice american President.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

H Houses-dwellings- now in great de-
mand here. A friend Of ours has been in search OF
one for the last three days, and has not vet sue
eaadad
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

POsTPoNEMENT OF SALE.-The sale of the prop
erty of the late DR.. WALTER B. You've, is post
poncd until Saturday next, the goth inst, at the
usual hour
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

eR Our bayou is now ON the rise. Should it
continue for any length of time, we shall soon be
favored with steamboat navigation.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

Married-On Thursday evening, the 4th inst,
in Houma Mr.. r. H. GRINAGE to Mas. EUPHRAslE
LUM. both Of this place.
No one will contend that this not capital beginning Of
New Year
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

New YEARS GlFrs.-We are frequently asked
what may a gentleman most properly offer to lady
as holiday gift, and what may lady receive
without being supposed to encourage gentleman
addresses.
When pleasant visiting acquaintance only is to
be acknowledged, the gift never should be ezpen-
sive, at least apparently SO. Jewelry, except in
the family, OF where an engagement is acknowl-
edged, is out of taste, and many ladies would not
accept it. No article Of dress, as scarf, shawl or
lace should be offered. New books, particularly OF
cnerayings; new music; a fine single engraving !;
dollhouse boquet; fan; faneiful box of Paris
gloves, if the lady has pretty hand, and you can
manage to learn her number; or of bonboms, if she
is not above sugar-plums; a portfolio, Or writing
stand, if she dabbles in literature; and, what
would be still more acceptable to many, years
subscription to some favo1ite magazine, are all
suitable.
We cannot too highly censure the practice SO
many girls have of throwing out hints or expecta-
tions Of gift before their gentlemen visitors.
Many are thus made to feel obliged to purchase
and offer what they cannot afford from feeling Of
false shame We know Of well-bred women, on
the contrary, who make it a rule never to accept
any other than the least trife from any gentleman
out Of the family CIRCLE odey's Ladys Book.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

A RUSSIAN W1STER-The New York Mirror
saws: "It snous Russians day and night in the
Crimea."
So it would seem if we take the amount OF stay
ina in consideration Gazette.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

eY- Our thanks are due to Hon. I. G. Hunt,
for four neatly bound volumes of the Congressional
Globe, first session of SD Congress.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

"Mary, Mary, where in the deuce are my
pantss' "Pants, sir? Ireckon missus has EN-
she's gone to the convention, she has"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

VALUE OF CoTToN-Charles Dickens, in late
number of his g Household Words" after enume-
rating the striking facts Of the cotton trade, says
"Let any great social Or physical convuIsion
visit the United States and England would feel the
shock from Lands End to jain O. Greats The
lives lives Of nearly two millions Of our country
men are dependent upon the cotton crops OF Amer
lea. Their destiny may be said, without any sort
of hyperbole, to hang upon thread Should any
dire calamity befal the land of cotton, thousand
of our merchant ships would rot idly in the dock
ten thousand mills must stop their busy looms;
two millions of mouths would starve for lack of food
to feed them.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

AMERICAN SETTLERS IN PALEsTINE.-About two
years ago eight American Christians conceived and
carried out the novel idea Of planting an American
colony in the Holy Land. They first located near
Jerusalem, but subsequently removed to place
near Joppa, in the Plains of Sharon. Here they
devoted themselves to the the the arts Of agrcul-
ture and to the cultivation of friendly relations
with the Arabs. The New York Sun says they
procured American agricultural implements from
that city, and adds:
The emigants, in their letters home, give the
most glowing and attractive descriptions of the
fertility of the soil. They are able to raise three
crops in the ycar-two in summer, by meas OF
irrigation, and one in winter, when they have the
aid of the winter rains. The crops grow luxur-
iantly, and yield more abundantly than in the
United States, and nearly every kind of vegetable,
fruit Or grain raised i'll this country can be pro-
duced IN Palestine.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-13

RESUMED BUSINESS. Thomas Conklin has pur-
chased Of John McEvas, the grocery store, on the
corner Of Main and Green streets. He viii con-
tinue the business under hisown name. Having Just
largely added to his assortment, he is enabled to
sell as low any other establishment Of his line in
town. Give him call