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Nem Orleans nlarket.
NEW ORLEANS, Thursday evening, March Is,

New ORLEANS, Thursday evening, March IS, 1855.
SUGAR-10O0 hhds. sold at yesterdays decline,
Fair to fully fair 81 O. 31sc.
MFLASSES-Sales 1900 bhls. including 400 bbls choice
at 1gc 81 1917 200 slightly fernlenting at 1sc; 4s7
and 1870 ermenting at l6 and small lots in bad packages
at Is C.
FLOUR-Saes 800 bb. fine at IS 65 125 bbls. Indiana
at SO 37 60 extra Indiana at $40 and $50 St. Louis
at $40 81.
CORN-Sales 5000 sacks including 24S mixed at 81 c..
1900 white and yellow 81 1872 at c. and 300
sacks selected white at IS C. u bushel.
OATS200 sacks Ohio sold So and 800 St. Louis at
60 q bushel.
WHiSKEY-50 bbls. Rectifed sold at 29c. q gallon
PORk-2i2 bbls inspected and 70 bbs unipected Mess
were sold at SIS
BACON-10 casks Sides sold at "a und Is at 7a.c.
LARD-120 kegs Prime sold at l0}tc.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

cW Gov. Hebert has vetoed the Penitentiary
Bill recently passed the General Assembly. With
out wishing to impugn the motives Or opinions of
those who voted for the measure, we pronounce
Gov. Hebert the noblest Roman of them all for
that our limited space does not permit us to give
his ably written message in our columns.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

eT A very inferior article of paper, Hobson's
choice, will be sufficient apology for the bad ap-
pearance Of our journal this week. We used our
best efforts to obtain good article; how far sue
cessfu, the quality we have been compelled to use,
will best testify.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17
NeW-OrleanS, Opel0usaS. and Great
Western Express,

4 DAILY EXPRESS is now estab.
lished on the OpeIousas Railroad between New Orle
ans and Bayou Lafource, connecting in Orleans with
The Adams Express for all the principal Cities and Town
in the North and West, and at Bayou Lafourche with
HOLDEN,S STAGES and EXPRESS WAGONS
for Thibodaux Houma, Tgervie Berwicks Bay, Patter
sonvle, Centervle, Franklin Newberia St. Martinsve
Washington and Opelousas.
SPECIE, JEWELRY, VALUABLEs and Merchandise Of
every description forwarded and delivered promptly Notes
Drafts Bills, etc. collected and all orders attended pune
tuaIy.
Each EXPRESS in charge Of special messengers.
All Merchandise Orders from New Orleans or the Inter-
must be left at the Office before p M day previous
departure Orders left at Joseph Barbas 13O Old Levee
street, viii receive prompt attention
EXPRESS leaves Adams & Co.'s Office 3S Camp street,
daily at A. NJ, Returning, leaves Franklin House. Thibo-
daux, at P. NJ, and Bayou Lafourche at P. NJ.
RAIROAD and CITY BA GGAGE EXPRESS
In connection with the above there is EXPRESS for
the transportation of Baggage to part the city of New
Orleans that passengers giving their ahd check
the Messenger have their baggage delivered
directed, with promptnes and despatch
ll3.hI STARR $. JONES, Office 9S Campt st.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

DEBow's REvIEw-The March number of this
invaluable Magazine has reached us. The contents
are follows: Miscellany; Journal of Agriculture
and Horticulture Journal of Commerce and Sta
tistics; Journal of Mining, Manufactures and In
ternal Improvement; journal of Education.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17
Succession de Joseph W. Tucker.
NENTE DE SUCCESSION-

Ia Louisiana, Cour du Cinquieme District Judcaire
paroisse de Lafourche.
Au nom ct par autorAe de la Cour du Cinquieme District
Judciaire segeant dams ct la paroisse de Laorce
oert yente pubque par Maurin Bourg Serif ct
encaneur dument nomme ct quaf dams ct pour parose
de Lafourche, magasin de Messrs Dupre Dufr sue
Ia rive gauehe du bayou laiourche environ deux
miles audessous de la vile de Thibodaux MERCREDI IL
IS de AVRI, 1855, 10 heures, NJ la proprietee sui
vante, savoir:
l. UN MORCEAU DE TERRE DUN arpent de face par qua
rante proondeur, born6e haut par les erres de
Paul Hurban Bourgeois, ct ba par les erres de Michel
Martin.
2. UN MORCEAU DE TERRE dun arpent de face, par
quarante arpens de profondeur, borne haut par la
terre de j. p Douce ct en- bas par la erre de Mahurin
Boudreaux.
8. UN AUTRE MORCEAU DE TERRE DE 1856 pieds de
face, borne haut par la terre de Michel Martin e
bas par la terre de Jean Pierre Doucet.
TsRMEs EFT CoNplTIoNsLes dts moroccan de terre pay
able moees, motiedans tous ct chacun des
dc Mars des annees 1856 ct 1857 les acquereus ournsan
bonnie ct vaabe caution ct chaque Placement pornt hu
du cent Tan dinteret apres echeance usquau par pale
men la terre vendu restera specaemen hypoheaute JUS
qua paeme final les acquereurs desire payee lie prix
de Padudcaon complaint hut du cent Fan dsconte
du montant. 13-tds. NJ. BOURG, Sherif.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

THAT INDIAN."-The cut at the head of the
editorial column Of friend Etter's paper, the
"American Exponent" New Orleans, has been
the cause of no inconsiderable inquiry and
wonderment. "What does it signify?" and
"why was it put therc?" are questions which
we hear discussed at nearly every corner.
Now, dear readers, without claiming to ourself
omniscience we think that we can solve the
enigma. The cut, no doubt, is intended to
represent Tecumseh on the Mountaintop in the
attitude of speaking to his white foes, after the
battle Of the River Rasin, when he says to the
white man: "Did you not, at Rasin, pledge
your faith to captives, and then betray them ,"
We have our reasons for arriving at this conclu-
sion. The Col knows our meaning; and if we
are wrong, he will correct US.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

The CENTRAL AMERICAN ExPED1TIoN.-The
Kinney Expedition seems to be abandoned for the
present Its military" feature was established
to Mr. Secretary Marcys satisfaction by commits
sion issued by the gallant Colonel to one of his sub
ordinates copy Of this commission the Secretary
of State very significantly served upon the directors
of the enterprise, and change of front was the con-
sequence. The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia North American says that an agent
in the employment Of the company will repair to
the territory in March next, with instructions to
settle the question Of title On the best terms with
all concerned. '@=
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

LAFouRcHE ooNs.-We are pleased to learn
that this military company again begins to manifest
signs of life Brigadier-G General R. c. Martin, has
ordered an election for officers to take place on
Monday next, the 10th inst This is the most I'M
portant step in the whole difficulty Of organization.
Let good offciers-such as are able and disposed
to use their influence in behalf of the company be
chosen and success cannot but attend it. We hope
soon to see the Dragons" thoroughly equipped
on parade.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

LORD PALMERsToN ON FRANCE.-When Lord
Palmerston was lately in Paris the Emperor Ma
poleon asked him what impression Imperial France
had made on his mind. He answered, respectfully,
but frankly, that what had most forcibly impressed
him was the fact that the Eastern war was made
BY the government in France, while in England it
was made by the country. He also added that
France appeared to him to resemble beautiful
woman, graceful, witty, and animated, but who was
too tightly laced" The Emperor laughingly re-
piled to this gallant smile that it was "not yet
time to loosen the lacings"
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

W We are requested to state, that the Me-
thodst Episcopal Church, at Houma, is open for
the use of any orthox deqpmination of christians,
when the pulpit is not occupied by that denomi-
nnfinn
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Estate Of Marie Poch6 aoie Of Jean Adam Lassaigne
9 UCCESSION SALE
~ STATE OF LoUIsIANA-Fifth District Court, parish

- SCCCESSION SALE-
~ STATE OF L0UISIANA-Fifth District Court parish
Of Lafourche
In the name and by the authority of the Fifth Judicial
District Court, sitting in and for the Parish Of Laourche
there will be offered for sale at Public auction by NJ Bourg
Sheriff and Auctoneer duly qualified and in and for
said parish, the premises situated the right bank Of
bayou Lafourche at about "a miles below town of T-
odaux, THURSDAY the 10Th day Of APRIL, 1855, the
following described property to-wit:
MATILDA, negro woman, aged about 20 years. and her
chld-JEAN AUGUSTIN, aged about eighteen months.
CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND situated in said parish of
Lourehe at about "a miles below the town Of Thbodau
the right bank Of the bayou Lafourche, measuring
three apens front or less by depth thereto belonging
bounded below by land of Remond Barre and above by
lands Of said Estate herein after described with all the
buildings and improvements thereon
ANOTHER TRACT OF LAND adjoining and above the land
just described measuring three apens less front
by the depth thereto belonging bounded above by land Of
Remond Bernard and below by lands Of said Estate above
described, with the rights thereto belonging.
ALSO the Household Ferniture Plantation Tools two Cows
three Goats, ETC., etc.
TERMEs CoNDTIoNs.-The moveabes payable all sums
under ten Dollars Cash. and all sums of and exceeding ten
Dollars payable in March next 1856 The land and slaves
payable by thirds third in all and each Of the months
Of March Of the years 1885, 1857 and 1885, each payment
bearing eight per annum interest after maturity till
paid The purchasers furnishing good and security
the satisfaction Of j. A. Lassegne and the land and slaves
remaining specially morgaged and hypohicated until final
payment and affected with vendors privilege.
marl7-tds NJ. BOURG, Sheriff.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17
OBIT u A r Y.

DIED, at "Trinity Plantation" Parish of As
sumption, Friday, the 9th of March, at O'Clock p NJ,
JAMES FORCELLE WILSON, youngest child Of James S.
and Anayse Wilson, aged months and % days
The DEGREES of Providence are indeed inscrutabF for
again. poor afflicted parents has the destroying angel crossed
your path and plucked another flower your garden
He too robust and who bid so fair to breast es stormy
tide by which you INDUCED with the fond but delsive
hope that he would be spared yo be the soace of your
declining days Yet grieve not disconsolae mother and
heart stricken father for poor Jenny has but gone to join
little Johnny And together they will await to greet your
coming into the realms Of eternal bliss. EN-
.'Leaves have their time to fall
And flowers to wither at the Northwind's breath
And stars to set-but all,
Thou hast all seasons for thine own O death ~
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

INTERESTING DEcIsIoN.-A decision of interest
to merchants has been made in the United States
District Court of New York. 1t has been decreed
that wool, sponge, or any cargo which during a
voyage across the ocean may from the absorption
Of moisture become heavier than at the time of
purchase, is to be assessed for duties according to
its weight when landed there instead Of according
to its original weight
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

POLICE JURY.-An Act has passed the Gen
eral assembly recognising the Police Jury in
our Parish, reducing the number Of wards to
Five with one member from each. If the
people will now only chose good and competent
persons in whose hands to place our parochial
legislation the best results must follow.
The main features of the bill makes it obi
gatory on the President to name committee at
the next meeting of the Police Jury to re-
district the Parish into wards and to order an
election for members to represent the interests
Of the Parish in the new board Of police.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17
Tur DrxocRAr1c Party or THE NoR1n-

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE NoRTH.-
What's the matter, asks the Richmond Whig, with
the Democratic party in the Northern States-in
the Northern Democratic States-in States where
Whiggery has been almost unknown? These De-
mocratic States are out Heroding Abolition Massa4
chusetts long way! They are passing laws the
most insulting and oppressive to the south-laws
which, heretofore, have found no place upon the
statute book Of Federal Massachusetts,. We re-
ferred day two ago to some ugly facts establish
ing the thorough Abolitionism of the Northern
Democracy. We have now to record the passage
of bill by the Senate of Michigan-another out
andout Democratic State-refusing the use OF the
als of the State for the detention Of fugitive slaves
the vote being nineteen to seven! Where are the
National Democracy Of Michigan? Where are the
|" faithful allies" when such bills are passed!
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

The ENGLISH JAPAN ExPEDITIoN.-The English
Expedition to Japan, it appears, was failure. 1t
is said that none Of the liberties granted, eour.
tesies shown, to the American officers, were ex-
tended to the English. Even the admiral was not
permitted to see any part Of the country, a high
fence being raised on both sides Of the path by
house Of the Governor of Negasaki. The officers,
though they made every effort, could not obtain
the smallest specimens of japanese art Or manu-
facture.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17
THIBODA AU X:
SATURDAY, MARCH II, 1855.

CoMMUNIcATIoNs.-A communication from
the State Capital and another on the Closing of
the Lafourche, are on file, and will appear in
our next
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

ITO LET.-The building known -
i as the "BELLEvILLE HOTEL" situated in -
Algers, aud within three minutes walk Of the Depot
of Opelousas Railroad. The building is partly fur #.X
nshed and the would person persons
that has been in the habit Of keeping Hotel in country
STYLE to suit the wants Of planters and others coming the
city for for few days business Enquire at the office Of
maI17-2t HUGHES, vALLETTE Co Algiers.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17
Public Sale.

DURSUANT to Ordinance No. 16.
Relative the Ferry of the town of Thibodaux will be
sold at public auction, to the highest bidder first
MONDAY in APRIL next QS55) commencing at 10 o'clock
a. m., on the premises, by the Town Constable
THE FARM OF THE FERRY, for the space of one year
possession to be given the first Monday in May
TERMS ANE CoNDTioNs.-One fourth II the price of adud-
Iceton payable quarterly after the delivery of possession
VIZ One fourth ON the first Monday in August fourth
on the first Monday in November fourth the fist
Monday in February, and one fourth The first Monday
May; each nstanents bearing eight per per
interest after maturity. The purchaser of said lease SHALL
before taking possession of said Ferry into bond and
obligations in favor of the Mayor and Trustees and their
in Office in fourth and above the
OF adudicaon with good and sufficient securities the
satisfaction OF the Mayor residing in this parish conditioned
that he will punctay pay the instaments they
and in said bond the amount of the instament and the
epoch at which they resbecvely NATURE be specially
mentioned and expressed and the said Feyman shall take
and subscribe before the Clerk of the Corporation oath
faithfully to fulfil and discharge the duties incumbent
him. j. Il. VERRET, Secretary
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17
VeMIeS PubliOues.

TONFOR MEMENTa une Ordonnance
~ No. 6, relative au Ferry. II oer EN- vente pu-
bque plus haut enchGrsseur, par lie Constable de vile
les lieux, lie premier LuNDI d'AVRIL dix heures d
matin Ia erme du FERRY pour respace dun posses
TEKMEs EFT CoNplTIoss-Un quart du prix de radudca-
ton payable chaque tro mois patr de la en- pos
premier Lundi de Noyembre, quart lie premier undi
de Fevrerr ct quart lie premier Luni de Mai chaque
payment apres cheance devan porter nteret hut pour
cent racheteur u dit ball. dentrer posses
sion du Ferry fournra bond obligation favour du
Marie ct dcs Administrations ct de eurs en-
charge, dune semme dun quart plus eeve que eelu de
Fadudcaon avec bonnes ct suisantes srettes Ia salts
faction d Marie, resdant dams la parosse pour guarantr
quill payera poncueement engagements eur echeance
quill executera rempira enforcement les devoirs ui i'm
poses que dit bond specalement spuGs ct men
tonnes Ia des payments epoque de leurs eche
respectves ct lie dit femier u Ferry ct siger
devan Greer de la Corporation e dexecuer ct
de remplir complement les devors qui reosent
J VERRET Secret,ire
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17
Succession Of Joseph W. Tucker.
SUCCESSION SALE.-State Of T

&xoA>SLAJhoIoIS LEs-k0t1tG OF Lou.
~ isiana-Fifth District Court-Parish of Iafourche
In the and by the authority of the Fifth Judicial
District Court sitting in and for the parish of Laourche
there will be offered for sale at public auction by Mahurn
Bourg, Sheriff and auctioneer, duly qualified and sworn
and for the parish Of Lafourche at the store Of Dup
Dufard situated in the parish of Laourche the left
bank of bayou Laourche about miles below the town
Of Thbodsux, WEDNESDAY the 18th day of APRIL 1885,
at 10 O'clock NJ the following described property, wit
TRACT OF LAND of arpent 'front.' by forty arpents
in depth bounded above by lands of Paul Hurbain Bour-
geois, and below by lands Of Michel Martin.
TRACT OF LAND of arpent front by forty DEPTH
bounded above by lands of j. ?. Douce and below by
those of Mathurin Boudreaux.
8. ANOTHER TRACT of 1856 feet 'front.' bounded above
by land Of Michel Martini and below by land of Jean Pierre
Doucet.
TERMS CONDITIONS said tract land payable Y
halves half in all and each the months OF March the
years 1856 and 1851 purchasers furnishing good and ap
proved security each nstament bearing eight per in
terest after maturity till paid, the land sold shall remain
spec ally mortgaged and hypothcated till finally paid and
should the purchaser wish the purchase price cash
will be allowed to discount his obligations eight per
March, l6. [13tdsJ NJ BOuRG, Sheriff.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17
Succession de Jacques FoLse.
NENTE DE SUCCESSION.-Etat
de Ia Louisiane-Cour du Cinauieme Disrct-Paroisse

de LafOurche.
An par autorte de Ia Cour du Cnqueme District
Judicaire siegeant dams ct pour la e parosse il sera
ort yente pubque par Mahurin Bourg Sheriff ct en-
canteur, dumen quae ct assermente dams pour la
roisse de Lafourche les eux ne ave gauche du
bayou Lourche, environ seize miles andessous de la vile
de Thibodaux, VENDREDI lie 20 dAVRL 1885, 10 heures
A. NJ, Ia propriete c-apres decrite, savoir:
UN CERTAIN MORCEAU DE TERRE situe en- la dhe
paroisse la rive ganche du bayou Lafourche environ
seize miles audessous de Ia vile de Thbodaux mesurant
arpent plus mons de face 40 apens proondcu
borne en- hant par les de Madame Veure Jacques
Fose ct en- bas cees appaenant enciennemen LOUIS
ct Vaentn Robchaux ct mantenan la possession ae
Madame Veuve Jacques Folse.
TERMEs ET CoSDIToNs.-La proprietee payable uh tleI
Complaint ct Ia balance payable par motie en- nn ct denA
du jour de vente Les acquereurs unssant DE oohs
ct valable caution, ct leurs blets payable romeo a..
Recorder de la parosse de Lourche portant hut dn ee
Fan dineret apres mature jusqua parfait paiemen.'
prope restea speciaement hypoheque pour assure les
dts placements credit jusqu'a plainement payee
Mars, II, 1855. [l3-tdsl NJ. BOURG, sherli'
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

HEAVY LITERARY Loss-By the destruction Of
Senator Benton's Washington mansion by fire on
the 2Sth ult, the notes and manuscripts for the Sd
volume Of his valuable and interesting work, en-
titled Thirty Years in the o. s. Senate, which were
in the library, have been lost the flames having
paid no respect to the work Of years. This loss
win no doubt greatly retard the completion Of this
work. ~
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

D6s~ Our friend Jonnycake favors us with
another Of his rich and racy letters. You are
in error, Mr.. Cake, when you presume to think
that we consider you ",Sponge Cake!" Your
communications always find a welcome in our
columns; and We should be exceedingly sorry
that you should cease faroring US with the
quaint productions of your gifted pen. You
are emphatically the Doesticks of the South
though not so prolix-which is something in
your favor. alt wont do to give it up so y
MIR. Cake. So, keep on!
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

WHO is A ALADY?-A correspondent who signs
himself Whiskers," writing from Algiers, (not
in Africa,) furnishes us the following:
The Newspapers have canvased the subject
of who is lady and whois not lady, but have
come to no definite conclusions; allow me to
settle the question. t--".
You must know that live in one Of those
exquisitly genteel sections of this suburban
village where all the inhabitants are as poor as
git-out, yet consider themselves pumpkins
exquisite pumpkins of the first families"
Among the inconvenience to which our
neighborhood is heir is want of water in our
cisterns and we are frequently forced to send to
the river for supply.
The other morning my neighbor's Irish girl,
on her way to market, engaged two juveniles to
assist her in the toating operation, sending
them home to the Mistress for buckets. Ar
rived at the family mansion, (excuse the large
expression) and observing madam in the four by
six parterre, the following colloquy ensued
BoY.-"Please man, the Lady sent me for
some buckets"
MADAM (Astonished) -" What Lady,"
BoY.-"Why, the Lady met in the street,
as engaged me to carry some water"
MApAM.-(With exceeding dignity "That
was not Lady, boy; that was my Irish servant
girl, you spoke to-"
BoY.-(With his pug somewhat elevated)
I" Hum! she's as good lookin as you bees"
MADAM.-Qn towering passion) "Clear out,
you impudent little rascal! I'll teath you to
make a distinction between an Irish servent girl
and Lady Clear out say before send this
bucket at your head, you infamous lowlifed
blagguard"
Exit boy, with his finger to his nose, whist
ling Katy Darling. Does not this settle the
vexed question!
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

Bagn We learn with pleasure that our friend
Asa s. Rose, for some time since employed at
the carriage shop Of Mesrs. Fulford s. Bro. soon
comtemptates opening new Carriage Ware
house on his own account. Mr.. r. is one
among the best coach trimmers in the South ;
patronize him will have no cause to complain of
any job that he may turn out. His prices will
correspond with those of similar establishments
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

A FIRENEs'ss ToAsT.-" The ladies, their eve
kindle the only flames, whichwe cannot extingush
and against which there is no insurance
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

Marie de Thibodaux, 10 Mars, 1s9',
4 Wis AU BOULANGERS. LIE prlx de
Ia Frne raiche etant 20 90 lie Marche de Ia Non
vees Orleans les Boulangers sont requs de donne, ~
once de pain pour dix cents, dnrant Ia sema,he ~
.haine. v. b. Ikhhhoo'''1' ~
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-03-17

Mayoralty, Thibodaux, March 10. ls''' =
NOTICE TO BAKERS. The price OIL
Fresh Flour being 80 90, in the New Orleans Marss
Rakers are required give % Of bread for ten ceh
during next week. v. u. IEhkEboNNh' T. 'i"'''.