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Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

A CALM VOICE FROM SOUTH CARoLINA-Ths
lished at Columbia, the Capitol of the State.
Considering its source, it is rather extraor-
dinary:
alt is an Union in which individuals find
their peace and comfort at home, and which
commands the wonder and admiration of every
civilized nation upon the earth. There is
enough Of good sense, upon both sides of the
Potomac, to perceive this, and Cancellation will
step forward at every crisis, as it has done
heretofore, to prove this fact to the world. The
South finds a large market for her productions
at the North-and the North, in turn, finds "a
market for her manufactures. They can sus
tain each other by exchanging the fruits Of their
own industry, and their confederated strength
will forever keep in check all aggressions from
without Whilst such mutual advantages as
these can be found, the necessity must be most
imperious, that forces Americans to dissolve
this relation, in the hope of finding better
The success of abolition can promise nothing
but ruin, both to the victors and the van.
quished; and we are slow to believe that any
respectable portion of the Northern people have
at the present time, the least idea of interfering
by legislation with Southern institutions-and
it cannot be dignifed in the Southern people, to
allow themselves to be tantalized at pleasure,
by that portion Of the people at the North who
are least entitled to their respect, etc.
GAS to disunion being remedy for our COM
plants, there may be very great doubt How
will that strengthen our physical power to en-
force the right of recapture? For then, the
question will have to be decided by an appeal
to arms; and how we will be any stronger 10
that regard, after dsunion. than before, and
whether the peculiar institution will be less
assaled then than it has been already, arc
questions not clear from difficulties. 1t is well
that this grave subject should undergo much
reflection, before such a crisis should be pre-
cipitated upon the people Of this country.
There can be no harm in allowing the Northern
people to think as they please about slavery
so long as we are allowed the same privilege;
and if restoring the line of the Missouri Com
promise can be an eternal settlement of the
question, why not let it be done? Who is ad-
venturous enough to push his slaves into
Kansas? We don't want it so long as the
sunny South spreads out her inviting bosom for
our institutions to repose upon. We have room
enough at present, and when that is exhausted,
the line of separation agreed upon furnishes Us
with as much as could reasonably be desired.
Why not settle the difficulty amicably, when il
is so easily done? Disunion will not do it, but
spirit Of conciliation may; then why not try
it? Depend upon it, there is enough of true
patriotism at the North to receive the offer in
proper spirit, and carry it out properly"
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08
THIBOD AU X:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1855.
w REM nIOVAL.-A

The Office of the THBODAUX MINERVA has been RE
MOVED to the second story Of the brick building occnpeo
bv Messr, Campbel Co., corner Of Levee st. Philip
Market streets formerly known as the Casa Blanca,
where we shall at all times happy friends.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

w We see by the Baton Rouge Comet, that
the Harney House in that city, has been closed ir
consequence Of the prevailing epidemic.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

rB- We observe that our merchants have beel
doing pretty fair business during the week.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

tH A few copies of Phocion's Review of the
letter of Senator Benjamin, in French, may be
had by applying at this Office.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

VALUABLE DocUxENrs.-Our thanks are due to
the Hon. + G. Hunt, for his able letters, three in
number, signed "Phocion," in answer to the letter
of the Hon. j. P. Benjamin, recommending to the
people Of the Southern States the formation Of a
Southern party. The documents sent are in the
French and English languages. We shall take it
as pleasure on some future occasion, to make a
few extracts from these unanswerable productions
which 90 far to establish in our estimation the claims
OF their author Of ranking among the most en-
hgntened national statesmen Of the country. Loui-
is'ana may well feel proud Of her Hunts; and the
Union loving citizens Of the Second Congressional
District, viii teach the Anti-American party that
they too highly Appreciate the influence, patriot
ism and statesmanship Of 7. g. Hunt in the
last Congress to cast him aside now, when they
most need his services. ...,
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

The RAnRoAD.-The regular passenger and
freight trains of the 0pelousas Railroad, commenced
running regularly to the Terrebonne Crossing, on
Monday last, the I'd inst This new link, three
miles in length completes the worst portion On the
whole line Of the road from Algiers to Opelousas
and has clearly established that there is nothing inn
possible with the Yankee nation, when once it
determines to 60 ahead! The new connection is
alimportant TO the railroad, as it viii secure to it
the entire crop Of the Parish Of Terebonne re-
moved from the sea board There now remains
but Elk miles Of track yet to be laid to complete the
road to Tigervlle; which we learn is being pushed
forward with the greatest alacrity, and, weather
permitting, viii be completed by the 18th Of Oct
ober, i not sooner. - 1890 t.. .5.....s.ss.es . i. -
aaYSs 80 80
saass 4aas@4s5ass4s sF-
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PLANS or THrBoDAUx.-Ourf fiend Joseph Nico
las Esq, Civil Engineer, has just completed two
plans of our city from the original survey made
by the late James B. Grinage, U. s. Deputy Sur
veyor. These plans are neatly executed and color
ed; accompanied by notes and calculations, giving
the superficial area Of every lot or fractional part
Of lot. The work was done by resolution o.
the town council. One has been deposited among
the archives of the parish in the Office Of the Re.
corder, and the other is retained in the Office ol
the Mayor
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

BARBEoUEs.-The American Barbecue which
was to have come of three miles above this place
on Saturday last, was postponed until to-day, in
consequence Of the inclemency Of the weather
Several distinguished speakers from New Orlean,
will be present.
There is to be . grand rally of the American
party at Houma, parish of Terrebonne, on Saturday
next, the 18th inst, at which Messrs. Hunt, Du.
vignaud, Dufour, Margny, Eustis, and other speak
ers will take part in the discussion of our principles
The public without distinction Of party is invited
to attend.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

FRESH DRUGs.-Our friends Drs Frizell & Gaines
are now receiving their fall and winter supply of
drugs and medicines, oils and paints, perfumery,
etc, etc. These gentlemen always keep constant
orally to be found in the country; and the fact of
their purchasing from first hands in New York.
Boston, Philadelphia, and the Western ctes
enables them to sell equally as low if not lower
than those of New Orleans. Ready sales, small
profits, and punctuality, is their motto.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

RUMoRs OF RoAD.-We hear with pleasure
that there are prospects ahead for the construction
Of shell, branch railroad from our city to the
Railroad Crossing at Mrs. Tanners, three miles
distant from this place. We much dislike to force
our opinion on the public to what sort of road
should be built; but it must be conceded that we
are as much entitled to the free expression of an
opinion as others; and give it as our conviction
that properly constructed shell road would better
suit the conveniences of our people than horse
power railroad; costing at the same time much
less and answering every purpose equally as well,
if not better.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

@ Women are seldom sailors, but they some
times command smacks.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08
Nashville University.

In our last issue published the prospectus OF
this Institution. As it is usually deemed the Pc
culiar duty of the editorial corps to foster the
cause of education, the great fundamental bulwark
Of republican government like our own, we take
pleasure in drawing the attention of southern
parents to the necessity of sustaining in the South
our own peculiar institutions of learning; those
wherein their sons will be trained up without con-
tracing those preudices against southern insttu-
tons which almost invariably poison the mind of
the young student in nearly every school of note
North of Mason and Dixon's line.
Next to the University of Virginia, the one at
Nashville should claim the attention and patronage
of all southerners, more especially, now that the
WESTERN MILITARY INSTITUTE, formerly located
at Drennon Springs, KY, has been united with it ;
the epidemic which caused the removal of the
Institute from Drennon, KY, has been the means
of finally uniting it with the University, as its Col
legiate Literary Department, in situation which
promises in every way, to be superior to any hth-
erto selected and is, therefore, designed to be per-
manent and final. The buildings Of the Institute or
Military Department, are large and commodous of
stone and brick, worth SIS OOO exclusive Of those
belonging to the Medical Department. The grounds
extensive, elevated and shady, and furnished
with all the necessary gymnastic aduncts to supply
exercise additional to the drill. The site is one
mile from the public square Of the city, and re-
tired a country residence.
Middle Tennessee is remarkably accessible to
students, whether by the Cumberland, on which
passenger boats can be found at almost all times,
Or by railroads, which are every year increasing.
This is also about the farthest point we dare ven
ture North, five would secure mild climate, the at
fractions of Southern latitude, and comparative i'm
munity from pulmonary disease while it is a. far
South we ought to go, if we would escape ex-
posure to Yellow Fever and other tropical epi-
denies.
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

IRISH CITIZENS, READ THIS The following
paragraphs are taken from the Dundalk
Qreland) Democrat 1t will be seen that an
intelligent Irish journal takes very different
view of the American party in this country,
from that taken by certain foreign and pseudo
native journals on this side of the water. While
censuring the " Know Nothings," the writer is
not blind to the shortcomings of the great body
of foreigners here, whose actions and unre-
publican opinions were the cause of arousing
that intense American feeling now so pervading
in the land which our native born fathers gave
u.s. He denounces his countrymen in no
measured terms, and admonishes them in such
a manner as will make them listen and probably
do them good. The editor says:
"But while censuring the outrageous conduct
of the Know Nothings, let us be impartial and
just. Has this persecution been unprovoked?
Have all the Irish conducted themselves citi
zens of the Great Republic, in that sober, or
derly and prudent manner, becoming a per-
secuted people who fed from the lash of tyrants,
and found home and refuge in America
"We fear that some of them have been noisy,
turbulent class, who did no credit to the char
acter OF tnelr natve country, ana were OF little
benefit to the land of their adoption. We fear,
too, that some of the ultra Catholic journals
,cent far beyond the ground of prudence in writing
on religious subjects.
'sWe do not make these remarks to palliate
the conduct of the native despots, who assail
and malign the Irish. We merely allude to the
matter for the purpose of stating that the con-
duct of some of the Irish emigrants is not what
it ought to be, and to counsel them to give up
their Incorporate habits, their rows, their
factious fights, and act in such manner as to
earn the respect of their bitterest enemies.
But if by their folles they disgrace
themselves, can it be wondered at if the Ameri-
cans declare that such people are unworthy
to share with them the freedom and blessings
guaranteed by the constitution of their country?
'What, we ask, would the Irish people say,
if two millions of Russians, Prussians or Greeks
should come among them, and by their conduct
set US all by the ears, commence rows in our
streets, faction fights on our railways; and in
their journals asail our creed, and evince little
willingness to respect our institutions? Would
not the native population begin to think it right
to exclude them from public Offices, and declare
them dangerous foes to the country?"
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08


Virginia, have condemned the odious With Arti.
Gle of the Philadelphia National Platform, and re-
commend that the IXth Article of the Louisiana
Platform, Or one similar in its meaning, be substi-
tuted in lieu thereof. The Virginia State Council
further recommends that the ritual of the Order
States of Ohio, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky,
and Texas, are strongly urging upon their State
Councils to convene, in order to amend the said
With Article of the National platform. Thus it
is, that one by one, all that glorious constellation
of Southern States, are following the example of
ever tolerant louisiana in aboshing the implied
obnoxious religious test. We predict that prior to
the convening of the National American Conven-
ton, on the 22d of February next, that not sin
gle State in the Union will recognise the abomin-
able With Section; and that the nominee of that
Convention for the Presidency will be elected by
the largest majority ever given to any candidate
for that high station. Mark the prediction!
If the American party has suffered defeat in
the recent State elections in Virginia. Alabama,
Tennessee, and Texas to no other cause should
we attribute our than to the ambiguity
of the With Section of our National platform,
many believing that prescribed the Catholic from
holding Office. Without this implied religious test
we should have carried those States by tremen-
dous majorities. The admonition is apparent, our
defeat well merited and if we profit not thereby,
we are but at the commencement of our reverses.
The lesson should not be passed over too lightly.
Recent events have but too clearly portrayed
the dangers to be apprehended from foreign in
auence, and the native and rightful owners of the
soil-those who alone should administer the COVER
mental affairs of the country-wi rise in the full
majesty Of their rights and power, and fly to the
rescue of the Constitution and the Union Then,
there will be no North, no South, but all will act
as brothers, and teach foreign rulers that tho
America is an asylum for the oppressed of all ma
tons, we are still capable of framing our laws;
and to none could we better intrust their minstra
ton than to her native born sons. To this inher-
ent and just right, no sensible or we!l-thinking
foreigner who has cast his lot in our happy coun-
try to better his condition, can object and to him
as well as to the native born citizen, do we look
for the protection Of laws, and as the guardians
of our rights.
Since the above was in type we have received
intelligence-by the City papers Of yesterday
that New York, the Empire State" has also
stricken out the religious test, and adopted an
article similar to that of the Louisiana Platform.
So we 60!
Thibodaux minerva., 1855-09-08

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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-25
PROCLAMATION
TO THE CITIZENS OF CHARLES.
PUIYERMACHER,S !


HydrO-Electric vOltaic Chains.
CONSTRUCTED to be worn next to the skin,
Oproducing constant current of uninterrupted
magnetlsm-effectIng IMMEDIATE RELIEF
FROM ALL ACUTE PAIN and a "
Permanent Cure of all Neuralgia Diseases.
Pulvernacher's Electric Chains were first used
in France, three years Since for the cure OF ner-
vous diseases, and after being submitted to tho
most thorough trial in every Hospital i'll Paris, by
the most learned Professors in that city, they were
recommended to the Government of France, VIII"
granted Patent for the discovery. During the
years 1872, they were introduced in Germany,
Austria, Prussia and England and one year since,
introduced and patented by the United States Go
vcrnment.
Most Astonishing Cures o
Rheumatism, st. Vitus' Dance,
Painful & Sweled Joints Palpitation of the Heart,
Neuralgia of the Face Periodical Headache,
Deafness, Blindness, Pains from Indigestion,
Mysteries, Dyspepsia, Uterine Pains
Every Disease. called Nervous,
IS quickly and rapidly cured, by simply wearing
the Chain for few hours each day.
The Chains were first introduced in the city Of
New York, where they were exhibited to Profs.
Valentine Mott, Van Buren,, Post, Cuenochan, who
readily discovered that they possessed
Strange and Singular Powers Of
ms T.A.NTL Y RELIEVING PAINS
whenever applied, and by their recommendation
and influence they introduced into the differ
ent Hospitals of New York, and are now in daily
use in those Institutions in the treatment Of the
cure of the above-named diseases.
NO OTHER MEDICINAL AGENT
IN the world can produce so many we'll authentl-
Gated Certificates of cure from Scientific Physci-
ans and intelligent Patients may be found In
each Pamphlet, which may be obtained (gratis) at
the Store of Messrs. DAY & PADGETT, who
are the sole Agents for Port Tobacco, and who
will explain the manner of use to any who
may apply.
In the city of New York. at the General Office,
56s Broadway, there ate DAILY being sold from
40 to 60 Chains, and the sale and demand in Bos-
ton is as great in proportion to the population al
though they have been introduced but few
months.
The Chains are easily worn, and equally
applicable to all classes of persons, the child
we'll as the adult, and much article of or
nament as they are of valuable means of cure.
CARD TO LADIES.
Ladies who are enciente are requested not TO
them only for few moments at each time of ap-
plying, for by long continued use, miscarriage is
frequently produced.
DAY & PADGETT, Agents for Port Tobacco.
JOSEPH STEINERT, General Agent, 56s
Broadway, New York.
July 6, ls54-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-25
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
L scrIber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Maryland. letters of Administra
ton on the personal estate of ANDREW E. LLOYD,
late OF said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warned
TO exoit the same to the Register of Wills properly
next. They may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand, this I'd day of January,
1855. GEORGE H. SIMPSON, Admir- -
jan A. of Andrew E. Lloyd.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-25

Great and joyful .Nis'0s for Charles Co. /!
ATTENTION. LADIES! 90
vTHE undersigned takes great pleasure to an
l. nounce to his Charles county customers that
he has opened a NEW STORE with an entire
NEW STOCK OF FANCY MILLINERY AND
DRY GOODS, -
which he will sell cheaper than ever. feel
need not say more to the Charles county folks as
was so we'll known to them while with Meyen-
berg g. Bros, as one ever ready to please and ae-
commodate the Charles county ladies. Having
engaged one of the best Mllliners, Cloak and Cape
makers in New York. all orders for Bonnets will
be promptly attended to. The Store is situated
on King Street, betapeen Pitt and Royal Streets next
door to Atwel's Clothing Store. Don't forget,
for at the old stand where Meyenberg & Brothers
kept is no longer the place where you can find
me. " SIMON SIRAUS.
Alexandria, Va, Sep 26, 1854-tf -" =,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-25
NEW GOODS.

~ w. BARNES would inform his friends and
~. the citizens of Charles county generally, that
he has just received a NEW STOCK OF GOODS
suitable for the present season. His stock COM
prises such articles as usually kept in coun-
try store, all of which will be sold at the lowest
possible rates for cash, to punctual customers at
credit of six months. Persons wishing to spend
their money to the very best advantage will do
well to give the SUBSCRIBER call before purchasing
elsewhere. C.. w. BARNES.
Nov. 80, 1854. ''', ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-25
SALE OF NEGROES.

IN pursuance of an order Of the Orphans Court
l. of Charles County, the undersigned will sell at
PUBLIC SALE, at BEANTOWN, on WE'D
NESDAY the 7th of FEBRUARY next, Gf fair,
if not, the next fair day. all the personal proper
ty of Elizabeth A. Turner, late of Charles Coun-
ty, deceased, consisting of
NINE Likely Young NEGROES,
and Bed
Sale to begin at IL clock, NJ
TERMS OF SALE are cash or credit of six
months, at the election of the purchaser, the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security in the
event of credit sale, the bond bearing interest
from the day of sale.
ROBERT S. REEDER,
VIM. l.. BERRY, Adm'rs
ian IS-ts of Elizabeth A. Turner.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-25

WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SILL
w ERWARE.-PLATED TEA SET, CAKE
BASKETS, CAsToRs, ALBATA Forks AND Spoons,
FINE FANS, &c.-M. w. GAIT e. BRO, No
1914, Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, WAsHINGToN-Have on hand the largest
assortment of the above ever offered to their Gus
toners, and for style, quality, and cheapness, is
NOT surpassed in THIS COUNTRY.
They enumerate in part
Ladies' and Gentlemen g Extra fine English and
Geneva WATCHES, CHRONOMETERS, and
superior time-keepers of every description;
Gold Vest Fob, Guard, and chatalain Chains,
Seals, Keys, &c;
Diamond, Pearl, Mosaic and plain Brooches, Ear
Rings and Bracelets in sets;
Gold Necklaces, Gold Thimbles, Lockets and
Crosses;
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl and other Finger Rings;
Pure Silver Tea Sets, Pitchers, Goblets & Cups;
Silver Table, Dessert & Tea Spoons, Forks. &c;
Silver Dessert, Fruit, Cake, Fish s. Pie Knives;
Preserve, Egg, Jelly, and Sugar Spoons;
Soup, Cream, Gravy, and Oyster Ladies;
Silver Napkin Rings, Pickle Knives and Forks !;
Salt and Mustard Spoons, Butter Knives, SC;
The above, with a varied assortment of Goods,
suitable for wedding and other parties, they offer
at unusually low rates;
IFThe largest orders for Gold and Silver
work, of every description, promptly executed in
the best style. Also, Watches and Jewelry care
fully repaired.
Nj. w. GAIT 6 BRO, No. 1924,
Penn'a Avenue, between 9th and 10th sts.,
dec 2l-6t WASHINGTON, D. c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-25
SHERIFFALTY.
Fello,v- Citizens of Charles County:

Fsllo,v- Citizens of Charles County:
At the solicitation of friends, most respect
fully announce myself to you Candidate for
the next Sherifalty, and most respectfully ask
your suffrages NATHANIEL HALEY.
jan 4-tf
Mr.. WELLS:
Please announce GEORGE w. SMITH as a
Candidate for the next Sherifalty of this county.
dec 2S-te MANY VOTERS
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-25
BUGGIES, CARRIAGES g. SULKIEs.


THE subscriber has on hand in his newly erect
l. ed Factory great variety of Carriages, all of
which, regards durability, finish and style, will
compare with the best in the country. He would
resnecfully call the attention of his friends end the
public generally of Charles and the counties adj
joining to this fact, and at the time he takes
occasion to express to them his sincere thanks for
their former patronage. With the stock of Car
rages at present in his Factory and the facilities
which he possesses for manufacturing, he feels
confident of being able to meet the wants of those
who wish to purchase. His Factory (Which has
been lately re-bult) is near the corner of Third
street and Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Gadsby's
Hotel. Old Carriages repaired at the shortest no.
tice, or taken in exchange for new ones. He has
good assortment of second hand Carriages which
will be sold on reasonable terms
s-=. MICHAEL McDERMOTT,
June l6, 1852. Washington, D. c..