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The North-Carolinian., 1855-01-20

PREs1DENcY OF THE w & NJ r. r. Con-
PANY.-The Sumtervile Banner of "Wednesday
says, that the present popular and efficient
President of the Road, Gen. Iarlce, will not
serve as such after the first of February next
We were not aware of this determine ton OF
Gen. Harllee, and regret to hear it.
The Banner recommends, as his successor,
Col. F. j. Moses, of Sumtcrvile 1--WE think) a
gentleman ''full of resources, energetic, active
ever wide awake to his duty, capable of great
deal of bodily and mental exertion, land enjoy
ing a high, extended and commanding ufu
ence "-UX Herald
The North-Carolinian., 1855-01-20

. billiard TABLES FOR SALE.
Ihaye TWO good Billiard Tables with all the fix
tures which will dispose of reasonable terms if
application be made soon.
80 JAMES HALES.
Sept 9, 1854. slo-H
The North-Carolinian., 1855-01-20

THE RETURN OF AN Ac1rAron-There can
not bc very many good citizens who will feel
Joy at the announcement that Father Gavazzi
has determined to return to this country. When
he came before he received with ovations
and public demonstrations; but his conduct
soon convinced those who had thus honored
him that they in no manner subserved the cause
of religion, morals, the public quiet. He
proved to be a violent agitator, actuated by
doubtful motives, and governed by a spirit
quite unlike that commended by the Saviour
He melted riot and caused bloodshed, and
seemed most happy in the midst of popular
commOtiOn.
The North-Carolinian., 1855-01-20

WASTED.
A with a small family to take charge of my
Plantation Fayetteville, the first of January
next as an Overseer Evidence of sober and indus
trious habits will be required,
Dec I'd. If JNO. WADDILI., Jr.
The North-Carolinian., 1855-01-20

EartEen Ware.
have in Store (received within two weeks
past) the LARGEST STOCK of
EARTHEN WARE
ever offered in this Market comprising gen.
eral assortment of
BL UE and PINK PRINTED,
WHITE GRANITE,
BLUE EDGED,
PAINTED, and
CREAM COLORED
Dinner, Tea, and Toilet Ware.
These Goods acre imported to ma oacm order,
EXPRESSLY TO SUIT the Fayetteville WHOLESALE
TRADE
/ have as usual, good supply of
CHINA and GLASS WARE.
lowest prices.
". N. TILLINGHAST.
Dec 9, 1854. 23-tf
1000 Spirit Turpentine Casks.
NOW O.N HIND .a.v-D FOR sale,
At 81 25 will be char ged accounts
for Barrels after 80 days.
Orders for Barrels left at the Store of Messrs Cook
johnson, at James G. Cooks, will be attended to.
ALSO
900 BRICK will be ready for delivery about the
18th of October from my Brick Yard in Campbelton.
G. w. LAWRENCE.
Marys Garden, Sept. 2S: 1854 13-tf
Persons indebted to the subscribers by account
must positively pay up. Longer indulgence cannot
BRYAN & YATES.
. BILLIARD TABLES FOR SALE.
Ihave TWO good Billiard Tables with all the fix
tures which will dispose of reasonable terms if
"fp y JAMES HALES
The North-Carolinian., 1855-01-20

AN AMERICAN STEAMER FIRED 1NTo-The
ship Golden Eagle, at New York, from ST.
Thomas, reports that few days before she ar
rived there the American steamer Benjamin
Franklin, chartered by the Royal Mail Com
pany to take the English mails and passengers
to other islands, was fired into by the authori-
ties of the island when leaving port. One ball
passed through state-room in which were sit
ting an English lady and child The steamer
in consequence had to return to port and was
detained day in making repairs. The reason
given was that she had no right to pass
The North-Carolinian., 1855-01-20

OVERSIGHT IN THE RECIPROCITY TREATY
Qnite an important omission in this treaty
has been brought to- our notice by an Intelligent
merchants in regard to the article of molasses
and sugar. The treaty does not provide for
the admission of American grown moiasses and
sugar into 6he provinces free of duty, and the
consequence is, by the present tariffs, quite a
Discrimination against the American products,
and in favor of those imported from foreign
countries.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

POPULATION OF THE CRIMEA.-A Lotto, g.
Therapia, dated the 9th ult., and nnbls1a IRON
the Paris Moniteur, says: In the present sta. ~
of things some exact information a. - s at
population Of the Crimea NAV NOT ha w;,, .ne
interest to your readers. and send vo ,rD, ,u
following, which has reached me from ON W.T. sue
thentic source. The total number of mola ~; ~
habitants in the peninsula NAV be Divided s IL.
follows: 10000 Tartars, of whom so 0Oo a.. ~
peasants, farmers shepherds; l6 900 Inn n u,s
and Mollahs, acting at the same time AZ nrss,s
or judges; 10000 Myrsas or mobiles. kind ~
feudal lords. whose influence and priv;le,s.
have, not without great difficulty, res;s,ss
foreign domination; and $4,000 bourgeois ana
petty tradesmen residing in the towns. A
The Christian population does not amount, :,
more than $4,000 or $4,000. and is entirely ~
European origin. The number of Russian,
carrying on trades. who have established them
selves in the Crimea since the conquest arc MI
calculated at more than 5000. Turkey. md
more particularly Constantinople, have fm
nished contingent of 10000 Greeks, who Is.
tahshed themselves for the most part at RI.
laklava and Eupatoria 5000 Armenians .,
the most, followed this example; and 5000
Poles, Germans and French, forming mora
floating portion of the population, complete
this census.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

The MANTrs RELIGIosA.-Messrs. Editors
Enclosed In the small box which send herewith, will b
found Mans Religosa, and insect which attracts mucl
attention. in various political circles king, the mos
appropriate emblem Of Anti-American devotion to thu
Roman Catholic Church.
"This insect" says distinguished naturalist, is re
garded the countries It habits, with superstous rever
ence, account Of its occasionally assuming the attitude
Of prayer This is however, the position in which lies ii
wait for its prey the front Of the thorax being elevated
and the two foreegs held together like pair Of arms
prepared to seize any animal that may fall within thef
reach They extremely voracous insects, and KEEP
together without food viii fight, the victor devourng it
conquered adversary" supseBrpEh.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

rw If the Minerva is void of its usual interest
to our readers this week, we plead in extenuatior
our non-tness to attend to editorial duties, conse
quent to the defeat Of the American party On Mon
day last and beg our patrons to attribute whatev.
er deficiency there may be tto that cause. So per.
fecty were we shocked at the verdict Of the people
at the balot-box, that we left the State and went
to 7uckapaw! We are now improving rapidly
our nervous system is becoming regulated; and we
live in the hope that in few days we shall be
able to exclaim, with slight alteration, like Rich
ard: eve are ourself again!"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

The ENGLISH Misunderstanding over the
" Memoirs of the Rev. Sydney Smith, y we find the
following extract from one of his sermons preached
in the Cathedral of York, before congregation
composed in great part Of Judges and Lawyers
We consider it extremely a propos to the pre-.
sent time, and commend it to the notice of our
readers, especially to those who may have the ad
ministration of the law in their care In these
times when Demagogism and Fanaticism are ramp
ant in some sections of our country, and stick al
no infamous means to accomplish an unjust and
unlawful end, it is well to place before the eyes Of
the conservators of the law the noble and earnest
exhortation contained in the following extract:
"He who takes the Office of Judge, as it now
exists in this country, takes in his hands splendid
gem, good and glorious perfect and pure. Shall
he give it up mutilated? shall he mar it? shall he
darken it? shall it emit no light? shall it be valued
at no price? shall it excite no wonder? shall he
find it diamond? shall he leave it stone?
What shall we say of the man who would viii
lingly destroy with fire the magnificent temple Of
God in which am now preaching? Far worse is
he who ruins the moral edifice Of the world, which
time and toll and many prayersto God, and many
suffer1ngs OF men nave reared; VINO puts out the
light of the times in which he lives, and leaves us
to wander in the darkness Of corruption and the
desolation of sin.
"There may be, there probably is in the church
some Young man who may hereafter gil the office
of an English Judge, when the greater part Of those
| who hear me thir day are dead and gone. Let him
| remember my words, and let them form and fashion
his spirit He cannot tell in what dangerous and
awful times he may be placed; but as marine,
looks to his compass in the calm and looks to hi;
compass in the storm, and never keeps his eye of
bis compass, SO in every vississitude Of judicial
ife-deciding for the people, deciding against the
people-protecting the just rights Of Kings or re-
straining their unlawful ambition let him eve'
cling to that pure, exalted and christian independ
ence which towers over the little motives of life
which no hope or favour can influence, which nj
| effort Of power can controul"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

NlGHT.-Nisht levels all artificial, d..
tons. The beggar ON his pallet Of N'.onc'
SHORES as soundly as the king on his l saw,
down. Night is the earthly paradise Wv ~ 9f
slave. the sweet oblivion of the care worn W
the nurse of poetry, Of devotion: hor '0 "a'
great painting heart of society yeans for tbo ae
turn Of night and rest! Sleep is Gods s sas re-
gift to the poor; but for the great tberap v''aI
fixed time for repose. Quie. they have NJ ~ 10
and instead of calmly awaiting the approa aSas
events, they fret and repiue and starye sSa Of
and chide the tardy hours; as if everr rsss
morrow was big with the fate Of some ~. No.
hereafter. The torrents of events goes ros slea'
past, keeps eager exception constantly o v'' ,;s
toe, and drives timid slumber away. "p'
There is something strangely beautiful - !,
contemplation of night when the smil;nc ~, .as
seem to do homage to the palefaced queen ' a1s
the clouds float silently through the trana aul
sky, and the wind speaks in soft whispers ~ !.
fearful of weaking the sleepers Such is III n
sweet repose Of blameless conscience p ,us
when the hues of evening slant dimlv .w Du'
when the cherries curtains of darkness ~ ~
drawn, when aerial shadows loom I'D. alonr a. ae
yauted arch, like grim ghosts trailing hlo ,,s
ness through the heavens" such is the fao,s',
shadows that hang over the broken slnn, I,.u'
OF soul IN which there is no peace
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10
Parish Of Terrebonne.

In our sister parish, Terrebonne, the Americans
have elected their entire ticket for State and parish
officers-with the single exception Of Assessor
Charles Derbigny received 37s votes and Wick
life S69-1O majority. T. G. Hunt, the American
candidate for Congress, received majority over
Taylor Below we give the vote for district and
parish officers:
sc,s Senate Fl. NJ Thibodaux, 3s4-maj. &c
o'"'' o''''''' Adam Beatty, 1854
District Auy{J J; Roman ! (ant2 1898 sss-m%j' lo4
Representatives. J. B. Robinson (no opp'n) s9l
c,r Aubin Bourg, 441-maj. l24
''''"V' N. Fuqua, BIT
~ Henry Newell, 436-maj. 40
o'e'"' f. Engeron, BIG
1 Jos. Toups (ant) S47-maj. 81
n'''''" Leo Hymel, BIG
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

AGEscY-Our friend, L. W. Cady, receiving
and forwarding clerk at the Terrebonne Station
of the Opelousas Railroad, has been appointed
Agent for the sale of Messrs. Smith, Mcleod
& Co.'s Bisulphite of Lime. Planters by send
ing him their orders for that article will find
it much to their advantage.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

hT The New Haven Palladium records an
other case of the complete cure Of erysipelas oy
the simple application Of raw cranberrles
pounded fine. The patient was young lady,
one side of whose face had become so swollen
and inflamed that the eye had become closed
and the main excessive. A poultce of cram
berries was applied, and after several changes,
the pain ceased, the Inflammation subsidized,
and. in the course of q couple of days, every
vstjge Of tho disease had disappeared.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10
Mississippi Election.

The Crescent Of yesterday says: By the steam.
boat Natchez which arrived late last evening, we
learn that Col Hillyer, American candidate for
Congress in the Fifth District had beaten Gen.
Quitman in three counties, al follows: In Adams
county, 81 votes; in Jefferson county, 81 votes
and in Wilkinson county, 81 votes.
In Adams county is the home Of Gen. Qpitman,
whe,e he is admired and beloved to such an ex.
tent that his friends confidently anticipated carry.
ing the county for him. Still, he is beaten 81. In
Wilkinson county his friends looked for majority
Of 100 for him-yet be is beaten 81. In Jefferson
county it was supposed he would succeed by at
least so votes, but the reported figures sum up 81
on the opposing side.
These returns are decidedly indicative Of the
return Of Col. Hillyer to Congress, despite the
worth, personal popularity and well earned fame
of his veteran and distinguished competitor. Still
it is quite possible the interior counties may put
different face on matters.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

The REAL INVENTOR OF THE STEAMBOAT
advance sheets of Lloyd's forthcoming Steamboat
Directory, we see that he gives the credit of the
invention OF the steamboat to John Fitch, and not
to Robert Fulton He produces good authorityto
sustain him in his assertions, and the friends Of
Fitch will no doubt be glad to find justice will be
done him in this work.
1t appears that John Fitch invented and made q
successful trip with his steamboat at PHILADELPHIA
in 1856, which averaged nearly eight miles an
hour, and that afterward, while he was in Paris
trying to obtain aid from the Government to fur.
Their his objects, he met Robert Fulton, who was
there experimenting with his submarine battery for
blowing up ships; and Fulton, by pretending to
take greas interest in John Fitch obtained plans
and drawings of his steamboat by giving him some
milk and water letters to various persons. Poor
Fitch remained in Europe some time, trying to get
capitalists to advance him funds to prosecute his
great invention, but without success. They called
him crazy, little dreaming of the prize they were
losing.
Meantime Robert Fulton returned to New York,
and obtaining funds from Chancellor Livingston,
built the steamer "Clermont" on the North River,
in 1905, using on her one of Watts improved steam
eng ines ordered f ON England. This was fully
twenty years after John Fitch had demonstrated
the practicabilty of stemming the mighty Misss-
sippi with the steamboat. In 1871, Robert Fulton
and Levingston claimed the exclusive privilege of
navigating the Ohio and Mississippi by steam.
Several boats were then tied up; but at the great
trial in New York, it was satisfactorily and con-
clusively proven that Robert Fulton was not the
inventor of the steamboat, but to John Fitch be-.
longed that credit.
The life of poor Fitch is peculiarly interesting
and melancholy. Just before his death he re.
marked: g The day will come when some more
powerful man will get fame and riches from my
invention. but nobody will believe that poor John
Fitch can do anything worthy Of attention" He
was buried on the banks of the Ohio.
ICinuinndti 7saaeG
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

r~ Messrs. B. Nautre & Co., dealers in House
Furnishing Goods, tin-ware, crockery-ware stoves,
glassware ETC., are now in receipt Of full and
general assortment Of every article usually to be
obtained in an establishment like theirs. We res
pectfuly direct attention to their card, under our
ADVERTISING head
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

nH Attention is called to the card Of Mr.. Steu-
benrauch, Artist in Hair and Jeweler, No. SO Roy
al street, New-Orleans. Mr.. S. is justly acknowl-
edged by all to be the most perfect in his art Of any
in the whole Southern country. He needs but to
be known to be appreciated His skill in working
hair is wonderful, almost surprising belief.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1856.

h~ The weather since yesterday has been
cold, rainy, and disagreeable; and from pres
ent indications it promises nothing good for a
number of days to come.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

"SoMErHING ABOUT THE SNA1K"-Various &C.
counts of the great "snake," of Silver Lake. N. Y
have already travelled over the country. They
latest is from the Knickerbocker for November
and we append it:
Is it our friend of the Bunkum Flagstaff who
sends us the following from Silver Sake, the locality
of the "Grate Sarpent?" The letter was evidently
penned in much haste, and under great deal of
excitement and the initials so blotted that we
can only decipher what seems like "WAGs....," in
very struggling characters at the end. The internal
evidence Of its authenticity is much stronger: "Joe
Gilman has just brought over startling news from
Snaiktown. It has been seen again Yes-the
wsreptyle is THAR. They are expecting to mak a
forchin to oncet. The Snaik will be kort and egs-
hibited all over the ked'atry at rs sents A stork
company has bin formed to to speckilate into the
crate Monster Of the Depe-also the chances of
ketching the same.
The shares are all taken, but the Snaik aint
The money is all paid in, but the old whailer's
line isn't all paid out yet. The objek was saw yis-
terey onto the bottom of the Lak with mairmaid
on his back, a-comick Of her hair, and the stork.
holders hartz beat hi-aso the shares sell higher.
The comepany hev bilt high observatory, and
and highered watchmen to observe the Snaik Of
Snaiks, and 'keap their eye onto him when SEEN
The watchmen stand onto the top Of the observa-
tory being selected from among their fellow citizens
for the superior hite and the aforesaid being bit
at least fifty feet hi: and the above are paid high
salary, which elevated position nables them to
gain unobstructed view view of the broad expans
Of water. which doubles the value Of the stork it
is a capital stock.
Haz been seen every day twicet, and on zone &C.
cashun only three times On transfer days it
will be vizzible during buziness hours, (by order
Of the Board) The observatory is furnisht with
quizzing glasses and a telescope. lis thought
attrack the motifs of the Snaik And sum people,
as is too poor buy shares, SEE if he does twg the
preparations made to ketch him. he will die Of
lafing. and his skin stuffed immejately!"
There will be Consolidated United States
Snake Company before long!
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

The HEALTH OF CArrLE.-The American Vets
marian contains the following good advice towards
promoting the health of cattle. There is 8 good
deal in the following paragraphs expressed In 9
few words:
Mix, occasionally, one part Of salt in four, nse
or six parts of wood ashes, and give the mixture
different kinds of stock summer and winter. ~
promotes their appetitcs, and is said to be gooa
against bots in horses, murram in cattle, and ro'
in sheep. T.
| Horse-radish roots is valuable for cattle. II
creates an appetite and is good for various diseases
Some give II to any animal that is unwell. It's
good for oxen troubled with the heat. If animals
will not eat it voluntarily, cut it up fine and NIL
with potatoes and meal.
| Feed all animals regularly. They not only 1904
for their food at the usual time but the stomach
indicates the want at the stated period Therefore
feed morning, noon, and evening, as near al sD'
same time each day as possible. J.
| Guard against the wide injurious extremes u
aatiating with excess and starving with want fooa
should be Of suitable quality, and proportional
the growth and fattenng Of animals to Their pr
duction in young and milk, and to their labor anI
exercise. Animals that labor need far more ioo',
and that which is far more nutritious than those p''
are idle. :, .,a
Guard all descriptions Of stock against cola .a'
exposure, especially against cold storms OF TAU,
sleet and damp, snow, and against lying on. ~
cold ground in cold nights, in the spnng anu =
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

NIGHT ScHooL.-By request Of a number Of
our citizens, Mr.. BURROWS, principal of ''Home
Academy" will open night class on Monday
next, in his school room, on the lot Of Mrs.
Knobloch, short distance below the canal.
This is an excellent opportunity for the young
men of Thibodaux, who are engaged through
the day, to improve their minds and cultivate
their faculties. As teacher Mr.. Burrows has
no superior in the State. He knows achat to
impart and how to impress it; he understands
the elements of teaching, and knows how to
direct the mind in securing knowledge. We
hope to see the school we'll attended.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10
CITY of New Orleans.

The city and parish of Orleans have gone for
the American party by small majority. The
ballot boxes of the 7th and 9th wards were seized
killed. Had it not been for the prudent fore
thought of the Mayor, who requested the closing
of all the cofee-houses on the day Of election and
the ready compliance of the proprietors, it is more
than probable that the bloody scenes of Louisville
would have been re-enacted. Below is the official
vote. We are really happy that our friend, the
gallant Maj Hufty, succeeded for the Office Of sheriff
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

AMUsEMENTs.-New Orleans will soon be
overs-tocked with amusements Of every dis
cription. The Pelican theater is now open,
and the st. Charles and Orleans will soon
follow suit. The Gaiety will open about the
close of the month. The Campbell Minstrels
are now performing in Armory Hall; and
vannouchi's Museum with Presidents, Queens,
Kings, etc., ETC., in wax, as large as life, will
soon be thrown open for the inspection of the
public. Opportunities for spending money,
will not be lacking in the Crescent City the
present winter. It will be one Of unusual
gaiety..
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10

DOUBLE QUICK 1ME!-On Tuesday last, in com.
pany with couple Of friends, we paid flying visit
the the paradise of Louisiana "-the Attakapas
country-and proceeded up the Teche as far as
Jeanneretts, above Franklin, and returned on Wed
nesday. Our stay though short, was nevertheless
pleasing, and deeply interesting. In our next we
shall give few pencilings from our log-book o.
such thing as appeared the most worthy of note
not forgetting the polite, courteous, and gentleman
~ officers Of the steamer Naomi regular packet be.
tween Tigervile and New-Iberia. Just think Of it
ye "old fogies," trip from Thibodaux to jean
neretts and back, in twenty-five hours! Here are
some Of the results Of good old fashioned Wing le'
gisIation, brought about through the present ber-
al constitution.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10
Additional Returns.

The table below, which we copy from the New
Orleans Crescent Of to-day, contains all the re-
turns yet received. Very few of the majorities
are official, but they are given as they were re-
cniynd.