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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-18

One Of The most important mcmbers
Of the Democratic party, IN n far
Western town, which shall be name
less, Of whom it IL said that he neve,
finished a speech, sentiment or senten
&c, IN public, with out making y fail
ure, in rquence, Of too ambitious
a start, at supper given in honor OF
Gen, Cass visit to that region three
years since, made the following tauu
pas Rising in bis place, and calling
attention by thump on the table, be
exclaimed 1.-The Democratic party
the idol Of the people, the hope of the
world, the temple Of true patriotism :
so long as its members are true to their
trust the mal.volent viiperations of
Of its hereditary enemies, the Wings
and Aboli'ionist, oare--arv' a long
pause, the speaker evidantly stuck"
and growing more confused eV Hihst-
ant !" are bound. gentlemen. bN,se,
bound, u gentlemen. to--to--slump
through = With. thi, perora'ion 10
sat down and WHIPPED the sweat from
of his streaming observation-disclosures
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-18

The Mayor Of Albany has proposed
an ordinance in the common council
Of that city. prohibiting the use Of
camphsns, under the penalty Of US
fog eeeh violalioo q The law.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-18

An interesting libel sust was deci-
lied in Ne~ York on the I'd inst. DR.
Wayland. President Of Brown Uniyer
sity, in Providence, r l., at the re.
quest Of Mrs Judson, wrote the life Of
the distinguished Baptist Missionary,
Adoniram Judson and presented the
copy right TO The family Of his widow
y. II. Fletcher. publisher in New
York, issued the life Of DR.. Judsop
about The same time. VIII cl seriously
affected the sale If the authorized one
by Dr.. Wayland. G. y Norton, an.
other publisher. in New York, and
proprietor Of the Literary Gazette. criii
cixed The action Of Mr.. Fletcher IN
severe terms wliere-hpon the late,
suied Mr. Norton n libel in H., sum
Of SO, 600. The case occupied four
lays. The jury returned verdict
for The defendant. after having been
out three minutes.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-18

A submarine telegraph across the
Black Sea is TO be constructed
Morse's system Of telegraph il to be
nsed. A Tendon Steamer took wire
fur the cable for the line between Yer
ma aud f,alaklava, a distance Of 400
miles and ny the end Of Februarr. n
direct telegraph communication will
be opened between the head quarters
If the niles in the Crimea and Lou
don aud Paris.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-18

The English papers state that at
he election Of Oxford University, the
Rev DR.. Pnsey, the leader If the Ro-
nanizing party. was elected on the
Governing Board by very large
vote.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-18

Heir TO THE French THRONE
An extraordinary report is current in
Paris, to the effect that the Emperor
has resolved to declare Count de Nor.
ny the legitimate son Of King Louis Of
Holland ard Queen llortense, and
consequently, bis own brother. II II
aided that his Majesty will at the
same time raise the Count to the
rank Of Imperial Higbness. and de-
clare heir to the empire. It is said
that recent events which have occurred
at the East, together with the fac
that there appears to be no chance Of
a direct heirto the Imperial throne,
has Of late forced this measure on the
attention Of the Emperor. In Paris,
and throughout France, Prince N~pol.
cons career, as warrior, has become
the subject Of jokes distiches, and al
that artillery Of satire, for which the
French have ever been noted.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-18

The whole amount actually reciev
ell by Gardiner for three-fouths Of his
fraudulent Mexican claim Was sbou,
$4,000 OF this the Government
has recovered about 100000 Of
the residue, a considerable portion
went into the hands of lawyers and
agents. who we're the instruments H.
carrying out the fraud. There is not
much likelihood TINT any portion Of
this will be recovered. although we MI.
derstand that the Government will
make an effort for that purpose.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-18

The public debt Of the Empire Of
RUSSIA is set down at 1915. 1925. 900.
The regular custom and excise duties
levied by the Government amount to
only S24.26O,0O0. The brandy monu-
ply pays an additional sum Of $48,
$40. 900; direct taxtion $40. 125, 900
and indirect $38,725.00o The export
Of grain from the single port Of Odessa
in the year 1852 was to the value II
*28, 1875, 900
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-18

There has very recently been found
at thu shop Of q pork butcher in Lon
don. considerable portion Of very
fine copy Of the first edition Of Ari.-
totle's works, printed by Aldus al
Venice. in 1897, and also fragment. Of
other works Of less rarity, but still Of
considerable value.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

CURIOUS CASE OF ALLEGED ABASDoNMENr-
Quite recently woman giving her name as Mrs.
Georgiana NJ. Bate. arrived in New York from her
native country, England, in search Of her reputed
husband, John H. Bate whom she alleges aban-
doned her some twenty years ago, soon after mar
rage. She put up at the emigrant boarding house
No 40 Carlisle street, and by enquiry ascertained
that the man she claims to be her lawful better
half kept mahogany yard at 1873 Hudson street.
She accordingly made complaint of abandonment
and he was accordingly arrested by SERGEANT Smith
Of the Lower Police Court, at his residence, next
door to his place of business. Mr.. Bate, judging
from his demeanor, greatly surprised at his ar
rest, and on being confronted with his reputed
wife said he never saw her before, and of course
hooted at the idea Of abandoning her in the old
country. He married here. and has quite family
growing up, besides which his worldly prospects
are very fattering. Mrs Bate, on the other hand,
says that she cannot be mistaken, as che had him
arrested in Canada about seven years ago, for the
same offence and that it then cost him round
sum to get out Of the scrape. She brings letters
of recommendation from the Lord Mayor of Eon-
don and other high tunctionaries.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

ROMANCE OF INDIAN LIFE.-A private soldier
writing from Fort Laramie, March 18th, men
tons the following incidents of the massacre Of
Lieut. Grattan:
will give you two facts connected with the
massacre which have never seen in the news.
papers. musician, one of the party, owned
or married squaw, and on that unfortunate
day, when she saw danger threatening the
troops she rallied her father and brother to
preserve her lover. When he fell wounded she
rushed to him to protect him from the arrows
or perish with him. Her father shot several
arrows at the other Indians, and was wounded
himself in the Jealous defence of the soldiers
Then he sat down and wept, as he could do no
more. The hostile Indians then rushed on the
wounded soldier, tore him from the embrace of
his faithful squaw, and scalped him before her
eyes, After this she could not be prevailed
upon to eat or drink, and starved to death,
dying in nine days, and glad to 60 to regain the
presence of the spirit of one she loved so dearly
The only soldier that reached here alive was
found by an Indian, who, instead Of scalping
him, ministered to his wants, carried water to
his hiding place, and endeavored to bring him
into the fort during the night, but being unable
or afraid to accomplish his purpose, he turned
back to Mr.. Bordeau's house, bearing the
soldier, and four Indians overlook him and
wished to kill the wounded man, or as they
say, "that dog" The reply of the noble
friendly savage was, "The white man must
live, or must die" and he bore him off in
safety. Such generous deeds should be re-
memhered.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
SUBSTITUTE FOR CHLoRoroRM.-Doctor E

A SUBSTITUTE FOR Observation-Disclosures E.
H. Dixon, of New York, the accomplished editor
of the "Scalpel," addresses the following COM
munication to one Of the papers of that city,
attesting the admirable anasthetic effects of a
mixture of pounded ice and salt:
l have now the qualification of assuring you
that we possess new anasthetic, adapted to
almost every tri1ing operation, and even to
many OF the larger ones, that can by no posi-
bllity ever destroy life. Mr.. Arnott of London
has recommended ice and salt, in the proper
ton OF two parts to one, finely pounded, and
applied directly to the skin where the incsion
is to be made for period of time varying from
four to five minutes, by inclosing the mixture
in fine gauze bag. If the patient be nearly
bloodless in the skin l would advise four, and
If of higher degree of cutaneous circulation
five minutes contact. 1t will then be found
that tn. party will slightly harden, whiten, and
become completely benumbed; it will appear
precisely like the most delicate and thinnest
icing on cake, and will cracke little when
pressed upon by the fingers. have recently
performed operations as extensive as amputa-
ting the entire breast, removing wens, applying
caustic, &C., without the slightest pain, BY
means of this beautiful and benefcent agent,
and can assure you that surgeons will find it
perfectly reliable in any case where the part is
accessible to its action. As this is the case in
nine-tenths of all the cutting operatsons, we
may confidently anticipate the most delightful
results from this great discovery. can assure
surgeons that if they observe the caution never
to apply it over five minutes there will be no
interruption to the healing process. have
had the extensive incision made in removing
the entire breast actually unite by adhesion, or
without the formation Of pus This is proof
positive. l would not hesitate to use it with
confidence in the amputation of the thigh, if
there were strong objections to ether, as the
incision through the skin is that productive of
the most pain. Ether, however will be mainly
used in amputation, and think properly, be-
cause the tying of the arteries is extremely
painful but in all cutaneous operations know
it to be perfect in its action.
One caution allow me to repeat: Apply it
for four minutss in all feeble persons and then
try by means of the point of the knife whether
the part be insentient if so it is really, if not
wait half or a whole minute more and then
try again, l should not be willing to exceed
six minutes in any case, for fear of mortifca-
ton or sloughing, as surgeons call it, because
this happens when part is frozen.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
Election Notice.

conformity to a proclamation of the
- honorable H. c. Thibodaux President of the Police
M q, e PARISH Of rerrebonne, election will be held
@ uua places ana hours Saturday, the 23i of June
1902 In the lst Sd, 4t 9Th sh OH 18th Police Wards Of
parish ior tae purpose ofeecting each member repre-
sem sa ware IN the Police Jury, Of service
SHAH begin on the lst Monday OF September 1855
FIRST "ard-Furcy fhbodaux, J. B. Boudreaux, R. D.
Jordan commissioners "
Blanc dit Noise, commissioners.
Fourth Ward-o. F. Aycock, Izdore Dupre, P A. Beck
nell, commissioners.
Sixth ward-C. Tennent F. 8. Goode, W. NJ. Mercer
commissioners.
Eighth Ward-M Dupre E. Fields, N. Robchaux, COM
missoners.
Ninth Ward-J. Toups, H. Roddy, V. Berger, commits
sioners.
Twelfth Ward-E D. Burguieres, E. Porche D. NJ. Lang,
commissioners
The returns Of elections shall be transmitted the
dersgned F. GAGNE Clerk
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
Avis d'Electinn.
TONFORMENENTa una

~ ton de Honorable h c. Thibodaux, Presden, du
Jury de Police de parosse de Terrebonne des elections
seront enues aux eux heures usage, Samed 90
mos de JUN, 1885, dams les ler 3ene 4ene 6eme seme
seme 2eme Advertisements de Police de parosse
dams lie but ere I'm membre dams chacun des dts Arron
erme de service deques au premier Lund do
Septembre 1855.
Premier rtondissement-Furcy Thidodaus j. B. Bou-
dreaux R. D. Jordan, commissioners
Troisieme Arron-J. McCollum NJ H. Dauns Joseph Le-
blanc dit Noise.
Quatreme Arron-O F. Aycock, Izidore Dupre P A.
Becknen commissares.
sixeme Arron-C. Tennent, F. 8. Goode W. NJ Mercer
commissaires.
Huitieme Arron-M Dupre E. Fields N Robichaux
commissaires.
Neuvieme Arron-J Toups, H. Roddy, v. Berger COM
m :ssaires
Douzieme Arron-E D. Burgieres E. Porche D. NJ Lang
commissaires
Les re'ours d'elections Sc feront soussigne.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

The Crops IN ILL1NoIs.-The Springfield
m) State Register on the 4th inst. says that
in Central Illinois kewinter wheat is very stout
and well advanced, promising more abundant
crop than has ever before been produced there.
The season thus far had been very favorable
for blowing and planting, and in fortnight
9sseasy that rs,a soaa .: sail. d E1e
ing with unusual rapidly. Nearly third more
land than usual has been planted and sowed
this season. Equally favorable reports are
made from Northern aud Southern Illinois and
it is thought that if the present prospects are
not blighted, hundred per cent more grain,
ETC., will be produced in the State this year
than ever before We think we have somewhere
met with the statement that Illinois could easily
supply the whole United States with corn.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

DESTRUCTION OF ANrs-A correspondent says
We give you a sure remedy-procure large
sponge, wash it WELL press it very dry; BY so doing
it will leave the small cells open,-lay it on the
shelf where they are most troublesome, sprinkle
some fine white sugar on the sponge, eighty owe,
it, two Or three times day, take bucket Of hot
water to where the sponge is, carefully drop the
sponge in the scalding water, and you will slay
them by the thousands, and soon rid the house O
those troublesome insects. When you squeeze the
sponge, you will be astonished at the number thai
had gone in the cells.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

On ONE CosDrrIos.-Some years ago. when the
Legislature Of of the middle States were framing
constitution the discussion of its various provisions
were warm and obstinate. Many days had been
spent in fiery debate, and the vote was at length
about to be taken. Just at this moment country
member who had been absent for some days pre-
viously, entered and took his seat. Another men,
Der who was in favor Of the amended Constitu-
ton, went to him and endeavored to make a con-
vert of him.
You must vote for the Constitution by all
MEANS" said he.
"Fll think Of it." said the country member.
But you must make up your mind at once, man,
for the vote is about to be taken''
The country member scratched his head and
seemed puzzled.
Some, why dc you hesitate? viii you pro-
mise me to vote for the Constitution Fam sure it
will give general satisfaction"
"I'n vote for it on one condition." said the
country member.
"What is that 2"
''On no other, by gracious"
But what condition is it %
Why, that they let it run by my farm"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

T The largest room in the world under single
roof and unbroken by pillars or other distractions.
is at St. Petersburg, Russia, and $50 feet in length
and $50 in breadth. By daylight it is used for
military displays, and battalion can conveniently
mannuvre in it. In the evening It is often con-
verted into vast ball room, when it is warmed by
l6 prodigious stoves and twenty thousand wax
tspsB are required 10 light Il propsriy. The rot
81 this structure ID iingls afeh q iron
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
Election for Supreme Judges.
To nroclamat;on y

4 his Excellency. the Hon. PAUL o. HEBERT Cover
Of the State Of Louisiana, election will be holden
the Parish Of on MONDAY the 2 day ofJuNE
pose Of eectng Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Of
Lou siana to supply the ncy occasoned by the resg
nation Of the Hon. Thos Sde also for the purpose Of
eecng Associate Judge Of the Supreme Court this
State to supply the vacancy caused by the resignation
the Hon n Ogden for the Second Supreme Judc Dis
trict composing that portion Of the city of New Orleans
which is situated above the line extending along middle
of julia street until strikes the New Orleans Canal
thence down said Canal to the Lake. and the parishes
Jefferson ST. John the Baptist, ST. Charles St. James, AS
eenson Assumption Lafourche, Terrebonne Iberve and
West Baton Rouge.
The places and commissioners Of election prescribed
by law
Commissioners will make their returns in due form to the
undersigned Sheriff and returning officer.
May 26, 1855 I'd. NJ. BOURG. Sheriff
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

-. A curious incident happened in the
Supreme Court Boston, few DAYS since
saase Shaw Was on the bench. and at the COM
A. aa,s OF the docket number one was the
~ cs'led. but il appeared Tint il was not
49, 'os snaL Upon this the Judge arose and
-. 49, mat he himself as counsel, had entered
a a.s iong ssfors 10 became : judge. He
- ~ hsach nsrs thsA % yssss.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
Election pour les JUICES SuPremes.
NONFORMFMENT = nm nroclamation

~ de son Excellence PAUL O. HEBERT Gouverneur de
PEtat de la Louisiana election dams parose
de Lafourche, LUNDI lie 25eme jour de JUN proclaim,
1885, entire les heures ct P pour eire Juge
rempre la occasionne par Ia demisson de Hon
Thomas sde auss pour eire Juge assoce de la Cour
Supreme de la Louisiana pour Second District Judiciae
Supreme de Get Eta suite de la demsson de Honno
rabe A. NJ Ogden lie dit district qu comprend cee portion
de la vile de la Nouvee Orleans suee ardessus de gne
qui parcourt lie mieu de la Julie jusqua point Dim
tersecon lie Canal de Ia Nouvee Orleans, de Ia
decend lie dit Canal usquau Lac ansi que les parosses
Assumption Lafourche, Terrebonne Iberye ct Quest
Baton Rouge.
Les eux commissaires objections son present
par Ia o Les commssaires feront eur retours fore
legae au soussigne, Sheriff ct officer retournant.
my26-ted NJ. BOURG, Sheriff.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

WoMAS.-The English woman is respectful
and proud, the French woman is gay and
agreeable; the Italian is passionate; the Amer
lean woman is sincere and affectionate. With
an English woman love is principle; with a
French woman it is a caprice; with an Italian
it is passion with an American it is senti.
ment. A man is married to an English woman;
is united to French woman cohabits with an
Italian, and is welded to an American. An
English woman is anxious to secure o lord; a
French woman q companion an Italian lover;
an American a husband. The Englishman
respects his lady; the Frenchman esteems his
companion; the Italian adores his mistress !;
the American loves his wife. The Englishman
at night returns to bis house, while the French
man goes to his establishment; the Italian to
his retreat; the American to his home When
an Englishman is sick his lady visits him, when
a Frenchman is sick his companion pities /;
when an Italian is sick, his mistress signs over
him when an American is sick his wife nurses
him. The English woman instructs her off
spring; French woman teaches her progeny;
an Italian rears her young; while an American
educates her child.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

PRESIDENCY OF LIBERIA.-Edxard ]. Roye,
| one of the Candidates for President Of Liberia,
was some ten years since barber in Terre
Haute, Indiana, from which place he erigrated
to Liberia. He engaged successfully in COM
mercial pursuits at Menrovia, has been member
and Speaker Of the House of Representatives of
that Republic, was \ candidate two years ago
for the Presidency against President ROBERTS,
and is now editing and publishing paper in
that country. He is, We believe. pure Afri-
can, certainly black man.
Stephen A. Benson, the other candidate, is Of
unmixed African descent, went with his parents
to Liberia when mere child, before the time
of Gov. Ashmun's arrival in 1922, was taken
captive by the natives 10 the war Of December
of that year, but was finally restored to his
home after An absence Of several months. He
has been entirely educated in Africa; is the
principal merchant at Bassa Coves has filed
the Office Of Judge in one Of the highest courts
in and Of Liberia, aid is now the Vice President
Of the Republic. Mr.. Benson il . christian Of
eminent purity and benevolence of life, and en-
joys the respect and confidence not only of the
community in which he resides, but of many
distinguished strangers, and universally of the
citizens Of the Liherian commonwealth.
The time for the election of President, Vice
President. Senators, and Representatives is
fred in the constitution Of Liberia to be held
"on the first Tuesday in May in every two
years." Intelligence Of the choice made on the
first day Of the present month VIII doubtless
reach this country about the middle Of June
next. aas.5a
Nis proper to remark tfat his Excellency
]. ]. Roberts, for reasons honorable to himself
and 10 Nberia, declined . re-nominstioR for
President. On the expiration Of His official
40 I'm upHl havn pvod fnup
years each, with marked credit 10 himself,
honor to the colored race, and to tho advance
msnt And prosperity Of his country.
@& MI eIansa~fsnhfrn NkroA
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

"a A small lump Of fresh lime, put into the
pot in which wstsry potatoes sre boiled, WILL 1t
10 said, render than perfectly dry and mealy.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

A. BLANCHARD. H. CAZENAvETTE. E. RANSOM.
Blanchard. CaZenavette d Co.
DRUGGISTS AND APOTHECARIES
tSaccessors to LaJont d Bldnchard.)
Corner Of Main and st. Philip streets, Thibodaux, La
THE undersigned having associated
l. themselves for the purpose of carrying the -
atters themselves that from their perfect knowledge u
of profession and the of the public give
satisfaction Prescriptions filled at all hours of the day
night with the great and precision All medicines
purchased Of warranted genuine and Of the and
best quality. Patronage collected.
BLANCHARD CAZENAyETTE co.
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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

A REMARKABLE TRANsAcrIoN.-The last
number Of the Eastern Clarion, published at
Paulding, Miss, gives an account of swap me-
gotiated in that vicinity, by two of its subscri-
bers, and vouches for the truth of the story.
The chattles which changed owners were moth
ing less than the wives of the parties, who
were on the eve of emigrating, as they eventu-
ally did, the one to Alabama and the other to
Texas. The Clarion refrains from giving the
real names of the faithless Benedicts, and calls
them "Obadiah and "Dick;" but records
the circumstances of the transaction-how they
went into the woods, sat down on log and
entered upon the business; how they came near
spelling the trade because Obe's wife was a
younger critter by dozen years." and how
after much chaffering the difference was finally
equalized by the generous proposal of Dick to
give IN the way of boot, ga cow and calf, two
goats, an old gun and an ox-bell." The re-
spective children Of the two mothers remained
with their respective fathers, and with their
strangely acquired stepmothers, followed them
to the States of their adoption, and among the
free and enlightened electors of Alabama we
have the Clarion's authority for numbering
I" Dick " who now has possession Of the person
Of "Sall," whose years and LONELINESS were
balaased by boot against the attractions and
youth of "Poll who has gone with lobe" to
Texas. The Clarion is unfeignedly surprised
that two of its subscribers should not have i'm
bibed from its columns "purer morality and
more manly estimate of Heavens FIRST, best
gift to man."
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

NOTlCE.-Persons who are in debt to
the Of Wakeman Smith, and prefer settling
their with the undersigned do by calling
their Office before the first Of June those who do will be
sued my5-St. WAkEMAN Il SMITH.