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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07
Letter from Senator Kittredge.

Friend IFhite-I notice in your paper OF March
oath a "pGragrd31h," in communication signed IN :"
in these words:
e 1t s Dr. X did submit Col. Pugh, bill having
uneavocally the power IF it became law to close the
bayou; but it is not true that Col Pugh told Dr. kedge
him could passed, aud DR.. X then nodifed the
section, as it appears an tie pfinted 6f1 ana soh'cm
ecas not Submitted to Col Pugh This does not rest on
hearsay evidence. THIS assertion Of Dr. hitedge as 10
his ddtisenent 7rit Cot Pug is partly true bat the
impression sought to be produced is achotfy false"
In regard to the above recited paragraph, l will in
the first place observe that am not in the habit of saying
inSinuating, that which is not in letter and spirit
strictly tue still Tess would say anything to the l'reu
dice Of highly valued colleague in the Legislature il not
entirely true in substance and inference and not COM
PEELED to do by circumstances therefore repeat again
every word expression and impression contained in my
remarks before the Senate, by which defined position
with that of the Hon. W. W. Pugh relative to the Lafource
Railroad BILL and declare every part and afct Of it, in
aeo'd and impression, wholly true.
Further, the truth of what have thus re'afed can be
corroborated and proved by high and honorable
gentlemen if it should become necessary to drag third
persons into natter about which there be no question:
As premise to the erplaaation of the above reced
paragraph, would say that all the conversations had
with Col Pugh regard to the determination of any of The
wrote it. and no change made after it crten or
printed. Therefore, l say-1st. "The Subject matter
found in my speech, which the above paragraph from
ms" article comments) in relation to the measure, OF
most Importance, determined uh his (tot Pngh's)
ddrisen,ent" formed any part Of my written or
printed bill but related solely the policy of Incorporating
into the proposed bill, about drawing up, section,
which would authorize the dmming up of the mouth of
bayou Lafeurche in erpress arods. But with Col Pughs
adtisement determined not to incorporate such
a section into the proposed bill. Cd. The manuscript bN
from which the printed bill taken word for word,
without the alteration of letter syllable the bill
submitted, and the only bill submitted or read to
Col Pugh the provisions of which, then had every reason
believe approved of by him, because he made no
objections them the time to my knowledge until
after meeting held Napoieonvile 3D. Inerer chaged
single section procison contained in written or
printed BILL from any suggestion to me- to any else
by Col Pugh and all the change that made in the
BILL from the time wrote it, until its passage by the Senate,
was simply in form, rs forming the preamble into
sections with no alteration of the meaning subsance
4th In conclusion may be observed that the printed hU
above alluded to- contained oil the provisions, which the
meeting in Assumption acted on, when they declared, it
gave the Raro company power to close the bayou La
fourche. E E. KIrTKEDGE.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07
PRorEsr.-The N. O. Bulletin learns that

A PRoTEsT.-The N. O. Bulletin learns that
the Minister of Peru. the Charge dAffaires of
Spain the Charge d Atfaires of France, and the
English Consul at Quito, have made formal
protest against the transfer to the United States
of anv interest whatever in the Galapagos
Islands. The people of the United States may
not care anything about the acquisition OF the
Gallipagos Islands. They may consider them
barren. fruitless, and useless in any national
noint of view. But if our government sees fit
to make an arrangement with Ecuador or any
other sovereignty in America, with regard to
the acquisition of territory, we should like to
know what England or France has to do with
it? The New York Courier and Enquirer, IN an
article on this subject, well says:
1.-THE reflection is not pleasant among any
class of Americans, that their country cannot
enter into negotiations with any of its sister
republics in the Western World, in any way
affecting territorial interests, without an intru-
sion of England and France, and warning that
they will not suffer the matter to 60 on. Such
an interference is justfable only in case of a
contemplated breach of international law or
treaty violation. 1t is not pretended that any
such breach is thought of; it is claimed simply
that the treaty, as the signers understand it.,
would operate nnfavorably upon the CONNER
cial and political interests Of the nations they
represent. The protest is not put at all upon
legal grounds it rests far as so vague apro-
duction can be said to rest at all, upon fear
that the United States will strengthen its in
terests and influence on the South American
continent and the adjacent waters. If the
political considerations alluded to, but not
expressed, do not relate to the theory OF bal
ance of power on this continent, it is hard to
imagine their character"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

A New "MA1NE LIQUOR LAw."-Another pro-
hibitory liquor was passed by the late Legislature
of Maine and approved by the Governor 1tpassed
unanimously in the Senate, and in the House by a
vote of ninety to twenty-nne. For infractons OF
its provisions it infcts for the first offence mprson-
ment for the third not less than three nor more
than six months, and for the fourth and every sub
sequent conviction 81 900 fine and year in the
State prison.
The Maine Liquor Law seems to be prohibitory
only on paper In Maine, it has not suppressed
the liquor traffic nor prevented drunkenness. In
the city of Portland, during the year ending April
l. 1853, the complaints and arrests exclusive of
those for violation Of the liquor law, were COS, of
which 297 were for drunkenness. For the period
comprehended between April II, 1854, and March
16, 1856, the committals to the watch house in the
same city were ss3, of which 400 were for drunken
ness, and As for selling liquor.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

A PIONEER GoNE.-Again does the painful duty
devolve upon us to record the demise Of another Of
those who were among the early Adventures in
the settlement Of this, now beautiful, portion Of
Louisiana, in the person Of HUBERT BELLANGER,
brother Of the late Mrs. Henry S. Thibodaux,
who died Of apopleSy, at his residence, parish of
Terrebonne, on Wednesday the 2sth ut.
The deceased was descendant in direct line
from the great French Navigator, Jacques Cartier,
the discoverer of Canada, being great-great-
grandson. He was born in the parish of West
Baton Rouge, in this State, sometime during the
year 1888, and consequently, at his death, had
reached the seventysecond year Of his age. He was
one Of the few remaining links which connect the
present with the passing generation, and has de-
cended to the grave honored with years, respected
and cherished by his numerous relatives and friends
He was noted for his good sense, ready wit, and
many amiable and agreeable social qualities. Re
quiescat in pace.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07
Letter from Jonathan.

Mr.. Editor-Congress and State Legisa-
ture having adjourned, there is dearth of news, and
unfortunately for Editors there be manifest
falling off in the number of suicides and railroad accidents
But it is to be hoped by every welwisher of mankind
that VIII tragcay terminate his existence, Let
be done in romantic manner possible First let him
make love to charming damse then propose and be
respectfully declined then write affecting and heart
rendng letter to the flower of his existence After which
it will be in order for him to blow his brains quietly
possible. Let him choose spot under the shade of
some lofty oak by warbng brook, and keep writing
to his loved till the sets behind the west hills,
then dropping the pen, let him grasp the pistol with
flashing eye and postpone killing himself until more
convenient season.
would respectfully propose to the celebrated Dr.. Colt
of Russian notoriety to avail himself of this
in the department. and explain the public the views
of the Car Of Russia the war, whether 1t is his in
tenton carry with vigor to make peace As the
Doctor intimately associated with the family of his
late august Nicholas, it is confidently expected by
the waiting public that he will make his views known to
the world Let him also state the probable effect of the
decease of the Emperor the health of the Empress and
the price of gamecocks and appesauce in Australia
Yours, &C.. JONATHAN.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

Our FoRE1GN RELATIoNs.-We are under the
impression, says the Washington Star, that the
Africa and Pacific, their last voyage hitherward,
brought advces to the Government from nearly all
our diplomatists now on the other side of the At
antic, and that they embrace, perhaps, less OF in
terest than ever before ON such an occasion. In
deed the Eastern war question is almost exclusively
occupying all the dplomatists of the world, except
of this Government, which alone of the civilized
powers of the earth keeps its affairs clear Of any
direct or indirect identification in the matter. So
our ministers and charges find less to do just at
this time than ever before-lttle opportunity, in
deed to engage the attention Of those to whom they
are accredited in the comparatively unimportant
matter they have in allegiance with us.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

CoSSEcrrcur.-The elections for members Of
Congress Governor, members Of the State Senate
and House of Representatives took place on Mon
day last, and have resulted in the success Of the
Know Nothings except for Governcr-no can
didate having majority Of the whole. It viii de-
volve upon the Legislature to make selection from
the two candidates having the greatest number Of
votes Under the circumstances it is pretty certain
That the &. Ms. nominee win be selected. The
democratic party elected but single Senator out
Of twenty-one.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

VIRGIN1A.-The American party Of the State Of
Virginia nominated their candidates for State Offices
on the 18th ult., as follows:
For Governor-T s. Flournoy.
For Lieut. Governor. NJ Beale.
For Attorney General. N. Patton.
The American Organ says that there is not the
least doubt but that this ticket will be elected on
the fourth Thursday of May next, by majority Of
more than twenty thousand votes.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

CURE FOR ERYs1PELAs-The Niles (Michigan)
Republic says: GA lady visited our family few
days since, and stated that her daughter had the
erysipelas very bad. We called to mind the re-
medy recommended by New Haven editor. On
returning home in the evening, she found the
disease spreading rapidly, and had assumed a
frightful appearance. She Immediately applied a
poultice made of cranberries, which seemed to ar
rest it at once and the second poutice effected a
complete cure"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07
LIGHTNING DESTROYING PoLAR1TY.-S

LIGHTNING DESTROYING PoLARITY.-September
soth, 1854, the clipper ship Flying scud, Captain
Bearse, while crossing the Gulf stream on her pas
sage from New York towards Australia, was twice
struck by lightning, once forward, and the second
time close by the binnacle which had the effect of
partially destroying the polarity Of all the compass
cards on board. The variation for the first week
after the ship being struck was about 81 degrees
easterly, which afterwards diminished to IS deg.
easterly, until December 18th, when it amounted to
only deg easterly. The electric fluid was found
to have magnetised large quantity of iron and
steel instruments in the after-hod, which, in a
measure accounts for the eccentrcities of the
pass needles.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

eB 1t is truly gratifying-we may say fatter-
ing-to note the favor which the Minerva continues
to receive. During the present week, although we
cannot boast Of another .ftiy-sis, ominous num-
Der, we added considerably to subscription list,
for which patronage we would be lacking in gal
lantry were we to neglect to return our most fer
vent thanks. Send in your names gentlemen.
Patronize your local newspaper, and your are sure
to prosper in the end.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

ANOTHER AMERICAN VESSEL FIRED INTO BY A
SPANISH STEAMER.-Schooner Magyar, Captain
Littlefeld, of Belfast, Maine, arrived at New York
on the 2eth ult., from Kingston, (Jam) reports:
18th instant, at night, Cape St. Antonio, bearing
North miles, was fred into by Spanish steamer,
and while heaving to, two more shots were fired
at u.s. They piped all hands, and after hailing us,
proceeded on her way.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

W The herm. brig Henry, Of Woldoboro,
Capt. Gilchrist arrived at our landing on Sunday
last with full cargo Of ice, consigned to W. h.
Raglan, who is now ready to take contracts for
keeping the thermometer below the melting point,
by supplying ice at the rate Of two and half cents
per pound in quantities from two pounds and up
wards. Our country friends will be delighted at
the reception Of this good news.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

EY Miss Catharine Hayes gave concert at
Calcutta on the 18th Of January She is the first
prima dona that has visited the Hndoos, and there
fore created much excitement. The high prices Of
adnisson-$6 80 for reserved, and 81 60 for other
seats, created much dissatisfaction.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

! NEGLECT OF AMERICAN CITIZENS By OUR Gov
ERNMENr.-The Constantinople correspondent OF
the Journal Of Commerce complains Of the entire
neglect by our government Of the interests OF
American missionaries in Turkey. In the interior
Of the country they have been repeatedly i'll used
in the most violent and unprovoked manner, have
been robbed, and mobbed, and stoned, and their
lives greatly endangered, and even their graveyards
violated, by the connivance Of Turkish officers, if
net by their express orders; and when the suf-
ferers have applied to the government Of the coun
try for redress, they have either been rudely re-
pulsed or utterly disregarded; and yet, though
our minister to Turkey has repeatedly represented
these things to the government at Washington,
not the slightest attention has been paid to his re-
presentations.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

nT We are now favored with beautiful weather.
Winter has left and the delightful and yvifying
zephyrs Of spring generally prevail. The trees are
beginning to shoot forth their verdant foliage, and
all nature will soon be decorated in her beautiful
robes Of green.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

APPOINTMENT By THE GovERNoR.-Leroy c..
Norris Private Secretary to the Governor, vice T.
B. R. Hatch, resigned.
Paris Childress, District Attorney, for the sth
Judicial District vice Geo. H. Penn, resigned.
G. F. Weisse of New Orleans, commissioner
from Louisiana, to the great Exhibition at Paris.
Baton Rouge Aduocdte.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

SLAVES IN OpELoUsAs.-Persons DESTROYS Of
purchasing valuable acclimated slaves, should bear
in mind that there will be exposed at public auction
at Opelousas, parish of St. Landry, on the 18th
inst, gang Of seventy-two, belonging to the Hon.
]. II. Overton. See advertisement on fourth page.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

THE POOLE MuRDER.-In the case Of Hyler,
Morrissey, and Linn, the three accessories to the
Poole murder, Judge Morris discharged the habeus
corpus considering that their indictment for muir
der superseded the right to an examination by a
magistrate. The parties were accordingly re-
manded to prison.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

eB We note that "Sam" again visited New
Orleans on Monday last, and elected his friend
Judge Buchanan to the Supreme Bench, by a
majority of over fifteen hundred votes. The old
gentleman also tarried for while at Baton Rouge
and succeeded in putting his adherents in posses
sion Of the municipal government of that city.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

EUROPEAN SrYLE-Prince, of "Princes Hotel, !"
has established new feature in hotel keeping here.
Meals are now served at all hours Of the day in
the shortest delay. This will be found to be a
great convenience to the travelling public.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

sY The new tragedy Of the "Priestess" writ
ten by Epes Sergeant for Mrs. Hayne, formerly
Miss Julia Dean, is very amusingly and very satir
cally cut up in the Boston Mail. According to the
MAIL it is not likely that it will cause greater
sation in the dramatic world than many of Shake
speare's tragedies.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

nE- We have had an abundance of rain during
the week, which cannot but be productive OF the
best results. Our planters complain much of their
plant cane Many have been compelled from the
Indifferent stand to pillow it up and plant corn in
;ta ctaad
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

eT By reference to the advertising column it
will be seen that our friend J. B. Harris, Esq., is
DESTROYS Of obtaining partner to embark in the
culture of sugar. This isa rare chance for some one
interest on his capital
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

cB The old line wings of Philadelphia, who
seeded from the recent Know Nothing Conven-
ton in that city, have had meeting and passed
resolutions denouncing all secret political associa-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

tY Our friend Eugene Supervielle, has retired
from the management of the Pioneer of Assump-
ton, and Amedio Morel, ESQ.,, has taken charge,
The politics of the paper remain as before, (de-
mocratic) though strictly American. The retiring
editor, as well as the one taking charge have our
best wishes for their future prosperity. 3.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07
Nem ORLEANS nlarket.

NEW ORLEANS. Thursday evening. April 5


NEW ORLEANS, Thursday evening, April 1853
OF Sugar. GOO hhds sold at steady prices Fair AZ
@419c
The sales ofMolasses reached 1000 bbs at 22@26c p
gallon for Fermenting to choice.
Flour continues firm Sales of 500 bbs Superfne &c.
90, and 200 Extra at 90.
ofCorn 1000 sacks sold at 81 1Os1 12 q bushel
OF Oats, 500 Ohio disposed of at 75c. u bushe
About 500 sacks of Bran were sold in lots, at 81 rs
Pork has again advanced Sales 500 bbls Mess at
and 17o0 at SIC 90 sale of 900 s Bulk Pork
made at 65sc for hog round
OF Lard abont 1000 bbls and terces sold, mostly
at 9hfc.
In Bacon small transactions effected at &C
for Shoulders, and ~ for Sides
Whskey is selling in small lots at SOC for Rectfed so
bbls Dexer's brought 35c.
About sacks 500 Coffee sold, mostly at 10 c.-Bee
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

CoURT-The Fifth District Court for the
Parish Of Assumption, commences its session at
Napoeonville, on Mondy, the 10th inst. It will
convene in this place, on Monday, the 30th.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

ACENTENARIAN.-M. Varnavas Pangolos, the
oldest of the patriots who struggled for the
independence of Greece and one Of those who
sacrificed large fortune to the cause, died
LII years.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

a. The card Of DR.. A. Dedrick, (brother to
DR. ]. W. Dedrick Of misplace will be found in our
advertising columns The Doctor has made Houma,
and the parish of Terrebonne, the field of his
future operations in the practice Of medicine.
Few young practitioners Of medicine can furnish
better references than DIR. D. His talents need
only to be made known to insure large and lucra-
tive practice.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

CARD WR1rIsG.-Hary Whittemore ESQ.,, card
writer is now sojourning at the Franklin House,
where he will remain for few days longer Per-
sons in want Of beautifully and tastefully executed
visiting and wedding cards would do well to call on
him. Specimens Of style may be seen by calling
Mt His rooms
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

MAGIc.-The accomplished, expert and success
ful Lady Magician, Ia Belle Morgiana, surnamed
on account Of the graceful, easy and effective ex-
ecution Of her new and varied feats of Scientific
and Natural Magic, the Beautiful Enchantress, =
viii repeat her Grand soiree Magical at Ragan's
Saloon, this evening, commencing It o'clock.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

rY- The Lafourchei is now in splendid navigable
order. The steamers, DR.. Batey, Fanny Sparhawk,
and Ceres, continue to ply regularly between our
port and New Orleans-freghts abundant.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

~ A very interesting letter from Major Jack
Downing to the editor of the National 1nteligencer
appears on our third page.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

gw An inexperienced manager, one who thorough
ly understands the process of sugar boiling, is de-
sirous Of obtaining situation of overseer. See
advertisement.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

tK There are said to be upwards of one hun
dred and twenty thousand Israelites within the
limits Of the United States, as appears from the
Synagogue rolls.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

CHIcAGo-A correspondent Of the Missouri Re-
publican states that the city Of Chicago derives its
name from small river flowing through it, which
was called by the Indians "She-kaw-koo," which
means polecat or skunk. The Chicagonians,
therefore, should call the place by its original name
Skumktowx or Polecatidna
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07
Mrs PARr.SGroN.-" What queer conceit"

Mrs PART!NGToN-"W What a queer concet. y
said Mrs Darlington, as Ike read the proceedings
of the senate that sundry persons had introduced
a petition for incorporation for manufacturing pur-
poses. He had lis mouth full of gingerbread at the
time, from quantity OF such that he had slowed
away in his pocket, and his articulation was not
very distinct Manufacturing PURPOSES y CON
tinued she, what queer thing to manufacture,
to be sure; if there wasn't ways enough already
for the manufacture of town PURPOSES, but they
must go and make regular business oft" - Pnr-
poses" said Ike, with emphasis ''p-u-r, pur, Pc,
pc, puppy, SEES, ses, puposes-it is for manutac-
turing purposes" "Oh!" said Mrs. Darlington,
that's all, is t." Well I'm glad it amt no worse,
but don't see what they want law allowing 'em
to manufacture purposes for, when they can't carry
out half the purposes the make" She stopped to
bite off the thread with which she was contracting
a rent, and Ike turned to the story of the
eleven Brothers of Brittany, Or the Brigands OF
the Lone Mountain" and became absorbed in the
adventures of Donna Irena and the Black Knight
in the dark forest, at midnight, i'll thunder storm
where in terrible fight the Black Knight was
triumphant and the seven bri gallds got slowed.
~" One of the best double puns We have ever
heard, was perpetrated by clergyman He had
Just united i'll marriage a pair whose Christian
names were respectively Benjamin and Ann
How did they appear during the ceremony,
inquired a friend
'They appeared both annie-matcd and bennie-
ftted,' was the ready reply.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-07

aY- The proceedings Of the Terebonne Police
Jury, were not in time for this issue. They will
appear in our next.