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The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17
New Goods.

WE BEG LIE AVE TO CALL TIE I
w attentionsof our city and country
friends aud the public lgenerally. TO our
stock Of new goods. adapted, ,othe fall and
winter trade, consisting in partasfollows:
g1es SILKS AND DELAINEs. aaN (
Cleoptra robes, <1qiilH si8htss0f Yetet (
Ombre! stripe DO s'e) n Ssai9 fota~et
Decline dotswoG siac l.iD sfkai7r
plaid Pou dc Sole, crimson anil scarlet do.
Splendid Paris robes, ~ ''isdfft s8sss
do do printed Delaihes,s
Pacific and Okla 0al 81 do
Ombre printed ,nlrh4 20 'ea
Oriental and satin chintz nbredo--fne;
"A Wool plaids-raw silks, &fs
Plain delaines--all shades, puE etstfr
Swiss and French chintz y g'gg's s'ss f'&
Black bowbssine. moide de beige, me 4
Black and eolored Alpacas,
Alpaca armare-argentine. y
French robes-new article,
Gala plaids and Mohair plaids. {
Scotch ginghams and English prints,
&C. EN-. ginghams and English prints, b
iano and rfble covers, long shawls. !
French and Railroad corsets; alasJ : f6ge
Sexen fourths Self Dressed cambria,
t;ounssrpains, Shaker aanneh a#
T. Red, white and yellow flannel. - 'assI
Chenille scarfs and velvet trimmed scarfs,
Hosiery for ladies. misses. large variety.
Hosiery for men, women, and children, a
iIemslitched and L cambria handkerohiefs,
Gloves, stocks, silk wsfs do =
Irish linens; Bloy do fe1 - ~
Whalebone and Skeleton shirts. s'e.-rl
Shirt Fronts. nr.yys asz n 4sRapSsai4
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The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17
WATCHES. JEWELBY, = WARI
KLEIN 4 ,BROTnER. 49,

A RE now in receipt Of
IN the Target and best
selected Stock Of fine
Watches, Jewelry, Silver
Ware &c, ever brt ught to
this market. Consisting
in part of Gents fine gold
hunting Watches, made to
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

our own order in London. Ladies' fne gold
huniing and diamond-bsck sWstches; fine
diamondbaek Watches |: fine diamond sets Of
Breastpins, Earrings. Bracelets and Rings !;
together with oil kinds of Jewelry kept in q
Jewelry store. Silver Ware in sets Of 3 to Z
pieces; SilverKnivcs, Forks, Spoons, Cups,
Goblets Salt Stands, &C.. "a 80. -
Something New. Il eaF
We have in connection with our Watch de-
partment, the manufacturing OF Silver Ware,
Jewelry, Setting Diamonds i'm the most oeauti-
full style Or Engraving executed as asusual.
Vicksburg, 1866, 50 .2ssassssssaass 10
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

~ Sold at la Market street, st. Louis, Mo-, 81,
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists, every
where. All kinds Of family patent medicines kor
esablishment. ia Market street, st. Louis. nc
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
GREAT TRurHs.-The Christian Intelligencer

GREAT TRUTHs.-The Christian Intelligencer,
in reply to an article in the New York Evange-
list, tinged with " socialism," says:
can healthful and permanent reforms must
begin with and be carried forward through re-
form in the principles and conduct of the units,
or individuals composing society,"" No public
charity, no political foresight, can substantially
help those who are too ignorant, or too vicious,
to help themselves. Should society be re-or-
ganized every week, yet twould the thriftless, the
debauched, and the indolent remain pensioners
on private or public bounty. The first demand,
therefore, of an enlightened Christian philan-
throphy, is for means to reach the individuals
composing the mass of dependent and discon-
tented population They are to be inspired with
hope, encouraged by sympathy, counselled in
love, and kindly helped forward in every lawful
undertaking. Such in this regard We take to be
the Christian Socialism of the gospel This is
the Socialism of that Divine Being, who, when
on earth, had compassion on the multitude, and
taught them an example how to be men, while
he himself set them an example of every manly
virtue.
Glorious trpths Inspire the man before the
mass. The units are the first objects Of REFORM
not the thousands. Make the father, the moth
er,-the family, good,-and you make society
good.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

EARLY BErRorHED.-A pretty piece of gall
lantry lately took place in the royal family Mt
Constantinople, which has created no little talk
and much amusement. The Sultan having, for
political motives, betrothed one of his numerous
daughters to Said Pasha, the little girl, scarce
ten years of age, took it into her thougtless head
to send common white pocket handkerchief to
her Arab lover, A faithful eunuch was select
ed to carry this love token; government ves-
sci received hasty orders to steam to Alexan-
dria. Many were the surmises of the uninitia-
ted as to its destination that numerous class
of persons who convert an every day circum-
stance into an act of diplomacy, were on ten
Textbooks. Meantime the cambria arrived at
Alexandria; it was carefully landed over the
side; it found favor in the eyes of the quaran-
tine officers, and Immediately obtained pratique
The Viceory received the childish gift in State !;
his fine Roman nose sneezed responsive to the
royal suggestion; military escort guarded its
integrity. The eunech was feted and treated
with the utmost courtesy by the Pacha, who
finally sent him home laden with the costliest
presents for his little sweetheart.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

westminster WIr.-In carriage case before
the Queens Bench, Mr.. Hawkins had frequently to
advert to that description of vehicle called a
"brougham," which he pronounced in proper dis
syllable form. Lord Campbell suggested that the
word was frequently contracted to " broom" which
was just as well known, and the the use of which
would save syllable. Henceforward Mr.. Hawkins
called it "broom." Presently the argument turned
upon omnibusses, and Lord Campbell frequently
used the word 'omnibus," to which he gave its
due length. 81 beg your Lordship's pardon" re.
torted Mr.. Hawkins, but if your Lordship will
call it bus you will save two syllabes, and make
it much wore ineligible to the witnesses" The
learned Lord assented to the proposed abbrevation.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

MIcRoscopIC CPHorOGRAPHs.-Some microscopic
photographs exhibited at Manchester, England,
have excited much admiration. One of the size
of a pins head, when magnifed several hundred
times, was seen to contain seven Of the artists
family, the ikenesses being admirably distinct
Another microscopic photograph of still less size,
mural tablet, erected to the memory
of VIM. Sturgeon the electrician. This little tablet
covered only one nine hundredth part of super
fetal inch, and contained six hundred and eighty
letters, every one of which could be distinctly seen
by the aid of the microscope.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

AWEsTERN PAPER.-The editor of the Wis
consin Mirror, in his paper for Jan. l., says,
" We are doing what perhaps has never been
done in the United States before; we are prin-
ting this paper in the woods, not dwelling ex-
cept our own within half o mile of us, and only
one within mile. The forest oaks hang over
our Office and dwelling the deer and rabbits shy
around us, and the patridges and quails seek
our acquaintance by venturing near our doors.
But most of the romance is soon to be spoiled
We expect large village-yea, city, to grow
up rapidly around US, and that is why We are
here and printing in the woods"
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
The Races of Men.

Under the above heading the editor of Life
Illustrated, "a paper which, by the way, is in
tellcctunlly and morally of superior tone, thus
describes the races of men as they at present
exist upon this globe:
"Whatever opinion we adopt in reference to
the much mooted question of the original unity
or diversity of the human race, the fact that
strongly marked differences now exist, render
ing divisions aud q Classification necessary, is
obvious. Pinmenbach makes five grand divis-
ions or races-the Caucasian, the Mongolian,
the Ethiopic, the American, and the Malay
"THE CAUCASIAN RAcE.-This is the leading
branch of the human family. 1t is remarkable
for physiological developments, personal beauty
and intellectual superiority We find it in the
farthest remove from the animal brain, features
and hair. Its progress in literature, science,
and the arts, has left all other races far behind.
The chief families of this race are the Caucas-
ians proper, the Germanic, the Celtic, the Ara
bian the Ly6yan, the Nilottee, and the Hindos-
tance.
s'THE MoNGoL1AN RACE.-In physiological
character, as well as in intellect, this race is
very decidedly inferior to the Caucasian. The
Mongoians, embracing the Mongolian Tartars,
the Turks, the Chinese, and the Polar tribes, are
distinguished by long, black and straight hair,
scanty beard, olive-colored skin, black eyes,
short, broad nose, fiat cheek bones, oblong and
fattened skull, and low forehead
"ErHIoP1c RAcE.-This race embraces the
negroes of Central Africa, the Caffres and Hot
tentots of South Africa, the Australians, and
the Icelanders of the Indian Archipelago and
the Pacific Ocean. Their physical Characters
tics are too well known in this country to require
description. In disposition, they are easy, in
dolent, cheerful, sympathetic, confdng, fond of
sensual pleasure and gaudy attire, and exceed
ingy improvident. In intellect this race var
les much, buta majority of its tribes ranks We
ry low, though exceptional individuals have oe-
casonally exhibited good deal of talent
1.-THE AMERICAN RAcE.-The American race
embraces most of the Indian tribes, which for
Indians are generally of reddish brown or
ion Their hair is long. straight, and black,
beard deficient, eyes black and deep set, cheek
bones high, forehead recedng nose acquiline,
skull small and high at the crown, features
rough, form well developed and symmetrical.
They are sedate, proud, firm, brave, revengeful,
and exceedingly slow in acquiring the arts Of
civilization.
"THE MALAY RAcE.-The Malays have taw-
ny dark brown skin, coarse black hair, large
mouths, broad, short noses, protruding teeth,
broad and low foreheads-low topheads. They
exhibit considerable intellectual capacity, but
their moral character is very low. They in
habit Borneo, Java, the Philippine Islands, New
Zealand, the Polynesian Islands, and q part of
Madagascar"
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

DEATH OF AN INFANT IT ITS NuRsE's ARMS
Coroner Hanford, on the 3lst ult., held an in.
quest upon the body of an infant, the child Of
DR.. Edmund West, of No. Eleventh street,
New York, which died in its nurses arms, in
the ladies' saloon, at the Fulton street ferry, on
Wednesday evening. The nurse, it appears, had
brought it to Brooklyn for exercise. She enter
ed an omnibus sleigh, and q snow squall coming
up, covered it with a shawl, and wrapped it up
so closely as to exclude the air. She was also
much crowded in the sleigh. On entering the
saloon she unrapped it and found it dying.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
Procedures du Juri de Police.
PAROIsse DE LAYoURcHE.

Commencement Ia loi, lie Juri de Police de la
poroisse de Lafourche sest assemble Ia Maison dc
Cour, dams Ia vile de Thibodaux, Lundi, a 2
heures P. ~, Mars le 8, 1856.
Prf,ens-Psul Justilien Thenot President, 0.
Bernard, Neuvile Ayot, Jourdain Savoie ct Leo
pold Pertut.
Sur motion, Mr.. Pertuit fut assermente ct prit
son siege.
Les minutes de Ia derniere session furent lues
tes.
Sur motion de NJ. Savoie il fut-
Rssolu par le Jun de Police de paroisse Iafourche
Que PAvocst de Perosse salt 10 presente sutho
rise retire ou detre retire de les process
suyants dams esoues lie Jur de Police de Ia Parosse
' Jur @ Dc Police % v. Pierre Lee ct ais, No. 1889.
.. Williams, " 1860.
Williams, ct as, F" 1861.
Sur motion de N, Pertuit la petition de de N.
c. Southeastern concernant la maison decole ct le
terrain, situes dams la vile de Thibodaux, ct ap
partenant Ia paroisse, fut depose sur le bureau.
Sur motion de NJ. Bernard:
Resol Que rAvocat Paroisse SOFT ct est par la pre-
autorise de poursvre lie bon de j. Bourg Ce
e prx dachat du Ferry du Railroad ou Lagarde avec
roisieme payment du dit bon echu, lie second pour deux
cent pastres lie premier und de novembre ct seme
pour meme soulme, e premier und de fevrier 1856
sur motion Qe NJ. feftu1t:
R6sol Que rAvocat de Parosse SOFT ct est par Ia pre-
sente auorise de poursuvfe NM Pittman Barrow ct M
Raymond Knight pour prix dacha des tesres par eux
achetes de Ia dite paroisse.
Les complies suivant furent lus ct sur motion de
dc NJ. Bernard, les memes furent acceptes
j. X. Goulan, Recorder, 10 SO; L. g. AlIain. Greier
% so; II. Kingworth temoin, 90; R. PLEASANT do
: s 20; ct F. Park, temon, : 10 so.
Sur motion,
Resol Quun comite compose de trois membres du Jur
nommk par le President atm de vore e Recorder de
Index Generate de Office, ID de index ayant etc
negigee par predecessors Office depuis coen
cement de rannee 1918.
LIE President nomma du dit comite MN. O. Ber.
nard, Savoie, ct Pertuit
Sur motion de N. Pertuit:
ResOlW Quun cOmte de trois soft nomme ct auoris6 de
aire are reparatons necessairea dams roce du Re-
corder tirer le tresor pour suante
pour payer les dtes reparatons.
Sur motion de NJ Pertruit:
Resolu Quun come de tros soft nomme p*r e President
ain dexaminer Ia prison. ct vor 10 de prison peu ere
reparee 81 il nicessare quune nouvee SOFT bate ct
de faire leur rapport Ia pvochsine assemhes
LIE Presidant nomma du dit comite NM. Ayot,
Pertuit, ct Bernard.
Sur motiod de N. Ayot:
ResoLw Que le detection dams e Second District
caprts Ia maison decole pubque dams e dit distic
stue sur les proprietes de j. B. Bergeron.
Sur motion de N. Pertuit, le Juri s'ajourne sine
die. p J. THERIO, President
E. E. Leblanc, Secretaire.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
More Fun from California.

, Under the head of q Pistol Shooting the cell
ebrated E. W. Paul, the well.known shot, came
out with banter in the papers, offering num-
ser Of propositions, on each, Of which, he set
forth his willingness to stake 5000 that he
could win. We give four or five Of his propo-
sitions:
l. will ft dollar to the end of q twig, two
inches long, and while second person will hold
the other end in his mouth, SO as to bring the
coin within an inch and half of his face,
engage to strike the dollar three times out Of
Ave, at distance Of ten PAGES or thirty feet.
will add, in explanation, that there are several
persons willing and ready to hold the twig or
stick described above when required.
2. At the word, will split three balls out Of
Ave, on o knife blade, placed at the distance of
thirty feet. ,r.....-.-
8. I will hit three birds out Of FIVE, sprung
from the trap, standing thirty feet from the trap
when shooting ...
4. will break, at the word, five common clay
pipe stems out Of seven, at the distance of thir-
ty feet. ~ ~F@i ".'-
5. l engage to prove. by fair trial, that no
pistol shot can be produced who will shoot an
apple off mans head, ut the distance of thirty
feet, oftener than can. Moreover, 1 will pro-
duce two persons willing and ready to hold the
apple on their heads for me when required to do
so. I -1l :.
On reading this banter, the immitable wag,
John Phoenix, came out with a series of coun-
ter propositions, which are laughably droll. He
says:
l. will suspend two dollars by ring from
second persons nose, so as to bring the coins
within three -fourths Of an inch of his face, and
with double barrel shot gun, at distance Of
thirty feet, will blow dollars, nose and man at
least thirty feet further. four times out Of five.
viii add, in explanation, that in San Diego,
containing rather intelligent community, can
find, at present, no one here willing or ready to
have his nose blown in this manner; but have
no manner of doubt, could obtain such per-
son ON st. Louis, by Adams & Co.'s Express
in due season.
2. At the word. will place five balls on the
blade Of q pen-knife, and viii split them all!
3. will hit three men out Of five sprung
from Obscure parentage, and stand within ten
feet Of steal trap, properly set, while shoot
ing! 1s
4. will break, at the word, whole box of
common clay pipes, with Q single brick, ut the
distance Of thirty feet.
8. engage to prove, by fair trial, that no
pistol shot or other Tor other person) can be
produced who will throw more apples at a mans
head than can. Moreover, can produce in
this town more than sixty persons willing and
ready 70 hold an apple On their heads for me-
PROVIDED they are allowed to eat the apple sub.
seasently. II
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

Pres AND PEoPLR.-The Duke Of Sutherland
was recently an exhibitor Of litter Of pigs at
a cattle show at Birmingham, England, and in
order to secure prize was compelled to prove
the age of his juvenile porkers, An affidavit
from one of his men was therefore necessary,
and the document was drawn up, but unfortu-
nately the free born Brinton could not sign his
name, and was compelled to put his mark. The
London Examiner gives the Duke terrible
scoring for taking SO much pains with his pigs
and 80 little with his men. TWAS the Duchess
Of Switzerland who made so much fuss over
Mrs. Beecher Stowe, and who shed such flow
Of maudlin tears over our negroes. Her own
tenants are known to be the most ignorant, ILL
used and benighted serfs in Christendom. Why
does she not attempt to amehorate their condi-
ton @ -.oF
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
The Angel-Barque.
By L. VIRGINIA SMITH.

"Little Calvin, a blue e-eyed, fair haired child
OF six summers, was dying, and he bade his
father and mother come near the bedside that
he might tell them farewell. Mother" said
he, will you not 90 with hime 7" {" Where are you
going my child ?" asked his mother. With his
eyes fixed upward, he answered, "To Heaven,
mother" and in moment was in the arms of
him who has said, sSutfer little children to come
unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the
kingdom Of Heaven"
From the rosy western heaven,
Through the tinted mists of even
Up the purple dceps of twilight
Slowly sailed snowy cloud,
Coasting by the golden sky-lands,
Sweeping round the starry islands,
Sailed that barque until the zenith
Was enveloped in its shroud.
Summers six had come and parted,
Since upon that sea uncharted,
Once before came seraphs sailing
On skyward tending track.
Then leaf of Gods evangel
They had left-a tiny angel
On thy BOSOM gentle mother
Now, they come to call it back.
All his earthly mission ended,
On his little couch extended,
Lay he watching, with the spirit,
As his azure eye grew dim;
Though by others all unnoted,
Watching where that vessel foated,
And the wooing angels waited, i,
For he knew they came for him.
Many sweet good byes" he told ye,
Close his little arms enfold ye
Father, brother pressing near him,
Shutting Heaven from his view,
But to thee he clung the nearest,
Thou the fondest, best and dearest,
As he murmured, "Oh! my mother,
Will not you go with me tooF'
"Where, oh! where, my child?" "To hcsven!"
Sighed the passing spirit. Even
Caught the cadence of the chorus
As the Angel-barque swept on;
Sailing up the ether, slowly
1t has reached the haven holy,
And lies moored within the shadow
OF Jehovah's "great white throne"
Forest Home, Jan. II, 1856.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

IRON HousEs.-The consumption of iron for
building purposes has now grown to be i'm
mense In each of our cities foundries are in
full operation, solely engaged on building cast
ings; and the universal favor with which iron
buildings are regarded betoken an incalculable
increase in the amount of pig iron that will be
required for them after q few more years.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
Proceedings of the Police Jury.
PARISH OLE LAEnERCuE

Pursuant to law, the Police Jury of the Parish
OF l'afourche met at the Court House in the town
OF Ihlbodaux, Oh Monday, at 2o'cock p. NJ, March
3, 1856.
Pfesent-Paul Justihcn Theriot, President, o.
Bernard, Neuville Ayot, Jour,fan SayOie, and L.
Pertuit.
On motion, Mr. Pertuit was sworn in and took
his seat
The minutes of the last session were read, and
on motion of Mr.. J. Savoe the same were adopted
On motion of Mr.. Savoie, it was
Resolped by the Police Jury Of the parish Iafourche
That the Parish Attorney be and he hereby authorized
lowing suits wherein the Police Jury of the parish Of La
ourche is plaintiff at the costs Of plaintiff, to-wt:
Police Jury Lee, ct al, No. 1853.
:. Williams, No. 1860.
:. :. Perce No 1861.
:. :. Williams, ct al, No. 1862
On motion of Mr.. Pertuit, the petition of Charles
Schieerstcin, concerning the schooi-house and lot
situated in the town of Thibodaux, and belonging
to the parish, was laid On the table.
On motion of Mr.. Bernard
Resolced That the Parish Attorney be and is hereby au
horzed and empowered to sue the bond OF j. Bourg
Co.. for the purchase price Of the Railroad Lsgarde Ferry
with Jules Lagxrde security collect the second
and third instaments Of said bond which have matured
two hundred dollars the first Monday Of November
and two hundred dollars on the first Monday Of Febru-
ary, 1856.
On motion of Mr.. Pertuit-
Resoloed That the Parish Attorney be and he is hereby
and to institute proceedings against
Messfs. Rtman Barrow and against Raymond knight for
the purchase price Of lands purchased by them from the
parish Of Laiourche.
The following claims presented to the Jury were
read, and on motion of Mr. o. Bernard, the same
were ordered to be paid:
The claims Of J. X. Gourdain, Recorder so
:. 8. AIlain, Clerk Of the Court, ..... 2S 50
Killngsworth, services a. witness, 90
:. K. Piaisant, -. 8 20
Park, .. 10 50
On motion
ResoIved BY the Police Jury, That committee composed
Of three members Of this body be named tho President
call on the Recorder Of this pash and out what
index for the records OF his ONCE said index having bssn
neglected By his predecessors sincs the OF
the year 1878.
The President named of said committee Nessrs.
o. Bernard, ]. Savoie, and L. Pertuit.
On motion of Mr. Pertuit-
Resolred That committee Of three members Of this body
he named and authorized by the President have the
parish an amount sufficient to pay said repairs.
The President named Of said committee Messrs.
Pertuit, Ayot, and Bernard
On motion OF Mr. Pertuit-
Resotved That committee composed Of three members
this body be named the President examine the Jail
and whether said jail could be repaired whether
ought be built make their report the next
session.
The President named of said committee Messrs
Pertuit, Ayot, and Bernard
On motion of Mr.. Ayot-
Resnlced That the place holding elections In the Sec
ond Ward shall hereafter be at the public schooihouss
in said ward situated the properly Of b. Bergeron.
On motion of Mr.. Pertut, the Police Jury ad-
journed sine die. P.J. THEREOF,
President
E. E. LEBLANC, Clerk.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

J. 4. BEARD, iuconeer.
"WEDNESDAY, March 49, 1856, at II oclock;
w wibe sold at auction Banks Arcade, in the city
of New Orleans, for division and settlement Of joint
interest
That web known and splendid SUGAR ESTATE knowr
az the "ACAblE PtANTATION,' and 1913 SLAVES, with
the Stock, Farming Utensils, ETC. The whole be sold
block. The Plantation is situated about mile below
the of Thboaux, fronting the Bayou afourche
auf running back to the Bayou Blue The Opebusas and
New Orleans Railroad passes the house The
Land rs quality and comprises about 1000
The improvements comprise comfortable dwelling, with
all the necessary out houses and Offices quarters etc
Sugar.iouse Of the most spacious the State
only years DID, and built Of brick with slate reof and
the modern improvements, large caneshed purgeryI
beg.sse burner Reieux apparatus, steam mill,
etc. all in good order. There is also steam draining ma
chine and mill with good supply OF cypress
timber near to the The plantation rs under cu
vaton, with sucency of Plant Cane for the cropo the
coming year
The comprises about SO head Of hsies with several
yoke Of Oxen a number of Horned Cattle, Hogs, etc.
.h,a tio ~
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

LADIES Musr BE CouRrED.-Sir Thos Law
renee was accused in company, of paying atten-
ton to ladies without meaning anything, and a
gentleman present said some very hard things
Of the male coquette. A lady, however, defen-
ded him saying, "she really believed the ma
jority of women would rather be courted and
Tilted, than not be courted at ALL"