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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-22
THE RESPONSE.
MILLARD FILLMORE.

py Even the Cincinnati Enquirer,
bitter and uascrupulous as it habitlal-
ly is in the abuse of all its political op-
ponents, shrihks from the odious task
of denouncing Millard Fillmore. In
deed we presume that, for the present,
very few anti-American organs in the
United States will dare to denouncc
that great and matchless patriot, but
the probability is that when they shall
have become sufficiently heated in their
mad conflict for the spoils of Office,
they will abuse him as fiercely and
scurrillously and as vindictiycly as they
ever abused Henry Clay.
We put the following passages from
the Cincinnati Enquirer on record in
our columns not because they are at
all necessary to Mr.. Fillmorc's vindi-
cation, but because they are the testi-
mony of the most influential Demo
cratic organ in the Western country:
"Thc fame and character of Mr..
Fillmore are pretty we'll known to the
country. Upon the subject of slavery
he is conservative, and when at the
head OF the Government, and charged
with responsibilities, he endeavored
to live up to the requirements of the
Constitution by doing justice to all Sec
ytions of the country. As acting Pres
ident, after the decease of Gen. Taylor,
he gave the influence of his administra-
ton to the passage of the Compromise
measures, so called, of 1850, which
were so bitterly opposed by the Abo-
litionists. He not only signed the "fu-
gitiye slave law" but he vigorously en-
forced it. During his Presidency the
walls of abolition wrath were freely
poured upon his head. He was called
by the sectionalists all kinds of oppro-
brious names. ,.D -.
The National Know-Nothings could
not probably, for their cause, have
made better nomination. Heis their
strongest man. Hundreds of thou.
sands of old-line Wings, who have civ.
en- but q,msi-approval to the Colored-
Republican organization, and who are
disgusted with it's excuses, will rally
around Mr.. Fillmore's standard. AS
q dispassionate observer of the field Of
politics, we think the selection of Mr.
Fillmore trump card upon the part
of the National Know Nothings. II
will be perfect bombshell in the camp
of the Black Republicans, who hate
himfor signing the Fugitive Slave Law
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-22

4 Curious Fact--A young man na.
mod CudworIh, recently died in lie
western part Of the, state of New York,
nineteen years DID, who swallowed Il
rye straw, two inches and half long,
when he was one year old. A post
moytsm examination was held. when the
straw was fou"d in perfect state Of
preservation, havinG BEEN lodged in tie
right lung eighteen years.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-22

Somebody hns given this easy rcgfro
for happiness :---"Spend one honr Icy
in helping somebody" T'rY !. sc sad
and fro'fnl ones. Al the r1a'e,'1l. set,
want arc ijtNc self denial, uix-a ~i,h
ncigh5orly interest.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-22

Mr.. J'nea, You said the defer 'aut
vas gentlcman; what d. you .1ear'
by that2'
Il mean The man that rnYs hia nc
counts The first time they are re on,cd
10 him
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-22

The children Of ,hoso who d. M,
love in mouiogc. Seem to bear op lrr
cdi'ary coldncss, opd do not Iu,e their
parents as other cht!dren d..
Never pu'cbosc friends by uirs, cor
IT 70" cease TO giyo 'hoy viii cease 20
friends"
The great sod rood nr. A,nDl6 Be-.
clarod The spjril of cliyal,y mint haze.
fol because it cSalled honor above iaa.
lice.
Goodyear's Metslf3 RM,bsr Shoe
factory At Nangat1ck wns burned on
The i7th Inst L1ss 100000, haif ia.
surUd.
The average amount Of the salsrios
paid Methodist proachols IN inJau last
yehr, wVs 539l,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12
Proceedings of the Police Ju,v
PARISH OF LAFOURcur

According to law, the Police jury Of tho D..
OF latourche met at the Court House in tho ash
OF Thibodaux, on Monday, the 18th day of .IanU, Sh
1856. "'oary,
Present-Paul Justilien Therot, Ncuyine A..
Jourdain Savoie, and Onezme Bernard ''"
Absemt-Leopod Pertuit.
quorum being present, the newly s1so..,
members were sworn i'll by John G. Ea,.n y
being the President OF the last Police jury ut
Then the Police Jury proceeded to the ,lao,;o.
OF President and Paul Justieu Therot benr ,' az
only candidate. he was unanimously elected '"e
The minutes of the last session were r..d
on motion of 0nezime Bernard, the same w.. al'
adopted. were
On motion Of Jorrdaiu savoie. the fovou;.
resolution was adopted
BE it ordained by the Police Jury NJ N.
h1ioafcher that Sect ons 50, 3d. 81 5 Sc n of
under the head OF Standing Committees of tho p, n' o9
Orders of the Police Jury of the Parish of and
the same hereby repealed and that henceh 'e and
committees shan be APPOINTED when Necessary for .rea
pose of aiding this body the Performance, ~ "e pnr
| submitted to its consideration. "s "oslhess
The Police jury having constituted tbou.o,
into committee OF the whole, se''es
The bond of Il. G. Robichaux. Sheriff g.
collection of the parish taxes for the van, wi .e
with Drauzin Triche, Joachim Breaux Clsa aoSo'
Lagarde, Narcisse Leblanc, and Matburin pd""a
as his securities, was presented and on mo,;o y.
Onezime Bernard, was accepted and ordered to W W
recorded. " W
Which proceedings having been reported IN H.,
Police Jury, on motion, same is approved and u"
tilted. 's'
On motion Of Mr., Jourdain Savoe, the foIlowi,.
claims presented to the Police Jury were accen,as
and the same ordered to be paid
The r(uin, Of II Tarrehnppa d
the State of Louisiana Slaves of Eorter Gov
The claim Of J. A. Robibhaux Assessor ~" 70
The claim of J. X. Gourain Recorder laying the wv
Tho Glow; -, ~ 30 na 100 On
The claim of X. Gourdain Recorder for books for VI
I'll, e - -. -. :.-......... IS M
The Claim Of A. F. Mequet for his services as witness,
in Court in different suits wherein the parish MA,
The claim of Anthenor Bouvier for his service, =, W
witness in Court in different suits wherein ,b
parish plaintiff. ........ "a A.
The claim Of L. S. Allan, Clerk of Court ia w
J. b. Laisne, for holding one inquest ~ o.
L. ChGrot, Parish Physician s@
On motion Of Onezme Bernard, the Police jury
adjourned sine die. P.J. THEREOF
President
E. E. LEBLANC, Clerk.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

The CoMEr-Our friend the Hon. Geo. "A
Pike, has much enlarged the size of his cratic
sheet 1t is now of imperial size, tastefully prin
ted and ably edited. Badinage-d-part, the Comet
is, in our opinion the best conducted paper of the
Capital city. Few editors display more energy and
industry in the management of newspapers, than
G. A. Pike. He is man after our own heart !;
and although he will occasionally put in superfu-
Gus e, and at times add the abominable rifle, when
referring to our young city, we still wish him an alb
undant success, and safe return to private life,
when he shall have served out his time in Councils
Of the State. By-the-by George, by what rule Of
syntax, Or figure Of speech, do you make use of
the expression Weekly Morning Comet? We
feel certain that your right, butmerey wish you to
give us your authority for so doing.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12
Particular Notice.

~" The Lafourche Parish Teachers Institute
will meet at the Guon Academy on SATURDAY the 18th
nst at 10 O'Clock, general attendance of Tearhe5s
and friends of Education in this and the neighhcrnr
parishes is requested 1t is understood by many this
Institute is composed alone of teachers This mi,take
According to article of the Constitution Any teacher
ried Of education, male female may become member
of the Association by subse hing the Constitution tn.
only object any member has in vew is promo on by
tie most efficient means Of the Of popular education
and in This cause, citizens and teachers should all
feel interest
ORDER OF BUSINESS A Report upon the Best Method
of Teaching Mathe,na.cs-Wm. 7. Dunn "A Report upon
the Best Method Of ching English Granmar-s T.nu.y
Essays. Reports win also be presented upon other
topics connected with Schools and Education The following
questions will also be discussed Would the interests
Schools and the Cause of Education be promoted creating
tho Office Of Parish Superintendants of Schools That
action ought this Association to take for the purpose
securing thorough revision CT the School Laws Of the
State 9n by order Executive Committee:
jan12-st WM. r. DUNN, Secretary.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

A CASE FOR THE ABoLITIoNrsrs. The Senate
of Virginia has lately passed bill for the voluntary
enslavement of free negro of Southampton county.
He is an old mali, sixty years of age, and has been
lately emancipated but is anxious to remain in the
condition Of servitude, which he knows by his own
experience and observation, is the best and hap
piest condition for his race. So numerous are ap-
plcation Of this character, that it has been found
necessary to introduce general law into the Lee
gislature for the voluntary ensavement of free
negroes Of the Commonwealth. a
Richmond DisDatch,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12
The cRrxrA.-The Paris correspondent of the

New York Evening Post writes:
Pelisser demands permission to evacuate the
Crimea forthwith. He declares it impossible to
continue operations there, on account of the want
Of water for the horses and army. The Russians
have poisoned the wells, and he asks what is the
use Of keeping an army of 100000 men shut up in
their intrenchments. 1t will be sufficient to leave
garrison at four Or five points. But there is much
fear here in regard to the moral effect of an eva
cuation of the Crimea. The matter is still unde-
cided. 1t is probable that Marshal Pellssier's adj
vice will be adopted. 1t is also said that England
wishes next spring to undertake alone the maritime
expedition against Cronstadt, reserving to herself
army for Decentralization in case of necessity.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

rB Owing to a number of our delinquent sub
scribers having walked up to the Captains Office"
and settled for past dues, the "Back List" which
we promised in one of our preceding numbers has
been unavoidably postponed. Due notice will be
given of our intention to publish
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

cY Thursday last, was the coolest and most
disagreeable day of the season. 1t continued to
rain and sleet during the entire day. The bushes
and branches of trees were covered with icicles,
reminding us of Northern scenes, SO common at
this season of the year.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

The CoNcERr.-Mr. GorenHo, the Blind Flutist,
assisted by our fellow citizen DR.. G. II. Grune-
berg, gave concert at Ragan's Hall on Monday
evening last, which was brilliantly attended by our
music loving citizens Of both sexes. Mr.. G. when
we take into consideration that he is blined is GER
tanly an extraordinary performer on the flute, and
the frequent outbursts Of applause that greeted him
at the conclusion Of each piece, showed too plainly
that his auditory was an appreciatve one; and full
Iy competent to distinguish between real and assu-
med merit. Mr.. G. has few equals on the flute.
he merits success. IA
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

LAFougcHE DRAGONS, ATTENTION! - This
corps of citizen soldiers, are ordered to parade
in full winter uniform on Tuesday and Thurs
day next, the 10Th and 18th inst, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. A fine turn out is expected, as very
important business is to be transacted.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12
A YANKEE BoAsT.-A correspondent furnish

A YANKEE BoAsT.-A correspondent furnishes
the following report of conversation which re-
Gently took place at store in Boston, He says:
An innocent and pure-minded Jonathan, in
warm argument with John Bull, on our National
institutions, endeavoring to floor his antagonist
Americans couldn't go further than the Pacific
Shore" Yankee searched his pregnant brain for
an instant and triumphantly replied, "Why, good
gracious, they're already leveling the Rocky Noun
tains and carting the dirt out West; had letter
last week from my cousin, who is living two humid
red miles west of the Pacific shore-on made land !"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

ME- A prize was awarded to the author Of
the following conundrum, at the last meeting
of the Funny Club" The young tyro who
perpetrated it, is said to be slowly recovering !:
Why is the Lafourche Union like q cup Of
weak coffee? Because there is no danger of
its seriously affecting my nerre, 0! (Minerva.)
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

" young juvenile friend with short quar-
ter, wishes to ascertain, if possible whether the
Floating Palace intends to visit u.s. during the pres
ent winter. He says he's billing over" to 60 to
the show. There now, Mcssrs. Proprieters of the
Palace, do afford him,the occasion to spend his
money
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12


PARLErs GEoGRAPHY IN FRENcH.-This most
excellent school geography, which has had such .
great run IA ~ American schools, has been tranela'
tea into tho French language BY Mr.. i. =. Du-
Buisson, Of Paris (France,) and Is now published
BY Messrs &. n Butler 3 Co, Philadelphia. A
higher cempliment could not have been paid 70 an
American Asthpr, than the TRANSLATION of class
boil, 70 be used in common schools. This IS not
The only work Of Mr. Goodrich that has been trans
lated into re French language. His History Of
Americas - anan Uniyersal History, have also
been rendeFed a French By the same gentleman
md ~ nov extensively used n a the schools q
Fraacs. To- vorks may Ne had 81 MessrA Ben
melt ia Gananer, of tie Literary Depot. We
cannot TO highly recommend their adoption in al
schools where The French language j. taught.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

~ The Minerva declines all controversy on
theological subjects and aduces its reasons unw
ngness and incompeency OF the latter reason were
fully aware.-Latourche Union.
We, Of course, cannot presume to doubt the
competency" of the Union
1.-THE world is grown so bad,
That Wrens may prey where Eagles dare not perch;
Since every Jack became gentleman,
There's many gentle person made jack"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

sBT Mademoiselle Rachel, the celebrated French
tragediemne, will commence her engagement at the
French Theatre in New Orleans, on Or about the
lst of February next. AT Ii
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

BaP Our old friend J. r. Van Lew, havin g
grown weary of mercantile pursuits, has retired
from the grocery business, and purchased the
extensive Livery and Sales Stables known as
the "Thibodaux Tatersalls," formerly owned
by Jake Weber, but more recently by William
Fl. Raglan. The new proprietor has added ex-
tensively to the establishment in the way of
horses, carriages, ETC., and is now ready to ac-
commodate the public with drive in any des-
cription of vehicle, from sulky to "coach
and four" with out-riders and footman, if de-
manded.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

SOUTHWARK Observation-Disclosures of planters is
called to the advertisement Of this Foundry, in an
other column, of which Mr. VIM E. Flanders is
the agent. Every variety of sugar making appar-
atus may be obtained at this Foundry on as avora-
bic terms as at any other establishment in the Uni
ted States
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

rB- Mr.. P. Gano Price has Withdrawn from
the editorial department of the Georgetown (Ky,)
Journal. Sorry to lose you, brother Gano; hope
that you get into a more lucrative and agreeable
vocation
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

eE The Lorgnette," is the name Of new
weekly newspaper on the eve of being established
in New Orleans, by JOS. P. HoRNER & Co., the
editorial department to be under the management
Of Club Of young gentlemen. The Lorgnette,
viii be devoted to Literature, the Fine Arts, and
General News. Subscription price, $3.50 per an
mum. We wish the proprietors success.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

eY- Our young friend Z. 0. Gagne, has estab-
lished himself as General Collecting Agent at
Houma Claims ntrusted in his hands, will meet
with prompt attention. See his Card.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

eB- The Acadie Plantation, belonging to the
late Col. P. B. Key, as it will be perceived from a
reference to our advertising columns, will be sold at
Public Auction on Friday, the 18th Of February
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

LADIES' GEAR.-A New York correspondent
says:
Laces diamonds and furs are fixed facts for
this winters regalia. The old yellow baby caps hid
away in our grandmothers' trunks are looked I'd
and their ornaments appear on youthful busts. 4
new article, called California diamonds, is selling at
half the price OF the Court Jewelry, and shines
with equal brillancy'
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

PEoscR1pr1oS.-The Hon. Miles Taylor, repre-
sentative in Congress from this District, in the dis
tribution Of his Congressional bounties, appears to
have entirely ignored the Minerva. The partizan
papers of the district are lavish of their thanks for
interesting public documents bearing his frank. If
the Hon. gentleman has really cut u.s. because Of our
political principles, we would request it as great
favor, that our young friend the Hon. Geo. Eusts,
Jr. representative from the First District, send
us document occasionally. Similar favors from
Mr.. Walker Of Mobile, or Mr.. Lake of Mississippi,
will always receive onr thanks.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

EY Those who may stand in need of good
saddle or buggy horse, Or those who may wish to
rent desirable family residence, are referred to
our advertising columns Of this morning
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

Us We conclude in this number, the proceed
ings Of the State Teachers Association, which will
be found in another portion of our paper. The
objects which the protector Of this Association,
(Mr Burrows) had in view when he first agitated
it, will be carried out without doubt; and to him
should rebound all honor, and not to DR.. Bard, as
one Of our city contemporaries would have it. Is
the Union now satisfied that it has no connection
or affinity with Know Nothingism, as it indirectly
seems to think in an editorial notice some time ago.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

u No speaker in Congress yet. The Presi-
dents Message has been received. We cannot say
that it has produced any great commotion among
our citizens. ----- -
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

A CAPTAIN OF CAprA1Ns.-Capt. Jesse Atwood
who died at Orington about twenty-three years
since, aged "a, the Bangor Journal says, was the
father Of six sons, four of whom were sea-captains
and one Of whom is the father of six sons, all sea-
captains. He was the father and grandfather of
twenty-eigbt captains, twenty-six Of whom were
sea captains, and sixteen of whom bear the name
of Atwood. All the sea-captains now living, re-
side in Orington and Hampden: one militia cap
tain resides in Kenduskeag. Captain Atwood was
master of vessel which went from Boston to
Halifax for the first exchange Of prisoners III the
Revolutionary war.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12
New Books.

DRESCOTT'S PHILIP THE SECOND-Two
Il Vols So
THE LIFE OF GOETHE vos-by G. W. Lewes
EGYPT and IT'S MONUMENTS, by Dr.. Hawks.
MIMIC LIFE, by Anna Cora Richie.
MElsTER KARLS SKETCH BOOK, by C. G. Leland.
CUMMINGS FAMILY PRAYERS-2 vols
THE GOOD TIME COMING, by T. 3. Arthur.
THE HOMESTEAD ON THE HILL SIDE, Mrs. Holmes.
CASPER, by Amy Lathrop.
MEN AND WOMEN, by Robert Browning.
THE SONG OF HIAWATHA, by Longfelow.
HOME COMFORTS or ECONOMY ILLUSTRATED
PLAIN TALK on HOME MATTERS. i
FAMILY PASSTIME or HOME MADE HAPPY. RE
THE ESCAPED NOVICE, Miss Dunkey
LILY HUsON, by Alice grey
CHILD'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, by j.
Bonne
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, by G. W. Fitch.
For sale by BENNETT 4 GARDNER.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

5 An IEoUIRY.-Will our Know Nothing cotem-
porary have the kindness to explain to US how Il happens
that the ocia communication" Of the order RENTED
to Mr. Hardy New Orleans who is honored the secre
tary Of the party and that his exposition Of principles
rejected In late eectona contest? Who are the simon
purese-La1oarchs Union
This is question Of your own asking, Mr..
Union, and you ought to be great deal better
able to answer it. than we are, as you and your
party have enjoyed much more Of the friend
ship and fellowship Of Mr.. Hardy and company
than have the American Party Of Louisiana.
But NE willsay, that Mr.. Hardy receives none
81 TIE !" official communications" Of our party,
unless he sseals them. Is the Union satisfied?
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12
THIBOD Az x:

Bennett & Gardner are in receipt OF anoth-
err large invoice of books from New York. See
advertisements
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

N%A married woman in Pottsville, few
days ago, was safely delivered of three children
at single birth Considering that her hus-
band has been absent in California for the last
two years, (having returned but day or two
before the result is a physiological phenome
non.