Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-29
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Fro1 our LEGAL Item Man.

Her rulers are 10 be named then and who
they shall be-ah ! there's the rub. lis
evident that excitement on that score is
waxing warm. Those whose breasts are
glowing with bright patriotic fame for the
interests Of the dear people, have STUN
bling block in their path to municipal aspi.
raiions-by keen inquiry in behalf Of the
sovereigns, as regards their administrative
policy, &c. The mum and non.commital
candidates, were, till recently, sailing be-
fore fair breeze Unpopular favor but the
commiaal or opposition candidates have
gained turn upon them, by forcing them
to an open and unqualified expression OF
opinion, in regard to the great questions
which are to be the subject Of the future lie.
gislation Of the board. Taxes, public i'm
provements, &C., were freely discussed !;
but IS there were no great difference Of
opinion between the rival candidates upon
those issues, and it being nip and tuck be-
tween them, the committal ticket sprung
an issue IS strange as it was unexpected.
and which bids fair to be that upon which
the result will turn. An enthusiastic aud
exciting meeting Of the committals were
held, and many were the speeches made,
denouncing in the mos. bitter terms, the
opposition to the Dog Laws. Pisin Sas-
sengers, as an ezterminator Of the canine
species, was considered unworthy Of these
enlightenedtimes and could find its parallel
only in the annals Of the dark ages. There
was quite diversity Of opinion in regard
to the new issue presented, and every cit.
izen present, who happened to be dog
holder, strongly applauded the speaker.
while innumerable Kisses from every nook
and corner Of the room, be,okened \ SINH.
liar strong opposition the other day. The
issue, therefore, is narrowed down to this
Dog Law, or no Dog Law! The nuns
will hold meeting tomorrow night. for
the purpose Of discussing their side Of the
question. Tho work goes nobly on, and
when the OH Of June arrives, we expect to
behold great deal Of sport.
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~ Reader, have you ever promenaded
the wharf Of New Orleans in quest Of a
model Of steamer upon which to feast
your eyes Ia perfect gem which rests in
perfect majesty upon the broad bosom of'
the mighty master Of waters, like thing
Of lief nay, then take our advice and
seek out the Frank Keeling. IT'S proba-
bic that our tastes 10 regard to the beaniy
Of this craft may differ. Whatever di.ap-
Pointment you may experience 10 this res.
Peci, will be more than repaid by becom-
ing acquainted with her officers, Captains
GRANT, GRAssE, PEr1r, q ali. This
craft may Be set down as belonging TO tho
independent order. mo pent up Utica
confines her," Like the busy bee, she
visits alternately, not every flower. but ev-
cry port, where large cargo tempts her.
She advertises - often As five times .
week for different destinations. In this
respect she resembles . heartless coquette,
undetermined which she will honor By her
condesceniion. It is not unfrequent in Ia
king up : Monday's Picayune 10 end in the
list Of steamers the Keeling advertised for
Bayou Glaze. But, CHARACTERISTIC of her
tickle nature, 10 the Tuesday paper, Bay
% Black il the happy port. But, alas
Tor al human calculations, Vermillionville
seems destined to be the port On Wednes-
day-'till sad reality BY Thursday . paper,
coupled with 40 actual departure, loaded
down to her guards with freight and pas
sengers or The ipternediale port Of PIa.
quemine, shows that Crosse. Tee has been
haeoced With the preference. We have
been attempting the solution Of Z very i'm.
portant query which forced itself upon our
mind. !. =, whether one Of the attrartivel
FEATURES q this steamer is not tho easy
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