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Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

Thousands are ready to pirate OF the oppression
of our slaves and the great cruelty pracIiced toward
them, but they seem to forget a country inhabited
by people with masters who rule with rod of iron,
and practice cruelties, not i'll the open day, but in
secret, hid from the world. No, l would not be
long in choosing master were l dependant. Well,
enough Of recital Of so many disagreeable truths
Ny best wishes are with them.
The Monte Pinicio is delightful spot and much
frequented every afternoon by the fashionable, and
affords delightful walk or ride 1t is charming to
view the sun rise or set from this mount. We have
taken a ride on the Appian way, seen the immense
number of ruins, the desolation and destruction of
tombs; all Of which affords dreary spectacle.
Yours CoRRIE.
GENERAL IIoUsToN AND President PIERCE
Gen. Houston, in recent letter, holds the fol-
lowing language in reference to President
Pierce:
may have charged that Mr.. Pierce had not
redeemed the pledges given by him to discoun-
tenance all agitation of the slavery question. !
have alleged that he was pledged to resist it !;
and if he has not done so be has aided with his
influence in bringing about repeal of the Mis-
souri, Compromise, and that was the sole cause
of agitation; and l do charge him with viola
ton of his solemn pledges. Agitation was dead,
but he has given it vitality and life. l charge
MIR. Pierce with having trifed with the best in
terest of the country. He has produced a de-
gree of disarrangement in the political elements
which were unknown to any former period. The
old Jackson Democracy stood upon principles.
They were conservative, and adhered to the
Constitution of the Union. 1t would seem an
attempt had been made to engraft upon them
others that were alien in principle, and could
not be relied on without portion of the
"loaves and fishes,'' whilst the capital Of pat
ronage, was expended in bounties to enlist new
recruits, to raise force sufficient to secure him
victory in an other Presidential campaign. For
relying upon principle, he has resource to expe-
diency, aud finds himself at this time in the most
deplorable condition that has been known to any
President. His enemies have reason to rejoice
at his situation. 1t is my country that sustains
the blow, and no matter whether it results from
his incompetency or from misfortune incident
to the times, or want of capacity on his part
to govern the country, must deplore its unfor
tunate condition.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

THE SMITH FAMILY.-Our young friends N.
H. and o. 8. Smith, have established them
selves in the grocery business at the Terrebonne
Crossing Of the Railroad, or Tannersburgh, un-
der the name and style of Smith & Co., where
they will always keep on hand general assort-
mont of every article usually to be had in an
establishment of the kind. The position is an
excellent one, and we have no hesitation in say
ing that the Smiths will do thriving business.
They are both young gentleman of energy and
fine business qualifications, and cannot but suc-
ceed, in any undertaking in which they may
embark. Patronizing the Minerva, we, Of course,
wish them all kinds of success.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

P. E. LoR1o.-This young gentleman, whom we
take pleasure in recommending to our readers, has
become the proprietor of the " Thibodaux Literary
Depot" late Bennett & Gardner, and will continue
to hold forth in the old quarters postoce building,
Market street, where he will be happy to supply
the patrons of his predecessors with every article
in his line of business. His stock will always be
selected with the greatest care, and we hazard
nothing in saying that in Mr.. Lorio the reading
public will always be able to supply their literary
wants.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

Locofoco convention which convened in Baton
Rouge, on Monday last, named delegates pledg-
cd to support the " Little Giant of the West"
AS the choice of Louisiana for the Presidency,
in the Cincinnati Convention.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

THE BATTLE IN WASHINGTON TERRlroRr-
In the Northern papers we find some farther
particulars of the fight at Seattle The round
shot and grape thrown by the Decatur fn.lly
dispersed the Indians, and the attack was not
renewed by them. We extract the following:
1t is impossible to ascertain the number en-.
gagged in the attack. There are various rumors
from which we gather that the Indians were
from seven to nine hundred strong 1t is also
rumored that the Indians had IS killed and So
wounded. On one side Of the whites only two
were killed; both civilians. The Indian, shot
too high, the bullets whistling over the headsof
our forces. An attack is feared upon Stella.
COON, rs, short time before the steamer smiled,
an express came into the garrison with informa.
ton that the Indians had attacked some whites
about FIVE miles from the garrison.
The injury to the Decatur, had been repaired,
and she is now in good condition. All went on
board the Decatur and Active, when the Re-
public left Seattle.
Several Indians who were in the battle on the
26tb, have reported to the chief Seattle, at the
Reservation, that there were seven hundred In
dams engaged. The force of the whites con.
sisted of one hundred and ten men and officers
from the Decatur and about seventy citizens
The Indians have acknowledged themselves
beaten, and, it is said, have retired to obtain re-
to try their hands again.
Seattle says that they have determined to
destroy the town, and it is not known whether
the Goth has changed their plans or not. A
second attack is apprehended. If the woods
were not impossible to the whites, the enemy
could soon be driven over the mountains but as
it is, they have every advantage.
The Northern Indians have expressed de-
sire to obtain possession of the Decatur, in or
der to replenish their ammunition.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

tBT Those who may be desirous Of embarking
IN the culture Of sugar should bear in mind that the
"Acadie" plantation, with one hundred and twenty
three negroes, is to be sold by Beard & May, auc-
tioneers, at Banks Arcade, New Orleans, on We'd
nesday next 10th inst.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

MOB LAW IN ILLINoIs.-A MAN HANGED.-
We learn that a criminal under sentence of death
was taken from prison and hanged by mob, on
Friday last, at Charlestown, Coles county, Illi-
nois. He was sentenced to suffer the penalty of
death for the alleged murder of his father-n-
law, some time ago. At the trial, the prisoner
counsel failed in obtaining change of venue or
new trial; and the man was accordingly con-
demned to be hanged on Friday, the 10th inst.
Meanwhile, at the solicitation of his counsel,
the Governor granted a reprieve of ninety days,
in order that certain circumstances connected
with the murder might be more carefully scru
tented.
On Friday, large crowd from the surround
ing districts collected to witness the execution
When informed that temporary reprieve had
been granted, some violent men among them ad-
vised them to break open the prison and hang
the criminal. Unfortunately this advice was
unopposed and acted on.
There was guard of twelved armed men
around the prison. The mob drove them off.
They then attempted to gain admittance at the
gate, but the wife of the jailor locked the door,
and prevented them.
They proceeded to wrentch out the bars on
the prisoners cell, and soon made an opening
large enough for one man to enter. They push
ed one of their number into the cell. The pris-
oner gave him thrashing, but two other men
were soon admitted and arrested him. He was
taken out.
The mob took him half mile out of town,
but only two men were found willing to act as
hangmen. Some other were finally induced to
assist, and the prisoner was hanged on the
branch of tree.
The Sheriff found it impossible to raise
posse strong enough to rescue the prisoner. Sew
eral of the rioters have been arrested. Great
excitement prevailed at Charlestown
Gin. Gazette, 18th.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

BG The prospects Of a rupture between the
United States and Great Britin, are becoming
to grow beautifully less. The last accounts,
our Minister to the Court Of st. James, Mr.
Buchanan, had been dining with her royal high
ness, Queen Victoria, and talking baby-talk to
her last born. -.-.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

B-Our young friend, Rouvert, Of the "Depot,"
has our acknowledgements for copy Of Beech
CROFT" by the author Of Heir Of Redclffe," and
"Heartsease," and other books. Thank you, Ned!
May your inseperable companion never grow less.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

out as clear as the light Of the midday sun-in the
appointment of majority of foreigners to fill min
isteria offices abroad, in preference to his own
countrymen-that he has been courtng the foreign
vote to ensure his election for the next Presiden
tal term? And is it strange ask in all sincerity
of heart that the well disposed tswabiding, native
born citizens should sit with folded arms and wit
ness all this, and much more, without rising III
their might to crush party which seeks to dis
franchise them and make them subservient to the
foreign mnions of Europe? Not tamely, at least
And go long as We shall have vote to give
or pen to WELD, humble though it may be,
we shall be found battling in the cause Of native
rights.
The reasons above assigned, and many more,
are the cause of our taking sides with the Ameri-
can movement. Our reasons for not having
hoisted the names Of the nominees of the Phila-
delphia Convention, Miard Fillmore and andrew
jackson Donelson, was owing to two causes; first,
we were ignorant Of the platform on which the
ourself to sectional, but national party. Had
the platform imposed religious test we should not
have accorded it our support-notwithstand our
great admiration of Mr.. Fillmore, and his fitness to
administer the government agreeably to the letter
and spirit of the Constitution. Such, also, would
have been our course, had the nominations not
been national.
We have done. Is the Pioneer satisfied? Are
these not your sentiments at heart
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

1G The pleasure trips on the Opelousas
Railroad to Bayou Beuf are now becoming
common with US. A large party left here on
Sunday morning last, and returned in the eve
ming much delighted with the excursion. We
doubt not that the approaching summer will be
one Of unusual gaiety with us; and that Last
Island, will become as famous as Nahant.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

D6- The nomination of Fillmore and Donel-
son for the Presidency and Vice Presidency,
appears to take like wildfre with all parties
Our American and Whig exchanges, are running
up their names at their mast head, as the lead
er in the approaching Presidential contest
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

cTWe cannot brag Of the weather. We have
had nothing but clouds, rain and mud during the
entire week. The Lafourche is brimfull, and the
banks overfowed below Lockport.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

Should no cold weather intervene to mar
present prospects, the fruit crop Of this portion of
the State will be very abundant. Never have we
seen the trees so full of bloom.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

BT@ We learn, says the Natchez Courier, that
one of the attaches of the Crescent City Circus
killed man near Gallatin few days since.
Most Of the company had been arrested in order
to ascertain who committed the murder.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

BOur friend Ferranti gives more bread for a
dime than any bakery establishment in town. The
hungry should remember this.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

PosTPoNED.-The Shellroad meeting which
was to have taken place at eleven o'clock this
morning, at the Court House, in this place, has
has been postponed, sine die.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
MATRIMONIAL MoNsrRoslrIEs.-The Paris CO

MATRIMONIAL MONsrROslrIEs.-The Paris cor
respondent Of the New York Times furnishes the
following curious matrimonial projects in that city:
A young lady, pretty and well educated, residing
in the ACCOMPLISHMENT Of Poithers, has conceived
the idea Of putting herself up in lottery. There
are to be 800 tickets at 1000 francs each, and to
the fortunate winner she will give herself and the
100000 francs by way of dowry. The lady has
attached some very prudent conditions to the pur-
chase Of tickets. She will only sell them to per-
sons whom she may think will suit her, and in
order to ascertain that point, she eSacts half an
hours conversation with each applicant. There is
no limit Of age imposed, and more than one ticket
may be taken by one person. The lottery will be
drawn on the 25th Of November next, at the office
Of the Mayor of the town where she resides. tits
said that number of Englishmen have already
become purchasers, and that purchasers Of tickets
are focking in from all quarters. Like all other
kinds of stock, this will soon, no doubt, find its
way to the Bourse, and will be subject to fuctna.
ton, like gas, and poudrette, and onnibusses, and
everything else; fon no bilets of this kind can be
made personal in France. Pr-r-enez sos biLleh!
But here is an advertisement which appeared this
week in Paris Journal which may be classed very
well with the foregoing: "The parents Of young
lady, aged 20, handsome, we'll educated, and p@-
sesses an income of 1900 francs per annum, but
affected with St. Vitus dance, offer to unite her 70
doctor, from forty to fortyfve years old, who will
pay her incessant attention"
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

rY There was a rumor in Washington at last
accounts that the vacant BrigadierGcneraship will
Le conferred upon Gen. Persifor +. Smith.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

THE OLD LINE WHIGs GOING FOR FILLMORE
The old line Wings Of New York city met in Con,
stitutional Hall on the night Of the 26th ult, ana
resolved to fire one hundred guns in honor Of tho
nomination Of Miard Fillmore for President OF the
United States This seems significant
In the Convention subsequent to Mr.. FiIlmotes
nomination. many speeches were made indicative :
Of the satisfaction felt at the result From b''el
report Of remarks by Mr. A. H. II. Stewart former
Secretary Of the Interior under Fillmore, We eA'
tract the following:
Even Mr.. Wise, at the time be stumped 'ne
State of Virginia, said that the administrator, ,s o
Fillmore was Washington-like throughout. WIN
Fillmore as the standard-bearer, the speaker PROM
ised the Convention that even old Virginia Woun
be carried. Mr.. Wise claimed his election BY 'e
vote of 1900 outside Wings, and he could ngn a.,'
promise the vote of those Wings for Millard . fnr
more. On his way to this Convention the edl'ois
Of the Richmond Wing and National Intelligence, .sa
promised that if Millard Fillmore was nominate.
by this Convention they would place bis name ~
the masthead, and keep it there.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
CoSsunpr1os.-Dr. Marshall Hall, an em'

CoNsUMPTION.-Dr. Marshall Hall, On en'
nent physician, says: :,
"If were seriously i'll Of consumption: :
would live out doors day and night except ~ ~
rainy weather or mid-winter; then Tou.a
sleep in IN upholstered log house." lie say say
that consumptives want air, not physlc-paaiI
air. not medcated air-penty Of meat and breaa. a;r
"Physic has no nutrment, gasplngs Tor u,s
cannot cure you, and stimulants cannot c'''
you.'
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

rBA good anecdote is told Of one of the Chip
pewa Indians now at the north He was asked
why Indians did not copy the dress of our people
He replied: Me thinks we started your fashions,
your men now wear blankets, as we do, and your
women paint their faces and wear tcathers'
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
SATURDAY, MARCH Is, 1856,

B-No news from the missing steamer Pacific.
There rests not doubt that she is lost and all on
board met with watery grave.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
ACTE relatif aux Avis Judiciare.
THIBOD AU x:

Mr.. WALTER CARswELL, No. 66 Baronne Street,
ur duly authorized Agent, for New Orleans.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

FANNY FERN.-This distinguished and avorite
authoress has been enged by the propretors Of the
New York Ledger to write exclusively for that
paper during the present year. A series Of her
dashing, brilliant, universally read, and enthusiast
caly admired articles were commenced in the
Ledger on the first Of January. The admirers Of
Fanny should send in their names to the Ledger
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
[From the Philadelphia Ledger, the Goth ult

Ice IN THE DELAwARE.-A series of expert
ments were made yesterday near the Point
House to ascertain the effect of powder in break
ing up the ice, and the possibility of opening
a channel in the Delaware for the purposes Of
navigation. The experiment was made under
the direction of the active and energetic mem
bers of the Committee appointed at the meeting
Of our merchants, who were assisted by the
scientific skill of Professors Rodgers and Fraz-
ier, and Mr.. VIM. Du Buist. The field selected
for the experiments was the channel, directly
opposite the Point House Hotel, where the ice
is twelve inches thick.
The first trial was made by sinking tin can
mister containing one pound Of powder. The
blast was ignited by battry of twelve cups,
standing on the pier, two wires leading from it
being placed in contact with the powder. Im-
mediately upon the connection being made u
dull report ensued, and hole of about seven
feet square was made, and the water and ice
thrown up to height of about FIVE feet.
For the second trial canister of 21 pounds
of powder was placed Immediately beneath the
ice, which on being ignted blew up water and
ice as before, but the actual aperture made did
not much exceed that affected by the first trial.
In the third trial, a canister of the same size
used in the proceeding experiment, was dis
charged, when sunk FIVE feet below the surface.
This failed to break the ice, though there was
severe conclusion, and radating cracks were
traced in the ice for circle of about ten feet
around the spot.
The fourth trial was made with n four pound
canister, when an aperture of about ten feet
square was blown up.
For the fifth trial. keg containing 30 lbs of
powder, was sunk 20 feet below the surface. Its
explosion caused violent concussion and a vast
body of water intermingled with Fragments of
ice, were thrown into the air to height of 20
feet, while the ice for a considerable distance
around was raised up and then fell again with
out affecting its solidity The aperture made
in the ice was not more than Is feet square.
On the sixth trial, keg containg 40 pounds
was discharged, at depth of only seven feet,
when o tremendous concussion ensued. col
umn of water was thrown up not less than 40
feet in height, a hole 25 feet in diameter was
broken, and the surrounding fields of ice agta-
ted clear to the adjacent shore, without, how
ever, injuring its solidity further than causing
few cracks. The water thrown up by the force
of the explosion had deep green tinge and pre-
sented beautiful effect.
Another trial was attempted with a cask con-
tanning 25lbs., but not being sufficiently tight,
the powder became damaged and did not ignite,
when the Committee, and the scientific friends
in the experiments, returned to
the city perfectly satisfied that it was imposs-
BILE to set fire to the river with the aid of the
90 vllanous saltpetre," and that it was folly to
attempt opening the navigation its agency.
The city ice boat remains at Chester, under |
going repairs.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

GRocERIEs.-0ur friend Thompson, who has
just returned from the Crescent is now in receipt
Of general assortment Of every article generally
to be had in his particular branch Of business, some
of which are enumerated under our advertising
head. Just pop in before you turn the corner Of
Main and jackson streets and judge for yourself
Must pop in. No trouble to show goods.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15

EAR1HQUAKEs.-A violent shock of an earth
quake was feltin San Francisco, Gala, on the NOR
ming Of the 18th inst. The goodly citizens were
aroused from their sleep, and hundreds rushed
fantically in the streets in tbeirnsht clothes The
shock lasted about twenty-five seconds, but no ma.
teriA damage was done 70 property. In some in
stances slight tissues were created in brick walls
1t was the severest shock ever experienced in San
Francisco.
By the arrival Of the schooner Page, At San
Frmcisco. from Hackodadi, Japan, with dates up
to the 9Th Of January last We learn that on the
night Of the llth Of November last violent earth
quake occurred at Jeddo, which destroyed one
hundred thousand dwellings, 6fty-four temples, and
thirty thousand inhabitants. A fire broke out at
the same time, in thirty different parts of the city;
the earth opened and closed over thousands of
buildings, with their occupants.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-15
IMPURTANT
To Administrators and Defendants
ADVERTISING GRATIS:

~ The proprietors of the "Minerva will,
unit, further notice. publish in their paper and furnish
copies for posting up, in accordance with the law, all
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS for the parish of La
iourche such as Sher Sales Succession Sales Admins
trators' Notices, ETC., WITHOUT CHARGE.
Administrators Executors and Defendants in civil pro-
where executions have been ssued referred to
the following section Of Act Of the Louisiana legislature,
approved March, 1858:
An Act relative to Judicial Advertisements.
SEC g Be it further enacted, That when there are two
newspapers published in the Parish where such
ceedngs had such sale is TO be made the Defendant
the judicial process shall have the OF selecting the
newspapers which said advertisement to be made Pro-
vled said selection be within three days AFTER the
ce Of such proceedings seizure made under said
and if the Defendant neglect to Select then the plain
tif shalhave the right to do
ACTE relatif Avis Judciare.
SEC. g. II est de plus d6crete Que lorsqu'i pubera
deux gazetes plus de eux dams Ia Parosse dams aquee
les dtes Procedures font dams aquee la dite vente
dot avor lieu, lie defendeur process aura e pRoIT de
chosir la gazette avs devra ere public, pourvu que re
choix soft fat dams dG de tros ours ares aVoir
Ia notice de ordre Judcare oil de Ia salsie ite en-
vete du dit ordre ct 81 e deendeur negge de faire son
choic, alors lie paignant aura lie drot de e faire.