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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

The CAMELs ARE LANDED.-We learned yester.
day, through one of the officers of the Chas Nor.
gam that the camels designed for the frontier ser.
vice have been landed at Indianola. The descrip.
ton given us Of the scene and their appearance is
highly interesting. Their immense height render.
ing debarkation in standing position impossible,
they were made to lie down upon platform, and
were thus taken from the vessel. Great demon
STATIONS of delight were shown by them upon reach.
ing terra trina once more after long voyage
Their antics were such as to fill with terror the
horses, mules and cattle in the vicinity and to cause
a general stampede. The pack saddles are repre-
sented as magnificent affairs, highly ornamented in
Arabian style, and the keepers, Arabs, appear in
their native costume, giving the appearance, says
our informant, of an Eastern Caravan, in every par
ticular.
In order to show their speed, the keepers put
them in motion, and to the surprise of two or three
hundred persons present, an ordinary walk kept
horses travelling with them in brisk trot. We
have no doubt these animals will be found just the
thing for frontier transportation, both on account
Of capacity Of burthen and speed Of travel
lGatreston Confederate 16M.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

BARNuM's Observation-Disclosures has per-
formed many wonders, but the greatest of al
is the following: 1t consists in nothing less than
passing down the Niagara cataract in o vessel
constructed for this purpose. The vessel is
ball Of gutta percha, thirty feet in diameter,
supported in its interior by hoops rings Of steel
and wood. Strings of gutta percha, coming
from four points of the rings, meet in the cen
tire of the sphere, where they are fixed to acoat
OF mail Of the same material. This is so fixed
that man buckled in it hangs, supported BY the
four strings, safe in the middle of the ball. AT
the lower end Of the ball, where the lower pan
Of the mail is directed, some lead is put 90
that swimming in the water the head side Will
be turned upwards. In this upper part there's
a hole which may be opened by the person IN
the interior. The ball is so strong as to sus'
tain, without danger, the shock of the fall. IN
account of its size it cannot sink, nor can tho
person buckled in the coat Of mail suffer any
harm from the violence of the fall. As soon Is
the ball, after its fall, has found its center Of
gravity, its inhabitant unbuckles himself, opens
the flap, and gets out of the hold, waving 'b'
United States colors under the applause OF some
$4,000 or 100000 spectators, who Barnum IN
tends to assemble at one dollar each, upon the o.
casion of his first performance. From every
such performance a gain of $4,000 or Soo'.
900 is to be counted on, since from all parts y,
the Union spectators will flock to the cataf"ses
Of Niagara. Barnum is about to make % CT
pertinent with dog. If that animal arr',t.
all right below, niger will be engaged for ,a'
next experiment. IF that one arrives eqaaly
safe, the Yankee undertakes the first serlos'
passage himself.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

Rode around the mountains called Queens drive
through the cannon gate-saw Knox's house,
and going through a certain portion of the city
gained some idea of the wretched condition Of some
of the lower classes Attended service in Saint
Giles cathedral, plain old edifce, which looked
upon with pleasure. 1t was a relief to see plain
church once more, free from decorations.
The monument to Sir Walter Scott is beautiful
structure, purely gothic i'll style, and graceful in
appearance Has statue of him in the center Of
the base, and beside him lying fine large dog.
The monument is ornamented with several charac.
tiers ofhis novels one | noticed particularly" Meg
Merries" 1t is certainly fine tribute to the noble
old historical writer and poet.
Enough at present.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

STICKING P1Ss IN JEW BoY.-A parry ..
sixteen Germans were before alderman Oge' W
Saturday afternoon, in Philadelphia, upon :.
most extraordinary charge preferred asaa n
them by boy named Bernadotte Glisea'a aaa.
from the evidence of the youth, it seems 'n oa.
himself and his father board at lager o1 ~
house on Front street, above Coates, KEEP :.
VIM. Leckfeld. On the 23d ult during the ao
sence of the father of the boy, the latter w. w..
beaten in the bar-room by number Of the lss
quenters of the place, and he was afterF sed
carried up stairs and stretched upon q w. y,
where they stuck pins in him. and to silence ~,
cries, covered his head with pillow. ing ~
alleges that he was subjected to this trealnsn.
because he was Jew, and because bis to,m LIN
tors, who were Christians, wanted to PUNISH ''''
because the Jews crucifed Christ
The father of the boy testified that n,s Id Id
had been badly beaten on the occasion a = Is.
to, and that he had found him, after mucn e e,,
Guilty. locked up in the room, and suffering Is
the treatment he had received. The story
certainly most extraordinary one. ~
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

THE SEA SERpENr.-The Sea Serpent has
"turned up" again-this time five miles south
of Great Egg Harbor. Captain Birse, of the
schooner Eliza Ann Steele, at Norfolk, reports
having seen the monster few days ago. He
viewed him, he says, through his glass The
serpent at the time had erected his head, which
was oval in form, some three feet above the wa
ter, and he could plainly see one of his eyes,
which was very large and very sparkling, and
surmounted by huge bunch. He further says
the head Of the animal was apparently very
rough and knotted, but the rest of his body was
very smooth and black, and his tail was fat like
an cells. He supposed him to be atleast forty feet
in length and of the diameter of hogshead
The captain intended to make an effort to cap
ture him, but the monster unfortunately disap.
peared in a few minutes, going down head fore
most, where the water was only five fathoms in
depth. The Norfolk Herald says the captain,
who is an old whaler, says that he never saw
such an animal before, and that he is willing to
swear to the truth Of it.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

The Hon. EDWARD EvERETT.-This dist;n.
guished orator was born in Dorchester. ne.,
Boston, in 1894, entered Harvard College At tho
age of thirteen, and graduated with distin.
guished credit in 1911, when II; when only IL
he was appointed Latin tutor at Harvard. and
Greek tutor at p commenced preaching in tbe
Unitarian church at 10, and before he was of ace
published an admirable defence Of christianity
displaying an extensive acquaintance with bib.
lical literature. In 1915, he Travelled in Europe.
and made the acquaintance of Scott, Byron.
Jefry, Campbell, Mcintosh, Remiy, Davy and
other distinguished literary and political char
acters. From 1920 to 1924 he was editor Of
the North American Review, to which journal
he contributed from time to time no less than
ITO articles From 1924 to 1884 he was mem.
Der of the House of Representatives at Wash.
ington From 1885 to 1S49 he was four times
elected Governor of Massachusetts, and needed
only one vote to secure fifth election From
lS4l to 1916 he was Minister Plenipotentiary
to the Court of St. james. From 1916 to lS49
he was President of Harvard College. On the
decease of Daniel Webster Mr.. Everett was ap.
pointed Secretary of State of the United States
and i'll 1858 he succeeded John Davis as a ma
tional Senator for Massachusetts, The failure
of his health obliged him to resign his seat in
the national councils, and he has since been;iv-
ing in retirement at Boston, occupied in the Ere
paration of great work upon international Isw.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

PLAN 70 BRING SAN FRANCISCO WITHIN Four.
TEEN DAYS or New YoRK.-Mr. Squier, in his
work on Ceatral America, speaks most enthusiastic
cally Of projected railroad, for which charter
has been obtained, lying wholly within the State
OF Honduras, commencing at the port Caballos, in
Honduras Bay, ond running across the continent to
the Bay Of Fenseca. on the Pacific. Each bay
presents capacious and safe harbors, with good
depth Of water, up to the very shores The dis
lance from port to port Of the proposed line is
about one hundred and fifty miles It has been
thoroughly surveyed, and proved BY scientific OBJ
servaions to offer the Safest most rapid and most
easy way of transit between the two oceans. The
surveys show that the average grade is not over
tweaty-eight feet to the mile; the maximum grade
not being over forty-fve feet. So confident is Mr.
6quer Of the practicablity Of this road, that he
sums up his narrative Of this particular feature Of
the country IN the following language: "Sooner
Or later the road through Honduras will be bull,
and an wiling 70 risk my judgment on the prac-
teal issue viz that IT'D construction will be effected
at acost not exceeding n 900 900; that its aver
age revenue for the frst four years Of It's work
ing VIII not be iess than $4,000, 900 per annum,
and finally that It will effect an average saving Of
time over existing X ltes Of not less than seven
days IN the voyage stycen New York and Cali
fornia."
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

BLIND MANS CoNcERr-Mr H. Fourier, gen.
tleman of fine musical talent and attanments, but
who has the misfortune to be entirely deprived of
sight, will give vocal and instrumental Concert at
Gautreaus Hail. on Thursday evening the Doth
inst, at o'clock We have heard Mr.. F. per-
form on the piano and do not hesitate to pronounce
his manipulation truly wonderful, for one who can
not see the keys. Tickets may be procured at the
Post Office
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

DENrIsrRY.-By reference to his card in another
column. it will be seen that DR.. A. L. Plough Jr.,
is about paying us short professional visit. He
will be here about the first of June, and remain
for two weeks. Come along, Doctor.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

An UNUSUAL OccURRENcE.-Suicideo fa Qua
ker.-A Quaker named Newton Dixon committed
suicide near Columbia, Ohio, on Saturday last He
was about forty-fve years Of age, and has left a
wife and family. The only reason which can be
assigned for the dreadful deed is, that for some
time past two of bis sistersin-law, who are "spr-
itual mediums" have been intoxicating their doc
trines into 1.-THE minds of his children, some of
whom had become proselytes, much to the sorrow,
and against the wishes of their father.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

nY We call particular attention to the 'Little
Giant" advertisement in this paper. The sugges-
tons therein contained worthy the serious con-
sderation of every stock feeder
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

a STRANGE SCENE IN LoSpoN-Tze Tz;er..
Cou"e"'-An extraordinary scene, recently too,
place IN London, on the evening of the IA,
April. The thieves and burglars of tho o..'.
metropolis, to the number of about ono h,,.,
met at the White Lion Tavern, spital6e]as fs'
the purpose of taking the opinion of such H..
acters with respect to the working of an ina:
tuition which is intended to lend helpinp ho.,
to those offenders who may be disposed :.
"square accounts" with society, and to eoa
honest life A free and easy manner prevailed
but everything was carried on decently. the or;a'
of " order" and CHAIR" being ;mmo,:..
followed by attentive silence. One Of tho
porters tell us:
"a stranger would have had no snsn;o;.
that the men there assembled were at xor n;,
society. They, one and ALL appeared VOL WV. s.,
well Clad and at ease with themselves r. . ~,
course of the evening several SLOWLY dra.s sls
youths, who were evidently the saristocr s'sec
the class, walked into the room. Tbeso VI
mostly habited as clerks, or young men in 'sre
ces, some wearing gold guard.cbains a,S Dnl-
with pistol-keys dangling from their w.;stoess
pockets, and having diamond pins in their S.a
watts. They were, however, all 'mobsmeu ,' o.
they are called-men who, in some instances ~
we are assured, are gaining their e10 Or s.aa
E2o week by light-fngered operations W.
deed, several present were pointed out as .fn.
top sawyers,' moving in the best society, and and
doing heavy business. Besides these th a"a
were few notorious cracksmen,' (house brea l.
ers,) and one or two fences, (receivers of sto.
len goods who were said to be worth ,bs;.
weight in gold. '"
"On the entry of one who was unknown n
the rest, cry was raised of sonly kenohs.
there No square men in the room' which
being interpreted, meant only snobs,' or first
class theyes-none who are following an honest
course of life are to pc present; whereunon Il
was represented to the stranger that the msa,'
ing was private one."
Nothing important was accomplished at the
first meeting but its prosecutors intend to follow
it up in the hope of good results.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

Thus we arc furnished with result which should
always be prominent in the public eye of every
patriotic Briton, that the United States consume
while the other foreign countries designated take
only ESQ, 159, 500.
The declared value of the raw cotton imported
into the United Kingdom is in 1854 was EGO, 49,
1913. The declared value of the cotton goods ex-
ported during the same year, including cotton twist
was f31 1861. No one is so ignorant as not to
know where and in what manner this cotton was
produced, upon which, after supplying ourselves
and our colonies with the manufactures proceeding
from it, we are enabled to furnish the rest of the
world with surplus to the amount Of Ell $40, 464.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

The BAY IsLANDs-It is stated that the warrant
creating this British colony in Central America has
been cancelled probably according to some under
standing with Mr.. Dallas.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

LADYs Book FOR JUsE.-The ever punctual
"Godey" is before US. The present number is a
good one, and will be found particularly interesting
to the ladies, for whose especial benefit it is con-
Quoted Published by Louis A. Cooley Philadel-
phia. Terms-one copy one year, So; two copies
one year, So; six copies one year $40.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

LocAL.-Blushing and blooming summer is now
with us as an institution of the country. For the
last day or two, the cheat indicator has ranged
between $50 and 900, while the ice trade has been
proportionately brisk. Our community are enjoy.
ing an epidemic Of health, !" and everybody seems
tobe satisfied with themselves and the rest of man
kind always save and excepting such planters as
have been so imprudent as to have made recent
inspection Of their 'stubble," the appearance o.
which is certainly enough to lengthen the physiog
nomy Of any body fond Of sweetning. The La
fourche is now higher than it has been for two
years, and the vast quantities Of drift wood that
are being borne on its bosom to the domain of old
Neptune, will no doubt furnish the old chap with
sufficient supply Of timber for some time to come.
This unusual amount Of ''drif is no doubt caused
by the accumulation Of two crops on the banks Of
the upper rivers, having had no high water last
year to feat it down. Quite little panic existed
in the vicinity Of the Railroad Bridge the other
day in consequence of a s.raft" having formed
there, which for time accumulated 30 fast that
fears were entertained Of the impossibiity to re-
move it. Luckily it has been done, and all fears
are dissipated There are said to be number of
crevasses below Lockport.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

FREMONT IN KANsAs.-AH the free State papers
now published-four in number have announced
their preference for Fremont as candidate for the
Presidency, and keep his name at the head of their
columna
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24
THIBODAUX:
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SATURDAY, MAY "a, 1856,

rT The absence of the Editor, will, it is hoped,
be sufficient apology for the absence Of editorial
in the present number of the Minerva
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

Coon NEws.-Captain R. G. Darden, requests
US to notify the Lafourche Dragons, that there
will be meeting Of the Company at Ragan's Hall,
on Saturday next, June 7th, at o'clock in the
afternoon, at which time the members will receive
their arms and equipments
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

ny See notice of sale of valuable lands on
Grand Gallon, which will take place at the Court
House in Houma on Saturday next, May 81.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

nY Our friend Ned Rouvert, the attentive clerk
of the Literary Depot" again places Us under
obligations for literary favors.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

TRIUMPH OF YANKEE SK1LL.-The steamer Er.
lesson, which sailed at noon, last Saturday, for Lii
verpool, took out one of Hoes six cylinder light.
ming printing presses, for the London Times.
Six men, (says the Airor3 we're sent out with
the press as feeders" accompanied by foreman.
This is better than a victory on the battle field.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24

LITERARY DEpor.-Mr. G. D. Elder gentle.
man long connected with literary matters, has be-
come partner in the above establishment. The
style of the firm will be Lorio h Elder.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24
WAR WITH ENGLALD.-The following sensible
article is from the London Daily Telegranh.

Those who are disposed to attach but little value
to the preservation ofpeace with the United States,
should carefully examine the Blue Book which has
recently appeared. They will there find that the
value of the exports to foreign countries, in the
year 1854, of the products of the united kingdom
was aa fellows.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24
IMPOR FAINT
To Administrators and Defendants !!
ADVERTISING GRATIS!

~ The proprietors of the Minerva y will
until further notice. publish in their paper and furnish
copies for posting up in accordance with the law, al
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS for the parish of La
forche such sherfs Sales, Succession Sales, Admins
traitors Notices, etc., WITHOUT CHARGE.
Administrators Executors and Defendants in civil pro
where executions have been issued are referred
the following section Of Act of the Louisiana
approved March, 1853:
An ACT relative to Judicial Advertisements.
SEC Be it further enacted, That when there are two
more newspapers published in the Parish where such pro
ceeding had such sale is to be made the Defendant
in the judicial process shall have the Of selecting the
newspapers in which said advertisements to be made Pro
vided said selection be mae within three days after the
tce of such proceedings the seizure made under said
and the Defendant neglect to select then the plain
til shall have the right to do
ACTE relatif aux Avis Judicare.
SEC g. II est de plus decrete, Que lorsqu' pubera
deux gazees plus de eux dams la Parosse dams aquee
les dtes Procedures font dams aquee la dte vente
dot avor en lie defeneur process aura lie DRoIT de
chosir la gazette avs devra ere public, porvu que
coix soft . dams lie dea de tros ours apres avoir
recu notice de orre udicare on de la saisie fate en-
du dit ordre ct 81 lie defendeur negge de fae
choic, alors lie plagnant aura lie drot de lie faire.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24


streets are narrow, the houses narrow, and some
times twelve stories high. Our first visit was to
Carlton Hill, where we ascended monument
erected to Nelson, and had good view Of the
city. As if by instinct turned towards Sir Ar
thurs Seat Salisbury Craig and Holyrood Palace.
We then went to Holyrood Palace. The building
itself is not remarkable, but associations han e
around it, cherished by all who ever read Of the
sad career Of poor Mary ofScotland. We assembled
to the apartments Of Mary. They retain her bed
and furniture as she left them. Were shown a
little chamber adjoining her bedroom, and through
which only was there passage to it where Bizzio
was murdered and the identical blood stains still
exist at the door Of an outer apartment. could
not believe in their identity, however. From the
main building we passed into the chapel of the
Abbey-all that remains of that edifce. It is all
in ruins, and vines overrun the spot where the high
altar stood, by the side Of which Mary pEghted
her faith to Danley.
Apartments in the palace are kept fitted up in a
plain, comfortable style for the Queen when visit
ing here, and though not accessible to strangers
generally, we. through few words Of polite en-
treaty, were conducted through all. Have fne,
though small collection of paintings in the build
ing. Visited the old castle. Saw the regalia Of
Scotland which was fine, though not 50 brilliant as
that Of England. Stood within the room in which
King James vi was borl, and the window from
which he vas lowered in basket. The room was
scarce large enough for two persons to turn round
in it. Ne a e. IA Fl 7s75
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE.

TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE.
DRS. L. g. j. W. BARBER, will devote special
IL attention TO the treatment of Chronic Dis
eases. And believing, as we do, that no Physic-
ian who is engaged in the active duties Of gen.
eral practice, has time to give these diseases that
attention which they must have, if they are sue
cessfully treated, one of this firm will hereafter
devote his exclusive attention to this branch Of the
profession; and from our experience heretofore,
we can assure the public that great majority Of
Chronic Diseases can be cured. Below We mention
few that we treat with success,
Dyspepsia Rheumatism, Liver Complaint, Ep-
ilepsy, Scorfula, Spinal diseases, Uterine Affect
Eye, Skin, Kidneys, &c. In the treatment of
Cancer, we do not rely on the knife, for the reas
on that 1t will not permanently cure this disease.
We have for several years treated Cancer by the
local application Of medicines that will remove
the entire cancerous mass and also the roots,
(Which cannot be removed with the knife,) then
heal the ulcer with suppuration. Every case Of
Cancer, unless it has been standing so long that
the system has given way and become impregna-
ted with the disease, can be speedily and perma-
nently cured this way.
We treat Fistula upon the same plan, except
where the case is Obstinate when we have recourse
to the ligaturc, and with complete success in eve-
ry case,
Persons wishing treatment for Cancer or Fstu-
| Io3 ohVuiu SoilO w MuCT0 lucJ VIII
have to remain short time, as they should be
seen daily while under treatment. We would
also call especial attention to the treatment Of dis
eases of the Throat and Lungs, by the initiation
Of medicated Vapor; the old plan of taking the
medicine into the stomach has always been un-
satisfactory, but by Medicated Inhalation we can
bring the Medcated Yapor in contact with the
Mucous Lining of the air passages and air cells,
and it is very efficient in removing diseases Of
those parts. For removeing diseases ef
the Throat, Bronchitis and Asthma, this
treatment is almost infallible.
We make extensive use of Electricity,in the
treatment of oil nervous diseases. Paralysis will
be greatly benefited, and if of recent standing,
permanently cured by its use.
As above stated, one member Of this firm will
give his sezclusive attention to the treatment ofths
class Of diseases. He will visit patients, when de-
sired, in this or the adjoining counties Tho
other will always be found, when not absent on
professional business at their office and residence
on Paint street, nearly opposite the Market House
Chillicothe Ohio.
DIR. L, BARBER will be ut the "western Ho-
tel in Macarthur, on the 10th and 11th ofJune.
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