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Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13
PARISH OF TERREBoNNE La SATURDAY. DECEMBER 49, 1856

ERRORS ABOUT THE HoNEY BEE.-The
following remarks from the Albany Guilt
vator may correct some erroneous notions
about the nodus operandi Of the indus
trious bee:
" Many suppose that the bee culls honey
from the nectar Of flowers, and simply
carries it to his cell in the hive. This is
not correct. The nectar he collects from
the flower is portion Of it's food or drink !;
the honey it deposits in its cell is secre-
ton from its melifc, or honey secreting
glands; analogous to the milk-secre,ing
glands of the COW and other animals. II
they were the mere collectors and trans
porters of honey from the flowers to the
honeycomb, then we should have the comb
frequently filed with molasses, whenever
the bees have fed at moIasses hogshead.
The honey-bag 10 the bee performs the
same functions as the cows bag or udder
merely receives the honey from the
secreting glands, and retains it till proper
opportunity presents for its being deposited
in appropriate store-hcuses-the honey
comb. n
Another error is that the bee collects
pollen from the flowers accidentally while
it is in search Of honey. Quite the con.
trary is the fact. The bee, when in search
Of nectar, or honey. as It is improperly
called, does not collect pollen. 1t goes in
search Of pollen specially, and also for
nectar. When the pollen Of the flower is
ripe and fit for the use OF the bee there is
no nectar in the flower. a 1t is generally
supposed, also, that the bee constructs the
wax from which it constructs its comb
from such vegetable substances. This is
also an error. The wax is a secretion
from its body, as the honey is; and it
makes its appearance in small scales or
fakes under the rings Of the belly, and is
taken thence by other bees, rendered
plastic by mixture Of the saliva Of the bee 5
mouth, and laid on the walls Of the cell
with the tongue, very much in the way a
plaslerer uses his trowel.' -.'..-.
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: usAa AND PolrcAxY.-A correspou.
- & ~ Baltimore Sun makes the fol.
ssa ssaible remarks upon this subject:
Via U,ah shall apply for admission
= ale Union, Il win be Tor Congress to
esemiae whether they will tolerate the
e.aslalneat Of tho domestic institution
: plyIlmy. There viii be no question
nsd to slavery, for the act establish.
y Territory provides that It may be
aeied With or without slavery, as the
-. - edsstisution may Il the time provide.
"a 81 esa this aca was passed, X was un.
= slsda hat polygamy was not an institu.
,eed by he Alormons, and assur.
- 70 tho contrasy were given on the
- she agents Of the community in the
sasv of Ulah. It's within the power
kTess to repeal that act and annex
- Territory as = county TO any neighbor.
Sass. Polygamy Is 4 worn out insti.
e the old world, and while It j.
used ii the eastern, il would Be ab
s 70 give il foothold ia the western
aaisphere.
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OUT OF THE WAY A LITTLE. ~
NOT OUT OF F'ST THE WORLD

r M. LOEWENSrEIN, proprietor Of
- that f.rusus CH ZAP CASH STORE which he keeps
in Thbodaux determined give the citizens Of Houna
and the Parish Of Terrebonne chance By furnishing to
them goods EQUALLY AS CHEAP as he sells in Thbo-
daux. He opens BRANCH STORE this day at small
house next 10 Riders Machine shop the Barataria
Canal, in the town OF Honma- g#s 05El..s
Therefore il you will take the trouble to walk around
hat wny Won will find CHEAP GOODS, which will pay
for your extra trouble. Ladies' Claaks and Mantuas
Bonnets Cothuy, Dry Goods, Shoes Boots Hats Caps,
Trimmings, ETC.. ETC. ss J. NJ LOE" ENsIciN, o.
Houma, Nov 20, 1856. &, -,- r Proprietor.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13

T PHALON's Paphian Lotion or Floral
Beautifier-infaibe preservative Of the skin and
complexion and Of eradcang curing freck-
les pimples chappe hands, lips and face b"tches,
suuburns scads burns and all diseases apPerainng
10 the skim Manufactured by E PRALON, perfuner sl'
Broadway, New York-snd for sale at the t.5 a.
mb.e1l HOUMA DRUG STORE.
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Notice 10 the Public.

ITO counteract the slanderous reports
Il circulated during the last few days, in regard n the
quality OF the BI-SULPIiITE OF LIME manufactured by
the Of ThiIsniaux, the following certificates
have been voluntarily offered. SCUDDAY l. EWING.
LAyorRcuE. November y, 1856.
having been said in the neighorboOd within the last
days that had stated that the Bi-Sulphe of Lime
manufactured in Thitodaux by Scudday & Ewing, was
good. hereby declare the report false, and farther
that the article is of excellent quality. =. LORIO.
IArorRcHK, November e. 1856.
II afrds pleasure that hay ing used several
barrels The B ulphe Lime by Messrs
Scuday & Ewing in Thiboaux, it has proved to be Of
excellent quality. sH = efii"3# GEO. Z. GUlON.
htE = l.ArorscaR. November l7, 1884,
certify that have been using the BSulphie Of Lime
made Thibcdaux by Seudday & Ewing. during the last
five days. and pronounce good article the made
with il being very fine. n22 r. &. DARDENt
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13

Or Two old gentlemen Of our acquain.
tance were complimenting each other on
their habits of temperance. 49, : &
"Did you ever, neighbor," said one.
6 see me with moro than could carry!"
so No, indeed" was the reply, :" not 1.
Bst have seen you whom | thought you
had better have gone twice after it.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13
Fashionable Tailoring.
Elegant Winter Styles. .t

II Frederick would mos, respectfully remind his
fends and patrons, that he has just received superior
lot Of fashionable fabrics suitable for making pans
this Of the year Hei ready to accommodate
ali who stand in need Of his services. (my Is
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13

BuRY1NG BAIL1FF.-The last story
told of NJ, Alexander Dumas, the famous
novelist, is good one. 1t is well known
that. in early life, Dumas was continually
being hunted about from pillar to post by
hungry baiIiffs, anxious to arrest him aud
clap him into prison. He is nov in better
circumstances and need fear for them no
longer; but the sourenir Of his youthful
days still clings to him, and he owes the
remorseless myrmidons ofthe law . grudgc.
Some days ago, a person with a solemn
counfenarce presented himself at the house
Of the author Of Monte. Christie, and re-
quested an interview with that gentleman.
=" M. Dumas said the stranger, /" |
know you to be one Of the most charitable
Of men, which encourages mo to ask a
kindness Of you" s9 " .i
"Speak, sir; what is It 7" .s. s. go. =:
81 was once Lailiff, sir. An old
friend, exercising the same calling, died
yesterday, very poor. He did not leave
enough to pay the expenses Of his funeral.
have therefore como TO ask a contribu.
ton from you. to aid in buryins him."
How much?' ......,.s, s
Fifteen francs. 49,.
Dumas opened a drawer, and taking
from il sum Of money, handed it to the
man. 49,, b
.You ask me-" observed the author
a5r fifteen francs to bury bailiff.
giye you thirty, in order that you ma,
bury tro - Ill; ..-.s e-s.-t
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13
Bi-Suiphite OF Lime.
THE SUBSCRIBERS inform the plant

ing community that their works for the manufacture
OF the E1-SCLPHITE OF LIME in the town Of ThbOdaux
in successful operation and that they ready
to fill orders at low any Of the New Orleans
Manufacturers BY purchasing of us, planters will save
pice for the empty barrels which they may return.
Thibodaux, Nov. I, 1856 SCCDDAY EWING.
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BI.SULPHITE OF LINE. s"oz
THE UNDERSIGNED having estab

Il Ished a BI-STLPHATE OF LIME MANuFACrO-
RY in the City Of Orleans ke pleasure in stating to
the Planters generally that they prepared through
the assistance of experienced Chemist, to furnish
snperiar article. SMITH, MCLEOD 4 W.
L frOFPICE-NO. 45, Common Street n. Orleans.
Messrs SMITH l. co. are duly authorized agents
at the Tcrrebonne Station Of the Opeousas Railroad.
nsn :.a g., Mel. CO.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13

FRox Puscn.-Do not confide in the
young-new wood splits Put no faith in
the old-an old pump leaks. aa1 *sss.4L.z
That physician died an old man who
lives upon his remedies and yet takes none.
Waiting for dead mems shoes, in most
measures hootless affair ,gsi9oo3
Ladies' generally shop in couples. When
. lady has any money 70 spend, she dearly
loves to take friend with her to see her
spend it sf i5sgrs ae,ss s.ze,.. 3,l..-ia, 81
The number Of poor poets is. i anythiug'
greater than the number ofPoets who are
poor. no lsi Baa@ 81 aal sth ~ .aal
Bad words like bad shillings, are often
brought home to the person who uttered
them. .lssa
Life we are told is journey-and to
see the way in which some people eat, one
would imagine they were taking in provis'
ions 10 last them the whole length Of the
journey.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13

Purchasers will be careful to ask for DR. M'Lane's
Celebrated vermifuge, M manufactured by
Fleming Bros. OF Pittsb~rg, Pa. All other
yermfuges in comparison are worthless. DR.. MLane|
genuine Verifuge also his celebrated Liver Pills,
be had all respectable drug stores None genuine with
out the signature Of FLEMING BROS
sCOvIL MEAD. New Orleans, La. General Whole
sale Agents for the Southern etates. s
FRIZELL DROOKS Houna, La. ~ u#ft*tG
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13
A Perfunlcd breath.

What lady or gentleman would remain under the
Of disasreeble breath when by using the sBal
Of Thousand Flowers'' n dentrifce would
only render it sweet but leave the teeth white ala
baster Many persons do know their breath is bad,
and the subject Is delicate their friends will
ton it, Pour single drop of the Baim your tooth
brush and wash the teeth night and morning. fifty cent
bottle will last year. -'s. t:f.I5it 'ittser
"A Beautiful Complexion may easily be acquired
by using the "BALN THOUSAND FLow ERs." 1t will
pmpes and ffecAes from the skin, leaving it
Of soft and roseate hue Wet towel pour on two or
three drops, and wash the face night and morning.
Shaving Made Easy.-Wet your shaving brush
in either cold water pour two or three drops
Of ssBALx THOUSAND FLowERs" /" rub the beard wei
and II will make beautiful soft Iather, much facilitating
the operation Of shaving. Price only hty cents.
For sale at the e. HOU3lA DRUG STORE.
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TERMS

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ss Announcing Candidaes for al offices, TO he paid
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YIN Z. eheeffuly inserted without charge hut those
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H. vhter-not necessary for publication, but as
ru,raatse Of good faith.
S-E ooS~~~O~~~---~-~~~
s The Law of Newspapers.
s.heesibess who do not give express notice to the
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ssiptiOa. ., .h.:-
,he nublisher may continue to send them until al
arearages are paid.
~ .uh.cribess NEGLECT refuse 70 take their news
r., fnom the once 10 which they are directed, they
g. re.ponsMe for them until they have settled their blk
And ordered them discontinued
The Co1,ts have decided that refusing to take news
from the Office or removing and leaving thel un
rsa n, j, neius face evidence Of intentional fraud
& rhe Unied States Courts have also repeatedly deer
A that Postmaster who negiects to give seasonable
49, q reqsired by the Post Once Department. Of the
he nexeet Ok refusal Of person 70 take from the ONO
addeessed him. renders the Postmaster iae
- . ne pubiGAef fes the subscription price.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13

M1sER1Es OF A LEcruRER.-Rev. Dr..
Bethune, in the course Of lecture at
Newark, N. J., on Friday evening, gave
an amusing sketch of the miseries Of a
public lecturer, in which he is reported to
have said: e1'5i 3 --'a'5
Then, again, the reporters (whose irate
quills he would no sooner provoke than
those Of hundred freiful porcupines) often
made him say very queer things. Once
when he stated that he was not by birth,
but only enthusiastically, Du;chman, the
reporter made him an +" ecclesiastical de-
duction. At another time he spoke Of
the devil as sowing tares, and was aston
ished the next morning to read that he had
mentioned the devils sa,cing trees. On
another occasion he was made to say that
the Patriarch Abraham taught Cecrops
Arithmetic Nevertheless, his expe.
rience Of life had taught him three impor.
tant practical rules: Ist. Never contradict
woman. I'd. Never challenge the bill o.
q hotei.keeper. Sd. Never quarrel with
IN editor. Then, again, it was often an
noying to see ones name posted on pla'
cards IN ludicrous proximity with those o
negro minstrels, and all sorts of other con
nections, and especially so. when the bill4
have become torn and partly overiaid b,
newer ones, 30 as to read something lik'
this: Julien's Grand Operatic Troup'
will this evening give Magnificent Per
formance by Horace Greeley, Esq. High
est cash price paid for Rass-by Hon
}, R,,fs,s Choate.s sie 6assu l4' i.ssaa a. ojias
- .-- - =. -. -.>.... -asas.rl- . NJ 90
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13

r Wheu5is the weather fayorabte "a
When it rains pitchforks.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13

Tx LAxD. ron THE LAD1Es.-In the
Kisg 4 Swedea,s speech on tho recent
qesias of the Swedish Diet, the following
lenarkable passage occurs ''..' ess
Va just appreciation Of the rights ol
vomen being sure guarantee Of her fidel.
~ u 10 Gl6llment Of her duties and ol
lsr mission in the family, it is my inteu.
81 70 propose 10 you that unmarried wo-
nea shall Be considered Of age at 25,
vAeA i recognized in nearly all the
S.les d Europe - -. -.
.Svedea i clearly the land for the ladies'
Ihsre i appears that, up to what is here
Considered the tolerably ripe age Of TWEEN.
9.fvs, :. girl is supposed to be in hel
m.not'sy of homage; in short, as we say,
q seass = 81. At thirty, we apprehend
=. : = sia la.aed upon as quite "a yoona
saiagi" aad = about fifty as being Gin The
PRIME Of lie. "Fat, fair, and sixty" il
probably he formula which, in Sweden
sexPressive Of female maturity at seven
~ dsnssf begins to be. . little psssee
e = eigh.y u considered to have attain
~e u certain age."-Lossdoa Pxach
slKs aE5 p A9 .4sR 4-gsS
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-13
THE SEA SHORE.

4 he VIA ses stretches beneath the sky, AS
In IL solden light Of day, 'f@
Ard he Wild vaves come with their snowy plumes
That glitter, and glance and play;
Asd On ihsy come, and on they come,
with the lofty pomp Of power,
70 scatter their beauty on shiny weeds,
And de On the DFiny shore.
he wiId waves glitter, and glance and play,
Il TO bsvsk on the hriny shore,
Bat each is hearing its tribute on,
ssr T. adi t. earth's bright sore.
ssne nay bsins - the little shell, 4 Il q.g#
AID some the store Of gold, ----- -
And some ihe saitor's shipwrecked form,
An shastly. and ste. n and cold. ,
j And he w;h waves musmur in sadness round,
O. thunder with martial roar, %s
Is Zach rolls up with It's given freight, 1g
And dies on the briny shore. -I -
1Ssfe's wide, wide sea, = changing sea-
fhs shao~y X. Of lie .aF
where he lofty bilows rise and fall, s
In never eeasing strife,
ADlo %, and on, and ever on,
freussaby Fesistlsss psver,
= TAsy bear their joy or Their cr-se 70 earth,
AAd die On the sansiy shore.
8 Anl - they enne, aad On they come, 81!
faIaight sweeps DER the seese, @5 --s
: Aldths dun elouis hoas Ger the gloomy sky,
And he s;s > look out between -s-.. h.
tn hf away in the orient
ne sun eomes forth in power,
And he secret BIN ems Ne I'll revealed 81 ssf 4t&
ss Cpsa the Aisy ahoEe. tAE fe} H
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
HATS AND GAPS.

$3.50 IL ~ -&A---N TN -2A-k-- -.
WE have aay ets.s ans=,.ss sse-.ssaa
tbs city, the Sc made IN
tern markets.
Gents No SIX Neieskn Hats and elaStse, r,sae by
The best heitsrs kass and IN srtet aeeordADce nth
knos Nothing and Wide Hats. white ami black; Sofi and
"ooi Hats 81 every eeieT rally = q and Pyice
Caps 81 every description and o. the uaos reee, s.Sies
sreh the Nevada, K1oz Nahing Pyrenese Prrras Ca
CAPS, aud an other abundanee Witch Vim b sold
lsSeE taa Goeds Of these kinds were offered before
ohn5re's Hats and Caps Of an kinds jus. reessysd mos
The Esost fAshlo1zhie hsuses In SeF5YoFk.
Carpet RaES, FnTs sad Gloves Alsays on hand.
An persons rspectfaily Invited to call IN ard e-
s1aIns inaguiacsa. ss5eI tSos, srfors purchasing
s.eer - ss feel eona4st iA.i please The mos,
Nothiagrl Be san.s part 10 sai, ana Iecola1-
no COUNTRY MERCHANTS
yo1 Sfah Snyhing IN The 81 HATS and Caps give
2, SAL as We "a EEan,es that vim ssll Soa goods
EHd ss1e faTsrzble te-1as.
EE5 s. D. HARPER & son.
HAVE yna Dyspepsia. use TRAxAL,s ELIxIk
AreS % bald headed. l,se WOODS HAIR RESTORATIVE
% you want = soot Imminent, use FoRSlIA,s BALM
Dc ssu ant ssa.a Or comb or bo;tis oss perfans.
Do ron rant e make s.aP quick and cheap use
y0aT horse lane or stst, zee MERcHaTz sAReIrsa
Have s sons. sss t Sc oaRa sas ssIsN
shoulder Brass Port MOnnsse
Supporter Balm q Thousand F.szsrs
ssasdass stsisss o.
SS'' inns SPonEe
Hogisxay's PMS and ointrssn, :
BAksr'.C Cod Liver on
Boelhays's Holland BtterS
Hoofznd's German BItters
Bridge Garner DFuggifts.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-12-16
Look Here.

STEAM MARBLE WORKS,
IS MARKET ST., WHEELING, VA
ME subscriber having made extensive arrangements
the East for he supply ofMArb=. and contemplating
erection Of steam EoEk he Eeuld invite the attention
Architects, B1ers, the public general stock
eonsistO % Italian, Egyptian Sienna American and other
Marbles 81 the 6nst qualities can BE sold lover than
any osher establishment In the west
Dealers their yartaret 70 examine his stock
before purchasing elsewhere. f5isS
His L IN he
invite The attention Inspect lbs stock Of Stat
cary and other carved work, EonnEnets Cenotaps
Head and foot stonrs Grave yard work in every
Eefy= being enabled b. his superior facilities supply this
the country.
Please gre me eau and examine my work.
MICHAEL J. ROHAN,
Marble Mason and Vault Builder
Aso Caleined Plaster. Hydraulic ent Plaster
Casts and Models and MaIei;& Grind Stones warranted
the lowest trade prices. iyd
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS
one R.n.if f,r oae pI Sc

One R,nsiy for oae d. Sc
TrnSSi + reculAr Physician, and high (tr
IL Wash. Co Pal IN his profession and As man ms
redIelne Is 3 valuable enc.
Nj. Robert MeKniey Of West Brosnsvke. Pa aged 81.
kHir which performed permanent cure, win appear
from tn annexed certificates
= 70 seri that vac for several afflicted with
DYSPEPSIA, the prominent symptoms OF which were Obsti-
nate CoStreuess. SOurness OF the back
hips and ls. spells Of Extreme weakness Loss Of hesh
iAnSour, Debility and GhaEins AT he
great reueds-Eent consult some
very eminent physieiansspent less hundred
dollars, hut benefited fused Dr. Truxal,s
Sacred Eixer, one bottle Of which enrctuar cured me-
RokEEF NcziSLgI.
Eer sale By +. II. LOGAN CO.
eI.ts - General Areiats, Wheeling, Va.
WALR IN, GENTLEMEN
TAKE pleasure In informing friends and pstrsr. and
Il the citizens OF Wheeling generality that have Just
eeyed Spring and Summer Cloths
and sngs together with full assortment Of Gents Ynr-
nishins S0Oi4s. Ea. 800 =
Ny stock has been selected with from the
AeF fork and Philadelphia markets The styles are very
neal aud s 70 quality tsy none being OF the
very best makes, and which prepared make M 10 or
eT short notice. In the latest and approved
good NJ sasranteeiIn an cases OF no sale, By
J II. SrALLMYN, Merchant Tailor,
aP- No. %ashin=tonfIat
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

CueARs, cIaARst-
". 5000 Gift Cigars
5000 Prineados Cigars.
900 Apollo
900 Il Dorado
500 Soo w va. hOnrasa. csEar.;
1900 Havana
5000 DeIs Cras Principe
5000 Resala
So hf
Just reeeived and Tor sale by $50.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-14
The Charleston Duel.

Among the articles which the late lamentable
duel in Charleston has called forth. we have seen
none more forcible and which seems to US more
just than that Of the Central Presbyterian of Sat.
urday last. In the death of Mr.. Taber a noble
life has been lost to his State and to society, and
another victim sacrificed to mode of arbitrameut
which cannot of necessity decide the merits of a
controversy between two men any more than it
can decide disputed point in science or morals
between two philosophers. The Presbyterian
truly says:
A duel settles no principles, elicts no truth, vim
dicates no innocence, proves no man brave. It
places fhe aggressor and the aggrievad upon the
same footing The injured party invites the man
who has wronged him to take away his life in ad.
dition-and this is called ''satisfactionl'
Honor Is thing te be cherished and revered
but surely true honor is not cruel, honor is not
irrational, honor is not lawless. Honor is not
magnanimons, gentle, tender. Why then should
that code be called ''the code of honor" which vi
olates the laws of God and man, which conflicts
with the enlightened protests of the living and the
keen regrets Of the dying; which robs the country
OF those upon whom it has claims, which makes
devoted wives widows. and dependent children
orphans which plunges the innocent and the low
ing into an abyss of hopeless sorrowg