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Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

THE BRIDGE QUEsTIoN.-From perusal of the
proceedings of the City Council, at its last stated
meeting, as appear in our columns, it will be per-
ceived that action has been had in regard to the
construction of bridge across the Lafourche at this
point The proposition of 'tax" or "no tax" is
to be submitted to the legally qualified voters at our
next annual charter election, in May. If our citi-
zens are awake to their own interest the result of
that election is easily told
No measure of greater public utility, SO pregnant
with results that would rebound to the future of our
town, has ever been projected 1t is one which all
may clearly see, and needs no prompting on the
part Of the public press to enlist popular sentiment
or favor in its behalf 1t requires no prophetic eye
to foresee the immense advantage and innumerabIe
benefits that would flow from the consummation of
such an enterprise. 1t would be the means of ad-
ding thousands of dollars to our trade, besides
greatly contributing to the convenience of the entire
community. The project is not ideal or specula-
tive; but real and tangible-having in its results
the best possible consequences. But our time does
not now permit us extend our remarks on this i'm
portant matter. We will say in conclusion, how
ever, that We have felt the public pulse, and find
it favorable. A cross section Of che Bayou, at the
intended site, has been taken, as preparatory
measure, and proposals for plans and specifications
VIII soon be issued. In the mean time let every
one VINO feels any interest in the matter come for
ward and subscribe in accordance to his means.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23
Southern Commercial Convention.

The Richmond papers of the 4th inst con
tain the last days proceedings of this Conven
tion. The following resolutions were adon,ed.
Whereas, this Convention deem it indspenss
BILE to the successful progress of Southern eon
merce, that line or lines of first class steamers
De established between port or ports of the
South and some port or ports in Europe: There.
fore
Resolred. That we earnestly recommend the
Southern and Southwestern States to mite in
the establishment of such line or lines. and
the delegates from those States to the Copyen.
ton be requested to call the attention of their
respective Legislatures to the importance of the
subject and urge their Co operation.
Resofped, That the Senators and Representa-
tlyes from the Southern and Southwestern States
be requested to vote for no law granting appro.
prlations III AID of ocean mail lines Terminating
at any Northern port, without the insertion of
clause binding the Government to extend like
aid to a line or lines that may hearafter be es.
tablished between ports Of the Southern States
and foreign ports.
1t was resolved that the duty of 80 per cent
now levied on railroad iron imported into this
country from abroad ought to be repealed, or
SIedtly IeuuCeu. Inc 1OlIOWlDR RESOLUTIONS
were passed by acclamation:
Resoiced, That it is expedient for Southern
Legislatures to release from the license tax all
direct importations from foreign countries, and
adopt such other measures as will protect and
advance Southern commerce.
Resofced, That it is expedent that Southern
manufactures should in all cases be used when
they can be procured on as advantageous terms
as Northern manufactures
Resoirea, That Southern men should patronize
Southern literary institutions, and use books
published at the South, when they can be pro-
cured.
Resolred. That in excursions for health or
pleasure. a preference should be given to water.
ing places and other localities on Southern
soil
A committee of nine gentlemen tat the head
Of which we notice the name of Mr.. DeBow, Of
Louisiana) was appointed to prepare and pub
ish an address to the people of the Southern
States, expressing the views of the Convention.
After short address by the President, General
lilghman, of Maryland, the Convention adjour-
led, to meet at Savannah, in December next.
There were but few delegates present, and we
loubt not that the Convention, like its prede.
essors, will fail to prove of any practical bene-
it to the South
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

A ScHooLMAsrER WANTED IN THE BRIrisH AD-
MIRALTY-We take the following from the Provi-
dence journal:
The letter of Sir Charles Napier to the London
Times was published in that paper precisely as it
written full of errors of orthography and syn
tax, with capital letters in the wrong places, and
showing wonderful ignorance of the most ordinary
rudiments on the part of the gallant Admiral 1t
cruel in the Times to publish this but the pro-
vocation was great, and the opportunity was tempt
ing. We have deeply offend more than one man by
refusing to publish articles which, if we had printed
them as they were written, would have held up the
writers, to the rdicule of the public
Although we knew that the English officers, being
promoted by the claims ofinfuence and family rather
than of merit or service, were not always so well
educated as the French or the American, We were
surprised to find an Admiral so efficient in the educa-
ton of school boy. Suppose that such notifying
example had come from an officer of the American
navy; suppose that comodore Morris Or Comodore
Stewart had written letter awkwardly expressed
mis-spelt and ungramatical, what abuse it would
have called down from the London Times, what
carricatures and sharp witicism in Punch? What
homilies upon the tendency of republican ilstitu-
tions But all this is lost for it is British Admiral
and not an American Comodore, and of course the
argument does not work the other way. The sauce
for that goose will never do for the gandcr.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

chapel are located on the brow of the summit
of high mountain which overlooks this city; and
they are well protected by the bluff on one side
and strong forti6cation on the other. By means
of which and a strong guard of soldiers always on
duty, these twenty-eight rich monks, with their
treasures, Supposed to be the most wealthy con-
gregation in Europe,) are protected from the
maraudng horles that infest the country round
about here often rendering it unsafe for travellers.
This city is filled with monks who shave their
heads, wear great long, brown Or snuf-colored
woollen gown, and go barefoot, begging through
the streets for their living.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

HORRIBLE CALAMITY.-A gentleman from hon'
Springs, Miss, furnishes the Memphis Enquirer VIII
particulars of an awful tragedy:
Mr. R. r. Cox, who resided about twelve m,ts
from Holly Springs Miss, in the vicinity OF Cha'a.
homa, on Wednesday last, shot his wife, killing ng,
instantly, and then shot himself through the heaH
When the servants broke into their room, both "t'e
found dead and wetering in :eir blood. Mr. va
was at times partially insane. He formerly res'os.
in this city, in South Memphis, at place known .,
the ''Swiss Cottage" He was most worthy yoa1s
man, and the awful calamity just recorded can nss ~
attributed only to insanity, with which his 'fea
believed him to be afflicted for time preslo~
to this melancholy affair. His wife, Miss 's1"'
of Marshall Co., Miss.) was bride Of six weeM, .hs
Mr. Cox is the third male member G! worn.
family who has died violent death within the ~" 'As.
eight or ten years. One, in fit of insanity a aud
himself from the deck of Mississippi steamer .sl
was drowned; another was slain by the acc'aena ".t
discharge of double barcled shotgun, when shs
ing in camp-hunt and now we have to recora M bs
death of still another, and that Of his young WIG"
bis own hands.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

LOOK OUT HoR FLooD.--An the Ohio river
papers, with scarcely an exception, are warn
ing their readers to look out for the food that
u coming with the first warm weather. They
expect the Ohio river to overflow its banks from
Pittsburg to Cairo, and cause the destruction of
an innmersble amount Of property along its
course. On the last of January, they had
great fall OF snow at Pittsburg and vicinity,
which, added 70 that already on the ground,
made e the depth Of two feet, solid packed and
settled snow. The Pittsburg papers say that
there is rather more than two feet snow in the
mountains, and fully - much up tie Monong-
haheis. and should II 80 OF suddenly, it will
make the hiGpt hood ever known in the Ohio.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

A GREAT PARK IN NEW YoRK.-The New York
ers have at last made sure Of their great Central
Park, embracing an area Of several hundred acres
All the legal obstacles opposed have been removed
and the work of preparing the ground will be far
advanced next summer The grounds embrace in
all some $500 lots, the assed value Of which is in
the neighborhood Of $5,ooo,ooo. The projectors
Of this scheme say this Park will surpass in extent
any Of which the great cities can boast.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

LADIES, TAKE NoTIcE-Messrs S. T. Dauns g.
Brother are just opening a truly magnificent and
most complete stock of ladies' fancy goods. We
noticed particularly some charming lace collars,
ETC., I'll to adorn princess. Ladies' you had
better call soon, and make your selections before
the assortment is too much broken.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

rB The Quincy Whig and Boston Bee, two
excelleant papers, by-the-by, have our thanks for
having accorded us an exchange. The Phoenix
Ledger, Bayou Sara, owing to the high price of
printing materials ETC., has intimated to its coun-
try exchanges, that for the future, that paper will
only be forwarded to them semi-occasionally. On
what meat, does this our Caesar feed, that he has
grown so fat of late?
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

BIRD AND BEAsrs.-Among the Officers of the
State Government, we have heron a. Herron)
for Secretary of State; bear g. Hebert) for State
Engineer; and mutton &c. Mouton) for Lieutenant
Governor. And may add, a bard Is. Bard) for su-
perintendent of Education.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

GB- Nous appellons lattention des Administra-
teurs des SUGGESTIONS la loi ci-dessous, qui etc
passe Ia derniere session de la Legislature, in
titulee
ACTE re!atif aux Avis Judiciare.
Sec. O. II est de plus dtcrete Que lorsqu'i pubera
deux gazettes plus de deux dams Parosse dams aquee
les des Procedures font dams aquele la dite vente
dot avoir lieu, lie defendeur process e DRoT de
choisir la gazette oil ravs devra ere public que e
choix soft Fa dams lie dea de trois ours apres avo
reeu notice ordre Juicare de la saisie faite
vertue du dit orre; ct 81 lie deener neglge de fare
choic aors lie plaignant aura lie droit de lie faire.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

oB The transatlantic steamer Pacific, belong
ing to the Collins Line, put back into the Shan
non, after she had been several days out owing to
a bad stress Of weather. This is welcome intelli-
gence to many, as great fears had been entertain
ed that she had faired the same fate of the Arc
in
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

tB Modesty prevents our saying anything
about the weather. That subject has become ex-
hausted and we are at loss what to say without
going over grounds already occupied. But should
anything turn up worthy of note, before our next
issue, we shall notfail to make note ont.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

Gg Excelsior Lodge No. 81, l. 0. O. F. cele-
brated the Anniversary of the day that gave birth
to the Father of his Country" in grand ban
quet, at their lodge room in this place, yesterday
the 22nd inst. The affair was altogether of a pri-
vate nature, confined to the members their wives,
and the "Sisters of Rebekah." The number of
persons present, exceeded one hundred The We
ry best of feelings prevailed
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

The LEGrsLArURE.-Our last advices fran Ba-
ton Rouge are without interst. No important bill
has yet passed either branch of the General As
sembly. All Of the State Departments have SUBJ
mitted their reports, and among them, we notice
that Of the State Engineer, who reports that dur
ing the past summer, all the snags have been re-
moved from the channel Of the Lafourche, between
Donaldsonville and Lockport. We give this as an
Item Of intelligence to our readers; and We doubt
not that it will be nescs to them, indeed!
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

eB Split bottomed chairs, indeed!" ejacula-
ted Miss Trimm, on taking up the Minerva few
days ago, and beholding notice of "split bottom
ed chairs" being offered for sale by Holden. 'The
man must certainly be out Of his head, to think
that any one would buy his old split bottomed
chairs! Iwant good sound, whole bottomed chairs,
or none at al, and she threw down the paper and
commenced to tighten her apron strings.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

rB Thanks to the Hon. Geo. Eustis, Jr, for
copy of his Speech on the organization of the
House, delivered in the Hall of Representatives on
the 7th of January last
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

cB communication from B. J. Sage, Esq,
continuation Of his articles on the Naturalization
Question, was received too late to appear this week
1t necessarily lies over until our next issue.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

cW The Hon. Miles Taylor, has our thanks for
copy Of the Daily Globe, containing what he
would have said, had he had an opportunity, on the
organization Of the House.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

DOUGLAS EoR PREsIDENT.-The South Carolin-
ian learns from a source on which it relies, that
there is no doubt in the world that the friends Of
Judge Douglas, Notwithstanding long cherished
desire to keep him back for term or two. have
now come to the conclusion that it has become, un-
der all circumstances, expedient to bring him for
ward for the next Presidency.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

ACQUISITION ANswERED-Mr. Toombs was asked
at the close of his lecture the other night at Boston
eff Charles Sumner would be permitted to deliver
AN anti-slavery lecture in Georga?' eyes replied
the Senator, " if he would confne himself within
the Constitution, and did not attempt to excite in
streetion among the blacks"
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

sweden AND THE ALLrEs.-It has been gen
orally supposed that Sweden, by recent treaty
with the Western Powers, engaged to enter into an
offensive alliance with England and France against
Russia, but such is not the case. In Circular ad-
dressed by Baron sterneld, the Sweden Minister of
Foreign Affairs, to all the Swedish ENJOYS, he dis
tncty states that the terms of the treaty only binds
Sweden to defensive alliance with the Western
Powers. 1t will depend upon Russia, says the
Circular, to prevent its application as this would
not occur, unless caused by an aggression on her
part. Let Russia respect our nghts-let her cease
to inspire just cause Of alarm for the maintenance
Of the balance Of pouer IN Europe-and this
treaty will not be of any prejudice to her. This
treaty does not imply any change in our actual po-
sition; our declaration of neutrality still subsists,
and will continue to be adhered to, has hitherto
been the case"
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

t Congress is doing little Or nothing, except
spending the people'smoney, without rendering any
just equivalent. Our State Legislature is imita-
ting Congress.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

"a The New York Herald notices it as re-
markable fact, that the three chief counselors of
General jackson, the men who, Of all others, most
received his confidence and Influenced his opinions
Martin Van Buren, Churchill c. Camberling, and
Francis P. Blair, are all Free Soilers.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

UNoBJECTIoNABLE SENTIMENTs.-Mr. Banks
tives, of the United States, before being sworn in
as presiding officer of the present Congress, ad-
dressed the House as follows:
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
Before proceed to complete my acceptance OF
the office to which I am elected, I avail myself
of your indulgence to express my acknowledge
ments for the distinguished honor conferred upon
me.
1t void afford me far greater pleasure, in taking
the chair of the House, were l supported even by
the se!fassurance that could bring to the dis
charge of its duties, always delicate and arduous
and now evironed with unusual difficulties, any
pacity commensurate with their responsibility and
dignity, can only say that in so far as am able,
shall discharge the obligations resting upon me
with fidelity to to the constitution, and with impair
tiaty as it regards the rights of members of the
am animated by the single desire that 1 may aid
in some degree in maintaining the well established
principles of our government in their original and
American signifcation in the development of the
material interests of that portion Of the continent
we occupy, so far as we may do within the limited
and legitimate powers conferred upon us; in enlar-
gng and swelling the capacity Of our government
for benefcient influences at home and abroad: and
above all, in preserving intact and in perpetuty the
priceless privileges transmitted to us.
am, OF course, aware that of my own strength
cannot hope to be equal to the perfect execution
OF the duties now assume. am, therefore, as
every man must be, who stands in such presence,
a suppcant for your cooperation and indulgence; :;
and, accepting your honors with this declaration
again offer you my thanks.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

rB Col. Hufty, sheriff of New-Orleans, has been
addressed out of office by the "solons," at Baton
Rouge. Whose turn comes next?
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

STARTLING IGNoRANcE.-The Baltimore Patriot
has the following with reference to the state of ed
ucation in Maryland:
Too long has Maryland been remiss in providing
for the intellectual wants Of the poorer classes of
her population; and to prove this beyond contro-
versy, we propose to recaptulate few startling
facts.
There are within the limits of the State, accord
ing to the last census, seventeen thousand native
white adults, and three thousand four hundred and
ftty-one foreigners-making in the aggregate
twenty thousand eight hundred and fifteen per-
sons-who can neither read nor write. Scattered
over eight counties of the State, with aggregate
white population Of about eighty thousand, there
are but fourteen public schools, averaging about
thirty-four pupils to each school, There are, Of
course, some private schools in these countless but
the entire number of children attending school at
all does not average more than one child to each
family of seven persons.
The head of every third family throughout the
whole State can neither read nor write. More than
ten thousand men exercise the right of suffrage in
Maryland who are utterly unable even to read the
names of the candidates for whom they VOTE
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

eW A young gent down East, suffering from
too strong sensation Of the tender feeling, de-
fines his complaint as an attack of LAss-itude.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

A LADY MULcrED IN DAMAGEs.-A gentleman
by the name of Lucas, in Demopolis, Alabama, has
recently obtained verdict of 81 200 against Miss
Lucinda Meiggs, for breach of promise Of marri-
age.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

EDUcATIoNAL.-The Lafourche Parish Teachers
Institute convenes at the Guion Academy, at two
O'clock this evening. Addresses on several inter-
esting topics will be delivered. We observe that
the gentleman who does the English OF the La
fourche Union 1--WE forbear calling him the English
edor) has at last condescended to call the atten-
ton of hts readers to this commcndable project of
teachers and the friends of education. We are
truly reoiced to chronicle the fact for it clearly
tablishes, in our estimation, that the Clouds which
heretofore obscured the mental vision of the afore
said editor, have finally been dissipated, and he
now gives evidence of returning reason and liber-
ality. Heretofore this gentleman has rather been
disposed to view and treat the efforts now being
made by enterprising fellow-citizen, ]. Bryson
Burrows and others, in favor Of popular educaton'
with distrust if not disdain; and as though some
great wrong was at its foundation, instead of re-
garlng it as the only legitimate and most efectual
manner of ridding our country of bona .fde Hnov-
nothism
Old fogyism is numbered among things that were ;
Young America has the vantage ground, and
intends to maintain its position. "Onward is
the watch word, and nothing will satisfy the pres
ent generation but progress and advancement! The
people cry aloud for the education of the masses,
and it would be as vain to resist the public will, as
to arrest Niagara's impetuous torrent before it
reaches the vortex below. The time when edu-
cation was for the favored few,' has departed,
never to return So mote it be.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

AN ABOLITION MINIsTER.-We copy the follow
ing extract from New York letter to the Alaba-
ma journal, as an illustration of the balefl effects
which the abolition fnatcism at the North has
upon the Christian ministry:
Henry Ward Beecher-that spoiled child of the
public and over indulged pet of his congregation
treated his hearers last Sunday, to extraordna-
ry sermon upon Kansas. The New England and
Emigrant Aid Society, are endeavoring to raise two
hundred thousand dollars to be applied in erecting
mills, building bridges in Kansas, and otherwise inn
proving parts of that territory. One hundred thou
sand dollars of the stock was taken Immediately in
Boston, and it is proposed to dispose of sixty thou
sand dollars in New York, and forty thousand in
Brooklyn. Beecher gave notice of this from the
pulpit before he began to preach, and exhorted his
hearers to take the stock. Now this might be ex-
cused in a modern Christian Minister, although
Christ did drive the money changers from the tenn
Pile. But in his sermon the Reverend gentleman
waxed warm, told his congregation that the invest
man they could make for Kansas, was in Sharpes
rifles said person mig ght as well read the scrip
lures to herd of buffaoes as to border rufians,
and that death dealing instruments were the only
things to settle matters in that region. Now this
may be all true, for Sharpe's rifles apply with
equal precision to both sides of the question, but
is a very dangerous doctrine to be preached by
Christian Minister. If the scriptures do not ap-
peal to the passions Of men more than they do to
bIfaloes let us set them aside useless; and let
ministers grasp the sword, like Mahomet, and strike
the head off every person who does not receive
their doctrines After the sermon was over, one of
his hearers asked him why he gave utterance to
such language he replied that he spoke from his
feelings that he was not himsefa non-resstant, and
that he could not recommend it to others. l have
no desire to usurp the place of censor, but can
not help thinking that if ministers cannot practice
Christianity, they ought, at least to preach it.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-02-23

JUDICIAL ADvERTIsEMENTs.-Thea attention OF
Administrators of Estates, as well as defendants
in judicial processes, is invited to the following
section of law passed at the last session Of the
Legislature
AN ACT relative to Judicial Advertisements
SEC g Be it further enacted That when there are two
published in the Parish where such
ceedings had snch sale to be made the Defendant
in the judicial process shall have the Of selecting the
newspapers in which said advertisement is to he made Pro-
vided said selection be made within three days after the
of such proceedings the seizure made pro-
cess and the Defendant neglect 10 select then the plain
tiff shallhaye the right 10 do so.