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Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29
ROUSTAN M'EVERS,
: 7#z}s,4a (successors to o. Osburn Coz NJ

ROUSTAN e M'EVERS,
ta 1s}s.s Successors to O. Osburn { Coz
a RE NOW RECEIVING THEIR Spring and
n Summer GOODS, consisting partly Of Bareges Of very
rich paterns Swiss Musns, fgd and plain; Jaconet do
fancy colors white and black Satin Silks; n ~ 49, Il,
Rich Striped and che kei Silks black and fancy colors
ezs !" Camelion Silks, fig'd and plain r = .r
f, /" Superb Giace Silks, do, do; - eIt es
Gros de Naples do do do; Il E...s 5.t5.. H.
Satin and Silk R0nnes style, and very pretty
ta4 Straw Bopnets--plain and mourning;
Marked Muslin Caps and Collars; @ 4sfa
- !" India do do do.
sss.ss,., saas yqxsa ~ ALSO ........... zsi,ssE
Trimmings for ladies' dresses OF all kinds Linen Valen-
cenne and other aces and Edgngs; Chimsettes and Col
lars latest styles Hosiery, Gnghams, Fancy Prints, Cur
tain and Furniture Cacoes, Cottonades Plain and Twled
shrng. Denms Camet Jeans, and Domestic Cottons Of a
descriptions, together with general assortment Of
BOOTS AND SHOES, fss
Comprising Ladies' and Misses Caters Booties Walking
Shoes and Brogans Genemens and Youths Boots Shoes
and Brogans; Negroes ditto Also full assortment Of
READY MADE SUMNER CLOTHING,
For Men and Boys, latest fashions.
a JEsWELR II fsgHgsge 9asz#gasef8
Consisting Of Gold and Silver Pencils and PENS Bracelets,
Rings Breast Pins Rings, Cuff Pins Shirt and Sleeve
Buttons reple paed Spoons and Forks, etc with full
80 : La TEST STYLE IA rs AND CAPS. ~! 9s
snd general assortment of goods suitable for the season.
which they Win sefow for Cash, the usual credit
Their goods are all and Of the latest styles and pat
terms and respectfully invite the public he ladies particu-
ary 70 call and examine they feel confident that their
stock is one Of the richest offered in this market
"a Msrcf u, 1855. ft5yl qa RoUSTAN B. gAcEskhe.
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+. EDWARD y. GAGNE.

EDWARD q. GAGNE.
X ENERAL COLLECTOR-Ofice in Houma.
Will attend strictly to all claims placed in his hands for
collection in this and the adjoining parishes jan12
oAMUEL WOLF, General COLLECTOR and
- Agent IIouma parish of Terrebonne La, will attend
promptly to collection of all claims entrusted to him.
to the transaction of any business required oct2S1y
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

II S. GOODE, 4ttorney and Counsellor at Lar,
l. will practice in the parishes Assumption Lafourche,
and Terrebonne. jell
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MEYERS & HYNIEI.,

(Successors to Thomas Conk1in.)
Family Grocers, corner Of Main and Green Streets.
TTHE UNDERSIGNED having purchased the
Il Grocery Establishment lately owned by Thomas Conklr
take pleasure in saying the public that they will always
keep choice and varied assortment OF such articles as are
usual found in establishment OF the kind and solicit
LIBERAL portion Of the publ c's support.
Our stock consists in part of the following articles viz
Pepper AIspces Coffee Tea Chocolate Starch, Almonds
Rasns Pecans Tobacco. Snuff, Cigars, Oil, Liquors O
eyey kind vermice H. Macaroni etc. etc. all of which will
be sold equally low any other house in Thbodaux.
l-iy MEYERS HYMEL.
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Sign Of the Skeleton Wagon! EEaazEs
Southern SENIYfN
Carriage Repository. .zaZk2sssk1z,

TT>IIE subscriber begs leave to inform the MER-
i CHANTS and PLANTERS that he has opened Repos-
tory for the sale of Carriages Bugges Harness, etc., at
No. 26 Bcelkman Street, New York,
Running through Spruce either street
The main floor, lS5 feet in lengthy affords ample room
for keeping always hand large and complete assort
ment of every description and variety, as per chart
Having learned the trade in the Factory OF his father ne
practically familiar with every department in the bust
and therefore enabled orders Of kind
of work entrusted him. and superintend every stage o
its manufacture His long residence in The South and West
and intimate knowledge Of every section, and his expert
ence while with Mes Baldwin & Starr, and Messrs
rockingham, Newell Co., gives him many advantages in
the selections required for the different parts Of the country
Also, an acquaint nee with the CHARACTER OF WORK
Draft Track Height Of Wheels quality aud size Of Springs
and Axles necessary for the particular localities.
Particular attention paid special orders either through
merchants the subscriber Direct and all prices gnar
anteed To be low the work can possibly be furnished
and which will be equal in every respect to that OF the
very best and oldest city country est 'bshments.
26 BEEKMAN STREET is within a few doors OF the
Park on the South East side from the Astor House
and in lne from Park Place. Murray, Warren and Cham
ber Streets the Brick Church. Loyeoys and Clinton
Hotels. ~ ......... ., -- g. f..a.eg...
Having convenient Office accommodations, and papers
from Southern cites and towns he trusts that he may
have the pleasure Of call from his friends and from those
who will do him the favor examine his assortment, and
being the only establishment adapted to the Southern Trade
in the lower OF the city, he respectfully soicits share
patronage He begs to refer those nnacquainted with
him. to any Of the Jobbing Houses in New York City, en-
gagged in the Southern or Western Trade.
Great care will be taken in packing, and freight
insurance, &C. A discount allowed to the trade.
''''' - VIM. L. MCDONALD.
n B.-Wm. L. Mcdonald takes pleasure in referring t
tfe Merchants of this place. feb9im
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"a M
THIBODAUX BENEVOLEN

THIBODAUX BENEVOLENT LODGE,\ ~
l. No. 90-Regular Meetings of this Lodge Vsfj
take place, at the Masonic Hall, corner OF Main ~
and Jackson sreets on the LAST SATURDAY
every month"; at the usual hour.
Ofcers &C. Becher w NJ; H. Fleming, s. W.; B.
Campbell J.W. Francis L. Mead r.. c. H. Gruneberg S.
J. J. Gardner S. D.; NJ. A. Mcleod J. D.; Owen Conan
Tyler jams CHARLES II. GRUNEBERG. Sec'y.
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n BELCHER, attorney and Counsellor at Lam,
VI continues the practice of bis profession in the Fifth
Judicial District Office in Thibodaux. jel1
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S. of II.
s. of II.
NFAGNOIIA DIVISION No AZ so

MAGNOLIA DIVISION, No. 63, SONS OF
lNl TEMPERANCE, meets at the Hall,on Jackson >,g,
opposite Thibodaux street, every MONDAY EVE S.sS1
MING at O'Clock. A&
CWcers-Lewis A Reed w. P; John Larkn, NM
W. A.; W. T. Dunn, R. s.; Edward T. Burnham, A. Il. s.;
A. L. St Martin, s.. Joseph Dixon, T.; W. H. Ragan c.;
Thos. Sweeney, A. c.; G. W. Westbrook, l. S.; Thomas
Mcclure, o. s.; W. II. Ragan, D. G. W. P.
ian5 W. T. DUNN, R. s.
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Denepolent ORDERS, ST.
L. o. o. f

L. o. o. f.
FXCELSIOR LODGE, NO. 34.-REGULAR
1Lmeeting at the Odd Fellows Hall, cor
of Market and Patriot Streets every @ASA
SATURDAY EVENING, at the usual hour. - Wi
ONcers-John L. Verret N. g.. John ~>.a-S~"1
Larkin, v. c.; J. A. Robthaux Sec; J. F. Thompson,
Treas; L. Dauns P. S. J. A. ROBICHAUX, Sec'y.
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By
AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL,
For the rapid Cure OF
COUGHS, COLDS. HOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WHO0PING-C COUGH,
GROUP. ASTHMA. AND
CONSl nIPTION.

THIS remedy has won for itself such notoriety
from its cures Of every variety Of pulmonary disease
that it is entirely unnecessary to recount the ey.
dences of its virtues in any community where il
has been employed. So wide is the field Of its use
fulness, and so numerous the cases of its cures,
that almost every section Of the country abounds
in persons publicly known, who have been restored
iron, alarming and even desperate diseases of the
lungs by it's use When once tried its superiority
over every other medicine of its kind is too appa-
rent to escape observation and where its virtues are
known, the public no longer hest'te whst antidete
to employ for the distressing and dangerous affec-
tons of the pulmonary organs which are incident
to our climate. Not only in formidable attacks
upon the lungs, but for the milder varieties Of
CONS Cf,pGHs. HoAKsENEss, &c. and for ChTL-
DKEN it is The peasantest and safest medicine that
can be obtained.
As it has long been in constant use throughout
this section, we need not do more than assure the
people its quality is kept up to the best that ever
has been, and that the genuine article is sold by
dec2s. BLANCHARD, CAzENAvETTE &C0
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MADAME DOCTOR HERISSON, OJstetrician,
graduate of rEcole de III Kuernite, of Paris pupil
of the celebrated Madame LaChapee to the
the practice Paturaon Midwifery and all other BRAN
ches Medical Profession She has in her
testimonials and medals from many Of the learned medical
societies of France accorded her for high standing and
superior qualifications successful practitioner of Medicine
Surgery Midwifery Mrs Hersson may be consulted at
herresdence of st. Louis and Market Streets where
she will always found unless professionally engaged
Nov. 11th 1884. [41-f.J
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FOR SALE, .g- 10.
Excellent Sugar and Cotton Lands.

Excellent sugar ana cotton LantlS.
WILL be sold at auction or private sale, on the
w 4t of April next the Atchafalaya River, at the
Mouth OF Bayou Rouge: ai -. ~ siI 4
L. The excellent Plantation Of Col Wm. B. Lewis, 1850
acres Of land l2U in cultivation, with twenty negroes 1m
provements, new and capacious dwelling house. negro
cabins stables houses &C. Also, 1000 barrels corn
fodder, stock, and growing crop.
g. splendid trac: for Sugar Plantation, at the mouth
Of Bayou Rouge 1900 1900 acres 80 40 acres in cult
vatio Excellent place for store, warehouse, saw mill
blacksmitfs 8 shop &C. PES 9s.s,... ;. .-74sE5 i.
g. An excellent tract for plantation, 900 acres next
above Bayou Rouge With this can be obtained at fixed
price $50 acres With improvements 150 in cultivaton
also growing crop and IL to 10 negroes ~ sts
a. Several other smaller tracts, fit for cultivation anl
getting wood and timber i ....,.=...l 5..s. ia
government land contiguous; navigation good land
rich; country healthy. 5a, 8 g - 5=
Terms-One- third cash; balance at !, and years.
Those attending the sale can ind accommodations.
For particulars apply to "a r =,.. l.,,5szT !
5f4f b. J. SAGE, IS st. Charles street, New Orleans,
mh1.2t Is or to Col W. B. LEWIS, as above
TRoS.-NoTICE TO PLANTERS, Slabs, Bars
and Round Iron, assorted, for sale very low to close
consignment, by 2ts5 i CAMfDELL q W.
TARTS AND WAGONS.-.A LARGE GUAM
II TlTY or CARTS, Wagons, Timber Whees, Pows,
etc. ,nuactured by r. Aeschamann, Ptsburg just re-
ceived and for sale low by 28n 8. 7. DAUNlS BRo
DRAKDIEs AND VINES Superior articles
ID fos medical purposes, just rec iyea by 49,,
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

1)rofes sioual CARDS.

THEoPHILE HARANG. LOUIS DUvlGNEAuD
HARANG & DUVIGNEAUD,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW, having established
n themselves in Thibodaux, will practice in the Courts
the Fifth Judicial District of louisiana comprising the
parishes Assumption Laourche and Terrebonne also
in the Supreme Court Of the State Office in " Council
Hail." over the Market House. feblG-ly
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HOunla EXPIRES
HOuma Express.
d F. HOLDEN has now placed upon the line

D F. HOLDEN has now placed upon the line
d. from the Railroad Crossing, Terre- 6IGanso
bonne Depot, to IIouma, Stage and Ex-
press, capable Of carrying eight passengers, -x
Express packages light Merchandise will be carried at
reasonable rates. The Express Stage will leave Houma
ouma' will leave the Depot Immediately after the arrival
of the train from the City, say halfpast II to II M.
Fare each way % w
NB-An persons expecting packages by the Express
prepared by themselves agents) with the cash
to pay charges delivery will be impossible to
duct such business upon any other principle.
Orders for the City per Express will be received at Houina
or intermediate points and forwarded with dispatch all
letters by the Express must be postage paid
This only the beg nning of spstem of Express inter-
communication with large commercial metropolis and
sewhere which intended be carried if proper
cOurac cement is extended.
[N-tff b. r. HOLDEN.
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nOCTOR ALLEN DEDRICK, lately of New
- Orleans, having located at Houma, offers his pro-
fesona the people the parish OF Terrebonne
References by permission tO-Dr Bennett Dowler and
Dr. Samuel A. Cartwright, New Orleans. [l6-1y]
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FRESH DRUGS and MEDICINES.

DLANCHHKU, CAEENAVEIIE q CUMT
ID corner Of Main and STINT Philip street, .uusiR.
have nov in store and constantly adding
to their stock, from the New York, Boston, N
Philadelphia New Orleans. and, European
markets. complete and varied assortment Of
FRESH DRUGS, CHEMICALS, and DYE sE ;.
sTuFFs selected with the greatest care expires lor
Market consisting in part of the following enumerated
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

I ARD, IL prime article IN kegs tust received
- ana Tor saleby oct-f3 9' 3. r HOLDEN.
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ThfbOtiaux and Railroad.
CARRIAGES, READY on the arrival of the
Cars Distance Four Miles-Time, 90 to 30 Minutes.
FARE EACH Way. 80 Cts.
ALSO-Extras for the interior, and wherever wanted,
unon application to BE-. HOLDEN. Thibodaux.
- - Horses and Carriages.
LWAYSin readiness HOrsesan Carriages, for trips
n 20 Donaldsonvi lille, Houn,a. elsewhere whenever
there is enough in number to justify. Also stabng
for a,connected with the Franklin House,
by the proprietor ff=. b. F.HOLDEN.
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EANNY sPARHAWK.-New Orleans, DON
L aldsonville, and Bayou Lafourche fsanamn" h
Terrebonne master, D. r. Perret, Clerk, s.IzssEssz
will leave for Donadsonville and Bayou zsaas=s ss
Lafourche to Lockpor from and after Saturday 21lh Oct
ober, every SATURDAY, at ga. M, and every TUESDAY
at returning leaves Donadsonvile every MONDAY,
and TUESDAY at A. For freight or passage apply on
board to the agents: -.., ~
New Orleans JACOB, DONEN Al co., corner OF Conti
and Old Levee streets.
DonaldsonvlIe, VICTOR MAURlN.
Thibodaux VAN LEW BELLO.
e Until the water rises, the Fanny Sparhawk will no
90 further than Donaldsonvile. oct37.
TARRIER-LAFOURCHE PACKET-THE
Y ] stauch steamer CARRIER, ]. j. fSsNanu~ h
BROWN Master IL. SrREcK Clerk, will .zsszssSl
leave New Orleans every Saturday at ~ ess ss.sez
O'Clock NJ, arriving at Lockport onSunday 1tsahas@
night. Reurning-wll leave Lockport Monday mornings
at O'clock and Thibodaux Tuesday mornings at arriving
in New Orleans Tuesday night.
AGENrs-A LAFoREsT, New Orleans.
v. RICHARD, Thibodaux.
~ The CARRIER having been purchased by Brown
and Streck expressly for the fourche tade
and planters can rely her remaining in the trade the
year round .....-. apu4.
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~ ROCERIES-Imperial Tea, Coffee, Crushed
VI Sugar, Rice, CASTLE Soap, Yeast Powders, Pickles
Fruits in pints, quarts and half goons Buckets rooms
Smoking, for sale by b. +. HOLDEN.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

nR. BATEY.-Coast and Iafourche Packet
L. The steamer DOCTOR RATEY, HMnknA h
A. Dugas, Master, leaves New Orleans
every MONDAY at o'clock P. M, and &{I
FRIDAY at o'clock, A. M. Going down, =-as<zas -
leaves Thibo,laux every TUESDAY and SATURDAY
nng and passes down the Coast Wednesday and Sunday
For freight passage apply board, or to A. La1ores
New Orleans, A. Gngry, Donal'sonvle or
jams 8. T. DAUNls BKos, IhlpodaoA.
X D. JR-Regular Wednesday Packet. For
W Grand Gulf, Waterproof Rodney, hzaasns@ 4
Natchez, Fort Adams, Bayou Sara Baton
Rouge Donaldsonvle and all intermediate SsI= .e4
landing. The splendid passenger packet, = -
G. ID. Jr, c. DALFEREs Master, will leave as anoVe Oh
Wednesday, September 5, at O'Clock, p NJ Returning
weave Donaldsonvle every Monday morning at CLOCK,
Agents: Messrs. CARROLL, PRITCHARD l. Co,
53 Carondelet Street, New Orleans.
The c. D. Jr will take freight for Bayou Laourche, with
privilege of reshppng Donadsonvile. where Mr. j. A.
Richard will Agent for the boat for the Donaldson
Vile and Lafourche business, All freight shipped by the
r WILDE of wharfage all orders and cash letters
left with the agent will receive his particular attention
" ~ ~ c. DALFERES
S-The boat will not be responsible for any letter or
package containing money jewelry, other valuab'es
unless REGULAR bills Of laing taken specifying the CON
tents and value and the freight paid nor for any valuable
article deposited with the clerk by the passengers or con-
t.ined in their baggage sept5 If.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

CHOLERA MIXTURES.
CORDIAL DE JACOB, contre lie CHOLERA
" ct Ia Dyssenterie ct la Diarrhea.
Mcleod MALLORY'S CHOLERA MIXTURE;
+ KENDALL'S CHOLERA CORDIAL;
BEACHS ANTI -CATHARTIC MIXTURE;
DR. CIIAPMAN'S COMP. GINGER BlTTERS;
ALSO-A fine lot of Kentucky Mustard, etc.
ivaa-2 ON E. L LASHBROOK.
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FDMUND P DWIGHT, attorney and Counsel
~ Tor ut Laec Napoleonvile, parish of Assumption La,
viii practice in the parishes Of Assumption Lafourche,
Terrebonne, and st. Mary. myl9-tf]
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

DR NJ. A. MCLEOD respectfully announces to
lis friends the public that he has again resumed
practice of profession and socits patronage Office
on Jackson street, corner of ST. Marys.
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Lessons In Musl

nor SALE-A LOT OF GROUND AND I'M
i PROvEMENTS,-Th undersigned offer for sale on
accommodating TERMS valuable lot of ground situated
bayou Terrebonne mile above the Opeousas Railroad
It is arpent square, well fenced and has it good
Dwelling and all necessary out buildings and mprov
my26H ST. DAUNIS & BROS.
w 7AGONS, CARTS, ETC.-JUST RECEIVED
w A LARGE STOCK OF WAGONS, OK Carts, Mule
Carts Triple Carts Baggase Carts Timber Wheels, Ok
Cart Tongues and Axel etc. direct from the manufactory
of j. Bodily Co WHEELING, Va for sale low for cash ap
proved paper by - A-.f BE-. HOLDEN, Agent.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

DRs. W. 81. L. JENNINGS having entered
L. into partnership for the practice of Medicine res
pectfuy tender their professional services to the citizens OF
the parish of Terrebonne. Residence Houma. l2-lyJ
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

J. A, SCCDDAY. +. q E"iSu.
nRS SCUDDAY & EWING, having associated
IL themselves the practice of their profession tender
their vices the citizens fThbodaux Lanurche and the
neighborng parishes Office Jackson opposite ST. Bridget
street, they may at all times be found unless profess
ionary engaged. mt3'-ly
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r ALOIS WIESSETHANNER,

N ALOIS WIESSETHANNER,
W. Con17seur encoignure st. Lonis ct Maine, aNeR
Ahonneur dinorlncr Messeurs les habitants de Thb N
daux ct ds envrons, quill ofre veute pour lie 1s
Noel ct Nouve An grand de Jouets
denfans Botes Coraets pour Dragees ct surtou de
eurs coorees quon nerouvera dams
autre magazin.
Iinvite les Danes ct les Messeurs, venr visiter
magasin il ofre ses marchandses prix moder6. II
con,nuera, CONNIE par lie passe, ournr les Liqueurs
Dragsees Gateaux &c, pour Bas Sorees, Noces Repas
aux aui voudron honorer
Thibodaux, ce % D6cembre, 1854 1-tf a
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WASHINGTON HOTEL,

1tI ing recently taken charge Of the above INV
extensive establishment, situate Napoeonvle parish Of
Assumption, promise their friends and the travelling pubic
sNat they VIII spare pains or exertions their part
fener one of the nost desirable In the country Their
table supplied ut All times with every decacy that
he market and surrounding country afo1s Travellers en-.
tsrtaned hours ofthe day At the Their
moderate liberal patronage solicited ian1
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

DIR. A. c. DUTERTRE, de la faculte de Paris,
exnterne des hopaux Office, Rue St. Philip, Ihbodaux,
dams la maison precedenent occupee par lie Dr. Plough
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n. II. RIGHToR.

SAMUEL w. HILL, Ciyil Engineer and Sur-
- ueyor offers his services to the public Reference at
Raymond knights Lockport Eh
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

COOKING STOVESl-Just received, di- -
\ ! rect from the West, the MOST COMPLETE q
ASSORTMENT OF COOKING STovES-of the most 6gsIX
celebrated D tternsever offered for sale in Thibo
daux; alof which will offered greatly reduced prices
Call and see / have just the kind you want
je6f1 JOHN LARKIN, ia ckson street.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29
Business CARDS.

A UGIER, j., Confectioner and Dealer in Fruits
u Corner of Market and ST. Louis Streets.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

j A sHCRoFT's STEAM GUAGE.-The under
signed the agent for the above valuable Instrument
for indicating the pressure of steam in boilers No steam
boiler should be used without having Of these guago
attached Planters invited to call and examine them
my shop on jackson st. lnov24l JOHN LARK1N.
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

ELOUR.-A few dray loads Extra and Family
i -four just received and for sale by B. F. HOLDEN.
0HAIRs.--A FEW DOZEN SPLIT BOTTOM
" Chairs hand and for sale low to Close
by An BIZ doLOIS'
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

nR A. c. DUTERTRE, of the Faculty of Paris,
- late Surgeon of the Hospitals. Office on st. Philip
street, in the house formerly occupied by DR.. Plough
Thibodaux minerva., 1856-03-29

DRAKDIEs AND WINES. Superior articles
d fos medical purposes, just rec iyed by .xx
e. y. LASHBRooK.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-06
Sailing Of the Asia

a"uiuB Of the ASIA
New York, March 5.
The steamship Asia sailed for Liverpool
at noon to-day, with fifty SIX passengers, and
1858 900 in specie.
New York Market.
New YORK, March 8.
Flour market unchanged and moderate
for export and home use Sales 5000 his
ut ~ ,OG@ ~, 81 for common to extra state
and good TO choice western ST,37A$6OO
Tor low grades extra west. Wheat market
tirmer with better inquiry. Sales of 1000
blu. at S,l85 for white canadian. Pork
dull and lower, Mess Sl5,67@SI6 co.
Prime Sl4,25. Cut Meats quiet Lard
better. sales 500 bbls. l03s CLOS. Whis-
key, heavy sales 100 bbis. g. are przen %
92sH Stocks quiet and heavy. Money
plenty and freely offered at Pr CT ON call
Sterling exchange higher sales at 1881 q
l ,093a.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-06

Sug,TuALIsM.--Dr LOOMS, somewhat
celebrated as spiritualist, gave free lee
ture in this city on Tuesday evening From
all accounts there was the largest crowd OF
people in attendance at the Court House
that has ever congre gated at that tlme-ioh-
ored and somewhat dilapidated structure
tie was 10 lecture again last evening and
tonight. The subject is II new one Tor the
place and one in which the people feel much
interest
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-06

MLD.--Yesterday was one OF the bright
ct and mildest days we have had for many
weeks On the prairies the snow d'sap'
peared faster than it has done since first IN
December it clothed the earth with RODE
otwhite. Farmers say that they can actu-
ally begin to see the ground. In respect
60 snow The winter has been very favora'
bic one lof wheat.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-06

Pure Mng.--Since writing our local oi
Yesterday Oh this sabect. we observe that
bill has been introduced into the New
York Senate to ''incorporate The Pure BLK
Company of the city OF New York.
That is preceding further in the mat'ef
Than any suggestions of ours would iead'
but really we hope that before another VIM
ter our Council may do something in re-
spect to purifying the tactical foun,s OF our
CITY.