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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

CosT OF FRENCH JOKES AT SEBAsToPoL.-Among
the thousands of stirring accounts that have reached
from Sebastopo of battles fought, forts sorined
and captured, officers killed wounded, or promoted
for gallant deeds, hear but little Ct the doings OF
the men--the mere soldiers. They do or die, Just
as it happens, unwept, unhonered and unsung'
The silly scion of lstocratic stock whose re-
latves purchase him commission in the army to
save their pride from the humiliation of beholding
beggardy knsrnan, has his haps and mishaps,
however trivial, duly gazetted; but the brave sol
der, who tearlessly marches up TO she lannon's
mouth, lerishes succeeds unnoticcd and I'M
known. The soldier in the ranks is severely pun
shed for his bad acts, but is not rewarded for his
good ones.
The most striking Illustration Of this injustice
comes from the Crimea. 1t seems that the French
soldiers have lively impression that, in the satc
capture of Sebastopol, the part assigned to the
English was not so well conducted as that assigned
to the French and they sometimes indulge in a
joke at the expense of their brother soldiers, the
Johnny Bulls, who, of course, do not relish the
fun. We presume the testy Englishmen hold the
doctrine that, the truth is no joke" and treating
the Frenchmen's jeers as practical jokes, return
them in the current medium of Sebastopol-
is, powder and ball. 1t is related in letter to the
New York Commercial that, at Sebastopol French
soldier shot by order of his commanding officer,
some weeks since, for an insulting remark made by
him to an English officer in regard to the Redan,
and further reference 10 the matter was forbidden.
Another, in passing an English sentinel, pointed at
the Redan, and said, "Lhonmu, no bono" Where
upon the sentinel boned him on the spot; in other
words, he put a musket-ball through him. The
English gave him up to the French at once. They
released him Immediately, adjudging the soldiers
punishment merited, severe as it was.
So it appears to be settled law at Sebastopol
that Frenchman who cracks a joke at an English
man shall have muskct cracked at him. This is
practically deciding that Frechman's lite is fair
equivalent for an Englishman's mortified uanity
AS this standard of relative value has been fixed
by the French authorities who ought to know
what Frenchman is really worth, no one has a
right to question it accuracy.-LouispiHe Journal
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BROKE HER RlBs.-A very singular occurrence
has happenned, and occasioned much talk, in an
adjacent county. Some time since, preacher
and most excellent man, became much con-
cerned account Of the spiritual condition Of of
his female hock q very exemplary lady, and Rugged
her so zealously that he broke her ribs! BY judi
cious treatment she was set all right. Lately,
when her husband returned home, he found that
the reverend gentleman had again been there. and
again broke his wife's ribs We are assured these
things have actually occurred, strange as they may
seem, and the parties are persons of the highest
responsibility !-Bardstoun Ky Gazette.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

THE New YORK Wu1Gs-Our readers are aware
that in New York, as well as in Massachusetts,
there is a small but gallant band of men, led by
Ex-Governor Hunt, who still adhere to the old
party nomenclature and principles of the Wing
party, and most pertinaciouslv refuse to affiliate
with either of the three great parties that at pre-
sent divide the country. They have taken noble
stand and in the recent election in that State con-
ributed largely to the defeat of the Black Republ-
cans. They did not make nominations for State
officers, but through the influence of their leaders
and presses did much towards awakening the people
of New York to the evils that would flow from the
ascendancy of that purely sectional party, over
which those arch agitaors and traitors to the Union
Steward and Greeley, exercise supreme control.
For this the conservative and Union-oving men of
both sections owe them thanks. We perceive by
Geographic dispatch that the Wing General
Committee met at New York city on the goth inst
and organized for the ensuing year. They recon-
mend Willard Fillmore as the Wing candidate for
the next Presdency-N. o. Bulletin.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

"A FREE STATE OUT OF TExAs."-We find an
article in the last Texan, under this caption,
without note or comment From this it would
be fare to infer that the editor is in favor Of
the project. Whether he is or not, we believe
it is seriously contemplated, and we doubt not,
an attempt will be made to carry it out, as soon
as the party favorng it feels itself strong enough
to promise success We have been told that the
object is not to divide the State, but to confine
slavery east of the. Colorado, or Guadalupe, and
to prevent the importation Of any more slaves
into the State. Now, this is matter for SER
ious consideration. There are those who pro-
fess to be true to the South, that ridicule the
idea Of such project being contemplated, or
that there is in Texas party opposed to slave
ry. But every candid observer Of the sings of
the times, cannot but have seen enough, during
the last few years, to convince him that the day
is not distant when an attempt will be made to
either divide Texas and make the Western por-
ton free-soa, or restrict slavery to certain linn
its within the State, and prevent its increase by
importation. s
There is in Texas, particularly the Western
part of it, strong anti-slavery sentiment; but
it has not sufficient strength to effect anything,
consequently, it remains dormant, SO far as open
political action is concerned. But otherwise it
is not idle. Every month adds greatly to the
strength of this sentiment, and if this increase
is not speedily checked, the day is not distant
when it will hold the balance of power, if it
does not become the dominant power. And SO
soon as this anti slavery element is sufficiently
strong to WELD any an influence in our political
affairs, many long protesting demagogues will
be founduniting with it, Notwithstanding their
present professions in favor of the South and
Southern institutions. Some may be 10th to
credit the existence Of such sentiment in Tex
as. snf others may look upon the statement of
its existence as mere speculation, gotten up for
political effect. Be it 50. We have done what
We conceive to be our duty in warning the PEG.
Pile Of Texas Of the impending danger of the
hidden mine. IF they will not take warning in
time, the result be upon their own heads.
6se4 San antonio Herald.
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sale Mt Tigerville,

THERE will be offered for sale at TigervIIle' "
l. the undersigned, on
Saturday, the Goth day of January, 1885,
at 10 o'clock NJ on Three Months credit to- wit:
EIGHT HORSES Carriage, Carrya, Baggage nas'''
and Bngsies. lJlnl3J MRS u '''O
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DEATH OF A CESrESAR1AS-The Detroit Ad
vcrtiser announces the decease in that city, Of
Mrs. PASCAL, at the age of 103 years At the time
of her BIRTH 1--WE infer that she was a native Of
Detroit,) the French were in possession of that
city. The great conspiracy of Pontiac took place
when she was nine years of age, and shortly be-
fore it, Detroit passed from French to English pro-
prietorship; but she lived on in the only one OF
the nine fortified places which Pontiac failed to
capture At the creation Of Fort LIE Nout, after
wards Fort Shelby, at the intersection of Ford and
Shelby streets, she was twenty-six years of age;
and when she had numbered Al years, l795,)
she saw for the first time the Stars and stripes
run up by Proctor, commanding detachment of
Wayne's army. At the final destruction of the
fort in 1927, she was is years old. When she was
50 years DID, fire swept over and destroyed the
entire city of Detroit except one house. At the
age of 60, she again saw Detroit in the hands of
Great Britain; and at the age of 81, she saw it
pass back again into American hands. She has
seen five different changes Of the national flag over
Detroit in her days
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

SINGULAR PHENoMENA.-One of the most sin.
gular phenomena has occurred in our country
the like of which history has no parallel, unless
we except the astonishing doings of an earth
quake. About the middle of June last the
lake i'll the southwest part of Williams town
| ship, known as Cedar Lake, was observed to
rise suddenly several feet above its banks at a
| time too when there had been but little ran and
! there are no important streams leading into it.
Thus it occasioned considerable talk at the time
| and no little inconvenience to persons who own
| land bordering on the lake. The rise was so
sudden that sheep, hogs, and cattle were nearly
oyerfowed by the progress of the water.
The whole altitude of the rise was about sev-
en- and a-half feet above low water mark The
| water remained almost stationary until the first
of August, when, or a few days after, it was OBJ
served to fall gradually, and upon the twelfth of
the same month the waters had reached their
original level; and the first day of September
they had fallen ten feet below low water mark,
exposing hundreds of acres that had never been
seen above the surface of the water. At that
point the lake now remains, having maintained
stationary position for nearly three months.
The most singular feature of this phenome-
nom has just developed itself, and may give to
scientific men solution to the mystery. While
Mr.. Charles Mathews, surveyor from II 'lden,
was engaged in running out the farm of Mr..
Enfield, on the north side of the lake. he dis
covered that either himself or the former. sur
veyor had made an enormous bunder. Lines
overlapped, and he could not tell who was in
error. He called upon Mr.. Henry Warren, our
county surveyor, and related to him his difficult
ty, when they together repaired with their in
struments, and commenced at monuments on
the south side of the lake, and ended at the
west of Mr.. Enields farm finding discre-
pancy similar to that discovered by Mr.. Math-
ews. Mr.. W., upon making the best calculation
he could, finds that the lake. five miles from the
east end has not only lessened its volume of
water, but its banks have actually been drawn
together or~ Mirty-senea rods. At the middle
it is nearly four miles wide, and is a few rods
over seventeen miles in length.
We are fully satisfied with N. Warren's skill
in his profession, and are willing to rely upon
his judgment; still the developments just made
warrent us in desiring more thorough investi
CATION Of the subject to unrayel the foundation
of the mystery. Professor Silliman, who is now
in st. Louis, has been written to on the sub
ject, and it is thought he will make our village
call, which perhaps may result in profit to
himself and to the community at large.
Knor County Courier
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Sycuem Hall, New Orleans, on Thursday March

Sycuem Hall, New Orleans, on Thursday March 18th
A. D. 1856.
WHEREAS, The proper education of the rising
generation furnishes the only guarantee OF the
prosperity of our civil and religious institutions
and whereas the Constitution of Louisiana ac-
knowledges the claims of its youthful population to
the necessary means of such intellectual and moral
culture, therefore,
Resolped, That we hail with Joy the effort to
secure to the children of Louisiana, the enjoyment
of the richest privileges of American citizens, a
system of popular education diifusing its blessings
without distinction of religious sect political party,
or pecuniary circumstances.
Resolred, That we regard the establishment of
such system as the highest pledge Of our future
prosperity frought indeed with the richest promises
for the successful developement OF our agricultural
resources and the cultivation Of the great mass of
mind of every intellectual grade, and furnishing
also the grand incentive and means to thrift and
enterprise.
Re&olred, That it is the duty of every Teacher
and friend of Education to use his influence to
secure to this Association an untrammelled ex-
pertinent; and that we regard it as moral
obligation devolving on the Press of the State,
of Schools. of Colleges, and Of all Religious de-
nominations, cordially to cooperate in estab-
HsilinS lhis Associaeoh upon d PefliiheH' o''oio'
Resolved That Teaching should be made to
rank as a profession and put out its proper dig
nifty.
Resolved, That the teachers should be ex-
tremely careful so as to conduct themselves in
all their operations, that their example may
exert Statutory influence on the minds of their
Pupils.
Resolued, That our thanks are due and are
hereby rendered to the citizens of Thibodaux
and vicinity, who, by their attendance, have
evinced their interest in the common cause, and
the same to Mr.. S. Tenney, and the proper au
thorities of Guion Academy, for the use of
their respective buildings during the meeting of
the Convention. J. BRYsoN BuRRows, Prest.
]. ]. GARDNER Sec.
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SHAPES R1FLE.-This recently invented
weapon, if it possesses one-half of the power
and capacity claimed for it by its proprietor, is
destined soon to supersede every other weapon
for warlike purposes in existence. 1t is the
most eficacious and terrible frearm in existence.
The small carbine now used by the United
States mounted men throws a ball with deadly
accuracA one quarter of Q mile, and can be fir
ed ten times per minute. 1t is not complicated
in structure, is easily cleaned, and suffers no
injury from wet weather. Mr. Sharp is now
preparing models for four new species of his
weapon, namely A small pocket pistol calcu-
leted to throw MIME ball one hundred yards :;
a cavalry pistol, with a range of five hundred
yards; rifle suitable for footman, with range
of one mile and a large gun to throw two
ounce ball or a small shell one mile and half
or as far as man or horse can be seen to adj
vantage. With this latter weapon Mr.. S. de-
clares he can set on fire house or ship at a
distance of nearly two miles, and prevent the
of field artillery by killing the horses before
the guns are brought within good range. This
rifle, in the hands of a good marksman, is equal
to ten muskets, bayonets and all for, place a
man six rods distant with musket and bay
onet, and before he can bring the bayonet into
use, the rifle can be loaded and discharged ten
times. They carry balls with great precision and
force. Mr.. Sharpe intends these rifles to be-
come national weapon and should Congress,
by using little liberality, purchase the patent,
the country would be possessed of means of
warfare unequalled in the world.
st. Louis Democrat
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

| CoLToN's GREAT ATLAs-Mr. NJ. w. Barker
Agent of Messrs J. II. Cotton & Co., the most ex
tensive map publishers in the country, is now il
town, stopping at the Franklin House, where he
will remain for few days, in order to afford such
as desire an opportunity Of subscribing to Colton's
Atlas of America, and Colton's Atlas of the World
two of the largest, most complete, as well as the
most correct Atlas offered to the public. Their
size is imperial folio and cost the proprietors an
outlay of near sixty thousand dollars to complete
Each map is accompanied by a descriptive letter,
press sheet, compiled with the utmost care, and
presents very large amount of statistical nforma-
ton condensed in small compass. The quality OF
paper, coorng, lettering, letterpress and style OF
binding, etc, compose tout ensemble which cam
not be equaed much less excelled whether in this
country Or Europe. Every gentleman, or family,
who can afford the outlay, which is small when
compared with the great excellence and utility of
the work-should not fail to provide themselves
with a copy Never have we glanced over work
which more deservedly merits or commends itselfto
the patronage of the American people.
The price of the work is s27, for the two vol
unes, or SIS, for a single volume-an insignificant
amount, when compared with the true value of the
work. VA t...
ODD FELLOWSHIP IN AssuMpTIoN.-At regular
convocation of Assumption Lodge No. 43, located
at Napoleonville, parish of Assumption, held on
Saturday evening last 9Th inst, the following
named rethren of that Lodge were installed Off
GERS III regular form, by Bro LEUFRoY DAuNls, D.
d. G. NJ, viz Thomas Brady, n. e.. Edmond
Maurin, V. G.; E. 0. Meaneon, s.; S. T. Grisa-
more, T.; P. H. Besse, P. S.; j. H. Monson,
J. P. G.
We learn with pleasure, through letter from
friend and member of the order, that the Order is
progressing rapidly i'll that quarter, and that the
members are being increased by the accessions to
its ranks of some Of the most worthy and respecta-
Bile citizens of that parish. Under such favorable
auspices, Assumption Lodge cannot but exercise
the most salutary influences in its ministraons to
relieve the distressed, to bury the dead, and to ed
ucate the orphan. The new lodge building is in
rapid headway towards completion; and it is ex-
pected that by the close Of the ensuing month, the
contractors will deliver it over to the building COM
mittee
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12
Pocket Maps.

DAYLEY'S MAP OF LOUISIANA,
ID COLTON's MAP OF LOUISIANA
COLTONS MAP OF TEXAS, ,x,s
COLTONs MAP OF MISSISSIPPI for sale by ,,,,
BENNETT & GARDNER.
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TIIIBoDAux TATERsALLs.

TNHE SUBSCRIBER having pur- # AN
l. chased the extensive stables on Jack EN W
son street (below the Bankl formerly kept -AAA--
by Jake Weber and having furnished with an entire
stock of Horses Carriages Eugges, etc. prepared
accommodate all who may favor him with their patronage
to any part country day night and
horses taken to Livery the reasonable terms
share ofthe public patronage is solicited.
Jan. IL, 1855. JEROME r. VAN LEW
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Horse for Sale.
4 VALUABLE Harness and Saddle H0kSb'
"A fully guaranteed in every respect. Apply IN
to [janl2.fI }. F. THOMPSON III
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

CONDITION OF THE MoRMoNs-Mr Greeley, in
the midst of his engineering for the Speakership,
at Washington, has found time to converse with
an intelligent gentleman, who recently made the
trip from the Pacific, across the Plains, and who
gave horrible account of the moral and social con-
dtion of the Mormons, with whom he spent Some
months. He left them, wallowing deeper in the
slough of filthy sensuaty, with certainty of going
from bad to worse till their whole fabric of impos-
tre is expended by the miseries it creates and diff
fuses. He says the women are nearly all anxious
to fly from the horrible den, especially those who
have been "sealed" as the Spiritual wives" of the
scoundrelly hypocrites who propagate and uphold
this INDUSTRIOUS delusion Nearly all the leaders
have three women each, up to Brigham Youngs
seventy, some of whom make poor living, by
washing the clothes of the United States soldiers.
Hundreds of these abused, deceived women, Sc
crety attempt to beg the privilege Of coming away
with the troops and trains passing from time to
time through Or coming from Salt Lake City, but
this cannot bestowed Nearly all would get away
if they could. Such pictures of distress and des-
pair as are presented by many Of these deceived
and abused women, can be found nowhere else
than in Utah. Hundreds of them never heard nor
dreamed of the "spiritual wife" system, until it
burst upon their amazed vsion on their arrival at
Salt Lake. And such mixture of profanity and
blasphemy, nonsense, impudent assumption, and
buffoonerv, as is contained in their sermons and
other religious exercises cannot be paraleled in
the world. A "Gentile" Of any account is care
fully watched, from the hour he ventures among
them; and there is little scrupple as to the means
where troublesome intruder is disposed Of
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-12

RACK CANNON BOARDS,
ID CHESS MEN
DOMINOES,
Lotto,
CARDS,
RACING GAMES,
JEU DE TRIANGLE, ETC., ETC.
Fer sale by BENNETT & GARDNER
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Dissolution Of Co-Partnership.
uouse and Lot for Rent,

4 DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, with ample yard
N and garden room, situated in a retired as well mi
as a convenient part Of the town. will be rented on id
reasonable terms to good tenant by pplyng al the
Janf2tf MINERVA OFFIsE-
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DIV ARD .. GAGNE.

EDWARD U. GAGNE.
VI Will attend strictly to all claims placed in his hands Tor
collection, in this and the adjoining parishes janlz
Dissolution Of CO-Partnership.
TINE firm Of GAGNE & TENNENT, has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent +. Gagne being
charged with the liquidation of the affairs Of the firm
FRANK GAGNE,
Jan12-1t CIIAS. TENNENT.
The undersigned have as socated themselves in com.
mercia partnership Houma under the sty Of Gsgne
Brother" FRANK GA(iNE
JOS. A. GAGNE.
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Alma macs for 1856.
4 FFLECK'S RURAL ALMANAC.
"a FAMILY CHRISTIAN ALMANAC,
LELIEVRE7S FRENCH ALMANAC.
-ALSO--
POCKET DIARIES and DAILY JOURNALS
For sale by BENNETT 4 GARENER.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-20
A State Fair Spoken Of.

The papers of different parts Of this State are urg-
ing the propriety Of holding State fair at Baton
Rouge. We think it strange that measure so i'm
portant to Southern interest should be neglected.
Nearly all the States In the Union have one annual
ly and some. have county fairs. These things en-
courage and devclope the Agricultural. Mechanical
and Stock growing resources of the State and is a
great stmulous to the people in the way Of improve
ment. Much good has resulted to the people Of the
Northern and Western States from holding fairs and
We doubt not with proper management the sam" re-
suit will obtain in the South. Atal events we should
be glad to see the experiment made.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-20

INsuRREcTIoNARY DEMONSTRATION indications
which have appeared in various sections of the south
we should be warned to vigilance aud strict precau-
tons amongst ourselves. There should be a proper
police regulation in our town, as well as surrounding
country during mouth to come, or longer if neces-
sary and we would respectfully suggest to our town
council to act in the matter at once, and efficiently;
and the magistrates of the different wards should do
the same. Let an efficient police be appointed for
the town of Clinton, and stringent regulations be
adopted and carried out. We are doubtless under
stood and hope that our suggestions will meet with
approval.