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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

A FRENCH SroRY.-It appears that in the
drawing for the CONSUMPTION in France, the son of
widow is in all cases exempt The Paris cores
pondent Of the New-York Express says that when
the last annual drawing took place, poor man
whose idolized and only son had been sounlucky as
to draw number which made him alawful prey to
the Government went quietly from the scene to
his dwelling, and was found the next morning
hanging dead in his garnet. He sacrificed his life
to save his son from military service, and the child,
now the son Of widow, was exempt from the
inuch-dreatled CONSUMPTION. e
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

LEPoLY's AcADrHY.-MonA L. P. de Lepoly
has transferred hs school TO the vicinity Of the res
idencs q Dr. Gruneberg, on the Terrebonne road.
Hh with more than ordinary pleasure that We
awake attention to this gentleman a. being one
annong the most accomplished teachers in lower
Louisiana, and peculiarly fitted for his vocation.
Parents and guardians may always rely that pupils
under BIZ charge win receive biz greatest care and
attention.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

OHIO HABEAs CORPUS Aor.-The Legislature
OF Ohio, has passed a habeas corpus act which
provides that where parties make affidavit stat
ing their belief that an officer having person
in custody will refuse to obey the writ of habe-
as corpus, the same shall be directed to the
Sheriff or Coroner, commanding him to bring
the parties before the Court for examination.
This law, as described by an opposition journal,
"does not assume to pass upon the constitution
atty of any law of Congress, but simply pro-
vides for the efficient execution ofthe great writ
Of liberty which it especially protects" The
Cincinnati Enquirer, however, denounces it as
crank notification MEASURE" and thus char
acterizes it:
If we understand its provisions correctly, it
gives to Abolitionists the right of replevying
fugitives from service by process from the
State courts, which brings them, as well as the
Marshal before it. The Sheriff is empowered to
take the slaves from the Marshaps juridiction by
force If he resists. This law is clear invasion
upon the sovereignty Of the United States, and
will be resented as such by the general govern.
ment. Its only effect and tendency will be to
bring Ohio in notification collision with the au-
thorities at Washington. 1t is dishonest effort
to evade, upon the part of the State, its solemn
compact upon entering the Union to deliver up
to their owners fugitiyes from service.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26
Mount Vernon.
CORRIE.

| AS most of our readers are probably aware,
| subscriptions have been on foot, in various sec
| lions of the country, for a fund designed to
purchase the Mount Vernon Estate. In this
way, we understand quite a handsome amount
| has been raised-some of it by the generous do
| nations recently made by Hon. Edward Everett
the proceeds of his lecture on the character
of Washington-much of it by the ladies, whose
hearts and hands are always sure to be first and
foremost in good work. Well just as the pros
pect was Frightening that the requisite sum
would be forthcoming soon, some establishment
was created by the publication of a letter from
MIR. John A. Washington, (the present owner
of the estate, announcing that it was not for
sale. The ladies who had the work in hand,
were surprised at this,-so was every body
else-and the newspapers united in demanding
of Mr.. Washington some explanation of his
strange conduct:
=" For some time past, unfavorable suspicious
of Mr.. Washington's good faith in the matter
OF the purchase have been whispered about
and the exorbitant nature of his original de-
mand, of two hundred thousand dollars for u
piece Of property whose market value cannot
exceed one-tenth that amount, lent some prob
ability to the supposition that he was disposed
to make the most of the sacred ashes entrusted
to his keeping. Can it be possible that he de-
signs at this moment, to recede from his quasi
contract to dispose of the land, with the view
of fixing yet higher price upon it, and draw
ing still more largely upon the patriotism of the
country now likely to be stipulated into unwon-
ted favor by the glowing eloquence of Edward
Everett? We cannot believe this of any man
bearing the name of Washington, and in any
degree, however remotely, related to the Pater
Patria."
Just heretofore any explanation is receiv-
ed from Mr.. Washington, the Richmond En-
quirer steps in aud confesses establishment, too
not that Mr. Washington had declined to sell
Mount Vernon to the Ladies National Commit
tee,-but that he had ever dreamed of with
drawing from the stipulation he had made, to
sell the property to the State of Virginia, for
$500, 600 cash, or, at the option of the State,
in six per cent. coupon stock. For this sum
200 acres of the estate were to be given en-
bracing the tomb of Washington, mansion, gar
den, grounds, &c. 1t was further agreed, that
if the state desired to purchase larger tract
of land, in order to establish an agricultural
school, 800 acres in addition could be obtained
for $l00,00 to be paid in cash. or State !
stock.
Thus the matter stands at present The La
dies Committee feel that Mr.. Washington has
been acting in a manner, that can hardly be
called singularly straightforward, while the Vir-
ginia Legislature and the Virginia Editor,-we
infer from the Enquirer's INTELLECTUALLY know
what to think. 1t looks discreditable, however.
to see the earth, which holds the sacred ashes
Of the Father of his Country, the occasion of a
that turns solely on a matter of dol
ars and cents.-N. Y. Express
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

SILKS BRANDY AND CIGARS.-TO those who
have not examined the statistical returns published
| annually by the Government, the amount paid
every year for luxuries will appear fabulous; but
the figures do not lie no matter who may doubt.
We boast of our ability to feed the world, and
of the business we are doing in that way now, and
few suppose that the sks-piece goods, including
ribbons, but not buttons and ornaments chiefly
manufactured of siks-brought here for the adorn-
ment of Republicans and their wives and daughters
exceed in value by eight millions of dollars all
the flour that we send abroad. Yet such is the
fact. In the year ending June sOth, 1855, we ex-
ported s14,7s3,394 in flour, and imported s22,-
47o,911 in silks, leaving the balance we have above
stated to be charged to the difference between
the pride Of Americans and the appetite Of all the
world besides
Our corn fields particularly in the west, are the
occasion OF much national Boosting. We measure
them sngly by miles square, and estimate their
aggregate value in hundreds of millions; but the
amount OF this, our national staple, which we send
abroad is overshadowed by the cost of cigars with
which we poison breath and ruin health In the
period we have named corn worth S., 374 OFT left
our ports, and cigars valued at 1881, 1885 were
brought in.
The herds of cattle and the resulting barrels of
beef people never tire talking Of They see in
them large part of the material with which we
claim we can fill the NAV of all civilized mankind
Our merchants who are in that line watch the
foreign markets with great solictude, and guage
their prices by signals from the other side of the
water: But Of beef, tallow, hides, and "horn-
cattle" we sold for other countries only s2214,554
in the last commercial year, and during that time
we bought brandy to the amount of $s,241,4os.
We deal largely in tobacco, raise it in quantities,
chew and smoke it without limit 1t constitutes
the third in value in the list of commodities which
this country has to spare. Yet we export only
Sll,3l9,3l9 in value Of this article yearly, and last
year we received in return tea and coffee amounting
IN round numbers to $24,0O0,000. Even in mar.
coties the balance of trade is largely against us.
Bacon, lard, and live hogs are not unilnportant
items In our commerce; yet we send abroad only
enough Of these to buy the linen we wear.
But "cotton is king" That wipes out the Pc
cuniary effects of the follies and extravagances
which all have conspired to commit Of that VIC
sent out last year ship loads enough to swell the
aggregate value of the export to 500, 1000, an
amount greater than the yalae of all other exports
specie included-CHicaoo TT;bune.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

cB The attention of builders is directed to an
advertisement in our paper of this morning, solci-
ting estimates upon the proposed alterations and
repairs to be made upon the Episcopal Church in
this place.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

eB Salt Water Toast" by Jack Tar, is ra-
ther too emphatic for the columns of the Blue
eyed Maid We entirely concur in the sentiment
and general tone Of the article but are Of opinion
that it would not look well in type,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

tB We have had another delightful rain on
Wednesday last, which has served to gladden. the
faces of our planters. The Lafourche is now sew
eral feet below high water mark, and still has a
downward tendency
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

cW There will be divine service at the Presby-
terrain Chapel, tomorrow, Sunday at the usual
hour The Rev. Mr. M'Allister is to officiate.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

ID Lieut. J. A. Collins must know some Of
our hilings-a Il there Is any one thing We like
better than another, Why, it b just such lot Of
gigantic strawberries Is he sent Us yesterday.
They are decidedly the largest and finest that
We ever saw, ever win see or ever wish to see
Or il fact ever intend to see., The place where
they were cultivated must be located in spot fit
for another Garden Of Eden. Please accept our
most generous thanks for the tribute.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

~ The stockholders of the "Thibodaux Fe-
male Institute" are requested to meet in the Hair
above the Post Office on Saturday May, Sd, at 3
o'clock, P. NJ.
A general attendance Of the subscribers, and all
those interested in this important movement is ear
nestly desired.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26
The Waffle Richmond Enquirer thus sun'

The WAR.-The Richmond Enquirer tnus So''
up the results of the European war:
To sum up the results Sardinia, after esaau =.
ing its credit, is dismissed with repranand lor m
impertnent interference; the Ottaman ErBpbe -. !"
Europe is overthrow, and Turkey has become a,s
prey of its protectors Great Britain has been ou
wtted in the cabinet, dishonored in the flelo aa
degraded from its proud position among the nauo"J
of Europe France has monopelized all the n'aseI !.
advantage and military glory Of the war, ~.
now indisputaby the foremost power OF tine eal,
Russia is just what it was before, not dlmnshe w.,
its resources, nor disparaged in character, n@
curbed in its ambition, but full of young Lite, n's.
pressible energy, and confidence in its own er'''
destiny.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

MASONIC LEcTURE.-Wm. R. Webb. Esor..
delivers lecture on Masonry, at the Lodge Room,
in this place, commencing at o'clock, this eve
ming. The members of that ancient fraternity
from Entered Apprentice, are respectfully invited
to attend
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

LAST CALL.-Mr. Constable Boner announces to
the taxpayers that this is positively the last call he
intends making, and if they procrastinate any
longer very stringent measures will be adopted
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

MUNICIPAL ELEcTIoN-The Antics are out in
their Organ of Thursday morning last, with full
ticket for the election which comes off on Monday,
the 9th May. It remains to be seen whether the
friends of Fillmore and Dopelson, intend to let
them walk over the track without any opposition.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

tT Our thanks are due to the Office of the Gal
weston Civilian and Gazette for map Of the State
System of Railroads in Texas
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EMBALMING.-We called on Monday At thu ~,
idence of Mr. Casanave, No. 81, Marais street for
the purpose of examining the body of Diseased
gentleman, which had been subjected to the extra.
ordinary embalming process discovered nv n,
Holmes, OF New York, and Of which Mr.. Casanave
is the sole agent for Louisiana The corpse vos
that of a young physician from PENNSYLVANIA. who
died in this city on the 9th inst, of pulmonary con
sumption, as attested by the certificate of DR.. c.
mas. For fifteen days the body had reposed in an
open coffin, not merely without the slightest A.
pearance of decomposition, but without the least
perceptible alteration of the features and absolute
ly free from any odor whatever. To the eve the
corpse seemed to be that of one who had lust sur.
rendered life, and we were assured bv Mr. Cass.
nave, that with the exception of a gradual sbarn.
ening of the features produced by the evaporation
of the fluids in the body, it would remain UNCHANGED
for an indefinite period Mr. Casanave was des-
rous of keeping the body some months in order
more conclusively to test the excellence of the en-
balming process, but had received an order from
the friends of the deceased in PENNSYLVANIA, re-
qurlng him to send it on immediately.
What is most wonderful about this discovery is
that no mutilation of the corpse is required 9th
er systems of embalment necessitate the eyiscera-
ton OF the body, and the removal of the internal
organs. By DR.. Holmes plan all that is to be done
is to make slight ncision in one of the arms, lay
bare the radla artery, and inject the embamng
fluid by it through the various blood vessels 1t is
the work OF a few minutes, is completed at once
and effectuay preserves the subject from the infu.
ences ofheat, air and moisture. Decay is rendered
utterly impossible, and there is every reason to be-
lieve that bodies thus prepared may be placed in
an open case and will remain unaltered for ages
Persons DESTROYS Of transporting to distance the
mortal remains of their deceased friends, NAV now
avail themselves of this admirable and expeditions
process. 1t is one of the latest and most valuable
which science has rendered to hu-
nanity,-N O. Bee,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

eY- Mrs. Darlington, Judge sellibar,) has dis
continued his connection with the Boston Post, and
Is now one of the editors of the Literary Gazette
Of the same city.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26
Mure merry t4Af1
Than passion Of loud laughter ever shed.

THE PAcrrIc-A telegraphic dispatch, dated
New York, April %, has been secured BY the
picked up at Provincetown, containing piece Of
paper with the following written upon it:
Grand Bank--The steamer PaciRc.-Our masts
are gone, and the steamer Is out of order. Send
Us assistance Immediately. iYia Asa ELDRIDGE."
The report Is generally believed to be hoax.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

Mr. L. D. Nichols, the American nominee, has
been elected Mayor of Donaldsonvile. Hurrah for
Ascensioni
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

tB Our market is now supplied with an excel
lent article of beef. The butchers should receive
vote Of thanks. There is rcuch room for i'm
provement in the vegetable department. Fine de-
hclous strawberries have made their appearance
Those from Balsamine," the residence of the
Hon. B. G. Thibodaux, are large, and of a most
delightful flavor. g.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

DG At Printers Festival, held at Boston
short time since, the following capital t''s'
was drank:
The ED1Ton.-The man who is expected
know everything, tell all he knows and guess
at the rest; to make oath to his own good CHAR
acter, establish the reputation of his nelghbors'
and elect all candidates to office; to blow W
everybody, and reform the world; to 1--we lux
the benefit of others, and have the epitapn on !,
his tombstone" Here he lies his last; ~ ~
short, he is locomotive running on the TRACK ~
public notorety; his lever is his pen; bis o0.-
er is filled with ink, his tender is his SCISSORS
and his driving wheel is pubic opinion; wnsu.
ever he explodes it is caused by non payment
of subscriptions.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

CIRcus.-E. g. Washburn's Colossal American
Circus, will exhibit here on Monday next, giving
two performances, commencing at and IN
O'Clock, r. u, There is nothing like humbugge-
~ about this establishment; and all may rest as
sured that they viii receive an equivalent for their
money, in
More merry tears
Than passion Of loud laughter ever she'd.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

BaT Our young friend Edward Rouvert, Of the
Depot, again places us under obligations for liter
airy fayors
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.THIBOD AU X:

SATURDAY, APRIL rs, 1856.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

va Hon. A. J. Donelson's letter, accepting
the nomination for the Vice Presidency, rendered
him by the Philadelphia National American Con-
vention, appears in our city exchanges. We will
give it insertion in our next ISSUE It breathes the
spirit Of true and disinterested patriotism, worthy
the attention of all true Americana whether Of ma
tive or fereign birth. -4s.st
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

FIRE-The work shop Of Mr.. N. Robichaux,
on Canal Street, together with its contents, was en-
tirely consumed by fire, at an early hour on Mon
day morning last Loss estimated at about $780,
1t is supposed to have been the work of an incen.
diary. Much praise is due to our citizens for the
zeal they manifested in preventing the flames from
spreading to the surrounding buildings The escape
may be considered almost providential. t
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26
Advertisers.

| Hardware.-We cannot let the occasion pas.
without calling the attention of our readers to the
business card of Messrs. j. Waterman e. Brothers
hardware merchants corner Magazine and Common
streets, New Orleans. This house is one among the
Oldest and most extensive of the Crescent City
Their prices are as low and their terms as accom-
modating as any similar establishment in the
South.
Corn-Mills-We would also particularly direct
the attention of planters to w. P. Coleman's ad.
vertisement of his model corn and Touring mills,
manufactured in Jefferson City. This mill was
awarded silver medal at the recent agricultural
fair in the city of New York, as being the best
mill now in use Louisanaians should feel proud
of this. State pride, if nothing else, should cause
Coleman to receive the patronage of those who are
in want of an article of the kind.
Books, etc.-Messrs. Burnett l. Bostwick have
been succeeded in business by Aston Mygatt &
Co., at No. Is Camp street, New Orleans We
particularly call attention to their card in our COL
umns this morning. A large and choice assort-
ment of silesian ware always on hand. We cannot
too highly recommend this establishment to the
favorable consideration Of our readers. All of the
latest publications may be had of Messrs. A. NJ
& Co., simultaneous with their appearance at the
north, at a very trihing advance on cost
1ouro b.6rmary - Our friend, DR.. Chandler,
sends us the prospectus of this institution, which
will be found under advertising head. The estab-
lshment is advantageously Observation-Disclosures dis
eases not being admitted, and having connected
with it some Of the most distinguished physicians
in the South, it cannot but become great favor
tie with those who may be affected with chronic
diseases.
More Mem Books-Our young friend Lorio, of
the postofice, has received another batch of new
publications, for which see his advertisement he
has also the Magazines for the coming month
which are uncommonly readable.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

TIE BooK.-Louis A. Godey's Lady's Book, for
the ensuing month, May, is before us. We are at
a loss for appropriate terms with which to greet
this universal favorite with the fair half Of crea-
ton. Suffice it to say that it more than retains it's
former high standing and literary excellence. Mr..
Cooley, most unquestionably, is, in the eyes Of the
ladies, the Napoleon Of publishers; and his book,
is an example Of what talents and application will
bring about The Lady's Book has now been in
existence twenty six years. and its progress is still
onward.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

Mr.. EvERET.-The New York Commercial
Advertiser thus notices the effect produced on
the audience by the delivery of Mr.. Everet's
grafton on Washington, in Brooklyn: .s
AT one time the emotion was so strong-for
it was more strictly emotion than excitement
thst it overleaped all restraint. Sedate clergy
men on the platform, and young men and old in
the audience, simultaneously sprang to theirfeet'
and cheer after cheer resounded through the
building. We know one, at least, who felt tin
no irreverent sense, "good to be there" Attic
close, by rising vote, resolution of thanks %
Mr.. Everett was passed, and we have no hest
tation in saying that patriotic devotion to the
union of this glorious confederacy was awaken
ed last night, by that one voice Of On intellect
ually and morally great man that q thousand
demagogues can never destroy or fritter away
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

q Mr.. +. A. TAFT, the chemist and machinist,
employed to take charge Of the Bi-suphite Of Lime
Mandatory Of Drs. scudday & Ewing, has ar
rived, and soon contemplates commencing opera
tons, in making ready the machinery.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

The STEAMER PAcIFIc-The telegraph has al
ready informed our readers that the British Gov
eminent has dispatched two steamers in search of
the missing steamer Pacific. It seems that it was
induced to do so by communication which appear
ed in the London Times, from ]. S. Oakford, of
the firm of Croskey & Co., of London and South
ampton, Agents of the Bremen and Havre Line.
Mr.. Oakford had an interview with Lord Palmer
ston who received him with great Kindness and
the result was that the Lord Commissioners of the
Admiralty issued an order for Her Majesty's ships
Tartar and Desperate to cruise to the westward in
search Of the Pacific, and in case of finding her,
to render every assistance in their power. In an
nouncing the issue Of this order, the London Times
remarks:
The assistance which we now send would have
been sent in any case but We must not lose sight
OF the fact that our Transatlantic friends on their
side dispatched an expedition in search of our mis-
sing cOuntrymen in the Polar Sea. Such acts as
these are tar better evidence of the real sentiments
which prevail among the great masses of the two
communities than the noisy brawling of stump ora
tors. The intelligence that the Pacific had been
rescued from her perilous condition would be hailed
with as universal delight throughout the British
Isles as in the United States. The steamers have
probably sailed before this God speed them on
their errand!