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The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-09-03

ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION
Colonel Fremont is getting together
another little band to accompany him
on his next exploring expedition, which
he has now fully resolved to enter up
on. The region he proposes TO ex-
plore is the Vailey6 Of Salt River and
with an appreciatige knowledge Of the
yoraeity Of his hydra headed crew, he
has determined to take with him the
Wolly Horse, upon whose carcass and
hide he will feed them especially th,.
hide, they are 50 fond Of wool-"over
the eyes" aud down the swallow
7 he expedition starts early in No
vember. and is expected to be zone
sometime, elf not longer" So says
an exchange.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-09-03
TEG VS. Fer Sessions.

I2YabIe at he end OF the Session
If five months.
Parents or Guardians who may wish
to enter the names q Pupils to the
school preparatory to It's opening. can
do so, By giving them in to the Trus
tees Of the Institution. f1
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05
Collateral Securities.

Judge Curtis, in the Circuit Court Of +bo ~
5. for the District Of Rhode Island, in the ono.
Of John Lockwood rs Traders Bank Of n.
port, gave an important decision on the 1,u
relation to collateral securities:
1.-The bank has loaned the plaintiffs s5n
ON the pledge OF one hundred shares of stoel ~
the Newport Gas Light Company, to be retn na
ed on the payment of the draft discounted psu
ding the maturity Of the draft the bank da,;, eu-
ed the stock to Henry Bull upon his WITT
promise to return it to the bank season,hls
Bull surrendered the stock to the COMPANY Nv,
obtained new certificates in his own name a aus
transferred them to the bank in blank T Tla
bank forwarded them to New York, whore -.
plaintiffs draft was payable, but they refosas s
to receive them and allowed the draft to be- wv
tested. The bank then sold enough of the stoo,.
to reimburse the loan aud expenses, and pot;ssa
the plaintiffs that the balance of it was snh;a..
to their order. The plaintiffs sued the h. 'sl'
claiming that they were not bound to receive ,h,'
new certificates in place Of those lent nv tha wy
with the bank. They also contendsd tho, wv
election IN the Gas company was claimed 70 H.
illegal in petition filed in the Supreme Cor W
OF the State. Judge Curtis decided tbat ths
stock itself was something that was no, ,,n '"e
BILE and visible, and, therefore, could m. haF
been left with OF demanded from The HAY lave
that the certificates were, in both the del;var,,
to the bank and the tender by the bank, the ey,
idence of the title to the stock that the cert;
fcates rendered by the bank being perfect eyi.
dence of such title, the plaintiffs had no ,;,h.
Of action; and that, as to the contested eIs.
ton, whatever might hereafter be decided rs ~
its validity, it was sufficient as between the nv,
ties to this suit that the directors elected had
acted as such. He therefore nonsuited tho
plaintiffs. ''-Boston Daily Courier.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

TPE IRISH MOVEMENT AT New YoRK.-Refer
ring to this quixotic enterprise, the Norfolk Her
aid says: 81
awe have no hesitation in asserting that
among the sons of Ireland in this country ore
many of our best and most reliable citizens, and
thst from old assoeistions and penchant for
that rich Irish brogae' and those fine traibd
the Irish character which have been ever appre.
ciated and admired in all ages. We call to mind
number Of acts Of personal kindness from
Irishmen which will ever live in our memory,
and which have helped to fix our affections on
the sons of the Green Isle and to establish our
good opinion Of them as people. Of course
then, we-cannot be accused Of barboring na'
tional prejudice against Irishmen in the aggre-
gate when We ssy that many of them are not 10
the category of those restless spirits who a's
banding themselves together in country that
kindly shelters, supports, and protects Them
with a viw to a hostile invasion Of a dependen-
cy of o power wi tn which that country is en-
joying the closest relations Of peace, friendship
and an unparalleled intercommereial prosperity,
which must, if it were to succeed, embroil them
both in war The idea of getting up an ar
my of 1rishmen in this country to conquer ire
land is so chimerical that perhaps ridicue ratn-
er than severe condemnation lin view of its re-
sults) would be the best weapon to employ
againstit"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

ODp FELLOWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The following statistics, says the National In
telligencer, obtained from an official report
showing the operations Of the fraternity Of Odd
Fellows in this city and Georgetown during the
past year, viii be interesting to many Of oul
readers:
Number of limitations 1856; admitted by card
20; reinstated, 49,: withdraw by card, A; sus-
pended, 90; rejected, 9; deaths, 10; contribu,
ting members, 1886; total amount Of revenue,
So, 923,17; number Of orphans at school, 81
amount paid for the relief Of brothers, SO, 276,.
OF; amount paid for the relief Of widowed fami.
lies, 1867; amount paid for the relief Of Nor.
folk and Portsmouth sufferers, 1855; amount
paid for burying the dead, $6O3,5o; amount
for the education Of orphans, $649, 81; amount
OF funds, $15, 221,8l amount invested and on
hand, $17661, ~. @
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

THE LAST ARCTIC ExPEDIrIoN.-The St. Paul
Free Press furnishes the following particulars Of
Mr.. Stewards expedition, in addition to those OBJ
tanned from the Pioneer:
Mr.. Stewart arrived from Red riverlast EVENING"
on his way to Canada, bearing dispatches for 81,
George Simpson, containing information of the
discovery of the point where Sir John Franklin and
his party persisted.
It was on the coast opposite Montreal Island.
Their bones lie buried in the sand, within an ex-
tent of twelve miles, This is the fifth winter since
they persisted and the drifting sands of that barren
region, being in lat es deg. north, have piled in
successive layers on the bones Of those noble and
iLfated men.
Mr.. Stewart describes the region as dreary in
the extreme-not blade Of grass nor stick Of
timber met the eye. No game Of any kind could
be found.
The Esquimaux, from whom their information
was obtained by signs pressed their fingers into
their cheegs, and, placing their hands on their
stomachs fndeavored to indicate the manner Of
their horrible death. They were charged with
killing them, but merely answered with their signs.
It was very expeditions trip, it being only
thirteen months since the party left the Red river
settlements ~ HI
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

49,
PORTLAND HARBoR AND THE MAMMOTH STEAM.
sHlP.-A correspondent Of the New York Express
under date Of the 18th, writes:
An examinationaof this harbor was made to-day,
BY Capt Harrison, r. n, (recently Of the Canada
service, who is to command the monster iron ship
now building for the Atlantic trade. He was &C.
companied BY the leading officials Of the Grand
Trunk railway, and several Of our intelligent ship
masters and merchants. ,
Capt Harrison satisfied himself, by seeing the
lead used that there is not only abundance Of water
with which to enter the harbor, but secure ancho-
rage, with ample room for his ship to swing in any
weather The strangers Of the party expressed
their satisfaction at the facilities offered by the
harbor in the highest terms, and the chances are
that the Grand Trunk railroad will secure to Port
land the honor Of accommodating the largest mer-
chant steamer aAoat upon her first trip, which will
be made in May next.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

Hon. DANIEL JENNlFER.-We regret to learr
from the Port Tobacco (Md.) Times, that this mos
useful, respectable and time honored citizen died
at his farm, Mulberry Grove" on Tuesday the
18th ult., at an advanced age. Col Jenifer has
filed high and honorable stations both in the
National Legislature and in that of his own State
During the Administration of Gen. Harrison, he
was sent as our Minister to Austria, and fulfilled
his duties faithfully during the time he represented
the country at the Court Of Vienna. Those who
knew him best will ever revere his memory.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

KEEPING THE ERx1NE ABOVE SUSPICION. The
New York Times states the City Judge, Sydney h
Stuart Who it viii be recollected, was tried some
time ago upon the charge Of having taken bride,
has sent his resignation to Albany. The Judge
protests his innocence, but thinks i his duty 70
resign, because the ermine should not be tainted
even With suspicion. This shows there is some.
thing Of the true metal in the Judge. He is right
in keeping the ermine above suspicion; for when
the people Of this country lose their confidence in
the integrity Of judicial flhctionaries liberty itsel
is scarce worth preserving. Judge Stuart it will
be remembered, was acquitted Of the offence
charged against him.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

A POISONED INQUIRY" Couldn'tyou get young
pork, ma'am to bake with your beans ?" said Old
Roge, somewhat cynicaiy as he sat at the table
Sunday.
"They told me it was YOUNG" said the land
lady.
"Wen, it may be so, but grey hair is not juve-
nile feature, by any means, in our latitude ma'am,
continued he, fishing up hair about foot and a
half long, with his fork. He may have been
young, but he must have lived very wicked life
to get gray so soon"
As he spoke he looked along the table, and a
slight emotion was visible among the boarders, and
the man who sat opposite with his mouth full Of
the edibles with which he had been endeavoring
to smother laugh grew black with the effort, and
then collapsed, scattering dismay and crumbs amid
the nicely plated folds OF olds Rogers shirt frills
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

THE UNDEcAYED DEAD.-A gentleman Of un-
doubted veracity, writing to friend in this city,
gives the following particulars which appear to us
as worthy of notice by scientific men, whose
studies have enabled them to investigate and un-
derstand the causes which produced the effects
related. F
On the 18th inst, the body Of Mr.. M. O'Brien
who died in Milledgevile about two years ago, was
dsinterred, and upon opening the coffin was found
in the same condition as when buried. There was
no appearance Of decomposition, and no unpleasant
odor. The body had retained its former weight,
and SIZE the features were perfect, the hair firm as
in life, arms, hands, feet, and in fact, the whole
man in every particular as he was when committed
to the tomb. Mr. O'Brien was, at the time Of bis
death, about sixty years old, and weighed near
two hundred pounds. He was buried in a black
walnut coffin which was enclosed in tight vault.
Some part of the outside box had decaved, as well
as the wooden cloth with which the coffin was GOV.
cred. The silk gloves and stockings, which were
on his hands and feet, remained unchanged, even
in color.
AS we are unable to account for this strange
preservation of the human body we state the facts
that Others if so minded, may investigate the
cause.-Colunsbass Enquirer.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

tE The "Union is very much mistaken if it
supposes we can be drawn into theological dis
custom OF all tasks this would be the one for
which we are the most incompetent and unwilling.
As to the charge Of religious intolerance made
against the publishers Of this paper, it is simply
ridiculous. Every body knows that we 60 heart
and soul, publicly and privately, for the largest
liberty" in matters Of conscience The Union
man has been in the business long enough to know
that to print communication is no endorsement
Of its sentiments much less an avowh Of it's au-
thorship. s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

eW Owing to the inclemency of the weather
on Wednesday last the Crescent City Circus, which
was to have exhibited here on that day, gave no
performance. The disappointment was great es-
pecially among the Juveniles, who had saved their
New Years presents to go to the "Big Show. +"
The Leo Family gave performance at Ragan's
Hall, which was well attended All were satisfied.
This family is certainly an extraordinary one-es
peciaaly young "steve," who though but seven
years o. age, has the actions and intelligence Of
man Of thirty.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

The BLIND ARTISTS CoNcERr.-Mr. GorenHo
assisted by Dr. C. H. Gruneberg, who has kindly
volunteered his services on this occasion, will give
a Concert at Ragan's Hail. on Monday evening
next the 7th instant, commencing at half past
seven o'clock. Mr.. G. lost his sight when only
eight years Of age. He stands at the head Of al
futias, excelling them in the beauty Of execu'
ton on that soft and favorite instrument. We ap.
peal to the friends Of humanity, and the lovers Of
Music, 70 aid and assist him at his Concert, where
he hopes to present such attractions as will merit
their approval
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

AMER1cAN1sM IN South CARoL1NA.-The SEN
ate of the South Carolina Legislature has pass
ed bill, by vote of SO to 5, to amend the
constitution of that State, SO as to require two
years residence after any one has been natur-
allied, to entitle him to vote 1t must be borne
in mind that South Carolina is Democratic
State, and the Senate is Democratic. This is
an unexpected move on the part of the most
august branch of the Legislature Of the Pal
metto State, and would seem to indicate that
the Americans are not SO destitute of political
strength as their opponents would have the coun-
try imagine
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

A BEAUTIFUL PREsENT-An excellent oppor-
tunity il now afforded to some one Of our married
friends to present their better half with magnif-
cent gift for the holidays in the way of superior
French, Clock, which is to be ratified off at the
"Hube-t House," so soon as all the chances shall
have been disposed of; the same will be sold at
private}sale by calling at this Office.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

DR.. A. L. PLoUGH, JR.-This young gentleman
for mary years resident Dentist Of our town, has
changed his place Of business to New Orleans
His friends and former patrons will find him at the
Office Of DR.. J. West No. liz, St. Charles street.
where be will be pleased to wait upon them in q
professional way. The Doctor is an adroit practi
toner in Dentistry; and, we feel convinced, fully
merits support especially from those with whom
he has been associated for the last FIVE years. See
his caro- in another column
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

A Nsw YEARS PREsENr.-Our friend Harry
Fleming of Femingdale, surprised us not little,
on Tuesday morning last, in having sent us small
basket Of GREEN PEAS, and other rare and delicious
vegetables for the season. Green peas, it must be
confesssd are novelty at this season of the year.
Will the Boston Post please make note ont!
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

THE AMERICAN Observation-Disclosures Pelissier
has recently conferred on young Lieutenant Jerome
Napoleon Bonaparte, formerly of Baltimore, the
decoration of the Legion of Honor, for his great
zeal and activity in the performance of his duties
during the entire campaign"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05
ALBExARLE, 31st December, ]

ALBExARLE, 31st December, IS1''
MEssRs WHITE & ANDERsoN-ln my card W
the Minerva OF Goth ns stated that the copy ~
Florian pamphlet in my possession came through Wv
Beatty. ....in
By letter received this evening, am informed ns W.
this am mistaken. II not Col. B., it was nis
Orleans coparner who gave it to the gentleman resid
The impression on my mind made long since ana
stated by me- Justice to Col B., well as to myself e'
for the correction. .on,
This explanation in no wise neutralzes my presump
to his prvity to the publication the II
nstura one that as party interested in the rseeuan
this claim, he had hand in its preparation I"e 0
his partner in these speeuIations, hs oc yrry
Respectfully, n Z. h'
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

~ The New York canals have been closed for
the season. In some places the ice was about
foot thick. The feet of boats, for which many
hands were employed in cutting the way, have been
cut through, and are probably by this time safe at
the city of New York
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

e Tuesday next, the sth inst, is the forty
first anniversary of the defeat of the British forces
under Sir Edward Packenham at the Battle of
New Orleans, by the American army, commanded
by the immortal Gen. Andrew jackson.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05
Georgia.

The Milledgeve Recorder gives full report NJ
the proceedings of the American Convention be,a
in that city on Thursday week. Hon. j. NJ. Bp,.
rien was elected President, and was assisted hv
five Vice-Presidents and four Secretaries. Dirac,
ly after the organization, Judge Cone offered tho
following resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
"Resolyed That all persons who hold IN tho
principles of the American party and act with It
be held taken and considered as members Of tho
party and in full fellowship with the same"
The following are among the resolutions adopted:
l. The maintenance of this Union of co.eoua
sovereign States, as our fathers made it, as the
paramount political good-paramount in its adou.
ton to the security of our rights and the habpi.
ness of the people.
I'd. The means by which we propose to main
tain this is obedience to the Constitution of the
United States and all laws passed in pursuance
thereof as sacredy obligatory upon individuals and
States.
5. The territories of the United States we regard
as the common property of all the States as CO.
equal sovereignties, and as such open to settle
ment by the citizens of the States with their pro.
perty as matter of right; and that no power re-
sides either in Congress Or the territorial Legisa-
ture, the people Of the territories while terri
tory, to exclude from settlement in any territory
any portion of the citizens of this Republic with
their property legally held in the States from which
they emgrate. We repudiate, therefore, the
doctrines commonly called squatter sovereignty in
the territories.
I. The agitation of the subject of slavery should
cease. The rights of the South are plain, palpabe
well defined and understood, and we believe they
should not longer be treated as open questions.
We will maintain our guaranteed Constitutional
rights, and our right of property in slaves. Georgia
has solemnly declared what she will regard as
future grievances on this subject and what her re-
medy will be when these grievances shall be in
ficted. We will stand by the Georgia platform.
We believe the continuous agitation of this subject
is made by selfish politicians for personal and party
promotion, and is hurtu to the South, the institu
ton of slavery, and the permanency of the Union
The Convention also passed resolution recon-
mendng the postponment of the National Nomin-
ating Convention until after May, and another re-
questing the American members from that state in
Congress to attend the Convention called to meet
in February, to report the action Of the present
meeting, and urge a postponment of the nomina-
ton until a later period Two persons for the
State at large, and one for each Congressional Dr
trict, and an equal number of alternates were then
appointed delegates to the Nominating Convention,
after which the Convention adjourned
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

~ Attention is called to the advertisement
Of Mrs E. Hays, who offers to dispose of her
beautiful residence, situate near the Western
limits of the town.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

CNiiWe are glad to have it within our power to
say that the weather since Thursday morning last,
has been clear and cold. The rainy season ap-
pears to be at an end and should the present de-
lightful spell continue for few days longer, our
roads will be in a passable condition. Many OF
our sugar planters have finished rolling. In every
instance, the quantity made, is much short Of that
of last season.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

A BABY-ELEPHANT.-The editor of the New
York Sunday Times has seen the baby-elephant
that was born recently in that city, and gives a
very pretty account of the little creature:
'~These baby-elephants are very interesting
objects. They are perfectly formed throughout,
and differ from their parents only in size; but
that difference is SO amazing that it becomes
ludicrous; and when you see the baby walk
ing to and fro under its mother you cannot
resist the impulse to laugh at the oddly of the
comparison. And then the bulky mothers care
of her 'baby is SO human-like and affectionate
Give the baby an apple, for instance. The
mother first takes it in her trunk, examines it
closely, and then returns it to her infant to eat,
having satisfied herself, apparently, of its in
ocuousness. And SO with every thing else"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

FoG.-At times the fog is SO thick in London
and its environs that accidents frequently occur,
attended with loss Of life; while it proves quite a
harvest time for foot pads and street robbers, as
many persons are plundered with impunity; it
being impossible for police officers even if stationed
within ten or twelve yards of them, to see what's
going on.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

ExcHASGEs-The Pioneer of Assumption comes
to us in dress Of new and beautiful type, which
more than anything else, assures us of its cont
nued prosperity.
The CapitoHan Vis-a-Vis, publishedin the parish
of West Baton Rouge, has taken new partner, ii
the person of our old friend, Fl. J. Hyams, and
will henceforth be published under the name o.
the "SUGAR PLANTER" Mr.. H. is practica
printer, and facile writer. With qualifications
so requisite to ensure prosperity in the newspaper
business, he cannot but succeed, and render the
Planter worthy of encouragements at the hands o.
the West Baton Rougeans.
The Baton Rouge Gazette, one Of our best ex
changes is now exclusively under the controle OF
Col. George c. McWhorter, formerly State Urea,
surer. DR.. Mann having sold him bis entire in,
terest in the concern.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

10. o. FAT regular convocation of Elk
celsior Lodge No. "a, l. o. 0. F., ZELDA the lodge
room in this place, on Saturday last the following
brethren were elected officers for the ensuing term
viz: J. R. Verret, II. G.; J. Larkin, V. G.; J. A
Robichaux, Sec; J. F. Thompson, T.; L. Daunis
P. s.; L. Bush, J. P. G. Brother v. Richard is
the acting D. D. 6. NJ, for this District .s.
We are glad in being able to state that the
financial affairs of this Lodge are in the best pos
sible condition. and that recently several gentle.
be considered one Of the most prosperous and best
conducted Lodges in this Jurisdiction. Long may
it continue to be so.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-01-05

~B Congress has not yet succeeded in electins
a Speaker The President submitted his message
to Congress on Monday last If possible we shall
give it to our readers in an extra go soon as re-
ceiyed.