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Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

" Brigham Young in a late sermon to
inculcate discipline among his wives, an
nounced to them that they had to do one Of
two things-either round up their should
ers to endure the Affections of this world
and live for their religion or leaue, as he
preferred going to heaven alone to having
scratching and fighting around him. He
gave them two weeks to consider and re-
form and to do away with swimming -
At the end Of that time they were all to be
discharged If the Objectionable behavior
was not all done away with-Mahommed' s
first wife was fiery and unruly, and was in
the habit Of cutting up considerable on ac-
count of his other wives. An angel of the
Lord came with message to the Prophet
directing him to divorce his first wife if
she were not submissive, for scandalous
that the house Of the Prophet should be
profaned by such exhibitions of scolding
and i'll temper. Mahommed made known
to the delinquent spouse the message Of
the angel, and she behaved we'll after.
wards. A similar message BY an angel
would doubtless relieve Brigham about
this time.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03
The HOME JOURNAL always has been

The HOME JOURNAL always has been,
and no doubt always will be, while under
the editorial care Of Morris and Willis, the
most refined and elegant family newspaper
extant. The series for 1857 will contain
new attractions, new features, and new
type. The editors will continue to devote
their time and abilities to the work. N.
P. Willis proposes, in addition to his usual
picturings of home.life, and rural family
sympathies and interests, outdoors and lin,
to give more of his valuable " Letters on
Health" which his experience enables
him to write, and which have been so
widely quoted, both at home and abroad,
and also ga series of Portraits of Living
Characters" General Morris, besides his
usual constant labors upon the several de.
partments of the paper, will make it the
wool on which to broider first the new
sketches, songs, ballads, ETC., suggested by
the history and events of the passing time.
+. B. Aldrich, the gifted young poet, whose
productions have recently created such a
sensation in literary circles, has prepared
an original prose poem, entitled the -" Rose
of Glen Lodge" which will be published
in numbers, from week to week. Genio
C. Scott will continue his piquant and
popular papers on fashion, gossip, ro-
nance, ETC., which have proved so inter-
esting to ladies' Besides these constant
writer's. the Home Journal has corps of
correspondents, wholly unsurpassed, in the
society Of New York, and through these
gifted and refined "mediums," its readers
are kept apprised of all that occurs new,
charming and instructive, in the brilliant
circles Of city life. For the health, the
moral improvement, and the religious cul.
ture of families, the editors watchfully
gather every new suggestion, and carefully
chronicle all signs of progress and utility.
By unceasing vigilance and industry, and
by skill, acquired by long and successful
practice, they will, undoubtedly, still keep
the Home Journal undisputed as the best
family newspaper in existence. The
terms are two dollars year, in advance.
Address Morris & Willis, New York.
IN. Y. Day Book.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

LOST THEIR INrERpRErER.-Ade puta.
ton Of Kaw Indians, accompanied by their
squaws, arrived in this city yesterday
morning from Kansas, via St. Louis.
When they left Kansas they had an inter.
prefer with them, whom they lost at St.
Louis. Being simon pure Know Moth.
ings-" natives" in the real meaning Of
the term-and not understanding a word
Of English, and being without any money
they will doubtless experience some
difficulty in getting to Washington, whittier
they are bound. to lay before the Govern.
ment certain grievances against intruding
whites, who are occupying their lands.
Tho railroad company passed them from
St. Louis free, and We trust others will do
likewise.
The Kaws are the most uncivilized, the
most warlike and the most powerful tribe
u the Kansas Indians. Chicago Journal.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

THE SLAVE TRAnE.-We h,v. l..
thinking over the question Of the Drooo s.s
revival of the slave trade in thi. eor,,' 'u
and have come to the conclusion ~,
if it ever should come to pass !, s .a'
be done by Massachusetts rathe, ,I,. '
South Carolina A modified slay. ,,d -.
is already carried on from Boston, a. vii
as from New York, but not At all an.
Charleston, or any other Southern pon.
We allude to the traffic in Chinese eoa;..
who, being comparatively whits, ,bei,
enslavement, under various forms Of ia
position, is all right, as estimated !,
Northern cupidity. So far as the Africa.
slave trade is carried on from Northern
ports, it is done by foreigners, who skull
from public observation; but the eoolis sl.,
trade is conducted openly, and largely !,
Yankees.-N. Y. Journal Of Comaru,
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

A RICH SrORY.-A tall, awkward look,
ing chap, just from the green mountains
of Vermont, came on hoard of one Of Il.
splendid North River boats 1t Albsn,
His curiosity was amazingly excited Il
once, and he commenced peeping,"s
he called it, into every nook and comerm
the boat. The captains Office, the en-.
CINE room, the water closets, the barber,
shop, all underwent his inspection; and
then he went on deck and stood in amaze.
ment at the lever beam, the chimneys .M
the various " fixins," till, at last, be caught
sight Of the bell. This was the GROWING
wonder, and he viewed It from every poi.
ton, walked around it, got down 90 bis
knees and looked up into it, and exclaimed:
"WaIl, really, this beats the bell %
our meeting house darned sight"
By this time the attention Of the e,p
tain and several Of the passengers w,sa.
tracted to this genius.
How much do you ask to let klls
ring this bell p
"You may ring it for dollar, SIR aa
the captain.
"Well, it's a bargain, all air aad
agreed, and no backing eout."
"It's a bargain, sir" said the captain
Our hero went deliberately and brought
a seat and took hold Of the bell.rops, sDd
having arranged every thing to bis salts
faction, commenced ringing, slowly athfs
and gradually faster and faster, till ever
body on board thought the boat was o.
fire, and rushed on deck screaming win
alarm.
There stood the captain, and there 81
the :" Vairmounter," ringing away nfs
slow and then fast, and two or three ',r
at a time. The passengers began 70 e.
postulate /; the captain said it was 81.
gain. But the passengers became ufg'1
that the eternal clangor should be 'topps''
All the while there sat our hero u'as
turbcd, ringing away more ways than :.
cockney chime.ringer ever dreamed y
At last the captain began to think u@
to stop the simpleton but his a'''"
was: -l :,
"a fair bargain and no backing eed
said he, and rang away for dear lite. u
SWELL" says the captain, wh'' WI
you take to stop!" +.
swell, cap'n, l guess l she,'1 -
nothing if take five dollars and ~
passage to New York, but not da''''
cent less"
"Well, walk down to the office saoE
your money and passage ticket %" :"
captain.-Troy budget.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

Prospectus OF AN INDEPENDssr IL
PER.-The Trinity (California) 'os .1'J
mentions the fact that a new paper n I.
the Sluicebox. is published at oi.. r..
Bay, "by A. Fellow, office under ~. ~
back Of the livery stable.' In h' "
pectus the SIuicebox says:
For President, we shall support 'ne 8. 81
didate most likely to win. when 80 y:
out which one it is, and for our s' ."..,
ested support we expect no less W. r..
custom house appointment, either :. az ". ~
cent City or Humbolt Bay-we mop ,, ~
latter, for reasons best known 10 our: ..,.
We don't intend to be neutral y" ,...
thing, but say just what we - ~ P NO
about everything, and trust 10 w.. ..ab.
revolvers and bowie.knife tor 'ne
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO Planters
The following letters relating to the vital
interest of Louisiana, are of the highest
importance to planters and the public
generally:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18th, 1856.
GentLemen-l receive many letters IN.
quiring respecting the distribution Of seed
cane TO be imported by the Patent Office.
The accompanying letter from the Com.
missioner gives all necessary information,
and as it interests numerous class of our
fellow-citizens you will oblige me by
giving it a place in your paper.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
JOHN SLIDELL.
Messrs Claiborne 4 Co., La Courier
L. s PATENT orr1cr. Dec. 18th, 1856.
Sir-In compliance with your request
relating to the distribution of the cuttings
of sugar cane, which are about to arrive at
New Orleans, as produced from South
America by this office, would inform you
that the U. S. bark Release, in which they
are to he shipped, is expected to arrive at
that port some time in January. Mr..
Townsend Glover, the agent employed to
make the selection, has been instructed to
put them up in parcels Of various sizes, in
order that they may be slowed in the vessel
10 the best advantage. The number of
parcels or boxes will somewhat exceed
one thousand, so that at least one parcel
can be furnished to each planter in your
State, conformably to the list given in Mr..
Cbampomier's last report.
The mode suggested for distribution is
to announce the arrival of the Release in
the New Orleans papers; requesting each
planter DESTROYS Of obtaining the cuttings
for experiment., to make written applica.
ton in advance, by mail or through some
house, to Mr.. Glover, who will
give notice of the time and place they are
TO be delivered.
This plan, it is believed, will be equit.
able, and it is hoped will give satisfaction.
Yours, very respectfully,
CHAs. MASON, Commissioner.
Hon. John sliden U. S. Senator.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

NEGRO KILLED.-Mr. R. r. Barrow
informs Us that a negro man who was re.
cognized as the property Of Judge Cage,
was found dead a short distance below
Mr.. RS residense yesterday morning.
From marks on the fence, etc., it is sup.
posed that he was shot while getting over
into the field. It is probable he was
trying to evade the patrol. As yet the
affair is a mystery.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH JOURNALS.
The war goes on sharply between the
French Government organs and the jour.
mails in London-and with vigor and acer-
bity Of feeling that begin to attract a more
general attention. The original issues,
have shifted somewhat. AT first, it was
the malicious imputations Of the Paris
correspondents upon Life at the Tuileries,
together with severe reflections, editorial
", upon Louis Napoleon himself which
drew out the opposition fire from the
Frenchman's pointed pen. Now, the
contest is waged on broader grounds, and
embraces the question, how far the press
in France, under the iron rule of Napoleon
the Third, is really, in fact. free.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

Nero PRIVILEGES IN THE NORTH
The suit against the Sixth Avenue Rail-
road Company, New York, instituted by
the Rev. DR.. Pennington, colored preach
er and Doctor Of Divinity in the Edin-
burgh University, to recover 1000 dam
ges for ejectment from the car, was de-
cided in the Superior Court on the 18th,
against the plaintiff: The Court charged
the jury that verdict for plaintiff would
lay down the principle that colored people
have the right to associate with the
whites on an equality in hotels and all
other places. 1t il said that the case will
be carried to higher court. f
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

EXTRAORDINARY News FROM UrAH.-
Judicial Charge Against Polygamy.-At
the Judicial Term Of the First Judicial
District Court for Utah Territory, held at
Genoa, in Carson county, Judge Drum.
mond charged the Grand Jury very forcibly
upon the violation Of law against polyga-
my. The Judge said: sit is wholly
useless and MONDAY madness for the Leg.
islature to pass laws, and for the Federal
Government to send Jud ges and Attorneys
here to execute those laws, if the mandate
Of one mau, clothed with priestly power
and wholly unlearned in the science of the
law, is to be permitted to thwart not only
the action of the Legislature Of the terri.
tory, but boldly and openly bid open de-
fiance, and sportive rebellion against the
Federal authority of the United States, and
dictate to grand juries when to find bills
of indictment and when not. These things
cannot be endured in Republican Gov
eminent. All these men, therefore, who
nave multiplicity of women residing with
them, at the same house or at the same
'harem, are subjects for your investigation.
l have already instructed you, that there
is no law in this territory authorizing the
issuing of marriage license, or authorizing
any one to perform marriage ceremonies,
either in or out Of the church; and much
as you may regret to do SO, it is neverthc.
less your duty to respect the law of the
land, and prefer bills Of indictment against
all such as have noi heen legally ma rried
in some other country, and particularly
when two or more women are c0habiting
with the same man. These instances are
too often seen and too much encouraged
by the church here, to insure respect from
the civilized world, either at home or
abroad; and even barbarous minds in
your own country revolt at the sickening
and truly heart-rending spectacles Of the
masses Of this territory
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03
W The following ha. been h,n,.,
by a waggish correspondent, with 'e' "
quest to "Put it in:o e.

by a waggish correspondent, w;,s 'e' u'
quest to "put it in" "'
At convention of the grateful citizen, o,u
Terre'onne' held recently. Gen. Robin -. perish
chair, and Capt Bird was appointed &c.. eAed sa,
man, before taking his seat, stated to n. iAseas
object of the meeting to be to adopt resou,on. lie
Of the gratitude Of the people Of th, n,,.s EXPRESSIVE
have lately saved US from dreadful ma,.,.,. "'s ss
On motion, 1t was resolved that the th,nl. ...,
are due and are hereby rendered to the ,.,..,
ish for their noble and disnterested effo,., H
the late contemplated outbreak. 'saaas
That this convention view with pride and ,,.s-,
intrepid manner in which the citizens Of ~.
passing along the public highways in bu.,;., -. 'a-
arrested, and regard the brave and determine
the patrol in this respect as the only mean, hv -
outbreak could have been prevented, vi
That this convention hereby Request each
may own over fifteen slaves to hang one Of ~ w
thirty days from this date, and that the a
a committee Of three persons to inform n, an ~ paa
fail to comply with this request. "1
That the Police Jury of this parish b. o,....,.
each member Of this convention the sum nj ca
services herein. Adjourned sine die.
'So 0iHD' &C. W. ROBIN, n.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

NEGRO TRIAL.-The slave Albert
from whom a confession Of guilt in the
+" instruction business, was recently
extorted by severe punishment-wa tried
in Tigerville by a jury Of shareholders on
Wednesday last. As NOT shadow Of
proof could be adduced to sustain the
charge, the jury acquitted him without
leaving their seats.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

NEWSPAPER CHANGE. - The Baton
Rouge Comet and Gazette have been
merged into one, and win hereafter be
called the " Comet and Gazette" The
publishers are Messrs. George A. Pike
and w. H. Crenshaw, gentlemen of abili.
~ and character. We wish them the
greatest success.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

RUMoRED DUEL.-A New York cores
pondent Of the Albany Argus says that
Col. Fremont has challenged Toolnbs, of
Georgia, to duel.-Ezchange.
Another rumor confirms the above. 1t
is rumored that the arrangements for the
meeting are all complete, and that the
battle-g ground has been selected. Henry
Ward Beecber, the Brooklyn warrior and
philanthropist, is to be Fremont's second,
and Brooks, of South Carolina, is to be
second for Toombs. Drs. H. Greeley
and T. Weed will be in attendance on
Fremont-they having bled him so fire.
quently, they understand his constitution.
The weapons will be Shapes rifles,
loaded by Beecher with Kansas gas. The
distance will be four miles (by request Of
Fremont and the time midnight (by the
request Of Beecher.) The combatants to
wheel and fire like fury. Toombs thinks
this is the surest way to kill Fremont,
(scare him to death) and therefore con-
sents to time and distance. Brooks de-.
sired canes for weapons. The ground
selected is kamstchatka (by advice of
Burlingame.) A boat will be charted BY
Congress to take as many Of Fremont's
friends as desire to be :" in at the death. y
with the understanding that they are to
remain there to keep slavery from spread
ing its blight over that fertile country.
After the fight, Kamstchatka dog will
give howl for freedom.
lL0ckport Advertiser
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

Coz AND Corn M1LL.-It will be seen
by his advertisement that Mr.. B. F.
Holden is receiving large lot of the eel
ebrated "Little Giant" corn and cob
mill, which he will dispose of at reduced
prices. One Of these mills is almost in
dispensable to a stock-feeder. We speak
by the card.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

@somebody thinks that If n.to S /, /.
designed q man to be o,u"H. churs
would have constructed him ike ssnl,
80 that the more he drank the more -
he would stand.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

SUBMARINE TELEeRAPns MuLrIPLY
FAsr.-There is Z wire from Dover to
Calais under the British channel. There
il wire from Ostend to Dover under the
German Ocean. Dublin and Liverpool
arc connected BY wire under the Irish
Sea. Vienna and Sebastopol are linked
BY wire under an arm Of tho Black Sea.
The Ionian Isles are next year to be wired
est to Greece. Nlgeria Is to be fastened
to France. Malta to England and Egypt
to Constantinople. The London telegraph
operator, 10 1853, will hold in his hand
wires running to the four quarters Of the
globe, Is easily ~ . coachman gathers up
tho reins of four.in.hand.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

PATIENCE NO LONGER V1RrUE.-The
Washington letter writers say that Judge
Douglas will be in the field as the next
Democratic candidate fer the President,
and that neither he nor his friends will be
content at any longer postpcnement Of his
claims.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

PUrNAM's MONTHLY. - We have re-
ceived the January number of this excel
lent Magazine. 1t is remarkably well
filled, and maintains its former high
character.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

THANKs.-Hon. John Slidell places us
under obligations for copy Of the Report
Of the Agricultural Division Of the Patent
Office for 1855.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

Fatal AFFRAY.-The Lake Charles
lCalcasieu Parish) Press, Of Saturday
last, says:
In street fight in this town on Wed.
nesday evening last, between Mr.. Paulin
G. Lebleu and Henry Ewing. with double
barrel guns, the latter received a mortal
shot in the right femoral artery, Of which
he died in about an hour. Nj. Lebleu
escaped unhurt, surrendered himself to the
Sheriff, and, on an examination Of the
circumstances Of the case before Justice
Lao, was acquitted.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03
HOU M 4:
p Hon. Miles Taylor has our thanks
for number Of Congressional documents.

EPISCOPAL SERVICE There will be
divine service at the Court House in this
place tomorrow at IL o'clock.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

A New CRY IN LOUISIANA. - The
Vicksburg Times furnishes the annexed
paragraph:
A new city by the name of De Soto is
expected to rear its walls and turrets, in a
short time, on the Louisiana shore of the
Mississippi river, Immediately opposite to
this city. The property embraces the
lands lying around the vicksburg, Shreve.
port and Texas Railroad, and will open a
field Of labor, activity and commercial en-.
terprise, which will, in short time, make
it the second city Of Louisiana.
The scheme is in the hands of energetic,
thorough-going and able men, and cannot
fail to result favorably. 1t is BETTING that
the discoverer of the Father of Waters {"
should have some monument on its waves
to perpetuate his fame, and the prospect
bids fair to rear up city worthy Of the
great and heroic De Soto.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-03

FROM Rio DE LA PLATA.-Dates have
been received in New York to October
9Th ult., from Buenos Ayres:
On the afternoon Of October 18th, some
sailors belonging to the U. S. corvette
jamestown, then lying in Montevideo
harbor, were drinking in tavern, when
they fell into difficulty with sailor be.
longing to Spanish brig of war, who
drew knife and stabbed one of the Amer.
leans to death. The Americans attacked
the Spaniard, who fled, but soon returned
with his companions, when savage fight
ensued, that neither the police nor citizens
of Montevideo dared arrest.
The fight was with knives and stones.
Montevideans gathered around and looked
on by hundreds, but did not interfere.
Finally, two boats, with officers and ma.
rines from the jamestown, came ashore,
and an end was soon put to the melee, the
rioters being taken off: The Americans
lost one man killed and several wounded.
The commander of the jamestown had
made demand upon the Spanish Consul
for the punishment of the murderer, and
showed his displeasure at the death of his
man. by not saluting the Spanish flag on
the feast Of the Spanish Queen. The
jamestown was the only man.of-war in
port that did not honor the day.