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Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17

WoNpERso o. TIE TELEoRAPHs~-When
~ ssb-aariae Telegraph IL completed, we
'hall sec the following results, growing
out Of the difference Of about four hours
and three quarters between London and
New York time. The Stock exchange in
London will have closed and the last quo
tations be known At New York by the
time business in Wall street, ha, com.
menced. An important speech delivered
IN English Parliament. win be reported in
the New York papers ef tho came evening.
a disision on some great question may
occur while the inhabitants Of Londoo are
in their first sleep, but the instamaneou.
news viii Be circulated in ! New, York
Journal while life 10 flowing Il its foil tide
10 tho Atlantic city. The good night ''
of The New York telegraph clerk, ~ he
goes off duty at midnight win find bis
European colleagues q. work with I the
'summer sun. already an hour on his jour.
pey 70 he West. a ,ses So,
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17

or In the fine arts, there IS ! .,cees
alienation betwiKt dist'nss'''sne"
and absolute failure. POI. -- ar2t.i
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17

.7- No GROUNDS FOR Ir.-'The Committee
appointed by the Mayor and County Judge
Of Nashville, Tenn, to inquire into the
grounds Of the reported insurrectionary
runors. reported there were no grounds
for them, and they rec commended that the
slaves who were arrested should be dis
charged, which was Of course done.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17
~ Don't forget the Circus
o. Hon. Miles Taylor has our thank:
for Congressional favors.

THE MERlDIoNaL.-Such is the title of
a new paper in Abbeville, in this State,
founded on the ruins Of the old Indepen.
dent" 1t presents fine typographical
appearance, and advocates democratic
principles. a.-es assE.aE- z. e.s-..-as
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17

ALL a M1srAkE.-Last week we pub
lished proclamation for an election Of a
State Senator in place Of Hon. D. F.
Kenner, resigned. This was mistake
Of the officials at Baton Rouge. as the
election is only to be held in the old dis
,rict to fill the unexpired portion Of the
term. y jf-t't w - t5Si az :. =
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17

4 HE CIkCuS."AS TUG 6ic0A SuOW - ~
be here on Monday, we copy the following
notice from the Baton Rouge Advocate Of
Saturday last. Circuses do not always
get such notices after having performed !:
John Robinson's International Circus
and Menagerie has been trying to make
Roadway in our city against the disagree
able weather for the past two days. but we
learn the latter got the best of the argu-
ment last night, and kept away the appre-
ciative public in a body. To-nig hit the
last Performance comes of, and If our citi-
zens do not Gil the canvas, they will miss
oil the novelty, fun, and excellence there
to lie seen. Master James Robinson, we
are assured in the bills. is the " worlds
only rider on q single bareback horse !"
a circumstance that makes it very imPor-
tant that Master jamie should be seen be-
fore he takes his departure from this ad.
miring community. Then there's Madame
Robinson, and a number Of other Robin
son's-including Jack Of that name-who
must BE- seen before their wonderful abili.
ties in their respective roles can 10 appre.
ciated., Bob Castillo, the clown, fame
hath il. il the " Grand Duke of Nonsense. :"
and 10 supposed to be the lineal desce adant
of old Menus himself Let us all 60 and
have = squirt at Bob out of consideration
for his illustrious ancestry, il oothing else.
b;l Mr.. Silas Baldwin, 50 rumor reports, is
50 skilled in magic and mystery a. 10 leave
little doubt Of his superiority over al who
have heretofore undertaken that astonishing
part Of the show business. The renowned
Celestial jusgler and sleigLt-of.hand pro-
fessor, Yang sing poo - half brother to
the moon and second.cousin TO the sun
must have had the training Of the dis,in-
guished Mr.. Baldwin. sas. All s,.rE E
There are many features Of Robinson's
establishment we must omit mentioning,
for want-of space. 1t 10 sufficient to say,
that no man who regards public opinion
will dare get up and assert in crowd Of
those who have attended, that he THAT 10,
the man who has q regard for public
opinion) did not get the worth Of his money
by attending! This is = strong endorse.
ment Of John Robinson's show; we will
make it stronger when the elephant re-.
ports himself among the animals of the
menagerie. IL sHli Gt'aH.5Ht a -a.
s.5.tfgs- fsf5..-~~4>.>->- .-.t--
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17

PATENT BAcAssE FuRNAcE.-Readt the
advertisement of Mr.. J. NJ. Crawford,
headed +" 70 Sugar Planters p Mr. CHS
prepared to take contracts for bricklayiug
in all its branches and has, also become
The purchaser Of Messrs. Hager 4 Allyn's
patent for burning bagasse, for the parishes
OF Assumption, Lafourche and Terre.
bonnie. This invention is said 10 be a
most excellent one, and has accomplished
tho desideratun SO long sought for by our
planters and mechanics, viz: to use the
bagasse direct from the mill as a profitable
article Of fuel. 5e s.-4A nay al.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17
4 NORTHERN VIEW OF THE LATE

TROUBLE IN THE SOUTH NC Aioa''y
Evening Journal. one Of the most rah'd
and prominent Black Republican papers
in the North, has some sensible remarks
on the late domest disturbances in the
South. II would be well for the patrons
ofthe Journalto ponder its teachings. It
says:
The nervousness, the vigilance, the
vigor, the ,horoug hness Of remedy exhibit
ed by the whites Of Tennessee on the oc-
casion of the recent alarm Of slave in.
surrection in that State are note worthy
things. They who know the South know
that under similar circumstances. the en-.
tire white population below Mason and
Dixon's line would exhibit the same quail
ties of character and Of action.
In the slavery debate, made perennial
now by the continuous aggression OF the
politicians of slavery, this anxiety, this
watchfnlness and swift vengeance of the
masters are concession which cannot be
mistaken. To the humane and the wise
at the North. as we'll as to the men OF
color at the South, they teach lesson that
should sink deeply into sense and memory.
That lesson is the hopelessness Of an
armed contest by the slaves for tho recove.
~ of their freedom. r-.
Color makes all men Of white blood in
the slave States, without any exception
whatever, compact together solidIy for de.
tense and support against common danger
from color. A white hand will never be
found in camp of insurrectionary negroes.
All the passion Of the most nervous and
excitable branch Of the conquering Saxon
family would be stirred in the South to
perfect phrenzy by a servile rebellion.
Questions, therefore, about the issue Of
slave rebelions, of those which are par.
,ial and those which are general, can be
speedily solved. They would be ruinous
and lamentable errors. That the local
ones would everywhere be crushed, and
with excess of punishment and aggravated
severity Of future treatment, is clear to all
who have any accurate knowledge Of the
facts of slavery. That no general con-
spiracy and comprehensive plan Of rebel
lion can ever be matured against the
watchtulness, intelligence and resources Of
the whites, is equally clear. ,, i
II the end Of American slavery Is to be
conquered by force Of arms, its duration
will be eternal. Northern philanthropists
cannot wisely engage in any plan for its
termination which does not enlist the
humanity, the policy. and the sympathy Of
the South. Emancipation is a Southern
question. The North can never have
share in it save that Of cooperation. Is.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17


A ScAMP.-The Alexandria american
Of Dec. 9th gives an itinerant dancing
master the following :" first rate notice :"
We call the attention of Editors, Print.
ers. Publishers, and the public generally,
to telloao who travels about under the
nam de plume Of Prof. A. P. L. Lamarque.
as a French Dancing Master, who At
every place he visits, il there is a paper
published there, comes out with flaming
advertisement that he will open dancing
school on such a, day, and such = place,
and then leaves without paying his bills.
We had b i'm hero 4 short time since, and
he served US in that way, and we have un.
derstood that he LEFT Shreveport in the
same way. Gire him lift.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-01-17


HoxE JoURNAL.-The first number of
this excellent family paper for the year
1857 comes to US in beautiful new typo
graphical dress. To use the language Of
q cotemPorary, the Journal is never mop.
ing or quarrelsome, or out Of temper,
snatches the rose sud leaves behind the
thorn, gives US weekly summary oflite-
rary, fashionable and miscellaneous news,
such as we can find nowhere else in so
readable : form. Morris and Willis both
keep at their posts, and show that they
have lost none Of their old felicity in turn.
ing . paragraph. They understand the
tastes Of the public, and cater for them
diligently. Two dollars year, or three
copies for five dollars. 5rsa-,,. sd as4e
=-=F- -- - ..F .sf
The Washington union., 1857-05-07
FIX BAYoNETs.

The black republicans in the Legislature of New
York passed several unconstitutional laws, with the
view Of crushing out the democracy of the great
commercial city. The authorities and people of the
city attempting to resist these invalid and tyran
meal laws in the courts. One of tho counsel in be-
half of those who seek to execute these oppressive
edicts, having been accustomed to denounce de-
cison of the United States Supreme Court attempted
to operate upon the fears of tho State Judiciary.
Failing to induce city judge of the supreme court
10 vacate his seat to permit Judge Harris of Alba
ny, the pcrsonifcation of blackrepubcanism and
antircntsn to be foiscd in his place, he used the
following threatening language, showing that if the
city Judiciary are not subservient as is desired,
country bayonets would make them so, or drive them
from the halls of justice:
He counselled the court finally not to extend its pow
10 doubtful unusual grounds, the Judiciary the
weakest department Of the governments and had always
fallen when brought into conflict with the executive.
care not said he about the threatened conflict between
the city and the State told thai in such
ict the other must give way. leave you TO Inn
agne which IL will be- | know well the power and
wealth of this city, throned its island Of rock know
also other men who control the action Of the State and
If there is conflict between the city and the State de-
pend upon il that the Of he interior, uhose minds
couded by the vapors which arise from stealning
streets will stand by the government Of their choice and
by noble State firm the granite of everlasting
hills"
We ask the free men Of the Union whether this is
language appropriate to address to judicial tribunals
Is il not easy to see that this party of fanatics have
resolved to rule or ruin? Can peace-lovng, law
abiding citizens sustain party impeed by such
tiyes?
The Washington union., 1857-05-07

to suggest that will can suggest their resolves or
control their policy. We would, therefore, adiure
those who fashion opinions for England into the
viction that we and those who administer affairs,
do not and cannot cherish any hatred to their
try. There is in the policy and action of this admin
israton something higher and nobler than hatred to
England. Hatred is of the lower instincts of our
nature; and, in the theory Of moral sentiments, we
hate those only whom cannot rival or excel. The
Manchester Guardian may, therefore, be firmly as
sured that neither in Mr.. Buchanans cabinet nor in
the hearts Of the American people there harbor
sentiment of hatred softened into ill-will for Eng
land, her progress, and her prosperity.
The Washington union., 1857-05-07
MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN PHILADELPHIA OVER
WHELMING DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH.

In our issue of yesterday the result of the muni-
cipal election held in Philadelphia on Tuesday was
briefly announced in the telegraphic column. The
Pennsylvania Of yesterday morning gives most
spirited account of what Justly may be regarded as
of the most brilliant and decisive trumphs ever
achieved by the democracy of Philadelphia. That
paper says:
1t is most gratifying circumstance that all the elec
ons which have been held since the presidential election
have only served to afford additional evidence of the pop
ularity and increased confidence of the country in the
democratic party In localities where then unsuc
ccssul the majoes of the opposition have either been
greatly reduced entirely and where were
then successful strength has been consolidated and
strengthened The municipal election in the city yestcr
day forms another evidence Of this gratifying condition of
public sentiment. In the Second Ward, unfortunately
internal divisions in ranks existed and of
candidates. whose would otherwise have been in
evabe, have been defeated by the Vaccinations of sor
ganize. But notwithstanding these difficulties tr
umph has been complete. Full details had not been
ascertaned at the time penned this article, but enough
was known to MS of an overwhelming triumph
with general city ticket, well as with decided
majority of ward tickets The election passed off quiet
y, and with comparatively very little excitement The
policy Of democratic rulers has been popular that
not enough objection could be made to it to arouse the
opposition to vigorous efforts, and the people have
phatcally endorsed It, and expressed their desire to
cure its continuance.
Vim. " McGTath the democratic candidate for city
treasurer is elected 10y overwhelming majority His
friends sustained him nobly by their voices and votes
James Logan Is elected city commissioner by equally
gratifying and overwhelming majority.
The democrats have elected nearly ell of their cand
dates for select council and out of twenty four select
councilmen, including those holding over, TWENTY
ONE are democrats Our majority in the common coun
Gil will be equally decided Never has any party
complete triumph in this city Never has so over
whelming endorsement anywhere been given by a
coniidng people The result astonshcs alike friends and
foes and echoes the deathkne Of the vagnres of the
opposition in Philadelphia.
After the result partially known, an immense
crowd of the democracy called upon Gen Pierce at the
La Pierre House. and in response to their enthusiastic
calls, he delivered of the most brilliant and effective
speeches we have heard We hope TO present our
readers with sketch of IL tomorrow.
The confidence of the people of Philadelphia has thus
been fully and unresevey reposed in the democratic
party Let il be highest aim to fully deserve
gratifying token Of approval Let our conduct be such
TO meet the views and TO honestly observe the true
terests, of our citizens.
The Washington union., 1857-05-07
HON. John L. DAWSON.

The numerous friends of this distinguished gentle
man will rejoice to learn that he has recovered from
the fearful illness which he contracted while guest
Mt the National Hotel, in this city, in February last
We have received letter from the General himself,
dated the I'd inst, in which he speaks Of his almost
complete restoration to health.
The Washington union., 1857-05-07
GOV. JOHNSON AND THE WORKING MEN.

We copy the following from the New York Day
Book
We understand that the democratic workingmen OF
this city have invited Governor Andrew johnson, of Ten
nessee to deliver an Grafton before them the it of
July next Mr. johnson has accepted the invitation and
congratulate the workinen in having been able TO
secure SO noble representative of labor Governor j.
Is of the few really great of our day and II Is the
honorable himself that he has secured his pres
emit high position Ia the affections oi the American peo
pie y unswerying integrity and sincere devotion the
interests of the laborng classes in whose ranks his
carly life was spent
The Washington union., 1857-05-07

Indigo, per seroon of 100 pounds, 81 each.
Hides, raw each 20 cents.
Coffee per bag of Ito pounds, so cents.
Dye-woods, per ton, S5.
The customary charge for commission the purchase
OF produce for expectation tro and oae-haf per ceua
and one per cent. for storage
The people of this country begin to manifest lively
interest in regard to the establishment of railroads in
various parts of the republic particularly in two of the
provinces bordering the and f the chartered COM
panies with extensive privileges and liberal donation of
public lands recently granted by the government Of Vone
zuela, succeed is confidently anticipated in carrying
out their views the advantages to he derived by all classes
would be almost ncalculabe and augment the foreign
trade in a corresponding degree.
The Washington union., 1857-05-07
WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 7, 1867.

Owing to the pressure upon our columns, several
ticles prepared for this day issue, have been
voidaby crowded out They viii appear tomorrow.
The Washington union., 1857-05-07
prrTsBuRG MoRNING poSr.

Monday week issue of this sterling democratic paper
to announcing the sale of it by Messs Gilmore
and Montgomery to }. 7. Barr, esq., of Pttsburg. We
regret to part with those ndomable and talented DEM
cratic editors, Messrs Gilmore and Montgomery, and
hope they will soon be again on the tripod.
Lancaster Iate'iqeccr
Mr.. Barr, the new editor of the pittsburg Post, is
ready and powerful writer, fearless aud undeyia-
ting in his support of the principles Of the demo-
cratic party Under his auspices, the Post cannot
fail to prove most acceptable and influential organ
Of the democracy. He has our best wishes for the
largest share of political and pecuniary success.
The Washington union., 1857-05-07

STATE DEPARTMENT.


Trade been he United States and he disrid ef Puerto o.
beLo paaezaeld during de quarter ending Sid December,
s56.-A correspondent writes as follows
The following statements demonstrate the progressive
condition of commercial relations with this district,
which may be attributed in great measure, to the pres
ent peaceful state OF this country undisurbed by polt
cal connections, giving thus increased impetus to all
branches of trade and should internal tranquility hap
PLY continue, freely anticipate for the future i'm
mense advantages:
Imports from the United States during quarter ending
3lst December, 1856 500 S3S
Imports from the United States during the cores
ponding quarter Of 1885, 81 53l
Increase in quarter of 1856 over 1855 81 307
Exports to the Emitted States during the quarter
ending 3st December, 1856 A-s------- -S2i3 1871
Exports to the United States during correspond
ing quarter Of 1862 Ill 527
Increase IN quarter of 1856 over i855------- 722Oi
Vessels Tons
Arrival and departure Of American yes
sells during the quarter ending 3lst De-
cember 1866 6.s---------------- IA 1897
During the corresponding quarter Of 1855 10 2,O39
Increase in quarter of 1856 over 1866 4 7sS
Arrivals of American vessels, tonnage Imports and
exports by the same, during the YEARS 1855 and 1856
showing the increase in the latter over the former year
Vessels. Tons Imports Exports.
During 1856; so ii,75o.94 s2o5,57s 81, y0s
During is55----i7 s,967. IL l62, ,09l 1l,S ,ST6
Increase in ls5G-l5 5,7s3.77 43,4s2 455 1872
Increase of imports in 1856 1855, as per
above S43 1872
Increase of exports in 1856 over 1855, MS per
above e--...------------.- ------.-------- 455 1922
Total increase ---:t - $500 ------ 49S, GOA
The Washington union., 1857-05-07
Democratic majority, 4.

This is close calculation; but, il il should prove
to be correct, it will insure the election Of demo-
cratic United States senator.
The Washington union., 1857-05-07

Ex-secretary Guthrie has assumed the presidency
of the Nashville and Louisville railroad.
The Washington union., 1857-05-07
Kentucky.

The Frankfort Yeoman makes the following esti-
mate of the vote joint ballot i'll the next egisa-
lure
The Washington union., 1857-05-07

1t is We regretted that the tariff rates of import du-
ties which took effect in regard to the United States
the st of April last should not have reduced the duty
to ruer many of staple articles imported
to this country particularly upon -four which will
be subject to the high rate of So 4s this money III 81 0S
its equivalent in currency Of THE United States, per
barrel
Average price of staple articles imported from the Uni
ted States during the quarter ending st December 1856
The Washington union., 1857-05-07

Average rate of freight hence to the United States
the following articles
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-03

Nops can, ever share in he aneying grief,
and, therefore, he must always dwell in .
deep solitude Of heart and soul, which no
human, sFMPstbies eaa soOthe. The beauti'
ful, the great, the wise, ths good, pass over
into the salient land" but still the Ever
lasting Jew shall perspe bis pilgrimage OF
,wOe,"' until time itself shall bsfno more,
aud OF all earth's countless tribes he only
shall be Ief, in solitary grandeur to chant
the delth-soag Of creation. ra s7s 4.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-03

My Host.
III II sYLsAsus COBB, JR.

!, My business called me through the north
essi part Of the State Of Illinois. crossed
ihe Illinois river at Ouaws, Intending 10
{ ssrike Rock River at Fosters Mill. Foster
!, wss gn Sid friend who had gone out some
years before, and erected mill npon one
yof the tributaries Of the last mentioned r'v'
ef; having byugh, whole township in th't
section. II wss some out Of my way as
sniy ny NOT ditcr, route was very nesr due
Yves, from Otuwp, whereas this took me
over sixty miles fur,b..f north. howe'er' =. |.
had learned thnt there was quite good 70 d
% Rock River, Ond turned my horses head
IN that direction. l calculated my time and
.eoneloied that by moderate travelling,
could reach the isill IN two days,
During The frs. day, my road Jay thr ugh
{ Country Country mostly cleared, and. was well tfa'
seized, but onithe second day struck intc
Wild region, and the wsy yas but little bet.
Ter than bride path through a dense for.
.ssst. Il passed several clearines where email
La,s we're erected, and at one Of these lat
Ter places stopped and 60, some dinner.--
= found young man in charge Of the prem
tsss; tie father having gone to "the mile
i asked what mills they meant, and the old
lady said they were Fosters mills."
4 From these people. | learned that Foster
mills were forty miles distant, and that th'
fza s..li.- .ft.r lna yin q tvO near ,bV
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-03
Ahastieruss the shoemaker or Jc@
F&aa1 Ns tH rusaIeIm.

J. &.N
Every one has heard OF the wandering
Jew, but the particulars Of the legend may
not be- quite so we'll known. There are
several err versions oft. Matthew Paris, monk
Of 81. Albans, reports one which was
current 10 the east during the thir'eenth'
century. Il runs thus: u, .pnit5isf
This year (l299) an Armenian archbishoP
came to England, to visit the relics Of saints
and venerable places, even as he had done
in ether countries, He bore letters Of re.
, ,ctommsndation from, our lord the Pope TO the
religious and prslates d, this gkipgdsn.
Having repaired to 81. .Albana. "a offer up
PRAYERS prey at the shrine Of the English proto-
martyr, martyr he was received with honor by the
abbot and the convent, In the course ol
his sojourn here, he Inquired particularly
n his hosts p concerning shs riss' End sa''
rilas4seys .a teaE srs'e vi ssgasasss 'lsst y 4