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Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-02-14

The GREAT SMUGGLING CASE AT NEW
YoRK.-The Times has the following par
ticulars in relation to this case:
"By singular accident, there has late
Ily been frustrated an attempt to smuggle
into this port very large and valuable
LOT of diamonds. It happened as follows :
On board the steamer Washington, which
arrived on Tuesday last from Southamp.
ton, among the trunks. bexes. etc., con-
tanning goods consigned to different impor-
tiers and others Of this city, was wooden
box, four feet square, consigned to the firm
of Henle Brothers, No. 26 Maiden Lane.
The cuslomhouse officer had examined
this box and passed it as correct. He
had occasion, however, moment or two
afterwards, to turn the box over to move it
and make room for another box. In doing
so he accidentally. it seems, struck the toe
Of his foot pretty heavily against it, when
a jingling sound was produced inside that
attracted his attention. He thought he
would take a second look at the contents
Of the box. and in doing so CHANGED to re-
move the bottom instead Of the top Of the
box. This lucky blundcr discovered
false bottom, and between it and the true
bottom was large quantity Of valuable dia-
monds. The box was instantly seized,
and Henle Brothers, to whom it was con-
signed, were arrested. This box was the
only lot Of go, Is on the steamer belong
ing to this firm. It was taken to the Gus.
tomhouse, and thorough examination
made of its contents. The diamonds
were worth $4,000. The upper part of
the box was filed with a variety Of pre-
cious stones and canoes.
"Several officers were dispatched to
the store of the arrested parties, and the
entire contents of their safes, embracing
diamonds and valuable stones amounting
to over $15O,OOO, were removed to the
customhouse.
aThe parties arrested gave their names
as VIM. C. Henle and Frederick Henle.
They were taken to the United States dis.
trict attorneys office on Wednesday,
where they gave bail in the sum of ST.
500 each, TO answer the charge Of SNUG
Cling preferred against them. Ex-Judge
Whiting appeared as their counsel.
They say they will be able to vindi-
cate themselves from the present charge !;
that they had no connection whatever with
this attempt to defiaud the United States
revenue. They have been known for
years as among the heaviest importers of
diamonds and precious stones in the city.
They have branch houses in Berlin. Paris,
London, and other cities Of Europe.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-02-14

THE TARIFF.-Hon. Gro. EusrIs, IT.,
Of this State has presented the following
amsndments to the Tariff bill, now before
the House
That from and after the first Of Janu-
AIRY, eighteen hundred and fifiy-seven, in
lieu Of the duty Of one hundred per centum,
imposed on oil articles (hrandies, cordials,
&C., &c. enumerated in schedule A Of
tho act Of eighteen hundred and forty -six
reducing the duty on imports, &C., = duty
Of fly per centum de levied, collected,
and paid.
Section 2. And be It further enacted,
That winss, brasdy. champagne, port,
sherry, and Ill other wines, and limitations
Of Wise, now placed 10 schedule B. pay.
ing forty per cent, be placed in schedule
+, paying twenty per cent.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-02-14

CHINESE PorATo.-This vegetable, so
much discussed, and which was announced
to the world by the French Institute at
Paris urder the name Of Dioscorea batatas,
is on exhibition from various contributors,
at the Fair Of the American Institute al
the Crystal Palace. The roots are long
and Of pale russell color the flesh being
Of the purcst white. They are very large,
and weigh from II to % ounces-the
growth of a single season. fs--... -
As number of persons have been cul-
tivating this plant during the past summer,
we shall soon be able to decide whether
it is as valuable as has been represented.
4 large cultivator writes to us that "this
root is destined to revolutionizc the alimen-
tary basis Of our country" asrzs
VIM. r. Prince, Of Flushing, New York,
has $4,000 plants Of this esculent under
cultivation, and entertains very sanguine
views respecting it's prospective impor-
lance in the United States. He asserts-
LIST. That tho Dioscorea Bataias is per-
fectly hardy during our severest winters.
I'd. That it is more nutritious than any
other esculent We cultivate. Sd. That its
culture is SO easy and simple, and its pro-
duct so great, that it can be afforded in
comparably cheaper than any other nutri.
tious vegetable, il having produced, in
France, at the rate of above 500 bushels
per acre. 4th. That the combination Of
every useful property renders it the great.
est vegetable boon ever granted by God
to man, and that its introduction into our
country is even more important than that
Of cotton, and that in twenty years our
national statistics will report tho value Of
the annual crop ~ greater than the cotton
crop. -ssssfs -s, = s7eszss=5 81
Such reliance is placed upon this root
in the Chinese empire, that, according to
Mr.. Prince, one half the population would
perish from famine if suddenly deprived
Of il. a=ia5 81 zE.3=.rsf ~ ea assf,.i
According TO the same authority. it will
supercede every other potato, and in =
measure be substituted for Indian corn
and wheat. Ii is said to mako good bread,
and the roots propagate easily and rapidly.
The Revue Horticole," published under
the direction Of the French Institute, de.
votes twenty pages to this subject, conclu-
ding as follows: Isl e ztt.4.s
This esculent has now been tested in
every department of France, even to its
moro Northern limits, the shores Of the
Rhine, and it is to- be deemed hence.
forth incorporated into the agriculture Of
France. IN. y. Joxr. Of Com. "a 9.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-02-14
SuPRExE CoURr DECIsIoNs.-We find
the following among the recent decisions
Of the Supreme Court in New Orleans:

Pierre r. Henuin, administrator, ct AL appellant,
William ]. Miner appellee. Judgment affirmed.
Antnine Laforest, appellant, ". Robert \. Barrow,
appellee. Judgment affirmed.
Dauns Lester Z Co., appellees, R. r. Barrow, ap-
pelant Judgment affirmed.
Michael walsh, appellant, Job Wilson, appellee.
judgment affirmed
J. b. Dunn, appellee, " r. r. Barrow, appellant.
Judgmeat affirmed.
Esphrosin Hoeard, appellant Mary c. Hosard his
wife, apperee. Judgment affirmed. This = snit by
the hasband foT separation II property. accnnt Of
he iny Of bis wife, The Court held that the right 10
sse for separation Of property belonged exclusively to the
VIE.
La1burche and 1snebosne Navigation Company. appel
lant John Colns appellee. Judoment reversed and
rendered for pIaa and claim Of defendant in
tioa rejec4ed. 4@s gs
w. b. Townsend Z Co. appellees, !. 8 Coode. ID
minisaA5, appellant. fith District Court of Lafo0Tche
-Judgmenf affirmed. epo@hrd, J..
HrnIy John On. appeaIask T. +. Barrow. appellee.
Fifth District Court d Te1rebonne-Judgment affirmed.
3Ponosd, ].
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o. A prister has this in common with
rosamaa: b picks up letters and dis.
t.ibdlDs them. q
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The OCEAN TELEGRAPH.-Tlh most "a
vorable point for the Western terminus Of
the transatlantic telegraph is ascertained
to be Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. The
line will be run dilect from that point
(under water in South westerly direction
just below the Gut Of Canso, a distance Of
fur hundred miles. crossing the narrow
isth,nus Of four miles at Trinity Bay. by
means Of an underground wire. The New
York correspondent Of the National Intelli.
gencer says that this route has been cho-
sen, rather than the most circuiious one
through Nova Scotia, (where the wire is
already completed and in operation) in
order to avoid the possibility Of an inter-
ruption from local business, and to insure
an independent line for tho transmission
Of, European dispatches. The con.truc-
ton of the additional four hundred miles
Of wire will be commenced at once, that
it may be completed simultaneously with
the other and more important parts Of the
work.
Commenting upon the immense import
ance Of this great enterprise, the WASH
ington Globe expresses certain aPprehen-
sions which We deem well founded. We
may well fear. says that able journal,
that in the hands Of INSCRIPTIONS CON-
mercial spectators, altogether unrestrict-
ed and irresponsible, and without reliable
vouches for the truth Of their communities
tons, it may become fearful engine of
fraud and mercantile ruin. Il is therefore
suggested by the Globe that an arrange
ment be made with Great Britain that no
commercial news whatever be allowed to
pass over the line, of which the correctness
has not been certified by a highly respon-
sibe officer Of our government, such a. !
consul, or other commercial agent. There
seems to be no other possible way Of a.
voidins the threatened danger. As an in
Simultaneous medium for the communication
of truth on any subject, the telegraph is,
undoubtedly, the most valuable discovery
Of any age as servant Of harmful falls
hood, il has often proved subversive Of the
best public and private interests. This
perversion Of so great good should not
be, where It is possible to prevent il and
a due regard for the interests Of our COM
merc;al community requires Of our gov.
ernment some effort to secure them against
all possibility Of injury from this source.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-02-14

o. BY an advertisement il will be seen
that Messrs. CoRKRAN L. FLETCHER,
Paimeers, have established themselves in
car fewn. We have seen specimens OF
their art in the different branches Of the
profession, and can pronounce them supe-
rior workmen. They are both young
men of industrious and sober habits, and
we hope the people Of the vicinity will
give them the encouragement they deserve.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-02-14

ScHooLMAsrER ABRoAD.-The follow
ing note was addressed to physician in
cur town. The photography is decidedly
ahead Of the regular phonetic system:
Febery the 1857
Mr.. -. Deare Scire sind the Boy Charels upe arer
them scks ycu will please sens II By him aud you will
oblge me ycurse truIey =.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-02-14

~ Mr. j. THEODORE MOLLIER, Of Donadsonvlle
duly authorised agent for the Parish Of Ascension
and vicinity.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-02-14

OpELousAs RAILRoAD.-The extension
Of this road from the Bayou Bnuf TO R.r-
wick's Bay, is progressing slowly. The
bridge over the BHuf is nearly completed,
which work comprises the most difficult
portion Of the road. #3F H-fEF
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-02-14

o. We call attention 10 lhe.advertise-
ment Of our friend Louis Boudreaux, who
wishes to dispose Of the premises now
used rs a moss establishment in our town.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-05

RAILROAD ACcIDENT.-An accident occur
red on the Buffalo d Erie Railroad, last week,
of which our friend, H. P. Gage, was wit
ness, and, to some extent, sufferer 1t hap
pened about three miles this side of Dunkirk.
The car in which Mr.. Gage was sitting, ow-
ing to the breaking of rail, was detached
from the rest and preciptated about thirty
feet down an embankment, into the water,
which was some eighteen inches deep. The
car lit right side up, but with such force rhat
the stove was forced through the floor, letting
the water in. 1t was two o'clock in the NOR,
ming, and dark. A light was brought, when
young lady was found under the stove and
drowning. She was extrcated, but died in
few hours. The body of well-dressed
gentleman was also found, next morning,
among the wreck under water. When Mr..
Gage was restored to consciousness, he found
himself sitting in water foot deep, with
deep cut over bis eyes, and his fellow passen-
gers crying for help. He assures us that il
was no enviable position to be in. Several
others were more or less injured FTndlqy
CdBD7piCp
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that the leaders of the democratic party. and
all who sustain them, are guilty of sanction
ing the unprecedented action Of the Missouri
border ruffians, headed by Atchson and
Stringfellow, which resulted in the pretended
election Of the present pretended law making
power Of that territory; that they are guilty
Of sustaining that mob assembly by the force
of government arms and by government mo-
ney ; and that they are guilty Of sustaining
and enforcing the infamous enactments Of that
mob assembly Of ruffians.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-05

ILLINOIS DIscREDITED BANKs.-Of the foui
Illinois Banks thrown out during last month
but one, the Prairie State Bank, has made ar,
rangements for rOdeemirg its notes at Chica,
go. 1t is understood that this bank has passed
into the hands of parties designing to do a 10.
cal business, and as its stocks are of a good
class, its issues are deserving of confidence,
and are now bankable at Chicago.
The Stock Security Bank is represented to
have made good its securities at the Audit,
or's Office, but as those bankers who are most
anxious to keep up the credit of all Illinois
banks decline taking its notes at better than
ten per cent. discount, it is fair to suppose
that they regard the notes as only worth nine
ty cents on the dollar, which is now their
current value in Chicago.
The Peoples Bank Of Carm and Rush
vile Bank are still selling at ninety cents,
without much prospect of their being revived
With !he present price Of their securities, ten
per ceat, discount affords a fair profit to those
buying ,henotcs, but any serious fall in the
New York Stock market would at once in
crease the discount on all deprecated Illinois
Chicago Bank .Note List.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-05

o. There is a point connected with the
Congressional investigations to which we wish
to call the readers attention. The man who
reported the corruption, was Republican
the men charged with corruption, were Re-
publcans the House which brought them to
an account, was Republican. Who ever heard
of Democratic Congress doing such a thing?
Did McNulty not go unpunished for embez-
element of the public funds Has that par
ty ever been known to inquire into the cor.
ruption of its own members ? Nay, more
is it not there invariable rule to defend, shield
and protect their partizans from all such char
ges, even where their guilt is most garingly
apparent? Contrast the action of tie two
parties in this respect, and ssk yourself the
question, When has the Democratic party
brought to light single fraud or wrongful
act, or brought to justice the guilty parties .
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Kansas Affairs.

The lawless spirit of violence and reckless
regard for the rights and lives Of individuals
which has characterized the border rufIians
in Kansas, is not yet subdued. Reports from
that territory, state that the difficulty between
Geary and Sherrod, growing out Of the refu-
sal Of the former to appoint the latter Sher-
iff, as desired by the Legislature, had fatal
termination. Sherrod avowed his purpose Of
killing Geary, and meeting the Governor in
the street, spit in his face. Geary did not
resent it, but his friends got up an Indignation
meeting, on Thursday, the 10Th inst.
Sheriff Jones, Sherrod and others attempt
to interrupt the meeting, and in the ARRAY
Sherrod shot Mr.. Sheppard, one Of Geary's
friends, four times and wounded two others.
Mr.. Jones, the Governors Secretary, thereup-
on shot Sherrod through the head, killing
him instantly. This created great excitement
in Lecompton, and Geary's residence was
guarded by United States troops. Other and
more serious diff ,ultes are likely to follow.
The legislature has passed bill giving
county judges jurisdiction over criminal ca
ses This law provides for the trial Of per-
sons before those petty courts without a jury
or an indictment.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-05

E- The committee appointed by the low
er House of Congress to inquire into the truth
Of certain charges of corruption, have made
their report. The evidence presented to them
indicated that Gilbert, Matteson, and Edwards
of Now York, and Welch, of Connecticut
had been induced to support certain measures
by the all-powerful influence Of flthy lucre
End therefore resolutions were offei ed for theil
expulsion, and also for the expulsion of ST.
monitor, the reporter for the New York Times
The members aginst whom these charges are
made, claim that the principal witness agains
them is unworthy OF belief, and that they vii
be able TO impeach him also, that the com
mittee did wrong in not permitting full de
fence before them. In cases of such vita
importance to the character of an individual
it would have been advisable for the commit
tee to have heard both sides before making
their report public. They could scarcely
claim to act in the capacity of grand jurors
but having acted thus, the whole matter viii
necessarily Undergo investigation before the
House, and we trust no partizan favor will be
shown tho accused.
P. S. Since the above was in type, all
the corruption cases have been disposed
of. Gilbert charged the House with unfair
ness, which he should not have regretted had
he been the only sufferer but he had fam
lily which must share the disgrace with him.
After severely rebuking'the action of the COM
mittee and the House, paper was read at
the Clerks desk, stating that he had notified
the Governor of his resignation as member
of that body, and he thereupon left his seat.
Matteson was next presented, and his resig-
nation was rendered, but the House did not
feel disposed to accept it. Matteson is elect
ed to the next Congress, and of Course no
action by this Congress can affect his claim
to seat in the next. Welcb, of Connecticut,
was acquitted by a handsome vote. Edwards
also resigned his seat.
This matter has created considerable ex-
citement, and will doubtless result in much
good.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-05
"A Lancaster paper saws Of Mr.. Buchan.

"A Lancaster paper says Of Mr. Buchan-
an 4; "Mr. Buchanan is bored incessantly.
The other day a map agent called upon him,
and was about unrolling his sample when
Mr.. B. stopped him by inquiring the price.
Five dollars, Sir was the reply. Then
send it on TO Washington said Mr.. B as he
handed over the price and resumed the read
ing Of his correspondence. On another oc-
crazy-looking fellow soliciting subscriptions
for a certain ,ject, should inquire the way to
Wheatland, he should pay him FIVE dollars on
his account, but by no means send him out.
The last day we saw the President elect go
into Michael's, he was followed hot foot by a
pill grim who had just missed him at
Wheatland. He rushed into the back room,
where Mr.. B. was conversing with some
friends, and commenced talking to him in an
undertone. MY dear Sir exclaimed the fd-
ture occupant of the White House, 1T is prop
er should inform you that there are over
one hundred applic ,nts for that office already
and more than hundred must be disappoin-
ted, Send on your papers to Washington,
and they will be examined in their ORDER
The anxious gentleman who entered in such
a hurry took his leave in the same manner y
ADVICE GRAr1s.-We have seldom seen
more sensible advi,e in the same number Of
lines than il, the following which we clip from
an.e1chsnge. 1t is an appropriate home
item.
If you wish 10 keep your town from thri-
wing, turn the cold shoulder to every new
conner, mechanic or business man; look upon
them with suspicious, jealous scowl. discour-
age and thwsrt them all you can; if that dom
do, decry their business, and rather go abroad
for ticles and goods of their kins than give
them your support. Last though not least
refuse to patronize your own paper; then "gc
to seed"
THE HEATHENs.-Rev. Mr.. Van Meter,
who has been engaged in finding homes for
the homeless children of New York City in
the West, was, on his last trip, arrested in
Washington, TaSewell county, ILL.,, on Q
charge Of bringing paupers into the State, and
fined 800 and costs. He however, ap
pealed, and will have justice done him in
spite of the hesthenish proceeding.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-05

EE Yesterday Buchanan was inaugurated
President of the United States, and all minds
are anxiously looking forward to his inaugu-
ra! address to see whether he will place him
self upon the Cincinnati platform or not
whether he is James Buchanan or Platform
Buchanan. His Cabinet is yet matter Of
dispute, but it is generally conceded that Cass
will be Secretary of State, or Premier as some
of our dmeocratic friends are pleased to term
:.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-05

SUFFERING OF THE LABoRIEd CLASSES IN
ENoLAND.-A meeting of between five and
ten thousand of the laboring classes OF Lon
don was lately held, to consider their pres
ent distressed condition. 1t was stated that
twenty-five thousand of the building trade
alone in that city are out of work, and that
the total number of unemployed persons in
that great metropolis, would probably reach
a quarter of million. 1t was voted to petit
ton the government to employ those who
would work on the lands, loaning them mon
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-05

ES"We have seen letter from an author
itative source, which contradicts the report
that the Board of Public Works had in con-
temptation the removal of Cyrus Howard
from the post which he has filed with so
much credit to himself and satisfaction to the
people. The Board have the utmost conf
dence in his ability and integrity, and all ef-
forts on the part of certain persons to secure
his decapitation will prove futile.
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CINCINNATI. Feb. q

A collision occurred last Friday, between
the steamers Humboldt and Belfast, on the
Mississippi. 1t was caused by the pilot of
the latter mistaking the signal Of the former.
Seventeen negroes and eight white persons
were drowned. The sunken boat had 5000
bags of coffee and 100 hogsheads of sugar,
besides other freight-all total loss-esti-
mated at $500, 600.