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The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-21
w l. Liza M ED ER'S
Clinton and Baton Rouge Daily Line, OF

NJ a u > T a q n 5
AtLas..ss-s.,s HAVING resumed the manage
t1,-az-ek-. ment of the Mail Stage Line be-
tween Clinton, Baton Rouge, and .Jackson,
the undersigned would respectfully inform the
travelling public that his Coaches will run
each way, EVERY DAY TN THE WEEK,
excepting Sundays, leaving Clinton and Baton
Rouge, ut 0 o'clock, AM
PARE. M"N
FROM Clinton to Fran Baton Rouge, TO
Baton Rouge, SO 90 Clinton, SO 90
jackson, -. | 90 jackson ...... 2 so
Mt. Willing, . 90 Mt. Willing. Q 90
Plains, ....... 9 SO Plains, ....... SO
neA-Fvery attention paid to tbc comfort and
convenience of passengers.
mar "a VIM. ELDER.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-21

IUUO ladies gold breast pins at 81 4,OOO
200 do Brocha shawIs, at $25 5000
500 do silk dress patterns, $40 10000
5000 Gold pencils, at So. ........ $4,000
10000 do pens, with silver cases.. 10000
10000 do rings, at 81 so each, -. 10000
i20S4 do do | 90 each, =. l2,0S4
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-21

Every pWCllus'r Vi tHe ldIRc HtHoEThpH'
engraving, will receive certificate of member
ship, emitting them to chance in tho above
list of valuable and costly gifts for the people.
The engrayings can be sent by mail (without
being damaged, to amy part of the country.
Persons wishing to act as agents for us will
please send a recommendation signed by the
Postmaster or some othe. Influential and well
known person in the place where they reside.
To those persons who have been acting as
Agents for us in our former distribution, this is
not required. .I ...
All orders with the money inclosed, free of
postage, will meet with prompt attention.
In order to prevent mistakes, Agents and
Others, Transmitting money to us will please to
have it sealed in the presence Of the Postmast-
or and the amount entered on the way-bill.
Agents wanted in every town, whom
We wi. furnish with posters, circulars, sche-
dnles instructions, sc, on application 10 our
office or by mail post paid. For further par
ticulars, inquire nj Office, no 2 Walnut block,
Town street, Columbus, Ohio
AL 3m BURNEl.L d Co., propiietors
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29

evolved-all tho tyaitorous ambition
that hus been kindled, North or South
all the woes of sectional organization
on sectional basis--all the difficulties
that prevent organization of the House
ofRepresentativcs-may be justly laid
at the doors of the President and the
democratic members of the last Con-
grcss. Douglass set the ball in motion
to promote his chances for the success
sion, but without the said and comfort
of tho President he would have failed
to execute his designs. Without the
aid of Pierce the repeal of the Missou-
ri Compromise could not and would
not have been effected. lie induced
Northern democrats to vote for the
measure under the pledge, that, if they
should be rejected by their constitu-
ents on account of supporting the re-
peal, he would take care of their inter-
ests. This promise was distinctly
made through the columns of the ad-
mlnlstration paper, the sUnion,' and
had Its potential effects, as the bill was
carried by the votes of the Northern
democrats. Both Douglass and Pierce
aimed, by their course on this bill, to
advance their claims to the Presiden-
tial chair. Both sought to conciliate
the South, by holding out the idea of
an Increase in the number of Southern
States; and both knew that the repeal
of the Missouri Compromise could pro-
ducc no such result. The President
declared to Col. Clemens, that not an
other slave State would be gained, and
Judge Douglass justified himself be-
fore his constituents on the same
ground. They wished to gain applause
at the South for liberalty they did
not feel, and hence insisted on forcing
upon the South pretended boon,
which was unaskcd for, and which they
knew could not be granted. Thus the
country is likely to be sacrificed to gra-
tify personal ambition; and thus is
fixed irrevocably the responsibility of
the internal dissension and sectional
feeling and organization which tester
in the body polite, and hang like an
incubus upon the prosperity and har-
mony of our beloved country.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
T1zN TRIsH BRIGADE,

The American Organ says =" In
the British Parliament there has always
been faction, composed of the men,
bcrs from Ireland, who vote in solid
body upon all questions, which has
been denominatcd the Irish Brigade
In the present House of Representa-
tivcs there is similar factioa, num-
boring sevcnty-four, (thc Pierce wing
all told) who, like the San Patricio bat
tallion, which deserted on the plains of
Cherubusco, and fought against their
country's cause, have arraycd them
selves against the American cause, and
determined, as the palace guards of the
petty dynasty now in power, to block
ado all the ports Of entry, through
which means only can the coroncr's ju-
ry of inquest reach the iniquitics and
corruptions of this administration, and
hold them up to the scrutiny and gaze
of a people deceived and cajoled by a
stipcndiory press.
Day after day this Irish Brigade
presents itself on the floor of Congress
with an unbrokcn front, and saying to
its enemy, we have the vantage
ground, and you shall purchase us with
the spoils, and close the ports of entry
into our masters citadel, where lie
strewed around the living evidences of
his guilt and corruption, or we mean to
stand behind the rampant which we
have here erected, and thus guard the
portals to his palace, and thus save him
from the exposure which confding
people demand at your hands.
eyes, this Irish Brigade, prcfcrring
rather to be captured as spies, than
submit to honorable defeat and, en-
boldencd by the miserable prospect
which fortnights garrison Of field
already conquered, would seem to pro-
mise, has even dared to dispatch an
emissary to the camp of it's enemies,
with full powers to negotiate for share
of the trophies of war. Though de-
fcated, conquered, and within the
grasp of the conqucror, the faithful
guardians Of their masters palace, sue
for bounty. The day of rctribution
is nigh at hand, and this " Irish contin-
gent now numbering but ID, will
dwindle away, and not one will be left
to tell the tale of their sorrows.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
LATER FROM MEXICO.

The New Orleans papers have re-
ceived dated from the city of Mexico to
the Sd instant.
Don Manuel Robes Pezsluela has
been appointed Ambassador to the
United States, in place of Senior Al.
monte.
The supporters Of the project Of O.
rec;iDg new State, tn be called Itur-
bide, have abandoned the idea.
In regard to the troubles in the State
OF Tamaulipas, between Generals Gar
" and Traconis, we have nothing very
definite. The papers state that in con-
sequence of tho latest news received by
the Government from that State, Garza
has been ordered to proceed to capital,
and the hope is fervenlly expressed that
this step may produce the re-establish-
ment of peace in Tampico and in the
Department.
A letter from General Traconis to
Nidauri, daied the 10Th OF November,
is published in which the General pre-.
fers many charges against CARA and
other persons in. Tampco protesting
his fidelity 10 the government Of Alver.
ez, and his readiness to submit his course
of conduct during the troubles to his
commander-in-chief, Vidaurri.
At the time this letter was written,
Tampico was in state of siege, declar-
ed by Traconcis for the defence of the
town against an expected attack by the
forces of CARA. In thisletter Traconis
stated that to defend himself he had but
500 men, more than 200 of whom were
in the hospital, and he asked a rein
forcement of 500 or 600 men, express
sing the assurance that with the aid he
could put ali end to the difficulties by
whichhe was surrounded. IL is proba-
bic that the demand for Garza's pres.
ence in the capital brought the question
of his loyalty to the Government direct.
ly TO issue.
Our Minister Mr. Gladsden, had writ.
ten letter to Vidaurri, denouncing the
recent invasion from Texss, and pro.
nouncing Capt. Callahan and his men
band ofvandals.
An organized band Of robbers, said
to number not less than fifty, were com.
hitting many excuses along the roads
between Puebla aud Orizaba.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
FROM KANSAS.

The reliable correspondent OF the st.
Louis Democrat, writes from Leaven.
worth, under date Of December lst, that
1000 aimed men. rcguls,ly organised
into companies. snd having six pieces Of
artillery, had gathered at Kickspoo. aud
that all the accounts received show that
there Were in the territory from three
to four thousand armed men, chiefly
from Platte, Buchanan, Clay, and Jack.
son counties. Mo. Most of them went
from Missouri without guns, but were
furnished with them in Kansas by Bird.
adler General Eas,on. Those who
went from Wes,port were the lowest
class of rowdies, and among them ali
the threat to burn Lawrence was gone.
raj. Twenty of the most respectable
citizens, of Westport were announced
as intending to march rapidly to Law
renee, and endeavor to compromise
matters. Governor Shannon's procla-
nation calling Qua The militia was dated
the 29th,and Brigadier General Easton.s
the 2Sth. AS the former mus; precede
The latter in order to render the latter
legal, General Easton's call is without
authority. McCrea, who was in prison
at Leavenworth for killing Clark, be-
ing fearful for his own safety in view Of
the mobs gathered from Missouri, made
his escape by cutting the door around
the lock- a...
He was subsequently met, mounted
on spirited bay horse. riding toward
Lawrence. and sent word TO the terrific.
rial Marshal at Leavenwor,h, that he
would appear at Tecumseh when his
trial come on, but did not choose to stay
at Leavcnworth 10 be taken from prison
and hanged by mob. Mr.. Parrot and
other influential citizens of Leavenworth
had just left for Lawrence, to prevent
any conflict of arms. General Pome.
roy, who was arrested by order of Shan
non, was taking private letters for the
mail down to Kansas City, and he was
seized in order that his cap,ors might
read the letters. 1t was the intention
to detain him until hostilities were over
but in some way ho escaped. The frs,
Of December was tho day fixed upon
for tho Free State voters Of Kansas to
meet in their respective districts, TO
choose delegates TO convention to meet
at Lawrence on the 22d day of Decem-
ber to nominate candidates for Offices
under the New State constitution. A
resolution is before the Virginia Legis.
lature proposing to tender to the Presi-
dent Of the United States a regiment of
volunteers, for the purpose of preserv-
ing law and order in Kansas. General
Whitfield is said to have requested Pres
ident Pierce not TO order the u. S. troops.
TO meddle in the Kansas fray, as he tho't
the laws would be enforced without
them.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
A Sad Picture or,he mormons.

A correspondent Of the New York
Tribune who recently conversed with
an intelligent gentleman from Utah,
says that he gave horrible account of
the moral and social condition of the
Mormons, with whom he spent some
months. He left them wallowing deep
or and deeper in the slough of filthy
sensuaily, with q certainty of going
from bad TO worse till the whole fab.
ric of imposture is exploded by the
mis- ries it creates and diifuses. He
says the women are nearly all anxious
To fly from the horrible den, especially
those who have been sealed" as the
spiritual wives" of the scoundrelly
hyPocrites who propagate and uphold
this monsrous delusion. Nearly all
the leaders have from three women
each up to Brigham Young's seventy
some of whom make poor living by
washing The clothes of the United States
soldiers.
Hundreds of these deceived, abused
women secretly attempt to beg the
priyilegeof coming away with the troops
and trains passing from time to time
through or coming from Salt Lake city
but this cannot be allowed. Nearly all
would get away if they could. Such
pictures of distress and dispair as are
presented by many of these deceived
and abused women can be found no
where else than in Utah. Hundreds of
them never heard nor dreamed of the
spiritual wife" system until it burst up
on their amazed visions on their arrival
at Salt Lake. And such mixture of
profanity and blaspbemy, nonsence.
imprudent assumption and buffoonery
as is contained in their sermons and
other religious exercises cannot be par.
alleled in the world. A "Gentile" of
any account is carefully watched from
the hour he ventures among them, and
there is little scruple at to the means
whereby troublesome intruder is dis
posed of.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
JJe IJoo uo,kr, Tha

The Hog Markek--The Louisville
Courier of the 18th instant, says:-- We
could hear Of nothing transporting in
the market yesterday and quote hogs
dull at Sc nett. Owing to the warm
weather the slaughter was generally
suspended, but tho receipts Of hogs c on
tibued heavy, with no doubt upwards
Of 10000 in the pens last evening. A
lot $1,000 head arrived on the Rain bow
from Greensboro, and tho receipts by
railroad were about 1,0U0.
At Cincinnati last evening. as we
learn 10y our private dispatches, the
market was very dull, and declining at
S6 for hogs.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
MoRqANTowW
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 90, 1856
Words of Wisdom and Warning.

" Against the insidous wilcs of Foreign influence
conlurc you to believe me, wczen., the Jealousy
OF Free People ought to bo constantly nwakeit Is
Of the most banefu focs of Republican Government
sW' II is time that should become n little more
Ancricanzcd ind instead of feeding the Paupers and
Laborers of England feed own elsc in u short
time, BY OUR PRESENT POLICY, We shall be Paupcrs
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
W hope we may find some in future Of
shielding ourselves from Foreign influence Political
Commercial or In whatever form it may be attempted
wish there were of Fire between this and the
oil world--JEFFERSON
sR fever tho l.ibercs of this country destroyed
Ewill be through the Vaccinations of Romsh Picss-
LA FAYETTE.
~ Foreign Influence is n Grecian horse to the Re-
pmbcwe cannot be too careful to exclude its
" There is an imperative necessity for reforming
the Naturalization Laws of the U. Stutes.--WEBSTER
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
I TO rIxH AMERICAN PARTY
OF VIRGINIA.

A JOINT MEETING OF THE eastern
AND WESTERN DISTRICT COUNCILS
will be held in the city of Richmond,
on TUESDAY, the 10Th day of JAN
UARY, 1856, at which meeting it is
desirable to have full representation
of the Councils throughout the State,
rs business Of Importance concerning
the party will be introduced for their
consideration.
GEO. w. MOORE, President.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
tinued preparations on the largest scale
go forward for the spring campaign

tinued preparations on the largest scale
go forward for the spring campaigns.
The Crimea.
Rein orcement ofthe Allies Vigo-
roas operations Of the Russians, etc.
The Times correspondent writes from
hecamp before Sebastopol, under date of
November gath. saying there is really
nothing to write about. as nothing has
occurred. Very little filing is exchang.
ed between the north aud south Sides
The Russian works on the north side
are rapid attaining gigantic dimensions
the engineering operations to destroy
the Sebastopol docks are nearly COM
pleted. .tfr
Stringent Regulations arc issued to
keep spies and loafers out of the allied
camp. Horse races are advertised in
the British, and theatres in the French
camp. gaA .ELag
The weather has been fine.
Deserters confirm the reports that the
bulk Of the Russian army remains in its
former positions viz: the 1lth, 18th and
18th divisions on the Severnaya or North
Plateau; the 10th and 18th on Macken-
zie Ridge and the rest on the Plateau
of Korales. keeping the Bebec and the
Katcha.
The French have been reinforced by
General Chasseloup's division, contain
ing 1000 men. The English and the
Sardinians are also reinforced, and it
is supposed that the Russians have re-
ceived reinforcements likewise.
The Russians have erected batteries
to prevent the landing of the troops in
the rear of the north forts.
TheAllies have connected the Fren CHI
and English camps by bridge of boats.
Admiral Lyons continues to cruise
near Kirth, as the Russians threaten at
tack, and have fortified Arabat with 80
600. and Genitski with Is, 900 men.
Gortschakof announces on the 23d
November, Nothing new"
A French Colonel and Captain, while
making Reconnaissance, were killed by
Kossacks.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
w1Io HATH DOME IT.?

mlnlstratlon, our country presents Il
miserable aspcct-worse than for many
years, and threatened by dangers as
imminent as any which have over i'm
perilled the Stability of our Union,
since its foundation was laid. Congress
unorganized, without power to proceed
with the public business-thc wheels
of government clogged-our represent
ative system completely paralyzed-
and all this by barrier the most dam
gerous of any that could be erected
to harrass us by such evils |! Such is
the state Of affairs at the Capital!
In Kansas, civil war looms up with
all its horrors Of intestine feud and fra
ternal strife-brother arrayed against
brother, fired by a mad ambition, to
redress grievances which the admins
tration allowed to foment without in
tcrposing its potent and appropriate
power. Tho Law has been tramplcd
under foot-Governo and government
set at nought-and blood has been shed
wantonly IN that territory-under the
cognizancc Of the administration, and
not until very recently, if indeed the
time has yet come, has any measure Of
security or quiet been enjoyed there,
by its citizens.
The Administrator of Pierce, COM
ing into power intoxicated by the Juror
Of popular favor which bore it thither,
raised the Hoodgatc and let loose cur
rent of discomfort and excitement upon
the country, which has permcated it's
every nook and corner, and when the
flood-gate was lifted, and the country
inundated by sectional discussion, alas.
it was powcrless to close the breach or
to check the maddened waters. What
was that flood gate? The Missouri
Compromise--and it was lifted when
that compact was annulled. That act
has brought upon us all the difficulties
which now environ us. 1t now keeps
the House of Representatives without
Speaker, having created sectional
party which has been within seven
votes of organizing that House. 1t has
increased excitement on the slavery
question ten-fold, yea, an hundred fold,
for when the proposition to repeal the
Compromise was made, the Union was
at peace, even to its extremes, under
a bencfccnt Administration composed
Of wise statesmen. The wisdom and
stamina Of F'ilmorc--the clarion
voice and undying patriotism Of Henry
Clay--thc genius and eloqucncc of a
Wcbster--with host Of brilliant and
devoted statesmen, had put that gucs-
ton to rcst--and even Pierce was sol
emily pledged not to renew, in his
Presidential incumbcncy, tho agitation
Of the slavery question. But how has
il been. No sooner had the present
Administration been invested with
power than agitation began, in muttcr-
ings at first, it is true, but anon in I'M
disguised and systematic efforts to tear
away the middle wall Of partition, and
to repeal a sacred, because satisfactory,
compact.
All the blood that has been or may
DO shed in Kansas--all the treasonous
sentiment aud elroIt that has boon
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29


RANDOLPH 81 LATIMER,
90 South Street, BowIy's Wharf, Baltimore.
Apples, --sales at 81 90 to So, 80 per Dbl.
Batter, I'VE quote W estern al i5alS cts,; com.
mon roll 10 to 1sj gades, is to % good, 1924
Denand active, and receipts large.
Beeswax, --Sales at 90 cents per Mound
Bacon, market active and prices firm. We
quote shoulders at l2a13 cts, sides, 13al3I
hams, plain, i2ai4; fancy, bali.
Beans,--Whitc S2a2 ,50j mixed s ,Ooa1 so bu.
country soap,..We quote at Cal cts per ID.
Cattie ,--The offering on Thursday last was a.
bout 1900 head, 700 Of which were sold atS2, "a
=, oS4,2o on the hoof, equal to S4,50aS ,25 nett.
Corn I've quote yellow at S6aS2 cts, white,
toaIo cts. These are the prices for new corn,
Clover Seed So ,75aS, 20 per bushcI.
Chestnuts,-- at $2,Ooa3 90 per bushoI.
Dried Fruit, Apples paired, 81 ,00a1,l2 49,
impaired, 75a7 cts. Peaches PACED 40 GOA
$500; impaired 81 ,ooai so per bashel.
rlour,--Wo quote city mills OF SIS, 37as 90, How.
ard street at 1915. The market This week
has been quite depressed, and with large re.
cceipts and few buyers wo have to quote a
downward tendency.
Furs,--SaIes of Rabbita at lag cts; Red For .5oa
10; Muskrat, CAT, Mink, 62a76; Coon and Grey
BOX, i6a2oj ouor, Sla3
Flaxseed, Sales at 81 ,S0a1 90 per busho1.
Ginseng, mo demand, quoted at2b cts.
Hogs Live S7,75ss ,95; siaughterea a.. s5a7 rs.
lard barrels llai2 cts; in kegs l2aI3.
Mustard Seed Sales at G to y cts
Oats, -~Maryland oats 35ad0 cts; Western yir-
.gnia and Pennsylvania, 40ad3 cts. per boshol.
Rye,--maryland sells at 1osaiI0 cts.;- w storn
Virginia and penH'a. ilba120 cts. per bushol.
Snake-root, --Seneca sells at 70a75 cts.
Tailow, --Salos at t1ai2 cite. per pound.
N0nison, Prime saddles at 10 to IL cents.
Whole door at TO cts. per pound.
Woo, --Unwashed at ISa20 cts, washed 2s,3o.
Whoat,--We quote Inferior to good reds rs
al,s0j good to primo lS6s190 inferior TO good
white, SI,e5a2,oo, good 10 prime, $2,0oa3 ,o5.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29

d Virginiam's Opinion Of Kansas
A correspondent of the Winchester Re-
publican, who emigrated to Kansas
from Frederick county, writes letter
to that paper, under date of November
9Th, from which we take the following
extract:
kansas, according to our humble o.
pinion, is greatly ovorated. Timber is
extremely scarce being found only a
long creeks, &C., bu, the soil generally
is very prolific. The Territory has
been very unhealthy, and the shakes have
forced many to sigh for home again
Kansas will undoubtedly be a free State
for we have tDice as many arrivals from
the North as from The South. The
largest city in Kansas does not contain
over 500 inhabitants and many of the
cities you read about" exists only in
name. Many are returning, and upon
the whole, Kansas is hum6ug."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29

Good Adoice.-An Exchange paper
says; never take paper more than ten
years without paying the printer. To
which we adolf at the end of ten
years, tho printer insists on having his
pay, be sure and stop the paper in dis.
gust.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
MARK ET REPORTS.
Mono ANro WIN. Dec. 20. 1855,

MoRoANrowN, Dec. 20, 1855.
-Four ,--sells a, $500 per barrel.
Wheaf, :" $3.50 per bushel.
Corn, Z" 81
Outs, Z" % &c
Potatoes, (now) 81 I"
street Potatoes, 10 cts. TO 81 per bushel.
Iurntps. 20 cts. per bushol.
DWtp, o cts. per pound.
cSsn.meal," 30 per per d bnshei.
Bacon, F" loal2 per pound.
Iditow, " 10 !.
aPples, 25a37]5 cts. per busheI,
Beef, TO cts. per pound,
Veal, 4 to b
Mutton, 8 10 6
Pork, slaughtered, 90. Live hogs 8 cts.