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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08

EXECUTIONS lN CuINA.-The ins,lrree-
tioa at Canton has beca virtually suppress
ed, aud trade was at length rrvivihg. Il
is said tina, 70 coo rebels had hrru public
~ executed al Danton within IA year. lii
the north OF China the rebels have beer,
beaten IN several districts.
The following int diligence il from the
Overland Fiend Of China OF Sept. l5:-
It tture and decapilation still p,ocred
with fearful CELEBRITY al Canton. The Pvt
Iers' sheds, Tor many year, Standing 4: the
inland entrance OF the execution ground
as well as the skull cupboard IN the centre.
have been pulled down; so that II IL nom
possible 10 place five hundred malrlattors
i'll rows itl sufficient DOM tor the heads
men to prrss between each file and perform
their work without lncommodins each
other. The crosses, too, which used to BE-
put up as occasion required, are now fixed
permanently in the rear of the little oss-
house al The entrance Of the golgotha.--
There was grand butchery on Sunday
when kan.a-sitn, said to have been chief
OF the beselgIng force at the north oil the
city last var. WAS cut into two hundred
pieces. Weare told they commenced with
the finger JOINTS, the victim living till his
members were divided into numero.t, pie.
crs. Five huadred poor wrrlchcs were
also decapilated al the SAME time. hvn.a.
sien was not taken IN arms: he was arrested
when rlough,sg in field, having take
to labor oi this klni i'll the hope o. .ia-
ding hi, puisucrs, bent en- hi, capture b,
the otl=r OF large rewards y
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08
fh.. There i, a dIsposi,ion observable.

aS- There is disposition observable in
some to view uu!ayorabiy ever, thing that
fails under their notice. They seek 10
gam confidence by always differing from
others III judgment, aud to derrecatr what
they allow TO De worthy in issli, ~ hin
ting at some ~ stskc or mpeIircfion IN
the perform ancc. You are too lofty or too
low in your manners; You are too frugal
or too proiuse in your expenditure; You ARE
too taeltuln or too free In your speech: and
SO Of the rest Now, guard against hi.
tendency. Nothing Will more eonduce to
your Observation-Disclosures than living in the
neishborhood OF Immature, being familiar
with discomfort. The disposition grows
with indulgence, and is low and bass in
itself; aud il any should be ready TO pride
themselves on skill and facility in the Sci
ence, let them remembe, that the ncqnisi-
tioe Is cheap and easy, child can detace
and destroy; dulness and stupidity, which
seldom lack inclination or means, can cav
il and find fault; and everything can lur-
nish ignorance, prejudice aud envy with
handle of reproach.--Reu. William Jay
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08
POETRY.
From the Parkcrsburg News.
WON ANN LOVE

MISS was found dead in her bridal Dire.
chamber near Natchez, Mississippi on the 5
After being dressed by her bridesmaids, sh
ucsted them to retire for short time. and whe
y returned they found her lying lifelcss upo
couch, with an empty vial which had eontaine
sslc acid. She had adopted the desperate altol
i've OF self-destructon. rather than matry a ma
could not love in obedience to parental author
Decked in her bridal robe she lies,
The white flowers in her hair,
But the glare of Death is in her eyes,
Ana on her lips despair.
In pride of youth and bcauty's bloom!
They wrought their proudest art,
To deck the troasscaU for the tomb
Fit shroud ior broken hearth
They left her there in joyous pride
1he eayiea one OF ali,
Nor deemed that Loves err mastering tide
Could spurn the gilded thrail
And that she loved not-aud she died,
The cold world may but know
Alas, nor shroud, nor grave can hide
The depth OF wonans woel
Yer lips may smile unconseiously,-
For ladies still! must smile
Ris hear. he glad, though hers may DO
At trystng place the while,
And deere may he, the tale u.o.d,
OF him she loved we'll,
Opposed by things Of earth aad geld,
That froWns could not repei.
And so she sleeps all-all alone,
In bridal glory dressed;
The fading dreams of Earth all flown,
And but pale Death carcsscd.
Oh, weulau's love! the treasure sought,
III dreams, on land End sea
Though tickle OFT. how often wrought
Che spell that bindetl thee
She slceps-she sleeps! but ali, not his!
bound unwilling slave.
Yet his may be her sigied-for kiss,
II rayished from the grave!
YES! ats MAJ &c by bonded tie,
Last from her lips TO Part;
Eut oh, must be her withered sigh
\ blight upon his heart.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08

CoNvINTIos.-The "lron and Coal c ~
yention9 assembled a. Charie ston, X IN
awha county. Va, on the 10Th usl The
attendance was small, and without trans.
acting any business Of importance, the
convention adjourned to meet again al the
same face in February next.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08

Gs- 3ANKRuef CirEs. san Francisco
Is burdened win debt She eaunot pay,
and her treasury is ,nltl; New Orleans
has disposed OF the use OF her public
mharves ior thee yeas, % rs To raise mon.
ey sufficient to pay the salasies OF her
school teachers; Philadelphia has not 4
dollar in her treaslr,i CAieago is IN a sor-
ny financial eondlton--hcr treasury i, en-
tliely empty, nnd those in the employ OF
The eily SO hegging Lol Mag.s dne lhein.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08

Gs- Man ha, the power neiiher to eat,
to walk noi 10 speak. until he is taught.
Bong the most helplrss of animals, the
utmost OF his earliest power is 20 sack, to
move hi limos and 10 weep. Nor is he
the only ahta4! that has divine faculty of
contemplation. Though the most init
mate acquaintance with vegetable Anatomy
discovers no organ that bears any analogy
with the sect OF anmal ssensaiious,i it would
nevertheless betray species OF ignorancu
to deny sensation 10 plants. Il would be-
Tray still greater to deny reason 10 animals
since the faculty Of imagination il proved
by thelr capacity Of dreaming.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08

Advantages or "PGRsoNAL Bs4rry.
LA Grn>, Tie han,l,oaest aud ,oangcs
rrima donna IN the State. has taken Rio
jahelo by storm. The Emperor Of Bra
zil has presented her with pair Of dia-
mond earrings, MoltA 5000 TRACES
S. coo.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08

Gc> Will give ten dollars 10 hnox
how mach com have in my crib, said
farmer IN our heating the other day.
There is nothing 10 TIT ascefia.aesi that is
more sanple. i barrel eli corn in the
shueks Is bnsAel. E,cb hurrgl meaaures
about tour cubic iesi. therefore, all that is
neeessai, to be doae is In l.vel the corn
IN the crab and multiply the length by
tle breadth, and til" product by tie depth:
divide this product BIZ 4, and the quog,ent
" i'll be the number Of bHs!y.s ofshvl!sd
corn in the crib.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08

SURGICAL Aiislahe.-iioase Surgeon
All, by the way, ihetes isgins cave,
there has been Slight mistake, it was The
sound leg cut oi!n-Visiting Surgeon
Its at no consequence, We can cure
I other-so il comes 10 The sanct hing
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08

Anexehange thinks thata young lady
looks very fascinating when she walks as
though flea was biting her Oh each IMP.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-08

A CAPITAL IoKE-la the Boston.
(Mass) Times of the 18th att,, paragraph,
Appeared containing the account OF The
rendition Of a colorrd servant Jack, be-
longing 70 Or, Tucker. OF Alabama en-
board the brig Selma. A terrific excite
ment prevailed in Boston, aud cries OF
"where Is Fucker and "senl steam-
boat after tie selma" were heard in all
quarters. Ii turned out that The "eoored
servant Jack " Was a bIafk ,eooiiy ,Jaek
ass, aad the paragraph had been furnish
ed BY some wagsish reporter, causing an
awful waste Of ssmpatb, by tae citizens OF
the "MoJefn Athens
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18
AyOyelles, -" All right."

A letter from Avoyclles, dated Marksvlls.
Aug. 10th, says" We are stronger than W
have been for seven years we will give d.
mocratc majority in this parish of one hun.
bred and fifty; some believe that we will give
over 800. This think is hardly probable;
the truth is we are in prosperous condition;
we have the true principles on our side; they
can boast of no principles whatever but pro.
scription, and civil and religious intolerance;
our party is the same with the same principles
in every state of the Union. They have com.
bined, in their various platforms, every incon.
gruous ism from the st. Lawrence to the Rio
Grand and from the Earring materials Of which
they are composed, they blow up and have to
reft about every month. But enough, Oh y
right here"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18
The FelIciana Springs.

The water Of these springs has lately been
examined by Dr.. J. S. Taylor, Of this place,
who pronounced ono to be chalybeate, the 9th
er highly impregnated with sulphur. Their
medicinal qualities are undoubted. A number
Of ladies and gentlemen are now testing their
beneficial effects, and speak in high terms Of
the advantage they have derived from the
use of the water Mr.. Elsaphine Jackson, to
whom they belong, has fitted them up very
neatly, and has prepared his house for the ac-
commodation Of boarders. He has fine two
story brick residence with large, spacious bed
rooms. His fare is the best the country can
afford. His charges very moderate The dis
lance from Clinton about six miles, and fine
carriage road oil the way. Those who are
seeking health would do well to visit these
springs and give the water trial. Success to
the proprietor.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

i Mr.. EDIroR--We are informed that Demo-
cratic nominations will be held on the third of
Sept. next for the purpose Of selecting Parish
officers. Several names having been mentioned
in connection with the candidacy for the legis-
lature, among the most prominent, we notice
that of George II. Jones' In our opinion, no
one is more worthy, Or could more completely
concentrate the democratic strength Of the
parish. Mr.. Jones has always been known as
warm aud able advocate of democratic princi.
ples and in the present contest between pro-
scription and true republicanism. he has taken
more than ordinary interest. We are assured
that II nominated, he will use every honorable
means to secure the success of the Democratic
n>kst. MANY DRMOCRATS.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18
The Elections.

Norm CARoLINA--The democrats have
elected five, and the know nothings three men,
bers to Congress. The popular vote, shows a
democratic majority Of nearly nine thousand
TExAs.-Thc returns as far as received,
show large and increased democratic major
tiles.
KENrucKy.-Returns from ninety-threc coun-
ties, give Morehead majority of 7,O39.-
There are thirteen counties to be heard from,
which will reduce this majority.
TENNEssEE.--Johnson's majority for Cover
nor, is over two thousand. Six know nothings
and four democrats have been elected to Con-
gress.
ALABAMA. -The democratic candidate for
Governor has been elected by upwards of TO-
900 majority.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

who are resolved to come out and wash their
hands Of this foul and disgraceful business.
The foregoing is q brief statement Of facts;
no argument is needed to add to its force
or develop more clearly the character Of
an organization which, while it ostracises
all those born in q foreign land, draws into
its tolls thousands Of honest and unsuspec-
ting Americans, and attempts to reduce
thon to o condition Of servitude, strip them
Of their individuality, degrade them to the
position Of mere machines, and compel them
At the bidding Of their masters to disobey
the dictates Of their consciences, surrender
their own thoughts into the keeping Of 9TH
ers, and violate their oath Of allegiance to
the State Of which they are citizens.
Others may choose to submit to such
strocious despotism, but as for ourselves we
denouncc it as contrary to the genius Of
our institutions, at war with freedom Of
thought and deserving the opeu denuncia.
ton Of every true American.
ResoIved, That the officers and members
Of this Council afix their names to the
above.
Rtsoued, That the papers IN this State op.
posed to this organization, are hereby. re.
qucsted 10 publish the foregoing.
-4s B. P. BILL, President.
DANIEL s. SWAN, Marshal.
CHARLES A. TIFFANY, Instructor.
In addition, there are the names Of sixty
seven signers.)
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

10rSome weeks since, we published COM
munication over the signature of Member
Of the jury" exposing the conduct of the
know nothing members of that body. Last
weeks Patriot contains, not areply to that ar
ticle, but diatribe of more than column,
personally directed against ourselves.
1t requires but few words from us in answer
If we did receive any extra compensation
for Parish printing, in ls4s, we have no recol-
lection of it, and as we have no access to the
record, and the files of the papers for that
year, have been taken from the Clerks Office,
we cannot at this time speak positively on this
point.
When we made application for remuneration
for publishing the proceedings of 1889, it
was at the suggestion of prominent member
of the Jury. But mark, the contrast That
Jury, composed of a majority of democrats,
refused to make any allowance therefor.
We never offered to do the printing of the
Police Jury gratuitously, nor were we present
when the subject was discussed. At the first
meeting, one of the members made the propo.
stion for the purpose of asccrtaining to what
depths know 1nothingism could descend AZ
ter the publishing had been awarded to u.s. We
declined, for reasons already given to the public
by " a member" Had we published the pro
ceedings, we would have been amply remuner
ated from private sources. Ofthe action of thu
second meeting Of the Police Jury, we had NJ
knowledge, until after the adjournment thereof
Spectators personal attack upon us is but t
sorry apology for the doings of his know no
thing employers.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18
Fred. Douglas,

This notorious parsonage may call himself a
democrat. The New Orleans Bee may effect to
believe it, and the editors of the American
Patriot may wonder at the revelation, yet it
would be difficult to make any one in their
senses really to believe it. There are many
persons hereabouts that claim to be democrats,
whose conduct proves them to be most active
opponents to the democratic party. In this
sense Fred. Douglas may call himself demo
crat. We Judge people by their acts not by
their profession. rI
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

Ata meeting of the Democratic Central
committee for the Parish Of East Felciana
Resolrsd, That the Sd day Of September
next was fixed upon as the day to make nomi-
nations Of candidates, by the democratic par
ty for the Legislature and parish officers, as
follows-MoNDAY the Sd Of September next,
being the day for the election Of judge. The
democrats, voting ut the different precincts on
that day, are requested to deposit their ballots
for their choice Of candidates for Legislature,
Sheriff, Clerk, Assessor, and Coroner, with u
Committee Of three democrats who. are appoint
ed to attend each precinct to receive their votes
and to make true return Of the same, with
the list Of voters, to the Central Committee on
Tuesday, the following day, at Clinton.
The following committees are appointed for
each precinct who are earnestly requested to
attend the same for the discharge Of the duties
1 Ward W.T. Mo |. Dr.. j. W. Jones, W. W. Nun.
son, j. A. Harbour.
2. B. M. G. Brown, Henry Clark, w. G. Kent
8. j. w. Taylor, G. McVea, @. N. Gibbons.
L. Saml. Dubose, Josiah Benton, DR.. Romano
s. VIM. II. GREELEY, Geo. H. Packwood,
Rich'd Drehr.
g. Irwin Brown, o. G. Edwards, VIM. Onut
I. ]. r.. jackson, w. Rourk,, Willis Rowley.
8. w. M. Jourdan, Evans Dunn, Tim. Rogers.
On motion, the above committees were also
appointed to act as vigilant committees for
their respective Wards. ..z...s....s
EDwD. DELONY, Cdairma~.
I. N. LKxoN, Secretary. -...
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18
@We publish today the proceedings Of

p@We publish today the proceedings Of
three know nothing councils in New Orleans,
and one in the Parish of Bienville, repudiating
the action Of the late state convention, which
published platform dissenting from the 9Th
article of the Philadelphia platform with regard
to its application to American Catholics
Thus we see the know nothings are not united
as party even in the state of Louisiana, much
less in the whole Union If the preservation
of the Union depended upon the know moth
ings as national party, it would not survive
the Nsxt Presidential election.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18
Natives and Foreigners for Office.

Tho doctrine of the Native American party is,
at our political institutions are sateam ne hdnas mo'e
rho are born on the solda natives q ne land ana ha-
., oniy shau be casd TO administer The functions 81 our
Government, -American Patriot
This is one of the spccious sophisms, pro-
claimed as an established truth by the know
notbinrs. as one of the fundamental principles
Of their order, and one which they suppose
cannot be gainsaid.
Let us complete the syllogism:
Our political institutions are safest in the
hands Of those who are born on the soil.
Negro slaves and Indians are born upon the
soil. ttl
Therefore, our political institutions are SAT.
est in the hands of negro slaves and Indians,
and therefore negro slaves and Indians only
shall be called to administer the functions oil
our government.
To this doctrine we cannot give our consent.
Birth place gives no superior guarantee for lit
ness, honesty, capacity, or intelligence; II 1t
did slaves and indians should stand upon the
same basis with the white citizen.
Why, we ask, have the know nothings ASST
med that our political institutions are "MfesF'
in the hands of " themselvcs?' 1t must be that
they suppose that the naturalized citizen is CT
ther incompetent or if competent, that he is dis
honest. Because it is the only the one orlthe
other of these, that ought to exclude him.
But is the naturalized citizen incompetent or
dishonest, let the characters of Roselius, Rost,
Soulc and BENJAMIN, furnish the reply. Have
our "political institutions been rendered less
safe because these distinguished men have been
chosen to office! Such cannot for moment
be pretended When no distinction is made
between the native and naturalized citizen, but
each in common has been placed in Office, quail
flied by his talents, fitness and capacity, will
it be contendcd that our political institutions
arc "less safe" than if wholly in the hands OF
know nothings! When naturalized citizens
held places in our Judiciary, in onr Legislature,
and in our constitutional conventions, we en-
phatically deny that our political institu
tions" were then less safe than they would
have been in the hands Of native born Amer
leans. .....-
But this doctrine Of the know nofhings is
not only inexpedient, illberal, selfish, and I'M
Just, but is also anti-repubcan in its nature
What is the foundation principle Of our repub
lican government! Why, that all citizens arr
free and equal. Now the doctrine of the know
nothings destroys the equality of citizens, ere
ating two classes, a patrician and o plebeiar
class, one that can, and the other that canno
hold Office. 1t makes no difference when the prin
ciplc is enforced, whether at the ballot box b,
the voter, or in the statute book by the legis
lature, it is equal in opposition to the fnnda
mental principle of our republic, that all cti
zens are free and equal.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18
Intimidation.

Attempts are already being made to intmi-
date young men who have withdrawn from the
know nothing clans, and those about withdraw
ing, with the view, doubtless of securing their
votes, by impressing them with the belief that
they arc not yet freemcn, and still bound by il
legal oaths to vote as they are commanded, or
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

to be denounced as perjurcd, throughout IN.
clans. Let the honest and Independent free.
man pay no heed to these threats, but hsv.
thcm-gven to the public and exposed, as they
deserve to be, and they will not be apt to b,
troubled by such threats any more. fJ
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

Mn. EproR.--At the request Of his many
friends, Mr.. j. WARREN TAYLOR, has consented
to become candidate to represent East Fell
ciana in the next Legislature, subject to the de-
cision Of the Democratic nomination.
.=IHA MANY VOTERS.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

We have showers almost daily, planters are
busy picking "the staple' monarch of the mo-
ney market, and the gin is preparing to issue
this great southern currency.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

SFor late northern papers we are indebted to
A. LEVI now at the north, purchasing fall and win
ter supplies Of staple goods, &c.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

Democratic Club Meeting.
To convene this evening at early candle light, at
their Club Room, Harris Ware House.) Democrats
attend. ftI.=f -Ift- i. f.n.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

10-The deaths from Yellow Fever in New
Orleans, for the week ending August 23th,
were 293.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18
announcements.
For the November Election.

FOR THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
a1-We are authorized to announce J. SMYLIE
MONTGOMERY as candidate for the State Legis
lature, subject to Democratic nomination
FOR JUDGE.
1--WE are authorized to announce JAMES 3.
SMITH, o. candidate for the JupoEsulr Of the 7th
Judicial District. jyl4
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
3DrWe are authorized to announce W. FERGUS
HERMAN, as q candidate for DISTRICT ATTORNEY for
che Seventh Judicial District je l6
1D-We are authorized to announce JOHN NJ.
ROBERTS, % candidate for DISTRICT ATTORNEY for
be Seventh Judicial District je3
4,li FOR CLERK.
~ We arc authorized to announce WILLIAM
PATTERSON, as o candidate for Clerk Of the Dis
tyict Court, for the Parish Of East Felicana. jy7
FOR SHERIFF.
1--WE are authorized to announce EDWIN
SCOTT, a. o candidate for SHERIFF Of the Parish Of
East Feiciana, subject to Democratic nomination.
E1-We are authorized to announce GEORGE G.
C0MsToCR, as candidate for SHERIFF, for the
Parish of East Feliciana je Is
01-We arc authorized to announce WILLIS W.
MOORE, as o candidate for SHERIFF for the Parish
OF East Feliciana. subject to Democratic Nomi-
nation. je2O
FOR ASSESSOR.
3rWe are authorized to announce JOSEPH r.
DRAWDY as q candidate for ASSESSOR Of the Par
Oh Of East Felieiana. jy2s
-o1 4 FOR CORONER.
10-We are authorized to announce THOMAS l..
lcGHEE, as candidate for the Office Of CORONER.
Of the Parish of East Fcliciana.
FOR CONSTABLE.
e3We are authorised to announce CHARLES
SEAMAN, as candidate for Constable, In the Fifth
Ward. aug ii
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-18

FOR THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
A1-We are authorized to announce ]. SMYLIE
MONTGOMERY, as a candidate for the State Legis
lature, subject to Democratic nomination.