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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
Obituarp.

DEPARTED this life Oh the 9th inst, at the
residence of her husband, GEORGE KELLER, in
East Feliciana Parish, La, in the Gath year Of
her age, Mrs. ELIZABETH KELLER.
The maiden name of Mrs. KELLER, was
NoRwooD, member Of a large and highly res
pcctable family originally from South Carolina.
OF that family four brothers and one sister had
preceded her to that bourne from whence
no traveller returns, leaving only one brother,
laden with years, but in good health and spr-
its, to follow her
Mrs. Keller was married in 1910, and has
lived in happy union with her husband As years.
They were among the oldest settlers of the
parish now living, and had by industry and
economy accumulated "A large fortune. She
was q lady Of remarkably strong mind and
great energy Of character and was highly es.
teemed and beloved by her family, relations, and
numerous friends. She united with the Bap-.
list Church in 1886 of which she continued a
worthy, beloved, and efficient member to the
time of her DEATH She was a fond and conf.
ding wife, and filed that station with all the
interesting and endearing qualities of head
and heart that are implied in the term aoite.
AS mother she was kind and aifectionatc.
She lived for her children, though she had seen
hii puo WV vi liicih iuIi SIutc, bHOsC
two, with her afflicted husband, cntwined about
her heart in her last moments, and were the
last Of earthly things that gave her any anx-
iety. She left them in the hands of a mercj
full God, and it is fondly hoped that mothers
mantle may fall on them. Asa member of the
church, she was universally esteemed; below
ed mother in Israel, her death has caused
painful vacancy which will be long felt by the
congregation, and especially by the pastor who
was aided by her presence and prayers in his
labors of love.
The community at large has lost kind
friend, an efficient and worthy member but
none can tell the bitter anguish of her suryiv-
ing husband, the flower of whose early days,
and whose maturity and declining years have
been cheered and strengthened by her whom
he loved, and who when the cares of life and
its adyersites pressed heavily upon him, al.
ways found consolation and courage in the sym
pathy and advice of her as the guard ian angel
Of his life. The surviving mourn, but that
sorrow is softcned, by the happy assurance, that
her sun has set behind cloudless horizon-
She cannot return to them, but they, by life
Of picty and devotion, may go to her.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
From the Baton Rouge Advocate, july 6.


TIE JUDICIAL ELECTION returns
as they come in make it probable that Mer-
rick is elected by considerable majority.
This Notwithstanding the premature an.
nouncement by many papers in and out of
the State, Of the election of Elgec, would
by no means be surprising. We thought i'll
advised the late efforts made by some on the
very eve Of the election, to identify Mr. Ell
gee with the Democratic party-a gentle
men who, for years was distinguished by a
bitter opposition to Democratic measures
and men, and who, as far as we could learn
had never renowned one title of the prin-
ciples and opinions which formely placed
him in such hostility. But one fact is evil
dent-that whenever, as in New Orleans
and most of the lower parts of the State,
there was any effort made to concentrate
even informally, and without generalization,
upon Mr.. Elgee in opposition to the X. N.
nominee, the result shows that the timely
nomination Of a suitable candidate by the
Democratic party would have ensured his
election by large majority. In the melee
ofindependent and irregular candidates the
signs seem to be that the X. N. organization
has succeeded, as might have been expected.
Nothing but thorough organization, regu-
lar nominations, and the utmost unanimity,
cancope with party whose strength is not
In numbers or intelligence, but in its secret
machinery. In the northern and western
portions Of the States particularly, where,
1t probable, the names of the other judicial
candidates were hardly known, it is evident
that the K. N. organization was complete
and that they concentrated to man upon
Judge Merrick, the X. N. nominee. If he
is elected we shall regret it-not as Dem.
ocratic failure, for the Democrats had no
nominee in the feld-but because it will
impose the necessity inIfuture of nominating
judicial candidates, and making that cleo
ton political struggle; and because with
all Difference to Judge MerrickD we would
not have the reputation of the Louisiana
Supreme bench, established and illustrated
BY such men as Porter, Martin, Eustis, &C.,
to pass into the keeping of a lawyer of SO
measured ability and such local fame as Mr..
NJ, merely because he was fortunate enough
to be the nominee of the X. Ms, and by Sc
cret channels and mysterious modes, had
bis name circulated through the interior
and remote parts of the States in advance
OF men who would do infinitely more credit
70 the position and would be far more &c.
ceptable to the bar and 70 their clients.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
of the government the at present and in

OF the government the ut present anu IN
times past.
Before take my seat, gentlemen, permit
me to say q word touching secret polite
al association having existence in this and
other States Of the Union known to the pub
lie as Know Nothing. The precise nature
of this organization, being secret and known
to only the initiated, cannot, Of course, be
stated with positive accuracy; but quite
enough is known to establish the fact that
II il altogether unworthy the Republic and
totally subversive Of the principles upon
which it is anchored. Originating with
the enemies of Southern Institutions, and
giving vitality and vigor to abolition fanat-
icism, it is strange, indeed, that it should
be found upon Southern soil, Or be tolera-
ted among people who have character
for libera1ity Of sentiment and scrupulous
regard for open, bold and manly discussion
upon every question Of political charac-
ter. In the canvass Of this district which
am about to undertake, l will attempt
to convince my fellow citizens that this
midnight organization is opposed to every
principle that should have influence with
an American citizen; that its object, so far
a. il has been proclaimed by the Order it.
self, is anti.Republican and demoralizing;
and that the result of this triumph would
be the down fall Of the great Democratic
Party which is founded upon equal rights
and privileges, and the substitution Of a
Despotism Of the most degrading aad revol-
ting character to freeman. will endeav-
or TO be clear, frank and incorporating.
seeking rather to convince by admitted
facts and positive truths, than by violent
and vindictive appeals, which are out Of
place in the counsels of the Democratic
family, and can be productive Of no good.
This heresy must be eradicated and point
edly condemned as it has been in Old Vir-
ginia-God bless her!-and if the Democ-
racy Of this District make an united effort
it will be dead and partially forgotten be-
fore the return of the flowers of Spring
Let us meet it as becomes our ancient dis
cipline, boldly and openly, and the an
nouncements Of our victory in November
be the close Of its short and unwriten his
tory.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
The Sunday School Celebration.

The children and teachers Of the Sunday Schools
in Clinton celebrated the anniversary of the decla
ration of American Independence on Saturday the
9TH inst, the 4h having past by. There were about
one hundred and seventy girls and boys in the pro-
cession. They were escorted by their teachers and
marshalls, to the Methodist Church, preceded by a
band OF music The declaration of Independence
was read in clear manly voice by Master William
Pinckney, and an address was delivered by d. C.
Morgan. Music from the band, and music from the
church choir, was delightfully."- intcrspersed amongst
the exercises of the OCCASION and added much to the
pleasure and entertainment of the audience. who
had assembled to witness and encourage the efforts
OF al engaged in the noble work Of doing good
After the ceremonies were over at the church, the
procession was again formed and marched to dinner
which had been prepared, and waiting their arrival
in grove in another part Of the town. One hun
drcd and sixtysx children were served at the first
table, where they were waited on, and had every
thing that heart could wish In the way OF eatables
and plenty Of ice lemonade, and ice water for drink
When the children had finished, the parents and
friends, were served to their hearts content, and
still there was plenty left. Many baskets full OF
fragments, could have been gathered up particu.
larry If the baskets were not large. Most of the
children repaired to Mr.. Whites spacious dining
room, and had a beautiful juvenile party, for an
hour or so In the afternoon when all separated for
their homes, delighted with themselves, and the
pleasure they had enjoyed on that happy occasion
We have seldom witnessed scene more pleasing. OF
one calculated to have better effect on the public
mind,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14

THE TRUs SoUTHEnNER.-J. Jones having purchas
ed the interest of his partner in the American Sen
tinel has turned 1t into democratic Journal, and
from the specimen before US, tbds fair 70 rank higl
among the democratic papers of our state. W.
welcome the True Southerncr, among our list Of ex
changes, as valuable co-worker in promoting the
interests Of the south, the advancement Of sound
democratic principles and in battling against the
intolerant, proscriptive aud dangerous doctrines
Know Nothingism. Success to the undertaking.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
FOR JUDGE-sEvENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CYRUS RATLIFF.

THE UNITED STATES REvIEw.-The July number Of
this valuable periodical has been received. 1t con
tains portrait of the Hon. G. II. PEAsIEE The
leading articles are The National Dcfence The Wri.
tings Of Thomas Jefferson; State Sovereignty, and
Federal Usurpation; Faction; Puritanism and Abo
litonism
The Review is published at Washington and New
York, at IS per annum. See Prospectus.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
Correspondence.
CENTENARY COLLEGE, La, March 90,

CENTENARY CoLI.EGE, La, March 90, 1855,
Hon. John Perkins, Jr.
DEAR Sin: With great pleasure we communicate
to you the joint action of the Franklin Institute aho
Union Literary society of Centenary College, in Sc
Letting you to address them on the 10Th OF july
next, the day prior to the Annual Commencement
by the College, It being their anniversary With the
hope that your acceptance will be received in due
time, we remain, yours, most respectfully,
Edward G.. Delony, T. w. Ellis,
NJ J. Bowman, G. W. Carter.
Committee.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14

We are panied to learn, says the N. O.
Courier, that Mr.. Charles A. 'Tallarie, of
this city, died at Atalanta, Georgia, on the
9th instant, after tedious and protracted
illness, in the fortieth year OF his age, leay-
ing a young widow and large circle of
friends to lament his untmely death. His
remains will be brought to New Orleans
for burial in few days, of which due no.
tice will be given.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14

School ExAMINATIoN.-Th annual examination of
the scholars of the Academy of Mrs.lWall and Dun
bar, took place on the 18th and 18th inst They
showed the progress they had made, in manner
that reflected much credit on their instructors The
musical performances were excellent, and the reci-
tations delivered with good taste and judgment.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
SILLIMAN FEMALE INSTITUTE.

The Annual Examination, at this institution will
take place on the 23d, Gath. 25th, and goth instant
Truseccs proprietors and the friends of education
are invited by the Principal, the Rev. sERENo TAY.
LoR, to attend, The Examination will embrace the
entire course of study, with Music vocal and in
strumental
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
CENTENARY COLLEGE.

The Annual Examination of the College Glasses
will take place on The 18th, 10th, and goth instant
The Annual Sermon will be preached on Sunday
the 22nd, by Rev. J. B. WALKER of New Orleans
The Exhibition of the Literary Societies on Tuesday
Gath, addr essed by the Hon. PIERRE SoULE. Wed.
nesday 25th. Commencement Day.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14

SOMETHING MysTERIoUs.--We received, the other
day well wrapped package from an unknown source
which proved upon opening it, to be very fruitful
subject for discussion The materials the rich
est flavor, and had been nicely compounded by an
able hand The donor has our most cordial and
heartfelt thanks. But who ii Is, is secret.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
gS-We republish the following article, in cor
rected form, from our last number,
Know Nothing Platform

The Editors of the ''American Patriot" have pub
llshed with quite flourish. the platform, which q
fragment of the Know Nothing Convention, recently
the country as the principles of the Party.
There are many things in that platform not objec
alonable, and are the principles held in common with
every party which has any claims to the respect OF
confidence of the people. But there is an attempt ia
mix up religion and politics. church and state run,
ming through the whole series
Prescription of Catholics and naturalized citizens
from m equal participation, in the privileges, and
cmolumens which the Constitution aud laws confer
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
The Judicial Election.

The result of the election for Chief Justice, need
surprise one, as under the circumstances scarce
ly any other could have been reasonably expected.
Judge Merrick had the advantage of the nomination
OF the Grand Council of Know Nothngs in New
Orleans which was sufficient to ensure him the sup
port Of the organization throughout the state The
democrats that supported John X. Elgce did so be-
lieving he was the only man that stood any chance
Of election in opposition to the know nothing candi
date and the best qualified to fill the station A
much more unpopular man in HE own section of the
state could not have been started. Upon the recon-
mendation Of large proportion of. the New Orleans
bar, he ran best where he was not known. The re.
suit clearly proves, that If the democrats had run
man of their own, he would have been elected
Sans strength is not great after all their boast
ings and 1t will become small by degrees and beau
tfully less, until our election in November, when
we shall roll up majority for the democratic nomi
nces, that will perfectly astonsh the "natives."
In future the democratic party will have to make
nominations for judicial Offices, as well as political
in sef-defence. The know nothing party has sci
the example, although many who now compose it
were once oudest in opposition to making Judicial
station dependent upon party attachment.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14
THE X. N. CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR

THE X. N. CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.
The N. O. Courieris of opinion that Mr.
Derbigny, the gubernational candidate of
the model aborigines of this State, is him
self foreigner. and born in France; or at
all events, that it cannot be established
that he was born either Louisianian or an
American. The Courier asks: "How can
Mr.. Derbigny cry down foreign born citi-
zens as unworthy of holding Office or even
of voting, when his own father held several
offices under the Territorial and State Gov
ernments of Louisiana; when the same faith
er was elected Governor of the State to the
great joy of his son, who had promoted the
paternal elevation with his vote and his in
fluence? Or did Mr.. Charles Derbigny op-
pose his fathers election to the Office of
Governor on the ground of his being a
Frenchman, born in a foreign country, I'M
der foreign flag? The Roman Brutus put
his own son to death for treason against the
Republic. Did the Louisiana Brutus OPP
pose his fathers elevation for being born a
Frcnchman?
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14

%Maj. Polk, is an anti-know nothing
0'ndidate for the Tennessee Legislature.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14

De BOWS REVIEW FOR JULY-This number is is.
sued in new type, and with greatly improved APP.
pearanec. 1t is the opening of the nineteenth semi
annual volume, and Of volume two of q nav series
1t is an appropriate time to subscribe and back mum
bers Ofany volume series can be supplied at the
New Orleans, or Washington Offices. Among the
articles for July are-Texas and her resources; De-
yelopmcnt OF southern Industry, Failure of Free
Society; South and the Union Wisconsin Physi
cal Geography of the Sea with the usual variety
of articles and Statistics upon Commerce, Manufac
lures and Internal improvements, &c.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-14

Baton Rouge Advocate and other papers please
copy.
A. z. Brown, T. J. Millsap, W. W. Wall, W. f.
Noteworthy, Publishing Committee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-23

1t is now the 22d of May, and the
"cracl1 of DOOM has not yet startled us. We
counsel our disappointed adventists to give up
celestial mathematics, live nationally, labor
patiently, like good Christians, as they are,
and let the times and seasons take their own
course. Half a dozen unsuccessful Calcula-
tons. in which the figures had a very fair look
OF accuracy, have pretty well established the
totiy of calculations about the end of the
world, based upon ancient and obscure proph-
ecies. When the world ends we shall prob
ably know it, and previous knowledge of it is
neither possible nor desirable Springfield
Republican.
Canadian steamer Huron, loaded with
1000 barrels of flour for Montreal, when leav.
ing Oswego harbor, on Saturday night, 1un
against the island at the erttance, and filled
and sunk to the main deck. The cargo " i'll
be mostly saved in damaged state.
A chloroform highway robbery was
effected at New Orleans one evening last week
upon Mr.. Perkins. The robber held his
supplying sponge fast to his victims mouth
and nose, and the latter fell on the banquette,
was dragged into AM alley and robbed The
robber has been arrested.
The water in use at Trenton, N. Jer-
sey, has acquired the effluvia and taste no.
ticed in the Boston Cochituate. A dav or
two ago, the water was discharged from the
hydrants, and considerable numbers of dead
fish were found.
Two of the Jurors who did not con-
Wet Mat Ward at Louisville, KY, have bro't
libel suits against the publishers of the Louis
vile Democrat, each claiming $4,000 DANA
ges, on account of the criticisms of that pa
per upon the extraordinary decision of the
jury.
Mr.. Higgins, Maryland farmer jump
ed out Of his wagon and knocked down a fell
low who babe him stand and deliver, near
Bladensburg. The robber got up and attempt
ed to run away, but Mr.. Higgins pursued, and
obtaining assistance, arrested him.
The safe of the clerk of Green coun-
ty, ILL.,, at Carrollton, was blown up with
powder, which was inserted in the keyholo,
on the night Of the 18th inst, and $3025 in
cash taken away, besides many valuable notes
and papers.
A rumor is quite current in Europe,
and the statement has appeared in several
foreign musical journals, that the U. States
have passed la-~mposing tux of four hun
dred dollars on each foreign musician visiting
TINS country
Three or four thousand hogs we're
slaughtered at Greenoastle, Pa, last month,
for the use of the army of the Crinea, and
40, 900 have been contracted for in other parts
of the State. There are also said to be heavy
contracts for large supplies Of beef for the al.
lied army.
At the police court Of Hull, England
Hannah Banks admitted that she had roasted
toad alive, pulyerized IL and mixed it with
the food Of her fellow servant in order TO
awaken in his breast tender passion for her
The recipe was traditional, but the charm did
not succeed.
A salute, in honor Of the passage of
the "personal liberty bill, the veto notwith.
standing was fred on Boston Common on
Monday afternoon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-23

The Nutriiive Cure.-The great secret of Heal
ing by ure Nutrition without medicine, as originally
discovered, and successfully pracced BY LA ROY SUN
DERLAND, Author of the Shook of Human Nature"
For years past it has been matter of wonder how
Mr. SUNDERLAND should be able to cure all forms of
durable disease, without physc" pills, powders"
The nostr have been confounded, and ask hoU it
be. Fits, Insanity, Blindness Dyspepsia, Costive-
ness Headache and Intoxication, radically cured with
out particle of medicine, and the invalid increased in
weight from 10 to so pounds, in few weeks
GRATEFUL in view of the past and to guard all who are
sick of druggng against quackery under the pretence of
curing, by the 'Nuritive Principle" Mr.. Sunderland
would ask attention to his recent Pamphlet Of IN
Formations sent to you for dime, postree in which
this subject fully explained and from which you
will learn what the theory of 'Cure by Nutrition Isl
and also in what way the afflicted, in any part of the
country, may avail themselves of its benefits.
IS Eliot stree Boston, Mass
No charge for advice TTh&S&w3m my22
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-23

PATENT CASE DECIDED Cincinnati Nav
2l.-The great dental case of Allen VS.. Hun
ter, for an infringement of patent for artif-
cial teeth, has been decided against the plain
tiff in the U. S. Court.
SUDDEN DEATH.-SINGULAR SLAVE CAsE.-
Elijah Williams, rich planter of GAINESVILLE.
s. Ca arrived in this city today with eight ne.
groes-.-one his wife, her six children, and the
other his wite,s~mother. The object of the
visit was to manumit the whole, and settle
then>fn this State; just, however, as he step
ped from the steamboat into a carriage, he fell
dead. The negroes, having been brought
here, are of course free, under our State law.
Mr.. Williams had previously lett by will the
whole of his estate to the negroes.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-23

CoNoERTs.-Two of the pleasantest concerts
of the season, were given on Monday and Tues
day evenings, by the Misses HaHs-the "Singing
Sisters and, notwithstanding the season, and
the imperfect notice for the last evening, the
house was well filed and with approaching audi
ences. Their performances gave great satisfac-
tIon as was eyinced by the enthusiastic applause,
and the repeated eneores. At the late hour at
which we write, we cannot enter into particulars,
but we feel constrained to say, that, whenever,
again they may visit this city, they will be sure of
a cordial reception and good audiences
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-23

PERHAM's SEVEN MILE M1RRoR.-Perhams
magnificent representation of the broad meadows,
tall forestI, proud mountains, rivers, lakes, and
cities Of this great continent, will open tonight
at the City Hall. 1t represents two thousand
miles of the most varied and imposing scenery,in-
GLIDING the frozen regions of the north and the
great rairies of the west.
Mr. Perham, the artist, is not the "gift enter
prise Perham. He is a genuine painter, who
transfers to his canvas the genuine beauties of
nature, and presents them to the people with the
yeritable purpose of elevating their taste for arts
and extending their knowledge of their country.
Parents should not neglect to let their children
have an opportunity to see this beautiful Mirror
Of America.