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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-11
New ORLEANS, August 8, 1855.

ANEW OnLEAN0i <AuBuoV ~ - OOOsa
Gentlemen: have the honor to acknowl.
edge receipt of your favor of 3Oth ult., and
very cheerfully comply with your request.
The grave aspect Of political affairs is
well calculated to excite the earnest solic.
itude Of every citizen who loves his coun-
try, and tbs peculiarly the duty of those
who have been elevated by the State to q
position which affords moro than common
facilities for forming correct appreciation
of the condition of national affairs to make
full and free communication Of their opin-
ions and Of the principles which govern
their public conduct.
The great political question Of the day,
vastly overshadowing oil others in its in
auence on your interests, your happiness,
your very existence, is that which has ref
erence to your constitutional rights for the
protection of YOUR property. In the debate
which Occurred in the Senate Of the United
States, on the Nebraska bill, the mortify-
ing conviction was forced on my mind that
the Wing Nationsle party was no more
That great party to which it had always
been my pride to belong, which, under the
lead Of Clay and Webster, had long strug-
|gled with varying fortunes for the power
Of conducting puplic affairs on principles
which honestly believe to be best calcu-
lated to promote the welfare Of the people
had perished with its chicftains. / found
not one Northern Wing untainted by the
communicating influence Of frec-soilism.-
Not one Northern Wing raised his voice or
gave his vote in either house in defence Of
those institutions of the South, which are
expressly recognized by the Constitution,
and the protection of which was formally
and solemnly guaranteed to our forefath-
crs when they consented to merge, for oil
national purposes, the Independent sover-
eighty of the Southern States into one
Confcderated Union. Again and again did
Northern Wings, on the floor Of the Sen
ate, declare that they ahjured all further
union with Southern Wings on natioal
principles; and, | repeatedly heard the dec
laration made that the defeat of the Wing
party was to be attributed to the dead
weight which it carried at the North, by
the recognition in the national platform
of the constitutional rights Of the South.
AT the last session of Congress prop
osition to repeal tho Fugitive Slave law
commanded eleven votes In the Senate!--
The recent elections Of Northern Senators
have displaced many of'the firmest and
most consistent supporters Of public law
Shields, of Illinois, Dodge, Of Iowa, Petit
of Indiana, Norris, Of New Hampshire, all
able, eloquent and independent statesmen
who fearlessly struggled for the right, have
been succeeded by avowed Freesoilers; and
in the present state of public opinion al
the North, entertain no doubt that aprop
'osition to repeal the Fugitive Slave law
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-11

James r.. Freret,
Z. 3, Forstall.
H. Hyaihs,
Alfred vienne,
M. Musson,
Alfred Penn,
A. 9. Hensley,
j. Orchard,
A. Durel,
A. B. Ringgold,
H. d. Ogden,
JAS. II. Donegan,
j. B. Steel,
Geo. May,
Placide Forstall,
Matth. Martin.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-11

CILyER SPOONS, tea and table, just received by
10 je0 ,NAUMAN x STRAUSS.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-11
Carriages & Buggys made and repaired
sss BY CHARLES p. JARRETT,

M D1 CHAKLlIS L. ia AhhEIl,
QA HAVING superior facilities for
s the prompt and faithful execution
Of a strictly Carriage and Buggy making aqd
repairing Business, invite public attention to
my establishment. None but finished work.
men arc in my employ, and no inferior or old
fashioned work will be found on hand.
Arrangements have been made for receiving
the best material. now in use, for completing
every style Of running gear, body, painting and
trimming, which taste or wealth can desire.
Designs for Carriages, Buggysh1Sulkys, &c.
on the latest and most fashionable plnns can be
seen at my shop. Call an6 see them.
An assortment Of Northern made Buggys,
always on hand M
All kinds of repairing done at the shortest
notice to insure neatness and durability. All
work warranted, with proper usage.
p0rMy terms are cash. or approved city &C.
ceptance.
FISK'S METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
have procured the special and exclusive
right of sale, for FIsK's PATENT METALLIC Cor
FINS, for the Parish of East Feliciana. Any
infringement upon my right in the Sale of these
cases will subject the yiolator to prosecution
Samuel Decker, is my authorized agent, in
jackson, for the sale Of the same.
Wooden Collins made to order, and every
attention given on Funeral occasions. A fine
Hearsc always in readiness
may 81 Y. I. JAhHEII. !.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-11

rns "FELICIANA DEMOCRATn viii be .pub-
lished every WKDNxsDAY AND SATURDAY, at THREE
Dollars per annufn, payable In ADVANCE. Two cor
iss will be furnished for FIVE DOLLARS. - 4.
ApvERTIsExExrs Inserted at One Dollar per s4nAr6
WELvE lines or less,) for the first iuscftion.
and fifty cents fol. each subsequent one. : q
The Fee for announcing candidate for once will
bs Ten Dollarsypayable in advance. Al
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-11

w. w. CHAPMAN & Co.
Importers and Dealers In Hardware,
CUTLERY, IRON, NAILS. CASTINGS,
Boots, Shoes, Saddlery, Trunks, and Plantation
SUP p LIES.
East SIDE PUBLIC SoUARE,-CLINroN,. ia.
ITAvE full and complete assortment Of
Ill every thing in their line. Their old custo-
mers and the public in general are requested
to call. april 8
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-08-11

. CIIN NTONrL4. SATURDAY. MORNING, AUGUST H. 1855. .

HrNrYrSm s@~S ~ ~
AUUUNI Ill. ISbJ.
-
I7= = q q z=7=-- -=5-.-=- 81 ). = -
HM!d ma twenty adxoceae2 "A tha y ~;
|1n tnat Sen0falfo which bee &C
|cust0med 70 look as the last ncfage Qk14e
OQPstit9t,on; = forming for It's defense =
Hgls 90 impenetreble that even the light:
|ning o. iniuriated 8neticism might plag
|lnnocuous about It. ~ sse
How stands the case n the other branch
ol the Neslonal vongreesY Infinitely worse.
4. e majority 2! q s9Ss1 1sxt house OF Repre-
sentatives wl!g Pc ollefI Prominent
members cl rn2 Mst nouse leaders OF that
lactlous minority which sought by an abuse
OF farllamentary rules, TO defeat the asccr-
eaneo VIII OF tne MAJORITY were heard 70
tnrea!ene tnas'tley Noq|Q Y, return 20 the
nexs v9ngree1 IePeESo y 9peal tne no
Draska law ana tne FUGITIVE slave law, or
Dreak Up tne government IN thc attempt:
most q tnese men nave peen reelected 81.
ter pleq&ang themselves 70 the people OF
t1eis lo!strlcs, 70 ca3 OUT tnelr trcas0na-
otc designs ~ meansV.amendmcnts 10 pe
oncreo 70 inc .appropriauon n Dliis at -
next SESSION q congress. linus inc very
- ;ssno u n.S uosr.1,oh. wln ~ pu'
pes. ISo c.. s.'s .oN. .wv.so .Vus..s
.s,s ~. NY, ~ .uo Iusp1sv =, &5AlnY
ny ~ si. tpa osne.s .c ',ys - ~
~ 'H = sso l'uev'
30 40 - ~ - lss''llIll 'u'''o s.u''ols
Inc uencrai ApprQRflat|2n Oil, as us
name lmports,is tnat sw1lch provides Tor
the Payment . OF nearly al inc c9rren9 M civil
expenses q tne Government; Inc |eyles s
OF all puolc omcers, Oh the Judges oltseile
courts, oi tnose VINO collect, keep ana dls-
purse inc PuDrc revenue are prov'oco LOT
IN TINS Dill. II II iall 70 pass, your pubic
omces would DC closed, your courts OF Jus,
!lce snu. up your revenue oincers arrested
IN tne oiscnarge Or their duties, and the
wn0ie Government brought TO Q stand still.
Inc PHI oi course requires the, assent
Oh Do'h Drancnes OF Congress ana inc scnemc
-, 70 c' aad . clause 70 ~ repeating the fugl-
1--WE ocave law ana the Nepraska law SO
US 70 ioIce .ne senate 70 assem- 70 these
unconsusus.onaI measures OF 20 assume th1
rrsspons,u,m.y rpon, s.opP,ng inc wneclS a:,, OF
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
w. J. DYER, Secretaay.

WESTERN MOVEMENT OF THE BRITISH FLEET. The Washington correspondent of the New York Courier and Enquirer gives what he con siders natural and obvious explanation of the movement of the British squadron:
 " It IS that secret rpartite treaty exists be- tween France, England and Spain, for the de- fence of Cuba and that Spain has insisted upon the dispatch of this feet as proof of the sin cerity of her allies, and as condition, prece- dent to her raising an auxiliary army to aid them
 in the eastern war. If it is the purpose of the British government to make demonstration
 in support of their pretensions in Central Ame- rica, serious work may be expected. Our posi- ton is such that we would be obliged in that case to support the fillibusters both coasts against these European invaders. Let but the word be given by the government, and thou sands of gallant and adventurous spirits will rush to the standard of the latter, to repel the arrogance of foreign intervention. One thou sand men are already organized in California to supporE Walker and thousands more in all parts of the country are eager to join Kinney the moment the interdict of our government, which stamps his enterprise with illegality, is removed The Mosquito protectorate is an ob- solete idea, an1 so is the notion of any sort of a European protectorate over Grcvtown and the great line of communication between the two oceans"
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11

1 fellow-citizens upon account of their religious creed or the place of their nativity; but view this as eminently " the land of the free and the home of the oppressed' of all nations; and that the provisions of the constitution, and the laws of Arkansas, in relation to the political franchises are amply sufficient to protect our rights and are in accordance with the democratic sentiment of our State. 8. Resolvea, That we are in favor of hold ing democratic State convention at Little Rock for the purpose of nominating presidential elec- tors, candidate for Governor, and other State officers, and We would suggest the 4th Monday in March next, suitable day for holding said convention.
 9. Resolvel, That we are in favor of holding a congressional district convention to nominate a candidate to represent the 2d district of Ark, and would recommend Hot Springs as a suita- ble place for holding said convention. 10. Resolved, That the secretary furnish the True Democrat a copy of these resolutions for publication
 And upon motion, the above resolutions were unanimously adopted. When the meeting ad- journed sine die
 WM. H. HAMES, Chairman w. J. DYER, Secreta7y.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11

t5 y -...s;H:s NHE R Register dA of the U. s. is now and has been for time past, encouraging ana permitting pre-emPton claims to be established at bis office, under act of Congress- 4th Sept 1S4l. and within the prescribed limits of the public lands withdrawn from market in May, 1858, by order of the President under the of Congress of February 9 1853, granting alternate sections of the public lands to aid in the construction of a railroad from the mouth of the Ohio, to the Texas boundary, with branches to Fort smith and the Mississippi river hs Is in direct opposition to the laws of Congress- the Presidents orders, and the instructions of the General Land Office. This he is pcrsisting in doing after having his attention specially directed to the l legality of his acts These claims are voidable, if not absolutely void, and will be adudged by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, whenever the question is fairly presented to his considerations This of procedure is inducing some of you to incur unnecessary expenses and creating in your minds expectations that never can be realized; be- sides encouraging the formation of sentiments hostile to the grant, and, taking fees, which the law forbds
 In these circumstances, it is deemed expedient that should submit this matter to you with the follow ing extracts from the laws of Congress and the in- 5trucuons under them for your information They are explicit and can hardly be misintcrpreted by the impartial reader:
 The ;. at z. CDgress fir He re2it f settlers on tle pulic in0ds reserred tr yGilroad Dlralses, of 2!th March, lS54 Iroydes 'th4t any settler on pub lc lands which have been or may be withdrawn from market in consequence of proposed railroads anu who settled thereon prior to such withdrawal, Nhaii he eulltlet to pre-cmPt0n at ordinary mini num- to the land settled on and cul yuted." The first section of the graduation act of 4th Au- gust, lsj4 after authorizing the sale of the public i".s at certain graduated price. concludes is fol- lows Ir"ctdsd, this section shall not he constru- ct as to extend to land reserved the United States in acs granting lands to States for railroads or other internal improvements mineral lands held at Sl 25 per acre.
 The circular letter of the General Land Office of 3Qth October. 1851. addressed to the L. s. Land Oti- cor- ill relation to the graduation law expressly says that the provisions of that act applies to all the put lie lands Of the United States with the following cNccftous to wit those reserved to the United States in acts granting lands l0 States for railroads other internal Improvements where the existing minimum at the date of said act was than Sl Z5 per acre; mineral lands held at sl p per acre. lands reserved from sale by uet o Congress or order of the President which may have been appropriated for any pGrpose whatcye!.'
 ROSWELL BEEBE,
 Agent of the State of Arkansas to
 select lands for the c. tc F. R. E.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
GREAT CIHH uI riLES.

NVHf1T177f- '. c. NOV. ]. lS57. Dr. C. ". 'ack,on-Dc Sif-Allow me to express to Nou my sincere thanks rryour discovery of ne orine which, t. say the least of t, has effected cure that all other medi.iues that have taken have entirely failed to do. :" Ioodand German Bitter>' la'e cr'ei ne If the msf sj.I;~,n aad aggrqrated case~ tte PILES htdt. EeaIa's ersr tslI h t5e ht1 nran- My case is not a stranger to !Hs community as am well known in this and the surrounding coun- tes and can truly say thatmy recovery has a~ound- d all my friends and relations as had tried every thing recommended, and nothing did me any good until was prevailed upon to try the Bitters. You are 1t liberty to make any use of this communica- ton. fJr the benefit of the afflicted, you may think proper. Truly yours, WI. J. ATWOOD. See advertisement.
 Nov. 21. lS.ll 4N
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
The Sound Dues OueSfinn

HamJury Nov. 12-There is some reason to believe that Russia has accepted the office of mediator between Denmark and the United States, and reproposed that Denmark cede the Island of St. Thomas to the United States for i've millions of dollars, and in addition, to ex- empt American ships from the payment of sound dues.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
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 s.I\ sSsS COM NY.

e=ag" The only remedy ever offered to the public that has failed tocure, hen directions are fol- lowed, is MLane's Liver Pill. It has been several years before the public, and has been introduced in all sections of the Union. Where it has been used. it has had the most triumpban. success and has ac- tually driven out of use all other medicines It has been tried under all the different phases of IIepats and has been found equally eflicacious in all.
 ssg- Purchasers will be careful to ask for pr. M,- Lane's Celebrated Liver Pills, and take none else. There other Pills, pnrporting to be Liver Pills, also his Celebrated Vcrntuge, be had and Canada.
 For sale wholesale an, retail in Little Rock by Dr. j. J. McALMONT tv coz
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
NO T C F, To all Whom it may Concern.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That David F. AN Shall, did on the 18th day of February, 1854, purchase ofC. C. Danlcy Auditor of Public Accounts at privute sale for the herein specified, the fol- lowing tracts of land, which had been duly offered for sale without finding purchaser and wore there- after forfeited to the State for of taxes to wit: The N ". A of fir s. 4. T. 5 N, R. F w., containing l6l 45-l00 acres, for the of s85 g including fees and commissions And also the S. E. fri 14 of fri s. 33, T. N., K. F w., containing lo6 lG 100 acres for the of s5 S6 including fees and commission All of which lands have been conveyed by the said David F. Shall unto the under signed
 Now, therefore, this is to notify any and all per sons who set up any right claim to the aorc- said lands in consequence of any inormality irregu larty or legaty connected with said sales to be and appear at the first Circuit Court to be holden in the county of Perry, tin which county said lands are sit uate six months after the publication of this notce then and there to show cause if any they can, why the title of said lands shall not be confirmed to me according to law pursuant to my petition to be filed in that court for that purpose.
 Dec. 4. 1855 St w. c. STOUT.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
RECAPITULATION.
New York Market.

New Fork, Nov. 26.-Our cotton market re- mains firm, with sales of one thousand bales. Orleans middling commands 97sc. and upland middling 95sc. Flour is lower, and selling to- day at $9 50 for State and Sl0 for southern. Wheat-the market to-day shows some inn provement in wheat Sales of southern red at $2 50. Corn is lower, and sales were made to- day at $1 O51a
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
X SMALL FARM AND \ FEW NEGROES
 FOR SALE.

eS ENOR sale tract of one hundred and sixty "a T of first rate bottom land, above over M flow, situated on the river in Pulaski county, ten miles below Little Rock. There are upon the tract sxty-fv under fence and in cultivation Also few likely young negroes for sale with the land if the purchaser desires them. There are also upon the place about fifteen hundred bushels of corn some fodder, etc., for sale with the place. Also stock of all kinds Terms very low for cash
 For further information apply at the True Demo- crat office. Dec 4 1855 if
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
CON ES S

We publish this week list of the Senators and Representatives-classed according to the tickets upon which they were elected. Those marked whigs and abolitonists were mostly elect ed before the Know Nothing party commenced operation, but are nearly all of them mem bers of the order. All of the whigs, abolition ists and Know Nothings from the northern States, with but very few exceptions are in favor of the restoration of the Missouri compromise and opposed to the admission of any more slave States. The 83 democrats form the only national party in the House of Representatives. They will resist the restoration of the Missouri compromise and will vote for the admission of Kansas without reference to the question of slavery.
 SENATE.
 IDemocrats in Roman; Wings, those with Il star attached; A., Abolitionsts, and K. N, Know Noth- ingS.
 President ......................J JESSE D. BRIGHT. Secretary .. '''. AsBURY DICKENS.
 ALABAMA. Expires. MISSISSIPPI Expires. Glenn. C. Clay. jr., 1859 Stephen Adams. 1857 BenJ. Fitzpatrick, 1861 Albert G. Brown, 1859
 ARKANSAS. MISSOURI. W. K. Sebastian, 1859 Henry S. Geyer* 1857 Robt. W. Johnson, 1861 Vacancy, 1861
 CONNECTICUT. NEW HAMPSHIRE Isaac Tousey. 1851 John P. Hale, Al 1859 Lat. $. Foster Az 1861 James Bells 1881
 CALIFORNIA. NEW YORK. Jno B. Weller, lS57Hamton Fish.* 1859 Vacancy, 1861 w. II. Seward, A X 1861
 DELAWARE. NEW JERSEY. Jas. NJ. Baya,d. 1851 Jno. R. Thompson, 1857 J. M Clayton, KN)* l959 Wm. Wright, 1859
 FLORIDA. NORTH CAROLINA. s. R. Mallory, 1857 David s. Reid, 1859 David l.. Yuee, 1861 Asa Riggs, 1851
 GEORGIA. OHIO. Robert Toombs,# 1859 B. F. Wade. AZ 1857 Aferd Iverson 1861 Geo. E. Pugh, 1861
 INDIANA. PENNSYLVANIA. Jesse D. Bright, 1851 Rich'd Broadhead 1857 Vacancy, 1861 Vacancy, 1861
 ILLINOIS. RHODE ISLAND Stephen A. Douglas, 1859 Chas. T. James, 1857 L. Trumbull, (A) 1861 Philip Allen 1859
 IOWA. SOUTH CAROLINA. Geo. w. Jones. ls59fA. P. Butler, 1861 James Haran,* 1881 Josiah J. Evans, 1857
 KENTUCKY. TENNESSEE. J. B. Thompson,* 1859. James C. JoneS,% 1857 J J. Crittenden,( kn )*lS6lI John Bell ,*KN 1859
 LOUISIANA. TEXAS. J. P. Benjamn* 1S59iThomas J. Rusk, 1857 John Slldell, 1S6llS. Houston, KN) 1859
 MAINE. VERMONT. llanibal llamln, 1e57J. Collamer, { A x 1861 W. r. Fesscnden,( a )*lS59I Solomon Footc,* 1857
 MASSACHUSETTS,. VIRGINIA. Chas Sumner, (A)* 1851 James M. Mason, 1857 Henry Wilson. Al lS59IR. NJ. T. Hunter. 1859
 MARYLAND. WISCONSIN. 'Fhos. G: Pratt,# 1S57IHenry Dodge, 1857 Jas. A. Pearce.* lS6lIChas Durkee (Al 1861
 MICHIGAN. Lewis Cass 1857 Chas. E. Stuart, 1859
 ACCUMULATION. Democrats. S8 " llgS l2 AholtonlStS. ..................... 10 Know Nothngs. ......................... 3 acancleS ........................ There are four vacancies in the Senate-the | 'erms of Messrs Atchison of Missouri Petit of nd ana Cooper of Pcnnsy and Gwin of California
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
DISSOLUTION.

Litt7e Rock, A1k Nov. lst, 1855. VyNIE partnership ill the practice of law heretofore z subsistng between the undersigned Is dissolved by mutual consent.
 E. Cummins is charged with closing the business of the firm and collection of the debts due it. Those indebted to the firm are earnestly requested to come forward and settle by cash or note.
 A. PIKE. Dec. II I'm E. CUMMINS. s-4y' Gag. tG Dem CODY I'm
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11

.-5s-t:rra:est 3i.coYery ofthe Age.-Wcin- vte special attention to the advertisement of Prof O.
 J, Wood "f St. Louis, Mo. is the names attached to the certificates persons who are known .o thou sands 1t iN needles, 10 sy more than k said by them III favor of Prof. Q. |. WooDs CELEBRATED HAIR
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
ECLIPSE LIVERY AND SALE
 STARIE

ElDs street tnediately opposite the Anthony House. N~THE undersigned have taken the we'll known (6A, Il stable, formerly occupied by DarM Skel- pared to accommodate such as want accommodation in their line.
 They have on hand, and will keep a /afe. good supply of HoRsEs, BUGeEs, and feyss.esss7-zS CARRIAGES; and prepared to carry Hi1-2- passengers to any part of the State.
 JOSEPH o. ASHLEY,
 SAML. E. FOUST. Little Rock Dec 1S55
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
Santa Anna.s Three Million Drafts.

Washington, Nov. 26.-Attorney General Cushing has decided that Santa Anna's drafts for three millions of dollars should be paid to the American holders.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
Terms of Safe:

Said lands will be sold for one third cash down. onc-third payable twelve months from the day of sale and the residue payable two years from the day t sale Bonds of purchasers bearing interest at the rate of ten per eeEtum per annum for the unpaid purchase money will be required and lien upon the lands retained The negroes will be sold for cash in hand. JARED C. MARTIN
 JESSE HILL.
 CHRISTIAN ROESCU
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11
ImtlGai Xuiae, July 24. lo55.

Dr. II. T. IIELMBoLD.
 DEAR SIR: This is to inform you that you are at perfect liberty to use my name reference to your valuable Fluid Extracts, both of which have given fair trials and perfectly satisfied with their tive powers; hoping that this may not only prove a benefit to you but to the afflicted,
 l remain. very respectfully.
 D. L. JOHNSON, NJ. D.
 Plotc&sor .f ,Surgay (Sce Advertisement lIembold's Genuine Piep,ra.- tiens. I--2t.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-11

the meridian sun, and inscribed with these words" By his Conquer" As it was with the first Christian Emperor, when he saw the cross and its glittering legend, and rushed on to victory and to empire, so will it be with us in our future contests. We will have this banner in our midst--we will read the inscriptions up- on tive will think of its fair donors--its pre- sence and the memories linked with 1.-the inspiring words and approving smiles of today. will nerve our hearts and strengthen our arms in every encounter. We were, in Arkansas. the hrstto advance-we say it proudly-and we will never falter or retreat.
 Ladies, the thanks ofthe association are again rendered for the high honor conferred upon us, with the sacred assurance that we will endeavor to show ourselves worthy of our cause and of your approval.
 The conclusion of these ceremonies was an- nounced by discharge of cannon and the per formance by the band of that soul stirring air, " The Star Spangled Banner" when the fol- lowing song was sung by the young democracy of Helena.