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The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29

HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
At the Clinton Drug Store.
NOR 1856. just received
l. The Golden Gift, The gem of Beauty,
Temperance Offering, The Magnolia
Masonic Friendships Offering,
Odd Fellows, The Garland.
Token of love- The Amaranth,
The Garden lily, The Keepsake,
=" Hearts own, American Annual,
" Gem of love, Book of Beauty,
" Dew Drop The Thought Blossom,
Album of the heart, Souvenir Gallery,
50 Flowers, Book Of the Bondoir,
. " Pearls, Temperance Gift,
q " Gems, Christian Keepsake,
The Home Annual, Memory's Gift,
The American landscape. The Moss Rose,
Ranks of the Brandywine. Token of Friendship,
Leafs of Memory The ladies Wreath,
Forgct-me-not, The lodges Gift
Romance of American landscape,
Album of the East, &c. DC.
All of lhe above are bound in gilt and antique
morocco, and most beautiful, illustrated.
For the Toilet we have decidedly the greatest AM
richest assortmeutof French and German wares DC
we ever had, consisting in part OF Toilet bottles
puff boxes, needle boxes. flower vases cups, carr
vases, all of entirely new style, fine pomades am
hair oils, French and German cologne, &c. &c.
Work BASKETS of all sizes, embroidered and plain
Toys Of every description and in the creates
abundance.
Ladies, gentlemen, and "little ones" call and ez
anime and you will be sure to bny.
dec 22 l. n. LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29
SHERIFF'S SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
The State of Louisiana, Parish Of East Fcliciana.
Seventh District Court. No. 22ls.
Mills & Cleveland VS.. James S. Spears.
DY VIRTUE Of q writ of 4. fa to me directed by
ID the honorable court aforesaid, In the above en-
titled suit, have seized and will offer for sale on
the plantation Of the defendant. j. S. Spears. the
FIRST SATURDAY. ~ JAMUiRY,
~. 1856 between the hours Of IL O'Clock AM. and
O'Clock Pm:
A quantity Of Cotton in the seed, now lying in
two cotton houses on said plantation.
Term, Of Sals-Cash, with the benefit OF apprasc
ment. Il. NJ. G.. BROWN.
dec -. 1854 Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29

Idy-'Thc official count by both houses Of
the Virginia Legislature of the returns of tie
last election, makes Mr.. Wise's majority for
Governor 1921.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29
SUCCESSION SALE.


The State of ouisiana, Parish of East Fellcana.-
7th District Court. No. 1860.
In the matter Of the succession of Albert
Wilson, deceased.
DURSUANT TO an order OF the aforesaid
/ court, addressed to me herein, will offer
for sale at public auction, in the town Of Port
Hudson, on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 80. 1856.
between the hours of II o'clock, A. NJ. and 4
o'clock r. ~, all Of the following described pro-
perty appertaining to said succession, TO wit:
ONE HOUSE, and fractional part of Lot
-, in Square No. 8, III the town Of Port
Hudson, the south end Of said lot measur-
ing 81 feet on Flynn strcat, running back
60 feet. the same now occupied as u Tail
or shop.
Also: the north west part Of same lot, mea-
suring Sc feet on Flynn street, aud 60
feet on Louisiana street.
Aso House, and fractional part of lot, in
square No. 9, fronting on Alabama street,
26 feet front, with feet lot back from
the house.
= One lot Of clothing,
One lot of books,
carpet bag,
shot gun and fixtures,
rifle gun,
saddle and bride,
block and fall,
chest and TOOLS
jug stove,
lot of lumber, (scattcring,)
lot of stock horses.
TERMS OF SALE
The personal property to be sold for cash
the real estate to be sold on II credit of three
six, and nine months, from day of sale, proyi
ded it brings the appraised value, and if it does
not bring the appraised value, the same is L
be re-ollered Immediately, on a credit Of twelve
months, purchasers to give approved persona
security, and mortgage to be retained on tho
same importing confession Of Judgment to Sc
cure purchase price, and eight per cent inter
est after maturity until paid
dec % j. G. JACKSON, Auc,ione,r.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29

GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1856,
RAISED AND PUT UP
By the Society Of Shakers, Pleasant Hill, Ky.
NHosE sold by regular appointed agents, are
l. WARRANTED fresh and genuine. A large supply
has jast been received by
]. n. LEMON.
dl Sole agent for the Parish Of East Feliclsns.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29
RUNAWAY In JAIL.

1ITAS committed to the Parish Jail of East o.
w Fellcana, on the 9th of November, 1856, K
a negro boy, who says he belongs to Francois ~
Marano, living near Plaquemine, and calls himself
JOHN.
Said boy is about 80 years old, feet inches in
height black color, stout made.
The owner of said negro is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, and take him
away, or he will be dealt with, according to law.
dec CHAS. SEAMAN Jalor.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29

NEW ORLEANS PACKET.

fTNIlEsteamcs BELLA DONNA, Capt. FSrcn h
J. WV. NcCabe, leaves New orleans, fs,sgsfHlFGH
every Saturday evening for Williams sse-sscssszsu
port. touching Mt all intermediate points, returning.
leaves Bayou Sara, every Wednesday on the arrival
Of the Cars from Woodvlle. touching ut Port lIud-
son and all intermediate places.
G0-Particuar attention paid TO the receiving and
landing Of passengers and way freight, at all hours
of the day and uight dec
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29

CLINTON MALE ACADEMY.
THIS Institution will open on Monday next, the
L 10th of December, in which will be taught =
thorough course of English, Classical, end Mathc-
mati0al studies.
months, payable monthly in advance. Each pupil
will be required to furnish bis own chair.
dec S-2m w. HILL. A. M.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29

DLANKETs, lnseys, and negro shoes, received
ID last season, for sale low, by
sept 26 j. e. DEARHOSD.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29

WHO WANTS THEIR II RISES SHOD?
11IiE unders gned having engaged n good smith
l. is prepared TO do all kinds of Blacksmithng.
also to make and repair wagons IL carriages. Those
wishing any work in his line are invited to give
him call at his old stand on the street running
east from the public square H.
oct II REINHART BOWMAN.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29
To the Public.
LILA M ED ER'S
Clinton and Baton Rouge Daily Line, Of

lssl;;sa-,,-.,s HAVING resumed the manage
E-lsa1--.a. ment Of the Mail Stage Line, be-
tween Clinton, Baton Rouge, and Jachson,
the undersigned would respectfully inform tho
travelling public, that his Coaches will run
each way, EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK,
excepting Sundays, leaving Clinton md Baton
Rouge, at 0 o'clock, Az.
FARE.
From Clinton to Fran Baton Rouge, to
Baton Rouge, SO 90 Clinton, 80. 50 90
jackson, !. H.. | 90 jackson ..... 2 so
Mt. Willing,... 2 90 Mt. Willing. 2 90
| Plains, .......>2 80 Plains, .. SO
@-Every attention paid to the comfort and
convenience Of passengers.
mar "a WIN. ELDER.
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ton, La. Oct. Is, 1875.
=
NOTICE.

A LII persons having claims against the succession
IA OF W. W. MooRr, are requested TO present them
TO my att0rnes, John ~ Charles Mcpea, and those
indebted to said succession, requested to make
immediate payment
dec y. +. BONNEY, Admir-.
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Carriages, Harness, Whips, &c.
TNHE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
L ges Harness, whips, &c. is ""w COM
plete, and he in?ites an examination ol
hi. stock before purchasing in New Or
leaus, as ne guarantees his prices ~ low -
as any III the south.
Wareroom conner of Third and Florid;
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner Of Main and Church Streets.
TUNNARD & HEDENBURG.
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SvnmdrieA

< BBLS. Crushed and Pulverized Sugar
y 10 boxes Pickles, pints. quarts and hali
gallons; so boxes. Winchester's Family
Soap; 10 boxes Sam Leonard's Sperm
Candl.s; 20 drums Dried Figs; $50 pounds
English Walnuts l case, IS cans. Fresh
Salmon; l do. 60 do. do. Lobsters: 10
boxes Layer Raisins; l case Ia. re Span
ish Olives; 10 tiercss Dufield's s. c.
Hams; boxes do. Beef Tongues; $50
pounds Assorted Candies. Recently re.
ceived and for sale by .s... q. 5--al
march 1S. JOSHUA BEAL.
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To Planters.

A lKlN'S Corr and Cotton Cultivator.
n This truly useful agricultural improv-
ms mt, has heen fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterful
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
Of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented March 20, 1916.
Planters are invited to call and examine it.
A supply on hand and for sale by
TI1NNARD & HEDENBURG.
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Livery Stable.

ROBERT BEAL, he's adoptsdth following rules
for his Livery Stable. .--H lfif
/. Any one hireing will b. held responsible for
any damages that either Horse, Buggy, Carriage
Or Rigging may sustain. N if
.. No Horse, Buggy or Carriage viii b consid
cred engaged until paid for.
8. Free ierrisge for Horse or Horse ard Buggy.
4. A few Horses always on hand for sale.
8. Match Horses for families always on hand
and for sale. ,e-flf BE- wt7ft
8. Always on hand and ready for trading, buy
ing and selling generally. 9ifH ]itl
and last but not least. Ny great object 10 Ia
make my business cash and progressive, II IL In
tended that the cash prices shall be invariably In
advance. ROBERT BEAL,
Third street between Church and Laurel.
Baton Rouge, Sept. 18th. 16S4-ly. gI.
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Office on Third Street.

uTeFnas.-fHs Subscription is nxsd At the
ii 00 at the expiration ef sjx months. The Week.
nv ID published & 8 50 per snnum, invariably N
.sdvsnee. Beth viii b puactually delivered WIN
IN the limits Of the City By the carrier.
~ HAAve1tlslnS.-OD Dollar per sqeets
for the ART insertion, and half that amount for
sver subssausut inssrtios-ten lines OF lsss, CON.
Yeeriy Xdvertising.-Merchssts, f1a-
ders. and others, will be contracted With ON the
'HT1s rTHSSSc .s X1rk.-ous sAcinleiss for doing
yoS. Work Nth pestnsss and despxtch-in all va
,riet,es ee csiors, cannot b surpssssd By any -
tablishnent in the City-such ~: @ l19
LAvvssC Daas1s-DAIL TlcEsrs-Posfs1s-bn4
HsADs-BuL o. LADMos-Ps0oRAAAns-E
ana VrasFluo OAaDo. Yor farther particulars We
Aovits. yoa.to call and sss our speetmsns.
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PATENT MEDICINES, &C.

DELAYS are DANGEROUS-Why
" suffer with cough, cold OF any disease
Of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when a
certain cure is 10 easily effected by using.
"WIsTERs HoURHoUND CANDY"
This Medicine is q judicious combination
Of the best expectorants in the Materia Med
ica. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds
yield to II readily, and 1t is found to give re-
lief even in confirmed cases Of Consumption.
tits not merely palliative,as many articles Of
its nature, but possesses great curative quail
tiles For sale by WM. BOGEL Agent.
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TUNNARD & HEDENBURG.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS. IN
CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c.
THE SUBSCRIBERS stock of Buggies,
Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has
been selected by himself, and comprises
every variety. To his already complete
assortment, he is daily making additions.
Persons will find it to their ad~1ntage. to
call and examine his stock.
TUNNdRD + HEDENBURG.
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Cistern Making.

Cistern Making.
THE subscriber, is now prepared to
i make Cisterns to order. in the very
best style. and will warrant his work. He
will keep stock Of the best lumber al
ways on hand, ard will attend to putting
his work up. Carpenters work, and re-
pairing attended to. g.. L. SEES.
Near the Jesuit College.
~ Orders left at the Post office address
sed as above will meet prompt atten-
ton. june e.29- 6m.
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'YNUARER IS.
|aa SPRING STOCK, OF z,se
EFalcv Dress sGeAAs,.

,O,coNoRs has j.st reesiysd, 4 a9A y M as.s ~
u openips large stock Of New ~
Fresh Cod, consisting IN pad a1hs
i!ress Goods; Berages; Tissues V9e2s
dies; Jaconets Lawns; EmbroideSe ta6d
Flouehed Drsss Ratssrns; lPnnte9 Aicen
Cambric; White Goods: Plain and Fig.
ured Swiss Muslins: Nansook, Jse1net
and Book MueIins; Emhleids'iee q ~
kinds; Chsmisettes, Sleeves, Col!ars;
Flouchinx and Edginys; Linen and Cm-
broidersd Pocket Hasdksychisks Thssad
SILK and Blond Laccs silk anA Lacs
Msntillss !; Parasols; six ulovss; tilIls
Mitts; Fillit Gloves; Hssiery ! B fahs |;
Millinery Goods Of al kinds; Pslfumery
and Haar; 4 hns esrostment " 'mossbia
Dress Goods. Collars and Cbsmisettee q
English Grape Also-White for second
Mourning. A call 10 respectfully sclieitsa
''''' OCONOK.
Third st., second house frem Laura, ~
posits Post O6ics. M laS march ~
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MOUNT EAGLE TRIPOL1.-This
lvA is fhe best article known for clean
ing and furnishing gold, silver, copper, steel,
tin and all other metals, also tor windows,
mirrors and glassware. For sale by.
iuly24 VIZ. BoGEL, Druggist.
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One Of the Gre9teSt Novelties OF
rs the unrivalled = KNUCKLE or
i FLOATING BALL WASHING MA
CHINE Has two hundred knuckles,
(what woman ever had 80 nany,) ant
can do more and better work than forty
women, in the same length Of time.
One Of these machines will be found on
ex hibitioas at the store of the undersigned.
and any person wanting one, had better
leave their ordere, as. first come, first
served" JOSHUA BEAL.
S,+Having purchased the exclusive
right to sell the above Machines, for the
Parishes Of East Baton Rouge. and East &
West EsIciana, would notify persons
wanting them in said limits, that they
must order directly from me.
MaH.l5- 1861 BEAL.
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BATON ROUGE, La, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 4. 1855.
DRY GOODS L STATIONARY.

DRY GOODS l. STATIONARY.
J. McConMcx. ne p. m. HArch
MCCORMICK Z Co., 3d"
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS
Baten Aougs. La. @aoa
SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE
rary. Scientific and Miscellaneous Books
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma
sazines and Periodicals constantly on hand
Also-AMERlCAN = d@FORE IGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes
Copying Presses, Drawing Papsrs. Bristo
Boads, Monohromatic Boards.k: VII.
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rNOOTH POWDERS-Mastcha Tooth
i Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal
samic Tooth paste-rOse sented, Deutilimo
Tooth Powders--for sale by
augl7 h. L. WADDILL.
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Toilet Soap.

. .-. Toilet Soap.
TNaylOr's an1J ules HauIe's chrystalline
i soap balls brown and white Winsor
soap, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus,
Pencine. Transparent, Floating. Jenny Lind,
Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and other
varieties OF soap can be had at the Drug
Store of WM bocEL.
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H. A. KAUFMAN.

Court House squsre-eoI. Of America
and 81. FOIdinand Streets.
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTER,
IL and paper hapgsr-Would respectfully cell
the attention Of the citisens ofBaton Rouge and
Of the adjacent parishes, that he 10 new prepssed
70 do all kinds Of work that may be entrusted "a
him, and pledges hinselft to give general sstisfsc.
tion 70 those who win favor him. He has nov on
hand beautiful assortment ofpsper hanging and
will continue to receive oil Of the most beautiful
snd latest fashion patterns st his shop. gis1a
He has engaged competent workman and win b
ready st I'll times 10 attend 70 orders IN his line.
~ Also Grsining, Chasing and Gliding; imits'
ton Of wood and marble executed In the very best
style. entity.
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Jules Hauels Depilitary Powder.
VTIARRANTED to remove the thickest
w Hair, in five minutes, without inju-
ring the skin. For sale by WM. BoGEL.
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Raisins Mackeral Liquor, &c.
D AISINS, 10 whole, and 10 quarter box
II es new; Mackeral, 10 kits, and 8
quarter barrels No. l; Herrings, 12 boxes
extra fine; Goldfish, 10 so pound boxes |;
Old Whiskey. 10 half barrels Mongahals |;
Vapor Whiskey. l2 barrels Fleteher's, just
received per Gipsy and for sale for the cash
by dec16y. JOSHUA BEAL.
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ICININE-A new and elegant article
n for the growth and preservation oI
the hair, can be found at WV. BoGEL.
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TIJST RECEIVED, COAL HODS an,
j shovels, Wood Saws and bucks, Wei
Buckets and Wheels.
D. c. MONTAN Church st.
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CHARLES RUSTON,

80 5[E
DLACKSMITHING AND WAGON
ID MAKING. PLOUGHS made and
repaired BUGGlES. and other repairs
done at the shortest notice. Horse shoeing
done with the greatest care and despatch.
~All work done by him shall be equal
to that done at any other establishment in
the South.
Wagons and Carts always on hand
for sale. Shop on Africa Street, near v.
Heude's Dry Good Store. jany7-y.
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], A. TROCSDALE,


Surgeon Dentist-BatOn Rouge.
LES ECT. UL.Y Offers his Professional Services
IL TO the 0sntiemen and Ladies' OF East and
West Baton Rouge, and surrounding country.
All operations such ss Plugging, Cleansing,
Extractiag and Inserting Teeth ON pivot and from
enc 70 an entire set on Plate, performed In the
most durable, scientific nd skillful manner, and
according TO the most approved plan. Once, the
rooms recently occupied BY Dr.. Mann, over Quig-
gins. Shoe Store.
Hpws have seen and had dental operations
performed By Dr.. J. A. TnousDALE, and from the
faithfulness u his work and the satisfaory man
nsr In which he operates, We cheerfully recon.
mend him 10 oil who may need his services.
DR.. r H. Day. DR.. G.. H. Mann.
Dr.. II. J. Saunders. John Muggah.
DR.. Ethan Allen. G. NJ. Carpantier.
Wm. 2. Hsineigh. David Robbins.
Hon. r. B. Brsshier Jas. NJ. Muggsh.
Hon P, @, BstheL in. Wa@ord.
WIN. J. Nash. T. NJ. Richardson.
Hon. D. D. Richardson. J. Y. Sanders.
Hon. Oc<ave Cornsy Antoine Como.
(july-iyl Parish Of St. Mary, June 18th 1854.
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Samson snake Root.
A FEW pound Of Samson Snake Root, the
II best native remedy for dyspepsia
known. For sale bv H. T. = ADplLL-
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lust RECEIvED,-FARINA'S GEN.
j uine Cologne Water DO: OF Roses.
Metallic powder Boxes; Fresh powders-
French and American; Tooth Brushes !;
Combs. Smelling Bottles, and numerous
ther articles, uited to the ladies' toilet "a
le. For sale by J. L. VALET.
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- r. R.-20 dozen more of Railways
IL. Ready Relief in large and small bot
ties, just received by WV. BocEL,
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agr 5 Removal iadf n
MRS. C HUESTON has removed her
III Fancy Millrnary establishment from
Lafayette 10 Third street. enc square b.
low the Post ofIire. on the same side. T.
NAV 80. MRS G. HUESTON.N
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GCARIFICATORS.-A few very supe
- rior ones. For sale BY
augl7-y. II Il. WADwILL
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More LIGHT for Mankind.
TUST RECEivED-;0 ohls. Winter
j Strained OIL A prime article by the
barrel or at retail by
oct.6-ly. GEO. N. HEROMAN.
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I 1000 lbs. Pork, For sale Ly
feh.i1. TKOS. PRENDERGAST
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-09-04
THE IRON MASK.

ONE Of the most extraordinary events
recorded in the annals OF captivity, is
the Imprisonment. life, death and burial
OF an individual known as tho "Iron
Mask." This remark able parsonage re.
mained shrouded in obscurity for forty or
fifty years within the walls Of dungeon.
and after death his identity was never
satisfactorily proved. We abridge the
following account Of him from Voltaire's
cage Of Louis XIV"
"In 1861" he says, "there' happened
Tan event Of which there is no similar
example in the history Of the world, and
with which the historians OF that time
seem 10 have been totally unacquainted.
There was sent to the castle id the isl.
and Of 81. Marguerite, in the Sea Of Pro.
vence. an unknown prisoner, rather
above the middle size, young, and Of
graceful figure. On the road, he wore
mask with steel springs, which en-.
abled him 10 eat without taking it of.
He remained here, closely confined till
1890, when St. Mars, the new governor
Of the Ba.tilc, had him conveyed to that
prison. During tho journey, he remain.
ed always covered with.a mask, and the
governor never sat down in his presence.
He was lodged at the Bastile with all
the attention possible in that dungeon.
Nothing was refused him that he desired
His chief taste was for lace, and linen.
remarkably fine. During his two jour.
neys. the soldiers who escorte him had
orders to shoot him il ha made any at.
tempt to discover himself.
"This unknown person died in 1908,
and was buried in the night. What in.
creases our surprise is, that whom hs was
sent 10 the island Of St. Marguerite, no
person Of consequence in Europe was
missing. Yet the prisoner was certainly y
one Of the great ones Of the world.
Every circumstance connected with him
proves this. The governor put the dish!
] es on his table himself, then retired. and
I locked the door. One day the prisoner
wrote something with bis knife on a ell.
/. yer plate, and threw i. out Of the win.
( dow. A fisherman picked il ups and
8 brought It to the governor, who, with ev
ident as,onishment asked the man il be
= had read what was written on the plate
1 OF il any body else had seen Ii. HI
j. was not allowed 10 90 Till ~ had pros
. Continued on secoud paes.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-09-04
From the Buffalo Democracy.
Propagation,

One Of the strangest things in this
world, is this carelessness with which
marriages arc contracted. Raisers O
milking stock are as careful, in their
conjunction Of animals, as it is possible
to be. Gentlemen attached to the turf
are eminently scrupulous and cautious
in this respect. Vice of the mind
weakness Of the muscle-a want oil
courage and endurance-badness OF tenn.
per-lia5ility to disease, do each con.
demn horse, and exclude him inexora.
bly, from the breeding yard. Only the
best animals, tried and approved in
several contested races, are employed
in the production Of horses for the turf.
Moro than this, they have got to have
pedigree, and come Of ancestors Of pure
racing blood, and distinguished on one
or both sides, for though bred qualities
and great performances. Else they are
rejected.
Are men or women bred with this care
anywhere in this world Z? We do not
know Of single locality where they
are. And yet what comparison Of i'm.
portance is there between the stock Of
men and the stock Of cattle.
Physical defects Of the most frightful
kind, moral defects Of repulsive
character, constitute too generally no
bar whatever to marriage in the best
society in the United States. Consump.
ton is bred in without q thought
scrofula is perpetuated-gout is un.
hesitatingly transmitted, while drunken. .
ness is crossed upon sobriety, and her ed.
itary lying and stealing are sent down
to a young crop Of thieves and dodgers,
and meanness, laziness, greediness, sill
ness, selfshness and vulgarity. are .tum
bled without hindrance into the common
crucible OF marriage, and received ir
t the inexorable law Of reproduction, a,
t the teristics Of a generation o
: men and women. Among human be
/. ings constitutional defects are as trans
p missible as they are among horses. 81
Q are moral defects, and so, thank God
Q are the moral excellencies. Yet tn
). great majority Of the people Of thi
!. country act in defiance or this physio
!. logical law-more probably in ignol
!, ance Of il.