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The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-08
LEGAL SALES.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

The state. of Louisiana, Parish Of East Feciana
seventh District Court. No. 213O. ttlI f...-t
Timothy O'Callaghan vs. Caleb O, Gayle.
RY VIRTUE of a writ Of n fa to me directed BY
- the honorable court aforesaid, in the above enti
tied suit have seized and will offer for sale at the
door of the court house In said parish on the
FIRST SATURDAY or JANUARY, 1856.
between the hours of II o'clock A. NJ and O'Clock
=. NJ. the following property given up by the de.
to wit:
A certain negro woman by the name Of Violet,
and her four children, to-wit: Malitta, Mar.
tin, Adalinc, and Jim, all slaves for life.
Terms Of iSdie--Cash, with the benefit of appraisc
mcnt
dec l, 1855 B. NJ. G. BROWN, Sheriff.
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A CARD.

A CARD.
HENRY s. EMO bcgs to
IL return his sincere thanks to his friends, and the
inhabitants Of East Fclicana, generally, for the
kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him since
he commenced business in Clinton. and assures them
no exertons shall be wanting on his part to merit
continuance of the same.
IL. S. BEEcnESo is fully prepared to supply plant
crs and all others with every article In the Drug
business and from his long experience In that line,
combined with practical acquaintance with chem
isty in all its branches, merely requests trial
test of his qualifications. An accurate analysis of
mineral waters will be granted gratis, to those des-
rous oil having it made.
PHYSICIANS PREscRrprIoNs are dispensed with
neaness and prompttudc, and with great care as TO
labelling and the minor details.
A constant supply of the choicest brands Of Wines
and Spirits, on hand, for MEDICAL PURPOSES, only
A large quantity Of Ale and Porcr (lrst rate
qualityO continually coming to hand.
IL. 5. Il. does not feel disposed to advertise the
exact quantities of Drugs he has received lately
fearing he might possibly uNDER-ratc it, and not do
himself the justice he is so anxionsly seeking.
HENRY S. BEECHENO & co.
Clinton, La. Oct. l3, 1925
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SUCCESSION SALE.

The State of Louisiana-Parsh of East Fclicana
7ih District Court. No. 2ljs
In the matter of the succession Of Elizabeth
Webb, deceased
pursuance of and by virtue of & commits
L sion directed to me from the honorable
Court aforesaid, | will offer for sale at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder at the
last place OF residence Of said deceased, in the
aforesaid Parish, on or near the Amiic river,
at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m, on
1UURSDA Y JANUARY 10, 1856,
the following described property, belonging to
said succession, to wit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, con-
talning 800 acres, with all the improve.
ments thereon, being the same upon which
deceased resided ut the time of her death,
situated on the Amite river in the afore-
said parish, the boundaries to be more
particularly described on the day Of SALE J
Also, the following described property, to
wit:
80 head Of cattle,
90 head of sheep,
One hundred and eight head Of hogs.
One wagon,
One carriage and harness,
One old wagon,
-Four head of horses, ~
One half lot of Blacksmith's tools,
One lot of plantation tools,
One lot of kitchen furniture,
Five beds and bed clothing,
One clock, ... .L.
Six tables, four chairs, and one armoirc,
One lot of crockery and cutlery.
TERMS OF SALE.
The tract of Land to be sold on o credit OF
one and two years from the day of sale, in
equal instalments, with interest at eight per
cent per annum from due, payment secured by
special mortgage, and approvsd personal sccu.
rlty; the stock of cattle, Sheep and hogs, one
half CASH; the balance, together with the
balance of the personal property, on credit
OF one year for all sums over ten dollars; for
oil sums under ten dollars, Cash. Purchasers
to furnish notes, with approved security, to
bear eight per cent interest, after due.
dec 8 JAMES WELSH, Auctioneer.
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The Union H o tel.
(LATE CARMAN'S,)

N. +. CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
CLINTON, La.
thoroughly repaired and rcfur-
III nished this popular and well known house,
the Undersigned are prepared to receive Board
err and entertain Travellers. Their table will
be furnished with the best the market con af-
ford, and no pains or cxcrtons will be spared
to please and accommodate those who may
favor them with their patronage.
LIVERY STABLES.
Connected with the Hotel is large and
! oomy stable. Every attention will be paid to
Horses placed at livery. MJ
Horses, Buggies, and Carriages, for hire.
ala WORSHAM g. DIXON.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

The State Of Louisane--Parish of Mst Feliciana
7th District Court. No. l449.
Martha Holmes vs. Thomas Albritton. el.
DY VIRTUE of writ of n. fa. issued In the above
ID entitled suit from the honorable court aforesaid
directed to the sheriff of said parish, have seized
and will offer for sale at the door of the court house
In said parish, on the
FIRST SATURDAY. or JANUARY,
A. 1855, between the hours Of IL o'clock, A. ~ and
o'clock P. NJ. all the right, tlc interest and claim
Of the defendant, Thomas Albritton, In and to the
following named and described property, to-wit:
One certain negro woman, by the name o.
LUCY, of black complexion.
Terms Of Saie.-Cash, with the benefit OF apprase
ment
dec l, 1855 u. NJ. G. BROWN, Sheriff.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
In the matter of the succession of Benjamin
and Celia Richardson, deceased
w ILL BE SOLD, at the town of Green's
w burg, Parish of st. Helena on
MONDAY, December 3, 1855,
the following real and personal property be-
longing to said succession, viz:
GAO ACRES OF LAND,
of excellent quality, with all the improvements
thereon, consisting of good dwelling, out
buildings, fine gin, &c.
FORTY likely Negroes,
A stock of Horses, Mules, Hogs, Cattle,
&c, &c.
A large quantity of Corn and Fodder.
TERMS OF SALE.
Slaves to the amount of $4,000, to be sold
for Cash, to pay the debts. The balance Of the
real estate on credit of one, two, and three
years, with interest after maturity until paid,
with mortgage importing confession of Judge
ment retained. The personal property on a
credit of twelve months.
HARDY RICHARDSON,
nov "a Administrator.
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BREADl BREADll

THE subscriber bakcs every morning. He will
/ feel pleasure In serving, ut their residences,
oil those who may favor him with their patronage.
All orders left at the store will bc promptly at
tended to. He will give US much bread for dollar
us any other house. WM GURNEY.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-08
SUCCESSION SALE.

SUCCESSION SALE.
The State of Louisiana, Parish ofEast Fcliciana
7th District Court. No. 23i9.
In the matter of the succession of Wesley
Rourk, deceased
DURSUANT to commission to me direct,
l. ed, from the honorable court aforesaid, ]
will proceed to sell at public auction, at the
door of the court house, in said parish, on
SATURDAY,, December 8, 1855.
between the hours Of 10 An and Pm, the
following personal property appertaining to
the aforesaid succession, viz. ....
One gray horse,
One pleasure buggy,
One two year old colt, y.
One shot gun,
One pair pistols, .==.#59
One silver watch, ..-
One pair saddle bags,
One mans saddle.
Terms Of Sale.-Cash.
THOS. l.. McGHEE,
nov "a Coroner and e1-oflicio Sheriff,
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NAUMAN q STRAUSS S
Fine Watches, Jewelry, Books. Stationery


Fine Watches, Jewelry, Books, Stationery,
AND FANCY ARTICLES, rs
UAvE received from New York, a new and COM
IL plete assortment of Goods to which they invite
hcattcntion OF the people Of Clinton and vicinity
and the ladies especially. lf
WATCHES, JEwELRy, &c. comprising r. r.
Cooper, Tobias, and real Joseph johnson
movements; Swiss and English Levers, to-
gcther with splendid stock Of Eastern
JEwELRY, OF the latest style and best finish,
SILVER PLATED WARE, all descriptions
TOILET ARTICLES Perfumcry, Hair Oil. Pc
matum, Fancy Soap and Extracts, direct from
HarrsOn.s mandatory.
Work Boxes, Port Monnacs, Fine Pocket
Books.
CARD CASES; silver, pearl, and shell.
KAzoRs & KNIVES Rogers best brand.
Books, consisting of standard and miseella-
neous works. tU0
SCHOOL Books, recommended for their high
and instructive character
PoEhs OF American and British authors.
NOVELS latest and best published with 4
great variety of other interesting reading
Music; fine lot of sheet music embracing
pieces from the most gifted composers
We have suitable arrangements to procure
cooks, SO that orders left with us will be
promptly filed -...H w
%-Watches and Jcwclry carefully repair.
cd by the best of workmen, and warrnated.
We solicit share Of the public patronage,
feeling convinced we shall be able to give en-.
tire satisfaction.
n6rAll articles sold, warranted as repre-.
sentcd, or the money refunded.
t6TSign Of the BIG WATCH, east Of the
Public Square, opposite the Post Office.
jc9 NAUMAN IL STRAUSS.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-08

ANIMALS AND GIFT BOOKS, Il
nor 1856. just received
l. The Golden Gift, The gem of Beauty,
The Home Annual. American Annual,
The American landscape. Book Of Beauty, '.I
Banks of the Brandywinc.The Thought Blossom,
Leafs of Memory, Souvenir Gallery,
Forget-mc-not, Book Of the Bondoir,
The lodges Gift, Temperance Gift,
The Magnolia. Christian Keepsake,
Friendships Offering Mcmory's Gift, III
The Garland. The Moss Rose -. ID.
The Amararti, Token of Friendship,
The Keepsake, The ladies Wreath,
Romance of American landscape,
Album Of the East
All bound in the best Of taste, and at, lc for sal
| by l. N. LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-08

FURNITURE FOR SALE.
ITO be sold, at public auction at the Union Hotel,
i in the town Of Clinton, ON
SATURDAY, December 22, 1855,
all the furniture belonging to this well known csab-
lishment, consisting of
Bedsteads, mattresses, bed clothing, &c.
Parlor Furniture,
Dining room furniture, crockery, glass, &c.
Kitchen ware, tables, &c. w
Cooking stove, &C., &c.
Being the same now In use. Persons desirous Of
purchasing such ARTICLES will please call and exam
Inc the same, bargains can be had previous to thu
day of sale.
dec WORSHAM a. DIXON.
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"a WIN. ELDER.
PORT HUDSON HOTEL.

:
LAYING taken this well known house formerly
IL occupied by Mrs. Wilson, the undersigned fs
prepared TO receive and and Accommodate the trAv-
elling public, and the citizens in general. His Ia
BILE will be well furnished, and no effort shall bs
wanting on his part to render general satisfaction.
oct ~ r. VANSICKLE
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-08
NOTICE.

A LII persons having claims against the estate of
"a Daniel Holloway are requested to present III en-
to my attorney, John Mcvea, for liquidation, and
those indebted to said estate are requested 10 make
Immediate payment. 0- i07o'
dec DRURY L. SMITH. Administrator.
A. LEVI, 5a.'.,...s
Commission Merchant and General Broker,
70 GRAvTER STREET, UP STAIRS.
.alL- H.. tiY u New ORLEANS.
NOTES and aecceptances discounted. Exchange
In and stocks bought and sold.
All orders left with A. Levi Bloom and Co.. Clin.
ton, will be promptly attended to. dec 4
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-08
WILLIAM ED ER'S
Clinton and Baton Rouge Daily Line, Of
MALL ST GES

:
sIss-s-a HAVING resumed the manage
III lEr4.sx-. mcnt Of the Mail Stage Line, be-
tween Clinton, Baton Rouge, and jackson,
the undersigned would respectfully inform the
travelling public, that his Coaches will run
each way, EVERY DAY In THE WEEK,
excepting Sundays, leaving Clinton and Bstoa
Rouge, ut . o'clock, AN.
tA TARE. A
From Clinton to Fran Baton Rouge, to
Baton Rouge, .$3 90 Clinton, .... .$3 90
jackson, \. Il. y. 90 jackson ...... . SO
Mt. Willing, 2 90 Mt. Willing. 2 90
Plains, ....... 2 so Plains, SO
rea-Every attention paid to the comfort ind
convenience Of passengers. uafNi 1WhN
mar "a WIN. ELDER.
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AnecdOte of the Duke of Wellington.

The Duke was well acquainted with his Bible
and valued it. Many years ago, when Sir Arthur
Wellesley, brother officer speaking sneeringly
of the Bible, and ridieuing the idea of it being
revelation from God he abruptly said,-"S---,
have you read Paley.s Evidences? If you have not,
| advise you to read them. l once thought as you
now think, bnt l read Paley' and am convinced
That officer afterward became one of the holiest
men in the British army, and thanked the Duke oil
Wellington for his timely reproof. You may have
heard me speak Of my visit TO Wamer Castle, and
observing that number OF the books 10 bis bed
room library were ondivinity, and by the most
evangelical writer's. On little round table, close
bv bis plan iron bedstead, were always to be found
four apparently well handled books-one was the
Rock Of books, the word Of God; another Leigh
toms Commentary on st. Peter; q third How's
Living Temple; and the fourth, Baxters Saints
Rest. Who could desire better books for the soul
of such man? and he kept nothing for mere show
| the books were for use not ornament. The fol
Iow;ng il Illustrative of his kindness and humanity
| "EarIy in the morning after the battle OF Water
Ioo," saws DR.. Hume, son entering his room, he sal
mn in his bed, while l reported TO him the casual
| ties that had come to my knowledge. He graspeG
nv hand and seemed deeply affected; felt thu
tears falling fast on my hard and looking up,
saw them coursing in furrows down his dusty
cheeks. He suddenly brushed them away with hi
left hand, and in voice tremulous with emotion
exclaimed well, thank Col, I know not what i
is to lose battle, but it is painful to gain one witt
the loss of so many Of ones friends.'
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NO. 35l.
The ElOauepes Of Not;oD


Every one has read Of the .saef;o- ., Co.: :,
"AoTIoS" of Denosthenes, and wbs. v.,;.,, ,f
emotions and passions Rosciua could express bv
mere gestures let it not be supposed that such per-
feetions Of art belonged to the ancients onlv Ths
following aneedote Of William c. Preston, is illua-
tratiye of our remarks:
Some years ago, among thousand Others. we
were listening to Of bis splendid barangucs from
the stump. Beside US was one as deaf as most:
10 breathless attention, catching apparently, every
word that fell from the orators lips. Now the
tears Of delight would roll down his cheeks, and
row, in an ungovernable ecstacy, Ne would shout
out applause which might have been mistaken for
the noise Of small thunder storm. At length,
Preston launched out enc of these passages Of mas
sive defamation, which those who have heard him
well know him to be so capable Of uttering. In
magnificent splender it was what Byron has de-
seribed the mountain storms of Jura its effect upon
the multitude was like whirlwind. Our deaf
friend could contain himself 40 longer but bawiing
into our ear, as If he would blowt open with tenn
pest, he cried
"Who's that a speaking?"
"William G. Preston, replied We as loud as uur
lungs would let u.s.
"Whos" inquired be, still louder now than before
sWiIlism @. Preston, Of South Carolina" rs-
Piled we, almost splitting cur throat in the effort
swell, well" returned he, II can't hear word
be or you are saying, but great Jericho, don't be
do the motiens splendid Columbia S.ats RiQhs.
Register.
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DoSr FOEGEr THE DoYs.-Rey. Mr.. B,
of G., related the following interesting fact,
at the anniversary meeting Of the Benevolent Soci-
eties in Cbittenden county, Vermont.
"Preyious to entering the ministery, while on a
short journey, as he stopped to water his horse,
there came along ragged, dirty boy, to whom he
gave tract About SIX years after, while in the
seminary a young man called at his room and asked
him if he remembered that tract-holding one in his
hand. He replied in the negative. The young
man then opened the trsct, and inquired II ne did
not remember that pencil mark. lie observed that
II was his own handwriting, and replied that ne
had faint recollection of giving such tract to
boy some years before. 81 am that boy" replied
the Young man. IL was very wicked and aban-
doned when received that tract, and my parents
were equally bad They never attended church
nor gave me any religious instruction. read th'
tract again and again, and thought it was yer!
wonderful; my wickedness seemed so great that
had no rest, till found peace in the Savior. an
now in my junior year preparing for the ministry
| lPresbyterisn.
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AnecdOte of HOgarth.

A few months before this ingenious artist was
seized with the malady which deprived society OF
one of its most distinguished ornaments he propos-
cd to his atchless pencil the work he has entitled
a Tail Pece-the first idea of which is said to have
been started In company while the convivial glass
was circulating round his own table.
"My next undertaking." said Hogarth, "shall be
the end of all things"
"If that is the case" replied one Of his friends,
"your business will be finished, for there will be an
end to the painter"
There will be Sc" answered Hogartb, signing
heavily, "and therefore the my work is done
the better"
Accordingly be began the next day, and continued
his design with q diligence that seemed to indicate
an apprehension(as the report goes) he should not
live till he completed it. This, however, be did in
the most ingenious manner by grouping everything
which denotes the end of all things, broken bottle
an old broom worn to the stump the butt end oil
an cid fire lock- cracked bell, bow unstruDg,
crown tumbed 10 pieces, towers in rains, the sign
posl of tavern called the worlds end, tumbllng,
the moon iu her wane; the map Of the globe burn
inc. gibbet falling, the body gone and the chains
which held it dropping down, Pbebus and his
horses being dead in the clouds, vessel wrecked,
Time with his hour glass and scythe broken, to-
bscco pipe in his mouth, the last Whit Of smoke
going out, play book open with "ereut onanes, y
stamped in the corTer all empty purse, and statue
of bankruptcy taken cut against Nature.
$50 far so gocd,' cried IIcgar,h, nothing re-
mains but this" taking his pencil in sort Of pro
phetic fury and lashing OF the similitude OF pain
ter's pallet broken; 4Finis." exclaimed Hogarth
"the deed is done, al is over
1t is very remarkable apd wellknown fact that
he never again took the pallet in his hand. 1t is
circumstance less known perhaps, that he died a;
about year after he bad finished TINS extraordlna
| ry tail piece Eclectic and Home Gazette.
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MistelIaneous.
From the Rural Newly Yorker. !

From the Rural New-YoEker.l
The Blacksmith.
Ola mighty man is the blacksmith,
With his sinewy arm and strong,
And as the world have termed him soriolt
We will not Vrifs him wrong
He'd blow and strike, and hammer and pound
Though man of peace is he;
He's often given TO forging,
ta But never to forgery.
He'll screw and twist, and wrerchand turn,
~ Though honest in his dealing;
: And while be often takes tie steel,
- lie never takes 10 stealing. -
His stock is seldom less than par, &
And often takes rise;
No matter what bis pirtues are,
He's much to do with ViSs.
His temper it is always good,
Though hard things form his lot;
He's often in "melting mood"
And strikes while the irons hot.
He sometimes sways an iron rod,
Although foe to tyranny;
His figures are not those of speech,
81 Teough oft be uses irony.
And ere his great work is complete,
And be shall close his books,
Oar swords he'll into plowshares beat,
Our spears to pruning-hocks. b. ROBERTS
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EvANGELIzATIoN OF CHISA.-Several memorials
have lately been presented to the Earl of Clarsu-
don, pressing upon his lordship the Importance OF
securing to those engaged in China in teaching
and preaching the Gospel, distributing the Holy
Scriptures, and otherwise promoting Christian
knowledge, not emily protection for life and proper
ty but privileges of residence for themselves sad
families, and Liberty to prosecute, without molesta-
ton, their Christian undertakings, with the right
of erecting churches and cbspels. The deputa-
tions by whom these memorials were presented
have received from the noble Foreign Secretary
promise that, in any revision OF the treaties, the
subject shall be attended to-
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REMOVAL.

The SOUTH NAsvILLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
IIAVE removed their Depot to FOCUS NSW BUILD
II INGS, No. I3 COLLEGE STREET, South Of Spring,
where they will be pleased attend 70 the calls OF their
Customers They keep constantly hand every variety OF
FURNIT URE!
Thankful for tne liberal patronage heretofore recei7ed
they solicit continuance cf the same and hope to give
general satisfaction. r. Il. GR00MES,
w. L. NANCE Secy. President.
Nashville Jan. Is, ls55-G
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ZINC PAINT,

yNE undersigned Agents for the sale of WHITE OXIDE
of ZINC, manufactured BY the Pennsylvania and Ls-
brh Zinc Co. are prepared to receive orders for the
and would invite the particular sttentOn of the Trade to
s evident superority others of American Msnufac
r and its most successful competition with the best Of
Foreign. ,,..
Deers can with confidence depend upon always obtain.
inc any e5rsd supply OF this Paint which will be found
70 Tecomulend itself for Purity Great Body and Uniform
Whteness
JAMES T. LEWIS Co.,
dac2 eu 81 Water Stresi New York.
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Reantifnl and Trna

The late eminent Judge, Sir Alien Park, ones
said, at public meeting in London: "We live in
the midst of blessings till We are utterly insensible
to their greatness and Of our civilization our arts
our freedom, our laws, and forget entirely how
much is due to Christianity Blot Christianity
out of the pages of mans history, and vha. would
his laws have been-what his civilizationf Chris-
tianity is mixed up with our very being and our
daily life; there is not a familiar object around Us
which does not wear a diFsrent aspect because TIE
light of Christian love is on it-not law that does
not eve its truth and geutlensss to Christianity
not custom which cannot be traced in all its ho-
ly, heal;hful parts to the Gospel"
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