davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The American patriot., 1855-12-08
Principal of q Female Institute
Wanted,

THE Silliman Female Institute at Clinton,
!, l La, is, by the resignation Of the Rev. S.
Taylor, without principal.
This is legally incorporated institution,
and has been in successful operation about
three years. The number Of pupils has aver
aged about seventy-five, of all ages. The
buildings o. are of brick, beautifully located, and
IN line condition.
The Trustees have fixed the first of Decem-
Der as the period at which they will make an
appointment.
Applications may be addressed to j. B.
Smith, F. Hardesty and VIM. Silliman, who
Will give any desired information.
ccl3 VIM. SILLIMAN, Pres't.
The American patriot., 1855-12-08
LEGAL SALES
PROBATE SALE,

PROBATE SALE.
lnE STATE OF LOUISIANA, 7th District Court,
Parish o. East FeLeiana, No.
In the matter OF the succession OF Levi Doughty
deceased,
INPUksUANcE ofand by virtue of an order ant
commission to me directed from the Honorsbl.
oeVehth district Court, in anu Tor the Parish
of last Feliciana.
win sell at public Auction, at the residenc,
OF ben:Jan Doughty aforesaid, On THURS
DAY the 20th day Of DECEMBER, 1865 be
tween the hours of IL o'clock A. NJ, aud SUI
set Of the same day. The following described
property, real and personal, to wit
one certain tract OF and containing $40 acres,
more or less, situated in the Parish aforesaid,
ana bounded on the North, by lands OF Bena-
Jan 10 o1shty, south by lands of 5. Rogers, and
= st by the Anite Rivei-and further know.
as Perkins tract.
Also the following described slaves to-wit:
Negro man dim, aged about 46 years;
Negro woman Amy, aged about ~ years;
Negro boy Grant, aged about 20 years;
Negro man Tom, aged about % years;
Negro boy Mike, aged about 10 years;
N.gro boy John, aged about 13 years
Negro boy Jim, aged about 4 years; d.,
Negro woman Alcv, aged about % years;
,,~e'o Shl lihi ictt aSeu auouC years.
Negro girl Angelina, aged about years;
Also the following described personal proper
ty to-wit:
One bay horse;
One lilly;
One bed and furniture;
One bureau;
Terms Of Sale-The personal pi ioperty for
Cash. The negroes for one Fourth cash. and
the balance on a credit of one, and two years
from the day Of sale, bearing eight per cent in.
lerest from the day Of sale until paid.
The Land on credit of one and two years
from the day Of sale, with eight per cent in
crest from the day Of sale until paid.
Purchaser Of both Land and Negroes to
give approved personal security aud, mort
gage to be retained on the property, until the
inal payment of the purchase price.
Nov II '55 JAMES WELSH, Auc'r
The American patriot., 1855-12-08
cir H0rSfs ShOdR

Who Wants their Horses ShOd!
THE undersigned having engaged good Smith, is
/ prepared to do all kinds Of ofBLACKSMITHING
Also, to work and repair Wagons and Carriages
Those wanting any work in his line, invited to
give him call at his old stand on the street run
ming East from the Public Square,
pov3 REINHART BOWMAN
The American patriot., 1855-12-08

fabF A,ass..
THE LANDS IN EAST BATON ROUGE, ftA
belonging to the Estate of L. G. Sterling 1FFii;;i
lst. The "Seotlani" plantation or the River
about five miles above Baton Rouge containing 500
acres with all the improvements thereon which are
OF the best description, comprising new quarters,
stable, steam saw aud grist mill and gin. This
place is one of the best woodyart,s on the River.
End. 565 acres Of land about eleven miles from
Baton Rouge, bounded North by lands of Buher,
East by Deval and McDonough. South by Mitchell
and Davis, and West by Lewis and Weeks.
There will be sold with No. |, if desired, all the
farming utensils, wagons, de-, stock Of horses.
mules, hogs, sheep and cattle, and corn enough to
supply the place; possession given whenever de-.
sired. For terms, which be liberal address the
undersigned at Lobdel's Store, West Baton Rouge.
1t not previously disposed of privately, the above
lands will be sold at public sale in December of
which due notice will be given.
w. D. WINTER.
July %, Am
The American patriot., 1855-12-08
LANGWORTliY& l. NL1oS.
N OliCC.

NY information leading TO a SIX SHOOTER Of
"A WEsoN LEvlrs patent, left at this Office will
be thankfully received, and amply rewarded.
Dec.S
The American patriot., 1855-12-08
Feliciana Institute.
Select Boarding and Day School for Young Ladie
.wI E3ss.s

MRS. NJ. J. CLIFFORD, Principal
HIS Institution is now open. Parents and
guardians are respectfully requested not to de-
ay the return of their children the long vacation
makes speedy return to study highly important
For terms, apply at the Institution.
REFERENCE:
~ non. E. 7. Merrck, C. J. +. R. Harvey, N. D.
rre1ry Marston, Esq. Henry skipwith, Esq.
T. W. Robins, Esq. g. G. Comstock, Esq.
Vhnton, La, Oct l3, 1865.
The American patriot., 1855-12-08
PLA TFORM
AME u 1C a N PARTY.
T

Or
l. We advocate an amendment
of the Naturalization Laws, with proper safe
guarps to preserve the purity Of the elective
franhise
2 We advocate the passage of
such laws as will prevent the immigration of
rauners and criminals to this country
3. We oppose any interference
in the ,e'ted rights of all persons, whether
they be of native or fsriegn birth.
4. We are in favor of non-in-
tervention with slavery by the Federal Gov
ernment, except for the protection of our
constitutional rights.
5. We advocate a high Nation
al Policy, such as will afford stern and un-
wavering protection to the American name
abroad, and will follow and guard the Amer
lean citizen wherever he moves.
6. We believe that America
should be governed by Americans, eAecting
the same through the ballot-box alone, the
e on Y legitimate instrument Of reform in this
country.
I. We believe that the office
should seek the man, and not the man the
office and shall oppose the distribution OF
office among office seekers, or as reward
for partisan services.
3. We will maintain and de-
iend the Constitution of the United States
and the Union as it now exists, and the rights
Of the States without diminution, insisting
upon faithful performance on the part of
the General Government Of all the duties en-
- bx,% %ho ity1fso
y. While we approve of the
platform adopted by the late National Coun-
Gil of the American Party at Philadelphia,
We reject the application Of the principles of
the eighth article to American Catholics, as
unjust, unfounded, and entirely unworthy of
our country. We shall forever continue to
protest against any abridgement Of religious
liberty, holding it as cardinal maxim that
religious faith is question between each in
dividual and his God. We utterly condemn
any attempt to make religious belief test
for political Office, and can never affiliate
with any party which holds sentiments not
in accordance with these.
10. We war with no party as
such, but shall oppose all who oppose us in
the advocacy Of these great American prin-
ciples.
STATE POLICY.
Reform of abuses, and re-
trenchment in our State expenditures.
Education of the youth of the
country in schools established by the State.
A constitutional organization
Of the Swamp Land Commissioners.
A more efficient administration
Of the Internal Improvement Department
with view Of improving our inland navi-
CATION.
The American patriot., 1855-12-08

PROBATE SALE.
The STATE OF LoUisIvNA, Seventh District Court.
Parish 0f East Felicana. No. 1913
In the matter of the succession of James and La.
vinia Hickman, decd.
DURSuANT to an order Of the Honorable Court
L aforesaid, will sell at public auction at the
door of the courthouse in the town Of Clinton in
said parish, on
WEDNESDAY, the 18th day ofDECEMBER, Of
1855, at II o'clock, NJ, of said day the follow.
ing property appertanS TO said succession to wit:
Negro woman MATILDA, valued at $500;
= SARAH, valued at S45O
man JASPER, valued at $3.50.
Terms OF Sale,-CASH.
7. l.. McGHEE, Coroner,
nov II, '55 and ex-otfciO Sheriff.
The American patriot., 1855-12-08
N nficH

NOtKCF.
TIE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Personally came and
Parish Of East Felciana, appeared before me the
undersigned authority, Henry Hawford, resident
OF the above State anc Parish, and person of
credit, who being duly sworn according to Law de-
clares and says that he was a private in the COM
pany OF Captain WHY, first Regiment under
Col. H. MoREnousE, in the Texas War ofls36, that
he was at that time twenty-five 25 years of ape.
that he has never received any Lands whatever,
for any Of his Military services in said campaign,
and hereby gives notice to all persons Of the same
that he intends to make application for his said
Lands, as well as whatever may be due him for his
said services.
Sworn to, and subscribed before me this 2l st dav
Of November 1855.
Nov. "a, 1855. H. SKPIWITH, Clerk,
The American patriot., 1855-12-08

NEW observation-disclosures, Sour Crout Mack
~ erel. Onions and Irish Potatoes in Kints and
Barrels, for sale by nov3 J. G D'ARMOND.
The American patriot., 1855-12-08

nATS-l have on hand box of superior Oats
" Planters wishing Seed will please examine.
noy3 J. G. DARMOND.
The American patriot., 1855-12-08
SUCCESSION SALE.

SUCCESSION SALE.
The STATE OF Lou. .sIANA Seventh District Court.
Parish of East Feliciana No. 1853.
In the succession of Harriet R. Whitehead. decd
n PURSUANCE of an order and commission
directed to me from the Honorable seventh
district court, IN and for the Parish of East Fe-
liciana, will sell at public au.,ion on FRI.
DAY, TIE 2lSr DAY OF DECEMBER. 1885
between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and 4
o'clock, p NJ, Of said day at the last place Of
residence of said deceased Harriet r. White.
head in the aforesaid Parish, The following
described real and personal prol erty belonS.
ing TO the sue .ossion of said decd to.wit !.
A certain tract Of land situated in said Parish.
being the same upon which deceased last resi-.
ded, containing seven hundred acres of land
more or less, with all the improvements there
on, bounced on The west by lands of John w.
Norwood, North bv w. B. Rogers, East by the
Amte ris er and South by Timothy j Rogers
Also the following described personal prop.
erty, to-wit:
Three head of fhorses;
One niue;
a stock OF cattle and hogs;
-Four yoke Of oxen;
One wagon;
One buggy;
Corn and fodder;
Household anc kitchen furniture;
And Farming utensils.
Terms Of salc--The land to be sold for cash,
provided it brings the apprais, ment; and if af.
ter being repeatedly cried, it should not bring
the aPp'aisemen,, will be Immediately re-offer.
ed on credit Of twelve months tho purchaser
to give approved personal security and con-
sent that a mortgage be retained on said land
to secure the payment of the purchase price,
the notes to draw eight per cent interest per
annum from the day of sale until paid.
The personal property for allsnms of twenty
dollars and under, cash. For all sums above
twenty dollars on credit of twelve months
from the day of sale, purchasers to give their
notes with approved personal security, bearing
eight per cent interest per annum from date,
until paid. JAMES WELSH,
Nov. II 1855. Auctioneer,
The American patriot., 1855-12-08
NEW ADVERTISEM'TS.

TOMB STONES,
MausOleWpsas, MOnusNcNt IL. Tom,s,s.
HEAD AND FOOT STONES,
l.! b & y. ENOCHS, would call the attention of
" those in want Of any Of the above articles that
they have arrived at Bayou Sara, with a large va.
riety manufactured in Philadelphia, Of Italian and
All orders left with W. W. Chapman, at Clinton
Will meet with prompt attention. Nov. "a. '55.
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
The Greatest IiS,Cvery CT the Age.
GREAT re ILEssTNG TO nCANKTNu
NOCENT, BUT POTENT!
DR., L. j, CZAPKAY,S

UHROPI1ILACTICUM,(S Notwithstanding A gent } a sure
H preventat,e e against Gonorrhea. and Sy phitc DIS
eases aud remedy Tor all Neneria ScIo-
lous Gapgrenous, and Canctrous Ulcers Fed Ds ges
from " Uterus and u a and al Cutaneous ErmI-
ti' and Diseases. For sle Dr. L. j. Czapkys Office
San Francisco. As nnoculaon preventative against
Small Fox, is DR.. L. zaIkay's Prophlaclicum, a
preventative against Syphlic and Gonor heal Diseases
Harmless in ITSELF the power of chemically
sands of Young debauchees from being Infected by the
most loathsome of all diseases Let Young who
appreciates health be without DR.. Czarka,' Proph lac i
cum 1t is in very convenient packages and will be found
convenient to use being used as soap That disease
be prevented by the of proper agents. is well
ment The pr ncple VIII ch universally recog ize
received before the days of Jenner the discover
er OF the vaccination in 1856, and its multiplied benefits
since have received they deserved the attention
OF the medical faculty 1t was in pursuit of this branch
of the medical science that Dr. L. j. Czapkay fortunately
made the discovery of his Prophylac icu which for he
prevention OF syphtic, gono hoeal and
neous disorders stands unrvaed by agent in the
Phalmacopa. The effect Of this agent after COTTON inn
mediate and removes the possibility of a contraction of
sease 1t Owever The disease has been contracted
useful in neuraisng The poisonous secreons which by
absorption produce The horrd consequences known
ondary syphilis 1t has been administered by the Doctor
III many thousand cases. aud he has yet find the first
which it has failed TO subserve The purpose which
admins cred. Price So Full dec are at ached
to each package. In cases where the Propac icum is
used curative DR.. l.. j. Czipkay will furnish (gras)
prescription for his Blood Purifier.
All communications from The country addressed only
DR. L. (zapkay, San Francisco will be strictly and
hdenaly attended TO- and the Remedies with the great
est and security immediately dispatched by Express
or other conveyance, to ,hei destination.
l.. j. CZAPkAY, NJ. D..
San Francisco California.
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
Important to Miners, Travellers, &c.
H .fORTANT TO MINERS, TRAy ELEKs .,,-

q there is malady of deeper Importance either in
medical moral ot of view, which the human family
liable than that arising f. fom mruie connection
As III, cal man, it is the duty of every physician to
lock disease it aft cts health and life aid his sole OBJ
ect should be to mitigate, far lies his Lower the
bodily sueripgs Human nature at best is but tail, all
liable to misfortune.
Of all the ills that affect man. none are more terrible
than those of private Dreadful as it in the
person who contracts it, ghtful its ravages upon
his constitution, ending fequehly in destruction aud
when it is transmitted innocent offspring such being
he how necessary it becomes that every having
he least fear that they have contracted the dis
should attend to 1t at by cosull pysi
aan, whose respecab.ity and education enables him
warrant SAFE Speedy and mauent In accordance
with this necessity, Dr lOUN els called upon to state
hat by loug study and extensive practice he has become
perfect Of all those diseases which the
denomination Of enerea and having paid attention
that branch than any other physician in the United
States he feels himself better qualified them
syphilis in all its forms. such Ulcers, Swelling in the
Grolns, Ulcers in the moat. Secondary yph Cutane
Euptions, ceraons. Tertiary, syphilis syphilis in
Children Mercura yphilitic Affections tIonohea elect
False Passages Inflammation of the Bladder
and Postrate Glands, Excoatons Tumors Pustules etc
are familiar to him the most things of daily
observation.
The DIR effects in cases in a few davs and
finds difficulty in curing those Of long duatou without
submitting the patient to such treatment will draw
him the slightest suspicion obge him neglect his bust
ness, whether within doors without The diet need
be changed except In cases of inflammation There
are iu California, patients (amOuntIg thou
sand in The past yea) that could furnish proof of this but
hese matters that require the incest secrecy, which he
always preserves
DR.. Young will warrant a perfect cure, or make no
charge
All letters enclosing $40 will be r'mpy attended to.
Office hours, from 9 A NJ. tooP
Expire Building, Montgomery and California sts,
Is BIN over " els Fargo Co 5 Express Department
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
Summons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Ell DORADO, S.
~ The People OF the State of California, TO A. HIB
BARD defendant in this suit, greeting You hereby
summoned TO be and appear before the Honorable District
Court of the Eleventh Judicial District, in and for said
County and State to answer the complaint of EDWARD
DOWNS, plaintiff, now file in this Office wherein he
prays Judgment against you for $685. besides interest and
costs OF suit upon two certain executed by YOU TO
him. and for decree for the foreclosure sale certain
morgaged property situated in said County, the north
side OF the South Fork of the American River nearly o-
pose the town of Cooma And you hereby required
TO answer the said complaint within days, if service
hereof be had on you within this County-wlthn twenty
days out of this County, but in sand Distrcand with
in forty days if out OF said County and District exclusive
OF the day of seryce And hereof fa not, &c, plain
tiff will take judgment by default and apply the Court
for relief in accordance with the prayer OF said complaint
BY order ,'d. Of Hon j. NJ Howell, District Judge.
- Witness my hand with the seal OF said Court
L. hereto affixed, at office in Coloma this the 23d
- day of August A. d. 1885.
A. SrC DENVER Clerk
By A. d. w ALDRON, Deputy Clerk. SO At
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
Constitutional Debility, or Seminal
Weakness.

~ CONSTITUTION LELILlTY, or SEMINAL
" Weakness.-Dr. YOUNG addresses those who have
Injured themselves by private and improper ndugences in
that and solitary habit which ruins the body and
mind, uniting them for either business society The
following of the sad and melancholy effects pro-
duced by early habits of YOUTH Wis Weakness of the back
and limbs pain in the head dimness of sight, of mus
uar power, paptaon Of the heart, dyspepsia nervous
ness, rritaby, derangem of the digestive functions
general debility, symptoms of consumption.
MENTALLY the fearful effects the mind more to be
dreaded Loss Of memory confusion of IDEAS depression of
spirits evil forbodngs aversion to society, self distrus
we of solitude, timidity Ne Nc, of the evils
produced
All persons who afflicted with any of the above symp
should fail to call Dr. Young and be at once
restored to perfect health Let false decacv prevent
you but apply Immediately, and yourself fom the
dreadful and awful consequences of this terrible maady
WEAKNESS OF THE ORGANS Immediately cured and full
vigor restored.
DR. YOUNG, of Mopt gomery and California SITS
opposite Banking House of Page, Bacon " Co.
For sale above, the celebrated French Lunar Pills.
These Pills acknowledged by the medical fraer-
nty to be the only sae mild and ecacous remedy be
depended upon long standing of suppression rreg
ularty stopping of the functions of nature the neglect
of which is the of such deporabe effects the
female frame.
N. B. These Pills highly celebrated as preventa
tive. Price IS per box.
DR. YOUNG.
Office cor of Montgomery and California sts
10 3n San Francisco
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
Quick Cures and Low Prices.

nLD Established Cfice, corner of Montgomery and
W california streets DIR. YOUNG returns his sincere
thaks to his numerous patients (amountg two
thousand IN the last yea for their patronage and would
to consult those difficult of eereal which have
baied the skill of OF the most celt brated
and OH which he never failed to PEI foi radical cure
The Loctor is happy to the public appreciate the val
liable vices of regular medical graduateone in whose
skill and integrity they place the utmost confidence.
aher than class him with that herd of Quacks who nfest
the city, sowing The seeds Of debility and disease alar-
ming extent by pretending to the of Diseases
when they know nothing Of the m0dtts tpeIand med-
cine. 1hty give mercury and her poisonous drugs under
entail upon the system a humOr which is handed down.
om generation to generation carrying misery in its trail
but what does the nlosor long he gets pal
try fee.
vertise largely out in false sninnig coors
ceve the unwaysome, say, have great emity DIS
because they am determined to do Justice our
fellow beings, and expose the cepons humbuggng
dracsed We would say moro but thanks to the all
guiding hand who directs the sufferer where he can be
LR lOUNG'S CEce, corner Of III ntgome'y and Cati-
Oi9ia ST. eS San FanClSco where he devoes his whole
attention to the Of the above disease His medicines
pleasant to take produce bad effect the
sho test possible time They perfectly adapted to
miners travellers and others, they require restrictions
in diet o. fear of exposure to weather.
oung atfectl with constitutional debility brought
by secret habit, which ruins the constitutions many
will by calling us, nd remedy to effect perfect cure
pay will be required
All letters containing the usual consultation fee of SO
will be promptly attended to. Office hours, from 8 A. M
70 s p. NJ Address
Cover Wells, Fargo n Co 5 Express Dcpartm.lt0
Corner of Montgomery and California streets,
10 om Francisco,
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of El Dorado Ss
- The People of the State of California to w. b. Skill
Hnger defendant in this suit, Greeting:
y You are hereby summoned be and appear before the
Honorable District Court of the Eleventh Judicial Dis
c in and for said County and State to answer the com
plant of James Bryant, plaintiff file in this Office,
wherein he prays judgment against you for S67 prin
cpal and interest due upon promssory note oge,h-
er with accrung interest and costs of suit. And you
hereby required TO answer the said complaint within ten
days if service hereof be had yon within this county
within twenty days out of this county but in said Dis
trctand within forty days if of said county and Dis
trct exclusive of the day of services And hereof fail
not DC or plaintiff will take Judgment against you by de-
1an in accordance with the prayer of said complaint
Witness my hand with the Seal of said Court hereto af
fxed at Office in Cooma, this the goth day of June A.
D. 1900. A. ST. C.. DENVER, Clerk.
>. State Of California; Ez Dorado County.
Having read the affidavit in the foregoing cause here
by order that service of Summons be made upon said W.
B Skinger by publication of the same for three months
once per week in the newspaper published in said county
called the Empire County Argus
A.. JAMES JOHNSON, County Judge.
Attest: A. ST. c. DENVER Clerk
Jezo-3o-3m NEWELL WILLIAMS, Att'ys.
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
SUMMONS.

fSTATE OF CALIFORNIA. County OF EI Dorado.
~ The People of the State of California, to WILLIAM
HOWARD, defendant i'll this suit, greeting: You
hereby summoned 10 be and appear before the Honorable
District Court OF the Eleventh Judicial District and
said County and STATE TO answer he complaint OF SUSAN
HOW ARD plaintiff. now file in this office, wherein she
prays Judgment for decree of divorce from the bonds Of
,nairnony existing between you and plaintiff the
grounds OF adultery Committed by you &c And you are
hereby requed 10 answer The said conn ain within ten
days if service hereof be had you within this county
within twenty days out OF this but in said Dis
tricand within forty days of said county aud DIS.
tric exclusive of the day of service And hereof fail
not, &C., plaintiff will take Judgment by default in
cord"nce with the prayer of sad complaint.
- Witness my hand with the seal of said Court
s. hereto affixed, at office in Colona this the 9th
- day Of September A ID. 1855.
A. ST.. c. DENVER, Clerk.
Having read the affidavit Of Thomas H. Williams in this
order that service of be made upon the
defendant by publishing the tor four weeks
svey in the newspaper published in this county called the
Empire County Argus.
Given under my hand at chambers this the 9th day of
September A. ID. 1895.
J. NJ. HOWELL, District Judge.
Attest: A. st. c. DENVER, Clerk. 4I4