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Notice to Bounty Land claimants

Notice to Bounty Land Claimants
old SOLDIERS are hereby notified that by
" act Of Congress Of March Sd, 1855; they are
entitled to an additional bounty in land. The act
extends to all those who have been engaged in
any way in the military defence Of the United
States since 1890 The war of 1912, the vsrious
Indian wars, Florida, the Greeks wars, the Mexican
war, the act extends the bounty to them, their
widows anu cc::nrhans.
The undersigned is prepared to perfect the ne
cessary papers for procuring the warrants from
Washington City.
Apply ut the next door to the SherifNs Office, to
WILLIAM RICHARDSON,
ape Bounty Land Agent
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MONITJON.

TIE srArr OF LOUISIANA; Seventh District Court,
Parish of East Feliciana. No. 1921.
WHEREAS, at probate eale OF the properly
w sppertaining to the succession OF BASH anu
Elizabeth Lloyd deceased, made at the court mouse,
in the town Of Clinton, parish aforesaid, Dy tne
Sheriff of said parish, on the 2sth day Of Febr9a-
ry, A. D., 1854, under the authority OF an oroer
Of the Honorable Seventh District Court; JAMES
H. MYERS did become the purchaser OF the negro
boy named JACK, aged about thirteen years, for
the price and sum Of six hundred and five dollars;
and also Of negro woman named WlNNf, aged
about twenty-nne years, and her three children
girl LUCE, aged about nine years, girl CELIA,
aged about six years, and boy ELLlCK, aged
about four years. for the price and sum OF seven
teen hundred and twenty dollars, on the following
terms, to-wit: on a credit until the first day OF
January, 1856; purchasers to give their notes, with
approved personal security; said notes to bear q
per cent interest per annum from day OF sale until
paid, and a mortgage retained on the slaves 10 &c,
cure the final payment of the purchase price and
interest. And whereas, the said James II. Myers
has applied to the Clerk Of the aforesaid Court
for Monition in the premises.
Now, therefore l, HENRY SKIPwIrH, Clerk o
the aforesaid Court, by virtue of the authority II
me vested by law, do publish this monitor, an'
call upon all persons who can set up any right u
the above mentioned property, III consequences -, =
infOrmaty in the ORDER decree or judgment oi VI
Court under which the sale was n.ade, or any II
regularity or. illegnlity in the apprascments an
advertisements, in time or manner of sale, or TO
any other defect whatsoever, to show cause withi'
thirty days from the first day of the publication Q
this Monition in public newspaper, why the sal
so made shall not be confirmed and homologated
Given under my signature and off
cial seal, at Clinton, In the paris
(sEAL1 aforesaid, this twentieth day Of Eel
. uruary, A. D., one thousand eigf
: hundred and fifty-fve.
I EAmayle IL. sKIPWITH, Clerk.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE,
4 FINE PLANTATION lying six miles south
n Of Clinton, on the Comite River and the Port
Hudson Road, containing nine hundred acres of ex-
cellent land with four hundred acres cleared and
under fence. A good road runs by it. 1t is well
watered and presents every facility for fine stock
farm, grass grows luxuriantly upon it, the proprie-
tor knoos by experience. Any one wishing to pur.
chase for himself home that will wear well and
which may be bequeathed as rich legacy to his
posterity, would do well to examine it.
The terms will be reasonable and time will be
given for the payment of most of the purchase
price if desired.
For further particulars enquire at this Office,
or address the Proprietor of the American Patriot
ianlOW
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ARNOLUS PATENT
S A S HI LOG X .

THIS article, designed for
/ FASTENING WINDOWS,
has become the general tavorte for that purpose
wherever it is known 1t is universally allowed
by all who are acquainted with its merits that all
other fastenngs for windows are almost worthless.
Those who see and examine the LOCK for
themselves, need no further recommendations.
Its simplicity and perfect adaptation to the purpose
designed, are readily seen.
THIS WINDOW LOCK
is intended for Upper Sash as well as Lower, thus
affording an opportunity to Ventilate your rooms
with perfect safety in all weather. 1t operates
also as q Lock to fasten down the window when
down, and fasten it up when raised, operating
with unerring certainty.
The window is easily adjusted by means Of this
Lock- and it need only be seen, to be approved by
all.
Mechanics speak highly in its favor, and recon-
mend it to all who need anything Of the kind.
rB- All orders left with N TILDON, at the
Drugstore of Langworthy Tidon, Clinton, La,
will receive prompt attention.
County or parish rights sold to any one wishing
tn engage in good business ap6
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mays
Eliza A. Mccoy, wife,
vs..
No. 2l4l.

E. L. Haygood, husband,
THIS case having come on for trial according to
/ previous assignments, and the plaintiff having
failed to introduce any proof as to the demand for
one thousand dollars set forth in her petition, it is
ordered that there be judgment of non-sut on so
much of her demand; and the law and the evil
dence being in her isvor, as to the residue of her
said demand, it is therefore ordered, adjudged and
decreed by the Court that she be separate in pro.
perty from her said husband; that the community
Of acouets and gains be dissolved that she recover
the free administration Of her separate estate and
that she recover against her said husband judgment
for the possession of her said separate property,
consisting Of negro woman, Of copper complex,
ion, named Penny about forty years of age; girl
named Elvira, aged about II years of age, of cop.
per complexion; and negro boy named Carol, Of
like complexion, aged about IL years; and it is
further ordered, adjudged and decrced by the
Court that the defendant pay the COSTS
EDWIN T. MERRICK,
Judge of the 7th Judicial District
Certified to be a true copy Of the original on
A''' 'D' ''' s. Il. HUNTER,
MAY 1st, 1856 (may5) Deputy Clerk.
SEVENTH DISTRICT COURT-No. 2l24.
| s. A. Achord, wife,
E. G. Felps, husband.
THIS case coming on for trial according to pre-
l vious assignment, and by reason that the Law
and the evidence is in favor of the plaintiff, it i;
therefore ordered adjudged and decreed by tho
Court that plaintiff, S. A. Achord, wife, have ant
recover judgment for five head of cattle, hel
separate property in the possession Of her sale
husband; that she have judgment against hel
said husband, Ezra g.. Felps, for a separation o
property. and that she have the entire administra
ton of the sarue free from the interference of he
said husband; Ezra G. Felps be condemned to pa!
EDWIN T. MERRICK,
Judge Of the 7th Judicial District
certify the foregoing to be true copy OF tn
original on file and Of record in this offio.
S. E. HUNTER,
Nav LIST. 1855. (may5) Deputy Clerk
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
rHE AMERICAN PARTY.
BY FRANKLIN.

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above referred to.
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~ The American Party are accused of going
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From and and after Monday next 2sd instant,
the cars Of the G. P. h. R. R. will leave Clinton
every MONDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY,
at 81 o'clock, 4. ~, connecting same days at 9
A. NJ, with the steamer Laurel Hill
The Directors have established the Through
ticket" system in connection with the splendid o.
8. mail steamer LAUREL HILL, by which ar
rangement passengers will be enabled to procure
a passage from Clinton to New Orleans for $5 Pas
sengcrs leaving the city for Clinton, can likewise
procure through tickets on the same steamer.
No extra charge for the reshipping Of baggage,
&c.
ap2l DRAUGHON, Agent.
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Regular Coast Packet.

Regular Coast Packet.
tssnanna II For WATERLOO and PORT HUD-
l}htasa lsytasfiasb SON twice week-The elegant pas
- zzlEisiil1 1kzsenger packet GEM, THEoDuLE
ELrERr, Master, for Donaldsonvillc, Plaquemine,
Baton Rouge, R. Walls Store, Lobdell's Store,
Springfield, Port Hudson, Hermitage, Cooks Land
ing, Waterloo, and all the intermediate landings.
Leaves New Orleans for Port Hudson every
MONDAY, at l2 o'clock, A., and every THURS
DAY, at 4 o'clock, p NJ.
RETURNING:
Leaves Port Hudson every TUESDAY, after the
arrival of the cars and every FRIDAY, at s
O'clock P. M.
For freight or passage, apply on board.
The GEM will extend her Thursday trips to Bayou
Sara
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SINGING GLASS; ES.

S1NU1NV OAzASS 1zS'
n ROSENBERGER is now ready to commence
VI. Teaching SINGING in Glasses for any Of the
different Churches in SACRED MUSIC.
He will also teach Music and Singing with or
without Piano Forte and Guitar accompaniment
to Glasses of Ladies' and Gentlemen, Songs, Rondos
Glees and Choruses, from all the popular Operas
and Ballad Mnstrelsy public in private Glasses,
as soon as d sufficient number Of pupils can be OBJ.
tanned.
Terms Public Glass Pupils, three times week,
eS per session of three months.
The method will be very easy and comprehen-
sive, so that all may learn, and learn fast
For sale-Harp, Guitar and Violin strings, new
Music, &c.
Mr.. R. is agent for several New Orleans Music
houses, and can furnish anything in the line.
| Nav 9Th, 1855.
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THE copartnership heretofore existing between
/ Thomas J. Worsham and James NJ. Dixon, in
the Hotel business in Clinton, was dissolved by
mutual consent on the 25th inst.
Thomas ]. Worsham will continue the business
on his own account, and respectfully socits con-
tnuance of the patronage of the public:
THOMAS j. WORSHAM,
ap29 JAMES NJ, DIXON.
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DRAUGHoN, Agent.
U. 9. Mail and Passenger Packet
LAUREL HILL,

j. A. COTTEN, Master.
,fnaasns h This splendid steamer, carrying
lBt# the U. S. Mail, will leave Bayou Sara
4 Eand Port Hudson after the arrival of
the cars from Woodville and Clinton, on MON
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS.
Arrangements have been made with the West
Feliciana Railroad, and the Clinton and Port Hud.
son Railroad Companies by which the cars are
to regularly connect with the LAUREL HILL
thus aiording every convenience to passengers and
obviating delay at Port Hudson Or Bayou Sara.
For freight or passage, apply on board, or to
mayl2 DRACGHON, Clinton Depot.
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Notice of C0partnershiP.
EMANUEL ROGILLIO became . partner in
" our bushes in Clinton on the 18th inst. The
business will hereafter be conducted under the
name and style of MILLS, CLEVELAND b co.
ala MILLS h CLEVELAND.
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The Union Hotel for Sale.

G!:A Those fine buildings, which have been re-
il Gently repaired and put in complete order, are
now offered for sale.
The buildings are spacious and well fitted for
the Hotel business, being central in their location
and also provided with every necessary conven-
cnce for carrying on the business successfully. A
large and commodious stable, good, well, and all
requisite appertenances arc on the premises.
For terms, apply at the Hotel, or to
apps ]. NJ. DIXON.
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and Rupture Wash a certain means OF security
and relief In the worst stnges of the atiiicton.
The Truss has gained popularity nneQualled
by any other for the following advantages: First
it's facility Of adaptation and application; second,
its anatomical Arrangement preventing It from
chafng and excoriatng the body; third, Its com
fort and security in any position Of the body
fourth, its slight Inconvenience to the wearer un.
der every kind Of exercise fhh, Its certainty IA
remain upon and close tho hernia ring; sixth, its
aptness 10 contract and finally to remove the tumtr
when used in conjunction with the hernia wash.
The proprietor would simply remark to those
afflicted with Rupture that he has devoted many
years to the study and treatment Of the complaint
in its various stages, and feels himself fully quail.
fed to select spring and compress Of the right
shape and bearing to suit any case that may be
trusted TO his care The poor will be dealt with TO
suit their means The prices Of these useful in
struments are now reduced to % and $40, making
them, considering their superior manufacture, the
cheapest and for economy's sake, most durable Of
any in the MARKET thus securing the unfortunate
from all the other advantages free from cost.
Having removed my old stand 10 st. Charles
street, my patrons will find me at my new store
and Office situated at the corner Of st. Charles and
Gravier streets, opposite the st. Charles Hotel,
prepared with supply Of Trusscs to suit all forms
of abdominal hernia
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FELICIANA INSTITUTE,

FELICIANA INSTITUTE,
Select Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies'
and Misses.
MRS. NJ. J. CLIFFORD, Successor to Miss E.
MI J. Mils,) respectfully announces to the citi-
zens Of East Feciana and vicinity that her School
is now open for the reception of pupils.
All the advantages necessary to the attainment
of a thorough English and French education are
offered in this Institution, and particular attention
will be paid to the manners and department Of
oung ladies' confided to Mrs. C.'s care.
Music, both vocal and instrumental, will be
taught by the best teachers.
For terms and particulars, apply at the Institu.
ton.
Clinton, La, January II, 1855.
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Pf6mS.FOrtes. Reed Organs, MelO-
deOMs, Double and Single
Action Harps,
NAN be had on application at the Silliman Fe-
" male Collegiate Institute. For particulars, see
the hand-blls.
.ap2l SERENO TAYLOR.
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THE CAPITOL.

TWICE A WEEK, FOR Ba you SARA.
Am@ns~ Il FOR PORT HUDSON, Bayou
k&bta1 Sara, Lobdells Store, Baton Rouge,
Il 13 3 Plaquemine, Donaldsonville, and al
intermediate landings. The new and splendid
steamer CAPITOL, J. H. Ure, master, will leave
New Orleans every SUNDAY, at.9 o'clock, A. NJ,
and every WEDNESDAY, at s o'clock, P. M.
Returning will leave Port Hudson after the arrival
of the cars from Clinton, on MONDAYS and
THURSDAYS. For freight or passage, apply on
board. apl4
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Il. l.. UAYGOON,

4 HUCT7ONEER.
The undersigned having been daily commissioned
l. as an Auctioneer for the parish of East Feliei-
ana, he respectfully informs the public that he is
now prepared to attend to any business that NAV
be entrusted TO him mar2l "
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THE FISK METALLIC BURIAL CASES
lie has also procured the special and exclu.
III sive sale of the FISK METALLIC BURIAL
CASES for this parish, and one Of the firm will
always be ready to serve the public witha new and
beautiful HEARsE, and everything Necessary for
funerals. Wooden Collins will be constructed
when desired.
must be paid for on delivery Approved city &C.
ceptances negotiable paper will be taken, but nc
standing accounts will be made during the year.
d27 G. p. JARRETT.
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Barker's Force Pumps.
The Excelsior Carriage nnd Buggy
MANUFAOT0RY.

The proprietor Of the ABOVE estab'
G lishrnent would respectfully inform
22@Q- public that he will still continue
to discharge promptly all work in the various de-
partments of his business as heretofore. He
has recently erected large and commodious build.
ings for the purpose Of better facilitating his
operations. He will construct BUGG1ES, CAR
RIAGES, &C., to order, Of the best materials, and
after the latest and most approved style. A sup
ply of BUGGIES, will always be found in his
Repository, which they will sell on favorable
terms.
~ Particular attention will be paid to all
REPAIRING entrusted to him.
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Carriage and Harness WarerOOmS,
AND PLANTERS EMPORIUM,
CORNER OF CHURCH AND MAIN STREETS
BATON ROUGE La.-
ERY< w. F. TUNNARD uEs.,..xxz
&% & CO., keep con- &6IM
- stantly on hand at sas1RAIl A|aakEa
their establishment CARRIAGES and HARNESS..
of every variety, from the best Northern Manufac.
tories .,
Also
Build to order, and repair all kinds Of Carriages
in the best manner, Wagons, Carts, Wheel and
Dirt Barrows, with every variety Of Plantation
Work and Plantation Harness manufactured and
supplied to order, of the best workmanship and
material. .F.1 ..
Iron of all sizes constantly on hand. All kinds
of Smithwork, including Balcony, Verandah, and
Cemetery Railings, made and put up, Of the latest
styles.
Lightning Rods, ON the most approved scientific
principles and of the latest improvements erected
or sent to order
Barker's Force Pumps.
They have also purchased the Patent Right Of
the celebrated BARKER'S FORCE PUMP, for the
parishes of East and West Baton Rouge, East and
West Feiciana, and Ibervillc, and have a full as.
sortment of different sizes to which the attention
of the public is called. They are admirably
adapted for pumping Molasses from Cisterns, and
can be used as Force and Lifting Pump, and are
guaranteed as the best Pump in use. mr2l
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CLINTON LODGE, No. 27-I. 0. .. +.
MEETS regularly every WEDNESDAY EVEN
MI ING, at early candle-heht, over tbs Drug
store 1e D. TauFwcr'hy a9-
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE,
ES; THE SPACIOUS TWO-STORY BUILD
&!llL ings now occupied by G. P. Jarrett as car
riage mandatory. together with the Lot measur-
ing rs feet front by $50 deep, with oil the imprve-
ments thereon. For terms, apply at the drug store
of mar2l LANGWORTHY TILDON.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE
A LII persons are hereby notified not to trade
n for promisory note given by me to l. N. De-
lee, for five hundred and thirty-four dollars-said
note of hand dated Jan. 1855, and payable next
November, 1855, as the considerations for which
was given have failed.
Feb ~, 1856. L. j. ABBOTT.
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HarrisOn's Try it, Shaving SO9p.
uARRISON'S SHAVING CREAMS makes the
III richest, heaviest, thickest and most permanent
lsther Of any creams now in use. For sale by
u-2, NAUMAN B. STRAUSS
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HARRIS & D'ARMOND,
HAVE ON HAND
Family and Plantation Goods

LIQUORS. ASSORTED.
TERMS-CASH.
lXTE are in constant receipt of FRESH SUP
w PLIES; and possessing superior facilities, we
are enabled to offer at low prices.
CASH ADVANCES made on consignments Of
COTTON, through us, to our MICAJAH HARRIS,
ESQ.,, New Orleans. may5
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If The undersigned will still continue the bust
ness of Manufacturing and Repairing Carriages,
Buggies, &C., on his own account; he is also
charged with the settlement of the business of the
late firm, and would respectfully ask those indebted
to call and make immediate payment. Those hav.
ing claims will please present them to me for pay
ment mar2l Z. T. JARRETT.
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CHERMAN's PATENT TRUssEs and Rapture
y Remedy, Shoulder Braces Lace and Elastic
Abdominal supporters Body Braces, &C. For sale
by LANGWORTHY TlLDON,
feb2s Sole Agents.
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WILL GIVE THEIR FIFTH PEKFOEMANCE
ON TUESDA YEVEN1NG, May %.
On which occasion will be presented, the mag
nifcent Drama, in three acts, entitled
DON CESAR DE BAZAN.
The Orchestra will perform-frst time
The ThespiaM's Grand March:
Composed by A. Moses.
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Charles H. of Spain. ........... Mr.. S. Fl. Butler
Don Jose, Observation-Disclosures j. X. Kedslie
Don Caesar de Bazan. ............ H. A. Nichols
Marquis de Rotondo. .................J j. Young.
Lazarill0. a H. w elch
Captain Of the Guarde. ..................J. Lea
Mariana a............Mrs Mrs. H. A. Nichols
Countess de Rotondo. Miss II. Nichols
Other characters by members of the company and
volunteers. By order of the Stage Manager.
s. II. BUTLER, Sec'y.
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The ShakspcarG2n society
WILL GIVE THEIR FIFTH PERFORMANCE
ON TUESDA YEVENING, May %.
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DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
THE co-partnership heretofore known under the
L name and style of G. P. JARRETT l. Co. was
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
G. P. JARRETT.
March II, 1855. N. TILDON.
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Of the States, for Itself, has the sole and &C.
clusire right to determine sohether or not sla-
reyg shall EXISTS acithin ats borders. We shall
therefore oppose all agitation Of the question
Of slaUery, either in C0ngrsss or out Of 1t.
The American Organ will advocate the free
and untrammelled exercise of the rights of
conscience, on all questions connected with
religious faith but it will, by all fair and re-
spec full arguments, oppose foreign domination
over American citizens, from whatever quarter
it may approach, and as well in matters eccle-
siastical as in matters political.
synopsis of the proceedings Of Congress
during each session will be from day to day
presented.
General and local news will be gathered and
published, in order that our patrons may have
general knowledge of passing events.
The daily paper will be published every af.
ternoon, Except Sundays,) and delivered to
subscribers at 10 cents per week, or mailed to
subscribers at IS per year, payable in advance.
The weekly paper will be published every
Monday morning, at 80 per year for single
subscribers, payable in advance. Clubs Of
ten or more will be furnished at 81 80 each
per year, Gf sent to any one post ofice,) paya-
bic in advance.
Advertising is solicited, at the usual rates,
and as the Organ will have an extensive circu-
lation, it will afford the most desirable medium
in this respect.
Subscribers will please remit their subscrip.
tons on or before the goth day Of November
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