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The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
Be on your Guard, Americans.

Be on your guard, Americans, against any
Bogus" ticket that may be attempted to be
thrust upon you as genuine. Our enemy is
possessed of every species of low cunning, and
but little honor and fair dealing. The game
with him, is to win, right or wrong-ours, is to
do justice, and administer our laws and insti-
tutions in the spirit of Truth and Right.
Already bogus ticket has been gotten up
by our unprincipled foe-hy traitor in the
camp--which was attempted to be saddled up
on the people. This Ticket had at its head,
for Governor, John Ray. This gentleman has
come out boldly repudiating the bastard at
tempt, declaring his intention to vote for none
but DERBIGNY, for Governor, and the entire
ticket with him. Be on your Guard then,
AMERICANS, against any attempt to deceive
YOU Vote the ticket with Derbigny at its head
and you will be right.
In this contest every man must depend up
on himself. and your country and your cause
will expect -. to do your duty. Remember
who you arc, Remember who you are voting
with, and for whom you are voting, when yo,
vote the FOREIGN ticket Consider the mat
ter well, and you will not fail to support those
whose Native cause is common with your own
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
FOREIGNERS.

Much talk is had by the anti-Amcricans a.
bout the prescription of foreigners by the Ma
tives. They would have those foreigners in
our midst who have become naturalizcd, and
who are entitled to all the privileges and i'm
munitics of citizenship, to believe that if the
Native American Party carries this election,
they will be stripped ofevcry right they pos
scss. This is not true. The rights which the
naturalizcd citizen has acquired our party does
not intend to disturb. We will protect to the
uttermost, every man in the possession of his
vested rights The reforms we wish to work
out will not effect the rights of the natlralized
citizen to any extent whatever. The changes
we would effect are intended to operate in flu
ture on those who come to our country.
When man becomes naturalized he has
made a contract with the State which it is not
in the power of any party or set of men to
break off without doing violence to the very
fundamental principles of Government. BE
easy on that point. naturalized citizens, you'
condition in the event the Native American
party wins in the coming race, will be the
same it is now-your rights and privileges as
American citizens which you have acquired
by act of naturalization, will not be altered in
the least particular, We are Law abiding
Constitution loving party. This is OUR SIN
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
Considerations for the People.

It is known that the Sheriff s office is by far
tho most responsible one in the parish. As
much as thirty thousand dollars passes yearly
through the hands Of the Sheriff, the greater
portion Of which consists in taxes to he paid
into the treasury, the remainder monies lodged
in his hands by litigant parties. From the ma
,ture and extent Of such responsibilities, it can
we'll be imagined what manner Of man should
be called to discharge the duties of this SO re-
sponsiblc post. The Sheriff's Office is an in
stitution fixed and established for the benefit
! of the community, which is benefited or in
jured in proportion to the good or i'll discharge
Of its duties The people of East Feliciana
have suffered severely on account Of their
Sheriff. and the past furnishes so many mel
ancholy lessons on this subject, that it is now
time the people should wake up to the impor-
lance of the NATTER and select that official by
the principles which we'll and truly should go
ycrn the case. The Sheriff should be voted
for not because he is noted for possessing So
cial qualities Of a high degree-not because he
|
date whomsoever it lies in his power, but be-
cause he is one who will be punctual in the
discharge of the duties which may devolvc
upon him, and reliable in every sense of the
term 1t has been the practice too much of
our people to elect men to this station who arc
noted for their goodness of heart; and this
very quality, disposing them to make too free
use of the public funds to accommodate their
friends, has proved the ruin of more than one
good man. Let the voters look well to their
own interest on the 9th of November next
This subject requires serious consideration, and
it is hoped it will not be slightly considered.
If East, the Native American candidate, is
elected, there need be no fear on his account
So far as his acquaintance with the routine o
the Office is considered, we do net pretend thai
he has any advantage over his opponent
neither of them have served in such capaci
ty, and are perhaps on par. However i'm
portant business qualifications may be to tn
official in such a position, there arc other
which are more important, viz: firmness O
character, good moral habits, age, and far re
moved from those temptations to which hi
peculiar position render him so liable to:
The business capacity can be easily obtainc'
in the person of deputy but those othe
qualifications above mentioned so important
and in fact absolutely indispensable in the Of
: flee, can neither be bought nor hired. Let II
in the future profit by past experience.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
q. MERRICK MILLER.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
~ Please announce the name of G. n. MIL
LER ESQ.,, az candidate for the office Of District
Attorney in the ensuing election to come off in No
vember next. HOST OF FRIENDS.
tE- We are authorized to announce Mr.. w.
FERGUS HERMAN, the present incumbent, as
a candidate for election as District Attorney for
the Seventh Judicial District, of Louisiana: Elec-
ton First Monday in November next. je3ote
FOR MAGISTRATE-5rn WARD.
TWO TO BE ELECTED
HWe are authorized to announce II. B..
CHASE, as a candidate for Justice Of Peace,
for 9TH Ward
FWe are authorized to announce II. G..
CARMAN, as a candidate for reelection, as
Justice of Peace, for 9th Ward.
FOR CONSTABLE,-FIFTH WARD.
TWO TO BE ELECTED.
fyWe are authorized to announce JAS.
NJ. STOKES, as candidate for the office OF
Constable for 9th Ward.
iE-We are authorized to announce JOHN
SHELTON, as candidate for the office o.
Constable for the Fifth Ward.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
Old Documents are Dangerous.

MEssRs. EDrroRs-I take the liberty Of en-
closing you card, addressed to 'The People,
on the Goth day of September, 1913, by the
Democratic Central Committee Of East Fell
ciana then being, signed by the Chairman and
Secretary of said Committee, and II others,
protesting then to be democrats, in which they
charge Gen. Taylor with being an Abolitionist,
of the deepest die-even worse than Mr.. Fill
more, whom in the same "card, they de-
nounce in terms most unmeasured, as SUCH
hope you will find room for this precious
document in your columns, and will publish it,
just as it is, commas, italics, capitals, dashes,
and all.
This ''card' has been handed me by an old
and respected citizen of this parish, who pro-
cured it at the time it issued from the Office of
the late Louisiana Foridian," deceased, has
preserved it ever since, intact, and is now rea-
dy to verify its genuinencss, whenever any one
darcs to take issue on that point.
Iwish it published, because Mr.. Haynes,
when charged by Mr.. Norwood, in recent
discussion at Hephzibah with having signed
the noted card of the "NTNETEEN," charging
Abolitionism upon Gen. Taylor denied having
signed any such card-or one containing any
such charge upon the old Hero of Buena Vista.
Mr.. Norwood alluded to this matter for the
purpose of showing up the Stiffness of the An
It's, for denouncing the American party, as an
Abolition movement
am personally aware ofthc fact, that ma
ority of the names on the enclosed card, were
placed there unwitingly-but l also know
that it did receive the sanction Of a majority O.
that Committce-was drafted and presented
by its SECRETARY, and 1eas signed by Mr.
Haynes. Whether he knew what he was do
ing, or not, cannot say, but the query is nat
ural!y suggested, can man, who is so blinded
BY psrty, as TO be led, in a little COMMITTEES
room, to endorse a charge. so false and infa
nous as is contained in said card, be safel,
entrusted with the best interests of our State
, as they may be promoted or injured by on
) holding seat in the State Legislature? / thinl
f not-and Mr.. Haynes may well cxc!aim, "Ol
Documents arc dangerous Here sthe Card
) Yours, SrREEoR
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
EXECUTIVE OFFICE. Baton ROrGF, La
October 10, 1855.

oCtoDcI 10, ICOo
R. c. CARMAS, ESQ, Clinton. La:
Deor .Sir-Your favor of the L 9th instt
dressed to the Secretary of State, makign
curry relative to the election of ConstsNs
has been received.
It is clear that under the law, each Jus'
Of the Peace is entitled to one Constable d
it is so intended by the proclamation, 80
should have been so ordered by the Sheriff
his notice of election, authorized by cAn
in the latter part of the proclamation, VIII
says: "Said election to be conducted and .
turns thereof made in all respects according
the provisions Of the constitution, and hm'
such case made and provided" There can
no doubt, then, that the citizens of Clintona
entitled to elect two Constablcs at the CONN.,
election in November, or one for each Jusa
| Of the Peace elected.
Respectfully, your obi servt,
l.. C. MORRIS,
Private Secretary to the Governor
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
THE ELECTION.

Our State and Parish elections will come off
on Monday week. the 9Th prox. Our cause
expects every man will do his duty. We are
battling for PRINCIPLES, upon the triumph or
fall Of which much depends the after prosperi-
ty Of our country. Then come to the ballot
box and vote the American ticket with Der
bgny at its head Vote against the conglom-
Grated mass of those foreigners, a large ma
ioritv of whom know as little about our insti
tutions as they know of their God. Vote for
your country and the Native American party,
and Won will have done one act at least, of
which you will lave cause to be proud all the
days Of your life.
PuBMc DIscussIoN.-'rhe public debate be-
tween the candidates of the opposing parties
for the Lower House of the Legislature will
come off in Clinton this morning. 4 large at
tendance is expected and solicited. The cam
tlilates of the Native American party are anx
ious to have as many to hear them as possible,
as their cause will appear more beautiful and
good as it is better known. Then let all at
tend this speaking, and we are satisfied if pre-
JUDGE does not blind the eyes of those opposed
to us, many of them will see the false position
they are in, and take sides with the Native
American party. Public discussion win al
ways benefit, and can never iniure our cause
eE-A Attention is called to "Old Documents
are dangerous"
Read the communication and then the card
which follows it, and then make up your opin-
ion concerning the signers, some of whom are
running now for otiicc--wonder how Bythcl
will get out of it? Like Thomas Green David
son at Hephzibah when Pond ran him so tight
upon his Native American antccedcnts we i'm
agine only one way for him to get out OF
it, and that is TO say, Twas young and green,
when that was written and l did not know what
was doing, | humbly beg your pardon.
will not be guilty Of the like again, pom my
my honor won't"
In the insertion Of this card, our purpose is
not to defend Gen. Taylor, or Whiggery, but
only to show the Versatility Of our friend By
tkel's genius. How he will get out ofthis diff
fculty has been theme of some speculation t.
us. But "wait for the wagon" and We will al
see what hole Bythell will attempt to crawl on
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
Clinton, La,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1i--Government has de-
cidea that the back pay Of Gen. Scott, as Lieu
tenant General shall be allowed and the ac-
counting officers are now engaged in ascsrtai-
min. the amounts
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
The Result

OF the present contest depends upon INDl-
VIDUAL ACTION. Let every NATIVE OF
FIFE SOIL approach the ballot box with the
LOVE OF HIS COUNTRY in every thought.
and believing, as he should, tint on HIS VOTE
hangs the chance of success, and VICTORY
will crown the Native Heads
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
0enend Unon II.

That the ONLY safeguard to AMERICAN
LIBERTY is AMERICAN RULE. To secure
this Vote the Native ticket
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27

Local elections have come off in some Of the
counties of Arkansas in all of which the Ma
tivee are victorious Hurrah for Arkansas
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
Native American Parish Ticket

LEGISLATURE,
MUEL NORWOOD,
FRED ERlCK W. WARD.
FOR CLERK,
HENRY SKIPWI II.
FOR SHERIFF.
JOHN EAST
FOR ASSESSOR,
JAMES A. SCOTT.
FOR CORONER,
II. w. HUG HE'S.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27

~A Barbecue will be given to-day at
Murdoch's Ford on Thompson's Creek.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27

l.. HARDESTY, Chairman.
EDW. DELONY, Sec'y.
G. W. REESE,
VIM. SADLER,
BYTHELL HAYNES,
BENZ. LYONS,
p. RIPLEY,
IRWIN BROWN,
WILSON j. LYONS.
W. II. O'REILLY,
j. w. TAYLOR,
r. JACOBS,
II. II. HAYNES,
j. r. CAULFIELD,
G. W. MUNDAY,
l.. STURGIS,
WILLIAM PATTERSON,
JOHN W. HAYS,
JOHN KlLLIAN.
;, September Goth, 1Sis.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-10-27
Native American State Ticket.

FOR GOVERNOR.
CHARLES DERBIGNY,
Of jefferson.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
LOUIS TEXADA,
Of Rapides.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
ROBERT ]. BEALE,
Of East Baton Rouge.
FOR STATE TREASURER.
j. V. DURABLE,
Of West, Baton Rouge.
FOR AUDITOR.
WALTER ROSSMA AN,
Of Claiborne.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
RANDALL HUNT,
Of Orleans.
rsn SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC EDrcAToN.
q. d. STULLMAN,
Of Ouachita.
For Congress Third District.
Col, PRESTON POND,
OF East Feliciana.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

HE HANGING OF RoARKE AT MARIrosA We
have heretofore yen the particulars OF this horrd
affair, which took place last week at Mariposa-
correspondent of the S IN Joaquin Republican,
whose letter is published in that paper of Wednes-
day, reviews the whole matter, and puts it in rather
a different light from any of the previous state
mens. After giving the details of his capture
from the Sheriff at the jail the correspondent thus
describes the closing scene:
The assailants obtained possession of the pri.
sOner hastily released from his irons he was
marched to the gallows, one fourth of a mile dis.
tant, surrounded by large crowd, many of whom
on the way Jeered him with exclamaiions such as
these-''two bits in the bank-who'll bet 2" s'the
games made--ro - &c; expressions Roarke
wss accustomed to use at his gaming table, No
opportunity offered him TO explain the DOS
session of the money he was suspected OF having
taken.
Arrived at the gallows he sscended the platform
with the rope about his neck made brief address,
In which he denied the truth of the reports of hav-
ing previously killed a number of men as iAbrica.
tioDs; together with some other charges which had
been iBdustriously circulated 10 his prejudice de
clared his regret in not being allowed trial by
law, returned thanks to the Sheriff and party for
their efforts TO retain him In legal custody and with
the expression OF "God bless my soni" submitted
and was hung.
1t makes our blood run cold to read such &C.
counts as this We who, In the dread and solemn
midnight, four years ago, saw Jenkins dragged
across the Plaza, and in q few minutes more saw
his liieless body dangling In the moonlight, arc
sckened at reading these tales of defiance of the
iaw.-Sam Francisco Paper.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

Masonic CONVENTION Masonic convsn.
ton a. Washington adjourned on Thursday eve
ming last We learn from the Sentinel that thew
adopted plan, which, il fapproved by twenty OF
more of the Grand Lodges Of the United States
will establish a confederation of Grand Lodges, to
which any difficulties originating among the Bro.
therhood In any masonic Jurisdiction can be refer
red for settlement
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08
N 0 r C. T.
WAGONS, CARTS, DRAYS AND CAR
RYALLS.
FLEMING MOORE,


(TIIE OLD AND POPULAR wHEELRIGHT,)
II AS again commenced business for him
IL self at the OF Cary street, between 18th
and lath SITS where he will be pleased to accommo-
date all in want of such work. in the best and
on the most reasonable terms,
REPAIRING WHEELS-Spokes, IS to IT cents
each; Fellows from 25 to S5 cente Turned Spokes
and Beat Irons, cheap in proportion Re-fittne and
putting on old Tires, so to IS cents each; Wagon
Tongues and reftting old iron. 81 each; Coupling
Poles, 81 25 each; Front Hounds, 81 each; Hind
Hounds 81 IS; Dray Shafts 81 25; Draw Tails 81 25
each; Bolsters 81; Carryal Shafts 81 IS each; Bars
so cents each
proportion.
New work made on the most reasonable terms and
10 the best manner. All work warranted to be we'll
done and made of the best materials.
CASH for all Repairing, unless otherwise arranged
before the work is done. New work. months
credit. FLEMING MOORE
de 16-dlmt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08
TOBACCO AGENCY.

GREENE, HEATH & ALLEN,
AZ and 40 California Street, San Francisco,
CELL Tobacco on Commission direct
~ from and for account of the Virginia Manufac.
turers, and to whom we refer
Messrs. EDMOND, DAVENPORT 4 Co.. Richmond
will reply to any questions aud any business
for our house.
Messrs. ALLEN PAxsoN, New York, will do like.
wise. nol8-d&wly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08
A New Auction AND COMMISSION House.

NJ" ANNI IUN ANU VUMMIsSIUN HOUSE.
PAYNE MAYO, Auctioueers-offce on 10th st
het.re IN Main and Cary, Richmond Va
JOHN r. D PAYNE having associated with hi IN
MABEL &. MAYO in the above business will
continue to sell Real and Personal Estate at auction
OF pr.vste sale in the city of Richmond and through h.
out the State to Renting out Houses and Hiring out
Servants
Deeds of every description will be accurately
drawn on the most reasonable trms
NJ. MAYO beings Notsrv Public, will attend to
taking acknowledgements of Deeds &c.
Anfreference given that may be required
JNO r. b PAYNE,
la6-lm ABEL u. MAYO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

In regard to the conviction of George w. Green
in Chicago, of the murder of his wife, the Chicago
Democrat says:
From the report in another column, 1t will be
seen that the Jury in this case have returned yer.
dict OF guilty Whatever may have been the OPT.
MON OF the public 10 regard to his position and the
influence Of his wealth. 10 one with whom we have
conversed, or who can have read our extended
and accurate report, can have failed tn have made
up their minds as to the guilt of the prisoner The
verdict so tar as we have been able to learn Is
garded by all classes a proper one, and az ne.
cessary vindication of public justice
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

AN IHcIDENT-NoT IN THE BILLS As Mr.. G V.
Brooke, in recently performing the character of
Richard the Third, at the Liverpool Amphitheatre.
fell upon the stage at the close Of the 5h act struck
down by the sword of Richmond, the moment of
breaihess silence whicL followed suddenly bro
aging suggestion TO Mr.. Millisrs who played
the part of conquerer, "Now's ysur time, old chap;
off with his boots.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08
AMUsHAGHNrs.
GRAND CIVIC AND MILITARY BALI.
THE MONTG OMERY cuARn
(cAPr. PATRICK t. M0eRE,1

!n announcing their Third ANNU- o2
liz Of the 9th of Jaonsry Mt CORINTHIAN 1M
- uALL. Main between 9th and 10th as J HrA
save 70 inform their fiends and the pubic that
,h;n 20 guarantee to all who may honor them with
mani ne on the occssion the faliest enjoy
nc ns eieeant and spacious Hall will afford am-
th n to all who wish participate in
10 Tue ana tne other conveniences of the build
ihT ~ are such as 70 secure comfort to all
~, ne services OF an experienced and annrovsa C A .
TEkEk, whose former efforts have besn snfirsIv
snccsssfui, have been secured to furnish m sS1
MENTS and SUPPER nIf nESu-
RUFFIN'S celebrated COTILLON RANn
been engaged and no effort will be wanting on ths;
part to give entire satisfaction W. '"eH
i. ENTRANCE MARCH at o'clock
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

UNITED STATES SrocKs.-The Secretary Of the
Treasury has given notice, by advertisement, that
the Department is prepared to purchase, between
this time and the lst of March next, certain por.
tons of United States stocks, amounting in the sg~
gregate to ST. ,900, 900.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

I-SIos BuLpINo FuND CouPsNY.
adj uyued General Meeting and the regular Monthly
Meeting OF this Company, will be held MON
DAY EVENING next. the 9Th inst at ~ O'Clock 3
Jefferson Ward SCHOOL HOUSE. Stock holder.
who csnnot attend in person. will please send their
Proxies.
The Secretary will be at the Place of meeting At
o'clock to receive the monthly iustaIments or thew
NAV he paid to him during the dsv at his Office,
ls6-A THO. l.. ID. WALFORD, Sec'y.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NERVOUS HEApAcBE.-This annoyine
disease which has heretofore hstsd the skiil of our
shest phy sicisns may he perfectly cured by the
n.a Of BAKERS CELEBRATED PREMIUM BIT.
TIERS lady in this city, who has suffered from IL
tar years. without obtaining the sghtest relief, has
beeu entirely cured by using few bottles. As q
eure for Dyspepsis these Bfters have no equal and
4 a tonic they stand ensurpas sed Price 50 cents.
For sale by PURCELL, LADD CO., and Drug
fists everywhere, jag
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

JOHN KNOX TURNING PUsEYITE.-At a recent
Presbyterian Synod, held in New York, they took up
the subject of psalmody generally, with the view
improvement its adaptation portion Of divine
service In a resolution unanimously adopted, they
determined to have included in a Book of Psalmody
be prepared. he Psalms in the prose authoriz ed
translation, to be adopted for chanting"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

SOUTHERN MAIL ARRANGEMENT A despatch
from Charleston says it is believed that the Southern
mail difficulty will be settled The Post-o Office
Department has made offer which the railroad
company have accepted, provided the ischedule is
satisfactory
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

DEATH OF An OLD PRINTER William Holt, the
Oldest printer in Concord, NJ H., died near that
place recently, aged II years. He served In the
last war, and published the american Patriot, +"
from which sprung the New Hampshire Patriot
He worked as compositor during his declining
years, and struggled hard against poverty and mis-
fortune throughout long life
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

THE IT, s. IN POSSESSION OF MEsILLA VAL
LEY.-Gen Garland, accompanied by Gov Merri
wether and Lieut.. Col Miles, at the head of abou,
one hundred Dragons two companies of the Third
Infantry two pieces OF artillery, and the band OF the
Third Infantry, arrived at Mesilla on the 18th o.
November. The American lag was hoisted and sn
luted, and Gov. Merriwether made an appropriate
address to the persons present.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-08

An effort was made to elect Theodore Parker Chap
lain Of the Massachusetts, Legislature. Rev. John
H. Tombly was, however, finally elected, receiving
2lo votes to Parkers 122 Pending the ballot, excl
ting discussions took place. during which, Mr. Eame.
OF Maiden, said the choice of Parker would be q
disgrace to the House.