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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-01

TIE CoURTs-The October term of the various
Courts conmences 10 day, when, for the hrst tone
since list June legal business viii be again fully IN
operation.
The Supreme Cour. viii hod s circuit and specia!
term the former to be bed by Judge Mitchell aud tho
latter b. Judge Ce1ke. The general term HIS adj
iouIned to Monday, October =. Court Of Oyer aud
Terniner will also be held during October by Judge
Roosevelt.
The Superior Court will open for the first time this
Fall for the transaction Of other than eI pare business
and two trial terms will be held by Chief Justice oak
lev and Judge Campbell, and special term oy JuaSc
Hoffman. The trial tenn calendar comprises upward
oil zoo cases and the special term calendar crowded
in proportion.
In the Court Of Common Pleas, trial terms VIII De
held BY judges DAILY and Woodruff, and special
term by Judge Ingrah,m The United States Courts
are COW in session. and criminal csses are proceeding
in the District Court Def re Judge Ingraham.
The October Term Of the Court OF General SESSIONS
commences this morning with a calendar Of - prison
cases for disposal among which are 10 for murder ~ tor
grand larceny IA for burglary 10 for elonous assault
and battery for forgery, for ia Sc preences, Tor
rare and each for seduction. abandonment aud per
iury. The indictments recently found against SIX OF
the nembsrs of the Common Council will in all proba
bty be acted upon this sessoD, And motions 10 qnash
The Indictments viii either be made trials will be
asked By the accused, who are anxious to have the
matter settled before the Fall election, a. some OF
them orc az ain candidates.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-01

A1T,NPT TO MURDER BY SHoorIsG.-On Saturday
night, shortly after ten o'clock, Jas H. Gallon, FIRE
man in Chids distery, Thirty .ninth-st. near Tenth
av., WA shot by some person who discharged a
mutket at him through Of the windows of the first
story of the bui ding Twenty four buckshot entered
the body Of the unfortunate man, and caused very
dangerous injuries Yesterday James Duffy, Ia
borer recently discharged rom the establishment, was
arrested on suspicion of being the per.on who fired
the musket and was committed by Justice Davidson
for examination. He had made threats against tho
fireman AID was seen lurking about the place all the
evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-01

BrRyEp TO DEATH WHILE DRrSK.-James Vail,
your .h sd shout ~ yea. of-gs died on ssrurdiJ :. tn7
N.wYogk Hospts from burns re v'd f-T nights geylla'
be va. N ,he hs5t getting drunk and lodging
IN ..,.tl, authony--t sne 70 While there ths 10 a.
teuo,rs lEht bis pipe, h co'he, esrgnt hre ana az
burned CcrUner OD0unen held ~ inquest up u
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-01

As ISyAsr MURDERED Justice Boyd held an in
quest on Saturday afternoon at Astoria on the body OF
an infsn found in the river. From the testimony o.
medical men the Jury rendered verdict that the in
fan, came 10 it, death by being thrown into the river
by .eme unknown person shortly after BIRTH
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-01

Rry OVER BY STAGE.-A lsb0rer named Daniel
Colin. vs.. run over in the Bowery s.uri,y night BY
.se driven by owen Fzge.d and severe injured n was
cent 70 ID. Hcsp and the driver arrested and
before Jusiee Welsh but, examination appeared
that Coirs irtoIicated and blame could be Il
tached % the The prisoner therefore dschEzsi
A man named Thomas Linley knocked down
,p run over 10 Broadway Saturday nsht by and
bad oue of fractured places. lie conveyed
70 tie hew-York HospsL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-01

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT-sEpr. z-Bessss
Judge NELsOs.
DTCIsIOS OS APPEAL.
and others sad DEXTER Carleton and ochee
sst. steamship Roanoke
10 recover dsmages for value Of schooner Sprighcy
Sea- ruck ard the Elizabeth River Virginia Dsxss
10 favor q libeant Affirmed.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17

T. h o kllIlan II Sc. W
N. W. CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
attn CLINTON, La, r,. e..ff
rNHIS well known establishment is now'open
for the reception of Boardcrs and the ac-
commodation Of Travellers. The House has
undergone Il thorough renovation, and is now
in complete order, and the proprietor will spare
neither pains or money in rendering ii des
rabe retreat for all who may favor him witha
call. a5s5r. t- ffnt tast ar
There is large and conunodous STABLE
attached to the premises, and good and attcl.
tive grooms EVANS WHITE.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17
SUCCESSION SALE.

The State of Louisiana, Parish of East Telieiana,
Seventh District Court No. 1857.
In the matter Of the succession ef Andrew j.
Brame deceased.
PURSUANT to an order of the Honorable
l. Court aforesaid, and by virtue Of com
mission to me directed, | will offer for sale, at
the late residence of the deceased in this Par
ish, at public auction, on asa suoa d.
l-iaalHs First Saturday IN, December, 1855,
between the hours of l. o'clock, A. NJ, aud
sunset of the same day, the following property,
real and personal, appertaining to said success
sion, to wit: tHa 7a
The home place, known MS the China Grove
Plantation," being the last residence Of the
deceased, a.. j. Brame containing about
four hundred and sixty three 25-l00 acres,
being bounded on the north by Beaver
creek, south by Lipscomb and Scott, east
by Thomas Lipscomb, and west by Gum L.
Rogillo alm H5 E10M
Also: the following personal property:
Twenty five head of hogs, three mules, five
cows and calves, one sorrcl mare, one sorrel
colt, one old carriage, one horse wagon and
gears, lot of ploughs and harness, one old
buggy, ten empty sugar hogsheads, lot OF
molasses barrels, one lot of household fur
niture, bedsteads, beds, and bedding, one lot
of kitchen furniture, one mans saddle, one
pair brass andirons, and one lot Of table
ware. ru # alU M UM. af.4
TERMS OF SALE
The China Grove Plantation to be sold on
a credit of one, two, and three years. the pur-
chase price to bear eight per cent interest
from the day of sale until paid. Payment to
be secured hy mortgage, confession Of judg-
ment, and personal security. tr
The personal property to be sold on credit
of one year, with eight per cent interest from
date with personal security. l9e .I4g
oct 90 G. w. CATLETT. Auctioneer
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17
THE GREAT MANDAMJtS CASE

The Delta Of Monday evening contains the
decision Of Judge Cotton, Of the sixth Dis
trict Court, relative to this case. We copy
from that papef: bra .laF p ool
This court met this morning at 10 o'clock
Judge ]. B. Cotton took his seat, and shortly
after read his opinion on the rule which was or.
gued last Friday, taken by j. M. Bell against
the commissioners Of election of the seventh
precinct and the sheriff Of the parish Of Or
leans, requiring them cause why peremptory
mandamus should issue to compel them to make
q return Of the votes polled in the seventh pre-
cinct ut the election held for State and Parish
officers on the 9th inst. aL.' lgo1n
After reviewing the whole proceedings in
the case, replying to the evidences of the wit
nesscs, argument Of counsel, giving his reasons
and citing his authorities for Judgment the
Judge thus concludes and renders his decree
The rclator asks Of these officers. (the
Commissioner and Sherf,) to dischage their
duty under the law; to make a full and correct
return OF oil the votes polled at the seventh
PSS'uSt. ~ tucy CuHHOL MAKE SUCH 1ull anu
complete return for all the candidates voted for
at said precinct to make return Of such votes
for candidates as were counted and known
when this is done by the commissioners. then
1t is the duty Of the sheriff to make triplicate
returns, two copies to the Secretary of state,
and ono to the Clerk Of the First District
Court, leaving the question as to who is elect
cd to the legally constituted tribunals Of the
country. fE A .. @##
1t is, therefore, ordered, adjudged, and de-
creed that the rule herein taken be made ab-
solutc; that writ Of pcremptory mandamus
issue directed to VIM. Christy, Samuel Locke,
and q. II. Horton. commissioners of election,
held at the seventh precinct, third Representa-
tive District on Monday, 5th November, 1855,
ordering them instantcr, to make full. cor
rect and complete return of all the votes poll
"a, counted aud known for the respective can
didates at said precinct, in conformity with the
18th section OF the act, entitled, AN act rel
ativc to Elections, approved 18th March, 1855, ;
page 4lO, and that the Sheriff make return of
the same in conformity with the law, with
costs" H#.
The Court room was crowded with anxious
persons of all parties, dcsrous ofhearing what
was to be heard, and seeing what was to be
seen, but there was no commotion or emotion
caused by the opinion. And the crowd left
the Court, portion satisfied while Others were
displcascd.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17
SUCCESSION. SALE.

SUCCESSION. SALE. .uU
The State of Louisiana Parish ofEast Feliciana
7th District Court No. 2349. 80
In the matter of the succession Of Wesley
,..p =I Rourk, deceased.
DURSUANT to q 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
a4s TUESDA November 20, 1856.
between the hours of 10 AN. and PM, the
following personal property appertaining to
the aforesaid succession, viz.
One gray horse, 9a I" a0. tH
800 One pleasure buggy, te f
-1 One two year old colt, ia h
One shot gun, "a ~
One pair pistols,
One silver watch,
a. One pair saddle bags, =
One mans saddle
Terms Of lSale--Cash.
,4 af.s# #0 THOS. L. McGHEE,
snov3 Coroner and ex-officio Sheriff
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17

the Union will apply the lash to it; for as
it condemns the President and his admin
istration, we cannot entertain very strong
hopes that the K. N. papers, either north
or south. will condemn it---this one virtue,
in their estimation, covering ther whole
multitude Of its sins. II Z, ~
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17
The Union Hotel.
4r tLATE C.ARMAN'S) -f
N. E. CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,

N. E. CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
CLINTON, La. -
/ AVlNG thoroughly repaired and Trefur.
1 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 can If.
ford, and no pains or exertions will be spared
to please and accommodate those who may
favor them with their patronage.
LIVERY STABLES.
Connected with the Hotel is a large md
oomy stable. Every attention will be paid 10
Horses placed at livery.
Horses, Buggies, and Carriages, for hirc.g
ala WORSHAM g. DIXON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17
BREADl ,BREADlI

|, feel pleasure in serving, at their residences,
all those whomay favor him with their patronage.
All orders left at the store will be promptly at
tended to. lie will give us much bread for dollar
as any other house, ,D,y.. WM GURNEY.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17

SLIGHT MISUNDERSTANDING .Have YOU
Blasted Hopes ?" asked lady Of a green
librarian, whose face was much swollen by
the toothache. mo madam" replied the
youth, but I've got blasted toothache."
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh Judicial
PARISH OF EAST fEI.ICrANA. District Court.
In the matter of the succession Of w. w. Moore,
deceased. No. 2405. HM t.N @M
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that B. +. Bon
IN ney has applied to this court for letters of ad-
ministration on the aforesaid succession, which will
be granted In ten days after the publication Of this
notice, unless legal opposition be made thereto.
nov II. 1855 r s. y. HUNTER, by Clerk. :,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17
A CARD.

a CAkD.
HENRY s. .BEECHENO bcgs to
IL return his sincere thanks to his friends, and the
Inhabitants of East Feliciana. generally, for the
kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him since
he commenced business in Clinton. aud assures them
no exerions shall be wanting his part to merit
continuance Of the same.
IL. ). BEEcnENo is fully prepared to supply plant
ers and all Others with every article in the Drug
business and from his long experience in that line
combined with u practical acquaintance with chem
lsty in all its Branches merely requests trial
test OF his qualifications. An accurate analysis OF
mineral waters will be granted gratis, to those dcsi-
rous Oh having IL made.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS are dispensed with
neatness and prompttude and with great care as to
labelling. aud the minor details.
constant supply Of The choicest brands OF Wines
and Spirits, on hand, for MEDICAL PURPOSES, only.
large quantity Of Ale and Porter, (irst rate
qnality,) continually coming to hand
II. 81 Il. does not feel disposed TO advertise the
exact quantities of Drugs he has received lately
fearing he might possibly uNpERrate it, and not do
himself the justice he is so anxiousy seeking.
HENRY S. BEECHENO 4 co.
Clinton. La. Oct. Is. 1926
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

CIV 51 CLARET. 5.'.. a5-'i, y
7 HAVE several cases of Claret, choice brands. or
l. hand cheap. HENRY s. BEECHENO 7
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17

ALSO at the same time and place, the follow
ing personal property belonging 70 said sue
ccssion, viz.
Three fourths Of the growing crop of cotton
corn, and potatoes ..
Eight head of horses and mares,
Three mules,
Five yoke Of oxen,
Eighty head Of cattle, . ..
Forty head Of sheep,
One hundred head Of hogs, more or less
Two buggys,
One OK wagon,
A lot of farming implements,
A lot of bagging and rnpe,
A lot of carpenters tools,
One corn sheller,
One straw cutter
Two old cutting boxes,
One old loom and spinning wheels
A lot of medicines, cupping glasses &c.
A lot of bcdsteads, beds, and bed furniture.
A lot of household furniture,
A lot of kitchen utensils,
A lot of coffee and one halfbbls. of sugar.
Forty head of geese,
Sixty head Of chickens and ducks,
Three iourths Of Six thousand bricks.
TERMS or SALE,
The personal property, for all sums of twcn
ty dollars and upwards, on credit of twelv,
months from the day Of SALE payment to b,
secured by notes of purchaser, with approved
personal security, and to draw eight per cent
interest per annum, from maturity, until paid
For all sums under twenty dollars CASH.
The slaves on a credit of one and two years
from the day Of sale, in two equal annual in
staments.
he land on credit Of one. two, and three
years from the day of sale, in three equal annu
al installmcnts.
he purchase price of the land and slaves te
bear eight per cent interest per annum from
maturity until paid. Purchasers to give thoil
notes with approved persona! security and con
sent that mortgage be retained on said Lent
and negroes to secure the payment of said notes
oct l3 JAMES WELSH, Auctioaeer.
| K DOl. Russelis Clark u Co.'s, genuine Cod Live
u Oil for sale by !. n LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17
WANTED.


n to take orders by sample for Eelpeau's Magnetic
agents. -, ~. IA. s.
TO active men q salary Of $500 year. and a small
commission will be paid. "Saary payable month
lyH For particulars address DR.. NJ. VEIpEAu, 42i
Broadway, enclosing stamp to prepay answer. NIL
soe7loS SHERlFF'S SALE. WI aIA
The State Of Louisiana Parish OF East Feliciana.
7th District Court. M, f.'... krs Iastoit.f .t
Mary sturges 4 husband, Il. ..5i., .
Vs. NO. 2O35.
Iti james +. Blackman. J 9d nov ii
DY VIRTUE of writ of Il. ia. issued in the above
- entitled suit from the honorable court aforesaid,
directed to the sheriff of said parish, have seized
and will offer for sale on the premises of Benjamin
Lyons, Esqr., in the town Of Clinton, on the iNth
FIRST SATURDAY, or DECEMBER, l0
A. D. 1885, between the hours OF 10 o'clock A. NJ and
O'Clock, r. NJ, the following property, in which by
decree Of said court, the plaintiffs bave privi-
lege Of Rent; to wit: l1ff m alfF H
One certain Printing Press thirty-cight cases,
more or less, seven stands more or less, marble
slab, together with all the types and fixtures thereto
belonging, or In any way appertaning 1t being the
same printing press, types, and fixtures, that was
lately In the possession Of the defendant James 4.
Blackman. t .w
Terms Of &lc.-A credit Of twelve months; pur-
chaser will be required to give bond with approved
security, with interest in accordance with the udg
ment.l "a ya % lTHOS. L. McGllEE.
nov II, 1855 e. Coroner and ex oIicio sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-17

MILLS, CLEVELAND, & Co. +, :.
Provision and Grocery Store
ESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
= the trading public, that they have OH hand
a large and complete stock Of
GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, w.
together with a well selected assortment Of
Dry Goods, Hats, BoCis, Shoes, Hardware,
and in fact every article in demand, for Family
or Plantation use.
They are prepared to make advances on
Cotton consigned to OAKEY 4 HAWKINS,
and to afford all the facilities usual in their
line of business. NA ala
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05

THE FRAMING PRIyLEGE.-We were quite
forcibly struck yesterday morning in passing
the Post Office. with the beauties of the frank.
ing privilege, and could not repress smile
of satisfaction at the enterprise ofcertain of our
representatives at Washington, as we beheld
eight immense bags of mail matter lying at
the door, weighing about ttcelue hundred
pounds, all labelled ..Free-Henry S. Geyer. Z"
1t was privately stated to us that the balance
of NJ Geyers shipments, consisting of pair
of French Bedsteads icita bedding to match, had
just been taken inside the Post Office door.
Whether these latter came by letter or not, we
cannot say.-St, LOUIS Dem.
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05

The DISTANCE OF THE Sun FROM THE EARTR
lNcREAsIYG.---T German journals have Civ
en- some tables which prove that the distance
between the earth and the sun is increasing an
nually by one thousasdth part Of that distance,
and argue from it that the increasing humidity
of our summers and the loss of fertility by the
earth, are to be attributed solely to this cir
circumstance.
In the course of six thousand years from the
present time, they assume that the distance will
be so great that only an eight Part of the
warmth we now enjoy from the sun will be
communicated to the earth, and it will then be
covered with eternal ice, in the same manner
as we now see the plains of the north, where
the elephant formerly lived, and have neither
spring nor autumn.
No credit has heretofore been given to ira.
dition of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese,
according to which these people formerly saw
the suns disc almost four times as large as we
now see it for they estimated the apparent
diameter of the sun is double of what it is seen
in our day. II, however we pay attention to
the continued dininution of the apparent diam.
eter Of the sun, according to the best observa
tons of several centuries, we must suppose that
the ancients were not mistaken in the estimates
they have transmitted to US.
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
Ordinance, NO. %.

an O,riircEce for the Protection Of certain 70t7s Ocrs
The Trustees of the Town of Nevada do oran As follows
If any person shall knowingly and vfully obstruct,
sist oppose Marshall Waterman ofthis Town in
serving attempting to lawful process order of
any Recorder of said town. shall molest wilfully
interrupt any Marshall or Watehman in making any
without warrant of person found violating any
ordinance of this town. shall resist obstruct oppose
hv v;olscz orby threa.ning abusive language
net anv Pound the discharge of his duties
der the ordinances Of this toWs or shall take from the
ssesion of any Pound Master S1y Swine taken up by
lin, or impoundsd said ordinances without
first rendered to said Pound Master his fees due for the
detention of sid swine. who shall break down in
whole or in part any public pound ssll conviction
before the Recsrder be fined in any sm not exceeding
Que hundred dollars. in default Of payment be impris
oned the town jail for term not exceeding ten days
Passed august q, 1855, 5 s. HUSSEf. Pres.
A. A. SARsEsT, Sec'y pl7 I'm
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05

A WoMAN's ANswER-A writer, illus
trating the fact that some errors are lifted
into importance by efforts to refute them,
when they need to be treated with whole
some doses of contempt and ridicule, OBJ
serves that call the blows inflicted by the
herculean club" of certain eminent logi-
clans, "are not half SO effectual as a box
on the ear of celebrated atheist by the
hand of beauty. After having in vain
preached to circle of ladies, he attempt.
ed to revenge himself, by saying. Par
don my error, ladies, did not imagine
that in house where wit yies with grace,
1 alone should have the honor of not be-
lieving God. ."-ssYou are not alone, sir, p
answered the mistress of the mansion,
'my horse, my dog, my cat, share this
honor with you, only these poor brutes
have the good sense not to boast of it."
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
IN EXILE'S GREETING TO AMERICA.
BY wM. E. ROBINSON

oi Nm L. RUBlNSOs
HAIL. brightest banner that floats On the gale
Flag of .he country G. y .'ashington, hail
Red are thy stripes with the blood ofthe brave;
Bright are thy stars as the sun on the wave;
Wrapt in thy folds are the hopes of the free:
Banner ofWashington blessings On thee
Mountain-tops mingle the sky with their snow
Prairies arc green with rich verdure below;
Rivers. az broad as the sea in their pride,
Border thy empires, but do not divide;
Niagaras voice far outanthems the sea:
Land Of sublimity blessings Oh thee!
Light of the world !! in thy glory sublime,
When thou didst burst on the pathway of time
Millions from darkness and bondage awoke;
Music was born when first Liberty spoke
Millions to come yet shall join in the glee:
Land Of the pilgrims hope! blessings on thee
Empires may perish, and monarchies fail
Kingdoms and thrones in thy glory grow pale:
Thou shalt live on, and thy people shall own
Loyalty's sweet where the heart is the throne.
Upion and freedom thy heritage be,
Country of Washington Blessings on thee I!
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05

A LUCKY EscAPE.-The Memphis Ap-
peal says physician of that place paid q
morning visit, recently, to one of his pa
tients in the upper end of town, and Oh
entering the room of the sick man, the fol-
lowing dialogue took place:
Patient-'I say, Doctor, Doctor, I've
got you cheated this load of poles.''
Doctor-'How =
Patient, (raisirg up on his elbows and
looking across the. room)-'Look there,
Doctor, at that feiler lying there l got
him to take that ere pill you left for me,
and it killed him in an hour
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05

RULEs,---An Eastern paper gives the follow
ing seasonable and excellent rules for young
men commencing business
The world estimates men by their success in
life, and by general consent, success is evidence
Of superiority.
Never, under any circumstances, assume a
responsibility you can avoid consistently with
your duty to yourself and others.
Base all your actions upon a principle oI
right preserve your integrity OF character,
and n doing this never reckon the cost
Remember that self interest is more likely to
warp your Judgment than all other crcurnstan,
ces combined therefore look well to your
duty, when your interest is concerned
Never make money at the expense of your
reputation.
Be neither lavish nor niggardly of the two
avoid the latter. a mean man is universally
despised, but public favor is a stepping stone to
preferment, therefore generous feelings should
be cultivated
Let your expenses be such as TO leave bal
ance in your pocket. Ready money is a friend
in need.
Keep clear of the law for even Il you gain
your case, you are generally q loser.
Never relate your misiortunes aud never
grieve over what you cannot prevent