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The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

A CANDID DIsctAMER.-Thc Opclousas Cou-
rier, which modesty proclaims the democratic
triumph in st. Landry, says:
1--WE were told that at Gros Chevreul, af-
ter the polls were closed, young man Of res
pectability and standing, who was a know no.
thing, came forward, went to the commissioners
of election and in presence of all the electors
told them with that solemnity and frmness Of
voice which are sure proofs Of deep conyic-
tlon and an honesty of purpose: Gentlemen,
| wish it to be distinctly understood, | have
done with the K. n party. have discharg-
ed my obligations faithfully; thought my
honor deserved it, but from this day out shall
never be with you again. can no longer bear
being dictated TO like slave p
This is the language of an American citizen,
proud Of his birth--proud of his country
proud Of his liberty and privileges, andwling
to extend them to all, by proclaiming aloud
with the philanthropist the world is my
home, and every honest man is my brotherw
There are some among us whom we hope soon
to hear make the same noble and honorable
declaration in behalf of their own inalenablc
rights. The Courier does not say whether the
yonng gentleman was formerly democrat or
whg but that makes no difference. Know No.
thingism is not fitting thing for young men Of
either of the old parties its dcmoralizing in
lluenees may attach to them bad and disagreea-
bic habits through life, SO let them come out
at once and no longer carry the mark of Cain,
which is so deeply stamped upon that midnight
order. In doing so, they cannot perform n more
worthy and honorable act, nor one that will
afford them more real scf-satisfaction.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

p0-Our thanks are due to the obliging Cap
tain Of the Bella Donna, for late city papers
1t will be seen by reference to our advertising
columns that the days Of her departure from
New Orleans, Bayou Sara aud Port Hudson
have been changed
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

TnE UNITED STATES REVIEW ron NOVEMBER.
This sterling democratic Journal for this
month"; contains an sxcelIeat leading article on
the Presidential Negative" ii Is embellish,
ed with steel engravings Of the Hon. VIM
Wright, and the Hon. Horatio Seymour.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

I t0-it has been well said, that " the glory
and strength of the Democratic party consists
not only in the purity of the principles which
its yotarics possess, but the tenacity with which
those principles are adhered to, through evil
as well as good report" This truth has been
most nobly verified in the history of the past
two years. When know nothingism seemed
destined to wave over the Union, in one con-
tnued tide OF success, the democratic party,
true to principle, boldly and fearlessly exposed
the trick, and battled against the dangerous
and unconstitutional doctrines which for time
took possession of the public mind and fore.
bode the destruction of freedom itself Yes,
" the true democrat only sees the great princi.
pies of republican equality and constitutional
freedom as the standard by which he Judges
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

The LICENSE QuEsrIoN.-A vote was taken
within the corporation, on Wednesday last
upon the License question License was car
red by majority of eleven votes. One year
ago. the vote against it was three to one.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

SOUTHERN CuLrIyAroR FoE DEcEMB ER.-This
number well stored with useful and instructive
agricultural articles, has been received.
A new volume commences on the first of the
year, at the low price Of 81 No planter should
be without il.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01
AMERICAN CONVENTION AT GIN.
rINNAT

CINcINSATI, Nov. 23.-The American Con.
vention in session in Cincinnati, yesterday
adopted majority report containing the fol-
lowing sentiments: Ak
They demand the restoration Of the Missouri
Compromise, and failing in attaining that end.
claim that Congress should refuse to admit any
state into the UHion tolerating slavery, which
may be formed out Of territory from which
slavery was excluded by the compromise. They
protest against collescing with any party that
demands the abandonment Of the American
party. The report recommends the meeting
Of the American delegates At Philadelphia on
10Th Of February. E
The minority report, which was rejected, in
sists upon the exclusion Of slavery from the
territories, says that prescription on account
Of birth is unwarrantnbe; opposes secrecy; re-
CARDS the slavery question as paramount to oil
Others, and recommends river and harbour i'm
provements and generous foreign policy
The minority report was sustained chiefly by
the delegates from Ohio and Michigan.
A NAUTICAL WnNEss.-A sailor was
called upon the stand as witness.
"Well sir" said the lawyer "do you
know the plaintiff and defendant?"
!" | don't know the drift of them words"
answered the sailor.
I" What not know the meaning of plant.
iff and defendant continued the lawyer;
you are pretty fellow to come here as
witness. Can you tell me where on board
the ship it was that this man struck the
other onc?"
Abaft the pinnacle" said Jack.
"Abaft the binnaclcw said the lawyer,
what do you mean ,by that ?"
" A pretty fellow you responded tho
sailor to come here as lawyer, and don't
know what abaft the binnacle means"
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

1O-We have been requested to state that
there will be q parade Of the Clinton Protcc
ton Fire Company, on Monday, the 10th inst
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

THE OFFICIAL RErURNs.--Our table for the
State, is now complete. The vote stands, for
Governor Wiekliile, 23,332 Derbiguy, 10,
sO2, Wickliffe's majority, 1880.
The following is the congressional vote
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

At stated meeting of Olive Lodge, No. 50
A.. r.. NJ, held at their Lodge Room in
the town of Clinton, La on the evening of the
18th inst, committee Of three was appointed
to draft suitable resolutions, in relation to
their deceased brother, DIR. A. B. Taylor
They submitted the following:
WHEREAS an all-wise Providence has taken
from this earth our beloved brother DR. A.
B. Taylor, and removed him, as we sincerely
trust, to that heavenly home, prepared for
those who love and serve him.
Resolved, That as Masons, We deplorc his
loss as bright and worthy brother Of our fra.
tcrnity, who was ready to extend the yirtuous
and charitable teachings of the order by prac-
teal exemplilication to his fellow man; that in
his death, society has lost useful citizen, his
family an aifcctionatc husband tender parent,
and christian guide.
Resolved, L hat We condole with his friends
and relations in their bereavement and while
with them we drop the sympathc tic tear, We
have the hope that he has exchanged this NOR.
tai pilgrimage fora heavenly Immortality.
Resolved, That the lodge be clothed in the
proper insignia of mourning and that the mem.
bers thereof wear the usual badge for the space
of thirty days
Resolved Th at copy Of these resolutions
be forwarded to his bcreaysd family, and that
they be published in the journals of Clinton.
g. w. REESE, @#
W. w. CHAPMAN.
W. H. O'REILLY.
Clinton In Nov 18th 1889
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

D0~The worth of everything is determined
by the demand for it, In the desert of Ara.
bia, a pitcher of cold water is of more real
yalss thas q nssstais Of geld
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

AT meeting of CLINTON LODGE No. q,
|. 0. o, F., the following Preamble and Rcso.
lntions were adopted
WHEREAS, by a disposition of Providence, we
have been called upon to mourn the loss Of
our true and beloved brother r. G. CARMAN.
Resolved, That in the decease of our Broth
er, we are called upon to mourn the loss of one
in whom we behold, fully exemplifed, the great
and cardinal principles Of our fraternal order,
and one whose loss is not only felt by us, but
by the community of which he was q worthy
member.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathisc with
the bereayed family and friends of the deceas-
ed, and will practically illustrate, as far as in
US lies, that sympathy
Resolved, That we will wear the usual in
sigma OF mourning, for thirty days as token
of our high regard for the deceased brother.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be published in each Of the newspapers in Clin-
ton, and that copy of the same be transmit
ted to the family of the deceased.
Respectfully submttedi in the fraternal bonds
of L, l.. q T., by your committee
o. p. LANGWORTHY.
S. Il. HUNTER,
D. G. MORGAN,
Clinton, La, Nov. "a, 1883
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-01

For Removal, l4,435 Against Remoya
1900. Majority against removal, 3,lO5.
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FURNITURE.

AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Al No. Gl, VI ain N EOkl H. low A.
TJNllE undersigned does not deem ii expedient to
i say that he has more Furniture or better than
any other establishment in keokuk. elsewhere.
bat would say to wholesale and retai. purchasers
and old customers that he has hand all kinds Of
Furniture, and ANY quantities You want, put up and
packed ready for wagon transportation Among
other things
Bureaus plain, fancy and dressing
Tables. Card, Center, Side, Breakfast, Dining and
Dessert.
Chairs, Windsor, Cane and Mahogany Spring
Seats.
Rocking Chairs Cane. Wood, md Spring Seats
Bedsteads, common, fancy and Cottage high and
low posts.
Window Shades. Curtain Cornices, Willow Ware
and Wagons.
Ladies Cabinets and Nork Boxes.
Mattresses and all kinds of Cpho'tcry on hand
and made To order.
II will pay to give Us call
NJ sign up. though place generally we'll mark cd.
keokuk, May |, 1850. Wy r, WILSEY.
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TO CONTRADICTORY.

NARpEN \ OFFICE. Iowa PrsIrEsTlsRY,
II. Madison August 2gd 1855.
y EALED proposals will he received by the Warten
- of the Iowa Pententiary, his Office until the
First day Of October next f furnishing supplies for
the same, for the fiscal year commencing October lst,
1872 H. b. delivered a. follows
41ee heavy pork, December ls
5000 corn fed beef, Dee. list
100 pairs coarse lncns SHOES assorted siaee. from
Z 10 II (, Nov. ist
100 pair. wsolen socks, 30 pair November st SO
Jxnusry ist 1856.
81 barrels 6ne -four, barrel lsr week or per
month.
lss bushels corn meal. 10 bu htl per month
100 " Irish potatoes, ~ bu. November 80
April lst, 1856.
~ bushels whit beans, 10 bushels November III
10 March Let, 1855.
6 barrels n. O. molaes~. 3 November Ist ,
April isf. is.6
bbls cider vinegar, NOV. /, April /, 1856.
sacks g. 4. SALT, Nov. 1T,
barrel lard OIL ia
boxes star candles, NOV. /, . April ], 1856
chest Y. IL. tea Nov. lst
saeks Rio coffee, | Nov. lst April ist 1856
le5 cn,ts oak wood, - coris Dec. iyt % cords Inn
lat, - corsis Feb. ist % ends March lst - cord
April let, 1855.
~ pieces stent brown shirt ng, Nov. lst
IL barrels pork, April lst 1856
The bids 10 b. opened by the Inspectors AS required
by section al32 ;, OF the code of Iowa hy which they
will be governed in accepting or reeeing the sane
Separate bids will be considered. and 80 per cent on
the eMosant Of al accepted hid win BE- paid in ninety
dayk ffHk the delivery above. The balance in
ninety asys thereafter
FRANCIS A. BARKER,
Aug. Is. ls35.-Nit Warden Iowa Pent ntiary.
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q Sun m r H DRY & o OF =
Fresh Arrival

100 PACKAGES Of Dry Goods bosght at the
lOU recent great Auction sales at New YORK. and
viii be sold cheaper than before offered in the
W e~tcFn country.
We invite the particular attention Of wholesale
and retail purchaser to this stock which now ar.
irving; which together with stock on hand,
makes one II the LARGEST, CHEAPEST and stocks
OF Dry Goods iii the West. Among which may be
found
10 eco yards prints ut cents per yard.
% 000 do do fast coorsl nj 81.
10 900 do printed Lawns from Ct 10 10 cts.
20 900 do Manchester, Hamilton and Pacific De
LANES at III
10 900 yards dress silks from 10 - 90 per
yard.
80 bales brown sheetngs from ) to cts.
20 cases bleached do do to l24
5000 yards Lancaster Bingham.
Large stock of Competing. consisting of ROYAL
Velvet and Brussels. Imperial, ; ply and ingram Of
every variety. Rug, Oh Cloths and Mattngs, to-
gcther with house furnishing goods of every de-
scrintop. j. A. DI RkEE d co.
So Main Street.
keokuk June % 1855 dawtf
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GATE CITY HAT kTORE.

~ r. VOORHEES, co. respectfully an
~. nounce to the citizens Of Keokuk and
the merchants generally that they have just
returned from the East where they selected and are
receiving the largest and most complete assert
ment Of Hats, Caps, and other articles in their line
ever brought to keokuk. An experience Of thirty
years engaged manufacturers and in the sale of
lats, ought to enable to give entire satiafsi0n
to retailers and customers. 1t will he our busuesp
we'll as our interest always to select with care,
both with regard to quality and style. We have 10
Gated here permanently and will exert ourselves to
do justice to our purchasers. The ctizens Of the
city rely upon our hats being the best quality
and newest style.
Please give us q call and look over our stock, at
the 'Gate City Hat Store No. "A, opposite NJ Ken
ny 4 Runners Drug Store.
Highest price paid in cash for all kinds of furs
and deer skins. s. +. VOORHEES,.
March Of DIFF
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IS ~ MAIN SrRkxr, KEoKrK, IuwA
+ A NWAYS on hand y general assortment of Rib
"A hons. Carpets, Laees, Edgings, Insertion and
Millinery Goods in general, with large assortment
of white goods Hoosiery, Comforts, Gloves Suspen-
ders, Cap Letter and Fancy Note Papers, Envelope
common and fancy, blank Books, fancy Soaps, Hair
Oil. Cologne and pcrfumery of all kinds. a large
assortment of pocket cutlery. Scissors Razors Pts
tolls, Clocks, gold and silver Watches. and jewelry
of all descriptions, quality and prices also large
and general assortment OF Combs, Buttons, Threads
Pins, Needles, Spectaeles and Cases, Port Monies,
fine assortment of Pocket Wallets, Memorandum
Books, Pencils, Shaving Brushes and Boxes, fancy
Work Boxes, Goggles and Eye Protectors In a
word every thing comprised in the
NOTION AND FANCY GOODS LINE.
Also large assortment OF
FINE GUITARS,
Accordeops and Flutinas Of all grades
Our stock will be found very heavy and complete,
oar goods having been select d for the early fall
trade, with great and with special referepce TO
the requirements of the western markets we are
confident give satisfaction to all as regards
both quality and prices, we intend to compete
with the st. Louis market. and will sell as low If
not little lower, than any house in the West
We sell at WHOLESALE ONLY and confine our
selves to particular branch OF business and OF
course buy and sell cheaper than persons keeping
promiscuous stock. We would respectfully request
Merchants, Pedars. and Dealers in general to give
call and examine our stock and prices, aud sat
isfy themselves before purchasing elsewhere,
think they will find it greatly to their advantage.
Call NJ No, 81, MRin Street. Il. NJ. HUSTON.
sent, L. 1883. ddw
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BURLINGTON


SOFheF NAasA anu JeHIeFSOn StFeetss
BURLINGTON, Iowa.
A BRANCH of tho Mercantile College of Penn
\ acknowledgement by the Legislature Of
that State with perpetual charter.
TRUSTEES
His Exeellency the Hos. JANIS BUCHANAN Ho~
WILLIAM WILKINS. late Secretary at War; the
Hon. MosBs HAMILTON; Hos. W II. LOWRY Hos
CHARLES NAYLoH and GES. j. h. MooREHEAD.
FACuLTr:
ANDREW I. How DEN late senior Professor Of Book
Keeping and Commercial Science in the Mercantile
College Of Pennsylvania.
LOUIS Ii. DALHorF late Professor of Commercial
and Ornamental penmanshp in the same institu-
ton.
CHAs. BES. DARWIN, member Of the Burlington
Bar-Professor of Mercantile Law.
The Principals design carrying out in every par
ticular that coarse of training for business intro
dueed and followed up for upwards of fifteen years
by Mr.. DuFF the founder Of the Mercantile College
of Pennsylvania, ly which about 5000 merchants
and accountants have been qualified for business
1t Is now regarded by business a. the most
thorough and effective preparation for the account
ant given in the United States. 1t comprehend
upwards of 400 real business tram act0nsil lustrA
ting SIX different methods af conducting books BY
double entry-about 800 commercial computations
explaining many business operations not found in
common arthmetcs--a comprehensive course of
mercantile penmanshi p--buainsss forms and bust
ness lcttcrs-daily lectures on commercial law and
commercial sciences.
Duf's Book Keeping, lIarper's edition, price ST.
90, the most perfect and comprehensive in the Eng
lsh language Duf's Western Steamers Account
ant, perfect system for such accounts, s1-To he
had at Corse e Book Store, jefferson Street
fG~ Send for Circular by mail.
Rurl1p ptn nj
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4 p THOMAS CO., manufacturers Of and
\. wholesale dealers in all kinds and descriptions
of Leather, Saddlery Hardware, Carriage Trim
mings, Enameled and Patent Coach Leather. Of all
csAors; Enameled Cloth, Whips and Lashes of every
variety. Fly Nets, fancy colors and plain and
Thompson's thoroughly stretched Betting, Of all
widths.
Those wishing any thing in our line may rely on
finding ii at our establishment, and ut rs low prices
q II can he had at any other point in the West
We manufacture IL large portion Of our Leather and
have made arrangements to import our Saddlery
Hardware direct from the English manufacturer.
Our goods CT American manufacture we purchase
direct from the manufacturer, which enables ~ to
sell quite rs low be purchased in any Of the
Eastern cities.
We respectfully invite those wishing to purchase
any thing in our Tine, to give ~ a call and examine
our goods and prices.
Cash paid for Hides.
keokuk Auptlst 10 1873 wv
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n r r n q I Il - ..
A 7 the New York Hat Emporium ~ Main street.
4 \ between Sd and 4th. A. G. Sheldon would re-
specially announce to the citizens Of Keokuk and
vicinity that he has established himself At keSknk,
for the manufacture and sale Of Hats Caps, Furs
and Straw Goods, and will open about the 18th Of
March large and complete stock Of the above goods
Of the latest and most fashionable style. Having
been connected for term Of years with one Of the
largest Wholesale manufacturing houses in New
York will enable me to sell my goods ut lower
price than any house in the trade. hope by close
application to business and desire to please the
public, to receive q share Of their patronage, and
supply every want that comes within the legitimate
sphere Of my business. Country Merchants are re-
specially invited 70 call and examine previous to
buying elsewhere. My motto il, Ready Pay
Quick Sales and Small Profits"
Gents, ju.t drop in and examine the Spring style
vi Mole Skin Hats for 1855.
A. c. SHELDON, Halter.
April %. ls,l-xly $3.50
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n F. HUMPHREY 0A0E have renewed their
l.. rHai, Cap, boanct asa Millinery Emporium -
to No. ~ Main street, between sd and 4th, few
doors shove their OLE stand, where they will eontin-
ne thsir business on largely increased scale both
in the wholesale and retail departments.
We will have the largest stock Of goods in our
line ever btought to the Western country, and will
b. enabled to supply the wants of any Country Mer-
chants in Iowa or elsewhere.
We will have stock of goods for the retail
trade which will be second To none in Chicago or
st. Louis in point of styles and qualify.
Our rooms are fitted up in the finest style. and
pains will be spared to make the GREAr WESTERN
HAT, BoNNET. and MiLlLSEay ENpoRiua" not only
the Centre of Attraction but the place for good
bargains.
Our Mr.. III. is among the Eastern Manufac
tnrers and Importers, getting up our Fall stock, II
part OF which We expect ia few day of the arri-
val of which due notice will be given.
ID. F. HUMPHREY GAGE.
July d IShl.=IlM IOtM.
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Ottumwa House.

WAPELLO COUNTY. IOWA.
ffHH undersigned having recently purchased -
i the above House would respectfully in
form the travelling community aud the public
generally that he has refted and thoroughly reno
waited the House. and il now prepared 10 Offer o.
good accom- modaions as the country will afford TO
NIL those who may favor him with call; his con-
slant attention will be given to render the stay Of
all comfortable. His House being large and CON-
modious be fattcr- himself that be giyt general
satis faction to his guests.
Connected with this House is
Good and ComasodiOus Stable,
Where will be kept al all times u good supply of
Oats, Corn and Timothy Hay, and trusty and ef.
hcient Ostler. THOS. Il. GIVEN.
OttumwH, May !, 1855. wdIawdtf
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CASH CROCKERY HOUSE.

EOULDs l. ELLIOTT, Importers and Jobbers u
~ Earthenware. China and Glassware No. los
Pearl Street and No. 81 Chambers Street, New York
would say to Merchants and dealers generally that
aving established q Cash House in this branch 81
trade, they fully convinced that they sell
Crockery, etc. at such price, will pay the purchas
ine profit to retail Experience has proved very
conclusivsly to us that, by adberng strictly tn.
cash system we can afford to sell from ten 10 twenty
per Gent below the regular credit trade prices.
To this end We ask an examinat ion Of our atyIes
and prices ist Of which will BE- forwarded by mail
TO any party desiring.
Enrthenware, by the Invoice, single package, n
very carefully r-packed for the country trade.
July 81 1S55-dly
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BLACKsMlTHINC.

BLACKsMlTHING
XyyILLIAM GRAHAM, on Third, between John
w son and Exchange Streets, at the Brick Shop.
would inform the public that he is prepared to do
all kinds of BLAcksMirHIsG In n neat, durable and
cheap manner
HORSE SHOOTING.
Bring on your lame horses and have them shod
right. From his long and constant practice in this
branch Of the business he fatters himself that he
cannot be excelled by any in the country. He
particularly soleits patronage in this line.
lie also Offers his services a Farrier in all its
branches.
May %, 1855 d&wly
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u daivsrit1,s + =, - 49, -

TSSuED under the 6esa, sanction and Authority
OF the University Of Free Medicise ssd Popular
knowledge, chartered by the State Of penn.vivsni.
April ID, 1888, with capital Of 400 O0Q. mainly
for the purpose Of arrcstng the e1ffs cf tpurio,s
and Worthless Nostrums also, for supplyins the
community with reliable remedies wherever a com.
potent Physician cannot will not be employed. =.
This Institution has purchased from Dr. Jonx
ROWLAND, his celebrated
R0WANDs TONIC MIXTURE,
known for upwards of twenty-five years ne the
only sure and safe for Fever and Ague &c
and his inestimable remedy for Bowel Com plaints.
hownnd's Compound Syrup of Blackberry Root.
which highly approved and popular remedies, go
gether WITH the universty's Remedy for Complaints
o. 'he Lungsi the University Remedy for Dyspep-
sia or Indigestion; the uniyersity's Rcmeey for
Costive Bowels; also, the Uniyersty's Almanac NAV
be had at the Branch Dispensary. or Store of
MCKINNEY 4 RUNNER, Keokuk.
August |, 1853. "