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The American patriot., 1855-12-01
Obituary..
"Though tempest fro,

II. -"ThOugh tempest frowns
Though Nature shakes how soft to lean on Heaven
To lean on Him on whom archangels lean
Died, in the vicinity of Clinton, at her resi-
dence, of Yellow Fever on Tuesday night Goth
November, 1855, Mrs. NANCY c. HENDRIX,
wife of Rhoddy Hendrix, Esq.
Mrs. Hendrix was native ofSouth Carolina
but for many years past had lived in East Fe-
liciana. A strong constitution and active do
inestic habits had preserved her mental and
ply capacities almost unimpaired to within
a few days of her death. Her last sickness was
borne with great fortitude, and with firm re-
lance that she stood upon that bridge which
Faith builds from this world to the next"
In the full possession of all her faculties she
embraced the messenger of death as her dellv-
erer from the troubles of time, and her guide
to that haven Of repose prepared for all who,
in faith and hope await his coming. Surroun-
ded by her family and friends, she spoke freely
of her departure as the consurnmation of all
the joys for which her heart had yearned thro
life She counsclled wisely those whom she
loved, and prayed with zeal and fervor for hel
children who wept over her. She was mem.
Der of the Methodist church, h,-punctual, sin.
cere and prayerful, her life was chart Of hu
man excellence and christian hope, founded
upon that beautiful principle, that
"Patience and Resignation are the pillars
Ofhuman peace on earth"
Thus, at the age Of sixty years, died thi:
good wife, affectionate mother, kind neighbor
and true friend, whose heart was ever open ant
whose hand was ever ready to minister to the
wants and comforts of the distressed and suf
ferirg. "Bessed are the dead who die in the
| Tordn
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Hurrah for Maryland.

Maryland has gone Native American. Our
party has obtained signal triumph in Balti-
more, and all lis well in this quarter.
While Indiana, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and sew
cral more hot abolition States are going for the
anti.American ticket, it is pleasant to know
that several of the saveholding States are ta-
king hold on our good cause in the right way,
rolling up majorities for the Native American
Ticket, and thereby giving the LIE direct tc
those villainous slanderers who make the
Southern people believe that our party is one
and the same with the abolition party of the
Northern States. Again we say, Hurrah for
Maryland!
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Things About Town.

We are happy to inform the Public, that the
health Of our Town is fully restored. The Yel-
low fever has departed we hope to that bourne
whence no traveller returns Our Country
friends may come to Town with safety. We
are also happy to state that business prospects
are brightening-teams loaded with Cotton,
throng our streets, which again arc having
their wanted bustlling busy appearance.
The weather which few days since, was
fine and sunny, is beginning to clond up, and the
air is chilling May we soon have The benei lit
Of several hoary frosts
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Massachusetts,.

Gov. Gardner has been reelected IN Massa-
chusetts. The Native American Party in that
State, seems to be wholly purged of Abolition
proclivites, and we doubt no. but will vet be
right in the end. Wilson with all his efforts
to beat down the Natives, has gone by the
board, and We hope all who follow in his foot
steps--attempting to cngraft Abolitionism,
upon Native Americanism will meet with
similar fate. 1t will be remembered that
Wilson joined the Native American Organiza-
ton some Year, since, and attempted to per-
vert the party to the advancement of Abol-
tionisms, but failing in his diabolical purpose
he withdrew from the party, and swore to
down the Order ifhc could. In this he has also
failed-the party has recovered itself from the
shock which his efforts gave it, and has by the
last election, again rightcd ITSELF And now
Wilson Ards himself supported by no party,
and his own glory must soon pass away like the
basnlrss fabric Of dream,
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Whisky.

The vote was taken in the Corporation of our
Town, on Wednesds y last, on the question of
License" or "no License to vend Whisky
within the limits Of the Corporation. Some
interest was manifested on both sdes-some for
and some against Whisky. The question Of
License was CARRIED by a majority Of II votes.
We expect to see groceries and doggeries Of
small magnitude spring up in short time in
our Village, like mushrooms in night.
1t has been thought that Clinton had passed
that point in its history when intoxicating
drink would be sold within its limits by tho
glass, but this is mistake We have got
back in moral progression to the same point
fiom which VIC started more than two years
axo.
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Clinton Corporation Proceedings.

CLINTON, La, Nov. %, 1866.
The Board of Aldermen met pursuant to a
call meeting.
Present, II. B. CHASE, Mayor:
Messrs. Ward, Marston, Chapman and Lang.
worthy, Aldermen.
Minutes of former meeting, read and approved
Ordered, That the Town Assessor, levy Tax
upon all Taxable property, within the limits OF
the Corporation of Clinton, to the amount Of the
present Parish Tax.
Resolved, That the Mayor cause to be reported
to this Board, full statement of indebtedness of
the Corporation, and statement of the revenue
now accruing from various sources independent of
the anticipated Tax which snay hereafter be levied
upon the retailing of ardent Spirits. The object
Of this resolution being intended to show the finan-
c;al means and condition of the Corporation.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board Of Al
dermen of the Town of Clinton, that from and after
the pronulgation of this ordinance, it shall not be
lawful for any person to keep coffee house for the
retailing of spiritous Liquors. within the Corpora
ton limits of said Town, without first obtaining
from the Mayor, License for the same-and that
the cost of such License be (Sl0O) one hundred
dollars year. And be it further ordained that all
Licenses granted by the Mayor Of said Town, shall
expire ont first day of January of each year. and
that there shall be no communication of the tax there.
for at whatever period of the year the same may
be granted. Be it further ordained that the mayor
shall not issue the license aforesaid until the appi
cant shall have presented petition therefor signed
by ten respectable houscholders living within the
limits of the town Of Clinton and furnishing to the
Mayor his bond for the sum of FIVE hundred dollars
with good and sl,Icient security, conditioned, that
sald applicant shall keep quiet and orderly house
Adjourned to regular meeting.
ATTEST.
JORN u. ROBERTS, II. B. CHASE,
Secretary. Maycr.
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4 How and Good Movement.

In several Of the States, Alabama and South
Carolina, . movement has been made to re-
moddle the structure Of our organization BY
throwing of in formal manner the obligation
and secrecy. This is wise step. II is one
which should have made some time ago, and
we are glad indeed that public attention is
being called to these features Of our party sruc-
ture which never found any favor in our eyes.
The secrecy was necessary in the infancy Of
our party, but should have been discarded as
soon as the Order was able to stand on its own
legs. Every moment Of its continuance after
that period Of time but operated against us.
1t is true that this feature has gradually worn
itself away, and now but shadow Of it re-
mains, yet there is lingering about the Order,
the odor Of its existence, which it is necessary
to do away with through the prompt and final
action Of the party in regard to it. Let some
step be taken to throw of even the vestige Of
it and we shall be right on that point. The
obligation which is nothing more than pledge
Of honor with no other practical effect than an
obligation to vote with any other party created
by acting with it, should be disposed Of in the
same summary manner and the party placed
upon the same ground in reference to these
matters as the old parties have always occu-
pied. s9 N-
Several months ago we both wrote and talk
ed after this manner but so intense was the
party excitement that none could find time to
take these matters into consideration. It is to
be hoped that our State Council will soon fol-
low in the wake of Alabama and South Caro-
lima in reference to finally Kidding the organi-
zation of these odious features
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Our exchanges show that the New York
Election has resulted in favor Of the Native
American Party. The Natives havo not yet
the majority in tho State, but they CONTROL a
plurality Of the votes in the State. We may
expect to hear good News one Of these days
from New York-say in the Presidential Cam
paign Of 1856. The course Of our Party in
that State is enough to put to the blush, all
those villainous slanderers in these parts, say
ing our Order is allied with the AbolNionis.s
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I'VE Must Educate. y

A good School House sufficient to answer
the purposes Of Male Academy, is very much
needed in our town. There never has been in
Clinton such building fit and proper to meet
the educational necessities Of our citizens. To
educate the rising generation 10 perhaps the
most important duty par ents owe to their off
spring and to their country. But this is one
matter which in the hurry and excitement of
other pursuits Of life, we have sadly neglected.
We ought to have good male academy in our
town, established on permanent and durable
basis, in order that our children may always
have the advantages of such school in their
midst. We can have such school, and We
must have it.
The first thug to be done is to purchase
suitable lot of ground and erect good large
academy--the next is to employ good teacher,
and to have the institution under the control of
such board of directors as will see the school
carried on properly. Ifany one will take this
matter in hand we doubt not but that means
may bs speedily raised to carry this enterprise
into execution. If it cannot oe accomplished
by private subscription, let tax be levied by
the Board of Aldermen on the property in the
corporation to carry it out. Let the property
of the lot and school house be vested in the
corporation, and there will be little danger but
thatwe may always have the benefits Of good
and permanent school in our midst, and that
parents will not be forced to send their chill
drcn off elsewhere that they may have those
educational advantages which they cannot get
at home.
TIN Rpx,v., Orv.-,ov nh. ,o.,,u,. ,,,
l;sh.d in The R.tos, Ron,o Advocota f.o,, s,r.
tyfour of the forty eight parishes of this State.
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Valuable Property for sale.

A VALUABLE TOWN LOI, situated in the
n Town Of Clinton, on the street leading out "
wards Greensburg, containing about FIVE ACRES
OF LAND, with all of the improvements and bul.
dings thereon-the same upon which the hate
J. Law lived, and upon which his widow now re
sides. Az
This place is most admirably situated for town
residence, lying just about proper distance from
the public square to be free from noise, and jus
near enough to be convenient to business.
The buildings are piain, but complete and in
good repair, comprising Dwelling, Doth comfort
able and convenient in its structure, Kitchen ST.
bles, Cribs, and other outhouses.
There is rich garden, most excellent well d
water, spacious horse lot, and large lot in he
rear of the buildings on the premises, all Of which
are most desirable appurtenances to a convenient
family residence. ,--4
Any one wishing to purchase town property o
permanent investment, would do well to ca1 and
examine this place-e bargain can be had.
For further particulars apply to the Editor Of h'
American Patriot, or to
Nov 10 '55 J. NJ YOUNG.
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Cotton.

A friend lately from the city engaged in the
commission business informs US that the price
Of cotton has advanced nearly one cent per
pound. This rise is owing to the reduction Of
freights from our country to Europe.
Such an article as We produce in this Sec
ton is worth now about nine cents per pound.
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Trial in Greensburg.

! arc informed that the late trial In the
caaf tho contested election in St. Helona
Pan has been dismissed from Court Hatch
andrickland will contest the seat in the
Hou of Representatives before the lower
bran Of Legislature which is the proper tri-
bunao decide the case. f-t+L
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LEGAL SALES.

SUCCESSION SALE.
Tas ssA1. 9, Log,s1ASA. 7th District &c Court
In the matter of the Succession Uf of A. B.
Taylor, deceased.
IN PURSUANCE of an order Of and by virtue
4 Of q commission directed to me from the
Honorable District Court of the 7th Judicial
District, will offer for sale to the last and
highest bidder at the door of the court house,
in the town Of Clinton, and Parish aforesaid,
on THE end DAY OF JANUARY NEXT, at
the hour Of 10 o'clock A. NJ, the following de-
scribed property belonging to the succession
Of the late A. B. Taylor, deceased, to wit:
A certain tract land situated in the afore-
said Parish, containing one hundred acres, and
bounded on the East by the Amite river South
by S. Rogers, West and North by estate Of
Levi Doughty.
CASH for one hundred dollars with eight
per cent interest thereon per annum from the
twenty-third day Of December eighteen hun
dred and ffty-three until paid, and the balance
on credit Of one, two and three years in
equal annual installments from the tenth day
Of November eighteen hundred and fifty-five,
with eight per cent interest thereon from the
twenty-third day Of December eighteen hundred
and fifty.thrce until paid. Purchaser to give
note with approved personal security, and q
mortgage ON said lands, to secure payment.
JAMES WELSH,
Dec. 1st 1854. Auctioneer.
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~ The two articles on the outside, by that
most excellent Of writers Addison, The dis
section Of the Head Of Beau, and the Heart
Of q Coquetts," are very fine indeed, and will
repay q deligent perusal. Read them both
carefully.
The American patriot., 1855-12-01

EY-The Methodist annual Conference Of Lou
isiana and Mississippi is in session at this time
at vicksburg, Miss. In the absence Of Rev. Mr..
Wheat, the Rev. David Pipes will preach in the
Methodist Church on Sunday next.
The American patriot., 1855-12-01

~ It is rumored that peace negotiations
are again about to be opened between tho AL
lied powers and the Gar. The French and En-
glish seem by the last accounts to have OBJ
tanned some further advantages over the Rus
SLAMS
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NAUMAN & STRAUSS,

u
DEALERS IN
Fine Watches, JeWelry, BoOkS
Stationery and Fancy Articles.
$3.50 We invite the attention of the
MN people of Clinton and vicinity, andy
EGl the ladies especially, to our new and
sssas7@ well selected stock Of goods. -
WATCHES, JEWELRY, &C., comprising T.I'
Cooper, Tobias, and real Joseph johnson mo.s' .s
ments; Swiss and English Levers-together WIN
splendid stock of Eastern
JEWELRY, OF the latest style and best fnlsn'
SILVER and PLATED WARE, all description. .
TOILET ARTICLES: Perfumery, Hair on, p
matum, fancy Soap and Extracts, direct y"
Harrison's manufactory.
WORK BOXES, Port Monies, fine Pocket booN
CARD CASES. silver, pearl and shell.
RAZORS and KNIVES, Rogers best brand; -,
BOOKS, consisting Of Standard and Misceilans''
works. "a
SCHOOL BOOKS, recommended for Their ns'
and instructive character.
POEMS, of American and British authors. 4,
NOVELS, latest and best published; with y"
variety of other interesting reading.
MUSIC, q fine lot Of sheet Music, emD'ssA"
pieces from the most gifted composers. .,.
We have suitable arrangements toprocure DuU. sT,I
so that orders left with US will be promptly !pr nS
~ Watches and Jewelry carefully REF AI'''
by the best of workmen, and warranted. cal
We solicit share of the public patronage ,.;. &
ing convinced we shall be able to give entre s''
faction. .,,I
nE All articles sold warranted "A rePsessn-'
or the money refunded. - n
HSign of the BIG WATCH, eas' :"
public square, opposite the Post Office; ,rss
nvl7 kACAAN q oIN"
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4. NJ. g. Brown has been appointed Sheriff
by the Governor, to hll the vacancy occasionet
bv the Death Of W. W. Moore.
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PROBATE SALE.
The SLATE OF LoEIsIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish of East Felciana No. 1875.
In the matter of the succession of Bartholomew
Bennett, deceased
IN COMPLIANCE with an order and COM
L mission to me directed, will offer for sale
at public auction, at the door of the Court
House in said Parish on THE FIRST SATUR-
DAY OF JANUARY, 1885, at II o'clock A. NJ,
the following named and described property
appertaining to said succession, to-wit:
One hundred acres Of land to be taken and
located on the Eastern boundary Of the land
upon which Mrs. Mary G. Bennett now resides
adjoining the portion Of land formerly sold by
said B. Bennett to Claridy, with its improve
ments. Also the following slaves to-wit:
Negro woman CARY ANN aged 45 years
boy ISAIAH IA years.
boy JARRETT " II m'ths.
boy SlLAS ~ years.
Terms Of Sale-One half the purchase price
CASH on the day Of sale and the other half on
credit Of l2 months from the day of sale,
purchasers will be required to furuishiapproved
personal security, on notes drawing 5 per cent
interest from the day of sale and a special
mortgage will be retained on the property sold.
B.M. G. BROWN, Sheriff.
Dee 1879
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Wanted.

A N active honest Man in each section Of the
IA state, to take orders by sample for VEL.
PAU'S MAGNETIC AGENTS. TO active men
a salary of $500 per year, and small commis.
sion will be paid. "Salary payable Monthly"
For particulars address DR.. NJ. VELPAU,
42 l-2 Broadway, New-York, enclosing stamp
to prepay answer. nov II 4w. !
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The Verdict.

AH0lD8ny heBlSler says. OAo VI Iiio
quests forced upon the people Of the State
Of Nework was, whether they should endorse
or repiate William H. Seward His friends
insistei,at this should be made the issue Of
the ca,aign. They stumped the State on
that iss. Seward himself took the field He
spoke iAlbany, defined his position, and was
beaten trty five hundred. He spoke in Buff
falo, doRd his position again, and was beaten
three theand. He spoke in Auburn, his own
city, andas beaten there There is against
him on populur vote majority of over
one huncd thousond. The people have
spoken th verdict through the ballot-boxes,
and it is overwhelming reputation Of Wm
H. Seward
And all the credit is due to the noble
Americans the Empire State. They crush
ed Seward ID Abolition at one tremendous
blow. Buhr them, and them alone, the star
of the arbitrator would now be eliminating
to the zenitbf victory, intsead Of being en-
shrouded in gloom Of defeat. Buff them
the Presidey would now be, within the
grasp of Wikm H. Seward, who hates the
South with aatred more bitter and unrelent-
ing than thatThich the great Carthagenian
bore towards ONE. But for them, all aboli-
tiondom woulbe ringing with rejoicings, and
the deep-voice cannon and bonfires and illu-
limitations, wod indicate grand jubilee OF
fanaticism! (celey would be shouting him
self hoarse, fl joy and Giddings, Sumner,
Wade, and thevhole tribe Of abolition lead
ers would be e.cssively jubilant
Thanks and NOR, then, to the noble Amer
leans of New lrk. They have rolled back
the ebon surgeDf fanaticism, vindicated the
nationality of ,eir commonwealth, shown
their attachmento the Union on the Constitu-
ton, and renderl themselves deserving of the
grateful thanks oevcry patriot in the land
N. 0. Crescent
THE RUMoRED EAsloN OF IRELAND.-It will
be seen by the subincd extract from letter
written by B. B. Minney, banker in London
ard published in lie New York Post, that
Lord Palmerston crlits the absurd story of an
anticipated invasio of Ireland by American
fillibusters:
In a conversatioI had the honor to hole
with Lord Palmerstc last night, he informed
me that he had recehd authetic information
from his agents in te United States that nc
less than thirty vess.had left the port of New
York, fully manned I'D equipped for .fll
bustering descent upa Ireland--and that a.
many more had alreae departed from Boston
Charleston, and New Cleans for the same pur
pose! His lordship a.ured me that the Brit
ish Government were aeady on the alert, ant
had dispatched all the nval force at its dispo
sal to intercept them in leir piratical designs
The island of Ireland isiow surrounded, ant
will be defended by stticient force to pre-
vent any successful aggssion of that portion
Of her Majesty's dominios.'
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NOTICE.

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
THE Partnership formerly existing between u.
both Of Clinton, La, under the name, style and III
Of Mrs. s. A. NICHOLS l. CO., formed April ii
1855, for the purpose Of transacting gen,n
Fancy Dress Goods and Millinery business ~
been dissolved this first day of ofNovember, 1855
The business will be continued by Mrs SARAH
A. NICHOLS, in her own name, she assuuan,
the payment Of the debts contracted by the drss
All the outstanding debts and book accounts ds
the late firm are to be collected by the said Mira 1
A. Nichols, and who alone is authorized to col.u
aud receive, and to use the name of the late firm
liquidation and settlement of all claims.
Signed this tenth day Of November, 1855,
SARAH A. NICHOLS.
E. B. PETTISS.
Nov ~ 1cs6
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Those indebted to the Office Of the American
Patriot will bear in mind that tho year in
drawing to close. Come forward and settle
your accounts at once, and do not put us to the
trouble to hunt up and dun each one singly.
The American patriot., 1855-12-01

Selling Off.

A S am desl GUS to wind up business here, Ios.,
"A bargains to Cash dealers.
have good assortment of Provisions and Cn.
ceries on hand. Boots and Shoes, some Dry ,ocl
and various other goods. Purchasers will con,ua
their interest by calling.
Those indebted to Harris D'Armond. or M,
self will also consult their interest by MAKING nv
ments without further notice.
Nov. "a, '55 J. G. D'ARMOND
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For Sale,

FOR S0lCs
THE LANDS IN EAST BATON ROUGE,
1 belonging to the Estate of L. G. Sterling.
lss. The Scotland" plantation on the River
about five miles above Baton Rouge containing l6V
acres with all the improvements thereon, which ~
of the best description, comprising new quarters
stable, steam saw and grist mill and gin. M
place is one of the best woodyards on the River.
end sos acres Of land about eleven miles from
Baton Rouge, bounded North by lands Of BuhE
East by Devall and McDonough, South by AteF
and Davis, and West by Lewis and Weeks =
There will be sold with No. l, if desired, all &
farming utensils, wagons, de-, stock of hosA
mules, hogs, sheep and CATTLE and corn enougbis
supply the place; possession given whenevertt y
sired. For terms which WILDE liberal, address th
undersigned at Lobdelrs Store, West Baton Roae'
If not previously disposed of privately, the ah's
lands will be sold at public sale in December, y
which due notice will be given. y
w. D. WINTER
July %,
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Dec. l, 1866.
SHERIFF"S SALE.


The STATE OF LOUISIANA 7th District Court,
Parish of East Fellciana. No. 1886.
Brander, Williams, Il Co., VS.. W. G. McElwee.
RY virtue ola writ of fierihcias to me direct
- ed from the Honorable Court aforesaid, in
the above entitled suit, have seized and will
offer for slae at the door of the Court House
in said Parish on the FIRST SATURDAY OF
JANUARY 1856, between the hours of l
o'clock A. NJ, and o'clock P. NJ, all the right
title, interest and claim of the defendant W.
G. McElwee, in and to the following named and
described properto, to-wit:
One hundred and sixty Q60) acres of Land,
with all the improvements thereon, situated,
lying, and being in said Parish. Bounded on
the East by lands of Mrs. Hays and F. Hardes-
ty, South BY Hsrdesty, and Mr.. Nettles, West
BY Nettles and Patrick, and North by Bythel
Haynes and Mrs Bennett The 160 acres to
be taken from the tract of land on which the
defendant now resides, from the west end.
Ten of Sale-Cash with the benefit of ap-
praisement. B. NJ. G. BROWN.
Dec. 1856. Sheriff.