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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-30

so,,,ea most adyantagcousy to this country. Our
vesse,s could now traverse the 81. Lawrence from
ono and 10 the other which had never been done be-
fore and our fishermen could fish, and dry their nets
upon British ground, without FEAR or DANGER
lie gave a glowing description oil the prosperity
of the country under the management OF dehocra'lo
rule and the influence of democratic principles ne
spoke of the new organization Of Know no1h'hsS
in their ovcrwrought patriotism to proscrlpe lor-
eiapcrs from Office as doing far greater evii tha'
good. He examined the subject at considerable
length. showed how its machinery had been taken
possesson of by the abolitonsts of the north, anu
welded to their own advantage, almost to the ex
clusion Of every national man from that quarter Tic
referred to Massachusetts, and to oil the northern
states and particuarzed the many acts of hostility
committed by the ORDER towards the people OF the
south. In this conncxion he spoke OF his visit to
the tomb of Jefferson and commented most elo-
oucntly upon the inscription upon II: "Thomas JET
fersou, the author Of the declaration of American
INDEPENDENCE, author of the act for religious free
dom, and founder of the Virginia University" h'
showed how completely the principles Of the order
we're at war with the teachings and practice OF thai
great democratic statesman.
He spoke of Cuba and the sincere desire OF th'
President to acquire II. The great embarrassment
in the way of its easy acquisition and the failure OF
the part of Congress to second the views Of Mr.
Pierce when the proper time had arrived. i'
The vetos of the President were spoken of IL
terms of high commcndation, and especially his We
to of the river and harbor bill They had saved the
country vast deal oftreasure intended to be wasted
to benefit spectators, and parties interested II
gaining political ascendcncy in certain localities.
Judge Perkins concluded his powerful and yer.
interesting address, by passing high and well dc
served encomum upon the wisdom, nrmness. pa
triotism, honesty, and sterling virtues of Presden
Pierce lie called on the people of the South t.
stand by the man that had fearlessly stood by tn
constitution and the rights Of the parties under II
| the man who dared to be honest and with un
swerving purpose had discharged his duty to tn
whole country, and particularly to the south whe
assacd by the combined elements of northern Gu
pidity, faction, and fanaticsm II.
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PROBATE SALE.


THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh Distrlcs
PARISH or EAST FELICIASA. Court. No. 22IE
In the matter Of the succession of Parthenia u
Wheeler, deceased
PURSUANT to an order to me directed
l. from the Seventh District Court, will Of
fer for sale at public auction in the town Of
Jackson on
THURSDAY, JULY Goth 1855.
at the hour Of IL o'clock, A. NJ, the follow
ing named property, appcrtaining to said sue
cesson to wit: -
THE HOUSE AND LOT,
known as the last residence of the deceased.
Also: at the same time and place, o lot y
Household and Kitchen furniture.
TERMS OF SALE.
The real estate, one third of the purchas
price, cash; the balance on credit OF TwelW
months from day Of sale with eight per CEN
interest from said date, to be secured by Two
good aud solvent sureties and special NOR
gage to be retained on the property.
The personal property for all sums of twer
ty dollars and less, cash-for all sums ove
twenty dollars, a credit of twelve months, VIII
eight per cent interest from day Of sale, a@
to be secured by two good and solvent sureh@
G. w. CATLETT, II
1873 Auctioneer
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-30
Masonic Celebration.

The Masonic Fraternity celebrated ike anniversa-
~ of st. Johns day, on Monday the 10Th inst Atnai
mast eleven the procession was formed ut the lodge
room. and accompanied with fine band OF music,
marched round the public square to the Methodist
Church where large assembly Of ladies' were al-
ready in attendance, there being no room for gen
tlcmen outside Of the order. tAE t
The services commenced with music from the band
who played in the best style, Of artistic execution
Prayer was offered up to the throne Of grace by BRO
Adams, and very appropriate, chaste, and elegant
discourse was delivered by Bro. James B. Smith, Of
ter which, the band again played with the most de-
lirhtful effect. Then followed the benediction, and
the procession was again formed, and marched round
the public square, giving the ladies who we're idvi-
ted to the dinner time to repair te the lodge room
and take refreshments, in the way Of Ice Lemonade
and cool water preparatory to being escorted to the
dinner table, at Mr.. Whites hotel, where sumptu-
GUS repast was waiting their arrival. The ladies
we're formed in procession, proceeded by the frater-
nifty and we're seated at tables prepared for their es-
pecial benefit and the invited guests, from other
lodges Committees Of young gentlemen from the
fraternity had been detailed to wait on the company
which was performed so well that none went away
dissatisfied, but all were pleased, with the dinner
and their brethren for having spent day Of social
pleasure, and intellectual enjoyment. 1G aG-e
Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon Mr.
White and his excellent lady for the excellent man
nor they carried out the wishes Of the committee Of
cement, in preparing dinner so ample, and 90
appropriate for the occasion.
Every thing passed of, quietly, and not On incl.
dent occurred to the beauty and harmony OF the
occasion.
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Fire Committees Statement.

MEssRs. EDroRs: The undersigned members
of the committee for the sale Of tickets res
pectfully request of You the publication of the
annexed statement of the nett receipts realized
for aiding the purchase ola FIRE ENGINE, from
the proceeds OF the benefit given on Tuesday
evening last by the enterprising members Of
the THEspIAS SOCIETY of the village, and for
which they have richly earned the thanks, and
future patronage of the community. a
The recent destruction by fire Of on immense
amount Of property in our neighboring town
|of BAYOU SARA, cannot but serve as another
warning to the citizens of this place, of the
great Importance of providing Fire Engine
as one of the means Of protecting themselves
against similar catastrophe.
Henry Marston, d. G. Hardee,
M. G.. Mills, j. M. Stokes,
G. A. Ncafus, A. Levi.
STATEMENT.
By receipts for the sale of II tickets, $lI5 81
Paid G. W Reese for printing, $40
Green & Dunn, do 10 Ills
Rent of theatre, lights, music, II 80 ~ 81
Balance, $40 so.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-30

A highly respectable and intelligent wing know
nothing in this parish recently In private converse
ton, said that the democrats, In eight years,
could be humbuggcd or enough of them at least to
carry the Presidential election in favor Of the wings
That the Wing had done SO In the election Of Gen
eral Taylor, and admitted that he totally unfit
for the Office Of President and said 1t fortunate
for the wing party and the country that he died,
Just at the time he did, 80 that Mr.. Fillmore, man
of some pretensions to craftsmanship, succeeded
him In the administration of the government That
General Taylors administration was as fat as pan
cake. and greater humbug was never palmcd off
on the credulty of any people. That the democrats
are sure to expose these tricks so completely that
once in while only the wings can succeed. Now
we have no doubt of the honesty of this confession
on the part Of the gentleman, and would take no
notice Of 1t, but that those few democrats in this
parish, who have joined this new secret order may
ID know how they are appreciated by their new allies
How unenviable Is the position of these democrats
In their present unnatural associations? How de
graded they must feel when they realize the fact
that they are looked upon, by their brethren il
no higher light than dupcs, of whg management
gotten up by them for no other purpose viii dem
ocrats never learn wisdom from the past. Yhiscon
fesson is in perfect keeping with the doctrines of thu
~Federalists of Alien, and sedition law memory
with the doctrine Of Machivael, that the end JUST
ties the meansn and with the writings of John Ad
and wcllrborn, and they would take care of tn
poor' This looks like falling back, instead of pr
crossing. AZ should he the destiny Of the America
people
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DRUGS & MEDICINES.
NEW FIRM.

NEW flNM.
THE UNDERSIGNED, begs to inform his
l. friends, and the inhabitants of East Fell
ciana, generally, thut he has disposed Of his
stock of Drugs and Chemicals, Proprietary,
and Medicines to Messrs BEEcHENo & BARTON,
and from Mr. Becchcno's qualifications and re-
ferences, as an Apothecary, feels great plea
sure to recommend him to the notice of his
late supporters. WIN. SADLER.
Clinton, June l6, 1855.
The undersigned take the opportunity Of
informing the planters and inhabitants Of East
East Feliciana, genearlly that the
DRUG BUSINESS,
heretofore carried on by Mr. VIM. Sadler, has
been purchased by them, and will now be con.
Quoted under the style Of HENRY j. BEE.
CHENO q Co.
The stock of Drugs and Chemicals Will be
entirely overhauled and replenished, every or.
tcle sent from the store labelled and aceA aorap-
ped, and guaranteed to be Of the purest and
best quality. ff4+
The store will not be left night or day, and
especial attention and care will be paid to
Physicians prescriptions, in the dispensing Of
which Mr.. Beecheno has had great deal Of
experience for many years
Every article usually kept by Druggists,
will be sold here, an enumeration or list Of
which is unnecessary, because should any thing
be asked for, not in our stock, it can be procu.
red at n few days notice, as II. b. & Co, will
be receiving packages from New Orleans and
the North all the time, .aH
j23 HENRY S. BEECHENO g. Co.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-30
The Election.

The following returns Of the Election for Chief
Justice were the latest that had been received up to
he time of our going topress. Sufficient is CLEANED
sherefrom, to shew that the nominees Of the Know
Sothing convention have been defeated This is but
the prelude to the fate that awaits that party In No
yember. f Il yr.lf
PARISH OF ORIEANs--For Chief Justice /:
J. X. Elgec, 34l5 Z. 7. Merrick, 2237 I.
r.. Lewis, lO3; j. H. Elan, 0. Majority for
Egec over Mcrrick, ll78. aa u
Wet Baton Rouge: For Chief Justice =
Merrick, ITO, Elan, I, Elgee 55, Lewis, l..
For Associate, Cooley, 81; Labauye. 80 ;
Lea, ID.
Ascension As far Us heard from, at 8 O.
clock on Monday evening, the vote in the par
ish of Ascension. was for Elgee, 1856 Mer-
rick, 80 Lewis, Lea, l49 Cooley, 81 ;
ELAN, 8 Labauye, 81. The Sixth and Sew
enth Districts had not been heard from.
Livingston. correspondent at Springfield
gives the result as far as known-Merrick, 80,
Elgcc. Al Elan, IL, three wards to hear from.
EAST BATON RouGE-The official vote Of
this Parish for Chief Justice, is as follows =
Elan, 1885, Elgee, 1911; Merrick, 48.
EAST FEIIcIANA.--Oilicial vote for Chief
Justice: Merrick, 279; Elgee, s36; Elan, 81
Lewis, l.. i
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
RUNAWAY OR STOLEN,
IN MONDAY, June 25, 1855, from I

IN MONDAY, june 25, IS55, from q
" the residence of the late Mr.. Abbott,
where now reside, aegro boy named -
ALBERT,
said boy is about four feet, one inch in height.
and about 90 years of age, chunky form, is slow
spoken in his speech, took with him two Mack
nav blankets, The said boy is mortgaged to
the Clinton and Port Hudson Rail Road Co.
A liberal Reward will be paid for his appre-
henson and delivery to the undersigned, or pla-
ccd in any Jail where I can procure him.
lie 30 II. GRAY.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-30

The THrsprASs.--A very large audience attended
the performance Of the Thespans for the benefit Of
the Fire Department, on Tuesday evening last An
impartial criticism Of the will appear in eur
next issue.
On Wednesday, they repeat the play Of EvADsE,
with other entertainments. We hope TO see gene
rel attendance.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-30

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, | Seventh District
PARISH OF EAST FEILCIANP Court. No. lin
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that Edwin A. Scott
Nv has filed in this Court his final account as admin
istrator of the succession of Alexander Scott, de-
ceased which will be homoogated in ten days after
the publication OF this notice, unless legal opposition
be made thereto. =--. =-..5.g
je % II. SKlPWlTH, Clerk.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-30
Hon. A. =. Heron.

This gentleman being present, on Tuesday last,
when Judge Perkins concluded his address, very
general call was made upon him for speech. He
did not Immediately respond, as 1t was time for
dinner, but consented to speak at three o'clock in
the evening. .l. -. a.'l ...1,
Seldom have We listened to more animated,
clear and conclusive argument against know moth
ism. Kind courteous, and even generous to the
members of the know nothing party, yet with the
principles and practice Of the order he had no
sympathy. His speech throughout, was manly, Or
gumentative and convincing, and left the impress
upon all who heard him that he was one of Louisa-
mas most gifted sons, whom, in future, she could
rely for counsel and support, to guide the ship Of
state when none but the wise and prudent will to
chosen to man the helm. The democracy Of East
Felicana are proud Of their candidate for Secretary
of State, and will give him their undivided support
at the election.
Maj S. F, Marks, was present, being called on made
few happy remarks, but declined making speech,
as he humorously said "The Maj. had stolen his
thunder, left him nothing to say"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-30

When did the Democratic party ever make nomi-
nations to suit the whig ali Nno wnothing party
Some one is always badly treated and the best choice
is never made? Great wrong has been done to the
defeated candidates, and whig, and know nothing
sympathy is always gratuitousy extended to the in
ured party and their very dsiresed aduce is gene
rousiy given. How very kind to take it upon them
selves to look after the interest Of the party to which
they are opposed?
One would think, in looking over the american
Patrot,n that some great calamity had happened the
country by the recent nominations OF the Democrat
ic State Convention, for state officers, and the Dis
trict convention for Congress. We cannot help sus-
pectng the motives which actuate Oar opponents in
this seeming interest," they take in the welfare Of the
democratic party. Democrats seldom look to their
political enemies for advice and assistance, when
about to make their nominations They feel perfect
y competent to discharge this duty without any ex-
traneous MD influence, II is well for the opposi
ton to know that State and Congressional tick
cts, such as to command the confidence and sup.
port of the party, and will be triumphantly elected
| Your efforts to fan any flame of disappointment
created by the defeat of particular individuals fol
nomination. will be unavailing. The veil is too thir
| to hide your motives. Try again. #....5
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BOARD OF CoUyCu,Nl,,N,

ihis Beard mt. in their chamber in the CITY Hail last
night the President in the chair. The minutes Of the
last meeting we're read and approved.
= Petitions nrst in order but none Of any special
importance 70 the public pre5ented.
Resolutions and communications ncsi declared 70
be ia order, snd a communication read from Comp
roer Fage, recommending appropriation Of 81, 200
70 iay The Census Marrhals This communication
received and resolution making the appropriation
quesied was adopted.
Tie report OF the Committee Streets, 80 whom
referred the petitions Of Peter Palm Christian 1igicr
r. foyle and John Kelly, for cleaning the
Fourth. sixth. Twentieth and Twenty y-secona wards
10 have the contracts Of mid wards cancelled
then called up for consideration. This report came
into the Board in February last md referred 10 the
Committee of the Whole where Il has bcen since
from tie 10 tirae being taken up for debate. The
report mmend TINT The prayer of the petitioners be
Frsnted and that they be relieved from all the ebps
tions OF their contract hs report up last Bight
a. the special order of the day.
II argued that the whole matter should be left 20
the tompn o.ief and Counsel for the Corporation for ad
Jnsfineni,
in finally oairied that the report of the Committee
be accepted ath the whole matter be referred 10 the
Comptroller and she te authorized, empowered and d.
recird to settle and adjust this business.
The Beard ~ en- resolvd itself into Committee of the
Whole. Ccunciinon Masor III the chair There VA 40
further bnsine. oi any mpof transacted betc the
Beard adjourned.
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COMMITTEE on TUE SALARIES OF CLERKS
AT THE MAYORS OFFICE.

Tie slccai committee os the Councncn, appointed
10 Investigate the above matters consisting of Mesra
son wanden and swan, held meeting at the City
Hall yesterday Afternoon and took into consideration
two resolutions recently pessed BY he Board denann.
Of the comp'rcle. en- what n0ihe;t3 @; ie~, he had
paid ceftod Individuals acting clerks At the Mayor
oce. well In other capacities for extra service
apa IN ?cer pppoined by the Mayor, denominatcd In
spector of payrbrokers
With regard - The Gr,i matter lie committee crari.
ined the authority cited b. Mr. fiagg the cth scc ute
Ist of chap. OF the ordnance Of 1861 and thorght
that the section referred TO- wheh fays that . IN all
where the Mayor sha order the attendance OF ON
for the performance Of extraordinary service 10
preciving the peace of the city, not applicable 10
The IN question the clerks employed Ia the
preservation Of the peace.
division ~ opinion existed respecting the appoint
ment by the Mayor of the Inspector Of Pswnbroer the
Chairman ngserng that the law of 1915 referred to by
The Comptroller his authority, had been cpeacd by
state acncn Of 1876 but that the latest law, paced
In 1853 invested the Cef of Police with the power u
acting as Inspector Of Iawnbrokers.
I'm neither ~ these matfrs however. any decided
conclusion arrived az a. the commiite deemed that
careful examination necessary previous ~
making a formal report
Another meeting will tale place next Friday aler.
noon ~ . O'Clock.
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Brooklyn city News.

TGr EoaRu or StrTnylsoRs-At meeting OF the board
yesterday the President, a. +. stanton announced the
standing committees for the ensuing year follows
On accounts II Superintendent. of Poor Caldwell Heaon
aud Ryder accounts Of County Treasurer Wood odyorth
Middleton and Farrell United States Deposit Fund
sttyker Lindsay and Farrell Equalization Of Asse-s
ment Rclls Hin man. Jewell Soland Dcnke and Thursby
On Account, bergen, Bradford snd Bennett: Jnl,
1hnryby Rove and Jewell on Aim house, Bgart, Ryder
and Garland; Special and Local Tsxes Allen, Garland
and Woodworfh; General fBrcs Lindsay, ILgari and
schoonmaker; on laws and Application 10 legislature,
fsnton, Bradford and Hall; salaries Hea'on inman
Lunatie Asy.m Rowe, stryker and schoonInakcr on
grades, FeAnott, Farrell nd~Aiddeton. On motion u
superintendent esKcn the ste ~ the Grand Jurors o
the different wards and towns read snd approved
hnd the CLERK 81 he Board directed e. Me tho sl la the
County Cerkr oficc.
IIoxpAuoy.--Thc police a. The Western district oi
booky made the following arrests Monday niyh Tor
drunkeuncss;--Firrt district 0; Second q Third, 3;
Fourth I? Total 10.
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Personal Intelligence.

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CNDsREIIA Al Nalo's.The stu attending shi
opera Is really extraordinary, does appear likely 70
decrease We may judge BY the crowded state of te
house and the very hearty applause II nightly received
with Miss Louisa Pynes performance ef Cinderella i.
admirable, not alone dne display OF vocaism, but
her acting Is 80 ndi'v simple and natur that It lend
additional lustre 20 the character aaw appsdsce
from the most critcni We have already spoken Ia terms
praise of the beautiful scenery and costume
introduced In this opera; they are really exeecnt hu
regret to that many Of the finest eGcts married
or utterly destroyed by the bungngof those who work
them. There sad inefaciency In this respect ON
Monday evening which tended TO destroy the effect OF
the opera greatly We hope this will be rernedicd to-
night for, with Mi exception, Cinderella Is spendidly
PRODUCED and admirably performed and wout doubtless
crowd Nitio'n Garden for many nights.