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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16
Fair PLAY.

"The special committee man, has thrown down
the gauntlet and trusting In the justice of our cause
we will take 1t up next ek.'-American Patriot.
Our object WAS not to challenge the editors Of the
Patriot to political controversy, but to promote
truth and combat error II in SO doing We have run
afoul of the American PATRIOT the fault was not
ours, We found grave errors, with regard to the
history of the past referred to in the columns of that
paper as we'll as conclusions and bold as
sertiops which we thought it our province to notice.
II In this we have thrown down the gauntlet be it
so. We thank the editors for their compliment, and
will endeavor to deserve their good will, by never
disregardlng the propreties, and courteses due from
one gentleman to another. Having nothing but the
good of our country, and the happiness of man.
kind, at heart, we certainly feel that we should de.
scend, beneath the dignity of man, and injure the
cause we design to promote were we to use any other
than fair, honorable MEANS In their support, good
cause pepcr needs any other,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16
Sour Cranes.

"The election in Virginia will have just about as
much effect on the political movements In our State.
as that of Hottentot Chief would ave.'-Ameri-
can Patriot.
This reminds us of the old story of the bull and
the OK but particularly the negro and the rab
bit. What different tune would have been sung,
had the election in Virginia gone in favor of the
Know nothings. They would have cried out from
one end of the Union to the other, rs goes Virgin
10, so goes the Union" Why, the unprecedented
struggle in the old dominion, for months if it Is to
have no effect upon the elections in other States?-
Why the deep interest manifested all over the Uni
on, by all parties in the result, If 1t be of so little
Importance? Why did that know nothing organ,
the New York Herald send an agent to follow Mr.
Wise. and msreprescnt what he said. and report 1t
for publication in that paper? Why did the know
nothings of Ohio. send over hundred thousand
copies of the Dollar Times, know nothing paper
printed in Cincinnati with secret circular in each
into Virginia. appealing to the people to vote against
Mr.. Wise, and to send know nothings to Congress, in
place of the well tried, and able statesmen that have
again been chosen to represent her n-the councils
of the nation. Public opinion for great while mus
have been wrong If the moral effect of such an cleo
ton is not felt throughout the whole union.
There Is no State in the Union that exerts great
cr influence than Virginia, over the public minds o.
the nation; and we are constrained to believe our
neighbors of the American Patriot, feel and ear it
hence their attempt to destroy the effect it may hay,
npon the people in Louisiana by their seeming indf
| ference.
Our ncighbors say 1t is not men, but measures ant
principles for which they contend which are to pu
riy our political atmosphere and lop off the excres
cences that have grown upon our institutions. We
have no objection to their claiming credit for so do
ing, but must be permitted to say, with Difference
that men some times support bad measures, and err
soneous principles, with zeal and industry, worthy
of better cause. This is precisely the category
we think they in in advocating the measures ant
been developed for the public eye to enable us Il
Judge,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16
" Americans shall rule America"

The Know-Nothing organization inscribes
this captivating sentiment upon its banner, loud
ly asserting that it lisa great principle, seriously
threatened and fearfnlly mcnaced with impend-
ing destruction, and vociferously calls upon the
chivalry of the SOIL the native sons, the descend
ants of the revolutionary fathers, to come out
from among the ranks of the old wing and
Democratic parties, and array themselves under
new banner to save the honor, the glory, and
the prosperity of their country. To seriously
urge that Americans shall rule America" and
claim the sentiment as cardinal principle of n
party, is to intimate that there exists party
in opposition who have the temerity to declare
and advocate that Foreigners shall rule Amer
ica," Where we ask, in all sober scriouness, is
this latter party where are its leaders, where
its advocates, and who are its members Where
the man from the most Northern boundary of
Maine to the nttermost borders of Texas who
so lost to self and to country, as dare avow it :?
When since the glorious Fourth of July" hive
Foreigners ever ruled America :? Who but
Americans from Washington's time to the pres
ent ever ruled our happy land? Why theu
proclaim from the press so loudly and so ear.
nestly that Americans shall rule America +?
If it is to intimate that the Democratic party,
which openly and manfully battles against the
Know-Nothings, entertains and advocates IL
different doctrine, we spurn it with utter scorn,
contempt and loathing Our gorge rises at it.
The Know Nothing party dare not charge up
on us any such sentiment. Why then so loudly
assert that Americans shall rule America 2"
Who in the name of common honesty denies
it, or will deny it !? None. But it is a capti-
waiting doctrine to the unwary and unrenecting,
to entice them, into secret, oath bound organ
ization, formed and combined for what, they
know not, with obligations and responsibilities
they either do not appreciate or care not to un-
derstand. When once in the organization they
are required by few, to do what To car
ry out the doctrine that " Americans shall rule
American" No, because that is already done
But to do the bidding of others. They are
told to go, and they go; to do this, and they
do it. If their friend, whom they loved, to
whom they are bound by the tenderest, and
hottest ties of friendship though "native and
to the manor born" were up for Office and
their hearts yearned to give him their sufrages,
they dare not do it, unless he be of their order,
and why because they arc ordcrea not In do IT,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

CONVENTION or THE ORDER OF KNOw-NorHINGs.-
The Grand Know-Nothing Council was to assemble
at Philadelphia on Tuesday, the 9Th instant. This
is convention Of delegates from all of the States in
which the Order is established. The Pennsylvania
well conducted Democratic journal of Philadelphia
will furnish full and correct notices of the proceed
ings Of this cOnclave although the members thin nix
they conduct their deliberations in the silence and
darkness of midnight which no preane ear or eye can
penetrate. We have known several knights of the
Order In this city says the n o. Courier, who were
leaky vessels and 1t is ntimated that there are many
more in Philadelphia. The lapse Of few days will
give us the proceedings Of the council.
The correspondent of the Bal,i more Sun says, a
number ofhe southern delegates have passed through
Washington, and among them Albert Pike, ESQ.,, of
Arkansas, the most eminent of the Southern wing
of the Order" These gentlemen Continues the let
ter express strong hopes that the Convention would
succeed in Matchmaking the Know Nothing party
but 1t will be dificnlt task, rs Mrge portion of
the Northern delegates are free Sellers. The Mas
stamp their principles upon the party platform, or
withdraw from the Convention. A split seems I'M
avoldable, whatever may be the course of the Con-
ventou upon the slavery subject.
Dispatches to the 18th, announce that the Plat
form committee had adopted series of resolutions,
In reference to the slavery question: opposing any
agitation thereof. This was adopted by vote of
IL to IA, the abOlitiOnists opposing 1t as body on
one side. and the National men supporting it on the
other. The Aboltionsts will make an effort TO car
ry out their views, and should they fail will leave
the convention
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

STEPHENS AND TooxBs. The Hon. At
81, Stephens hes, alter mature deliberatiUn.
determined tobecome candidate for re-,
election to Congress, and announced him.
self In speech in Augusta, on the 28th ult.
In his speech he entered at once into dis
cussion Of the principles Of the Know-Noth-
ings, reiterated the positions Of his letter to
Col. Thomas, of Ebert, answered, in his
progress, objections which had been urged
70 that letter through the press, and appeal.
cd to the members Of the order as Southern
men, Georgians and Americans, to abandon
the order because Of those Objectionable
features, the prescription Of foreigners and
Catholics, the free-soilism Of the Northern
wing Of the party, and the tendency to evil
In consequence Of its secrecy. He spoke
for more than an hour, was listened to
throughout with the most respectful atten.
tion, and was frequently interrupted by
bursts Of applause from his auditors. When
he had concluded, r. Toombs, who had
reached the city that afternoon on his way
to Europe with his family, and was present
was loudly called for. He responded to
the call in brief and forcible speech, in
which he stated his objections to the order.
They were based upon its secrecy, the pro-
scription of Catholics and foreigners, and
the 'ffeesoil tendencies of the Northern
wing; all Of which were discussed in his
usual forcible style, though very briefly
he too, was frequently interrupted by the
plaudits ofthe audience.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16
A Candid AyOwal.

The New Orleans Bulletin of the 18th instant, ia
lengthy article upon the Know Nothing Con-
vention, now holding at Philadelphia expresses its
disbelief in the possibility Of forming National
Know Nothing Party. With manly and commend
able candor, worthy of imitation, the editor says
"The question now is, not how far is Nativ-
ism antagonistic to Abolitionism but it is, is
not that party polluted and corrupted by evil
communications Has not the organization
at this time in fellowship with it, State Coun-
ellis and prominent individuals who ayow dead
ly opposition to the peculiar institutions" of
the South. and consequently to its general in
terest? THAT SUCH IS THE FACT, CANNOT BE DE-
MED"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

And If the better feelings Of the heart prom
rebellion to this tyranny Of council and Lodge
and they determine TO vote in accordance will
the dictates of judgement and friendship, th,
are met with the shivcring words your oa,i
your oath ~ And with quailing hearts the
shrink back into line, and approach the ballc
box with dread, casting their votes agains
friendship and judgement, still hoping that th
man they vote against may be successful
And this is Americans ruling Amercal" Al
privilege worthy of freemen; worthy Of mes
who boast Of intelligence, federation, patriot
ism, and republican Institutions! Nayitis vi
ranny, and in its worst and most dreaded fom
Stop, reflect, and consider whether the coun
you are pursuing, is the best policy for the ID
vancement and prosperity Of our common CON
try Present your principles, and hear TIE
other side" aud if they are good, establish
them by argument, but do not, we beseech you
present us with such clap-trap as Amen.
cans shall rule America" that is fit only fa
enthusiastic school boys Of tender age.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

BATON ROUGE AND CLINTON PLANK ROAp
COMPANY Us. GEORGE p. BRIANT-The ne
tition sets forth that George p Briant sub
scribed to six shares of stock in his own
name, and six in the name of his daughter
and eight shares in the name of his son.
Five instalments, amounting to $3.50, wcr,
called for, for which petitioners sue.
Defendants counsel fled a peremptor!
exception: r5tt
Denies each and every allegation set up
Denies that said p. r. Co., ever had any
legal corporate existence; -
Denies that the pretended charter wa
accepted by the stockholders;
Ayers that the Board of Directors nevel
obtained the assent Of majority Of the las
Board of Directors of the Baton Rouge and
Clinton Plank Road Company, and conse
quently have no right of way;
Ayers that the present Board of Direc
tors were not legally constituted, neve
having received the votes of STOCKHOLDERS
legally entitled to vote, holding majorit!
of stock.
In case the Court decides that the Com
pany is legally constituted, dc, then respon
dent AYERS that said Company is bankrupt
their liabilities and contracts being for
greater amount than the monies paid il
and a large amount of stock subscribed
taken by persons who have no property
and no means of payment, and who are il
default to said Company.
The Jury rendered a sealed verdict yes
terday, the 18th, for 5000 in favor of tn
Plank Road Company. N-8r
There is no appeal in this case, as tn
amount involved is under $300.-.Adrocals
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16
FELICIANA DEMOCRAT.
CLINTON, La.
Saturday Morning, Juno l6, 1855.
SALE oY Private RrsrpEScE.-One Of the most

SALE or 4 Private REsTDENcE.-One Of the most
comfortable and commodious residences In Clinton,
rs will he by reference to our advertising col.
umns Is offered for sale. Built after the design Of
the advertiser, A. LEVI, for his especial usc 1t COM
bines all the essentials that make good dwelling
The house IL new and the lot spacious; the situation
within short distance Of the business portion Of
the town, though removed from Its noise and hustle
In addition, the household and kitchen furniture Is
also offered, comprising an extensive variety of ar
ticles requisite for household use and comfort.
TO persons DESTROYS Of purchasing, this sale offer,
q rare opportunity.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16
Judge Iverson Of Georgia thus OF

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jects to Known thingism.
n weare opposed to list. Because Of
the secret character Of its proceedings
I'd. Because it imposes upon its members
by solemn oaths, blind obedience to the
dictates Of others in their social and polit.
ical relations. Sd. Because it enjoins up.
on its members the denial Of the truth, in.
salcates and promotes insincerity and du.
plicity, and stiles the bold, open, manly
conduct and conversation which character
re the man of honor and the fireman.
4th. Because it builds up and diffuses
through society an organized band of secret
spies, to watch the conduct and catch the
words Of the unsuspecting to be reported
to their secret midnight councils, and made
the foundation of personal aud political
prescription and persecution. 5th. Because
1t makes religion test Of qualification for
Office thereby violating the constitution,
engendering ill-will amongst religious sects
and leading to personal strife and the she'd
ding Of human blood. 9th. Because it
closes the door Of all political rights and
preferment to foreigners Of every grade and
character, and strikes at the privilege of en-
igration, thereby condemning the sentiments
and policy of the founders Of the republic,
and reversing the uniform action of the
democratic party in holding out to the world
that America is the asylum for the Cypress
ed of oil nations It'll. Because it unites
southern men in tilial party bonds and po-
litical organization with the worst elements
Of northern fanaticism, subjects the south.
ern lodges to the controlling numerical
strength and power Of the northern associ-
atoms, and forces them to yield obedience
or support to the dangerous, destructive,
and disgraceful movements of northern alb.
olitionism. 9Th. Because it pledges its
members by solemn oaths to blind allegi.
ance to the Union, and makes that senti-
ment an object paramount to all OTHER obi
cations, and forbids in spirit, il not in terms,
any resistance to northern aggression or
unconstitutional oppression. 9th. Because
in short, its organization and mode of pro-
ceeding-its aims and objects-its form and
spirit--are subversivc Of those great prin-
ciples Of civil and religious liberty which
have ever been, and we trust will ever con.
tinue to be, the pride and boast Of the Amer.
lean people.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

.css-A great twenty mile race In harness, came d
in New York, ON the 18th inst between the celebss
ted horses Trustee and spanglc. 1t was won by III.
former in one hour five minutes and lorty-six and
a half seconds. Trustee being seventeen years Old
this performances considered the most extraordim
ry one recorded in the racing annals of the county
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

~The effect of the Virginia election begins al.
ready to be felt, even where the Know-N othings
nave reckoned upon certain success. In Norwich
Conn, WIN, l. Brewer Esq, Democratic candidate
WAS elected Mayor by majority Of more than 200
votes. The other Democratic candidates were also
elected. This victory Is oil the more remarkable
from the fact that In April last the K.-Ns were In
majority.
The same has been the result in New Haven, where
me Democrats have prevailed by majority Of over
200.
These are alarming symptoms for the "United
Americans" and Its full time that the Philadelphia
Convention should adopt energetic measures II they
wish to hinder the fruit from falling from the tree
before II 10 ripe.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

NAuMAN SrRAuss.-These gentlemen offer to the
citizens Of Clinton and vicinity. at their store oppo
site the Post Office, large and well selected assort
ment Of Watches, Jewelry, Books, Stationery, and
Fancy Goods. This stock has been selected with
particular care, and contains in all Its varieties
articles Of use and ornament, to grace the parlor
adorn the person, and improve the mind. See ad-
vcrtisement.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

SADDlERY-Do you wish fine saddle brdle, or a
new set of harness If one, ALL call on S. LOOMS,
north side of the Public Square, who will manufac-
ture the same in style Of superior workmanship, Of
the newest and most lasting material.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

De Bows REVIEW For JUNE.-This number con.
tains large amount Of literary and miscellaneous
articles; agriculture and horticulture home and for
eign commerce, mining, manufactures, and internal
Improvement
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

FoREIoN NEws.-The steamer Atlantic arrived at
New York from Liverpool, on the 18th inst. bring
ing dates to the End Inst. Cotton advanced H.
breadstuff and provisions unchanged. News from
sevsssopol is most interesting.
The allies under Sir George Brown effected land
ing at kertsch on tho 2+the ult., and captured two
forts and one hundred guns.
The Russians burnt IL steamers, so transports ani
trading vessels, and an immense quantity Of stores
There was desperate battle at Sebastopol on th,
22nd and Esd, In which 5000 men were killed, most
~ by the bayonet,
1t was rumored that Liprande with large fore,
had surrendered to the allies (This needs conarma
tion)
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

ONE sM THE LEss.-we are informed by a COM
mittee Of the Social Circle of Jackson. that DR..
Sampson in his exodus, {" did not carry away cent
Of the society fund" We congratulate them on
their lucky escape
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

Masonic BALL.-There will be o grand Masonic
Ball at the Court House, on the evening Of the 25th
inst Children under fourteen years age will not
be admitted. Tickets of admission. when sold, S..
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

BLAcxsxrTHNa.-Having competent workmen, R
Rgby 10 prepared to execute all orders in this line
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

DIED: At his residence, near Clinton, on the lit
inst JOHN W. HAYS, aged As years
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

i expected that by the sOth Of June, ever avail
able in Great Britain belonging to the infantry
regiments, ~jllhay embarked for the war,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16
MASONIC CELEBRATION. I

ICE! ICE!! ICE!!! ICE!!!!
THE subscriber is now receiving regular suppl
i of this necessary and indispensable article ana
il prepared to furnish the same to families, and oil
Others wanting the same.
g.ss-IcE CREAM AND IcE LEMONADE, to be had 81
bis store. 81. HEYMANF,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

OK LBS. Calomel, warranted, for sale by 81
AJ jel6 l. N. LEMON
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

100 GALS. Pure cold pressed Castor Oil. fa
lUV sale ly l. N. LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16

k0 Lbs. Blue Mass. warranted One-th.rd Mercury
IN Just received and for sale by l. N. LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-06-16
JAMES WELSH,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
CLINTON. LA

Inn on. sulphate Quinine. just received and fol
lUU sale by l. N. LEMON.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

e. 1t appears from the St. Louis Democrat,
that it was in 1852, on the death of Mr.. Seymour,
the original contractor for building the Ohio and
Pennsylvania Railroad, that in an evil hour Messrs.
Page Bacon assumed this contract which invol-
millions of dollars, and becoming at once contrac-
tors, bankers, and financial agents of the road
which ought even to be in three different hands,
The advances required for constructing this road
to cover which, the bonds sold were never sufi-
cent, led to ali the difficulties which have termin-
ated in failure. The known liabilities arising out
of this railroad connection weakened their repu-
tation as bankers; and the stoppage of Messrs.
Belcher Bro. last December, to whom Messrs.
Page Bacon had lent their name, brought mat
tiers to a crisis.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24
From the Boston Courier.

CouNTzRFEITs on THE BANK OF COMMERCE.
The following is description of counterfeit fves
on the Bank of Commerce, Boston, which have re-
Gently been put in circulation: The visnette con-
sists of female, the Goddess of Liberty, holding
spear, upon which liberty cap is placed, in
her right hand; the left hand points to scroll on
which the words ''Agrculture and Commerce -
inscribed; on the left hand side of the female
is train of railroad cars, under Roadway COM
ing around a curve. On the right is river, on
which two steamboats, are vsible-one at dis
lance, and the other apparently quite near. Bales
of merchandise and bundles of fruit lie scattered
around the female. The counterfeit is new one.
and likely to deceive the unwary.