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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

En~Thc Chicago Tribune has good authority for
stating, that Gen, Shields will be appointed Cover
nor of Minnesota Territory in place of Willis A.
German. The General is now in Minnesota, and it
is said that his acceptance of what is offered him,
Will depend upon his impressions concerning the
country which it is proposed he shall govern. Mr..
German, 1t is said, will be appointed to Colonelcy
in ono Of the now regiments
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

ex-senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, delivered ut
the Metropolitan theatre, New York May 9th before
the New York Anti-savery Society, a lecture, ent-
tied 'AntiSlavery in 1885 and 1855 contrasted."-
He took decided abolition views; said that slavery
must be abolished in the District OF Columbia and
the territories that Kansas must not be admitted as
slave state; and that at the next presidential cleo
ton there mnst be no compromise with slavery.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

Eso-The U. S. sloop Of war, st. Louis, arrived at
Philadelphia, on the 9th inst. from the Mediterra-
mean. She is commanded by the gallant Captain
Duncan W. Ingraham who now, for the first time.
returns home since the Koszta affair, which has rem
dercd his name famous throughout the country.
Since his arrival, public dinner has been tender
ed to him, by the citizens of Philadelphia, which he
declined
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

ten miles north Of this place, was destroyed by fire
on the night Of the 18th inst. together with all the
out buildings. The fire originated in the kitchen,
We learn, through the carelessness of servant and
was not discovered until after the family had retired
to rest The loss Is estimrtcd at about $4,000.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

THE UNITED STATES REvrEw.-Wc have received
the May number of this Review. The leading arti-
ces are. The New Crusade American leaders.
Thomas Jefferson; &c. II is embellshed with life
like portrait Of the Hon. JEFF. Davis, Secretary of
War. See Prospectus.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

Know NoTHNGTsM AND ABoLITIoyM.-The anti
slavery tendencies of the know nothings of Massach
sets were very strongly exhibited in the state coun
Gil held at the Temple in Boston. Governor Gardi-
ner and Senator Wilson among the delegates cho-
sen to attend the national council at Philadelphia
in June next Strong anti-slavcry resolutions were
passed unanimously.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

TIE KINNEY ExPEDIrIoS-Colonel Kinney was ar
rested at Philadelphia, on the 18th inst, and has
been held 10 bail in the sum of $1,000. 1t is stated
that he had avessel ready to sail for Central Amer
ca, with arms, ammunition and three hundred men
on board.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT HARpER's FERnY.-M the
municipal election which came of on the 10th inst
the Democrats elected their whole ticket by large
majority.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

HALLS JOURNAL or HEALTH, FOR MAY.--Published
at New York, at one dollar per annum This periodi-
cal contains number Of sanitary articles, written
in plain and forcble language, suited to the comprc-
hension Of all classes Of society.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

In the Select Council there was an election for
twelve members the Council being composed of TWEEN
ty-four; twelve holding over. The result was =
Democrats, 6: Reform and Wing, 2; X. Nh.
In the Common Council Democrats, SO; Wing.
@; Know Nothing SO.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

T. s. DISTRICT ArronSEy-Thomas S. McCay, Esq.
Of New Orleans, present State Senator, has been APP
pointed United States District Attorney for the
Eastern District of Louisiana, in place of L. Warren
Noise Esqr., resigned.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

.cs-Thcrc will be Democratic Meeting, at Clin-
ton, m Saturday, the 9th proxmo. to appoint dele
gates to the State and Congressional Conventions,
which meet at Baton Rouge on the Sd Monday in
june
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

USLooKED roR,-Thc Governor Of Massachusetts,
has vetoed the bill for the removal Of Judge Loring
which passed both Houses Of the Legislature.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

Ess-Jonas White, Esqr.. Editor of the Thibodcaux
Minerva, has been elected Mayor Of Thibodcaux to-
getber with the whole X. n ticket for councilmen.
There was no opposition.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

srs- The Rev. Mr. Kilgore, Methodist minister
and Principal of the Academy at Adamsville, Flor
ida, while hunting on Saturday week, accidentally
shot himself through with load of buck-shot
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19
The PHILADELPHIA Election.

The Know Nothing prints. with their usual disrc-
gard for truth, claim victory in the late election
in Philadelphia. Iftbescare the elections they rejoice
over. we are satisfied. The Exponent says, I" we
should like to have such an one every day. From
present appearances, you will be gratiied:
The Know Nothing majority less than one year ago
was NINE THOUSAND. The official returns of the
May Election are as follows:
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

THE Democratic party Of the Parish of East Fe-
l. licana, will assemble in Mass Meeting at Gin
ton, on Saturday, the 9th day Of June, for the pur
pose OF appointing delegates to the State and Con-
gressional Conventions, to be held in Baton Rouge
on the Sd Monday in June. Come one and ALL
Clinton, La. May 49, 1855.
EDWARD DELONY
BYTHELL HAYNES,
W. +. HERMAN,
l.. STURGES,
maybe Special Committee.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

EMIGRATION TO MISSEsorA.-withn the first ten
days of navigation to the port of St. Paul this
son, the number of cmigrants to Minnesota Terrific
ry for permanent residence exceeded eight thousand.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

GS- Mr. EMILE la SEnE having disposed of his in
terest In the n. o. Courier has withdrawn therefrom
The present proprietors are Messrs. Claiborne. Du
Ponte and Bleton
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

E- There is said to be in Illinois at least twenty
per cent more acres in wheat than in any previ-
GUS year.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

Es-W.C. Kendall, late postmaster of New Or
leans has been committed by Commissioner Lusher
for trial before the U. S. District Court His bail
was fixed at $4,000.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

The Farmeryille Enquirer states that
unless rain falls soon no boats will be able
to 60 up higher than the mouth of the Ar
honnc.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

THE THEsrrANs.-Thc play Of DoN GEAR DE BA
Ian, will be performed on Tuesday evening" the 22t
INST.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

Gss- slight shower fell at yicksburg on satur-
day last. II was an event of considerable impor-
lance.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

e1-subscribers who do not receive their papers,
will please leave word at the Office, east side Of the
Public Square.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

No-ARrHuR s. NEWT. Esqr. the newly appointed
Postmaster for New Orleans, has been sworn In, and
entered upon the duties of his Office
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

REsIGSArIoNs.-Chef Justice SLIDEL and Justice
OGDEN, have resigned their seats on the Supreme
Bench of this State, to go into effect on the LIST day
of July next.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

VERMILIoNyILLE.-The Democrats hcye elected
their entire municipal ticket, .I.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

.Ga'-The controversy between Archbishop Hughes
and Senator Brooks grows ,fercer the longer it is
continued. The prelatc asks suspension of public
opinion Tor few days, until he can prepare final
answer lie was called out of town to see sick
friend and now Senator Brooks is i'll, though ready
to battle IN defence of his speech and assertions
The discussion is very able brilliant, and readable
on both sides, hut will neither benefit the Church,
the State, public morals, or themselves II is to be
deplored, view 1t in any light.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19

NEAT CATTLE AND HoGs.-An act was passed at the
late session of the State Legislature, prohibiting
neat cattle and hogs being brought within the limits
of the State for the purpose of grazing or herdng
the same, unless said cattle or hogs are owned by
some person, or persons, who are citizens of this
state, who the owners or cultyators of plan
tation or farm within the State"
The second section provides, that any neat cattle
or hogs, not thus owned shall be forfeited to the
parish in which they may be kept, unless the same
be removed from the State, or sold to some persons
who are citizens Of the state or who are the owners
and cntlyators of plantation or farm within the
state, within six months from the PRONUNCIATION of
the act.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19
may 10

PIANO-FORTES, REED ORGANS,
M ELODEONS, double and sglc action Harps,
Nl can be had, on application at the Silliman Fee
male Collegiate Institute For particulars, see the
hand bills. may l9] SERENO TAYLOR
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-05-19
ESTRAY MULES.


STRAYED before me, the undersigned au-
y thority, on the 18th of May by Lewis Aus
tin, residing about four miles east of the town
Of Jackson, the following described mules, to
wit:
A BAY MARE MULE.
about 10 hands high, about seven years old
branded on the left thigh with the letter B,
considerably marked with the harness; apprais-
ed to be worth $50. Also:
A BROWN MARE MULE,
about twelve and half hands high, about sew
en- years old, branded on the left thigh with the
letter B, and marked with the harness. apprais-
to be worth 500
G.. W. CATLETT,
may 10 j. p, 3D. Ward.
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value Of the property the time destroyed but pay
such value with the addition Of the value Of the
Of that property from the period Of its loss to The period
when payment made for IL
Now sir the government OF the United States with
wachfu regard for its future international relations
with that spirit Of justice which would have dealt
itself and It's citizens and which ought 10 be prepared
deal out TO all oherscan this government take position
to-day in conirAventon Of all It's past history aud Of all
the previous Of It's authority That il viii be doing
if we reject these claims
When our government ia behalf of citizens who may
have suffered losses the hands Of foreign power shall
demand redress in the shape OF damages for the destruction
detention Of property then she will be met by this sol
Legislative Of ours and then viii IL be said that
she would allow damages TO Others in OF sim
liar character she has right TO claim them for her ei-
Gems
Having submitted these views upon great international
principles irrespective Of the demands Of these particular
claimants leave the justice and merit Of these claims
the Judgment Of honorable members, believing that a
proper presentation Of them would carry conviction
every mind.
! had promised TO the demand for the previous
question: but with the leave Of my friend from Tennessee
Mr. STANTON win not press il now, because wish il
distinctly understood that the friends OF this bill have
at any time manifested disposition to avoid the fullest
discussion compatible with the condition Of other import
ant business
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amendments which win be submitted by the COMMITTEES Of
Ways and Means j. $l466e0o0 IL being $32 900 less than
the estimates sent In by the heads OF departments for
naval service he said that the committee did think
ma-seaer service inasmueh such provisions had been
made in another bill
Mr. MACDONALD submitted an amendment extending
the provisions Of the act Of April a. 1854 increasing The
pay OF the clerks employed in the washington ID ca
hayward 70 the employees ~ all other navyyars Of tbs
United States
overruled by the Chairman, Or MmLsoN)
Nj. SrRATTON Submitted amendment providing
that liquor shall be- furnished beverage overruIed
Mr.. STANTON of Tennessee, moved 90 amend by adding
provision Tor the construction OF sixteen tgacs which
was overruled by the Chairman.
Mr.. = Submitted an amendment providing for the pur-
chase OF hemp for the OF the navy within the limits Of
the United States be considering that American hemp was
superior and just cheap Russian hemp which was
also ruled out Of order BY the Chairman.
ON motion, the committee rose, and the House ad
iournei.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
House met at II o'clock, q. m.


MI GlDDNGS Of Ohio said that he arose 10 a question
OF privilege Under the federal constitution each member
Tue House considered responsible Cor action unless
ms vote or objections duly entered upon journal
20 me current reports OF its proceedings aganstt I'm
Poran bills and measures he SAID bad passed through
ths body by rcsortng to expedens until recently I'M
known 10 American legislation and by which legislation is
oousuated without consideration and without discus
SION On yesterday the bill for carrying into effect the
treaty between the United States and Great Britain con-
Guided February 9th, 1881 the subject Of claims and
winch sppropaes $4,000 70 enable the Erecntve Of this
government 70 carry out the provisions Of said bill
passed through this body without bis being permitted
expose the causes which led that convention or TO ex
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-02-25

lHE NEW WAR sislsrER-A cotsnporsry, In giVlHs
sketch Of the new English ministry thus speaks Of The =
retary az War;
Lord Pantnlre to whom the War Department hs g
lntrasted, must be Of hose pleasant Jokes with u
faimerston even ~ the Nost serious momeat y has
startling the world One Of the most incapable Of ha
capable wing ministry which died out Ia 81, be has ~
been buried IN the north Of Scotland where from h
rake he had turned 10 religion Before he entered Pr
nieni ne had been for some years q captain 10 M
higniandera, which may possibly have ssarked BIN o
department lie y personal friend Of Lord Pamef'N
and being genial companion, ardent lover o. p@1
son o. lord and good eheerer Of the ministry DC
hrst pat "a ohce by Lord John Russell who made hlp
der-Secretary Of the Home Department and suhseque
Secretary - War He Is broken 10 health consAai y
tyr 70 the govt and ludicronsy unsaited IN every ~
Tor The Office 10 which he has been appointed he 80
Der o. The Free Church Of Scotland Is personally w
with that community, and owns large estates 10 ~
Nnsh some early transactions with the Hebrew ras
placed under heavy ncumbrsnce1
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AID AND cosfoRr ron fEEScH ARsy-A perN''t
belonging TO one Of the highest families 10 Porag4
desires 70 preserve strict inccguo, has placedAsn
sand bottles Of port wine At The disposal Of the w
government for the army In the Crimea
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Mr.. DISNEY, from the Committee on public Lands 10
whom referred the Senate bin granting the State Of
Ohio the unappropraed and unsod lands In said State
reported back the with amendment in the nature
Of substitute therefor confirming the selections OF lands
by the State OF Ohio for canal purposes made under former
acts. The amendment agreed TO- and the bin was
read third time and passed.
Mr. DISNEY, from the same committee, reported back
House bin mo 265l granting the right OF way 20 the
andote and Pawnee Railroad Company through the pub
lie lands Of the Territory OF Kansas
Mr. McDOUGALL moved TO amend the bin by extend
ing the provisions of the bill to all railroad compaps
through the Territories OF the United States and The STATE
Of California
motion made 10 commit the bin 70 the Committee
Of the Whole on the state Of the Union which was not
taken.
SAyL SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES
On motion Of Mr. PHELPS, The House then resolved H.
self into the Committee OF the hole on The state AZ me
Union Mr AmLsos 10 The chair and they proceeded 10
the consideration Of the bill making appropriations for the
ing the Both Of June 1855
hr PHELPS briefly explained the provisions Of the bill
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-11

SrEEt.--A writer in the Scientific
American, referring to the fact that
,teel was nothing more than refined
iron. impregnated with carbon, says
that, If the carbon contained in the
steel be crystalized it becomes soft -
Hence the reason why steel becomes
hard or soft is because of the crys'ili.
cation or non.crystilization Of its car
bon, and not because of its particles
being brought in closer contact with
each other. A piece of hard steel is
actually larger than the same piece
when soft. Steel may be made hard
by very gradual cooling when heated
to redness, or soft by heating and
suddenly cooling the same. To make
hard steel, cool it in hot melted tin /;
and to make it soft, cool il in soap
suds from soft water.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-11

Az some men were digging in a
field belonging to Lord Poulett, at
South Chard, Somerstsbire. England,
in the occupation Of Mr.. VIM. Deane,
when they had got about three feet
and d half below the surface, one Of
them came In contact with an earthen
urn Or vase, the top part Of which was
found to be made Of clay, and to con.
tain number Of beads Of amber, va
rying from the size off pea to about
An inch and a half IN diameter, many
Of which fell to pieces on being touch.
ed. The beads are supposed to have
been necklace of the ancient Britons,
and were possibly deposited where
they were found ut least two thousand
years ago. The parts preserved are
now in the possession Of Mr.. Arthur
Hull, Of Chard, a well known colIec-
tor Of curiosities.
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n-Miss "Coutts' was present at

n-Miss "Coutts' was present a,
the farewell performance Of Mario
She was dressed in the same style Of
fashionable spleudor. OF the sixty
two performance given by Gris in this
country, she herd all but seven-when
Mario was ill., She paid Mr.. Hacke,
for choice seats ST. Loo. Miss Coutts
did not sail in the steamer yesterday
with Grisi andoMario. She is still at
the st. Nicholes Hotel, and will pro
badly make trip to the South before
her return.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-11

Gen. Walbridge, Of New York be.
ing entitled to FIJI a vacancy recently
occurring in the U. s. Military Acad-
envy, At West Point, has written a
letter to the Faculty Of the Free Acad.
envy, in that city, Offering to recon.
mend for appointment as cadet which
every pupil Of that institution may be
nominated BY the majority ofhis fellow
students.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-11

Eg William Gross aud Nathan
Frederick have been tried and eonvic-
ted at Allentown, Pa, for being con-
ccrned in gift enterprise, and senten-
ced, Gross to pay $4,000, and Fred
erick $4,000, and both to stand coin
mitted until their fines are paid
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-11

BY the destruction of Mr.. Bepton's
house by fire, on the 9th ult,, the notes
and manuscripts for the 3D. volume Of
Thirty Years in Senate" which were
in the library, have been lost--the
flames having paid no respect to the
labor of years.
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In trying to find . leak in one fthe
main gas pipes at Salem. Mass, a light
was dropped into water reservoir,
when an explosion oollowed. which
blew the sercher several yards across
the street, without injury except Swing
ing his hair.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-11

The Shakespeare and Carrie Goblet,
made from the memorable mulberry
tree that grew in shakespeare's gar
den at Statford-on; Avon, was sold re-
Gently in London, at Sotherby Il
Wilson's for 932. Garrick drank
ont Of IL at the Stratford jubilee,
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1-It is stated that one Of the
Americans. named johnson, who fgu
red in the late revolution in Peru, got
possession ola regimental chest belong
ing to Echenique's forces with $4,000
in gold in It, which he divided with his
comrades
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D~ Wa have beop reouested nv

~ We have boon requested by
Prof: Morse, to say that the postpon-
ed Concert, for the Benefit Of the Or
phan Asylum, will positively come off
at the Harvey House on Monday night
Tomorrow mighty The entertain
ment will consist Of the Concert alone,
10 which the tickets Of admission will
be so cents.
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The number Of deaths III New York
city, for the week ending the 24th ult
was sci, viz :--101 men, 81 women,
1872 boys, and al girls, showing q
decrease Of 20 on the mortality Of the
previous week.
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Saturday, Gath ult., the anniversary
Of the French Revolution Of 1s4s,
was celebrated with much spirit in
New York, by the different societies
Of prescribed European exles in that
city.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-11

The publishers Of the Louisville pa
pers have agreed to decline the publ
cation Of the hotel arrivals, except
when they are paid Cor at the rate oI
two Genls per name.