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face, so have our party principles, pure and
brilliant AS thew are. called around themselves

face, so have our party principles, pure anu
brilliant as they are. called around themselves
cloud Of Misrepresentation and invecuve'
But as the sun rising higher in his course
dissippa,es and scsttcrs to the four WINDS o'
heaven. by the strength of his beams. the fogs
and vapors which his own brightness IN tne
morning had gathered around him, 50 too VIII
our doctrines finally rise, beautiful and bright
triumphantly above all opposition, and all the
American people will walk in their light.
When the din and hubbub raised by this
election shall die away-when the members OF
the Native American party shall be heard for
themselves, and their political opponents shall
cease to misrepresent and SANDER Native Ame-
ricanism, then, and then truly, will our great
political millennium commence.
The principles of our party faith have gone
through the late election unscathed-thelr
truth has never been questioned-the whole
artillery of our foes have been levelled at the
machinery of the organization Seated hrm
in the impregnable situation of their truth ana
political necessity, our doctrines have come out
of the canvass purified and frightened by tins
trial. There can be no question about them
they are good and true. The only thing that
remains to be done is to so present them to
the people that they may be rightly under
Stood Let every Native 60 to work in good
earnest-his party doctrine and bis country
i at stake.-Let him roll up his sleeves ant
90 to work in good earnest, and all will be wei
in the end.
The masses of the people cannot fail, whel
they once come to understand our position
to adopt our political faith and enroll them
selves under our banner
Our party is but defeated in one BATTLE an
not entirely vanquished. Be up Natives, AM
doing, lest our enemy push his victory to fur
Their advantage.
The Presidential Campaign of 1856 is con
. irg on-then will the grand fight come off. Il
ready to meet the foe on this field-be certai
that not one sentinel be found asleep on h
watch, but be all as wide awake as were thos
> sentinels which the Father of his countr
placed upon guard in one of the most perilo'
!, nights ofour country's history, when the con
mand was given in the words Place none b1
: Americans on guard tonight"
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THE ELECTION.

The political excitement between the parties
in this section for the last week has been too
high for comfort.-The election is over, and we
arc glad at the returning prospect of peace and
ouetudc 1t is now our province to make
known the result to our readers and the pub
lie generally. In another column we give the
full returns of each Ward. The heavy fall OF
rain on Monday did not hinder the voters from
attending the polls, so anxious was every one
to be felt by his vote in the result, and the vote
in the parish is as large as usual.
The whole Native American Ticket in the
Parish, with the exception of some few WARD
officers, has gone overboard--it has been de-
feated throughout by majority of some fifty
or sixty votes. If any should be so curious to
know how this result could happen after the
election of last fall giving the American candid
ates maiorities and Chief Justice Merrcks
majority in the spring. the whole thing is east
" explained-the candidates Of the Native
American party did not get votes enough, Or
rather, the opposing candidates got too many.
The reason for this change in the parish vote
in so short time, we may advert to at some
future time.
The popular fiat has gone forth-the people
have expressed their choice fully and fairly ano
we bow with resignation to the ''Will Of the
majority" The members of the Native Amer
lean party, planting themselves on what they
knew to be right principle have struggled
maufully and nobly in the contest-they have
fought bravely, but overslaughed by numbers
it is now their duty to yield with patriots
pride to the supreme dicta Of the sovereign
power, and we have no hesitancy in sayin!
they will do so.
There may have been, and no doubt were
reasonable fears in the minds of many that tn
selection of candidates on the parish tickle
by their party, was not as judicious as it nigh
have been, but they have been elected, and tn
manner in which they will discharge their DIT
, ties as public fnnctiona,ies, time will prove.
In the mean time let us hope for the bes
and the candidates elect will enter upon the
official career with our best wishes. We hol
6 that each and every one OF them will do h
duty in the best manner, thereby benefittr
the community, and rejecting honor on h
capacity and patriotism, and also, that nothi'
3 will occur in the administration of any one
them that will cause the voters of the paris
= to regret the choice they have made.
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An Eloquent Speaker.

The late S. S. Prenliss was, perhaps one of
the most eloquent speakers of his day. The
sketch of his life, which has been published
alludes to a scene at Ilavre de Grace, mmed-
ately after Mr.. Wise md Mr. Mcnifee had spo-
KEN Creole.
Prentiss was shouted for, and came up as
he always did, nothing affecting him-'ikc
courser in perfect keeping. His physique was
wonderful in that respect, his digestion was
good, his body sound, and he could b. ar every
extreme variation of temperature and habi .
He was never out ofsorts. and at once lighted
up this scene. Said he: Fellow yi;izens-by
the Father of waters at New Orleans | have
said Fellow ciizens--on the banks of the Ohio
have said Fellow -ciizens--here lsay Fellow
ciizens-and thousand miles beyond this,
North, thanks be to God, | can sill say Eel
-ci,izcns.' Thus, in single sen en- e, he
Saluted his audience, drew every man, woman,
and child near to him, made himself dear 10
Them and by word covered he continent
by a line mapped the United States from t G
Gulf to the Lakes-by a greeting warm from
the heart heamng from the countcnancc, de
pcted the whole country, It's rrogr' IS, devc
opment, grandeur, glory and union! Every
hat was whired in the air, every handllcrchi,
was waving. The we,kin rung with huirahs
the multitude heaved up to the stand, $1,000
on tiptoe and shouted cheer after cheer, as j
wild with JOY and mad with excitement. Ne
yer for one moment did he relax his grasp UP
on that mass of human passions. lie ros
higher aud higher went up and up, ON and OF
far far away like the flight Of the carrie
pigeon! 1t was the music Of sweet solnils
and anonit was the roar of the elements. Fl
CURES bubblcd up and poured themselves fort
, like springs in gushing fountain, which mu'
muir and leap awhile amid mountain rocks
then run smooth and clear through green AN
howcry valleys, until at length swollen int
mighty rivers, thew roll onward 10 the ocesn'
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Parish of Orleans.

Derbignys MAJORITY in the parish of Orleans
is 4O6. In the city the Americans have cleo
ted three Senators and Is out of % Represen-
tatives to the Legislature. They have also
elected their Sheriff, Clerks of the different
Courts, and in fact, making clean sweep
they have succeeded in electing all their local
officers.
Geo. Eustis, (Amcrican,) has been elected to
Congress in the first District, and the result of
the contest in The second District between Tay-
lor and Hunt is regarded as uncertain.
~ Our friends will, says the Baton Rouge
Gazette, perceive by the following official re-
turns, iom the parish of West Baton Rouge,
that the American ticket has triumphantly
passed the ordeal in that Parish. Below, we
only give the majorities:
Dcrbigny so, Texada so, Deal r., Durald 81,
Rossman SO, Hunt 90, Stillman 80, Pond Sc,
Allen SO. Mathews es, Favrot p, Pope Zoe,
Chamberln IS, Braud 81, Bourg So, Barrow 50,
Against Removal 327.
ST.. Observation-Disclosures majority .; Ponds
majority, Is; Hatch. dem. for Representative,
defeated by IS votes
LIVINGSTON Wicklifle's majority, 1873; one
precinct to hear from, which will probably di-
minish it by 30 votes. All the State officers
have received about the same vote. Davidson
l57 maj. for Congress, and W. E. Walker, Cd
has ll3 majority. The parish officers arc
elected by about same majorities.
ST. TAMMAny.-Maiority for Derbigny and
the whole American State Ticket, is about 100
Pond, for Congress- 200 majority.
TERREnoNE-Majoiity for American State
ticket about 40.
ST. CHARLEs.--Reported II democratic.
WEST FELlc.ANA.--Majority for Pond 80
Wicklitie z; Lurty, Sheriff A; Barrow, Amer.
elected to legislature; Courtney, the other N. !
candidate for representative has tied his oppo
nent
St. M.EY.--Whole American ticket ahead.
LAFoUacnE-Dcm. maj. $50.
AssuApTIoN.-Dem. maj, 515.
Sr. JAMEs-Anlerican maj. 1872.
ST. JonS-25 majority for Native ticket.
ArcESsioN.-Dcm. majority l7G.
IBERvLLs--Dem. maj. COG.
We entertain strong hopes that Pond is cleo
ted, and Derb;gny is said by some who hay
made the calculation, to be some 400 vote
ahead so far as heard from.
MIssIssIrrl--Amite county is reported hay
given 90 majority for the American ticket
JErrERsoS.-Derbignys majority col, an
one precinct to hear from:
CoycoRDIA-Dcrbisny, las; Wickliie, s.
Pond 40: Davidson, ~
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a CAR ID.

HENRY S. BEECIIENO bcgs to return his sin
Ill cere thanks to his friends, and to the inhabit
ants of East Felciana, generally, for the kind and
liberal patronage bestowed upon him since he com
meme d business in Clinton, and assures them no
exetions shall be wanting on his part to merit "a
continuance Of the same
II. S. BEEcnEso is fully prepared to supply plan
tiers, and all others with every article in the Drug
business, and from his long experience in that line,
combined with practical acquaintance with chem
list in all its branches, merely requests trial as
test Of his qualifications. An accurate analysis OF
min ri waters will be granted gratis, to those desi-
rous OF havi, it made.
PHYSICIAN PREscRlFTIoNs are dispensed with
ncatnes> and promptitu,lc, and with great care as
to labelling, and the minor details.
A constant supply of the choicest brands o
Wines and Spirits, on hand, for MEDICAL PURPOSES
only,
1 4 large quantity of Ale and Porter, first rate
quality continually coming to hand.
/ Ii. S b. does not feel disposed to advertise thu
exact quantite s of Drugs he has received lately
/ f airing he might possibly uEDER-ratc it, and not d
himself the Justice he is so anxiously seeking.
HENRY S. BEECIlENO Il Co.
Clinton, La Oct. 20, 1860.
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Sober Second Thought"

BAYOU Cmc.r, Oct. %, 1856.
To the Editors Of the Patriot:
Gentlenen-You will please announce in
your next paper that wish the Courier to bot
out my name from the list of Vthdrawals; for
when withdrew from the American order,
was influenced by some persons who took the
advantage of me in an hour when my mind was
irritated and nnder great excitement; but find
ing out since that was wrong in so doing, |
wish to return to the American party, which
party expect to stand by and defend, at any
time and at any place.
| have been member of that society for
some time, and never have seen any thing
wrong in it, nor could say that have, and
go accordingly to the dictates of my own con
science. Its principles will ever hold sacred
and dear as an American; and, to tell you tht
truth, | am one of Sans boys and could no
be any thing else.
WARREN NJ FERGUSON.
President of the American Party:
Dear Sir:-I sent in my resignation in t
moment of excitement. You willplcase hav
me reinstated, and obiige,
Your, etc.
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Wards, ;. ~ 60 q :. a-to'ai
. For Governor,
Wicklife. "a 4s 100 IL $40 81 70 1890
perbigny, So as1 70 30 ia "a So 1856
For Lieutenant Governor,
Mouton. IS 4s 100 - 1875 81 10 2s-419
Te,ada 80 % 70 10 III So SO s6-ses
For Secretary of State,
Heron, 81 4S 10S 10 40 81 u 2e-l24
Beale 3s % 10 10 ia IS 80 36-363
For State Treasurer,
Greneaux, SO As 100 IL 139 40 - 29-i16
Durable So % 70 10 116 81 33 1886
For Auditor of State,
Marks, "a AZ 1o4 IL 1877 81 - 2s-42o
Rossman, SO "a 70 10 ZIG IS SO 1866
For Attorney General,
Noise. 81 43 100 10 14O 81 - 29-392
Hunt, 80 20 70 10 116 35 SO S5-S57
For Superintendent Of Educallcn,
Bard, 80 Al 100 II 1856 90 IL 29-fl2
Stillman. SO IS 70 10 11S 35 80 35-361
For Congress,
Davidson, % 80 9S II 1874 so u ~ 39I
Pond, 40 &c p 21 1870 SO SO s6-3s4
For District Attorney,
Herman, IS 4s 1ol II 152 SO u 90
Miller, 80 23 70 16 101 SO 81 1854
For Legislature.
HAYNES, 20 II 1O2 II $40 81 IS 2s-41
Jones. 81 Al 100 10 1874 81 - 27-41
Norwood, 80 26 70 % 100 81 81 3e-37
Ward 81 % y 90 1l2 81 81 $3.50
For Clerk,
Patterson, 30 a 90 IL 1923 81 Il 2o-to
skipwith, 81 81 rs 81 1876 SO SO 35-38
For Sheriff,
Moore, 80 40 100 10 al 81 ~ cell
East 81 % 66 81 Ill IS SO $3.50
For Assessor,
Drawdy, 81 ls 1oa - l42 81 10 so-4l
Scott, Sc % II 81 112 81 80 1886
For Coroner,
McGhee, So 40 90 II 1873 81 10 27-i
Hughes, 80 % Y 10 112 35 80 36-3,
Against removal, m; for removal, 7.
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TO FOREIGNERS.

When urging our objections to Foreigners, y
and generally when speaking of Foreigners
we wish distinctly to be understood as alludir g
to that owe, shadowing proportion of cmigra-
ton to this ountry which is entirely made up
pa,lpers, vagabondS, criminals and other refuse
who are wholly disqualified by character and
antcccdcnts from intelligently exercising the
privileges of American citizenship. We have
no COLLECTIONS to urge against those of an oppo
site Observation-Disclosures intelligent, rcpubli
can minded men, who come here in good faith
and not like drift-wook, aimloss and ohectlcSs
or else as mere tools in the hands of a schgm
ing political hierarchy. Good men, Intelligent
men, who throw off all allegiance whatever to
every foreign power prince or potcntatc, VIII |
they come here, VIC should always be glad t'
welcome to our shores Nor does the Ameri
can party propose to interfere with the right
or privileges of any foreign-born citizen nov
living in this country. Any sensible man whit
asserts 10 the contrary, wilfully miSrepreSent
and criminally ISLANDERS that party.-America'
Exchange.
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4 VALUABLE TOWN LOT, situated N the
n Town of Clinton, on the street leading out to-
wards Grecnsburg. containing about FIVE ACRES
OF LAND, with all of the improvements and bull
dngs thercon-the same upon which the late A.
J. Law lived, and upon which his widow now re-
sides.
This place is most admirably situated for town
residence, lying just about proper distance from
the public square to be free from noise, and just
near enough to be convenient to business.
The buildings are plain, but complete and in
good repair, comprising a Dwelling, both comfort
able and convenient in its structure, Kitchen, Sta
bles, Cribs aud other outhouses.
There is rich garden, a most excellent well o.
water, spacious horse lot, and large lot in tn.
rear of the buildings the premises, all OF whici
are most desirable appurtenances to convenion
family residence.
Any one wishing to purchase town property, a.
| permanent investment, would do well to call ant
examine this pace-a bargain can be had.
For further particulars apply to the Editor of TIN
American Patriot, Or to
Nov 10 SO j. NJ. YOUNG
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-11-10

rive have in our possession several names
that figure in the published list of the Cou-
ricr. We forb,ar publishing the names of
these gentlemen, as they have not intimated TO
US desire that we should do SO but they
wish to be considered always as members Of
our party.-Elitors, J. Opelousas Parrot.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THEsrIAN SocrEry.-This Society viii give
It's next performance on Tueaday evening, No
vember a7th, 1856, when they will perform
the Drama of 1.-THE TOODIES, and for an r,
after niece the Imaginable Comedy of "IHE
DEAD SHIT" with ne " Music.
G. MERRICsg MILLER,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
oct.55y ST. FRANCIS VILE, la.
NaxV eseSsfss
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PROBATE SALE.

PROBATE SALE.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, 9TH District Court
Parish of East Fcliciana, No. ESQ.
In the matter of the succession OF En@
Varoslale, deceased
PURSUANT to an order and commission
me directed, in the above entitled suit, tn
the honorable court aforesaid, will sell at pg
lie Auction, at my office in the town Of Jad
son, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of DECtl
Der, 1855, between the hours OF l. a. m, al
o'clock, p. m, all the following NAMED a
described property appertainins to the ai0'
said succession, viz:
FOUR LOTS OF GROUND, lying and
ing situate in the town of Jackson, parish
East Fcliciana, and known and Designated
the figurative plan of said town as Lots M
one, /, two, 2, three, 3, and four, 4, in sqaf
number seventy-threc, T3, according to
plan aforesaid, together with all the impS'
ments thereon.
Terms of Sale-CASll.
GEO. ". CATLETT,
Nov. Sd 1855. Anctionett
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Thanks to Maj. Doughty for the very
fine potatoe he has presented tous, 1t weighs
six pounds and a half and measures twenty
one inches in length. 1t is Of the Bermuda
species. Beat this who can.
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L. GANSON

10 the President of the Native American Par
ty Of st Landry:
Having been deceived by the enemies of the
American party, we handed in our withdrawal
as members of the same. We now desire TO
Withdraw our letters Of resignation, and wish
to be considered as good and faithful members
of the American party.
ALCESTE ROY,
JEAN BITE. DUPLEACIIAIN.
JEAN PIERRE GUlDROZ,
HlLDENERT BERGERON,
AUGUSrE PLOE,
JOSEPH CARRiERE fills,
THEODULE EMOND,
JOSEPH BERGERON pore,
SOSEPH BERG RJN ills
DLJEAN SEBASl len.
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Eeisria.aa Institute.
4 Select Boarding and Day SchG0i for Young Ladies
and u;s~a.

MRS. NJ J. CLIFFORD, Principal
THIS Institution is now open. Parents and
l guardians respectfully requested not TO de-
lay the return of their children, the long vacation
makes speedy return to study highly important,
For terms, apply at the Institution.
REFEREE
Hon. Z. 7. Merlick, c. j. T, r. Harvey, N. D.
Henry Marston, Esq. Henry Skpwith, Esq
I. W. Robins, Esq. q. G. Con,stock. Esq
Clinton, To, Oct IS, 1885,
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PROBATE SALE.
The State of ous ana, Seventh Distrig
Parish Of East Feliciana.} Court, No. 1872
In the matter of the succession OF a. D. LAY
lor. deceased,
PURSUANT to an order and conmissiont
me directed, in the above entitled suit, iron
the honorable court aforesaid, | will sell .
public Auction, at the late residence of Al
Taylor deceased, in said parish, on WED
NESDAY, the DIST day Of November, 1856, b
tween the hours of Ii o'clock, Il. IA, and
clock, p. M, all the following described Is
sonal property, appeltaining to the atoNsl
succession, viz:
4 Lot of books u lot Of medicines
\ lot Of Surgical Instruments:
4 lot OF ACCOUNTS and Notes Also,
Household and kitchen furniture.
| Terms of Sale.
All sums of ten dollars aud upwards on
credit until the 1st Of January, 1886, pucA
sers to give their notes with approved perso
al security bearing eight per cent Interest f'
date until paid.
All sums under ten dollars, Cash.
JAMES WELSH,
! Nov 3, 1856. Auctiones
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A. SKA AkSXYNSkI.

GENERAL AGENT AND CULLEUTOR,
WILL attend to posting of Books, drawing off
w of Accounts, and posting the same, and all
other business connected Herewith.
Refer to Mills, Cleveland & Co. Clinton, La; W
w Chapman 4 Co, do; NJ. Harris, New Orleans
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BEECH. Grove Nov. the LIST 1855.

M6SERS GREEN q DtNSs
Dear Sirs, saw in your paper Of the y ult'
an extract from the Bastrop Advocate, Parish
of Morehouse, La, statement relative to cot
ton picking by some hands belonging to his
friend, at the close of which he says: "Bcat this
and take the horns" have not beat it, but
have had some picking done On Mr. A. >.
Norwood's plantation, on last Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, 10Th, soth, and Slst, Oct
which it you think fit to give place in your
paper, you can do so. If Morehouse can beat
this with any hands on the same ground ane
time Of year,-Tl give up my hat-and stake
my old black horse on East feliciana.
give the names and the amount Of eacl
days picking.
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PROBATE SALE.

GkOBAlE SALF.
The STATE OF LOUISIANA, ! Seventh District Com
Parish of East Feliciana, No. 1881,
In the matter of the succession Of Samuel Hil
house, deceased:
IN PURSU ANCE of an order and commt,
sion, to me directed, in the above entitled suit
| will sell at public Auction, at the resdens
of A. Z. jackson, in the aforesaid parish, on
MONDAY, the 10Th day of NOVEMBER, Isl
between the hours of II a. m. and CLOCK, b
H., the following described personal properl
appertaining to the aforesaid succession, VIZ
A lot Of books and stationery;
A case of Mathematical instrumnts;
One carpet bag one travelling Vaise
One pai- Saddlebags one Umbrella,
Tool Chest and contents,
One silver Watch:
One Horse, saddle and bride.
! Terms OF Sale. h
\ credit unit! the lst Of March, 1885, for
sumsof ten dollars and upwards, purchase
to give notes with approved personal securit
drawing eight per cent interest from day
sale until paid. For all sums under ten d
lars Cash. JAMES " hl.sH,
Nov 3 1856. Auctloneer.
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PROBATE SALE.

PROBATE SALE.
THE STATE OF LoUISfANA, Seventh Districte0n
Parish of East Feliciapa No. 1865 i.
In the matter of the succession of NJ. Jusa
CLANCY, wife of John 3. Brown, decd
IN COMPLIANCE with an order issued fna
the Hon. court aforesaid, and coImfsN
to me directed herein, will sell at pubic al
ton at the door of the Courthouse in Cilny,
on TUESDAY the Goth day Of NOV LMph,
next. 1855, the following named and descnna
property appertaining to the succession o. !;
Julette CLANCY, wife of John 3. Brown aS'
to wit:
Negro woman PRISCILLA, aged Ssysa'
! Negro woman BETSEY, aged "a years
The two children ofBetsey, to wit:
Negro boy REUBEN, aged s years;
Negro boy CHARLES, aged | year.
Terms Of Sale.
A credit OF twelve months from the u ia.
sale. The purchase price to bear e'sa.fI
cent interest per annum from the day or
till paid A mortgage to be retained W :, :
negroes, and approved personal securltyJ5% \,
chasers and their securities to sign tiie a'''
cation bond, in solido, -r, sa
o,.oho, 70. 1e5, AuctiCnI
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For REMovAL.--On the question Of the re-
moval of the State Capitol, the vote of the
Parish of Orleans is 1927 for removal and 81
against removal, exclusive of the 7th and 9th
Precincts, where almost the entire vote was
for removal b r. .t1~o~nfs,
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And l believe that the girl Amanda has a'
aged 800 lbs, day since the first day of Sep
last. am yours with respect,
CLEMENT GORE.
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SATURDAY, NOV. 10, 1855
ELECTION RETURNS.

Balcw we give the returns Of the election as
Ear as heard from.
Parish Of East Fsliciana.