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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-02
From tha Ashland Times.

The feelings of the North which have
been so outraged by the consecutive acts
Of fraud and violence since the inception of
the Nebraska act TO the late attack OF the
administration upon Gov. Reeder. will, so
faras Ohio is concerned, be expressed
though the present Republican ticket in an
unmistakable manner and by majority
so large that it will be felt and understood
as tho expression Of no party, but the
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
From tho Sidney shelby Coz Journal.
We are we'll pleased with the selection,
and will support the ticket with our whole
might, until victory shall perch upon oui
banner" ., 1858 i-,4 w.
People from all parts of the State, in
great numbers, were present, and more in
terest was manifested, more fervent yea
was shown in the cause than had beer
shown in similar bodies for years. AL
unite in saying that the State can be car
ried by at least rs. 900 majority. We will
vouch for Old Shelby. and believe that tn
"banuer county will do even more thai
she did last fall. ~
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-02
THIRD Dorree OF Che snr NIchr..

The following Is the obligation Of the
third degree Of the Sag NIGHTS Of this
State, as administered by the talented ed
iior." Ex-sheriG, Canal Collector. Pcs,
Master ed Omaes genus to the faithful few in
this city:
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-02
E7NA INSURANCE COMPANY

OF ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY. J9ly !, Ie55'
a1rsQairsd By Law Aay 1s54 ofthe State ONO
TENHE name Of the Corporation Is ETNA INsU-
! IL RANCE COMPANY, located at Hartford, Com
nette1i. The Capital Is Five Hundred Thonsapd
Dollars, and paid up The Assets Of the Company
! Casa In baEd, and ID PAeEix
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-02

TREAsraEnss ANNUAL REPORT
Ser 1888.
TsrSARDCEAYBILls,T Treasurer Of Fnirasld eOua-
GJysin aeeoant via SAID county, for the yOar end
ms JdDe !, letS; DR..
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-02

-t-. From the Coshocton ago
The result Of the labors Of the Republi-
can Stats Convention must be truly graft
flying to the freemen Of Ohio. The har'
mouy that prevailed throughout its pro-
ceediugs, aud the disposition to sink pre-.
ferences for men to give prominence tc
principle, disappointed the bitter enc
mics Of the Republican party, and gave
courage and confidence TO the lovers o
freedom. The platform adopted is on'
upon which any freeman may be proud t
stand and battle for the great cause which
first triumphed in l776, was triumphan
1 In 1857. and which will be crowned agaiI
with victory in 1855 and SO, -''
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-02

CASA in baLd, and 10 PA0Eix
Bank sex. go Is
ea'' 70 ne 1'1'' o. As'n'' i..:l.: :: a:cs7cs CO
Real Estate unincumbered 1852 IS
| q Mortgage Bonds, 6 az per
cent. Interest, payable ssIni-aH-
nually 92oc0 90
! 2o-6 per cent. State Of Vir-
ginis Bonds. 7O.e05 CO
! 81, - y. Carolina do. 500 co
To- Jersey City Water do. 1890 co
| SO City ofMiI wGukce DO. $3.50 90
ls74ao cs
Debts due the Coz. secured by Mortgage 5.zO0 W
Bills receivable, amply sae1Tsd and
payable at Bank I16.1Ie u
| S0O Shares Hartford ard New
Haven Rail Road Company COCO %
| 10 do. Hartford & Providence
I Rail Road IL per csEt. peTsrTsd
| and guaranteed s.s25 %
! IO5 do. HostoBds 775rcesierdo 10 CSs 90
| $50 do. Connecticut KiVerJo 1850 %
| SO do. Conn. Riyer CoupsH! IS5O % =, .
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-02

We point with pride tothe proceedings
Of the Convention Of Freemen, which as
scmbled at Columbus on the 18Th inst. The
ticket there put in nomination will COM
mand the suffrages Of wo-thirds ofthe vo-
ters of0hio,. at the coming October cleo.
ton, and if we mistake not. will be elected
by the largest majority ever known IN
Ohio. ~ sat,U.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-02
From ,he Maumee City Times.

The proceedings Of the Republican State
Convention. will be found in this week s
paper. Also the ticket nominated at this
Convention. We rejoice that so much
harmony and unanimity abounded in the
Convention, and that so substantial and
popular ticket has been nominated
With this ticket success must be certain.
for the opponents of the further encroach-
mcnis of Slavery have clasped hand and
united upon il, determined that it shall be
elected by triumphant majority.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21
Clinton Branch RAN Road.

Our readers will see BY referring 10 another por-
tion Of our paper, call, numerousiy and respectfully
signed for Railroad meeting ct this place on Sat-
urday the 18th day Of August When this work was
first proposed Its advocates were met BY opposition
in many directions and to that cause may be attrb-
uted the procrastnaton, which has attended an or
sanisatiou Of the movement. They felt that to have
chance for success, the utmost harmony and unan-
nifty was required. Time and pregnant signs, have
combined with the efforts Of the friends Of the
the road 70 produce an almost universal aben-
donment Of this position on the part Of It's oppo-
nents and we hail II as an omen Of success, that
when the project Is now again submitted, after the
lapse of 60 many precious months, II should be re-
ceived with high favor in almost every quarter.
The road Is needed. It Is beyond oil question. the
most important Improvement which can come up for
discussion among the people Of this Parish and st.
Helena Its Importance to all classes of the people
absolutely demands for 1t, that it should receive
consideration paramount to all other questions now
agitating our communities; and VIC feel sanguine
that when the work comes to be weighed and analy-
xed in all its dimensions, that the people Of these
Parishes will take II In hand in the right spirit,
and that they will gather here on the nth prox-
mo prepared to make concentrated effort TO carry
II to It's completion.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21
Coming Out.

The sound young democracy who had been mi,led
and enticcd into the Dark lantern eoear1 under spe-
cial pretences and many by-promises, which were
never intended to be fulfilled are beginning to see
their mistake and are rapidly withdrawing from
faction, whose character and pretcnsons are so ut
terly repugnaat to all just principles Of govern
ment and devoid Of every attribute which consti-
tutes republican freeman.
We are happy to be authorized In stating to the
public, that our young friend, Col. A. W. BALLARD,
Of this parish, has withdrawn himself from this mid
night order. As q democrat who cannot and will not
repudate the just and long tried principles Of his
party, he can no longer conscientiously remain or
act Win .esvcia.ivn winch he linda. 4. what
II was pretended to be- and he desires II to be pub
licly known that he has Withdrawn himself from all
further connection with it, and will henceforth give
whatever efforts he can, to the promotion Of the good
old glorious cause Of Democracy.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21
FOR SHERIFF.
3 lH9 From the Phoenix Ledger.
HON. CYRUS RATLIFF.

The Hon. T.. T, Merrick having been
elected to the supreme Bench Of Louisiana,
creates vacancy in this, the Seventh Ju-
dicial District to be filled by the election
Of proper person to preside nn the Rench
az Judge. We hear, in both East and West
Felicana, the name Of but one person, posi-
tively mentioned in connection with that high
and responsible ofice-that name is Cyrus
Ratlif, ESQ.,, q lawyer Of the highest legal
qualifications. Many will bear witness
that ct the bar he has no equal. The peo-
ple have more than once shown their love
and respect by honoring him with their suf'
frages.
In this Judicial District it is useless to
sneak of one so we'll known and apprecia-
ted by hosts Of friends. Cyrus Ratliff by
close application and great industry has
raised himself to an enviable position in
the legal profession and forcibly illustrates
what natural ability by effort, can accom-
plish under the most Instantaneous cir.
cumstances. The example of such man
should inspire the poor and obscure With
hope and emulation.
Besides his great legal ability, his can
dor, impartiality, unfinching integrity,
sound Judgment, independence andfirmness
eminently fit him for the discharge Of the
duties Of Judge.
To the support ofsuch man, come indie
pendent of party ties and party appeals
The mention Of such name is tower Of
strength. TMthe will be our next Dis
trict Judge is conceded by oil who speak
their opinions candidly and independent
" And it is but sheer Justice to reward
the care worn lawyer with honors SO nobly
won in an arduous and difficult profession
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

n1rTo members of the venerable and
time-honored fraternity Of ee-Masons the
Known othing oath must be utterly repug-
nant. No man, who has taken the Mason
ic oath, can bind himself by another oath,
to abide by the political doctrines and par
ticipate in the measures prescribed by the
Know Nothing ritual, without being guilty
of the rankest perjury. We have heard
this remark from several old Masons, and
We observed with what establishment, min
gled with indignation, they read in the
newspapers the names of Masons known as
officers Of Lodges in this city, in the list
Of persons who figure as conspicuous mem.
bers Of the Know Nothing order.-N o.
Courier. 5.ta
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

CANDID ADMISSION. happened to he in con
pany, few days ago, with some gentlemen, when
the conversation turned upon the subject Of politics
and the boosted strength and pretcnsions Of know
nothings m One gentleman, good wing know nolk
ing, cxultingly observed, tina. they were done cis
10 Dcmocr ats as "they wanted too many Offices
This fact, we suppose, has caused good deal u
annoyance to the Wing portion Of the Order.
Office seems to be tho talsman of their faith aud
the sum total of their patrioti,n this would seem
be the case. from the stir which they are making
about these times and last Wednesday was day
specially marked for general gathering of the clan
all for office! ogieeH
According to the above declaration, We presun
that no more democrats will hereafter be alloxs
admittance, especially If he be suspected to ks
the scent of Office; all such however, rs may sc7
only for simple voters, doubtless very acccpsA
and receivable. rn# .3@H@ .EAAW
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

FOREIGN NEws.--The only news from
shc scat of war, is the announcement OF
the death Of Lord Raglan. There had
been no fighting of Importance.
Gen Simpson succeeds him in the CON-
mand Of his army.
FRANcE.-The French Legislature was
opened July I'd. The Emperor Napoleon
made speech, in which he stated that i'm
portant questions, both at home and abroad
prevented his going to the Crimea OF pres
ent.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

Know NOTHING PRoscRIprroN-Ata On organization
oftho Fire Company on Wednesday, several foreign
born citizens who have contributed to the purchase
of the Fire Engine, were declared the privilege of
membership. This outrage however, met with such
universal condemnation, that o reconsideration
has taken place. and the actors in this little piece
Of political malice, have been compelled to withdraw
their opposition.
The following shows the character Of the class
whom these Know Nothings would exclude:
Worms OF THE Bayou SARA FIRE-The
Bayou Sara Ledger, of the l4th, makes hon
Orabe mention of the names of James Butler
and Frank Donnelly, who lost their lives in
attempting to save property during the late
terrible fire at Bayou Sara. Both were ma
tives of lreland-thc former 81, the latter 26
years of age The Ledger suggests that the
citizens Of Bayou Sara place over their graves
suitable inscription in testimony oftheir no
bic exertiOns, .=..sz. 5
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21
"Thc sclf-stylcd democratic party"


wonderful discovery! Great disclosure n.
democratic party will not be able to survive Il, va
fear The public will be greatly indebted to II,
editors of the American Patriot for this astounding
exposure.
But testing aside, we would have the editors :,
Tho American Patriot to know that tho Democrat,
marty derive their name from the principles Tho,
profess and yer, have never changed their nan
or PRINCIPLES to suit The sclfntcrcst or caprice n
any of Its members. Some of those who call shep
selves democrats occasionally go off into other ssu
Citations, fight against their former friends, and Gin
claim to be rs good democrats, as anybody elss@-
All we have TO shy tosuch s, That their conduct n
manner, so far from showing them to be dcmocrst
prove them to be anything else A true dcmoc,r
from principle is always ready to give reason 70,
the faith that is in him. His creed Is "equal u
exact Justice to all men, Of whatever state or per-
suasion rcli gious or political. The supremacy Of
the civil over the military rity,--economy II
public expense that labor may be lightly burdcncd
the diffusion Of information and the arrangement Of
oil abuses OF tie bar of public rcason freedom ofrc
gion; freedom Of the press freedom Of person under
the protection Of habeas corpus; and trial by jure,
impair Ii ally selected The support Of the state %
vernment in oil their rights; the preservation Of .hs
general govern mcnt in its whole constitutional VIZ
or as the sheet anchor of our peace at home, odd
safety abroad, and jealous care Of the right Of
election by the people" To these add " The people
the only source of Legitimate power.' e''t
The absolute and lasting severance Of church
and state" rr % III
"No prescription of opinion, nor of public Olsen.
sion" 'g W .fEEE NJ IUH-
"No unnecessary interference with individual
conduct, property, or speech" mo favored CLASSES
and no monopolics"
"No public money expended except by warrant
of specific appropriation and aNo MYSTERIES in ths
government, inaccessible to the public eyc.' "Th,
Union aconfcderacy, compact, neither consolt
dation nor Capitalization The constitution Of The
Union, special written grant of power, limited ad
definite" "The representative to obey the insruc.
tions of his constituents.
These are land marks, that no democrat need eve
mistake. Upon these, and others of o like charae
! ter, have the democracy Of the Union ever stood
Since the days Of John Adams two parties have a.
ways existed in this country, the Federal party
headed by him, aud the democratic party headed b
Thomas Jefferson. From that memorable period
down to the present the democratic party have stood
upon the same principles, and owned and honorei
the same name. Can the know nothing ala,
Wing, alias American party" say as much '. 4
Could we not with much more propriety, reluri
the compliment Of the editors Of the Patriot, b.
twitting them with the cognomcn of F" self-styld
American party" "Thosc who live in glass hous
, cs should never cast stones" .-
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

"There is danger that the present opposition to
foreign Catholic influence will ere long degenerate
into war upon the Catholic church, and its men,
bers In this country."-Cap. Albert PIKE.
Why then captain are You found aiding and as
sisting cause, fraught with SO much danger! Why
do you go on, when your fears great that you
do not disguise them? The know nothing movement
from the first. was war upon Catholics and foreign
ers, and upon these two elements 1t mainly rests for
any show Of success In Louisiana the party may
pretendingy oppose Its application to American
Catholics yet 1t is only pretense to catch votes.
The veil is too thin to hide the deception. Has not
foreign horn Catholic, who has become citizen of
this country, as much right to be protected by its
laws and to enjoy its benefits those who have been
born in thccountry. If he be honest, intelligent,
and conscnscious being born out Of the country,
should make no difference, whatever, and does not
with any but those who are making it pretext, to
promote party ends. Place of birth is very poor
standard of merit in citizen, rs prescription of
catholics on account of their religion, whether native
or foreign is a very bad element to be introduced
into any creed. Contrast the course of the know
nothings, with the sentiments of the Father of his
countryside immortal Washington. He says
"The bosom of America is open to receive, not
only the opulent and respectable stranger, but the
oppressed and prosecuted of all nations and all
lgOns, whom we shall welcome to participation
in all our rights and privileges"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

RELIGIOUS ToIERATIoN-The bigoted faction in
Kentucky are abusing Mr. D. l.. Clarke, the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor of that State because
his first wife was Roman Catholic. 1t turns out
that not only the first, but the second wife of Mr..
Noorehcad the Know-nothing candidate for the
same Office were Roman Catholics, and sisters.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

gs-The Democratic Convention in the Second
District of Mississippi, nominated Judge Henley S.
Bennett for Congress. E
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

ELECTION IN THE SECOND WARD-At IN election
in ward No. O. for Justice Of the Peace, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death of John Hawsey
Esq, GILES W. KENT, Democrat, was elected by q
majority Of nineteen, over his competitor, Samuel
Dunbar, X. N. The vote stood
KENT, Dem. 38. DUNBAR, X. N.......l0.
All honor to the democracy of the second ward.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21
announcements.
For the November Election.

EFEla FOR JUDGE.
III 2D-We are authorized TO announce JAMES b
Smith, ~ candidate for the JrDdksHiP OF the !th
Judicai District. jy IA
.l;.f. s. FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
AD-We are authorized TO announce W. FERGUS
HERMAN, ~ candidate for DISTRICT ATTORNEY for
the Seventh Judicial District. a je 10
1--WE are authorized 10 announce JOHN N.
ROBERTS, = scandidate for DIsrRICr ATTORNEY Tor
he Seventh Judicial District. rf.a je 80
~. We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
PATTERSON, as q candidate for Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court, for the Parish Of East Fcliciana jy7
FOR SHERIFF. 5e .at
4Drwe are authorized to announ &c GEORGE G.
C0NSTOCK, as q candidate for SHERIFF, for the
Parish Of East Feliciana. 5I- je 70
ANWe are authorized to announce WILLIS W.
MOORE, Is o candidate for SHERIFF for the Parish
Of East Fcliclana. subject to Democratic Nomi-
nation. inl" l-H jc20
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

esrThe Verandah Hotel, New Orleans, was er
tirely destroyed by fire on the morning Of the lot
instant.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21
Another,

To the officers and members of the secret political
order, called knoo NoAhings.
This will give you due notice that am no longer
member Of said association, believing that its OBJ
ect and intent conflicts with the Constitution Of the
United States that It unequal and oppressive In ts
operations aud that my oath or obligation connected
Herewith, II adhered to- dcprives of the free ex
ercise Of opinions founded in and the dictates
Of my own conscience, right and just therefore
and hereby withdraw myself from all further con-
nection with said order and absolvc myself from oil
obligations connecting me with II.
(Signed) A. E. JACKSON.
That's the way to talk Il. Come out boys from a.
mong this secret oath bound clan It Is not the place
or the company:for you. You cannot support and
maintain any better, or truer American principles,
than those Of the good old democracy; they, and
they alone have made our government and our cOun-
try great and glorious as 1t is Come out then from
the dark and oath bound clan, and give your young
and vigorous energies to the support Of The good old
democratic principles and when you grow old and
prosperous, as we hope you will, with clear con-
science and an approving spirit, You will enjoy the
wholesome and substantial fruits Of your young and
vigorous efforts in maintaining the right.
Cone OUT BOYS AND DE FREE MEN IN A FREE COUNTRY
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21

At Caglari, Italy, a sharp shock of an earthquake
was felt ON the 18th of June.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon. SAMUEL BARD, democratic candidate for Su-
perlutends1s Of Public Schools, will address the
ctsens Of The Parish, 81 The Court House on Sasur
DAY. July 11st. s# tgI#nO
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-07-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ATTENTION, INyINCIBLESl


ATTENTION, INVINCIBLESl
YOU are requested to appear on parade, on So
L urday, the M
~ FOURTH DAY OF AUGUST,
at o'clock, PM, in the town Of Clinton, cqupla
according to law. By order of
rt5ut Capt. HOOKEMSNEEVlE
BuSG EYED JOE, o. s. jyN
DR.. G.. II. FIELD,
.# LATE OF BAYOU SARA. i
tenders his professional sefn
II ces to the public. Office at Bccchcno CO..
date Sadler's) Drug Store. Residence In the how
formerly occupied by NJ. Bloom, north of the Mesl'
dist Church, Clinton, La. Wn
TH-The undersigned, citizens of West Felicap
certify that we have known DR.. GllBEgT A. SCHoflp
for many years, while practising as Physician ~
Surgeon in said Parish, and recommend him to y
citizens of Fast Felicana, (wherc we understand
has located as such, believing him well qualified
Bayou Sara. July 9th, 1855.
Jas. r. Marks, John II. Stannau
L. d. Brewer, YIN. ii. Packic,
John II. IIenshaw, g. u. Hosea,
ID. W. G. Jones, Saml. J. Powell.
James W. Robinson J. B. WederstrssG
I'd, Charles Stoer, Jackson Motley,
John Whitcman, Edwin Leet,
A. Lartiguc, Louis f. Tufneii
VIM. Enders, David Castle, I
James p. Harper, Cad. Brodcnax,
David Austin, nc. Wcderstrape
Evan Turner,
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