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The American patriot., 1855-01-24
What causes the Gulf Stream.

Mr. Stanton Shoales, an experienced navigator,
gives as his opinion that the waters of the Gulf
Stream are nothing more or less than the waters
of the river Amazon. This great father Of waters
IL bedded more than 1000 miles Immediately under
the EQUATOR and all its tributary streams for many
thousand miles are constantly pouring their hot
water into this mighty reservoir Of nature As
these waters are gathered In Under the burning
sun of the equator, it is extremely warm; far more
than the Atlantic Ocean waters under the equator
The great body of heated water shoots out into the
Atlantic more than hundred miles, in the face of
the eternal trade winds.
The Amazon is sixty miles wide After being
belted in its irresistible course it turns off to the
left and scuds off before the strange trade winds
till out of their reach. Driven along with great
force, it takes its course round the creator bay
formed between the two continents Of North Amer
lea. Dashing along the northern coast of South
America, and passing to the lccward of the West
India Islands, it leaves the shores Of Florida, the
capcs Of Virginia, and the south coast of North
America; and passing the shores of Newfoundland
ends its mission among the icebergs which float
out Of the Northern Ocean. Cut off the gulf stream
and it would not be many years before the North
Atlantic would be filled with cebergs that would
be very destructive to navigation But wise prov
idcnce has provided an eternal reservoir of hot
water constantly rushing around over the back of
the cold Atlantic to it's destination where after spen-
ding its vital warmth among the icebcrgs it is hur-
ricd away by new supply of natigc warm water
from the great Amazon. Scamen can always tell
when in or out of the Gulf Stream by dipping the
hand in the water along side
The American patriot., 1855-01-24
AUCTION SALE.

AUCIlON DALE
ITOR SALE, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE
highest bidder, for cash, at Mount Pleasant Panta.
ton, in the parish of East Baton Rouge, on
MONDAY NEXT, THE 29th OF JANUARR, 1855.
THE STOCK OF HORSES MULES, CATTLE,
farming Utensils, Carts, Wagons, etc.
Also
About 800 cords of WOOD, on the bank of the ri.
yer; and six or 800 barrels of CORN
The plantation is situated about two and half miles
below Port Hudson, the east side of the Mississippi
river.
The SLAVES and PLANTATION will be sold by
Beard May, in New Orleans, on the Goth JANUARY
next jan24 Fl. v. BABIN, Auctioneer.
FELICIANA INSTITUTE,
Select Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies
and Misses.
MI RS. NJ. J. CLIFFORD, Successor to Miss E. J.
Nl Mills respectfully announces to the citizens ol
East and West Feicana that her School is now open
for the reception of pupils.
All the advantages necessary to the attainment of
thorough English and French education are offered in
this institution and particular attention will be paid
the manners and department of young ladies' conided
to Mrs. C.'s care.
Music, both vocal and instrumental, will be taught
by the best teachers.
For terms and particulars apply at the Institution
Clinton, La, January II, 1856.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24
PROBATE NOTICES.

The STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
NOTICE is hereby given that William Gurncy has
~ filed in this Court account and tabieau Of his
administration of the Estate of Ackey s. Pettiss de-
ceased which will be homologatcd in ten days after
the publication Of this notice. unless legal opposition
be made thereto
jan17 s. E. HUNTER, Deputy Clerk.
TnE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
NOTICE is hereby given that Robert J. Packer has
IN applied to this Court for Letters Of Administration
on the Estate Of William F. Gayle, deceased, which
will be granted in ten days after the publication of this
notice, unless legal opposition be filed thereto.
janlO SPENCER PETTISS, Deputy Clerk
Parish % Of East A@ Felicana Seventh District Court
NOTICE is hereby given that NJ. Frank has applied
IN to this Court for letters of Administration the
succession of Sarah A. Penny, deceased which will
be granted in ten days after the publication of this
notice, unless legal opposition he filed thereto.
jams S. f. HUNTER, Deputy Clerk.
TOMB STONES, MAUSOLEUMS, MONU-
MENTS, TOMBS HEAD and FOOT STONES.
n b. T. E. ENOCHS, would respectfully call the
W. attention of those in want of any Of the above
articles; they have arrived at Bayou Sala with large
variety manufactured in Philadelphia Of Italian and
American marble.
All orders left with w. W. Chapman, at Clinton,
will meet with prompt attention. jams
The American patriot., 1855-01-24
FOR SALE.

FINE PLANTATION lying six miles south Of
n Clinton on the Comite River and the Port Hudson
Road containing nine hundred acres of excellent land
with four hundred acres cleared and under fence.
good road by it. 1t is well watered and presents
every facility for fine stock far grass grows luxuri
one wishing to purchase for himself home that will
wear well and which may be bequeathed as a rich leg
acy to his posterty, would do well to examine it,
The terms will be reasonable and time will be given
for the payment Of most Of the purchase price If de-
sired.
For further particulars enquire at this Office, or ad.
dress the Proprietor Of the American Patriot.
janlOtf
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

that he still continues to fiji afford ali orders s for paay any
work in his line of business He engages none but
the best of workmen and his stock is procured d.
rect from the North, he is confident of being enabled
to furnish the public with articles of his own manuac-
ture which inferior to the work of no other esa-
lishment in the Union Purchasing his stock for cash.
he will also be enabled furnish the trade at as low
rates for cash. the goods be purchased in
the North. good supply of Saddles, Harness, Bri-
dies Halters, &C., always on hand. His Shop is on
the North side of the public square, ianl7
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

NOTICE.
THE subscriber has on hand full assortment of Dry
L Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes Hats &c. and is
constantly receiving addition supplies. Cash paid for
Cotton d27 G. A. NEAFUS
ANIMALS bound in papicr machc and morocco;
IA Prayer Books, Hymn Books, Bibles Gift Books for
the old, young and middle aged. For sale by
d27 LANGWORTHY L. TILDON.
10! for the Holy -Days-Drums Flies. Horses
Ill Birds, Soldiers, Guns, Swords, &C., received by
the last steamship, and for sale by
d27 LANGWORTHY TILDON.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

The Hon. EDWARD EvERxrr.-The partial accos.
sion Of Mr. f. Everett to the principles Of the
Know Nothings is announced. He goes no fur
thcr than to advocate an extension of the period
OF naturalization, which he regards as the conser-
vativc ground for the Wing party to stand on
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

-, Extravagant people are never generous
The man who pays fifteen dollars for vest, would
think he's being robbed" should you ever call
upon him to give six shillings towards burying old
Bristles the shoemaker.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

Mr. James NJ Roche, the Oldest practical prin-
ter in Delaware, died at Wilmington on Thursday,
aged 70 years. He worked at his case almost con.
stantly up to the time ofhis decease
The American patriot., 1855-01-24
PROBATE SALES.
PROBATE SALE.

PROBATE SALE
STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court,
Parish of East Feliciana. No. 1904.
In the matter Of the Succession of Emily W. Mays,
deceased. frI
pursuance Of an order of the aforesaid Court,
herein directed to the Sheriff of said parish, will
sell at public auction at the door Of the court house
in said parish, on
SATURDAY, THE l7THDAY OF FEBRUARY. 1866.
at II o'clock, A. NJ, the following property sppcr.
tanning to said succession-to-wit.
Negro man DICK, Blacksmith, andhis wife
MARY, and their two children,
SARAH JHNE, aged about years, md
ROBIN, aged about s months
Also
Man REUBEN, and his wife
ADELlNE.
Terms of Salc-One- of the PRICE in cash on the
day of sae the other two-thirs on one and two years
credit equal annual instaments purchasers to give
good personal security and to consent that mortgage
impartng confession of Judgment bo retained on said
negroes until the payment in full of the purchase price
and interest," to be at the rate Of eight per cent Der
annum from the day of sale.
janl7 GEO. c. COMSTOCK, Dep. Sheriff.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

PROBATE SALE.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish Of East Feliciana, No. 528.
In the matter of the succession Of John Hobgood.
deceased.
N compliance with an order of the aforesaid Court,
L herein to me directed, will sell at public auction,
at the residence of John s. Whitehead in the said pa
SATURDAY, the 10th day of FEBRUARY, A, d., 1855,
at ii o'clock, A. NJ the following property appertain
ing to said succcsson-to-wit:
A TRACT OF LAND, COTAINING SEVEN HUN
dred acres, being the whcreon deceased resided
at the time of his death.
Negro woman CLARIS6A, aged about 81 years;
girl CHARLOTTE, aged about 12 years;
girl HARRIET, aged about 10 years;
woman KATE, aged about 26 years. andher
four chldren-to-wit:
Girl GlNNY, aged about years.
SARAH, aged about years;
Boy SAM, aged about years;
=" JIM, aged about years.
Terms of Sae-A credit Of one and two years from
the day of sale, in equal instamcnts with eight per
cent interest thereon per annum after maturity until
paid the vendors privilege, and mortgage being
served upon the property, and the purchaser also be-
ing required to give good and approved personal secu
rity. janlO A. j. LAW, Sheriff.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

PROBATE SALE
The STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish Of East Feliciana. No. 1856.
In the matter Of the succession of Sam. w. Watkna
deceased.
N compliance with an order of the aforesaid court
herein directed to the Sheriff of the aforesaid Parish
will sell at Public Auction at the door of the Court
House
On SATURDAY, the 10th day of FEBRUARY, 1855.
at IL o'clock A. NJ, the following property appertain
ing to said successon-to-wt
FOUR LOTS OF GROUND, IN THE TOWN OF
Clinton, in Square No. 43, together with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, being the same on
which the deceased resided at the time Of his death.
Also
One GIN STAND and
One DRAY
TERMS OF SALE-Thc personal property FOR
Cash, provided it brings the appraisemcnt should it
not do 80, that it be Immediately offered for sale on
credit of Twelve months
The Lots in the Town of Clinton and improvements
thereon, credit Of and two years. equal annual
instaments purchasers to give good personal security
and to consent that mortgage importing confession
Of Judgment be retained until payment in full of the
price and all interest that may thereon the in
salments to bear eight per cent per annum from the
day Of sale.
jan1O GEO. C. COMSTOCK, Dep. Sheriff.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

BEAUTIFUL SKErCH.-It was night Jerusalem
slept as quietly amid her hills as child upon the
breast of its mother The noiseless sentinel stood
like a statue at his post, and the philosophers
light burned dimly in the recess Of his chamber
But darker night was abroad upon the earth.
A moral darkness involved the nations in its un-
ligted shadows. Reason shed faint glimmering
over the minds ofmen, like, the cold and inefficient
shining of distant star. The immortality ofmans
spiritual nature was unknown, his relations to
heaven undiscovered, and his future destiny Oh
scured in cloud of mistery.
It was at this period that two forms of ethereal
mold hovered over the land of Gods chosen people.
They seemed lik sister angels sent to earth upon
some embassy of love. The one was Of majestic
stature; and in the well formed limbs, which her
ing and steady eye, exhibited the highest degree
of strength and confidence. Her right arm was
extended in an expressive gesture upwards, where
night appeared to have placed her darkest pavilion
while on the left reclined her delicate companion, IN
form and countenancc the contrast of the other,
for she was dropping like the flower when un-
mostened by refreshing dews, and her bright but
troubled eye scanned the air with ardent but vary
ing glances. Suddenly sight like the sun flash
ed out from the heavens, and Faith and Hope hail
ed with exulting songs the ascending Star of Beth
lehem.
Years rolled away, and the stranger was seen
in Jerusalem. He was meek, unassuming man,
whose happiness seemed to consist in acts of ben
evidence to the human race. There were deep
traces of sorrow on his countenance, though no
one knew why he grieved for he lived in the prac-
tice of every virtue, and loved by all the wise
and good. By and by it was rumored that the
stranger worked miracles, that the blind saw, the
dumb spake and the dead lcapped to life at his
touch; that when he commanded, the ocean mod
ticulated, he is the Son of God Envy asssailed
him with the charge of sorcery, and the voice Of i'm
pious Judges condemned him to death. Slowls and
thickly guarded, he ascended the hill Of Calvary.
A heavy cross bent him to the earth. But Faith
leaned upon his arm, and Hope, dipping her pin
ions in his blood, mounted to the skies.
81 cannot bear children" said Mrs. Prim, dis
dainfully. Mrs. Partington looked over her spec
like them better"
Hon. Pierre Soulc has resigned the Mission
Spain. Hon. John c. Breckenridge, of Kentucky,
and member of Congress from that State, has
been appointed his successor by the President.
No election for United States Senator has as yet
been effected by the Missouri Legislature. Seven
teen ballots have taken place. Doniphan, whig, is
leading
Among the passengers who arrived at Havana
in the British mail steamer Wye, the week before
last, was Don Jose Zorila, celebrated poet o
Spain.
1t is thought in Washington that it is not i'm
probable that Henry F. French win be appointed
by the Governor of New Hampshire to fill the va
The American patriot., 1855-01-24
PRORATE SALE.

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish of East Feliciana, No. 689.
In the matter of the succession of Robert Neyland
deceased.
N compliance with an order of Court, herein to me
directed, will sell at public auction at the door Of
the court house in said parish, On
SATURDAY, the 10th day of FEBRUARY, 1855,
at IL o'clock, A. M, the following property appcrtain-
ing to said succession-to-wit:
negro man by the name of DOCK, or Crockett.
Terms of Sale-Cash provided he brings the ap.
praisement. If he does not bring the apprasement
shall sell him on credit Of twelve months with eight
per cent interest from the day of sale mortgage
importing confession of judgment will be retained
upon the said slave and approved personal security will
be required. jan1O A. j. LAW, Sheriff.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

DETIT GULF COTTON SEED-5OO bushels just
l. received and for sale by
jams II. DRAUGHON l. co.
D TAGGING, ROPE and TWINE-Inda and Ken.
ID lucky Bagging, bale Rope, and Twine, constantly
on hand and TOR sale by
d27 r. II. DRAUGHoN / co.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

No election for United States Senator has as ye
been effected by the Missouri Legislature. Seven
teen ballots have taken place. Doniphan, whig,
leading
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

TOYS, Spelling Games Boys Whips Guns, Sword
L Toy Tea Sets, &c. For sale by
d27 LANGWORTIIY Il TILDON.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

Hon. Pierre Soulc has resigned the Mission
SPAIN Hon. John c. Breckenridge, of Kentucky
and member of Congress from that State, ha
been appointed his successor by the President.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

The Democratic State Convention Of Ohio as
scmblcd at Columbus on the Sth iEst Governor
Medill, and all the present officers were renomna-
ted and resolutions were adopted against Slavery
Know Nothingism, and Adams amendment Of the
naturalization laws.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

Among the passengers who arrived at Havana
in the British mail steamer Wye, the week before
last, was Don Jose Zorila, celebrated poet o
Spain.
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

81 cannot bear children" said Mrs. Prim, dis
dainfully Mrs. Partington looked over her spec
taclcs mildly perhaps if you could, you woult
like them better"
The American patriot., 1855-01-24

1t is thought in Washington that it is not inn
probable that Henry F. French win be appointed
by the Governor of New Hampshire to fill the va
cancy o:casioned by the death Of Senator Norris
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
New msct;on

We publish this week the Governors
proclamation for a new election in the
Lawrence, Douglas, Teeumseh and Fort
Leavenworth Districts, making nine Rep
resentatives and two Councilmen who
are to be chosen.
1t is now represented that the Nilsson
rians willn interfere In the next election,
but that the people win be allowed to do
their own voting, having come to the
conclusion to treat the new election as a
nullity, and admit those who were ballot
ed for informally, and Illegally on the 3oth
of March, to seats. 1t is said in addition
that they have decided to let the people
of Lawrence alone until after the election
and then, casetheyeleet an abolition
ticket they will send a committee to wait
upon us with a notice to leave the Terri
tory, and if we refuse to go, then we are
to be forcibly expelled. \
1t certainly very kind in them to give
US fair warning. 1t is possible we shall
elect pro-slasery Representatives SO as to
pacify them, and save our town from de-
structien; and then. again, tits possible
there may be some who viii feel as Tom.
Corwin thought he should, towards the
Americans were he Mexican, and wei
come the invaders to Kansas with bloody
hands and hospiable graves"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
A Frank Confession.

The Squatter Sovereign says "The free
State men in this district were wise
enough to remain away from the polls on
election day" and yet it rejoices at the
result. We had no idea it would have
the candor to admit this fact, but that il
would claim as many of the pro-slaYery
journals have done on the present and
former occasions, that as fast as the cas-
tern people arrive in Kansas they become
acquainted with the workings of slavery.
and are so delighted with the institution
that they readily adopt its principles, and
on election day are found at the polls la.
boring as industriously to secure the
ascendency of pro-slayery representa-.
tives to the Legislature as any person.
with whom they come in contact.
The recent result of the election il
Kansas is one of which no person ha.
reason to be proud on. the contrary i
should be source of constant regret, fol
it will unayoidably reflect dishonor on al
who were concerned in producing the
result, as it was in violation of the prin.
ciples of popular sovereignty, as well a,
an invasion of the legal rights of the set
tier. Every Infringement of the organic
law of country, which is founded in
right-tends to anarchy. and all good
citizens should unite heartily in prevent.
ing such aconditionof things.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
The Weather

Kansas has not been the only section Of
the Union visited by high windsrduring
the last month. Our eastern exchanges
are rife with complaints about high winds
and a superiority of dust, and say it is
worse there than it has been known for
many years previously.
In conversation with Doct. BARKER
the fore part of the week, we learn that
the season is at least one month later in
this Territory than during former years.
The Doctorsaid the winds generally were
very high in March, but he never knew
them before extend into April with so
much violence. He stated that the first
part of April was usually very fine and
pleasant, but that the last part was wet
and showery.
Gentlemen who vearriyed here from
the western and middle States represent
the same unpleasant weather there, and
yet many who come here seem to expect
an entire immunity from all those atmos-
pheric changes, and look for tropical
climate in Kansas. They should go far
ther south! They have no business on
the elevated lands of this latitude if they
wish an exemption from the changes of
climate of the temperate zone,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
APredicticn.

John Thompson, of Wall street, New
York, in the last issue of his Bank Note
Reporter, informs his readers, that, since
the subsistence of the financial panic, he
has been closely investigating the Pro
phecies and the Commentaries thereon,
in order to see the drift and end Of the
war now being carried on in Europe. and
from the knowledge thus gained he ven
lures to predict as follows:
Turkey viii be deveured-aA Eu-
rope will be northumberland repub-
lieanized-V Victoria and Albert, Napo-
leon and Eugenia, with any number OF
lesser crowned heads and nobility, in
GLIDING the Pope, viii in 1860 be donai-
ciled in this country-provided, always,
that their heads remain on their should
ers. The most terrible war that has
ever crimsoned the pages of history, has
but begun.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
Sweet Potatoes.

Life Illustrated gives the following di-
rections for raising good crop of sweet
potatoes. The season is so long with us
it will probably answer to plant them in
this climate as late as the first of May -
Procure such potatoes as are sold for
the purpose; plant them early In April,
in moderate hot bed, three or four in
ches deep, and about the same distance
apart. In about four weeks they will
throw up sprouts. When these are three
inches above ground, part them off from
the potato and transplant them into rich.
light soil, in rows four feet apart, and the
plants about foot apart in the rows, or
in hills four feet apart. Keep them clear
of weeds till the vines cover the ground.
In sandy soil it is well to put shoYelful
of rotten manure to each plant The po-
tato, If suffered to remain in The ground.
will produce another set of sprouts for a
later planting You may, with good
management, get fifteen bushels of good
potatoes from half peck, planted as We
have directed.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
The Free States.

Since the violation of plighted faith
and honor, involved in the repeal of the
Missouri compromise, general elections
have been held in all the free States
With the single exception of California,
the people of these States have placed
their foot upon the act, as on a scorpion.
What effect this manifestation of the pub
lie opinion has on-t the conspirators against
human freedom, may be inferred from
the recent invasion of the polls in Kansas.
from Missouri. The snake is not yet
"scotched )" perseverance, however, will
yet kill it. Freemen must follow up
their work which they have so well be-
gun, with unyieiding frmness. The
compromise must be reins.aied, or It's
full equivalent received in the freedom of
the soil which it protected FOREVER
Gaiena Gazette.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
thieves and Fcrsers.

The Tribune complains that there are
thieves in the community, andgi The
Gghtfngered gentry hint to return GER
tainstolen articles, orthey will beexposed
This is very correct for rouges should be
known that the whole public may be
guarded. We.propose to add the names
of certain .forgers and their abe1ors to
the catalogue. and contribute our inau-
ence in Kidding society of these pests to
the body polite. They are quito as
mean and degraded as thieves. and should
travel the same road with them.