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STATE OF LOUISIANA --.Pafish oil
East Bstcn ROues-Sjxth judicial Dis.
tfiet C0dft-4johy LsAcH, W. Hossar
BsAL.-lNo f67i.1
DY VIRTUE Of a writ 81 Il. f. issued in
ID The above, entitled And numbered
esnse, snd 10 me directed from the Hon.
Sixth Judicial District Court, in end tot
the Parish h state Aforesaid will offer d
public sale, at the Court House door. Of said
Parish, in the city Of baton Rouge, on
A. D., 1856, az II o'clock, A. NJ, Of said
day-all the right, title. interest and claims
of the defendant Robert Besl, in ind 10. the
following property hereinafter ~ fourth
and described. Sdfrendetedb y ssj0 De-
PENDANT, and to pay and satisfy the 14dee-
tnent. interest and cost in ths shove EMIT
led and numbered esuse, 10 wiz:
A certain lot Of ground, situated In that
part Of the City Of Baton Rosee-laid out
~ A. Grss, and designated on the plan
thereofas lot No. 1 in square No. 1 being
a corner lot--having front on Levee, or
Water street, of sixty fses ~ one hundred
and twenty in depth, on North street,. t.
ssthsf with oil the buildings and improve
ments. asa s5s74 SIS s 49,
Terms N sale On credit Of twelve
m0Albe ffeD the day 81 sale. The purcLss-
y y 1sfFlsh big bond with spptoyed per-
sonsl secarity. bearing Avs ptr se6. inter-
ct from The date ths56sf Until paid. ard
specisl mortgage retsiae6 N the property
sold, until The fall ma NAL psynent of
said bond and interest thereon. go.
marc H. Y. BABfN, Sheriff
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Ysgislatitt 4totttai'igs.
MAaea, 4th, 1856.

NHnU0Hs Ihus sp'V'
HsrATB.-Mr. kenner introduced
4 report and memorial from 81. Vim
cent Orphan Asylum and Hospital in
Donaldsonville, referred TO Committee
on Charitable institutions.
Mr.. Munday, introduced an act to
regulate the fees Of Sheriffs through
out The State. Read for the first time
and referred, upon second reading
by the titles to the judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr.. Evans, introduced an act to
provide for the distribution Of acts Of
the Legislature among the people.
Mr. Oliver. called up bill, order
ing the Swamp Land Commissioners
to construct levee OF Dimond fslanu
Bend Il w made The special order
Of the day for Tomorrow.
The President announced that the
bill recognizing Free Public Schools
bad been made the special order of
the day for Wedeneday.
Mr.. Richardson moved roslpon.
ment until the 9th, the motion sus-
tanned.
A House bill was put upon its first
reading providing for tho the adver-
tisements Of runaway svlaes.
An act to disqualify natural Tutors
An act TO incorporate 4 Roman
Catholic Church in the parish Of 81.
Landry.
An act 10 amend an act TO provide
fot the administration Of Charity Hos
pital. and a revenue thereof. Refer
cd to N. 0. delegation.
An act to provide for The selection
Of Swamp Land, and oppropriatiog
$4,000 for that purpose.
The bill was put upon its final pas
sage after going through the Constita-
tional readings
Mr.. Richardson introduced reso-
luton providing for the payment of
mia 90 ofthe Clerk Of The Bank Com
mittee. Passed.
An act providing for the sessions Of
the Supreme Court. s's
An act to change the Constitution
regarding the days fixed for election.
Yeas aud nays Yeas II nays IL.
Mr.. Oardere reported from the Com
mittee on Enrolment, numerous bills
as correctly enrolled.
Senate bill proposing an obrogation
Of the articles Of The Constitution, pro-
hibiting the sales Of lottery tickets.
An act providing for the aub.crip-
ton Of stock on the part Of thG State
to the Baton Rouge Railroad. Re.
committed. .I..
WEDNESDAY MAR. 9Th, 1856.
HousE.-House met pursuant to
adjournment at 10 o'clock. So mem
members present.
Mr.. Jordan--a resolution asking
the Governor to return bill to the
House relative to equsIsipg taxation
in Orleans-laid on the table, !
Mr.. BROWN Petition relative to
the sale ofSchool lands in the Parishes
Of Bossier and Caddo.-referred to
committee on Education.
Mr.. Hamilton, Introduce q resolu-
ton requesting tue Clerk Of the House
to return Dr.. Offuts book on animsls to
that gentleman. shafas3
Mr.. Favrot from committee On
claims reported unfavorably, on claims
Of J. J. Odom and DR.. bearing.
Mr.. Wright from committe on Edu. !
catiop-rsportsd several bills.
Mr.. Semmes, from the judiciary
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49,. Almost every State in Tho Union
fafuishss IL Governor with IN apprc-
Dr,alo mansion, which Il the property
e ne eosnmonwealth, and which Is To-
tended Tor The occupsncy Of succeed
inn executives. Many Of these man.
sions are osmmodious, stately and i'm
posing. betting the character Of the
people and beeomeiog the dignity Of
ihslt chief magistrates. Mississippi
shas erected 1 magnificent mansion for
W. Governors. We believe the grounds
and buildiuga cost somewhere be-
tween 112o, 900 and $50 900. And
% citizens Of our sister State complain
n The expenditure Of the money. On
10 costrary they rather take pride IN
lho orsditable result which followed In
III Investment. $50. a.. 80
% hr u our knowledge extends,
Louisiana i the only old State in The
sustoa That has not provided = suitable
houssa for her Governors. With =
msarge salary, to which extraordinary
sspsedienrsss srs attacked, The Gov.
srnor has tospfevids hiscwn lodgings.
Thu d not only wrong but q re.
prossh. "A remedy should be appli.
-. The salary should be doubled,
suyhow, 30 matter II 4 house II fur.
pishsd and Il : hou.s il not farniehed
the salary, should be trsblsd. Even
then i noble liberal. hearted man would
80 out d Office poorer than he came
Besides, the system Of low salaries il
rspugnant 70 the genious Of our insti.
tutions, for II tends to the creation Of
The meabest aristocracy on the face, Of
he earth that Of dollars and cents
exclusively. A poor man, Of talents,
eharacteS and requirements Of the
highest order, cannot afford to take
elacst uudsr the wfstohed misnamed
economy that now prevails. The con-
sequence 10 that the State suffers seri-
ously BY having most u ths Offices I'LL
- By inoompetsht rob mon, o. mere
trading politicians. Who resort u poll
TICS as The best and easiest mode Of
,sbeaiahe Z livelihood and distinction.
-S-CkooCCWf. @sE s Ff5 t&sk
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70 The Sheriff Of Bourbon county
~. has resigned his Office. He is
said .tooN6 6ofaaltee in the .sum Of
TO, 900. The gentlemans name is
Taylosk 9 T e
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MASS 1fnnTfN0 AT TAHlAfANr.

YOura slnN4 tlfognATiu CELEBRATION.
m H,g,sa.. lllNssnatea- say;sp.
W NJ !" 0sat Dachem '--AaN-
kNek NofAtng Dsmo,straltSs---
W1Rs IL Udpbatn Ryndstsf--
SpSsthes - 81. John A. gut.
man, Hon. Jas. l.. Orr. and Hen.
Thos. g. Davidson, dc. dc.
Such is the head Of = full report Of
The sayings and doings If The Young
Mems Democratic Celebration at New
York few days ago. They are fun
ny-decidsdty 80, and to us, more
amusing than The sayings Md dcings
Of Jsba Phubix or, g., X. r. Doe
sticks. Az far ~ they relate to the
Hon. Member IT Congress from this
district, We ire forced 10 notice them,
however ubplessaht il may be 10 our
feelings 10 dAo in order to vindicate
the truth of History.
II is said by Pbysiologists, learned
ID metaphysics, that mar changes
entirely in seven years; that be has
no longer The same nerves. muscles,
bloodivssbsk, sella1ar tissae, heaft,
lights, liver, spleen, etc. A many
men have no souls apart from such
grosser substances, for this reason may
an apology be offered for the man Of
today, to violate The obligations Of The
man of yesterday. This brings us to
tho. msssrisl point Many men are
III not ally naterial. Were il not 80,
they would Be governed b some fixed
principle and never give The lie to
their sections. Soul is principle, and
the unpripcipled man is soulless.
Fat Jack FalstafF, never managed
TO get out Of difficulty better than
che Hon. gentleman from this district,
now in Congress. To make use Of
The word honesty, in any connection
with his past history, would be pros
litution Of terms:
The President introduced Hon. Mr.
Davidson Of La, Who WAS loudly
Bhssred On coming forward. He said
Ny couhtfymeh--f do not choose TO
pall you fellow-citiseps Of the city Of
New York. Ny face may be a strange
Dns TO you, snd yours are strange faces
% me bus to say that 1 do nos know
you, and that you do not know me,
would BE- 70 ray thst which is false.
Cheers. / know an honest Demo-
,rat whichever / find him, and he is
ny country and my brother.
Yes--no doubt lie Knows an
honest democrat by instincG
Al the reporter has il, the Hon.
Gentleman turned from the interest
ng subject Of demagogues upon whom
10 asked 4 blessing and said
Il was because the German and
IRISH peopls, sick Of taxation without
representation in The old country,
would not vote for the Wing party
'ere but finding respectable men be.
onging to true Democratic principles, |
hey said "Christ Jesus, that's the |
nan for me- Laughter and cheers
Il will be perceived that Mr.. David.
on has q classical turn of mind j; and
hould bsssxoused for thus alluding to !
he anoients. We never recollect TO |
rave seen before a speech Of the same
ength containing q many brackets of
Laughter and Applause The
Ion. Gentleman continued to say:
i II was because they could not coax
be foreigners out Of their votes, that
hey now Turned round with the child's
tory Of "Americans must rule Amer.
o." What folly Who else ruled
!! He could demonstrate by figures
hat il was necessary to the prosperity
t this country that foreigners should
. encouraged to some among US.
This 10 q quantun, suh;cit Of Mr.. |
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DIED.

DIED,
At M fesideDes, 8 miles east ~ a N eft1t or
Tuesday, the an inst, BAHNBfT wflblA11e,
agsd s6oht 81 yesfs. ~ % #5
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WoMAN's nfeHrs IN NEBR AsKA.-
The lower branch Of The Legislature
Of Nebraska, says IN exchanges, has an
~ extending the rights II outrage to
women. Il passed BY four majority,
bal ~ Do not find thas il was acted
On BY The other branch.
Well, any woman who weuld live in
Nebraska ought t. Be entitled Il vote,
70 swear ths insxpressibles, make
slsnp speeches smoke eigarea and
y % : bust, too, occasionally, nlhe
MA mtnd 70. These extra pfivile-
~ would not compensate for living
q sAsh : hypefboren region.
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GBt 3ai!g Comet:
BATON r. q 'aI " A. q! 9 isl 9!

pIv-ni III ran IN, ~ Me- Yea
pspsrsIs 411oanss1, i Nth soihmisk
poem with the Absvs title from The pen
q q. II. Philander Doestiohs p. B.
Ms one Of those singular productions
which commence in the beginning and
- both ways Al The same time. Al
~ Aashsi rays, II i on impertinent
lmitaAissesf ahs ssne a. l1ia~sths.---
The beck is9to be illustrated with lao
steel illustrations, aud bound in IL
mn 9,kNsiin R8sa8se& ffs1& @e @ab
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Df1AxSoAr ExrtcstoN This Har-
flsonburg (LA., Independence, Of the
97th m. N.Y. that The steamer Sarah
engaged Ii thu pine knot busihess in
Li..ls River, while on her upward Trip,
N Thursday list, blew up whilst In
ths aot u backing out from The ,rrihi-
y hndins Fortunately there were
no passengers On board, and quite a
email crew, aud singular 10 say. only
she captain ,was killed. and, another
man, (Capt: J. 9. Cock.ey, Of Catahou-
ia) badly wounded. The rest of the
crew were unframed, with The excep-
tion Of tbe. engineers, who resolved
slight injuries. The boat is total loss.
Captain Oookssy has since died Of his
woundA
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08
BAGGING, ROPE, AND TWINE.

LlQlOHs, asNOrlrd; and many Other NrtIcIes.-
In fact, n general assortment Of such articles,
Jas are usually found in such houses, to which
attention is particularly invited,
Terms being strictly cash, prices will be pro-
portonatcy low. Additional fresh supplies
VIII be received weekly. iy
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08

Curious PHESoMENA-A very interesting
examination was made at Auburn, n. Y, OPP.
on the eyes Of an individual who had been muir
dcred, with view Of testing the truth Of an
article published some time since by Il cclebra-
ted English physician and surgeon, which al.
lodged that the last scene viewed by a mnr-
dered man would remain impressed upon the
rctna of the eye, as does the impression upon
the daguerrcotypc or the photograph The
Advertiser says: 1--WE were present during the
examination, and have, at last, the testimony
to bear that there is truth in the principle in
volved DR.. Sanford made skillful dissec-
ton of the eye, and succeeded in bringing the
rctina, one of the most delicate of human forms,
being an expansion Of the optic nerve, under
the view Of II microscope.
There was nothing Oh the rctina examined
which would lead to the detection of the vie
TINS murderer, but there was that impression
upon it which sufficiently established the fact
that the rctna of AN eye, with common mi
croscopc, reveals most wonderful rs well as Il
beautiful sight, and that in this instance We
discover, as upon doguerrcotype plate, plain
" marked impressions Mt once interesting and
startling to behold. We put these upon record
with view to arouse interest in the subject,
that future experiments may be made and the
cause of science advanced
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08
CONFECTIONERY d FAMILY GRO.
Gerry

HE UNDERSIGN ED thankful for the lii.
cral patronage which they have received for
the past year, during which, their efforts to
plcnse and accommodate, they trust. have az
forded general satisfaction with the view of in
crca-ing that appreciation and support have
made large and valuable additions to their
present extensive assortment
They are prepared to furnish Balls, S1irccs.
Weddings, Assemblies Dinner Parties Cpubllc
or private and social gatherings. Of wlatcvrc
kind with every article required
Anczp.ri-nced workman will be sent when
necessary to the conn'r! TO Sup"rintcnd the
tul'iir-n, NJ all orders.
1t would he TO he interest Of country mcr,
chants and Others, to call, examine, and leave
their orders
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
Saddle, Bride, and Harness Mandatory
II ROSS

"A Il. RO 50 cS-A
~ North side of the public Square. eM
SUCCESSOR TO s. LOOMS.
WOULD respectfully inform his patrons and
W the public in general, that he has just re,
ceivcd a large and well selected assortment OF
LEATHER, HARDWARE, &c.
suitable for the manufacture Of any and every
article that may he wanted or called for in his
line Of business viz.
SADDLES, BRIDES, HARNESS, &c
His stock Of Leather has been selected with
great care, and is of the best quality.
The Saddlery Hardware is direct from New
York, and is of the latest style and pattern.
With competent and experienced workine
to manufacture this material, he hopes to Civ
perfect satisfaction, and will warrant all work
both as to quality and execution.
faGT" CALL AND EXAMINE. '-yS@
nay All open accounts due in November.
Jan 26 ~
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08
FAMILY GROCERIES, &c.
A, SChLANKER'S

n. SChlANkEhN
CONFECTIONERY AND FAMILY
GROCERY.
f'1IE subscriber still continues the above bu.
/ sincss at the old stand on Commercial Row.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received from the citizens of Clinton, and the
public generally, he will spare no efforts to de.
serve u continuance of the same.
lie has lately made large additions to his
former extensive stock which enables him to
furnish every thing in his line of the best qua.
lity. and on the most reasonable terms.
Particular attention will be paid to the fur.
nishing Balls Dinners, Weddings &c, with
cakes, candies, swcctmcats, fruits, wines, cor.
dials, and such other articca as may be want.
ed for such occasions.
Among other articles now in store, he has
the following
Candies, assorted.
Rock candy,
Cakes and pastry, assorted,
Confcctionnrics,
Preserves,
Rasins, best brand
Cinnamon and spices,
Almonds and Pccans,
Cloves, nnmcgs, and cnrrants,
COrdlals assorted. superior ana common,
Strawberry, raspberry, orgcat, ccrdials,
Jcllics currant, ounce, orange, gnava,
Sugar cured hams Of the best quality,
Mess beef by Darrell, or retail,
Cheese Swiss, German and western,
Coffee tea, chocolate, butter,
Mackcrcl, salmon, dried apples,
Pickles, kctchups,
Soap candles, star and spcrnaccti,
Wines Port, Madeira, Carct, Champagne,
Musrat
Brandy superior and common,
Whiskey, Gin Rum,
Porter London and American,
Ale Scotch and American,
Sweet Oils, Sauces, prepared Mustard
In short, every article in the line of confcc'
tionary and family groceries.
BREAD BREAD
Fresh Bread will be furnished every morn.
ing. delivered at the residences Of those who
may desire it. All orders left at the Store,
will be punctnay attended to-
may 5 A. SCIILANK Err.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08
HEALTH AGAIN PREY Ais.
Nj IN MANN ,youli ;nfarr, lilo f.;,,

"A VI, II MA N No'liti i'nOfm his friends
n. and The public generally, that the sovcr-
ciyn people Of the Town Of Clinton, having
decided by a majority vote, that Liquors,
should once more be retailati in small ullanti-
ties (hy the glass thereby enabling those com.
planning Of stomaclc aiectntions, speedy re-
lief without calling on Physicians, Druggists,
or Apothccares, and he having complied with
the laws, regulating the retailing of spirituous
liquors, would respectfully call to the attention
OF boti, buyer and seller that under, the reyc-
enc law which expressly provides, that no one
saat sell less quantity tl.nn one gallon. unless
ney pay the sum Of ONE HI INBRED DOL
LARS, for State license to do the same and
all who sell less, without paying that amount,
violates the said law.
. Therefore all those who wish to buy good
liquor by the bottle, can procure it of Hey
mann, who. is legally authorized to sell the
same. march 20
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08

HAVING bought the patent right for The sale
IL the Crane Metallic Bura! Baskets. at great "y-
pcnsc. We introduce them to the public ~ having a
superiority over any now in usc, beauty of de-
sign, artistic and elaborate finish, simplicity in lin.
ing. highly decorated and unique silver mount
ings, perfectly air tight. and also giving entire
view Of the bcdyhc topof the caskct being con
sructcd Of the finest French plate glass renders il
the most desirable case ever introduced to the pub
lie. Beautiful metallic caps cover the glass, which
secures the from damage on account of any cs-
tcrnal pressure. samples OF this caskr can be -ren
ut l. N. Lemons Drug store, Clinton
Wooden collins made TO order. and punctua at
tendance given on all funeral occasions. a fine
lIcarse Will always be on hand.
Any infringement on our patent rights will sub
jet the offender to prosecution.
feb % BUTLER & KOCH.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08
FELTCTANA DEMOCRAT.
HOW COUNTRIFlED."

| saw manly farmer . champion Of the soil.
With his neat, though homcly garments and look of
honest toll
With wealth Of heart. and wealth of hand, brown
beauty in bis face.
lie stood within your city, and marked his modest
grace;
And many passed with stately step, in broadcloth.
and in pride.
Gut n,urmurcd as they looked on him, ooh, my how
countrlcd!"
saw an aged lady. Deborah past her prime.
Who'd measured years Of usefulness, content to bdc
her time,
Fora seat within stage coach, heard her ask one
day,
When one with face like Esau, ono birhright by the
way)
From underneath a cloud Of smoke said can't she
ride outside?
I'm there is 10 room within for one 80 coun,ri.
fed"
In learnings classic temple with an open brow and
high,
Stood one Of natures gentlemen bright genius In his
eye,
Yet bore his hands trace Of toll his frame store
Of heath,
or far more sterling worth, my friends than all his
classmates wealth:
And high up wisdom's mount he stood, it could not
be denied.
Yet in the distance some conld sec how very coun.
triGcd
saw hour'cous, well spead board, in farmhouse
kept with care:
And merry was that household band for city friend.
Nerc there
While the generous soul-felt welcome each kindly
lip expressed.
Inspired with easy confidence, each carcdfor happy
guest.
And while listened earnestly to what each nigh,
conied
heard their numerous praises. but never "countr.
fed"
Not many months from this raw the hostess Of tina,
farm,
At threshold of her last years guest with sache on
her arm,
straightway little daughter. we'll instructed what
to say.
Appeared to tell that country friend that Una had
gone away
AS with disappointed countenancc the woman turn
ed aside.
The lady murrnurcd in her room 'shc looked SC
countrifcd."
Shake of your cankcring letters, ye slaves to Fash
ions king,
Declare your independence, and truthful Offering.
bring,
To deck the shrine Of Liberty in virtue put your
trust
And honor merit everywhere. in damask or in dust
We're children of one family, it cannot be denied
For our father dwct in Eden-and he was countri.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08
GOODS FOR THE SEASON.


TUST RECEIVING and opening by the underNen
d ed. in addition TO their large and well selected
Stock Of Spring and Summer Goods, fresh sup
ply of
SEASONABLE GOODS,
of the latest styles and patterns which will b. dis
pored Of on the most reasonable terms.
They also keep constantly on hand. very large
stock of Kentucky and Northern Plain and T visited
Linrays, and alro a good supply Of Ia and ~
WOODVlLLE LOWELLS,
which will he sold at She factory prices at their e.
tablisimcnt.
They are determined to have their stock Away
thoroughly supplied and fully assorted. 40 their
senior partner Mr.. A. Levi. s always remaining In
New Orleans and will give his general attention tc
purchases for this market which enable them t.
give entire satisfaction in every branch relating t.
their business. A. LEVI. BLOOM 90.
~ Persons wishing to do business With the com
mcrcal firm of HARRIS 4 LEvI. n. o.. can make suit
able arrangements through the undersigned.
may 3 A. L., Is. 4 Co
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08

FREEMAsoNs IN THE EAsr.-ln addition to
the particulars Of the Frcemasons in Turkey, in
the letter Of our correspondent from Belgrade
it may be stated that they eschew polygamy,
and only recognize one wife, whom they per-
nit to appear at the lodge 'banqucts unveiled.
At these banquets wine is drunk, toasts are
proposed, and the Masons are acquainted with
the "Kcntish fire." though under another and
more barbarous appeation. In addition to II
q brown shawl or handkerchief worked with
certain Masonic symbols, and worn round the
the neck, the Turkish Frecmasons wear in open
lodge, also round their necks, as insignia Of the
fiat white marble polish slab, of twelve sides
and two inches in diameter. On these are Il
are number of reddish-brewn spots TO repre-
sent blood, and to indicate that the founder Of
the order Ali Ellendi, suffered martyrdom
rather than reveal the secrets of the fraternity
The convent of Senkedgi Teckar belonging tc
the sect known as the Dancing Deryishes, il
the largest establishment belonging to the or
der at Constantinople. In Persia, Freenlason
ry is also widely distributed, the brethren be
ing estimated at $4,000. In Arabia there are
about 90, 900 Freemasons. Daity Neps.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08

BREAD! BREAp!l
HE subscriber bakcs every morning. He will
- 'eel "a pleasure in serving, at their residences,
al nose who may favor him with their patronage.
tended to. He will give as much bread for dollar
as any other house. VIM GJJRNEY
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-08
MlSCELlAN EOUS.
MILLS, CLEVELAND, e. Co.

Provision and Grocery Sto re :.
| J ESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
|. the trading public, that they have on hand
II large and completc'Stock Of
GROCERIES 4 PROVISIONS,
together with well selected assortment of
Dry Goods. Hats. Boots, Shoes. Hardware.
and in fact every article in demand, for Family
or Plantation use.
They are prepared TO make advances on
Cotton consigned to OAkEi x HAWKINS,
and to afford all the facilities usual in lhcir
line of business ala