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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-10-15
cERTIHoATE on wM. ]. ATWOOD.


HUNTSVILLE, YADKN Co, N. O.,
November /, 1855.
DEAR SIR Allow me to express to yuu my sincere
thanks for your discovery Of medicine which, 10 say
the least of it, has effected that all other med
icnes that have taken have entirely failed 10 do
Hollands German Bitters have cured me of the most
stubborn and aggravated case Of the Piles that per-
haps ever fell to the lot of man. My case il not a
stranger in this community, as | am well known in
this and the surrounding counties and truly say
that my recovery has astounded all my friends and
relations, as had tried everything recommended
and nothing did me any good, until was prevailed
upon to try the Bitters. You are at liberty TO make
any of this communication for the ben eft of the
afflicted, you may think proper.
Truly, yours, WIN. J. ATWOOD.
DIR. G. M. JACKSON,
These Bitters are entirely vegetable. They invig-
crate and strengthen the system never PROSTATE Il
and can be used for infants as well as adults.
For sale by respectable dealers everywhere, and BY
u. ID. GILMAN, Washington.
j. l.. kIDWELIa Georgetown.
j. r. PIERPoNT, Alexandria
jan 4-d6m
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-10-15
K5OHV HIOO OF P0D'''ts0 70 ct Pat % q ~ N,''
BOOK EVER PUBLISH.

" ed, ana containing nearly
double the quantity of reading
matter in that of the Fifty Cent
or Dollar Publications. II treats
on the Physiology of Marriage,
and the Secret Infirmities and
Disorder of Youth and Maturity,
resulting from excuses, which
destroy the physical and mental
powers, with observations on
Marriage, its duties and disquali-
fications, and Their remedies,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26

ing and explaining array some Objectionable language
which II seems to think Mr.. D. ain his more sober
moments would not think Of using" Neither Mr.. d
or ourselves were aware Of this kindly disposed in
tention Of the Patriot, now developed in so amable
mood, and which might even challenge our especial
thanks were It not that the said erces and explanation
in Mr.. Dis. behalf had subjected him to unpleasant
imputatons and unjust and unwarantable suspicious
which no one would have dreamed of before the
Patriot had SO ardently volunteered its services
his apologist
There is no nec ruse in this, and curiosity may lead
the Patriot to scare up something of the kind more
Immediately in its own ncghbourhood, rs that seems
to be Its favoritc mode of shutting of dilemma
There is nothing more in the long article of the Pa
trot worthy Of further notice, II being made up, all
through, Of kind of dignity, Indignation and yer.
bage In general singularly and ludcrously mixed up
and somewhat illustrative of certain characteristics
which we have before seen enacted with much more
tact and skill.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26

The position and character of rea0pld-llncs wings
commands respect. Their adherence to ancient asso
cations when oil hope of success and profit thereby
sforcvcr Conc, evinccs staunch integrity; thsiy fidelity
to obsolete bnt In their hearts venerable symbols and
rrelcs, is aStouching il is rarc their Abdcllike
scorn and defiance of Know Nothingisn, amid the
general DETECTION of their former associates ccits the
admiring sympathy of the Democracy. And the De-
mocracy have already given substantial proof of this
feeling.
But although the Democratic party will treat its
old and dead rival with oil the honors of war that
generous victor cordially renders to the brave and
the acn although II feels profound and kind respect
for truc-hcartcd. national, anti-Know Nothing, un-
compromising old line Wings, yet it cannot l,hter in
its own sclfconsistcncy; II canybt batSla N of pure
prime Rcs; IL cannot build ought else (lhdnaa pure
Demo Oatic platform, even for municipal purposes;
it cannot formally nominate for Office any bnt avowcd
and recognised Democrats. Democracy sarge soulcd
and condding, and free hearted, and abundant in
generosity. Her wide gates stand open night and
day. matter what their antecedcnts she cordially
welcomes all who honestly and earnestly accepts her
creed and sentiments aud fall in faithful soldiers,
in her ranks. But Democracy goes out of her place
and her way to nobody The greatest as well as the
least, must come to her.
The bona fh old line Wings are too pure and proud
to ask favors of the Democratic party. Political
fluctuations have drfted them far away from former
connections that they IRE near to the Democracy
and must unite their fortunes with us unless they
content to remain rari nantes in g,Ugie rasto Let
them accept Democratic principles convictions; let
them conquer lingering prejudice and take Democ-
racy to their hearts: let them open their eyes and
souls to the strong reason and manly beauty of
Democracy; let them come in among us, and stand
in rank and file, with open palm and linked arms,
and the democratic party will bury all past personal
differences, "lct bygoncs be bygoncs treat them
"brcthern beloved and applaud and stand by their
fidelity to the future. But If they insist remaining
old line Why's, they must really not expect the great
Democratic party, to move from its sublime position,
occupied for seventy years in order to help their i'm
mobility. Democracy sympathizes with their misfor
tunes, and their noble constancy, but the only solacc
She cannot form alliances or make collisions, even
with ncighbor diminuvc and csmablc as old
line National Whggcry But she does earnestly
invite them toreview all the past reconsider their
principles, become their disciples fight her battles
and Mea participate in her victories. Accept simple
Democracy, od-linc Wings and then the Democratic
party will accept you.
All is is meant in kindness, though in irankncss.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26
That New York Speech.

"1nose who lie glass houses should not Mrov stones
The Patriot is evidently in pet and from the awk-
ward predicament which it has got itself into it
has made labored, dull and i'll humored attempt to
disguise the evident design of trying to produce
roneous impressions as to Mr.. Davidson's remarks
in New York on the 22d of February, by special
plea set up as his apoogist in the way of excuse
or explanation of the very reprehensible language
which it to think Mr. d. used on that OCCASION
We can have no objection however, to the Patriots
efforts to extricate itself in any way its taste may
direct; from the first we objection or mpro-
priey in the remarks of Mr.. Davidson even as reoed
In relation to the extension of slavery, their meaning
and purport were plain and unmstakcable, although,
at the time we did not suppose he used the exact
language attributed to him. But let us see however,
what objection could be made even to his reported
remarks which, by the by other paper in the south
has found an objection to, in our knowledge but the
Patriot His reported language is as follows
"The South did not want to legislate slavery into
any place. For his part he did not care fig wheth-
or slavery was extended or not But one thing was
certain. Wherever slavery profitable there, ii
would be maintained and 'all the AbOlitionists this
side of hell would not prevent it,"
Now, is not this language plain, unequivocal and
70 the point? 1.-THE south did not want to legislate
slavery into any place. for his part he did not care
o fig whether slavery was extended or not" How
extended? why, by legislation of course How else
was it to be extended by the government That is
the position of the democratic party and the SOUTH
and the language, even as reported, is plain, clear
aud comprehensive to all, except the Patriot There
was no reason therefore for that paper to do what ii
says designed "to excuse or, explain array ords
imputed 10 him. as there nothing to excuse or ex-
plain away whatever; Democratic speakers dontneed
such kind Of explanations or excuses for the Ian
guage they may use and especially by such kind Of
Interpreters as the Patriot.
The difference between the Patriot and ourselves
to the reported speech Of Mr. Davidson u.s. we saw
nothing in it to condemn orsSnd fault of and hence
we publsaedand endorsed it with gSeat pleasure whilst
the Patriot wanted and tried very 6rd to find seri
Gus iault with it, in order it now 'rs, that it
might take upon itse!f tho gratuitous task o, ees-
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26
Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Dunbar's School Concert

We were bonorcd with ticket to the Musical Soiree
ofMrs Wall and Mrs. Dunbar's Female School, With
gntefulness to the adypropretors we can say 1t was
truly Ia feast of reason and flow Of SOUL" The
reunion was rich rcpast of intellect music and mir
The appreciation Of crowded audience was manifest
cd in demonstrations that had heart in them; for
never have we seen appropriately exhibited Or
more eminety displayed the natural chivalry Of our
southern youth than in their liberal bestowment Of
bouquets. At times the floor around about some fail
favoritc was carpeted with bouquets and she seemed
to walk on bed Of roses which we were pleased t
see was gratefully acknowledged by her who
Like Proserpne gathering flowers,
Herself fairer flower"
II would be invdious to designate as the young
fair are all natives of the Feicianas-to the manor
born. They are our daughtcrs-our sisters-ouI
young friends and the steady hand of rolling time
which will lay us ancients in the DUST will install
them as wives and mothers at the head of the next
generation but one character in the mJ'en we can
not pass by without notice. 1t was that OldNaid.
Now, though our young friend acted the characters to
Mse we well know that one other high toned scnti-
ments. will never be such character in life. Nothing
would SO i'll reward our high estimate of Miss M
as to think,
Without mate for the pure lonely heart,
That ycarning, throbs within her virgin breast,
Never to find its lovely counterpart"
WdJy.
There was another Of our young friends Miss By
whom we have "crow to pick with" We should
like to know how 1t was, whenever she appeared
there fell on the platform an avalanche of flowers,
and she seemed embowered in roses and yet retain
ed such mastery her feelings, Notwithstanding
the loud bursts of applause as to perform with great
skill and musical accuracy, of the most difficult
passages of musical taste, of which inded of our
rough ear might most truly say in the language of
Sponsors Fairy Queen.
"Right hard it was for wight which did II hear
To rede what manner of music that might be;
For all that pleasing is to living ear,
Was there consorted in one harmony;
Birds, voices, instruments, winds waters all agrec
We delight in these occasions and hope our schools
will afford them frequently, as they bring people to-
gether and have tendency to harmonise feelings
irrtated of late by political occurrences.
or the school of Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Dunbar we
have no prases to bestow, for compliment would be
grautous as well as oilicious; and we should in SO
doing feel like the devotee, who leaned against Pom
pys pillar and, said it should not fall for want of
his support The School is well established and rests
itself the basis of public opinion which has never
failed to reward its worthy proprictors.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26
DEMOCRACY STANDS ON IT'S OWN BASIS.

The Democratic Party is founded upon principle,
and always proceeds upon principle. II takes clear
and defined views OF human rights of social relations,
of the sovereignty and functions of the People, and
of the objects and limitations of Government. II ap-
prcciates the importance and the nature of the Fede-
raj Union, and comprehends the scope and spirit OF
the National Constitution. II estimates no measure
either by the distinction of its proposer, by any
cxpediency of the hour; it accepts only the conse-
quenccs ofits own principles. This consistency with
itself has steaded the Democracy amid many binding
storms of popular agitation. This consistency has
kept the Democracy sternly deposition Demonstrations
al Liberty Sovereignty, and Progress when the oppo-
stion to Democracy have scattered into fragments
after the phantom of cap-trap
The Democracy, from the first, have maintained
constant war against all arisocratc tendencies pre-
tentons and Influences against every party, every
man, and every power in society that hestated to ac-
ccp its broadcast liberalism. tnevcr had true friend
outside of its own ranks. 1t never could rely on
gle soul that was not educated in, or integently
converted to essential ideas. In its days of triumph
indeed, sycophants in plenty have FASTENED to its
banners to share in its rewards. But in its days OF
adversely, when for time the people themselves
would appear to forget the party of the people, the
Democracy was cheered, or sustained by aught
else than the big hearts and stout arms of its own
honest masses
In the inevitable of events the late principal
antagonist of the Democracy. the Wing party, has
died It's final death 1t was based upon expedi-
enccs. Embracing vast amount of talent, social
responsibility, large personal worth, and sincere
though dim-sghted patriotism, that party COM
pretended the character of the American people, or
the steps and demands of American progress, the
Democratic spirit that breahes in the Constitution
1t stood on narrow shifting, temporary foundations
and ofcourse it has fallen into remedess destruction
few persons still call themselves "Whigs' they
are disconnected fragments of ruined party
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26

aaron the 7th inst, was held the municipal cleo
ton in Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana. Notwith
standing the great effort put forth by the Republican
party, fused with every other Anti-Democratc ele
ment, the whole Old Lind Democratic ticket was
triumphauty elected by from ESQ to 800 majority
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26

THEY WILL NOT RESPOND

Speaking Of the Fillmore and Donclson
ticket the Austin State Gazette says:
" 1t is apparent that this ticket is ailkJoym
in Texas. In no portion of the State does it
afford more matter Of interest than q sort of
iigure-head for little country knownothing
papers. No mass mcctings-no public ac-
clamatlon OF the party--no endorsement by the
lcadcrs--thc ticket is destined to the fate of
all youthful precocity--indccd, it is already
dead! Our ncighbor of the Texas State
Times, to whom mainly the party is indebted
in Texas to whatever vitality it had during
the last canvass, and who sees about as far
into knownothingism as most of the champi-
ons, looks on in ominous silence. The flag
staff OF the Times, from which Haunted so
saucily, last summer, the party ticket, is not
yet prepared for the NATURALIZATION presi-
DENTAL nominations
" The man who wrote the Erie letter breath
ing hostility to the South, and the man who
welded his pen in the Washington Union to
warn our people against that writer's frcesoil
proclyties, are equally, no doubt, unpaIatable
to the editors of the Times and we trust that
in the pause which it makes as the leading Or
gan, the foolish aud unwary, who may be still
in the know-nothing party, will be induced to
pause also, and to reflect upon their duties to
their State and the South and become con-
vinced of the impossbility of finding nation
al party at this time outside of the democratic
party. Come, we say, to all such
"'While the lamp hclds out to burn,
The yilest sinner may return
" Stand by the democracy in the next canvass
and all will be well for the South"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26

G1rDr. Taylor states that oxyd of lead is extern
sively used for coloring the hair, which, combining
with the sulphur in the hair produces dark color
and he had known a case where partial paralysis
was caused, owing to the absorption of the oxyd of
lead by the skin When the hair dye was discontin-
ued the effect ceased
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26
THE WEATHER.

During the week we have been blessed with copiou
showers-the weather is mild and pleasant and tn
planters prospects highly encouraging at the present
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26
MAJOR donelson.

The letter of this illustrious nephew of his aunt
accepting his nomination with great reluctance we
find in full, in the Pcayne of the 22d inst. II is de-
cidedly rich in its way, we can only make an extract
50 specimen of its general gusto. lie exhibits and
brandishcs about some prodigious ideas, with the
leading one of which, he gives q sweeping blow to
both the democrats and wings that is awful to think
just stand out of the WY here it comes
"Our leading idea is that the two old parties, Demo
cratic and Wing, have ceased to exert their former
heahful influence In the management of the public
interest and that, without the invention of reforms
which they can never effect the beloved constitution
and Union, bcqueathed to us by our forefathers will
not long be preserved"
Poor old democracy and whigery, what ruin you
have brought upon the country, which you never
never repair. Yours is sad fate and your many
sins now rest heavily upon you. IfMAJOR dondson
can't rescue the Constitution and Union, then certainly
there will soon be an awful smash ofhings in general
and we fear, of the Major in particular.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26

aels- Major Donelson, it will be remembered,
says he left the Democratic party because he
could no longer sustain its principles, which
reminds Western editor Of the manner in
which fellow who was not wanted in q GER
tain company told his story; "Why did you
leave old man Smiths so early last night 7"
was the question, Why, you see, ! cahed''
to see Miss Nancy, and she wouldn't have
anything to say to me. So | sot while, and
the old man told me l had better go. And
| sot while longer, and then one OF the boys
came and took me to the door and gave me a
push, and then thought may be my company
wasn't wanted, and so-IhJt."
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-26

E8- The total vote for Governor, at the election
recently held in Connecticut, sums up as follows
MINOR, (Amcrican) 25,9l3; IsGHAM, (Dem.) 1884
WELLS, Repub) 6ss3 and ROCKWELL, (Old Line
Whig) 1927. Ingham lacks 1909 votes of MAORI
ty. Minor has fallen off 2O73 votes in comparison
with his vote last year, and Ingham has gained
5l7l. The Black Republican vote is a fraction more
than onetenth of the whole number of votes polled
1t gratifying to learn that Black Repubicanism is
SO weak in Connecticut. The Hartford Times claims
Democratic gain of 81 members in the Legislature
though the opposition has majority in both Houses
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-05-09
NEWS ITEMS,


Mr. Raymond, for himself and Company,
rropretors of the New York Times has rur-
chased from the trustees Of the Brick Church,
Rev. DR.. Springs, Bcekman street, for the
sum of $50 .Uto. ttcir interest in that pro-
perty, wlirn is thr,e-ionrths of tive whole
the other fourth being owned by the city.
mere 'S EooI '''l o' 'k'li'h'ht thron@h-
out ! lp'r '"roda' upon the LOCATION OF the
they say was completed taken by surprise,
ana hIhe rpcr '"naaianS are accused by
name, OF selling their country to the French,
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stnrtnd nt JyI,nd pnnd ~ trr ',ottina ont
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Pond furnish nm abundant s,,.,lv thn trca
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From the As, '"y1l tu,ui.r Extra, tpril r.
Terrible M3,?sasr2 At ?anom', % P,as;~g rs and
Retldent Foreigners, Apll y, 16Ub
Another Of those terrific fshts hotwccn
the natives and foreigners, which have ac-
Cured on the lsthmus several times since the
emigration to California commenced, trans
lrcd at Panama on the night Of Tuesday
the 18th.
The difficulty originated in n dispute
about one dime between an intoxicated pas
scnger and native, respecting payment for
piece of water melon. The story is, that
the native being much cxa>pcratct by the
conduct Of the passenger, drew knife, ON
seeing which the pass niger fired at the MT
tive, and severely wounded him. This
brought forward another native, who stabb ii
the passenger, and then the combitnnts in.
creased considerably on both sides for some
timo--a number were shot, and more badly
cut with machctcs
Through the exortions Of Mr. j. W. John
son, tie Panama Railroad Superintendent at
the Panama station. the fight was then
stayed for n short time. But, anon, it broke
out with renewed violence. and an apparent
organization and evident method. which told
fcariulIy for the natives. About this time
1t began 10 be evident that spite against the
Railroad Company and piunder were the chief
motives of the atrocities and dcrredations
which had lcen and were to hc committed
The. first ARRAY occurred between six and
seven P.M., and but brief Intervals OF tolor-
able quiet occurred between that hour and
midnight. The most terri le assault WAS
made between and 10 oclock
All the officials on the station, with the
exception Of the superintendent lost every
tAiug they had in clothing and yaluahcs of
every description. The Panama Railroad
countinr room Gnrludinr thn fpsks nf tho