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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-10-27

saegt9Les'y, EF0Tsaess ti'et Is'sthsfs''
,,rs have lust received full supply Of English,
French aud American
SADDLES,
FOR GJI9A D lie AMI GEN Il NJ r. ~ .
r,n;in aay late improvements Their stock OF both SIN
GLE and DOUBLE
MW "a NJ nE g. - - =
Is NOT TO BE EQUAILED IN THE SOUTH also cen
santly oil hand accomplish assortment OF Ladies' ana oes
! mems SOLE LEATHER
t afi T-gZF1:S5
and in their line to which they iN'''e Neon'
sEwtNG MACFEIN MES.
With all 'As'2ts improvement LACEY & Co,
! =o,., 81 ST. Cutrles street.
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.WcHDOseasetl's Restaurant,

e l47 COMMON STREET. ,. ..7,
This establishment has been thoroughly ehed anu VIII 0
oo,o,,ed on SATURDAY, Noyl OF Eplm
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srT. F1fssr AND FOURTH z AGES %
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,-, II. COURIER IN ERROR.

Tbe Courier, Of Saturday morning replies at srea'
1e,atl to our structures in the Crescento the pre-
pons day on the Experimentation Of the . pelo.
crate State Central and Democratic Parsi Solll'
,ttaes Although we can see no particular apPilea-
IN the response Of the Courier to the anllliao
versions Of the Crescent upon the course OF liose
committees still the conduct Of our journal Is SO
raa+v m;srenresented that we are constrained to the
task Of correction which is dsagreeable labor IN
der all circumstances
Tbe second paragraph Of the Couriers article reads
as follows: .
NoW az a th ne Constitution laws Of the Union and Of the
disciples Of the % of gdaa
not TO but ra e Cys sT en- e rs
aeauired y class Of citizens under the costnioas
Il the United States and Of h5 GUsS . h1oy
md It therefore virtuousy indignant that such step sno"
be in contemplation.
With regard to the first part Of the foregoing para
graph, we have nothing to say at present. l".re,
than that if tile Courier thinks it nght anu piop0i
for irresponsible political committees to ignore Ill 'ne
exercise of their royal will and pleasure te
IF the municipal government OF great Guy IKE ~"
| o,loons ,ya do not We are opposed TO anarchlcal
roceedinrs and in favor of unfolding the power and
dgnitv Of the regularly constituted authorities
l
wiz, rerarl 10 the second portion of the above
rronl If makes a serious misstatement when
i docs oross Injustice to lis. Says the Courier Inc
Crescent is the organ Of new political sect wh1ch
makes direct war on the rights acquired by certain
class of citizens under the Constitutions OF LOUISIANA
| and the United States" etc.
Here we take direct issue with the Courier, ano
DENY its statements and the legitimate deductions How
ing from them, in the most positive and unquahhet
4 terms. The Crescent, since it has been under tht
control of its present conductors has never warled
directly or indirectly on the legal or constitutions
rights acquired by a certain class OF citizens
any class Of citizens and never will. We challeng
tile Courier to the proof of its assertion and as tina
proof is impossible of obtainment, we trust our &C
Temporary will see the proprcty of proper explain
nation in the premises.
The Crescent, however, has warred and will col
tinue to war, upon corruptons of the ballot-bo:
Z fraudulent voting, and against allowing those wi
en- have neither legal nor constitutional qualification
y the privilege Of the elective franchise {" this
8 treason, make the most of it,
! A little further along, the Courier, with an inn
cence and naiuete that spositvey refreshing in the
= selfish and case-hardened times, says:
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There is not respectable and truthful dent Of New Or,
leans Who has gone near polls for past who would
put oath have to Say hs our elections have been Inc
Know Nohins and OF the hired braves of that party which
arc disgacel the i'll which we live and to country pre-
police has been openly condemned the oa!s Of
shamefuy violated and isfcgarded, and all CONSTITUTIONS
gnarantees Of the liberty rights of citizen suppressed
their stead have been substituted the decree Of an IRE
apsoeiation many Of whose prominent leaders have openly pro
claimed their Disregard of the Constitution or the Ivy
wheretley stood them and the attainment OF the
regard to the exclusion Of citizens iron
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ERl.. snl1,tteE EseuMoLegs.

aFFICE.-3os lis GRAFIEG STREET NEW oE.I.fssANs
f,rss frtxegPs syAtn-riEAp afEEsEEliIss SORES Eal
rLCERs II sEtrg description '@9@ -Ll!
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
OLE ftlitiana 1emoerat.
COMMUNICATED.
THE PRESBYTERY OF LOUISIANA.


The Prcsbytery of Louisiana, met according
to adjournment, at Clinton, on Wednesday,
the 10th inst, at IL o'clock A. NJ, and was
opened by a Sermon from Rev. A. IIagaman,
the last moderator.
This Body is composed of all the Ministers,
and one Ruling Elder from each Church, with
in the bounds Of the Presbytcry.
The following members were in attendance,
viz:
Rev. G. Beach, Rev. A. Hagaman, Rev. j.
NJ. Gcary, Rev. II. Mosely, Rev. }. A. Smy-
lie; Ruling Elders, Mr.. w. Siiman, w. I.
Robins, Mr.. - Carouth, Mr.. - Cameron, }.
NJ. Galtncy, Esq, DIR. 7. Pond.
Rev II. Moscly was elected Moderator, and
Rev G. Beach, Clerk. The principal bust
ness transacted was the reception of the follow
ing new members.
Rev. S. Mckinney, from the Prcsbytcry Of
Chicknsaw; Rev. II Mcdonald, from the Pres
bytcry of Mississippi; Rev. W, Baker, from
the Prcsbytcry Of New Orleans; Rev. Mr..
Kelley, from the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church; and the name of the Rev S. NJ Mont.
gomcry was restored to the Roll, us member
Of this body
The citizens Of Clinton, Of all denominations
extended their hospitalities to the members oi
Presbytery with much Kindness and cordially
The Trustees Of the Methodist Church tended
to the Prcsbytcry the use Of their House Of
Worship, which was thankfully accepted
Preaching was well attended twice on each
day by the citizens generally aud good de
gree Of interest manifested i'll the services
which were held.
The following resolution was adopted.
Resolved, That the thanks Of the prcshy
terry be and hereby are rendered to the citizen,
of Clinton ior the kind and liberal hospitality
extended to the members of this body--al,c
to the trustees Of the Methodist Episcop#
Church, in this place, for their courtesy II giy
ing us the use Of their housc Of worship during
the sessions Of PrcSbytery.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29

never be realized, and the people Of the North
forgetting their own best interests, and disrc.
garding their constitutional obligations, con.
tinuc their suicidal efforts to destroy the insti-
tutions of the South, by making war upon sla-
very, and keeping up their sectional orgaiza-
ton with that view, the Southern States may
be forced into disunon for their own peace
and self cseryation.
Should this sad alternative ever arise the
Northern States will see their folly when it
will be too late for them to retracc their steps
The Southern States of this confederacy pos.
sess more of the resources of national prosperi-
ty and greatness than the Northern, aud can
much better do without the North than the
North can do without the South. a common
interest would certainly unite the slavcholdng
States into one great Southern Republic.
There is no such common interest or danger to
secure the same result among the free States,
and instead of one great Northern Republic,
we should probably have two Or three dys.
ions. But be this so Or not, the South will be
able to maintain herself should the dire nc
cessity ever force her to separate from the
North.
There Is 10 pleasure in discussing such a
question. but the bare possibility Of its hap,
pcning makes it our duty to look the danger
in the face, and to consider the consequences
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
NOTICli.
HnIIE undersigned has inst returned from New Or

TN11E undersigned has Just returned from New Or
j leans with q full and selected stock Of groceries
and Provisions which he offers for sale at the lowest
market prices and 10 suit hi. customers and the pub
lie generally. The stock has been selected hy him
self aud therefore has taken great caution to buy
nothing but the very best articles the market could
afford. Persons would therefore do justice them
selves to give him call before purchasing else.
where.
He is also prepared to furnish Balls Soirccs. We'd
dings anc Dinner parties on The most accommodating
terms and in the best style, rs b. has engaged the
best wollmcn from the city. who has had long cxpe.
ricnce in the conf etionnry business.
Thanking his friends and the Inhabitants Of this
aud the adjoining Parishes generally, for the kind
and liberal ptronage bestowed upon him heretofore,
he assures th'm eXcrions shall be wanting on his
part to merit II continuance Of the same.
nov u. NJ SEs.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
PACIFIC RAILROAD.
LETTER or MR. BUCHANAN.
Hhe1tload, (aear Lopcosicr) Pa.,

Wednesday,, Sept. II, 1856
10 i r. Washington Esq, Chairman Of the
Democratic State Central Committee Of
California;
SRI have received numerous commuuica-
tons from sources in California entitled to re-
gard in reference to the proposed Pacific Rail
road In performing this duty to the ci'z@ns
of California, act in perfect consistency with
the ScfimroScd restriction contained in my
letter accepting the nomination for the Prcs-
doncy, not TO answer interrogation, raising new
and different issues from those presented hv
the Cincinnati Convrntion because that Con.
vrnton has itself adopted u resolution in favor
Of that great work
then desire 10 state briefly, that concur
ring with the Convention, | am decidedly "a
vora'r to the construction of the Pacific Rail
road; and derive the authority to do this
from the constitutional power 10 declare war"
and l'r go .sti'H,0naI duty ''to rcpcl inyn-
si0ns" In my Judgment Congress possesses
the same power to make appropriations for the
construction Of this rod, strictly for the pur
pose Of national defence, that it has to erect
Qualifications At the mouth of the harbor Of
san Francisco. Indeed, the necessity with II
Tiow 10 rcpel foreign inyaSions from California
IS as great IN the one ease uS in the other
Neither will there be danger from the prccc-
dent, for it is almost impossible 70 conceive
that any case attended by such extraordinary
aud unprecedented circumstances can ever
again occur in our history
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
The Future.

Our Know Nothing friends since the cIrc-
ton is over, believe, or affect to do so, that
the next Presidential election will b. on pure
" sectional The North against the South
I'VE are not Of that opinion, and right glad
are we that we are not. The election Of Mr..
Buchanan was Il triumph Of nationality over
sectionasm, at the election just past. We
doubt whether, at any future time, circInStan-
ccs will favor the org inizaion aud success Of Il
geographical party like that of the Black Re-
publican, for ages to come. The disnlonists
of the North will not have the Kansas and
Nebraska question, the repeal Of the Missouri
Compromise and the chastiscmcut of Senator
Sumner in the Senate chamber, to aid them in
making political capital for the Presidential
election The cry Of bleeding Kansas violated
compactS, AID dcsccrated Senate chamber will
not avail in future elections The wise, conscwa
tive craftsmanship Of our President elect, sup
ported as he will be by 4 democratic Senate
and House of Representatives, will completely
disarm the traitors who almost moved heaven
and earth to accomplish their unholy attempts
to get into power. even at the certain sacrifice
of this blessed Union, which is the real souscc
of our national prosperity and greatness.
The people of the North will now have
time to reflect, and will see to what n danger
Gus attitude they were led in the recent CON
test, and will, moreover learn that they were
deceived by their leaders, and made to believe
that Mr.. Buchanan and the Democratic party
intended to extend slavery by the power oil the
general government. Many other things,
equally absurd and unfounded, they will see
were only gotten up for political effect to car
ry the day in favor Of the Black Republicans.
The sober second thought supported as it must
be by truth and experience, will not fail to be
right, and will be most efficient IN sustaining
the Union, and in awesting that wild spirit OF
fanaticisln that is now so rife in most OF the
Northern States They must see that their
prosperity and happiness as II people can only
be perpetuatcd by sacred regard for the con
stitution, and the rights Of their Southern
brethren guaranteed under it's provisions.
The wisdom, moderation and sound nation
atty of the democratic party in days past, is
an earnest of what it's future will be. Every
national man North, South, East or West
can rely with firm confidence that nothing vii
be left undone by this great party, or its Pres
ident, to foster, preserve and pcrpetuate the
common good and glory of these still Dniteo
States. The Government is safe in theil
hands.
But should these hopes and antlcipatlon'
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
SHERIFFS SALE.

Tue STATE OF LOUISIANA Seventh District Court
PARisn OF EAST FEILciANA. No 2GOo.
Frank u Poole. vs.. l.. S. Marlborough.
DY VIRTUE of awrit of icri facias TO me direct d
ID IN the above cnt tied suit have seized and will
Offer for sale In front of the Court House in said
par h on the
First Saturday of December, a. b 1856,
at / O'Clock, a. M.
SIX Bales OF COTTON. marked l.. S. Y.
TERMS or SALE.
Cash. with The benefit Of upprascmcnt.
nov 20 1856. b. VI. G.. BR bWN. Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
For SALE.

1 TRACT OF LAND. lying in the Parish Of East
n Fcliciana about Il half mile from the town OF
Port Hudson. containing about hundred ald
twenty-five acres scycnylye acres opened and in Il
high state of cultivation. good dwelling house and
all the necessary out buildings. Good Mill on the
place. There are near two hundred acres batturc
formed in 'front.' the place seventy five acres OF
whieharc above the high water Of last year; forty
acres have been in cultivation this year.
ANY person wishing TO purchase place would do
well to call and examine this as will give a bargain
in the same. For terms apply to the undersigned or
TO Randolph Chick 5. AMBROSE.
Port Hudson. Nov 22. 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
POLICE ELECTION.

TT is ORDERED that an Election be held on Sat
| unlay the Sixth day Of December, 1886, in the
town Of Port Hudson at the place of holding the
general Elections for the first Ward, in the Parish
of East Felciana, for the purpose OF Eectinga mem
Der to the Police Jury to represent said Ward in the
place Of J. Smiley Montgomery. resigned; said Flee
ton to be conducted by the commission Of Elec-
tons for said Ward according TO the existing laws
regulating Elections. WIN. NJ. JORDAN,
nov. %. 1856. Pres dent Police Jury.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
AT BEECUENOsS.
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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29

A LOT Of Violin and Guitar string, all of the
"A finest quality. Apron. bridges screws, Ne. Oh
uhnd 1T BEE 'liENOS-
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
NEW GOODS NEW GOODS F.!
AT SCHJ,ANKE iE,S,

I AN now receiving and opening. a large and cx-
i teasivc assortment oil new goods pertaining tony
line u Business.
Liquors & Cordials Of every description,
Groceries, Of every variety,
Fruits, both Western and Tropical
Family Provisions &c. &c.
IN addition, | nave also on hand, large stock Of
superior
Clothing and Dry Goods,
which will dispose OF at tn lowest rate for Cash.
Tn public aud his friends generally are invited
to give him call oct Is
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
4 CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY !

- PROFITABLE AND HONORABLE EMPLOYMENT. -
T1llE subscriber is DESTROYS Of lnving aa agent in
| each county and town Of the Union. \ capital
of from ) 10 SO only will b required. aid any
thing like on efficient energetic man. can make from
three 10 five dollars per day. Every information
VII be gived by addressing, with stamp TO pay
return letter
WM. A. KINSLER.
nov 20 Roy Fps philnd lnhi. pa. Post Olicn.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29

MARRIED.-At Clinton. on Tuesday. November
18th by James C. Jackson. Esq. Mr.. RICHARD
TiRREVlI.LE to Mr.. CHARLOTTE u. GAYLE.
all Of this Parish.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
RUN A WAY IN JAIL

MAS COMMITTED to the Jail Of this par sh ne
w gro boy, who says that his name is JOE, and
that he belongs to john Pipes of ST. Helena.
said boy is Of black color. about 80 years old.
about feet or 10 inches in height and stout built
The owner Of said negro. is notified 10 come for
yard, prove property, pay charges. aud take him
away or he will be dealt with according to law.
nov ~, 1886. CHARLES SEAMAN. Jalor
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
NJ. BLOOM.
AGENT FOR MRS. A. BLOOM

AGENT FOR MRS. A. BLOOM,
TJAS just opened in Port Hudson. a fine stock Of
IL staple and fancy goods clothing. hats ard shoes
all of the latest and most fashionable style, and OF
superior quality.
This stock was purchased for cash and can be
sold cheaper than any other goods in til. Parish.
Purchasers will find 1t much to their interest TO
call and CANINE this stock. before purchasing at
any other place.
A good supply Of provisions always on hand.
Port HutNon. Oct. II, 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
LOST.
FRESH SUPPLIES AT b. MOSES

FRESH SUPPLIES AT b. MOSES.
TtSf received from the city in add ton to his lor-
d mrr stock In, - aud resh supply Of
Groceries. Wines, and Liquors,
London Porter, Scotch Ale,
Java Coffee, brown and white Sugars,
Goshen Butter, Cheese Lard,
Apples, Oranges, Cocoa Nuts
Family Provisions, o large assortment.
All Of which he will dispose OF at the lowest rates.
Confectionery. cakes &c. Away. on hand. Give
him call. oct 3
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-07-24

DEsIAL.-The editor 1.-THE Delaware Gazette de.
mics that Mr.. Buchanan is doing more to corrupt
the people Vi his Lsghborhood by the distribution
Of run than Tue lowest demag0gue thatwas ever put
in nomination by any party for any otiie" We
may navo made the case rather strong, but that
Buchanan is doiag N sohefb by keeping an "Upeu
house where all may drink the anOunI Of liquor
they Ilsuse. We have good reason to believe, VI
this We may say more hereafter The editor oil til
Gazette, hJaeyer, We presume volunteers ais contra
dinloa without any knowledge wha.eyer Vi The tAets
His statement is merely gratuitous ours was mol
He thinks the statement false and says SO wthOul
inquiry or information in regard to the matter l.
he p, ssessed OF tho powers OF omnsoience that he
can thus determine the truth tasity OF disputed
poin: II sowe need not wat in future the arriv4i
OF news from California or Europe to know what l.
going Oh IN these countries but merely consult the
oracle VI the GsIette. He is all w.se all truthful
General Pierce was never given 10 inebIiatiOn, AID
the Democratic party is the most peace loving, Just
and righteous that the sun ever shone upon. Well
the world is great one, uLd there are sohe great
spirits ia it, who will assert while is black and
black white and what Is more there arc buudIeds
who will swallow the same as billie truth The
scales, however, falling from the eyes Of the great
mass, and the bogus democracy will soon be far be-
lew par.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-07-24

/ (jAntNrr WApE RooMa AVN pt,Hn MArur.o.:
wS bSSo so ,Sp s,a sas "
natri@Ony during the cold weather viii most like.
ne 10y ST s on ths oefca
SS' ss Sy s to os H
and n blind
Their establishment has long since acquired a name
os turning out Of the most sqpsIS and best
al ny M hast n n IN onnu,r =.
would chOerfuliy Recommend all in want Of any
'inns ~ s su'st my " kfe enou' "oai,'
eaasi ~ ah ths auay I'd
strength Of any other, gives perfeety Eearai color
aud s s9l' pssog
~ ana ssssi %sas s'is
o. s3i o., 81 Entered ceordng to Act Of Congress-
IL i9S5 " A. WI ilsrrsoE n the ClerknE oiee g6 the
syvania.j For sale by iEDWRRDS BRiNGBtRST,
Druggist x Chemist, North West eornerof ,Ab and Mar
snN NJ H Sath atb saTse Tbadoinss
new i5.smos '' ' 'F'H'
THE SUMMER OF isss.-The season has arrived
which requires to took around and what needed by
the way 81 our wearing apparel 80 lar as neat
He adies TIia SIMMER The ia2oy Colored aters viii
Ia point Of numbers lead ali other kinds Of dress shoes put
Together As 70 fancy colors for Caters they will vary
@ ~ @ nogi ~ INV % IL knoSn c ths
properly put togelher VIII outwear n9y otner knu ana
saT ~ aver one hunPcd d fifteen dsrent ccores and
shades Of French and English astings open for the In
ypscton Of the ladies' From this assortment Of ooloEse
ay San o MAR nr on " nemts az nalr
neat fancy mifice They arc Of duality that seta many
people wo dorns how they can be made at SO ow price
~ You res TS n afe HI S s & Sny s{
via viii wear pair Of them for six months and they dD
mi her corns eoEPlotey, We will then PROMISE e
write no more ap9Us 5h "a 10, 9 W. sr H. sa
sIoosY Why only s7i cents par Talk Of leather being
aligh prics viii yau, after hlst We are also selling
~ nota Tar opy ~ n psr par ana
morocco shoes for only % pair All the aboys
GthsS rip or break are repaired free gratis They
a NM 81 notod drs goods bouss of
has removed to second street, opposite our
store easr ase ws as. o VIZ eiss ~ a Ss
o M ~ srond o Tar Won Ia tho INV 9nns
business. Mf Stroud buys and sells exclusively for sss.
sd makes no a aeSGts Saq GsE 9GSr snSn sa eH
gsss ureet thnt Ihoy Viii c6snTe the sosse Of ~
DRY goods trade Of Market Get, the az we have