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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERIFFS SALE.

TIE SLATE Of Louisiana. Seventh District Court.
Parish Of East Fe,ctana. No. 977.
George A. Neaius, vs.. Perez Ripley.
10y VIRTUE of a writ of Il. FL. to me directed IN
the above entitled suit, by the Honorable Court
- aforesaid, / have seized and will offer at slrrDs
sale. at the door of the Court House. on the
First Saturday of September, A. D., 1856.
between the hours of II o'clock, A. NJ, and clock
r. NJ all the interest whatsoever. of the defendant
Perez Ripley, in and to the following property APP
pertaining to the succession of his deceased wife
Mrs. Il. u. Ripley. to-wit A certain NEGRO boy
slave by the name of PRESTON, aged about III
ycarsand negro girl VlCY, aged about Is years.
His interest in said slaves being one-cigh'h part of
their value which interest have seized to satisfy
plaintin's demand and all costs.
TERMS or sALE.-
Cash. with the benefit Of apprasemcnt
august q 1856. Il. NJ. &. BROWN Mert
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
TO THE PUBLIC, & SMALL DEALERS
IN PARTICULAR.

'NllE UNDERSIGNED has on hand valuable stock
l. Of STiPLE and FANCY GOODS, aud well
selected stock of CLO7NiVG and HlYs, and an
excellent assortment Of SHOES, GROlKERl and
CLTLERY.
purchased my goods for CASH, and | can sell
them much lower than any other merchant in the
country All persons wishing to purchase good,
VIII ind il much to their advantage to call and oy-
anime my stock before going elsewhere.
can sell choice patterns of Printed and solid
BEREGES at from 1890 TO 2jc per yard,
Fine printed JACONE7,S, zoe .
Fine ORGANDLE MLSLINS, 25c "
Fine CLOZW CATERS, 81 90 per pair
i also keep constantly on hand q fine stock OF
GROCLRlES ond Pro VISIONS which / will sell
at New Orleans prices.
H. BLOOM, Badley's Brick Store
Port Hudson, La, July 10th, 1856
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
greenwich SPRINGS

We Undersigned having leased the obove celebra
l. ted Springs for the coming season. takes thi.
method OF announcing to his friends and the public
generally, that he will be prepared to open the same
for the accommodation Of visitors, on the 10Th OF
May, 1866.
Deemng It unnecessary and supe1lnous to enter
into lengthy description OF the valuable properties
OF the water the subscriber would merely state to
the public that on careful examination of the same
by Messrs. j. L. IL W. T.. RrDDELI, Chemists Of the
University of Louisiana. they pronounce the waters
to be comrosed of the following inaredeni.:
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
w | l. i A NJ ELDERS
Clinton and Baton Rouge Daily Line. ct

VI n II ; T 4 e z 8
4A,.Ilt:. ss..e HAVING resumed the mapace-
-..-s2< -. ment of the Mail Stage Line be.
tween Cftnton, Batoa Rouge, aad .acfsoa
the undersigned would respectfully inform the
travelling public, that his Coaches will rnn
each way, EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK
excepting Sundays, leaving Clinton and Batoe
Rouge at . o'clock, AN.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
Tbe felitiana Democrat.

Bs GRAND MASS MEETING.-ADe.
mocratic State Ratification Meeting
will be held at Baton Rouge, on Sat
urday, September 9th. A Barbe-
cue will be given. Distinguished
Orators will address the people.
BY order of the Central Com'tee.
l.. j. SIGUR, Pres't.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
RAILROAD NOTICE.
RAIL ROAD NOTICE.
CLINTON MALE ACADEMY

'ii - Institution will open Monday next, the
l. iot'i OF December, in which will be taupht A
thorough course of English, Classical, and Mathe.
matioal studies
Terms SD. 500 and s25 per session of five
months payable monthly in advance. Each pupil
VIII be required to furnish his own chair.
dec S-2m " Hill u
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02

Also, the following described tract Of land situated
lying and being in the parish Of East fcIiciuna
la,-iowit: The Home Place, containing 70,
acres Bounded on the north by the TAYLOR place
south by the Draughon place, east by the Leonard
tract, and west by lands of ". NJ. Jordan.
ALSO, % acres, adjoining the above tract of land
described.
Also, 200 acres of land known as the East tract
founded by lands Of Collnsworth, llobgool. and
Taylor, and by the Amite River.
Also The work cattle, horses, mules. and farm
ing utensils attached to said plantation. and all
appnllehances thereto belonging ar apperanng
to said succession.
Also all the interest the said James S Spears has in
snd succession property, rs one of the heirs of
his deceased brother, Hampton Spears, and all the
interest he has in the property appcrtaning to
the succession OF his said deceased brother be the
same more or less.
Seized to satisfy plaintiffs demands and all costs.
TERMS or SALE
Cash. with the benefit Of appra iscment
Ang.2, 1856. b. NJ. G. BROWN, Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
SIIERIFFS SALE.


The S"c cl Louisiona, Seventh District Court.
farhh y Eaa faicdna. ( No.1IsO.
The State ol Louisiana, VS.. John W. HAYS. ct. al.
DI VIRTUE of u writ of II. IA to me directed in
\ in the above entitled cause. by the IIonoraLl,
- Court aforesaid, have seized and will offer NJ
sher's sale, at the door Of the court house in said
parish, on the
First Saturday of September 1856,
between Che hours of II O'Clock A. VI. and o'cloc,,
I. W.. all the right title, interest and claim of the
defendant Franklin Ilardcsy in and to the follow.
ing described property, to-wit:
All that certain piece OF parcel Of ground situated
lying aud being in the town of Clinton, Parish
and state Aforesaid, with all the buildings and
improvements thereon. aud all the rents aud rev.
enues arising h"reirom. said property being
known as formerly belonging to Humphrey Tay-
Tor, and now as the residence Of said Franklin
lianlc.iy having its front on the road leading
from Clinton TO st. Helena. and its rear on i street
running East and West by the Methodist Church
and bounded on the West by the Methodist church
lot, aud II street running North and South.
Also. n certain tract of Land or Plantation. lying
and being in the Parish and State aforesaid with
all the buildings and improvements thereon and
All the rents and revenues arising therelrom con
tanning ZOO acres, more or less. bounded on the
Fast by W. II. Cobb, North by Davis, South by
Myrcs and West by McElwec. Which property
have seized 70 satisfy plaintiff \ demand and all
costs.
TERMS or SALE
cAsii. with the benefit Of appriscmcnt.
AuS.2, 1896. j. VI. &. BROWN, Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

The following persons were elected as permanent
officers of the Cmra, Democratic C2ab" of the Par
isl of East Fcciana -to-wit:
Pyesi1ut-G. W. MUNDAY.
En-. DELoNY,
]. n. LEMON,
ice PRESIDENTS | q. W. REESE
II. HAYNES.
DAN'L WoIF.
Secretaries, \: ). DELoSY,
l W. II. GREELEY.
7feasmer-LEE llARDEsrY.
The Central Democratic Club " meets every Sat
urday evening in the TnEsrAS HALL; at which times
inc meeting will be addressed by some one appoint
cd for the purpose
H. j. DELONY. !
W. IL. oREILLY, %%'
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02

PayihW Eaa Ehciapa. 9TH Ward. 40. 7Gj.
Clinton Port Hudson Railroad Company, ". I'M
known Owner Of Gin Stand.
NOTICE is hereby given thatby virtue of writ
IN ofproYsional seizure to me directed in the above
entitled cause. have seized and taken into my pos
session certain Gin Stand, directed in said writ:
Noc therefore. all persons interested in said Gin
Stand are notified to appear within fifteen days, to
answer to the petition presented in the aforesaid
Court IN this case i. NJ. G. BROWN,
August = 1856. Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
SIIERIFF"S SALE.

Tde State Of Louisiana. Justice Chase. Court Fifth
| Pnist Of East f,lciana Ward.
John II. Love, vs.. Worshum DiXon--No 12.--W
W. Chapman Co. vs.. j. NJ Dixon. No. 2O.-Jo
Rowlcy. vs. Dixon d Worshami-No. 20.
IN VIRTUE Of writ Of ii. fa. to me directed in
- the abovccnttled suits, by the Justice aforesaid
have seized and will offer at sheril's sale ut the
door Of the court house in said parish on the
fIH'ST SiTLRDI y or SEPTEMBER, A. u. 1856
between the hours of | O'Clock 4. and o'clock.
+. ~ all the right. title, interest and claim of the
defendant. james VI. Dixon in and TO u certain Ne
gro man slave, by the name of POl.ODORE, aged
about 60 years, which slave have seized to satisfy
plaintiffs demand and all costs.
TERMS or SALE
Cash, with the benefit of apprasement.
august ID, 1856. j. NJ. G. BROWN. Sheriff.
Tile Shne Of Lo,tsiana, l II. lIawford J. j. Court
PariA Of EaR Eiictina. 9Th Ward. No. 1Gi.
Clinton Port Hudson Railroad Company, vs. Thorn
as Chapman and another, unknown, owners OF II
Gin Stand.
NOTICE i hereby given that by virtue Of writ
IN Of provisional seizure to me directed in the
above entitled cause. have seized and taken into
my possession, u certain Gin Stand as directed in
said writ
Nor, therefore, all persons interested in said Gin
stand are notified TO appear within fifteen days to
answer TO the petition presented in the aforesaid
court in this case. b. G. BROWN
August2. 1855 Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
Sllllman Female Collegiate Institute.

ILlN1ON, LA.
Ills institution will open for the reeepon NJ mn
L pills on the First Monday of March. under The
following Board of Instructors:
Rev Henry MCDONALD, A. Mo-. PRINCIPAL
Mr., mfs. MARY ANN MCDONALD. ...., Vice Principal
Miss P iM AH L Sus''fh Assistant Teachers
Mr.. CHARLES SnulTz, ........... Music Teacher
An accomplished Pianist to be supplied
| olher assistant teachers will be engaged, as the
number OF scholars may require their services.
The terms OF tuition and boarding, established by
the former Principal will be adopted, payable in adj.
vance, viz:
Tuition. per session of five months LIST class, S25 90
I'd class. 20 90
Primary, Is 90
Vocal music, each scholar, per session. . 30
| Incidental expenses. ....,,.,.... | m
Ancient ormodern languages. painting draw
lag. or fancy needle work, Extra
boarding. per session of five months IN 90
y deduction OF 81 per month, for those board.
crs from the vicinity, who come Monday
morning and leave Friday evening.
Washing, when done in the institution per doz. 80
Each 10arder Will be expected to furnish her own
pitcher towels. &c. The Principal having his own
servants Is prepared to receive rs may bourders rs
may desire to board at the Institute
f!lpllS VIII be received mt any time during the
SESSION. ana charged from the time of entrance TO The
end OF The session,-but no deduction will be made
lof ABSENCE after entrance, except in cases of nro
trnctcd sickness f'o.
me Institution being designed by the charter and
Us founders, for an exclusively Female Collegiate
Institute, little boys will not he received
with the view of saving the patrons o the Jnsti.
niloh unnecessary expense, the schoobooks used Inv
The Former principal will be adopted and auy chan,
gcs which hereafter may become necessary will ho
introduced when the scholars have completed the
books which they already possess.
The session Of Five months will terminate with
'he close OF July and throw the vacation into An
gust ana September. The subsequent session will
commence the first Monday in October
me teachers profess to be utterly incompetent 10
impart education to pupils who will not apply their
own minds to study, and therefore all Agencies
calculated to interfere with strictly acadcmicy
course OF education, will be protested against and
discouraged The Principal earnestly solicits the
cooperation OF parents and guardians in promoting
the intellectual improvement and highest happiness
OF the pupils who may be ntrused to his care
leb Y HENRY MCDONALD, Principal
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
BARGAINS! BARGAINSl
GREAT IND UcENENzs, FOR cAsHt

WE ARE DESTROYS of reducing our stock of JEW
w ELRY BOOKS, S71TION.dRT, &c. before re-
moving to our new stand (now occupied by Mills 4
CleveanD and would offer great Inducements &c
those wishing anything in our line.
no" Call and examine r.#f
aug2 NITU1N e. S7PdTrSy
DAG u II II II T. OTYPES!
AMBROTYpES AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
r. MOSES. direct from the City of New ORLEANS.
~. would inform the public. and the citizens of
Clinton that he is prepared to take
Nv a SUPERIOR MANNER,
PICTURES by either OF the above named processes.
10" Rooms al Whites 7apcra -yS;N
Pictures warranted. and never delivered until sat
Those wishing pictures must apply at
once, as his stay in this place will be of short iua
'Io'. July 90.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02
Ward Elections.

~ VIRTUE of an act Of the Legislature, passed
~ N 1916, and by II resolution passed by the po
ice Jury ol The Parish OF East lclcana resolving
that an election he ordered for the plrcting of Il
Constable for the third Ward. to i'll the vacancy oc-
rnson,d by the noncompliance of Henry Germa,
ny and an election for Justice Of The Peace he held
IN the seventh Ward to fill the vacancy accustomed
ny 'lc resignation Of l.. 5 Marlborough, aud also an
election for Constable in said seventh Ward
/ VIM. M Jordan, President of the
Iolico jury, by the authority aforesaid order that
the Commissioners Of Elections of Wards Nos. three
and sevcn Of the Parish Of East Felcana hold said
elections on Tuesday, the 18th day of August. 1856
according to the lava made and provided in such
cases. Given under my signature official, this 10Th
day of July, 1856
W NJ JORDAN, Pres, Police Jury.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-02

GROCERIES q PROVISIONS.
IN hand, and for sale, fine assortment of Groce-
" rlcs and Provisions, which will be sold low, for
Cash. WM GIRNEY
RARCLAY and Perkins London Porter, for sale
- by the subscl her. WIN. GURNEY.
The Placer herald., 1856-09-20
PLACERvILLE. May rs, 1855.

DRJC. YOUNG: DEAR SlR-Words cannot eX-
IL press the gratitude feel is due TO you for the
benefit have receive d from your trul! invaluable
course OF treatment OF my case whilt prescribing
for me- | think | cannot justify myself without
giving this small token OF my thank1ulness ana
estet m. for you have been the means OF Sdpang
ma lite. and restoring to me that health when
| had so long despalrtd OF again enjoying. had
for long time tour ycars,) been tlouhltd win
that most dreadful scour9e OF young people, sem
inal weakness or nocturnal emmissions. which so
weakened me, both body and mind that ! was
obliged to give up mining altogether consult
ed one Of the best physicians $50 ralled.) IN the
mountain districts and alter careful eHamln-
alton of my case, he gave me medicines con
tinued under his treatment for three months
without receiving any benefit. in fact grew worse
from week to week. until at last got Discourage d
and asked him for his opinion. told him not to
fear to tell me the whole truth, for should rath-
or know the worst at once. than to live in sus
pcnse. had lost about thirty pounds Of flesh,
and knew that he at least could not cure me. and
as was then going on. death must soon count me
as one of its victims. This physician then told
me that my case was incurable: that had better
not take any more medicines. He said was in
decline which was fast tending to pulmonary con-
sumption.
I then despaired of. obtaining any relief. and
SOW that unless something was done to mi gate
the complaint that | should be numbered with the
dead or what is worse. be a raving maniac. Hap
pcnng to see one OF your hooks, lhe 1 ockel %fS
culapius. made up my mind at once to call and
consult you with the determination Of trying
once more to get relief if you would undertak,
the case Oh how thankful am for that deter
mination, ! commenced taking the medicines
prescribed hy you. and | am now. through their
healing powers. restored 10 perfect health. shall
not tail to recommend you TO any OF my friends
that require assistance. for man that can cure
q case as bad as mine was can cure every disease
that flesh is heir TO. if there is life enough left in
the system to build upon.
Receive my most sincere and heartfelt thanks
and esteem. >. W. RElO1LEA.
iulv14my
The Placer herald., 1856-09-20
State of California, County Of Placer.

In District Court. llM Judictat District.
THE PEOPLE Of the State of California to
J. B. Thomas. Jno. c. Hoyt and VIM. p Walker.
Greeting: y GU hereby summoned to answer
the complaint of Mahlon Wadron. in said Court,
flied against the Bear River and Auburn Water
Mning Co. and in which cause you are made
defend tatS by order of the said Court within ten
days from the service of this writ. exclusive Of
tn day of service if rv.d you in this county.
but if srved you without said county, and
within said District twenty days; and if served on
you without said county and District then in forty
days from such service. exclusive OF the day OF
service. III An action comm need on the 9th day Of
Jaa,. a. ID. 1855, in said Court. wherein plaintiff
prays jud sm mt against said company for the
tr.sf r of fifty shares OF the capital stock of said
cOnptiy upOl tn r books; to wit: Shares Nos
from 995 to OH. both Nos inclusive and from
1925 to 1852 both Nos. inclusive. and that certf-
cate OF Stock be issued to him corresponding in
amonnt to the value thereof or if said relief is
dea1d plaintiff. that he have judgment as partc-
ularly de-cr bed in his said complaint. and you
ar, reby notified that If you fail to answer the
complaint as directed. plaintiff will take judgment
against you. and will apply to the Court for such
further relief as he my he entitled to.
--l In Testimony whereof. |. A. S. Grant.
L. $. : Clerk OF tn | lth Judicial District Court
- aforesaid. do hrreunto set my hand and
impress the seal of said Court at office in Auburn,
this 4th day of June. A. d. 1856
A. S. GRANT, Clerk
aug l6 3m. By F. B. HTGGTNs. Deputy.
The Placer herald., 1856-09-20
WOODEN w AREl

BASKETS. &c. including Brooms, Tubs. Pals,
ID Wood and Zinc Wash Boards, Chopping
Trays. Rolling Pins, Barrel Covers Clothes Pins,
Clothes and Market Baskets. Shoe, Scrub and Dust
Brushes. hair and wire Selves. Cotton and Linen
Twine. Bed Cords. and Clothes Lines, with every
other article belonging to the WOOD AND Will
LOW WARE business. at the lowest wholesale
prices. by W. HAWAHURST,
1l2 and ia Front. near Washington street,
San Francisco.
P. ST. am still doing business in the same old
wooden building. at very low rent; a saving OF
expense which about all goes to the benefit Of my
customers; and Merchants who do not. at least.
call and see me before they buy elsewhere, cannot
be wide awake to their own interests. je14 6m
The Placer herald., 1856-09-20
GRASS VALLEY, JUNE Sd, 1855.

GRASS VALLEY, JUNE Sd, 1855.
n EAR SIR:-The last medicine you sent m,
IL has done the business. | am now perfectly
we'll, and wish to give my testimony to the pub
lie in favor Of you skill. | was troubled with a
complication of diseases brought on by that de-
stroyng habit selfpollution, and complaints
caught by connection with bad persons of the op-
posite sex. | had been treated hy some of the
best physicians as well as those Xuacks who infst
the state. and by them all given up as incurahlc;
but being advised ly friend who had been benc-
fitted by your scienifi treatment TO call upon you,
| did so, and feel grateful to him for tnt intolma-
ton but still more thankful to you for the care
adm good advice you gave me. as well as the eff
cacious medicines you prescribed. If any of the
afflicted should this be that it is a volun-
tary offering in gratitude for the blessings of
hoalth received from you. and also giveh with a
fervcnt wish that it may he of service to those
suffering as did; and may God bless you in your
effort to lessen the suferings of the humany fam
lily. and may all good citizens assist you to drive
from the community those teaches that prey upon
the public by false pretensions of eminence in the
medical world.
Yours etprnallv.
JOHN BURGESS.
To DR.. j. G. Young. San Faancisco
The Placer herald., 1856-09-20
TO the LADIES Of CALIFORNIA

DOCTOR L. J. CZAPKAY. Physician. Sur
~ gcon and Accoucht ur. invites the attention
OF the sick and afflicted females. tailoring under
any of the various forms of Diseases Of the Brain.
Lungs. Heart Stomach. Liver. Womb. Blood Kid
neys. and all diseases peculiar TO their sex. Th
doctor is effccting cures than any other Ply
scan in the State OF California. Let no fals,
delicacy prevent you, but apply Immediately and
save yourselves from painful sutierings and pre-
mature death All married ladies whose delicate
health or other circumstance do not allow to hav
an incr ase in their families. should call at DR.. l.
J. Czapkay's Medical Institute. Armory Hall. cor
nrr of Sacramento and Montgomery streets. and
they will receive every possible relief and help
The Doctors Offices are arranged that he can be
consulted without the fear OF molcstation. II de
sired DR.. C. will visit the odios in their resi-
dences. All consultations ly letter or otherwise.
free Address to nR. L. J. CZAPKAG.
Medical Institute Armory Hall.
Corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets
ie9-mv San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1856-09-20
nPIVATE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL IN

DPIVATE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL IN
z STITUTE,-Dr l.. j. Czapkay has opC ned his
Institute for the cure of all forms of private dis
ease such as Syphilis, Gonorhpa Nocturnal
Emissions and all the consequences of seli-abuse.
In the first stages OF Sypblitlc or Gonorhpal
diseases he guarantees cure in Il few days. with
out Inconvenience to the patient. or hindranct to
his business. When Il patient. by neglect or i'm
proper treatment. has developed the secondary
symptoms of syphilis. such as bubocs or painful
swellnms on the groins. or ulcers in the throat or
nose which if not checked destroy the soft parts
and cause the bones to mortty, separate and come
away leaving the sufferer object hdeous to
behold: or when splotches and pimplps break out
upon the skin. or when he has painful Swellngs
upon the bones or when his constitution is in
iured so as to predispose to consumption or other
constitutional disease. the Doctor guarantees a
cure or arks no compensation.
In RHEUMATISM. chronic or acute: in DYS-
EMERY or DIARRIGA. he has safe and effec
tual remedies. For the treatment Of the conse
uuences of elfabuse. such as nocturnal emissions.
nervousness. timidity. headache. pains in the back
and limbs. with general weakness. loss of appe-
tte loss of memory. injury to the sight. restless
ness confusion of ideas. dislike for society. and
feeling OF weariness Of life; with the nervous sys-
TEN exciiablr that slight noises shock startl
the patient making his existence miserable. For
the above maladies the Doctor will guarantee n
curr or ask no compensation. He can be consult
cd free of charge. and invites all to call. as it will
cost them nothing. and may be much to their ad-
vantage. His Offices are Nos. ; and ArmOrN
HALL corner Of Sacramento and Mont gomGy Sts
The Placer herald., 1856-09-20
MEDICAL.

OF them. Doctor Will SCI nd one to you that looks
to me as though he needed a phys.cnl 1t shall
not be fault II ANY one dies 1or want OF mtdlcai
treatment. | Will 90 | can 10 keep the athlete q
away iron those pests OF society, ycl'pt proies-
sors AID high souhuiug ntl,d mtn, who, II the
iects were Known, are m.n who "lett their coun-
try 1or their country good" Publish this letter
doctor, il you wish, and hope some OF those that
humbugged mt may see it aid sl,'p Lad Tor one
night. Truly yours.
GEO. DAVIDSON.