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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-23
CONFECTIONERY g. FAMILY GRO.
Gerry

THE UNDERSIGNED thankful for the lib
L cral patronage which they have received for
the past year, during which, their efforts to
please and accommodate, they trust, have af-
forded general satisfaction, with the view of in
creasing that appreciation and support have
made large and valuable additions to their
present extensive assortment
They are prepared to furnish Balls, Soircs.
Weddings, Assemblies, Dinner Parties (pubr
or prlvate), and social gatherings, of whatcyrc
kind, with every article required
An experienced workman will be sent when
necessary to the country to supcrintcnd the
fnfment Of all orders
1t would be to the interest of country mcr-
chants and others, to call, examine, and leave
their orders.
CONFECTIONARY.
Candies, assorted Ginger Canton
Rock candy do Havana
Cakes 4 pastry, assd Raisins,
Sugar plums do Cherries in Brandy
Preserves in syrup Cinnamon and Spice
do Brandy Strawberry cordial
Candies, new style Raspberry do
Cordials ass'd, superior Orgeat do
do common Currants
Mlscat VINE CitrOn, preserved
o"iraht )eny Gloves and nutmcgs
Ounce 40 Almonds, pecans
orange 40 Essences; lemon, rose
u"a'a 10 Rose water, &c. &c.
GROCERIES.
shoulders and Hams Cheese and butter
sugar cured Hams Coffee and tea
Dnlllelds Hams, Chocolate
oysters in cans,
Sugars; brown loaf, Mackerel in kits and
crushed e. powdered barrels
Soap and candles Salmon in kits
Golden syrup retail Dried apples
sugar cured oee1 Pickles, all sized jars
hetchups, &c Rhine wines,
Comprising full and superior assortment Of
superior MILY ROCERIES. all
u which will be sold low, and in quantities to,
,lit purchasers
~ WINES AND LIQUORS.
VINES, old a. choice Brandy, superior
Madeira do do wh hG ,1 ai au gIldss
Ciaret do do Gin and rum, superior
champagne do Scotch Ale
Muscat do London Porter
american Porter Sweet Oil, in half and
no Ale whole bottles
AND great variety of other articles for,
A MILY use. 'o'
Fresh Cakes and Bread daily
Jan 20 B. & A. MOSES.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-23

FISK'S METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
ME are in possession Of the patent right to sell
w these cases in the Parish Of East Feiicana.
feb % BUTLER & KOCH.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-23

The intelligent Physician will at once perceive that
this water possesses the most valuable medical quail
tiles. J. l.. Il W. p. RIDDELL.
The following named gentlemen of the highest
standing in the medical profession add their testi-
mony to the above, and recommend the water in the
highest terms, for the of Dyspepsia Enteralga
Neuralgia, Dropsy. Chronic Diseases of the Kidneys
Liver, Spleen and Bowels. scrofula in all its var-
eties diseases of the skin, and most oil the chronic
ailments that females are subject to in this climate
B. +. HARVEY. NJ. d.,
TJ. BURLINGTON, NJ. D.,
- ROMEE, "
RICHARD II. DAY,
L. L. LAYCOCK, !"
J. d. STINSON,
r.. G. WHITE, T..
WM GRAHAM,
JIM. WILLIAMS,
These Springs are delightfully."- situated II miles
from Baton Rouge, on the banks of the Amite River
in beautiful grove with good fishing, hunting, &C.
in fact with not having had case of yellow fever
there for the last three years With daily commune
cation from Baton Rouge it offers inducements un.
surpassed in this or any other State.
The undersigned fatters himself, that from some
years experience in one of the best hotels in Phila
delpha, that he will give satisfaction.
There will be band of music during the season
and dancing every night.
n. B.-A line Of stages will run daily from Bator
: " W. BADGER.
Greenwich Springs, April 2s, 1856. mays
GOODS FOR THE SEASON.
| TUST RECEIVING and opening, by the nndersign
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 be dis
posed Of on the most reasonable terms.
They also keep constantly on hand q very larg'
stock of Kentucky and Northern Plain and Twisted
Linsays, and also good supply of rs and Al
WOODVILLE LOWELLS,
which will be sold at The factory prices at their es
| tablishment
They are determined to have their stock Away
| thoroughly supplied and fully assorted. as thei
senior partner, Mr. A. Levi, is always remaining il
New Orleans, and will give his general attention Il
purchases for this market, which enable them Il
give entire satisfaction in every branch relating t.
their business. A. LEVI, BLOOM * co.
Dsa- Persons wishing to do business with the com
mercial firm of HARRIS LEVI, N. o., make suit
able arrangements through the undersigned.
may IS A. L., B. Il Co.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-23

,,uu BREADl BREADnl
'n H. subscriber bakes every morning He will
!. - feel pleasure in serving at their residences.
oil nose who may favor him with their patronage.
endad otaers lei. a. me store will be promptly at
as any other house. VIM cGIpN I'"'
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-23
DEATH TO HIGH PRICES.

DTA II y IIIUII NIOT5.
THE UNDERSIGNED, begs leave to inform his
l. friends and the public generally, that since the
dissolution of partnership between him and L. Bloom,
he is commencing business in his own name, and is
now opening a general assortment of
DRY GOODS, STAPLE AND FANCY,
in the House formerly occumpied by Adler sege,
in Port Hudson and solicits share of the public pa
tronage and that he will sell as low for cash as they
can be bought for in or about this locality. Come
and examine for yourselves.
JOSEPH FLONACHER.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-23
Port Hudson May 10, 1856.
TO THE PUBLIC, 4 SMALL DEALERS
IN PARTICULAR

THE UNDERSIGNED has on hand valuable stock
L Of STAPLE and FANCY GOODS, and well
selected stock of CLOTHING and HATS, and an
excellent assortment of SHOES, CROCKERY and
CUTLERY.
purchased my goods for CASH. and I can sell
them much lower than any other merchant in the
country. All persons wishing to purchase goods
will find 1t much to their advantage to call and eX-
anime my stock before going elsewhere.
lean sell choice patterns of Printed and solid
BEREGES, at from 1910 to csc per yard.
Fine printed JACONETS, zoe 4
Fine ORGANDIE MUSLINS. 25c
Fine CLOTH CATERS, 81 90 per pair.
| also keep constantly on hand a fine stock of
GROCERIES ond PRO VISIONS, which I will sell
at New Orleans prices.
II. BLOOM, Badley's Brick Store.
Port Hudson, La, July 10TH 1856,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-08-23

j. G. DEARMOND.
Successor to HARRIS 4 De ARMOND.
III AS on hand, Bacon, Flour, Lard, Hams,
Ill do. sugar cured, Corn Beef, Molasses
Mess Pork. Soap, Cutlery,
Salt, Tobacco, WOODWARD
Axes, Cigars Crockery,
do handles, Gunpowder, Glassware,
Cow peas, Shot, Tnware,
Oils, Pickles, Brooms,
Yeast powders, spices, Hoes,
Coffee, starch, Spades, shovels
Teas sal soda, Trace chains
sugar Drown Nails Porter, London
do crushed Well rope, Vinegar,
Rice, do buckets. Wines, ass'd,
Candles, Wash boards, Fruits, presv'd.
Lime cement Castings,
Domestlcs, calicoes. blankets, linseys, hay and
corn,
BAGGING, ROPE, AND TWINE.
LIoUoRs, assorted; and many other articles
In fact, general assortment of such articles
as are usually found in such houses, to which,
attention is particularly invited,
Terms being strictly cash, pric es will be pro-
portionately low. Additional fresh supplies
will be received weekly jy7
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24
Cun1srMAs Is COMING bright hopes are

CHRISTMAS Is COMING .-Brlght hopes are
cleaning in the eyes of the litle ones there's
signs about gathering and increasing day
after day-that the season of gifts and ever.
green -garlands is at hand. Santa Claus. as
sne..of our. city contemporaries very prettily
expresses it, is preparing his stores, and shop
windows are fllipg up with curious and at
tractive toys Here and there a precocious
youth even anticipates the good time coming,
by suddenly appearing in the streets with tin
or wooden trumpet, and he " Ao has tried 70
forget that the great holiday annually occurs,
is reminded of its approach by the snarp
cracking noise ola dininutive rattle Groups
displayed. and in quiet homes are busy
thoughts on what is to be done, what IS to be
got, and what is to be given when the joyous
occasion comes round. Little Mary Is anZ
ious to know what the misterious - Kriss"
will bring, and pa and ma are again and again
questioned on the habits and persuits Of that
venerable chimney -descender; click, ciuck,
goes the pendulum Of the clock, and as the
moments fly onward, bright festive scenes arise
in the distance. aud the happy forms in their
midst, cheer the winter frcside as - anticipa
ton forwards points the way" The summer
flowers are dead, and cold is the wind that
whistles about the easements. yet there's bloom
and beauty in the heart. and Love sleis
warmth over the outward dreariness. Youth
invoke upon Age the JOY of the hour and to
the latter there comes u thronging memories
of the Chris.mas:s which have gone, never.
never more to return. But 70 sadness can
linger, for tao coming mrth is pressing on
ward, and will claim dominion over the time.
and 10 there's golden glow about the sun
set of life ilpmining the cloui-meuories Of
the past ' BE merry while you can, replies
Age to the salutaton of Youth but the young
need no such kindly encouragement, for they
are merry, lively and romping They may
not know that they there's ''tme for every
thing" they feel that joys own time is ap
preaching aud they revel in the prospect
Good things. pretty bright and pleasant, are
coming, coming soon soon, the day will be
herc when gleeringing voices viii hail she
Merry Christmas
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24
From KaDses.

+ Hoagland. Esq, United States Com.
missioner arrived in this city last evening. on
his way to Washington. He left Lecomptop
on the 9th Of December Everything was
quiet in the Territory. Ieavenworth land
sales we're progressing. bat individuals threat
en- to file objections. alleging that many Of the
+" squatter claims" that have been bon ght in
at the assessed price, were fraudulently
claimed.
Gov Geary's policy elicits general common
dation.
The bands Of robbers heretofore reported
about the head of Bull Greek have been dis
pessed.
Commissioner Hoagland and Marshal Jones
we're some time since dispatched, by the Gov
ernor, to the southern part Of the Territory.
with two companies of cavalry. to make ar
rests and quell the reported disturbances in
that section. The object was accomplished.
Some twenty or thirty families residing near
Council Grove, whose lands have recently
been Included within the altered boundaries
of the Kansas Indian Reserve. have appealed
TO the Governor to intercede and prevent them
from being driven away from their cabins. at
this inclement season of the year, as is threat
ened By the Indian Agents. louis Re
pl1iic0n.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

Te have rcen requested ~ tie County Treas
urer, = G. II Il g t te,.t;on Of parties 5ere-t-, T.
the flovias Section Of an -1ct Of Assembly pas
sed last winter;
From and after the rassage Of this Act, As
SCISSORS, Supervisors and Collectors Of school and
road taxes. be and they are hereby required to
make their returns for the collection Of al taxes
on unseated Lands on or before the first day Of
January in each and every Year. and il net so
made by said a. SCISSORS and Collectors. such re-
turns shall not thereafter perceived, shall
such taxes he lien on real Estate: PROVIDED
that this section shall not be construed t. exempt
any snch Assessors and Cgllectors ami their bail
from liability for not making their returns accor-
ding to law"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24
Buck and Brcck's majority.

PACIFIC ANNEXATION or CUBA.-The y.
York Times star,les up with the announce
ment that new project for onnexing Cuba has
originated in that city embracing most res
peot citizens, with PE7Es CoopER, Esq, at
their head; that the Captain General Of the
Island connivcs at the plot; that vessel is
already provided with. the necessary weapons
Of aEnezatiyn, and that in another year the
gem of the Gulf viii be aided to the con-
stellation of these United States. In other
words, the Transatlantic Telegraph Company
have recovered the cable which broke in the
attempt to lay it over the Gulf of ST Law
renee, have determined to lay it between
Florida and Cuba, and there is very little
doubt that Spain will chccrfuIly assent to the
nIvgnctic connection.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

1888
Democratic majority,
Whole vote
JUDGE CAMPRFII.

Ofthe report of the Postmaster General, tho
fhliadelphia Gazette, an opposition print, re-
marks:
1t is due to Mr. Campbell who has made
his last anual report TO Congress, and is abou.
to retire from his high Office, to say. what in
need we can say in strong and cordial terms
that he has performed the onerous but honor
able duties of that Office witha sigle eye to the
interests of the public, with faithfulness iu-
dustry, and ability unsurpassed; that be has
fully met and answered all just claims of the
community upon him, and will leave the de-
partment IN as prosperous condition was
possible for the administrative skill of single
man to render it"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24
Novel Views rom Kansas.

private letter from gentleman who has
been travelling in Kansas, published in the
Evening, Post, says thai the settlers there are
confident that LNusas viii be Free State
that the pro Slavery boracrers can make oc-
casiona forsays. bat not settlements, and that
the tide Of eui grafton which sets in from the
Free States. md promises to be very large in
the Spring, will certainly secure the State to
freedom He also says that many Of the lea
ding men there, aud those who have gone
!rom the East in charge of funds for the releit
Of the settlers, have turned spectators, and
are putting tte money TO very different use
from what was anticipated lie docs not relish
.he Vermont appropriation; SAYS it is / OF nee
dej, and wiA corrupt the settlers mere tLan
It viii help them.
It Is not easy to say how much truth and
bow much prejudice there may be in these
statements. But they cone fro,n a quarter.
and are of a character which eutite them 10
consideration .-Net0 YorL; Times.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24
SPEAKER OF The House. C N. Smith of

SPEAKER OF The House &C n. Smith, Of
Cambria county. is mentioned by numerous
democratic journals, as candidate for Spea-
ker Of the House Of Representatives OF legis-
lature He would make au excellent officer
and the compliment is due not only to him
hut to glorious oh Cambri. for its rousin Q
Democratic maJorities in October and NO
vember. To our triumph in that county, Mr.
Smith contributed by his efficient and untir-
ing eSertions, aud we hope Cambria viii tc
condpctcd'' 10 the Chair: on the 9th of Jan
uary, with all the honors Our frien@S n
the eastern part of the State should concede
this point TO good candidate and gcol dem
ocratic county PiH,i"rq Post
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24
Tor Christmas ard Kew Years.

The Mammoth Pictorial Double BROTHER
JONATHAN is already in the ield, and is FILED
as usual. with lars. and spirited Pictures for
the Christmas Holidays. Published by =
Ii DAY, IS Bcekman street. New York -
Send II ents postage stamps or money!
and you will get tAis elegant pictnre sheet free
of postage. Nine are sent are ~(post pnid)
for One Dollar: or Eleven. If post paid,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24
Prcm Waeti,l~ton.

WasuISeyoA, Ice IS, 1876 =
Whatever may be tie political or personal
feelings entertained towards the present Pest
muster General, Il must he admitted that tie
internal business o. his Department is adn.i
rally managed aud kept up with degree Of
pronptness that i highly con.mendabe -
Whatever diiIe ence Of opinion there may be
as to some OF his more Important movements
and recommendations. there is no doubt that
,he details OF his oflice were never in better
order than uuder his administration Wheth-
er this Is attributable TO the excellent business
character aud habits Of his assistants and
clerks. am not prepared to say, but the fact
is beyond question, and ought not to be con
eealcd from personal or political prejudice =
Philadelphia. believe, never has sent q bad
officer to Washington, aud Mr.. Campbell
seems to have been determined! to do bis work
50 well not ou, to sustain the ancient repu-
tatinn of his city. but also to overcome in
measure the tide of O. position that originally
set SO strongly against him. have been led
70 rIake these remarks from knowledge Of
the fact that the recent quarterly returns Of
the Postn,asters throughout the country have
come in with an unusual promptncss. and that
the vast amount Of labor which they involve
here has been as rapidly aecon plished, and
the records already passed over to the Audi
tor of the Treasury. Such despatch, am
assured, has never been attained at any for
'ueT period Of our Government, when the bu-
sness OF the Department has not been any
thing like what it is uow.-P Pennsylvania In
9Rtrer.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24
SouErHtya OF A CHANcgs-It is said that

So3iETHrvG OF CHANGEs-Tt is said that
thc Hon. S 4. Douglas, when he set out for
Washington. was not allowed u pass a station
between Chicago and Cleveland without be-
ing called out While acknowlcd e;ng the
compliment of an impromp,u demonstration
II Toledo. he said it was bat short time
since he might have travelled from Boston to
Chicago by the light of his own efEices bur
ming in every village where abolitionism could
II uster courage enough to attcu1pt the dis
graceful act, the sole provoeation for which
was than he Lad dared Introduce Liii al
lowing tie people Of every State and OF every
Territory to regulate their Own affairs in their
avn way. But he congratulated his hearers
that the just principles of that bill had been
adopted and made y fundamental principle of
our government; AMI he fe!t proud salts fac
yion in the approval and endorsement Of his
own course. and that of his gallant colleague
Gen Shields, embodied in the triumphant
election OF the veteran statesman, James Blu
chanan, TO the Presidency"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

i NOBLE SGyTIMgHT.-Thc following toast
was sent by Gen, Cass to the Democratic sell
ebration held on Wednesday evening last at
.taneuil Hall. Boston:
- The Ele.tio of Buchanan and Breckin-
ridge-The victory of patriotism over moral
treason-of enlightened self government over
violence and disordcr-of the Union and the
Constitution over the extremes of sectional
ism and disunion North and South,
&C. A Connecticut dame, Mrs Clarissa VII
liams, Is now living in her Goth year; she spins
run Of yarn day, and sews without the aid of
glasses.
c. The Albany Burgess Corps have unani-
rnousIy voted to visit Washington on the occa-
sion of the inauguration of Buchanan.
~ Mrs Francis Lear, widow of the late Col.
Tohias Lear, private secretary of General Wash
ington, died at Washington on TUESDAY.
&C. The barn of Mrs. John Te1ill, in Orange
county. Va, with 8 quantity Of grain. was des-
ttoycd by fire on tie 4td inst.
e5- California letters state that the Legislature
IS Largely Democratic, ard that Mr. Gwinn will
certainly be elected Senator.
C. A correspondent of the Washington Re
view brings forward The name Of Gen. Carter Of
aat County. for the Office of Canal Commissioner.
The Gcner al would makea capital officer.
CnRuTaAs TOYS. sc. &o.-Parents, Guardians
aud others, wis ing to purchase Christmas pres
ents flr the clildIea. we would advise them to
cal at the fancy store Of Mr.. James MD Derinitt.
60 TIE Buchanan majority in CO counties Of
Texas is . $40.
C. Cal. Thomas II. Benton is announced to
cturc in fifteen places in tie Eastern States.
ES- Congress is still enga yed in the dis
cussion of the everlasting nigger" question
ARcnBIzuor HuoHEs publishes in the Me-
tropoiltan long and able article on the Rom
an Catholic newspaper press in the United
States, in which he advises the editors not to
blend politics with religion in their columns
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

THE New TERRITORIES IEs-ARxzoxIA-A
letter from Washington says =
- 1t is understood that Utah will press her
claims this session for an admission into the
Union as a State. An attempt will be made
by the people Of Minnesota, through their
Delegate, Mr.. Rice. 10 have two States cary
el cut OF that rich and beautiful Territory
1t already contains population enough for the
desired object. Arezonia. consisting Of the
western half o the Territory of New Mexico
has pctitioned for the establishment of sepa-
rate Territorial Government. The petition
is before tho Committee on Territories
Arczonia contains about 100 600 square
miles and 1900 inhabitants Tucson is the
principal settlement. at this point they are
working the silver mines successfully. when
not deferred from so doing by the hostile In
dians Some of the mines were worked in
the days of Mexican glory The petitioners
for the erection of this new Territory assert
that the range of mountains separating Are
zonia from cas- eru New Mexico deprive them
10 very great extent OF the protection of the
Territorial Government against the ravages
IT the Indians. Otero. Delegate from New
Mexico, is opposed to the formation of Ter
ritorial Government. on the ground that it
will thereby reduce the population. and delay
thesadmission OF New Mexico into the Union
- a State.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

TIE WESTERN TGRRIroRIEs There is pow
open for settlement, the territories Of Mime
sofa, Oregon. Nebraska, Washington. New
Mexico, Utah ard Kansas. These territories
contain. according to compendium Of the
census Of 1850, the following area:-
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

The MINNIE RIrLE.-A proof Of the great
distance i Minnie rife, Will carry ball has
been given at Magdcbursh. Some soldiers
were firing at target at 1000 PAGES labor
cs were at work 70o PAGES beyond, which
was thought to be q safe distance. but one OF
,he poor fellows was mortally wounded By a
tullct. A sheep has been accidentally killed,
in England with the Enfield rife, FROM dis
tance of $500 yards.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

THE OLD DoAINIoN.-lu Virginia a full
vote was pollod, and Buchanan's majority Is
more than thirty thousand. The State has
never voted against the Democratic candidate
for President since the rise Of parties. She
gave her electoral vote twice for Washington,
three times for Jefferson, twice for Madison
and Monroe, for Crawford il 1921, twice for
Van Bureu, one, for Polk, Cass, Pierce end
Buchanan.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

CALIgoRSIA has gone Democratic in every
particular Buchanan has a majority of thr-
" thousand over Fremont, and isht thousand
over FiIlmore; the Democratic Congressman
are el,ete /. aud the Legislature stands on
joint ballot 70 Democrats to 20 Americans
aud IA Republicans There are two United
States Senator's to elect this winter :
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

BATTLES OF TIE REvoLUTIoNARY VAR
Some one has taken the the pains to compile
Z list OF the killed and wounded on both sides
IN the several battles that were fought during
the Revolution, which is as follows:
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-24

~ Il is stated that the Secretaries of
Mar and the Interior have concluded an i'm
p,rtant arransen' Mt for the peaceful removal
Of the Seminole indians from Florida a del
cgation Of Seminole Chiefs from the west of
the Mississippi will be sent to Florida with
presents and PROMISES Of liberal grants Of
lad