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The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

ocratic members of the Legislature to give the
least countennncc to the highrhanded and out.
ragesus acts that were perpctratod at the polls
in some of the election districts in New Or
leans during last November, would be to dis
trust their fidelity to the hest interests of the
state and the principles of the only great na-
tional party now in the country.
What will be the effect of these constant
scenes of violence, and disregard of all law
and order in New Orleans needs no prophet
to foretel. That it will be injurious to that
city in q commercial and moral point OF view,
none can doubt Who would be willing to go
to that city and livs and have his life in dam
ger all the while, from assassins, armed with
slung shot and brass knuckles, Men of capi-
tai will not invest it in city where everything
is rendered SO insecure by the want of sull-
cicnt and honest police.
venture the assertion, that, in consequence
of this breaking of the ballot boxes, and other
outragcs at the election in November last, in
New Orleans, and the constant recurrence, of
unoffending citizens being assaulted on the
streets, with deadly weapons, has done more
to retard the prosperity Of that city, than any
thing that has ever happened to it, the yellow
fever not excepted.
IF the vote to take the sense Of the people
for removing the seat Of government to the
city, was now to be taken over again, the ma
iority against it would be overwhelming. The
people Of the country will never consent for
the government to be carried to New Orleans
after what has occurred, since the reign of
terror, commenced by the advent Of Know
Nothingism with its secret machinery and its
unlawful oaths The lives Of the members
would be in dangcr-they would not feel free
to act as duty might prompt, in consequence Of
intimidation and outside influence.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

N consequence Of the immense success which
] has everywhere attended the exhibition Of
the Crescent City Circus, the Managers have
been constrained to obey the wish Of the peo
pie and exhibit at great many points, and
this immense show will not therefore reach
Clinton, until the 10Th Of February, when L
will exhibit for iiM
ONE DAY ONLY, TUESDAY, Feb. ID
Upon which occasion, the fascinating and ele
CANT equestrian star brightest in the lirmamen,
MILE FRANK VIC,
will introduce her supcrbly trained ponies Cher
~ and Fair Stat, and her gildcd fairy chariot
JENNY REYNOLDS.
our clown, the pupil, competitor, and conquer.
Or Of the great Dan Rice, will PROFOUND his
questions Of local fun and interest, and deliver
his great lecture upon Free Love and its dcs.
perate and evil tendencies.
naa- Admission so cents, children aud SET.
wants, half price.
reH-The troupe is accompanied by splen
did String and Brass Band.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02
THE LATE GOVERNOR WALKER.

THE LATE GOVERNOR WALKER.
n JosErn WALKER, Ex-Governor of this State,
died at his plantation in the Parish of Rapides,
on Monday, the 2lst inst. In speaking of his
demise, the editor of the n. O. Courier, says:
"We had the pleasure eff knowing Gov.
Walker well. He was q native of New
Orleans, and, we believe, had never been
to any great distance beyond the limits of
Louisiana. He was high toned, amiablc,
and most estimablc gentleman his only
defect having been, that he possessed too
much of the milk Of human Kindness. He
had filled-always without tie slightest
shadow Of suspicion as to the lortiness and
disinterestcdncss Of his motives Of action
many important and elevated trusts, and
has left behind him the reputation Of an
upright official, however much those who
believe iu the vigorous enforcement of the
penal ties prescribed by law for offences
may have occasionally condemned his ten
derheartedncss when appealed to in bcbalf
of those who had been sentenced to under
90 the punishment decreed to crime. In
truth, he was too kind hearted for his
station.
In the Convention which assembled in
1915, for the revision of the Constitution
Of the State, he was the presiding officer
and he was chosen to succeed Isaac John.
son, the first Executive really elected by
the people of this State; his term of Office
was, however, cut short by the adoption OF
our present constitution, when he retired
to Rapides, of which he had been a resi-
dent for some forty years past. and where
he died, after protracted illness, and viii
the sincere and unmingled respect of his
ncighbors, and, indeed, Of all who knew
him. lie was an enthusiastic Free Mason
and had, long before his death, attained to
the highest grade Of that ancient and hon
orcd fraternity.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02
SILLIMAN FEMALE COLLEGIATE
INSTITUTE.
CLIN II O n Ia,

80 ~ - - -
|lllo Institution VIII ne opehea ior inc re-
ceptIon o. puplls on thc first Monday OF
March, under the Following board OF instruct
ors
he'' iiEARf McbosAlh' a. NJ. Ifihcpait
Mrs. MANY ANNA McDoNAib, wee iflhripal
piss " LILLE Am SLAUGHTER. assistant
.Msss hihoAhaA LOOMS ....., i"achefS.
DIR, .hALEs oiithz, =. 80. Music teacher,
an an "ceohnp'isneu ','''s' 70 ~ S"PPf'ea'
!, o'flcr ASSISTANT ,eaehers VIII De Engaged as
lne hu'hoef Vi schol"tS may require lhclf ser
wees.
Inc TERMS ol 'n't,on ana ooafnhg' eStaoll'i-
Ell ny tue former l,flheipa', VIII DC adopted,
payable III advance, VIZ. =
p' s'As'oa VI nv '"o" ~ ~ ,a.s So IN nu ~,
" Primary Il 90
Music, On The Piano Or Gnitar,. Is 90
Vocal music each scholar, per seSslon...... 30
ancent a. ddern lanr,a.,o. ,i,tng dr. W
lag or fancy needle work. Extra.
Boarding, per session Of five months. ....,... so 90
deanclioh o. - per month, Tor ahose board.
mornp" and leave ,}i rylay evening ''"'"'
Washing when done in the Institution, per doz 50
Each boarder will bcexpccted to furnish her
own bed, bedding, lights, wash stand, wash
bowl and pitcher, towels, &c. The Principal
having his own servants, is prepared to receive
as many boarders as may desire to board in
the Institution.
Pupils will be received at any time during
the session, and charged from the time OF en-
trance to the end of the sesson-but no de-
duction will be made for absence, after en-
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

ALMOST FIRE.--On Thursday night last.
tho bake.housc of VIM. Gnrney was discovered
to be on fire. An alarm was given, to which
our active frcmen soon responded, first among
them being their worthy secretary, IL Beeche,
no. The prompt action of the citizens who
first noticed it, with the assistance Of the fire.
men, soon eytinguishcd it.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
RAIL ROAD NOTICE.

LII persons receiving Freight. except responsible
Il Merchants and Traders in town, will hereafter he
acquired paY delirvy. unless the same is autho
riscd to be charged to the account Of a merchant.
The Rail Road Company will not be responsible
for freight delivered along the road, except ut sta
tions where they have agents
Storage charged on all freight remaining at the
Depot ten days
icb 2 II, MARaTON, Agent.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02
Glorious Campaign. Grand Victory! Two
Crcuscs. Rosston & Manahan's
CRESCENT CITY CIRCUS.

and the Wonderful Lee Troupe.
Rosston Il lanahan announce their great
combined Equestrian and Acrobotc troupe, as
organized and equipped expressly for the grand
winter tour-inasmuch as il contains all the
elements and talent of two gcod circuscs and
selected with careful regard to the feelings
and tastes Of southern audiences.
Rosston Mnnahan, ...... Proprctors,
Z. I, Stanrng,. ,......... Treasurer,
Col- !. Y. Iidmarsh, ...... Travelling agent
interior scenes by lady eqncstrlans, Mile Frank
VIC and Nadine l.. Rosston
Principal Equestrian. Mr.. W. 0. Dale,
Principal Juvenile Eqneslrion,. Master john
batlc equestrian. ...... Mr.. L. II. Rosstoa
Principal Herculean, leaplng, pantonimc, pos
turing, and ballet leader, The world renowlt
ed, -. ...,............ Master Steve
Principal ground and lofty performer and star
OF the East, Mr.. j. Walker,
THE RENOWNED LEE TROUPE
Mile Virginia Lee, Master johnny Lee,
Mile Rosa Lee, Master Stephen Lee, j.
Mr. Lavater Lee.
Our clown, Jenny Reynolds, the successful
pupil and competitor of the great Dam Rice.
Educated quodrupeds, performing ponies
Interior scenes by the above artists, assisted
by host OF aSillaries. a
Splendid acts Of lady eqncstronsm and su
perb dancing, shadow dance, IN sylphidc, Rus
sian polka, mazonrka, and shawl dance, by the
beautiful Mile Vie,
Great SIX horse act Oh high vaulting stced'
hy +. II. Rossnan,
superb tournament and procession, knights
IL armor: fierce combat on horse and footE
the whole troupe.
Chaste and beautiful double act, Paul and
virginia, by two OF the beautiful and interest
ing Juveniles OF the troupe.
Great ana nnapProacha9le principal acl la
e4uestrianism, by Wm. y. Dalc, the flncsthf
aer OF inc age, ana one hu'iarea somerset man.
nfa'a' gorgeous 'a.ty spccsaelc Tue SPn's
OF the silver shower, win elegant dresses, c0sf
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02
Correspondence of the Feiiciana Democrat
STATE LEGISLATURE.

BARON RoueE, Tuesday, Jan. 81, 1925.
On yesterday, the Senate and House of Re-
presentatiycs organized according to law, The
Hon. w. I. Griffin, of Avoyclles was chosen
President pro. ten. of the Senate, and W. W.
Pugh, Of Assumption, was elected Speaker of
the House The X. Ms voted for d. +. Ken
ner in opposition to the former, and Alfred
Dupcrier in opposition to the latter. kenncr
received IL votes and Griffin IA. In the
House Pugh received 43 votes, and Duperier,
36. Mr., Higgins was elected chief Clerk OF
the House. Mr. Peraulta, Sergeant-at-arms,
and Mr.. McRae, doorkeeper, by the same vote
Mr.. Warner. chief Clerk, Mr.. Levison, assist
ant, and Mr. Martin, door keeper, wete elect
ed in the Senate.
There is firm determination on the part of
the Democratic members to act on the princ-
pies Of retrcnchmcnt and economy. So far,
every one seems to be actuated by one scnti-
ment in relation to reduction of taxation.-
Never have seen democrats, who were proud
er Of their party and Its principles, than the
present Senators and representatives Of that
party in the present legislature They look
upon the glorious old banner Of democracy,
and at the position Of our party all over the
nation and feel as one man, that to these alone
are We indebted for the prosperity Of the
country, and the preservation Of the Union
There is not q member of either house belong
ing to the Democratic party, who does not
feel the responsibility Of his position and the
necessity for frmncss and prudence, in the dis
charge Of his dnty. We may hope for good
results from their labors.
The Governors message was sent in to both
Houses to-day, read, and ordered to be print
ed. 1t lie plain document and is very cred
table to its author. His recommendations are
generally sound, and will meet with public ap-
probation.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

He1" The Mississippi is closed above
Memphis, says the Concordia Intelligencer
of the Goth, and ice has been passing Nat
chez several days in succession. This is
the third time that ice has been seen as
low down as this for the last twenty years,
in lS41, in 1852, and now in 1885,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

l6,-To the Hon. John Slidcll, and the Hon.
NJ G.. Davidson, we are under obligations for
Washington city and Northern papers.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02
January 2G, 1856.

January 26, 1856.
Our Legislature has adjourned till Mondny,
aftd passing resolutions to wear Grape in hon
or of Ex-Governor Walker, whose death has
just been announced. Tn his death, the state
will mourn the loss Of one Of its most noble and
honored public servants, He lived, respected
by all, and loved by every one who enjoyed
his personal acquaintance. Tie was 50 kind
and generous in his nature, that even his fail
ings leaned to virtues side
A JOINT committee was appointed to make
suitable arrangements for the inauguration Of
the Governor elect, on Monday next.
The example set by Mr.. Wise, of Virginia,
to be sworn in presence of the two Houses,
and such persons as choose to attend, without
any show or parade, meets my notions of pro-
priety. 1t mould not only save expense to the
state but would be more in accordance with
the gchius of our government, aud the feelings
of the American people. Why should we inn
itatc the governments of the old world in get
ting up great show and pagcantry, when
there is no need of it. We should act more in
accordance with the spirit of our institutions,
and the simplicity of our government.
Yesterday, the Senate special committee on
contested elections. made their report after
the reading Of which, quite a spirited debate
sprung up which lasted for several hours The
committee reported a resolution, declaring the
contestants as clearly entitled to. their seats,
and that the sitting members were not entitled
: to theirs which was adopted, by very deci-
dcd majority. Two of the contestant members
being present. came forward, were sworn in.
and took their seats.
Should tie House special committee, to
whom the subject has been Referred find as
good case for the contesting members seats
in that body, there is little doubt but like
result will follow.
The material of which the Dcmsratic por
tion of the House is composed, will fearlessly
meet the issue involved in that investigation
and will not fail to robuke the spirit of VIC
lencc, fraud, and injustice, which characterized
the course of the Know Nothing party at the
, election in New Orleans on the fifth Of No
: yembcr last No encouragement to such ,ln
+. lawful proceedings will be given at the hands
of the Democratic members of either House
They will not only make clear exposition o
; the whole facts of the case, but will publisl
the evidence upon which their conclusions arr
founded, so that the public may be able to sec
for itself and form its own Judgment.
> January 81, 1856.
: You will see by the published proceedings o
4 the House, that three of the sitting member
have been unseatcd, and the contestants allow
ed to take their places. This was what an,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

CoTToN IN UTAH.-The Descrct News
says, that beautifully white, fine and silky
cotton has been raised in Santa Clara, in
Utah, which young Virginian says, is as
GOOD as any he ever saw.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02
January 81, 1856.

You will see by the published proceedings of
the House. that three of the sitting members
have been unseatcd, and the contestants allow
ed to take their places. This was what any
one, at all conyersant with the facts, must
have looked for. To have expected the Dem
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02


LEAP YEAR DEyELoPMENTs.-Wc alrca-
dy see or hear evidences that the ladies
have commenced using leap year prcroga-
tiycs in different parts of the country. In
Gallatin, Missouri, couple of fair ones
have inserted the following advertisement
in the local paper, showing plainly enough,
what their minds are running upon.
LosT-Wc are requested by two young
ladies of this town to state that each Of
them has lost, few days Ago, cuff pin
land piece of black velvet for which
the finder will be literally rewarded, if
good looking and comes well recommend
"ed. Two finders would be preferred and
/" they young men,"
In staid New England too, the wimmin
folks are taking leap year liberties. We
learn from the Springfield Republican that
party of twenty two ladies and gentle
men visited that place, a regular sleigh II.
ding party. During their stay they dined
and supped at the Mansion House, visited
the armory and other prominent features OF
Springfield, and appeared to have good
time Of it generally. The feminines in this
instance, were the leaders and getters up
of the frolic; they escorted the masculincs
about, ordered the meals, furnished all the
comforts, and footed the bills. The editor
of the Republican hopes to record many
fruits OF this leap year gallantry among hi.
matrimonial announcements before the year
! is out, and we should not wonder.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

LESSONS IN EMBRoIDERY.-Ma Madame Fret
DAL will give lessons IN embroidery, in all Of its
various branches. For terms, &c. apply at the
Daguerrean Saloon Of Mr.. Charles Frcidal
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

peA-F. ii. Hatch and Dave Martin have
become the proprictors Of the Baton Rouge
Advocate.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

ps-Dr. Covert and S. Bloom, have our
thanks for late city papers.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

Z na-Dennis Corcoran was appointed Repor-
ter of the State Senate, Oh Tuesday last
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

Too TRUE TO JOKE ABoUT.-The Newbu-
ryport Mass Herald, publishes quiz on
the Governors Message, in which his Ex-
cellency is made to reckon it cause OF
congratulation, "That only one of the
members of the last Legislature was ex-
PEELED for expendng the public money on
his licentious passions"
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

DM- -Nauman & Strauss are now prepared tt
repair watches, jewclry, &c
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

nsy~We are indebted to the Hon G. w.
Mun,lay and the Hon. Bythcll Haynes, for
public documents, reports, papers, &c.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

s0rIf you want good and choice fruit, call
at the store of b. & a. Moses.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

INTENTION OF THE LEGTsLATURE.--1t has
been represented to us by, we think, parties
.qnalifed to speak upon the subject from
their positions at the scat of government,
that SO soon as the Legislature. is fairly
under weigh with business, vote will be
taken to ascertain the sense OF both Houses
as to the propriety of calling upon the Ex-
ecutivc to exercise the power vested in him
by the constitution, and to remove the She
riff, Coroner, Clerks of Courts, and others
who may have succeeded in obtaining pos,
session of those Offices by the breaking of
the ballot boxes in the seventh and ninth
precincts, and the refusal of the commits
missioners to receive the votes Of adopted
citizens legally entitled to exercise the
suffrage.
Many of our readers may not be familiar
with the clause of the Constitution under
which it is proposed in this instance to
proceed; and as the circumstances Of the
present times are peculiar and anomalous,
we have thought 1t advisable to publish,
for their entertainment and edification, the
article in question.
ART. 81. All civil officers, except the
Governor and Judges Of the Supreme and
Inferior Courts, shall be removable by an
address OF the majority Of both houses, ex-
cept those, the removal of whom has been
otherwise provided by the Constitution.
Under this article It is alleged, the Leg
islature intends to yindicatc the inviolabil
ity OF the ballot box, and the right Of eve
~ citizen entitled by law to exercise the
suffrage, to do so in defiance Of every COM
bination and obstruction.
There is little question, we believe. ofthc
correctness Of the above information, and
as little doubt in our mind that the changes
indicated will be carried out, for the Lcgis-
laturc and Governor elect are represented
to be alike firm and resolvcd-Irue Delta.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

HD~The equestrian statue of Gen. Jack
son, is to be dedicated, in New Orleans, on
the 9th instant.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

MAJOR BUFoRD & KANsAs.-Thc Hon.
Jefferson Buford, Of Barbour county, pro
poses to start about the 18th February, by
Montgomery, Mobile, and New Orleans, to
Kansas territory. At each one Of the pla-
ces named, he will remain few days for
recruits. He desires that large number
shall enlist, and prefers young unmarried
men, unless those who are married will
leave their families at home for the first
year, as some intend doing, who have al
ready enlisted for Kansas under Major Bu-
ford's standard. None will bcrcfuscd, and
whole families will be carried alongif they
will not consent to a temporary separation.
The passage to Kansas is free, and every
cmigrant is entitled to eighty acres Of land
on his arrival.
Here is the greatest inducement ever Of
fered for emigration to new country. Pa
triotism, too, appeals to the heart of SOUTH
ern men. The soil of Kansas is to be
wrcsted from the aboitionist.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

Saturday Morning, February q, 1855.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1856-02-02

CLINTON, La.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-12
NOTICE..

ENG convinced from past experience
IL that this climate is not c%ongenial to
my. health and in consequence thereof
will offer the following property situated
in Ottumwa for sale on liberal terms.
One large brick Hotel nearly completed.
my residence on Second Street, one un.
divided half of the Post Office lot, one
third of that space of ground opposite
my office, between T. Sinnamons prop.
erty and the river. running back to DR..
Warden's line. Also $50 acres Of land
in Wapello County as advertised. For
description of which, see advertisement
in another part OF this paper.
have disposed of my interest in the
Office to DR.. Douglass, and have r~elinquish.
ed the practice Of medicine. Doct Doug
ass will contiaue the practice of Medi-
inc and Surgery, may be found at my of.
ce as usual. l can cheerfully recommend
m to the public and my friends as a gem
tleman, we'll qualified to give entire salts
faction professionally to all who may feel
disposed toemploy him.
Jan l0th56--47tI A. D. WOOD.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-12
TrebiZOnd.

Among the many events of the pres.
ent striking period worthy Of note may
be observed the proclamation from the
Turkish Government of the Firman a.
polishing the traffic; the arrest OF two
Circassian slave dealers, and The deten
ton Of the slaves at the port of Trebi-
zond, through the instrumeniality of H
b Ma Vice Consul, MrFS,evens; due
support being given to Nj. Steyens by
the presence of the H.. B., Ms frigate
Tribune.
It. has often been my lot 20 visit The
interesting por. Of Trebizond, aud sufi-
Glen. importance has o been paid to the
valuable supplies which might have been
drawn from this place for the use of The
Allied army at Varna and iu.Ihe Crimea.
Xenophon, in his history Of the retreat,
OF the 10000 Greeks, gives due credit
10 the inhabitants for valuable market
provided in the Greek Camp, ard tor
presents of oxen. barley-meaI, and wine
The only misadventure which the Greeks
met with here was eating honey. poss-
essing intoxicating properties of tempo
Tary duration, which is described by
Moore in his 'Lalls Rookh.' The hon.
ey of the country 10 this day retains the
same qualities, derived, twas supposed
by Rliry, from the flowers Of the rho.
dodendros,' Astounding in the vicinity
Indeed. Turkish law at the preseD. day
prohibits the use Of honey from tina.
country. Having mentioned Xenophon's
remarkable history of the retreat of the
10000, may we not justly refer Geper-
oils Of The day 10 the sagsci,y displayed
in that ever memorable retreat, perform.
ed through an enemy's country and part
~ during the depth Of winter, ina 80
we're climate!
in conclusion, may We no, LOOK dor
ward to better things arising out of the
present calamitous war than an awful
d~esIruclion Of human life and its other
attendant evils. ard hope ,ha, this. proc
lamation o. the abolition Of trafie in hu-
man beings in that eastern port of the
Turkish territory may be the forerun.
ner Of other advantages to the human
racef-C Correspondence of London n
tusfrafed NeUs.