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On. 26th January, the gentleman from Indiana,
[Mr. DUNN, now at the head of the Fillmore elector-
al ticket in that State, introduced into this House
the following resolution which, it will be observed
goes futher than the Black Republican platform:
ResoLred, That said restriction (the Missouri
compromise) ought to be restored as act of JUS
tce to all the people of the United States, as pro-
per vindication of the wisdom, patriotism, and
plghted honor of the great statesmen who imposed
it. and as necessary and certain means of reviving
that concord and harmony among the States of the
American Union which essential to the welfare
OF our people, and the perpetuty of our institutions"
On this resolution, every Democrat in the House
voted mo" Only three northern Know Nothings
voted against it-eghty eight of them with all the
Black Republicans, voting for it. or absent
On the bill to admit Kansas into the Union on the
revolutionary Topeka constitution, got up by the
FreeSol party in that Territory the vote was about
the same. All the Black Republicans, and all the
northern Know Nothings, except seven, voting for
its admission and all the Democrats, except one,
voting against it.
1t was known to well-nformed persons at the South
at the time these individuals were elected to Con.
gress, that they were FreeSolers and that on Free.
Soil principles they had defeated sound national
Democrats But the elections were pending in the
South and the fact was boldly and unblushingly
denied by the Know Nothings in the full trust that
the fottenness OF their associates could not be ex-
posed until it was too late to affect our elections
happen to have before me the North Carolina Star.
the newspaper organ of "the order' in nv State
Tor March II, 1855, in which find the following
editorial 'e
"NEw HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoN-An election was
held in New Hampshire, on, the 18th, for Governor
members OF the Legislature Congress, &C.. and
trom the returns already received there is no doubt
OF the entire success OF the American party.
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the extension OF slavery, by the direct legislation of
Congress, into territory free through the repeal
OF the Missouri compromise, made in good faith in
1920, and resistance to that act of bad faith.
Of course with three tickets in the field, the tr-
umph Of those who oppose slavery extension by the
General Government-oppose the violation Of plight
ed faith and the revival of slavery agitation-and
insist upon the right of the people, whether of the
North or the South, to regulate their internal affairs
to suit themselves without molestation from any
source whatever is placed beyond all question.
We feel assured, that in the approaching presiden-
t'al contest, We, the aggrieved party of the North
will triumph, '-Neao York Courier and Enquirer,
March &c, 1856.
The friends of free Kansas would have a hard
battle this autumn il their adversares were united:
but with the nomination of Fillmore and Donelson
at Philadelphia, and of men equally obscquious to
slavery at Cincinnati we ought to be able to triumph
on the direct vote of the people. Should the Fill
more diversion throw the electoral vote of Pennsy.
vania and New Jersey to the Democratic ticket VIC
must take our chance in the House, where VIC have
so recently carried the Speaker and where we should
start with the vote of thirteen States certain, and
tie in three four others. think our chance there
would be worth that OF both the opposing parties
together
The nominations just made ought to unite the
North on the Republican platform, while dividing
the South between the two pro-slavery parties"
Neao York Tribune, Aarch l, 1885,
ihc friends Of Mr.. Fillmore at the South should
taAe warning; and now, before the heated feelings
VI paltsans have suppanted the sober calculations
ElJuogment, they should determine that no remem-
sm vi former contests with the Democratic party
plevent them from casting their votes for Mr.
North to do likewise, - Wv
AZ IS obvious, Mr.. Chairman that some excuse is
necessary for dividing the South at IN is fearful ;nnc.
~o'e' ohaois to deny the palpable facts to which
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ton of the Federal Constitution and this Constitu
ton did not merely leave it there, but expressly
guaranteed to the saveholding States their property
in slaves and the exclusive dominion over the ques-
ton OF slavery within their respective borders Such
is the clear language of the Constitution ITSELF and
such the construction the first Congress placed
upon it. Without this solemn constitutional COM
pact the southern STATES woulc have been par
ties to the Union; and the blessings and benefits
which it has conferred and will CONFER not only up
on our own country, but upon the whole human
race would never have been realized. Those in the
free States who determine to violate this compact
must determine to dissolve the Union. The one is
the necessary consequence of the other" i
At the session of 1885, Ohe Congress imme-
diately preceding Mr. Fillmore's Erie letter. the
question Of abolition had occupied much of the time
and attention of Congress. 1t had been discussed
in every possible aspect Petitions for the abolition
of slavery in the District of Columbia, got up and
circulated by the anti-savery societies. poured into
Congress from the free States This was the only
mode in which the Abolitionists could agitate the
question in Congress-, because fanatic to Mr.. BIS
knowledge, had been mad as to contend that Con-
gross had any power over slavery within the slave
States themselves. Petitions to abolish slavery in
the District of Columbia formed part of the grand
scheme of agitation by which the Abolitionsts ex-
Pected to accomplish their purposes Throughout
the spring, summer, and autumn of 1886, COM
bned attempt was made upon the southern States,
not only by agitation in the North, but by scatter
ing over the South, through the post-office, and
travelling agents. the vlest publications and pictorial
representations. He had himself seen many of them
Their natural effect was to produce dissatisfaction
and revolt among the slaves and to ntice their wild
passions to vengeance" e- 3
he then goes on to depict the horrors of seryc
instruction, and to denounce the abolitionsts:
i, Under the influence of the feelings excited by
these causes, the Southern members of Congress
reached " Washington in December 1885, Many of
them, with sorrow and anguish of heart declared
that it the southern States could kot remain in the
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born population of tho country Gen. Scott himself
wrote letters, and made speeches throughout that
portion OF the country in which they are numerous,
Astounding in fulsome fattery snd disgusting adula-
ton of those classes and affected fondness for the
rich Irish brogue " and "sweet German accent"
which no pelting storm nor bowling wind could ever
prevent him from distinguishing from the coarse and
vulgar English of the natve-born American. In a
speech at Cleveland he said
"Fellow- citizens-when l say fellow citizens
mean native and adopted citizens we'll as all who
intend to become citizens of this great and glorious
country thank you for the enthusiastic reception
you have given me. (Cheers) But there is one
thing regret in visiting this beautiful city, and that
is, the rain. was panied that, while l was COM
fortaby sheltered in covered carriage you should
have been exposed to rain and mud.
Fellow citizens, have thought man could hard
ly call himself citizen of this great country with
out passing over these great lakes of which this is
justly celebrated as the most beautiful of the
whole West You are welcome here,' from an
1rshman) hear that rich brogue-I love to hear
it /; it makes me remember noble deeds of Irshmen,
many of whom have led to battle and to victory
(Great applause.'o
If in this ardor he did not actually vituperate the
natives OF the country, their exploits as soldiers,
their virtue as citizens and the simple vgor of their
language, were overlooked and despised, and the
Irishman or German who had "passed over these
great lakes was, in his estimation, better citizen
than native of my State who had never seen them.
In that celebrated letter in which he accepted the
nomination" with the resolutions annexed" he dc.
cared that, if elected to the Presidency, he would
favor such change in the naturalization laws as
would give to all foreigners the rights of citizen
ship who shall faithfully serve, in time of war; one
year ON board of public ships in land for
ces thus proposing to give to foreigner, who had
served one year in the Mediterranean, or OH the
coast Of Africa, or in Mexico, who had never been
in this country, attended an: election and who
of course had no opportunity to learn anything of
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-27
PROBATE SALE.

1he Stae Of Lo"isiana, Seventh District Court.
PdrSh @ Eat Fd'ciana No. 1853.
In the matter of the succession OF Louisa A. Rourk
deceased.
N COMPLIANCE with IN order and authorized by
l. cnlnmisson to me directed by the llonurab bic
Couri aforesaid in the above entitled cause. | will
sell At public auction at the Court House in the town
Of Cliaton said parish, on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of January,
1871 at II o'clock A. NJ, the following property ap,
pertaining to said succession to-wit:
a CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, con.
tanning three hundred and thirteen (3l3)
acres, situated in the Parish of East Felicia
na, being the same Oh which said deceased
resided, AT the time Of her death
TERMS or SALE.
Fise-sXths of said land on II credit of one and
two years in equal instalnents, the purchase price
to bear eight per cent interest per annum from the
day OF sale until paid and TO BE- secured by approved
personal security and by special mortgage retained
on the said land, the remaining one-siNth for cash.
dee l3, 1886. j. NJ G. BROWN. Meny.
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The Sta'e n Lousiona 1 7th District Court. NJ.
na'M r q Eat fd,ciam. 2i3c.
The State of Louisiana vs &. 7. Dunn. Admir- ct nj
Ri VIRTUE ofa writ of fcr facias 10 me directed
- IN the above entitled suit by Honorable Court
aforesaid have seized and will offer for sale at the
door of the Court House in said parish on
The First Saturday of January, 1856,
at O'Clock A. NJ. all the rights title interest and
claims Of the defendant Fleming 7. Duggins in and
the following described property to-wt
certain tract of land situated lying and being in
the parish and State aforesaid on the waters of
the Come River. containing about eighty acres.
bounded on the North by DR.. Duggins South by
tract Of land belonging to the Heirs of Dickcy,
deceased East by Mrs Dutart., and 5 W. Rowley.
West by DR.. Duggns and the Heirs of W. J. Boat
hcr, II being the same tract of land acquired by
said Duggns at Probate Sale in the matter of
the succession Of John Bell. decreased made by
Goo. c. Comstock, Deputy Shrrin. at the Court
House IN said parish on the 9th day of November
1852. together with all the Improvements thereon
and all the rents and revenues arising thercrom
TERMS OF SALE
credit Of twelve months. Purchaser will be re-
Inircd to give bond, with approved personal security
dee l3, 1876. Il NJ 6. BROWN sheriff.
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THE CONSTITUTlON.-STATE RIGHTS.
LEGAL SALES.
SHERIFFS SALE.

TnE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Parish of East Fclciana
Worms. Meyer Il Co.
ljl Justice J. D. Gayles Court, I'd
Sarah Sins. Ward.
Jacob Woln
vs. lj2 Justice J. D. Gaylc's Court I'd Ward
Sarah Sins.
by virtue of Il writ of Fl. fa to me, directed
- in each Of the above entitled suits, have
seized and will offer for sale at the door Of the Court
House in said Parish on the
First Saturday in January .. d. 1851
al II o'clock. n. m. all the right. title interest and
claim, Of the defendant in and to the following pro
pcriy given up by her to satisfy plaintiffs demands
aud costs to wit =
Three hundred t3OO) acres Of Land more or less and
all the improvements thereon. bounded as fol
lows: north. by land Of w. A. Lane: east, by
land of Thomas Dixon south and west by land
Of Josiah knighton.
TERMS or SALE.
Cash. with the benefit Of apprasrmcnt
nov. 20 1856 B. NJ G. BROW. sheriff.
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CLINTON MALE ACADEMY

TIlE exercises of this Institution will be resumed
l. on the first Monday in October, 1856 in the
building situated West the North West corner of the
public square. in the town of Clinton. La.
THE LoHrSc Q Sudy will be liberal and extensive
but not voluminous, the object is not to perIse a
multiplicity Of books in the short time usually nllot-
ted to cducatlon but TO present the pupil with such
authors most thoroughly iuculcate a practical ed
uca'lon. Aware that very material injury has been
done tn education in the South. by many Of the cur
rent schoobooks of the day protesting to teach 50
much with so little labor on the part of teacher and
pupil the Principal has used great in the sclcc-
ton Of his texts. knowing that what We have gained
IN facility, by the use Of these books We have lost III
thoroughncss. 1t requires industry and experience
on the part of the teacher and unwcaricd applicn-
tion on the part OF the pupil to effect good scholar
ship.
Tie System qr Tachjag is the result of experience
and most sudionsly avoids all those novel abridgc
mcnts II system, hy which the pupil is promised n
RAPID IN not thorough progress Great care will
ne tae4 10 avoid any thing like roe; also, to adapt
the studies to the capacities and destination of the
pupil. Each recitation will be attended with analy-
sys ahd explanations: and in no case will pupil be
allowed to leave text before cvincng a thorough
knowledge OF lis subject No games or regular ex-
ercSes VIII be imposed. as experience shows that
pleasure iooscs its zcst soon rs il becomes duty
but the pupils as the grounds are spacous will be
allowed to enjoy such amllscmcnts rs comport with
health. manliness and propricty.
The GorerHmeM will he kind aud humane. yet rigid
ly and inlar'ialy enforced. Punishincnts will he
inflicted III no where ambition can be supcrin-
dnced: To elicit which, monthly report OF the
standing and scholarship of each pupil will be sent
TO pai cnts aud guardians.
7he nalnJer Of pupils will be limited. The tutions
VIII be three, four and five dollars pcr month paya-
blc in advance. and no pupil can enter for a less
period than session OF five months. Each pupil
viii be expected 10 furnish his own chair. 1t il nee
cssary that pupils enter at the commencement Of The
session Pupils who ride from the country will be
allowed the privilege of >tabng their horses on the
premises. boarding can be had in the eghborhood
or in town at reasonable prices,
WM \. HILL, \. NJ.
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NEW PICTURE GALLERY.
JOHN S. McClure & Co

MOULD RESPECTFULLY announce to the citi-
w Xens Of Clinton and vicinity. that they have
Just opened an AMBROTYPE. SPlIEREOTYPE and
ing store.
Six years constant practice of the art. together
with the recent improvement which they have added
and the use of c. G. llarrsons improved Mammoth
Camera, enables them to offer rare inducements 10
all dcslrons Of obtaining perfect and impcrishnbr
types Of friends and loved ones ere decays cfacinr
fingers have swept the lines where beauty linpers
Hear what Mr. =. Author. who conducts one of the
largest establishments in the United states SAYS Of
ih'sc new improved instruments 90 G. Harrsnns
improved patent Extra Camera. will add another
victory to American skill, and give photography
new impulse"
= S.No one will be expected to take picture
unless perfectly satisfied, but a decision must he
made at once. as all pictures are considered sold
when once pronounced satisfactory.
J. 5. MCCLURE
nov 70 S. i. HALL.
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SCHOOLS.
Silliman Female Collegiate Institute.

CLINTON, LA
TNIlE next session will commence the first Monda,
i Of October, 9th inst. under the following board
fo instructors
Rev. Henry MCDONALD. A. NJ. Principal.
Rev. IITTLEEy MosEIY. A. NJ. Vice Principal
Mrs. SALlIE MosEI.Y Matron.
Miss CoRNEiA MOORE,
Miss Isabella JANE NosErY.
Miss WILLIE Ann SLAUGHTER.
Mr.. JULES KAEK,IITs. Professor of Music.
Mrs. ID. lIopEIvs. Teacher Of French. Drawing
Painting and Fancy Needle Work. Pupils in French
are taught to converse and speak in that language
Terms are the same as before.
Boarding, per session of Five months . $50 90
Washing when done in the Institute. per doz 50
Tuition in the Primary department. ...... Is 90
. Academic 9 ....... 90 90
Music on the Piano or Guitar ........ 25 90
vocal Music each scholar per session. . 80
incidental expenses 40
Either one Of the Ancient or Modern languages 10 90
fancy needle work. drawing aud painting extra.
Boarders viii be expected to provide their own
bcdding tights towels etc. Pupils will be received nt
any time and charged from the day Of entrance ia
the end of the session. The charge for Music and
other branches for which there is IN extra fee will
he made from the time Of commencing such extra
branch 70 thr end of the session. Deductions will
not be made for discontinHancc or absence eycept
in cases of protracted sickness Persons not enter
ed as regular pupils can receive lessons in Music
French or any other branch. on The same terms as
pupils, though only in the Institute.
HENRY MCDONALD.
Clinton, La. Oct. Is 1856.
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CLINTON MALE SCHOOL.

8 y. HAYNES will open a school in the town OF
~. Clinton on Monday the 9th October, at the School
House formerly occupied by H. y. Craig and re-
spcctluliy soclts share Of public patronage.
TERMS.
For teaching in the Primary and English depart
ment. $500 per scholar per month For Latin,
Mathematics. $500 per month per scholar.
No scholar taken for less than the expiration Of
tn" quarter, and no deduction made for time lost
except in case of protracted illness.
october 4, 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-27
FRESH ARRIVALS.

SUNDRl arrivals from st. Louis and New Orleans,
W viz: potatoes onions. butter and cheese, mess
Beef (cxtra,) do do in half barrels lard bacon. Sides
hams and shoulders apples (gccn) rasns sugar
and coffee, flower, buck wheat cod fish. herring en-
ira ;. Z. hams new molasses, oats. candles. soap,
rice, shot and powder, liquors, and various other
articles all fresh and superior bought low and for
sale cheap for chash Of cotton.
dec. 20 1856. j. G.. D'ARNlOND. .
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LEGAL SALES.
PROBATE SALE.

The STATE or Lorisr,NN-Pnrish of East Fcliciana
9TH District Court. No III.
w INC matter of the succession Of Louisa Worsham.
DukSU ANT to an order and authorized by com
l mission TO me directed by the Court aforesaid
will sell at public auction on
Wednesday, January I, 1857,
at the hour of II o'clock a. m. at the Court House
IN said Parish, the following described property. to
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-27
ESTRAY TO BE SOLD.

DROUGHT before the undersigned Justice of the
ID Peace in and for the second Ward. parish of last
Feciana by Henry Castalow, a Sorrel Horse. about
or years old branded on the right shoulder A.
B. and on the left hip the same, right hind foot white.
small white spot in the face, slight gear marks on
his shoulders no other marks pcrcciyablc, and said
to be worth in cash forty dollars which will sell
at my rcsdencc,cn Monday, the 9Th day Of January,
1857 between the honrs of 10 o'clock A. NJ, and 2
O'Clock p. NJ. WILLIAM ID. GAYLE.
dec. 20 1856. Justice Peace I'd Ward.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-27

TERMS OF SALE,
One third cash: the balance on one and two years
credit purchasers to give notes with approved per-
sonal security hearing eight per cent interest from
day Of sale mort "agc to be retained the proper
ty until final payment Of purchase price and interest
Titles to he passed before Henry IIawford,
Notary Public, ut the expense of the purchaser.
dec g. 1856 G.. W CATIETT Auction
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-27
SANTA CLAUS HAS COME.

WALK UP YOUNG ONES, now opening and
w receiving the finest and largest assortment of
BOOKS, TOYS, AND ARTICLES
for CHRISTMAS and NEW years gifts suitable for
the young and old. 1t is useless to enumerate but
call at the store and every thing in this line will be
submitted for your inspection. NORWOOD TILDoN.
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PROBATE SALE.

lhODA l. SNIE.
Tile state Of LoaSay.a, ! Seventh District Court,
Parish Of East FdifiHi. No. 2093.
In the matter of the succession of A. g.. Newport
deceased
DIRSEANT to M order to me- directed by the
i honorable court aforesaid, will sell at public
auci"n. at the Court House in said Parish. on
wednesday, the Ith day Of January. 1881
at ii o'clock, A. M the notes and accounts belonging
To said succession, schedule Of which sill be exhib-
tied on the day Of sale To the bidders.
Sold without any guarantee.
TERMS or SALE.
A credit of twelve months with. eight per cent
per annum, interest from the day Of sale. and pl-
chascrS TO give good personal security.
dec. u, 1856. B. VI. q. BROWN, Sheriff.
The STATE or LOUISIANA. / Seventh District Court
PARISH or EAST FELlclASA. No 25O6
Nnnman Strauss, W James VI. Stokes.
Df VIRTUE of writ Of ieri acas issued in the
ID above entitled snit to me directed, have scizcd
and will offer for sale on
The first SATURDAY Of January,
A. d., 1857 at II O'Clock a. NJ. all the right title in
;ercst and claim Of the dcfendcnt. j. NJ. Stokes in
and TO the following property owlt:
One Horse, one Buggy and Il set Of Buggy
Harness
TERMS OF SALE
Cash, with the benefit Of appmiscmcnt.
dee. 20 1856. B. VI. G. BROWN, Sheriff
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7he Stlte Of Louisinm, Seventh District Court.
PHih Of E1S' fRiciom. No. r.
III The matter Of the succession of Mrs Eliza L. Nc
Adams. deceased
NOTICE Is llEREBl GIVEN. that Frances Y. Sell
~ den and his wife Mary L. Snglctary. co-admin-
lstraiors of the estate of Mrs l.. l.. McAdams. de-
ceased. have filed in this court their final account of
their administration of the aforesaid succession which
will be homologatcd in thirty days from the publi-
cation of this notice unless legally opposed.
nov 1856 WM PATTERSON Clerk
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VOL. II.
FELICIANA DEMOCRAT.
CLINTON, LA.
Saturday Morning, December 81, 1856
REMOVAL.

The Printing Office of the "FElcIANA DEMOCRAT
has been removed to the building formerly occupied
by Jno. NJ Bell provision store, directly oppo-
site the Post Office.
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A TRACT OF LAND, known rs til" Home
Tract containing $50 acres, more or less,
bounded on the north, by lands Of Milford
Carter; east, by the Amitc Swamp; south,
by lands of w. b. Rogers; and, west, by
lands of w. NJ. Jordan. One acre to be
reserved for IL graycyard.)
TERMS or SALE.
The negro property for cash, provided it brings
the appraiscmcnt and il it does not bring the APP
praisemcnt il will Immediately be rc-olered upon a
credit Of twelve months the land belonging to said
estate to be sold on credit of twelve months pur-
chasers to give their notes with approved personal
security said notes to bear eight per cent interest
from the day of sale until paid, with mortgage,
importing a confess on Of Judgment retained upon
the property to secdre the payment Of said notes
nov. 20, 1856 b. NJ q. BROWN, Sheriff.
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y ~" We issue today but an advertising sheet
Printers. like other folks. must have their holidays
and then the Printing Office was to move