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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-04-25

o. The Wakemanites have been acquitted of MUIR
der in New Haven, CT, solely on the ground of in
sanity.
Ratitica ton Meeting of the Democratic Party at
the Court House.
At an early hour the Court House was filed and
on motion of Geo. Houston, Esq, Robert Strange,
ESQ, requested to preside the meeting, and c.
W. Styron and G. H. Robinson, requested to act as
Secretaries. Mr. Strange on taking the chair, stated
the object of the meeting in few eloquent remarks
Hon. w. S. Ashe then introduced to the meeting,
Hon Mr.. Allen of Illinois, who addressed the audience
in most able and forcible speech. The meeting
was afterwards addressed by Hon. W. S. Ashe De.
Bruz Guitar, M. B. Smith, E. w. Hall, Esqrs, E.
G. Haywood of Raleigh G. NJ White, Esq, of
Bladen, and Sam Langdon, Esq of Brunswick The
addresses were all able and eloquent, and received
with enthusiasm
Eli w. Hall, Esq, then offered the following Reso-
| buttons, which were also adopted.
ResotUed, That concur In the recommendation made
by sister county of Brunswick to hold Democratic
District Convention in the Town of Wilmington on the
a Demecratic elestor in this District
ResOued That the Chairman of this meeting be auhor
over County in said District Convention.
Mr.. M B. Smith then offered the following Reso-
lutions which were unanimously adopted.
RssOved That enthusiastically respond to the nomi-
nation for the office of Governor of North Carolina made by
the Democratic State Convention which recently met in the
city OF Raleigh In Thomas Bragg, of Northampton we
puDnc 0mcer gentleman
the enlightened statesman, and pledge to him cordial
hearty and united efforts his Office
duties of which he has discharged with so much honor
himself and advantage to the State
Resolved, That approve of the platform of principles
laid down by that Convention but especially the
Affirmation Of the true constitutional doctrine of the right
the people OF the States or of the Territories when becom
ing States to decide for themselves the character of their
own Institutions free from any interference BY Congress
The President Mr.. Strange, then in the name of
the Democrats assembled returned thanks to MIR.
Allen for his eloquent address. On motion of Nj. B.
Smith the thanks of the meeting were rendered to the
officers. After three cheers for Illinois and three for
Thomas Bragg the meeting adjou ned.
ROBERT STRANGE, President
C. c. " w. R SGassa' Secretaries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-04-25

The Africa at New York on the 18th with Liver
pool dates to the 5th, brings little additional. The
movements incident to the conclusion OF peace are
announced as progressing Peace has been proclaim
ed in ST. Petersburg and it is thought that the Car
will visit England and France this year. Arrange
ments are made for the French army TO return from
the Crimea in bodies OF 10000.
| Money matters continue about as usual. Consols
have reached the accustomed peace point, or nearly
So and reduction of the rates of nteres; at Ranks
is looked for every day The Russians have permit
ted large fleet of merchant vessels TO leave the Dam
ube and the allies have officially announced The ter
mination of The blockade of the Russian ports.
On Saturday last the President of the United States
and the Secretary of the Navy paid official visit
10 the Naval Academy, and the new steamer
Merri:nac at Annapolis. Md The distinguished WIS.,
itors were received by committee of citizens and
after having been shown to the quarters provided for
them, they visited the Senate Chamber, where the
Presiden, was briefly addressed by James Murray
ESQ, Chairman of the Committee, who concluded
his remarks in the following language:
| 81 mean not to flatte when then say to you in
| behalf of those represent, that welcome you as
the leader of the great conservative party of the
country aboring 10 secure and peIpetuate this union,
and we devoedy that the great Disposer of hu-
| man events Will smile on your ltoors.
The President, in reply, spoke with his usual
readiness and empressenaent, abiding briefly, yet
feelingly and eloquenty to the scene presented,
when in that room General Washington resigned
his military power into the hands of the civil au.
thority from whence it came. He lamented that so
| few of the men of revolutionary times were left
among US to counsel an avoidance Of those danger
GUS sectional divisions that threaten our peace and
jeopardize our Union.
The official party visited the Merrimac, &C., &c.
Mr.. Fillmore is apprized of his nomination. He
was at Rome when the news received there, and
he Immediately started for ct the other side of Jor.
dan and is now in Jerusalem, or on his way home
~ We are requested TO give notice that the Demo
Gratis of Holly Shelter precinct will hold meeting
at the usual place, the first Saturday in May, it
being the Sd day of the month"; for the purpose OF
appointing three delegates from said district to at.
tend the County Convention to be held at Long
Creek the Goth of May next.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-04-25

0z- The New York E1press is in ecstacies over the
nomna ton of Fillmore and Donelson. 1t says no
nominations were ever more cheerfuly acquesced in
save that of Henry Clay in 1874. This strikes US
as being omnous. Somehow or other, if our memo
ry right, after all this cheerful acquscence
the Democratic Convention met in Baltimore and
nominated James K. Polk, and after the election
had been held and the votes counted out the acqui.
escence was 10 Folks favor. 1856 will afford a
parallel case.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-04-25

&C. Weldon, N. c., is by no means romantic
looking place. 1t is the very last place in the world
where would be looked for, and yet is the
place of all others in the State the most distinguish
ed for those lovers encounters, known as runaway
weddings. Half the runawsys from Virginia get
over there and are spliced fast Squire Camp
bell, some other magistrate, tie them. Oh a
great place is Weldon Some of these hasty couples,
fear, have reason to wish, in future times that
trip to Weldon could unmarry them as easy as the
marrying was done in the first instance. The great.
est number of Weldon marriages have taken place
since the first of January, which shows that Leap
Year is an institution not without its just power and
influence in the Old Dominion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-04-25

&c The London Times calls General Cass " very
Incorporate and foul mouthed old fellow" 1t used to
call Louis Napoleon harder names than that. and
yet now ticks the dust from under his feet. John
Bull will forgive the old General for having
defeated the Quntuple treaty, by which Eng land,
under pretence of putting down the slave trade tried
to trick the other powers into virtual recognition of
ker pet bantng-the right of searching neu trail
sells on the high seas.
FIRE.Point Peter Steam Saw Mill 1T the confluence of
the North West and North East branches of the Cape Fear
destroyed by fire yesterday The fire full blast
about oclobk p NJ The Mill out houses and land
purchased by Mr. Bennett anner II months
1t has been 2rked in all that time 1t will probably
take $4,000 to repair the damage; there nsu
rance 5000 shingles the yard the greater
part of which burned 1t is supposed that the fire orig
mated from sparks from Steamboat passing up the n W.
river just before o'clock There guard kept the
Mill -Conme,ciat 24th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-04-25
The Missing Steamship Pacific.

10 John L. Cantwell, Jno. r. London, O. G. Pars
ley, Jr., w. H. Shaw, w w. Campbell. Committee
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-04-25

should be remarked that this comparison entirely
correct and the Teaurers accounts do not show the cost
but the dyments in each month
From an advertisement in this paper, it will be
seen that dividend of 81 per cent has been ordered
by the Board, payable on the 18th of May next.
O. The promised continuation of the review of Mr..
Gilmerhis platform and his atecedents is unayoid-
ably postponed until next week.
MAYER AND BLUM.-See their advertisement in
to-day's paper.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
CRANES METALLIC BURIAL CASKET.

II ANlNG bought the pa1cnt right for the sale Of
Ill the Crane Metallic Burial Baskets, at great cX-
pcnsn, we introduce them to the public rs having
superiority over any case now in use, hearty Of de-
sign, artistic and elaborate finish, simplicity in lin
ing. highly decorated and unique silver mount
ings, perfectly air tight, and also giving an entire
view Of the body,-the top Of the casket being con
slruccd Of the finest French plate glass renders it
the most desirable case ever introduced to the pub
lie. Beautiful metallic caps cover the glass which
secures the case from damage on account of any en-
ternal pressure. Samples of this caskcl be seen
at |. n Lemons Drug Store, Clinton
Wooden collins made to order, and punctual at
tendance given on all funeral occasions. \ fine
llearse will always be on hand,
Any infringement on our patent rights will sub
jcct the offender to prosecution.
feb 20 BUTLER Il KOCH
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
GOODS FOR THE SEASON.

TrST RECEIVING and opening. by the nndcrsign-
y 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 he dis
posed of on the most reasonable terms.
They also keep constantly on hard. very large
stock Of Kentucky and Northern Plain and 7 visited
Linsays. and also n good supply of rs and A
WOODNlLLE LOWELLS,
which will be sold at The factory prices ut their e.
tablishment
They are determined to have their stock always
thoroughly supplied and fully assorted. rs their
senior partner Mr.. A. Levi. il always remaining in
New Orleans. and will give his general attention TO
purchases for this market. which enable them TO
give entire satisfaction in every branch relating to
their business. A. LEVI BLOOM & CO.
5ss- Persons wishing 70 do business with the com
mercal firm Of HARRIS LEVI, y. o. can make suit
able arrangements through the Undersigned
may 3 \. h.. g. & Co.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
HEALTH AGAIN PREVAILS,

A NJ HYMANN would inform his friends
"A. and the public generally, that the soyer-
eign people of the Town of Clinton, having
decided by majority vote that Liquors
should once more be retaiIcd in small quaint
1les (Dy tue glass; thereby enabling those COM
planning of stomachic alterations, speedy re-
lief without calling on Physicians, Druggists
or A pothccarics, and he having complied with
the laws regulating the retailing of spirituous
liquors, would respectfully call to the attention
OF both buyer and seller that under, the reyc-
nuc law which expressly provides, that no one
shall sell less quantity than one gallon unless
,hey pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for State license to do the same, and
all who sell less, without paying that amount
violates the said law.
, Therefore all those who wish to buy good
liquor by the bottle, can procure it of Hey-
mann, who is legally authorized to sell the
,o'''' march 80
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
FELICIANA DEMOCRAT.
THAT'S so.

The world gets wiser every day,
That's so, that's so;
A woman's bound to have her way,
That's so, too.
To contradict will raise q spree,
That's so, that's so;
But man with her should still agree,
And that's so, too.
She carries hoops beneath her skirts,
That's so, that's so;
They show her off whcn'ere she flirts,
That's so, too.
She wears her bonnets very small,
That's so, that's so;
And flounces if she's very tall,
And that's SO, too.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
CONFECTIONERY & FANNY G RO-
Gerry

Il HE TNDERSIG ED thankful for the lib
cral patronage which they have received for
the past year, during which, their efforts to
please and accommodate, they trust, have af-
iorded general Sutsiaction with the view of in
creasng that appreciation and support have
made large and valuable additions TO their
present extensive assortment.
They are prepared To furnish Balls, Soirccs
Weddings, Assemblies, Dinner Parties (public
or private, and social gatherings of whatcvrc
kind, with every article required.
An experienced workman will be sent when
necessary TO the country to snperintcnd the
fnliilmcnt OF all orders.
II would be 10 the interest of country mer.
chants and others to call examine, and leave
their orders.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
NAUMAN & STRAUSS,
DEALERS Is
Fine Watches, Jewelry, Books. Stationery.

y
AND FANCY ARTICLES,
| AVE received from New York, new and
L complete assortment Of Goods, TO which
they invite the attention Of the people Of Gin
ton and vicinity, and the ladies especially.
WATCHES, JEwELRY, &c. comprising 7. T.
Cooper, Tohias, and real Joseph johnson
movements; Swiss and English Levers, to-
gcthcr with II splendid stock of Eastern
JEwErRy, of the latest style and best finish
SILVER 4 PLATED WARE all descriptions.
TOILET Articles Pcrtnmcry Hair Oil, Po-
matuln, Fancy Soap and Extracts, direct from
Harrison,S manufactOry.
WORK Boxes, Port Monnacs, Fine Pocket.
Books.
CARD CASES; silver, pearl and shell.
KAzoRs KNIVES Rogers best brand
BOOKS consisting Of standard and mScea-
neOus works.
school Books, recommended for their high
and instructive character.
Poems, of American and British authors.
NOVELS, latest and best published, with a
great variety Of other interesting reading.
Music; Il fine lot Of sheet music. embracing
pieces from the most gifted composers.
We have suitable arrangements to procure
poohs, 50 thal ofucTS lclt with us VIII be
promptly filed.
IaS~ Watches and Jcwclry carefully repair
ed by the best of workmcn and warranted.
We solicit share Of the public patronage,
feeling convinced we shall be able to give en-
tire satisfaction
gf.g"Al articles sold, warranted as repre-
scntcd, or the money refunded.
Gs3"sgn Of the BIG WATCH, east of the
Public Square, opposite the Post Office.
jc 9 KAUFMAN 4 STRAUSS
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
WOMAN.

Proud man may climb ambitions height,
And seek to win the need of fume
Yes, he may feel his heart beat right
When glory beams around his name;
But not for these does woman seek,
For humber her ambitions shown,
At home she reigns a sovereign meek
A woman lives to love alone.
Still in her daily duty moves,
With thoughtful brow and stcadfast mind,
She proves her faith in him she loves
By gentle smiles and accept kind;
The praise of one dear voice alone
Is oil she claims-withhold it not,
Oh, We to whom her heart hath flown,
For tits the sun that lights her lot.
If cold neglect or anger strange
Should prove her portion, yet the ray
OF her pure love will never change,
Tho hope, and earth, and bliss decay;
BY patient smiles and kinder tone
The truant gently she recalls,
Or If perchance reproach is shown,
TITS in the tear that silent falls.
Woman hath faults and weakness too;
But stronger man, oh! blame them not;
Believe me- her affection true
Thro' changeful life shall cheer thy lot,
Home ties, home love, let none dsdan;
More dear than wealth or fame could prove
They DER the heart triumphant reign,
And all are blest in woman's love.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
THE BALLOT.

1t is q weapon surer yet
And better than the bayonet,
A weapon that comes down as still
AS snow-llakes fall upon the sod
But executes the frccman's will
AS lightning docs the will Of God.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

MILLS, CLEVELAND, & Co.
Pro vision and Grocery Store
ID RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
IL the trading public, that they have on hand
a large and complete stock of
GROCERIES d PROVISIONS,
together with well selected assortment Of
Dry Goods, Hats, Boots, Shoes, Hardware,
and in fact every article in demand, for Famil,
or Plantation use.
They are prepared to make advances on
Cotton consigned to Oakley Il wilkins,
and to afford all the facilities usual in lhcr
line of business. ala
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
FAMILY GROCERIES, &c.

A. SCHLANKER'S
CONFECTIONERY AND FAMILY
GROCERY.
THE subscriber still continues the above bu
! sncss at the old stand on Commercial Row.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received from the citizens of Clinton, and the
public generally, he will spare no efforts to dc.
serve a continuance of the same.
He has lately made large additions to his
former extensive stock which enables him to
furnish every thing in his line of the best oua.
litv and on the most reasonable terms
Particular attention will be paid to the fur
nishing Balls Dinners, Weddings &c. with
cakes, candies, sweetmeats, fruits wines, cor
dials, and such other articca as may be want.
cd for such occasions.
Among other articles now in store, he has
the following
Candies, assorted.
Rock candy,
Cakes and pastry, assorted,
Confcctionarics,
Preserves,
Raisins, best brand,
Cinnamon and spices,
Almonds and Pccans,
Cloves, nnmcgS and currantS,
Cofdias assorted. superior ana common,
Strawberry, raspberry, orgcat ccrdials,
Jcllics currant, ounce, orange, guava,
Sugar cured hams of the best quality,
Mess beef, BY Darrell, Or retail
Cheese Swiss, German, and western,
Coffee, tea, chocolate, butter,
Mackcrcl, salmon, dried apples,
Pickles, kctchups,
Soap, candles, star and spcrmaceti,
Wines /; Port, Madeira, CIaret Champagne,
Muscat,
Brandy, superior and common,
WhiSkcy, Gin Rum,
Porter London and American,
Ale Scotch and American,
Sweet Oils, Sauces, prepared Mustard
In short, every article in the line of confcc-
tionary and family groceries
BREAD BREAD!!
Fresh Bread will be furnished every morn
ing, delivered at the residences of those who
may desire it. A orders left at the Store.
will he punctnaIIy attended TO-
may 3 A. SCHLANKER.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
Saddle, Bride, and Harness Mandatory
E. ROSS,

ca e. ROSS, on
- North side of the public Square. tfAe
SUCCESSOR TO s. LOOMS.
" GUILD respectfully inform his patrons and
" the public in general, that he has just re.
ccivcd large and well selected assortment OF
LEATHER, HARDWARE, &c.
suitable for the manufacture Of any and every
article that may be wanted or called for in his
line Of business viz
SADDLES, BRIDES, HARNESS, &c.
His stock of Leather has been selected with
great care, and is Of the best quality.
The Saddlcry Hardware is direct from New
York, and is of the latest style and pattern.
With competent and experienced workmen
to manufacture this material he hopes to give
perfect satisfaction, and will warrant all work,
both as to quality and execution
E.y~ CALL AND EXAMINE. @Fg3a
BsD" All open accounts due in November.
jan 20 1y
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29

SYRUPS.
iih Undersigned has the following varieties of the
1 most delicious syrups, viz
'hNlAAA, ORANGE. LEMON, GINGER, BANA-
II, Ma PEAR, &C. Sc.
men nc oilers at lower rate than any other house,
ana IN quantities to suit he buyer.
Jt@ VIM GURNEY
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
BREAD! BREADII

,,,, DHTAD! DNEN u
TIE rlt, subscriber bakcs every morning. HeuIM
all those who may favor him with their patronage.
All orders left at the store will be promptly at
tended to. lie will give as much bread for dollar
as any other house. WIN, GIIRNEY.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29

A MUNIFIcENT GIFT.--We learn from the
Natchez Courier, that David Hunt, Esq, of
Mississippi, made donation q few days since
to Oakland College, in that State Of $50 900
This, together with 100000 given by this gem
tleman to the same institution upon former
occasions, make his donations amount to Sll0,-
900. One Of the conditions appended to the
last gift is that Should Oakland College cease
to exist as an institution Of public education,
in that event the donation shall go to the next
best effort for similar purposes in the South. "
Would that the South had many more such
men as Mr. Hunt. We often hear of similar
donations made by Northern men for the sup
port of their Colleges; but, we are sorry to
say, here at the South, they are "fcw and far
between Most of our men of means not on
ly refuse to administer any material aid" to
our languishing Colleges, but are so lost to all
feeling of sectional pride and independence as
to withhold their patronage also. The cata-
logues of many of the principal Col eyes at the
North, testify to the fact that notwithstand-
ing the social and political an.agonsm exist
ing there towards the South, many Southern.
ers still persist in sending their sons to North
ern Colleges to be educated where they are
daily subjected to annoyance and insult from
their Abolition fellow students; and their young
and impossible minds are in constant danger
of being poisoned with false theories of POLITICAL
economy, which their professors assdnously
strive to nculcate If is trup that most of thp
Northern Colleges are better provided with
the means and appliances for the education of
youth than our own, and consequently present
superior attractions to the student. This df-
ference would not exist were our Colleges to
receive their due share OF encouragement and
support. When will Southcrners awake to n
realizing sense Of their own interest, and pat
ronize their home institutions?
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29

EIGHT KINDS OF WoMAN.-The obstinate
woman gets to sea in a bandbox
The patient woman roasts an OK with a
burning glass.
The curious woman would like to turn a
rainbow over to see what there was on the
other side.
The vulgar woman is spider attempting to
spin silk.
The cautious woman writes promises on a
slate.
The envious woman kills herself in cndeavor-
ing to lace tighter than her neighbors.
The extrayagant woman burns wax candle
in looking for ucifcr match.
The happy woman died in deaf and dumb
asylum years ago,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29

FISK'S METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
WE are in possession Of the patent right to sell
w these cases in the Parish of East Fciiciann.
feb % BUTLER x KOCH.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
DAGUERREAN GALLERY.


8 OF those for whom we fond emotions cherish,
Secure the shadow ere the substance perish"
TNllE undersigned begs cave t0iniorm the citizens
i Of Clinton and vicinity, that he has opened n
saloon acent to the Union Hotel, where he is pre-
pared 10 furnish life like ILLNESSES Of those who may
favor him with n ca.
Pictures taken in cloudy as we a. cl ear weather
sosl morem pictures taken, when required
jan l9-ly j. s. SHERIDAN.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-29
DEATH TO HIGH PRICES.

DEAIH To HUH TK1TES.
THE UNDERSIGNED, bcgs leave TO inform his
L friends aud 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 general assortment Of
DRY GOODS, STAPLE AND FANCY,
in the House formerly occumpied by Adler Il Seiglc
in Port Hudson. and solicts share of the public pa
ronagc, and that he will sell rs low for cash rs they
can be bought for in or about this locality. Come
and examine for yourselves.
JOSEPH FLONACHER.
Port Hudson May TO- 1856.