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Or We have already referred to the murder

Or We have already referred to the murder of Mr. B. II. Gordon, the principal assistant engineer on the North Missouri railroad which occurred on the 24th ult., near Warrenton, Mo-, and the pursuit of the murderers. We learn from the Nashville papers, 24th inst that one of them man named w. H. Bruff, has been arrested at Liberty Hill, Georgia, and we also perceive that the other murderer, named E. D. Morrell. has been arrested at Dover, Delaware. They are both in irons on their way to St. Louis -Nenaphis Bulletin, Feb 28.
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delphia Ledger says
 "The part now being taken by Sanator Well Ter, ex-Gov. Cobb, the Hoa, James L. Orr ana Gen. Lane in the canvass in New Hampshire is indicative of their favor for General Plfrce as the next democratic candidate tor the presi- dencv. They are all men of immense intiu- ence, and on that account the Fierce stock has greatly appreciated in the last few days"
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Saline County, March 5, 1856.
From the HemEstead Democrat. " Vithdrawals from the American Party.

Withdrawals from the American Party.
 Nt. Aa, Ark., Feb 16 1856.
 MEssRs. EDIToRs:-The undersigned wish to announce to all hom 1t may concern, through the columns of your paper, that they are hence forth no longer connected with the so-called "American party' of this or any other place. They do not ask pardon of any patty for being gulled, or curry favor with any part by this course, but withdraw from a conscentious be- lief that the object n viero by the founders of the so-called American party was foreign from the principles inculcated. This is sufficient notice to the different councils to which we have been
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Democratic Conventions.

WILLIAM H. ENGLISH, ] coo,u. GEO. READ RIDDLE,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12
LcOMm&Ic"'Ep.l
The "rJatick Cobbler."
secession,

I'VE call upon Ike mechanics Of this place and
elsewhere, to ponder upon " the gross insult to their
brethren the shoc-makers or manufacturers. /, il
not disgraeeful that one who falsely calls himself
Wechdmcs," should presume as in The last Patriot
TO compare and class the shoc-makcrs Of this place
ck-iegs. 1t is shameful, indeed il IS Webster say
that CJJJier means" !. A Mendcr of shoes . 4
clumsy workman ;. \ mean person. like Wilson
Now, what base insult is this, TO compare ON
shoe makers TO cobblers, and attempt to put thcm
down on Level with the notorious Wilson The Mt
lex l1J5i, and black hearted and cowardly Abolition
list?
The writer Of" Mechanics y is about as much me
ehan'c a. he is a potican-he cannot rise to the
grade of eobblcr in either cpect. That be would
class coagcaiay with his friend Wilson, there is but
little doubt, and his sympathies and praises in be.
half OF the Natck Cobbler would lnd far more en-.
enlargement in Massachusetts than l. ouisiana. Adj
wise him to go therc--he would make a Grstclnss
trGedon'-ShreEer and then, pcrchancc he might raise
himself from the bench Of 3oliticM cObLier "to a
seat in the Senate Of the U. S." Who knows? The
loudest ianatical brawlers in Massachusetts, are now
her greatest men, and there is a good chance there
now to rise in the world. just 90 there Mr.. an.
chanicS,' and compare Wilson to Benjamin Franklin
and Roger sherman, and your fortune is made
There you can talk and think ireer--better hold in
your praise of Wilson little more here
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12
SOMETHING LIKE REBELLION.

a portion Of the rank and file of the New York
Know Nothings do moi appear TO particularly relish
the idea or the fact Of being transferred by their
leaders 10 the support Of Fremont. Whether the
indignation manifested Ivy them is genuine, or is
part Of the programme Of the tusonists, We do not
pretend to say but certain it is that the prlronal APP
pcalancc Of Mr.. Fillmore in New York, with the
accompanying enthusiastic dem onstrations which
the people Of that city manage to get up at the
shortest notice for any body and al any time. has
caused some dcsertion among the doscrters Mr..
Van Ripper, President Of the National Fillmore and
Doneson Club, has been accused Of selling out his
entire club to the Black Republicans for the sum of
one thousand dollars in hand and one thousand dol
lars at some future day; and some of his dupps be-
lievng the accusation to be true, undertook on
Tuesday night last TO have settlement with their
late President. A very extraordinary scene cnsued,
which is thus described by the reporter Of the New
York Times:
"The rufllans could stand no more. Those near
the platform leaped upon it, making for Mr.. Van
Ripper with doubled fists and fingers prepared for eye
gougng. The reporters table was overturned.
The Presidents desk was upset. The howl, as of n
den of feroc Gus beasts scared honest people many
blocks OIL The gas was put out. Mr.. Van X per
had some strong lflends near nm, who aided his
cape There was general free fight The gas be-
ing relighted, they rushed in every direction for
Vau Ripper, They searched ante-rooms and closets.
They booted, Kissed, and behaved only as indecent
dogs could behave. We never saw humanity re-
duced so much below the level of the beast before
and trust in all our lives never to see it so again
But Mr. Van Ripper, thanks TO his friends who turned
Off the gas, escaped. The Flllmoreites chased him
into Crosby street, and there lost sight of him. The
meeting broke up amid the widest confusion shout
for Fillmore
The Abotionts and Know-Nothngs of Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and the New England States manage
their bargains, sales and transfers in such business
like manner that they are seldom followed by indie
corous scenes. The ismatic leaders meet, consult
bargain, and agree; and the KnowNothing 'chattels
are led into abolition bondage, seemingly iaaifey
eIt to their infamous condition
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12
ALL all against the Democracy.

In bitterness Of feeling in vile abuse, Ia ie.acon
and Misrepresentation If the pcmocra!'c Ia"'g Nd
tsrationo md patriotic principles, End no differ
once in its opponents north or south They all seem
ben, upon Que determination, and that is the defeat
of the National Democracy, no matter what the
consequences may be that may follow this event.
The cost to the south the Union is not calculated.
The question with them Is rule, or Rim; rule "lc
he Union aide rule, or let the south sink to lierdi
ton: rule, or let anarchy and civil discord reign.
Abolitionists Black Republicans, Know-Nothings'
north and south, with all tho other isms, all speak
the same language about the democratic admnistra-
ton and President Pierce. All dead set against
the democracy, and struggling might and main TO
the single end of defeating and oyerhrowing the
great Naiona, Democracy. Turn which way we
will, and we find no ally, save the few Old Line
Wings who have nobly come up TO the rescue of
the Constitution. No favorable word from any OF
these factions nothing but bitter dctracton of demo
cratic mcn and measures, they seem 10 vie with each
other in the bitterness and abusyenrss of their terms,
and stimulate each other in their reckless crusade
for power, as wild maniac would excite another.
Our opponents everywhere OF all phases shades aud
colors present to the view Wild struggling mass
of discordant elements, united TO crush the Democ.
racy, or spread devastation around them
But amidst this general conlict-amdst the throes
and commissions Of this heterogeneous union Of en-
FILTERED factions and fanatics the great American
Democracy, like pillar of massive granite, will
stand firm in the majesty Of its strength. The ftlul
and flothy waves of political madness and fury may
dash against and lash il as they will, yet like tow
ering beacon.light, reaching high above the clouds
and the tempest it calls all true brave and patriotic
hearts 10 safe and glorious harbor Where the no.
bic old ship UNION, is still moored in safety under
the battlements Of the CONSTITUTION.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12

California. The last State which came into The I'M
ion was brought in under the administration Of lay
lor and + fillmore as u f,oc state, although south OF
tie Missouri Compromise line, thus giyina TO The
free States one majority, counting Delaware rs q
slave State, which by.tle-byc, is hardly entitled TO
the name.
Whoever is elected by the college must receive
40 votes out Of 800. Should Mr. Buchanan carry
all the Southern States and rcnnsy lyana. he would
lave III votes, being two less than majority. OF
course he has the best chance of carrying other free
States yet the combination of all the isms
ccntratng in all their strength, against the Dcmoc.
racy. In the South, the Know-Nohngs who are
also rallying all their strength for the same end a.
the Black Republicans II dtca' the BcmocrorY may
cause The loss perhaps, Of Tennessee, Maryland and
Delaware. TO Mr.. Buchanan, and IN the language Of
the Delta, THE xilure of either Of these States TO
vote with the other Southern States as unit would
seriously cndanger The result. and might throw the
election into the House. where there is little doubt
the Black Republicans would triumph a they did in
The election of Speaker. 1t becomes then the obvi.
ous duty ard ,olicy Of ~ wL, would defeat Tho
Black League, which is headed BY Fremont, 10 oi-
deayor to concentrate the whole strength Of the
SCUM upon We strongest constitutional ticket that
is presented. That is unquestionably the Buchanan
aud breckenridge ticket, upon the D,uglasSouc
platform. Mr. Fillmore can only enter as an element
10 disturb The calculation upon which th. policy is
based lie has not even IN appreciate chance Of
election. II |. Il rank infaiuation to suppose So
The d"ltson can only produce mupioin the south,
and viii not detraet one whit from the Black Rcpub-
can consolidation in the North. In the North the
battle will be wagcd against the south. aud the more
distinct the issue, and concentrated the opposition in
the south, the better. The question is. who is the
most conservative, nationcl aud o,uiiajh candidate
for the south 10 unite upon: From all present iudi-
cations, Mr. buchanan. platform included is that man
II such IL the case then every vote cast against him
in tie south is vote indirectly in favor Of the Black
Republican ticket. But let the south 20 rs Il unit
for buchanan against the Black republican fusion
given that Penn,yvania and any other free state 20
the same way-and the defeat OF Fremont viii he
ensurcd the black tide win be hurled back from the
Capitol. which it threatens to cngulph and for four
wears, at least, the Union may hold together without
subecng the south TO the alternative of aircl sub
mission to the rabid Kakstocracy of the North or
--- secession.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12
Centenary College.

Wchave received from the Faculty, through thcil
secretary, W. IL. SCALES, cordial invitation to at
tend the ensuing commencement Exercises of tli,
institution to take place on the 18th, 10Th and SOIL
inst.
On Monday, 2Sth, the Preparatory School will have
their exhibition, On Tuesday, 10Th, the anniversa
ny OF The Literary societies will be held; and in the
afternoon the annual meeting of the Alumni Asso
cation, with an address by Hon. JouN f. KING, of
Opeousas.
On Wednesday, Both inst, the Senior class will de.
liver speeches and receive their degree. In tho ,r
ernoon OF the same day will be laid the C6,uey Sian,
OF the Centre-Buldlhg," with appropriate ceromo.
MES by the Masonic fraternity, and an address bv
HeV' u H. MARSHALL of Vicksburg.
In connection, we would call the attontion % -.
readers to an appeal framed by commtto an.
pointed Tor that purpose, which will be found in an
other column "''
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12
F'illmore-The Missouri Restriction.

In epccch of Mr.. Fillmore, delivered at Newburg
n. l., which we find IN the New Orleans Bee Of the
7tb, he uses the following decided and unequivocal
language in favor Of the Missouri restriction, and
aganst its repeal:
:" have no hesitation in saying. what most Of you
know already. that was cdedly opposed TO til.
disturbance of that Compromise. Good faith, a.
well as the peace Of the country seemed TO require
that q Compromise which had stood for more than
thirty years should not be wanonly disturbed
These were my sentiments then. fully aud freely ex-
pressed, verbally aud in writing. TO NIL MY friends
North and South. who solicited my opinion This
repeal seems to have been Pandotas box. ont OF
which have Issued all the political evils that now
ailiic the country
Mr.. Fillmore attr ibutes "oH Me political oils Ma
glct lie cony' to the repeal of that odou5 rtstr.c
ton, which made the Southern States inferior DEEPEN
denotes in the Union, aud which was always violated
by the Northern States. whenever they had the pow
er to do rs in California. which, although maiuly
South of that line, was brought in under Mr. FIJI
mores auspices. and free.soil administration, as a
free State aud thereby gave the preponderancc in
States TO the flee States. This is the last fruit of
Mr.. fillnorc's soundncss ana nationality. He now
henounces the Kansas-Nebraska bill and calls it n
pandora's box. If he could again hold power the
fate OF Kansas would soon follow that of California
But Mr.. Fillmore was speaking to Northern free
soil audience-hc evidently makes but small calcu-
lation upon the South, and hence he is throwing off
the mask with the hope Of dividing the North and
carrying the election into the House. II that can
be ELECTED, he will find no difficulty of accommodt-
ting himself 10 Black Republican views. II will be-
natural and cay process, and by that means he
may again reach the Presidency. Better have Ere
mont or Banks at oncc--then We shall know fate
the sooner
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12
SHERIFFrS SALE

The state Of Louisiana Parish Of East Fclitiana.
Seventh District Court 80. 2G2I.
Eliza White, Wife, IS Monroe Perkins Husband
~ WIKI Of a writ ni II. ia. to me directed by
~ The Honorable Courl aorcsain in the above en-.
Itled suit have ~czodand will olerat shern's sale
at the door of an Court 'lbusc in said pirsh on the
HRW SiIiRDIt or dLHlST 1856,
At o'clock 4 ~, all The right title interest and
claim Of the defendant Monroe Perkins. in and to
The following properly, to-wit;
Two tracts Of land situated in Sid parish known
e the Cooper Tract, containing Gao acres and the
MORGAN tract, containing go acres making to gnther
800 nelrs, with I'll the buildings and mprog, mpnts
thereon nnd MI the rents and rcyruu, arising there.
from. Bounded on tho Sorth by LANDS Of 4. Ngsom
and public Lands; South by part o. the Morgan
Hact Or l. ), Elliot; on the East by Ncsom Broth
e.. and oh the " stby c, o. Gayle and public land,
beng lhr same land onwhich the Defendant now re.
81 =; %nch property Will sell to satisfy Plaintiffs
demanl and costs.
TERMS or SALE.
\ credit Of twelve month purchaser reonircd to-
give boud With approved personal security and
mortgage VIII be retained on the property to secure
the purchase price.
b. NJ G. BROWN.
July H. 1856. sbor;T
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12

ASSAULT ON MAYOR MAGRuDER, OF WASH
ISGrcN CIry.-The new Democratic Mayor Of
Washington City was assaulted by band of
slung.shot rowdcs at the late Fillmore meet
ing in the national capital. The story is the
same as those which have disgraced New Or
leans and Louisville since the advent of Know
Nothingism, and we have no inclination to
elaborate upon it,; The Washinton Star
gives the following version of the affair:
1.-THE Mayor was promptly Oh the ground
ut the Know Nothing meeting, as was his du-
ty, to preserve order, and while in the exercise
of this duty, he came across party OF boys
and boyish men, who were gathered on the
steps in the vicinity of the speakers stands,
drinking whiskey from Il bottle and making
general disturbance, being a portion Of the
same party of Sans followers whom Mr.. Brad
ley had occasion to rebuke so pointedly for
disturbing the speakers by their maudlin row
dyism. The Mayor very properly attempted
TO check the disturbance, and while doing so
was assaulted by these rowdies who were en-
couraged by men standing by who, too cow
ardly to incur the odium OF the dastardly act
themselves, jagged on these boys and rowdies
to attack the Mayor The chaste rallying
cries of 'Gumbals' and 'Chunkcrs meantime
were raised, and large crowd of these pre-.
cious specimens Of humanity gathered round
the Mayor, striking him with fist, stones and
slung-sliot, shouting hurrah for sam and
swearing like SO many demons.
1.-THE police officers and members of the
Auxiliary Guard, who cndeayored to penetrate
the crowd were resisted by the gang of row
dies. The Mayor, while endeayoring to seize
and carry away person who had struck him
with stone, was disabled momentarily by a
stroke from slung.shot upon the back OF the
neck
"The Mayor, accompanied by some OF the
officers, made his way with difficulty towards
the guard-house, and on reaching the market,
was joined by Captain Mills, wherenpon the
skulking slung-shot rowdies made way for him
to pass.
"A fellow with fiddle now followed the
Mayor, scrapng away, at the instigation OF
these brave 'Samites,' whereupon Captain
Mills attempted to arrest the fiddler, but was
struck on the back of the head with SUNG
shot, and the prisoner escaped. The crowd
continued to follow the Mayor until he enter
I'd the Kirwood House
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12

ne" Our worthy Sheriff presented us some fine
specimens of fruit-apples, peaches, pears-larger,
finer or more delicious than which, we have not seen
or heard of The present season BY the way, Mr..
brown informs us that the wnd-sorm, on last eve
nlng, proved very destructive to fruit in his neigh
borhood, leaving the ground almost covered with
nnrpe peaches apples, etc. All we have to say
further is, that If any of country friends have
fruit Of thskind wasting they can follow heprece
dent laid down by our friend BROWN, and bring them
along for our inspection. We can appreciate fine
fruit.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12

COL PoND's .APpoiNrMENTs.-I Know Nothing
Ecctor for this District, say The Baton Rouge Adyo-
cate in publishing his list Of appointments, wishes
il particularly understood that none other save the
Democratic eicctots and subclcctlors are invited to
meet him. Here is Know Nnthng yalor To set out
with! Has the gallant Colonel fallen from the high
estate which was given him during the last state
by his party? Has he ceased 10 be the great
"unanswerabc' trGmpoter and eXpounder Of native
ism, that he is afraid 10 extend an invitation TO al!
Democratic orat tors? Do the reCollcctons Of hi.
meeting with Maj Heron in this city last fall
still haunt him. that he should cut off so courteous
an opponent from his appon tments! Why not in.
wife all Colonel, if II it is your desire 10 thoroughly
discuss the merits of our candidates! Our electors
may be unable to attend all your appointments, and
it would be dscourtesy to gentleman Of your abili-
ties 10 have none on hand to meet you in euch IN
event. Come, most doughty champion, reconsider
all this.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12
From the Louisville Journal.
The Old M an.
NJ sALl1E A. RrEDr.

An old man sat in biz cushioned chair
BY window la summer time
Aud the cloudless skies hung blue and fair
Over earth in its blushing primes;
The clustering vines droopad green and thick
With the bloom of other years.
Ii was lovely suru--but his heart beat quick
And his eyes we're filled with tears.
His hou gifts went back to that gentle one
Who had planted aud tcndcrly kept
Then he looked To the garden and saw white stone,
No wonder the old mau wcpt.
But the blush on the rose had crimsoned deep,
And twas such q lovely day,
That the old man thought II II sin To weep,
So he brushed the tears away.
lie looked far down the open lawn
That spread from the cottage door,
Whore Il ucigibor's child aud petted lawn
We're at play on The grassy floor.
Twas sight far happier thoughts TO inspire
Than the old man seemed to pafiake,
For he bowed his head on his trembling hand
And sighed rs hs heart would break.
lie Jaw not The child in his youthful pride,
Or the luwn az ii lightly slept,
But four little graves made side by SIDE
Where his own fair children slept.
The old man sat in his cushioned chair,
While night grew on apac".
And the dcw drop d on his thin grey hair
But lis hands were over hiE face.
lie hccdcd not the night drew near,
Bui AT there lonely aud still,
While through his fingers trcklng tear
Dropped down on the window sill
Then hc lifted his cyCs--n pure clear light
Smiled swcctly through branching tree;
Twas the star that filled his heart with delight
When he stood hy hi. mothers knee;
And the smile on his lips grew brightly strange
And heard the old man my.
The thing of Heaven may never change.
Though Ill Earth should pass away.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12

Rot IN Corrosive were shown this morn
ing some ten or a dozen bolls of cotton all OF
which were partly and in some instances the
whole pod was affected by ther rot. They were
taken from the Plantation of Mr.. J, r. jackson
OF this Parish who resides about five miles from
Clinton. We have heard of other persons
having the rot in their cotton fields. This in
dictates anything, but prosperity to the plan
tiers, and if the disease should become general,
there is no telling the injury that will be done
to the cotton crop.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12

Mfs- Nincieer-w entietb. OF the hitherto American
papers at the North Govt Of New York; repudiatc
the Fillmore nomination. He has scarcely paper
in the whole West and not more than half Il dozen
in MI New England In the middle States, II very
few still hold TO him--chiehy in Pennsylvania and
New York. OF those in Philadelphia. the Philadel-
pha North American says:-"A number of papers
IN our State still advocate Fillmore and Doneson
but those In the interior Will mostly go with the ma.
joriiy of their supporters, who are fast changing to
frcnont?' Ii is so everywhere, North
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12

I.ss. Blackwood for June, has been received, and
contains The usual number of interesting articles
Contents: " The Athelinss; or, the Three Gils;''
Winter Sketches; or, Leaves from Journal: The
Old and New Style at oxford;" "Metamorphose: a
Tale;" travels in Crcassia;" 1.-The Porch and the
Garden: a Dialogues" 1.-The Naval Review" Spec
uations on the Futnre.-Our Alliances Price So
n year. Blackwood and the four principal English
Reviews for $40. Address LEONARD Scorr Co..
81 Fulton stree New York.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12

ls5- The members Of the Baptist Sabbath School
had quite respectable turn out on Saturday of last
week. An address was delivered at the Church, by
Rcs Mr.. lIAnLN, after which the scholars paraded
our principal streets in we'll regulated procession.
Then followed bountiiul repast prepared for the
OCCASION by the parents of the school. All went Of
happily Very conspicuous in the procession, we
noticed our young friends the Juniors" who added
not u little to the interest of the OCCASION
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-07-12

TD" Every German Democratic paper throuG hoi.
III. Union, has come out warmly in support OF Bucha-
nan and breckenridge. The lying SANDERS Of the
Know Nothing press will meet from this potion of
our naturazcd citizens proper buke in November