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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
WALKERS PROSPECTS.

The invasion of Costa Rica by WALKERS
army is generally looked upon in this country
as the certain precursor of the defeat OF the
forces of the former, and the ultimate subiuga-
ton and occupation of the Territory This
impression is derived from confident belief in
the superiority of American soldiers over those
of Central America superiority not merely
of drill and discipline, but endurance, physical
strength, and courage. In general, this pro-
position would not be controyerted There
can hardly exist doubt that man to man, or
even two against three, the hardy American
match for the Costa Ricans The mixed
races of Central America are probably inferior
in the stamina of generals and warriors to
those of Mexico, and we oil know how the
latter went down before the half-disciplned
volunteers under ScoTr and TAYLOR, like chaff
before the wind.
1t would appear, however, from authentic
accounts, that the Costa Ricans are composed
of sterner stuff, and that the republic contains
within itself elements of strength and stability
which WALKER may not find easy to overcome.
The population Of Costa Rica is little over
one hundred thousand, Of which about $1,000
are pure Indian. and nearly oil the remainder
const of the mingled blood Of the aboriginal
race and their Spanish conquerors. In the last
number Of Blackwoods Magazine there is an
article on Nicaragua and the Fillibusters, in
which we see it stated that not only are the
finances of Costa Rica in good condition, but
that it possesses well-organized militia of
four or five thousand men; that certain por-
ton of the troops are armed with the Mimic
riae and that the army is supplied with COM
petent provision Of artillery. Furthermore,
that there are great numbers of Germans in
the country many of them are in the employ
ment of the government, which is indebted to
them for its effective state. If these assertions
arc correct--and they seem to proceed from
an intelligent and well informed source
WALKER, for at least while, will find his UNI
dcrtaking hedged round with difficulties. 1t is
impossible to ascertain the exact number of the
troops under the command of this intrepid adj
yenturcr, but the best accounts do not place
them above 1900. We ahould imagine that
|, 800 soldiers--American though they bn--
would have task requiring all their energy,
resolution and valor, 10 the attempt to invade
a territory guarded by an organized force OF
thrice the number, armed with the deadly
Mimic rifle, and protected by artillery,
Under such circumstances Walkers enter
prise may chance at first to prove less immed-
atey and thoroughly successful than is usually
anticipated. But difficulties arising from n
disparity of strength between the assaill0nts
and assaulted cannot be of long uraton Wal
KER,s forces are continually receiving new ac-
cessions, while those of Costa Rica are station
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

MULTIPLICATION IN OHIo-The "Redublican''
majority in the Ohio legislature have passed a
bill to amend the habeas corpus act. The Gin
cinnati Enquirer says:
II we understand its provisions correcly, it
gives to Abolitonists the right of repleyyng
ffngitves from service, by process, from the
State Courts, which brings them, as well as
tho Marshal, before it. The Sheriff is empow-
cred to take the slaves from the Marshal's juris-
dlctlcn by force, if he ressts. This law is q
clear invasion upon the sovereign right of the
United States, and will be resented as much
by the general government It's only effect
and tendency will be to bring Ohio in nulfca-
ton collision with the authorities at Wash
lngton. 1t is dishonest effort to ayade, upon
the part of the states its solemn compact, upon
entering the Uuion, to deliver up to their own
ers fugityes from service
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
HENRY NJ. FULLER. .

Discussion IN CoNGREss.-The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun remarks:
The House is not disposed to give up so IA
yorablc an opportunity as the consideration Of
the deficiency bill now presents for general po-
litical discussion, and the speeches on slavery,
politics, &c. were continued to day. The
House is not disposed to hurry the passage of
the bill. The Senate amendments cannot be
reached at present, and the delay is not unfa-
vorable to the Senate amendment making ap-
preparations for the purpose Of the government
in this city, and especially the item for the con.
tinnance of the Potomac aqneduct.
The House, when this bill shall be disposed
OF, will have new starting point for speeches.
that is the Presidents special message upon
Kansas affairs. That will no sooner be disposed
OF than the bill excepted from the Committee
on Territories for the immediate admission, OF
Kansas into the Union will succeed it. Thus,
the debate upon the great issue will be contin.
ued in the house with little interruption from
this time till the first Monday in June.
Many copies of the speech delivered yester.
day by COL Kett of South Carolina, will be sent
by Northern Democrats in the non-slaycholding
States The southern members, it is said,
have subscribed for large numbers of the abo-
lition speech Of Mr.. Granger, Of New York, to
send into the slaveholding States, with view
perhaps--to use phrase from COL Keitt's
speech-to show how 1.-THE Northern mind was
darkend and the northern conscience buntedn
by the anti-slavery fanatcism.
The Uuion Of this morning vindicates Mr..
Buchanan from q long list of charges which
nobody would have ever heard of but from the
parade made Of them in that paper. Mr..
Buchanan is put on the defensive by his own
friends
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

TO CARPENTERS 4 PLASTERERS.
PROPOSALS will be received At the Office Of the
i Board Of Administrators Of the Insane Asylum at
Jackson until IL o'clock NJ Of the 9Th Of May 1856,
for doing all the Carpenters and Joncrs work on the
centre building Of said Asylum.
Materials furnished by the Board.
Also, ut the same time and place, proposals will be
received for doing all the Plastcrng aud Ccmentne
on the outside and inside Of said building. @#
Materials also furnished by the Board.
Specifications may be seen at the Office Aforesaid.
By order Of the Board, 4. +. NOONE Sccy.
Jackson, In. April IL, 1856. @aA
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
LATER FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.

By the Empire City, we have dates from
Aspinwal to the 9th inst:
BY an arrival at Panama from Punta Arenas,
the Star and Herald learns that trade in Costa
Rca was brisk. Thatpaper also states that 400
of Walkers party under Schlesinger, at the cha
cienda de Sauta Rosa" near San Jose, had been
attacked, and entirely defeated by 500 Costa
Rica troops, under Gen. Mora. This account
is officially confirmed Some twenty prisoners
were tuken from the Walker force and shot the
next day,
The Costa Rica army over 5000 in number,
were to enter Nicaragua about the present
date
The Panama Star and Herald gives some
Costa Rica news, in which occurs the following
passage and the quotations made in the an.
nexcd communication, are from the official
dispatches announces the recent victory:
Private letters from Siberia state that the
President and his army embarked for Punta
Arenas. Before his departure the foreign res.
dents gave him public entertainment. The
troops were in the highest spirits, and well
armed. Considerable disappointment was felt
on account Of Guatemala not evncing more
energy in coming to the aid of Costa Rica.
All kinds Of rumors were current, and it was
difficult to arrive at the truth
From the Panama Star and Herald.
Remarks upon the late rictory Of the Costa
Rica Forces orer the Fiilibusters -Messrs Ed.
itors: every lover Of law, justice and order,
must rejoice with Costa Rica upon the victory
gained by her army over detachment Of
Walkers troops Bnt, nevertheless, rs qucs
tom Of military training and tactics, the Skin
mish which took Mace IN the h1r;eudu If San
Rosa, between 400 American and 500 Costa
Rica troops, according to the official reports, J
presents feature entirely new in the history
of warlike enterprise between the Anglo Saxor
and South American races We are told that
the former were intrenched behind stone fences
on an elevated and excellent military position
! Notwithstanding, with forces nearly equal, tho
Costa Ricans, "just taken from the plough
approach the position, recognize their enemie.
fire one vollcy, leap the walls-and, with knit,
and bayonct, put to the sword all they encoun
tered disperse or take prisoner the rest, and
"ca an a0aire .fni," singing victory with only
loss of 10 killed, 25 wounded. We said thai
the whole picture was not presented to the eye
The contrast between the military exploits
of the race at Cerro Gordo aud other places
in Mexico against fearful odds, presented
here a sad contrast; and accordingly from infor
nation, (which, though not official, can be en-
tircly relied upon" we find that Walkers party
had allowed themselves to be completely sur
prised, their scouts had been taken and mad,
to confess, and the dead which strewed til,
4 fleld'' urc sad victims Of bad ruusc it Is true
but also n most culpablc want Of vigilance ant
discipline in the commanding officer
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

The State Of Lou siana, Parish of East Fclciana--
Justice Catlett's Court, Sd Ward No. 401.
James b. Harper and Son Va. Thomas Meridcth.
DY VIRTUE OF q writ Of neri facias to me directed
ID have seized . certain Ferry Boat, which will
offer for sale at the crossing Of Thompson's Creek
near tho town Of Jackson In said Parish on the
FIRST SATURDAY IN NAY, 1856,
al IL o'clock n.
TERMS Of Sde--Cash with the benefit OF appraise-
rncnt. B. N. G. BROWN
april 10, 1856 Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

AM constantly In receipt Of oil kinds Of family sup
i plies amongst latest arrivals may be found Bull
Pork, Rcbocd Molasscs, Onions, Cranberres, Dried
Apples Spices Candies Pickles, Wines. Flour $. II
aud Extra In barrels aud half barrels Sugar In bar
rcls and half barrels, e. d. Cheese. Fish, Nos.
aud In kits half barrels and barrels for sale at
sonablc rates. D'ARMOND.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

q blunder or typographical error! With thia
curious fact before you, don't you wonder at
the general accuracy ofnewspapers! Knowing
this to be the fact, you will be more disposed,
we hope, to excuse than magnify errors Of the
press. #n #
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
CLINTON MALE ACADEMY,

THIS Institution will open on Monday next, tho
/ 10th of December, In which will be taught a
thorough course Of English, Classical, and Mathe-
mati0al studies.
Terms, $40, $40, and $25 per session OF five
months, payable monthly In advance. Each pupil
will be, required to furnish his own chair.
dec .S-2m w, HILL, A. N,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

MILL be Sold n plantation situated six miles
w north of the town of Jackson, La, and ten
miles north west Of Clinton, containing nbont $50
acres, there being on the place, new gin, stables
new quarters, dwelling, and all suitable buildings
necessary for plantation, all In good repair.
For further particulars apply ut this Office jan 10
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
PORT HUDSON HOTEL.

HAVING taken this well known house formerly
IL occupied by Mrs. Wilson, the underslgncd q
prepared TO receive and and accommodate tho trave
cling public, and the citizens In general His to
bic will BIO well furnished, and no effort shall b
wanting, his part TO render general satisfAction
oct ~ r. yANSICKLE.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
DIR. o. P.LANGWORTHY.

HAVING disposed of his interest In the Drug Store
IL will devote his time and attention exclusively
to the practice Of his profession.
Office ut the Drug Store of NoRwooD TILD0N Res.
idencc house formerly occupied by DR. A. J.
RANALDsON
Clinton La, April 8, 1856
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

The AsIA.-Tbe steamship Asia arrived at
New York, April 4th The Asia brings no
news whatever of the missing Pacific, and oil
parties even the most sanguine, must now set
her down as lost. Most probably as was the
case with the President and the City of elias.
gov, no relic of her will ever be found
The European intelligence is unusually barren
of interest The Peace Conferences at Paris
have virtually concluded their labors, and we
may regard the qualification as complete for
the present. OF the terms on which the settle.
ment is accomplished we have no clear account
as yet. From appearances they will be much
more favorable to Russia than the world in
general has expected. The rejoice at the birth
of the imperial baby continues vociterous at
Paris, not unminglcd with evidences of deep
under-currant Of hostility to the Napolconc
dynasty. Bonapart has granted IN amnesty
to the Republican cxilcs, allowing them to
come back on promising to be loyal to his
Government and to obey the laws. Three
Generals namely Canrobert, Bosqnet and Ran.
don have been promoted to the rank Of Mar
shall. In the great event is the confirmation
of the Princess Royal, who will presently be
married to the heir of the Prussian throne
The forgcries and frauds OF John Sadlicr prove
to be even more monstrous than has been sup.
posed Mr.. Dallas has arrived at London and
taken possession of his mission, amid general
good feeling There is no indication of the
course which the British Ministry will take
with regard to the recall of Mr.. Champion and
the offending Consuls; though Champion is
sharply admonished by the Press for his neglect
in not delivering Lord Clarendon's arbitration
dispatch to Mr.. Marcy From Turkey we
hear of nothing but difficulties in the way Of
the new reforms on the one baud, and of Yves.
tern financial speculations at Constantinople
on the other. From India we have at last
the final proclamation of the British authorities
deposing the King of Oude-a annexng bis
country to the British Empire.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
NOTICE.

NOTICE. E
A LII PERSONS are hereby cautioned not TO trade
II for certain promissory note drawn by me IN
favor of Zachariah Morley, or order for Fourteen
Hundred and Twcn-four dollars and forty cents on
the 10th OF March 1885, and due the first Of January
1857 drawing eight per cent interest per after
due Till paid ~ the considerations for which said
note was given has failed, am determined not TO pay
II unless compelled by law.
april II, 1856 W. WOODWARD.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

airy. Every vessel that leaves New York or
New Orleans for San JUAN carries with it u
living freight composed, for the most part, Of
young, vigorous, and audacious spirits who ask
no brighter lot than to become instruments
in effectiug the practical execution Of the
American idea Of manifest destiny. The
Charles Morgan, which leaves to-day, will take
out men enough to form half dozen military
companies, while we perceive that the Orisoba
is on her way to Nicaragua from New York
with nearly q regiment Of settlers. Let the
conflict be protracted but monitor two, and
the army Of WALKER will speedily assume such
proportions as will justify the expectation Of
its triumph over the troops Of Costa Rica
We look upon this war as the Inauguration Of
a new destiny in the history Of Central America
"a destiny which will eventually place that
splendid region under the intelligent control
the keen sagacity and boundlcss spirit Of enter
prise Of the Anglo-Saxon racc.-N 0. Bee
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

1a~Iet Nor14ar9 Jolly aigolry aud intoler.
auee drive tn tofa4p enarant, the aatnra'ized
ctizet, and III RomaH 10Htole lroa amongst
them 1t Is t5H trnH poIlcf Of l1n South 10 re.
reiyc them grlutiug il tae privileges extended
to them by the constitution and laws of the
country They will swell our population and
increase our ability to defend ourselves against
Aboltionism and Free-soilism, which are the
corelatiyes of Northern Know Nothingism.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
ESTRAYED OR STOLEN

FROM the subscriber, sorrel mare white face,
i about seven years old, thirteen hands high, buck
tail, and n colt, nine months old. Any person find
ing the same will return them to the undersigned,
who will compensate for their trouble.
march 20, 1856 G.. ROSENBERGER.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
FOR SALE.

fCIO AlIy
VALUABLE plantation In this Parish, within
n four miles Of Port Hudson containing about
1000 acres of land, three hundred acres cleared
and well improved IS
Terms liberal For particulars, apply at this Office
march 20, 1886. ~
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
nIGEnIUYI0N
NOTICE.

NOTICE..
THE undersigned having purchashcd the entire
l. stock Of Drugs, Medlcins, Books Stationary, &c,
&c, Of the late firm Of Langworthy & Tildon will
continue the business Us formerly.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed will endeavor by strict attention to busi-
ness to merit continuance of favors.
march 81 1856. NORWOOD TILDON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
Gke feIitiana lenotrat.

DARK LANrERNrsM Abolitionists Of
Indiana, have resolved themselves into a
League Of Freedom with oaths, grips, etc.
in imitation Of the illustrious party which has
been absorbed in the North by the Nigger.wor-
shippers The Instructor, while initiating
member, thus does up the Catholic religion
We defy the Bantlintes to compose anything
stronger.
ut yields the very freedom which our Fa.
theirs conferred upon 1t as dagger to destroy
our own. Landing upon our shores millions
Of Its superstitions segregated and clannish in
struments, and acting as unit in popular cleo.
tions, It uses them with fearful power, first to
weigh down one side, then another. ever bar.
tering its votes to the highest bidder, until IL
has secured control Of the most important
places in the Government 1.-THE tree is known
by its fruits" Those Of the Papal tree have
ever been Ignorance, poverty, misery and crime.
Its votarcs I'LL our jails, alms.houses and peni.
tentiarics. Intolerance is its principle; irno.
rance its cement; exqnisition and duplicty its
means Its open hostility to the Bible in Free
Schools Is known to every American. It is
the same system Of despotism in all climes in
oil ages, and under oil Governments. Where
it has the power, 1t boldly dictates to the evil
authority, and makes it subservient to the
Church. Where It is numerically weak. It as.
sumcs dcvout and meek aspect; but It knows
no gratitude, no compromise Why then
shonld Americans longer clothe their instru.
ments with the elective franchise, or entrust
them with the administration Of Government
4 Precious DocUMENr-Thcre seems to be
some doubt in this community in regard to the
position of Mr.. H. M. Fuller, Of Pennsylvania,
the K. N. candidate for Speaker Of the u. s.
House Of Representatives, on the slavery aucs
tion. When that gentlemen sought to obtain
the southern vote for Speker he was all nation
atty and conservatism, notwithstanding the
following letter written by him in ls49, when
he was the wing candidate for Canal Commits
soncr III Pennsylvania.
"Yon state in your letter that the frec.soilcr.
will hold convention at Hyde Park on the
3Oth instant There is pretty strong proba
bllllty OF my being in the field for canal com
missioner, and it would certainly. aid my pros
poets very materially to receive a nomination
from your party. am in favor Of free soil
free speech, free labor, and free men, being a
Willmotproviso man up to the hub, and utterly
opposed to extension Of slavery.
The matfer icW require prudent management
and knop Of no man aoho can accomplish Il
better than yonre,!f. II ,coua be bad pole,
10 attempt IL ao,thont certainty Of success II
done, it would be as well done by the adoption
of a resolution, &c, which you will understand
how to prepare. Consult with our mutual
friends, Hackley and Johnson, and write me
soon. Yours truly,
HENRY M. FULLER
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

Err RS OF THE PREss. Reader, did you know
that every column of a newspaper contains from
ten to twenty thousand distinct pieces of metal
the misplacing of any one Of which would cause
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
LOST OR MISLAID.

LOST OR MISLAID.
A PROMISSORY note dated February
\ 2Oth 1856, drawn by M. Dickson in ia.
vor Of r. Rowley 8 per cent interest from
April LIST 1855, due LIST January 1857 amount
one hundred dollars.
april 1866. r. ROWLEY.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
Silliman Female Collegiate Institute,

Nllllman Fcmale Collegiate Institute,
CLINTON, LA.
This Inrtitutiun VIII open FOR the reception of pu
l. pills on the First Monday of March, under the
following Board OF Instructors:
Rev. HENRY Mcdonald, A. Ma. Principal.
Mrs MARY ANN MCDONALD, ....... Vice Principal,
Mise Mise WILLIE ANN SLAUGHTER Asslstan. Teachers
Mr.. CHARLES SHuLTx, ........... Music Teacher,
An accomplished Pianist to BIO supplied.
Other assistant teachers will DO engaged, as the
number OF scholars may require their services.
The terms Of tuition and boarding established by
the former Principal will be adopted, payable In i'd
vance, viz: @
Tuition per session Of avo months 1T class, s2s %
=" Primary, IS Is %
Vocal music, each scholar, per session.. , so
Incidental expenses. Observation-Disclosures. 90
Ancient or modern languages, painting, draw.
lag, or fancy needle work, Extra
Boarding, per session OF five months, ....... 80 %
A deduction Of 81 per month"; for those board.
ers from tho vicinity, who come Monday
morning and leave Friday evening
Washing, when done In tho institution, per doz. 50
Each loardcr viii be expected 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 many boarders ~
may desire 70 board Mt the Institute.
Pupils will DO received at any time during the
session. and charged from the time Of entrance to The
end OF the scss0n,--but no deduction will be made
for absence, after entrance except In cases Of pro
tracted sickness
The Institution being designed by tho charter and
Its founders. for exclusively Female Collegiate
Institute" little boys will not be received.
With the view OF saving the patrons oil the Instl.
tuition unnecessary expense the scboolbooks used BY
the former principal will be adopted, md auy cham
ges which hereafter may become necessary, will be
introduced when the scholars have completed the
books which they already possess.
The session of Five months will terminate with
the close OF July, and throw the vacation into An
gust aud September. The subsequent session will
commence The first Monday In October.
The teachers profess TO be utterly incompetent to
mpart education to pupils who will not apply their
calculated to interfere with a strictly Academic
course Of education, will be protested against and
discouraged. The Principal earnestly soliclts the
corporation OF parents and guardians In promot ing
the intellectual Improvement and highest happiness
of the pupils who may be intrusted TO his care
feb ~ HENRY MCDONALD Principal
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19

NJ A l. ST A q h 8. ~
d1n-l-., HAVING resumed the managc-,
QArE.1.. mcnt Of the Mail Stage Line, be-
tween Clinton Baton Rouge, and Jaekso~,
the undersigned would respectfully inform the
travelling public, that his Coaches will run
each way, EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK.
excepting Sundays, leaving Clinton and Batoo
Rouge, at 9 o'clock, An .saF9 ~
TAME. ##aN#16# s#ARS a#5
From Clinton to Fran Baton Rouge, IA
Baton Rouge, 30 90 Clinton, -. 81 90
Jackson, / 90 jackson ...... 2 SO
Mt. Willing,... = 90 Mt. Willing, 3 90
Plains, ....... 80 Plains, III. l So
~ Every attention paid to the comfort and
convenience Of passengers. s5
mar "a WIN. ELDER.