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RAIL woo D.-230 quintals bNAIlL
I'D WOOD, lin bond or duts paid for sale by
SPoFFORD, TILESTON Co, No - BrosdwsJ.
DROOMS WANTED--Of good quality, paint
ID handles for expectation credit OF months WIN
safnotory paper None but masufac need apply, as
srse quantities will be required Address box No 1875 Con
ersl Post Offee, New York.
ENRESH PASTE-Ipfallible for the destruction
OF RATS MICE aud COCKR0ACHES Just finished
~ S sale hy Dr l. FEUCHTWANGER, No 90 Maiden'iane
NEW PATENT SPECIACLES.-They improve
IN vision suit for life near and distant objects distinct
zen through one pair Maker and paentee fkANhS, NO
PAIk row. Attendance from a. ~ 70 6 p IT,
DUSSIA RED LEATHER-For Sale, l,OoO
HI Skins. by HENRY A. CANE. No n CorIhil Boston
DOOFS-ROOFS-RO cheapest and
HI best article for covering roofs TAR ROOFING
which we keep constantly hand aSd will sell N ase or
susall Quantities 70 suit purchasers
JAS. T. DERRIGKSON Co, No. 80 beekmsnsr
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~ in such made and provided ths AZ she I IN At
COMPANY Ia banking association, Lockpot must pc pre-
srnted al the Oce the Superintendent OF the bskng ne
,,rtert Of The State Of York for payment win WO
WARS from the ds.e the funds deposited ior the re-
Serp,on Circulating Notes issued 10 tbe sad osh Wal
fss,wsyw NJ sCHOONMAKER superintendent.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
Silliman Female Collegiate Institute,


TINS lnstitutionwill open for the reception Of pu-
l. pills on the First Monday of March, under the
following Board of Instructors
Rev. HENRY Mcdonald, a. M...... Principal,
Mrs. MARY ANS McDoSAID,. ...... Vice Principal,
Miss WILLIE ANN SLAUGHTER, Assistant Teachers
Miss PnnoMEIA LOOMS, .,.. n's''''"' ie"'"''
Mr.. CHARLES Snrlrz, Music Teacher,
An accomplished Pianist to be supplied.
Other assistant teachers will be engaged, as the
number of scholars may require their services.
The terms of tuition aud boarding. established by
the former Principal will be adopted, payable in adj
vance, viz:
Tuition per session of five months, ist class, s25 90
- I'd class, 20 90
Primary, Is GO
Music, on The Piano or Gnitar, ..........., % 90
Vocal music each scholar per session....,. 2 80
incidental expenses. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. i 90
Ancient or modern languages. painting, draw
Jag, or fancy needle work. Extra.
Boarding. per session Of five months, .,,.... GO 0e
\ deduction Of 81 per month, for those board
ers from the vicinity, who come Monday
morning and leave Friday evening.
Washing. when done in the institution, per dnz. 80
Each boarder will 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 toreceye as many boarders as
may desire to board AT the Institute,
Pupils will be received ut any time during the
session, and charged from the time of entrance to The
end Of the session-bnt no deduction will be made
for absence, after entrance, except III cases OF pro-
tractcd sickness
The Institution being designed by the charter and
its founders. for an exclusively Female Collegiate
Institute" little boys will not be received.
With the view of saving the patrons OF the lnsti-
tuition unnecessary expense, the schoolboos used by
the former principal will be adopted and any chan
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 Au
gust aud September The subsequent session will
commence The first Monday in October.
The teachers profess TO be utterly incompetent TO
impart education to pupils who will not apply their
own minds to study, and therefore, all Agencies
calculated to interfere with strictly academicy
course of education will be protested against and
discouraged. The Principal earnestly solicts the
cooperation of parents and guardians in promoting
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?, 1856-05-31
"a. In the last issue of the Democrat my name

Ts~In the last issue of the Democrat. my name
appears rs candidate for Aldermaii This was done
without my consent or desire and while am obliged
to my friends for mentioning my name in connection
with the honorable position Of Alderman, most res
pectluly decline allowing my name used In any po.
litical contest.
II Is my desire TO be rs free ~ practicable from
politics at present. My private affairs require all
my time, and should accept position on the Dem
ocratic ticket should feel in duty bound 10 use all
honorable cxcrtions to secure not only my own elcc
ton, but the election Of the entire ticket.
trust that this will prove satisfactory TO my
friends ISAAC y. LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
NOTICE.

OWING to the death of my partner Henry OrpEH.
" nEIMEE. all those which have claims against the
estate of the deceased or the firm of H. OPpENHEINER
&-CnnN are requested to present the same within
sixty days and all those which are indebted to the
estate of the deceased or the firm of ii. OrrEynFt
MER II ConN. are requested TO settle within sixty
days. else am compelled to place the same in the
hands of an attorney. J.. ID. COIN.
For the firm Of H. OrrESHEmEn " Cork.
Jackson. May TO- 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31

The State OF Louisana-Parish of East Fcliciana
7th District Court Mol 7S0.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That the Admins.
~ traitor Of the Succession of Milton Mc!iic, dcc'd
has filed in this Court Final Account of his admin.
isation Of said Estate which will be homoogatcd
in thirty days after the publication of this notice
unless legal opposition be made thereto.
May 10, 1856. H. SKIPWlTlI, by Clerk
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
~ al ml,om il may concern /:

10 all mhon il may concern
would announce thus publicly, that ] have not
now. nor for n long time have had any connection
with the order called Know Noihings aud to satisfy
all who may have any doubts upon this matter, !
thus publish my withdrawal
May 81. 1856 W. l.. McCLENDON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
Tbt felitiana 1emotrat.

BALL AT GREENwEtT"--We are requested by Mr..
Badger to say that the opening ball at Grecnwcll
Spring will be given on Wednesday evening, the
dth June, instead of the 3lst inst, first announced
EpToR OF THE PELICAN. DEMOCRAT:
The following gentlemen will be supported by oil
good and true Democrats foi municipal officers OF the
Town of Clinton, viz.
FOR MAYOR.
PEREZ RIPLEY.
FOR ALDERMEN.
l. N. LEMON,
JNO. nj. BELL,
II. w. BARNES.
EVANS WHITE,
VIM. SADLER.
a.,aELECTION, on MONDAY. I'd of JrNE."t'N
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
SuERIEE'S SALE.

SllERifFS SALE.
The State Of louisiana, Parish Of East Fcllciana
1th District Court. No. 2i57.
j. J.. Sizomorc rs a. W Dent.
DI VIRTUE Of writ Of iiori tacia~ to me direct
ID ed in the above entitled suit, have seized and
will olcr for sale at the steam saW mill Of edcfcnd-
ant, A. W, Dent, in said Parish, on the
.FIRST SATURDAY. or JGNE. 1856
at ll'o'clock a. NJ the iollowingpropcry TO satisfy
plantilt j. demand and all costs to-wit:
Thsrty five thousand feet of LUMBER, consisting
Of Misunderstanding. Flooring, Ceiling, Seantling.
Inch Plank Rough Edgc--and lot OF JoSt
Terms q5 .SRc.--Cash. with the bcuclit ofappraisc-
mcnt. b. N. &. BROWN,
may a. 1856 Sheriff.
NOrlCE.-All per.ons indebted to The estate Of
Nv Elijah Stafford, deed, are requested to make i'm
mediate payment Those having claims against the
estate, Will present them TO me for payment
HIRAM NJ. HATCHER
may -. lS5G Administrator.
The state Of Louisiana, Seventh District Court
Parish Of East Fcciana, No. ILL.
In the matter of the Succession of Louisa Wors,Iam
deceased
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That John +.
~ Mckncely has applied to this Court for Letters
Of Administration on the Estate Of said deceased
which will be granted in ten days after the pubica-
ton of this notice, unless legal opposition be flied
thereto. A. COOK,
may II, 1850. Deputy Clerk.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
CLINTON MALE ACADEMY.

TlllS Institution will open on Monday next, the
L 10Th Of December. in which will he taught
thorough course of English, Classical, and Mathc-
matiOal Studies
Terms, SIS, $40, and S25 per session Of five
months, payable monthly in advance. Each pupil
will be required to furnish his own chair.
dec Sim W. HILL. \, NJ.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
MISCELLANEOUS.
EINE IIOITORS.

A Gil DlCE selection of Pure Liquors, for Medical
n urposes only, consisting in part of castillian
Sgnctt, Ginger lrandes, Monongalala and Bourbon
Wliskcy Cordias Holland in. 81. Croix Rum, Old
Port Madeira Sherry and Claret Wines. Wolf i Arc
matte Schicdam Schnapps Champaign Cider, London
Porter, Iongcrs Scotch Ale, Just received and for
sale at the Drug store of
ms NORWOOD TlID0N.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
pILISt pILISil

A YER'S caharc. Wrights indian Vegetable
IL Brandeth's Grcilenbergs Sprnccr's, Cook
Jaync's Landrn's Sanitive& Fe,erS Ague strone's.
Gordan's, Mofiait's. Champions, Railways Ready
Regulators. and McI.ane's Liver Pills, kept con
stanily on hand and for sale nj the Drug Store of
mays NORWOOD TlLDON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31

Das~ A woman lately obtained divorce
from her husband because he had bald head,
which he concealed by wig during the period
of urging his matrimonial suit and the consun-
nation of the bargain. There was 10 harm
in having the wig on, but there was in con
cealing the fact that it was wig, and hence
the divorce was properly applied for and just
" granted 1t may b1 said that she ~ig-glcd
out of wcdlock, on Il buM assumption,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
SIIERIFTS SALE.

NOTICE.
/ HEREBY give notice TO all persons that there has
L been half pay Pension Certificate lost or stolen
from my office the property of Mrs Julia Ward, sau-
ed under the act Of Congress of 1893, as the widow
Of Thomas Ward deceased, lorwarn all person from
making nse this property and after sufficient legal
publication has been given, | intend apply for a
duplicate certificate for her.
JOHN NJ. ROBERTS.
Clinton L.a. Arril 20, 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
TOWN ELECTION.

4 n ELECTION will be held at the Mayors Office
II in the town of Clinton, on Monday June 2 1856
Tor Mayor and five Aldermen To serve for the en-
suing corporate year. lI.B. CHASE,
May II, 1856. Mayor.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
DEATH TO HIGH PRICES.

I I
Y'lIE UNDERSIGNED begs leave to inform his
friends and the public generally, that since the
dissolution of partnership between him and L. Bloom,
he is commencing business in his own name, and is
nov opening general assortment Of
DRY GOODS, STAPLE AND FANCY,
in the House formerly occumped by Adler x Seigle,
in Port Hudson, and socs share of the public pa
tronagc, and that he will sell low for cash they
can be bought for in or about this locality. Come
and examine for yourselves.
JOSEPH FLONACIIER.
Port Hudson, May 10, 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
BREAD! BREADll
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

1NROM the plantation of Mrs. Mckantz, situated on
l. the Baton Rouge (Telcgraph) road, Just below
the Parish Iinc Light Bay Horse. with long name
and short tail the hair is rubbed oil his SIDES BY
the saddle skirts, has small white spot his fore
head, and one small white spot on his back PAGES
WELL [may l01 VIM BROWN.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
SARSAPARILLAS.

A b. " ID. Sands, John Bulls. G. W. Carpcntcr's,
n. Comstock's Townsend's Shaker prepared by
the united society of Shakers, Guysotts Ext Yellow
Dock, j. i. Williams Iod. POTASH and Jayne's, Lou
dams Alternative and Sarsaparlla's, Just received
and for sale by NORWOOD TILDON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
RAILROAD NOTICE.
RAIL ROAD NOTICE.

A IL persons receiving Freight. except responsible
IA Merchants and Traders in town. will hereafter be-
acquired 10 1ay on diirery, unless the same Is autho
rised TO be charged to the account Of merchant.
The Rail Road Company will not be responsible
for freight delivered along the road, except at sta
tons whore they have agents
Storage charged on all freight remaining al the
Depot ten days.
feb 2 II, MiRSTON, Agent.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
AGENTS WANTED,
To @N IN subscription compile History Of he
r. L S s A n w A II i.

To 1lN IN aNJ1cIIp7f0N a coMI70e Vs7oTY q Inc
r. S s | 4 n w A II .
Now ready. One vol. octave,
ILLUSTRATED with cravings.
Including large colorcd map of The seat Of War;
Also: beautiful chart drawn by an Artist, eight
months in the Crimea.
Being a complete and reliable History of The War,
from the commencement to disclose. All HE accounts
scenes described Persons sending ~ will receive 4
sample copy and morocco bound gilt subscription
book postage prepaid by ourselves, with Il Letter
containing full particulars Of the terms with agents,
which are very liberal. Having been in the publish
ing business in New Haven the past Is years, the
sired. Address, II. MANStlElD. Publisher,
may 10 l3i York Street, New Haven, Conn.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
GOODS FOR THE SEASON.

TuST RECEIVING aud opening, by the un1ersign-
d ed. in addition 10 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 be dis
posed of on The most reasonable terms.
They also keep constantly on hand. n very large
stock Of Kentucky and Northern Plain and Twisted
Linsays. and also good supply of rs and III
WOODVIII.E LOWELLS,
which will be sold at The factory prices at their cs-
tahlishmnnt.
They are determined to have their stock always
thoroughly supplied and fully assorted. MS their
senior partner, Mr.. A. Levi. is 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 q co.
~" Persons wishing TO do business with the COM
mcrca firm of HARRIS LEVI \. o., can make sui
able arrang cments through the undersigned
may A. H., b. d Co.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-31
w | LII A M Il LID II RS
Clinton and Baton Rouge Daily Line, OF

N 4 I l. 5 T 4 G = s.
l.!its,-a33,-.l, HAVING resumed the manage
-.---l k-.-a-@ ment of the Mail Stage Line, be-
tween Clinton, Batoa Ronge, and Jacksoa,
the undersigned would respectfully inform the
travelling public, that his Coaches viii run
each way, EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK.
excepting Sundays, leaving Clinton and Batoc
Rouge, ut o'clock, 40
FARE.
From Clinton to Fran Baton Rouge,
Baton Rouge, SO 90 Clinton, SO 90
Jackson, :. 90 jackson ..... . 30
MI. Willing,... : 90 Mt. Willing. 90
Plains, ....... 9 80 Plains, ..... 50
Ge4e Every attention paid to the comfort and
convenience of passengers.
mar a VIM. ELDER.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-28

A SPIRIT RsprER r. r 'Ep.--A noted spirit
rapper of the northern convcnticles, at recent
sitting of the faithful remarked toat he had just
received intelligence Of the death Of a dear de-
voted and exceI.ant friend IN California and
expressed at once desire al ance.to enter into
communication with his spirit. After hensuaI j
preparatory table turning andrappiag, the spirit
os the departed manifested its willingness to
commence cosy chat, whereupon the scene
opened and closed with ,he following short dia- :
logue: ~ ~
.How long have,yon been deadl' SO t5 1al
Ten weeks next Tuesday, M
| And the cause af ynnr deaih.'
!. | IWss hung Tor stealing yoke Of steers and
uttered the hrandf' S s 81. .s;ss
No more questions sent under the table; conl-ss
Aplete silence reigned. ssEg yessa sae-s
/ FnAupurgSr IN NAruaAi:zArIoS PArERs.-. A
Philadelphia dispatch Of the al inst, s,yss 8 =
Theodore Deningpr WAS held to bail here this.
laaernoop, charged with issuing fraudulent aitsi-
als Is 70 PARTIES HAT had never declar
l,sl fsuir Intentions Ia become citizens. Two OF
ih- papers exhibited lsld Dynitgcl signature and
Ill. seal Of the court
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-28

DEAD HorEs.-Who has not got one or more Of
these red and crsped leaves in his heart? The
battle Of life is close and hot and men have no time
to pause 9y ell Veapeee eoapl0as Is e. r y ts
pilgrimage, for then friends eere friends, and were
not aI.cdys in too great hurry to stretch out q
helping hand 90 fallen conirade.
a They nre gone, these dreamy days; their rainbow
hopes have faded into the sullen Of the cloudy
skies
.s8 "When the ampis brokea. 80
The light in The dust lies dead"
%. Picayune.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-28


In childhood days, mid prattling talk,
And parents care fall to balk,
We made our first attempt to walk, @
Holding hands. !
In hildhood's-would once more they came!
Without the dotage thus men name
We play full many a merry game,
Holding hands.
In youth and manhood sit we not
With her we love, in some sweet spot,
And sigh and swear-no matter what
Holding hands.
And, when we at the altar bow,
With bounding heart and joy-g;rt brow,
It's there we register our vow,
Holding hands.
Grief comes, or gladness;. this we share, 1855
And that each counsels each to bear,
And each for each vows alto dare,
Holding hands.
Spring, Summer go; the winter comes
Or age; we sit within our homes,
And talk of those who lie in tombs,
F & ! Holding hands.
\ - EsGE efS
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-28
AHMM s. MAMIAgOM
RECEIVING AND EOSWAR DING;
" = isE .ls sAAEsk4s

YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI.
Dealers in all kinds Of Eastern and Western
Produce. Also Groceries, Liquors, Fine Teas,
&C., Bagging and Rope, Plantation Goods of
every Kind. such as Kentucky, Jeans, and Lin
seys, Negro Boots and Russetss2 2lr6gans, Low
els, domestic and all kinds Of Staple goods,
Carpenter and Smith tools Of every description,
Castings, large wash kettles, Pots, Ovens,
Spiders, Extra lids, Stew-pans, Slillets, enam-
eled Kettles, Cauldrons, Stoves, Glassware,
Nails, Tar, Line aud Cement, Window glass,
and Sash, Putty, Oils, Powder, Shot and Lead,
Hardware, and all kinds of Cutlery.
Fine double and singled Barrel Shot Guns
Rifles, Powder Flasks, Gun Gaps, Eley's pat.
ent Gun wads and Caps, Shot Pouches. Wip
ing rods, &C., &C., Woodware Of every descrip.
ton. also Wagons, Carts, Wheelbarrows, Corn
Shelters, Straw Cutters, Pump Curhs, and Fix,
lures for Cisterns
Fine chewing and negro Tobacco, Cigars o
every quality. Also Agents for Geo. Page &
Co., (Baltimore) Portable Saw Mills
They are prepared with good Fire Proc
Warehouse for the storing Of goods and Cottol
LIBERAL advances made in cotton stored witt
hem.
Or Particular attention given to receiving
and forwarding of goods.
| Yazoo City. June 6, l856-lv.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-28
BY MRS. HARRIET N. PREWETT.
YaZOO City Cards.
ANDREW GIBD,
WINE AND LIQUOR STORE,

MALN 81, YAZOO CITY, MISS.
Cigars and Tobacco of all qualities, Fruits in
their season, Confectionery, Soap and Candles,
Sugar and Coffee, &c. &c.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-28
Police Proceedings.

A regular term of the Police Court of Yazoo
county, was begun and held the Court House
of said county in Yazoo City on the third Mon
day being the nth day of November, 1856.
Presentation. N. G. NYE, President,
7. H. Voolfolk, Member,
M. r. Greer, +"
r. B. Alsop, I"
John w. Jones,
NJ. A. Jenkins, Sheriff,
J. M. Hollingsworth, Clerk.
Ordered by the Board, that the following
sums be allowed to the parties opposite to
whose names they stand; for holding an election
for Coroner on the 9th day OF August 1856, to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the death ol
Samuel V. Stewart, viz;
YAZOO CITY. a.
To J. H. Lawrence, Returning Officer days
f. L. Bower, Inspector, one day s. 0O
VIM. Wyman, '' oC
Geo. G. Jenkins, Clerk 2 0C
N. A. johnson, { 0(
|. S. Herrod, {" 2 G(
BEHToN.
To Joseph Young, Ret'g Officer, days $4 C
w. K. Stevens, Inspector one day 2 OF
w. d. Young, Clerk do . OF
| C. w. Boyd. /" do 2 OF
Chas Gnitlth, d0 a z OF
SATARTIA,
To Dent H. Miles, Ret'g Officer, 2 days $4 OF
| John Potter, Inspector day o.
| J. B. Holloman, &c day o.
| L. Rosenberg, Clerk, day o.
]. HI. Mccain, " day 0,
Sam'l Smithart, 9. day 2 e
GREER'S.
To J. M. Griffin, Ret'g Officer, 2 days $4 O.
]. L. Lessel, Inspector l day 2 O
8. J. Pepper, g day 2 o
]. L. Glow, Clerk l day 0
in Williams day O
/ DOVER.
To R Young, Ret'g Officer, 2 days S4
E Wasson, Inspector day 20
! A Becton, do lday 20
i E Winecoff, Clerk day 2 o
JIG Collins. I" / day 0
M s Campbell" day O
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-28
HOLDING HANDS.

BY THOMAS RUSSELL.