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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22
A CARD.
HENRY s. BEECHENO begs to

HENRY s. BEECHENOb egs to
IL return his sincere thanks to his friends, and the
inhabitants of East Felicana. generally, for the
kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him since
he commenced business in Clinton. and assures them
no exertons shall be wanting on his part to merit a
continuance of the same.
II. S. BEEcHENo is fully prepared to supply plant
ers and all others with every article In the Drug
business and from his long experience in that line,
combined with practical acquaintance with chem
isy in all its branches, merely requests trial as a
test of his qualifications An accurate analysis of
mineral waters will be granted gratis to those desi-
r0us OF having it made
Physicians PRESCRIPTIONS are dispensed with
neatness and promptude, and with great care as to
labelling and the minor details.
A constant supply of the choicest brands Of Wines
and Spirits, on hand, for MEDICAL PURPOSES, only
A large quantity Of Ale and Porter, (frst rate
quality. continually coming to hand.
II. S. b. does not feel disposed to advertise the
exact quantities of Drugs he has received lately.
fearing he might possibly uNDER-rate it, and not do
himself the justice he is SO anxously seeking.
Clinton, La. Oct. ID, 1865.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22
GOODS FOR THE SEASON.

GOODS FOR THE SEASON.
TUST RECEIVING and opening by the undersign-
d 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 be dis
posed of on the most reasonable terms.
They also keep constantly on hand very large
stock of Kentucky and Northern Plain and T visited
Linsays, and also good supply of rs and A
WOODVILLE LOWELLS,
which will be sold at The factory prices at their es
| tabshment.
They are determined to have their stock always
thoroughly supplied and fully assorted. as 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 X co.
mr. Persons wishing to do business with the com.
mercial firm of HARRIS LEVI N. o., can make suit
able arrangements through the Undersigned.
may 8 A. L., Is. & Co.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22

D ESPECTFULLY inform their friends that they
IL are now prepared to build carriages. Buggies.
and Sulkes in the most approved styles now in
use. All lumber used in our shop is received from
the north and is Of superior quality. We have now
in progress from fifteen to twenty vehicles and in
vitc ali those who are judges, to examine the work
before it is painted, as we have in employ the best
workmcn that the south can afford
Designs of all kinds of vehicles to be seen at our
shop. Call and see them. All kinds of repairing
done on the shortest notice. All work warranted
with proper usage. feb 23
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22
Gbe ftlitiana Democrat.
THE PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT

THE PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT.
BY CHARLES MACKAY.
Bear lightly on their foreheads, Time!
Strew roses on their way,
The young in heart, however old,
That prize the present day,
And, wiser than the pompous proud,
Are wise enough to play.
love to see man forget
His blood is growing cold,
And leap, or swim, or gather flowers,
Oblivious of his gold,
And mix with children in their sports,
Nor think that he is old
love to see the man Of Of care
Take pleasure in a toy;
love to see him row or ride,
And tread the grass with joy,
Or hunt the flying cricket-ball
As lusty as boy.
All sports that spare the humblest pain,
That neither MAIN nor kill;
That lead us to the quiet field,
Or to the wholesome hill,
Are duties which the pure of heart
Religiously fulfil.
Though some may laugh that full-grown mer
May frolic in the wood,
Like children let adrift from SCHOOL,
Not mine the scornful mood
Ihonor human happiness,
Aud deem IL gratitude.
And though perchance the Cricketer,
Or Chinaman that flies
His Dragon kite with boys and girls,
May seem to some unwise,
see no folly in their play,
But sense that underlics
The road Of life is hard enough,
Bestrewn with Stag and thorn,
woald not mock the simplest joy
That made it less forlorn;
But fill its evening path with flowers,
AS fresh as those of morn.
IT'S something when the noon has passed
TO brave the touch Of Time
And say, Good friend, thou harm'st me no
MY soul is in its prime
Thou canst not chill my warmth Of heart,
carol while climb
Give us but health and peace Of mind,
Whate'er our cline and clan,
Wen take delight in simple things,
Nor deem that sports unman,
And let the proud who fly no kites,
Despise us If they can.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22

SYRUPS.
hL Undersigned has the following varieties of the,
L most delicious syrups, viz
VANILLA, oR4NGE LEMON, GINGER BANAq
Nd PEAR, &c. &c.
wcn ne offers at lower rate than any other house,
ana IN quantities to suit he buyer
leH VIM, GIJRNEY
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22

FISK'S METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
WE are in possession of the patent right to sell
w these cases in the Parish Of East Feiiciana.
feb 23 BUTLER a. KOCH
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22
DEATH TO HIGH PRICES.

THE UNDERSIGNED, bcgs leave to inform his
l. friends and the public generally. that since TIL
dissolution Of partnership between him and H. Bloom
he is commencing business in his own name. and j
now opening general assortment of
DRY GOODS, STAPLE AND FANCY
in the House formerly occumpied by Adler a. : ~
in Port Hudson and solicts share Of the pu He pa
tronagc and that he will sell as low for cash they
can be bought for in or about this locality. Com,
and examine for yourselves.
JOSEPH FLONACHER.
Port Hudson May 10, 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22

The New PROCESS FOR DETECTING MURDER
ERs.--We published lately an account OF an
experiment made by DR.. Sanford, Of Auburn,
New York, on the eye Of a man who had been
murdered near that place 1t was stated that
the experiment had been successful, but no par
tculars were given. We find, however, in an
exchange the following paragraphs:
Drs. Bcllamy and Sanford made this ex-
pertinent in the case of Beadle the printer,
who was so foully murdered in Auburn a few
days since, with the following astonishing
result They distinctly saw impress upon the
eye the rude figure of man dressed in light
coat, holding a stone suspended in the air
The examination Of Beadle's body after death
showed that he had been murdered by blow
from stone.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22
CONFECTIONERY & FAMILY GRO.
Gerry

HE UNDERSIGNED thankful for the ILL
eral patronage which they have received for
the past year. during which, their efforts to
please and accommodate they trust. have af-
forded general satisfaction, with the view of in
crcaslng that appreciation and support have
made large and valuable additions to their
prc'ent extensive assortment
They are prepared to furnish Balls, Sorccs,
Weddings, Assemblies, Dinner Parties lpnblc
or prvatc), and social gatherings of whatcyrc
kind, with every article required
An experienced workman will be sent when
necessary to the country 10 supcrnteud the
fniment of all orders
II would he to the interest of country mcr-
chants and others, TO call examine, and leave
their orders.
CONFECTIONERY.
Candies, assorted Ginger, Canton
koek candy do Havana
Cakes 4 pastry, asS'd Raisins,
Sugar plams do Cherries in Brandy
Preserves IN syrup Cinnamon and Spice
do Brandy Strawberry cordial
Candles, new style Raspberry do
Cordials ass'd, superior Orgeat do
do common Currants
Mlseat WINE Citron, preserved
''n' Je,iy Gloves ana nutmcgs
ounce 40 Almonds, pecans
ufai'Sc no Essences; lemon, rose
unava DO Rose water, &c. &c.
GROCERIES.
Shoulders and Hams Cheese and bnttcr
sugar cured Hams Coffee and tea
Dullield's Hams, Chocolate
Oysters in cans,
Sugars; brown, loaf Mackercl in kite o,d
crushed n powdered barrels
Soap and candles Salmon in kits
Golden syrup, retail Dried apples
sugar eorea beef Pickles, all sized jars
Ketchups, &c Rhine wines
Comprising full and superior assortment Of
hyperion + lily GROCERIES, all
which will be sold low, and in quantities to-
lit purchasers
-, WINES AND LIQUORS.
', Wines old N choice Brandy, superior
MY Ut. no 90 do lower grades
o,aree no 90 Gin and rum, superior
champagne do Scotch Ale
Muscat do london Porto,
American Porter weet Oil, in half and
40 Ale whole bottles
And great variety of other articles for
A MI l. Z use. ~
Fresh Cakes and Bread daily.
jan 20 B. Il A. MOSES.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22

To the trading community, and the pub.
lie generally.
HAVING received an entire stock Of New Goods
IL embracing staple and fancy articles would re.
quest my old customers and the public generally to
call and examine the same.
THE NEWEST e. FINEST CLOTHING
can be found at this house. Also, awel selected as
sorment Of
SHOES, CROCKERY, & CUTLERY,
GROCERIES a. PROVISIONS,
with many other articles too numerous to mention.
Ladies are particularly solicited to call and exam
inc our well selected assortment OF Dress Goods.
Our goods have all been purchased for CASH. and
we are therefore enabled to sell them much below
the ordinary rates. nj. BLOOM Agent.
Port Hudson October. 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22
BREAD! BREADIl

BREAD! BREAD!l .s
E'HE subscriber bakes every morning. Hernia
=, ieel pleasure in serving, at their residences,
dill nose VINO may favor him with their patronage.
All orders left at tos store will be promptiy at.
tended to, He will give as much bread for n dollar
as any other ho~.s. VIM GURNEY. :,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22

"A SHARP B0Y.-A rev weeks ago Dlack
Republican meeting was held in Clermont,
Ohio, which was attended by a small boy who
had four young puppy dogs which he offered
for sale. Finally one of the crowd, approach
ing the boy, asked:
"Arc these Fremont pups, my SOM"
Eyes, SIR"
"Well, then" said the nigger-shrieker. "1'll
take these two"
About week afterwards the Democrats
held meeting at the same place. and among
the crowd was to be seen the same chap and
his two remaining pups. He tried for hours
to obtain purchaser, and finally was ap
preached by Democrat and asked:
my little lad, what kind Of pups are these
You have?"
They're Buchanan pups, STRIP
The Black Republican, who had purchased
the first two, happened to be in hearing, and
broke out at the boy
"See here, yon young rascal, didn't You tel
me that those pups that ] bought of you last
week were Fremont pups?"
"Y-e-s sir" said the young dog merchant
"but these aint-Mey're got their eyes open"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22

SIIEET MUSIC--A new supply of she et music Il
- the Piano and Guitar, for sale by
march Is NAUMAN& STR4 USS.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22

GINGER BRANDY.
IN excellent stomachic and tonic, for sale by
n april4 NORWOOD In)N
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-22

SUGAR CURED HAMS
A LOT of sugar cured HAMS, on hand and for
n sale by WIN. GURNEY.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-10-10

they would reform the State government of
existing abuses, and further he did not ask
of them. Friends of Mr.. Fremont might
refuse to vote for him, M-. Morris, be-
cause he preferred Mr. Fillmore, but herose
superior To these differences about mea-he
looked to principles, and his heart ard hand
were With any man who would purify the
Augean stable at Harrisburg of the corrupt
practices that yet infested it. 81 invoke
every opponent of the Pierce policy and its
pledged adhcrcnt and pupil, James Bu-
chanan," said Mr.. NJ, ato vote the Union
State ticket entire as it stands, and we shall
thus inevitably defeat the Cincinnati Plat
form and its candidate on the 18th of Octo-
ber next" Enthusiastic checrsl Mr..
NJ. closed with some eloquent remarks IN
favor of the American party and its nomi-
nations.
9 The speaker retired amidst the most en-
thusiastic applause.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-10-10

his oyerpowering oratory, of the admira-
ton he commanded from the people; and
ike base heart, he hated the man who
was SO immeasurably above him. Feeling
his incompetency to cope in manly contest
with the great Commoner, he snea kod in by
ways and closets and murdered his rcputa-
ton with the hand II an assassion.
ga falcon towering in his pride Of place
Was by mousing owl hawk'd at and
killed"
And the great Clay died under the nations
ingratitud. brought about By James Bu-
chauan's SANDERS.
But now the old friends of Henry Clay
are asked 10 vote for this slanderer of the
man they loved while living and worship
now he Is dead. The Whig friends of Hem
ry Clay are asked to vote for James Bu-
chanan! The request is az insult, and no
Wing worthy of the name would stand
quietly and allow such request 10 be re-
peated. James Buchanan can never get the
vote of sincere, candid, honest old line
Wing.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-10-10
THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.

A number Of the Democratic and Repub-
lican papers have stated that that this high
" respectable, old and truly conservative
Journal had come out for Buchanan. We
are indebted to a friend for copy of the
last issue of the Intelligencer, in which we
find lengthy aud well written article re-
viewing the proceedings of the Wing Ma
tional convention. From the tone OF the
article it is evident that the Intelligencer is
about TO throw aside its neutra lity and sup
port Mr.. Fillmore. After quoting one OF
the resolutions adopted, it says:
aWhether considered as the nominee OF
our Wing brethren, or rs civilian aud
statesman of approved ability and integrity
Mr. Fillmore is worthy of all respect and
confidence and VIC are free to confess our
qualification at the selection by the Wings
of one otherwise so worthy of the compli-
ment paid him, and who, ii he shall accept
the nomination in the same spirit will be
deserving Of the jealous support OF all
| Wings who in the absence of any other ae-
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-10-10
INSULT TO INJURY.

If ever there was one man that pursued
another with fendish hate and devclsh
bitterness, that man was James Buchanan
on the track of Henry Clay. As early as
1926, we find Buchanan, lying like sneak
in corners and behind the back of the man
he wished to injure, when he first put into
circulation that wicked lie of ssbribery and
corruption" against Clay in connection with
the election of Adams. This feeling Of
hate toward Clay seemed to be one Of the
ruling passions of his existence while Clay
lived We saw it in 1914 when he travel
led Pennsylvania proclainling "Polk bet
ter Tariff man thaa Clay" and giving cur~
rency to all those other damning charges
which hunted the great Kentuckian TO bis
grave. Why was Buchanan SO bitterly op-
posed to Clay? He was envious Of Clay !
true greatness, Of his brilliant genius, Q!
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-10-10
5a 0O9 EsRoRERs WANTED !
AT Ten CENTS 4 DiE!,

Re4d the following extracts from speech
of II, Bucbanan. in the United States Sen
ate. in Is 10, in whichhe advocated the. re-
daction 0 rctges 70 the European standard!
We understand the l.ocofocos, in case Mr.
Buchanan Is elected, intend to ~; depr
the nrice of labor to fen ceats deg fBsme-
digtsiv. They now want 10000 t1borers
At ten ceafs lay to try the experiment Oh :.
Won, some Of onr hard fsted laboriug men
apply Ia Mr.. Buchanan at Whea,land TOR
the situation without delay2
Here's his arguments 10 favor Of the re-
lactioa,
..yn Germany. where the currency IS purely
,o,talis. and tic cost Of ev verythng IS REDUC-
ED 10 . harl motley standard, piece oi broad
cloth c1n be nlinuflctnred fort fifty dollars the
manufacture of which. ia our country itosD lac
expansion Of paper currency wo1.i sos' ons
hundred dollars IN" fofeish eis.h 90
German nlanei4etnrrr imports TINS cse'n lhto
our conntrv and sells u for hundred Does
nat every person perceive that the redundancy
I of our crrra,fcr is equal TO a premium ei one
hundred ,ier cent ia iay0r OF the manu-
/ s.Na ttr;tY ii predictions unless u ainounied
To prohibition. could eoettei'es . s,,l;s
,r,.s IA f.,vor of ;orci4it manufactures. Noeto
20 Heaven that coah arouse the attention 9
every manufacturer of tAc nation te stiss
tant sutjest. .,,,A. ID.
s.What is The reason that, With al iesr 40
vantagcs aud vita the gsoteetlye eet.es "h'sn
our Laws afford ia the dosaestic niaIaac'"Ie "a
-, o. ,nn,,; obtain exclusive possession OF
ti,e home market, sud successfully contend fof
fhs markets OF the worida u IS sssp'y hecsnse
W. nanufactare at the nominal prices q our
own ated currency, ansiare compeAca - ser
al tho rei prices of other aa,isa.. k1oSIs sT.Nn
OUR NOMINAL TO THE REA. SgAND-
Ann nF ppFCES THROUGHOUT THE
WORLD, AMI yoa GOV eg our ceeatsy @''h ois>7
sings AMI benefits, So,
ssThe com para,ise LOW PRICES Of frsnes
and GERMANY have Afforded sucs stiiAe .ous ~
their manuaotures, that they are new Fpias sa
eaang themselves and would etts.l s.o
ia no snail degree. evee ei the Engasn hess
market !. IF II MERE NOT Eoe = i..-i uGiiss
fRoTErING DUTiESs While s sfi.'sh y '..A1s, .sa
iactares are nov langpisb.ng, 'sess o. s s.,s
| continent are spiinging lAse nsas'hs 44A
vigorous existence"
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-10-10
CONGRESS CANDlDATES-THEIR
CLAIMS.

The friends Of Wilson Reilly are boast
Jag that he will sweep this district, being
elected to Congress by the votes of Alneri-
cans and Republicans We trust that
this /, false assumption. Much may be
allowed to personal friendship, but how can
ariqht-miuded man who values great prInci-
pies, and places just estimate upon the
solemnity Of the election franchise do so
great violence 10 lis self respect, as to as
sist IN giving the verdict of the ballot box
against his own cherished views Of truth,
and be instrumental in securing the defeat of
his own sentimcnts7 If man be honest III
his advocacy Of American doctrines; if he
Be sincere IN his hostility to the distulbe
of the public peace, the violatorS of public
faith; will he be true to his own conscience,
will he be just to his friends. if he strike at
his own standard bearer, and lend his sup
port to the enemy armed to the teeth and
breathing cut denunciations and threaten
iugs against HIMSELF Will any one do Mr..
Reilly the wrong Of saying that, we're the
case reversed, and were Mr. X. the voter,
and any one Of the American or Republi-
can party the candidate, that Wilson Reilly
would forget his partizan ship and vote
as personal feeling would inducc2 No!
No.
Great issues are before the American peo-
gIe. 1t is important that VIC have Con-
grcss true to tie interests of American re-
fublicanisin-ho suicidal, then, would 1t
be to send into that body nau intensely
hostile TO us-a mau who would oppose Us
ardcntly both By his voice and his vote.
Against Yisoa Reilly as citizen we say
nothing Wc de not question his social, ln-
tclectual, or moral qualities his motives
may De good, his abilities commanding; JET
W believe he will exert himself in Congress.
il elected, as he has exerted himself every
where, upon the stamp and upon the street
10 jealous hostility to our principles and GU
candidates, and We feel assure1 that hi
election would be fraught With mischief Il
our country. If we feel our position TO b
an houcst one, should we not send to on
national legislature man who will defen'
1t against Southern arrogance and anti
American opposition7 Asa matter Of princl
PIE, Of justice, of right, Of self respect, u
one opposed to Wilson Reilly's politiea
views can copscientiously vote for him o.
grounds of personal preference merely.
We are opposed to the extension OF slavery
IT sc are opposed 10 the bloody code 0
Kansas, TO the sacrilcgc against the ballot
box, 10 the Murders and Arsons and Crime
which Mr. Cobb acknowledges, 60 unpun
shed il that desolate3 country; il we ar
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VOL. %, NO. Al.

sion. Yes it must be ours and / have no
objection to the fillibustcrs takingit. G1oaa
cheors.l Take it and we viii pay for il
afterwards. Tremendous chcering) Take
til care not in what mannAr-and then
we viii roll into 1t a gulf stream Of South
ern population that will make it truly the
gem of lbe Antilles. Externally guarded,
by nature protected, roll into it Jour South
ern population, and the nayies Of all the
earth may thunder around rs shores, and
they will thunder in vain. loud clreers.|
Yes, controlling .he commerce Of the West
for three thousand miles, and controlling al
so the commerce OF the East, through tho
greater enterprise and commercial spirit of
our population. Cuba would be what Pal
myra was in ancient times, if it once throEs
of the despotisrn of Spanish rule. CHEERS J
The Democratic party can and will take II.
(chcers.)
This proves that Tie Oslend iflnilesto
Of Mr.. Buchanan. of "wrestng Cuba from
Spain, if we have the power,'' is i Iiv-
ing principle among The Democracy Of the
Soulh.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-10-10

The New Orleans Delta the leading or
gan of the Louisiana Democracy, openly re-
nudiates Buchanan because of his deelara-
tionS in favor Of squatter sovereignty in his
letter of acceptance, and declares its de-
termination not to support him. Mr.. Fill-
more, it says, is one of the soundest men in
the Union on the subject Of slavery. and be
is a patriot and statesman. !, supports
Vi. Fillmore.
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a FILLMORE s0gC.
EY TIE SAME OLD cooS.

TrSE-Pop Cos The Hsa,sl.
Come Union men from every side,
Wen all 30 for Fillmore!
The patriots trust-the country's pride,
Well all 60 for Fnimorel
Come one and all, at ffeedom's sail
Gene rally round our standard,
The high, the low, the great, the small,
Wen all go for Fillmore!
Cone Wigs from all the country 'found,
Wen all go for Fillmore,
No triser patriot can be found,
Wen all go for FilImorel
What boots it now, of when anl how
He got tile nomination.
IIe's yet glorions Whig trow,
Wen all 60 for fillmorel
What say the patriots everywhere
Wen all 60 fer Fillmore!
In North and Sonth they loud declare,
Wen all vote for Fillmore
lie Is tLc Htal, II al!N eau
Preserve intact the Union,
Despite the tricks Of Buck and Van,
Wen all 20 for FILLMORE
The boys espouse our glorious cause,
They all 60 for Fillmorei
And greet his name with loud applause,
They all go for Fillmore.
They know full wei, that he i dispel
The dangers which hesct MS,
And all seditious troubles quell,
The boys go for FiI!norei
Come forward then, and doyoTu best,
Wen all vote for FiIlmorel
From North ard South, aud East and West
Wen all vote for Fil!morei
The Locos swear, and tear their bair
With downright desperation,
For in Ia: Presidential chair
Wen pat gallant Filiricre!
Both Bacl. AMI zoo liy-n Horse Wen beat,
If all 20 for Fillmore
Their vandsI ilofsles we'iIsure defeat,
Ii all vote for FiiImore
Beyond dotaa, We wili thcm roGt,
If fWhigs will do their ,iutyi
Then let US give joyous shont,
Long live NiIlard Fl lhnore!