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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
CONTRACTING RATES.
Silliman Female Collegiate Institute,
CLINTON. IL,

T HAVE associated with myself in conducting this
L Institution, my brother-in-aw Rev. HILLARY
MosELY and his wife. Mr.. McsELY graduated ut Oak.
land College, Miss. in 1851. Subseuently he pradi,-
ated at the Princeton Theological Seminary, and ut
the present time he is Pastor of the Presbyterian
Church 1T Jackson, La. which position he resigns in
order to devote his Abilities in connection with my
self to teaching in the Institute. / have selected
him, not because of his connection with the same re-
gous denomination with myself, but Of his rca-
tionship to my children, and Of his character as d
scholar gentleman. and Il christian, which being
widely appreciated BY all denominations and classes
Of persons. gives hope that he will prove valua-
bic acquisition to the school. Mrs MosEIY who il a
daughter of the late Col. MooRE, Of Wilkinson Co..
Miss. will preside over the domestic department rs
Matron Of the Institute. The two Misses LOOMS.
connected with the school during the past session
are engaged for the next session, and able and skill
u assistants will be engaged for every department
of the school. All the branches Of education. both
solid and ornamental. taught in the best. Female
schools, be acquired at this Institution and pu
pills connected with II can have advantages equal ID
the bes, schools in other States, 10 become intel.
gent. refined. accomplished, well educated ladies
The patrons Of the Institute may rest assured that
pains OF expense will be spared to render il wor
thy Of the support Of those who wish to give their
daughters the best educational advantages the couu-
try can afford. Weclain some sympathy and share
OF public favor on the ground OF being Southernprs
identified with the country by birth, education and
home, devoting what requirements we have received
to the interests Of our own home institutions If
the people OF the South want Institutions of learn.
ing ut home, why not patroze them, and encourage
southern educated to devote their tacuts 10 the
laudablc work of building them up!
The next session will commence on the first Mon
day Of October. The terms will be the same as
heretofore. In addition to the regular branchr.
taught in the Institution. class of Young ladies viii
be received who have completed their academical
studies, but who desire to pursue course Of read.
ing in history and polite literature, whose studies
will be rendered pleasant as well as profitable.
HENRY MCDONALD, Principal
Clinton. La. Aug. IL. 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
CLINTON MALE ACADEMY

THE exercises of this Institution will he resumed
l. on the first Monday in October 1856. in the res.
idence formerly occupied by Mr.. BELL, North East
of the Public Square. This location II remote from
she thoronghtares Of the town, and Is egbly sina-
ted, being IN the suburbs, and baying ample we'll
thaded Fairgrounds.
Tie t0urse et Sudy will be liberal and extensive,
but not yoluminous as the object is not TO peruse n
Of books in the short time usually allot.
ted to Gdncation but TO present the pupil with such
authors as most thoroughly inculcate practical ed
ucation. Aware that very material injury has been
done to education in the South, by many of the cur
rent schoolbooks OF the day, protesting to teach SO
much with so little labor on the part of teacher and
pupil, the Principal has used great care in the selec
ton of his texts, knowing that what we have gained
in facility by the use of these books we have lost in
1t requires industry and experiences
on the part OF the teacher, and unwearied applica
tion on the part of the pupil to effect good scholar
ship.
The Syste,a Of Teaching is the result of experience
and most stndiously avoids all those novel abridge
ments in system, by which the pupil is promised q.
rapid, but not thorough progress Great care will
be taken to avoid any thing like rote Also to adapt
the Studies 10 the capacities and destination of the
pupil Each recitation will be attended with analy-
'ys and explanations; and in no will pupil be
allowed TO leave Al text before eyincing a thorough
knowledge OF its subject. No games or regular ex-
ercises will be imposed, as experience shows that
pleasure ooses its zest so soon rs it becomes duty.
but the pupils, as the grounds spacious will be
allowed to enjoy such amusements as comport with
health manliness and propricty.
Tie Gouetnneat will be kind and humane vet ripid.
ly and impartially enforced Pnnshments will b..
inflicted in no case where ambition can be superin.
dnced: To elicit which, monthly report OF the
standing and scholarship of each pupil will be sent
to parents and guardians
7Ae number OF pupils will be limited The tuitlons
Will be three four aud five dollars per month paya-
bic in advance and no pupil can enter for less
period than session of five months. Each pupil
will be expected to furnish his own chair 1t is nee
essary that pupils enter at the commencement of the
session Pupils who ride from the country will be
allowed the privilege of stabng their horses on the
premises Boarding can be had in the neighborhood
or in town at reasonable prices.
WM. A. HILL, A. NJ
Clinton, La, Sept. l3, 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
LEGAL NOTICES.

Tile STATE N Lyaisana. Seventh District Court.
Iurish n Fart ftitctaHa. No. --.
IL the matlrrof the Succession OLA NJ Liza. dcd
NOTICE II hereby given thai Aaron Robinson aud
IN Elizabeth Lea. administrator aud administrators
hay" filed III this court their third and fourth an
nual account Of their administration Of the alorp-
-uid succession. which will be honologaed in thirty
days from the publication Of this notice. unless le-
gally opposed. WM PATTERSON. Clerk
ann 20 lslE.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
SuERIEE'S SALE,

The STATE OF louisiana, IS. John w. Hays nj.
Thy WRIT L Of Il writ Of Il. ia. to me DIR CT n
X in the above entitled causp. by he Honorable
~ Court alorc,aid have seized aid Will offer at
sheriff sale, at the door Of the court house ia said
parish, on the
First Saturday Of October, 1886,
between the hours of | O'Clock, a. NJ. AID ! o'clock
r. NJ, all the right title interest and ella m of the
defendant Franklin llardcsy, in and to the follow
ing described property, to-wIt;
All that certain piece or parcel OF ground situated
lying and being in the town Of Clinton Parish
and State aforesaid. with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, md all the rent and rev
enues arising thcretrom. Sad property b'lng
known as formerly belonging TO Humphrey Tny-
lor, and now rs the rcsid nee OF said Franklin
IIardcsty having its front on the road leading
from Clinton TO ST. Helena and it, rear street
running East and West by the Methodist Church
and bounded on the West by the Methodist church
lot and Il street running North and South.
ALSO. certain tract of Land. or Plantation. lying
and being in the Parish and State aforesaid, with
all the bu ldngs and improvements thereon, and
all the rents and revenues arising thereifom, con
tanning 1900 acres. more or less Bounded on the
East by w. II. Cobb North by Davis, South by
Myres, and West by Mclwcc. Which property |
have seized to satisfy plant" $ demand and all
costs
TERMS OF SALE
A credit of II months. Purchasers will be requi-
red to give bond, with approved personal security,
drawing six per cent interest, and mortgage VIII
be retained on the property to secure the purchase
price.
sent l3, 1856, BMC BROWN Sheriff
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
LEGAL SALES.
PROBATE SALE.

THE Siqic Of L0u,Sina 9Th Judicial District
Pmih et East Baton Rougc court. No. iGl.
In the matter OF the succession ol Daniel Holloway.
deceased.
TN IT RSUANCi. Of an order. and authorized Us II
l. commission TO me directed by thf Honorable
court aiorc.ad will sell At public auction at the
door Of the court house in the Parish Of East Fcc-
lana said state on
TUESDAY, the 2Sth day of October,
A. d.. 1856, at II clock A. NJ. the following prop
crtv appcrnn ug 10 said sicccs~ on to.Wit:
TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES
OF LAND, situated near kcllertown, in
the Parish Of East Fplicnna and bounded
MS follows north, by lands of Judge Nc
Ghcc; south, by lands of Mrs Gaull"n;
east, hy lands of Josiah Benton: west, by
land, Of II. Robinson, together with all the
improvements consisting Of Il dwelling house,
gin house, and Other buildings.
TERMS OF SAID
One third cash. and TIL hlunct ona credit If one
and two year, with eight per cent interest from the
day Of sale with mort gage and conIcsSton OF udge-
mc i retained until tie final payment Of The purchase
price, the purchaser to gircHUtas for such sums ihat
The whole may be divided into four equal share
among the heirs in order to close the succession.
sept u, 1856. u N. e.. BROWN, ShcrN.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
GRAND MASS MEETING!!
AND
d Il M O G r A TIC BAR B EC u Il

\ great Democratic Barbecue will be given near
CLINTON. La, by the Democracy of the Parish
tober next. The people generally of this and the
neighboring Parishes are respectfully invited to at
tend. CONE. ONE AND ALL. and join with us. heart
and hand in the great battle for the RIGHTS OF TIE
Sorrn and the preservation of the CONSTITUTION and
he UNION against the sectional fadins andproTpton-
ISIS Of The day, both North and South.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
CLINTON, la. SATURDAY MORNING. OCTOBER A. 1885,
LEGAL SALES.
SUERIFFS SALE.

Tile State Of Louiyiana Seventh District Court.
Parish Of Eo@ Fdiciana. No. 977.
George \. y aiiis, ". Perez Ripley.
Dl VIRTUE of u writ OF ii. fi,. to me- directed in
X the above entitled suit by the Honorable Court
II aforesaid. have seiz and will oItr at shcrilis
sale, at the door Of the Court House. on the
First Saturday Of September A. D., 1856.
between the hours of II o'clock, A. NJ. and o'clock
=. NJ all tn interest whatsoever of the defendant
Perez Il plcy in and tp the following property. APP
pertaining to the succession OF hs deceased wife.
Mrs Il. u. Ripley to-wt; A certain negro boy
slave by the nfm' of PRESTON aged about l6
years and negro girl VlCY, aged about 13 years.
Hi interest in said slaves being one-eghth part of
h"irvanr VIII eli Interest have seized to satisfy
plaintil : d mand Il ID all cots.
-TABMS OF SAiE.--
Cash. with the bene Of appraiscmont.
august 2. 1856. b. VI. G. BROWN, ShrT.
Isy~Thc above sale is postponed until the
First Saturday If OCTOBER, 1856, at II
o'co"k, !. NJ, by consent Of parties.
sept -. lS5G. j. Vi. q. BROWN. Sheri6.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
-NO1'INE.

KIM S'at n Lousaono. Seventh District Court.
PartM N tut ftictaH1 No. 27-l.
A. W. Dent ". lIs Creditors
NOTICE IA hereby given to the creditors Of the
IN Plaintiff in the above entitled suit to attend at
the Office of james Welsh. Notary Public, in the
town o. Clinton, 1T 10 o'clock, A. w. on the md day
Of October 1856 then and there to deliberate upon
the affairs Of said petitioner.
aug 80 WM. PATTERSON. rlerk
The state ot' Louisiana, Seventh District Court.
Parh IF Eaa faiciuna No. 7l3
In the matter Of the succession Of W. ii. & "A. NJ.
Gauden, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that sandc 4 IIardec,
lN administrators of the succession aforesaid have
filed IN this court their third account Of their adj
ministraion Of the same; which will be homolosa-
ted in thirty days from the publication of this notice
unless legal opposition be made thereto.
aug 26 WM PATTERSON Cterk.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
Association If Young Democrats.
O fife ers:
PRESIDENT.
A. kENN EDY WELSH.
VICE PRESIDENTS,

VICE FKESIDENTS,
\. S. ADAMS, A. TUCKER.
WM A. KNOX, Scc'y SAML LAMBERT, Treas
The regular meetings of this Association. every
Saturday eveningat half past three O'Clock Ad-
dresses will be made at every meeting by some one
of the members, or some person whom the Assoca.
tion may invite for that purpose. The young Dem.
ocrats of the surrounding vicinity, respectfully
invited to attend.
W. A. KNOX Neretary
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
PAY YOUR STATE TAXES!

NOTICE is hereby given that have received the
IN TAX Roll of 1885, for the Parish Of East Fclici-
ana. shall require prompt payment of the Taxes
thereon, and the law in relation to the Tax on trades
and professions will be strictly enforced.
Il. NJ. G, BROWN.
Clinton, Jan.5 1856. 3s-tf
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
CLUB COMMITTEES

Chairman NJ. G. Brown, VIM Patterson. Allen
Cook Sam'l Rogers &. II. Packwood. Wm. sadler,
l.. Bloom Al Going. S. II. Butler. A. Worms
C"mmihte Of arrangements and Coaracts.-E Edw'd De-
lony. W. II. O'Reilly, james Welsh
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
SIIERIFTS SALE.
Tie aoh ~ Louiaana. It'll District Court.
parish n Eaa ftLcia,ta. No. lHis.
Levi II. De .irmund

W.
Eliza NJ Courtney.
Di WRIT y Of 4 writ II n ia.. 70 me directed n
I'D lie above ltjtl Il -uit, havr seized and Viii
oiI,r at rhrrii .ala III TIE door VI hr court house
III said Parish. Oh tlIc
First Saturday Of October, 1876,
nr "A o'clock. 4 NJ a'l tlc right titr, interest, and
claim oi ill., defendant Eliza NJ. Courtney in aud t.
the following named and described property, to SIT d.
4 certain piece 81 parcel Of land with all lh"
buildings and Improvements thereon, the
growing crop of Cornand Cotton and all the
rents and revenues arising from said planta-
ton, said land being situated in the parish
aforesaid on the waters Q! Sandy Greek con-
tanning one hundred and forty (liO) acres
more or less, bounded South by /. i De
Armona, East by lands OF 5 Il. Kent,
North by lands appcrtaining TO The success
ion Of ID. d. Mcrrick deceased, and West by
Sandy Greek, property given up by dclell-
dant to satisfy plaintiffs demand and all costs.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash, with the benefit Of appraiSemcnl.
aug. % 1886 B. NJ G.. BROWN. sheriff
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
OWING to the death of my partner HENRY OppEs.
" HEIMER, all those which have claims against the
estate of the deceased the firm of H. OpPENHEINER
I& Com, 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. OppENHEI-
MER " CoHS. are requested to settle within sixty
days or else am compelled to place the same in the
hands of an attorney L. d. COHN
For the firm of II. OprEsuEIMER & CoHs.
Jackson, May TO- 1856
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
NO. %.
Jbs ftlitiana Democrat.
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Il MS
suBSCRlPTlON.-THREE DOLLARS per year. payable
in advance. FouR, if not paid within six mouths
and FIVE. If not paid before the close of the year
ADVERTISlNG.-Advert inserted at One
Dollar per Square. of Ten lines, less for the frat
insertion, and Fifty cents for each subsequent one.
Professional and business Cards not exceeding six
lines. for twelve months. Ten Dollars. ADVERTISE
ments not marked with the number of insertions.
will be inserted until forbid.
CONTRACTING RATES
3mths IN. m ON. l2m
One Square. SIS Sc SO So S12 SIS
Two Squares. 8 10 12 l6 90
Three Squares, 10 IL 16 20 Is
Four Squares, 12 lG 20 25 30
ANNOUNCING Candidates for Office, TES Dollars
payable in advance
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
Spetial notites.
The Central Democratic Club.

The Central Democratic Club +" meets every Sat
urday evening in the THEsPrAN HALL; at which times
the meeting will be addressed by some one appoint
ed for the purpose.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
jackson Democratic Club.

The following are the officers Of the ".Iaclson
Democratic Club"
PRESIDENT
HoS THOMAS w SCOTT
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04

VICE PRESIDENTS.
G. w. CArLErr, q. ii. JONES, j WTAyLoR.
Sccr1tayy. yy.......,........ .CIIARL rs MCyEA.
.lssistanf Secretthy. ........ ALFRED HAZARD.
Treasurer. ......s........ JOHN GOTTlNGER.
Curpon9tny Secretmy. 80. }. E.T. GOURLAi.
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE
c. y GIBBONS, A. S. KELLER, TIos CAsoN.
f. SCOTT, DIR. BARKDALL, /. T. Finn,
ABRAM MEYER, NJ MQUEEN, j. b. HAYNES,
THOMAS WORTHY LR.
M" Meetings held on every Monday evening at
4 o'clock. 7. NJ. CHAs. McNEA Sec'y.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04

Tie Stae Of Louisia,a, Seventh District Court
PafiM Of East Ettciana. June term 1856. No. 2G26.
Frances Il. Mckie. Wife, vs.. Thos. G. Lee, Husband
rnlllS case having been regularly assigned, came
l. up for trial, and after hearing the evidence and
the argument the law and the evidence in the opn-
ion Of the Court. being in favor Of the Plaintiff and
against the Defendant and intervenors. it is there
fore ordered, adjudged and decrccd, that the com
mnnity Of acqnets and gains heretofore subsisting
between the Plaintiit Frances H. Mckic. wife, and
the Deiendnnt. Thomas &. Lee, husband be dis
solved and that said parties be and remain separate
in proplrty-that the paintf have the entire and
exclusive possession and administration of her scpn
rate and palapherna property and srevenucs-that
the slaves JIM. NlNEA and WARBLAW. inherited
by plaintlif from the succession Thomas and Eliza
abetl Mckie, and now in possession Of defendant be
decreed to be the separate and parapherna proper
ty of the Plaintiff and that the sheriff be ordered to
deliver said slav,s into her possession-thal the
defendant pay to the plaintiff the sum OF one hum
dred and cgllty.iour dollars and eighty-'iye cents,
with five per cent int, rest thereon from judicial de-
mand to-wil April ninth, \. D, one thousand eight
huldred and itty six said sum being an amount Of
mon Inherited by the plaintill. and received by
delendait from the SUGGESTIONS of Thomas and
Elizabeth aud N iton Mckie-thnt the legal mort
gage and privilege OF the pant on the roperty
OF tn defendant be recognZt d and ediorced, and
that The defendant pay all costs OF this proceeding
incurred d tween piaiilill and defendant.
II Is moreover ord rrd. ndjudgcd, and decrccd.
That tn dcamand Of the late firm Of Frank Poole
in int ryenton, be dismissed and that they pay the
costs Of their aid Intervention.
Thus done aad signed in open court on this the
lZth day OF July, \. D. 1876.
CYRUS RATI.IFF,
judge of the Seyeath Judicial District
a true copy. WM PATTERSON, Clerk
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04

TPESIUENT,
Ct. w. M u ND a Y.
VICE PRESIDENTS
ED. DELONY, G. W. REESE,
!. N. LEMON, BYTlIELL HAYNES,
DANIEL WOLF
SECRETARIES,
Il. J. DELONY. w H. O'RElLLY.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY,
w. FERGUS HERMAN
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
SHERIFF's SALE.

SHERlFFyS SALE.
Thc state Of L0'dsiana, Justice Cmses Court, Fifth
Parish Of East ftliciaAa Ward No. 15
Iucknor \ stanton VS.. Charles NJ Smith
DY VIRTUE Oft writ Of ii. fla. to me directed in
ID the above ntitled suit. have : zed and VIII
or for sale ut the door OF the court house, in said
parish on the
First Saturday of October, 1856,
at II o'clock A. NJ. all the right tie aterest and
ella m Of the defendant Charles NJ. Smith in and to
the following described property to wit:
Twenty acres Of land lying and being situated
in said parish, bounded on the North by
the ST. Heleaa Road, East by lands the
owner nDkuown, South by lands of Mrs,
Stone and West by Little Sandy Greek.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash, with the benefit Of appralscment.
august 90 1886. B. NJ. G. BROWN, Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-10-04
SIlERIFF'S SALE.

-, ND. -bbJ.
A. W. Ballard.
DY VIRTUE Of awrit of #. ia. TO me addressed by
ID the Hon. Court aforesaid In each Of the above
entitled suits have -cizad and will o.el nj sheriff =
sale the door Of the court house in said Parish on
The First Saturday Of October 1856,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ all the right. title interest and
claim Of the defendant, H. W, Ballard, in and to the
following described property, to wit:
lO5 ] acres Of land situated in the Parish
aforesaid, witlall the leimproYements thereon,
bounded on the North by the Leonard Brad
ford tract, on the East by public lands on
the South by lands Of Mrs. Harrison Brad
ford, and on the West by Redwood Creek.
Also 100 acres Of land to be taken of of the
South side Of the track on which said de-
fcndant Ballard now resides, said tract OF
land being known as the Leonard Bradford
tract, and bounded on the Norrh by lands
Of James Rcams, East by public lands,
South by Mrs Bradford, and West by
Redwood Creek.
TERMS or SALE
Cash, with the benefit Of appraisemaut
aug 20, 1886 B. NJ @. BROWN. shr'.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-05-24
From the St. Louis Evening News,
Tremendous Con IL y, rotion

The ringing of the bells between four and
live O'Clock announced the commencement of
one OF the largest and most destructive fires
with which our city has been visited for
months, and in less than two hours after
Wards that noble building, the City Hospi
tal-one OF the largest and most beautiful
structures of its kind in the Union-was in
ruins. The fire was first discovered in the
large Lecture Room in the SOL th-west corner
OF the new extension, and is supposed to
have originated from the bursting of Gas
pipe, although this cannot be ascertained to
a certainty.
So soon as the alarm was given, DR.. Ban.
MISTER, the resident physician, bent all his
energies (Which were equal to the occasion)
10 saving the Patients, many Of whom were
in state Of total helplossness. Those who
were able to SHIFT for themselves were imme-
dlateiy discharged, and the remainder car
rled OUT onto the grass lawn, and afterwards
sent 70 the Sisters Hospital, except few
chronic cases, who were sent to the Quaran-
tine Station. But one patient lost his life, a
crazy man, whose name we could not learn.
Efforts were made to save HIM but he re-
sisted, and, in spite of all that could be
done, rushed into the flames. The gentle
uitu Wiz cHucdEOTCu 10 save MIN was so
severely burnt in the attempt, that lie had
to be sent to Hospital. .,.7
The orderly manner in which the business
of securing the patients was conducted. is
deserving of the highest praise, and the GOOD
results were, that but a single accident oc,
CURED, and that was of minor nature. A
patient who had fractured LEG, in being
carried down stairs, received iostlc, which
removed the splints, and the fracture. which
had partly united, was again separated.
The extent of the damage done to the
property cannot be estimated at present.
but probably exceeds the amount of insur-
ance several thousand dollars. Most of tho
furniture and appliances were saved, but the
building is total loss, unless the walls
should be available for rebuilding. We
heard an engineer who was present saw tina
the main partition were uninjured.