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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21
THE DRIED SCOTT CASE.

The Washington Union, of the It'll, says:
The opinion of the Supreme Court in the case
of Scott u.s. Sanford, was delivered by the
Chief Justice. yesterday. 1t was full and
elaborate statement of the views of the Court
They have thus decided the following all-im-
portant points:
l. Negroes. whether slaves or free that is.
mon of the African race-arc not citizens of
the United States nv the Constitution.
O. The ordinance of 1887 had no indepen-
dent constitutional form or legal effect sub.
sequentlv to the adoption of the Constitution,
and cond not oneratc of itself to confer free.
dom or citizenship within the Northwest Ter.
ritorv, on negroes not citizens by the Consti.
tuition
3. The provision Of the act of 1920, com.
monty called the Missouri Compromise, in 50
fnr as IT undertook to exclude negro slavery
from, and communicates freedom and citizen
ship to, negroes in the Northern part Of the
Louisiana cesson. was Legislative act exceed
ing the powers Of Congress and void and Of no
legal effect to that end.
In deciding these main points, the Supreme
Court determined the following incidental
points:
|. The expression TERRITORY and other
property" Of the Union, in the Constitution,
applies in terms only to such territory MS the
Union possessed Mt the time Of the adoption
of the Constitution.
g. The rights oc citizens Of the United
States, emigrating into federal territory, and
the power of the federal government there,
depend on the general provisions Of the Con
stitution. Which defines in that. as in all other
respects, the powers Of Congress
3 As Congress does not possess power it.
self to make enartmcnts relative to the per
sons or property Of citizens Of the United
States in federal territory. other than such rs
the Constitution confers 50 it cannot consttr-
tionay delegate any such power toa terrific
rial government organized by 1t under the
Constitution
4. The legal condition of n slave in the State
of Missouri is not affected by the temporary
soionrn of such slave in any other State, but
on his return his condition still depends on the
laws of Missouri
The delivery of this opinion occupied about
two hours and was listened to with profound
attention by crowded Courtroom and
whether MS decision of the Supreme Court,
or for the constitutional arguments on which
it stands, will exert the most powerful and
sanitary influence throughout the United
States
Other members of the Court proceeded to
state their views Of the case, the tenor of
which will be mentioned hereafter
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

GD-At the request of several of our most promi-
ncnt and worthy citizens, we have ms rted in our
columns Of to-day call for Nicaraguan meeting on
the First Monday in April in this place. There i a
wide spreading and fervent sympathy being ELECTED
in the behalf Of that gallant band, who now are 50
nobly struggling for the advancement Of republican
principles and human rights. that is felt here. alike
with our frllow-citizens throughout the country
The time has arrived when more material aid than
sympathy is required, and we trust that OH the day
named for the meeting there will be large atten-
dance Of those prepared to extend 1t with open and
liberal hands.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

Sugar. which paid thirty per cent duty BY
the tariff Of 49, will pay twenty-four per cent
by this tariff, but the reduction made in duties
on articles for plantation use will materially
lessen the loss which planters would otherwise
experience from this source. Iron, in which
some of the States are very largely interested
is in the same schedule and shares the same
reduction
The reduction Of the duty on green, ripe and
dried fruits from twenty TO eight per cent, will
give renewed impetus to the Importation Of
many tropical fruits Several other articles
have been transferred to schedule G., and will
pay the same duty as fruits as follows:
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

INAUGURAL ADDRESSES OF THE PRESIDENTS ia q
remarkable fact that all the inaugural speeches OF
Mr.. Buchanan's predecessors, though he is now the
fifteenth President of the United States. have been
delivered since he was born, so young are we as
nation Washington delivered mis- first and only in
angural speech to the Senate as did both Adams and
Jefferson; but he delivered none on his second cleo
tlon Though Jefferson delivered his first inaugural
in the Senate chamber it was addressed to his
Friends and Countrymen." Since his time the
inaugural speeches of the Presidents have been adj
dressed to the people, and have been delivered from
the portico of the capitol.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21
THE OPINION OF AN OPPONENT. The National In

THE OPINION OF AN OPPONENT. The National In
teligenccr says of the Inaugural Address:
We are free to confess that the perusal of the nd
dress has given lis sincere satisfaction 50 entirely
unexc"ptionabe does 1t appear TO he in thought and
expression. Indeed. we may say that. alike in mat
ter and In manner, 1t reminds us of those sterling
attributes Of good Judgment and common sense which
characterized the State papers of President Monroe
and can only hope that at the close of Mr. Buchan-
ans administration the comparison thus suggested
may extend not only to the wetempered sentiment
and unambitious dcton of these two statesmen. but
also to that restoration of good feeling VIII oh marked
the era Of the earlier President and which we fain
hope will be the conscientious aim of his veteran
successor.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

test the sense of the people and the strength
of the Union, by bringing back the consttu-
ton to its primitive purity.
And, If in 1860, aboltionism is still uncheck.
ed in its rampant rawlings against the rights OF
the Southern people, the awful alternative Of
disunion must inevitably ensue.
Missouri may emancipate or not, it will be
the same to the South in the end.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21


THE TARIFF ACT. No law of Con pros.
more deeply interests every merchant, and IN
fact every citizen of the United State. It has
been so long expected that this reduction would
take place, that importers and others directly
interested have had time to make their or.
rangements SO as to avoid material losses on
stocks on hand or on goods ordered.
Every article mentioned in this act should
now be afforded to consumers at a reduction Of
price equal at least to the reduction of the nor
centagc of duties. The cost of imported goods
to the retail purchaser should in justice be re-.
duced much more than the difference between
the present and the former duty. Take for
an illustration of our meaning brandy and Il.
quors distilled from grain, which, under the
tariff of '46, paid 100 per cent. duty, and
which now are reduced to 30 per cent. On
the difference of 10 per cent, importers charr.
ed their profits at the same rate us on the
prime cost charges, insurance interest, &c..
which all go to make up the cost to the i'm.
porler The retail dealer has, therefore a
right TO expect reduction of price in the Ii.
qnors he buys equivalent to seventy per cent
on the prime cost, together with the import.
er's profit on that part Of the former cost.
The changes may be seen at glance by the
following genera summary:
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

!. A French traveller is amusing his Partisan
friends through one of the public journals, with
accounts OF what he sees during soiourn in
London, The English editors do not relish
MS descriptions and are very severe upon him.
Inc frenchman says:-"The English eat at
every hour everywhere, and incessantly. The
iron constitution OF their compasant stomachs
e:ao I. 1hem to feed in manner which would
give 'he dyspepsia to wolves and lions The
ue,lca1e repast of fair and sentimental young
laay' would be too much for a couple of Pari'
san s1reet'porters. AT midnight the English
leave the tayerns, the theatres, the public gar
dens and open.air balls, and fill up the supper
saloons and oyster rooms, where they eat
until morning After the sun rises, the police
men are occupied in picking up in the cutters,
of both sexes, and all conditions.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

The CLINTON AND Baton RouGE RAILRoAD.-The
Bill granting the aid Of the State to the road was
lost in the House Of Representatives on Thursday
last The vote stood 81 to IS thrtyodd members alb
sent. Thus has measure franght with the best in
tcrests Of the Parish been defeated by foolish. stub
horn, and perverse opposition in the face Of the ex
pressed wishes Of large majority of the voters OF
the Parish.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21
FEL1CIANA DEMOCRAT
Official Journal Of The Parish Of East Feciana
CL1N TON, LA.
Saturday Morning, March 81 1867.
T r II NJ s .

SUBSCR1PTfON.-THnE DOLLARS per year. payable
IN advance. Four. If not paid within six months
and FIVE. II not paid before the close of the year
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. inserted at One
Dollar per Square Of Ten lines or less. for the first
insertion, and Fifty cents for each subsequent
Professional and business Cards, not exceeding six
lines, for twelve months Ten Dollars Advertise.
nents not marked with ;ne nuiiD., If insertions
will be inserted until forbid.
CONTRACTING RATES.
Smiths. m I'm. Pm. 70 m.
One Square, S. S6A IS Sl2 SIS
Two Squares. 8 10 IL l6 20
Three Squares 10 l3 ls 20 rs
Four Squares. IL Is 20 rs 30
ANNOUNCING Candidates for Office Ten Dollals
payable In advance.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

self as editor of the Union. 1t is an obioc,
which may well engage the highest efforts Of
any man, and in pursuing it we feel sure That
we shall have the best wishes of our ountrv.
men.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21
FOR JUDGE OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CYRUS RATLIFF.

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
Democratic State Convention. for the nomina-
ton Of State officers, will he held in Baton Rouge.
on the 18th of May next
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

have been contented, prosperous and happy
Their trade with the rest of the world has
rapidly increased; and thus every commercial
nation has shared largely in their successful
progress.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

THE MArs-Wc have received but one New Or
leans mail in four days, though the stage has come
through regularly. To whom must the cause of this
be attributed? the Office at Baton Rouge or that OF
New Orleans. We are inclined to think that there
must be some neglect at the former from the fact
that We frequently receive single paper of the date
from the city. which should be accompanied by the
entire mail How is this? These failures are a
grevous inconvenience, and some remedy is loudly
called for,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

~ What f. poor world this would be without
women and newspapers! How would news get
about?
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

Act OF Act OF
1916. 1857.
a htihiohy .................2O
Dhrks ............l 10 and 20
Camphor Crude. .............25 8
Chnlhhriaes. ...,.............2O
carbonate OF Soda. ............2 90
Emery, IN Jumps or pnlvcrizcd. :. 20 8
Gums Arabic, Barbary Copal,
East India, Jcddo Senegal,
Substitute, Tragacanth and all
other Gums and Resins in
crude state. ..........lOa and 90 s
Machinery, exclusively imported
for the manufacture of flax and
-. i'hel gooos. ...............--
THIN plates or sheets, galyan-
lied or ungalvanzed. ......l5 s
Spo"s's' .................-
Woods-Cedar. Lignamvitn, Eb-
ony, Box, Granadin, Mahoga-
ny, Rosewood, Satinwood, Cab
met Woods. ...........2O 8
The last item materially affects the interests
of manufacturers and dealers in furniture and
cabinet ware.
In schedule c, paying thirty per cent. by
the late tariff, wnre the following articles:
Ginger green, ripe, dried, preserved or pic.
kled; ochres and oclrcy carths; medicatcd
roots, leaves; gums and resins in n crude state,
not otherwise provided for; wares, chemical;
ear''ern or pottery of capacity exceeding
TIM gallons.
These are now transferred to schedule Il,
and are reduced to fftnen per cent.
Japanncd leather, or skins of all kinds are
now classed in schedule ID, and will pay du.
ty of nineteen per cent.
Manufactures wholly of cotton, which are
oleached, painted or dyed, and on lawns, will
now pay tw.enty.four per cent.
otner transfers from one schedule to anoth-
CT VIII be noted by importers upon carefully
comparing the act of 46 with the present
Whether the reduction thus effected will be
productive of the objects in view can be deter.
mined only by time. In the hurry and confu-
sion incident to the close of the session, I'M
Portant points may have been wholly over
looked.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21
The New Orleans Creole is responsible for the

The New Orleans Creole is responsible for the
following:
JONES. or LOUISIANA. IN BAD FIx.-Whilst the
Baton Rouge Railroad bill was under discussion in
the House. poor Jones' trembling under the fearful
responsibility of lively conscience, said
vote against this bill. although my constituents
are all in favor of It, But do not deem IT proper
and shall oppose this as / would all similar ones
although know It will sink me into my political
grave Requiescat in Pace
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21
AG Z n S.

The following named persons are our authorized
agents to collect monies due to- and receive subscrip
tons 10. the DEMOCRAT"
ARTHUR MCKENNA, jackson, La.
r. CHICK, Port Hudson.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-21

To know everything of something is better
than to know something of everything.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-12-02
@eatbs.

On the 10Th ult., in New Madrid, No, MA
TILDA, wife of William johnson, aged 46,
years and 10 months, formerly of Youngstown,
Departed this life, at the residence of David
L. King. in Akron. on the Goth ult, HENRY
W. KING, eldest son of Leicester King and Ju-
lis H. King, late of Warren, Trumbull county.
Ohio.
Seldom have we taken pen in hand to record
our testimony TO the memory of a departed
friend with so much grief of heart, as now,
when we write of the decease of this friend SO
unexpected. And vet, when are we ready, when
are We prepared to hear of death aud its doings
among those we love.
Henry W. King was born at Westfeld. Mass,
Sept. 9th, 1915. Graduated at Washington
(now Trinity College, Hartford, Conn. Was
admitted to the practice of law in 1888, and
was married to Mary, daughter of the late DR..
Crosby, in 1912. All this speaks of hi, relations
with this world As q private individual. A few
wears after this Nr. King was called upon to
discharge the duties Of Il public officer, 10y which
his name was known throughout the State. In
1850, he was elected Secretary of State, the du-
ties Of which Office, which At that time cornpri-
sed the Office of Superintendent of Public
Schools, were performed by him with an earnest
diligence and ability highly creditnblc to his
reputation. Mr.. King was the last Secretary OF
State under the old Constitution.
In 1851, lie made public profession of his
faith IS a Christian, according TO the rites Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church-be had learn
the doctrines and order Of worship, the worship
of God as maintained by this Church. while a
Student in College, and afterwards made public
recognition Of the value he placed uron them.
All who know Mr.. King can bear testimony to
the sincerity and consistency of his life as a
Christian. The spirit of gentleness, and meek
ness which marked the man, characterized the
Christian. And no one who had the privilege
of ministering in the services of the Church in
which our friend stately woshipped while re-
siding in this place, could fail 10 derive through
him that comfort and delight which flows from
sympathy between minister aud people-when
the people are worship-e rs with him who is ap-
poinied of God, TO lead the devotions Of those
who professs TO be Gods servants in the Congre-
cation. Mr.. King wns one whose pl.ce in Gods
Holy House, when vacant, the minister knew
and felt, for no one valued the public worship
of God more, and no one appreciated the truths
from God more highly than he. 1t is not neccs
sary to tell this community how truly our frienl
adorned the character of Son. Husband, Father,
Brother and Friend. The writer believes that
every one who knew Henry King, loved him
And although that thought will not heal the
wounded hearts of the sorely afflicted, nor restore
their loss, yet even this carries with it some
comfort, for it tells those who sorrow. that there
are many hearts in many places which sorrow
with them and for them.SC.-Akron Beacon.
The remains of Mr.. King were brought to this
place on Wednesday the a5th, and inferred in
the old Csrnsry.
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Mmriaats.

In Warren. at the American Hotel, Oct. 18th
by Rev. VIM. C. Clark, Ar. HUDSON FUTILE,
of Berlin, Erie county, and Hiss EMMA d.
ROOD, of Braceville, Trumbull county.
In Warren. at the National Hotel, on the 25th
ult. BY Rev. Wm. c. Clark. Mr.. EPENETUS
BARTHOLOMEW. of Vienna. and Miss RUTH
RODGERS, of Braceyille.
In Braceville, on the 26th ult, by Ed. L
Southmayd, ct the residence of Mr.. Jehisl Lane,
Mr.. HOMER TRASK, of Hiram. Portage cOun-
ty, to Miss BELINDA LANE. eldest daughter
of the above.
On the 18th ult., by Ed. Calvin Smith. at
hi. residnce, Mr.. JAMES H. DAWSON. to Miss
ANNA NJ. HATHAWAY, both of Fowler.
In Evansville, Wisconsin, on the 18th inst,
by the Rev. Mr.. Davis. Mr.. S. S. WALLIHAN,
of Footville, to Miss MARIE ELOISE Dennis,
of the former place.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-12-02
Moss Side,

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CARD TO LADIES.

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in effect. they are so mild as never to produce injury
to the health. Nail Packages. having the appearance
Of an ordinary letter. (Pr.ce SLIGO are sold only by
our general agents, who will send them by mail. post
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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-12-02

A GREY EAGLE CAPfURED.--Mr. Simp-
son, Of Charlottesville; captured a grey
eagle lear Corwin, on Saturday, which
measured seven feet three inches from
tip to tip. Its wings had become so wet
that it was unable to fly, and yet it prov
ed no easy capture. 1t held two dogs at
bay for some time, and seriously wounded
one of them with its sharp tslons. The
noble bird was finally secured, however,
and taken to Crawfordsville.-LafdeHe
Courier.
Birds can be captured in Indiana by
leaving them out in 8 storm so that their
wings can get wet, or putting salt on
their tails.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-12-02

A RoNIsH PRIEST ON A BENDER "A
priest of the immaculate church, visiting
this city from Quebec, aud stopping al
the Elm House, having on Saturday
put an enemy into his mouth TO steal
away his brains" became uproarious,
prOfane, and dangerous; and having
brnLea the furniture Of his roors, set the
bed clothes on fire, and knocked down
the walters, was delivered into custody
of the police for safe keeping. lie
spent the Sabbath in peni;ent reveries
within The walls of the jail.-Portiard
Advertiser.
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assumption that, after all, he attempts
to get a fair vote in Kansas at three
elections, there should not noU be G sub
mission of the Kansas Constitution TO the
people of Kansas, will make himself an
object of contempt 10 the South, and
laughter 10 the North.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-12-02
LET THERE BE No SECRETS IN MEDICINE

LET THERE BE NO IN MEDICINE
or rather no pretended secrets. The
Medical Faculty published as soon as
made. all their discoveries, and almost
all that is known Of real value for the
cure of disease, has been discovered by
them. DR.. dyer takes the honorable
honest course. and right because it is
honest. He goes to work and invents
the best remedy which medical skill con
devise for the ure of certain complaints:
then publishes what it is and maintains his
monopoly oft solely BY making it cheap
er. better. more perfect, than anybody
else car. II the people would exact this
Of all who offer medicines. they would
have much less tracle and trash to swal
low. Nev Orleans Organ.
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James Sage was shooting at a mark on
the door of an clubhouse at Millpoint,
Mich, and his mother having entered it
unknown to him while he had gone into
the dwelling house to load bis rife, he
shot her through the heart.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-12-02

TAAGEDr.-A terrible tragedy occur,
red at Port,Jeferson, L. l., on Saturday
morning. Mr.. Henry Waters, a farmer.
and formerly a carpenter, residing at
that place, suddenly rushed into the
room in which his wife. her daughter
and SON in law. Mr.. and Ms. S urdevant
were at breakfast, and commenced a
deadly assault upon them with a square
iron bar. without any apparent provoca-
ton except a jealousy of the manifesto
lions of regard which Mrs. Waters gave
her step-childreu. He beat out the brains
of Mrs. Waters and Mr.. Sturdevant, left
Mrs. S~'urdevant bleeding and senseltss
in the street, whittier through three doors
and the gate she had fled; attempted 10
kill his slep-son- a lad ten years old,
who was up stairs. but who succeeded in
making his escape-and then hung him
self in his own barn.