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The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

ZaS- Read what the Madison Journal says of III,
progress Of the Canvass in the northern parishes and
the brilliant prospects OF llr sgur.
The action Of the democratic meeting in tho court
house on Saturday last, Is destined 10 have decisive
influence on the canvass in This district Beyond 4
doubt Mr. slgNr will now receive nearly every demo.
cratic vote in Madison parish Carroll il already
strongly for Signr. Tcnsas, Goncordia. and Cata-
houlA Will, We doubt not, cast their entire demo-
cratic vote for him as the only chance Of defeating
Watterston THUS. with the democracy OF the par
ishes north OF Red river united for Sigur his election
is almost certain.
a. TO our own position. we regard the resolution
OF the meeting on Saturday, as clearly Indicating
The preference Of very large majority Of the demoe-
racy of this parish in favor Of Mr.. Sigur In CON
ductng our paper, we should feel disposed under
almost any circumstances to regard that expression
preference But under The present circumstances,
regarding the nomination Of Mr.. Davidson as bind
ing upon none but those who participated in making
live feel bound to be guided in onr by the
aclloh OF That meeting, and have accordingly placed
at the head Of onr columns the name Of l.. j. sigur.
When we took ground in favor of Mr.. Davidson,
we did not suppose that any candidate would be
nominated ny the convention on the 3lst Of August
We regarded that convention as II failure and 50
regarded It's nomination, unless endorsed by the de-
mocfacy OF other parishes than those which parlici-
pated in it, proceedings, but the people are daily
saying by their action that there was truly "pith
and meaning in il. y Then we thought it The duty
of all good democrats to unite in the support Of MI
Davidson to defeat Judge Wattcrston The recent
indications Of popular feelings, however, and the
virtual backing out Of the contest by Mr.. Davidson
have convinced us that Mr.. Sgur is by far the
stongest and most available man of the two. lie
being, in addition our personal choice, and having
been unanimously endorsed by a meeting Of the de
mocracy Of our parisllWe shall support him witt
zeal and enthusiasm.
Mr. Dayidson's mastery inactivity" in the can
yass has completely hoored him and placed him on
OF the race. Outside Of the Florida parishes he vii
hardly obtain respectable vote in any parish in
the district We regard the contest then, as being
between Mr. sigur and Judge Watterston. This
view OF the case alone, would be sufficient TO decide
our course in favor of Mr. sigur. Let every demo
crat who prefers Linn to Davidson, unite in his sup,
port and aI3 election Is placed beyond contingency
or doubt
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24
THELAsr WEEK or TIE CANVASS.

Cur Democratic friends will bear IN mind tat there
take a portion Of that time from their usua avoca,
tioa and devote IL 10 seeing their nci ghbor- and tcr
friends and pressing upon them tho necessity and
Importance Of thcir being energetic and industrious
n placing before every voter, the reasons and the
facts why Mr. Sgur should be preferred TO both of
his opponents
This election Is one of no ordinary moment Up
on il depends the question whether bold and unscru-
puols men shall rule and direct the masses for their
own political ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Whether trickery and
cunning shall assume the place orhonesy and prnci-
pie. Whether their political rights and privileges
shall be made Il subject OF barter and exchange
Whether they shall have a voice in the selection of
candidates for office or be forced like mnials TO bow
to the choice and dictnion Of mprincpled political
wire-wolkerE, and rickstcrs There can DE but one
reply to This. No, we have too long been imposed
upon by this class Of men, who devoid Of political
honesty, themselves, would incucate the same aXety
of political morals into the hearts Of the people We
will think and act for ourselves and by our free and
unbiased suffrage show our covlemna ton of them and
their acts. Such will be their response spoken at
the ballot box on the first Monday in November in
tones too loud and in numbers too great to be mis-
understood,
Let then all be active and energetic while our
gallant leader is working galanly in the other par
shes Of the District, let us not be idle here With
such champion let there be no faint hearts, but let
the cry be- " Onward sigur, and victory"
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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INI More cures have been effected by the aid of these
preparations Than by any other For all affection, Of
the bladder or kidneys and disease Of the heart they
may be relied upon a. II safe and clcctual cure III
newly settled rs well as thickly populated cities
and towns. these pills are useful. Us ncntalizing the
malaria which ahouuds and which Il the gcncrutorot
fever and agtic. The hittcrs should be used alter
natrly A. q tonic Sold BY tlcproprctur w. u. Mof-
fat. VI. D. 33j Broadway New York.
For sale ut the Drug Store Of /. =. LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
fS"Wc are authorized by the friends of ALIEN
ANDER 5. NORWOOD to announce him as cam
didatc for the Office of SHERIFF of the Parish of East
Feciann at the approaching November election
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Iss"Wc are authorized 70 announce G.. II. JONES.
as a candidate for seat in the state Legislature.
subject to the will Of majority Of the voters of the
Parish, on thc First Monday in November next.
FOR RECORDER.
7sy- We arc authorized TO announce JOHN &.
WHITE as n candidate for reelection to the office
of RECORDER of the Parish Of East Fclicuna.
FOR MAGlsTR NTE FIFTH WARD.
TWO 70 B3 EIECrbp1
gaSs II. r. CHASE announces to his friends and
the public, that he is candidate for reelection to
the Office Of MAGISTRATE for The Fifth Ward East Fe-
lciana, ut the November Election.
For CONSTABLE-FtFT WARD
TWO 70 BE EIEcTEp.l
JsiS-We are authorized TO announce THOMAS D.
MeCLESDON. as q candidate for CONSTABLE, for tho
Fifth Ward, at the November Election.
F.f'Wc are authorized to announce SAMUEL J.
WORSlfAM, NJ q candidate for CONSTABLE for tue
Fifth Ward, ut the November Election.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

In David llnrlrld. E,qr., Chairman:
SIN lum letter IS received communicating the
action Of my Democratic friends IN public meeting
this day. However apparent prc'IHminuatinn to
defeat me. and however littir expectation may have
Of being elected tn the senate. ttnnni hut receive
Ibis declaration. by my Democratic friends with the
highest satisfaction ~ an approval Wud endorsement
Of the iust aud honorable cour.r which have iplt II
my duty tu pursue aud NJ RELIEVING both lhems lyc-
and me from hr olium anu responsibility Of crclng
ioW Nothing senator from this parish.
In conclusion win uuhc.iitiinaIy declare N Sou
my sincere wish. II have Democratic rirad In tais
parish. II. that hn should eat s vote for the nnnii-
necs If our Parish Ticket let every one of my
friends discharge thcir obligations IN hs prticiar
myself. aud let the result lie What il may they will
have the high satisfaction ot knowing that rlN viii
have performed their dHiy faithfully and houeralfy
am. with high respect. Hco
EDWARD pELDNl.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

- The District Court. Judge Iarason, prcsd-
ing, commenced it, regular jury session on Monday
There are large number Of rccused 10 dispose
Of. some having been on the docket upward, Of fifteen
years The criminal business il quite small.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24
4 CAIill.

In my statement to Mr. Herman. Of lie 10TH inst. !
stated that when Mr. HAYNES asked leave for the
delegation Of East fclicinna to retire. the Presidcut
said. 1t was too late that The vote had hccn cast !
should have said, that ! understood the President 70
have made the remark. though not certain. Yet.
am certain that the remark was made hy some one,
and thought il was The President. Not wishing to
misrcprcsent Gen Carter or any one else. make this
correction. Il. j. DELONl.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

TIE MoNrnilEs. We have received Blnckwood for
September, and Cooley, and Arthur for November.
The little time We have been able TO spare for their
pcrusal. shows that they all equal 10 their for
mcr high grade of excellence.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24
ANOTHER FALSEHOOD.

When we entered the Court House, Dr. Delopy
was speaking launching forth his nycclves against
Col, Davidson and the Argus, "-Argus 22d.
Another arrant falschood, did not mupch forth ann
Mree'tes 099i"a lol Daridson. said nothing about
him EDW tED pi5I NV %%'"'
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

Zt" One Of Col. Davidson. earliest departures
from democratic usage" wns ls vote in lS3S.
against Thornton LaWson. The Democratic candidate
for Congress III favor Of Judge Chiun. he not only
cast hs vote hut clcctionccrcd against Lawson This
act il but orthc many similar dcrcctions uf which
hc has been guilty since that period up TO n time Of
his voting against the regular nomination for Judge
in the Eighth District. Yet tl. man has the brazrn
ciirontcy TO call upon r Democracy to support hi-
Jogt8 nomination.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

1.ar Owing to the low price Of cotton ana the
scarcity Of money. the business of the town or the
past week has been quite duh The planters have
Lad good weather for picking up to yesterday, when
II commenced raining.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

-" On our fourth page will he found card .''o
The Public" from W. 7. Kcrn.n. E.qo III reply to 4
card Of Dr. Covert published in the Baton Rouge .Nd.
vocntc
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

PARISH OF ORiEANs.-'The following is the ticket
for members to the State Legislature from the sever
al Representative Districts of the Parish of Orleans
First Representative District Horace Gather, r.
p. Harrison ID $, Il TORY, s. G. Risk, Dr. A. D.
Macaulay Sd, r. Wood Perry, NJ. Hahn, j. NJ. Brick,
ell 9th, n. Ayegno. l. IIoyliger 7th, s, Andry, J
N Grandpro }, l. calneg, N, Brown 9th, Placid
caDOnpC.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24
sItlarrieo.

In Washington Parish on the 18th instant, by Rev.
s. ELLIS THOMAS c. w. ELLIS, of East Feliciana,
to Miss MARTENA VIRGINIA. youngest daughter
bama
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

PENNsYAyANIA.-- Unparolleed Democratic Victory =
The telegraph is notorious for keeping back Demo
cratic news Seven days ago an important election
was held in Pennsylvania, the first Intelligence from
which comes through our exchanges. II is glorious
The rout Of the Black-R Republicans is complete The
majority for Packer lDemocraD for Governor, oven
the notorious Wilmot, is eighteen thousand in Phla-
delpha city alone. In the western part Of the State
his gains are immense His majority in the State at
large will probably be forty or fifty thousand. viii
mot is the worst defeated man ever known in the old
keystone state. The President is noby proudly
sustained in his native State
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

gra- The New Haven Re giser's list, of Connect
cut town elections, contains ll3 towna-75 Demo
clats, G3 Republicans, ard ) divided
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

IMPORTATION OF NorEus.-Thcrc has been occasional
rmor' Of deep laid plot to import voters along tie
line Of the Northern Eai!road 10 cast their suffrage NJ
the coming election for I. G. Davidson. When wc re.
member the unusual large vote cast at certain pre-
cinct in ST. Helena, two years ago, We were somewhat
inclined to think that what at first had The appcal.
ancc Of nn idle aud foolish umor might have some
pith and meaning in H. Some of the friends o
Mr.. Watterston verify believe it, and say, why would
the Central Committee Of st. Helena publish then
statement Of Positive nlo.mationn unlcs, some such
design was on foot.
Truly. we cannot believe. that such thing will bc
attempted. We give The rumor rs We hear IT, and
would saY 10 the friends of Mr.. Sigr, in that section
be on your guard An ounce Of precaution &c. i
4 good adagc
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24
PROGRESS or MIR. s,lGrR.

Nilayiilia H. Parishes 81 Madison and Carroll.
Mr.rsr adlru.soi thn people Of Tcnsas at st. 10
..gh ea the lGth int Al lie Close of his speech.
the sam" manifestation, Of enthusiasm were exhibit.
I'd IN his lclal rs in tile Parishes of Madison and
Carroll. Men Of all parties came forward and plclg-
ed themselves to use untrng cycrions at the coming
election 10 ensure hi. success.
Since that time he has delivered speeches in Con
coida, Foinie Coupcr, cntahoula and Avoyclcs with
The Ike encouraging results. The people charmed
by his bold, manly cloqucnce and convinced by his
statement Of facts rush forward to his support en-
masSr
II Is his intention TO visit the Florida Parishes If
he has time. But our friends must not complain
should his engagements elsewhere prevent his addres
sing them. He is now doing himself and our cause
great service, and with that knowledge his absence
should only inspire them with more energy and ac-
dyily-
m While the number of Mr.. Sigur's friends that
attended the meeting struck with dsmay and aston
ishmcnt, the Davidson boasters it created stronger
and more united feeling in his behalf The mastcrly
argument of Major Heron, not only confirmed them
in the business Of their course but il convinced MANY
who were supporters of Mr.. Davidson of the utter
untenabc position he holds that of being the regular
nominee OF the Democratic party of this District
Many "n" nave heretofore supported him, openly
expressed heIr determination to vote for Mr.. Signr
IN the coming election. The cause has received
strong Impetus spirit and enthusiasm has been added
TO me contest and from the signs before u.s. we have
every reason to hope for majority for Mr. Sipur in
This parish, over both Of his opponents AT all events
our , friends have gone to work in way and with
VIII llal must not only deserve but ensure success
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

MAJ. A. S. HEBRON
VIII address his fellow citizens, at JACKSON, on
TUESDAY. oct p.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

m" We have looked carefully over our cXchang
es, for some notice Of Mr.. Dayidsons prospects, and
with the exception Of the Dragging the Advocate The
Ledger, and the Buncomb stories of their comespon.
dents we find not Il line.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

Ic' Tie Davidson braggaris are as free in their
boasng. ~ We're the Know Nothings in the pre,don-
tial canvass. II sounds 50 much like their thunder.
that we are not surprised at people blinking ii one
and the same Old habits are hard TO overcome. and.
il as report states truly unruly, thc editor Of the
Advocate Is moi using ii for the first time In is zenl
TO support Davidson he is continually referring 10
what he spppose., and what doubt not he has been
informed is the overwhelming majority there is for
Davidson in this parish The ratification meeting.
when 80 Davidson men attended out OF $50 Democrat
c voters, is standing argument and the rcconmcn-
datory resolutions, which Mr.. Davidson himself did
not consider " instruction." are also cited How base
less Is his argument founded upon such bostng and
such proceedings lie certainly does not believe that
any is to be deceived by his shallow conclusions
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-10-24

Clinton. lA., Oct. 22d. 1891.
To DR.. Edward nelony Clinton Louisiana
DEAR SIN The meeting assembled this day IN
Clinton. passed the following motion. TO witt
That We will continue 10 run aud support 'r
Edward Dcony for the Stata Senate, let the result bt
what ii may
Which motion as passed. have the honor TO com
municatc TO you. remain.
Very respectfully. your fellow citizen.
u. BARFlEl.n. Chairman.
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04

" DR.. Durbn, the great Methodist orator.
once attempted to preach from The text, "ne-
member Lots wife" and made failure. AT,
forwards remarking to DIR. Bond that ne did not
know the reason of his failure, the venerable
doctor replied that "he had better thereafter
let other peoples wives alone" .... ....a...
or The telescope has revealed upon the
surface of the planet Mars the outlines OF con.
tinents tinged with dull red, seas distln-
gushed by their greenish hues, and presented
in the appearance Of this planet is, that its dem
sity is about three and three-fourths times that
of water. ..... .
OF Eighty-two American citizens and prot
eyes have been registered at the American
Consulate, as residents at Constantinople, many
Of whom have families, say of FIVE persons on
an aggregate. making 4I0 souls, composing the
American colony ofthat city. ''l
o. The Queen of Great Britain has com.
manded that a medal be granted to all persons
of every rank aud class who have been engaged
in the several expeditions to the Arctic reg,ons
whether of discovery or search, between iSls
and 1855, both inclusive. 4.ss
0.7- One dry goods establishment, in Chie..
CO. done business the last year, to the amount
OF @'oO'VoO :.I0>Ha44aL ii 4our
! 05- man who was. in prison for bigamy
(marryiug two wlyes) complaiued that be was
! severely dealt with, for an offence which car
RIGS it's own punishment along with it.
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04

this vast universe into one stupendOus whole
drawing nations in close proximity and making
interests of different nations common. 1t per-
vades all ranks, and, as it were, has become an
hereditary principle from generation to gene
ration, and constitutes vital part of the men,
tai atmosphere in Uncle Sans dominions =
and, look wherever we may, in whatever de-
partment or function, we behold this fire of &C.
tlon intensely burning, and untiringy gather
ing into one mighty crucible everything within
To be concluded neat Ueek.
FAIRFIELD, N. Y, Jan. 1857. Ink.
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04

TERRIBLE FAMINE IN Hundreds
DUNG Duily--.The English papers have ac-
counts from Norway, which gives painful pic
ture of the suffering of the Inhabitants of Lap.
land and Finmark, bordering on the North Cape
of Norway. Owing to a failure of the crops
the inhabitants are in a state of starvation.
"Hundreds are dying daily, aud the living
are compelled to subsist as they best can, on
the bark Of trees, ground and cooked with oats
Ia order to alleviate these sufferngs, charita-
BILE committees have been organized on the op-
poste coasts ofthe Gulf of Bothnia. to collect
contributions in kind suca as corn, -four, vege
tables and spirits, which will be conveyed Il
them across the ice in sledges.
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04
A REIGN OF TeRRoR.-Letters from Naples

A REIGN OF TERRoR.-Letters from Naples
represent state OF things there burderIng Oh a
regular Reign of Terror. Rumors of conspira.
cies against the government, and assassina tons
OF prominent persons in public life, fill the air
and burden every tongue. (The newspa pars
are padlocked, and dare not say anything about
t) The King one evening ordered large
number of arrests, including many of the quiet
est and most respectable citizens, for what
reason nobody seemed to know,--only that a
rumor was abroad, that two Hungarans lad
arrived in the city from Paris, commissioned to
assassinale the king,-and it was thought that
by making ndiscrIminate arrests, the two Mag
yars might be caught in the net. Many of
those arrested were set at liberty on the next
morning, SO utterly without cause was their
detentlon and many are still kept in prison.
whose only offence it is to have suffered from
former prosecutions. TO the present day, tno
some OF the public places of resort then closed
still rema so. Soldiers parade the streets BY
day,-and at night nobody, unless by special
permission, is permitted to appear in the streets
after certain fixed time.
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04
scraps--Uarietp.

The CAMELs AT WORK.-The San Antonio
CTexas) Times says:
"The camels, twenty-five in number, have
just passed through our city loaded with about
SIX hundred pounds each, returning to their
place of rendezvous, Which is some seventy
miles from here. There are drompdaries also
with them, and seated on top of these camels
and dromedaries are Arabs and Turks, dressed
in the costume of their own country. Texas
is great country, and San AOioDio is a great
city. We have among us people of every ua-
ton and religion, and around US every specimen
Of tie animal kingdom
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04

A COUNrERBLAsr AGAINST CRINoLINE.-The
London correspondent Of the New York Trib-
une says:
=" The Empress Eugenie made her appear
ance last ,oaek Without any crinoline or hoops,
and looked the better for it, Feminine dIplo-
matIsls predict now a speedy fall of tho reign
of hoops, though it is not yet certain whether
even French Empress may be able to succeed
with such coup d'eIat, and to overturn an ug
ly fashion by her sovereign will. Louis Nupo-
leon, who was always opposed to the crinoline,
has made up his mind to crush it, and flushed
with success in the diplomatic line, does not
doubt that his endeavors will triumph"
The same writer, in another letter. says" " we
arc told on good authority that it is seriously
designed to abandon the 'hoops' aud the small
bonnet, in the circles which give the tone to
English fashion, 80
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04

ExTRAoRDINARY MANIA.--A physician ofRo-
chester, New York, makes the following state
ment to the Daily Union of that city. In
April, 1858, he was called upon TO extract a
needle from the arm Of young lady at But
ternuts, Otsego county, who, as he afterwards
asccrtaned, was in the habit of sticking pins,
needles, hair pins. &C., into her flesh. He at
tended her until January, 1854, during which
period he extracted from different parts of her
body, arms and legs, 297 sewing needles, 81
pins, 2 darDing needles, 8 hair pins, knitting
needles and wire D of each; total, 3S3. She
professed to be unconscious o; having inserted
these needles, &c, into her flesh.
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04
4. d goite 4aem.
Written for the Smyrns Times.
SMYRNA, Feb. 25th, 1857

SMYRNA, Feb. 25th, 1857.
Mr.. Editor I'm looking over the productions
of my pen, l find that the last publication of my
metrical composition was dated June Goth. 1845.
Since which time, believe have never writ
ten but one piece, and that was few weeks
since, which still remains in manuscript. On
Sabbath ussrning listened to discourse by
the Rev. Mr.. Robinson, from this text: " Upon
this rock will build my church, and the gates
Of hell shall not prevail against it,"-being a
part of the 18th verse of the 10th chapter of
the Gospel, according to st. Matthew. After
| returned from church, unexpectedly to my
self, the following thoughts suggested them
selves, which noted with my pencil. [ con-
fess they are rather crude, but if you choose to
give them place in your paper, you are at
liberty to do so. Still feel somewhat abashed
at the thought of beholding piece of my CON-
position in your paper, not only because my
mind has ruslcd from the absence of al; literary
aud mental exercise for SO long time, but be-
c,use have seen your paper so highly adorned
recently by the productions of other female cor
respondents.
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04

The REV. THEODORE Parker says: Wash
Ington had not great reason, no phiosophic
power, no imagination, no fundness for beauty
IN art or literature. AT tunes he poured out
the ghastIles of oaths, was not IN fleet iona e
man, and few flowers of benevolence cleaned
across his path" Mr.. Parker is one of the "ser-
satIon ministers lie would rather be strIk-
ing than true, and never allows a STAKEHOLDER
to pass without thinking II his Special duty to
hit him as hard as he can. But it is likely that
Washingtons character will stand even MIR.
Parkers bellcosltles. ......
Smyrna times., 1857-03-04

FOREIGN LITERARY lNrELLIGENCE-Th Eng.
ISh book market Is more md more largely sup
Piled from American sources. Reprints of
American works abound in the catalogucs.-
A compliment Is paid to American scholarship
by new reprint OF DR. Anthons classical works
tor students, the entire series Of winch are ad-
vertsrd. by a London house at prices much
above the Amer can selling price Anti oh's
Hornce. published by Harper & Brnrhrrs, al
$l %. Is advertised by Tegg &, Co at IS Cd
or about 81 81, and Cicero Cesar. Xrnoprnr,
Homer and the others OF DR.. Anlhrn's series.
AT a proportionaie advance on the American
price.