davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

a LIST OF LETTERS
DEMAINlNG IN the Post Oilce 1T Clinton, La.
LII December 3lst. 1856
Abretton, Mrs Laura Lewis Amanda
BairnsfathersG and sou Lea lillian
Burdtt. A A Mcndenba Jamcs T
Barkns John l. McRac, " VILLAIN
Ballard Michael Miller, Daniel
Bryan. Celna h Newsam. J W
Brown. William 3 Nctles y a
Clark. Mrs Frances N,ttles josiah
Collier. J d Nichols. Henry A
Crabtree, Mrs Ncitlcs Mrs Margaret
Capshaw. Neyland, William
Carter. Dclah Patrick, Phander
Cleveland, Miss Zerclda Perkins. ar. Eliza
CLANCY. 9 NJ Renb ~. julius
chapel, EJ Rumddy. &
Courtney, FIR Re- or, lionsJ
Carr. ) y Rownayne. DR. w X 2
Carter, Harvl Smith. l. WI
Devine, 7 G Smith, SV
Dawson, Mary A Sites, Rufus NJ
Dees. Charles Smiley. Rev Jno A
Dawson, Samuel Spencer j J
Duggins, I Stafford Miss Lizzie
Davis. Thomas X Sorsby, Joseph
Ferguson. & Spears james
Green Thomas 2 Smith, Samuel II
German, Mrs Martha Temple, Mrs Mary II
Gearad. Mrs Helen Winning, SIR
Holditch, Capt Joseph Valentine. J
Herbert. Rev IL Vaughn. Il S
Hawsey. Henry Watkins Frank B
jenkins, Is II 2 Wilkinson, X T 2
Knox. Samuel G. Woodsde Thomas
Kendall, William Wclch, Albert L
Krkwood, John A Ward SW
Lewis Sommerlied 3 White, Reuben
Lee, Mrs LIE ieates, Mrs Margaret
Loomis, s
Persons calling for the above letters, will pleas
say they are adv crtiscd.
JNO. VI. BELL, Post Master.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-17
DEATH TO HIGH PRICES.

DEATH TO HIGH PRICES.
THE UNDERSIGNED. brgs Lave to INFORM his
L friends and the public generally. that since the
dissolution Of partnership between Inn and l.. Bloom,
he Is commencing business in his own name aud Is
now opening general assortment Of
DRY GOODS, STAPLE AND FANCY,
in the House formerly occnmpcl by Adler n Sriglc.
in Port Hudson. and socis share Of the public pa
tronage and that he will sell low for cash they
can be bought for in about this locality. Come
and examine for yourselves.
JOSEPH FLONACIIER.
Port Hudson May 10. 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-17
MISCELLAN EOUS.
MILLS, CLEVELAND, a. Co.

MILLS, CLEVELAND, IL Co.
Provision andG Grocery Store.
10 ESPECTFULLI inform their friends and
III the trading public, that they have on hand
Il large and complete stock of
GROCERIES a. PROVISIONS
together with well selected assortment OF
Dry Goods. Hats. Boots. Shoes, Hardware.
and in fact every article il demand, for Family
or Plantation use.
They are prepared to make advances on
Cotton consigned to OAKLEY Il HAWKINS,
and to afford all the facilities usual in lher
line of business. ala
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-17
CONFECTIONERY a FAMILY GRO.
Gerry

I'M TIE TNDERSIGNL Ed thankful For the lib
l era patronage which they have received for
the past year, during which, their efforts to
please ana Accommodate, they trust have at-
iordcd general satisfaction, with the view of in
creasng that appreciation aud support have
made large ana valuable additions to their
present extensive assortment
They are prepared 10 furnish Balls, SoirccS,
Weddings, Assemblies. Dinner Parties (public
or private, and social gatherings, of whateyre
kind, with every article required
I'm experienced Workman will be sent when
necessary TO The country 10 supcrlnlcnd the
tulimcnt Of all orders.
II would be 10 the interest of country mcr-
chants and others, TO call, examine, and leave
Their orders.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-17
CONFEC 'TlONARY.

~ ~
Candies assorted Ginger, Canton
Rock candy do Havana
Cakes \ pastry, asS'd Raisins,
Sugar plums do Cherries in Brandy
Preserves IL syrup Cinnamon and Spice
do Brandy Strawberry cordial
Candies, new style Raspberry do
Cordials asS'd superior Orgcat do
do common Currants
Mascat wine Citron, preserved
,nrfahl Jeliy Gloves and nutmegs
ounce no Almonds, pccans
orange 90 Essences; lemon, rose
unaHa do Rose water, &c. &c.
GROCERIES.
shoulders and Hams Cheese and butter
sugar cured Hams Coffee and tea
Dniiicds Hams, Chocolate
Oysters in cans,
Sugars; brown, loaf, MackereI, in kits and
crushed powdered barrels
Soap and candles Salmon in Kits
Golden syrup, retail Dried apples
sugar cured beef Pickles, all sized jars
ketcliuls, &c Rhine wines,
Comprising full and superior assortment of
uperor Nj Li Ii ROCERIES, all
which will he sold low, and in quantities to
lit purchaser
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Wines, old a choice Brandy, superior
Fort do DO do lower grades
Madeira do do Whiskcy, all qualities
olaret DO do Gin and rum superior
Champagne do Scotch Ale
Mllscat DO London Porter
American Porter wcct Oil II lali and
DO Ale whole bottles
And great variety Of other articles for
A NJ l. I use.
Fresh Cakes and Bread daily.
Jan ~ b. Il A. MOSES.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-17
LOST.

LOST.
IN the sth inst, at the Barbecue ground lady
" bracelet. The band is made of beads with set
in the centre about the size OF quarter Of dollar
of brilliant stones, resembling diamonds. 1t fastens
with ocket Any person finding the same will be
literally rewarded by leaving it at this Office
October %. 1876.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-17
PAINTS, OILS, dc.
BEECIIEN0, The Druggist, at Clinton, La,

PAINTS, OILS, DE.
BEECIIEN0, the Druggist, at Clinton, La,
HAS BOUGHT, received, and is now prepared to
IL supply his patrons and the public generally,
with the following articles, in any quantity, of first
rate quality, and upon liberal terms.
White lead in oil or dry Vandyke brown,
Red lead noil or dry, Terra d'senna burnt orraw
Zinc paint Gold and other bronzes,
Raw linsccd OIL = - silver leaf,
Boiled. Carmnc,
Spirits of hrpcntnc, lytharge and sugar lead,
Copal varnsl, no. l., q Graning tools.
Carriage Badger flats,
Furniture g Marking brushes
White damar varnish, Camel hair pencils,
Japan yarnlsh, Meats foot oil,
Japanners gold size, Tanners oil,
Pru>s an blue in OIL or dry Lard oil,
Brown lumber, - Sweet Oil lst and End.
yellow oclre, .. 50 Celestial blue
Chrome and paris green's in oil or dry,
Chrome yellow, orange, and lemon,
Chinese and American yermlon,
Paint and yarnsh brushes French and American.
march 22. 1856
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-17
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.

! III u SClEN l II ~ 8MERl Van.
Il WELfTH year! Oue thousand dollars
l cash prizes. The twelfth Animal Volume
of this useful publication commences on tie
18th day of September next.
The Scientific American" is an Illustrated
Periodical devoted chiefly to the PRONUNCIATION
of information relating to the various Mechanic
and Chcmc Arts, Industrial Manufactures,
Agriculture, Patents, Inventions, Engineering,
Mlwork, and all interests winch the light Of
practical science is calculated TO adyance.
Report of U. S. Patents ,taltel are also
published every week, incluIn. Official Copies
of all the Patent Claims, together with news
and information upon thousands OF other sub
jects,
SlooO--in cash lrizes-- le raid on I'll
lst Of January next for the largest list of sub
scrbers, MS follows 5000 for the LIST, $l75
for the 2nd $3.50, for the 3d. 1925 for the 4th
500 for the 9Th, $75 for the 9th, $50 for the
7th $40 for the Sth, $50 for the 9th, $25 for
the 10th, $40 for the 18th and $40 for the
18TH For all Clubs of 20 and upwards, the
subscription price is only 81 40 Names can
lie sent from any Post Office until January LIST,
bS57. Day- Here are fine chances to secure
cash prizes.
The Scientific American is published once a
week; every number contains eight large quar-
to pages, forming annually complete and spen
did volume illustrated with several hundred
original engrayngs.
Ia- TERMs--Single subscriptions, So a year,
or 81 for six months. Five copies, for six
months "a; for year, $S. Specimen copies
sent gratis.
Southern, Western and Canada money, or
Post Office Stamps taken at par for subscrip-
tiOns.
Letters should be directed (post paid) to
MUM & co.
1913 Fulton ST., Nep YORK.
november !, 1856
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-17
WORMS. MI YER & Co.
NAUMAN 4 STRAUSS,
DEALERS ~
Fine Watches. JewvIn. Books. Stationery.

Fine Watches, Jewrry. Books. Stationery.
AND FANCY ARTICLES.
| AVE received from New York, new and
IL complete assortment Of Goods 10 which
.thry invite the attention Of tie people or Gin.
ton and vicinity, and tie ladies especially.
WATCHES, JEwELWy, &c. comprising L. I.
Cooper, Tobias, and real Joseph johnson
movements Swiss and English Levers, to-
gcthcr with Il splendid stock Of Eastern
JEwEiEY, Of the latest styIcand best finish,
SILVER \ PLATED WAnE, all descriptions.
TolLEr Articles PcrImcry. Hair Oh. Pc.
matnn Fancy Soap and Extracts, direct from
llarriSon.S manuIactory.
WORK Boxes, Port Monnaics Fine Pocket.
Books
CARD CASES; silver, pearl, and smell
RMoES X KNIVES, Rogers best brand.
Books, consisting Of standard and msccIIa.
neouS works.
School Books, recommended for their high
and instructive character.
PoEMs, of American and British authors.
NOVELS, latest and best published, with n
great variety Of other interesting reading.
MrsIc; Il fine lot Of sheet music, embracing
pieces from the most gifted composers.
We nave SuliH'bc arrangements 10 procure
books, so that orders left with us viii lie
promptly filled.
Watches and Jcwrlry carefully repair
cd by the best Of workmcn, and warranted.
We solicit Il share Of the public patronage,
feeling convinced we shall be able 10 give en-
tire satiSiacton
All articles sold, warranted F repre-.
sentcd, or the money refunded.
ley"Sign Of the BIG WATCH, east Of the
Public Square, opposite the Posi- Office
ic o NAIMAN 4 STRAISS.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-12-26

the beginning Vt his career, he was identified
with some OF the obnoxious measures Of the Anti
Slavery party, but the same salu,ary influence to
which he owes the improvement in his manners,
wrought a wholesome change in his political opin-
ions. AT first an advocate Of Wilmot pruvisos, he
progressed to the point OF avowed Opposition to
any restriction on the expansion OF Southern in
situations. Ia support of the Fugitive Slave law
and the Kansas Nebraska act he DISPLAYED a
irmness and a vigor which gave him the confidence
of the State Rights Democracy. Altogether he rank
ed among the really hopeful statesmen Of the
country, and was regarded as a possible President
by a large number of enterprising ofice-hunt9rs.
The South closes its bull of excommunica,ion as
follows
"In a speech delivered ut the capital of Illinois
during the last Summer, Judge Douglas explicitly
and emphatically acknowledged the authority U
the ~Lecompton Convention, and committed him
self to abide It's action. Aud yet again, he sup.
ported the bill proposed by Senator Toombs al
the last session of Congress, which ~pointedly ex
cluded the idea of q reference of the Constitution
Of Kansas for popular ratification. In fact. hi,
change of position is as sudden as it is violent,
and is precisely that sort Of conversion which i'm
plies either the miraculous agency Of immediate
inspiration or the subtle influence of corrupt mo
tive. The Senator has never been suspected oil
any intimate converse with the inhabitants OF
Heaven but neither is he thought to be iaacces
sable to the approaches of the Evil One. In ar
apostacy so signal and so incapable of explana
tion on the hypothesis Of a sincere conviction Of
judgment, the world will scarcely be at a loss t
detect the operation of an ambition that would
sacrifice every obligation of patriotism to thu
qualification Of its own unchastened desires"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-12-26

near white that, in the advertisement Offering q
large reward for his capture, it is stated that he is
80 near white that he would readily pass for a white
man, aud is. rascal enough to call himself go. The ad
vertisement speaks the truth, us it will be seen that
he succeeded 10 passing himself off as q white man
ON board the steamer, and that even the officers, who
had a full description Of his person hesitaied some
time before they dare charge him with owing labor
aud service to a master. 'Jeems' is even genteel.
lie is very good looking, too. With his hat on; to
conceal a few waves in his hair, he might walk
Bioadway all day, and never once suggest the sus.
piciOn that any dark blood flowed in his veins"
The same paper enlightens US as to "Jeems's''
plan % escape:
About two years ago, 'Jeems', tired of work.
ing Tor a master, resolved upon escaping to the
NUr,h. With this object always in view whenever
opportunity offered, he added to his little stock Of
knowledge until now he can read quite well, for
one who has laUored under 80 many disadvantages.
Besides storing his mind with useful information,
by practiciug the closest economy be was enabled
to store his pockets with the wherewith to aid him
in his contemplated escape when opportunity
should offer. During this time he formed the ac.
quaintahce Of u free mulattU girl who was gifted
With more than ordinary intelligence for one IN the
position she was and we understand it was main
ly under her directions that he acted after acquain.
lance commenced. To enable them the better to
carry out the plan CT escape devised, one year ago
they were united in marriage. the master consent
ing, as lie said, to make his slave more contented. ;
Soon after the marriage, the bride started for the
North, and sought and found employ ment in Phila,
delphia, at which place she remained until Friday
last, when she came to this city to meet her hus
band. Wherever he is, doubtless, she is with him
now,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-12-26
Che Anti laperp Bu9le,
SALEM, OHIO, DECEMBER &c. 1857
THE ANTI.SLAVERY FAIR.

The SALEM ANTI-SLAvERY FAIR will open for
the sale of Goods at IL o'clock, A. NJ, on Thurs
day the Oath inst, and be continued through that
and the following day. The Managers of the
Fair have already received a variety of most Valua-
BILE contributions. And the display of rare, fancy
and useful articles, will not be surpassed by that
of any former occasion. 1t is confidently hoped
that friends of the cause will take pains to pur-
chase from this Stock such articles as they need,
either for holiday presents or for other uses. Such
purchases xill as readily serve the cause as their
contributions in money. Such as may not be able
to attend and may send their orders, will find them
promptly attended to.
a refreshment table will be kept in the Hall.
accessible at all times, for which contributions are
solicited.
Contributions may be sent to the care of the
Editor of the Bugle, or to Joel M'Millan, Salem
These contributions may consist of any of the
products Of your farms or your workshops, graft
of all kinds, fruits, preserved or otherwise, poul
try, eggs, butter, cream, cheese-stone. ware, fur
ni:ure, shoes-clothing of all kinds, as well 81
fancy articles.
The Committee also request contributors t'
forward early; when convenient. before the day
of opening the Fair.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-12-26
A.. M. P.

PATERNAL KINDNEss.-The will OF the late Geo.
W. P. Gusts, who resided near Washington City,
provided that all his slaves, ON his different plan
tations, be set free within the next five years,
leaving it to his executors to provide the necessary
GINA. There arc about three hundred Of them.
We are glad to record this instance OF paternal re-
gard in the late Mr.. Custis.
The Cincinnati Gazette from which We clip the
above paragrap h, characterizes the act of Mr.
Gusts as "paternai." with especial propriety
For if general rumor is at all to be credited this
aged patriarch" numbered among his three hun
bred slaves several of bis own children and grand
children. That Mr.. Gusts made no distinctiqn-bs
tween his own enslaved children and those of Other
fathers, is well. We can rejoice even in death-bed
IN snunissions, though we should be gIa'l 80 have
them come earlier in life, both for the sake Of the
emancipato r and the emancipated. But even thi,
sort of repentance is very unwelcome to the slave
holders. They see clearly that, as all Shareholders
must die, if the rule were universally adopted. al
slaves would be emancipated. This does not sui
their tyranical thoughts and habits. They would
make slavery eternal as well as universal ovel
the earth. The Charleston Mercury. denouncet
the practice as "a death-bed folly. committed onl,
by men in their second childhood" ''as a remov
al of SO many mon from the industry of the State
"a wanton destruction Of property" which tn,
state should interfere to prevent.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-12-26
ANTI-sLAvERY LABoRs WEST OF THE:
CUYH0GA.

Benjamin S. Jones. ]. Elizabeth Jones aud
Joseph A. Rowland, will lecture for q time IN sbS
counties Of Medina, Lorain, Ashland and Huron,
commencing in the month of January.
As will be seen by the notice above they will DO
at NIGGA lore on Sunday the Sd of January. AZ
ter spending some days in that vicinity, and visit
ing Akron and other places they will be prepared
to 60 west and north west. Will the friends
through Medina. Lorain. Ashland and Huron,
who desire meetings in their respective towns
write Immediately, stating the fact ard giving the
names OF persons in the various places, they do.
sire them to visit
Letters may be addressed to Joseph A. Hopland.
Akron, Summit Co., o.
There is now offered to the friends of our csuse
west OF the Cuyahoga a rare opp %ortunity to build
up the anti.slavery eminent in their region. The
lecturers named above, are devoted, faithful,
thorough; unsurpassed by any in their thorough.
acquaintance of the question in all it's bearings
and relations, and clear, forcible and eloquent in
their presentations of it. We commend them to
the cooperation Of the abolitionists in. the region
they are about to visit, who can do mnah TO aug
ment their usefulness, by aiding than from place
to place. and by securing comfortable houses for
meetings, and Il thorough notification of all APP
pointments.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-12-26
KANSAS AND IFS CONSTITUTIONS.

There are two constitutions now before the peo-
pie of Kansas. already framed and completed for
their adoption and government. Mr.. Banks in the
United States House of Representatives and Mr..
Douglas in the Senate, have each presented hills
to authorize the people of that Territory TO form
another; SO that if the people fail to get a good
one at last. it will not be for want of any desirable
number from which to choose; if indeed they shall
be permitted the privilege of making a choice,
which is the question now agitating the Presiden,
and Congress at Washington. OF the two consti'
furions now already completed-the Topeka and
Lecompton, both are essentially and positively
pro-slavery and unfit for adoption by any people
who honestly regard the rights of man on the flu
,ure liberties, honor and welfare of this young
State.
The Topeka Constitution was framed and adop
ted by what are called the Free-State men, and tn,
Free State Party, of Kansas, and yet it is in fac
as positively pro slavery as its ~Lecompton rival
The Border Rufians indeed have descended NOR,
into revolving details and specifications and mad,
their works unalterabls. But both defy Heaven
outrage manhood and insult liberty, by ~recogniz
ing the right of slavery on Kansas soil, 1t is so
in that it comedies the right of slave-hunting in al
it's territory, and the validity of all existing con
gres.ional slave hunting laws; in that it recogni
yes The rights Of existing Shareholders 10 the Terri
tory. And is at best. essentially pro-slavery in tina
it disfranchises and proscribes the colored citizen
Of the Territory, who are notwithstanding marke
with the appellatiou of " Free men,"
The ecomp,onCopstituti provides as follows,i
regard to colorsd persona. bon dand free. lite pre-
visions in regard to colored persons not slaves
summary and emphatic: Free Negroes shall rt
be permitted 10 lice in the Stale under any circun
stpnoesi"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-12-26
DEATH OF WILLIAM II. T0PP.

We regret 10 learn 10y the last Anti. Slavery
Standard, of the death Of this estimable man.
Hi, de ,ease occurred at his residence in Albany
N. Y. on Friday evening December llth. says
the Albany Journal, "most Of our readers knew
and respected Mr.. Topp. Although of the pro-
scribed colored race, by his industry, taste, intel
ligence and manly department, he acquired a
handsome property, and the confidence and friend
ship of all who knew him."
Aaron NJ. Powell, writes to the Standard on the
occasion as follows -
Few there are whose lives have been more uni
formly and religiously consecrated to labor Tor the
promotion of the best interests and tho well.being
Of their fellow
For many years he has cheerfully and literally
contributed Of his talent, his moral influence, and
his means, most valuable cooperation IN bearing
upward and onward the glorious Anti slavery en-
~terprise. Numerous are The heroic adventurers
from the scenes OF Southern oppression, VINO have
thanked God and taken new courage, and who
refer with blessings to his memory tor his gener-
GUS and self.sucriicing aid in the hour OF greatest
need,
IT. no case have his efforts been attended with
more im portant results than 10 that involving the
culture. elevation and enfranchisement OF the
nominally free coiored people, so generally the
victims vI popular hatred AID prejudice. ldenti'
ned by com plcxion with that greatly wronged
class, such were his noble characteristics, that uni
versally be commanded the respect and esteem Of
all who knew him.
The life of such a man is itself the most power
full of arguments, more potent for good than any
word which could be uttered, or statute enacted
He was most vigilans and untiriug in his en-
deavors for the moral and political elevation OF the
colored people, for the establishment OF greater
facilities for through education and culture.
For such q vindication Of the rights of humani
ty, irrespective of color or condition., accompanied
by vigorous efforts for real progress, no will eve
be held in grateful remembrance.
As an upright and honorable business man 1T
had no superior, and in that capacity he had woI
the confidence and esteem Of a large circle OF pat
rons and friends. In social life his was always
welcome presence. Few are recipients to as grea
a degree of the rare endowment Of native refine
mont, and an i~ntuitive sense of propriety. Hi
elf.possessed, dignifed and gentlemanly bearing
indicated to all the spirit of = superior man.
Through life the devotional and religious ele
ment, sincere, catholic and liberal, has beef
strongly marked in his character.
Thus early he has been removed from n position
of great usefulness in this sphere of life, but, W
may hope and fondly believe, to one of still great
er Importance, whittier he has gone.
mourn his loss as a dearly beloved persona
friend.
A. NJ. P.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-12-26

FoREIGN.-The Last steamer from Liverpool
brings intelligence that the coming Parliament
will totally abolish the East India Company's Gov
eminent. and will bring that unhappy country I'M.
mediately under the control Of the British Gov
eminent. The French Government, it is thought,
will abandon, for a time at least, importing slaves
from Africa into its colonies, under the namo of
free migrants, and it is to be hoped that a renew
al Of the ~nef.rious traffic will not be permitted.
A new conspiracy against the Emperor has been
discovered in Paris. y