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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
THE COURIER" THE "ADyOCATE' AND
KANSAS.


When the reasonable proceedings of Robert J.
Walker were first being enacted in Kansas, against
the South the Courier and Advocate joined in with
right good will and hearty denuncatons Of the acts
of the traitor. But change seems now to have
come over the spirit Of their dreams, the nights and
mornings have become cool, and their sumbers have
been disturbed by cool dreams upon the climates.
Hence we find them now engaged in lengthy disqul-
sitions upon the climate Of Kansas. II has become
all of a sudden, in their ina ginations, wonderfully
cool in that region where niger would now freeze
up totally and bodily in less than no time. Now
we would ask these plant organs what has climate
to do with the principle Of nonnerventlon or the
constitutional rights of the South? If Senators
Hunter, or Butler or any body else have supposed
that Kansas was not adapted to slavery, does thai
Justify Walker in his outlages against the rights o.
slavery? We ask them what was the use Of remov
ing the Missouri restriction if THE RESTRICTION OF Gil
NATE is to be adopted in its sead? Is this the entertain
ment to which the South is now to be invited and a
which Walker Is to be feasted and honored for h
good faith and fidelity? May God save the sout
from the political orgies of such feast
What means the Courier and Advocate? DO the
suppose that Walkers treachery is to be made palate
bic with iced j4leps or that the Democracy OF Lou
lana are TO be humbuged by .he new idea of china
principles in the place of their constitutional rights
We shall see.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
TIE Conventional. ]. sIGUR.

The Congressional Convention held In Baton houge
on the 3lst ult has left high and honorable record
II has discharged every duty to the Democratic par
tv and complied with every obligation demanded OF
rcourcd by its opponents. II has offered to them
every lust measure Of Cancellation, in order TO har
monisc and unite the Democracy, and they have been
rejected The most honorable proposition to retrr
the whole matter back TO all the Democracy, was
rendered to them In the kindlicst spirit: that too
was utterly dsrcgardcd and no other alternative was
left to the Convention but unconditional submission
to wrong or to hold them as we hold al know.Noth
ingdom, enemies to the just rights of the people aud
TO the welfare Of tie Democratic party. The Conven
ton, in true and gallant spirit chose the latter
course aud have placed before their fcllow.ctizens
of the district the name of L. j. slGUR of the parish
of Iberyic rs worthy of their highest confidence
and trust as representative in Congress.
Mr.. Sigur is u native Of Louisiana, gentleman of
the highest order of talents and ability. pure and
true Democrat. The "Loui5iana CJurer' of the 2ud
inst. speaks Of him as follows:
I'VE rccollec the valuable service he rendered to
the Democratic cause in The State campaign Of $3.50.
when our Democracy first met and conquered Know
Nothingism in all the pride Of its secret power. in
all the confidence inspired by It's novelty aud irr-l
| from Northern victories. None regretted more than
we that aud long continued Illness prevented
him from sharing in the scarcely less nrduons lahors
Of The campaign or 1856. We know the powor he
has in rare command Of language. IN sigoron@
and retcntve memory richly stored with political
and historical knowledge, ard ii hi. logical and
analytical habits Of thought. II" l. strong man e
strong before Judge or jury stronger still before
an assemblage OF the people"
/ Mr.. Sigur il the ablc-t the strongest and the
trucst man III the field That be will be elected So
have but little doubt, nearly every Democrat in the
district will rally around such a man. and will not
the true Southern Know Nothings now show th.
sincerity Of their professions Of Southern rights by
supporting him? Or will they still pursue their
erralic course downwards. by urging The pretensons
/ Of a Northern born and bred man as proper per
son to represent Louisiana in crisis like that which
is fastening upon theSouth: Surely not surely not
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
PARTNER WANTED.

A PLANTER RESIDING ON BLACK CREEK.
n near Midway station. Oh thcCiintou a Port IIud-
SOL Rad Road dos roGs oil having partner for the
81 year. AM one hayng irom FIVE to FIFTEEN
halds and willing 10 take fan control OF the panta-
ton, viii lind 1t TO his advantage and interest to call
npol be Editor Of the American Patriot, at Clinton,
for further Information
The planao on is thought to he one of the most
fertile and productive, lying in range Of many miles
adjacent. and is within ten miles of the Mississippi
river. aug 20. ls57
gss-Libcrty Advocate will copy till forbid.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
STRAYED OR STOLEN

IRON THE PLANTATION of the subscriber, re-
l. siding about tour miles from the Town of Bayou
Sara two large
BAY MARE MULES.
both OF them branded on the left fore shoulder with
the iettors Il il = Of the mules is more of
mouse color than bay.
will give liberal reward for the taking M of
said mules and notiiyingme Of the same
aug o. 1857 ROBF II. BARROW
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

THE ST.. MARTIN DEMocnN,-A new paper with
this title has been established in st. Martin, to be
published weekly, in English and French. The first
number presents pleasing appearance, and It's read
ing matter Is admirably prepared and selected. We
congratulate the Staunch Democrats OF St. Martin
and the neighborng parishes upon this achievement,
and hope they will spare 10 pains to maintain it as
thorough Democratic organ, Mr., 7. Bienvcnu. its
editor and proprietor, has cordial wishes for his
success in enterprise so credtable.-N q. Courier.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
AG EN- II S..

The following named persons are our authorized
agents to collect monies due to- and receive subcrp
tions to. the " DEMOCRAT
ARTHUR McKENNA, jackson, La.
X. CHICK. Port Hudson.
THOs. l.. McGIIEE IL duly authorized to collect
accounts due this Office.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

lys- r. Bauman has removed into his new shop
diagonally opposite Whites stables. lie VIII soon
have some new buggies finished. Call and examine
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

Tu.poN's ToMBoIA-Morc than one half Of the mum
bers have been disposed Of Due notice Will be given
Of the time of drawing.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Mss"We arc authorized to announce G. IL JONES,
as n candidate for a seat in the State Legislature,
subject TO the will of majority of the voters OF tho
Parish. on nc First Monday in November next
ri" We are authorized TO announce JOHN G.
WHITE as candidate for reelection TO the Office
of RECORDER of the Parish of East Felicana.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

EScouRAGISG.-Ou subscription book shows re-
gular and steady increase Of preparing subscribers
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
NOTICE

THE HOUSE OF THE UNDERSIGNED WILL BE
l. closed on Saturday, 10TH and Monday. 2sth inst,
they being the usual holidays with the proprietor9.
sept 5. 1857 A. LEVI. BLOOM 4 Go
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

rsy-The drawn number in Nauman Strauss Tom.
bola opposite Prize No. 49, was incorrectly printed
in part of our last weeks issue. The correct num-
Der is 1904.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
NEW ADNERTISEME NTS.
FOR SALE.

THE MORO ANA HOTEL. ST iREfiOtSE WARE
HOUSE q GROCERY. AND A PLANTATION.
TIIE BUILDINGS are nll new. large. and comnlo-
| dous. will sell them IN block or separately.
Any man Of business need only know the place and
TIE advantage. Of It's locality, to be convinced Of
their dcsiralleness
THE PLANTATION,
Is situated on Bayou Forlochr. living back Of Nor.
gaaza.) three aud n bali mil'- from The Mississippi
River. Il contains three hundred and thirty five
acres. Of winch olc hundred acres are well fenced
dchod and In fine state Of cultivation having on
Il good Dwelling Ilonse ont buildings and fine
story and d half Gin house Scvcnty-0vc acres more
conld easily be brought into cultivation The place
j. we'll supplied with cypress
J. L. STROTHER.
Po'ntc Coupee. Sept. !, 1857.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
AMBRoTYpEs, MELAINoTYPEs, AND CAMEO

Just as we go to press Mr.. y. +. Hawkins Ambro-
typist-has exhibited to some very rare specimens
Of his beautiful art--hc intends remaining with us
week or so, and from what we have seen we think
we can confidently recommend him TO all who wish
fine Miniatures-give him call. Rooms over Mr.
Ncafus' store.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
HORSES! MULES! HORSES!

TllE UNDERSIGNED have q fine lot of Carriage
/ Horses. saddle Horses. and about twenty-five
head Of Males which they offer ut reasonable prices
Persons DESTROYS Of purchasing can examine the
the sub.criher- ut Exams Whites liotnl.
aug. -. 1851. HAYS Il LOVE.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

THE MARCY TfsrNoNfAL.-The testimonial Of the
merchants of New York which they intended to
present TO the late VIM l.. Marcy has inst been com
pleted. II consists of magnificent dinner and tea.
set of silver, and includes every article that goes to
furnish table Even the dishcoyers are Of solid
silver and the salyer Is one Of the largest and cost
lest ever made in this country The whole set will
cost $1,000. This testimonial was prepared under
the auspices Of Royal Phelps James G.. King, and
John Stevens, on behalf Of the New York merchants
1t will be presented to the family of Mr. Marcy.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

THE STATE or LOUISIANA 9TH District Court.
PARISH oF EAST M .ICfANA. Ne 29sO
In the matter of the succession of Mrs. Margaret L..
Knox. deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that William S. lr-
~ win has applied 10 this Court for Letters of Adj
inns'rafon On the above succession and unless le-
gal opposition be dled thereto in ten days after the
publication Of this notice. letters will issue to him.
sept |. 1851 WA. PATTERSON Clerk
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

UNPARALLELED MoDEsrY-The Shasta Cali Cou.
rer says that two gentlemen of that county, who
were each rendered the appointment of county Judge
by the Governor, declined on the ground that they
did not think themselves fully qualified for the posi-
ton. Can any other State in the Union produce
two such men?
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

M1s Martin G. Penn died at his residence in Coy
ington. St. Tammany parish, on the 3lst ult,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
THE ABUSE nEApED on noN. JAMES D. CLAY.

The best abused man in the country is the lion.
jaime. D. CLAY son or Henry Clay. ana tie newly
elected Representative 10 the next Congress from The
Ashland district Thc opposition journals an over
the country are hurngul him iharbittcrcst ana'he-
mas. They dlnonncr him us ha degenerate SIN ~
the great old Whig leader. and ba.e ap).tato from
the faith Of hi fathers Nor i hc alone the subject
Of their abuse. lhny pronounce curses load aud
deep against the district that elected him.
We feel convinced that Mr.. clay, had he lived,
wall never have fraernz d with TIE Know-Noth.
ings, and would have hal no sympathy with those
who constituted the old Wing party, after they ubar-
doncl those principles which made the party. lie
man OF too great heart and TOO lofty an in
tellect to care for mere names. lie went for sub
stance, not for shadow.
But how impudent 1t is for distant opposition
presses TO take It upon themselves to proclaim what
Mr.. Clay would think and say. and do, were he nog
living. IL is reasonable to suppose that Tie son Of
his loins, and the people around bis earhstonr and
in his oil; district who 50 long hon1red and sustain
ed him, are better judges of what he would think
aud do, and be, fhe were living than those IN n a
a great distance from him. who certainly did moi
enjoy his confidence, and many Of whom never saw
him. II assnrcdly Il far more reasonable to suppns
that bis old nai4hbnrs. friends and supporters cher
ISL his memory and bis fame more highly than any
such can b. expected to do.
But, in any contingency. It is an unhoarl Of thin
that the opinions ola father, however great an,
good, are binding upoa The consciencrs or his chill
drcn, and that those children are to he hounae,
down for forming and maintaining contrary opinion.
/ Il I1tt., 4, -.
Or any other great man, has resided in and represent
ed congressional district for many yeats, the PEG
pie of that district are ever niicl bound TO ma'nta
his peculiar opinions. Such absurdty scarcely mel
its moments notice.
From what we have read and heard of the lIor
! James d. Clay, we have formed very high csmat
ofhls gallantry and capacity and are prepared t
) see him take high stand in Congress.-4stqtea.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

mr. The Senate Of Alabama stands twenty ght
democrats to five KnowNothings, and the House
eighty-ive democrats to fifteen Know-Nothings -
Democratic majority on Joint ballot, niaNythreet
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
THE CLINTON CLASSICAL MALE
ACADEMY.

TIiE FALL SESSION of This institution will com
| mnace on MONDAY the 18th instant. in the
building formerly occupied near the residence Of
Mrs. Rpsna Stokes.
Bonrdin, for limited number, can be procured
with halrncipal.
TERMS: per month
Boarding including room. fuel, and washing sl2 90
Tuition In ord nary ENGLISH branches. 90
Latin. Crock. and higher branches. ......... ) 90
Lessons IN Civil Engineering. Practical sur
ycying and Book Keeping. per session. { Ot
Incidental Expense laN per ~ during winter. %
ARTHUR MOSELY Principal.
sept 5. 1857
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

Gfs.Thc n. o. Courier of The ID instant, comment
ing on the new convention, says:
% We have no data as to the number Of Democrats
who. ia the five parishes from which delegates report
cd themselves were represented in this convention.
any one of them. lfso, the convention did not rep
sent single parish
VIII the Courier be kind enough TO furnish us the
information by which he was convinced that there
not majority in any one of the parishes repre-
scented in the New Convention? How stands Ponte
Coupec. East Baton Rouge, East Felicana. and St
Tammany? And how Livingston? From what source
did you learn the fact Of which you say You con
vinccd. What information have you from Ibcrville
Carroll. Madison, Tcnsas, and West Baton Rouge
How stands Avoyellcs, though she ratified Col Da
Wilson's nomination with closed doors2 Her action il
ratification is new chapter in the new democracy.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
m. at is OWNED and edited--Adv0cate
And thereby hangs tale.

KENTUCKY LEGlsLATuRE,-It appears the American
party have majority Of one in the Kentucky Senate.
Thirteen of that party held over, and they have
elected seven, making twenty; while only six Demo
Gratis held over making, with thirteen they have
elected, but nineteen. The Democratic majority in
the House is eighteen and on joint ballot seventeen
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR TREASURER
ROBERT A. HUNTER, Of Rapidcs.

FOR AUDITOR.
EDWARD w. ROBERTSON, lbcrvillc.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
Il.lic0,

AT his residence, near Centrevllle, Miss. on Mon
day, 3lst August, 1857, REV. WILLIAM WINANS,
d. d., in tho 10th year Of his age.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

G-ft- We were pleased TO seq ut the late Convcn-
ton so large q number of stirling Democrats from
parishes which were not represented. The cnthus-
a.m with which they received the action Of the Con-
vcntion in nominating Hon. +. J. Sigur is IN evil
dnce Of the regard Iii which be Is held hy bis party.
Mr. Balch well known and influential Democrat of
tie parish Of Ibcryllc and llItor of the Ibcrvlie
Gazette being called upon. replied In few eloquent
remarks upon the prospects Of the nominees in the
parish Of Iberyle, and assured the Convention that
Mr. Sgur would carry that parish BY OF 100 MAORI
ty in November The announcement was received
with cheers. Will, the nomination is received eve
ry whore by the people with marked demonstrations
of appreciation rs lone eminently fit TO be made,
the Davidson Democracy are seized with fear and
trembling. The nomination was bomb shell in
their quarters, which has blown Sky high their well
Iconcocted schemes and blasted all their hopes OF
meek Submission on the part OF the opposition
They condemn the course Of the new Convention a
bitterly as they denounce lis nominee. The David
son journals when announcing the course the new
Convention ought to pursue and that it would b,
madness on the part Of Col. Davidson not 10 yiclt
TO an appeal TO withdraw" little dreamed that /
would adopt the course they suggested 50 rs tolcav,
them no possible excuse. Col. Davidson pledged him
self to retire if he was Objectionable TO a respectable
portion Of the Democracy That fact has been man
Tested to him in proper manner, and be has ailet
to comply. The journals advocating his claims sail
4 particular course should be pursued. The cours
suggested has been adopted and they condemn an,
denouncr il. II was evident to all that Davidson o
democracy should be sacrificed, and he with his nd
yOcatcg had determined that the Marty and lis urn
cplcs and not their man." should be put down.
But the incorruptble Democracy Of this district vii
disappoint their expectations and uniting, wit
heart and voice upon Ibcrvilles iayorlte son, vii
triumphantly elect him in November.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

FOR SUPERINTENDENT or PUBLIC EDUCATION
WIN. |. HAMILTON, Of Natchitochcs.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
GrxrI.rYRN:


] have The honor to acknowledge the receipt Of
your note Of Yesterday, conveying TO me tho Rcsou-
lions Of the Convention OF the 3lst Augus inviting
me- to withdraw from the canvass for Congress the
nomination for which was conferred upon me BY the
Democratic party Of this District
In answer have to say, that accepted that nom
nation believing the party had the power 10 confer
il. and neither have the right disposition. under
the circumstances. 10 accept your invitation. there
fore decline TO withdraw.
am. gentlemen. with all proper regard, Your obe-
dent servant. THOMAS GREEN DAVIDSON
TO Mes.r. Stnart. Kernnn and llereforl. Committee.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05

FOR CONGRESS-3d DISTRICT.
U r. L n II j. > q I II,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
DAVIDSON REFUSES TO WITHDRAW.

The committee appointed by the Democratic Con-
vcntion, to wait on Col Davidson, addressed him the
following letter. which was handed to him on Tues
day morning, the LIST instant.
BAroN RorGE. August 3ist, 1857.
Hon. T. e.. Davidson. Clinton. La.
DEAR SIR We. as the committee appointed by the
Congressional Convention assembled III Baton Rouge
on this day at the request of said convention here
with transmit to you copy Of the resolutions passed
by said convention. inviting you 70 withdraw from
the Congressional Canvass IN this District, for the
sake Of the harmony. success and unity Of the Demo
cratic party. Very respectfully.
J. DUNCAN STUART.
w. FERGUS HERMAN, Committee.
+. VI. HEREFORD.
1.-THE resolutions accompanying the letter Of the
committee will be found in the proceedings Of the
Conventional
The following, is Mr.. Davidson's published reply
CLINTON. Sept. lsl 1856.