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The Washington union., 1857-08-22

THE GooDwooD CUP RACES, MFR. Gipatrick, the rider
of Poress in the late Goodwood cup in England has
arrived at New York. and given statement of his opn
ion of the why the American horses beaten
He believes that the horses not in good condition.
and denies that the lost by his bad riding,
or that he discharged by Mr.. Ten Brock He says
The simple fact is, the horses out with
long and useless kind of work During nearly twelve
month previously they had had scnt $50 he boys
told me) from hc time they landed until arrived in England
The consequences may be imagined namely, want of all
condition and absolute need of rest They full of
fat burnt up inside, lcg-weary and had vitality in
them.
" In conclusion, have hesitation in asserting that
had horses been properly taken of from the
carefully trained and brought to tho post
in anything like the condition have them exhibit
at home-either of them could and would have won
the Goodwood cup easily.
AT the time of my leaving there no probability
of either of the hoIses-Prior, Prioress Lecompte
running at Brighton or Lewes Indeed think IL doubt
full if the American horses win appear again prior to the
four-me the Beacon course at the Newmarket
Houghton meeting in October
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST aa. 1857
A WORD OF EXPLANATION.

In our article of yesterday, well as in other ar
ticles on the subject of Kansas, we have had occa
sion to refer to the extremists of the South who have
been so bitter in their denunciation of Gov Walker
1t seems that of friends have construed
structures applicable to all who have expressed
disapprobation Of the course of Governor Walker.
Such has not been purpose, and we are not will
ing that those who have provoked these structures
should be regarded the proper representatives of
the democratic sentiment of the South. The posi-
tion of the great body of southern democrats who
differ from Governor Walker, but who deter
mined notwithstanding that difference to sustain the
administration Of Mr.. Buchanan, is thing, and
the of such avowed extremists and disunion-
lists as the charleston Mercury is quite another
From the first differ to the extent which has been
exhibited in editorial columns, feeling confident
that such difference will lead to no rupture of the
democratic organization; but with the latter we have
no sympathy, and there can be no bond of union
between us. They have madly and wantonly
placed themselves without the pale of the dem
ocratic party; they war both upon its organi-
zation and its principles, and determined
to destroy its power and influence the most un-
compromising portion of the opposition Indeed,
they are ready and willing TO unite their destinies
with the avowed enemies of the administration and
the sooner we are relieved from the odium of
socaon with them the better for the democracy and
the country.
Another word of explanation in reference TO our
article of yesterday: II is proper that we should
say that the opinion therein expressed, that there
was no probability of Kansas becoming free
State, was but our own individual opinion--and
that, too, not expressive Of our wish on the sub
ject, but rather of conclusion which seemed to
sion on our part may be subject to misconstruc-
ton. As conductors of national organ. we have
felt that it is oup duty to deal with principles We
have been, and shall continue to be, bold and un-
tirng in the advocacy Of the great principles of the
democratic party-in regard to Kansas and all other
questions. Whether Kansas is to be free or
a slave State it is our duty and our pleasure to
leave to the free operation of the non-intervenon
principles of the Kansas BILL In this view of the
subject an expression of the opinion that Kansas
would be the one the other in anticipation of the
| action of the people of Kansas the subject we
are free to admit may be regarded premature 1t
was certainly with no wish or expectation to inhu-
ence such result that spoke Our honest con-
fairly by the people Of Kansas to suit their own
views and wishes, and that outside influence
has or ought to control that decision.
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
THE COTTON CROP.

A telegraphic despatch from New Orleans, dated
the 18th, says:
.Ihe weather here and in the vicinity has been stormy
for several days. and the reports concerning the growing
cotton generally of an unfavorable nature though
is believed the ultimate result with suspicious
tumn will be every way encouraging
Thc total receipts at all the ports Of the old crop
reach 2 9l2 900 bales decrease as compared with
last year. of $780, 000 The decrease in the exports from
amounts to 720, 900 bales. =
Another despatch from the same place says
The new cotton received here the 18th from Texis
was exactly month behind the first receipts of lat
season. The quality Of the staple is very fine
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
From the Georgia Federal Union
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY AND THE COTTON


STATE.
In late number of the Charleston Mercury, whilst
giving lecture to the Richmond Enquirer for its adher-
cnce to the national democracy it discoues in the follow
ing strain
sThc time has when party serve
at the same time the North and South of this conederncy
10 attempt it to fall poweress between the two Their
views and wishes irreconcilable Mr.. Buchanan's
mistake has been that of expcdent party compromise,
instead of adherence to the constitutional principles
Tmeservng is longer statcsmnnshp and the cotton
States opening their eyes to the fact half dozen
States will be found where the Enquirer looks for half
dozen impracticable secessionists Perhaps Virginia
congressman ,cond jump from the Long Bridge
into the Potomac with dozen bags Of shot attached to
his honorable person. as to refuse to cooperate with the
national democracy The cotton States beginning
believe it, and to feel and act the belief Yet Vir
gna congressman must not be surprised in that
find themselves classed with the northern democracy
with antislavery libser Walker, and the free Kansas
administration, however national they may all be.
In this onslaught upon Virginia, Mr. Buchanan, and
the national democracy the Mercury processes to speak
by authority for all the cotton States little reflection
and little more modcsy would have taught the Mercu
nv that it has such authority The time has not come
nor has it ever been when the cotton States ready
to follow the Mercury into disunon-we say dsunion
for that is the plain meaning of the Mercuy reasoning
LITTLE e has come phen no man or party can serpe The North
and South Of this coede,acy thcn of course, disunon is
inevitable but do not subscribe any such doctrine
President and party faithfully the interests
to- and protect the rights Of both sections of this confed
eracy by adherng strictly to the constitution The in
teres of the two sections not opposed to each other
but on the contrary they bound together by liga
ents that it will be very injurious to 1t is the
fanacal preudices the passions and the political amb
tion of men that demand separation not their inter-
ess nor yet their honor The Mercury, in opn-
ion, has entirely mistaken the feeling in the cotton
States If it supposcs that any considerable number any
of them disposed to discard the advice and the example
of glorious old Virginia and follow the eccentric course
of the Charleston Mercury.
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
LET THEM AUONEl
The Boston Post pithily and pointedly

The Boston Post pithily and pointedly observes
Let the people Of Kansas alone
1t is this continuous effort of foreign power to
them that makes ALL the disturbance not half the dis
turbancc, not threequarteB Of it, but THE WHOLE Of
it. These dear people Of Kansas don't know tithc Of
the enormy of the injustice that is practised upon Them
until it is pointed out argued out and demonstrated
them by the foreign power of black republcanism out
side of Kansas Will the shrekcs for freedom have the
kindness to let Kansas alonee No certainly not Thy
mant, and 10 hare Kansas in The presidential aru
Of 1866"
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calculate that Butler county will give Stewart IS maj

slip from the Gazette Office, dated Austin, Au-
gust 10, has the following
LATEST RETURNs.--Partal returns from ffty-one
counties have been received at our office Runnelss
majority thus far 3,30S Pease's majority in the
same counties was 2337
Full returns will carry il mp to a 900.
Whites majority, 1884. Full returns will make
il over 1000.
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
THE MISSOURI ELECTION.

The result of the gubernatoria election in Missouri
is still in doubt, although the chances are in favor Of
the democratic candidate The st. Louis Republican
of Wednesday says:
We do not think worth while to repubish our cleo
tion table this morning Only two counties heard
from yesterday offciallyHowell, county, which
gave Stewart 81 votes and Rollins 36 and Atchson,
which gave Stewart ITO and Rollins 1875 votes being
gain in this county the return in table of 3 votes
With these corrections the vote stands:
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
THE OHIO STATE DEFALcATqoNs.

The following are the closing paragraphs Of the
report made to the governor of the State of Ohio BY
the officers appointed according to law to investigate
the recent defalcations in the State treasury:
here appended, and of which have given brief sb
stiact in the foregoing pages without being convinced
that the two late tresurers wholly unworthy the
positions which they have occupied 1t is opinion
that John G. Bresln abstactcd the money from the
treasury, and that William H. Gibson by concealing III,
defalcation and denying its existence has dsegare
truth and his sworn official duty. Whatever may b
their respective legal liabilities not able to dis
any difference in the moral character Of their
tons. 1e
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
Atkins's maiolity------- I27

Although we never for moment doubted the success
OF Atkins we are nevertheless not surprised that his ma
jorty is small His opponent is acknowledged the best
debater OF his party In 1cnncsseea of fine talents
good address keen crafty, and insinuating He is well
acquainted throughout the district and personally ye
popular His friends fought desperate battle for him.
knowing that bis political all depended upon the result
He has been defeated in district in which be claimed 70
be invncibe In his defeat we sec the triumphs Of or
gunent and reason over error and prejudice Atkins Is
elected despite the efforts of enemies and the treachc
and dcserton of professed friends We congratulate tue
democracy Of the State and Of the nation upon the re-
suit.
sale of SIS, 900 worth OF mules was made in Lync,'
burg Nirgnia Tuesday nt from SI4b TO $I5O per heh
The Washington union., 1857-08-22

The ACADEMY or THE VISITATION, FREDERICK
MARYLAND, it will be seen by reference to the adver
tisement which appears in to-day's Union, will re-
commence its exercises on the first Monday Of Sep
tember. The high character Of this institution is Sc
well known as to require from special com
mendation.
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
|" sWmERR is rnx PEOPLES MONEY z

We not able to give full and satisfactory an.
to this question 1t is unreasonable to expect that
an investigation of few weeks duration should unraye
oil the nrcacies of complicated fraud which many
years in its consummation and development The deS.
cation is not of recent date The author Of 1t has had
time to the traces of his guilt and obsruc the
Of information The parties to whom the money
may have been loaned, or with whom 1t has been in,
trusted interested in withholding the facts Some
of the witnesses have testified with great reluctance The
of one of them not being very full and sat
ry we addressed him letter making more specific in.
quiry. Our letter and interrogatolies remain
swered.
Had time permitted the law had not conferred upon
the power necessary for the complete solution Of this
problem Without authority to send for persons and
papers to enforce the attendance of witnesses and C
punish for contempt, commission will be able h
tell where the money is to he found, how it is invested
1t is doubtful whether their ample powers will bring
to light all the secrets of this fraud All the facts
known to only, and he, though mportuned to do SO
has refused to disclose them Enough has been elce
to render it probable that the money has been scate
with free hand, and that the parties who now hold
numerous, and many of them beyond the boundair
of this State =
The Washington union., 1857-08-22

Hostilities have again broken out between the Sioux
and Chippewa Indians The latter attacked party of
the Sioux near Sactroxiem and took thirty scaps and
retreated down Red river.
The Washington union., 1857-08-22

And the counties of Butler, Dunkn Ripley and Shan
non to hear from They gave Buchanan 636 votes and
Fillmore $50 votes Adair Barton, Bates Dallas Dent
Mercer, Nodaway, Pemscot Pulaski, Reynolds Shannon
Stoddard Texas and Wayne have been heard from uno
fciay, and are included in our table.
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
FTUfh tlIt NHsHVHle tItHh,l tH'D
THE NINTH DISTRICT.

The following is the correct vote in the 9th congs
sional district according to the Trenton journal:
The Washington union., 1857-08-22

sale of SIS, 900 worth OF mules made in Lyncn
burg Virginia. Tuesday at from si56 to $3.50 per he'a
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TRADE AND HARVEST OF FRANCE.


Though this is the dead season. In Paris the cabinet
makers and upholsterers in the Faubourg ST. Antoine
have within the last few days received many orders
from abroad that they cannot easily find hands to execute
them. The paperstaners, bronze manufacturers and
lacemen have likewise received large orders but the other
trades comparatively idle No complete return to ac
tvity Is expected until the end Of September The
counts from the manufacturing towns in the departments
represent business generally dull except at Rouen.
The manufacturers of Roubaix Tourcoing and Lille are
of course waiting for orders from Paris 1t appears the
last has been profitable in those towns The
manufacturers at Lyons have few orders hand but
barely sufficient to keep their employed and they
yet without from their American customers.
Great anxiety prevails at Lyons with respect to the
price of silk for the next winter From all
can learn the silk harvest in France il from third to
a fourth less than fair ordinary crop. Italy does
not appear TO be favored than France still there
is very little speculation going forward in the article.
The merchants of Paris hoped that the Bank of France
would have reduced its discount this week to per cent
put the measure has again been postponed The failure
of dreek house, announced in London and the large
expectation of silver in bars TO India have induced the
directors of the Bank of France observe great caution
although the commercial bills presented for discount
greatly decreased during the last half of July The dry
and hot weather which we have experienced long, and
The Washington union., 1857-08-22

A letter from friend in Missouri, received late
last evening, has the following in regard to the cleo
The Washington union., 1857-08-22

There are some acts of atrocy so abominable that
they will not even bear narration The perpetrators of
crime may thus escape punishment from the very enor-
nifty of their offences Such has been the case of tbe
sepoy mutineers in British India We claim the conf
dence of readers when tell them that we have re
ceved letters from the seat of rebellion which inform us
that these meciess 6ends have treated our countrvo
and still worse countrywomen and their children in
such manner that scarcely hint to each
other in whispers the awful details
We cannot print these naraves they too foul for
publication We should have 10 speak OF families muir
dered in cold blood and murder mercyof the vio
aon of English ladies in the presence their husbands
of their parents of their chdrenand then but not till
then, of their assassination The well nigh universal
of the British officers by the sepoys was the
mdest feature in the affair of the horrors which in too
many instances preceded the we cannot speak
Now within the last few days have observed the first
symptoms of the growth-with regard TO these mutt
peersof that spirit Of maudln humanity which, even
The Washington union., 1857-08-22
Stewards present majority.

FOR 10 5S5
For Rollins As 54S
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
Some thing New.

Governor Wise of Virginia. is advocate FOR that
State to become the insurer OF all the lives and prop
ery of the citizens thereof upon the same or similar
regulations TO those adopted by insurance
panics. and thinks II will he Of immense advantage
TO the State and to the people II will he the peo
pc ins,ring themselves, and will he the means Of
raising large amount Of revenue. which the people
will nay indirectly into the State Treasury without
murmur lie says "why not resort to a source OF
revenue where the very tax protects and insures. the
very property which IL burdens Why not allow
the contributions which now voluntarily poured
in large sums into the Golfers of private companies,
chiefly ont Of the State. TO he voluntarily poured In
to thc state Treasury 70 lessen involuntary taxation
These arc important >qucsons. and nrc well worthy
the consideration Of our Law makers. The PROPOSE
lion II certainly plausible. and we should like to
hear both sides of The question discussed. Will not
some Of our politicians. take up the subject and treat
il not in partizan. but in statesman like manner
and shcw If they can. why such law should not be
passed in louisiana If there be no constitutional
objection. we are disposed to give into Governor
Wiscs views. of the matter. Let the public pres
speak out upon the subject.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
FOR SHERIFF..

1sss-Wcare authorized to announce T. W. ROBINS.
candidate for the office Of SHERIFF Of the Parish
Of East Fcliciana, subject to democratic nominal
ton.
no We are authorized to. announce b. NJ. G.
BROWN. rs n candidate for the Office of SHERIFF Of
the Parish Of East Felicana, subject to democratic
nomination.
nSs- We are authorized to announce ALFRED
HAZARD, as a candidate for the Office of SHERIFF
of the Parish of East Felicana, subject to demo-
cratic nomination.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
LARGE AUCTION SALE OF FUR
NITURE. BEDS, BEDDING, &c.

WILL be sold ut Public Auction, on the 9th day
w of june 1857, commencing at the hour of II
O'clock a. m., and continuing until all is disposed
Of the entire stock of Furniture, in the house of G.
p Jarrett. in the town of Clinton, viz
fine feather beds IA moss mattresses.
IL pair blankets, 60 pair sheets, 20 pair pillows,
10 fine single and double bedsteads. wash stands,
20 cane bottom chairs, 80 wooden chairs,
large sofa, 3centre tables, mahogany do,
10 small bed room tables. large armoire,
fine book writing desk, portable do,
large cooking stove and fixtures, 3 small stoves,
Aarge and varied stock of cutlery, crockery, &c.
great variety Of pictures, eight day clock,
6 wash bowls and pitchers pillow cases & towels,
Table covers and window curtains, centre lamp,
large lot Of floor mating and carpetng,
Books, rocking chairs, hearth rugs, candlestcks,
Fire irons shovel and tongs. &C.
Also: A Family Buggy, with sliding seats.
The above articles can be purchased at private sale
before the dar of SALE
TERMs.-All sums under $40 cash. All above that
amount on a credit until LIST October next. Purcha
sers TO give their notes with approved security bear
ing eight per cent interest from day of sale.
may 80 JAMES WELSH, Anctoneer.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06

have voted against 1t, rs well from policy rs prihc-
pie That he was Informed that many oil the dele-
gates themselves did not construe the resolution rs
instructing That the delegates should be left Tree
TO east the vote of this parish for any one whom
they might consider best for the success and harmo-
ny Of the party. That II was not customary to bind
our delegates with Instructions; that II was wrong
and contrary 10 Democratic usagcs. That the dele
gatcs-forty in number-had been chosen by the
party at large. That they were true and faithful
men and that the Democracy surely were not
afraid to trust them with the vote Of the parish If
they were then II would be better to rcscind their
selection. and send the vote of the parish TO the
Convention without delegates. For one he was not
afraid to cntrst the vote of the parish to them and
! 10 leave them TO decide the matter rs they might
consider the welfare, success. and harmony Of the
party demanded and that for those reasons he would
vote for the original resolution as offered by Mr..
Reese.
That in relation to the judicial election in The eighth
District. that was matter with which this meeting
had nothing to do. any defence was TO he made
hv or any charge brought against Col. Davidson IN
relation to his action in that affair the Compression
nj Convention was the tribunal before which INC
matter should bc brought for there. both parties
could be heard. and he was sure the Democracy
would I've satisfied with the decision JIG therefore
was in favor Of the original resolution.
I Hon. Bythcl Haynes replied. and said in sub
stance rs follows:
That r the resolution Of Mr. Reese had been offer
ed NJ the previous meeting he would have voted ~
it : hut inasmuch ~ the other resolution had beer
passed he was now unwilling 10 rcgcnl IT, and wonl'
vote for the resolution as amended hy Mr.. McNca.
: On motion of w. +. Herman. Esq. the vote wa
} taken by ballot which resulted as follows.
In favor of resolution as amended, -
: Against it. 10
. Majority in favor Of amended resolution. 40
n On motion Of Mr. Irwin Brown. the vote was the
Il made unanimous.
n Some other resolutions appointing Dcmocrati
o Central Committee and officers thereof: and instrn'
@ ton to the ward commissioners Of the nominatin
Is election were then passed. which will be found /
c another column. and thc meeting adjourned.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06

means, be brought into use, and made TO bloom and
blossom as the This is no fancy picture drawn
from the Imagination but is reality. in various
States of this confcderacy. Instances numerous,
which we could cite. but deem IL unnecessary.
All the States are progressing in this great work
TO greater or less extent. Shall Louisiana be be.
hind her sisters? We will not believe It.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
Democratic Parish Nominations,
SATURDAY, JUNE q, 1857,
WARD COMMISSIONERS,

WARD COMMISSIONERS.
Ward No. 1--R. Cheek, w. w. Munson and j. w
Fuqua.
Ward No. 2--W. D. Gayle. Saml. Hatcher and r
T.. Brashears.
Ward No. sc. N. Gibbons, Ed. Scott and Thos
PLANT.
Ward No. IS. Dubose, J. Benton and G. Palmer
Ward No. 5-M G. Mills, l.. Sturges and Dan'l
Wolfe
Ward No. Go. G. Edw ards g. Brown and j. NJ
CLANCY.
Ward No. w. B. Rourk, Willis Royley and W
r. Chapman.
Ward No. Swans Dunn, T. J. Rogers and David
Barfeld.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
FOR RECORDER.

5r- We are authorized to annonce JAMES c.
JACKSON, as candidate for RECORDER of the Par
ish of East Felciana subject to Democratic noin-
nation.
Msy- We are authorized to announce JAMES
WELSH, as candidate for the Office of RECORDER
OF the Parish of East Fcciana, subject to demo-
cratic nomination.
nsy- We are authorized to announce JOHN &.
WHITE Ms 4 candidate for reelection to the Office
of RECORDER of the Parish of East Feciana.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06

Gss-A deadly ARRAY took place in Baton Rouge on
Tuesday evening last, between Col. Caldwell. and
B. B. Chnn. The latter, together with Mr. Toy
who was not engaged in the ARRAY were both shot
the latter accidentally. Mr.. Toy has died of his
wound. and at the last accounts. Mr.. Chinn was dy
ing. Mr.. Caldwell surrendered himself at once tc
the sheriff. All of the parties residents of Wes
Baton Rouge.