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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-07

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
DRESS GOODS and Embroiderie. of every varie-
IL ty. jaeonet aud swiss edgings. and insertion sets
of collars and sleeves together with lace edging and
insertion infants needle work caps, waist and long
dresses.
The ladies are respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime and be satisfied that they can procure them
at prices as low at any establishment in the SOUTH
b. LYONS,
nov 20 Old stand. north of the public soaare
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-07
MISCELLANEOUS.
MILLS, CLEVELAND, e. Go.

MILLS, CLEVELAND, e. Go.
Provision and Grocery store !.
ID ESPECTFU1LY inform their friends and
II the trading public, that they have on hand
a large and complete stock of
GROCERIES d PROVISIONS,
together with a well selected assortment of
Dry Goods. Hats, Boots, Shoes, Hardware,
and in fact every article in demand, for Family
or Plantation use.
They are prepared to make advances on
Cotton consigned to OAKLEY e. HAWKINS,
and to afford all the facilities usual in lheir
line of business. ala
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-07
WORMS, MEYER g. Co.
NAUMAN q STRAUSS,
DEALERS IL
Fine Watches, Jewrlry, Books, Stationery,


Fine Watches, Jewclv, Books, Stationery,
AND FANCY ARTICLES,
AVE received from New York, new and
III complete assortment Of Goods, 70 which
they invite the attention Of the people Of Gin.
ton and vicinity, and the ladies especially.
WATCHES, JEwElEY, &c. comprising I. l..
Cooper, Tobias, and real Joseph Johnson
movements Swiss and English Levers, to-
gethcr with a splendid stock Of Eastern
JEwELRY, of the latest style and best finish,
SILVER PLATED WARE, all descriptions
TOILET ARTICLES Pcrlumory, Hair Oil, Po-
matun, Fancy Soap and Extracts, direct from
HarrSon,s mandatory.
Work Boxes, Port Monnaics, Fine Pocket,
Books
CARD CASES; silver, pearl, and shell.
RAzoRs \ KNIVES, Rogers best brand.
Books, consisting of standard and mscella-
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.
Muse: fine lot of sheet music, embracing
pieces from the most gifted composers.
We have suitable arrangements to procure
books, so that orders left with us will be
promptly filed.
Esy" Watches and Jcwclry carefully repair
cd by the best Of workmcn, and warranted
We solicit share Of the public patronage
feeling convinced we shall be able to give en-
tire satisfaction.
Bay"All articles sold, warranted as repre-
sentcd, or the money refunded
gay"Sgn of the BIG WATCH, east of the
Public Square, opposite the Post Office.
jc9 NAUMAN & STRAUSS.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-07
FAMILY GROCERIES, &c.

A. SCHLANKER'S
CONFECTIONERY AND FAMILY
~ GROCERY.
ii II subscriber still continues the above I'm
sincss at the old stand on Commercial Row.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received from the citizens of Clinton, and the
public generally, he will spare no efforts to de-
serve a continuance of the same
He has lately made large additions to his
former extensive stock which enables him to
furnish every thing in his line of the best oua.
lily, and on the most reasonable terms.
Particular attention will be paid to the fur
nishing Balls, Dinners, Weddings, &c, with
cakes, candies, swectmcats, fruits, wines, corr
dials, and such other articlca as may be want.
ed for such occasions.
Among other articles now in store, he has
the following
Candies, assorted.
Rock candy,
Cakes and pastry, assorted,
CONTEMPORARIES,
Preserves.
RaiSins, best brand,
Cinnamon and spices,
Almonds and Pecans,
Cloves, nutmcgS, and currahts
Cordials assorted superior and common,
strawberry, raspberry, orgcat, ccrdials,
Jcllies currant, ounce, orange, guavs,
Sugar cured hams of the best quality,
Mess beef, by Darrell, or retail,
Cheese Swiss, German, and western,
Coffee, tea, chocolate butter,
Mackcrcl, salmon, dried apples,
Pickles, ketchnPs,
Soap, candles, star and. spcrmaccti,
Wines; Port, Madeira Clarct, Champagne,
Muscat,
Brandy, superior and common,
Whiskcy, Gin, Rum
Porter Lonuon and American,
Ale Scotch and American
Sweet Oils, Sauces, prepared Mustard.
In short every article in the line of confecs
tionary and family groceries
BREAD BREAD!!
Fresh Bread will be furnished every morn
Ing, delivered at the residences of those who
may desire it, All orders left at the Store.
will be punclnally attended to-
may . a. SCHLANKER.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-07

CORSETTS CORSETTS
A MAGNIFICENT assortment of all kinds of En-
II glish and French Corsetts. together with avaric-
sy of misses Minerva braces and jackets. now offer
ing and for sal at II. LYON
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-07
PAINTS, OILS, &c.
BEECHEN0, the Druggist, at Clinton, La.

PAINTS, OILS, &c.
BEECHEN0, 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 in oil or dry, Terra dsicnna burnt or raw
Zinc paint, Gold and other bronzes
Raw linseed OIL 4" silver leaf
Boiled, &" Carmine,
spirits Of turpcntinc, 1.ythavgc and sugar lead,
Copal varnish, no. liz Granng tools,
Carriage Badger flats,
Furniture " Marking brushes,
White damar varnish, Camel hair pencils,
Japan yarnish, Meats foot oil,
Japanner's gold size, Tanners oil,
Prussian blue in oil or dry, Lard oil,
Brown lumber, g 90 Sweet oil, LIST and End
Yellow Ochre, " g Celestial blue.
Chrome and paris green's in oil or dry,
Chrome yellow, orange, and lemon,
Chinese and American yermlion
Paint and varnish brushes French and American.
march %, 1856
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-07
Saddle, Bride, and Harness Mandatory
E. ROSS,
Mo.ih sido oH iha nnhlia Cnnnrn ~

Saddle, Bride, and Harness Mandatory
CA Z. ROSS, ca
- North side Of the public Square. AA
SUCCESSOR TO S. LOOMS.
w OULD respectfully inform his patrons and
w the public in general, that he has just re-
ceived a large and well selected assortment OF
LEATHER, HARDWARE, &c.
suitable for the manufacture of any and every
article that may be wanted or called for in his
line OF business viz
SADDLES, BRIDES, HARNESS, &c.
His stock of Leather has been selected with
great care, and is Of the best quality.
The Saddlery Hardware is direct from New
York, and is Of the latest style and pattern.
With competent and experienced workmen
to manufacture this material, he hopes to give
perfect satisfaction, and will warrant all work,
both as to quality and execution
BI~ CALL AND EXAMINE. %z4M
DOr All open accounts due in November.
jan 90 ly
DEATH TO HIGH PRICES.
THE UNDERSIGNED bcgs leave to inform his
/ friends and the public generally, that since the
dissolution of partnership between him and l.. Bloom.
he Is commencing business in his own name, and is
now opening general assortment Of
DRY GOODS, STAPLE AND FANCY,
in Port Hudson, and socits share of the public pa
tronage and that he will sell low for cash as they
can be bought for in or about this locality. Come
and examine for yourselves
~ JOSEPH FLoNACHER.
Port Hudson May 10. 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-07

NO\N'S THE Time
TO BUY YOUR WINTER GOODS.
A. LEVI, BLOOM e co.
OFFER the greatest inducements. They have the
" largest stock of
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS & SHOES,
ever offered in Clinton and of the finest and most
FASHIONABLE QUALITY.
Our purchases are all made for cash, and supeIin-
tended by our A. LEVI, in person. All bought in the
Northern and Eastern cities and with an eye single
10 the wants OF our customers and of this commun-
W, generally, for whom we have so long catered in
our ilne we desire all to call and examine our
stock; IT is for sale, and shall be pleased to show
our goods. Small profits and quick sales, is our mot
to-. Give our house call
~ Persons wishing to do business with the CON-
mercial firm Of HARRIS g. LEVI N o., can make suit
able arrangements through the undersigned.
dec A. L., Is. Il Co.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-07

NEW MEDICINES.
TUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE. ut the Dru.
d Store of NORWOOD TILDON fresh supply
consisting, In part, of the following:
doz. Balm of Thousand Flowers;
6 Browns Ess. Jamaica Ginger;
2 ROan's Tonic Mixture:
l Osgood's India Cholagoguc;
Railways Ready Relief;
Regulators
3 ResOlvcnt:
2 Hollands German Bittcrs
Rcddin's Russia Salve:
Rushon's Cod Liver Oil:
Billings Astringent syrup
Gross Barry's Tricopheros;
l Lyons Kathalon;
| :. Wincns Canadian Yermifngc:
2 B. A. Fahncstock's Vrrmifugc
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-06

On motion of Mr. GIDDINGs, of Ohio, under suspen-
sion Of the rules
Resolved, That Friday next be appropriated to the
sideration Of those bills the private calendar which
there shall be objection beginning at the point the
calendar where the calwas last suspended.
Mr.. READY, of Tennessee, moved suspension Of the
rules enable him to introduce and put upon Its
passage joint resolution explanatory Of the second
ton Of the act of the Sd Of February 1883 entitled
act to continue half pay to certain widows and orphans
The resolution read It provides that the second
section of the said act should be construed allow
the pensions thereby granted the widows of officers
commissioned officers musicians and privates of the
lutonsy army, who married subsequent to January
1900 commence the 4th March, 1s4s according TO
the provisions Of the act Of the 29h july ls4S for the
lief ocertan surviving widows and orphans of soldiers Of
the revolutionary army.
The motion to suspend the rules was not agreed to-
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Mr. LINDLEY, of Missouri, moved suspension Of the
rules TO enable him to report from the Committee on Pub
lie Lands bill to amend act 70 graduate and reduce
the price Of public lands to actual settlers approved Au-
gust 4, 1854
The bill was read 1t provides that in all where
public lands have been entered under the provisions OF the
said act and the affidavit required by the third section
thereof has been filed in the local land offices and the
money actually paid it shall be lawful for the Commits
soner OF the General Land Office to patents TO be is
sued for said lands except in contested before regis
tiers and receivers Of land Offices in which patents
shall not be issued until the OF such contest
II also makes it lawful for the Commissioner OF the General
Land Office in all where lands shall hereafter be pur-
chased for actual settlement and cultivation under the pro-
visions of said act to patents TO be issued to pur
chasers of the upon their satisfying the registers and
receivers by the testimony of two credible witnesses that
they had within twelve months after the purchase Of said
land settled upon and cultivated the same.
The question TAKEN and the motion TO suspend the
rules decided in the negativeyeas l0l, nays H.
Mr.. COBB, of Alabama called up the motion heretofore
submitted by him to reconsider the vote referring TO the
Committee of the Whole the resolution authorizing the
Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Interior 10 set
tie the claim of William Carey Jones for certain services
when the question was taken on the said notion and II
was agreed to.
The question recurring on the motion to refer to the
Committee of the Whole, it withdrawn when, after
brief debate the resolution was read third time and
passed
Mr.. STANTON, of Ohio, moved suspension of the
rules to enable him to submit the following resou
ton:
Resolved That the standing Committee the Judiciary
be instructed inquire into the expediency of recognizing
the judicial circuits and districts of the United States in such
equaze the population and business of the
ea crcuits and Districts and give to all sections Of the
federacy their equal and the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
Pending the question on the motion to suspend the
rules at quarter to three o'clock the House adjourned
RTRoDUoED.
BY Mr.. CHAPMAN; A bill making grant of land to the
Territory Nebraska alternate sections aid in the
structon Of railroads in said Territory
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WAS HE A SECTIONAL CANDIDATE 2

During the progress of the presidential election aays
the Cincinnati Enquirer the back-repubcans indignant
y denied that their candidates and platform were sec
tiona' in their character. They declared that it was an
asperson to charge them coming within the pale Of
General Washngtons structures when he strongly de-
nounced all those who would form geographical parties
propose glance the official returns for President
and Vice President and what they have to say upon
the question Of back-republcan secenaismo Look at
these figures:
Votes.
In the northern States Fremont $685. BOG
In the southern States Fremont got......... 1,24I
In eleven southern States Fremont did not get single
vote and in the other four he received but little
thousand The aggregate OF the southern States
about eleven hundred thousand What better evidence Of
seconalism do require than the above facts Now
the other hand look at Mr. Buchanans vote
Votes.
In the northern States Buchanan got 32050l
In the southern States Buchanan got......... 63S359
There was not State in the Union that Mr. Buchanan
did not poll large vote single congressional dis
rct. This uniformity of support proved that he was
emphaticaly national candidate and stood platform
broad and extensive as the Union.
All CONTINUES the Enquirer) how unfortu-
nate it would have been If the sectional party had t-
umphed and had sought to administer the government
immediate collision between the North and the South and
the consequent overthrow of the best fabric Of govern
ent the world has seem and in whose PROSPERITY
Concentrated the bopssof all those who desire the perps
tuity Of free institutions,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-06

HoRRlBLr MURpER-A despatch from Gallon, Ohio dated
the Sd, says:
"a horrible murder was committed at Gallon on the
night of the I'd instant gentleman of the town named
Garnhart had started for party at the edge OF the town.
and in about 10 minutes discovered lying in the mid
die of the wagon track dead with two desperate wounds
either of which would have proved MORTAL in his head and
breast from pistol Suspicion has been fixed upon man
named Starr who has been jealous Of Garnhar and has
threatened his life several times Starr has fed and $500
reward offered for his apprehension 1t is supposed he
will endeayor TO make his way to California from which
place he recently arrived Starr is about 20 years Of age
feet 10 inches high light complexion, light gray blue
eyes very light yellow bar thin his head sandy beard
close shaved with his cheek bone rather imper
ceptbe Had on black plush cap with tabs all around
dark plush vest brown sack loose overcoa style
and has rather q sanctmonious countenance!p H"r
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WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. Q. 1857.
CoNGREss-MoNDAY.

SEsATE-Mr. Butler, from the Judiciary Committee, to
whom had been referred the credentials of Mr. Harlan
and the protest of the senate of Iowa against the validity
Of his election reported that the committee had had
raj meetings. and had given the subject careful consdera
ton but had not been able agree unanimously He had
been instructed by the majority of the committee to sub.
init report in writing, adverse to Mr. Harlans claim and
accompanied by resolution declaring the seat vacant
Mr. Toombs gave notice of his intention submit mi
nory report Mr. Harlan desired to have the question
disposed of convenient and both reports were
ordered TO be printed with the understanding that being
aquestion of privilege, il Will be taken up at early
day.
After the usual morning business, the Senate resumed
the consideration of the special order being the House bill
to provide for the settlement of the claims of the officers
Of the revolutionary army and OF the widows and orphan
children of those who died in the service Mr. Seward
advocated the bill at length, and Mr. Pugh spoke
briefly in reply Mr. Clay then obtained the floor where
upon the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REpaEsENrArIvEs-A resolution was adopted
giving the Hon. James Allen, of Illinois, for the time he
served member of the first session of the Thiryourh
Congress, the compensation that other members o.
Congress received under the compensation law Also
resolution calling upon the President for information
to the authority by which government architect is en-
poyed and paid for designing and erecting all public
buildings The House refused to suspend the rules
to enable the Committee Military Affairs to report the
bill increase the pay Of the officers of the armyyeas
l5 S. The House also refused to suspend the rules
in order that resolution could be received fixing the l4
day Of January next for the consideration of the bill for the
benefit of the Pacific Railroad Company-yeas 10, nays
Io5 Friday next set apart for the consideration o.
those bills on the private calendar which there shall be
no objection The resolution authorizing the Secretary
State and the Secretary Of the Interior to settle the claim
of VIM. Carey Jones for certain services adopted
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-06

The New Haven (Conneccut) Register, one of the most
influential and abyconducted democratic journals in New
England, comes to with the year in new dress
and in an enlarged form Such substantial evidences Of
approval speak well for the intelligence and patriotism Of
the aCity Of EImsr
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-06
MAILS FOR PUNTA ARENAS, LA UNION, ACAJUI
Ia, AND SAN JOSE DE GUATEMALA, (CENTRA
AMERICAl

AMERICA.)
We requested to give notice that monthly mail win
hereafter be made up at the New York and New Orleans
post Offices for Punta Arenas La Union Aculta and San
Jose de Guatemala Central America for despatch by the
California mail steamers of the 9th of each month from
those ports Said mail its arrival at Panama. will be
Immediately despatched thence to destination by the steam
ship Columbus belonging to the Panama Railroad Com
pany which vessel win sail monthly between Panama and
those ports.
The single rate Of United States postage is 10 cents
when the distance from mailing Office is under 1880 niles
and 20 cents when the distance is over $500 miles pre-
payment conpulsory
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him would not exceed half the mentioned by
the from Michigan Mr. S. then proceeded 10 adj
yocate the bill at some length
Mr.. PUGH replied stating his objections TO the bill
Mr.. CLAY obtained the floor; and, on motion,
The Senate adjourned.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-06

for the principle of the BILL Independently
of any frauds that may have been perpetrated in the
north
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to-day and accordingly Mr.. M. took the chair
EXECUTIVE CONCENTRATIONS.
The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate a
port from the Secretary of War communicating in com
plance with law statement showing the disbursements
ON account of the contingent expenses of tine military
Establishment during the year 1856 also report from the
Secretary of War showing the expenses of the national
mores and giving statement OF the and appendageS
made thereat during the year ending June 80, 1856.
The above reports read; and, on motion by Mr.
WELLER they laid the table and ordered TO be
printed.
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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS.

letter from the President pro tenn. 70 Hon JAMES
MASON WAS read requesting him to preside over the Senat
to-day and accordingly Mr. NJ took the chair
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-03-05
Accident on the Chattanooga Road.
Duck RIVER BRIDGE,
Friday 9th, 3 P. M.
NJ 6ftv feet of bridpe on,

About fifty feet of bridge gone
Break on the side next to Normandy.
Engine and tender both in river, bot
tom upwards. Engineer, Robert
Wingate, Fireman, y. Spears, and
Wood passer, David HAIL. all kill
ed. Bodies Of Engineer and Wood
passer found. No one else injured.
Two freight cars partially wrecked
Lone end of one in the water
Baggage car half way down the bank.
Train left Duck river for Chattanoo-
ga at 81 2. NJ, and for Nashville at
4 P. N. G. e. CUTE, Up.
No cause is assigned for the aeci-
dent. Workmen we're engaged in
repairing the superstructure Of the
bridge, and it is supposed that some
thing connected with these repairs
caused the accident
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-03-05
MARRIAGES.
MARRIED,

In this place, THURSDAY, 26th ult., by Rev. G.
d, Elliott, Mr. JAMES b. LAMB, of Memphis,
aud Miss ELIZABETH F. daughter of Dr. VIM.
Bonner, of this place.
We received liberal share of the wedding
ct ceteras. Joy and prosperity to the welded
ones. SIS 49,
In bliss may they livs,and long be their years
Unfading their love and strangers to tears;
No cloud o'ershadow or sorrow distress,
And nuptial affection continue to bless,
In this county, 18th ult., by S. F. Spencer,
Esq, Mr. MARTIs SMITH and Miss RHoDA
EsLICK.
In this county, Sunday. list inst, by Rev,
d. III. Jones, Mr.. BENJAMIN L. COCHRAN and
Miss LOUISA j. PICKETT.
: In this county, ed ult., by c. B. Mcdaniel.
Esq, Mr.. JOHN LITTLE and Miss MARTHA
Howard.
In this county. by VIM. F. Zimerman. Esq,
Mr.. ISAAC r. COLE and Miss NANCY A. BUC-
HANAN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-03-05
The Railroad

Col. 2. K. Stevenson made speech
in behalf of the Railroad at the court
house last Monday. Itswas plain,
practical, scommon-sense talk. At'its
conclusion, the subscription books
were reopened,s and at dusk $4,000
had been taken, leaving only $4,000
to be made up. An energetic. deter
mined, earnest effort on the part of
the friends of the Road, will secure
this great Lincoln Improvement
Let US work for it now, and it is safe.
We trust that by our next we shall
be able to announce the whole of the
stocks being taken, and that the Road
is a '.ixed fact"