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N0RRoLK, Sepsel

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Odd FtIoS' Hall, Up szAIRs.
NoRPoLK, September 2, 1854.
Sir-The Spectacles you made for me suit very
well, and seem 70 have improved my sight more
than any other have lately tried
LIFT. w. 9AZEWELk.
have tried pair OF spectacles obtained from
my sight, and corresponding with his description
OF the focus. recommend him as skillful op-
ticias. HENRY A. WISE
Having been Induced by friend to .isi,th q &C..
tsblishment OF Mr. Tobias for the purpose OF try-
lag his glasses, was furnished by Linn with q
pair slightly cclcred blue, which have afforded
me more relief and qualification than any have
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Injured by writing and reading al night, ffe-
quently TO ve,y late hour; out with the aid Of
these glasses can study almost as late as ever,
ana that too without the pain have previously
suffered. JOHN WILSON,
DeceEber IL, 1855.
have used Mr. Yob,ns,s srso,sn,,x "a, ,s,s,
or four moths, End take great pleasure in say.
ing that an much pleased With thea. 4 havs
Ssen much benefited by them.
msy STA, 1888. SEOR. P.gCAZBgReG.
was TeccEnanded to MI. John Tob,as as z
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Non ana some slight measurement, and he has
mirably. AP. BGEIER
July II, 1855.
WELLINGTON, ~. G., ian. 81, 1854
MI Tobias: Dear Sill am happy to say
that the Spectacles which obtained from YOU last
week are entirely satisfactory. From an ineauaI-
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found great diMculty IN getting glasses OF the
proper focal distance. 1t affords me pleasure 70
ssate that, by the aid OF your optometer this d "a
Guilty has been happily cbvia,ei so ;hat the glasses
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Very respectfully, you.s, T. B. DkANE,
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NoRToLK, September 2, 1854.
Sir-The Spectacles you made for me suit very
well, and seem 70 have improved nv sight more
than any other have lately tried.
Lift. w. HAZEWELh.
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have tried q pair OF Spectacles obtained from
Mr.. Tobias, and and them OF great assistance to
my sight, and corresponding with his descripti
OF the focus. recommend him as q skiIIful op-
ncias. HENRY A. WISE.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
COMMUNICATED.
TRUTH Is STRANGER THAN FICTION.

II would seem strange to suppose that Democratic
Journals in their zeal to support Thos. G. Davidson
rely largely upon the opinions Of prominent Know
Nothing Journals as the N. o. Bee Crescent, Creole
&c. Yet such is the fact.
II would seem strange that members of Demo
cratic meeting should select Know Nothing Journal
as their organ for the publication of their proceed
ings, and that men calling themselves Democrats
should order hundreds Of copies of the same, con
tanning Mandatory notices of said meeting for dstri-
button. Yet such are the facts
1t would seem strange that men who ratified the
parish nominations should be industriousy working
to induce the Know Nothing party to bring out can
didatcs in opposition. Yet such are the facts.
1t would seem strange that Democrats who have
been firm and steadfast supporters Of the Democracy
for twenty years should be denounced by men who
are but Democrats of day. Yet such is the fact.
II would seem strange that abuse, ialsehood, and
misrepresentation, should be used by men protesting
to be Democrats, against members of the same par
ty. Yet such is the fact.
1t would seem strange that cause so advocated
should ultimately succeed. Yet such WILL NOl
be the fact OLD DEMOCRACY.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
COMMUNICATED.
GENEROUS RItALSHlp.

The Bayou Sara Ledger and American Patriot are
having quite rivalship as to which shall say tho
most in favor of Davidson and which shall be the
loudest in dcnouncing those Democrats who are
in favor of New Convention. Go 1t, Davidson or
gans, true Dc,aocrm and open Know Nowthng--your
missiles are harmless
We believe that all the Know Nothing papers In
the State are advocating Davdson's claims to the
famous position he now occupies and are vndicating
his true Democracy. What would be said Of tho
(" Rebels" should all these Know Nothing organ
laud them as they do the Davidson party We re.
gard this as the best evidence Of the correctness Of
our course. Let Know Nothing and Davidson or
gans combine in dcnouncing us, for we have not tho
least doubt that our Know Nothing friends want
Just such Democrat in opposition to themNs 7. q.
Davidson while they know with any other Democrat
IN The District they would be beaten.
DEMOCRAT.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

SLAVERY TO BE CARRIED TO OREGoN.-The
following is an extract Of letter from Rev
DR.. Bushnell, of California, to gentleman in
Hartford, Connecticut
A new thing is just coming up to light which
our friends at the east must look at, viz, the
introduction of Oregonas Slave State More
than half of the people are from Missouri
The leaders are at work to get rid Of the pro-
viso, or to get the Territory admitted as a
state in the understanding they would take it
off themselves They have $40 acres of land
EACH and cannot cultivate any but a small por-
ton without slaves They are talking active
" and watching their chance. As soon as
Kansas becomes slave state they will strike;
and You may rely upon it, from what / hear,
that both Oregon and Utah will in that event,
go for slavery, when the question will immedi-
atey return for consideration
The presses in Oregon are now in the slave
interest If any should dare to speak in the
free state interest, they will be crushed as in
Kansas, and the free state men will be driven
ont 1t is great wonder to me here, seeing
the great power Of the southern leaders, and
the fact that slave labor could be employed TIC
so great an advantage in the Mines that sa
very was not established here at the first.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
COMMUNICATED.
TIE TWO MEETINGS..


1t is really amusing to see and hear the efforts and
misrepresentation made for buncunb, at distance,
to disparage the Democratic meeting held here on
the 18th inst. in favor Of new Convention. That
meeting was fully rs large as the Davidson meeting
on the lith inst, more from the country being IN
attendance, and IL represented pervadng sentiment
aud feeling, all over this parish, that will be found
more formidable than some would like to acknowl-
edge.
As to the Davidson meeting on the Nth, many
supposed Us it was 10 rajy his nomination. together
with the considerable efforts and cxcrtions that were
made to get the country Democrats to come in that
it would have been numcrously attended But what
are the facts, There are eight wards in this parish
and there in attendance from the ls ward serc.
From the "a ward hro. From the Sd ward includ-
ing jackson. omnibus full, sent out for the pur
pose and one buggy full. From the Ith ward. there
there was not one, we believe, from the extensive
country portion of this ward. From the 9Th ward
there were sir. From the It'll ward there were hco.
aud from the Sth ward. there were three. We know
all these persons and If we have made any in
our statement we hope to be corrected. Our Know
Nothing friends were also well represented.
Those ut n distance can now Judge of the extent of
the Davidson enthusiasm in this parish aud how the
masses in the country stand effected towards his pDsi
ton and his nomination.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
COMMUNICATED.
. GEN. T.. G. w. BUTLER OF IBERVlLl4E.

We see the name of this eminent gentleman refer
ed TO as proper candidate to represent this Dis
trict in the next Congress. Gen. Butler is gentle
man in every sencc Of that word. This District
would he honorcd in honoring such man.
This is q wealthy and influential District, the
masses of our Democracy are intelligent and high
minded Men who are not to be bartcred or bar
gained away, or turned over from one to another,
by scheming political trcksters We have many
true and pure among us, of the highest ability
men who would scorn to thrust themselves upon the
people upon the himsy preteyt of perverted convcn
tional rues-let the Democratic party look to Its
own self protection and the honor of the District.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

An UNGRAcIous BGow.-Thc Sugar Planter
comes down on the New Orleans Creole in the
following ungracious style, because the latter
refused longer service to those who have treat
ed it so shabbily.
1--WE are gratifad to perceive that that very
influential paper, the New Orleans Creole, has
hauled down the American ticket 1t will do
us more good by opposing us, than it possibly
could by advocating our cause. To say moth
ing of Brother Harman's trip to North Lou
sana, in 1854; and the odium he brought up
on our party by representing Judge Merrick
to be Democrat, we confess we never liked
the idea of blue bcllled yankee taking the
name of Creole. Brother Harmon you have
our thanks for ceasing to oppose MS by advo
eating our cause, and if You will drop the as
sumed name of Creole, and take genuine
Yankee name, you will be entitled to the cycl
lasting gratitude of the American party"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

the same result will follow. Then they can pursue
no other course than that which they have already
adopted, with any view to success. And those who
would attempt to raise any test ought not to be con-
sidercd us true Democrats, and therefore ought not
to be trusted and whenever we hear such q one
harpng upon such purpose let us mark him down
as unworthy Of political confidence, aud as one In
when we can have no faith in any future election.
And whenever see designing men from adjoining
parishes come among for the purpose Of debating
TO us to what should do, and thereby to create
dissenson In our ranks let recognize them rs our
enemies and invite them TO return to their homes
and attend to their own affairs.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
Dd-In the course of q temperate article on
Governor Walkers inaugural address, the Fc-

nSrIn the course Of temperate article on
Governor Walkers inaugural address, the Fc-
deral (Gcorga) Union remarks:
at is to be presumed that the people OF
Kansas know their own interest, and are the
best Judges of what they want. If then, they
want the institution Of slavery among them, by
removing the Missouri restriction the dcmoc-
cracy have given them the privilege Of having
it; and if they do not want it, we have no
right or disposition to force it upon them. The
climate and soil Of Kansas, whether adapted
to slavery or not, are facts well known to tho
people Of Kansas, and no reasoning or sophis.
try can alter them. The propriety Of refer
ring the constitution about to be formed to the
people of Kansas, for their approval or disap-
prevail, rests entirely with the convention that
forms the constitution, as also does the power
to say what shall be the qualifications Of the
voters that shall decide upon the constitution y
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

IMPORTANT LEGAL DEcIsIoN.-The Tennessee
Courts have recently decided that the hirer of
a slave, mder general contract, is guilty of
a conversion If he hire said slave to another,
during the term of hire, without consent of the
owner; and is liable in action OF trover Tor his
value. The ground of the decision is obvious
The owner may be willing to trust his slave to
one man, on account of his humanity, or iol
other reasons, when to another, he would moi
hire him for double wages.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

mr. As the N. O. Crescent, is deemed good au-
thority by the davidson bilposters in this region
we quote the following from the weekly OF the 18th
which slightly conradicts some of their "Mnnchau-
SEM publications:
"Thc parish of East Feiciana has had more than
its share of pro and ant-DayidSon eXcitemenls the
present week. On Tuesday last about seventy-five
Davidson Democrats met in the town of Clinton,
and ratified his nomination. On the following day
wednesday, as we learn from friend who was
present about an equal number of antDavidson
Democrats gathered themselves together in the same
place. denounced the action of the Baton Rouge
Conventions declared that Davidson was not the
man for the crisis, and appointed delegates to attend
another Congressional Convention to be holden in
the town of Baton Rouge the 8lst of August next
all in set phrase and deliberately worded resolves
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

PARISH NOMINATIONS IN EAST BAToN RorGE.-The
Democracy of East Baton Rouge met on Saturday,
the 18th instant. and made the following nomina-
tions:
For Representatives NJ. Pierce and II. n
Sales.
For Sheriff.. NJ. Kent.
For Rccordcr--Samucl SkoldGeld.
For Asscssor-John Piker.
For Coroner Jones.
After the nominations had been made. Mr. d. h..
Rhodes introduced the following resolution:
Reaoiyed. That the delegates OF the several Wards
of the parish in Convention here assembled, recon-
mend to the Democracy of this parish to meet in
mass-mcetng in the town Of Baton Rouge on the
first Saturday in August next. at IL NJ ut the Court
House. for the purpose of appointing delegates to
new Congressional Convention.
Mr.. j. NJ. Taylor objected to this resolution, and
offered the following as a substitute:
Resoird. That the President of the Democratic
Association of this parish he requested to call q
mass-mcctng of the Democracy. to meet IN Eaton
Rouge on the first Saturday of August next Mt IL NJ.
to take into consideration the matter OF the late
Congressional Convention
Mr.. A. l.. Gusman moved to lay the substitute on
the table. on which motion Mr.. j. NJ Taylor. second
cd by Mr.. Ed. Cousnard called for the vote by
Wards which resulted rs follows:
Years Al nays. 81. Consequently the substitute
was laid on the table.
The vote was then taken on the original resou
ton, and resulted as follows:
Yeas. 50; nays, 30 Consequently the resolution
was adopted.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
POLITICAL SPEAKING.

ArroIxTMENTs.--I will speak at the following
places:
Grecnsburg Monday, July 9th;
Clinton, Wednesday. July goth;
Jackson, Thursday. July 30tl:
st. Francisville. Friday. July 3lst
Pointc Coupec Courthouse. August LIST.
The candidates of the opposite party are invited
to meet me at the above appointments will also
fill any appointments made by our Democratic friends,
provided they do not interfere with The above.
Il. W ROBERTSON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
pas- The Washington Union remarks, in al

DlS" The Washington Union remarkS, III al
article on Kansas
"The duty of the President will simply con-
sist in seeing that no cheat is practised upon
the people of Kansas, and that violence shall
not drive them from the polls. Whoever sup
poses that this duty will not be performed by
the present Administration, has yet to learn
the character of James Buchanan"
1t Is very much to be regretted that Gov.
Walker did not see fit to confne himself to
that simple programme; without assuming to
dictate to the convention, or INDUCING in re-
marks on the fitness or uniitncss OF Kansas for
slave-holding State. Had he done so, the
temporary uproar his official and Unofficial de-
claratious have created, might have been
wholly spared, without injury or injustice to
any one.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

MS- Mrs. Walls and Dnnbar's examination came
off on Monday. Tuesday, and Wednesday last we
we're not present but learn that it gave general salts
faction to the patrons and those who were present.
Wednesday night the Concert was given at the
Methodist Church. or this we can speak from our
own knowledge The music was fine and some of
the most advanced pupils, certainly showed prof.
cheney that reflected great credit upon themselves
and teacher. The playing of Prma Donna Waltz with
variations by Miss Il. j. and Miss j. r. was truly
exquisite. The rocitations were generally good In
the extract from the Honey Moon" Miss W. Tex
cepting her embarrassment had the best conception
of her character and played it to the life. The an-
dience in attendance was large, and seemed much
deiphted
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

BrAcKwo0D FOR JuNE.-Ths number contains the
Introductory chapters of a new novel. by Bulwer.
entitled, What will he do with it?; New Seaside
Sketches Mr.. Gdl's Love Story; American Explo-
rations, China and Japan; The Athclngs part the
last Sir Francis Palgrave and his Books; Stewards
practical Angler Manchester Exhibition of Art
Treasures Maea's Birthday
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
announcements.

Mfg~Wc are authorized to announce G.. II JONES,
as candidate for "a scat In the State Legislature,
subject to the viii Of majority of the voters of the
Parish on the First Monday in November next"
re- We are authorized to announce JOHN u
WHITE. as candidate for reelection to the Office
of RECORDER of the Parish of East Felicana.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
COMM NICA1ED
TIE "CLEAR SHOWING"

IN the published official proceedings OF the David
son meeting held in this place, on the nth inst, is
the following statement:
"Dr. Covert delegate TO said Convention asked
permission TO explain his position in the Convention.
" hich he did in clear and expressive manner. and
TO the entire satisfaction of the meeting. showing
clearly that T. g. Davidson was the regular nominee
of that Convention"
That our readers may not be Ignorant OF the ex-
PLANTATION, which showed so "clearly that 7. G. pa-
WILSON, was the regular nominee fthat Convention,
we give it entire as furnished by the Bayou Sara
Ledger the editor of which paper was in attendance
"Beiorc the resolutions were read Dir. COVERT q
delegate to the late Congressional Convention asked
leave to explain his position. &c which was grant
ed lie said in substance that he was satisfied That
Davidson was the choice of the Parish-that he was
opposed to u New Convention. and intended as q
Democrat to abide by the decision of the Convention
which nominated Col. Davidson. In support Of hi
position in opposition to u New Convention. he Illus
trated IL by relating the following incidents: AS
was coming from New Orleans the other day by TIN
Railroad. one of the cars ran of the track-now, d.
you think that because the car ran of the track thu
company should oppy for q ,rter and buid men
,rack He thought there was just as much sense II
building a new track and applying for q new chartc
because cur or two had flew the track. as in hold
! ing New Convention TO nominate new cnndidat
for Congress because portion of the delegate
thought proper to BOLT The reguiar Organized ConeN
ton ~
II the above Is not ~ clear as mud we give 1t III
So clear that even the Baton Rouge Advocate edlto
can see into it.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

m1t~ There was a street encounter in Louisville,
on the 2ls inst, between Mr. Prentice, of the Journ-
al, and Mr. Durrett, of the Courier Prentice attack
ed Durrct in consequence of IN article in the Court
err. Several shots were exchanged, and Prentice
was slightly wounded in the leg. An outsider was
also wounded.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

re- Hon. David r.. Atchson has written letter
to friends in South Carolina in regard to Kansas,
virtually abandoning the field He says IL is evident
the South is no match for the North in Kansas, and
that the latter contributes ten dollars where the
former gives one for the support of the cause.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
AGENTS.

The following named persons are our authorized
agents to collect monies due to- and receive subscrp
lions to- the - DEMOCRAT"
ARTHUR McKENNA. Jackson, La.
r. CHICK. Port Hudson.
TIOS L. McGlIEE Is duly authorized to collect
cncounts due this Office.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25
FELTCTANA DEMOCRAT.
Official Journal Of the Parish Of East Feliciana.
CLIN TO N. IA.
Saturday Morning, July 25, 1851
T Il r NJ s.

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IN advance. FouR. If not paid within sly months,
and FIVE fnot paid before the close of the year.
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Insertion and Fifty cents for each subsequent one
Professional and business Cards, not exceeding SIX
lines. for twelve months. Ten Dollars. ADVERTISE
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per year. and none of greater length inserted;
ANNOUNCING Candidates for Office: Ten Dollars,
payable in advance
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

ny- The eth District Court the Hon. Cyrus Ratln
presiding. commenced ON Monday last. 1t will ad-
journ to-day.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

NTOFFATT'S LIFE PILLS & PHOENIX BITTERS.
Nl IL Is common thing for q person to say they
don't feel we'll have slight cold In the head: IT Is
nothing --but If not attended to- shaking fits tacn
follow then fever and aguc, heart burn and nauence
Of the stomach. For any Of these symptoms. the Mof
fat Medicines will prove safe and certain cure.
For sale at the Drug Store Of l. N LEMON
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

ns- Within the last few days we have had stead.
rains, which if they continue, will do some injury
the growing crops.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

n5-IIon. T. G. Davidson, Tx NJ G., and asprant
for future honors in the same line, visited our town.
the early part of this week and remained here some
two or three days His reception was not marked by
any enthusiasm that we could see. We believe he
has gone down the river.
lie has no idea ofdeclining his questionable NOM
inaton"-not he-Lake Providence Herald, .liy Is.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-07-25

GopEY's LApYs Book FOR AuGusr.-rhls number
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