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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
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STATE TREASURER Knowing as we do the
very estimable character of GIN MuNDAY, SEN
ator from East Feliciana, we are sincerely re-
joiccd to learn that it is the intention of the
democracy, in the ensuing state convention, to
place his name before the voters as Il candidate
for State Treasurer. In these degenerate days
the first consideration of the citizens should be
to select none Others for leading or responsible
Offices, than conscientious, honest aud pure
minded men; and in all these attributes Gen.
Munday is conspicuous, so that the dcmocra-
cy by bringing him forward, as we are advised
their intention, will ut once do away with
the objections which might be urged against
candidate not as favorably known ora widely
respected. In this manner they will disarm
position-secret but serious opposition which
is often conveyed in dark inucndocs and doubt
ilil surmises as to the integrity and honesty of
candidates.; for when gentleman of character
so unblcmshcd and life as spotcss as the Gen.
erals, is presented to the people for Office,
there can he no fear entertained of such nsid-
Gus reports affecting his reputation because
of his generally understood virtues
Few persons in the interior of Louisiana are
as greatly revere! as the senator from East
Fellcinna and his conduct in public life, as
well rs his moral excellence Us private citi-
zen, have given him claim 10 reverence lis
course IN the senate we carefully scrutiniZcd,
and were convinced that the good of his con
stltncnts and the benefit of the Stnte-not in
divldnal schemes nor local plans and purposes
acinatcd him His colleagues of both PARTIES
were so satisfied of this and the correctness of
his intentions, that no measure which had his
sanction, or that he proposed to the senate was
rejected. 1t is, therefore, in view of these
things pleasure to n journalist to bear tcsti
mony to true worth, and suggest to the sovcr.
clgns the proprrty of not overlooking it. cspc-
cially ut period like the present when corrup
tons abound and morality may be said to be
at discount. Again, the democracy by nom.
mating Gen. Mnnday for State Treasurer will
IN no wise interfere with the present incnm-
bent of the Office Gen GrcneauX as he does
not design, we are npprisrd becoming again a
for the position,--So that the track
will he almost wholly clear for the senator
rom East Fellclnna, ito walk over it" with.
ont cncountering any potent oppositon--nnd
the goal of success which we earnest.
wish him.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
A WHEEL WITHIN A WHEEL.

We do not recollect of ever seeing this
anomaly in machinery, but we have seen n
great many little wheels moved by larger
one in all sorts of ways and by variety of
motive powers, especially in political machinery
and it is in this kind of machinery only that
may be found the phenomena of n wheel with
in wheel, or in other words party within a
paHy.
In the State Of Louisiana this phenomena
is especially cxempilicd to the observation of
those who have penetration enough to mark
the movements of many of the scf.imposed
leaders of the democratic party of the State,
for the last four or six years.
There is an organized party wihin the dem
ocratic party of Louisiana as perfect we be-
lieve, in all its arrangements and in its opera
TONS, its plans and its secret purposes, as know
notlinglsm ever was in the prestage of its
greatest strength, and we hope and believe is
destined ere long to fall as ignoble. The or.
gans and secondhand leaders of this inside
secret democratic organization, may generally
be known by their nippant dcnunciations of all
democrats who do not bow submissively to
their plans and bchests, in cpthets and terms
Of ridirnle and abuse as mislvmashu dimp
po'nfed cOce sectors and such like. Let them
90 on, the Indignation Of IN outraged party
will burst in laundering pcals about their cars
ere they are aware.
Without saying more for the present We
give timely warning against this hidden organ.
iza'ion and its influence, in the democratic
ranks ere the power and strength of the party
shall be broken and crushed into atoms and
Like the bascless fabric of vision.
Leave not II wreck behind"
Let it be remembered that like bcgets like,
and one organized combination may induce an
other as a measure of sclfprotcction, and then
rccollect that "a house divided against itself
cannot stand"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28

LOSING THEIR TEMPER.


Uncle TOBY tells us that the English arm,
swore terribly in Flanders We hardly thinl
Its lmprccations could have surpassed those dai
ly uttered by the Frccsoil sheets of the North
in consequence of the decision of the Suprem,
Court in the bred Scott case The benipnity
OF the dcvont editors Of the Bcccher and Gar
riSon school has completely disappeared, and
they 90 through periodically II terrible amount
of cnrsing. II mnlcllictions could annihilntc
the Supreme Cont, that august tribune would
he speedily cursed into noncntty: if .Jmly.
TANEY's substantial proportions were susccp.
tible OF dimnntion from such n torrent of vile
words as is poured upon him, he would forth.
with collapse into shadow, and perish of
mnrasmns. The fecundity of the Frecsoil
sheets in the way of obnrgaton is indeed re
markabc, and their store of material seems
absolutely ineXhaus,iblc. They curse. too,
with gusto and relish that bcgrar ordinary
Swenrers' Somc of the Western people I'M
derstand pretty well the art of accommodating
n large mass of profane ordinations: but fine
Boston AHos, the New York Tribune and the
Albany Ercning Joarnal can afford them long
odds, and then beat them easily.
These pious presses, however, do not copGuc
their demonstrations 10 a prodiga employment
OF incorporate language. They threaten to
do such deeds as will amaze mankind, and
make the South quake with terror. One of
them tells US that the North intends to strike
at the root of the evil, by moving for an
amendment to the Constitution of the United
States which will limit the term of Office of
the Supreme Judge to ten years; another de,
cares that this reform is insufficient and that
the aforesaid judges must be made eligible by
the people, SO that the North may choose the
entire bench; II third, after abusing the Union
quite as heartily as any Southern firccatcr
might do, arrives at the conclusion that as dis
union would involve the abandonment of the
cause of Abolition, it is better not to stir the
question, but to continue to annoy and exas-
perate the South by perpetually intermeddling
in her rights and institutions
The violence displayed by the organs of
taken in connection with the tenn.
perate, earnest and wel-timed yindcatiou of
Ihe Supreme Court by the conservative and
national journals of the North, really encour-
'ges the hope that something tangible NAV
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
ELECTION OF JUDGE.

1t must not he forgotten that on the first
Monday of April next the election for iudee
OF this C7th) district is TO take place to gil the
expired term now occupied by Judge Ratlif
IT is importan. that the democracy should he
mad" fully aware of this election in all parts
Of the parish. Judge Ratiff is again candi.
date to fill the station and will doubtless have
secret or open opposition from quarter most
unfricndly and bitter against the democratic
party. 1t therefore behooves every true demo
crat to be yigilant and not fail to be at the
polls on the day of the election.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
A good Opening.

There is at this time one of the best opcn
Ings for weekly Democratic paper in the
city OF Baton Rouge, that we know of in the
whole South. An Independent, faithful and
stern States Rights Democratic Journal pub
llshed weekly in Baton Ronse and on such
terms that the masses of the Democracy gen.
orally may be able to patronisci it, would doubt
less meet with complete success.
We are led to these remarks from learning
that 1t Is intended to establish such paper in
Baton Rouge as described.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
PEACE! PEACEii

The recent northern elections, since the
Presidential contest, show but very little
change, if any, in reference to the slavery cues.
ton and the constitutional rights of the South,
and we cannot hold ont to the southern people
the dclusivc hope that "oWs melW for the FIJI.
turc. What avail hath reason with northern
fnnatacism? Men who have formulated both
the Bible and the constitution, who live, move,
and exist npon the mad and deprayed passions
of corrupt and misguided mass, are not to
be changed from their purposes of self aggran-
disement so beautifully renpcd by keeping in
full blast this wild and fatal spirit of excite
mcnt and agitation. Religious fanaticsln, of
all Others, no matter how false and corrupt is
the most Violent lasting and fatal so it has
proven to be, in all ages, SO it will prove to be
now, and those who expect to subdue it by
appeals in behalf of the Union and the associ.
ate memories of our common sufferings in the
times that tried mems souls, will find about as
much effect as if they were preaching to Hin
docs or Hottentots.
Let not the South repose in listless securi-
ty whilst volcano lies smothered beneath her
and storm cloud is gathering around her off
terrible backness and fury. Those who sing
the syren song of peace and safety to the
South are lning her into false and fatal re-
pose and preparing her for an easy conquest
and an ignomnious and savsh submission to
whatever degrading conditions northern
mastery and oppression may impose,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
Lokp NAPlER'S INTERVIEW WITH
TIE PRESIDENT

! "AsnlNcToN, March l6-Lom Napier the
new British Minister, was nj one O'Clock 10.
dhy, introduced TO tIr President by General
.hSS, AMI presented his rrr,lcut llS n, VI nj~,.r
IRON TIL" Court Of ST. james. Ills ryprrs.fops
OF cohgratnation and Of de-, r. 10 presnry.
'he peace o' The two countries were corItIy
rocprorated by the President. ''''
LORD Napier was in court dress and NJ.
'I"'.'i me curiosity Of the mlny yisrcrs at
Tue Niilte House, who desired to win * the
ceremony but 1t being Of II private charac-
ter they were excluded from the audience
chamber. '''''''''''
Iorl Napier IN addressing the President
rs the Envoy Of Her Britannia Majesty sail
ne was Instructed to convey to lin the earn
eS1 "eSlre entertained by the Queen TO pre-
serve ana advance on all orcas. ous the nt.r.s.
ana The happiness Of England and America.
"n,rn are SO deeply involved in their am.
lcao'e intercourse, and to manifest 10 him
ihe hearty good wishes Which Her Majesty
States. Wv 0"''sa
lie yenturcl to congratulate the President
on MS accession TO the highest elective DIGNITY
III THIS country and the world. saving .'mav
you enjoy it in health, peace and ever increas-
NY WV pcIlou VI your govern
ment be distinguished by all the features of
pnpllc welfare. Permit me-" he continued
10 express to you my qualification in being
selected to renew and avow at WASHINGTON
those relations Of international friendship
whch have been socially sustained by your
representative in London This important and
grateful duty might hane been committed to
oIhers more capable of doing justice to tho
sentiments of benevolcnce which animate nv
sovereign, her ministers and every order of her
SUBJECTS but no one could approach your Ex-
.ene"cy win greater respect for your person
your once, or warmer goodwill to the
american, people," He then delivered the
ereaentlal letter which Her NJ .iesty had
oee EN- grneonsly pleased to intrust to his care.
ihe President in reply offered Lord Napier
u neaf1y welcome as Envoy Extraordinary
:, ANA Minister Plenipotcntnry of Her Britannia
.h"Jes'y to the United States "Your Sever
s'sn'D he said, ~ am convinced, could not
nave u selected more acceptable rcpres, NATIVE
man yourself to renew those relations of inter-
latlonal friendship which | trust may never
hereafter be interrupted. The earnest and
gracious desire expressed by Her Majesty to
preserve and advance upon all occasions the
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28

THE RETIRING PRESIDENT Savan
nah Republican. a heightened journal which
opposed President Pierce's administration
in portion of its policy, notices the pre-.
sentation of a service of silver to the OK.
President, by the Democracy of Savannah,
and justly and handsomely remarks:
With all the errors of Mr.. Pierce's adj
ministration he deserves we'll of the South.
in many respects. Hc has stood up for
what she regarded an essential security to
her constitutional rights, in the face of an
appalling opposition from his own section:
thus, like Mr. Fillmore in 1850, breasting
a. storm of fanaticism when he stood almost
alone. For this Mr.. Pierce should be
gratefully remembered by the South; while
il cannot be denied that his mana cement
of our foreign relations, in time of great
peril, was able, conservative and Just.
1t is we'll known that we opposed the
administration of Mr.. Pierce in q portion
of its policy-we still think it was vacilla-
ting and lacked the moral courage de-
handed by the occasion; yet in view of the
good it has done we cannot but approve
OF these testimonials of esteem from his
Southerss friends as eminently proper and
deserved.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
FOR SHERIFF..

G@-We are authorized to announce T W. ROBINS
as candidate for the Office of SHERIFF of the Parish
OF East Feiciana, subject to democratic nom'na
ton.
no We are authorized to announce r. NJ a.
BROWN as n candidate for the office Of SHERIFF Of
the Parish Of East Felciana subject to democratic
nomination.
mr. We are authorized to Announce ALFRED
HAZARD MS cnndidai" for Tho office Of SurRrrr
OF the Par'sh of East Fcliciana subj ct TO demo
cratic nom'n nation.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
JUDICIAL NOMIN ALTON.

We learn that Mr.. Bowie of ST Talnman,
has been nominated by the democrats of tina,
district for Judge. We also earr. that he is
or will be, opposed by some other gentleman
who claims to be a democrat and is to run as
an indepcn ent candidate Let the democrat.
ic party beware Of all such kind of candidates
They cannot be trusted asdcmocrats. Mr.. Bow.
lie has been nominated by the democratic par.
ty and all sound democrats owe it to themselves
and their party to support him vigorously and
earnestly-and no good and true democrat
will fail to do so, let the result be what it may
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28

yet be achieved in the Moderation of puhli,
opinion in the free States. 1t is manifest TIM,
the Abolitionists are alarmed Were tbev
confident of success, they would display less
trncnlence. Had they not good reason ia
fear the impression which sound doctripo,
enunciatcd by the highest judicial AUTHORITY
are apt to make on the minds of all who tbn.
and all who love their country, they would not
cvincc so much evaporation, and so little sclr
control There is portion of the great Nor.
thcrn constituency which has never yielded to
the utraism Of Abolition, and which. whilst
protesting an abstract hostility to slavery. has
invariably resisted the lawlcss and violent
means proposed for its limitation or destruc.
ton. This class is represented by such high.
toned and capable presses as the New York
Joaran Of Commerce. the New York Erpyess
the Boston Coaricr, and Others. In these
journals we find able, thoughtful. arrumentn.
tive efforts to reconcile the North to those
constitutional Interpretation which the Su.
prcmc Court has put forth, in the exercise of
its Legitimate functions: and to convince that
section Of the republic that those cxposiions
are just, reasonable and in rigid conformity
to the meaning and intent Of the organic law
We anticipate decided benefit from the labor,
Of these patriotic prints. They will extend
llie influence OF good sense, honesty and sound
Judgment aud will attract 10 their support
many wcll-mcanng individuals who have hill.
crto been anti.slavcry men in sentiment, but
are IndiSposed, upon every ground Of principIe
and duty. to array themselves in noprent an.
position to the deliberate views Of the lof,ios,
judicial tribunal in the band Nothing ,.r
course is expected from the Aholitonists prom.
cr large majority Of these consist o. r..
llglous fanatics, ignorant, Jealous and ardent
people who never do their own thinL;no
but are moved and inspired 10 acton Nv IN.
will Of other leaders. 1t is hopeless 10 aticmpt
10 attempt TO convince this class: but fortu.
hatrly they constitute hut Il faction of the IN
IRE Northern population. Tens of thousands
OF citizens voted for Fremont. who wonld in.
dIgnanly repel the imputaton of Ahol'tionism.
lhcSc are the persons who may be weancd
rom tier accidental ailiation with more dan.
rcrons associates, by alIc,l> to their reason
md patriotism, and from these alone do we
anticipate IN accession TO the ranks Of the
honest, inonlovinr ycomanry Of the North.
Tins anticipation is based quite is strongly on
Il
ne abomin bic vitnporaiion and gross abuse
ndulged in by the Frresol papers. and Which
must shock and revolt people of ordinary sen.
ih'illies, us upon the pcrScvcrng efforts of
ne conservative press to incuIca,c correc.
leas Of political rights and duties.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28

naS- We are. pleased to learn that orr old
friend D. b. Weddcrstrandt, Esq, of West
feliciana, will be candidate for nomination
to the Office of State Superintendent of public
schools. lie is, and ever has been, a faithful,
true and nntring democrat, of the state.rghts
stripe. Success to him.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
Majority for Railroad 1911

None but owners of land were entitled to
vote, according to the Act of 1852 The re.
suit shows that a decided railroad spirit is
abroad in the parish, and that our people have
caught the infection of enterprise that is being
developed all around us. Three times three
for the Baton Rouge and New Orleans Rail
road.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28

APPOINTMENTS BY THE GovERNoR.-T
W. Scott, Chas, McVca, John A. Haroun, +
V Hogaman, and John A. Maryman, Board
OF Administrators Of the Insane Asylum of the
State of Louisiana.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
THE RAILROAD VOTE IN EAST BA
TON ROUGE.

We are indebted to Sheriff Babin, says tho
Advocate of the 26th, for the annexed vote
on the Railroad tax:
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28

@"Let not an injury or an insult COR
rode in your bosom, for SO doing, you in
crease the injury by your own act.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
Democratic State Convention for The nomina-
ton of State officers. will he held in Baton Rouge.
on the 18th of May next.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
announcements.
FOR RECORDER.

Ia.- We are authorized to announce JAMES
WELSH. as n candidate for the Office Of RECORDER
Of the Parish of East Feliciana subject to demo-
cratic nomination.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
AG ENTS.

The following named persons are our authorized
agents to collect monies due to- and receive suscrip
tons TO. the DEMOCRAT"
ARTHUR McKENNA. Jackson, La.
X. CHICK. Port Hudson.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28

Little boys should be seen, not heard" as
the boy said, who had not learnt his lesson.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-03-28
NICARAGUAN
MI ZEE TIN G..

w T'IJ ] ~ VI
1T. those lavorably disposed to the cause of NJ.
- CARAGuA. are requested TO assemble in the
Town or CLINTON. on tho
FIRST SATURDAY IN APRIL.
East Felicana, March 2l. 1857.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-23
0AIIfrE JOE oYYICY.

~, oRAs. II. DAY, Of Chicago, having becom,
y .,.,sA with a. Ia tho Gaselts job Once, he viii
d -. ne, have tho entire supervision of that de
..csut. A. NJ. Day II one Of the best Jol
n ,.,.,, Ia tn, Ualon, ant our fasilitie. for the
4 ...ot,o. Of week have recently been greatly en-
- By largo additions Of latest styles Of type
4. 90 eau new promise ssr patrons to OF seuts
!, work Of all varieties with meath ess, ohsapnes
I'd dsspstsh. BY Tho aoase above, II will be
IAN ths, we have ordered more steam press ma
A,o,ry, This 10 the only once In the lefty wher,
A..u power 10 used, 90 that our facilities arr
snsquailsd. sANDhHs BRO.
n n.,snport, March 10
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-23
LOCAL MATTERS.

& A SpRIHc DAI.--Yesterday, despite the
sOmet or any other retarding tendency. the
lsy got through after fashion predicted By
III wise almanac makers. It did not rain
A.jl, snow, or blowout from matin song
h yesPer chime the sun rode gloriously in
HE heavens, unobscured, warming up hill,
hide and prairie, and inviting them to be
verdant once more. The air was pleasant
Ind soft--and, we thought we discovered a
fspositlon in some Of the genus homo to
BIKE on symptoms Of that fever SO pc cular
lo the season. Upon this latter point, though
be shall wait q day or two, before giving
! positive opinion. II was, in reality. q
plssssnt day in Spring
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-23
Latest n . w q
Arrival Of the Steamship Fulton.
THREE DAYS LATER from EUROPE

Baltimore, April 2l.-The steamer Full.
ton, with dates to the 9th inst, arrived 1,
New York this morning. She left Liver.
pool April 7th.
The Bank of England has raised It's rate
OF interest for loans on stocks to 7 per cent,
which cansed general decline in prices.
The Times Paris correspondent says
mat an unexpected increase in Bank OF
Lhgland's rate of interest has an unfavor-
able effect upon French trade.
On the other hand, the new American
tarlh has encourages manufacturers, who
were anticipating q profitable business
with the United States.
The grand Duke of Tuscany has declined
to conclude with the Papul Chair, concor-
dant like Austria.
The accouchement eff Queen Victoria
was daily expected.
The English elections were over, with
lew exceptions. There will be large
liberal majority in the new House OF Com.
mons.
The amount OF gold on the way to Eng.
land from Austria, the greater portion OF
which could be far distant, was estimated
al f2,5oO,Ooo.
The closing of Ave Chinese ports against
the European commerce was considered i'm
mnent at the last advices.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-23

Il WnAr 4 PIIY!-Workmen are e1cava.
|6ng the earth preparatory to laying the
|Aunda,ion OF Jso. p. Cooks new house at
he corner Of Brady and Sixth streets. By
|ti, movement our Town Hall will be de-
|pived OF the mos, handsome site in the city
b, there are others near by very little in
Srior. Shouldn't wonder il something very
|eedi,able should come Of Mr.. Cooks efforts
h obtain a permanent, Judgment for his
hpusehold, If so, our wounded feelings
Nil be much Modified, and our exclamation
4 the head Of this article must be changed
ICE suppose to what love Of a home!
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-23

HANDSOMELY SODA despatch was
sen, from Chicago to Janesyi.le as follows:
CHICAGO, March 40.
Jns. E. KAkE, American House
Send on butter and molasses- answer
tonight, sure. (Signed) B. w. KAKE.
After due inquiry, it was found that Mr..
John E. Kake didn't live there, and an
answer was dispatched to Mr.. b. Wheat
Kake' to that effect. 'John E. Kake' has
not yet paid for the dispatch.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-23

Our latest celestial intelligence. says an
exchange, is to the effec, that the planet
Saturn will soon be visited by deluge, and
the wicked inhabitants cut of, even as the
"sons of Earth" were cut of in the days Of
Noah. The telescope tells US that the
third ring which is fluid, is rapid nearing
the globe Of the planet The catastrophe
will take place Immediately on contact
We are not informed if there isa Noah
there building an ark.