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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
NO. 10. OLD LEVEE

NEAR CANAL ST. NEW ORLEANS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1871
M MANUFACTURER and Dealer in every descrip-
III ton of Camp Furniture such rs Tents. all sizes
and qualities, Portable Cots Camp Stools, Chairs,
&c
would particularly call the attention of Engi-
nccrs Railroad Contractors and Others to my recent
~ patented PORTABLE CHAIN BED This article
weighing only abont eighteen pounds. end which
forms complete easy chair is easily transformed
into complete and comfortable Cot Bed, with all
the advantages of matrass and pillow, without tho
cumbersome weight of either To the sick II will
be found invaluable, as the occupant can be changed
to any position without delay or trouble.
Every description of Canvass work, such as plain
and fancy Boat Sails Tarpaulns Cotton Covers, &c.
made to order.
also manufacture superior article of light or
heavy canvass betting for gin bands, &C., do, do,
hose for railroad or plantation use. Those using
guta percha or india rubber betting or hose and at
onc-laf the COST and made Of any size or strength
required.
Partclar attention paid to getting up in superior
eyle, every description of plain embroidered silk
flags or banners for military or other companies.
Flags of all nations, Jack remnants, &c. Flags
neatly repaired.
Plain and fancy goods for awnings, light and
heavy canvass French and English bunting for flags
&c, for sale in any quantity.
Orders from the country will be promptly attend
to.
N. b. find it necessary to state that no person
has succeeded me in my business as u has been and
is stated by persons in this city. IL. CASSIDY,
No. 10 Old Leyee, near Canal street, N. ..
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
A YORKSHIRE : PIE.

Reader, do yon know what a Yorkshire pie
is? You do not Wei, we will furnish you
the rcceip, for making one, us given IN Por-
tcr's Spirit Of the Times, ~ an English con
tributor
" First of nl receptacle is built, Of the
shape and size Of good large cheese box,
composed of scalt crHst, that is. made with
boiling water) about an Inch thick; pnl no
butter in The crust, but in IFS place, fresh beef
suct, chopped NJ fine NJ possible 80 that when
well knealed together the walls Of the rcccp
tacIc stand firm and erect. Now, for the in.
side: take II fine mellow ham, q fine turkey a
goose couple Of chickens, couple Of ducks,
couple Of rabbits, brace Of pheasants, Il
few slices Of vcnson, half dozen partriAgcs,
half dozen pigeons, dozen quails, or wood
cock, two or three pounds Of Sauiaec meat,
some sweet herbs, aud seasoning, and having
deprived the foregoing of all their bones, pro.
coed 10 stow them away in layers in your crust
receptacle, Just rs TIGHT MS ever you can get
them, until it is brn full and solid; then take
n quantity Of strong but nnswectcncd) warm
calves foot jelly, and pour it in until all the
intcrstces are filed up; then put top crust
Of the same thickness as the other one: place
the pie on piece Of sheet iron in II quite cool
oven, and JET it slowly bake for three or four
hours: take il out very gently, and lei It stand
until next day and then when You cut it YOU
win find it come ont quite solid, Ike Il piece of
variegafcd marble, fasting of every thing in
general, but nothing in particular; dish that
would raise an appetite beneath the ribs Of
death II will be bonnie pie, too; but there
is no fear Of its spelling. for it will keep a con.
pie Of months, if ncedful, or yon 90 manage
any how, to kccpt.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06

A Coon REroRr-A know nothing who
tainted German with his foreign BIRTH re-
ccivod the following reply:
"'Ihe gentleman taunts me with not being
in the country as long ms he has Let me tell
the gentleman that my only excuse is, that ]
am an American from choice, while he is one
by necessity, If there isany difference between
US, it is that came into the country with my
trowsers on, while the gentleman came into it
Naked
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
j. IT. WINGFIELD,
CADE ID. STRICKLAND. Jr.

p. S.-Thc ak votes of st. Tammuny were cast
against the admission of Mr. Roua 10 represent
Livingston parish in the convention above referred
to- and the delegates OF Washington aud st. Helena
voted to admit him-,he vote, as before stated, being
tnkon mr. rgDttg
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06

geg~'rhe young lady who burst into tears,
has been put together again,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
W. w. CHAPMAN & Co.
Importers and Daslers in Hardwar

CUTLERY, IRON, NAILS. CASTINGS,
Boots Shoes Snddcry Trunks, and Plantation
: L p p J. ES.
East SIDE PrnLio SorAEE-CrLNroS, Ia.
| AVE II full and complete assortment of
Ill every thing in their line. Their old custo-
mcrs and the public in general are requested
to call april
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-06
THOMAS GREEN DAVIDSON,


GREEN,nrRG, 81. Helena, May 20. 1857.
We, the undersigned, having been requested to
make statement Of hcproccedings Of the bemocra-
tic Convention held at Amte city, in This Parish. on
the 18th of February last 10 nominate a suitable
candidate for The office Of Judge of the Eight Judi
cial District would respectfully state, that the
vention was convened at about the hour Of O'Clock,
7. NJ. OF the date above written and rs the
convention had assembled and before the credentials
of the respective delegates were reported upon.
motion, made by Mr.. llosmcr, Of st. T0mmany parish
to close and lock the doors, and 10 admit none but
delegates prevailed.
That on motion of Mr.. IIosmer. Of st. Tnmmany
parish, Mr. james II. Winfield, OF st. Helena. was
called to The chair, and Mr. j. II. Ruddock, OF ST.
Tammany, appointed secretary.
committee Of three was then appointed 10 exam
inc the credentials Of the various delegate. and
shortly after reported that the credentials of the del
egates of Washington and ST. Helena pariahese were
correct, and those Of 81. Iammany, with the oxcep
tlon OF one tir Hosmcr) who held the proxy of an
absent delegate from st. Temmany, which proxy
was accepted by q vote per CAPITA 1t was then SUI
gcsted. that as Livingston was not represented, Mr.
in the village) through Mr., G. D Strickland IT.. had
consented, and said he would take the responsibility
of representing said parish Mr. Strickland Jr
made II motion TO that effect, which motion was lost,
7amn,any, Ayee from 81 Hieaa and hco from Wash.
ingon, being in atenddnce) whereby Livingston parish
was deprived of a vote in the proceedings.
"A vote to proceed to q nomination by parishes was
then adopted-the rule being one vote for every one
hundred votes and for every fraction over fifty
votes which resulted as follows: For Martin G. Penn,
3votes for Angus Bowie, notes.-the Parish Of
st. Helena voting for Penn--and the Parishes of
Washington and st. Tammany voting for Bowie. a
motion to adjourn prevailed, and the doors were
opened and the result announced.
- We would state in answer to inquiries made rs to
DDourse pursued by the delegates from Washing
parish Us follows
u. Mccain stated TO the undersigned, that the
yferates of WASHINGTON parieh were instructed to
vote for Martin G. Penn, and that they intended TO
obey their instructions. This statement made be-
fore the convention met and up to the last moment
they SO assured us. Mr., Strickland, Jr being SO well
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18
Important saprene csart Decision.

In the case entitled Billings IS. HcH.
being an action of ejectment. involving a.
decision As to the con~titutionality OF the
Act of March c6th, 1856, entitled :" An
Act for the protection Of actual settlers.
and to quiet land titles in this State
Chief Justice Murray. after al argument
evincing an elaborate investigation of the
subject, held that the act was unconstitu.
tiomal and void and that, in an action OF
ejectment, the p'ain'iff, having bona fds
claim to the lands, must recover (without
compensation TO defendants,) all the i'm.
provements made thereon. as well as back
rents, from the time that possession was
unlawiully withheld.
Justice Burnett concurred Ia this
opinion.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

"Twenty millions are already Invested in
canals and bitches in the mo,ntains. Pass these
bills-commence tampering with vested rights
-tamper with the Incorporation la:ys-cry
down IncorporatiCns-snd as soon 80 you have
accomplished the result intended by these bills.
you will next strike at US. This is the reason
why raise up my voice IN opposition to the
passage of these bills. In my opinion, the in
teresss Of great number of my constituents
are opposed to this policy. If it obta n, you
might rs .Sell undertake to say that the Senator
from Los Angeles shall sell his land for on
lollar per acre--the Senator from San Joaquin
.hall sell bis wheat for two cents-the ditch
owner shall cell water FOR nominal price--as
- these bills say that this Company shall onl!
r oeve SO much Cor carrying passengers, and 80
much for freight.
It may. without this explanation, be thought
strange that Senator Representing mountain
district shoald take such interest in the passa9.
If mere bill to regulate the price Of freighi
nd fare upon the waters of the Sacramento riv
and it's tributaries but, sir, believe. if tn.
ntention of these bills is accomplished. the
principle will be invoked againstus and there
fore, SO far "a | am concerned, am determined
to throttle the monster in it3 birth.
Sir, three years ago, in connection with 800
men, formed company under the Insopora-
tion Laws OF the State. Our object WAS to in
troduce water by fumes and canals, into . dis
rict Of country comparatively destitute OF wa
tes. We commenced. sir, under adverse circum-
stances, but still our industry wGs directed in =
proper channel, and we worked up against al
most in.urnonntablc difficulties. We felt tina:
we had thrown around us the protecting shield
of law. and that we were in the possession Of
franchi es and privileges granted by Legislative
wisdom which could not be wrung from Us by
the madness of faction, or the caprice of future
statute making bodies. With this firm belief
re toiled on day afte- day. month after month
aud year after year, through the burning suns
of summer and the SHOWS and rains Of winter
Our great work is now about being finish, d.
500 n00 will be te cost. We invested this vast
sum under your laws, ard the sacred provisions
of your Constitution. Soon we will receive
recompense for our msny days Of privaton and
toll. But. sir, juss as ligh. is breaking in upon
us. We meet with a Legislative response that
the rights we believed ne possessed are to Re
taken away. and the privileges guaran'e to US
at the commencement, are now 80 he declared
null and void.
Sir. cannot believe that you will commit so
suicidal an act have an abiding confidence
in-the wisdom Of this Senate; | entertain a firm
conviction that you Tiew the subject SIS do,--
aud relying upon your sense Of right and justice
submit The question. believing firmly that i,v
your votes to-day you will declare the inviol-
ability Of contracts, aud the ssnctity OF private
RI hts"
NorK.-Ths bills were defeated by II yeas TO
l5 nays.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

A PROUD PosITIoN.--The LondoH
Times has an article on the probable Po-
licy of the President elect, which INDUCES
IN the 70 lowing complimentary query:
"Who would not be- President Of the
United States-the choice of nation Of
freemen. the object of most infinite care.
eolicitude. and contention of 27.000,0 900
of the most intelligent of the human race.
the object at which every mans finger
points. the topic on which every man's
tongue descants-.raised above his fellow
men by no accident of bilth by no mere
superiority of wealth, but by the p'esum'd
fitness of his personal qualities for one Of
the most elevated situations that man
can be called upon TO fill"
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18
TnE KING or HANOVER AND THE Ma.

The KING or HANOVER AND THE Ma.
soNs.-A letter from Frankfort says that
the King of Hanover, on being lately re.
ce,red as member of Masonic Lodge.
accepted the title Of Protector Grand
Master of all the Lodges of his kingdom.
Bnt on the occasion mod fcation was
made in the statutes IF the o, der. To the
feet that as the Older is exclusively
Christian, no person protesting the Jew.
ish religion can heuceforth be admits cd
into Hanoverian Lodge. This decision
has excited great opposition in most of
tho Lodges in Germany, and it is said
that the Great Orient will shortly make
an energetic protest against it.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

TEHuANrEPEc.--The New Orleans
Picayxne learns from the u. S. Consul as
Minati,lan, who has recently arrived IN
that city, that the wagon road over the
I.thnlus was so far completed that wag-
ons had already passed over it. The
work was not entirely complete. but is
was thought full line of stages, for the
perfect accommodation of the public,
would be in operation by the first of May
OF June, or first of July at farthest. The
working force during the month of JAM
uary was 300 men and upwards. assisted
by q large number of natives.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18
STATISTICS OF THE YEAR 1885,

STATISTICS OF THE YEAR l656.-We
gather the following facts from a number
of tables published in the New York
Herald:
During the year just closed, 116 per-
sons were killed. and 53o wounded by
142 railroad accidents in the United
States. Among rhe killed were 26 en-
gineers and 2S fremen. During 1855
there were 1876 killed and 729 wounded
by 43 similar accidents.
There were 80 fires in the United
States in 1856. which involved the loss Of
1873 lives. In 1855 there were only So
ires where loss of life occurred. and the
number of persons lost was but 119.
The number of fires in the United
States in 1856 (where the loss of proper
ty was over $4,000 at each was 227.
and the aggregate loss $21, $4,000,
against loss Of l3. O49, 900 at 1913 FIRE,
in 1855. Add to the above the amount
Of property destroyed by fires. where
in each insta,.ce. the loss was less than
$4,000 and the aggregate would be in
creased to probably 1927 900 600 in 1856,
and to SIS, 900 900 in 1855.
The number of steamboat accidents in
1856 was 29-persons killed 359. wound
ed 1o7. The number of accidents in
1855 was l27-killed l76, wounded 1O7
Thirty Revolutionary soldiers died in the
United States in 1856.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18
TRArrrc IN 1,EAD BoprEs.-The Per

TRAFFIC IN DEAD BoprEs.-The Penn.
sylvania Enquirer states that the Aims.
house Guar dams of the city are dDing
thriving bu-in-ss in dead hodies! Tho
corpses of friendless paupers who die in
that in ,titution are disposed of at rate
of $50 head! They never think Of bu.
rying an unrecognized body. hut at once
turn them over to the brokers in anatonyf
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

AN OpD CouPLE.-In a town in Or
ange county. New York. there are living
a man and his wife who have not spoken
together for eight years. They sleep in
one bed. take their meals at one table.
and show not the slightest anger towards
each other. The only reason for their
obstinate silence is that each is too proud
to speak first. K aa
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

ARRIVAL OF CAMELs.--The United
States s,ore-ship Supply arrived in New
York on Sunday February 22d, from
Smyrna, which place she left on the 10th
November. She experienced very rough
weather in the Mediterranean. The
Supply took on board at Smyrna forty
four camels. three of which died, the re-
mainder arrived in fine condition, and
wore conveyed to Indianola, Texas.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

Mr.. Collamer rep rted bill to provide
for carrying mails from Panama to Vail
paraiso, in connection with the mail
routes al eady established, nr hereafter
to be established, to New Orleans, New
York and California. H ~ 9e saa
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

THE MOVEMENT WEsTwARD--The
Chicago Democratic Press publishes ia.
bile OF the returns for the past year. Of tic
four principal railroads running west
from that city. 1t shows that these four,
roads alone have taken west 207,S53 pas
sengers more than they brought back.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

SUSPENSION BRlDGE OVER THE Mis-
s1ss1prI.-The engineer Of the work of
erecting bridge over the Mississippi at
St. Louis has estimated the probable cost
at $1.225,OOO. A liberal margin for
contingencies was added, amounting to
27O,OOO. One item of 100000 in the es-
Inmates is for preparing the foundation on
the Illinois side.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

~ A company with capital stock Of
S3,O00.OO0. having for its object TO i'm.
prove the Illinois River navigation, Has
bpss incorporated ~ the Legislature.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

Cornelius vanderbi is completing two
side-wheel steamers. of 1900 tons each.
to run between Galve ton AMI Berwick
Buy, La. ito connect with New O leans
by the Opelousas railroad.) in opposition
to Morgan's line.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

EAST R'vER BRIDGE.--Among the
great schemes Of improvement going on
IN New York, is the contemplated sus.
pension bridge over the East river 10
Bro"klyn, which IL is estimated will cost
about SO 100000 and yield a nett income
OF $500, 900 per annun. 1t will be two
hundred teet high in the centrer q Ser
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

An effort is making at Chicago for
the establishment of direct line Of yes
sells from that port for Europe via the
lakes and st. Lawrence river. sc hna sH'
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18

There ore some faults ii conduct, and some
in.convsrsation andswsiting, which reauot ~
- condemned os pe{donsS eqt se p tefgAtr
The weekly Columbian., 1857-04-18
10 IN
Sdmse

~Nr Jdm9o
In syerv VARIETY o1 II colored ink-in var
sus style of type. pa ornamental. When desired,
Jobs WIN be prfnteda Gold or Silver Bronze on Fancy
eiored Paper, Cloth Silk Satin In msnuer guarsn
sea 70 ntvs saMsfae&Sn
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-15
Dg79A21yAS9 A{E}{3{;4E AZ 7
AN
EyFE7VESCENG TEMPERANCE
BEVERAGE.
The most whol-ome, refreshing, and inyigorating
Drink in the W Orld.

The most Wholesome, refreshing, and lnvigorating
Drink in the world.
FE7lIE POWDER from which lnis IL prepared IL
& made entirely from vegetable ingredients, COL
leced from all pBrs of the world, and combined TO-.
gether with great skill and care. Two teasnoonstul
nut into dry tumbler OF large size, with sufficient
dunntIty Of water added, produces Immediately a
cooling draught of charming excellence ana faVor
and health giving effect 1t s adapted 10 ali seasons
and every ones use, and is especially suited iOrthose
who go TO sea, as a preventive OF se|scKhess cos
tveness, and the genernly unpleasant state OF tho
system. arising from change of climate and living
It also lessons the dangers of ncuring diseases uu-
der tropical snu, and all who about TO take the
trip to the eastern states if they re-ard health
ard comfort on the way, should not fail to obtain
supply before starting and more If ladies' or chill
dren with them: or invalds, or the sick, as no.
thing is grateful to the palate and stomach as is
and resists the enervstng effects Of hot countries SO
WELL and unlike ardent spirits. il does not enteebie
by inhaming; but strengthens and eXhilerates both
body and mind by its nutritious powers and the en-
ergy which il imparts to the digestive process Sea-
men also should be provided with some before they
leave port.
a glass taken at any time during the day eemoves
all feelings ohea thirst, or even OF hunger and its
being made IN a great measure OF vegetable acids,
10 prevent Scurvy and puries the blood at the same
time. Ii is also an invaluable Restorative for those
who labor hard for living such as Farmers, Miners
Mechanics and Lahorers and 10 shop-keepers Pro
fessional men and others, whose occupation compels
them 10 lead sedantary lives draught before break
fast gives spirit for the businas of the day.
Medical men VINO know lis composition, speak IN
the highest terms OF its utility, and all the poets
praise it, Byron calls it the blest sherbet. Moore
makes frequent mention OF il, and Hafz the great
Persian poet, is loud in praise Off
Prepared by AUGUSTUS H0GG, London, New
York and San francisco.
Depot Davis Street Drug Store. near Jackson san
Francisco and for sale by all respectable druggists
and Dealers.
lrice-5o Cents per Bottle-each Que will make
ssyasses.
NIB Agents wanted and supplied on the m
al and convenient terms. aIm.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-15
Declaration of Sole Trader.
=. or C.rypoprIA. County of Butte.

SrArE OF CALIFoRaIA, County Of Butte.
III CHARLOTTE SCHILLER, wife Of ]. A. Sch-
Ter, of the town OF Oroyille, county nforesaid.
being duly sworn, do hereby declare to the public
that il is my intention to carry on henceforh in my
own name. and On my own account, the business
pertaining to a Brewery. at the place known as the
City Brewery, in said town. and thai me capital IN
vested in said business does not exceed the sum of
five thousand dollars.
witness my hand this 18th day Of August A. D.lsj7.
CHARLOTTE SCHILLER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me August IA, 1857.
JOHN $. BERRY Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA. County OF Butte.
On the 14ih day Of August A d. 1857, beioro me.
John S. Berry, Justice of the Peace, In and for said
county, personally appeared the above named Char-
divdual described in aud who executed the foregoing
declaration and acknowledged that The executed the
same freely and voluntary for the uses and purposes
therein mentioned.
Given under my hand this day and year aforesaid.
JOHN S. BERRY, Justice Of the Peace.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-15
JUST RECEIV + D,

= Morning Light, Flying Fish, Flying Mist, large
supply of Pure Cream Tartar. Lard Oil Extract LIE
quorice, Blue Vtriol, German and English Camomiie
Salpetre, Corn Starch Shakers savsaparla, Sarsa-
pariila Root, Gum Arabiac CIric Acid Potash, Ex-
tracts of lemon Rose and Vanilla, Vanilla Beans
Boiled I.nseed Oil, Castor Oilin Barrels, Pure yell
low and White Wax. Kdder's Bowers and Weight
mans Tartaric Acid Bay Rum in cases and barrels
Fresh Hons in one pound packages. Sage, Yankee,
Soap, Iudeble Ink, Roses Backing Brushes. Ma
SONS Blacking. Cod Liver Oil, Spanish and American
Saffron, Dubin's Extracts, Genuine Wrights Blan
dreths, AofTai's and other Pulls, Chamos skins Ly>
copsdium Essential Oils. Congress Water in pints
and quarts, Borax, Sal Soda. Pearl Barley ani many
other staple articles, which together with our former
urge stock of Drugs, makes assortment as varied
and Large as any Drug House in the city, 10 which
we invite the attention of the Trade aud others buy
ing in this market. ALBAN THOMAS& co,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
an-tf l6t, j street, Corner 9th.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-15
A Model Bowl of Punch.

In 1894, a bowl of punch was made
at the Right Hon. Edward Russell's
house, when he was commander of
the British forces in the Mediterran-
can. twas made in fountain in a
garden in the middle of four walks,
all covered overhead with lemon and
orange trees, and in every walk was
a table, the whole length of it covered
with collations, etc. In the said
fountain were the following ingredi-
ents: Four hogsheads Of brandy,
eight ditto water, twenty-five thous-
and lemons, twenty gallons Of lime
juice, thirteen hundred weight of
lump sugar, five pounds of grated
nutmegs, three hundred toasted bis
cults, aud pipe of dried Malaga
wine. a canopy protected the foun-
tain from the rain, and boy from
the fleet rowed a boat around the
fountain, and filled the cups of the
company, which comprised upward Of
six hundred men.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-15
Just Received and in Store.

Alarge supply Of Alconol. Campheno, Lard. Sperm
Polar Neatsfoot. and Boiled Oils. Solar Oil, and
Camphene Lamp wicks. Caudle Wicking. Wax and
Night Tapers, Borax, Soda, CASTLE Soap, Salad Oil
IN basket Wolfes Schapps, Hosctter's Biers. pure
Cream Tartar, Strychnine, Castor Oil, and Wyn-
koop's Medicines. Wholesale and reia, by
ALBAN, THOMAS & CO..
ann Corner and Sixth streets.