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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
THE MANIAC EMENT OF SLAVES IN
REGARD TO THEIR RELIGION.

What should the master do to promote the
religious welfare of the slave? Shall the
slave enjoy perfect religious liberty, or shall
he not2
In religion itself that which affects the
heart, and through il guides the conduct
there can be no coercion You may compel
hypocrisy but not religion Aud yet n kind
of authority may be benefcially exercised in
matters Of religion. The slave is ignorant,
and must be instructed in the first principles
of religion What kind Of instruction is he to
receive? Shall he be taught a 'ruc religion
and pure morality, such rs will tend to make
him honest, and obedicnt, and faithful, or
shall he be allowed to get his notions Of re-
ligion and morality at hazard, from any and
from every one who prctcnds to teach! Every
one is anxious to have his children instructed
in the tenets of his own faith because he thinks
it the priest the best, the most conducive to
life of virtue. And he would do the same
for his slave if he had no higher motive in
view than his own temporal interests; for, in
this way, he would but secure the honesty and
fnithfulncss of the slave.
1t is evident, therefore, that the slave should
be controlled in his youth, as we'll as the child,
in regard to the kind of religious instruction
whicl, he receives. lie should he required to
attend the same church with the family TO
which he belongs, and be instructed, as far as
he can comprehend them, in the same pract-
cal religious duties. That man ncglccts his
duty and disregards his own interests who SUI
fers his young slaves to roam where they will,
and receive what re igious instruction chance
may throw in their way There is no kind of
sympathy which nntes mankind more firmly
than the sympathy of a common religious
faith and nothing can attach the slave
so firmly to his master as the sense of obliga-
ton arising from the precepts of religion
professed by both Religious motives are with
the ignorant, the strongest, and we may almost
say the only effective motive to honesty and
good conduct. The ideas of honor, gain,
character and reputation, so powerful among
cultivated men, can have little influence over
the slave. Accountability to authority right
ful authority. has the only controlling power
over him. The religious slave feels his ac-
countabty to his Creator, the untaught, IRE,
lgious slave feels only his accountability to his
MASTER as enforced by his lash. How much
must it promote his honesty and fidelity to re,
alze that the same divine law which binds the
master to treat him with humanity and kind
ness, requires from him faithful and hearty
service But mistaken religious zeal has long
been at work breaking up this eigions sym
pathy between the master and the slave. I'm
der the mistaken notion of promoting their re
llgious welfare, slaves have been encouraged to
hold religious meetings by themselves, and to
have churches end congregations Of thoir ov'r,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PROBATE SALE.


The STATE or LOUISIANA 7h District Court
PARISH OF EAST FELrcI>NA No 25l5
In the matter of the succession of Samuel l.. Watson
TN PURSUANCE of an order and commission to
/ mr. d rcced in the above entitled cause. from the
Honorable Court aforesaid. will sell ut public
ton at the door of the Court House in said parish,
On TUESDAY, the 18th day of March,
A. d. 1857. at ! O'Clock A. NJ, the following proper
ty appprta ming to said succession tO-wit
The negro woman ELLEN, aged about 2l
years, and her child PdEBE, aged about
6 years.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash. provided said slaves bring thc'r appraismont,
and If they do not bring their apprasm mt they will
be Immediately re-ollered on credit or twelve
months the purchaser will be required to give note
with approved personal security bearing eight per
cent interest from the day of sale until paid and
mortgage importing confession OF Judgment to be
retained until the alpayment of the purchase price
and interest. Il. III. G. BROWN, eherh'
feb "a 1877
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
SCHOOLS.
Silliman Female Collegiate Institute,
CLINTON Ia

YTNTIE next session will commence the first Monday
l. oil October, 9th inst. under the following board
TO instructors.
Rev. HENRY McDoNALD. A. NJ Principal.
Rev. HII.IERY MosEIY. A. NJ, Vice Principal,
Mrs SALrrE MosELY, Matron,
Miss C0RxELIA MOORE,
Miss Isabella JANE MosLLY,
Miss WILLIE ANN SLAUGHTER,
Mr.. JULES KARElIIfs, Professor of Music.
Mrs. ID. HOPKINS, Teacher OF French Drawing,
Painting aud Fancy Needle Work. Pupils In French,
are taught to converse and speak in that Ian uage
Terms are the same rs before.
Boarding, per session of Five months. ..... $50 90
Washing, when done in the Institute, per doz so
Tuition in the Primary department ....... ID 90
+" - Academic 3" ........ 20 %
4" % Collegiate " ......... % 90
Music on the Piano or Guitar. ....,...... 20 90
Vocal Music, each scholar per session, 80. so
Incidental expenses " ...... l 90
Either OF the Ancient or Modern languages 10 90
Fancy needle work, drawing and painting extra.
Borders will be expected to provide their own
bedding lights towels etc. Pupils will he received ut
any time aud charged from the day OF entrance to
the end of the session. The charge for Music and
other branches for which there is an extra fee will
be made from the time Of commencing such extra
branch to the end Of the session. Deductions will
not be made for diSc0ntinuance or absence except
in cases of protractcd sickness. Persons not enter
cd as regular pupils can receive lessons in Music.
French on any other branch. the same terms as
pupils, though only in the Institute.
HENRY MCDONALD,
Clinton. La. Oct. Is. 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14

MR. ii. NJ. ROGERS having arrived in town will
III commence class in vocal and instrumental
music, in few days. Those DESTROYS of joining will
please apply Immediately; he can he found AT tn
store OF G. A. NEAfrs. He will also give private
lessons on the Piano. Mclodan, Violin, or in singing.
TERMS 3 10 for a course Of 20 lessons, on either
of the above instruments. SIS for course Of 70
Lessons on either Of the above instruments and vocal
music combined. S5 for course Of - lessons IN
vocal music, when class is formed.
Mr.. Rogers will also repair all kinds Of instru-
ments and tune Pianos in the very best manner.
ian 81
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
TO MY FAR OFF FRIEND.

My soul thy sacred image keeps,
My midnight dreams are all Of thee;
For nature then in quiet sleeps,
And silence broods DER land and sea;
0, in that still mysterious hour,
How oft from waking dreams | start,
To fluid thee but u fancy flower,
Thou cherished idol Of my heart,
Thou hast each thought and dream of mine
Have in turn one thought Of thine?
Forever thine my dreams will be,
Whate'cr may be my fortunes here,
/ ask not lovc-1 claim from thee
One only boon, gentle tear;
May blessed vision from above
Play brightly round thy happy heart,
And may the beams of peace and love
Meier from the glowing soul depart;
Farewell! my dreams are still of thee
Hast thou one tender throught of me?
My joys like summer birds may ny,
My hopes like summer blooms depart,
But there's one flower that cannot die.
Thy holy memory in my heart;
No dcws that flowers cups may fiji,
No sunlight to its leaves he given,
But it will live and flourish still,
As dcathlcss rs thing of heaven,
My soul meets thine unmaskcd. unsought---
Hast thou for me one gentle thought?
Farewell! FAREWELL my farolI friend!
Between us broad, blue rivers flow,
And forests wave and plains extend,
And mountains in the sunlight glow!
The wind that brcathcs upon thy brow
Is not the one that brcathes on mine
The starbeams shining on thee now
Are not the beams that on me shine,
But mcmory's spell is with me yet
Canst thou the holy past forget?
The bitter tears that thou and
May shed whenc'er by anguish bowed,
Exhalcd into the noontidc sky,
May meet and mine'c in the cloud;
And thus, my much-lovcd friend, though w
Far, far apart must live and move,
Our souls, when God shall set them free,
Can mnglr in a world of love
This were an ccStacy to me
Say--would it be u Joy to thee?
NIRGINA.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
CLINTON MALE SCHOOL.

q i. HAYNES viii open school in the town Of
-. Clinton on Monday the 9th October. at the School
House formerly occupied by H. d. Craig and re-
specially solicts u share OF public patronage.
TERMS.
For teaching in the Primary and English depart
mcnt. $500 per scholar per month. For Latin,
Math MATES. 500 pr month per scholar.
No scholar taken for less than the expiration Of
the quarter and no deduction made for time lost
except in case of protractcd illness.
OclOhcr 4. 1886.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
ADVERTISEMENTS
COM MERCIAL SALOON.

HAVING opened Coffee House. in the building
IL formerly occupied by D. Moses, as Coniecton.
AIRY store, the Undersigned respectfully solicts the
custom OF his friends and the public generally His
liquors. wines. beer, &c. are Of the best quality and
every attention will be paid to please Come try and
judge for yourselves. CHAS. BAUMANN
February A. 1857.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
MEDICAL. NOTICE.

TOSEplI KOllN, NJ. D.. of the Medical College of
u Vienna, has located himself in CLINTON. La. and
respectfully offers his services in thu practice Of Med
icinc and Surgery to the public. lie is prepared
try.
For tn" present he may be found at the Office Of
DR., Drlony.
jan 81 1851. Gm
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14

ACCIDENTAL PosoNlNG.---A despatch FROM
baltimore, of the 2lst ult., to the New York
papers, gives the following particulars Of the
late accidental poisoning case in that city:
"a terrible tragedy occurred here to-day
\ druggist filled prescription ordered by
Arnold, n German physician, for child. The
child took the medicine and died Immediately
Arnold took the remainder Of the medicine to
the druggist and told him he had made "a.
tai mistake. The druggist persisted that the
medicine was right, and to show his confidence
in his correctness he swallowed n portion him
self. lie was Immediately attacked 10y horri-
hle commissions and died in five minutes The
doctor, who merely tasted the preparation and
spit it from his month, was also attacked, and
with difficulty saved. The affair occaSioncd
great excitement The druggist had mixed
cyannrct of potassium with lemon Juice, dcyeI.
oping enough pruSsc acid in tine preparation
to have killed three hundred people
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14


ESTABLISHED IS 1887.
MANUFAGTURER and Dealer in every deScrip-
III ton of Camp Furniture such ms Tents all sizes
&c.
would particularly call the attention of Engi-
ncers, Railroad Contractors and others, to my recent
~ patented PORTABLE CHAIR 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 ma,rass and pillow. without the
cumbersome weight Of either. To the sick it will
b, found invaluable, the occupant can be changed
to any position without delay or trouble.
Every description Of Canvass work. such ms plain
and fancy Boat sails, Tarpuulins Cotton Covers, &c.
made To order.
also manufacture superior article of light or
heavy canvass betting for gin bands, Gc., do, do.
hose for railroad or plantation use. Those using
guta pcrcha or ind II rubber betting or hose, and at
onehalf the cost, and made of any size or strength
required.
rarticIar attention paid to getting up in superior
etylc every description of plain or embroidered silk
flags or banners for military or other companies.
Flags of all nations, jack Pernants, &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 1t necessary TO state that no person
has succeeded me in my business il has been and
is stated by persons in this city. II. CASSIDY,
No. 10 Old Leyee, near Canal street, N. q.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
STRAY NOTICE.

The State of louisiana. Parish of East Folciana.
DROUGHT before the undersigned justice OF the
ID Peace and siraycd this day by Thomas Young.
living on the plantation of FcIiS Huston. Thompson
Creek, two miles from Port Hudson, Brown Horse
nine or ten years old. sixteen hands high, with Il
star and sn p on his face and some saddle marks:
except the left hind foot white up to the pasturn
JOINT no other marks or brands perceivablc appras-
ed by seworn appraisers to be worth in cash one hun
dred and twenty-five dollars. .-.
feb. 1877. JAMES &. JACKSON.
j. F. lst Ward.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14

TIlE duplicate receipt Of the Receiver of the Land
l. Office in Grccnsburg ST. Helena. No. 1897, beng
the same issued to EeazerW. Ripley July LIST. 1887.
for 500 77-l0O acres IN fractional section No II.
ties Interested are hereby notified that II is my intrn-
ton TO apply to the general Land Office for the re-
turn Of the purchase money of said land.
January 81, 1851 tGwl B. NJ. G.BROWN
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
SPIRITUALISM EXPOSED.

u
VllE und rsgnel would specially inform the
l. public of the town Of Clinton and surrounding
country. that they continue the Daguerrean and
Ambrotypr Gallery lately occupied by Mr.. Mcclure
above the store Of G. 4. Nearus they particularly
invite the public to call and examine their new pro-
cess Of oil painted Aihbrotyprs Those d sirous may
obtain life she portraits canvass: any number OF
Photographic duplicates provided either plain or
colorcd in oil. MOORE IL COHEN.
January H. 1851
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
OF THE TOWN OF
CLINTON.

FVNFnafy 7, TS5T.
Tho Board met, Present :-Jancs Welsh. Mayor.
VIM. Sadlcr. l.. W. Barnes. Evans White.
The reading of the minutes was disp! ns"d with
The Bill Of John b. Taylor, was rejected.
The Mayor Of the town Of Clinton presented TO
the Board M au,rndm mt charter which was read
section by section and adopted.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
EXCELSIOR CARRIAGE FACTORY.
BUTLER 5X & KOCH,

d ESPECTFULLY inform their friends that they
~ are now prepared to build carriages Buegies.
and Sulkies. in the most approved styles now in
use, We have now in progress from fifteen to TWEEN
y vehicles, aud invite all those who Judges, to
examine The work before 1t is painted. as we have
in employ the best workmcn that the south can
afford.
Designs or all kinds of vehicles TO he seen at our
shop Call and see them. All kinds of repairing
done the shortest notice. All work warranted,
with proper usage.
Butler Kock will supply planters with every
material they may wish jan 10
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14

WANTS OF A DYING MANA San Francisco paper,
in giving IN account Of trip across the plains dur
ing which the party had to battle with the Indians
says that Poor Rcddy" Of the party. ..wlo was
fast giving out from his wounds, begged to leave
him and save ourselves" As the party were leaving
In wounded man to his fate the writer says, ''hc
desired us TO give him some matches, piece Of to-
bacco, and to pray for him.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14

THURSDAY. February 18th. 1857.
The Board met: Present james Welsh, Mayor.
Aldermen J. NJ. Bell, f. w, Barnes VIM. Sndcr
and Evans White.
The reading of the minutes of the past meeting
was dispensed with,
a bill of Jno Karn. for work done for the corpo-
ration was received. and tn sum of $50. was allow
ed for the same
Bill of Thos l.. McGhec-Town Constable S2575
allowed.
Bill Of b. II. Lyons. for SIS, rejected.
The Board then adjourned.
G. W. REESE Secretary pro. ten.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
NEW ORLEANS PACKET.
w LII A NJ cid Il RS
Clinton and Baton Rouge Daily Line, Of

NJ n ] II > L 4 U Il 8.
Dlr.s-1s@a HAVING resumed the manage.
liz $3.50. ment Of the Mail Stage Line, be-
tween Clinton, Batoa Rouge, and .tactsoa,
the undersigned would respectfully inform the
travelling public that his Coaches will run
each way, EVERY DAY IN TIE WEEK,
excepting Sundays, leaving Clinton and Batoe
Rouge, at 9 o'clock AN.
FARE.
From Clinton to Fran Baton Rouge,
Baton Rouge, SO 90 Clinton, SO 90
jackson. 90 Jackson . so
Mt Wiling. = 90 Mt Willing. 90
Plains, ..... , so Plains .. ! 80
sfAr Every attention paid to the comfort and
convenience Of passengers.
mar "a WIN ELDER
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14

Some of these chuches have white ministers
aud they are by law required TO have some
white persons ut their religious meetings
But they have teachers also of their own col
or, ignorant and fanatical, who teach them II
religion of feeling ONLY, which is separated
from the daily duties of their station ReIiy.
ion is the basis Of morality, and as they have a
religion of their own, they soon come to have
n morality of their own also, which is made to
suit the exgcncics of their situation. In their
code of morality pnrloining and petty tlefts
are not forbidden. They are not stcohng but
merely taking. Lying is very trivial offence,
almost II virtue, if it results in their own ad.
vantage or screens delinquent from punish.
mcnt We have known an instance where II
shoe store was broken open by n member of
one Of these churches, and the brethren and
sisters generally supplied with shoes.
But even this convenient morality is not the
most mischicvons effect of these colored con.
grcgations. They lend to combinations among
the slave, they accustom them to the feeling of
an interest separate from their masters They
accustom them TO act together as a class, they
foster q feeling Of discomfort and promote in.
snbordinntlon. So far from their religion
making them more honest and faithful it is
thought by many that the value Of slave is
materially diminished by profession of rclig-
ion in Que Of their chuchcs. Like all ignorant
people they have an exceedingly high opinion
Of their own picty, and very low opinion Of
the picty Of others. They feel themselves in
one respect superior to their masters and mis-.
trcsses, whom they regard as children Of per-
dition enjoying the good things of this life that
they may feel the more kecny the miscrics Of
hell hereafter. "Dey hab it all dare own way
(said n dcvout ncgress) but we'll see who'll be
masSerS in dc next world"
Nothing could he more destructive to the
character Of the slave and Of the kind feeling
which he owes to his master, than such rrlig-
ious notions as these We would wish there
fore, that these African churches, as they arc
called, should be discontinued aud that The
slaves should receive religious instruction in
the same churches and from the same persons
"a the masters. They might receive peculiar
instruction ut meetings by themselves, but il
should be by responsible persons under the d.
rcction Of the proper ministers, and be made
10 feel that the same religion bound both
themselves and their masters to perform with
fidelity the duties of their respective stations.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
BOOKS AND STATIONERY

A LARGE and compile stock of School Books, and
II few choice selections of miscellaneous works
together with every variety Of letter. cap and note
paper, envclops, waters, blank book inks pens
pelcils &c, &c just received and for sale at TIL,
drng store of NORWOOD TmDoN.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
NOTICE.

ANDRlTll's celebrated garden seed. large sup
i ply. inst received at NORWOOD TIIDON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14

D7 request Of the parties. this sale viii not take
- place on the day advertised to be made but Is
postponed to future time, Of which due notice will
be given,
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-01-22
Tise BettisEgs zDiallay.


A young gentlemon--with medium sized
light brown mpstache, and such suit Of
clothes as fashionable failors sometimes fur,
nish TO their customers on accommodating
terms, that is, the insecure credit .system--y
cane into, hotel in Face street, yesterday,
afternoon, and after calling for a glass of
Madeira. Turned to the company and offered
to bet with any man present, that the ship
Susquehanna would not be successfully
launched next Saturday. ,., This "banter,',,
not being taken up, he proposed to wager
five dollars that Dr.. Webster would not be
hung. This seemed to be "stumper," 7, for
nobody accepted the chance. The exquisite
glanced around contemptuoas!y, and re-.
marked: "F want to make a bet of soma
kind. Don't care a fig " hat il is. FL bet
anything from shilings worth Of cigars to
FIVE, hundred dollars. Now's your time,
gentlemen; whut do you say!'''-, -
Slipping glass in one corner Of the room,
sat plain old gentleman, who booked like
as if he might be Pennsylvania farmer. -
He sat down, his glass and thus addressed
the exqpisite-"Well, Mister, I'm, not in
the habit OF making bets, but seeing you are
arxions about it, don't care II crafty
you. So I'll bet you . levy's worth of
skies, that | can pour a quart of .molasses
into your hat, and turn il out a, solid lump
Of candy, iD two minutes by, the, watch. = y
,"Dore." said the exquisite, handing his
hat to the farmer, 1t was a real Florence
hat, splendid article, that shawn like satin.
The old gentleman took the hat, and re-:
quested the barkeeper to send for a quart OF
molasses-the cheap sort, at six cents per
quartt--""that's the kind I use, in this experis-
ment," said he, handing over six coppers to
the barkeeper. The molasses was brought
and the old farmer, with grave and mystssi,
Gus countenance, poured it iuto the dandy,'S
hat. while the exquisite took out his watch
to note the time. Giving the bat two oF
three shakes. with Signor Blitz like adroit-
ness, the experimentor placed it ON the table.
and stared into i as il watching the wonder,
Efpl, process Of solidifitation. ssa NJ y s.ss.
"Time's up" said, The dandy sTiE. .isss
The old man. moved the hst--sl Veil I Do
believe il amt hardened get." said be, in q
tone Of expressive disappointment" r mis-
sed Ii some bow OF other that tiidtslald r.
suppose I've lostdihe bet. GHarkeepsEs let
Eshe gdnt1eahan have tfba sigafs.saaslss.
sikes, mihdr-and charge them in my hili.'&
Blast the cigars.'' roafsa The ssexqAisiia.,
"you've spoiled my hat thats cost ms Hfs,
dollars, and you'must pay for h.
a0aThst was not il lhe bdrgaih,u Ssildlv
|ahswered III 8laS geutiekia6, ssbut lsipiSt
you keep the asSlsssss which5s lHls iaSFsf
lsksa wssksssd fofis 90 ssAstsnca assssss
. sssasHa leinsS dsss 5oa hssaaissgI assa
. .sggs bna yssasi haass .z1sian6