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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-10-10

WAYNE SUPERIOR CoURT.-The Fall term of this
tribunal is now in session here his Honor, Judge
Ellis, presiding.
We listened to the Judges charge to the Grand Ju
ry with much attention and pleasure. 1t was deliv-
cred in a clear, audible voice and was remarkable
for its simplicity of language well as for the ex-
actness and perspicuity with which every thought
enunciated. His Honor dwelt at some length
on those offences that most commonly claim the at
tenton of jurors and the civil officers of the law,
and dwelt instructvely and beautifully the impor-
lance ofaw and order to the happiness communities
and the welfare of States Capital felones and mi
nor offences and the laws by which they are dstin.
guished and classified were freely commented on
and lucdly explained Taking it altogether, it was
a charge admirably adapted to the state of things
here, and did credit to the head and heart Of Judge
Ellis who is conessedly ornament to his exalted
bat arduous and responsible office.
We have our usual number of Lawyers whom we
are always glad to meet. Speaking of them as
body, they an honor to their profession as men,
and in point of talent are hard to beat We notice.
among them this week Duncan K. McRae, ESQ.,, late
Consul to Paris also John L. Bridgers ESQ.,, of Tar
boro, Mckay of Clinton and Jas. A Averitt of New
bern.-Golds. Tribune.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-10-10
kHHO MOULD PLEASE HIS WIFE. LET

\" no WOULD PLEASE HIS WIFE, LET
w him enclose dollar to the subscriber for which
he will receive four valuable printed recipes for
king the celebrated washing auid by which nearly all
the labor in washing is dispensed with and soap saved
No after giving this trial, would be without for
times the of the four recipes The others of
valuable utility, by which both make and save
money If after trying, any person should find them nrd
ud he has only TO address the subscriber and the money
will be promptly returned.
L. p. PHILLIPS
Clayton N c.
June g 1857. IlS7-wtf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-10-10

RECEIPTS FROM PUBLIC LANDs.-The Washington
correspondent of the New York Courier and En-
quirer says the receipts from public lands during the
fiscal year ending 3Oth June, 1857, in the several
States and Territories, were as follows:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-10-10

WnEAr.-To PREVENT Spelling IN BINs.-Attlin
Buriingame farmer Of Cortland county, n Y.
who writes that he is n years DID, and of
has had experience, says that if farmers will
pu, dry brick to every five bushels of grain put
in bins into the centre Of barrel of wheat -four
meal it will rot grow mouldy or We have
tried bricks for this purpose, but have used,
and often recommended others to use. stone of
few pounds weights in the centre of barrel of corn
meal, with assurance of its being beneficial; and
we have doubt the of a clean dry brick would
be So it is better calculated to asorb mos-
ture than stone.-Ne,e York Tribune.
CLOSING CoTroN FACTORIES The high price
of cotton and alive low price of cotton goods,
has caused the stoFrage of more than one half of
the Northern factories and many at the South. Du-
ring the past eight ten days there has been n
nounced the stoppase of three factories in Georgia,
which prefer to close rather than at heavy loss.
The Richmond papers understand that the old cot
ton factory in Manchester has ceased operations be-
cause of the high price Of cotton and the panic in
the money market. A large number Of persons,
mostly women and children, have been thrown out
of employment by this suspension Of business. The
mills at Columbia, S. c., have advanced the price of
osnaburgs to 134 cents-Pet Dem
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-10-10

THE ORIGIN OF THE ISABELLA GRAPE.-General j.
G. Swift, of Geneva, New York in letter to the
National Iategencer gives the following account of
the Isabella grape:
at originated at Goose Greek, near Charleston,
South Carolina, and is hybrid of the native fox
and the Burgundy of the Huguenots. Gov B. Smith,
of North Carolina, brought the grape vine to Smith
vile in 1909, and Mrs. Gibbs took cutting from
Governor Smiths garden to Brooklyn Heights in
1917. In 1919 purchased the Gibbs place. on
Brooklyn Heights, of George Gibbs, Esq, who
from Baden county, North Carolina Col.
George Gibbs was from Newport, Rhode Island. In
1920, from the first wegrown vine my garden,
gave cuttings to William Price, of Flushing, who
in compliment to Mrs. Swift, proposed to name the
grape Louisa Mrs. Swift objected, saying Mrs.
Gibbss isabella was the more entitled to the name
and thus the name. Mr.. Seaton may remember that
in 1922 l gave linn and Mr.. Calhoun. Secretary of
War, plants of the Isabella. As to the hybrid cha
racter Of the plant, the two faces of the leaf show
the upper to be Burgundy and the lower fox.
1.-The Catawba is more delicate plant than the
Isabella, and more shy bearer. 1t may be judi
cous to cultivate the Isabella by grating until its
pulp now lcathery, may become soluble, and thus
yield drier wine than it now makes"
We well remember the incident of 1922, referred
to by friend Gen. Swift. Mr.. Calhoun who was
neighbor during the eight years of his Sec
retaryship, planted his vine cutting in large bed
of compost in his garden, which gave it vigor of
growth that in the course of two years covered an
incredible space of ground and from that plant we
believe all the countless vines of the Isabella grape
in this city originally spruug.-Eaits Nat IntelL
The Washington union., 1857-12-02
Ey-PRESIDENT PIERCE.
swer us.

Quite number Of our citizens availed themselves
of the recent sojourn of ex-Presdent Pierce at Bal
tmore to wait on him and pay their respects. They
represent him as being somewhat thinner than when
he left this city, but in excellent health and spirtss
Mrs. Pierce. we are pleased to learn, has already
been benefited by her Journey southwark, and it is
hoped that the salubrious climate of Madeira will re-
store her to her former health.
On leaving Baltimore by the bay steamboat for
Norfolk, ex-President Pierce was escorted to the
wharf by the City Guards" Captain Warner. On
arriving there, he made brief acknowledgment of
the compliment paid him, returning thanks to the
company and to the citizens Of Baltimore generally
for the many tokens of personal regard he had re-
ceved during this and previous visits Just then
the Law Grays twho had been out target excur-
sion) came on the wharf, and were introduced Soon
afterwards the steamboat left for Norfolk amid the
prolonged cheers Of the assembled crowd and music
from the military bands.
The Washington union., 1857-12-02

Of debtor and creditor thrown into inexticable con
fusion by a total and sudden. change in the usual
amount of business, The national reputation has
suffered severely in the estimation of the world,
and good is of much consequence TO
nations to individuals. AT every one Of these
bank suspensions the United States have, as il
were, been thrown fiat on their backs and rendered
for time incapable of progress il they have not alb
solutey retrograded. Nothing but the indomitabe
energy, the equalled activity, and youthful vigor
of the people could have relieved them from state
of depression that might otherwise have been per-
manent. Is it possible that banking system which
produces these resuts at periods almost regular
the return of the can be instrument Of
the national prosperity
But let us not despair Fortunately in the United
States the diseases Of the body have not yet
become chronic and incurable. They have not, we
trust taken such deep root that it is necessary to
destroy the tree in order to extinguish them. The
abuses which have insinuated themselves into our
practice not like those of old superannuated des-
potsms, where they are so inextricably interviewer
and identified with the system itself and form so es-
sental portion of the edce that to eradicate them
is like attempting to wash the dirt out Of mud
wall In the United States we can reform without
demolishing, and build up without pulling down.
We are, therefore. willing more to try our
hand at bank reform. The attempt may. and proba-
bly, will, fail. But think it is worth trying. The
system cannot well be than it is and, though
may not succeed it will serve another example
Of the wisdom of the great and good Washington
when he gave il his firm conviction, THAT neither
the wisdom nor the wit of man could devise scheme
by which paper money could be made permanent
substitute for silver and gold" Every new failure
in attempting to prove the contrary will serve to
confirm its truth, until at last there is to hope
that, after experiencing dozen or two more revul
sions, reactions, suspensions, and national bank
ruptces we may at length arrive at the conclusion
that Fesia iente is wise maxim, and that it is bet
ter get along slowly and surely than to fast
that we ever and anon trip up own heels and
tread on our own noses.
The Washington union., 1857-12-02

George r.. Gliddon, esq, formerly United States
consul at Cairo in Egypt, and distinguished for his
contributions to antiquarian science, died at Panama
November 10th. Mr. Gliddon had been on visit to
Honduras,as agent ofthe Honduras nteroceanic Rail
way Company, and was on his way TO the United
States when overtaken by death
The Washington union., 1857-12-02

The supreme court Of Tennessee, in session at
Knoxville, has decided that betting on election
held out Of the State is not indcable in Tennessee
Betting the result Of election in kentucky for
instance, is not offence against the laws Of Ten
nessee.
The Washington union., 1857-12-02

The Philadelphia Argus announces with much
feeling the death in that city Of Mrs Sarah Florence
the mother Of Hon Thomas B. Florence, representa-
tive in Congress Of the first district Of Pennsyl
vanis,
The Washington union., 1857-12-02
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, MORNING. DEC. ., 1887

The following senators and members OF Congress
arrived in this city yesterday Hon Messrs ). D.
Green, Of Missouri A. b. Greenwood, OF Arkansas; ;
James A. Craig F. p Blair. jr., and T L. Anderson,
Of Missouri Thomas G. Davidsoe, of Louisiana; 8.
3. Cox of Ohio; w L. Dewart and Wilson Reilly, of
pennsylvania; w. d. Bishop, Of Connecticut; and
ramuel r. Curtis OF Iowa. 1856
The Washington union., 1857-12-02

ARRIVAL or PROVINCIAL PRoprcx.--The British brig
Hovers Bride from Prince Edwards island arrived this
morning has on board freight IA s34 bushels and 4sl
barrels potatoes ssI bushels turnps 02e bushels bar
ley, ASST bushels oats AZ bags oa meal and barrels
carrots.--N Y. Journal Of C5ram1oe
The Washington union., 1857-12-02

the people being the only upon the decision Of which
important conflicting interests OF sections Of the Union
depended. This submission is supposed to meet the
quiremcnts Of the act of territorial organization As the
question win be put TO the people, ii plain and
clear slavery slavery. Relieved from all incum
to be the best possible form to satisfy all parties in and
out Of Kansas.
II is desirable that the closing scenes in the territorial
existence of Kansas may be fairly and peacey conduct
cd The democratic party in all portions of the Union
party, have always desired it. There have undoubt
edy been individual exceptions who would have made
slave State at all hasss They had not the sympathy
Of any great portion cf the party in any section Of the
Union North or South. East West They u
tras, radicals, unprincipled men Snch to Be found
in all parties the disease in their system. There win
men in all parties who win approve Of the measures
the constitutional convention, and those who will di
approve hut ii we may judge from the tone of the most
intelligent and influential OF the press in the country
there viii be no general outcry against them.
From the Chllccahc (0hio) Advertiser
Some democratic prcsses--thc Chicago Times, the
Louisville Democrat Foeys Press and the Ohio Stac
severe IN denunciaton of the Kansas consttu
ional convention for the in which II has se
proper submit the constitution framed by il to vote
of the people They contend that it is violent ousgs
upon the rights Of the people Of that Territory that
Congress does not promptly and summarily reject thn
constitution .e ,sgld fM of the country and II he dn
MED direct vote ON the constitution, and Therefore
the democratic theory Of government is violated So
as we have been able TO learn thcre does not ess
In that Territory any disagreement of opinion to INC
constitution aside from its provision the slavery que
ton This is the only point in controversy IL is the on
ly question that has agated the country from one %
tremity to the other and this question the constitutions
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
MISCELLANEOUS
N0W'S THE TIME
TO BUY YOUR WINTER GOOns

A. LEVI, BLOOM &c Co.
OFFER the greatest inducements They have the
" largest stock of "'' '"e
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS g. SHOES,
ever offered IN Clinton. and Of the finest and most
FASHIONABLE QUALITY.
Our purchases are oil made for cash. and s,,pe,in
tended by our a. LEVI In person. All bought In the
Northern and Eastern cities and with an eve single
to the wants of our customers, and of this conm,ni
y, generally, for whom we have SO long catered in
,ur me. we desire oil to call and examine our
stock 1t is for sae and we shall be pleased to show
'ur goods Small profits and quick sales, is our mot
o. Give our house call. ''N'
~ Persons wishing to do business with the com.
nercial firm of Harris LEVI, N o., can make suit
ole arrangements through the Undersigned
uco A. H.. Is. & Co.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
NEW LIVERY STABLE.

c. r. JARRETT. r cn.>,
Gp JARRETT & CRANE, ~
West Side Of the Public Square, Clinton, La.
MOULD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE to the
w citizens of East Felciana and thr traveIinn
public generally that they have opened
NEW LIVERY STABLE.
in Clinton, and that they intend to keep constantly
on hand an extensive assortment of Carriages and
Duggies' and large number of buggy, carriage.
ana riding horses, ready at all times for hire and
.he conveyance Of travellers to any point they may
desire, on the most reasonable terms. Horses viii
De received and fed by the meal day, week. or
mohtn ana every attention and care bestowed A
liberal share Of public patronage reanesLed aug aa
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
ADVERTISEMENTS

The STATE OF LOUISIANA, 9TH District Court.
PARISH OF EAST FELrcANA. No 27s3.
Sm'.n ana herman, vs. Lrcrctia Daley, and husband
R1 VIRTUE OF WRIT of fer facias
- TO me directed by the Honorable Court
aforesaid, In the above entitled cause b,ve sciyc
ana VIII oler at sheriff sale at the door of the Court
House, in said parish, on the
FIRST SATURDAY of April, A. D, 1857.
at ii o'clock, A. NJ.
me undivided interest, being one half, of all
That certain property situated lying and be.
ing in the town Of Port Hudson, belonging
to the defendants, situated in square No. 6,
and known as the Tavern property formerly
kept by Jacob Valentine, and now kept by
Mrs. Charlotte Fuqua and husband, which
seizure was made to satisfy plaintiffs de-
mands and all costs.
TERMS or SALE.
Cash, with the benefit of appraisemcnt
F"b. ZS 1857. ID. NJ. G. BROWN. Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
DRESS GOODS and Embroderes of every varie.
~ ". jaeonet and swiss edgings and Insertion sets
OF collars and sleeves, together with lace etlging and
insertion, infants Le,dle work caps, waist and long
dresses. I'D
The ladies are respectfully invited to call and OK
anime, and be satisfied that they can procure them
at prices as low as at any establishment in the south
b. LYONS
nov 20 Old stand, north of the public sluare.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
PAINTS, OILS, &c.
EE('HEN0 thn Drnrrict NJ Clinton To

PAINTS, OILS, &c.
BEECHENO, the Druggist, at Clinton, La,
AS BOUGHT, received, and is now prepared to
IL supply his patrons and the public generally
win 1he following articles, IN any quantity of first
rate quality, and upon liberal terms.
White lead in oil or dry, Vandykc brown,
Red lead in Oil or dry, Terra dsenna burnt or raw
Zinc paint, Gold and other bronZes
Raw llnsecd oil, - silver leaf,
Boiled /" Carmine
spirits OF tnrpentine, Iytharge and sugar lead,
Copal varnish, no. /, 2, Granting tools.
Carriage 4" Badger flats,
Furniture Marking brushes,
white damar varnish, Camel hair pencils
Japan varnlsh, Meats foot OIL
Japanncrs gold size Tanners oil,
Prussian blue in oil or dry Lard oil.
Brown lumber, i" Sweet oil, LIST and End
Yellow ochre, Celestial blue.
Chrome and paris green's in oil or dry,
Chrome yellow orange, and lemon,
Chinese and American vermilon,
Paint and varnish brushes French and American
march 49, 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
COMMERCIAL SALOON

aVlNG opened Coffee House, In the building
IL lormeriy occupied by b. Moses. as Confcction,
ary store, the undersigned respectfully solics Tho
custom OF bis friends and the public generally. Ills
liquors. wines, beer &c, are of the best quality. md
every attention will be paid to please Come try and
Judge for yourselves. CHAS. RAIrMAyN
February II, 1857.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
PROPERTY SALES.

VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE.
7f0 ACRES situated In Bossier parish, on vii.
IVY low Chute Bayou two miles from Red River.
ana IL miles above Shreveport cotton land of
the best quality and all arrabe. 200 acres in good
s.ate OF cultivation, and $50 acres deadened. and
easily prepared. Common dwelling. negro cabins
good well and spring. Plenty Of wild lands 20
miles above on Red River, which can be had on
ER, Esq. aug3O w, n DO1 ne S.'"'
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
CLINTON MALE SCHOOL

- D. HAYNES will open school In the town of
-. CLINTON on Monday the 9Th October at the school
House formerly occupied by Z. D. Craig and re.
'pee''"''y soiiclts share of public patronage.
TERMS.
ror teaching In the Primary and English depart
m $500 per scholar per month. For Latin.
Ma,hcmntics, 800 per month per scholar.
!. no scholar taken for less than the expiration Of
except In case of protracted illness
october 1, 1856.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
CRANES METALLIC BURIAL CAsK ET

AVlNG bought the patent right for the sale of
IL the Crane Metallic Burial Caskets at great ex.
pense: we introduce them to the public as having
superiority over any case in USE beauty of de-
;sh' ar.ls,c ana elaborate finish, simplicity in lin.
ing. highly decorated and unique silver mount.
lngs' perfectly air tight and also giving an entire
view OF the body.the top Of the caskct being con.
siruced Of the finest French plate glass renders il
,he most desirable case ever introduced to the pub
lie. Beautiful metallic caps cover the glass. which
secures the case from damage on account of any ey
ternal pressure.
Wooden collins made to order, and punctual at
tendance given on all funeral occasions. A fine
ilearse will always be on hand,
Any infringement on our patent rights will, snb
jcct the offender to prosecution
Jan ~ BUTLER L. KOCH.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
SIIERIFF'S SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
Parish Of last Isi;ei""a 7th District Court,
Lucinda Il. Taylor, wife,
vs. M oglC
X. j. Taylor husband.
Rf VIRTUE of writ Of n. a. to me directed IN
u each OF the above entitled suit have seized
ad VII oicr Tor sale Of the residence of the defend
ant. r. " Taylor In said Parish. on the
FIRST SATURDAY OF MARCH 1877
~ II o'clock, 4. NJ, all the right title interest and
claim OF said defendant in and to the following
property, to wit
Three head of Horses.
One Colt,
Ten head Of Cattle more or less,
Two yoke of Oxen,
One Ok Wagon,
Twenty-Five head of Hogs, more or less,
One Cotton Gin.
And; The interest Of said defendant in a
Corn Mill i; said interest being one half
Mheh property will be sold to salty plaintiffs de-
mands and all costs
TERMS OF SALE
Cash, with the benefit Of apprasemcnt
ico' IL 1891. b. NJ. g. BROWN, Sheriff
IAt Shnte @, Louisiana, Justice Chase Court.
Parih Of East Fsi,ciana, No. 27jy
Henry I'adlcy, VS.. G. NJ. Smith.
X ,ihiIE 81 writ OF u. a., to me directed in
~ the above entitled suit. have seizrd and viii
offer for sale ut the Railroad Dcpot in the Town If
Clinton in said parish, on the
First SATURDAY Of March. 1851.
ut II O'Clock, A. NJ the following property. or so
much OF as will pay and satisfy plaintiffs demand
six Bales OF Cotton, marked G. NJ s.
TERMS OF SALE
Cash, with the benefit of apprascmcnt.
len Il 1891. II. NJ e.. BROWN, Sheriff
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
MISCELLANEOUS,
HORSESI HORSES,i

NOW at the stables adjoining the residence of Nrs
~ WoddeIl, on the Liberty road, stock of good
Soddle Horses, lIerness Horses,
Carriage match Horses,
Work Horses.
e,s9ns DESTROYS OF purchasing, are requested to
dec. u. 1856. LOVE l. sv,r,r
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-28
PLANTATION FOR SALE

PLANTATION FOR SALE.
'I'HE undersigned offers for sale tract of land
four miles north of the town of Jackson. con,
tanning about five hundred and fifty acres
Apont one hundred acres Of the tract Is cleared
and under fence, Il is well timbered and hos . a.
spring of cold water upon It. INV
TERMS.
TWO thousand dollars. payable as follows: $500
cash 4oo IN one year. 400 in two years 400 In three
years and 400 In four years. all bearing eight per
cent interest from day Of sale until paid and mort
purchase price r'' '''"' VI
f1r further particulars, apply to my agent D. c.
iardee. (oct ISL JOHN LOMBARD.