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LATER FROM UTAH TERRIroRY.-Nore vio-
lenee and Bloodshsd By Mormons-we have
dates from Salt Lake City to April LIST, with ao.
counts Of more violence, and even bloodsbed Inv
the Mormons. It appears that man named Par
rish, seeding Mormon, left the wall town OF
Springville, to come to the States on foot, his
wagon and horses having been stolen by MOI.
mons the night previous to the departure. He
was accompanied by his two sons, and two men
named Potter and Darger. They had not left the
place more than a few hundred yards behind
when they were attacked by a number of men
armed and disguised. Potter was shot dead, Ave
balls having entered his body; Parrish fell
him. and, in his disabled condition cut his throat
from ear to ear, and ripped up his abdomen One
OF ParriSh's sons ran about eighty yards, when
ne was struck down. his throat cut, and his alb
domen ripped up. The other young Parrish and
D3rger cOntrived to escape The only notice
taken OF the matter by the Mormon authorities
was the summoning of a coroner's jury, who sat
upon the case and returned a verdict of assaSsi-
nation by some persons unknown
Potter was brother OF one of the men killed in
Gnnnlson = massacre. and was ore of the very few
who knew the secret history of that sanguinarv
transaction Parrish and his sons Were also well
acquainted with the Mormon secrets having once
been In full Mormon communion.
Another tragedy, not very dissimilar Is also
reported by the last mail from Utah IL occurred
about seventy miles from Parowan on the Cali
f0rnia road, and the victims We're a small pady
OF seeding Mormons emigrating TO California
rom Were shot az thev sat encamped At the foot
OF some rocky hills. The names of two of these
men were Tobn and Peltre. They, too were
well apprized of the aims and secrets of the Nor
mons, and therefore too dangerous to he allowed
to emigrate.
Joseph Young, son of Brigham, has returned
from England, to which he had been accredited
rs missionary. He left Young wife behind
him when he undertook his mission but since his
return has taken no notice of her. To make up for
this deficiency he has - sealed'' two new wives
one OF them niece Of the deceased Jedediah
Grant Brigham's youngest daughter, Alice, by
his rst and true wife has been recently sealed
much against her mothers will well as her
own, to man named Clawson, who had already
three or four wives
BaPtisms had been very frequent in Great salt
Lake City. At ono of these ceremonies four hun
ed MoTmons were baptized and rebaptized and
at another three hundred went through the same
purifying rites.
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limited STATES PATENT OFFICE,
~ WASHINGTON, Nav ~ 1851


On the petition of Norbert RiIlieux, of New York
praying for the extension of patent granted to him
on the 26th of August, 1913, for improvement I'M
sugar, for seven years from the expiration of said
patent which takes place on the 6th day of August
185T-
Ii is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office ON Monday, the nth dag of August
next at IL clock and all persons are notified to
appear and show cause, If any they have, why said
petition ought not TO be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required IN 6la
In the Patent Office their objections specially set
forth IN writing at least twenty DAYS before the day
of hearing; all testimony filed by either party TO be
used at the said hearing must be taken and transmit
ted "a accodsnce with the rules of the Office which
Will be furnished on application.
Ith oil August dispositions and other pa pers relIad
upon as testimony must be fled in the Office on or
any, within ten DAYS thereafter
Nidered; als3 that this notice be published in the
NNalonal lnteligencer, Union, and Evening Star
,WVsshLngton, ID. c.; Republican, Baltimore, Mary,
iMaa; rennsy yanian Philadelphia, Pa; Dsily News
New New 10Th, n. ~; and Post. Boston. Mass: once a
week ior three weeks previous 10 the 18th
day OF August next, the day of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Com'r Of Patents.
r ;. Editors Of the above papers will please copy,
ana send their bulls to the Patent Ooe with paper
containing this notice. may a-IsvSw
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TIE CcLoNJzATIoy SHIF MARY STEVENS is to
sail from Baltimore for the coast of Africa TODAY
having been detained beyond her appointed day
IN consequence of the inclemencyof the weather
tifty-siK Passengers 20 in her from Baltimore.
the most OF them in families and all are sent out
bY the American Colonization society. The ship
t"u' hes at Norfolk, where over one hundred and
nifty more emigrants will he added to the list
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nRED SCOTIA Report of the Decisions of
y the supreme Court of the United States and the
opinions OF The Judges thereof IN the case Of bred
scott VS.. John F. A. Sanford; price 81 cents
The Lille and Public Services of DIR. Lewis r.
Linn ior ten ears Senator of the United States
from the State Of Missouri; -.
Morse's Universal Atias of the World; SIS.
Just published and for sale at
may 1885, near ath street.
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BIRTHS. MARRIAGES AND DEArys-Tbe fash
ionable club designation for this part of newspa.
pers is, " Hatched, Matched and despatched .
TAKE Up AND REPLANT.-All perennial flow
ering plants, roses. &c, flower much more feeIy
and perfect, If they are taken up, their roots and
tops pruned in, the ground thorough ly dug, then
re-Planted, say once in two or three years.0Ohio
Farmer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-21

Found GUILTY.-In the case of the State
against Sam Green. free negro) who was tried
t The April term Of the Circuit Coz n of Dorches-
ter county. Md, for having in his possession abo-
!ltIon Pamphlets, among which was "Cncle
Toms Cabin, - the court las adjudged him guilty
end sentenced him to the penitentiary for the
term Of ten years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-21

NV FCBLICAIIcNs-FromJ Joe ShilIington
we have that ever welcome recovered Maya
zine, = Chambers Journal - also Mrs stephens
illustrated Magazine for June
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may 1885,

SEA BATHING.
S CHESAPEAKE HALL, HAMPTON, Va.
Qd Point will be re-opened on the first Off
June, when the proprietor will be happy to v.A$
see any of bis friends who NAV wish fo en- i. I'D
JOY SALT WATER BATHING and the mS1Tses
ed and beautfed, and ample preparations Inajs for
The comfort and pleasure of all who may visit thus
Boats, Fishing Tackle, Pleasure Carriages. &c..
always IN readiness TO contribute 70 the enjoyment
OF guests; II. q. BANKS.
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LOST AND FOUND.
WANTS,

"ANTED.-A WOMAN IN the Kitchen. TO Iva
w assistant to a French Cook. Apply At tins Of
hce.
"ANTED.-A good Cook. Washer, and lroner
w One who can come well recommended will find
a good situation and liberal wages Call AZ No as Is
street, between 9Th and 7ih. rnay Is-lw-
SERVANTS WANTED. DINING-ROON
HOTEL.
:, Also. an intelligent WOMAN to take charge Of
tore-Ioom. may ls-2w
WANTED TO PURCBASE-A BRICK
w DWELLING, containing g or 2 rooms and
worth from $500 TO about Ssooo by hrst paving
$50 m cash. and the balance IN annual Instruments
Also; For Sale-On easy terms. two deslrabla
BRICK DWELLINGS, each located within two
squares of the Patent Office. One of them can bs
bought 10y paying 900 In cash, and the balance IN y
half yearly Instalments.
POLLARD WEBB,
may II No. 5l2 I'D story 9TH street.
WANTEDc.At 81 Penn. avenue, south sida
w corner of 9Th street, a CHAMBERMAlD and
WAITER. The waiter boy of from rs TO "a wears
of age. Both must be able bring satisfactory rec
concentrations. may l4-tf
WANTED.-A convenient HOUSE. Rent about
w $50. Not far from Penn. avenue Note adj
dressed Box 3lSr Post Office, with location and rent
VIII meet attention. ap8-tf
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BOARDING.

M RS. BATES, AT HER BOARDING
!sl HOUSE, on the southeast corner of Penn,
Avenue and 9Th street. has made arrang ements To
accommodate large number of strangers with Meals
al any time throughout the day, and Lodgings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-21

1SNATIONAL GRETS, ATTENTION.
A3 You will please attend an adjourned meeting
Of the Company, THIS (Thursday) EVENING,
May q, at IA o'clock. Punctual attendance is re-
quested. BY order:
1t. r. GRIMES. Sec.
R@WASHINGTON LIBRARY COMPANY.
tA The Directors OF this company, DESTROYS of IL =
creasing the number OF volu in this Library i'm
proving and remOdelllng the Building have appoint
ed the following gentlemen to solicit subscriptions If
stock shares can be obtained of either Of them or
at the Library 18th street:
WIN. g. Moore, A. l.. Newton
~ Wilson, DIR. Jno. Ii. keasbey,
Z. Richards, 4. R. Shepherd,
ID. Douglas, J. w. THOMSON Charm
- =
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SPECIAL CARD.

~ FINE PIANO.
,h sm haPpy TO say that have used Hams 4 Bro
LUTTE Iiailos az musical conventions, and find them
excellent instruments in all respects.
GEORGE r. RooT"
You ask my opinion of the Pianofortes manufac-
tuted 10y Hains Brothers, Of New York. \ am
happy 10 state that, having used them in several of
my musical conventions, have been highly plea sed
WIN them. and have heard expression resa ding
nem from the many mus cians attendance but that
OF admiration. For purity and fullness of tone and
eastclty OF touch they deserve the highest praise
indeed am very anxious tn have one of them 70 use
IN me great National Convention which am To hold
dec. ~, 1855. J. n WoonREpv -,''
one very hne Piano from the above establishment
OF superior tone and finish. for sale great bargain
at our PIANO Warerooms, So Penn. avenue.
Hl5S ~ JOHN r. ELLIS
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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

The Union, to-day, argues zealOusy and
deliberately against distribution, either Of the
public lands or the money in the Treasury.
The IHteHigeHoer spreads before that jour
mails readers the recent admirable letter of
Gov Wise to Mr.. LacOuture, upon the indus
trial resources and prospects of the State of
Virginia
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ADJUSTMENTS

POSTPONEMENT!
In consequence of the storm The Con-. -,
postponed until THURSDAY night, tho 2is, ,n., oe
CONCERT OF THE FEMALE DEp.pr
~ MENT OF THE FOURTH DISrE Icr
SCHOOL, Miss NJ. MILBURN, Principally
At the Smithsonian Tnstitufio1
On TUESDAY EVENING, May 18th. 1877
Mr.. f. GLENROY will have the honor 20 pr.ser,
Programme on the above occasion which he cons
uenly tIasts wall he highly gratIl ing has friends
l.cke.s twenty hive Ceuis-no half price-cnn lie
ob,aIned NJ all the Music and Book stores
Inc concert Will commence at 8 O'Clock.
rIol ); r. SCHEEL will preside al the Piano
n Mr.. John +. Ellis has kindly loaned the I;r,nd
PIANO from the celebrated house Of Hallei Davis a
may l56t " ~ ~ '''S
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FIRST GRAND EXCURSION
American Hook & Ladder Co., No. 9.
TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILJON
On THURSDAY, Nav esfh, Ie57

Having chartered the Steamers WARRINGTON and
COLLIER, the Company respectfully
announce that they will give an EN- Gs83f-A
CuRsION on THURSDAY, May A1sxzS<As
23t Ia the above named place.
WHheO' Celebrated Band has been engaged for
the occasfhn; and that prince Of caterers, Mr. n
Schadd will lave entire supervision Of the Refresh
mcnt department.
The first Boat will leave the Steamboat Wharf NJ
9, Navy Yard NJ 9, Alexandria NJ 90 O'clock a. m
The second Boat will leave the Steamboat Wharf n,
2; Navy Yard at 21s. Alexandria at 50 o'clock. D. m
places.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR; admitting a Gentleman
nnd Ladies' may l4-l2t
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TIE WEArHER.-The following report Of the
weather for this morning is made from the Morse
Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution,
and will be continued daily when the line is in
working order. The time of observation ia
about O'Clock A. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-21

Edward Holmes and Britain Holmes of Buff
falo, N. Y.-For improved machine for making
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"ANTED.-A WOMAN IN the Kitchen, TO Iva
fee. ''' IT,
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IHE GOVERSORsHIP OF UTAH.-We apprc-
bend that little reliance is to be placed in the
truth Of the rumor that the President is about
to appoint ex-Judge Drummond, of Utah, Gov.
ernor of that Territory, which is being so extern.
sively published over the country.
RENovED.-Mr Joseph w. Huston. of Mich.
second class Clerk in the Office of the Sixth
Auditor Of the Treasury, (for the Post Office
DEPARTMENT. has been removed by the Secre.
tary of the Treasury.
APpOINTED.-The Secretary Of the Treasury
has appointed Thomas J. Timmns and Thomas
c. Maberry, Assistant Appraisers of the Customs
at Philadelphia.
REsIGNED.-Judge Thomas Cunningham, of
Pa, has resigned his position as Judge on the
Supreme Gu. S. bench of Kansas Territory.
LIST OF PArENrs.-The following is the list
of Patents issued from the United States Patent
Office, for the week ending May 10, 1S57-each
bearing that date:
James p. Arnold, of Louisville, Ky.-For i'm
Provement in cordage machines.
Robert Arthur, Of Philadelphia, Pa-For i'm
provement in portfolios.
Christopher C. Brand, of Norwich, Conn-For
improvement in projectiles.
Harvey Brown, of New York, N. Y-For i'm
proved arrangement of devices for dressing pieces
of lumber
he. Butt, of Lincolnton, N. C.-For improved
hand truck
David N. b. Coffin, jr., of Newton, Mass and
Henry ID. Slower, Of Boston, Mass-For improved
devices for DIGGING lumber in planning machines
Thomas Cook, of New York, N. Y.-For i'm
proved machine for gathering and depositing
dipped matches.
Robert Cornelius, of Philadelphia, Pa-For
improvement I'm gas regulators.
Geo. Cornwall, I'd, of Milford, Conn-For i'm
provement in the method Of treating straw braid
for hats, &c.
WIN Croome, of Brooklyn, n. Y.-For method
Of printing in colors.
Spencer b. briggs, of New York, N. Y.-For
Improvement in piano forte actions.
LammOt Du Pont, of Wilmington, Del-For
Improvement in gunpowder.
Jno. Fallon, of Lawrence, Mass-For i'm
proved blanket for calico printing machines.
Levi Ferguson of Lowell, Nass.-For improve
nent In the shuttle motion Tor looms.
Bradley Fits, of Charlton, Mass.-For i'm
orovement in violins.
). II. Gates, of EckmansvilIe, O-For i'm
'rovement In machines for cleaning grain.
w. Y. Gill, of Henderson, Ky.-FOr improve
men, IN mac hines for re-dreSsing mill -stones.
siiis Hewett, of Seneca Falls, " Y-For i'm
,foyement in pumps -
1ohh n Heyser and Edward NJ Mobley, of
1 lsgsfsMown, Md.-For improvement In grain aud
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AN APPROPRIATION ABOUT TO REvERr-A
few years ago, it will be remembered, Congre 50
appropriated $780, 900 to be paid to Powers, the
American sculptor, for q piece of statuary-
his own work-to be placed in the Capitol.
Powers claimed, if we understand the coniro-
versy correctly, that the party entrusted with
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
"LOyE, HONOR, AND OBEY"

PHOEBE CAREY.
Promise to love! why, woman thinks
To love privilege; not task;
If thou wilt truly take my heart,
And keep it, this is all ask.
Honor thee! yes, if thou wilt live
A life Of truth and purity;
When have seen thy worthiness,
cannot choose but honor thee.
Obey! when I have fully learned
Each waat and wish to understand,
I'll learn the wisdom to obey,
IF thou hast wisdom to command.
So. if / fail to live with thee
In duty, love, and lovclincss,
TITS Natures fault, or thine, or both;
The greater must control the less.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
THE POWER OF COTTON.

Recently, gentleman, named DID. Dem
ing, delivered an essay before one of the scien-
tifc or other societies of New York, Oh the
subject of Cotton. Let us give some extracts
which are supplied hy the May number Of Dc
Bows Review.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
CRANES METALLIC BURIAL CASKEr

HAVING bought the patent right for the salc of
Ill the Crane Metallic Burial Caskets at great eX-
superiority over any now in use beauty Of de-
sign artistic and elaborate finish, simplicity in lin
ing. highly decorated and unique silver mount
ings perfectly air tight, and also giving an entire
lew of the body,-the topof the casket being con
sructed of the finest French plate glass renders it
lie. beautiful metallic caps cover the glass which
icnrcs the case from damage on account OF any cS-
ternal pressure.
Wooden collins made to order, and punctual at
tendance given on all funeral occasions. A fine
Ilearsc will always be on hand,
Any infringement on our patent rights will sub,
jeci the offender TO prosecution.
jan 10 BUTLER ~ KOCH.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
Tbe ftlitiana 1emotrat,
II Il S Pc II A G II A Y /.

/ leaned on the village stile,
Watching the star of the even,
When maiden, sweet maiden, q rare maiden
Came toward me, beauty laden,
Came toward Inc with smile
Left light on all the place;
Came toward me with smile
That drew all my thoughts from Heaven
TO the Heaven Of her face.
A moment, and she was past,
Fading away from me, fast, FAST fast,
She was gone; and l could not stir.
Though the flowers whereon she trod
Uprosc to look after her,
And to list to her steps Oh the sod;
Though the breeze FASTENED after her feet
To toy with her silken hair;
But heavily signing, saw her retreat
And grow less in the twilight air,
And grow ever less, shadowlke, feet,
And grow far off, wraithlike, and gray,
And vanish, when night came down complete
And the dark dropp'd on the day
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30

DREAD OF BEING GAIL was talking with
my Sunday class on the necessity of getting Il
new heart and being born again, when | OBJ
served little rosy fellow, about five years Old,
who had been one of the most attentive of my
scholars, with his hands to his eyes and crying
bitterly asked him what was the matter,
but for some time his sobs would not let him
talk audibly. At length he said convnsively,
/ don't want to be born again, for fear the
next time i might be gal"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
N IA u M A MN g. STRAUSS.
DEALERS IN
Fine Watches, JeWe!Ty, Books. Stationery.
AND FANCY ARTICLES,

AND FANCY ARTICLES,
HAVE received from New York. a new and
] complete assortment Of Goods, to which
they invite the attention of the people of Gin.
ton and vicinity, and the ladies especially.
WATCHES, JEwEERY, &c. comprising IT, T.
Cooper, Tobias, and real Joseph johnson
movements !; Swiss and English Levers to-
gethcr with splendid stock of Eastern
JEwELRy, Of the latest style and best finish
SILVER & PLATED WARE, all descriptions.
TOILET ARrIeLEs Perflmery, Hair OIL Po-
matum, Fancy Soap and Extracts, direct from
llarrson.s manutactory
Work Boxes, Port Monnaies, Fine Pocket,
Books
CARD CASES; silver, pearl and shell.
RAzoRs & KNIVES, Rogers best brand.
Books, consisting Of standard and misccla-
ncons works
School Books recommended for their high
and instructive character
Poems, of American and British authors.
NOVELS, latest and best published, with n
great variety of other interesting reading
|. Music; Il fine lot Of sheet music, embracing
pieces from the most gifted composers.
We have suitable arrangements to procure
books, SO that orders left with us will be
promptly filed.
bsg"Watches and Jewelry carefully repair,
cd by the best Of workmen, and warranted
We solicit share of the public patronage
feeling convinced we shall be able to give en-
tire satisfaction.
Nag~ All articles sold, warranted as repre-.
sented, or the money refunded.
GelF"sign of the GOLD WATCH, at the
store formerly occupied by !, N. Lemon, one
door west of NJ G. Mills & Co.
je 9 NAUMAN & STRAUSS.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30

possess it, and divine their secret; self posses
session is half the battle--a good heart and
little practice will do the rest. The most
graceful thing person can do in company, is
to pay attention to those who are least likely
to have attention--that is, those whose friend
ship does not confer honor, nor their converse
tion pleasure. Alteration is the bane OF So
cial Intercourse; all who would please must
avoid it entirely.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30

Deg~The following was picked up in the
street the other day, accompanying little
bunch Of glossy brown hair, which looked as
if it had been pulled out with fine comb:
Och Biddy, me darlint
Here's lock of me hair,
An if there's snarl in it,
Devil u bit do ! care,
Any how!
I'm goin Oh, Bddy,
To work on the track,
Yc can take it and kepc it,
Until | get back,
II We like;
But if you don't ye can take it to the deyi
wild yc, by dad I'm not particular
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
FAMILY GROCERIES, &c.
A, SCHLANKER'S

A. SCHlANkERS
CONFECTIONERY AND FAMILY
GROCERY.
FNIlE subscriber still continues the above BIT
| sness at the old stand on Commercial Row.
thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received from the citizens of Clinton, and the
public generally he will spare no efforts to dc.
serve continuance of the same.
lie has lately made large additions to his
former extensive stock which enables him to
furnish every thing in his line Of the best qua
litv. and oil the most rcason ablc terms.
Particular attention will be paid to the fur
nishing Balls, Dinners, Weddings, &C., with
cakes, candies, sweetmcats, fruits, wines, cor
dials and such other articca as may be want
ed for such occasions.
Among other articles now in store he has
the following;
Candies, assorted
Rock candy,
Cakes and pastry, assorted,
Confectionarics,
Preserves.
Raisins, best brand,
Cinnamon and spices,
Almonds and Pecans,
Cloves, nutmcgs, and currants
Strawberry, raspberry, orgeat, ccrdials,
Jcics currant, ounce, orange, guava,
Sugar cured hams Of the best quality
Mess beef, by Darrell, or retail,
Cheese Swiss, German, and western,
Coffee. tea, chocolate, butter,
Mackcrcl, salmon dried apples,
Pickles, kctrhnps,
Soap, candles, star and spcrmacct,
Wines Port, Madeira, Clarct, Champagne,
/ Muscat,
Brandy, superior and common,
Whisky Gin, Rum
Porter London and American,
Ale: Scotch and American,
Sweet Oils, Sauces, prepared Mustard.
In short, every article in the line Of confcc-
tionary and family groceries.
BREAD BREAD! 7!
Fresh Bread will be furnished every morn
iug, delivered at the residences of those who
may desire it. All orders left at the Store,
will be punctually attended to.
may 5 "A. SCIILANKER.