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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23
NO. 10. OLD LEyEE,
NEAR CANAL ST. NEW QRLEAN


TEsTAPIisilEp IN 1887
MANUFACTURE and Dealer in every descrlp
N! ton of Camp Furniture, such Tents all sizes
and qualities, Portable Cots, Camp Stools, Chairs,
&c.
would particularly call the attention Of Engi-
neers Railroad Contractors and Others to my recent
~ patented PORTABLE CHAIR BED. iha article
weighing only abont eighteen pounds. and which
forms II complete easy chair Is easily Transformed
into II complete and comfortable Cot Bed, with all
the advantages Of a matrass and pillow. without the
cumbersome weight Of either. TO the sick II will
be found Invaluable, the occupant can be changed
to any position without delay or trouble.
Every description OF Canvass work. such rs plain
and fancy Boat Sails, Tap0uins, Cotton Covers, &c.
made to order.
also manufacture n superior article of light or
heavy canvass betting for gin bands &c, do, do.
hose for railroad or plantation use. Those using
guta prrcha or india rubber betting or hose and at
onc-lalf the cost and made Of any size or strength
required.
partieiar attention paid TO getting up in n superior
ctylc every description Of plain embroidered silk
flags or banners for military or other companies
Flags Of all nations, Jack Pcnnanta, &c. Flags
neatly repaired.
| Plain and fancy goods Cor 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. D. ! find II necessary 10 state That no person
has succeeded me In my business as it has been and
Is stated by persons in this city. il. CASSIDY,
No. 10 Old Leyee, near Canal street n. o.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23
CRANES METALLIC BURIAL CASK EFT.

HAVING bought the patent right for the sale of
Ill the Crane Metallic Burial Caskets, at q great eX-
pcnsc. we introduce them to the public as having II
superiority over any case 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 entire
lew of the body,-the top of the casket being con
struced Of the finest French plate glass renders il
the most desirable ever introduced to the pub
lic Beautiful metallic caps cover the glass which
1cures the case from damage on account Of any eX
ternal pressure.
Wooden collins made to order, and punctual at
tendance given on all funeral occasions. fine
licarse will always be on hand,
Amy infringement on our patent rights will sub
jcct the offender to prosecution.
jan 10 BUTLER & KOCH.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23

nss, An honest backwoodsman, unacquaint-
ed with the slang terms of the day, recently
went into store at Columbus, S. c.. to pur-
chase lot of groceries. Stepping up to the
keeper of the store, he began
Have you got any sugar"
ave amt got any thing else" was the re-
ply given.
Well, pnt me up $50 pounds, and make
out your bill; I'll call and settle, and get the
sugar, in an hour or So"
In an hour or so, the gentleman called, paid
his bill and got his sugar. AS usual, the shop
keeper said:
Want any thing else?'
II did want three or four bags of coffee
some rice, spices, OIL &C., but got them at
another store, You told me you didn't have
any thing else"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23

moral instinct, to recognize and fifty charac-
terzc much of the insdious poison and fasci-
Mating corruption of the stage. But truly
believe that dozen men OF unquestoned pu-
rity, largcness and elevation of tone, could, at
Il single representation, make it impossible for
such plays as the late alarmingly popular
Camille" with others Of its class, to be re-
heard. r.
You need not tell me that the silent remon-
strances, the settled rcproof which the absence
of the religious class from its scene gives to
the levity and immortality of the theatre, are
its most cifcctual and only Christian checks.
reply that these have proved utterly ineilec.
tuul, nay, have reacted upon the church and
public morals-that the theatre is none the
better for this frown, and the church much
the worse. 1t affects only the face that wears
it, Besides, positive influence is thousand
times more powerful than negative. One good
man, going to the theatre, does it more good
than hundred good men who stay away can
do it,
believe it is Mrs. Mowatt who states in
! her Recolicction Of Mc Stage that she has
known the sudden discovery by the manage
ment Of the presence of single person OF emf
nent and vrtuous character in the audience
chasten and qualify the whole performance
silcncng ribaldry, rcpressng inuendo, and put
ting the whole company on their good behav'
ionr; and the managers Of theatres in New
York directly confirm the fact, as proved by
their own experience What might not thu
expected and certain presence Of q small pro
portion Of known and positive friends Of puri
ty, reverence and dcccncy, in the theatre, dc
to change what is Objectionable in the whole
character Of plays and players-thc spirit ant
temper Of the theatre?
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23
MAUM ANN g. STRAUSS.
DEALERS IN
Fine Watches, Jewelry, Books. Stationery
AND FANCY ARTICLES,


AND FANCY ARTICLES,
ITAVE received from New York, new and
ii complete assortment of Goods, to which
they invite the attention Of the people Of Gin
ton and vicinity, and the ladies' especially.
WATCHES, JEwEIRy, &c. comprising 7. T.
Cooper, Tobias, and real Joseph johnson
movements Swiss and English Levers, to-
gethcr with a splendid stock of Eastern
JEwEIRY, of the latest style and best finish,
SILVER & PLATED WARE, all descriptions.
TOILET ARTICLES Pcrfumery, Hair Oil, Po-
matum, Fancy Soap and Extracts, direct from
lIarrison.s mandatory.
Work Boxes, Port Monnaies, Fine Pocket,
Books.
CARD CASES; silver, pearl, and shell.
RAzoRs & KNIVES, Rogers best brand.
Books, consisting Of standard and miscella-
neous works.
School Books, recommended for their high
and instructive character.
PoEMs, of American and British authors
NOVELS, latest and best published, with 4
great variety of other interesting reading.
Music; 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 BIZ
promptly filled.
DB"Watchcs and Jcwelry carefully repair
cd by the best of workmcn, and warranted.
We solicit share Of the public patronage
feeling convinced we shall be able to give en-
tire satisfaction.
rB~All articles sold, warranted as repre-
gentcd, or the money refunded.
IsD~Sgn of the GOLD WATCH, at thu
store formerly occupied by !. N. Lemon, on,
door west of NJ G. Mills & Co.
leo NAUMAN a. STR AUSS.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23
MILLS, CLEVELAND, & Co.

MILLS, CLEVELAND, & Co.
Provision and Grocery Store
ID RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
IL the trading public, that they have on hand
a large and complete stock of
GROCERIES q PROVISIONS,
together with well selected assortment of
Dry Goods, Hats, Boots, Shoes, Hardware,
and in fact every article in demand, for Family
or Plantation use.
They are prepared to make advances on
Cotton consigned to Oakley & HAWKINS,
and to afford all the facilities usual in aheir
line of business ala
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.

TT FRESH SUPPLY, for fall and winter sowino
IL Also the Large White Globe, Red Top Rat
Bss. and Early White TWnip Teeds, just received
htc drug store of NORWOOD TILBoN
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23
FAMILY GROCERIES, &c.
a. SCHLANKER'S
CONFECTIONERY AND FAMILY

WIN l. M 1 lOlNA AN AMI "A MlL LIZ
GROCERY.
VNTE subscriber still continues the above bu.
sincss at the old stand on Commercial Row.
thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received from the citizens of Clinton and the
pubic generally, he will spare no efforts to de-
serve continuance of the same.
Tic has lately made large additions to his
former extensive stock which enables him to
furnish every thing in his line of the best qua
ltv. and on the most reasonable terms.
Particular attention will he paid to the fur
nshinq Balls, Dinners, Weddings, &C., with
cakes, candies swcctmcats, fruits, wines, cor;
dials. aud such other articlca 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,
Conrcctonaries,
Preserves.
Raisus, best brand.
Cinnamon and spices,
Almonds and Pccans,
Cloves. nutmcgs. and currnnts,
Cordals assorted superior and common,
strawberry raspberry, orgeat ccrdnls,
.IcllioS cufrant. ounce. orange. guava,
Sugar cured hams Of the best quality,
Mess beef Nv Darrell. or retail
Cheese Swiss, German, and western,
Coffee, ten, chocolate, luttcr,
Mackcrcl. salmon, dried apples,
Pickles kctchups,
Soap candles, nranl spcrmaccti,
Wines Port, Madeira, Clarct, Champagne,
MuScat,
Brandy, superior and common,
Whiskcy, Gin, Rum.
Porter London and American,
Ale: Scotch and American,
Sweet Oils, Sauces. prepared Mustard.
In short. every article in the line of confec-
tonary and family groceries
BREAD BREAD!!
Fresh Bread will be furnished every morn
ing delivered at the residences Of those who
may desire IT, All orders left at the Store,
will be punctually attended 10.
may 5 A. SCIILANKER.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23
SHOES I SHOESl, SHOESl,l

V'IlESUBSCRIBER having fitted up the house, next
/ above principal store, for the purpose of keep
ing an extensive assortment Of
l. A ID | Els S II O Els,
takes this method of Informing bis customers. and
the public generally, that he has now on hand, and
will be constantly receiving, Ladies', Misses, and
Childrens Shoes, CATERS Slippers, &c, from the
pegged Brogan suitable for school and every day
wear TO the NEST delicate white kid and satin Slip
pers which he offers at such prices will induce an
inspection, b. LYONS,
nov 20 North side of the public square.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23
GEORGE III. VINTEN,
DPINTERS' WAREHOUSE
No. lO5. Poyd,us Street.

L No. l05, Poydlus Street.,
(BETwEEN CAMP AND ST. CHARLES STREETs,)
NEW ORLEANS.
Presses, Types. Inks, Paper Card Boards and furn-
ishng of every description. Purchasers at this es
Enlistment will have the advantage of being able
to procure Eltu Sorts, from Nonpare to Plea, con-
ssting of accents, Fraoions Figures, Leairs, Guadrats
and Spaces. deb 1857
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23

Vs." Madam" said doctor one day, to
the mother of a sweet. healthy babe, the Ia
dies have deputed me to inquire what you do
to have such happy, lovely, uniformly good
child?" The mother paused for moment over
the strangeness of the question, and then re,
piled, simply and beautifully: why, God has
given ne healthy child, and let it alone"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23

neAsAn exchange very innocently asks. II
it is improper for young ladies to sit in the lap
of ages. Our opinion is that it all depends
on the kind of ages selected. Those from Is
to 25, we think are rather hazardous.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23

EeD~At an assembly Of friends a lady was
npologzed for by an acquaintance, who said
that she was detained by an incident. All!
yes;" exclaimed Mrs. Clatterbcll, "a beautiful
little incident it was too-wcighs just nine
pounds and q halfo
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23

ne9Ap OF all passions, Jealousy is that which
cXacts the hardest service and pays the bitter,
est wages. Its service is to watch the success
Of our enemy: its wages to be sure of it.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23

NsA.If you have friend who loves you
who has studied your interest and happiness
--dcfcnded you when perseouted and troubled
be sure to sustain him in adversely.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23
CONFECTIONERY & FAMILY GRO
rJpN

THE UNDERSIGNED thankful for the lib
] eral patronage which he has received for
the past wear, during which, their efforts to
please and accommodate, they trust. have af-
forlcd general saiafncton With the view Of in
creasiug that appreciation and support have
made large and valuable additions to their
present extensive assortment
They are prepared 10 furnish Balls, Soirccs,
Weddings, Assemblies Dinner Parties (publc
or private), and social gatherings, of whatcvrc
kind, with every article required
An experienced workman will he sent when
necessary TO the country to snpcrintcnd the
iulflmeut Of all orders.
1t would be to the interest Of country mcr-
chants and Others to call, examine, and leave
their orders.
CoNFECTIONARY.
Candies, assorted Ginger, Canton
Rock candy do Havana
Cakes & pastry, assd Raisns,
Sugar plums do Cherries in Brandy
Preserves in syrup Cinnamon and Spice
DO Brandy Strawberry cordial
Candies, new style Raspberry do
Cordials ass'd, superior OrGcat do
do common Currnnts
Muscat wine Citron, preserved
Currant Jelly Cloves and nutmegs
Ounce do Almonds, pccans
Orange do Essences; lemon rose
Guaya do Rose water, &c. &c.
GROCERIES.
Shoulders and Hams Cheese and butter
Sugar cured Hams Coffee and tea
Dnfcld's Hams, Chocolate
Oysters in cans,
Sugars; brown, loaf, MackcreI, in kits and
crushed & powdered barrels
Soap and candles Salmon in kits
Golden syrup, retail Dried apples
Sugar cured beef Pickles, all sized jars
Ketchups &c Rhine wines,
Comprising full and supcrorassortmcnt of
superior f A MILY ROCERIES, all
If which will be sold low, and in quantities to
nit purchasers.
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Wines old & choice Brandy, superior
Port do do do lower grades
Madeira do do Whiskey, all qualities
Clarct do do Gin and rum, superior
Champagne do Scotch Ale
Mnscat do London Porter
:. American Porter Sweet OIL in half and
do Ale whole bottles
And great variety of other articles for
r A MI T. Y use.
; Fresh Cakes and Bread daily,
jan 26 B. MOSES.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-23

7 Ii Il G 0 NJ Il 7

The Comet lie is on his way,
And singing as he flies
The whrring planets shrink before
The spectre of the skies
All! well may regal orbs burn blue,
And satellites turn pale,
Ten million cubic miles of head,
Ten billion leagues Of tall
On by whistlng spheres of light,
He flashes and he flames;
He turns not to to the left or right,
lie asks them not their names;
One spur from his demoniac heel
Away, away they fly,
Where darkness might be bottled up
And sold for Tyrian dye!
And what would happen to the land,
And how would look the sea,
If in the bearded devils path
Our earth should chance to be?
Full hot and high the sea would boil.
Full red the forest CLEAN;
Methought saw and heard it all
In dyspeptic dream.
I saw tutor take his tube
The comets course to spy;
I heard o scrcam-thc gathered rays
Had stewcd the tutors eye;
/ saw fort-thc soldiers all
Were armed with goggles green,
Pop cracked the guns! whiz flew the balls!
Bang went the magazine!
! saw poet dip scroll
Each moment il n tub:
| read upon the warpiug back,
The dream Of Belzebub'
lie could see his verses burn,
Although his brain was fired;
And ever and anon he bent,
TO wet them as they dried.
/ saw the scalding pitch run down
The cracking sweating pines,
And streams of smoke, like water spou.s,
Burst through the rumblng mines;
asked the fremen why they made
Such noise about the town?
They answered not, but all the while
The brakes went up and down.
saw roasting pullet set
Upon baking egg;
I saw a cripple scorch his hand
Distinguishing his leg;
I saw nine geese upon the wing
Towards the frozen pole,
And every mothers gosing fell
Crispcd to burning coal
saw the OK that browsed the grass
Writhe in the blistering rays,
The heritage in his shrinking jaws
Was all fiery blaze;
] saw huge fishes boiled TO rags,
Bob through the bubblng brine;
And thoughts of supper crossed my soul;
| had been rash at mine.
Strange sights strange sounds 0 fear
dream
It's memory haunts me still,
The steaming sea, the crimson glare,
That wrcathcd each wooded hill!
Strange! if through thy recling brain
Such midnight visions sweep.
Spare, spare, spare thy evening meal,
And sweet shall be thy sleep.
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tioDal forms Of verse, or commonplace reheVeo "
excessive eceentricity Of form, which couid MOI
accept as pleasing originality Of thought Ana So
in the last five years, do not recoliect 10 nav
mentioned any new book Of poetry except the TWO
volumes Of Victor Huq0's COHtemptdtioHS. nos"
read thoughtfully and noted admirngly; Tor De-
side their substantive wealth Of poetic sentnleii.
and thought, attained TO partial appreciation "
their grace Of form and music OF expression through
the kind Office Of an admirer of his and irthd VI
mine, who did me the great pleasure to read -'nhr
Of them aloud in my room. The music oil poem
enters for q large part into its worth, ana !. -
quality which am not sufficiently familiar WIN the
sounds of the French tongue 10 appreciate IN silent
reading. Accordingly, | have doubtless let pass
numberless graceful pretty, smooth sweet nl'i9
rhymes and pages Of rhyme that must have pleased
French ears if not filed French brains. But quite
latterly have fallen upon Les OdeS FaHamoWt'qIeS
OF n. Bauvillc; and in spite of-party, II MAJ oe'
because Of-their eccentricity OF phrase, Ha'o
found them sparkling with wit and vigorous III a
sarcasm, which retain their brlliancy and force ana
apness of ,atire, even when they reach my hlihd
only through mental prose Translation. l was
first I'D to read the pages of this iantascaly
tied little volume By q letter of warm comnlehda,
ton addressed by Victor Hugo 10 the author. l
went On for my own independent pleasures SAKE Us
will any one, think who reads the opening verses
which are supposed to BE- addressed to the puolc
from tight rope on which the Satire author Dali
ances himself.
Speaking Of poets: the fourth bes: of France,
despite all his faults and defects the fourth best Ii
not the third best Alfred de Musset, died two days
ago, aged forty six. He was laid in his grave thls
morning. Old Beranger, silent now and i'll, they tel
me- sits desolae in his modest apartment ofthe quar-
tier du Temple. The Empress Eugene, from womsnly
kind-heartedness, love to think, de much as from
patent good policy, offered him somewhile since,
through bis publisher Perron, acOmfortabe pension
The old nsn the old Republican, the old philosopher
the old French gentleman, declined the offer, abso-
htey but ccurteousy. He is seventy-seyen come
next Augu.t and sits alone now patiently waiting for
death.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS.
EXCISE COMMISSIONERS,

The Commissioners of Excise under the new Lcens
act met yesterday in one Of the rooms Of the Coui
of Common Pleas Messrs. John Kerr and Wm
Haskell were present, the other gentleman appointed
Mr.. Robert T. Halves, having declined the sppois
ment.
Rev. c. J. Warren presented the following memo
rial:
GENTLEMEN: The New-York City Temperance "
lance respectfully AK the Commissioners 70 rule
l. That there mutt be two distinct forms Of lcsss
one for tavens and the other for retail sores aadnx
minimum prices be $25O.
g That all applications for tavern license eN
ouired 10 declare under oath that when they wes
last licensed they did not keep on their premises ~
implements for gaming, and that they did not sep
their places Of business open for the free and PTe
cuous sale Of liquors on Sunday and that they hme
the legally required accommodations for entertaining
travellers. ,.,..
3. That the petition for tavern license, which sn
be signed by tie twenty freeholders, must contain
affidavit from each of them that he IS hseheiaa :
this State and a resident of the election dsucL '
has not signed any other petition.
4. That the verifcation Of tne petition ey De ~ ~.
sequent witness il not sufficient unless u eoI: a.
affidavit OF said witness that he knows eseh o. W.
twenty signers TO be bona fdc freehodersof Us 80,
aad al actual resident of the election dlstr, W..
the tavern is proposed TO be kept, and tna' no S'
each Of them write their names to the pe1ron w
Respectfully presented in behalf OF the Ne~i~
City Temperance Alliance. s.,,.,.,
Mr.. Warren was proceeding to speak on the saess
when Mr.. Haskell interrupted him, and stated =.
they could hear remarks in reference to the s1r.
while sitting as Commissioners, but that the C0nn
toner's would hear suggestions at any time WIEN !"
acting in their official capacity.
No person appearing to ask for license, the W
rnissioners adjourned TO meet on Saturday.
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TIE EscAPr OF RULoFF.-The Elmira Gazette
saws that the circumstances attending the escape OK
Dr. Edward II. RulOf from the Ithaca Jal! ineVite-
Lv establish the fact that he was aided in his escape
by outside friends who effected their object between
the outside door and the cell where Reloff was con,
fined. The prisoner was securely ironed and chained
IN the foor. There chains were unlocked, the chains
uron the person Of the convict cut, and he was evil
denty carried eff by his friends. These circum-
stances alone would sufficiently indicate the completely
ef the TAILOR in his escape. But there other cor
roboraiing incidents. The day before the escape the
jalor received letteror az least pro;essed 10 have
received one-requesting him 10 TO Ovid and arrest
a notorious countereiter. He hired q livery team
and started He went far "a Trumansburgh, and
returned about 10 o'clock a. Instead Of going i'm
medately 70 the JAIL he sauntered about the village
until or > clock in the morning, and even going
TO the prison be evinced sort of vigilance, but
retired TO without giving the slightest attention TO
the condition Of the prisoners. The citizens Of Ithaca
feel justly indignant at the treachery Of the jailOr,
and Sheriff Ives promptly ousted him from the posi-
lion be ha. betrayed.
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE FARMERS CLUs.

TUESDAY, May l9.-WH. LawToS Of Ne"~
chelle in the, chair; Henry MEIcs, Secretary. a,
Notwithstanding the extreme incemency o. 4
weather-a severe northeast, cold rain storm prev
ing-there was a very good attendance Of AZ =,
and persons interested in farming at the CIao
and the discussions appeared to be nlgniy ss'i''A
though mostly upon miscellaneous subjects
A SelJ.LncoUpl;ng CARA Mr.. PRICE o. On"si
hibited plan tor selfuncoupllng cars, wneisaP~,
discussion arose A. TO their utility Mr.. w Aihs
who il a railroad man, in answer - the qas,J,
stated that railroad managers generaly ptsi'i =
firm counling and cars are generally proViaeu 4,
sefe,v.chsins 10 hold the cars together IN 90 -
connres fail. He stated that the lost ear Of voc ~
was more likely TO 60 of than the forward ca''
therefore stronger couplings were required ~
Mr.. Lro.ARD explained the operation OF nv Is
LING. which Is 20 arranged by two buntef'i CD 10
each corner Of the car to which are attaches,
connected with the coupling, that any conasrs
measure brought to bear upon either Dy IN '..o<
The ear as il goes of the track Will loosen tne
SOLOS RoBINsox-There is no dispute aDVSS
efficiency of this plan, and score Oh oa,n,abi.rs
.ame kind. The question is not their adaP.e;gsst
the purpose designed, but whether anybody sTssst
them. II railroad men decide that seii uncoTp "
are not desirable, that is the end OF II. lG,
Carolina road uses, or did use, wooden e0upH's7