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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-29
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THE SIGNING SHADE.

Lady Maud stitch Alone
Weaving her tapestry;
Silken lily, and rose, and leaf
And spangled butterfly
Slender threads drawn through and through,
Changing, gay, and rich of hue
AS rainbow in the sky.
Lady Maud is quiet and proud,
Scorpful of lip and brow;
Her heart in her bosom lieth cold,
But pure as unfallen snow
He who loves her is good and great,
Brave and noble, of high estate,
And tender, too, trow.
He has said his say and he is gone;
She dreameth DER his face;
She hearcth still his lofty Words
lie is Of knightly race.
Never word of guile spake he,
Never word of love spake she,
His voice hath left its trace.
II was too cold and proud said she,
"Such love cannot be bought;
Twas pleasant to hear his loving words
O! heart of mine, thou'rt noughtw
She raised her face to the twilight sky,
Beside her was breathed deep low sigh,
Like burden Of painful thought
She turned in haste to search the gloom,
Startled, and child, and pale:
All was silent and she alone
Again that fearsome wall!
Into the room came her ancient nurse
MY lady Maud hast thou heard the curse,
Thou lookest so scared and pale?"
heard, methought, moaning sigh
In that corner Of the room,
As if a gust Of wind swept by
And hid in the lurking gloom
And as | lsten'd it came again,
So mournful, and weary, and full Of pain,
Like thrill of woeful doomw
"My mistress dear, It's the Signing Shade
or the wilful Lady Grace;
She sighted her lover with cruel words.
As one Of less noble race.
lie went away to the Flemish war,
She loved him, but he returned no more,
lie fell by Flemish mace!
"Tis said, and I think the legend true,
That he met her face to face,
And spake stern reproach to her
After that deadly chace
He came in the quiet twilight gloom,
Where she sat alone in this very room,
And fronn'd on Lady Grace!
"Shc faded fast, like blighted bud,
Unwcd unloved, unsought,
Though she was rich, and very fair,
For, lady Maud, Lore isnot bought.
'Tis said, that in this room she died,
That hither comes her Signing Shade,
A haunting, warning thought!
"You can not see her, lady Maud,
But il she came to you,
1t was to warn You not to scorn
A lover poor and true.
tell you that am your nurse,
Lest fall this day, the lovers curse,
My lady Maud, on YOU
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-29
BOOKS AND STATIONERY

"A few choice selections of miscellaneous works
together with every variety Of letter, cap and note
paper, cnvelops, waters, blank book, inks, pens,
pencils &C., &c. just received and for sale at the
drug store of NORWOOD TILDON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-29
NEW MEDICINES.

NEW MEDICINES.
TUST RECEIVED AND FOR SA LIE. at the Drug
d store of NORWOOD T1LDON, fresh supply
consisting, In part, of the following:
3 doz. Balm of Thousand Flowers;
6 Browns Ess. Jamaica Ginger;
2 Roan's Tonic Mixture
" Osgood's India Cholagogue
I" Railways Ready Relief:
Regulators;
3 Z" Resolvent
Hoonand's German Bttcrs;
Rcddin's Russia Saye;
:. Rushton's Cod Liver Oil:
3 " Billings Astringent Syrup:
/ Gross Barry's Tricopheros;
| :. Lyons Katharon:
| " Wincn's Canadian Vermifuge:
2 I" u. A. Fahncstocks Vermiiugc. july ii
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-29
NO 10. OLD LEvEE,
NEAR CANAL ST. NEW ORLEANS.

NEAR CANAL ST. NEW ORLEANS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1887
MANUFACTURER and Dealer in every descrp-
wi ton of Camp Furniture, such Us 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
ly patented PORTABLE CHAIR BED. This article
weighing only abont eighteen pounds. and which
forms d complete easy chair. Is easily transformed
into n complete and comfortable Cot Bed, with all
the advantages of mattrass and pillow. without the
cumbersome weight Of either. TO the sick It will
BE- found invaluable rs the occupant can be changed
to any position without delay or trouble.
Every description of Canvass work. such rs 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 Nc. do do.
hose for railroad or plantation use. Those using
puta percha or india rubber betting or hose and nj
one-half the cost and made Of any size or strength
required.
Particlar attention paid to getting mp in superior
etylc every description of plain or embroidered SIX
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 DC promptly attend
to-
n. b. ! find it necessary TO state that no person
has succeeded me in my business as II has been aud
Ii stated Iy person, in this city. II. CA bf.
No. 10 Old Leyec, near Canal street, n. o.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-29
NEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
nR. Kane's explorations of the arctic regions, IT.
IL wins Life of Washington, (this is the most com
plete history of Washington ever wrltten.l llume's
and Macaulcys history Of England together with a
variety of light literature by the best auhers. for
sale by l. N. LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-29

MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT.
A GENUINE article of &C. Briggs Mexican
"A Mustang Linimcnt, just received and for sale by
april 90. 1856 NORWOOD TlLDON
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-29

w. w. CHAPMAN & Co.
Importers and Dealers in Hardware.
CUTLERY, IRON, NAILS. CASTINGS,
Boots, Shoes Saddlery, Trunks, and Plantation
81 p LIES
EAST SIDE PUBLIC SoUARE,-CLINToN, LA.
AVE full and complete assortment of
Ill every thing in their line Their old custo-
mers and the public in general are requested
to call april 8
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-29
PERFUMERY Ill

TN GREAT VARIETY consisting, in part. Of Fine
i Extracts, Coogncs. LAVENDER, Bay Rum, POmc
tums Hair Oils &C., &c. For sale by
ms NORWOOD TILDON
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15

An ExrRAoRDrNARY CASE OF Grim.
Cox. had come up before the Sheriffs
Court, in London, the day before the
steamer LEFT the proceedings turning
upon an assessment Of damages, brought
in one of the superior courts against the
defendant, for having had criminal con
versation with the plaintiffs wife. The
parties are well known in high life in
England, and as one of them.-the plain
tiff is no stranger in the United States
q brief statement or the case may not be
uninteresting. The plaintiff was the son
of Mr.. Henry Barring. 5rother of Lord
Ashburton. In November, 1St5. he was
married to the lady, then just shout Of
age, whose conduct was the subject Of
these proceedings. She was the daughter
of Sir Richard jenkins; she had fortune
and position, combined with personal at
fractions, refined intelligence, and great
accomplishments. They resided in Paris
for several years after their marriage, and
on returning to England, lived at Guild
ford, from which place they went in 1852
to reside at Eaton hall, near Bedford, in
Nottlnghamshire. They had two chill
dren-one Q boy, about IL years Of age.
the other girl, about eight. The de-
fendant-a person Of means and position
resided a short distance from Eaton
hall. An acquaintance sprung up be-
tween him and plaintiff; they frequently
visited each other; they became most
intimate friends, went out together to
enjoy the sports ofshooting and hunting
&c. and visits were frequently exchanged
between Mrs. Barring and Mrs. Gordon.
That was in 1852, and s1ch state OF
things continued down to March in the
present year. In March the plaintiff
found that Captain Gordon had, willie
enjoying his hospitality, seduced his wife.
On the 11th of that month Capt. Gordon
and Mrs. Barring left Nottinghamshire
and came to London together, under cir
cumstances Of the deepest distress. not
only to the plaintiff, but to Mrs. Gordon,
who was at that time in a condition
which rendered the matter q great deal
more painful. In the greatest agony Of
mind Mrs. Gordon went to lady named
Huntsman, friend of both her and Mrs
Barring. and with that lady she came to
London. Mr. Huntsman, who was a
friend OF plaintiff, followed them. and he
and his wife and Mrs. Gordon traced the
defendant to the Great Western Hotel
where he was taking breakfast with Mrs.
B ,ring when they arrived. Mrs. Hunts
man found Mrs Gordon i'm n faipting con
dition on her knees. When the defen-
dant was appealed to he refused to leave
Mrs. Barring, and such was the shock to
Mrs. Gordon that it we'll nigh proved
fatal-she being then close upon her con-
finement, = that adultery had taken
place had been admitted. Mrs. Barring
was finally. sent to her mother, Lady
Jenkins, and her husband had brought
the action with view to ulterior process
for divorce. The Jury returned YER
dict for the plaintiff Of $4,000.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15
Eli Thayer.

A writer in the LONDON Times gives
. sketch Of the career and character Of
Eli Thayer. the man who proposes to in.
wade Virginia with an army Of Free State
laborers:
Mr.. Thayer is . young man not more
than thirty-five years Of age. Fifteen
years ago he was at work on his fathers
farm. in . town in .he State of Mas
sachusetts, near the borders Of the Rhode
Island. Eager for better education than
the district school provided, he obtained
leave Of his father to 60 to college. We
present the particulars of his travels and
experiences IN search ofan education, as
not beneath the dignity of our journal.
inasmuch as they may serve as an illus
tration and specimen Of the cxpedients
and adventures BY which many Of that
class OF men exprsssively denominated
Live Yankees" have found their way,
from the humblest beginnings, to learn
ing, usefulness, and greatness. /
Tying his few clothes in cotton hand
kerchief he placed the bundle on canal
boat and walked to the terminus of the
canal, were he reclaimed the bundle, and
continued his walk to neigboring village
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15

where was situated school oil prepara-
ton for the "University." This school
was the Worcester Academy, instituted
as manual labor school, and always
ready to receive pupils who had to work
with their hands while they studied. He
availed himself Of such work as the day,
and of such study as the night, gave him.
After little more than year he passed
satisfactory examination in Greek and
Latin for admission to Browns Univer-
sity, in Providence. r. l., it being agreed
that he might make up his deficiency in
mathematics after entering upon the col
lege course, which condition he not only
fulfilled, but graduated the first mathe-
matician in his class He varied his col
lege studies with such practical labor as
came within reach, such as working dur
ing leisure half days, and brief vacations,
at some mechanical trade, such as mailing
latts and other jobs. He occupied q few
spare days, after his admission and before
the collegiate studies began, hiring him
selfout, and, with coat of. and stripped
up sleeves, digging post holes, working
with the humblest laborers. In this
way he earned enough to buy bed, table
and chairs for his room, and the few books
required at the outset. In the winter
he taught district schools. In this man
ner he paid his way through college. and
had balance Of well husbanded earnings
in his pocket. as he passed from the col
lege walls into active life. lie forthwith
established seminary for the education
Of girls in Worcester-an institution
whose conspicuous edifice arrests the eye
ofthe traveller. Very soon he was recog-
nized by all as ore who was sure to car
ry thrqbgh whatever he undertook, and
large machine shops and other works. in
that enterprising and busy city, are the
monuments t,nd reward Of his energy
His extraordinary success is the result
of certain force Of character passed up
on persevering industry, a firm faith and
an enlightened anl resolute will, which
does not begin till it is sure, and then
does not stop at ALL"
The North American Review, after
quoting this extract, adds:
Mr.. Thayer's extraordinary activity
in business pursuits has not been suffe-
red to bury his academic attainments in
iorgetfulness. On the same day he has
been heard addressing his emigration
companies in plain practical directions
for their conduct and guidance, and dis
coursing in Latin, to societies ofscholars.
He has been often honored by public
trusts at the hands Of his fellow citizens
Of Worcester, and, in all respects. has
proved hirnselfworthy oftheir confidence.
This is the man who conducted the pio-
neer colony FROM Massachusetts, to Kan
sas. lie devotes his fortune his strength
and his heart to the cause. While his
character is the natural fruit Of the insti-
tutions and the spirit OF the East, his
energy, enthusiasm and courage are des-
tined to fulfill their mission, in securing
the establishment Of freedom, and all the
blessings it bears with it, in the West
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15
Loyal Sentiments at the south.

Loyal Sentiments at the south.
The Hon. Mr.. Brown U. 8. Senator
from Mississippi, in reply TO an invitation
from the citizens Of the country where
he resides, to partake Of public dinner
gave uttuance to the following liberal and
patriotic sentiments.
tried to do my duty, and your plau-
dts encourage me to hope that have
not been wholly unsuccessful. While
my affections cling with special tcnacity
to my own section, my aspirations for
the &c cd Of the country are not bounded
by imaginary lines, but embrace the
Union in all its parts. lean never for
get that am son OF the South ito the
manor born, and honored by her gener.
Gus confidence. But should be recreant
to the purest impulses Of my heart if |
did not strike in defence Of the whole
country. The interests of these sections
are SO intimately interviewer that blow
levelled against one is q blow levelled a.
gainst all. As we'll might the assassin
declare that he did not kill the body be-
cause he only cleft the head, as the FA-
NATIc assert that he does not injure the
North when he only stabs the South
Good men ut the North understand this.
Let it be our patriotic dnty to aid them
i'm impressing It as . solemn truth on
the rising generation. 1.i
The Northern mind has been deeply
poisoned. A healthy condition Of that
mind is not to be expected at once. Di-
ligence, patience. united councils, close
watching, and never firing industry will
eradicate the evil. We shall have noble
band Of patriots at the North to assist us
in our efforts. The only.question for us
to decide is this: "Is the Union worth the
sacrifice that it will cost to save it ?''--
For myself l have decided; and though
the prospect be gloomy, shall counsel
my countrymen to renewed efforts in this
gloriously-patriotic work. hope at no
dis ant day TO be heard at length on this
point. .-....- g.. .--,.g
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15
CHELSEA, sA
At the junction of the Straight
Line and d. & VI. Railroad. -'09'

y answer 20 the numerous Inquiries, the under
signed states to the public, that he has laid off the
town of Chelsea at the crossing Of the Ohio aud Ms
sissppi and the Evansville Indianapolis and Cleve-
mi Straight Line Railroads, in the county OF Daviess,
near the centre, on large and liberal scale. The sale
ol lots will take place after his return from R.
rope, Of which proper notice will he given This town
Is beautifully located at ths crossing of these great
th0roughiares Will easy connections between then.
IL IS about equal distance between Cincinnati and
Louis, IS miles from Evansville, and 100 miles from
indianapolis. 81 -, t....s 4e
The terms OF sale viii be easy. Donations Of lots
will he made for churches, magkethouses, and char
table purposes. Mechanics aud actual settlers will be
suited with lots on long time. ..-f. ..f-f li
WILLARD CARPENTER.
my5lm Il -'..
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STEAMBOATS,.
REGULAR LOUISVILLE AND
MEMPHIS PACKET.

oAs :, rSs NoETaEEESEEc ,gIsTa's ET,Ss1ser steap.
sSmith. Master; Archer, Clerk,
Passing Evansville, going up every "Wednesday, At :
O'Clock. Il. VI. Going down passes Evansville every
Saturday at l2oelock, VI. viii make regular weekly
trips between Memphis and Louisville, landing at all
principal way places for freight and passengers. The
Northerner is unsurpassed for spee, comfort and safe
ty. Connects az Louisville with the mammoth ID. ).
mail steamers Jacob StFaier and Telegraph No. 3,
for Cincinnati, and by Railroad thence to all Eastern
cities
this slmer, will time expense and 20 to - hours
dsagreeahle Railroad travel
Connects at Memphis with the splendid line Of New
Orleans and Memphis packets, anil the Napoleon and
White River boats, and at Psduch with the Cunhe,-
land and Tennessee River packets; at Cairo witx ie
81. Louis packets. ap29
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15
RAILROADS.
7s RAIL n . A D.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

IN and after Monday, Dee. 1st. 1856 until further
" notice. The Mail Passenger Train will leave
Bvansye at :ie 7. ~, g yibeennes at 800
T. VI. III time connect with the Evening train on the
Ohio and AlSsssipp kairnaI for 81. Louis aud csn-
tra Illinois. TeTTe Iiaue al 15 L. NJ, and Indian
ap,,s at 05 A. N. making direct connection for Gin
cinnati, Colunlus, Cleveland. Philadepliia, New
York and Baltimore. rI
RETIENING-leaye Jerre Hsute at 3:sg p. NJ, af-
Evansville at asO0 T.. NJ
Passengers fy this train can come from St. Louis.
Cnctnnat and Louisville saine 6ay Baggage checked
at Indianapolis. ..l lr1 frrl 10y
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15
GREEN RIVER PACKET.

n ITgk II THE steamer UNION, Capt.
Roberts, having been Just I'm
provements of 90 tons capacity, fast and very light
daught, will ply regularly in the above trade, FOR
which she bull, expressly, AMI solicie . liberal
share Of puslic patronage For fteSht passage sp-
Fly on board. mhI
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15

Thin and acrid blood cannot secrete healthy BILE and
therefore the first thing for those who are dvspepuc
should be to commence the publication Of their hlood
BRANDRETR's PILLS, ~
Not only purify, but they make the blood richer, and
add those principles upon which It's power to resist dis
ease, depends.
MILD OPERATION WITH sUcoEssFuL Effect ARE
THE REGULARITY OF BRANDRErH's PILLS. Now
that we may soon expect genial Spring, il is of great
importance that few doses be used by the wise Our
race are subject to redundancy Of ytated bile at this
season, and Ii Is dangerous is prevalent; but
Brandreths Pills afford invaluable and efficient
tection BY their occasional use, prevent h coli
lection Of those impurities which, when in sacient
quantities, much danger the fine organs Of
the stomach and bowels. They cure liver CON.
plant Dyspepsia loss Of appetite, pain I'm the head
heartburn pain in the breast-bone. sudden fntness
and cosveness. In brief, Brandrths Pills work their
way the very roots Of the ds, cleansing I'm their
passage, removing every unhealthy accumulation, till
the blood is purified the whole system renovate and
the functions and duties Of life become pleasure
where before they had been ssd and weary burdens
We have thousands of similar testimonials TO the fol-
lowing and such evidence can he had from living wit
nesses all around us on every side II Is frcn gen.
tlenan Of high respeca5ty, whose letter can be seen
at the Principal Office, he yrtes III - n ''''i7i
'' / am now fifty-two years of age. ~ sh-. .
For twenty years have used your Pills my family
medicine, and wish no other! and have never had
occasion to call physician in my family, tsave in the
sickness of my wife with chidren) during the twenty
years" -a f.r D fr.-. q lrE'ar - r. fi .'il I
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15
WABASH RIVER PACKET.

.6ESII.sk - THE light draught stsmer
ESfa lKATE SARCHET, z. f. De-
ssouchet, master, will run a
regular PACKET between Evansville and the different
points on the WABASH River, during the entire season.
For freight or passage apply on board. febl0
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15

Daily freight Trains leave Evansville ahi Terrs
Haute at 80 A. NJ, On WHICH local passengers viii 20
taken. Q" 1T.
at the ComIrinys Transportation Office. head - Lo-
Gust street. Evansville. - J. y. DANIELS,
decIs -..fF Snperintendsn
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15
CHOICE FARM LANDS FOR SALE
THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL r.. r. co.
Is Now PREPARED TO SELL. ADoUr .r-rr
100000 ACRES OF CHOICE
FARMING LANDS, as =

-N~.'' .-~'s ~ ~" ssesSs VI shsOt Sst'
'eNHESE Lands we're srantei iy the Government t.
a aid iu the construction Of this Road, ard are
among the richest and The most fertile in the World.
mide Of the State, 10 the extreme South, and include
every variety of climate ard productions found lpe
tween these parallels Of latitude The Northern por-
uon lschiefiy prairie, nerspcrsed with fine groves
and in the middle and southern section timber pre-.
DOMINATES. alternating with beautiful prairies and
The climste Is more healthy, mii and equabIe than
any other part of the Countrywide air Is pure and
orcing, while living streams and springs of exceleut
water abound u - q,
Btuninous coal Is extensively mined, and supplies
cheap and desirable fuel, being furnished sf many
points at y 10 81 per ton-and wood can lie hal at the
same rate per cord. rr1. -
building stone Of excellent quality also abourds,
which can be procured for little more than the expense
OF transportation. d. t.r a
The great fertility OF these lands which are hack
rich mould from two to i've feet deep, and gentnng
facility is furnished f6r travel and transportation 10
the principal markets North. South, East. West and
the economy with which they can he cultivated,
der them the most valuable investment that be
found. and present the most favorable opportunity,
for persons OF Industrious habits and small means, to
acquire comfortable independence in few years.
Chicago Is now the creates. grain market in the
world-and the facility and economy with which the
products OF these lands he Transports. TO that mark
ct, make them more proftable az the prices asked,
than those more remote at government rstes-as the
additional cost OF transportation II pcrpeSual tax
the later which must be borne by the Producer in the
reiuced price he receives for his grain, &c.
The title IL perfect-and when the final payments
are made, deeds executed by the Trustees appoint
ell hy the State and whom the title is vested to the
purchasers which convey TO them absolute titles in fee
simple, free and clear OF every incumrance, lien or
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-15
LOUISVILLE AND EVANSVILLE REGU.
LAR Jacket.

6Clt-sIk = THE well known aud fast
y. sSfS sssSfS j steamboat W. A. EAvES, Capt.
Duncan, has re-enterei the
rie for the season, and will continue to make regular
trips The accommodations for passengers are Of a
superior order For freight passage apply board
Leaves Louisville every Wednesday and SATURDAY
o'clock. p. IN, and returning, leaves Evansville
every Thursday and Sunday a; o'clock, p. m.
aPe63m
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LOUISVILLE AND HENDERSON PACKET
STATESMAN,

n IlC5k - CAPT. SULLIVAN, will run
EE-fS3Sl j rs regular packet between
- xsLouisville and Henderson, pass
ing Evansville FRIDAY and TUESDAY afternoons
apG