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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-27
FAMILY GROCERIES, &c.
A. SCHLANKER'S

~ ~ 49, - A>O - - ~ Az INV 1hAN ~ Il "A Xu IL
GROCERY.
IllllE subscriber still continues the above bu,
L sincss 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 de.
serve n continuance Of the same
lie has lately made large additions to his
former extensive stock which enables him ia
furnish every thing in his line of the best qua.
lily, and on the most reasonable terms.
Particular attention will he paid to the fur.
nishing Balls, Dinners, Weddings, &c, with
cakes candies, swcctmeats, fruits, wines, cor.
dials, and such other artclea 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,
Confectionaries,
Preserves.
Raisins, best brand,
Cinnamon and spices,
Almonds and Pccans,
Cloves, nutmcgs, and currants,
Cordials assorted. superior and common,
Strawberry, raspberry, orgeat, ccrdials,
JcilleS curraht, 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,
Nlackercl, salmon, dried apples,
Pickles, ketchups,
Soap, candles, star and spcrmaceti,
Wines Port, Madeira, Clarct, Champagne,
Brandy, superior and common,
Whiskey, 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!!
Fresh Bread will be furnished every morn
lug, delivered at the residences of those who
may desire it, All orders left ut the Store,
will be punctually attended to.
may A. SCIlLANKER.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-27
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OF all amuscmcnts of the mind,
From Logic down to fishing,
There isn't one that you can find
So very cheap as wishing"
A very choice diversion, to-,
If we but rightly use it,
And not, as we are apt to do,
Pcrvcrt it aud abuse it.
| wish common wish indeed
My purse was somewhat fatter,
That might cheer the child of need,
And not my pride to fatter;
That might make oppression reel,
As only gold can make it,
And break the tyrants rod of steel,
AS only gold can break it!
wish that sympathy and love,
And every human passion
That has its origin above,
Would come and keep in fashion,
That scorn, and jealousy, and hate,
And every base emotion,
Were buried fifty fathoms deep,
Beneath the waves of ocean.
wish that friends were always true,
And motives always purcr,
wish the good were not 50 few,
/ wish the bad were fewer.
] wish that persons ne'cr forgot,
TO heed their pious teaching;
wish that practising was not
So different from preaching.
! wish that modern worth might be
Appraised with truth and candor;
wish that innocence were free
From .rcachery and SANDER;
wish that men their VOWS would mind,
That women nc'er were rovers.
wish that wives were always kind,
And husbands always lovers.
wish, in fine, that JOY and mirth,
And every good ideal,
May come crewhic throughout the cartl
To be the glorious real.
Till God shall every creature bless
With his supremcst blessing,
And hope be lost in happiness,
And wishing forpossession.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-27
r. BAUMANN.
COACH AND CARRIAGE MAKER

N=rsg CLINTON, LA
9fSsCsL ] STILL continue to build all
W. kinds of Pleasure Carriages, on
the most approved plan, at the old stand, on
the main street, running east from the Public
Square.
Thankful for the patronage and public conf
dcnce extended. desire to retain and increase
the same, by industry, promptncss, fair prices,
and good work.
am fully prepared to furnish at short notice,
METALLIC BURIAL CASES,
and WOODEN CoFrINs, ON such terms as will
insure me against any charge Of extortion, from
the unfortunate.
Dag~Personal attention given on all Burial
occasions. r.. BAUMANN
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-27

Deay~A venerable old man says: Let the
slandcred take comfort-it is only at fruit trees
that children throw stones"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-27

A FAST SToRY.--An Englshman was brag-
gng Of the speed on English railroads to a
Yankee traveller seated ut his side in one of
the cars of 81 fast train," in England The
engine bell was rung as the train ncared sta
ton. 1t suggested to the Yankee IN oppor
tunity Of taking down his companion peg
or two.
whats that noise?' innoccntly inquired
the Yankee.
eve are approaching town." said the En-
glishman. "Thcy have to commence ringing
about ten miles before they get to station, or
else the train would run by it before the bell
could he heard! Wonderful, isn't it? | sup
pose they haven't invented bells in America
YETI"
"Why yes" replied the Yankee, Twelve got
bells, but can't use them on orr rail roads. We
run so tarnal fast that the train always keeps
ahead of the sound. No use whatsoeyer the
sound never reaches the village till after the
train gcts by"
"Endcedw exclaimed the EngIislman.
"Fact," said the Yankee: :" had to give up
bells Then we tried steam whistles, but they
wouldn't answer either was on a locomotive
when the whistle was tried. We were going at
n tremendous rate-huricanes were nowhar 500
and had to hold my hair on. We saw two
horse wagon crossing the track, about five
miles ahead, and the engineer let the whistle
on, scrccching like trooper. 1t screamed
awfully, but it wasn't no use. The next thing
] knew was picking myself out of pond by
the roadside amid the fragments of the loco
motive, dead horses, broken wagon dead engi-
neer, lying beside me- just then the whistle
came along, mixed up with some frightfnl
oaths that | heard the engineer use when he
first saw the horses. Poor fellow! he was dead
before his voice got to him. After that we
tried lights, surprising that would travel faster
than sound. We got some so powerful that
the chickens woke up all along the road when
we came by surprising it to be morning But
the locomotive kept ahead of it still, and was
in the darkness with the light close behind it.
The inhabitants petitioned against it, they
couldnl sleep with so much light in the night
time, Finally we had to station electric telc-
graphs on the road, with signal men to tele-
graph when the train was in sight; and have
heard that some Of the fast trains beat the
lightning fifteen minutes every forty miles. But
| can't say that to be true-thc rest | know
to be So"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-27
CONFECTIONERY e FAMILY GRO.
Gerry

T1HE UNDERSIGNED thankful for the lib
i cral patronage which he has received for
the past year, during which, their efforts to
please and accommodate, they trust, have af-
fordcd general satisfaction, with the view of in
creasing that appreciation and support have
made large and valuable additions to their
present extensive assortment.
They are prepared to furnish Balls, Soirecs,
Weddings, Assemblies, Dinner Parties (publc
or privatc), and social gatherings. of whateyre
kind, with every article required.
An experienced workman will be sent when
necessary to the country to superntcnd the
fullmcnt of all orders.
1t would be to the interest of country mcr-
chants and Others, to call, examine, and leave
their orders.
CONFECTIONERY.
Candies, assorted Ginger Canton
Rock candy do Havana
Cakes q pastry, ass'd Raisins,
Sugar plnms do Cherries in Brandy
Preserves in syrup Cinnamon and Spice
do Brandy Strawberry cordial
Candies, new style Raspberry do
Cordials assd, superior Orgeat do
do common Currants
Mnscat wine Citron, preserved
W, num- Jciy NloVes ana hllmeSs
Ounce do Almonds, pccals
orange DO Essences; lemon, rose
GROCERIES.
Shoulders and Hams Cheese and butter
Sugar cured Hams Coffee and tea
Dullicd's Hams, Chocolate
Oysters in cans,
Sugars; brown, loaf Mackerel, in kits and
crushed 4 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 snperiorassortment of
superior MILY ERIES, all
Of which will be sold low, and in quantities to
nit purchasers.
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Wines, old ~ choice Brandy, superior
Madeira do do whiskey, all qualities aes
Caret do do Gin and rum, superior
Champagne do Scotch Ale
Muscat do London Porter
American Porter Sweet Oil, in half and
do Ale whole bottles
And great variety of other articles for
+ A M Il Y use.
Fresh Cakes and Bread daily.
jan rs B. MOSES.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-27

Parham, as to Mr.. Simms's blowing hot and
cold. lie (Mr. f. thought that Mr.. Snms
was always blowing hot. That he was desir-
Gus Of blowing out st. Tammany. Great
laughter,
While Mr.. Parham was calling for the state
ments of witnesses, Messrs. Simms, Wingfeld
and others called for the previous question.
Mr.. Parham--1 warn gentlemen not to-
smother the light and cut off debate in this
manner The previous question is called for
to prevent the testimony from being heard.
AS such it is considered, and tell you it will
produce discora.
Mr.. Bowie gave expression to similar scnti-
ments.
The question being, "Shall the previous
question be putt" was decided in the alirma-
tive by the following vote
Ayes-Avoyeles 6, Catahoua 4, Washing
ton 3, st. Helena 3, Livingston 4, East Felic
lana 5, West Feliciana 3-total, 90 votes.
Noes-Carroll 4, Madison 2, Tensas 9, st.
Tammany 2, Point Coupee s, East Baton
Rouge g. West Baton Rouge l. Iberville -
total, 81 votes.
Concordia u tie.
The President at first refused to allow st.
Tammany to vote on this question, although
it was shown they were not dirccly interested
in the question. However, when it was seen
that their vote would not alter the matter,
they were permitted to vote.
The motion to admit both sets of delegates
from st. Tammany was then put and carried
by vote Of 90, given by tho same parishes
which had given the 20 votes Oh the previous
question.
Mr.. Bowie then rose and said: Mr.. Presi-
dent, this Convention has permitted an ont
raic on the Democrats Of st. Tammany, by
allowing persons to represent that parish in
this Convention who have not been authorized
SO to do We never submit to an outrage
| He then took his hat and left the Convcn-
ton, II large number Of delegates following, and
the spectators shouting, "Hurrah for Bowiew
Now, confusion and excitement ruled SUI
prcmc. A person nominated Thomas Green
Davidson as the candidate for Congress Al
though no other nomination was made the
parishes were called for their votes. There
were some persons remaining in the room from
almost every parish, who took it upon them
selves to cast the vote of their respective par
ishes
The result was as follows:
For David. on -Avoyellcs, 6; Catalonia, A
Concordia, |; Washington, 81 St. Helena, 3;
Livingston, 4; West Feliciana, B. Total, "a
votes
Persons present from Carroll, Tensas, Point
Coupcc, and East Baton Rouge refused to vote
Some persons from Iberyillc and West Bat
on Rouge voted for Heron.
East Feicana at first voted for Davidson,
but subsequently Withdrew its vote.
St. Tammany at first voted and believing
that Davidson had received majority without
its vote, asked permission to Withdraw
When Madison parish was called Mr. Par
ham stated that all the delegates from that
parish had withdrawn except himself, and his
preferences were for Major Heron.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-06-27

W. W. CHAPMAN e. Co.
importers and Daslers in Hardware.
CUTLERY, IRON, NAILS. CASTINGS,
Boots, Shoes saddlery, Trunks, and Plantation
SU p LIES.
EAST SIDE PUBLIC SouARE,-CLlNToN, La.
AVE full and complete assortment of
IL every thing in their line. Their old custo-
mers and the public in general are requested
to call. april 8
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-02
EDWIN MANNING.

IL there were no other reason WHY every
Republican should 60 to the polls next Mon
day, the fact that a Commissioner of the Des
Moines Improvement is to be chosen, should
be sufficient one. Mr.. Manning, the Repub-
iican candidate. is the present incumbent, and
it is universally admitted that he fills the posi-
ton with entire satisfaction to all concerned,
From his intimate acquaintance with the af-
fairs OF the Improvement, and with the gener-
al interests Of the valley, and from his dis
tinguished abilities as business man. he is
better qualified for the position than any other
man in the State. We hope, therefore, that
he may have hearty support His defeat
would be disastrous to the interests OF the
work.
This is an important matter. However
difficult may be the views entertained on The
subject of the Improvement, whatever may be
the position OF the present Company, IT is es-
sential that the State should be represented by
an able man-one in every way qualified. 1t
is no doubt apparent to all, that the improve
ment is at present 10 a very bad condition, in
deed in very critical one, and on this ac-
count there is the greater necessity that a fit
man should be chosen for Commissioner. Let
the people Of this valley, those who are inter
ested in the great work contemplated by the
Desmoines Improvement, attend to this mat.
ter, and see to it that the interests Of the I'm.
provement are not jeopardized by the want OF
a good man at the head Of it.
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The Daily Hdpk- Eye, sends us the gratify-
ing intelligence that our railroad, the B. l. M
X. r. has been Placed under contract to the
Missouri River, to an experienced, able and
energetic company, who will surely push ii
through to the Des Moines at Ottumwa this
Fall, and in view of this important fact, kind
ly gives us warning to look out for the Loco
motive when the bell rings. We are much
obliged to our Burlington friends for that time.
ly notice, and will endcavor to take measures
to insure the machine a clear track when he
comes along this way, as we now believe he
Will al or about the time indicated. And we
ca. assure the citizens of Burlington whose
exertions in behalf of this important thorough
fare have been incessant ard most admirable,
that the certainty OF its completion to this
place at so early day, and the union of the
county Of Des MONIES with the River and val
ley OF the same name, which has so long been
in contemplation, is hailed by all in these
parts as an event of the utmost importance to
this whole section Of the State The idea of
going to Burlington in the morning, doing our
business and getting home the same night, is
decidedly pleasant, and the prospect Of seeing
or whole soul, and wholesale friends of that
Commercial Emporium more frequently and
more OF them, as equally agreeable. Send the
Locomotive right along, Mr.. Hawk Eye. We
shall be glad to see the animal, and will find
plenty for him to do. asr
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John STRIKER ON His On, 900
Draft.
RoME, N. ", March ID, 1857

III ROME, N. r., March IL, 1857
EDIroRs ATLAS & AReus.-GErrLEMEN
II have read in your paper from time to time
illusions 10 Mr.. Horace Greeley, in connection
with the recent investigation at Washington,
and as the ties timony given by me before the
Comm ;ttee was all that had any reference. to
him, it must have formed the basis of your
structures. desire to state that my testimony
is reported very incorrectly, containing errors
both of omission and commission, which do
Mr.. Greeley great injustice. 4 +" 4
The report hiss only been seen by me within
the last two days. He was never employed
by me or am other person, to my knowledge
or belief, to aid bill before Congress for the
settlement of a dispute between the Depart
men.s at Washington and the State of Iowa, in
reference to the extent OF grant of land ce-
ded to Iowa in 1916, for the Improvement of
the Des Moines River. a.. ....s a.. -...
But as knew him to be friendly to the bill,
and also friend Of our Treasurer and other
members of our Company, thought him a
proper custodian OF draf. which drew on
our Treasurer for 81 900 in his favor, to be paid
to gentleman then in Washington, and who
wa. In no way connected with either branch
Of Congress, for his services to aid in the pas
sage Of the bill. left Washington the next
day, after sending the draft, In the morning
train, and did not see Mr.. Greeley. This draft
was not to be paid without fourther action
the bill, but did not state that the payment de-
perdedon its passage. had no other connection
with it, being absent at the West more than q
mouth, and did not know what disposition was
made of it. No improper means to procure
the passage Of the bill were designed by me,
none were or would have been authorized by
the Company, and had no suspicion Of such
a thing from any quarter. have never sup
posed, nor do believe, that Mr.. Greeley ever
had any interest in the draft, and do not doubt
that when he received the $1,000 from the
Treasurer he paid il over in good faith to a
person who he supposed was authorized to re-
ceive it. Yours, &C.,
JOHN STRYYER
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fans consider that any man who is not with
them and for them exclusively is against them
and that an impartial Administration of the
affairs Of Kansas will not save them. He has
come in conflict with them in the discharge of
his duties, and being unsustaiRed by the Gov
eminent he too has has been compelled 10 e.
sign.
These three attempts have failed. The first
was an attempt to govern Kansas by the boast
ed doctrine Of squatter sovereignty but it fail
ed totally. The next was by appointing an
inefficient man, to give matters into the hands
of the border ruffians, but Shannon didn't suit,
they wanted somebody who had vigor enough
to punish and wipe out the free State men, and
they thought that they had found him in the
person Of Geary, but they soon found that he
considered it his duty to govern Kansas. and
not to hunt and prosecute the free State men.
How the next attempt will end it is impossi-
bic to tell, but Of one thing we may rest as
sured anu that is, that there can be no order
in Kansas. until the Administration deter
mines that justice shall be done there and APP
points as Governor man who possesses en-
ough Of vigour and capacity to execute the
law, and then support him BY the military and
Judicial powers of the Country. Otherwise
BY all means let regular Border Ruffisn be
appointed ard then let him do as he pleases.--
There is no half way about it. The Border
Rufians are determined to rule and will do it
unless the Government rules them with strong
and vigorous arm. sf
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Arm embellishments.



a AND 4 a.
HIATT ~eTOUK0 KH
The subscriber respectfully announces s,ss h ~
just opened the above establishment h the
new building Of Henry ". ssarr, Hsq
Third st., next north Of the Barret House. {sss n f.,
Burlington, Iowa
HTS stock consists Of the largest ssssssasas q
- BOOKS AND STATIONERY ever sssssAs wss
Of the Mis:i,sippi River.
wants Of schools and libraries Of every rsls sal re-
every tind paper blank soos. d. q 6 70, -
eastern Cities extensive acqualntanss Sa1 asseAks
rants the subscriber in saying be cas- ave ssssesise
In this department.. ~ r.
Piano Fortss. Which for bssusy end tow.
er oftone and elegance Of nnsh ehAl1sags senpssssa
with any In the United ssases The eonA:sssa q ~
ments are made, enables him 20 give IN esaS1s1os
that every instrument win give entire sssissssiea q
4 viii be exchanged Or the pursAass nsssy ssesa.
Mslodsons. From the celebrated mansaAe.
tory Of Geo. A. Prince Co., which q itsslfi sSe1eas
guarantee Of their sxeelienes.
Musical Instruments. --Ineluding Csitsys.
volin: Flutes Caironstts vislinesiiss. AseeeAseaa
Merchandise generally. - -
Sheet Music Embracing the latest sNa
most popular publications. wsli - ne ptslasssss
Of Standard Classical Authors.
Gold ard silver watches aua Chaane.
Which have been purchased and will hs sol1 % nasA
less than the usual prices and every article van Dsevs
exactly ~ represented. :
Hats and capa-Comprising hns assost.
ment Of Soft Hats and SILK Plush anA Cloth Caea
which Will be sold at Wholesale Retail q tewss SRI
ces than At any other House In the state.
Fancy Goods. Consisting Of Gold Pens snd
Pencils Pocket Books Port Monaies Hair Brushes aaA
Combs Ladies Reticules, Kasors, aGrsps ooaps noia
Of 1000 Flowers, Lyons Kashairon, Boglss nyDssiaa
Fluid, &C., Z. -
THE CELESTlNA-The latest and Asss eelleesjes -
Church Music, by v. c. Taylor, price % TsyIerN
Choral Anthems, splendid collection q AnSkeUe
Choruses, &C., for Sacred Music seeietise eAvaaee2
Glasses or choirs, price 81, 10 The Coneofdia 81
lection Of Tine Glees Quartetas &c. pres - ess slwsgs
on hand and will be forwarded By mail pestase 49,
to any person RENTING the above named prices.
H0MROPATHY-Ths subscriber 10 Asess f,e ryes
Humphreys Specific Homeopathic incidence. MA
are especially adapted TO family use-psics e sase
cotaining ID boxes with Manual, $500. Alss, 0s0N
pathic books for domestic use, always on had
Friends. acquaintAncn and straneerp cae - ~
Are invited to call and examine my stsek. they s1
be cordially welcomed, even though hey nag sss VA
to purchase.
Burlington Jan. 1851. n. n. HAwIxY
nol1om Late % uuea, \. y.
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Citizens Meeting.

A large number of the citizens of Ottu,nwa
met at the Court House on Saturday evening
the 18th, to consider the subject OF the Rail
Road interests of Otiumwa. f a rs.
Mr.. ]. w. Caldwell was called to the chair
and Homer Thrall appointed Secretary.
Messrs. d. p. lnskeep and J. w. Norris re-
ported from the meeting at Lancaster Mo-, in
reference to the N. M. r. R. They reported
favorably, represent that there was much
feeling OF the part of the citizens of Schuyler
and Davis Counties in favor of the N. M. r..
r. that the meeting at Lancaster was very
large and enthusiastic one-and finally that
from all the infor nation they could get on the
subject there was an exceeding fair p1ospec,
of getting the Road to this place. .--.sr-
After the report of the delegates, the meet
ing took up the subject Of the general railroad
interests Of Ottumwa and the policy to be pur-
sued with reference to them. 1t was ably dis.
cussee by Messrs. John J. Adams, DR.. c. c
Warden, d. P. Inskeep, DR.. A. D. Wood,
w. Norris and Col. Gillaspy-various vii 8
were presented to the meeting and the discus
sion was prolonged to a late hour, when on
motion of Mr.. J. w. Dixon a committee Of
three was appointed to draft Resolutions on the
subject and present TIE same on Wednesday
night next. The Committee consisted Of DR..
Warden, J. w. Norris and Col. Gillaspy.
DR.. Warden moved that Bridge meeting be
called to be held on Saturday, April l1th, at 2.
O'Clock P. M. Motion carried. ..-.-H a-
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet
Wednesday night next.
J. W.. CALDWELL, Pres't
HoMrp TupAry Cor,v
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PEACE.

When the Kansas Ne braska Bill was passed
1t was proclaimed BY the repealers Of the Ms.
souri, Compromise, that the agitation of the
slavery question was thereby ended; that the
subject would be forever taken out of Con.
gress. Well, nearly three years have passed,
during which the slavery question has occu-
pied the attention Of Congress more than all
others put together; the country has been ag-
itated more continually and severely than a.
any previous time in her history, and civil
strife has been engendsred in the Territory Of
Kansas, to quell which has baffled the skill OF
ono Administration, and Is the sorest trouble
which besets another. And yet the sham De.
nocracy have the inpudence to claim thai
they are entitled to the gratitude Of the Amer.
lean people for putting an end to the agitation
Of the slavery question.