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The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08
WHERE Is KANSAS NOW =?

Echo answers where? just where she will remain
until she is admitted as free State with Constitu
tion prohibiting slavery. Well what has the South
gained by this compromised If anybody has discov-
cred any advantage in any shape or form or the
achievement of any constitutional right in behalf of
the South, we should be pleased TO know what they
are. The present disposal of the Kansas question
has settled and fixed one fact beyond question or
doubt, and that is. that no State hencrotth will ever
he admitted into the Union. upon direct vote, with
her constitution recognising slavery.
Although the present disposal Of the Kansas Con
sitution was effected by entire sectional Southern
vote, every southern member voting for it.. yet We
are doubtful rs to whether this scheme for her adj
mission even though successful viii not throw II
cloud over the boascd honor and high character of
the south News Of this i9t compromise seems TO fall
cndy upon tle southern people. No one not 4 sol
nry soul gives token of greeting or sign Of re-
oicng There is general silence in reference TO IT,
and no one seems disposed to talk about it. Well
we never expected that any thing could he gained
for the south, by Kansas. and we have always hccn
willing to see it 20, no matter how soon. But we
were not willing to see II 90 with dtshonor TO the
south, in the shape Of brbc last desperate re-
sor; in her behalf
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

AcorITTAL FOR SHOOTING SEprcER,-A young man
named Hardesy has just been acquitted at Darlington
in Boone county, Ky, under charge of murder in
shooting Mr. Grubb, who had scduced his sister,
Hardesty had told the seducer that he would give
him six months TO make his choice between marrying
the girl and being killed The six months expired,
and tie marriage not having been effected, lardesly
meeting him shot him at sight, while he was attempt
ing to draw his weapon The judge, in dismissng
him. is reported in the Louisville Courier, of the 2sth
nltp to have addressed him as follows;
SR-fou have been indicted hy grand jury Of
your country upon most hcinous charge You
nave put yourself upon your country and your God
for deliyerance. You have had fair and impartial
trial before them, and they have both pronounced
you not guilty. and SO say L. 1t may not be proper
for me to express my sentiments yet nevertheless
will do it. Young man had been wrongcd as YOU
have been, ! would have spent every dollar had ON
earth, and all that could have begged and borrow
ed, and then starved upon the track of the villain
but would have imbrued my hands in his blood -
Go hence without delay. You are acquitted!
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

RED REPUBLICAN, DEMoNsrRArIoN-An immense
concolrse Of Jacobns, Communists and Socialists as.
scmbled in the Union Square New York. on tho
night of the ed, to honor the French Rcgicides Or
sin Pieri and Pianori. French, German, and Ital-
ian societies out in large numbers. After form.
ing In the square, they marched down Broadway.
posse Of two OF three thousand New York roughs who
had come to see the sight walked ahead of the pro-
cesslon and took the place of the police in clearing
the street, They were very quiet and wellbehavcd,
and did not indulge in any attempts 70 disturb the
enjoyment of the obsequics men, The procession
marched down Broadway to Great Jones street, aud
thence to the Bowery. The coup d'aH from the cor
ner OF Broadway and Great Jones street was very
imposing and remarkable AS far as the eye could
reach on both streets, nothing could be seen but con-
tinuous lines of flaming torches-the thick black
smoke obscurcd everything above and around-the
odor of burning pitch loaded the atmosphere for
squares each side Of the procession. Intammaory
speoobes in All languages wound up the proceedings
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

"Who will object to revival that leads people ID
pay their honest debts?--EtchaRge.
No one. opinc. This would be repentance II
the right direction and would benefit the poor pro.
prictors Of newspapers to an unimaginablc extent.
Therefore, dear friends. continue your efforts to gct
up revival in this parish BE- not disheartcned, but
press forward zaalonly III this good cause Two sin
ncrs. that We know o. will De most grateful should
your lahors bo crowned with success.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

SHOOTING AfrRAY. The quiet of our town was
disturbed on Saturday night last by shooting ut.
fray, in which several persons were shot. The pari
cuals us far a. We hnyc been able 10 CLEAN them ARE
tht.c. During the day u quarrel took place III The
grac ~ Of y. Moses, growing ont oI II bet upon
some game. between llir II Hatcher and -- Peter
son. the former striking the latter with billiard cue.
NItcr night, thc parties mot in front of tie same
house. and indiaTriminatc firing took place with
pistols aud a shot gun in which Hiram Hatcher was
wounded n The foot and Lex. and John Worsham re.
ceyrd five buck shot ID different places. il hi, right
og, tile thigl lona being broken, hy tie discharg
from the Shot gum in Tho hands Of Peterson. Two
other pnrtc. were also wounded. though slightly.
Al the last accounts Mr. Wer-ham was doing a~ well
os could be expected from tic nature Of biz wounds.
Peterson has left the place.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

SENATOR ELECTED BY 4 LOVE LErrER,--In a Ger.
tain town in Rhode Island, a letter arrived for d
young lady from her lover, on the day Of the cleo
ton, The Postmaster, as is not unrequent in the
rural districts, knowing the eagerness with which a
message Of that tender character would be received
took upon himself HE pleasing duty Of delivering it;
but FIRST, Ike good Democrat he must vote, and OF
course ina separate selt.seang envelope. This was
daily prepared, with the Democratic tickets safely en-
closed, and the gluten stuck together Stopping at
the town meeting he deposited the letter in the bal
lot box, and proceeded with the selfseaed envelope
10 the house of the blooming maiden, to whom he
CALAMITY handed The entire Democratic ticket State
and town. How the lady interpreted the miSsvc we
do not know, but the moderator and clerk ungallant-
~ refused to count the love letter and the Republi.
can candidate was declared elected by onc,maorty
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

EIs" Richard Ten Brock, the champion of the
American horses in England left New York for that
country few days ago in the Persia. lie intends to
follow up the English turmen until he conquers
them, Charleston, a favorite South Carolina racer
has left for England in the City of Baltimore. He
was accompanied by three trottors which Mr.. Ten
Brock takes out for his own use, and which will, no
doubt. astonish the Britishers on the road Both
Charleston and Proress to contend for the Good
win Cup, and if they are both in fine condition at
the time, our sporting men say one of them is sure
to win the cup.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

AFRICAN APPRENTICE BILL Among the objections
urged against this bill, and which seem to be the
most relied upon by its opponents are that the intro
ductlon OF apprentices would cause reduction in
the value of the products of the Southern States by
increasing the quantity, and ruinous depreciation in
the value OF slave property, We have seen these
questions ably met and argued in journal publish.
ed in another State the articles from which we shall
reproduce In orr faurr issues
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

SUPREME Court DECISION. James Nesom vs.. Thos
+. De Almond appellant Seventh District Court Of
East Feliciana. Judgment affirmed.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08
:2lOGj
DEMOCRATIC STATES RIGHTS
M l. Z TIN NG.

In view of the present and prospective menacng at
titude Of the government towards the institution OF sa-
very in the south resulting from public feeling and sen
timent in the Free States. against this institution and
which now most seriously and inuriousy effects, II it
docs not entirely subvert, the constitutional action OF
the Federal Government in all its connections with this
to us. most vital question, We the undersg gned would
respectfully call public meeting of the States Rights
Democracy of East Felicana. for the purpose Of a-
king such action and recommending such course in
view of the alarming dangers that are fastening upon
u.s. as may be. after mutual consultation, thought
advisable.
The Meeting will be held in Clinton, on WEDNES
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

rtt~ The Hon. J. NJ. Sanddge has kindly furnished
Us with copy of his able speech on the admission O
knnsns.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

g2s" With this number closes the third volume Of
the Democrat Subscribers will bear this ID mind
and seltle Cor hnir snhserIntiun without lelny.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

-t1-- We are indebted to the Hon. Miles Taylor
for Congressional documents.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

~" GEo. w CArlfrr E.qr., |. candidate for
the Police Jury to represent the Third Ward. Elcc-
ton Monday May 10.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

.s,-lt being difficult 10 wait upon all favorable 70
the above call for public meeting, the list has been
placed at the Office OF The Democrat for the reception
of additional signatures.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

The IILuzrRIoUs DEAD.--The Cincinnati Enquirer
gives the following az worth perusal and preserya
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

~" Isaac T. FLYNN. Jr.. is u candidate for the
Police Jury. toreprescnt the Third Ward Election,
Monday. May TO-
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08
THE HOME AND GRAVE OF WASH.
INGTON

Suhoincd our readers will find an appeal 10 Tho
sons and daughters of Louisiana, In behalf Of the
fund for the purchase of the Home and Grave az
Washington, under the conditions which have now
been agreed on between the proprietor and The In.
dies Mount Vernon Association from whom
through Mrs NJ. s. Morse, the Vice President for this
state the call comes. Louisiana ever foremost in
true patriotism and lbcrality, will not be deaf to H.
We feel full confidence. We hope however, that she
will not merely respond MS matter of course, but
will put her nauc record as she ought, us among
the loticst in doing this honor to the memory of the
Father Of his Country" to the character of The ma
ton and TO the national glory The circular Of Mrs
Morse lays open al the circumstances Of the case in
the most explicit manner, aud urges the cause with
equal spirit and taste, and We most cordially wish
its effect may prove all it ought and that she mus.
wish.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08


ay 26. 1858.
G.. w. Munday, Edward Deons,
w. Fergus Herman, Isaac \. Lemon,
G.. W. Reese, X. 5. Vaughan.
Al. Going, W. Munson,
l.. +. White. G.. w. Catlct,
Richard Drchr, I. +. Noone,
Wm. Patterson. T. \. Scott,
Seymour Taylor, r. J. Banton,
Giles w. Kent, b. +. MeMin.
job Rowlcy, F. Foley.
II. J. Packer. G.. II. Jones.
j. NJ. CLANCY. II. Sanders.
D. NJ Barteld, J. a. Harbour,
Henry II. Knox, A. X. Toadvine,
j. Il. Jackson, G. ,. Palmer,
VIM. Broadway, J. A. Norwood,
Wm. Woodward. josiah Benton,
Sam. y. Haynes, \. Siarn
b. L. CLANCY. VIC ltgginbotham
C.P. Ratlif Wm. A. Drehr,
Willis Rowley, Aquila Felps,
J. i. Neville. J. w. Taylor
John Rchart, |. /. Flynn. ,ir
A. NJ. lleyman. Geo. II. Packwood.
Adolpho Moses, rho@ W. Robins.
Il. J. Drehr, J.. Starn,
J. L RoNrk, W. b. llobgpod.
D. Wolf $. A. Duhose,
Salmon Fay, b. Dele Pcane,
Geo. Keller, G. W. Balch
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

EuERsON's MAG,liNE.--Wc had been anxoUsly uX-
pecting the April number orhs monthly, the non ar
rival Of which could in no wise account for. whol
all doubts on the subject were removed by the receipt
Of both April and May. They are excellent pullica.
tions and deserving Of public patronage. The Mag
azinc and splendid steel engraving Of The Last
Supper" can b. had for Three Dollars. Send 70
0nk,mth x Co.. No. 81 Broadway, New York City.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

TnE SEw ioRK Boy PREACHER. They haveanew
prodigy in New York city, in The person ofa boy
preacher. He Is about fifteen years Of age. IIis
uame is Cranmond Kennedy, He is Baptist, and
belongs 70 the church Of Rev. Mr. Adams, on Chris,
tophcr street lIc is convert in the late revival has
already been licensed TO preach BY that church, and
just now attracting large cro@d, to hear him. His
style is vehement his sermons have IN them much
method he speaks wholly mporaneously; and
his system of theology seems to BE- mature, and after
the schools Of the sounder and more conservative
schools of the day. He breaches and speaks nearly
every night His houses are crowded to overlooking,
and for season lie will be the great attraction of
our city.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

the most explicit manner aud urges the cause with
rula spirit and taste, and We most cordially wish
ts effect may prove all 1t ought and that she mus,
wish.
AN APPEAL
For The Purchase aud Future Preservation of the
HOME AND GRAVE CF WASHINGTON.
Having recently accepted the appointment of Vice
President oi the f" Ladies Mount Vernon As,ocia
ton rendered to me by the President Of the said
Association it becomes my duty as well as pleasure
to my best efforts, aud TO solicit the cooperation
of the Sons aud daughters of Louisiana in behalf of
this noble cause within thr limits OF our State
For til" information Of those who may not be aC
uuuiutrd with the object ui The Association, would
state that, aon three years ago, several patriotic ID
dies ot thr South organized associations to raise
fund for purchasing tie lnnd,l estate at Mount Yer.
non. embracing the Home and trWc OF Washington.
By their pcfscHrrng rturl-, thrsn ladies' succeeded
IN euIttthgH degree Of #ympntly and interest III their
work. whchr resulted In amnat encouraging expansion
Of their organization. uuil tlcy wcr merged into the
enlarged tpIm ana tille nt thu /" Lal " Mount Ntr.
non Nssoriltipn nj tln in,oH. under h direction ~
aC'uilal Committee nolnInniy loctrda j ehmpad
va. lnt with provisions for embracing the patriots
uf every pmtipn ui our common country who might
desire participation IN tiu puruu cause
lh' purchase ha, been unlr. thH contract logtly
pas i. ih' Association i III dg.d to redeem it,,
obligations III regard to thn purchase iund and sha
Nr permit digrarrtul failure tp occur? Such re-.
salt would present ID The world one of ,hp myrtily
ing evidences NJ Republican iu4ratHdc.
- accomplish tlr OBJECT aHutc stated, activity aud
III me necessary. ad WV hope that the son, and
dhugh'.r- al Louisiana ill make q hearty and prumr
-run-r to he ca,l made rs tHe Iudics III each par
i.h, uunuBHt n tp cooperate Win ina III h- patriotic
rlur ~ r.erg itum uhiiN,ol tNa rHcoll.rtiOu ut
Washington. A.iur du.d- tul - uIrh hnnord 10
all h. quot,e- "l ,.u-An. hero aud star, ,man, u-
in ai .ni W. t.ril. lr.
lct III, dHryltu. r.r.Ha,. :, upIuty Vernon marx
"A u"Woln .Ud gw.htn throughout our broad Hand au
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

kindnesses are slowed away in the heart, like rose
leaves ip . drawer, 10 sweeteD around ground them
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

MINNESOTA - STATE OF THE UNIoN.n-Minnesota
recently, If not now, a Territory, is State within
the geographical boundaries of the Union so far as
such State can exist without the consent of the
Congress of the United States The st. Paul "Pio-
neer thus refers to the recent vote of the people, by
which this condition of things has been brought
round
The amendment to the Constitution, providing
that the State officers shall enter upon the duties Of
their office on the lst of May, is also approved by
the people, by large majorites wherever it has been
voted upon. We are glad of this. II may be styled
revolutionary movement, but what of that? There
Is no shame connected with the word revolution :
We OF Mnnesta, only seek to exhibit our appreca-
ton Of the contempt and neglect with which Con
gress has treated and to protect ourselves (by the
only means left to us,) by governing curse Ives"
Kindne8ses are slowed away in the heart, like rose
leaves ID drawer, 10 sWeetau around pr0uud them
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

TuE DISTRICT CorRr-Tho April term of this
Court was brought to close last evening. Too
much credit cannot be awarded Judge Ratclih for
the indomtahle endurance, zeal. and industry which
he has displayed during this session. 4 very largo
amount of business has been transacted and every
case in which counsel were ready and willing has
been tried. The judgments rendered number one
hundred and sixty-lyc, nearly half Of the cases be
ing tried by jury.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

1ss"Our fellow citizen, L. Naumun returned from
the north. ON Wednesday last, whore he has been
purchasing large and valuable stock Of Jcwory,
Watches Fancy Goods &c. superior to any ever be-
fore brought to thi place So all who desire an arti-
Gle that Is good. and what II purpors 10 bc, should
call On Nnuman n Strauss at their 4 l establishment
on Commercial Row.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

MonE BRITISH FmmusfERNG.-The Paris journals
are discussing just now with some warmth, the
patton by Great Britain of the Island of Perrin
The Times makes rather contemptuous reply to
these observations. and declares that England VII
not submit to any European interference in her East
crn policy. The relations between France and Aus
tria are stll Slightly hrcotcnng and newspaper cor
respondents take the opportunity to say that the for
mer is making preparations Of warke character.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08

TnE KANSAS But.--This bill a. amended by The
committee of conference passed th" House Of Repre-
sontatives, on the 30th ut hy vote Of liz yea 70
lo3 nays and was concurrcd ia by the senate yeas
80. nays, 81
In another place will be found the In gii.h amend
mont being that recommended by the committee and
adopted by Congress
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-05-08
FELICIANA DEMOCRAT.
AN ACT RELATIVE TO JUDICIAL ADVERTISE


SIC. BE IL .tuytber eHdctfd Sc. That when there
the defendant shall have the right of SELECTING THE
NEWSPAPER in which the advertisement il TO he made
il done within three days after the notice of such pro
cccdings or the seizure made under the process II
the defendant neglect to select then the PLAINTIFF
SHALL. HAVE THE RIGHT TO 10 So
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-04-24
COnstable's Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME d.
ID rected, issued on the 18th day of April, A d.
1858, from the Court of E. b. Mclntre, Justice of
the Peace, in Township No. 4, Amador county,
California in favor Of B. Q. NICKERS0N. and
against JAMES KILLER, for the sum of eleven
dollars debt, and thirty and 25-10O dollars,
costs of suit and accrung costs, have levied upon
and will expose to public sale on the 5th day of
May, A. d. 1858, at the hour Of 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
all the light, title and interest Of the aforesaid de-
fendant James Hitler, in and to the following de-
scribed property, to-wit; one house and lot in the
town of Sutter, situated the north side Of town,
and on the south side of Main street bounded on
the east by lot formerly owned by Mr.. Higland
on the west by lot owned by B. Q. Nckerson;
also, fifteen hundred feet Of lumber, more less.
Sale to take place on the premises to satisfy said
execution, costs and accruing costs.
w. J. DUNHAM, Constable,
Township No. 4, Amador Co., Cal.
Dated at Sutter Creek, April IL, 1858
apr IL 26-4w
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-04-24
Summons.
STATEOF CALIFORNIA, / -.
Amador County. 70

STATEOF CALIFORNIA,
Amador County,
Justices Court, Township No. 8, before Justice
John Dobe.
The People of the State of California, to JOHN
CARLISLE, THO.MfS D.fpIS and DOE
STAFFORD, formerly known as J. Carlisle d
Co., Greeting:
VOU are hereby summoned to appear before the
L undersigned, at his office, in Volcano, in town
ship No. 3, on the 9th day of April, A. D. 1858, at
10 o'clock A. NJ, to answer unto the complaint OF
A. Kauber q Mandlebaum, merchants, doing bust
ness under the name and style of A. Klauber &
Co., who sue to recover the sum of one hundred
and ninety-eight dollars and ffty-three cents for
goods. wares and merchandise sold and delivered
at your instance, and request, when judgment will
be taken against you for the above amount, with
costs and damages, II you fail to appear and and
answer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable of said county:
make due service and return hereof.
Given under my hand, this sth day of April
1858. JOHN D0BLE
Justice of the Peace.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-04-24
Notice.
In the County Court, Amador County, State of
California.

In the County Court, Amador County, State of
California.
John Mckay,
His Creditors.
An applicant for his discharge as an Insolvent
Debtor.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of said
l insolvent, John Mckay, in pursuance of an Or
der of M. W. Gordon, County Judge in and for
said county, to appear in this within thirty
days from the date of the publication of this no
tIAek and to be and appear before said County
y6sge, at chambers, in the court house in Jackson
in said county, on the 26th day of April A. d.
1858, to show cause why the prayer of said insol
vent should not be granted; and it is further Or
dered that this notice bspublished in the "Amador
Weekly Ledger" for thirty days
By order of NJ. W. Gordon, County Judge, Am
ador county, California.
Attest H S. HATCH. County Clerk
mar ~ 22-5w
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-04-24
Shcrin,s Sale.
W. U. L n . VII,
Sheriff Of Amador CO., Cal.
O4 A..

DY virtue of an execution to me directed, issued
ID out of the Hon. District Court of the Fifth Ju-
dicial District in and for the county of Amador
and State of California, on judgment rendered
therein on the 10Th day of October, A. ID. 1857, in
favor of Patrick Melody and against B. +. Pendle-
ton, for the sum of S704 06 with interest from the
9th day of June, 1856 at the rate of II per cent.
per annum, together with SAL 80 costs of suit and
accruing costs, | have levied upon and seized and
will expose to public sale at the door of the court
house, in the town of jackson, county of Amador
and State of California, on Saturday, the
24th day of April, A. ID. SIS, at the
hour of IL o'clock A. NJ all the right title. inter-
est and claim of b. f. Pendleton of, in and TO the
following described property, to-wit: The Median
Quartz Property, consisting Of quartz mill of II
stamps, to be driven by water power, with all the
machinery and iixtures,and situated between ANA
dor and Sutter creeks, about one mile southeast of
Amador City, State and county aforesaid ALSO,
quartz lode adjoining the Herbertvlle Quartz
Mining Association on the south: thence running
in northerly direction 1880 feet. ALSO, board
ing house, barn, blacksmith and carpenters shops;
the rights and privileges of water power belong
ing to said mill, and also the land upon which
said buildings and improvements are located, with
all the appurtenances thereunto belonging. ALSO
the Spring Hill Mining Company's property. con-
sistng of Steam Quartz Mill Of 2S stamps, and
all the machinery attached thereto; two boarding
houses; two blacksmith shops; one stable; quartz
lode comprising seven claims (s40 feet In length)
a water ditch and water privilege thereunto be-
longing; also the land upon which said buildings
and the improvements are located all of which
being situated at Amador City, in the State and
county aforesaid, together with all the appurtenan-
ces thereunto belonging ALSO, the Keystone
Mining Company's property, consisting ofa quartz
mine or ledge, 2600 feet in length, including all
dips and angles, with steam engine and boiler at
the shaft with railroad, rights and privileges be-
longing to the same. ALSO, one steam quartz
mill of 20 stamps; one water quartz mill of IL
stamps, and all the machinery attached to or be-
longing to said mills; the Keystone'boardng house
and all that certain tract of land belonging TO said
Company and upon which all of said buildings and
improvements are located-all Of which being To-
Gated on the east side French Gulch, in the village
of Amador, State and county aforesaid, together
with all and singular the tenements and appurte-
nances thereunto belonging.
w. J. PAUGH, Sheriff.
By A. B. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff.
Dated at jackson, April 3, 1858.
apr PAW