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The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

mittcd into this Confcdcracy Then let the
Conlcderacy be rent in twain, for II Union
that cannot protect the rights and institutions
OF the South, is not worth preservation for q
single moment. We know that the South is
not without enemies at home politicians, who,
disrcgarding their duties, follow party as lazy
plunderers follow an invading army. These
rlacc-hunting cormorantS must be set aside,
for Sparta has better men than they 1t is
madness to cling to politicians, to heed their
so'callcd conservatism, and their fnllacious
promises of better days ahead The battle is
now for supremacy. The North is determined,
if it can, to force upon us system of govern
ment which will render us tributary to its
power, to dictate to us laws, to build up its
cities, its merchants and its manufacturers by
Il plan Of bold, audacous robbery.
The South cannot take Il step backward
without dishonor neither can it remain in.
active. 1t must go forward even to secession
revolution. The former is more desirable !;
but if the latter is forced upon us, there is no
grandcr sound on the face of this earth to
the ears of freemcn than the grand rhythm-
cal march Of dctcrmfncd men. In either
event u great nation, amid the convulsvc
throes of the times, will be born IA sclfrc.
liant, self sustained, great national individual
lity.-Nem orleans Delta.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

Et'. The Baton Rouge Advocate, of Saturda
last contained very Objectionable article on Gen
cral WILLIAM WALKER. 1t has not been allowed TO
pass unuoticed, the following reply, published in
the Comet and Gazette, administers INST and pro.
per rebuke:
SicARAGrA--TnE SOuTl.--Thc article in the Advo-
cate Of Saturday morning in reference to General
Walker and his arrest by Commodore Paullng, was
read by many with regret. II was couchcd in Ian
guage-a species Of badinage--that lily becomes the
dignity Of paper which claims to be the organ OF
the Democracy Of Louisiana, and treated subject Of
SO grave Importance and vital interest to the South
with q kind Of sickly rdiculc or sraining at farc
cal Wit that could not fail to strike the Judgment Of
intelligent men with very ordinary impressions, If not
indeed, with contempt.
If the high interests of the South are TO be chilled
and panlscd by the press and the men Of the South
why then let US have clear and bold enunciation Of
their design and purpose: let them come up to hcir
work directly and openly, upon the question Itself
and not seek to strike their anti-souhcrn blows over
the devoted head of Walker. He has already been
abused enough by northern fanatics and Black Re.
puhicans every since his decree establishing slavery
in Nicaragua to satiate any southern prejudice nur.
tured against him: then let him alone The friends
Of southern progress and extension of slavery terri
tory, care not zig about General Walker. personally
and they do hope, for the future, that this vital poll
cy Of the South will not again be attacked through
him, Let us have clear and open declaration of
their purposes, and we shall then know where they
stand and how to meet them.
The Southern people do not and will not approve
the course and views of the President in reference to
the conduct Of Commodore Paulding in Nicaragua
They do moi sec in it any Just spirit indicated or
any favorable manifestations towards that great and
now paramount policy of the South which is strug-
Cling with giant energy into life and which alone
can give her extended area, strength, and power
This great question Of Southern progress and indie
pendcncc, is coming upon us with growing magni.
tnde that will swallow up all tcmporsing schemes of
Southern concession for the sake Of cancellation to
Northern National Democrats. The South cannot, and
we trust never will again, yield an oa more for an
object or purpose so degrading to her character and
and so deadly to her rights and interests
For these reasons it is time that the people know
where their public agents and the press stand The
people of Louisiana will stand by the rights of the
South among the masses there will be no dalying,
no lncbing, and hrir agents and their organs will
he required to show their hand,
4 SOCTHERN DEMOCRAT.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, feDruary D.
HaWe Pending She discussion Of Kansas matters
last night, Grow, on The aisle of the Democratic side
of the House was attacked by Kett a fist 6ght
cnsued followed by general melee.
The row was finally stopped by the Scrgcanta.
Arms.
Kcitt told Grow to keep Tire Black Republican side
of the House. calling him dansncd Black Republi
can puppy.
Grow rctortcd that he was not SO he ordered about
by "niggcr driver.
Immediately Il second fist rencontre, Nctt assaini.
Grow
Grow knocked kcitt down and Il fight occurred.
This was about ., A. AZ Gl the House adjourn
ed until Monday.
The Kansas question was made the special order
for that day.
WASHINGTON, February 3.
Hnss. Stephens made motion to refer the Kan
sus message to II committee on Territories Mega
iyed--votc, ll3 to III
Harris made motion 10 refer il TO n special com
mittcc. Carried III to III.
Scaas Douglas made several Intellectual attempts
to call mp the resolution asking the President for
facts relative to the ccompton constitution.
Allen presented instructions from the Rhode Island
Legislature to her congressman to oppose the I.c-
compton constitution.
WASiiNGroN, February s.
The Presidents message was discussed
Seward reviewed it. generally.
fcs.cndrn and Davis charged each other with Dis
unioni,m.
Wilson's proposition to send persons with papers to
examine into the facts in regard to the lccompton
constitution was rejected by majority of 9.
The message was then referred TO the committee Oh
Territories
While Douglas was making an effort TO take mp tn
resolution calling for information in relation to Kan
sas the Senate adjourned.
Hoqsc- lugcs' resolution to refer the Kansas mes
sage to select committee Of thirteen, as amended hy
the adoption of Harris substitute, was agreed to by
rs to Ill
keti apolog-,d for his rcncontrr with Grow On
Friday taking the blame thereof 10 himself
WAsIIlSGrrN. February ..
Douglas moved posponmcnt Of the army bill to
take up the resolution calling for election returns
from kansas
Mason aud Greene objected. Lost BY % to 30.
Dougla., from the Committee on Foreign Rcla-
tious, offered resolution granting the President, au-
thority 10 settle our difficulties with Paraguay.
\ Joint resolution, authorizing the President TO
naval forces. if necessary. to compel Para
quay TO give satisfaction for the attack upon the
steamer Water Witch.
H0usc a bill passed appropraing $4,000 I" run
the boundary between Texas and the adjoining Ter
ritories Of the United States.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

Tc-Wc are indebted TO the Hon. John sldcll for
the Report Of the Secretary of War communicating
information respecting the purchase Of Caincls for hc
purpose Of Military transportation" This is vain
able and interesting public document and contains q
vast amount Of information in relation to the habits
and the method Of traiMng the Camel.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

port another Act to take the place Of the one re.
pcalcd.
Mr.. Gray presented substitute repeating certain
sections of The bill the whole was referred TO the
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Gray presented still another Act to further
amend the New Orleans Election law, and II went TO
the same committee.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

TIE MonTnIlrS.- We arc in receipt Of Godcy's La
dy's Book. Arthar's Home Magazine. and Emcrson's
Magazine. Cooley and Arthur are beyond praise.
Emerson is we'll filled with original articles. promi-
ncnt among which is an Illustrated Lie of Washing
ton and Ny Thirty Years out of the scrac, by Major
Jack Downing.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

The "SEMIWEEHIY TlMEs" is The name Of n new
paper established at Bayon Sara. The numler before
is neatly gotten up and from the tenor Of Is salu
tatory should judge it to be inclined to Know No
thingism. We wish II success howeber.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

T''" y bll is now before the Virginia Legislature
provide for the cnsavcment Of free negroes under
certain circumstances 1t proposes to hire them out
for period Of three years from the date Of the pas
sage Of The act the proceed. Of their hire to he ap
propriatcd 10 their transportation from the State
The hiring shall BE- managed by an oycrsecr to bc
chosen by the county courts of the several counties of
the Statn but ii shall be competent for any free
negro, within the Limitation above assigned to cmi.
crate voluntarily ensavc himself his discretion
At the end Of three years all free negroes found in
the State are 10 be sold into slavery the proceeds Of
the salr 10 be deposited to the credit Of the State.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13
FELICIANA DEMOCRAT.
llicial Journal of the Parish of East Fcliciana.
CLIN II 9 II, T. A.
Saturday Morning, February l3, 1858

E.o".l An absence from home, prolonged by sickness
and the aithlessness of our workman has interrupted
the regular publication Of the Democrat As this
is the first apology We have been compelled to make
on this score we trWst ii will he the last.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

-" Tie Hon. J. 7. Benjamin has our thanks for n
package Of English Garden Seeds put up for distrib
button by the L. s. Patent Office.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

Telegraphic advices from Washington, of the sth
instant, state that "Cahoun is preparing statement
on Kansas. lie says, in conversation that he voted
to submit the entire constitution to the people, and
that the correct returns give the Free State men the
government
a proposition will be made from the Lccompton
democrats in the Senate, recognizing the right of
Kansas to alter the constitution whenever the people
see proper
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

THE TARIFF CORRUPTION BUSINESS Washington
dispatches say that the Tariff investigating Commit
tee had proracted session on Saturday week. Mr..
Stone has now been before them for four days, and
they have not got through with him yet. lie tcs
fed that o. H. Natteson, during the pendcncy Of the
Tariff bill stated that would tako at least twenty
five thousand dollars to get the bill through Con-
gress that Mattcson proceeded from Washington to
New York for the purpose Of making the arrange
mcni but he does not state whether Mattcson re-
ceivcd the money
When asked by member Of the Committee whc-
tller he had ever loaned any money to members of
Congress, he hcsitatcd and quibbled, but finally said
that he did not think they had any right to ask such
question. The Committee insisted upon an answer.
He then stated that there had been money loan
edhow much he did not know. Mr. Banks bor-
rowcd seven thousand dollars another member had
borrowed some which the books Of the company
showed had never been paid
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

Z ~" We are under obligations to the Hon. Miles
Taylor for public documents
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

FEMALE HELP IN CAILFoRNIA.-The San Francisco
Bulletin represents that there is great want OF servant
girls in California and recommends the girls out of
employment in the East to emgrate to the Golden
State 1t is said that house girls wages in San Fran
cisco are $50 to $50 per month, and cooks $40 to
$50.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-02-13

A BlII4--A gravc-dgger, who buried Mr. Button,
placed the following item in bill which he sent to
the widow Of the deceased TO making Button
hole, s..
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-08

The war with the Indians in Oregon and
Washington Territories has commenced in
earnest. Our last adviccs from California
report battle at -Four Lakes, on the Walla
Walla, between the troops, numbering some
800, under Col. Wright and band of In
dams numbering some $50. \ correspond
ent describing the battle, says that the In
dians skirmished for some time with con-
siderable skill.
The Indians, say the letters, were all
mounted on feet, fresh horses, so they kept
the dragons busy, whose horses were just
from long Journey, till the line of foot
composed of the Sd Artillery, under the
gallant Captain Keyes, and 9th Infantry un-
der Dent got down the hill, and passed the
Dragons. Then they let the Indians have
their long range MinnieS. These soon told !;
first few, and then several reeIed and fell,
and then they began to break and fly Now
came the long-looked for word to the dra-
goons- Charge! from Major Gricr; and
such a race! Away went the frightened
Indians from pines and glcns, and open
plain, streaking it-up a long range of hills
| a mile or two to the northeast. On the top
of this they made a short stand, for the dra-
COON horses were blown and could only
overtake few. The foot formed line
again, and alone trudged up the face of that
long hill, with a howitzer. Now they gave
them a few shots, and without waiting for
good range, the Indians fed, singly and in
detachments. For miles they could be seen
galloping for their life At this juncture
small body of the Nez Perces, who had
joined US at Snake River were after them
| These allies of ours, l guess, from what
hear brought back some scalps. But apart
from that, when our begrimed aud swarthy
fellows marched down that long hill to form
column and go into camp, and we had a
chance to compare notes, we found that
about thirty-fve or forty of the enemy had
been wounded, and seventeen killed-a pret-
tY good four hours work. | believe it has
destroyed any prestige these fellows may
think they gained by driving in Steptoe' 5
small party. Col. Wright intends to keep
the ball moving. Col. Wrights command
is the first one armed with Sharpe's and
Minnies guns. Witness the result-we
have killed and wounded more than forty
seven of the enemy, and not one of US hurt.
tell you, the Indians were astonished when
! our fellows picked them off at four and FIVE
hundred yards. They wont let a single
man approach nearer than half mile
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). No liabilities to Banks or others,
due or not due
6. No losses adjusted and due
:. Amount of losses either unaiiustcd : ~ 600 ~.
3 or.adjustad and not due Si''00' oo
Q. Losses in suspense waiting; further
proof included in the above.
TO- All other claims against the Com
lalIy T.Sol Il
H. The rule of the Company is not to exceed
$4,000 in any risk, subject to loss by single
fire.
y. The amount insured in city or village, de-
nens upon its size-gcuerally all the desirable
risks to be had subject to the rule above named
3D. The amount insured in any block of build
iues depends upon its size and construction, subject
to the rule above referred to.
II. No part of the elpital earnings of this
Company have been deposited in any other State as
security for losses thereiIaapd no such deposit is
required by any Stat. except Indiana from which
State the Agencies of the Company Withdrawn,
this Company entertains the opinion that its
tire Capital and resources pledged for the equal
security of all its Policy holders, and should
main. Under the opinion of a late Attorney General
of the State of Indiana aforesaid. pronouncing the
Company have Resumed their Office and continue to
transact the business of Insurance in that State
And this Company Will recognize all its Policies
issued to any party or parties in the State of In
diana valid and Of binding obligation, and pledges
itse!fto faithful performance of all such contracts of
Insurance, whether held by reason of the pas
sage Of the law referred to not.
G. b. BOWERS, Secretary.
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S173,792 ii
STEPHEN C. WHEELER, Sec,y. :

...z.- .sseSIEPnEN u " HEELER, Sec y.
II WILLIAM STRFET,
New York, March, 1857. (
Atthe request of the President and Board of Di-
rectors of the knickerbocker Life Insurance Com
pany, certify that the mode of computing present
value of the Policies employed by the Secretary of
the Company is scientifically correct, and in ac-
cordance with the prescriptions of the charter. /
also certify, that have compared the list of pol
cies furnished me by the President ON the books
of the Company with valuation tables sufficiently
test the accuracy of the results given by the
tary, and find the values stated within be
mericaly correct That Is to say the present val
of the future risk of the Office all outstanding
policies the difference between the present value
of future premiums to he paid them is S4 967 TO-
The total value of policies, the holders of which
are entitled to dividends, is $50 ,227 o.
And If the surplus is correctly stated at 7l 312 IL
the difference betwee2 this and the present value of
the future risk of the Company existing policies
after deductng 10 per cent OF it for the relief fund.-
is the proper amount for dividend, towit S24 GI0 81
The true principle of dividend is TO assign to each
policy holder who has insured ON the mutual plan a
share proportional to the present value of his poll
cy, which is the true value of his interest as stock
holder of the Company. This share amounts TO 10
CHARLES W HACKLEY
February 25th, 1851.
As Agent for the above Company, am prepared
to issue Policies, the most favorable terms. Pam
phets giving all desirable information, can be had
Oh application. WM. T. PAGE.
Evansville, April 9th, lS5s.-ly.
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EVO TIE PUBLEC.

sam, the little man, has this day
Been opening GOODS both fresh and gay,
He received near every kind aa
That you in ANY city can find; . f.- --
And rs he purchased by the bale,
lie Is determined to RETAIL 5-sr5 u tag1
For READY PAY, a little lower
Than ever has been had before. --ss 5'---
He with his brethren means to live, 1E
But as for CREDIT shall not give,
lie wouldn't live to rouse your passion,
For CREDIT here is out of fashion; efs.-
His friends and buyers and ALL
Itl pay you well to give call, -aa ts
You'll always find him by his sign,
On Main street, Number A. - p 8
Further more ypu Will bear in mind, { ts
Tmbl-ich takes funds of ev'ry kind,
And broken Banks at higher rates, -r4 Cd
As can lie had in other States Il
The city's credit he IL defense, s
Take their orders at 90 cents, at4o-rr es-5est :
50 if bargains You wish to meet,
Go to ~. on Main street. -E Earc SUE
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Jhe 1ailp 9o1lrnal.
PUBLISHED BY
Y. CARLIiE.
:. NJ. THAYER.
JNo. II. McNEELY.
UNpEg THE THE
EVANSVILLE JOURNAL COMPANY.
PUBLISHED By
TER.us 0F FSUHsCREPTIO.N.

.--.-.. - ~
BY the week payable 10 Ctiriersj le
TTi-Wcckly Papcr.-- / w
Clubs OF 10 morc.............-.... ] 90
pa The privilege of yearly advertisers is limited
to their immediate business, in their own name;
and all advertisements for tie benefit of other
.ersons as well as legal advertisements and adver-
tisements of auction sales and advertisements with
tie name of other persons, sent in by them, must
be paid for at the usual rates.
p4 No report, resolutions or proceedings OF any
corporation, society, association OF public meeting
and no communication designed to call attention to
any of limited OF individual interest can be
inserted unlesss paid for advertisement.
ne Contracts for yearly advertising will not he
discontinued unless an order that effect is left at
she office, and when discontinued in less than a
year, the price of the whole year will be charged
no Legal advertisements hereafter, VIII be pub
lshed the expense OF the attorneys ordering and
not delayabe for legal proceedings but colcctable
at our usual time.
pp- -Onr terms for job Work and transient adver-
tisements are CASH.
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
HARTFORD County.


Personally appeared c. b. BOWERS, Secretary of
the Hartford Fire Insurance Company, and made
oath that the foregoing statement by him subscrib-
ed, Is true, full and correct statement OF the al
fairs of said Company and exhibits SO far as can be
ascertaine at this date, its actual condition on the
first day of January, 1858.
Before me, H. H. RARB0RN, J. p.
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B- 1t is now reported that there has
been but little rain at Pittsburg, and the
river was falling all the way down.
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AN ED.fR IND K'E.S'E TUES OF .4EL
u sizes /; Buckets, Baskets Washboards, Clothes
Pins, Clothes Lines Bed Cords Scrub Brushes, Shoe
Brushes, Stove Brushes, Horse Brushes. Wall
Brushes Cotton Mops, Cotton Batting, Matches,
Fire kindlers, &c, &c. For sale by
oug3I J. w. NTCKERY & Co.
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EE:F.S.SVYEEE PAPER EEstRE-
-ELhouSe.--We have now on hand, and offer On
liberal terms, well assorted stock for printers and
book binders, among which we name
500bundes Printing Paper, assorted Sizes
1O0o Straw Boards 1000 Tar Boards, ~ =
As well as colored Printing Paper; plain Cap and
Hese fiat Caps Deny, Medium, white and colorcd
Cards and Card Boards, which we can have cut to
any size ;, Post-ofice paper, Manila Wrapping,
Printers Ink, &c. We also beg leave to call the
attention of dealers To our stock of 25OU bundles
WrappiRg Paper, and 100 gross of Bonnet Boards
The highest market price paid for Rags.
jy1 TENNEY SORENsON.
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MRsTR.gcT oF TME sE.nE-.a.N


Q n nuai statement Of tie affairs and condition Of the
HONE ms SURANCE Company, OF the City of Neir
York, the 3lst day Of DeceInter 1857.
ASSETS.
Cash Balance in Bank 200 sc
Bonds and Mortgages (being first lien on
Real Estate, worth at least SSI, ,GU0) ACC, eco 90
Loans on stocks, payable on demand, mar .--
ket value of securities, $3.50, 3,GG7) 150, ,S59 IS
Bank Stocks fmarket value IL, 900 20
Real Estate, No. Wall street, (the Office
of the Company CT eGi -
Interest due the lst of January, 1898,
K t0f which So, ,G25 3has since been re-
eeiyeqD. H. ,375 90
Balance in hands of Agents and in course
- of Transmission from A gents the 3lst
Iecem ,6Si 10
(0f which S7,S57 81 has since been re-
ceived4. -.5 a15l -.sLll-. t.-+
Premiums due and uncollected on Policies .
issued at 2OS7 53
Total ,213 81
Outstanding Losses ON 3lSt De-
cenIber 1857, estimated at. $50, 40 oil
Due Stockholders on account 'sA-
of Seventh Dividend. ........... 700 90
a's.t' 8 S41,lI0 OI
.s-t .ffEr.- CHAS. y. MARTIN, Prcs't.
A. r. WILLMARTII, Vice Pres't
J. MILTON SMITH, Sec'y.
A. G. HALLOCK, Agent,
-Lielfdsm Evansville, Ind.
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.ED.9R.YN.D PE.EE TIES

Applications for Insurance may he made TO the
undersigned, ALLEN c. HALLOCk, Agent,
sept3 Evansville, Indiana.
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FDRR, D.EEzEEE S CO., W:ETEA

" street. Evansville, Indiana, Wholesale Deal
ers in Groceries and all kinds of Produce, Nails,
Glass, White Lime, Cement, Cotton Yarn, White
Lead, Linseed Oil, &c, SC. Also, constantly on
hand full stock of Sash, Panel Doors &C., of all
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