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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

Aumrr,p RolulEy. On Thur.day,
December 1t, some por'on ,utored tho
house u John lie, in Oxford. and took a
trunk containing $3.50 IN money, and val.
liable laIcr. to the awount Of 5000, aud
seer-l,d the trunk in tho lay IN his barn.
Mr. l.ce Ia the e7cnlus, wishing TO endorse
a sum Oi money on note IN his trunk. die.
covered tho theft, and by tracking some one
to tho barn through the snow, found DO.
trunk unlrok,n. and al his yAluablrs safe.
Abou, II O'Clock a,nisht, a sleigh con.
tanning three parsons stopped near his
lou,e, and one individual PROCEEDED 90 the
barn, but iu few moments returned. en-.
tered tbe sleigh. and drove Cd with Nj,
speed hs 10 passed the h1u.e, Mr.. Ice
only had ,imc TO inquire OF him with villa,
succ,s, bs met in search Of toe trunk,
which Interrogation only added wings to
lbs speed. \ person who had aece'. to tie
hoa.e OF Mr.. lee. the day tho trunk wal.
stolen, i, suspected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

The Ohio Statesman report, tia. the
friends Of Coz Chase in Boston have sent
Mr.. IIenry Dexter, the sculptor. to pro-
cure an original clay model fur rsprolue-
ton in bu'ts. Tor circulation in tho Modern
Athens. Mir Dexter las Teen a, work for
several days, and has produced an excellent
Likeness and very enc work.
The ,toro Of D. 7. & j. +. Brown Of
Di1mont. Ne, was burned on Tuesday.
The Ices !. large, aud there is Insurance.
for only 5000.
Il is reported that Mr.. Everett is to con-
iinus writing for the New York Ledger al.
ter the completion Of the Mount Vernon
papers The proceeds Of this engagement
do no, 90 to tho Mt. Vernon Association.
The sales OF A. T. STEWART. the propri-
e,or Of the marble palace, y. Y, 1t is said,
amount to seven millions OF dollars an
nually. OF which hi, profits are estimated
a, eight hundred thousand dollars.
Col. Colt has given to the Italians in
New York, 100 cavalry pistols, to b. sen, to
Garibaldi.
Hon. Charles Samner has been chosen
foreign associate member OF the French 80.
cieiy Of Political economy. n, Paris. lie is
the frs. American upon whom this honor
Ia. been conferred.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

MouNr NEENoN. Tho story IN cireula-
ton. that the ladies had been swindled out
Of all the money paid to Mr.. Washington,
in consequence Of hiS failure, ~ hoax
Such contingency was guarded against
in making the bargain. Miss Cunningham
has collected the whole amount required to
make the purchase, and only besitates to
pay it over from tho fact tha, the AssociE-
ton would then have the whole charge Of
the premises. without the funds necessary
to protect and keep them IN repair. The
amount it is hoped, will soon he collected,
when the Association will have clear title.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

\ nrvu mou wv SrwARp. The y. Y.
Tims-' PARIS correspondent writes, under
date Of Nov. L. Mr. Seward arrived
here Eve DAY. ar, ircm HE trip % Jsru',-
lem anl tho Holy Lnni, and il in good
h,llih AMI spirits II, Indignantly d'ni,,
ever having harl Of the prof ciei IN.
.urrrc,i,n at Harper. Ferry, and although
he halrrcc'l.,,i' having received q call from
man known ne Col. Forbes, there was
no mention made Of such an attempt at
in,urrsrtiln. Col. FORBES asked him fur
mean. 'ar another o5ee,, which he refused
and that was on he ever saw Of tie inii.
vdual in question. Mr.. Seward goes home
in the Arago 10 December
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

Ancrio DroovERlEs. Tho interest felI
In exploring the Icy regions OF the North.
I. .till undated. Notwithstanding the mel
aneholy fate Of 50 many who have made the
attempt. 4 new expedition, under tho di-
rec,ion Of DR., I. I. Hayes, i now forming.
with the purpose Of passing up the Kennedy
channel. To verify, II possible. The correct
nes. Of tho view. Of DR.. Kane. respecting
discoveric. about Ito North Pole. DR.. II.
wa. connected with the Kane expedition.
The outfit for this expedition will COS, about
$50. GOO. nearly all Of which amount has
ALREADY been subscribed. The ohj',is Of tic
expedition receive the approval ofall the
scientific societies, as well ~ tie co.opera-
ton OF some o: the mos, cmia,ni men IN the
country.
Dr.. IIayc, has ju', completed = volume,
which will soon ho published by Mss'r'
Brown. Tacgarl & Chasc. Boston. entitled
" An Arctic Boa, Journey in the Autumn
orlsjl." Thi. will bot most interesting
addition to the story II circumpolar cSrs-
riences. l, contains tho history u nm at-
tempt, in open boats, by eish, persons, s''.
ting out from the bri. Advance, tthen in
her winter quarter. At Rens'larr harbor) TO
rraeh Uroaa,.k, in North Greenland, the
mos, northern outpost Of civilization. Tho
distance was one thousand miles, AMI tie
party were caught IN n. ie'. hy the early
closing 10 Of winter. Alt'r living thrs
months in snow hut among The osluimauS,
tho party travelled three hundred and Fly
miles, in tho middle of tho Arctic nishi--a
journey without rrr,,lsn, in tho annals Of
those rrrilous countries.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

We are indebted to Mayor Jewe,t, for a
very nicely executed view Of the new City
Buildinr, in Portland. Most Of our read.
ers are aware that the work on this siruc-
turc Is 30 far advanced. that It will be
completed during the next season. In cd
dition to the accommodations provided for
the city and county officers, splendid rooms
will be prepared for the use Of the Senate
ana House Of Representatives, az we'll as all
the State officers, the use Of which will DO
formally rendered to the State. free from
rent charge. There j. so general wish in
thi. part Of the STATIC to accept the condi-
tons offered, that many persons already
look upon this buildins as the future eapi-
tol Of Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

TnE FUNrrAL or wAsuNGrov IEyNG.
Tho funeral service, OF Washington Irving
took place at Trrytown, on Thursday
Al business was suspended in the town du.
ring the day, every store bang closed, while
nearly every house was daped with en.
hlems Of mourning. The procession len
Supnysiie at IL o'clock, fpr Chris, Church.
some womiles distant. Besides tho rela.
tiyes and friends. Trustees Of the .hs,or
Library and members Of the city govern
men, Of New York who followed the corpse,
there were IN the procession all the pupils
Of the public and private schools OF larry
town. The church where the services were
held i, busa small building. and. conss-
qucn,ly, the greater portion Of those who
attended the funeral wers debarred from
obtaining entrance. Its estimated that
over I've thousand persons took las, look
ai the face OF the deceased in the church,
passing in at one door and out at the 9TH
er. Among the crowd in attendance were
lion. George Bancroft, y. p. Willis. Judge
Kent, and many other distinguished gem
iismsn. The following gentlemen were
the pall-bcarsrs. J. Watson Webb. Gou-
rernsur Kemble. Gserso d. Morgan, Henry
sheldon. Col. James A. Hamilton, DIR
Cogwell. Librarian Of tho As,ir Library,
Professor Renwiek, and y. d. Holmes.
Tho funeral services were conducted by
Rev. DR.. Creighton and Rev. Mr. Spencer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09
JOHN ]. FERRY. Editor.

Terms.-Onc ps,araud Fi0y ccuis Pc year'
IL AuvAScN; Two rollars 20 che col 81 'h'
ysn. n.
CLusntSo, Toacrommoirt To- sur' a. hs VIZ
jiss 10 az IN extending che cir'u-'i'"n 81 h'ne
p.per. = bee, the no.sy accompanies che 'fd'r'
49, - &, an. ,,,r.fsr $3.50
81 5000
rxS. Il. Mus, W. ScaiaN's baillus
Cess, street.. nosiun, ~ suihor pol inrrc,Vr ''.
y.o;.emsn,. Toe tLis paper, az che sarc rates re-
FT-S. ". FrrrrSottL & e.. 10 Stair ST.
Boston, sai To- Nss.au -, Nrw NofA, ace ''t
sBlhotirsd agests g. procuf'ng 'ub''' pii'ns '''
forwafdiug Advertisements.
rr~p.,uestf, CO 40 tlvefti.eurni. b. hrld to Dc
Do. iruui ihe iaie oithc SECT ,ustfi.n.
rV- Cammunicsiians shoud o. directed Co.
"Ths ON6ri nrmocrsi," faus, We.
HooL aud Job rIiuting
PROMPTLY AND NEATLY INCCUTEp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

B,ogs ,Sp Sr,rnNrEr r,r'lo' visiting
Portland, who have hitherto been aecu'-
toned % 10 hn.iu." wish ths late Fruci.
Blake. viii fnl %, Ito old stand. ,he new
firm n N..r. Butrr q Nyyf'. Mr.. Bal.
lev b. the ,utcrrrisins hookhInd,r who has
bon IN businr., Tor IS, many years in that
city Nh Moves w.. iho head clerk OF Mr.
Blake. The new lrm have rerlsni'h,i tho
sock and hly, now on hand . large and
complete assortment ~ books. stationery,
&C.. aGlrlirg a. good an opportunity for
purchasers to select any article wanted as
can he found in che city. Their s,or, is in
Exchange street. No iS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09
Execution of John Brown.
cu,RrrsrOS, Dec. q, aP. NJ.

John Brown was swung OFT a, II O'Clock
and Is minutes precisely, he having 70
maindd firm and diguihcd to the last.
The military assembled at . O'Clock, and
were in the Geld leading to the scaiIJ'd, and
also at various other points, in conformity
with the general orders. Everything was
conducted under the ,tricts', military dI'ci.
pllne, us II tho town was in a state Of Siege,
Mounted guards wsrs stationed in the wood
to the loft Of the scaaoli, and picket guards
toward. tie Shenandoah Mountain. In the
rear. Tha, part Of ,ho military, which
kept ,he field. va. formed into two hollow
squares. one within the other. In the cen.
Ter OF this stood the .sadlld. Between the
inner and outer Inc. u troops, spectators
were treaty admitted, hu; uons were allow.
sd to remain Ou,,ide the outer line.
The procession was escorted by body Of
military consisting Of xix companies Of in.
ian,ry. one rifle corps and = company Of
horse. The prisoner wa, accompanied from
tho Jail TO tie .c-lI,ld BY the sheritr and bis
assistants, and Capt, Avs tic jailor.
There was no clergyucn present, Brown
having declined all rolisi' ceremonies Ell.
Their ia Jail or on tho .eanJld. Brown was
taken to the scafIold in ,mall car, in
which was placed also. hi, coffin, Of oak,
ia porlar box. On arriving a, tho
.caa,ld tie prisoner looked around calm.
liz up,n the assembled multitude FOR n mo-
m.pt. and then mounted tho scaaold with
A.. frm ,tep. HIS atm. wcro piu,onei by
the sheriff when the prisoner stood It'll for
a moment. He then Uttered few words
Of farewell! 20 Cant A,i. and sheriff Camp.
Tell.
Atn quarter past l. O'Clock the trap Of
the scaa,li W., pulled away. and with a
few ,li-bt struggles joan Brown yielded mp
MI, ,rrriti
The interview between Rrown and his
vito lasted from O'Clock in the afternoon
ull near S o'clock in tho evening. when Gen
Tali.sro Informed them ,hat TIE period all.
lowed had elapsed ana that she must Pre-.
rarc ior t,~srturs In tho Ferry. \ carriage
vs.avsir brought 10 tho door. The mill.
,,,v took ro.....i.n NJ the square. and with
an e,.lr, Of ~ mounted men. tho cor,e.c
m,,,l ~ Can't. Moor, NJ the M5nt.onsry
cr,-l. ..,rwrar,ir. her
Tn, interview vas not 4 very ans,tin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

To ruE prGug. Fact. have very lately
come 20 the knowledge of tho Prudential
Comm .,itc 90 tie American Board ul Com.
missioner, ior Foreign Missions, deeply i'm.
Uucatir. the moral character ol DR.. Pom.
roy, rendering D, impossible that he should
longer retain Ui, ,geial siliun ~ o .g,rr.
'sry of the Board. ~ has resigned. aud
d, uo longer % be- recognized a' nu officer
uf tbo Board The lar,, referred 10 have
uo connection viSh be official action.
Is order of the Prudential Committee.
CHARLES SrOUDARp, Chairman.
r. Anderson. Cl'rk
Dr. Pom'oy was formerly pastor Of the
F,r,, Pas,sh Church in BANGOR. lie had
bon connected with tie American Board
hr - years. The developments were made
hy iic opening Of letters received daring
ms absence. ON learning that the matter
was known he Immediately resigned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

TIE friends of The late Dr. TWi,shsll will
be pleased to learn that pamphlet ha,
leeu is'uei, containing biographical notices
u tho deceased. aud thc occasional sermon,
.cliverci at his funeral. by Rev. A. G..
Gaines. Copies may be obtained Of VIM.
b. IAph.n VI. D., who has compiled and
published tt. \ limited edition, only, has
been printed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09
Message Of Gov. Wise.

The Virginia legislature organized on
Monday. aud a. sooE ne the organization
va. completed. GOV. Wise scnt to. Mesa
60, one treating UPON the llarPer's Ferry
affair. and the other upon State matters
Tie 6r,t is an extraordinary document, dis
eu,sius a, length the perils to which vir.
einia sovereignty has been exposed, in the
d,au,, style lor which thc Chief Magistrate
II the OLD Dominion is celebrated. H.
speaks OF an tie North a. fanatics, trained
% the'hu,ins.. Of hating the ma','r, Of 81.
iicsn slave. ia the United States and says
that unls,. ,hc numerical majority shall
csas, 20 disturb their peace. they mus, take
up arms Ilc SAYS:
"lt Is noe % De- denied That We have ma
nv sound and sincere friends In the non
sla,tboljius States. bot the conservative
element. are passive, whilst the fanatical
are active. AMI the former - last jimin.
i.tin.. whilst The lai:er Is increasing in
number. and force"
T., call. ur,n tho', sound and sincere
hi.-,." 90 become active. In closing the
mc,.ac'. De- saws
" We must rely upon ourselves f.ht for
rr1rr. organize and arm demand OF each
state wat position she means % maintain
in on. future in respect 90 slavery and tho
Truylsi .ns 'f Gle Constitution and laws oi
t.r United States. ana tie provisions uf ,hc
State laws lUr its protection m our federal
relations. anil be- governed according 70 the
manner Boz which ihc jrma5d NAV BE- an.
'vercl"
The small storm that Dc has m,sniiei to
a Tempest. AMI b.som, frightened ihsr',t,
o.. Norn over, anl We can 10 N {, laugh
at tie foolish fears and threat, irdnlsel in
~ the worthy Governor Virginia &. safe,
:, .rs as .hs attend, 90 her own concerns +;
url che DAY . hr distant whom she wall
have O, f.h, i1r pace, unless 10 he IN a war
10 which sh, is tas assre"5r. he has
stirred ur no ih., excitement over dc liar.
per-. Ferry rail. Iltuss.vi,h horror th.f
attempt or o. singh, mlu O. oycriuu ,h'
''''''"''. '' "'' ''''' anu "'
him Oh a ie.gu'' years. ' lie N intensely
rl'ri.,., now.
Tt.rr,trh,.J-,v, am, som. rsr,ipi,.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Which ".'. "is' 'sH'"n % have hsen M
reaF.r.s. NOT 90 war against State slv.
.--.-rtv F1, a.,ir., an, government ~ tbe
~, A. 80, ,
'"''.' N'''.'' '-'' " ''''''' w. '.''' ''
Ohio. who has enjoyed some distinction a. =
lrm1.rlti- politician, ruh'i.ir, in The GIN.
.,rr.ti D,ir, y,,,,ar.isl. f., diary Of events.
....,..t-t...,s..4.-. ....t, .,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

important event. We will ouly add to this
letter tie fact. that John Brown and the
Ilsrrer'' Ferry v.r. and the graf farce
acted out At bis execution. under the drse'
ton Of Gov. Wi.s. hay, been snhjcei mat
tiers u conversation al thu way from Maine
to Washington. aud they are talked about
here in every circle. Tho Maine Delegation
ara an bsre. in good health and spirits.
J.J.P.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

BrEcLARr At EiRLyutE, IA SutE Co..
IT,. We find in an eIchans, IN account
ola robbery recently committed IN sao Of
flee Of Mears. Snyder & Brown (Jacpb ".
formerly Of BGckGell,l by which Mr.. S.
Lost Sllso Mr.. 3. Ial $4,000 IL notes
ana mortgage. ia the sAf5 which wcro le'.
scattered ablut the noor. Mr. Brown was
at Ottawa, attending court. Mrs. Brown
bad rlceivCi, on a nn,e, $500 that day,
which she deposited in Tho safe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

\ Coon Hoo. solomon Chase, Esl., Of
North Paris, slaughtered a hog. ieccnuy,
tha, weighed $50 It's The hog was Il mos.
aud 20 DAY. old II any one has killed a
larger rOrker, u that age, let him make hi'
report.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

We give place to an unusual amount Of
debate m Congress. Tor the prrpose of'hoW-
ing tie manner in which southern mem.
Der. dc,icn to usc tie llarrers f,rry cut.
rage. d., Northern m,mb,r., 10 will 10
seen take broad ,icE Of tie matter and
ate disposed To go into any Interrogation
which hall show ioih ,i3,I Of the question.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

Lowe, who was going to Europe IN a
balloon, las given tho thing up. On
Thanksgiving night the balloon wa. r,nov-
ed and the whole aGair came 10 an end.
Lowe boasts tia, no made tho 'nue'um Of
$1,000 clear by the operation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

The Lincoln Advertiser has been removed
from Thoma,ton TO Damari,co,tA. MIR. T..
o. Wentworth, formerly Of the Mlchia'
Republican. is nov associated with Mr..
Paine, in it, publication.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

K,y,,s ELrcTIoS. LraraHr0r'i' Nov. o.
Tho election to-day for State officers under
tho wyandotis constitution passed on
without excitement. The result cannot DO
stated for several days, ba, it is ihooshti ii
will no, differ materially from the vote CIV
en- in October ior territorial oiicer'.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

IN, Courier say. Ahsrnethy Grover, E'l,
Of Bethel. sailed in ,he las, steamer Tor
Hamburg 70 hrin. home the remains n bic
brother, Prof TaIlsynui Grove, who died
in Europe. last autumn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09
Thir;y-sixth Congress.

The FIRST session OF tho tlnriy.sixih Con-
gress. assembled al Washington on Mon.
DAY.
Tie Senate was called 10 order Al, l2
O'Clock. nv tho Vice President.
Forty.eight senators were present The
credentials ~ John &. Ten Eyck OF New
Jcr.ry. aud Henry y. Ham uf California.
were presented. Both appeared and were
qualified.
Mr. Mason, ol Virginia. submitted res
oluti'u. which hewould call up tomorrow,
lor the appointment of COMMITTEES 20 In
quire iui6 the Iac,s attending the late inva-
sion and seizure % tie Armory aud Arsenal
At lIarpsr's Ferry. by a band Of armed men,
and report whether the same was ATTENDED
hy nrmel resistance H. the authorities and
pullc force Of the United stats, aud the
murder n any citizens of Virginia, or any
troops sent there to protect public proper
~
Mr.. Trumbull Of Illinois. gave notice
that when tie resolution came up he should
move to amend. by extending do, inquiry
IN the seizure Of The Arsenal at franklin,
Missouri
Mr Gwin gave notice Of a Pacific Rail.
road bill.
Tho senate then ajhurnsd.
HOUSE.
Tho House was denssly crowded.
The members wcr, called "a order A.
nom. the roll called. % which two hundred
and tlir'7-nnf members answered.
The House then proceeded 20 tho election
Of a Speaker. rirr roos.
Mr. Houston nominated NJ sherman OF
Ohio.
Nr Adrian nominated Mr Davis Of In
diana.
Mr lla,kin nominated Mr. Hickman Of
Pennsylvania
Mr.. Si-v,n. nominated Mr.. Grow Of
pou1sylAtil.
Mr Bri-ss nominated Mr.. B1,elisr Of
Virginia.
10, following Is the fn, blllo, l1r Speak
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

Gen. Sc1tt arrived at Victoria, Nov. IN
The Victoria Gazette OF Nov. i'ih' says
that tie L s. troops, with 'be exception
Of Capt. Pickeit's Company. have N''''
drawn from san Juan by order OF O,''
Scott.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

The steamship ElIoburs, aurai a. New
York on "Wednesday.
Tie announcement in relation t3a Peace
Consres, va, premature. No ia7.'a''ar'
have been given.
4 ministerial charge, hvorl1,s I1 .,r.
eisusrs, was expected.
Nona Slhib j. dead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

Hon. Samuel Mayall, formerly r'rre''n'
,atiyo from the second Cousr1"iaua. De
rict in this State, Is among The candidates
for the U. $. Senate IN Mnnrsnia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

Saco Beach, an indian Of tie Penoh'coi
tribe, WAS frozen 70 death, during tbc storm
Of Sundny righ., ia Caps Elizabeth, near
the Portland bridge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

Mrs. Matilda Dole, widow Of q rerolu.
iionary pensiOnsr, died at orring,On Tues
day evening. week, at the age Of 9G.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

An old colored woman, named Manetie,
a native Of Louisiana, died recently, at the
age Of 100 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-12-09

Secretary Cobb, estimates Tor the next
fiscal year are fraction over $4,000 600.
AMI the estimated expenditures are $50.
oooOOO. TIN, covers the standing appro.
Traton'.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-07-02
OLD T 0 M.

cold Tom is a gerry bitter pill, but we
close our eyes, open our mouth, hold oul
breath, make a wry face and say here
goes Echo, June 25M.
The Editor Of the Echo, after having
swallowed that bitter Green pill, would
do well to ~gargarize his throat with
the following emollient:
car HoME.--The Hon. T. G. Davidson
arrived here on Monday last.-B. r.
Comet
"And it is earnestly to be desired, for
the honor of our State, that he will re.
main at home, and never seen elsewhere"
-EcAo, March 26tA, 1859.
"Can any one be found 50 lost to every
ems Of propriety; SO low in his pref:
erences, and so deficient in Judgment as
to SO outrage public sentiment by pro-
posing such men as B. B. SHINES and
I. G. Davidson to GIL the two highest Of
fees in the gift of the people Of our
State? It is an insult to the offices to
to have the name of such mel mentioned
in connection with them. x 4
: The latter has been charged
with almost every conceivable crime,
and yet these are the two men who, in
the estimation of Iador,' are best suited
to fill the offices of Governor and Lieut..
Governor of Louisiana. Lander surely
must be ignorant of the moral and pol
itical characters Of these men, else he
could never lend his pen to their adj
vancement."-Edo, 30M October, 1858.
$50 far as we are concerned, and we
believe the feeling is common with all
who opposed him at the last election,
Davidson is as Objectionable to-day as
be ever was. We know Of no puriica-
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-07-02
State OF Louisiana.

Parish Of Orleans.--Fourth District Court.
Achille Hebert vs.. John Laidiaw.-No. 1929.
BY virtue of, and to satisfy II writ of i. ia. is
sued in the above entitled suit and to me- direct
ed by the Hon. the 4th District Court, in and for
the parish and State aforesaid, to satisfy plain
tiff" demand and costs of suit. | have seized: and
will offer at public sale, at the Court House on
Saturday, tie 9Th day Of dug, 1859.
at eleven O'Clock. An, all the right. title and in
terest that the defendant has in and to the follow
ing described property, to wit:
\ certain tract of land lying and be
ing in the parish Of Pointe Coupee and
State aforesaid, of the following des-
c%ription: Township 2, Range 8, east,
Section S-containing II hundred and
sixty-seven acres and 10 100 of an acre.
Terms Of Sah-CaM muM Appraisment
SEVERN P0RCIIE, Sheriff.
Pointe Coupee, July 2, 1859.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-07-02
Official Journal of the Parish OF Polntc~C oupee.

ton which he has undergone to cause
him to appear in orr estimation any
more worthy, upright and honest. On
the contrary, his mblushing %impudencc
in presenting himself for 4 renomina-
ton, under the circumstances, proves
him to be only confirmed in what he has
always been. He caused the division Of
the Democratic party two years ago and
we have not the least doubt will cause
it again. If any II who voted for the
gallant and noble Sigur, should vev
countenancc or tolerate for an instant
T. G. Davidson, it would be a sacriIcge,
and such conduct would merit the cen
sure Of every consistent man."-Eoo,
Mig 7h, 1859.
O consistency. thou art a Jewel!