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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WE RESPECTFULLY CALL THE TENTION
w of our Friends, Customers, and the Trading
Community generally, to the change we have just
made in our commercial firm and business arrange
ments.
LIST, The business heretofore carried ON under the
firm and style of A. LEVI, BLOOM, 81 Co, will
hereafter be conducted under the style of BLOOM
KAHN, Co., and composed of the same memberc
as the old firm.
I'd. A. LEVI has taken one half of his interest
out of the business which reduces the funds of the
concern.
3D. 1t therefore becomes imperative on us to settle
up our business and to effect this, compelled
to ask and exact prompt settlement and payment
of all outstanding debts contracted prior to JAN LIST
1858. This is the only means by whlch'to keep up
our large assortment of goods, and grant in future
our usual accommodations to purchasers.
4th. We design that the Stock kept in future shall
equal, if not surpass in variety. quantity, and quail
ty, what the house has yet been able to display
9Th. The larger portion of our SPRING AND SUM
MER STOCK has been ordered from New York, and
will be completed in New Orleans, and sold at thu
old stand on the very best terms.
lay- AGAIN, AND, AGAIN, Sly
As matter of interest to both parties we press thu
necessity of prompt arrangement eff all debts due
We are forced to pay ours.
BLOOM, KAHN & Co,
REPRESENTING:
S, BLOOM, A. LEVI, s. KAHN, S. ADLER.
Clinton, La, February, 1858.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW ENLARGED AND IMPROVED
THE SOUTHERN HOMESTEAD
A LARGE FIRST CLASS ILLUSTRATED
Agricultural and FAMILY Newsnaner

'NHE FOURTH VOLUME of this beautiful and MN
nlar WEEKLY JOURNAL will be gin January LIST 1850
unacr tne most encouraging prospects It will, al
GREATLY ENLARGED
And several new and important features odaod h;,,
togcthcr with Its handsome pictorial ILLUSTRATORS
must increase Its present popularity.
AohIcutTuRE.--Th heretofore will be the lend
lug feature OF inc HOMESTEAD and will DO conducted
IN manner worthy of the great interest II desires IN
roster. Every Department of Southern Agriculture
VIII receive due attention. and such systems of cuti
waiting the soil. stockrasing, and general farm man
agemcnt promulgated as have been tested by partc.
ular men ana round worthy of adoption. A large
Department of the HOMESTEAD
HohTfcrITuRE--This Department Is constantly fill
ca win excellent horticultural and Pathological in.
formation and is universally pronounced as one of
OF experience and ability write for IT,
LITERARY DErARrMENT.-The publishers are conf.
dent that the announcement that
Mrs L. VIRGINIA FRENCH
the homestead for 1852 will be received with rener
al reclamation by her many admirers, and warm
welcome extended to the vehicle which will convey
10 thc world her beautiful gems of thought. Several
beautiful and highly interesting stories will appear
in the HOMESTEAD for 1859, from the pen of Mira
FRENCH.
lLIsTRATTONs.-Th HOMESTEAD will continue az
heretofore, to be illustrated with handsome engra-
wings, prepared expressly for its columns, by com
petcnt Artist.
4 News SUMMARY Of Foreign and Domestic events,
will appear in each number A great variety Of in
tercsting miscellaneous intelligence. The news con-
dcnscd 80 as TO present in moderate compass eve
erything Of general interest
MARKET REPoRrs-Srict attention will be given
to Market reports for 1859, rs the editors deter
mined Their paper shall excel III this particular.
70 TUT SOUTHERN PEoPIE.-We row offer you q
periodical which is permanently established In your
midst devoted to the great vital intcres. of Ire
,onnry--which has been pronounced by competent
judges, equal, II not superior, both ID contents and
appearance, to any similar paper in the Union We
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Will be Of particular benefit to his farming operations
md furnish his family interesting and useful reading,
o give the SOUTHERN HOMESTEAD his support
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arge pages. printed in handsome style. and spen-
Idly cmbcllished with engravings at the following
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ear six copies $40; ten copies. Sis. (and an cx-
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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

. InE REVOLUTION ~ HAYTT.--On the afternoon Of
Dec ZZd, four armed individuals landed on the beach
ana entering Gonavcs, galoped at once 10 La Plaza
tnn residence OF the governor where Jctlnrd demand
ca an entrance of the sentinel and that the cry Of
'me R1'ubhque. should be raised, which demands the
sentinel refused to comply with JcfIard and his com
pah'on Then frightened the sentinel Of The Jail into n
H,erat'on OF about forty political prisoners, who
joined Jclnrd. The whole party returning to the GOV.
crnors residence, summoned him 10 surrender to the
forces of liberty and the republic lie accccded 10
.hcir demands and resigned The strong part Of The
Town was now ~ possession Of Jefard who was Joined
ny al The military and town people Thcy then
marched TO palace belonging to Soulondue where
= reputation met and proclaimed the republic Of
iayti. win Jciiard ms provisional head
!, oh Ihnrshny, December % the republic was pnb
nciy proclaimed - the grand square and Jclard
named Provisional President which Office he accented
'ov. Bartholomew gave in his submission, and after
u grand soiemnzntion by the church the new consti.
tuition wa signed by the late authorities Of the prin.
cpal cities. ~
Inc forces Of JcIard augmented by citizens OF
Gonaires. and the fortified town OF ST. Mares was
taken possession Of without opposition Here thew
We're to remain and recruit until they were strong
enough TO meet the forces Of Solouquc in the field or
assail him at Port-au- Prince
Inc instruction was spreading north and south
various DEGREES had been issued one of which re wives
ana puts In force the constitution of 1886 and pro
Jeflard.
DEGREES had also been promulgated releasing all
political prisoners increasing the rations of soldiers
and ordering the destruction Of tho Fort Of GOnaives
decree had also been issued, headed The Re.
public 81 Hnyti,' IN the Of the nation drpriy-
ing Souloqnc Of all power II also characcrzcs his
administration as nothing but series of robberies.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

Table MANNERS IN MExIco.--A correspondent OF
the New York Times writing from the City of Mex
ico gives the following incident as having taken
place at military dinner there. lie says it l. fair
indication of public opinion there on the subject OF
American intervention
The Presidents wife attended the dinner with her
children. During the meal she seen in the lady
like operation OF giving her children wine to drink
by sticking her fingers in wine, glass and then into
the mouths OF her youngsters This caused some re-
marks among the young officers and friend delicate
ly called the attention to what she was doing. In
stead Of being confused or COMPOUNDED at the crcum-
stance, she made merit Of it and said: Z" give my
children wine to drink to make them strong in order
that they may be able to thrash Yankees" This pa.
triotic remark the cause of loud and long ap-
pause. What have we to hope from people whose
ignorance and vulgarity are excused when these
things can De construed as aimed against the Yankees
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
PROBATE SALE


THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District
PARISH or EAST FELIcIASA. Court. No 1858.
In the matter Of the succession Of Benjamin Harwood
deceased.
PURSUANT to an order Of the Honorable Court
i aforesaid, will proceed to sell at the late resi-.
dcnce Of The deceased, in the Town of Jackson on
WEDNESDAY, February 49, 1859,
at the hour Of II o'clock A. NJ. the following prop
erty belonging TO said succession, viz.
One House and Lot. in the Town of Jackson being
Let No. s. in Square No. 2s
One chest of Carpenters Tools,
One SilvG. Watch,
One lot of Household and Kitchen Furniture,
One lot Of personal property.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash
jan. %, 1859 G. w. CATLETT, Auctioncer.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

DEILRrUM TREMENs.--Thc physician Of the Chicago
jai states that during the past year he has used pe-
cac in thirty.six Of dclirum trcmcns and with
uniform success lie gives il as cmetic at first
and afterwards In doses Of from fifteen TO eighteen
grains an hour lie says it qucts the and IN
iormly induces sleep. In connection with this he
gives strong bee: tea, cold baths but denies all
alcoholic stmuiants
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
NEW ORLEANS PACKET

THE SPLENDID STEAMER GOLDEN AGE. W.
L McCombs, Master. lin the place OF ,Fnsss- =
the BELLA DosNA) will commence her kEk6s
regular business for the season, making
the first trip on Saturday, the 18th Of August SIS
and every succeeding Saturday evening will leave
New orleans for Donaldsonyillc Bayou Goula Pla.
quemlne, Baton Rouge Port Hudson. Waterloo Bay.
port Red River Landing. Fort Adams and all In ter
mediate landings. Returning will leave bayou Sa.
ra every Wednesday the arrival of the Cars fir ON
mediate places
Eo-Partcular attention paid to the receiving and
landing Of passengers and way freigh c, at all hours
of the day and night aur
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

Ess- The Auburn (Ala) Signal, edited by Mr.
Sanford, his Wise's name up for the Presidency. /,
is in favor of re opening the slave trade and Of Lc
compton. Yet Wise is opposed to both. It concludes
an article on the subject as follows
s. Finally we think Henry A. Wise, of Virginia. the
for this crisis. and shall hereafter give our rea-
son for this opinion. Certainly +" Old Joe Lane" is
not the man. nor Jefferson Davis, nor Mr. Speaker
South Carolina has worthy chief, or our own noble
Yanccy can carry the banner to the opposing
heights.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
A r T Fl U r Ora w FORD.
SUCCESSOR TO II. s. BEECHENO.
UGGIST a. APOTHECA AIRY

NO. z BRICK Row,--EAsT SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE
K EEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND complete as.
IN sortmcnt Of Drugs Chemicals. Surgical lnstru.
Oils. Varnshes and Brushes Of every description
Mr.. W. ii. McQutby, from the house of Sickcs a.
Co. New Orleans will attend to the sale and dspen.
sary OF Medicines at all hours. lie Is now fully Or
pared to Gil any orders in his line, aid the srictest
attention will be paid TO any orders from the country,
and respectfully solicts share Of patronage from
the public.
Wines and Liquors Of every description for medical
purposes. dec Is
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

NEW FALL d. WINTER GOODS!!
THE UNDERSIGNED are now receiving by almost
/ every trip OF The cars from We various northern
markets a lot of their new stock Of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
and expect the same to be larger this season ahd
more carefully selected than any stock of merchan
die ever brought to this market.
They expect to have their entire stock completed
by the middle of this month anu would offer the fol
lowing inducements for continuance of the very
liberal patronage of the community at large to-wit:
LOW PRlCES-PROPER ATTENTION-GOODS
FASHIONABLE AND WARRANTABLE ARTICLES
They do not deem it necessary to enumerate any
of the articles to be found in their so we'll known cs
tablishmen by adding that their usually large stock
is still increased in quality and variety.
Call at the old stand and satisfy yourselves
october BLOOM KAHN E Co
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
COLLEGIATE NOTICE.

THE SlI.LlMAN FEMALE COLLEGIATE INsTI.
L TUTE will be re-opencd the First of October
under the supervision of the Rev. THOMAS D. LEA az
Principal
Mr.. LEA Is graduate of Princeton College, New
Jersey, and has had sixteen years experience as
Teacher. Parents may rest assured their daughters
Will be In proper hands when conded to his charge
BYTHELL HAYNES,
scpt4 Secretary of the Board of Trustees
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
INSTRUCTION.

lNto W. ~ 1lON.
VIE UNDERSIGNED. a graduate of Yale College,
l. and of five years experience 10 teaching, opened
on the LIST Monday in October, 1853. q
SCHOOL FOR BOYS,
In Clinton, La In the lower part of the building for
merry occupied by the Argus Office, south west cor
ner of the Public Square.
TERMS PER MONTH.
For common English Branches, So 90
Higher do do ....,....... 90
Latin and Creek. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 90
y, French ana German. ...................6 90
Having the best testimonials as regards character
abilities, and success both from the Faculty of Yale
College, and from the places where be has been teach
ing he hores to receive the patronage of oil who are
Interested In the education of their children.
L. DEMBINSKI
=, n. B. Pupils will be prepared for any class in
College For further references, enquire of Mr.. W. |
A. Lane and Rev. J. b. Smith. oct2
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

CURE For COuGH OR HoAEsENEss.--A correspon-
dent of the Charleston Courier gives the following
Chip up fat lghtwood and put handful of the
in wine glass of water on going TO bed will cure
hoarseness, and if taken three times day. or whenev
cough is troublesome, will effect speedy cure.
A few chips thrown into hot shovel and the odor
brcathed will be found serviceable in lung COM
plants and is calculated to relieve asthma This is
much cheaper than CHERRY Pectorals," and equally
eflicacious.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

NEW MEDICINES.
Just RECEIVED AND FOR SALE. at the Drug
u Store of NORWOOD TfLDON, fresh supply,
consisting, In part, of the following:
3 doz. Balm of a Thousand Flowers,
:" Browns Ess. Jamaica Ginger;
:" Roan's Tonic Mixture;
l :" Osgood's India Cholagoguc;
Railways Ready Relief;
Regulators;
3 " Resolyent.
Hoonand's German Bitters;
-" Reddn's Russia Saye;
!" Rushton's Cod Liver Oil;
Billings Astringent Syrup;
Gross Barry's Tricopheros;
/ i" Lyons KathaiTon;
l " Wnen's Canadian Vermifuge:
:" B. A. Fahnestocks Vermiiuge.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

NOTlCEl NOTICEl! NOTICElll
A Ii PERSONS INDEBTED TO ME, are respect.
n fully requested to come forward and settle -
Mr. G. 7. Ratlih, at the Drug Store Of E. Walker is
my authorized agent and can be found at all times,
when am absent | am DESTROYS of closing up nv
business as possible and II persons who are
indebted TO me do not comply with this notice. shall
at once institute suit on all ncdclaims.
mays :. ISAAC N LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

THE CHESS CHAMPION OF THE WoRLD.-uunder this
head. the New York Albion, the Organ of British opin-
ion on this side of the Atlantic, pays a glowing re-
markable tribute TO Paul Mophy, in its issue Of Sat
urday last:
Mr.. Paul MOrphy must now be dubbed the Chess
Champion of the World, and his pre-emiucnce will
probably be conceded by oil men-savc orr unfortu-
nate countryman. Mr.. Staunton. The steamer of the
LIST inst brought intelligence that the last great
test for the laurelsthe intelligence that the last
great contest for the laurels-tbe match played in
Paris between Mr.. Morphy and Prof Anderscn-had
terminated in the young Americans success. lie had
him. and the same number being drawn. Difficult as
as it is for the European to dvest himself of his nau
raj leanings to the older hemisphere we heartily
graduate Mr. Morphy's fellow-ctzcns on his triumph
lie deserved it. He has borne himself throughout
and under some difficult circumstances modcsty and
manuly An ovation awaits him here on his return
ho be IN
he embark.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
VALUABLE PLANTATION AND NE
GROES FOR SALE,

A PLANTATION IN POINTE COUPE, about
n three miles above Bayou Sara, fronting eleven
arpcnts the Mississippi River, and having fifty ar
penis in depth with fine improvements, and the best
quality OF land and
TWENTY-FIVE YOUNG CREOLE SLAVES.
The land will be sold with or without the slaves as
the purchaser may prefer. Terms cash.
Apply at the Office Of the Pointe Coupee Echo. jl5
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
PAINTING, PAPER HANGING &c

PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, &c.
WE WOULD CALL the attention Of those persons
w who are renovatng and improving their dwell.
lngs, or putting up new ones to the large stock of
Paints. Oils. and coors, we have on hand which will
enable us to fiji promptly all orders in the line Of our
business.
We have also variety Of patterns Of Plate Glass
suited for side lights, ransoms, sash DOORS or sky
lights. Also Papering, Window Shades. &c, which
we will be pleased to show to all who may desire
work Of that kind. and will procure the articles selec-
ted, and place them wherever required, the most
reasonable terms
Planters and others who have work to do in our
line are requested to call at our paint shop on the
south side Of the Public Square.
Jan 10 DAVIES & DAVIS
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
PA Y UP !!
TO RENT

SOUTHERN BAKING POWDERS
PREPARED EXPRESSLY
ba-FOR THE SOUTHERN TRADE M
THESE POWDERS ARE SUPERIOR in quality
i to any others now in use. They will keep perfect
ly sweet and good any length of time. Each canister
contains quarter Of II pound full weight whilst
most others fall short, twenty to thirty per cent
Sold in Clinton La, only by the regular appoint
ed agent. u. WALKER.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
PATRICK LAHEE'S
MAIL STAGH.
DAILY LINED
BetWeen Baton RnIpe and Clinton

between Baton Rouge and Clinton,
HAVING THE CONTRACT OF THE
IL Mail Stage Line between Clinton AIliS-1=n
Baton Rouge. and Jackson. the under Wkx.ka
signed would respectfully inform the travelling Dub.
lic, that his Coaches will run coch wa~-.
EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK.
excepting Sunday, leaving Clinton and Baton Rouge
at o'clock, a. N. q
PRICE OF PASSAGE
From Clinton to jackson. 81 0n
NJ. W llling,...... ...,... z O0
Plains Store ..u.... z 80
:. Baton Rouge. 3 90
From Baton Rouge to Plains Store, ..,... 90
/" Mt. willing. ..... 2 90
Jackson. so
!" Clinton. -....,.. = 90
~ Persons DESTROYS Of passage, must reqi ster
their names With my agents at the ectiye poi nts
paying at the same time the amount OF Fare No
seat considered engaged, unless paid for.
AL PATRICK LAHEE.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

MUSIC & MUSICAL INSTRUME NTS.
MAsON'S Sacred Harp, Akin's Christian Minstrel,
Isl Aiken's Emmanuel Minstrel, Hnton's Instructors
and Sheet Music to order; superior Violins, Flutes
Accordeons and Flutenas; Violin Strings. American
English, Chinese, and Italian; Violin Screws Bridges,
Bows, &C., Tor sale by f. WALKER
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
NOTICE.

NollOE.
Succession of Benjamin IIarwood
A LII THOSE INDEBTED to the above succession
II are required to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same will present
them at once.
dec 20, 1858 JAMES TAFT, Administrator.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

TOMB STONES,
Mausoleums, Monuments, Tombs,
HEAD AND FOOT STONES.
n B. q T. ENOCHs WOULD CALL THE AT
U tention OF those in want Of any OF the above ar
tcles, that they have arrived
AT BAYOU SARA.
with large variety. manufactured IN Philadelphia,
of Italian and American Marble.
Is,-All orders left with w. W. CHAPMAN, at Gin
ton, La. will meet with prompt attention. Is
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29
DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.
CLINTON DRUG STORE.
STURGES' BUILDING.
u. WALKE7.

il i"
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER In Drugs
w and Medicines Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Dye.
stuis, perfumery, glassware. dye-woods, painters
articles varnishes, wndowgass. fine soaps fine hair
aud tooth brushes seeds Of all kinds surgical and
dental Instruments trusses aud supporters OF all kinds
spices snuls. manufactured tobacco superior inks,
ls-P Pure Vines and Brandies for Medical PURPOSES 80,
Fancy articles. &C.. &c. DC. All the popular med
icincs Of the day for sale ut proprietors prices.
offer goods equally rs low US they can be obtain
ed from any establishment in this section, warranted
to be fresh, pure and genuine.
Orders from the country promptly filed, and sat
isfacton guaranteed without regard to price and
quality. Prescriptions will receive careful attention
at ALL HOURS.
Clinton, La, Feb. g 1853
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

INTERESTING TO HOUSEK EEPERS.
LARGE and we'll selected ortrnent of silver
n and plated ware, china ware and cutlery Just
received and for sale at
may 10 NAUMAN &c STRAUSS
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-01-29

5as- See advertisement headed
Helmbold's Genuine Preparation,
n another column.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-11

NEW YORK. Jan. 10.-FOreign Per. Steamer At
RIGA. The American bark, Celestia, from Malaga TO
Messins, arrived at Gibrslter the fourth with the
loss of her bow spirit, and most Of her rigging by
collision with the Steamship Great BriIian, bound
for Australia
The American bark Southerner, frcm New York
to Marseiles arrived at Gibralter having picked up
in Latitude 1870 Longitude 40-l0, the master and
five of the of the American bark Kate Wheeler,
from Genoa to Boston, which was abandoned at sea
in consequence of leak. The rest Of the crew
we're taken up by British bark bound for Bombay.
The Indian Empire of the Galway line is to be
sold ss unfit for service.
The London Times draws attention to the prepon-
derance Of Foreign, ever Domestic matters, ana the
qusrresome tone Of Buchanan's Message, and con
siders it remarkable that the United States should
have cdsus 6eh against almost every state from tae
Gulf to Cape Horn, and asks whether il is possible
that the weaker party can always be the sggressOr.
LIVERPOOL, Dec "a Cotton opened buoysut,
but American adviees caused decline of l-l6ss,
particularly on Uplsnds and Mobiles Market clos
ed dull, with holder Offering freely, but shO wing
disposition to press sales Orleans Fair, y Mid>
ding Is Is. Mobile Fair, 3-16 Middling 6s.
Upland Fair T. Middling lilo
New ORLEANS, Tres Ordenqire at Havre Gl07
opening with advance and closing with decline.
Sales of the week 1900 bales. Stock in port
los, 600 bale.
Stock at Liverpool 82S, 900 bales, of which 25O,-
600 bales American.
Manchester, cotton firm, with large orders for
goods. Richardson, Spence g. Co., says there has
been no regular market since Tuesday. Flour dull
and nominal Southern while wheat 6s6sa SD.
Corn dull, yellow and mixed neglected Small sales
of white at Sld32s. Beef dull. Holders are pres
sing on the market Bacon steady, but quotations
barely mentioned. Lard quiet, but firm 44s3d-
a45s2d.
LONDON Bullion in The bank has increased e125-
I,,t, 81 In Auno
stocks there is average business without quotsble
change.