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~ Col. John Scott, Of Allegheny county,
formerly member of the Legislature, com
mitted suicide on Monday by hanging him.
self in his saw mill.
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HENRY L. CAKE, Esq, has disposed o.
the Mining Record, published at Pottsville
Pa, TO Wiaiam B. Sipes, Esq, formerly edi.
tor OF the National argus, published in PhiIa
delphia. Success to MIR. Sipes, and the
same 10 the retiring editor.
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JUDGE WOODWARD is holding court this
week in Sullivan county.
The people of Sullivan have lately pur.
chased new bell for their Court House.
The Democrat says, "The Temple Of Justice"
now possesses spokesman" of its own.
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Oil E D.

In Bloomsburg, on Friday last, Septem-
ber 10th, Mrs. RosANNA REEDY, formerly Of
Berwick, aged about go years.
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1t is admitted by all to be the most per-
feet thing of its kind ever offered TO the pub.
lie. II is SO small that it can be- carried in
the pocket without any Inconvenience
Every merchant should have il, every store
keeper should have it, every mechanic
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Box 1850, Philadelphia, Pa.
September %, 1859-4w.
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4" 1t is the duty of every citizen Of this
GIea, Republic to foster and encourage ma
tive genius and American en'erpr,se -
D1n,el Websfer
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A New Work by Emerson Renne

Author of Clara Moreland,' 'Praine Flow
er,' "The Refugees Blanche Bertrand,
'The Artists Bride &c., &c., entitled
WILD SCENES ONTHE FRONTIERS
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The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

The most inolcnsvcs citizens of Tacubaya have
hccn shot. particularly foreigners.
Young students Of Chnpultepec have been shot in
cold blood and the number of victims Is calculated
ut about sixty.
DR.. Dnra'l. mn eminent English physician. was drag.
grd ont OF his house and shot In the public square
oinr accused of having assisted the wounded of the
Liberal party.
formal protest against tho recognition of tho
Inaroz Government by McLnnc. was issued to the
nation. declaring null and void. all contracts trca.
tics etc. entered into by the Juarcz Government
The cv"Ulla'nr of our worthy consul Black hns
hcen withdrawn and force of thirty dragons cs.
corts him to Vera Cruz, to hc hnnishcd from the
country. Several American citizens have been i'm
prson'd and 'h" lives Of others threatened.
Mramon and his staff arrived ut the capital on the
lth Gen. Castillo resigned ns Minister Of War; and
Corona Is appointed in his stead
Mpzaan has been taken hy the Liberal forces I'm.
dor pcspuicra, aud il is said Perez Gomez was killed
in the action
Tn" English ARE threatening tho ports on the Pacif-
'c demanding 'uldm"nt Of conventions etc.
Forces hnv" left Mexico IN nrrpnt directions with
ih" Object OF r"taling san Luis. Guanauato, and
othor places now held bv the liberal forces
The British minister insists on fni payment OF all
claims against Mexico. and the commanders bcre are
Instructed io demand one million and half from tho
Vera Cruz custom house. and in case OF refusal to
lombard the city.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
FROM MEXICO.

By the steamship Tennessee arrived at New Or
leans from Vera Cruz most exciting and importan,
intelligence from the civil war in the interior of Moy
leo has been received.
Mlramon had successfully fought his way througl
10 'he CITY OF Mexico and the Liberal forces have
oeeh completely routed in bloody engagement III,
most unparalleled exccsses have been committed
Americans and Engshmcn, all apparently. indeed.
who did not give in their adherence 30 the Church
Military party. or who were marked n their oppo:i
ton to it, have been massacrcd. Even attendants NJ,
the wounded in the hospitals have been murdered IN
cold blood
Below will be found the correspondence Of IN.
Pcayune, giving full details. Just as the TeDnes.p.
was leaving port an express came in from the capjtl
with news to the 10TH confirming everything stated
below
This express also brought Intelligence that Amp,.
d'a' Anconla, and Alatrise, the ylg!ant general.
who were to prevent Miramon's passage over the
Mountains were following him up. and when the
courier passed, were within twelve leagues of the
capital. They are said to have 5000 men,
II this be true the Libcralsts nav vet bo ah,o to
rally but the correspondent does not seem to enter
tain such hopes.
S"NS' N"'e VI cIa CIuZ april Il, he thus writes.
The mastery inactivity of the Juarcz Government
continues: and nothing has been done since the de.
parture OF the steamer Of the 22d ult.
me chiefs OF the Liberal party are much censured
for their want of decision ''e0 w
Degollado remains in consultation before the CITY
OF Mexico, without advancing single step, or even
attempting to advance. ~
- Mlramoh succeeded in reaching Mexico with part
9 MS lorces having forced the lines of Ampudia and
Llaave on the heights of Orizaba.
anIs iumor caused the whole force of Ampudia and
Iracon's to abandon their position, marching on to
Mexico in order to join Degolado whose force was
estimated at nearly 10000 men,
lhere Is no end to their marching up the hill and
down the h only fatgung the troops, without even
attempting to strike decisive blow.
The recognition of the Juarez Government by Mr.
MeLane mad not the desired effect. 1t has created no
stlmulus to the party outside Vera Cruz.
Zen zen. Marquee arrived from Guadaajara on the
10th inst with about one thousand men, and attacked
the next day the Liberals at Facubaya and Chapulte
pee. The latter retired at once, in good order to-
wards Morella, losing only about 200 men.
On entering Tacnbaya, the forces of the Church
party committed awful atrocities-murdered and
robbed whoever and whatever came il their way.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH CONVENTION

BATON ROUTE, April rs, 1853.
The delegates frem the several Wards met at the
Court Houso. at IL VI.
The meeting was organized by calling Wm Sowcll
to the chair and appointing T. ID. Lewis and Achille
Lnl. Secretaries.
Mr.. Bird moved that committee of three be ap.
pointed to examine into the credentials Of the dele
gates.
The President appointed on said committee, Messrs
Bird Pierce. and Haralson.
The committee after examination made the follow.
ing report
That the following Wards were represented l. 2. g.
A., s. 9, 10, H. II. and that Wards S. g. were not
On molten. the report was adopted.
Mr. Haralson moved that the following gentlemen
disappointed delegates to the State Convention:
L. \. Lat e. Hirart, G. NJ Pierce, Seth David
VIM sowell. r. L, Knox, Wilson Tate and F. NJ He.
reford which adopted
On motion, the following gentlemen were appoint
ed to attend the Congressional Convention, at vi
dalia.
J. c. Stafford, Augustine Duplantier T. j. Bird.
WI sharp VIM. Pratt, James Cooper, ". A. Dixon,
and D. A. Cunningham.
Mr. Stafford moved that the delegates be instructed
10 vote for Maj, A, S. Heron, for Governor
Mr.. Cooper moved that the vote be taken by wards
which resulted as follows:
A. S. Heron GA Marks, 6.
Mr.. Harason moved that the delegates be instruct.
ed TO vote for E. w. Robertson for Auditor which re-
suited unanimously.
Mr.. Hnbbs moved that the Convention appoint
Parish Executive Committee; adopted. And the fol.
lowing gentlemen were appointed
WM PRATT. President.
B. +. RHODES Vice-Presdent
T, D. LEWIS, Secretary.
Ward, l. Ed Tliriart and G. Lockwood
2. Wm. Kirby and l.. H. Latil.
3. 6. NJ. Pierce and S. David.
g. w. Tate and VIM. Sowe.
g. Robt. Newport and H. e. Sale.
g. VIM. Edmonson and Asa Adam.
:? Robt Knox and A. Stokes.
D. D.. A. Mediation and Aug. Duplantier
0. Alfred Dupantier and E. Matinee
TO- r. Odam and d. A. Cunningham.
II. VIM. Kelly and J. o. Denham.
IL. VIM. J. Sharp and D. Stokes
On motion. Augustine Dnpanter was declared the
choice of the Convention as candidate for the Board
of Public Works
On motion, the following gentlemen were appoint-
ed to attend the Convention to nominate Candidate
for the Board of Public Works:
Louis Hebert. Wm. G. Sharp G. N. Pierce A. Latu
S. C. Stafford, +. NJ. Hereford, and A. Gusman
Mr. Iiaralson moved that the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Advocate. and other
Democratic papers in the State and that the thanks
of this meeting be returned to the President and
Secretary.
After which the meeting sdjoured.
WM. SOWEL, President.
AcDilLH + D LHT'1i n1ru, Secretary.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

the full recognition of the doctrine Of State Rights
that 1t shall not the agent Of the States establish
ed by them for special purposes exercise auy but It's
expressly delegated powers. II is necessary to "igh'
on, fight ever" TO impress these views upon the Dem
ocratic masses The party has always profsscd then
and in fact had its origin and birth In the struggle
Thomas Jefferson and his disciples against federal o..
croachmcnts upon the rights Of the States Having
IN undyng faith In the old, time bonorcd principle.
of Democracy II has been our constant enleavor ncv
yer to depart thercirom, aud to call upon ALL not t
dcviate from the old landmarks. The party sl,ou,'
be true to Its ancient faith requiring economy in tb
administration Of the State and Federal Government.
Opposition to building up northern monopoics lN
tariff bountics to accumulated capital IN woocn and
iron establishments fishing bountics- -bountics in IN,
form Of appropriations for improvements in norhar
lakes and harbors-and last, though not least ctcrn.
al OPT ,sion to that most alarming proposition t.,
State Rigii.a mcn.--that the Federal Govcrupnut
should take the money ef the people to build rail
road to the Pacific. The drmoralizing Influences in
the expenditure and disbursements necessary to cor
strnct such road, would render this Governmcn, the
most corrupt under the sun. Any decent drspol c
government would be far prefcrablcto to " corruption
which 1t would cngcndcr; the rights Of the State,
would be swallowed up by the usnrpations Of what
would then be the great arbitrary and drspotc pow
er of the central government and the anxons hope
OF the friends of freedom throughon, the whole earth
the experiment made by our vcncratcd patriot
fathers to test the capacity Of man for self govern
mrnt would be failure. All this can be avcrtcd by
adherng to the doctrine Of State Rights and frown-
ing down, in the Democratic party every atcmp, 10
engrat upon i federal ideas. even though it done
under the specous garb Of " conservatism"
This article is longer than intended, and the procc
ding paragraph somewhat Of n digrcssion. but our
readers must find an apology in the earnest interest
et in what is conceived to be the paramount good Of
Inc Democratic party, and sincere desire not 10 be
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

T5~ We are authorized to announce B. z. CHA
NEl. as candidate for DISTRICT ATTORNEY, for The
Seventh judicial District, subject to the decision Of
Democratic nominating convention should the party
hold one for that purpose otherwise. subject to the
decision of the people at the ballot box.
Ess5- We are requested to announce CYRUS HEN.
RI RATLIFF, of West Frlciana, as n candidate for
the Office of DIsTRrcr ATTORNEY for the Seventh Ju.
dicia District. at the November Election subject to
u Democratic nomination.
Ecsg- We are authorized to announce WILLIAM S.
VAUGHAN, of East Felicana. as candidate for
the office Of DISTRICT ATTORNEY, for the Seventh J,-
dcial District. at the November election subject to
n Democratic nomination.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
COMM, SiCATEp.
Hon. w Il. WALKER

We peg leave to call attention to the name o, Gen
W. f. WALKER of Livingston Parish, in conucc,io,
WIN the nomination for Secretary OF State. by fine
Democratic Convention TO be held at Baton Romeo
In presenting the claims Of this gentleman ,o IN.
Democracy of Louisiana. it wonld he idle to nrgc
upon them the reasons why he is well dcs.r, ~,
Their confidence and support His extensive and IA.
'orabe acquaintance throughout the State to,.tLcr
WIN his high social position slpcrccdrs The necessity
OF any encominm aud gives a sufficient rnoron,c.
mat ne would both dignity that responsible ofc. and
oe out the reflection Of the good sense Of his con.
eh's VINO placed him there Being m,n Of III. No..
nlexceptlonable good character and possrs.in, ,,,
knowiedged abilities. as political deLacr. he wouII
be an acquisition TO the Democratic ticket that wn,Id
give II strength in the most trying emergencies
"hen knownothingism first made its advent threat
ehhg TO overturn everything in its i,npctuous career
he was among the first that threw themselves in ,h,
'hckesf OF the fight and during these exciting and
do"p''ni issues, he was always prominent doing eE
'ect'Ve service in the cause of his party
IN conclusion, we would say that his unoncstion,
Die 'ldelity to the Democratic party his superior ,a
ems and great personal popularity should make him
the most prominent " Richmond in the field for soc.
re'ary OF State before the convention n, Ratio, po,
should he permit his name to be used in that .on,oo
'''"' MANY FRIENDS.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
Announttnltnts.
FOR THE STATE LEGISLATURE.

7.1- We are authorized to announce Or. ROBERT
p. KENNEDY Ms a cand idate for Representative to
the State Legislature, subject to Democratic nom.
nation.
1sss- We are authorized to announce J. WARREN
TAYLOR, as q candidate for reelection as Rcprescn.
tative to the State Legislature, subject to . Demo
cratic nomination.
dHs- We are authorized to announce BYTHELL
HAYNES, as a candidate for reelection as Represen.
taive to the State Legislature, subject to Democrat
ic nomination.
1rss- Wcare authorized to announce WM. FERGUS
HERMAN. as candidate for Representative to the
State Legislature ject TO a Democratic nomination
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
LIST OF DELEGATES.

The following named delegates were elected by the
Democratic people in the respective Wards of th
Parish, Monday. April T. to represent the same In
the Democratic State and Congressional Conventions
WARD John F. McKneely, J. W. Cole, and Ran
dolph Chick.
WARD 2.-Marion Chapman, J. A. Norwood, and A
p. Brown
WARD 81 W. Taylor, Thomas PLANT, and Alfred
Hazard
WARD NO election.
WARD Sc. W. Munday A. J. Going and VIM. f
Herman.
WARD 6.-John F. George Irvine Brown, and D.
G, Bowman.
WaRp Simeon Hatcher, r. D. Rowley, and By
thcll Haynes
WARD s,-David Barleld Thos W. Robins, and ".
N. Jordan.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

5iss> Late arrivals from South America bring in
telligcncc Of calamtous earthquake. A number Of
small towns in the northwestern portion of the State
Of San Salvador hid been destroyed.
Inc destruction of life and property At Quito Is
immense. 1t is estimated tha, between 2OOO aud 5000
lives were lost, together with property to The value
Of three millions of dollars.
Th" shock of the earthquake was very severe at
Guayaqu aud considerable damage was done a,
that place.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

Sa7- On the 26ih. the Mississippi opposite yicks-
burg is reported as being heenty nche, and hal,
above the highest water Of last year and eighteen and
quarter Adore the water of 1850. The water of 1928
was the highest ever known in vlcksburg until this
year-the river now being sixteen inches above that
LOUISVILLE April 27.-The river at this point has
risen one foot and half since Monday and Is still RI
sing rapidly with twelve and half feet water on the
falls.
CHcrNSATI April 27.-Thc river at this point has
risen hve and half feet since yesterday, and is still
rising rapidly
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

Ysst- Mr.. Grattan, in his work on America, states
the following AS a conversation that occurred be-
tween John G. Calhoun and himself:
"Now, let me ask you" said I, " what were the
feelings Of the las! slave you liberated p,
II berate saveo' he exclaimed "God forbid
that Ish aid be guilty of such crime. All, you
kao~ litte Of my Character If you believe me capa-
10 oc doing 20 mvch vroug to fellow crea.urch
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

AcorTrAL OF SicKLEs.-The trial of Hon Daniel
T. sckles for the killing of Phillip Barton Key (or
criminal intercourse with Mrs. Sckles). which ha.
been going on at Washington City. for sore time
past, was terminated on the 26th instant the Jury
iinding verdict Of Not Guilty" They were out
about forty minutes
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
REMOVAL.

REMOVAL.
H. WALKER HAS REMOVED HIS DRUG STORE
I. to the building on Brick Row, formerly occupi-
ca by IL: H. Draughan. He would respectfully beg
leave to inform his friends and the public generally
that ne he is now permanently located and will keep
constantly on hand well selected assortment of
DRUGS AND CHEMICALS,
Oils, Paints, Varnishes, and Window Glass
Garden Seed, fine Cutlery. Musical Instruments
Books, Stationery, Perfumery, Fancy articles, etc,y
All of which he is prepared to furnish on the most
reasonable terms, and soic- liberal vhare OF pub
lie patronage april
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS

1.5- We are authorized to announce AUGUSTIN
DtPLANTlER. as a candidate for Commissioner Of
the Board ofPublc Works for the First District sub
ject to the decision Of the District Convention to as
scmblc at Douadsonylle, on the second Monday Of
July.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

@0- We want 1t particularly borne in mind that
oil communications or notices recommending cand
dates for office. must he paid for in conformity with
our published rates and the rule adopted by the late
editorial convention
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

EB> The Governor has appointed Mr.. j. D. Brcck.
ehridge President Of the Board of Currency in place
Of Mr.. Logan Mcknight, deceased.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

sjss- The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CoNvENr,ON.
10 nominate candidate for Congress from the Third
District will assemble at Vidaa, Parish OF Concor.
dia, on the
THIRD MONDAY IN JUNE,
il being the Goth day of the month.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
s}(al'rieo.

IN NV ORLEANS. o1 Wednesday. the 18th inst, by
R"v J. J pnno Nr. GEO IT, RiIEA. of East Fclci
ana 10 Miss MARY J. RYAN, Of that city.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
CL ! n TO N, LA.
Saturday Morning, April 80 1880.
NOTICE.

The Second Annual Fair for the benefit Of :. : Pres
byteran Church will be- held in the Town of Jackson
East Fclicinna, La. on Saturday. 3Oth instant
The public are respectfully invited TO attend
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

Gss- We observe in our State exchanges, the Hon.
B l.. DEFREEsE. Of Jackson parish spoken of for the
Office Of State Treasurer
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30
NEW ADV ERTISEM ENTS
SPECIAL, NOTICE

DllNSiCiANS, PLANTERS, AND OTHERS, wish.
ing Drug and Medicines. will find it more to
thelr advantage in regard both to price and quality
TO purchase GrnSne 0re from reguar and leqiipak.
de2ers who are constantly receiving fresh supplies
IRON trA class ho,@s of New York and New Orleans.
than IT." buy an adlratd and h9her priced article from
others who ar" not judges OF their quality. a23
n RIH UR CRAW FORD.
SUCCESSOR TO H. S. BEECHENO.
ID X & lST & APOTHECARY
NO. = BRICK Row,=-EAsr SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE.
{ EEFS CONSTANTLY ON HAND n complete as
IA Sorm"nt of Drugs, Chemicals, Surgical lnstru-
men's: P"rinmcrics Soaps. Also dealer in Paints,
OILS, Varnishes and Brushes of every description.
Mr. W. H. Mctluithy, from the house of Sicklcs h
Goa New ORLEANS, will attend to the SALE and dspcn.
ng OF Medicines at all hours.
| am now fully prepared to fill any order in my
line, aid the srictcs attention will be paid to Pby.
slcan's orders from the country.
Any one wishing to purchase anything in the Med.
cine line will find ii to their advantage to deal with
one in the legitimate business, they will be sure to
get the genuine article respectfully solicit share
of patronage.
ALSO:
DEALER IN WINES AND LIQUORS.
OF every description for medical purposes.
large quantity of ICE just received, and will be
Kept constantly on hand, during the warm season.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-04-30

.7.ss- THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION will as
senble a. Baton Rouge, on the
FOURTH WEDNESDAY IN MAY,
ii being the 18th day of the month.