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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-04

REvIvAl.-The Revival AT the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South, III this place. con
tlnues Fifteen person, Joined the Church
last Sunday Religious exercises w.I be
held by the pastor, rev Mr. wills. every
eSeniu4 tL.9 week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-04

LECTURE PVsIroEED On account Of IN
disposition, the lecture 70 be delivered On
Thursday night. by Rev. J. Lannahan, is
postponed lie will lecture on Sunday
evening. in the VI {. Church, at 2 o'clock,
on Reconsideration. in reply to Rev. DR..
Ryder The lecture intended for Thursday
Of tits week. vii! be delivered some evening
mex, week, Of which due notice viii be given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-04

CosFiRNArIoSa.-- " e understand that there
were ninety-slx persons continued ill the Va
rious Episcopal Churches on Sunday. BisL-
OPS Johns and Meade we're in attendance,
and administered the rite with the usual
sanctity of the Church R.rk. ETdmner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-04

NvOTIIE.- All person. are hereby notified not
~ TO sell good, OF any description, on my nc
SoSnt, or for Boat Pioneer, unless got by he IN Sf
sop.-bills having been made ill my ham" lately
without ny knowledge OF consent
nw ID. LEWIS QUANDER
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
G, ID. SHADBURNE,
A. Il. HYNEs.

The AMERICAN MINISTER AND THE EMPEROR NAPoI.-
EoN.-The correspondent of the New York Times says
that at the diplomatic reception on New Years day,
at the Palace, the Emperor converscd an unusually
long time with the American Ministar, and showed
towards him the greatest courtesy. The Presidents
message was referred to, and this gave Mr. Mason the
opportunity of reitcrating to Napoleon that it was
the settled policy of the United States to act in the
acquisition OF territory exactly upon the principles
which had guided them hcrctoforc--tha is to say
that no territory should be acquired otherwise than
honorably, by purchase or ccssion. The Emperor on
his part reassured the American minister of his kind
ly feelings towards the United States, and of his con-
2nt d,:Hr. .f3r ~ rre:Hyati0 # q,nieqWa rel7'i?g..
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

5.- We publish, in to-day's paper the address de-
livcred by Vice President Breckenridge upon the re-
moval Of the United States Senate, from the old to
the new chamber 1t will amply repay the time de-
voted to its perusal, filed il is with many interest
ing facts and Incidents associated with that august
body, from its earliest organization.
And, in connection herewith, we know no time so
opportunc as this. to announce preferences, and
the position the I" Feliciana Democrat occupies in
relation to the next Presidential canvass Our pre-
ference is for southern man, and first, among all Of
such who may be presented to the Charleston Con
vcntion our choice is JonN G. BREcKINRpGE, Of Ken
lucky. Failing to secure Southern candidate. our
next and only choice of all the aspirants who may
hail from the North or West, is STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS
of Illinois.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

TENNESSEE. Opposition CHATS the name
fly which the opposcrs ofthe Democratic party choose
to style themselves) State Convention of Tennessee
have appointed March 10th, for holding their Conven-
tion to nominate candidate for Governor. Col A.
NJ Loorey of Columba--an able debater, and gen
ncman of the first talents and standng--from all in
dieadons, will receive the nomination. If he will ac-
ccpt it. Gov Harris the present able incumbent,
will be rc-nominated by acelamation by the Democra
cy. The election will take place IN August.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
NOTICE..

CEAIED PROPOSALS Wilt be received until the
- Fifteenth of March, from this day. for the build.
ing of u three story brick building, in the Town OF
Clinton Louisiana. Said building to be. in width =,
about 80 feet in length 30 feet aud to be coverc,l
with slate. The lower or basement story Is designed
for Town Hall, the second story for Male Acadc-
N.Y. and the third for Masonic Hall.
The undertaken TO furnish all the materials and 10
deliver the building complete. Specifications to bc
seen at the counting room Of W. w Chapman h Co..
Clinton. La.
feb !. 1859 W W. CHAPMAN. Treasurer.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
NOTICE.

NIIOSE WISHING to avail themselves of the bcnc.
/ fit Of the Act of the Legislature, approved March
9tb 1858. required to make the ten per cent pay
mcnt to me before the 18th of March. 1859.
A number of the citizens of Clinton are in posses
sion Of the land lnorgagcd by Humphrey Taylor AMI
:. ID. Worhngton. and interested in seeing that
the required payment IL made. Should the time ex-
prc without payment the mortgage property will bc
liable for the whole stock subscription.
feb 4. 1859 CHARLES McNEA Lqudator.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

TIE GREAT REpuBLIc.-From the publishers Oak
smith & Co., New York, we have received the Febru
ary number OF this new illustrated monthly The
contents excellent as they are varied. and this
Magazine, both in its literary articles and artistic
embellishments, will well bear comparison with any
of the monthlies. The premium subscription price is
four dollars which entities the subscriber to copy
of one Of two splendid engravings. The Last Sup
per-" or, The City of the Great King
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

THE ACQUISITION OF CuBA,--Tammany Hall has ta
ken the initiative in scconding the recommendation
of the President for the purchase of Cuba On Wednes
day evening, the 25th ult, the General Committee
met, when series of resolutions were presented by
W. D. Kennedy, which were adopted, covering almost
every ground upon which the acquisition of Cuba is
both important and desirable.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

cs- We call the attention of parties interested to
the notice in advertising columns of the liquida-
tor of the Clinton & Port Hudson Banking Company,
relative to the payment of the ten per cent upon the
land mortgages, the period allowed by the Act of
March. 1865 will expire on the 18th of March, 1859.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

E1-Gov Randall, Of Wisconsin, tells the people
OF that State, in his late message, that they too
deeply in deb that interest loans and mortgages
lis eating them up that facilities for further borrow
ling abroad would prove but snares and ptals-pleas
ant at the outset but to damage them in the end
iIIe says they must pay what they honestly owe. II
they can-pay it when due ifpossible but fnot pos
sble, then as thereafter may be- but not go in
debt another dollar.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

A RELIc.-The Pendlcton (S c. Messenger says
We have lately exhumed In cellar of our village,
the old wooden press that the Messenger was first is
sued upon It was the identical press that Gen. Green
printed the dispatches of the army with 1t is made
mostly Of mahogany TO compare it with the presses
of the present day it is indeed curiosity.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
PROBATE SALE

Il!E STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District
PARISH OF EAST FELIClANA. Court. No. 1926
In the matter OF the succession Of b. NJ. Collier dc.
ceased.
IN PURSUANCE of an order TO me directed by
l. the Honorable Court aforesaid, in the above enti.
tied cause, will proceed to sell at public auction at
the door of the Court House, in said Parish on
TUESDAY, March /, 1859,
at II O'Clock, AM the following property apperain-
ing to said succession, to wit
Negro woman named FINETTE, aged about 33
years, and her son, named
PETER, aged about 10 years
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash, provided they bring their appraised value,
Jan ", 1853 B. NJ. G. BROWN Sheriff,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
NOTICE.

A IL PERSONS are hereby fprcwarncd not to trade
n for a certain note OF hand. given in favor Of Chcs
ley Jackson. of the parish of Feast Fclicana. La,
signed by myself. Thomas Frlps& James A. March.
ant for the payment Of three hundred dollars three
hundred aud fifty dollars due first Of January, 1860,
as the considerations for which saiA natc given,
have failed and will not pay the same unless com
PEELED by law. JOHN NJ. ROBERTS.
Clinton a Feb D. 1859,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Tst" We are authorized to announce Hon. JOHN
Il. KING as nn independent candidate for the Office
of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, for the
Third Judicial District. Election the first Monday
in April 10
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

PROBATE SALE.
TIE STATE OF LOUISIANA ! seventh District
PARISH OF EAST rfIIcftNA Court. No. 1915.
In the matter Of the succession Of Robert j. Drchr,
deceased.
TN PURSUANCE Of an order from the Honorable
/ Court aforesaid, and hy virtue of commission to
me directed Will offer for sale ut public auction, at
the residence of Richard Drchr. in said Parish, on
THURSDAY, February II, 1859,
at IL o'clock A. the following named aud dcscrib-
ed property appcraning To The above named
ion, 10 wit
Sx head of horses,
One gold watch
One gold chain.
nuc metal watch
TERMS uF SAFE
Said property will he sold on n credit of twelve
months for all snms Of twenty dollars and upwards
all sums la-s han twenty dollars cash Purchasers
to give their notes with approved personal security,
bearing eight per cent interest per annum from day
oi sale until paid
Feb Z. 1859. &. W. CATfErT Anctioneer
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

TRlAL TRp or THE WINANs SrEAuEn-The iron
steamer built by the Messrs Winais the last novelty
htloat since the lcyathan) went upon trial trim YES
lcrday morning from the yard OF the builders at the
Ferry Bar to the North Point lighthouse and hack
About 94 O'Clock steam was began To be raised and
al near II O'Clock the steamer turned gracefully from
her moorlngs and was headed down the pniapsco
When pressure of 81 pound of steam Qmlfher ca.
pnclly) satisfactory Roadway was made The points
OF the bow and stern barely touched the water and
The even progress OF the vessel caused no cOmmotion
OF the waves but left smooth wake like n groove
The steamer passed Fort Carroll until off North Point
when she was put about, On the return and when
opposite Fort Mcllcnry the steamer was greeted with
salute ol six guns from the Fort and in recopniton
oi me compliment the steamers flags were DISPLAYED
and the steam whistle blown.
The steamer, both going and returning was greet.
en ny the crews OF all the craft in the river with
cheers, waving of hats and other demonstration of
IKE nature. BESIDES the officers of the vessel Can
tam Vaughn, engineer David Frazier and number
o the Workmen there were on board Thomas Win.
ans and Ross Wlnans, Esqs., and their ladies. The
steamer returned about ocloek yesterday afternoon
ana after playing about tho open water was return.
eu to her moorngs at the yard of the builders The
average speed attained was about IL miles an hour
iho ventilation below decks was perfectly preserved
atlrng lhe running OF the machinery, and at no time
aa lile thermometer rise above IS degrees Fahren.
net we believe the builders regard the trial as sat
lslactofy ana II guaranty Of success when greater
distance Is sattemDted.- Laltim0re SIM
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
SOUTHERN GARDEN SEED.

uST RECEIVED, at the ''Clinton Drug Store"
supply OF the above seed, raised and put up by
,ne Society of Shakers, Pleasant Hill Mercer County,
Kentucky, in the year 1858
ihese seeds are superior to any other kind sold In
,hlS section They are the only Seed raised and put up "a
me So"m The Proprieors take back all their old
seed at the close of each season. and supply their
Agents with fresh seed. BY this means yon can al
ways get fresh seed you buy from the regularly ap-
pointed Agent
H. WALKER. Commercial Row,
Jan sole Agent for the Parish Of Fast Ecicana
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
PROBATE S\I,l,


THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, seventh District
r>giSii N EAST fEIictNNA Court. No 1879
In the matter of the succession of John g. Harbour
deceased.
u III RIANCE Of al order from The Honorable
Court aforesaid, and hy virtue of a commission ,p
me directed viii offer for sale at public auction at
the late residence of John \. Harbour deceased, in
-aid Parish on
SATURDAY, February 10, 1859,
at O'Clock, \. " the following named and dcscrib.
ed property, appcraining TO the abov1 named .uc-
cession, to Wit
Two card tables. one bcdscad
One Secretary, ono rocking chair,
Two mahogany dining tables, and
Dnc pair OF silver candlestcks.
TERMS on SALE.
Said property will he sold on Il credit of twelve
months for all sums of twenty dollars and upwards
all sums under twenty dollars cash. Purchasers to
give their notes with approved personal security to
pear eight per cent interest per annum from day Of
sale until pad.
Feb. i, 1859. e. W. GATLETT Anctionccr
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

Eo' The barat the mouth of the Mississippi is pro.
badly in worse condition than it has been before
Tor years. considerable feet of vessels lie at that
point unable to get in or out of the river many of
them hard aground, OF at least sticking in the soft
UVhy mud of the bar,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
PROBATE SALE.

PROBATE SALE.
TIE STATE OF LOUISIANA, | Seventh District
PARISH or EAST fEIlrlANA Court No 1879.
IN The matter OF the succession Of John A. Harbour
deceased.
IN III SIANCE Of an order from the Honorable,
Conn aforesaid and by virtue of q commission TO
m" directed will offer for sale at public auction at
the late residence of John A. Harbour deceased, in
said Parish, on
WEDNESDAY, March 0, 1859,
at ! o'clock 4 81 the following named and lcscrib-
ed property, appcrtainng TO the above named sue
cession to wit:
Negro woman. ESTHER,
Boy MORGAN and
Girl LANlNIA.
TERMS or SALE
Hhld property VIII be sold on a credit Of twelve
months. the purchaser to give his note with appoved
personal security, to bear eight per cent interest per
anhum from day OF sale, and to consent that mort.
gage be retained thereon, to the full and final
payment Of the purchase price.
Feb ., 1853, q. W. CATLETT. AuctionecI.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
LETTER FROM Mrssrs. SlIADBURNE AND HYNEs

ilAl III. fkOM MEs>lis. SlAlDbl AND III l Nls~.
Hon. w. s. PARHAM.-Wc find the following in the
rlcTaphic columns Of the Associated Press Of Tues
day. sent from this city:
The Sandidgc and benjamin party desired to pro-
cccd to another ballot but the friends of Mr. Gray
"Parham AMI Soulc. boicd and the CAUCUS adjourned
- to O'Clock this evening"
So far as concerns the principal friends OF Mr. Par
ham. those who had charge OF his interests. and re.
eced his Wishe, the above Is not true We speak of
Senator Shadburne Mr.. lIyncs and Mr.. Knox Of the
House. all oi whom remained in caucus aud ndig.
nantly rejected the appeals made to them to sacrifice
their friend by leaving it.-Batoa Rouche .ldcocme
House OF REPRESENTATIVES. Jan, 27. 1859
Editors ot tie .Idvocate-ln your paper OF this morn
Ing we find an editorial in which tie following Ian.
gnagc occurs We speak of Senator Shadburnr
Mr. liynes and Mr.. Knox, of the House, all of whom
remained in caucus and Indignantly rejected the an
pcalS made to them to sacrifice their friend by IT,"
We feel ii due TO others we'll as ourselves to correct
the error into which you have fallen. When the eau.
Gus adjourned TO SIX O'Clock, on Monday evening we
were present and did not then know that the friend.
with whom we had acted. had determined not to re-.
turn to the when it should assemble We met
them at O'Clock that evening and it was announced
that was their intention not 10 return to the caucus
We will further state, that during the one period
oil the caucus, we thought we would have been fully
Justified in Withdrawing. That period was when the
friends OF Mr. Snndidge left the caucus and entered
INTO negotiation or conference which lasted two
hours and II minutes, and from which we were cy.
cluded. The matter was discussed among those who
remained upon the floor Of the CAUCUS and finally we
were invited to confer with committees from both
partcs, with disclaimer on their part that no dis
courtesy whatever was intended. Before this was
done we were in favor of adjourning to the House and
not participating further in the caucus But after
having remained when thought we were oStracised
and having again entered into the contest, we did not
feel Justified in remaining ont Of the cancus Upon
those gentlemen who thought and acted otherwise
we have no condemnation to pass, for we believe they
acted from as high sense Of honor as we did In
your editorial you have done unntentona Injustice
in saying that we Indignantly rejected the appeals
made to induce MS to leave the caucus for none such
were ever made, and 50 far from feeling any indgna.
tol for their course, we thought they did not com
plain without cause.
Yours truly, G. d. SlIADBURNE,
a. X. HYNEs.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
THE NEW MASONIC HALL.

II is with feelings Of extreme qualification, that we
are able to announce to our readers that preliminary
measures have been entered into for the erection Of
this building. The sum required before commencing
operations, $4,000 had already been subscribed
and on Wednesday last the Building Committee pur
chased the site on which it is to be erected it being
six-eightbs of the square, bounded the north and
south by the streets running due east by the Court
House, the next above Commercial Row.
In our advertising columns will be found notice
to contractors, calling for proposals Thus il will be
scen that great period Of time will capsc, ere we
will have cdice, that win not only be an orna-
ment but most useful addition to our town. The
plan, as now proposed is to erect plain but sub
stantial building, 80 by 90 feet, three stories in
heigth the ground floor to be used as Public Hall
the second, as q Male Academy and the third, for
Masonic purposes.
Should the sum already subscribed be insufficient
to complete the Hall" have no doubt that the
liberal generosity of those who have already contrib.
nted will meet with ready and willing imitators.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
dtlurrito.

AT the residence of W. w. Pilkington. on Thurs.
day. the Sd February, by VIM. Jordan, Esq, WILLIAM
Il. BROWN to Miss VICTORIA P1LkINGTON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

NOBLE GIRI"-Onc Of the Boston papers relates
this aneedotc on the authority of fellow passenger
OF the heroiue Of it, from Detroit TO Albany
On reaching the depot, at Suspension Bridge the
conductor told a young man--whoSe health was very
feeble, and who was on his way to Springfield, Mass.
whore he had lrieud3--he must leave the car as he
bad no money with which to pay his fare Notwith
standing the debllilated appearance Of the young man
he was suffered to be led ont of the car without any
movement being made for his relief As the young
man WIS about stepping Off the platform, a young la
dy rose in the cars and asked the conductor how
much the young mans fare would be to Albany. He
replied eight dollars She Immediately stepped to the
door and told the invalid to return and resume his
seat lie did So and then some of the male passen-
gers began to exhibit little charity offering to pay
portion of the fare. The young lady declined their
prolered aid saying she preferred to pay the amount
herself She did 50, and besides gave him script',
to keep him in Albany over Sunday, promising TO see
him forwarded to his friends on Monday
EUROPEAN ALARM ABOUT CUBA.--Baron Yon Gcrot
Is to return to Washington by the next steamer from
Europe.
1t is believed that the decided demonstration Of
Congress towards the acquisition ofCuba has created
much uneasincss among the European power.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05


AN ACT
Relative TO the Purchase Of Negro Slaves by the Peo
pie Of the State Of Louisiana
Whereas TIE Federal Government has no power to
prohibit the buying of Negro Slaves by the citizens
OF this State and
Whereas, The right Of the people Of the State OF
Louisiana to purchase slave property in any market
whetnef domestic orinrelgn, where negro slaves are
sold; has never been aena,cd from her sovcreignty
or granted to the control of the Federal Government
therefore,
SECTION ]. Be enac,ed hy The Senate aHd House of
Revetnatees Gt the Smte Of Lontsiono IN GeaerM As
semy conpened, That any citizens association of cit
Hens Of this State be, and they are hereby auhori
zed to purchase negro slaves from Cuba, Brazil and
Africa and 10 bring the said slaves so purchased into
this State and TO hold the same in full right and title
lo their own proper use benefit and behooi Pror}ea
said slaves purchased and imported into this State
shall b. subject to the same regulations and tariff of
duties as other species OF foreign property or imports
SEC 2 BE aJn'ho eaachd, &C., That this Act Shall
be, and remain in force from and after its passages
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

EXPLANATION OF SENATOR DAVIS Immediately on
the reading of the journal in the Senate on the morn
ing of the 25th ult Mr. Pugh called the attention of
the body to the late gross invasion Of its Executive
session. made, evidently. by some one connected with
the Senate. Mr. Davis seized the occasion afforded in
discussion this subject, to pointcdly dsclaim the
libel that has found its way into the press that he
made an attack on the Senator from Illinois,
He stated that he had made no such attack direct.
'ly or indirectly. Mr.. Douglas replied that such was
his own understanding and that while he apprecia-
ted the explanation Of Mr. Davis he did not regard it
as at all necessary 1t seemed to be regarded on all
sides that some steps should be taken immedi.
ately to protect the secret sessions of the Senate
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05

Es!s~ The following Bill has been introduced into
the State Senate, and referred to the Judiciary com.
mittcc:
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-02-05
CIIIN II O N. l. A.

Saturday Morning, February s. 1889.