The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-01-15
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.

pAEl IL LAN "a
This sound Democrat, honest politician, and able
statesman has been returned to the United State,
Senate for six years after the expiration of his pre-
sent term, by the Legislature Of Illinois. The victo
rous result of the memorable canvass in that State
has thus been practically illustrated. The Democra
cy Of Illinois, have, in the majesty of their grca,
strength through their representatives rcbuked and
condemned the interference of those corrupt polit
clans and Presidential aspirants, who attempted, but
in vain, (tbcy calling themselves Democra,sD to Sc
duce them from their firm adherence to Democratic
principles, In the person of Stephen A. Douglas, into
the support Of his Black Republican opponent.
The telegraph informs us that Mr.. Douglas recciv-
cd eight majority over his only opponent, Mr.. Lin.
coin. Where was that distinguished National Demo
crat Judge Sidney Breesc whom the Washington Uni
on and its Echoes in this and other Southern States
told us would be the choice of the Democracy of ILL
noics. Where, oh where? ye Echoes! answer where
was coffin handbill Brecse? Are yc all too poor to do
him reverence?
And what of that caba Of the Senate, who to graf
ify the petty animosity of the administration dspla-
ced the great tribune" from his position as Chair
man of the Committee Territories? Stand they not
rebukcd by the pure Democracy Of Illinois and by
that of every other State in which the voice of the
people, not politicians, has been heard? Alas, for
them! Douglas is the peoples choice! Their fiat has
gone forth. Their honest sympaihcs have been ex-
tended wherever lie has went In New Orleans, New
York, Philadelphia and Washington, he has been re-
ceved, as no statesman has been since the days Of
Andrew Jackson His hold upon their hearts is as
firm as was that of the old hero in his palmiest days
Like him he is opposed by aspiring politicians. But
the Little Giant like " Old Hickory is beyond
their reach With the peoplc--the true Democra cy
of the Cnionhe laughs in scorn at their puny efforts
Whether candidate for the Presidency or not he oc
cupcs position in their esteem, which neither envy
nor detraction can displacc him from. The future
is before him. how to act and how to choose And
who can doubt his course or choice in that future
when he reviews his pure and consistent Democratic
record of the past.
gsJ- We publish to-day, in another column a COM
munication over the signature of Jetlersonan De-
mocrat" We were not present at the meeting, on
last Saturday, but the statements in the communica-
ton referred to, which placed in our hands last
Monday, come from source that fully atess their
authenticity and truth.
Next Monday, we hope the question of the selection
Of candidate for Associate Justice, will be settled
fairly and satisfactorily to the great of the par
ty. This shonld be the aim and wish of all. With
this spirit anmating us, we would almost invariably.
secure good men for Office, avoid all dissatisfaction
among ourselves and in the election of our candi-
dates at the polls feel that we had achieved Dem
ocratc victory, instead of the triumph of particular
personal interests in the Democratic family
We call upon the Democracy ofths Parish, in view
Of the great contest of next fall to counsel and com
muHicae with each other in regard to the movements
to be made this coming spring for the organization of
the party and the selection of candidates. Let all jca
ouses and animosities be forgottcn-ct there be mu
tual consultation and discussion. Noman, worthy of
The name of Democrat, can witness without indignant
feeling himself excluded in the steps taken to select
whom he is expected to support. Let us
have Democratic nominations and Democratic candi-
lates, and Democratic victories. The latter the rank
md file know how to achieve, if you will only suffer
hem to select their own leaders.
INFALIIBLE RULES FOR MEASURING CoRN IN THE
JRIB--1f measured in feet:
1st. SHUcKED CoRN-Measure the length, width
md depth of the crib in feet multiply these three di-
nensions together and their product by g. then cut
If two figures to the right; those the left will be
mauy barrels, ana those cut OIL SO many hundrcdhs
# barrel.
I'd. UNsHUcKED CoRN-Mutiply the three dmcn
ions in feet, as in rule ls and their product by 55
ut off two figures to the right and the result will be
arrels and hundredths, as in rule LIST.
lfmeasurcd in inches:
Sd. SHUcKED CoRN-Take the Dimensions in inches
nd multiply them together take one half of the pro-
uct and divide it by 2l50 and you have the bushels
# shelled corn, which divide by to reduce to bar
els.
4th. UNsHucKED CoRN-Mutiply the dimensions as
n rule 3d and then take third Of their product,
nd divide 1t by 2l50 the result will be as In rule 3D.
These rules have been put to the most critical test
y the most thorough as well as the most practical
of the southwest, and the people u.s.
~ them may rely upon their being accurately COZ
,ct I
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