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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1860-02-15
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Such i rcsaltsas this speak ofcan b secured
only in one way BY placing at the head Of our
National ticket the name Of the man who is the
embodiment and true representative Of the friendly
feelings Of the North towards us and our institu-
tons And that man am certain ID Stephen A.
Douglas. Politicians may say what they will sub.
sidised presses may persstently misrepr esent-but
if theies any one thing clear to an unbiased miId,
it's this: That Stephen A. Douglas, at this tine,
has full possession Of the popular mind Of the North
which is truly, and principles, favorable to the
maintenance Of all Of the rights Of the South under
the Constitution and III the Union. Ifhe should
be the nominee of tho Democratic party for the
Presidency at the next election, my hope and DO.
lief is that under the influence of the enthusiasm
excited amsng his supporters by his great qualities
a mighty wave of patriotism and devotion to the
Constitution will roll over the whole North and
sweep away every ycstigc Of Black RepubKoanism
and its abominations from the high placeaof tho
ration, from the Aroostook and Cape May, to tho
.sxtromest portions Of Iowa and Minnesota.
Entertaining these yiswa, asI do, if were to
Louisiana shonld most certainly do all in my
power to the election DELE gates 70 Charles
ton who would be in favor Of the nomination Of
Douglas to the Presidency land would, at the same
time, as far as could discourage any action at .ha
present session Of the Legislature, with view to
the holding Of scoayention Of she Southern
States.
have no concealnents from the public as to my
opinions the subject under consider ton Or any
other; and therefore say to you that you are Al
liberty to communicate those have just expressed
TO any one who may desire to know them,
Accept Of my hest wishes, Ks
Yours truly, MILES TAYLOR.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1860-02-15
Roger Pryor on James Gordon
Rennett,

On the 2othult., ir. Pryor,of Virginia,
launched at Bennett, ofthe N. Y. Herald,
the following invective which he had no
doubt forged aud sharpencd in the privany
of his own study. 1t is exceedingly
severe:
After Mr.. NOEL concluded his remarks--
Mr.. Payer. Mr. Clerk, I am reluctant to solicit
the attention ofthe House, even for a moment, on
matter Of personal privilege; but the disagreea,
bic duty is imposed upon me by an articlelin the
latest issue Of the New York Herald. wish to
protest at once, however, that own no obligation
to respond to apything that issues from the pen Or
the inspiration Of James Gordon Bennett. I should
dlsparage the dignity Of my position, and airont
the feelings Of honorable members, if we're to I'D.
nit the propriety or the necessity of recognizing
any utterauce from that notorious individual
man who is conspicuous by the persistent and fla
grant violation of all the rights and yirtuous in
stincts Of humanity; who has supplied himself with
money and means Of pernicious influence by ex-
torting contributions from the fears Of innocence,
and levying subsidies npen the gratitude Of sympa.
thetc and confederate yillany a wretch who bears
upon his back the scars Of merited chastsement,
and upon his soul the faint Of every conceivable
abamination ia misereant who, in consenting to
the dshonor Of his own family and the proclamation
of the most sacred relation of life, has committed a
crime for which no language furnishes cosnmen
surate term Of scorr. and detestation; q foul and
filthy creature, whose name is the execration d
both continents, and from whose contact truth ani
virtue shrink as from the touch Of leprosy a Geni
who, denied the privileges of human fellowship ane
exied from courtesies and charities Of the socia
circle, is condemned to wear oout the small rem
nant Of a guilty and miserable existence in soil
tude press can purchase no relief and no consola
ton. repeat to the House, thatI would not OBJ
trpde upon their presence the image Of an individ
ual whose unutterable and unapproachable imam,
distinguishes aud stigmatizes him as the shame ant
the opprobrium of humanity.
But in candor, Mr.. Clerk, / will not deny that b
has some pretext or apology for his attack on me
since, in the discharge Of my duty as a journalist
had frequent occasion to lash him until even biz
rhinoceros hide quivered with the pangs ofexcori
ated sensibility. Let him continue his assaults
No gentleman can desire o more significant and
satisfactory compliment than the abuse Of James
Gordon Bennett His applause ism argument Of
suspicion; his inyectiye is title Of honor.
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ADVERTISING RATES:
he Democratic State Convention.

= i
The Baton Rouge Advocate,f the Cd
instant, in publishing the call Of the State
Central Committee for the assembling Of
tie Convention at that place, on the 9Th
March, says
This Convention will be one Of the most impor-
tant political gatherings ever held in Louisiana and
is grave necessity that the Democracy Of every
parish should have their delegates in attendance.
This end can be attained more effectually through
the instrumcntalts of the local press than by any
other agency it is, therefore, incumbent that the
conductors Of Democratic Journals chould begin
Immediately to agtate the calling Of Democratic
meetings. IS
The following is the vote TO which each parish
will be. entitled in the Convention, in accordance
with the basis long established, for our party acs
ton. The figures are taken from the official re-
turns in the Secretary Of States Office, and as
counted before the joint session Of the two Houses
of tie General Assembly, on the 18th ult, as d.
49, : L.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1860-02-15
Minnesota State Convention,

The Democratic State Convention in
|Minnesota, to appoint delegates To- The
Charleston Convention, was held at, St.
Paul on the 18th inst There appears to
have been some strife for delegates, but
all claimed to be for Stephen A. Douglas
for President. The following resolutions
were adopted by q vote Of one hundred
and eighteen to one sa,ia .ls.S
Reso!usd, That Stephen A. Doug.as, Of Illinois,
is the frstchoice Of the Democratic party Of the
State Of Minnesota, for the Presidency in 1860
Resolusd That our delegates to Charleston arc
expected, as m Expression of the will OF the De-
mocracy of Minnesota, to support him as such. 90
long ss chsupport may prove available to. him,
and for the general interest Of the Democratic
party. ssF .ss.St5
Resolved That the Democratic party ofthis State
will cordially support the nominee Of the Demo.
cratic convention at Charleston.
Rssolped, That We re-afdrm, reiterate and fully
endorse the Democratic platform adopted by the
National Democratic Convention at Cincinnati, in
1885, that we acquiescp in the bred Scott decision,
and thatwe are opposed to all attempts to reopen
the African slave trade, as aisgraceful THE age
and country. as i;
Resolued, That under the Constitution, the cisi,
zens Of one State cannot interfere with the domes
tic institutions Of another State, and that any such
interference is attack upon the peace, safety and
dignity Of every State in the Union, and that We
|denounce with indignation and adherence, NOT
only the reasonable particpations in me recent
invasion Of the soil Of Virginia. at Hapers Ferry,
but all Others who, by sustaining, excusing or pail
liating the ofense, aid and comfort insurrectiaa
and sedition.S sss.sss
& Resolution offered By Mr. Robertson, instruct.
ling the delegates to vote for Douglas until ma
ority Of them shall decide otherwise, alss to vote
asa unit on all questions. we're voted down, thirty
nine TO seycnty-six. The delegates appointed are
the following: :
AtlargeGeorge $. Becker, Willis A. German,
Am. Fridley and Henry s. sibley.
From the District-A. j. Engerton, ". ".
Phelps, J. TraYis Rosser, James N. cayanaugh.
I It is stated, in the Chicago Herald, thAtsix Of
these Delegates are opposed to the nomination Of
Mr.. Douglas at Charleston. as
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1860-02-15

Beneaoleat Iasttation established By special En-
doament for The RcSfefe5ftlls siekdad DIS
tressed, afflicted nth VsgRleaH ard
Ep ttlemfc Dtseasss.
H1HE How ARD aSS0GIA on, in view Of the
L awful destruction Of Iaman life, caused BY Sex
ual diseases, and the deeeptions practeedupo
THE unfortunate Victims ofsuqhdscases bY Cracks,
several years AFRO their Consulting surgeon,
as d IRRITABLE Act worthy Of their name, to
open a Dispensary for the treatment of this class
of diseases, in all their forms, and to give NRDI-
CAT ADVICE CIR 4 rs to all who apply By letter,
with-a description OF their condition. tage oecnpa-
ton, habits ofGte, &c.,l aud in cases ofealreme
poverty, to SnraaisEs Medicines. free OF
charge. 1t is needless to add that the Associs-
ton commands the highest Medicsiskil oiths sge,
and will furnish the most approved modern treat
ment.
TheDirectors of the Association, in their Annual
Report upon the treatment o. Sexual diseases, ex-
press the highest satisfaction with the success which
has attended the labors of their Surgeons in
the cure of speralatorrhosa, Seminal Weak
ness, Gonorrtaa, elect, Syphilis, the vice Of
0nanism orSs SelGabuse, &C., and order o
continuance of the same plan for the ensuing
year.
/ The Directors, on areview Of the past, feel as.
sured that their abors in this sphere OF behero-
lent effort have been ofgreat beneftto ths afflicted,
especially to the young, and they have resolved to
devote themselves with renewed zeal, to this very
important aud muehdespised cause.
An acknowledgement SpeFmatorrhea or Semi
nal Weakness, the vice Of onanisin Masturbation,
or Setabuse, and other diseases OF the sexual OF
sgans,b the Consulting Surgeon, viii be sent by
maillin sealed envelope FREE Or GlfAkGE on
receip ottwo stamps for postage. 0ther Reports
and Tracks on the nature ard treatment of sexual
diseases diet, &C., are constantly being published
for gratnitoHs distributions and will be sent to the
afflicted Some 81 the new remedies aud methods
Of treatment discovered during teaast year, Of
great value.
Address, for Report or treatment, DR.. j. Skill
LIN H0UGlIT0N, Acting Surgeon, Howard Assoc
citation No. South Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
BY order ofthe Directors.
Gro. FAIacHILD, Secretary. President.
Sep2l-ly
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Down on Seward.

& 81 y /
The New York Tribune is down on
Senator Seward as the Black Republican
nominee for the Presidency. he isn't
available for that philanthropic sheet. It
is said that scarcely one Of tho Republican
members Of the United States Senate is.
in favor Of his nomination, and the Tribune.
thus stabs him under the fifth rib" While
we should like right well to elect q Presi-
dent Of his stamp, we have never favored
his nomination for that post, because we
have never been able to figure up, with
any confdesce, the votes wherewith be
could be elected. W. select and nominate
candidates to secure the ascendancy Of
our principles, and have never beer able
to see how we eyinced friendship for 8
fayorite statesman by expecting him to q
morally certain defeat
The Cincinnati Gazette, the most pro-
minent Black Republican journal in the
West, says" Mr.. Seward will not run
to good advantage in any Of the doubtful
States. TIE W,a 10 not favorable to his
election The Gazette expresses the
opinion that he cannot, by any conceiva-
Bile circumstances, be. elected President.
Al 4 - s'a j.
SHE had a." WIsN1Na WAY wIrH Her
"A wayward son Of the Emerald Isle,
"left the bed and board which he and
Margaret, his wife, had occupied for q
long while, and spent his time around rum
shops, where he was always on hand to
count himself Hin,p whenever anybody
should "stand treats Margaret was dis
satisfied with this state Of things, and en-
deavored to her husband home again.
We shall see how she proceeds
Now, Patrick, my honey, will you
come back -
NO. Margaret, ! won't come back"
"And won't ye come back for love Of
the children2 ~
Not for the love Of the children Mar
garrett
Will ye come back for the love Of
meself?a
Niyer at all. Way wild ye.s
Margaret thought she would try another
inducenpent. Taking pint Of whisky
| from her pocket, and holding it to her
Htrnant husband, she said:
"Will ye come for the drap Of whisky
1Ah, me darlint,0 said Patrick, unable
to withstand such temptation It's yer
self that'l always bring me home again
yer has such winning way wild ye, I'll
come, Margaret
Margaret declares that Patrick was re-
claimed BY moral suasion
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TIA PIAsrs roa rHE SourH.-The Agricultul

TIA PLANTS TOR TIE SouTH-The Agricultural
Bureau st Washington is abaut to distribute mum.
Der Of tea plants in those States south of Virginia,
but none will be sent North until April. There are
no seeds this year to be given to members of Con-
gress, as has generally been done hitherto. Owing
to the limited amount Of appropriation on hand the
office vas unable to purchase any.
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Whole number Of delegates. -.

r1- The amount Of taxable property in
Kansas, as shown BY the report Of the
Territorial Auditor, is $l5,o0O,00O. The
Indebtedness Of the Territory amounts to
100000.
This is less than the amount Of property
on the Assessors Rolls for the Parish Of
Rapides alone. The Indebtedness of Kan
sas is ten times 40 great as that Of our
Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1860-02-15

Mopgs.. Most men "look out for number one
Louis kapoieap oa.y looks est for No III,
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The Birthday Of Webster Janua-
4 ry18. A Voice from his Grave.

! ~ $ 4
It Is nearly ten years, says the Wash
ington Constitution, since the following
warning words were written almost pa,
thetic. 1t seems fitting that they should
on this day be made public, when the
{ deep cloud which he foresaw has cast
its baneful shadow over the land, and se-
.dition and treason are upheld by 50 many
professed teachers Of religion, when men
seem to have forfeited their regard for
truth, and are willing to do OF say any
thing to provoke disunion and hostility
between the different parts Of our common
country
WAsHrsGroN, Jan. 20, 1851.
No wonder You decline to contribute
further tocolleges and theological schools,
until you know whether sedition and IL.
centiou 4ness or the law and the gospel
are Is be taught and preached IN them.
Religious instruction has hitherto been
very well supported in this country under
| the voluntary system; but the laxity Of
Of morals and the perverseDess of senti.
Iment prevalent in these times casta deep
.Icloud ever the future. A3a
In my opinion the presents the
moment for the friends Of the Union to
1 fallyin its support,
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HOW ARD ASS uglA,rl0H.
HILADEtpHJA.

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d Beneuoieat Institution cSta6las]tdb By special I'm
doument for Tie RcEief' Of Tie Sick and DIS
tressed, afflicted NTH TsgRie,H and
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WAsHIKGToE, Jan. 10th, 1860.

= TIE IT'D H0vttpy UctHVe11 tuc 4tVT CI1-
ern and Southern States h. in point Of fact, real it
is hardly necessary to shy that they can no longer
remain members Of the same confederation. The
elections in the Northern States during the year
will necessarily be decisive as to this fact for the
question upon it is now for the first time distinct
80 = 's fsep's. s'N : n4s'D' = - n'lnsu =
them. # the principles maintained by the great
national Democratic party are indicated BY the
result OF taese elections ail8wlil DC we'll But II
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and has stood for ~
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The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-06-09

that no consideration would induce him to
part with them. However, suspecting that
the eldest, girl of eighteen, was about to
take northern tour on the U..G. r. r., he
(the Dr. without the knowledge of the
father, (who was also local preacher of
the same church, brought the whole family
to st. Louis, and sold them to southern
trader This girl was of remarkable beau
ty, and far whittier than the DIR. himself!
Imagine this " highest type" of Christian
preacher, land he is regarded as one of the
most amiable men in the community
meeting his "dear brother in the Lord"
and together praying, Thy kingdom
come, thy will be DONE" Away with such
delusion. Religion Rather
Hells madhouses are full of such; too fierce,
Too furiously insane and desperate
To rage unbound 'mong evil spirits damned {!
-Zao7,'s Herald.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-06-09
SHOULD THE "ANGLO-AFRICAN" BE
SUSTAINED

Mr.. EDITOR Il think the "Anglo-Afri-
can" (both the weekly, and the magazine, }
ought to be largely patronized by the COM
munity, as matter of justice, as well as
on account of their intrinsic value. To
substantiate this proposition, various reas-
ons might be adduced. In the first place,
these periodicals are admirably adapted to
accomplish the elevation of much de-
pressed and greatly injured portion of the
human family, who have hitherto been
obliged to submit in silence to a public
sentiment, which has heaped upon them
all manner of obloquy, through perUert-
ed press. But here they are permitted,
like Paul, to stretch forth the hand, and
answer for themselves"
The journalism of the present day is
becoming too autocratic editors seem to
consider themselves as guardians, or manu-
facturers of popular opion, and are reluct-
ant to admit articles into their columns at
variance with their own views. But the
"Anglo-African," like true democrat, has
adopted the principle, that " error of opin-
ion may be tolerated where reason is left
free to combat it." And, by so doing, its
readers are taught to think for themselves,
and are stimulated to express their thoughts
in appropriate language. By this means
they will make rapid advances in literature.
Despots, in all ages, have discovered that
the best way to keep people in slavery
is to prevent them from acquiring learning
that Ignorance is" not only "the mo-
ther of DEVOTION or more properly speak
ing, of superstition, but that it is also the
" mother" of slavery. An intelligent peo-
pie cannot long be deprived of their just
rights. Give all the free colored portion
of the community an opportunity of cult
waiting their minds, and they will soon ad-
vocate their own cause and confound their
adversaries, whether they belong to the
religious, secular, or satanic press. ]. W.
NEWARK, N. j., May &c, 1860.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-06-09

Down, down, Ellen, my little one,
Climbing so tenderly up to my knee;
WHY should you add to the thoughts that are
taunting me,
Dreams Of your mothers arms clinging to me ?
Cease, cease, Ellen, my little one,
Warblng SO fairly close to my ear;
Why should you choose, of all songs that are
haunting me,
This that made for your mother to hear?
Hush, hush, Ellen, my little one,
Wailng SO YEARLY under the stars;
Why should think of her tears, that mig light
to me
Love that has made life, and sorrow that mars
Sleep, sleep, Ellen, my little one
Is she not like her whenever she stirs?
Has she not eyes that will soon be as bright to
Lips that viii some day be honey'd like hers
Yes yes, Ellen, my little one,
Though her white bosom be still'd in the grave
Something more white than her bosom is spared
to me,
Something to cling to, and something to crave
Love, love, Ellen, my little one!
Love indestructible, love undefled!
Love through all deeps of her spirit, lies barred to
me,
Oft as look on the face Of her child
The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-06-09
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.

A correspondent of the Mirror" writ
ing from Liverpool, narrates touching in
cident that happened on one of our best
packet.ships, SO well told and so character
istic of the generosity of the noble-hearted
sea-captains, that we copy it entire:
A little girl was returning to England
in charge of the captain. She was the on
ly female on board, and by her sweet sim
plicity had won the love of the noble cap
tain and his passengers. The poor child
was very sick nearly all the passage, and
became much reduced in strength. One
dreary night the fancy struck her that So
da-water would be refreshing, and it was
given her, perhaps too freely. Spasms Of
the stomach almost Immediately ensued,
and ere the morning came the little suffer
er had passed away to a better world,
mourning most of all that no mothers gen
tie hand would close her eyes in their last
sleep, nor mothers prayer linger last up
on her deafening ear.
But the great, stalwart captain had al
most mothers heart. He whose voice
could be heard high up aloft had tones of
gentleness and love for the poor dying
child, and though he scarce knew the
meaning of the word fear, tears fell like
rain from his eyes on the wasted face of
the little one.
Beautiful, beautiful beautiful!
though full of gloom, was the scene pre-
scented in that cabin on that wild winters
night. With exquisite delicacy and al
most sacred tenderness was the form laid
out and preserved. But another trying
time for the generous captain was yet to
come; he knew that the mother would has
ten to the dock gates the moment the ships
arrival should be telegraphed. And she
did. The captain saw her in an instant,
and as soon as the ship got near enough
to enable her voice to be heard, she could
no longer restrain herself, and cried out in
trembling accents, SIS Mary on board 7"
The poor captain scarce knew what to
say, but requested the mother to go to his
hotel, and he would soon be with her. l
dare not attempt description Of the SUBJ
sequent scenes of this simple though sad
drama. Suffice it to say that when Mr.
Thomas B. Chopper goes to his last ac-
count, of this touching incident it will be
surely said" Inasmuch as we did it to the
least of these my little ones, ye did it unto
MEn