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The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-03-06
Policies, Business, Currency, SC. in
Natchez.


Natchez.
A few days since great dissatisfaction pre-
vailed at Natchez, on account Of what they
call currency. The banks, and four or FIVE
shavers OF that city ''regulate the currency"
That is, they designate to the people the kind
of paper thatshall be receivable, and the price
that must be paid to the shavers, to make the
other descriptions current. They appear to
be in great difficulty how to regulate the
cha yes to suit themselves, and certain it is
they do not. do it to suit thepeop lie.
Not long since they got up what was cali
led meeting of ''working men,'' but it
turned quito be gathering ofloafers, work
ing men and gentry. We know of nothing
that this meeting done, except to appoint
committee to examine the Rail Road Bank,
and render it necessary for the military to
be out to keep them quiet. A few days af-
forwards, Tor nights rather a second meet
ing took place, tthe military also being on
the look OUT and they done divers things rel
alive to the currency. The most important
resolve, perhaps, was request to the Gov
ernor to put the officers of the Agricultural,
Brandon, and Rail Road banks in the Pene-
Tertiary. One fellow proposed an immedi-
ate adjournment to the front door ofthe Ag-
ricultural Bank. 60 o'clock at night.) Som g
Missed, some applauded, but his MOTION did
not prevail.
Much murmuring prevails against the
Company because their notes have
ceased to be "currency.' The Company
were to make showing about this time
In truth great instability exists in every
thing relating to money. One day Union
money is at premium Of 10 or 20 per cent.
above Rail Road, and the next the Rail Road
predominates as much above Union. Neith-
= is currency" So we go. Wen get to
he ism Of Van Burenism after while. I
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-03-06
Bribery in the Legislature.


The locofocos hereabout make no scruple
in declaring that some thirty of their party
members in the Legislature have been bribed
by the banks, to get them to prevent the pas
sage of the Bank bill. This is openly talked
of blythe DEVOTED friends of the Administra-
ton or Humbug Party, and roundly asserted
by the very men who warmly supported the
identical individuals whom they now say
have taken the bride; and for our own part,
we don't doubt it in the least. Dishon est
men will do dishonest acts. Corrupt men
will receive bribe.
The ''august body" seems to have but few
friends since they went to Jackson. The
party seem to be just finding one another
out. A little while ago, and these worthless
were the real simon pure. They were the
chosen ones-they were the guiders of the
people and the slayers of banks. They were
the true conjurers that were to annihilate all
the "paper trash' in thestate, and place gold
and silver instead thereof. They were the
reformers that were to put all the swindling
directors in the Penetentiary, and raise the
standard of morality in the land. But they
seem to have made but sad fist of it indeed.
No sooner do they get to Jackson than they
receive the bribe, turn traitor and upset the
whole kettle of fish! Alas, for such party!
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$2,65O.OOO

$3.50. 600
Let us now see what this expense ought
to be.
One half of the crop will require to be
shipped from various points, to the several
points on the Mississippi, which will average
so cents per bale, 100000
Drayage of the same from the
river to the cotton press and
back, one bit per bale, $4,000
Drayage of the other 100000
bales from the press to the wa
ter, 1880
Pressing 100000 bales, IS els
per bale, 100000
Commissions for selling ofthe
crop, at 2per cent, Zone third
can be sold by the planters 100000
425 vessels, or less, will be re-
quired to ship the crop, and to
tow them to New Orleans, will
cost 67,5OO
Insurance against fire / per ct. $4,000
Insurance at sea, from Missisip-
pi, over and above what it
would be from N. O., per ct. 23,5OO
Weighing, 81 cents per bale, $4,000
Incidental charges, Sets, 1880
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-03-06

Domestic Economy Of Mississppi.-NO. 3,
II isuniVersally conceded upon all hands
that the times call loudly upon all citizens
OF this portion of the country, for the prac
tice OF rigid economy in the management
of all our domestic interests. Every thing
that will lessen The payment of expenses out
OF the state should be adopted. For this Is
equivalent to the payment Of so much Of our
foreign Indebtedness. The exchanges should
be in favor of Mississippi, instead of being
SO much against US. Then we can get along
almost infinitely better in the arrangement
OF currency than we can possibly do now in
our present advantageous situation.
One Of tho largest Of these items Of ex-
pense, Is the cost attending the sale of our
cotton aferit is prepared for Shipment
This cost is about two and half mil lions
year, or moro than double what il ought 10
be, and Is almost entirely paid out of the
state. Reform is more needed in this PAL
iicular than in almost every other, in the
whole round Of our domestic affairS.
Our cotton ought to be sold in the state
TO foreign purchasers, or shipped direct 10
market. in either case ii will save the ad-
ditionaI expense attending shipment to N.
Orleans, and secure the benefit of paying
within the state all the necessary expense
We now pay expenses about as follows:
Freight to New Orleans, from the various
points ofshipment, will average $I,37I,
on400,OOO bales, S55O,OOO
Insurance OH 20 millions gross,
will average l per cent, 100000
Weighing, storage, labor and
drayage is always charged on
100000 bales at 100000 |
% per cent. commission for sell
ling, say Is millions, 100000 |
Additional expenses, such as
mending bales, will average
one bit bale, $4,000
Forty days interest, fair aver
age of time while the cotton
is going down and return being
made, 100000
Drayage to the cotton press,
bit bale, $4,000
Pressing, IS cents per bale, 100000
Drayage to the vessel, $4,000
The loss and damage by ship
ping to New Orleans, over and
above whatit would be by be-
ing shipped from our own ports
is we'll known to all men who
have seen the operations, to
exceed one dollar per bale, 100000 |
Brokers fee for selling, pr CT, 10000 |
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-03-06

1t is in contemplation by the stockholders
of this institution to put it's affairs in state
of liquidation and wind up. A meeting of
the stockholders was held short time since
for the purpose, but there not being sufE.
cient amount of the stock represented it was
adjourned to subsequent day.
An agent of the Bank of the United States
has received from the Agricultural Bank
quantity ofthe bills receivable sufficient to
cover the debt due the former for the
loan made in the summer of 1888. The
amount due is about seven hundred thou.
sand dollars.
The debt due by the bank to the govern
ment has been reduced to about three hun.
dred and seventy or eighty thousand dollars.
The money was raised chiefly by the sale Of
her post notes at rates varying from IS to IS
per cent discount.
1t was thought by the knowing ones at
Natchez few days ago, that the Planters
Bank would also transfer bills. receivable TO
the agent of the United States Bank for her
indebtness to the Pennsylvania institution.
1t appears to be understood that one of the
conditions of these trar sfers is, that the eel
lections Were not to be pressed under four
years. rs per cent year being paid by the
debtors. The United States Bank takes first
choice of all the paper.
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COUNTERFEIT !--LOOkOuI were shown SIS
note purporting to be on the Commercial Bank Of
Natchez which is base counterfeit The enc
craving is genuine, (Rawdon, Wright & HatOh)
but the name Of the concern for which il was en-
graved is extracted, and ''Natehean inserted in a
very bungling manner The names Of the CASH
Ter apd President are badly initiated.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-03-06

1.-THE above is picture Of our free institutions
As illustrated in the different branches Of GUINNESS
forming the great connecting chain which binds
our Republic together. The ssuNIoN or THE STATES
-"THE TEMPLE OF LTBERTY''-ssTHE CONSTITUTION
AND THE LAwS"-tSTHE AMERICAN FLAG''-THE HAM
HER, THE PLOUGH, and THE woRKsHoP-are oil sub
ectswhich form the glory & honor of our country
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-03-06

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR.
WILLIAM NEED, to the Office of State Treas
urer, vice James G. Williams, deceased.
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YAZOO CITY.
Friday, March 0, 1910.

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
THE TEA TABLE.

swell, sir, can Toxic care of myself" said Ju-
liza Pellew to her husband as they were taking tea
together in their little paror one delightful sum
mer afternoon. Just at that moment and while
the words were on her tongue, the door opened,
and Miss Polly Cav entered the room on one of
her flying afternoon visits. Julia could not avoid
coloring up little at this sndden intrusion; for
this young ladys visits were always intrusive and
Miss Cav evidently saw, or suspected she had
dropped IN at n moment when her company was
not the most desirable. However she got herself
seated, and entertained the good neighbor with n
history about three hours long, Of the home con
Germs of every lainlly in the neighhorhood There
was minute and detailed account of Miss DIS
party, with list of all who were not invited,
among whom she was careful to mention that Ju
liza was one; then the progress of the courtshps
IN the country; the domestic squabbes of her
acquainIances; the scandals of the week; the
motions of the old widower who lived on The Ap.
plebury farm, betokening an approaching union
with the Squire's daughter, and who were Jealous
tbereat, and hundred other topics, equally inter
es,lng and profitable, were all spread out on the
carpet.
MIR. Pellew had made his escape as soon as he
rose from the table, and Miss Polly did not fail TO
comment largely on the savage unsociabiy of
husbands, insisting that they were az restless and
unhappy in the marriage moose as Gagged up tigers,
and inslancDg how gay, and young and spruce
they Immediately become Oh loosing their wives !;
kindly and most sYmpathetically adding, II you
were to drop off, my dear Julia, Mr.. Pellew would
be the most gallant aud agreeable man IN the vii
lage." Alter enjoying herself and entertaining
Julia thus delightfully."- until /, began to grow late,
she gathered up her knitting aud sailed out to
make call or Two more before she went home.
Mr. and Mrs. Pelew were young had been
married hut year, aud were mutually us happy
in their union love, and virtue, aud similar tastes
and dispositions could nuke them. lie was en-
gagged in business which with Industry and good
management yielded him genteeI living; he EN-.
barked in it however, without capital OF his own ;
but julia had considerable amount of properly,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
FOR THE LADIES

1t has been customary in some of our cities and
towns, for young Indies to walk in thin shoes and
delicate stockings in mid winter. A heal thy,
blooming young girl thus dressed, in violatio Of
Heavens laws, pays the penalty checked cir
culation, cold, fever and death. "What a sad
Providence" exclaimed her friends. Wa it
Providence or her own folly! A beautiful yot ing
bride goes night after night, to parties ia homo of
her marriage. She has slight sore throat, 'er-
haps, and the weather is Indictments but she II ,ust
wear her neck and arms bare, for whoever sa, " a
bride in close evening dress? She is sci. .ed
with inflammation of the lungs, and dies beit re
her bridal days over "What Il Providence e!"
exclaimed the world "cut off in the midst of
happiness and hope!' Alas did she not cut the
thread of life herself A girl in the country exl 10
sed to our changeful climate, gets new bonn Jet
instead of flannel garment Rheumatism is he
consequence. Should the girl sit down Tranquil lily
with the idea tina, Providence has sent the rhe u
natism upon her. or should she charge il on h err
vanity and avoid the folly in future! Look, n ~
young friends at the mass of diseases that are i
Cured 10y niemperance indiscreet dressing, tig ut
acihg, &c. and all is quietly imputed TO Prov j.
dence. Is there no impiety, as well MS gnorant e
IN ihls' Were the physical laws strictly olserv =
ed from generation TO generation, 'there would 'e
an end To irghtful diseases that cut short life, an
of the long maladies that max life a tornen; n
trial 1t is the opinion Of those who best under =
stand the physical system, that this wonderful mt
chine, the body-ths "goodly tempe"-woul d
gradually decay, and man would die, as few no, v
die, as if falling to sleep.-yMiss .Sedgeicick.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
who are interested in the great subject of Ten,

who are interested in the great subject of Ten,
perance:
"That great and good man, Father Mathew
mas worked perfect miracle in Ireland. Even
tne most violent tory papers admit now the won
deriul effects OF the temperance movement. but
at the same time they are fearful that there 4.
some political scheme at the bottom ofthe whole.
and that the priests are preparing some diaboI;,
cal affair Silly and absurd as such ideas ore
yet they are entertained by many well.informed
men, who, notwithstanding their abilities. are 40
fetiere by prejudice as to believe that i /, i'm.
possible for good to emenate fro m a Catholic
clergyman, as Tor gold TO be extracted from the
basest OF metals However opposed | may be- TO
Catholicism ain bound to admit the truly ex
traordinary blessings which have followed the
labors Of this apostle of Temperance, and there
lore to dissent from the opinion that he has 9TH
er objects than those of morality and sobriety.-
On the 25th, he again visited Dublin. and ad-
minisered the pledge to thousands but the most
remarkable feature in his visit to the Irish me-
tropois, was his preaching at the Catholic ca.
thedral, and Lord Morpeth, the Secretary for
Ireland, with the Attorney General, and other
Privy Councillors, holding the plates of the doors
for collection in aid ofthe Temperance cause
The other day the Marquis of Lansdowne, a
Cabinet Minister, forwarded the reverend gen
tleman donation Of one hundred pounds for the
same purpose. Invitations have been specially
forwarded TO him to come over to England, and
the Central Society in London anticipate that he
will comply with their most earnest entreaties.
They express the greatest confidence in the re-
suit of such visit, believing that there is strong
disposition on the part of thousands in the cap
lialto JON the various temperance societies in
which it abouuds, and which have so suddenly
started into existence, but that they only require
an excuse so to do. To have taken the pledge
from Father Mathew appears to have been DO w.
erlnl incentive to keep it aud multitudes are now
waiting 10 receive it only from him. 'Stcp ill
Father Mathew comes and then | II join, is re-
peatedy to be heard, and il is to be hoped that
he will speedily realize our wishes. The i'm :.
inense numbers of low Irish who abound in, and
regularly COLOMBO certain portions of the metro
polisare the most reckless and abandoned Trunk
aids we have, aud therefore the worthy priest is
indeed sadly wanted. The natives of Cocaiyne.
also, particularly the thousands of gin.drnking
women, require his presence, admOnitions ex-
hOrations, influence aud anathemas. The labor
will ne found most Herculean, but, with Divine
permission, have no fear but what it will even
tually be most happily and effectually accom-
pshed."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
MATTRESS TEACHINGS.

The Swan teaches that every Thing is beautiful
in lis proper element. On land the swan is the
most awkward, in water the most graceful of all
birds.
are taciturn. The slork neither sings, talks, nor
boots: but it carries its worn cut parents OH its
wings!
Illustration. Persons who say the least are Of
ten both wise and devOut. Two of our most pop
uar authors, one male and the other female, who
recently died. were taciturn.
The Swallow teaches there is very great art
in knowing ones time, and great virtue in be-
ing punctual to it, The swallow never omts TO
come at the approaching summer.
Illus.
"rhere is tide in the affairs of men,
Which taken at the food, leads on to fortune"
We may be very diligent end clever, but il at
the wrong time, it will I've of little use.
The Lnnet teaches that we are not to Judge Of
abilities from mere external appearances Who
would think that such plain bird rs The linnet
could sing so we'll?
Illus. Ifjudgment had gone by appearance,
nearly the whole race OF genius would have bsen
prescribed.
The Goose teaches that there is great differ
ence between real and imaginary height. The
goose stoops in passage under an archway six
feet hgh lest its head should strike against the
top.
Illus. Our imaginary height is fixed by our
selves. Oui real stature Is the average between
the opinions of our friends and enemies.
The Cuckoo teaches that many persons will
work for the public, and leave their family TO
starve; as while the cuckoo sings it abandons its
young.
The woodpecker teaches, that MS much pos
sible we should economist our labor. The wood.
pecker never bores through the bark till it knows
that insects are beneath it.
Illus. We should always look at the probable
results of our labor before we perform il.
The Lark teaches the nearer we rise to heaven,
the more sweetiy we would sing; as the lark sings
the best when i ascends towards the skies.
Illus. An advance in religious churacte
should be marked by an increased sweetness aud
harmony of disposition, which are the music OF
the mind.
The Redbreast teaches that we should he cheer
full in The worst OF times as there is no winter
however severe, in.which the redbreast does not
sing.
Illus. Cheerlulness in adversely breaks the
fall of sorrows wave. Mon. Ducrow escaped
unhurt from the Bastile after n confinement Of
fourteen years because he endured il cheeriuly.
The Crow teaches that a bad taste is often very
acute. Crows smell carron at a great distance.
Illus. Neither acuteness nor tasie ID always
the property OF good men. Paine wasa powerful
writer, but IA drunkard and Shelley was retnur-
kable for his taste and his nfdelily.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
SAM Sticks MOTIONS ON EUROPE.

The following are the opinions of the Clock
maker upon the state of Europe:
"The fact Is, those Wiseacres on the other side
have enjoyed peace so long, that they've grown
tired OF it, It's blessing that becomes cheap,
and, like gut of behring's, nobody will thank
you for dish of them as a gift. It's always the
way; their legislators and politicians have laid it
down for gospel that peace can't be wholesome
! 1t IFS kept beyond a certain number of years
think it's like hung game, which at last breeds
maggols 90 each country, after long feed,
jumps up quite vicious, snarls and looks round TO
see where II can give its neighbor snap. The
drlest bone IS enough for them to quarrel for
First they're ready to go to loggerheads because
hot-headEd SKIPPER rinces out the immortal tr-
color iag with sea water; then they squabble over
lot OF sulphur till they're ready to take fire in
stanter and then comes this burning Of their
mouths with another mans porridgc. Five ma
ions play at puss in the corner and the one that's
LETT out grows crusty and shows fight. In tho
meanwhile each carries on contraband business
in the small way abroad.
1.-THE English take contract to shoot down
Carlos men, and batter a dilapdnted town in I'm -
din. The French virtue is shocked at the wick
edness oil the AlgerineS, aud bundle them ont to
make room for n colony of its own, where. for
want ct water privileges, the hot soil must he rri-
gated with soldiers blood and laborcrs' sweat
Then the Nlnskovites must take turn in India
Just to warm their hands, ill there something
doing elsewhere. Now what does all this blus-
tering and bullying come to? Does it take off a
single tax Not one, Pm darned Does it make
the people contented and happy? Not so mucl,
as you could put in your eye. Depend up n it
that peace is one Of the very greatest of national
blessings. Depend upon it that those who cry up
war are those who fiud their account in fishing in
troubled water. Depend upon it that when you
come to strike the balance of profit and loss ir ,
the nations account current with war, you'll fine
little on the credit side. Depend upon it, the lrui
you'll reap from bloody seed time is the impe :
ding OF the arts and manufactures the binderin .
OF knowledge from going ahead-the leading oil
the people ino ideas of extravagance and peri :
Gus speculaton--the draining of the Treasury =
and the bequeathing TO your children an enormou 8
debt. which their government being sa added will !,
It will, like an overloaded coach that comes to a
Bit OF rock, jerk, waggle, and capsize."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
JEWISH MARRIAGE CEREMONY

The editor of the Richmond Compiler was Of
late present at wedding celebrated according to
the form of the Jewish Ritual. lie presents It as
striking and beautiful.
service was repeated in the Hebrew langtia &C
"a canopy raised, under which the bride ~ nj
bridegroom, with those who took an active ps rt
in the SERVICE mel. Here wine was passed to he
lips OF the betrotl'ed, the ring was placed on he
finger OF the bride, wine glass was dashed on
the floor, and the parties united in that ht y
union which both Jew and Christian believed to
be OF Divine origin. Previous to the ceremc my
the priest mentioned That three Specifications ! .lal
been given TO the breaking of the wine glass -
One implies that sorrow is ever mingled with our
loy and that the cup of sparkling bliss is liab to
he dashed into fragments from our lips. Anot her
defines it as conveying the idea, that it would be
as easy to e-une the broken aud brittle parti lies
OF the glass, as TO put assunder those who ere
then joined together The third meaning cony ey-
Ell by the symbol, is the remembrance that it at
lords the Hebrew of his desolaled heritage md
his overihrown sanctuary. 1t thrilling 81, hit,
there with so many gentle faces looking on to SEQ
that canopy reared, and that rite performed, far
away from the Vineyards OF Zion and her h oil y
places, by those who still cling to the symbol of
her ancient glory, and cherish her ancient faith
after the long lapse of generations.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
POETRY.
For the Waterman & Journal.
THE HUMAN MIND.

Mysterious emanaton- -godlike mind
The light-the guide the blessing of anknd |;
Thou art on earlll indeed spark divine,
Bright and enobling-destined to refine
And nobly to exall the human race,
Bidding man to soar to heavenly pride of place.
Type Of Omniscience leaf of the great Tree
OF knowledge comprised Ivy Deity
Thou cans't survey the globe and scan the skies,
Weigh distant Orbs-mark their allinities,
Andhavng search'd the spheres 81 probd the eartl
Can'st almost solve the problem Of their birth.
This can'st thou do may, take still higher wing
To scan the attributes Of Heavens King,
Fen tho it be with finite powers to truce
The mazes of Eternity aud Space!
Thou art, o mind! supernal and can'st lie
Nought but an essence of Divinity. b.