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The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15
TCoMNIUNICATED.


Mr. Editor: tits with pleasure Isit down
TO give an account Of the first examination
Of Yazoo Male and Female Academy, which
took place on the. 9Th and 9th inst The
Male Department was examined Friday af-
ternoon, in the following studies: Spelling,
Reading, Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography
and Latin; at ealIy candle-light in Natural
Philosophy After which, there was short
but very Interesting exhibition in Compost
ton and Declamation-whichc closed with a
short dialogue.
The examination Of this department was
conducted by MIR. Fulton, gentleman we'll
qualified to discharge the important duties
committed TO his trust.
The examination Of the Female Depart
ment commenced Saturday at 8 o'clock, A.
M, and continued until O'Clock, p. NJ.
We then marched in procession TO pleasant
grove, where was spread bounleous and
we'll prepared dinner. After leasing 10 our
full satisfaction, ofevery variety which could
be desired, we marched back to hear the re-
mainder of the examination-which closed
by COMPOSE tons from three of the Young la
dies; in which they ably defended the rights
of woman, and showed conclusively thai in.
tellectual and domestic accomplishments are
essential requisites to fit her for the sphere
for which she was designed They were
Examined in Arithmetic, Grammar, Geoora
ply, History, Moral and Natural Philosophy
by Mrs. Goodrich, a lady of superior attain
ments and experiences and in Music, b,
Mr.. Goodrich, gentleman wen qualified
to teach this important science. The MI
steal examination was mingled with the OH
er parts, which gave life and animation. ane
prevented that dnlness Usually attending
examinations The whole was tastef.lf
arranged and ably conducted, which made 4
Interesting aud satisfactory TO an present
Il passed of with great cFeditto both teach
ers and scholars.
Such issa short account Of the FIRST exa.
mination Of this young and Hourishino in
sntutions and Il the interest," which is now
felt in it is kept alive, it IS destined soon "a
be one of the first Academies ID our Stale
Lei all, then, who are interested III the
welfare Of our country, feel an interest Ii
Tour own Institutions. They alone car, en-.
rich tie public mind, add 10 The resources
Of intellect, aud contribute to The beauty
and moral Advancement Of society. They
are the monuments'w which speak our great.
ness, ID which the spirit Of freedom Is ava.
kened, and upon which The name 81 Libertl
IS inscribed. Let them sink. aud lie lick.
ering rays Of her departed spirit ai soon Be
seen nomores By them the enefties 81 oil
State must Be awakened and concentra
They are the nurseries Of liberty. Thought
reason and reelection, from which imagina.
ZION chasle and pure as On the wing 81 hope
can taks Der lofliest Fights, While truth,
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15
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The laei two works issued from he Office
OF lhe New Womb are ''Sua.nsr and Jrsntsr
4 tht Pyrsaees, !" and ''T'he Lollegg y LIZ :.
both entirely new publications. The former
of .hese works is BY Mrs. ELLIS; the latter 81
the COUNTESS or BLEsslNoroH. Both are
spoken Of IN the highest terms. OfsSum-
ner and Winter in the Pyrenees' this is the
only American edition. 1t is said 70 possess
all the interest Of novel, combined with
much Information relative to the inhabitants
Of the Pyrenees, Of whom we know compa-
ratiyeIy nothing. Il abounds with graphic
descriptions Of the customs. ceremonies and
manners Of the people ofmountain scenery,
hisioriea. incidents, &C., full Of deepfnterest.
This work i published in single Extra
Number. copy Of which may be obtained
Tor ten cshfs only! Twelve copies for SI;-
20 copies for So; FEf1y copies for s5i and SO
on in proportion as the number increases.
TIM LOTTERY OF LIFE, issued on the 29lh
ult., is spoken Of as being one Of the most
popular novels Of the season, and, indeed,
from the weIl-known abilities Of Lady Bles-
sington. we should be astonished were ii
otherwise. This work appears in Double
Extra Number Of the New World and can
be had at the following rates: Eight copies for
One Dollar; Seventeen copies for Two DOL
lars; Twenty-seven copies for Three Dollars
Fifty copies for Five Dollars. Agents, &c.
canreceivesupplesa at So per hundred copies
A very valuable and interesting work viii
be issued on the goth inst, from the same
Office, entitled "THE UNITED IRIsHMEN; Thei
Lives and Tines" In announcing the work
1the London pu blishers speak of it as an ella
borate production, involving the studies 0
many years to render it complete. 1t vii
be published at similar low scale Of price
as those inserted above.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15
NEW ORLEANS ELECTION.

The following, from the Bee Of the ID in-
slant, is the result Of the election in the city
of New Orleans,
'tNever have we taken up our pen with
such emotionsof thanksgiving and JOY as we
now do to record the complete, thorough and
overwhelming victory Of the wing party up-
on the GLORIOUS ANNIVERSARY OF
OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE. I'M
der circumstances the most discouraging, we
have elected our entire legislative ticket,-
ONE SENATOR AND TEN REPRESEN-
TATIVESI!P'
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

Or Maj. McCardle has Withdrawn nom
the editorial duties of the Vicksburg Wing.
It's columns now are under the supefinteh-
dence Of its former assistant editor, Mr..
RICHARD 2. HAInETu and bid fair 70 bsHas
well if not much bsiter conducted than heres
sofore. Our friend shannon ssill remains -
publisher aud rfoprietof
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

6P The Office of the YAzoO
Vine is removed to the new frame
building on Jefferson Street, next
door to Law Offices of Wilkinson
& Miles, and F. w. Quackenboss,
Esqs.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

Or During the past week the weather
has been extremely hot, the effect of which
upon the blood has been made manifest BY
the display of two or three pugnacious en-
counters. We see no necessity of this
iced drinks can be had al almost any time of
Miller & Royster-and the money paid to the
city authorities for the indulgence of a slight
pugllistic propensity, if applied in the procu-
rance of the drinks above mentioned, would
keep man perfectly cool for a month al
least.-Try it. Our friendssof neighboring
town, should cool themselves at home, their
blood becomes dOubly heated by the ride to
YazOo City, and we have not had Of late
any ice to spare. Dye take!
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

confess, there ia bot single momen. 70 be
los. ii the movements Of the whig ranks u
.hey would keep pace with The rapid and
muI.iiarious evoluiions Of the locoiocu sold
iery.-These are chiefly commanded by
hirelinr leaders, WIN to do them justice. are
we'll skilled in all manmuVres Of deceit and
in binding their jealous followers as % the
comprehension Of the ultimate objects they
have in view. Thus the main body Of the
locofcco party push forward with eagerness
to achieve victory, which when obtained ),
they know nothing Of it's probable resuIts.--
They struggle Is they imagine iorthe fursher-
ance ofpure, old democratic principles, with.
out once investigating or scrutinizing the
real motives of those who have assumed po-
ritions Of command. They are urged on.
ward BY the prOtestallons Of men. who pre-
tend 70 be battling for the nations prosperi-
~, when by far the greater number Of them
have but one all-engrossing subject in cor. .
templation-personal aggrandizement.
To the wings we would say view thor-
I oughly your leaders-let no man Be enrolled
among you without first satisfying your
selves that his views in all political measures
tend toward his country's welfare-e examine
we'll his previous political course and note if
it be marked with consistency, integrity.
honesty and virtue-let each one openly a.
VOW his principles and views-and let one
confde in another as band Of freemsn uni
ted together and using their uttermost exer-
ton TO save sinking country from complete
prostraton.
We have in q great measure depressed
from the subject with which we commenced
this article. But as it was of political ma
ture ir gave rise to the above remarks; MOI
do we consider them to be entirely out Of
place, as they set forth few of the many rea.
sons why, in our opinion, the professed
! friends of Henry Clay the nation throughout
: should Immediately organize Clay Clubs
and make manifest their intentions in regard
to the next occupant of the Presidential
: chair. That the meeting called on Saturda!
last, did not go into effect, is not to be won
= dered at, for when in this place has Their
been political meeting Of any consequence
: with but twenty -four hours previous motto
!. attached TO it? Let our friends in shor
period of time, call another meeting of tn
. citizens, for the same purpose, giving sue
n notice as will insure its being general
known to the inhabitants Of this place an
. vicinity Immediately adjacent, and the
= will, without doubt, come forward as readil
to enroll themselves members Of a 'Cla
i Club as they did when they WED with eac
IN othe: for the uppermOst space wherein /
>. write their names as members of the oil
e. 'Tppecanoe Club" We earnestly wish
see Clay Club organized in this place. I
in call meeting Of the citizens for this purpos
.. when requested so to do, will be cheerful
: complied with.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

Or The steamboat Volant left here on
Monday last, for New Orleans. We have
heard it said that ii is the intention of Capt.
Young to continue her in the trade of New
Orleans and this place until the commence
ment of winter business.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

.elofDal truth, shall be her unerring guide.
-. AZ then, who love Liberty, love the foun-
aallon upon which our government rests,
winch j. knonledee and virtue. and without
winch freedom il but dream, and liberty q
bubble, which would be broken ~ The frst
sWell Of the wave Of popular q nmo,ioh.
ANXIOUS INsrIrnrrn1~
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

CANNIBALIsTIc.-The Grand Gulf Advert
ser editor makesthe following assertion;
"There is a girlin this city so beautiful
that she has TO carry a grey hound with her
to keep the community from eating her up. .
Poor thing! How long has she bean SO!
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15
THE PRESIIeE 'l7'I''Is I.E.TTFR


Dear SRI return yon tie Athens 9xells
which you handed me last niRhf and Wi not
withhold the expression of nly decided pqrgEet
Of the sentiments contained ID 81 s. "a 6f5Iss s.lst
10 the editor They are such Is denote lelIe
heart and mind. With az On bafroesed tfseenr 81
conseq uent on transition from + slate Of plpthora
70 . condition approaching tho opposite si1h q
broken up and disordered currency, arising. from
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

or The Natchez Courier of the 9TH inst.
says 'the river at this place has risen about
two feet of late"
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15
[EIom IL NalIonaI In.eIIia.nasr-
THE 7REsIDENT AND CONGRESS-

The following lelser, from the President 81 tie
United States g q gentleman Of Cincinnafi con.
nected with the press 81 that city, but hs Tine
on visit 20 the seat of goverhment, liz been
published in the Clnclnnali Republicanol tie 3th
lot June, and extensively copied, belongs 10 tbe
history Of the times; and We theFefore ransler i
70 our columns.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

Or Wonder how the Locoiocos 81 New
Orleans relish the result of the late elecliong
.Ihe Wings have been abundantly triuin-
rphant there.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

or Mr.. Tyler is said to approve Of the
Apportionment Bill, at the same time disaP
proving Of parts of it.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

or The Apportionment Bill has at length
passed both Houses OF Congress- adopting
the District system.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

o. Our thanks are due Capt. Mitchell,
Of the Maid of Arkansas. for his polite favor
per steamboat VOlant. We trust Capt. M:
will continue to oearus in memory, 90 long,
at least, as Charley GYles is repairisgs
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

Mr.. Dufield, the talented editor of the
Natchez Courier, is absent on visit 10 his
family in Kentucky.-Happy mani Dnring
his absence the editorial duties of that jour
nal will be performed by its publishers.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

+ F. Marshall, Of kentucky, t.he great
Temperance advocated and James Watson
Webb, Of the New York Courier and En-.
quirer, have had meeting on the field q
honor! The result Of the affair was the
wOunding Of Col. Webb below she knee, Al
the second exchange Of Shots, the FIRST FIRE
having proved Intellectual. The wound Of
Col. Webb is said % be moi ID the slightest
degree dangerous. They fought with pis.
tols--distant ten PAGES.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

The wings Of Columbus county, Ohio
have nominated Henry Clay 10 lhe Presi-
dency, and John Davis Of Massachusetts,, to
the Vice Presidency
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

Immense focks Of wild pigeons have beer
vending their way over Buffalo of late
On theNmorning of the llth ult, Captain
Samuel Chase took a stand in his garden
and brought down thirty fne fat fellows be-
fore breakfast.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

According 70 the late ratio agreed upon
BY Congress, Mississippiis entitled TO Du'
four Representatives.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-15

A Convention y about TO Be held in VII
glnia, q take measures 10 extend the righ
OF suffrage.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-24
DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT-ss
At District Court 0 fac U Siaees heiI 0e HavtforG
 on fbe lOth Jnv of Noucmher Ia42.


 on fRe 1Oah Jnv of Nonr,nher, I942.
 Present ANDREW T HUDSON, Judge. WHEREAS upon various proceedings heretofore w lawfully had, this court on the 10th day of Novr 942 did hy it's proper Decree, deem and declare HAMILTON J EGeTEsToN, of the town of Litchfeid, in said district to be Bankrupt, within the purview of an act of Congress- such made and provid. ed And whereas ssid bankr9pi hath this day filed here in court, his further petition, praying that he may be decreed and allowed ful! discharge from al his debts, due and owing from him, on the 18th his original petition in bankruptcy; and that a cer' ,icate thereof be granted, per petition file, da ted the 10th day of November, l642
 Now therefore 1t IS ordered. that said petition he heard at the District Court Room in Hartford, in said district, on the 2d day of March, ls43, the same being more than ninety days after said decree in bankruptcy was passed; and that notice thereof be gwen to all the creditors of said bankrupt, who may have proved their debts, and other persons in interest to apper the time and place of such hear ing, and ehew why such discharge and certif- tion of copy of this order in the Ltchfed Enquirer, newspaper printed in said district at least seventy days hefOre snch day of hearing.
 And it is further ordered, that far the resi-. dence of the creditors who named in the list of the Petitioner known, tha notice he given them of the day of said trial and hearing by letter address sed 10 him or them his their usual place of resi- dence to be deposited in Post Office by some indif. ferent person at least thirty days before such day of hearing.
 IL s. Tn witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this 10th day of November, l342. --. Attest CHARLES A. 1NGERsoLr, Clerk. The foregoing is true copy of the original order.
 Attest, CHARLES A. lNGERsoLI- Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-24
ADDITIONAL RUL ES,
Adopted by the DistricF Court of Connecticut Mar
 Hlh la42

Adopted by hAe Distrif Court gf Connecticut March
 ANDREW T. JUDsoN. f5I SON Di,tdc, Judge.
 Form of notice to bc sent to esch creditor. named in Ibe original Petition by indifferent person, the Marsha the order may require, fnr the bank rupt. after subscribing his petition for disch0sge end ceTtcate This petition is presented after the decree in bankruptcy has passed;
 By order of the District Court oi you are notified that my further petition in bankruptcy, for discharge and certificate, will be heard the District S.T GCUrs af Room Tn ,s4o on the After the above is filled up, and signed by the bankrupt an indifferent person will compare and seal it and direct the same to each creditor, his usual place of residence, like any other letter. and on the senl side, must be added :hese words: "The bankrupt notice of -
 The indifferent person will see that all these blanks properly filled up then he will lodge the letters in the Post Ofice and make his return in the following form:
 RETURN. To fhe District Court of Connecticut:
 District of Connecticut, ss. this day of in said District, notice 10 each and all the creditors named in petition of in bank; and usual places of residence, in conformity [" Rule 25 of the District Court of Connecticut. and in com. pliancs with the published order tI of .aid Court.
 Sworn to and subscribed .hs day of la42 Justice of the Peace RrLE 26rR.
 In serving the "Letter Notice" on Creditors either by the Marshal, or an indifferent person. when the debt is due 90 any company coparnefsh;p the name of the firm be used alone, without designating the individuals of the firm.
 When the debt may be due to a corporation, the name of the corporation may be used, and the banks
 And in all cases ofservce of these special or Let fer noices circWmst0ntal error shall vita,e the service fthe name and place can be fairly intended or understood.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-24
District of LitchGeld. ss. ! Probate ( ourt, NOv. 1, TS42. {

HESITATE of ALBERT H. BrasE, late of IA Litchfeld, in said district deceased.- The Court of Probate for the district of Litch. field hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate, represented insolvent, in which to ex- hihit their claims thereto and has appoint ed George c. Woodruff and Amos C. Bishop. Esqrs. of said Litchieid, commissioners to receive and examine said clnims. Certified by ELISHA s. ABEHNE7uy. Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shalt meet at the Inn of Seymour Stevens, in said Litchfield, on the 2d Monday of Jam'y 104S, and the lst Wednesday of May 1e43, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days. for the purpose of attending on the bu. siness of said appointment.
 GEo. C. WoopRuy1, Commis-
 AMOS c. BISHOP, sioncrs.
 All persons indebted 10 said estate. gre re- quested to make immediate payment to N JOSEPH BIRGE, JR.. Adminr.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-24

WHEREAS George Merchant of Litch- w field, in the Probate District of Liich- field, on the 29h day of October, A. D. lS42, made an assignment of certain estate, real and personal, to Sidney Peck of said Litch- field, in trust, for the benefit of all the credi. tors of the said Merchant-The Court of Pro- bate for said district has limited and allowed six mocths from the date hereof for all those who were creditors of said Merchant at the date of said assignment within which to ex. hibit their claims thereto. and has appointed HOlbrook Cur,iss. Esq. Of Watertown and Abraham Beecher. Esq. of Bethlem, CoD. missioners to receive. examine and adjust said claims: and all claims nos presented within said time will be debaTred recovery of any ofthe avails of said assignment.
 Certified by
 ELISHA S. ABERNETHY, Judge. Litchfield, Nov. l6. l642.
 The undersigned hereby give notice that they shall meet at the dwelling house now occupied by the said Geo. Merchant in said Litchfeld, on the 18th day of January. and oo the I6th day of May. I64S. at 10 o'clock A. M. on each of said days, to attend to the duties of said appointment
 HOLBRO0K CURTIS. COmusis.
 AHRAHAM BEEcHER, { sioners.
 Liteh6eld, Nov. l6. leS2. 2S
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-24
FOR SALE.

A COTTON MILL of small size, contain. "A ing IS Looms. 2 Mules and other requi. site machinery, of the hest fabric and in con- plete order, being nearly new. This Mill is situated (Rear Hitchcock's Corner) in the town of Sharon, Litehfield Coz Ct, and within seven miles of the Housatopic Rail Road. It is in good neighhOrhood-is a healthy place, and where the necessaries of life can be procured remarkably cheap. The concefN will be cold at low rate. on &C., cOmmodasiDg terms, and possession immedi. ately given. Title indispensable. Il is tho'l thOt there is sufficient home market tor all the goods :he mill can manufacture.
 For further particulars apply 10 Mcssrs. Sw't: and Hitchcock, merchants near the presn' :'s, and to .Iuhn Thompson, Esq, Po'. keep>,c, Duchess County. N. Y, or to James Grant, Esq, Cashier of Farmers & Manu- factuser's Back in Po'keepsie, N. Y. 3m 23 NUR TRAINING, Cloaks and Bonnn'ta, for A sale by APP. CA dP.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-24
District of Lisekf field, ss ProbGte Court, NOu. 22. l642.

District of Lifchtet0, Ss D, Probate Court, NOU. 22, 1642. TSTATE of AsAPH HALL, late of Goshen, EI in said District deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Litchfieid, hath l'- miied and allowed six months frou the date hereof for the creditors of said estate, repre- senied insolvent. in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed Erastus Lyman, Eber Bailey and Moses Lyman, Jr. Esors. of said Goshen, commissioners to Fe. ceive and examine said claims.
 Certified by
 ELISHA s. AHERMETHY, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the dwelling house of Robert Palmer in said Goshen, on the 18th day Of January. and on the 22d day of May A. D. l643. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment
 H:::''; E: s:::' S;5::: ;4::: s5:.,, ,. |o'""'~ An persons indebted to said estate. are rs- uuesaed to make immediate payment to LEWIS SHI1H. (AAu,;,,vu HGKRAH o. AAnR,