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The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27
An Earnest Appeal 10 our Patrons.


I'll health, business Of some importance,
and long cherished desire to visit again the
spot Of our nativity, have caused as to form
a determination on our part (if made practi-
cable) to spend some four or five weeks Of
the present summer in our native State of
Pennsylvania. Thirteen years absent from
the associates and friends of our youth. it is
but natural that we should earnestly desire
to behold them once more before they and
us are forever separated this side of the
last resting place of mortality. Near nine
years have we soiourned in Yazoo City,
In the entire course Of that time, amid sick
ness and health, veal or woe, midst the
smiles Of prosperity or the frOwns of adVer-
sity, We have been ever at our post. The
triumphant flames Of a memorable conhagra.
ton, scorched but could not subdue us-the
base treachery Of smooth-tongued, hypocri-
tical friends failed to work our overthrow
perseverance with industry has enabled US
to successfully contend against all Difficult,
ties and maintain an independent bearing
among our fellow-citizens. Perseverance
and industry, backed by liberal support on
the part Of our patrons, must ever render vi
triumphant over the concealed Vaccinations
of ah-grasPing enemies, against few o
which We have to contend even at the pre-
sent day. But we have depressed in grea
measure from the original object Of this arti
Gle. We have said il is our most earnest de-
sire and intention TO visit Pennsylvania Thu
summer. This cannot be accomplished with
out the necessary means wherewith to defray
incidental expenses. We shall endeavOr Il
depart hence about the middle Of next month
Our business is urgent and our wants are ma
ny; and we therefore are compelled to en-
treat all persons indebted to US to come FOR
ward, if not with the whole, at least part o
the amount of their bills. before the 18th o
June. To dun is disagreeable butiO be pen
Unless is worse.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

or The race between Fashion and Boston
came off on the 10Th inst. on the Union
Course, Long Island, in the presence Of be-
tween sixty and seventy thousand specta-
tors. Fashion proved winner in 7:32l-7:-
As! the best time ever made in this country.
The owners Of Boston are nothing daunied
Notwithstanding his defeat. The editor Of
the New York Spirit Of the Times ays. -
eve have seen Mr.. Long, Zone of BOs-
TONS Owners) and have been desired by him
to state that he will run Boston AGAINST Fash.
ion for $4,000, S. 900 forfeit, four mile
heats, at any time to be agreed upon by the
parties between the 25th Of September and
the 25th Of October next.''
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27
from the NO. Picayune.l

DRowNED. Between seven and eight o.
clock on Sunday evening, as the First Mu-
nicipality ferry-boat was leaving Algiers for
this side, three lives were lost, under the
following melancholy circumstances:
A Frenchman and his wife, with a gen.
tleman who was their friend, went over the
river on the forenoon of Sunday: they de
ned and spent the day at the house Of the
woman who keeps the shooting gallery to
tho west Of the Willow Grove When they
came to the ferry-bOat landing to come over,
between seven and eight O'Clock, the hus-
band and wife were linked-their friend was
following Immediately in the rear. The
woman made step to 60 on board as the
ferry-boat was leaving, but unfortunately she
missed her foothold and fell into the river,
carrying her husband along with her. Then
friend, either with a view of saving them
or actuated by the excitement of the mo-
ment, stepped into the river, and all three
were drowned. UptO noon on Monday the
bodies were not found.
We have since learned, that the name o.
the man and bis wife was Kirch. They
Kept millinery store at the corner of BOur
bon and Ursuline streets.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

The New Orleans Morning Advertiser Of
Tuesday the 18th inst. contains statement
ofthe resumption of specie payments having
been made the day previous By seven of the
Banks of that city. This is as it should be,
for public confidence has been for some time
past at its lowest ebb in relation to the mo.
MED institutions Of New Orleans taken as al
entire body, and nothing but the paying of
their obligations in coin was calculated to
set them once more afoat on the full tide Of
popular favor and support. The seven banks
that opened their vaults on the morning Of
the 10th, to the demands Of their creditors,
were the
City, Mechanics,
Commercial, CarroIlton,
Union, Canal,
Louisiana.
It appears the State and Consolidated
Banks had sOlemnly promised on the Satur-
day previous that they would act in unison
with the other banks relative to the disbur-
sing of specie on Monday, but when the
appointed morning arrived the Directors re-
considered the promise that had been made
and refused to fulfil ii. The consequence
was that the notes Of these banks became
deprecated almost Immediately, and At an
early hour were offered in the streets and in
the brokers' Offices, at various DISCOUNTS
Actual sales were made as follows:
Citizens Bank notes, 10 10 is per cent. dis.
CONSOLIDATED, . I0toI8
State. i" :" IOto15
Various rumOrs have since been sfloat con.
Icerning the Citizens Bank; one Of which Is
"This bank isuOW paying sPeiCs.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

FLoRIDA.-The fields of Halleck Tuste-
nuggets band were recently discovered by
a scout from Fort King, near the head Of
the Oclawaha. They were in extent about
Eve acres, and the growing crops were de-
stroyed. From the signs, it was thought
that the number in the band were sixteen.
Col. Worth, with Capt. Kerr's company
Of Dragons, and detachment of Infantry,
within a few days had skirmish with a
gang Of Indians near Palaklekaha. On en-
tering the hammock, the Indians fired in FIVE
different directions, and wounded three OF
four men. Two Indians were killed. The
Indians numbered about thirty.-Pic.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

A singular accident happened at Brandon
(Miss.1 few days ago, az we learn from the
1ntelligencer, BY which Mrs. Alexander,
wife Of Isaac Alexander, lost her life. It
appears that while smoking her pipe, she O.
pened a chest, containing, among other ar
tiCIes, key Of powder; a spark from the
pipe fell upon the key, which exploded, and
mangled her body in such a manner as to
cause her death in less than an hour from
the time Of the explosion. A small boy
was slighhy injured, and the roof Of tie
house blown of. The rest Of the family
fortunately escaPed.-Ibid. a
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27
IaiI nf Yickahnrg.

The following is list of runaway negroes from
YazOO county, now lodged in the Jail of the cOun-
~ Of Wanen:-
MOSES-belOnging to EDWARD ExUM.
HARRISON-says he belongs to JAMES Wits.
MOSES-The property Of JOSEPH SLATER.
We shall publish weekly list similar to the
foregoing Of all runaway negroes from this cOun-
ty, in whatever ails they may be lodged, that hap
pen to come under our observation. This will be
done solely for the benefit of neighbOring slave
holdera
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

or Gov. Tucker has appointed Rueben
Davis 70 the bench Of the High Court Of Err
rOrs and Appeals, to fill the vacancy ocea-
stoned by the resignation Of Judge Tro.ter.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

or G. w. KENpALL.--C0me. Kendall.
write cut history Of yOnr Peregrinations as
soon as convenient and let us have il. The
rascals have given yOu chance 70 "write !
book, !" if nothing more.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

Great excitement in New Orleans Muni. |
cipalitY Notes.
On the morning Of Friday, the 10th inst,
the city Of New Orleans witnessed some
what serious commotion among it's populace,
arising out Of the depreciation Of the Mu.
nicipality notes, the circulation Of which for
many months past, a. is we'll known to all
persons throughout the South, has been ex
ceedingly extensive. Much Of this descriP-
ton Of money had been boarded BY hucksters,
other small dealers, and the poorer classes of
citizens, which On the resumption of specie
payments by the banks, became almost worth
less in their hands, thus depriVing many Of
the metns Of procuring the actual necessa-
ries of life. Rendered desperate by this
state Of things, at ten O'Clock crowd gather
ed around the Mayors Office, demanding the
redemption of the Municipality notes.. The
Mayor explained, done all he could to allay
the excitement, but neither his threats or
promises were needed. After the crowd had
left the Mayors Office, they moved toward
Canal street, on reaching which mob Of two
thousand or upwards commenced an assault
on the brokers' Offices, which they forcibly
entered ard robbed of gold, silver and bank
notes, to the value Of somewha: between ten
and twenty thousand dollars. The police Of
the Second Municipality nterfered-arrested
few-dispersed the rest.
The councils Of the First and Second Mu-
inequalities. however, are adopting measures
for the restoration Of confidence in their notes
and for their final redemption. The value
o! the Municipal notes, according to rePOr
here, is as follows:
First Municipality, 10 TO Is discount
Second do. 10 to15 do.
Third do. worth 20to 80 per dol
or We have been favored BY Mr.. F. BARKs
DALE with the April and May numbers Of Hunt'
".N1erehGnts' Magazine and Commercial RevieC,'
from which we intend to make some valuable ex
tracts next week
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

rStop that bGVl" as the anxious mo-
ther said to The negro huFSe,when her child
vas crying.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

Il is rumored that Wise and Stanley have had
meeting on the field ofhonor. Report says that
Wise was shot dead upon the spot. We sincere
" hope this rumor may Be false, but fear it will
prove 70 be 700 true.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

5. or We neglected 70 mention before that
Mr.. r. 5. Hammst has become associated
with Major McCardle in conducting the Yieks-
burg Wing.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

that she has $500, 700 in her vaults. There
was also report in circulation shat the safe
and Consolidated BsnkS inteuaaa lo.reshme
on the following day. Cotton sold on the
.6rst.day Of che spesie.FesumpliOn Monday
was paid for only in specie or specie paying
Bank paper. Trade was looking up and
confidence reviving.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

o. Thee'duglling season. in N. Orleans,
is said tsbs fairly opened. Success 10 trade.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

or Since the above article was put in
type, we have been informed BY gentleman
direct from New Orleans, that the banks
noticed therein, are paying specie without
an exception.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

o. DRowEED.--A man that had been .
Ployed as fireman on board Of the steam.
Belmont fell between that boat and fat .
"Wednesday evening last, and was drowned,
Name not known.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

The recent negotiations between Mr..
Treasurer Graves and Smyth Of the Grand
Gulf Advertiser smack loudly Of war. The
Treasurer talks aPTO0riOusly and Smysh says
come Oheod! Now We know this much s.
boutlhis war; though we wish il dislinc.lv
understood we shall not join the beIligsrsIts
Of either party:-If Graves did embezzie
''sPeculate upon the peoples money = the
is one use to which he did no. apply it,
did not pay our biz with it.-(nor with J
othsr.l That much in the Treasurer's faI
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

m We have been favored By Mr.. F. BARKs-
DALI with the April and May numbers Of Hunts
''J1erehGntS' Magazine and Commercial ReUieiC,"
from which we intend to make some valuable ex-
tracta naYt week
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-27

Great excitement in New orleans AIuni.
cipalitY Notes.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
WHOLE NO. ~.

Ter of the 4th instant, and, at his suggestion.
rive my recollection OF the circumstances to
which it refers. Every thing preceding our two
interviews with Mr.. Clay, and occurring at
those interviews, is perfectly fresh in my memo
nv, and, with few immaterai particulars
which l will mention, is precisely such as de-
tailed by Mr.. King.
First. Al neither interview were We shown
the written challenge and acceptance. OF the
terms Of the duel, but had them explained to Us
only by Mr.. Clay.
Second In the morning after the first inter-
view was not originally aroused from my bed
by Mr.. King, as IS his recollection, but when
sent for by him was hurriedly preparing to leave
my chamber ia consequence OF having, some
minutes before, received note from Mr.. Wise.
enclosing me a letter addressed to the gentleman
inviting him, apologisinn for not attending
public dinner to take place that evening at the
Eutaw House, in Baltimore, and where several
members Of Congress. including Mr.. Graves as
we'll as himself, were expected. The note to
me stated that the matter, Of which he said
was aware-meanlng, as understood, the duel
between Messrs. Graves and Ci!ley-calIed Mr..
Graves and himself at once from Washington.
and made it impossible for either to be IN baitl-
more. Although it did not inform me that the
meeting was to take place that day. SO inter-
red and resolved Immediately on seeing Mr..
King, and with him to use every effort we
could 10 avoid catastrophe which we thought
was, upon every account, so much to be de-
preciated. AS soon as we met, we went at
once to Mr.. Clay's lodgings, and what took
place there is, according to my recollection,
set forth by Mr.. X. with perfect accuracy, Mr:
Clay's surprise at discovering that the duel
Was. IN an PfUuupfffry, To uccur tnat DAY. Was
evidently as great as ours had been, and his
desire to arrest it manieestly as sincere and ar
dent as ours. To say nothing of his manner
throughout the interview, this was most album
dainty proved by the means he advised US TO
pursue.
Third. Mr.. X. did not, as he seems to think,
90 alone to Gen. Mercer, but was accompanied
by me, and We continued together during the
meeting, and until Mr. X. and General ihomp-
son started in the carriage together in the fur
Their prosecution of the effort in which we had
been engaged. My further participation in the
matter here terminated, as was compelled to
90 to the Supreme Court, then about to meet.
to conclude the argument had commenced
there the day before, in the mandamus case OF
Kendall Us. Stockton and Stokes. Nor did |
again see Mr.. X. that evening IN Washington
we met that night in this city. 1t may be prop
er to add, that from the period referred to, to
the present time, the occurrences alluded to'
hn-e never been the snhject of conversation be-
tween Mr.. Clay and myself.
REVERDY JOHNSON.
BALTIMORE, February Z, 1S42.
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ur.oOMINGToN II Err AID
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| nv mo. B. RUSSELL.

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EsMIarger ones in proportion. Advertise
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Ir]sred out, and charged for accordingly
6er,l deductions made to yearly advertisers
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attention, MUST he POSTPAID.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

,eca Of the Herald being well supplied with
variety of Job Type, the Publishers prepa-
xecute in the neatcst STYLE
Pr AgH g sgAlGI
|s~.4p -@9rtss G8sintins,
ILL IT'S VARIOUS 81 ,a'~-ee
sSulb dis
KS, Labels
tpHLErs, pills VI
(crLARs, pail
kD-BiLLs, JUSTICES -
kns, DLAS = D.1,i : s7sssASs
IN HAND AND FOR SALE.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

PEACE OR Waffle Madisonian Of Satur-
day last, in reference to our relations with
Great Britain, holds the following language:
1.-The Special Mission hastens its move
ments, and whether there will be peace, CT
whether there will be war, will at an early
period most probably be defni,ively determin-
ed. We hope the former, and we have some
reason for the hope; but reasons still stronger
induce US to prognos.icate the latter. We
have but one motive for hope and many for the
apprehension The relation which this pa
per holds to the administration, makes this
announcement matter of some importance.
If the official organ is in earnest it indicates
that the Cabinet expect war!--Baltmore Re-
publican.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

WANrEp.-The girls want good husbands;
young men want prudent and sweet tempered
wives. Dandies, and fashionable ladies who
screw their waists to resemble wasp, want
common sense. Lawyers want clients. Ed
itors want subscribers who plank down the
Ehino. Mechanics want many orders & quick
pay. Merchants want customers by the thou
sands. Manufacturers tariff which will give
them hundred per cent. pro6t-and all ranks
and classes want many things too numerous
to mention. But of all the wants about these
days, the poor Wings want the most. A por-
ton of them want to know how to head Capt.
Tyler others how to get rid Of Clay-all how
to satisfy the farmers about high prices, and
the laborers about high wages-and especial
", what they can now do to prevent them
selves from being used up and more all over
the Union, PER sE.'--Ploughkeepsie Tele-
graph.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

DESTRUCTION OF ST. CHARLES THEATRE,
NEW ORLEANs.-Our last st. Louis papers
contain the following, copied from the Plea
yune Of the 14th.
FlRE.-About half past six last evening, a
fire broke out in the yard Of a cabinet shop adj
joining the St. Charles Theatre, and the COM
bustible instantaneously became lurid fame,
which fred two wooden buildings which COM
municated the flames to the st. Charles.-The
scenery caught fire, and almost like electricity
the splendid temple, the pride Of New Orleans
Union, was seen and acknowledged to be a
complete victim to the devouring element.
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.
iASTIN.S & RICHMAN

I'VE associated themselves in the practice of
| Law, aud will practice in conjunction, in the
ies OF Muscatine, Cedar, Linn. Washington and
h. Business entrusted with either will receive
fomp attention of both.
F. HASTINGS, & s.. SCOTT HICKMAN
Bloomington, ) : Cedar county,
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|ES VIE1 G. a. a e. IL
farains aud Commission .Nerchant, and
Dealer In Groceries and Produce,
Bhoniagton, 1oica.
iMPrON.
HAMPTON & HARRISON,

I y Il n T. > I L w
Iowa CITY, /. Il.
I'VE associated themselves in the practice Of
the Law, under the above style; they will at
. the business of their profession in the second
u district, and to criminal cases III any county
Territory. Business committed to their care,
Ter Of them, will receive the joint attention of
February rs, ls4l.-l9-ly
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DIR. Il. COVELL,

DIR. Il. COVELL,
ErPGEON g. PLY SICI A N,
SALEM, IOWA.
living wei supplied himself with Medicine
is ready 10 attend to all calls. He'is thank
past patronage. ,,.e
I'm, Iowa, Jan %, 1912 IA u
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w. f. HEIYERER

w. +. DEYEBER.
PF~dFdins and COn1B1ission .Hcrchant.
BLOOMINGTON, l. II.
having been appointed Public Auctionecrf for
a aa'c county, he is at all times ready to attend
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EAIINARN@a

- D. FIMP Re, Tailor.
ayr on SECOND STREET OPPOSITE THE PosT
OFFICE.
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WILLIAM r. RANKIN.
foANEI AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
lIpToN, CEDAR CO., l. +.
Practice IN the several courts of the Territory.
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C. w. HUMPHREYS {. co.
e., IL Iorcfuu auu D3mcstfr Dry Goods,
,crips, Boots & Sboes, DaroWare, sc.
Corner of Chestnut and Second streets,
BLOOMINGTON, IOWA.
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BALTIMORE, February 7, 1912.

Mr.. Edtor-Some time since observed IN
the Cincinnati Daily Message an article say
ing tina, Oats was good substitute Tor cana
nv Seed. resolved TO try the experiment;
and find, after trial Of six weeks, that II an
swers all purposes. Canary Seed IS worm ~
the busfel, SO; the retailer Will give aooas
pound for Csc. which lasts very SNORT ume'
whereas the same amount OF Oats VIII isst
year. The mode which use IN feeding my
Canaries, is to give the little canary seeo
once a week mixed with the oats and am IN
clined to think since feeding oats that there Is
decided improvement in their singing. !
would therefore advise those who have cana
ries to try it and save expense. Times are
hard, and money scarce.-Rep.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

NArrGHr pLAcE.--The newspapers OF New
Orleans have got Salvador Prats, the Mexican
Vice Consul at that port, in rather tight place.
In note to one of the papers, he stated that
Mr.. Kendall never obtained passport from
him. Against this statement are given the
declaration Of Kendall himself, the declaration
of the American Consul at Santa Fe, and the
sworn affidavit of James II. Brewer, who ac-
companied Mr.. Kendall to the Office OF the
Consul, and saw him obtain the necessary
passport. New Orleans is becoming decided
" too hot for him. The Bee, in alluding 10
his denial, in not very courteous manner, re-
marks:
II NAV not be amiss to remind the Mexican
Consul Of one thing, which he seems to have
forgotten, else he would not have published
the foregoing note; and that is, the people o.
this country do not believe one word 81 Mex
can statements, whether fabricated IN the FIX. :
ecu,ive Department. by the phenomenon o'
falsehood, who now presides over the des.nies
of the Republic, Heaven save the marx or
coined in any of the lesser mints OF the Gov
eminent for small change OF local ejaculation.
The tine we trust is near at hand, when cl!-
liens of the United States travelling ~ MeSi-
co will carry their passports on their shoulders
Baltimore Sun.
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HOWE Is DESHLER,
IA TTORNE} Us A L l. A w,
Blopmngfon, baca.
WILL. attend promptly TO any business com
mitteI to their charge.
ktepber 2lst, 1871. ~
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

STEAK ExcAvAToR.-T There IS now IN opera
lion on the Troy and Schenectady Railroads
one of these machines which performs the Ia
Dor Of fifty men. II excavates the earth WIN
an iron ladle armed with sharp prongs: One
dip Of this ladie takes up about ton q ear.n:
which, through, movable bottom, It lets tall
into a car beneath it. A car IS thus loaded
eyery two minutes. Ills said to work with
the precision Of living eng.