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Masonic Celebration.

Saturday last. the Anniversary of St John
the Baptist, was celebrated at the neighbor-
ing town of Benton in manner worthy of
the occasion. The members of the Lodge in
this place were in attendance, as also some
of the fraternity from Lexington. The pro-
cession was formed at the Benton Lodge,
from whence it proceeded to the church,
where an eloquent discourse was delivered
by the Rev. DR.. Cropper, which was listened
to by all present with intense interest through
out. After the ceremonies at the church
were concluded the procession again formed
and returned to the Lodge. In an adjoining
room a sumptuous dinner was in readiness
The weather proved favorable and the cele.
bration was all that could be desired A
number Of ladies were present, giving an
additional zest to the ceremonies and plea
sures of the day.
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IA Preaent.

On Tuesday last, our friend Mr.. John w
Fuqua presented US with the following note
and the accompanying present mentioned
therein. We trust we do not o'erstep the
limits Of decOrum by publishing the letter.
The compliment paid to US is esteemed SO
highly we find it impossible resist the templa-
ton OF transcribing il.
HAREPLAcE, 21st June, 1913.
.Hr. SteUens:
DEAR S1R,-Not having the pleasure Of be-
ing personally acquainted with you, but ha.
wing read your paper for some time, and
finding you sterling Wing, now present
you with cane, Of the Cotton S.alk--througt
my son Mr.. Fuqua-which grew on my
plantation. / remain, Sir,
Your ob't. serv't,
S. w. LEWIS.
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Tribute of Resnect.

A meeting of the Manchester Fusiliers was
held at their armory on Wednesday evening last /;
Lieut. P. O'Donnal in the chair, R. G. S,ansberry,
Secretary. The object for which the meeting
was called having been stated by the Chair, it was
on motion,
ResOlred, That a committe Of three be appoint
ed TO draft resolutions expressive of the feelings
entertained by the members OF this corps occasion
ed by the death of brother soldier.
Whereupon the Chair appointed George B. Will
kiEson, A. S. Perkins, and NJ. T. Hof said CON-
l.:ittce,
After having retired short time the Committee
reported the following Preamble and Resolutions
WHEREAS, The fell destroyer Eeaih has again
visited the ranks of the Manchester Fusilliers and
in his relentless coulse, snatched from midst,
in the prime and usefulness of life, one of our
most cherished friends and highly priced compa-
Mons; and this company being DESTROYS of evin-
cling the high regard they entertained for the de-
ceased while living, and the unieigned sorrow
they feel at his sudden and untimely death, be il
therefore
Resolrea, That as citizens, soldiers and friends
we sincerely deplOre the melancholy bereavement
we have suItained in the decease of our brother.
in-arms, john B. MILLER.
ResOirsd, That we will ever hold in remem1
brance the many virtues, the frank and amiablt
disposition, the correct and gentlemanly deport-
ment Of our deceased brother.
RESOLVED, That as an additional mark ofrespect
the members of this company will wear the usua
badge oil mourning for the space of thirty days.
ResolUed, That committee Of three member.
of this Company be appointed to address lettc
OF coincidence to the relations Of our deceased
brother-in-arms, accompanied with copy of thu
above resolutions.
Resolued, That the foregoing preamble and re-
solutions be signed by the Chairman and Secreta
~ and published in the Yazoo City Wing.
In pursuance of the resolution requiring com
mittee of three members appointed to communi
cate with the relatives Of the deceased, and offe
them coincidence on behalf of this corps, the fol
lowing gentleman were selected by the Chair 1
compose said committee George B. Wilkinson
G. Schnebly, and w. l.. Bate.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
P. O'DONNAL, Chairman.
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The annexed article is copied from the
ConcOrdia Intelligencer, printed at Vidalia,
Louisiana.
DIsAPPEARANcE.-Mr D NJ Smoot. resi-
dent of this parish, left Natchez on the steam
boat Princess, about the 9th May last, on a
short business trip to New Orleans-he ar
rived safely and remained in the city some
few days, since which he has not been heard
from. Mr. Smoot was remarkably steady in
his habits, Of amable disposition, and kindly
manners-and had won for himself many
friends.
Any intelligence in relation to him will
confer great obligation on his friends, and
aliay the apprehensions of the amiable and
interesting lady to whom he had been united
some six weeks previous to his departure.
Exchange papers will please COPY.
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From the Alexandra ID. c. y Gazette


Commodore Edwin w. Moore, of the
Texan Navy, whose name has already been
placed conspcuOusly before the public, and
who we presume, in consequence of the re-
cent proclamation ofthe President OF Texas,
is likely to be still more prominent, is ma
tive of this place. He is the son of Thomas
Moore, Esq, deceased, and nephew Of the
late Alexander Moore, Esq. He is now
little upwards Of thirty years Of age. When
youth, he was remarkable at school for his
quickness, sagacity, and energy. After he
obtained a midshipmaR's warrant in the U.
States Navy, be distinguished himself by his
application TO his duties, his knowledge Of
seamanship, his general intelligence. and all
the other requisites Of Naval Officer
The character he maintained, soon brought
him into notice, and he received tie com.
mendation Of all the commanders with whom
he sailed, and passed his examinations, al.
ways, we believe at the head Of his list
When the government Of Texas, determined
to organize Navy, they resolved to Mace a,
its head some active, enteEprising, and spi.
rited young officer, and forthwith beran "a
look around for man capable u conduct
their new enterprise. Their choice felI.
without hesitation, upon AIr. Moore, and be
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ANNUNCTATTONS.
For Probate Judge.

We are authorized to announce Thomas
B. WOODWARD, ESQ. as a candidate for re-
election to>the Office of Probate Judge, at the
November election.
We are authorized to announce JoAB r.
RICHARDS, Esq, as candidate for the office
OF Probate Judge Of YazoO county, at the
next November election.
For Circuit Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce F. w.
WIRELESS, as a candidate for the Office of
Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of YazOo county,
at the next November election,
We are authorized to announce THos P
SLADE as a candidate for reelection to the
office OF Clerk Of the Circuit Court of Yazoo
county, at the next November election.
For Tar Collector.
We are requested to announce THOMAS ].
WILSON, as a candidate for the Office Of Tax
Collector Of Yazoo county, at the next No
vember elections.
We are authorised TO announce CHARLES
M. HENDERSON, as a candidate for the Office
of Tax Collector of Yazoo county, at the
next November election.
We are authorised to announce M. G..
BLNcoE as a candidate for the Office Of Tax
Collector, at the next November election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN P.
BEAsLEY, as a candidate for the Office Of Tax
Collector Of Yazoo county, at the next No
VENDOR election.
For Assessor.
We are utherized to announce WIN. Fl.
KEMPToN, as a candidate for the Office Of
Assessor Of Yazo0 county, at the next Elec-
ton.
We are authorized 10 announce JOHN A.
Howard, as a candidate for reelection 70 the
Office of Assessor of Yazoo county, at the
next November election.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
G.. HAYS, as q candidate for the Office Of
Assessor Of Yazoo county, at the next No
vember election.
We are authorized 70 announce JOHN D.
i HuNTER, as d candidate for the Office Of As
SCISSOR Of Yazoo csuntys g the next NoVern.
Der election.
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steamboat YazOO.

This new and splendid steamer has entered the
Vicksburg and New Orleans trade a regular
weekly packet between the two ports, leaving the
latter every Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock. By
this arrangement passengers from New Orleans
TO this place will be enabled TO make the trip d.
rect, Gas it were,) arriving at Vicksburg on Tues
day morning, when and where they can get on
hoard the packet Volanl for YazoO City. Freight
to OUT merchants will also be forwarded immedi-
atey on the arrival Of the Yazoo at Vicksbnrg, as
we are assured Captain Mosby will strictly attend
10 all orders Of this kind with which he may be
entrusted, The Yazoo leaves Vicksburg for New
Orleans every Wednesday at u O'Clock, NJ.
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or We hope to have the pleasure of
welcoming a hos: of our country friends here
on Tuesday next-the Fourth. Lett be re-
membered and made fully known that ALL
are invited to ?artake in the festivities of the
day. A public dinner will be given by our
citizens and neghbors Of the country immS-
diatalv Adincent.
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DIED,

In this town, on Tuesday evening last, Mr. JonN
B. MILLER, native Of Lancaster county, Penn
sylvania, aged about 90 years The deceased was
a worthy, useful and highly esteemed citizen
Mr. NJ. was a member of the Manchester Fus-
Tiers, by which corps his remains were consigned
to the grave with military honors
Lancaster papers will please copy.
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We have been much disappointed in the
non-receival Of the June number Of ezra
hame's Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine ?
Will the proprietors OF this valuable monthly
confer favor on US by forwarding a copy
TO our Office
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The Wings have reason to be gratifed at
the effect of the measures proposed and
carried by them in the last congress for re-
storing the credit Of the Government, and
placing the finances upon somewhat more
respectable footing than that upon which
the late Administration left them. The at
tempt Of the Government to borrow money
at an interest of six per cent per annum
to supply the deficiency which that Admin
istration left in the ways and means Of the
Government was, when first made, not only
vain, Int it even became subject for the
SCOTS and ieers OF these who delighted in
the embarrassment OF tiiS Treasury. Since
the passage of the new Tariff act, against
the violent opposition of nearly the whole
locofoco party, old and new, tue government
has found its credit gradually rising, and
latterly has had no difficulty in getting what
money it wants; and at this moment its six
per cent. stock issued for money borrowed,
is actually selling on the New York Elk
change at fifteen per cent. above par. The
Government could now, owing to the com
bined effect of the reduction of its expen-
diture and the increase of its revenue from
duties on imports, borrow any aInount Of
money that it desired at FIVE per cent. and
perhaps even at lower rate OF interest
Nat. InteILi0encer.
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Macauly says, that the veto power has not
been exercised in England for one hundred
and thirty years-and that it will probably
never be exercised again, and that it can
scarcely, in any conceivable case, be exer-
cised for any salutary purpose. The opinion
is gaining ground in this country, except
among the Loco Foco leaders that here it
cannot be exercised for any salutary pur-
pose, qualified as it is; and that il ought to
be restrained by an amendment TO the con-
stitution.
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EDIToRIAL CONVENTIONAL convention Of
editors viii be held at Baton Rouge en- the
17ih Of next month. The editors Of the N.
Orleans 'TroPic' call On all their cotempora-
ries Of Louisina to be present, as important
matters viii be brought before the assembly.
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o. A Tin.Ware Mandatory has been
recently established in this place by Mr.
John Shaly, Of Cincinnati. CSee advertising
columns.
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Nj. clay st Home.

The Western Christian Advocate, one Ct
the organs Of the Methodist Eplscopai
Church, is published weekly 10 GIncinheu'
Its editor has recently visited hentucKy'
and from an interesting account OF ms Jour
ney, we extract the following, to US, very
interesting paragraph concerning the gfeal
man of the nation and his household:
A person who sees so many newspapers
as an editors exchange list furnishes, coulo
scarcely visit Lexington without making
some inquiry concerning Ashland and It's
proprietor. 1t happened that our well tried
friend, brother Bascom, was the long and
intimate friend Of Mr.. Clay. Their acqnaln-
lance was formed when the former travelled
DanVille circuit in I7I6, who, by his power
ful elOquence, cogent reasoning, and over
whelming Scriptural authorities, gave death
blow 10 the rife Arianism of that country,
which threatened to oVerrun Kentucky
Our kind host conveyed us to Ashland, but
the proprietor was not at home. On hear
ing, however, Of our visit, we received a
most cordial invitation 10 dine at Ashland,
of which we aVailed ourselves, and spent
three full hours in very pleasant chat with
our kind entertainer, and three more agree
able hours we never spent in all our life
Mr.. Clay is sixty-fVe years Of age, but might
pass for fifty, and will, in all probability, be
we'll capable of public business till four score
pass over his head, if God spare him thai
long. His manners are as plain and repub-
Iican as they are gentlemanly and unaffect
cd. The moral principle, producing honesty
and conscientious fidelity to his trust, seem
ed to as TO have taken deep possession o
his mind, and We believe governs his heart
He is now closely engaged in his duties a
lawyer, and does not forget his farm
J which is in admirable order. His house
} plain indeed, and his Improvements aroun,
it, consisting Of grass lawns, and rows Q
shade trees planted by his own hands are j
good taste, and in complete keeping viii
S his republican principles and manner of life
f And then, Mrs. Clay is more than patter
f she is an exact model for all the ladies {
the land. She infinitely SupeTintends all be
household affairs Her little green house
e and collection Of flowers and shrubs, ar
!, most tasty and we'll selected. But her but
ter; yes, her butter flor we eat some of it)
i is superior. From her dairy, conducted Ut
L der her eye, she supplies the principal no
a tells of Lexington; and it is no small gloT
r to her, that her son Thomas showed tn
e other day, the suit which his mother pur
. chased for him with the aVails of her butte
= Whatever her first name be, Lucretia or no
= we cannot say; but then we are sure sh
; deserves it. The topics of conversalio
II were, moral, religious, and miscellaneou
d subjects; and we are glad TO learn 10 GU
d satisfaction, that Mr. Clay was firm belle
d yer in the Christian religion; that he rea
the bible, and attended with his excelleu
lady and family, the Protestant Episcop;
Church in Lexington, aud frequently heaI
Is ministers Of other churches.
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IMPORTANT DECIsIoN-We learn from the
Iowa Gazette of the Doth ult. that the Su-
prone court Of that Territory, at It's late
session, decided that the President Of the
United States had no authority 10 lease lead
mines in Iowa Territory.
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R. G. srANsBERRY, Secretary.

TROUBLE ON THE FRoNTIER.-We learn
from the Montreal, Canada, Courier Of the
30th ult., that one dwelling house and three
barns in the vicinity Of Odeltown were ST.
multaneously fred few nights previous.
supposed to have been done by some per-
sons from the Ameri N side. An account
Of the magisterial investigation into these
Outrages has been forwarded 10 the govern
ment.
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VIRGINIA TOBACCO CRoP.-A correspon-
dent Of the Richmond Wing states that as
far as information can be gathered, the next
tobacco crop must Be q short one. There is
a great complaint Of the scarcity Of plants, in
almost every direction. The season Is late,
and the crop must be generally diminished
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was offered the command Of the Texan
Navy. Impelled by a natural and praise
worthy ambition, and filled with generous
ardor in the cause Of the young republic, he
accepted the distinction thus conferred up
on him, aud from that time to this, has dc.
voted all his talents and energies, through
every misfortune and difficulty, to the attain
ment Of the object of his wishes-the honor
and triumph Of bis adopted country, and The
success Of that branch Of the public service
at the head Of which be is placed.
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WING TICKET.
For THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
w. Il. MILES,
IaTNMIT TNHATTS
NOfice.

The next number of the 'Whig closes its
seventh volume. Persons indebted TO us by
subscription will call and pay up, or their
papers will certainly be discontinued, and
their accounts placed in other hands.
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The National lnlelIigencer Of the 9Th
inst. says
The President Of the United States re-
turned to this city yesterday, by the way Of
Richmond and Fredericksburg, from his
brief visit to his residence in Virginia.
Tho proper salu;es were fred from the
Frgato Missouri and the Arsenal on the
boats passing up having the President on
board.
Il is understood that the President will,
in n few days, take his departure hence to
DO present at the ceremony of the compile
lion Of the Bunker Hill Monument, on which
occasion he will be attended by several Of
the Heads Of Departments.
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or Captain P. G. Wallis, Of the Volani, has
favored US with Louisville Journal and Bati-
more paper Of late dales- Thanks.
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The Fourth of july Celebration.


At an adjourned meeting of the citizens
held at the Phoenix House on the evening of
the 22nG instant, to transact further business
connected with the celebration Of the coming
Fourth-F. w. Quackcnboss, Esq. was cal
led to The chair, and Mr.. D. w. Nye chosen
Secretary. The reports of the several COM
mitteos, appointed at the previous meeting,
were read and received. Among others a
resolution was passed that the programme Of
the procession to be formed in honor of the
day be published. in the Yazoo City Wing.
We cheerruy comply with the requisition
Of this resolution, and give as follows the
order Of Procession.
Music.
Manchester Fusiliers.
YazOo Rihemen.
Yazoo City Library Association.
Yazoo City Temperance Society.
Mayor and Selectmen.
Officers Of the Town.
Orator of the Day.
Reader Of the Declaration Of Independence.
Clergy.
Strangers.
Citizens geneEally.s
The Procession will be formed in front o
the Market House by Mr.. N. o'Reilly, Mar
shall Of the day. twill proceed thence dOwr
Main street to the intersection of Bayou
Street: down Bayou street to the intersec
lion of Mound street: up Mound street Il
the Methodist Church.
~ The Procession viii form at % o'clccl
precisely.
az Notwithstanding the quantity of rail-
we have had of late, the Yazoo rveir con
ttAues falling gradually.
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STEAMERS FOR THE REVENUE SERvrcE.--
We have before announced that six iron
steamers would be constructed this season
for the United States revenue service; we
are now able TO give few particulars Of
their proposed dimensions. plans Of machine
~, rig, &c. Each vessel will be l4O feet
in length, have 40 feet beam, and 10 feet
depth Of hold, and engines q, $50 horse pow
er. The engines of four of bem will be on
the plan Of Lieut.. Hu1ieE7 U. S. n, and
those Of the other two an Of Errick-
sons single propeller. Ip each have
three masis, and be fore Ell al> ged. 1t
is intended that they shaE complete in
their sailing equipments as il contempla-
ted to use the steam power only in cases of
necessity. They will be so constructed that,
if necessary, each vessel will be capable of
carrying four long 6S Founders (Paixhan
guns) but their usual armament will con-
sist of one long 80 FOUNDER on a swivel,
amidships. -Four of these vessels are in.
tended for the sea.board, one for Lake Erie,
aud the other for Lake Ontario; one will be
built at AIger's yard, South Boston-one at
Novelty works, New YOrk--one at Dunham's
foundry, New York--one at Cold Spring,
Hudson River, and two at Pittsburg, Pa
Captain Howard, we'll known in this COM
munity as an intelligent and enterprising
commander, will superintend their construC-
ton. He came in the U. S. steamer Union,
from Norfolk, and intends remaining on
board Of her during her experimental cruise
with the view of obtaining practical informa-
: ton that will enable him to remedy, in the
construction of the vessels nnder his CHARGE
what be may discover deficient in the Union.
, So far Capt. Howard expresses himself sat-
is6ed of the ultimate triumph of Lieutenant
Hunters plans over all others that have yet
been adopted by the navy.-BOston Post.
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y. s. SCHOONER GRAMPUs.-An opinion,
wo learn, is entertained by persons at Wash
inqton that this vessel probably was not lost
at sea, by adverse weither, but that she has
fallen prey to a piraiical vessel which there
IS reason to believe has been skulking in the
Gulf Of Mexico since the reported mysteri-
Gus disappearance Of the Texan armed
schooner San Antonio. II is now supposed
that the report which lately reached US from
the Nassau wreckos, respecting the capture
Of the United States brig Boxer bypiraies,
may in truth have had reference to the
Grampus.
Tho Alexandra Gazette Of the 9th inst,
says
The Custom House, oe this place, was, we
understand, thoroughly renovated, on Satur.
day last, BY the removal Of all the snbordi.
nate officers appointed under the Harrison
administration