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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

ceived, by the Florida treaty Of 1870
By this treaty, Spain gave US her title to
oil the country claimed by her on this con-
tinent, north of AZ deg. mort latitude and
lis an historical fact, that she always
claimed as far north as the parallel Of sixty
degrees.
AT a later day, in a Convention with
Russia, the boundary between the United
States and the Russian possessions was set
tied at the latitude Sd deg. 40 min., that
government having claims by settlement
& occupancy on the north west coast. By
these various treaties we possess an un.
doubted title to the Territory extending
from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific
Ocean, and lying between the latitude Of
AZ deg. and 81 deg. 40 min. north. We
have never had any other negotiations ex-
cept these, which effected anything, either
relative to our title to Oregon Territory or
Its boundaries.
Besides these titles which we have &C.
quired to this Territory by negotiation, we
have others Of different kind. The dis.
cOvery Of the Columbia River in 1892,
gives, according to the well established
principles Of the laws of nations right to
all the territory watered by its branches,
some of which extended as far north as 81
deg. Then, there was our exploring ex-
petition in 1905, which discovered the
source Of the Columbia river, and followed
that stream to its mouth. This was sue.
ceeded by occupancy Of the country, for
purposes of trade in 1907, and by the set
dement, Of Astoria and other posts in the
Territory in 1911. Thus it is seen by the
acquisition Of the claims Of Spain, Russia,
France and England too, (for we acquired
through France, all that England may
have had prior to 1863, since which time
she has not obtained any, and our right ,
upon the principle Of contiguity, priority of
discovery and occupancy, we have a title
to this territory which win stand good :
against all the nations Of the earth, much
more will it stand against England, who
has not even the shadow Of a title to sin !,
gle foot Ofthis disputed country.
(TO Be CONTiNUED)
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

dark cloud surcharged with the means o
destruction, the contents Of which have
been 50 copiously poured upon the devoted
heads of the people Of Mississippi, AL.
though his unwavering opposition to the
system of banking, and his efforts to stay
its tide which has since swept like a terri
bic tornado over the state, made him an OBJ.
ject of mmeasured abuse by its minions
who were borne upon its current, he still
maintained mistaken his position, and
scorncd the puny efforts Of his foes who
sought to tarnish his fair name.
The same unbending, inhexible devo-
ton to the rights Of the many, and nyield-
ing opposition to monopolies marked his
course, which he occupied, according to
the will ola majority Of the voters of Mis-
sissippi, the Gubernatorial Chair. During
that stormy period, his patriotism, and de-
termined resolution were often barriers
which protected the interest of the people
front the aggressions of lawless legislation.
Often did he interpose according to the
authority vested in him by the constitution,
and put down those +" soulless corporations. .
But we will not now essay to trace the
public acts Of A. G. McNutt-the people
of Mississippi know and appreciate them
no man, since his entrance upon the politi-
cal arena has occupied so large a space in
heir eyes, none have more fearlessly cour-
ed the strictest scrutiny. He has been Of.
EN- weighedinthe balances, hut never found
wanting. Under all these circumstances
hen, we are confirmed in the belief that
Re is the man, and invoke the Democratic
'ress who have maintained an unbroken
Hence ON the subject to speak out, and do
lstice to the claims Of the distinguished
hampton of Democracy, whom the people
ave delighted to honor-discard all feel
ngs of private and personal preference
which are so much calculated to engender
trife, and act entirely for the good of their
ountry. There are many able and distin-
pushed Democrats, who have been spoken
f in connection with the high station Of
United States Senator, of whom Mississip.
il can proudly boast as her brightest Jewels,
'et, to prevent division and discord in the
Iemocratic ranks, as patriots, they should
willingly decline being aspirants-and for.
I'D the use of their names by those who
ecldessly urge them, at the risk of the un.
IN ofthe party.
We hope soon to see the name Of AL.
xander g. McNutt, flying atthe mast head
every Democratic paper in the State,
nd the motto Of all be, "Union, har-
nony, concession"
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

THE MANCHESTER FUs1LEERs.-Thi
long established, handsome, and well dis
ciplined company, after temporary sus
pension has revived, and promises under it,
present auspices to be more hourishing
than it has been fol. several years.
The following gentlemen were chosen
officers at a recent election-Captain ]. j.
Hughes, Zone of the founders, and first
captain Of the company)-lst. Lieutenant
w. J. Leake-2nd. Lieut.. James Ses.
siOns-Srd. Lieut.. H. Hayman.
Such companies are highly beneficial,
and deserve encouragement--they difnse
a spirit Of patriotism, disseminate correct
military knowledge amongst the people,
and prepare them Sin time of peace for
war;" Correct and thorough military dis
cipline Us therefore the bulwark of their
defence, the palladium Of their rights, the
strong arm that must sustain the glory and
grandeur Of our nation. No interest Of Vi
tai importance to the American people, is
more neglected than this-such is certain.
ly the case in our own State, and we think
the citizens should bestow upon it more
care and attention. They should not wait
to acquire military knowledge, by merely
obeying the requirements Of the law, but
organize volunteer companies, inspire a
feeling fmilitary enthusiasm, arouse a spir-
4 of emulation, and they win be ready to
eight the battles of their country, when the
"sPirit-stiring drum, and ear-pierCing ffo"
call them to the conflict.
We hope in short period, many more
luch companies win be organized through. !
'ut the State, and those that have suspen.
led, win Immediately follow the example of
he Manchester Fusileer Company.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

LoUTsIANA CoNvENTIoN.-"A Among the
sections passed on Thursday, was one pro
hi6itiag he STATE from becoming a su6sori-
Der to any corporation, or JONI stock con.
cam, and another, perenPtOrly tOrbidiag
tas Legislaiuoe 70 charter nei0 banks, or %
reneD he ela,ssr Of cd Oues.R-.IeFsrso.
niqn Republican, Nay 3rd.
Thus il its strong hold has the system
Of banking receivedarevere blow, and that
fruitful source Of so much distress, oouup.
lion and fraud viii ere long be broken m
and destroyed. The Constitution has rear.
ID barrier to protect the people from
'OrulPt and dishonest legislation-aBd 70 I
'Teveut the disirucdoa Of their property BY
be blighting and deadly effect Of banking
Institutions, The patriot has cause 10 re.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

Governor Jones Of Tennessee, declared
himself candidate for Congress a short
time since, but q portion Of his party were
dissatisfied, and brought forward another
candidate, The Hon. N. P. Gentry, which
has induced the Governor to withdraV the
offer Of his services, as he doubtless knows
theywOuld not hayebeenaecepted. His po-
has been run, his own party have
deserted him, and he mantle af oblivion
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

Or Our Correspondent J. 8. c. has fur
nished US an able and interesting article
upon the " Oregon question" 1t embraces
the whole ground Of discussion, and win
carry conviction to the mind Of every one
who has doubts in regard to the validity Of
the claim Of our government to that Terri.
tory.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

From tho last number of the columbus
Democrat, we learn that DR.. Tate deliver
ed to the Hon. Robt. J. Walker on the 5tl
of March, the packet forwarded by Cover
nor Brown, containing the commission O
United States Senator. The Democrat We
Iry appropriately remarks,
"The appointment of Senator was nc
doubt dependent upon contingencies, and
was intended to preserve the ascendency Of
the democratic party in the Senate, in the
event of Mr.. Walkers withdrawal, or the
action of that body rendering that ascen-
dency important. The instructions impos-
ed upon Mr.. Walker prevented him from
acting at all in the premises, and we doubt
whether the appointment Ex-senator depen-
dent upon contingencies, would have been
legal, and we rejoice that an important
contingency did not occur, which Governor
Brown intended to meet, in making the APP
pointment, and that Mr.. Walker was not
called upon by sense of duty to assume
the responsibility of acting.
A proper precaution was taken-no in.
jury has resulted to men or measures, and
censure should attach to no one. The same
course would have been pursued in regard
to the delivery Of the commission, no mat
ter upon whom the appointment had been
conferred. All the parties were, as they
now are, the intimate political and personal
friends of the Hon. Mr.. Thompson and
cannot be suspected in truth or justice, Of
having been influenced by other than
friendly feelings towards him."
We have always thought that some Of
our contemporaries made unnecessary COM
plants about the matter, and in their zeal
toguardthe public interest Don Quixote-like
fIriously charged upon wind mill, and we
are now fully convinced that such was the
case.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

or To day we commence the publica-
ton Of "The history Of a House, a tale Of
Mississippi, " to which we solicit attention.
In asmuch as the scene is laid in Mississip.
pi, it cannot fail to attract the attention Of
our readers.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

The DEMOCRATIC REvIEw.-We have
Perused the May number of the Democrat.
ic Review, and can bear testimony to its
merit.
We are pleased to see it adorned witha
portrait Of the Hon. George. McDufie, the
boosted son of South Carolina, faithful and
fearless friend to the south, bold advocate
Of democracy, and sworn enemyto monop-
olies and special privileges He,is noble
son of noble state, and his eloquent de.
fence Of state sovereignty, and prompt 70
sistence to the encroachments of the gener.
al government have endeared him to The
State Rights Party. In long period of
public service he has proven his unyieldinq
attachment to equal rights, and his de.
sire to preserve in its original purity, our
republican form Of government.
His firm expression of countenance.
arched brows, and ample forehead denote
that manly and independent spirit, warmth
Of feeling andhigh moral endowments that
have ever been his leading characteristics.
The leading article in the Reveiw is the
I" Mer'can Question" and we recommend
1t to every one as worthy of an attentive
Perusal. The subject is presented in
a clear light, and argued impartially and
fOrcibly. The unnecessary position
Mexico has assumed towards this govern.
ment for its actions on the Annexation
Question is clearly shown, and ably. but
briefly discussed. We admire the severity
OF the author upon those presses that have
lraItorously turned the weapons of SANDER
and abuse upon their own country. and
with base mgratitude "more sharp than
me serPent's tooth, were foremost in cast.
ng Odium and rePrOach upon its actions. to
accomplish the purposes Of party. Such
'ouduct betrays narrow, contracted am
'rateful, anti-American spirit. No Ian.
Suage can be used forciblo enough to de-.
cribe the vileness Of his heart, who Sian.
Iers the government whose laws protect
UNI and wings q poisonous shaft st the.
'OsOm that has nOurished him. Such Is
Unfortunately the unwise course MANY Of
he leading Wing papers in the United
'tates have pursued towards their govern.
tent. Instead Of defending its honor. and
ldlgnanty hurting back the charges I'M.
lsty made against il, from their magazine
AlsehOOd and SANDER, they furnish the
aducers weapons, and assistin tbeiruss
Though al cannot be implicated. some
Q their honor be it said,) have nobly cas-
the shackles Of party, and INDICATED
cir country.
The ariiels in question shows eODelu.
ely that Mexico has not the most nmo,a
use Of complaint against our government
i's action on the Annexation question
slated no treaty acted in good 6ith 70 the
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

Joice when the people condemn them, and
uproot a system based upon iniquity and
Obstructive to the spirit Of freedom and ius.
tice. The popular voice has been raised
against it, and we trust its last vestige will
before many years be swept away by the
whirlwind Of public indignation.
Blinded hitherto by promises Of base
men who sought to promote their own in.
terest, and lured by the hope of becoming
more prosperous, the people nurtured and
fed in their bosoms the poisonous viper, but
they have felt its malignant fangs PIERCING
their vitals, and are now ready to crush il in
the dust. But lit will require long period 10
purify the system Of tin infection, and res.
tore health to the body polite.
The reign Of banking institutions in this
country, win occupy an important position
in its history. Its vicious and demoraIizinp
effects upon society, corrupting tendencies,
anti-republican influences, have all been
deeply felt, sadly experienced, by the peo.
pie of the United States; and it would re.
qulre volumes accurately to relate the
scenes of woe and.distress that have fol.
lowed in its track. 1t has made proud the
humble sand lowly minded, ]" corrupted the
honest, brought 70 the depths of degrade.
ton the honored and esteemed, snatched
from the hands Of the laborer his well.
earned gains, and spared not the widow
and the orphan. History in chronicling
the infections that have polluted the moral
Of society, and direfll calamities
that have afflicted mankind, has not re-
corded a more powerful agent in producing
them than modern Banking institutions
yield to them undivided empire and they
win,
" Knit aud break religion;
Make the hoar lepfosy aioret; place thoyoo,
Aud give hem title, knee. and appf obation,
With Senators on the benchn
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

win ere long hide his name from public
notice. A well merited fate has been
awarded to him, and his destiny should
serve as warning to reckless politicians,
who become tools to do the work Of party,
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

or BY reference to our Price Current
in another column, it win be perceived that
our marhetafOrds every variety Of produce,
groceries, &c, that-isneeisd to supply the
wants Of purchasers, at low rates.
We are much indebted to Messrs. Link
& Harrison, (whO always have on hand an
excellent assOrtment,) for their careful
weekly correction Of our Price Current.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28
THE YAZOO DEMOCRAT.
YAZoO CITY

WEDNESDAY. MAY Is. ls45.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28


The Democratic County Convention
which assembled on the 26th inst, at Ben.
ton, nominated Col. WIN. r. Hill Of Mad.
isOn for the Senate, and Judge E. c. WI.
kinson and Robert L. Adams, ESQ. Is
candidates, 10 represent Yazoo county in
the lower branch Of tie Legislature.
Its a strong ticket, and If they are cleo.
ted, land We feel confident they win BEL
they win make efficient Representatives,
and attend strictly 70 the win Of their con.
We did not receive &c PDOceedings Of
the meeting n time b publish them in our
.PTassat humber, butwill % % in cur next.
OF Anr,hT ~ a. Henry Clay, By tie
Rev. Calvin Coloh. Is ia preparation az
zfl soon Be Issued fsom the prsss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-05-23
DIED.

In this town. on Friday, the 10th inst at the resi-
dence of Dea. H. Hayes, Mrs Martha Billings, former
" of Chesterfield, Mass, aged n. Her protracted
Sickness which confined her to her bed for number
of years, she bore with patience, and, sustained by
christians hope, died in peace The Northampton pa
pers will please copy.
In this village, on Friday last, Mr. James Bur-
roughs, late of Boston, aged 45 years.
In Wilmington, 18th inst, Phllo Castle, Esq,
aged GA years
In Guiliord, Cd inst, Charles Henry, son of Jar
Wis and Eliza Lynde, nged years. months and ?
days.
In Chesterfield, N. H., 9TH inst, Widow Mary
Titus, aged IS years and IL months. Printers in
Mass. will please notice.
At Rockingham, A pril %, of Consumption, Aney,
wife of William Hale, Esq, and daughter of John
@. Gibson, aged 20 years.
In Rockingham, 9TH inst, Hiram Weston, son of
Ezekiel Weston, aged 36.
la Windsor, 30th ut., of Consumption, Mrs Ma
ry l.. Severance, wife of Chos. ii. Severance, aged
In Bennington, 18th inst, Lucy Bingham, wife
Of Hiram Bingham, aged %. On the 18th, Delos
Walker, aged about 40 yeats.
In Bennington, LIST inst, Abigail Bowen, wife of
Ephraim Bowen, aged GO years
In Clarendon, 9th inst Edwin Gibson, aged %.
In Walpole, April 8, after an illness of nearly 4
years, Mary A., wife of Edward Crosby, aged Us.
At New Market, N. FL, April l6, Helen st. John,
wife of Gilbert A. Grant, Esq formerly OF Bellows
Falls, aged 90
In Orange, April IL, of consumption, Mrs Es-
Their, wife of Abram Harrington, aged 40 April
%. of consumption, Mrs Rebecca, wife of Calvin
Woodward, aged A.
In Leyden, April 30, Mr. John Wilbur, aged 70.
In Bennington. May llth, William Henry, Esq
aged "a years and months.
OBITUARY.-Died in Bernardston, on the 9th inst.
Mary f. Chase only daughter of Rufus Chase, Esq,
aged l6. Thus has another, in the morning of her life,
fallen into that sleep that knows no waking Over
her tomb let drop tear in sympathy with those who
have recently been called to put on the weeds Of
mourning for who by her unassumng and unafiec-
ted manners has become endeared to ALL With pleas
the young sought her society, the middle aged in
her found agreeable companion. The aged, in one
promising and fair took delight. BY her kindness
and courtesy she won the esteem of those with whom
she became acquainted But why do we lament the
departure of her who has exchanged this world of
trouble and care for the fair region Of bliss and happi
ness Relations aud friends mitigate the severity of
your affection in the consolation that Heaven, by her
death has become richer.
Friend, farewell!
None knew thee, but to love thee,
None named thee but TO praise
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Boston. New York;. Philadel-
phia!:! and Baltimore
I'D r. % TIL!

DICKERMAN & POWERS are Merchants,
- not Poets;
And rhyme against reason, alas who can go II!
But Just 10 do something their neigbbors hant done,
(And each has his rush-light held up TO the sum-
They'll call on the MUSES. instead Of the States,
And hail from all quarters to sound themselves
great
And should the wonder rise,
Where room is found for our Depot,
In village of this size -
Near Captain Lords, bove Granite Row,
Where Dwine served long time ago,
Our Goods are kept for sale and show;
Call friends, just call next door
Bove Wilston a. Tyler's store.
Our terms are cash, our prices low,
Our goods selling not so slow.
We've Broadcloths, Cassimeres and Vestings,
Silks, Linens, Laces, will bear testing
French Dry Goods and Embroidery,
Bonnets, Flowers, and Millinery,
And Ribbons, ladies', (bless your pretty faces, }
Would add fresh beauty TO the Graces
Lgce. Ncapoiifan, and Cypress BOyNsNETS,
Faney and BirdSeye, sweet as song or sonnet,
Rutland, P,dat and .Modend,
That rhymes with nothing but Verbena.
Stripes, FlanBes, Prints, aud Batting,
Lawns, Drills, Hosiery and Sheeting;
Gloves, Pins, lie iaincs, a full supply,
Ladies and Gentlemen, come buy.
Brattleboro, May ~, IS45. 4w3s
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MARRIED,

AT Grafton, 18th inst by Rev Mr. Merriam, Mr.
John Oher of Westminster to Miss Almarinda
Wooley Of G..
In Townshend, 9Th inst, BY Rev Mr. Fletcher,
Mr. Orrin r. Wells to Miss Elvira Hayward, both
Oft.
In New Fame, on the LIST inst, Mr. WIN. II. Hoyt
10 Miss Martha M. Morse, all ofN.
At Willamsville, en- the 9TH inst, MIR Sylvanus
Sparks of New Fame, and Miss Rebecca Wilder of
Dover.
At Keenc, May 7th by Rev A. A. Livermore,
Mr. Ora F. Snow TO Miss Laura J. Smith, both of
Chesterfield.
In Bennington, Sd, inst, by Rev. C.. W. Hodges,
Mr. Charles Crawford Of Bennington, to Miss Mary
Ann Liscom of Wilmington.
In Rutland, March 81 Mr. Roswell L. Allen of
Poultney, TO Miss Hannah Clark oil Rutland
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Foreign News.

The Britannia arrived in Boston Monday The
news is of little importance. The Cd reading of the
Maynooth grant bill was carried by majority of lf7
The Sd reading was postponed until the 18th inst The
excitement against it of Parliament is very great
and extraordinary efforts will be made to defeat it, with
small hopes of success. blr Macauy had made anoth-
er brilliant speech in favor of the bill In the course oil
it, he thus expressed himself in relation to the repeal
Of the Union
We think that the repeal Of the union would
be fatal to the strength of the empire, and new
er will we consent TO it, (Cheers.) Never,
though we should be exposed to dangers as
great as those which impended, when France,
Spain, and Holland juined our American colo
MES in their war against US, while we were
threatened at the same time by the armed neu-
trality of the Baltic powers-never, though
another Bonaparte should pitch his camp al
Bouogne-never, until all has been staked and
lost cloud cheers) never, until the whole world
has been convused by the last struggle ofthe
great English people for their place among the
nations. (Renewed cheers.)
The Maynooth question has for the time thrown Or
epon into the shade No little anxiety, however, is
manifested to learn the effect of the Parliamentary de-
bate upon the United States.
FRAScE-M Guizot, the French Minister, is out Of
health and has for the time being retired from the abo
rous duties of his high Office which are Professionally
perfomed by Nj. Duchatel. Before lie left Paris he
expressly stipulated that the Government should not de-
eide upon the right of Search Texas, the marriage
the Queen of Spain, without consulting him.
Russia is preparing to send army of 10000 mer
against the Circassians
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The 'Alleghana' bubble has been blown into the
mir by its fathers-the N. York Historical Society
At a meeting thereof last week the report of the
Committee recommending the change in our Ma
tional name, after very interesting debate, was
indefinitely postponed by very decided vote In
deed the buntng seemed to find little favor either
at home or with the people at large and its early
death has relieved it from much neglect and suffer
ing which it would infallubly have endured BY
prolonged existence.
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Brighton Market-May 10.

Atmarket, $50 Beef Cattle, 10 yokes Working
Oxen, 30 Cows and Calves, 800 Sheep, and about
1900 Swine.
Sc 50; first quality, SO to 90 25; second quality,
s. so
Working Oxen---Sales noticed at SOS, "A, 70,
and $l03.
Cows and Calves-Sales at $22, &c, 30, 80, and
one at $45. Good Cows in demand.
Sheep-Sales dull Lots taken at 81 70, 50 A,
and SO so.
SwIne-About last weeks prices obtained for
like quality. There is good many large Hogs in
market. Say wholesale at lie to s lac. Al re-
tail 5 l.2 10 6 l-2c.
N. B.-Catte very poor in quality. A lot Of
good Cattle would find ready market at good
prices