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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-07-25

ANECDOTES OF RATs.-Ras will eat off the
covering from oil flasks-thrust in their rough
tails, and by this means rife the bottles OF their
contents. They know also how to skim the
cream from the milk with the same convenient,
appendage. A child in Lowell, Mass, while
asleep, was many years ago severely bitten in
the neck by rat. in consequence Of which it
lost its life.
The Isle ef France was once abandoned on
account Of the immense swarms of rats, and
they are now, it is said, severe scourge to it,.
They have been known TO consume a hundred
weight of biscuit daily on a man-of. war and
when ship has been smoked to destroy them,
six hampers day have for some time been fill.
ed with the carcases. They frequently, when
there is want OF provisions tor their support, take
measures to lessen their numbers. The stron
ger fall upon the weaker. They lay open their
skulls-first cat up the brains, and afterwards
the rest Of the body. The next day hostllties
again commence; nor do they suspend their
havoc until the majority are destroyed. For
this reason it is, that alter any place has for t.
long time been infested with them, they often
disappear of a sudden.
Button slys, that originally, there were no
rats in America, and that those which are now
to be found here in such numbers, are the pro
duce from those v hch accidentally obtained
footing with the first European settlers. The
increase Of rats was once so great that thew
were considered pest of the colonies. The
pest has not ceased. il is said that the arges,
adders Will swallow up rats alive. The bite OF
rat is Immediately followed by considerable
swelling, and is rather dangerous. Rats multi.
ply prodsiously. A pair will produce thirty or
forty every year. In Catholic countries the
peasants eat rats during Lent, as they do the
flesh OF the otter. The rats Of Kamschatka
make spacious nests under ground. They are
lined with turf, and divided into d fferent apart
ments, in which are deposited stores for winter.
The rats never touch these provisions except
when they cannot procure nourishment else
where. Sometimes they entirely abandon that
country for several years, and this Circumstance
greatly alarms the inhabitants, as they deem it
presage of a rainy season and bad year for
hunting. Whenever they return, the news is
spread over the whole country as an auspicious
omen. These animals take their departure in
the spring, when they assemble in prodigious
numbers, and traverse rivers and lakes. After
a long voyage they lie motonless on shore, as
II dead. The people OF Kamscha h never do
them any injury, but give them every assistance
when thev lie weak and extended on the ground.
They are sometimes met in such numbers that
travellers are obliged TO stop Till the troop pas
ses. So much for rats.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-07-25

THE ALrAccA.-From Mr.. Ellswcrth's
Reports it appears that the amount Of AL.
paca wool consumed by British manufac.
turers from its introduction in 1882 up 10
1914 amounts to IL 1000, 900 lbs. The price
varies from Is Sd 10 Is per h., and the
average weight Of the fleece is about 10
pounds.
This animal is native Of the mountains
of Peru, and Of the same species with the
Lama, which is chiefly valued as beast Of
burlhen. The Alpaca is wool bearing nm.
imal, and large focks of i, we're formerly
owned by the Incas, sovereiqns of that coun-
try, and other wealthy inhabitants.
1t is said TO be remarkable for its hardy
constitution and its gentle, docile disposition,
becoming strongly attached to its keepers
1t is represented as being less affected by q
change of condition than any other animal,
being most readily to adapt itself to almost
any cline and food. Ii is easily domes,icst.
ed in any home where it meets with kind.
ness. The wool is fine and silky, and pecu-
liarly adapted TO the manufacture Of 6ne
wooden fabrics. Their flesh is also said 10
be very valuable as an article Of food. IL
would probably thrive well on The Allegheny
ridges, the Cumberland mountains, and the
hills of New England, TO say nothing Of the
Rocky mountains, SO ardently coveted by
many.-CIer. Her.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-07-25
CONSULTING A LAWYER,

1t happened that farmer, named Ber-
nard, having come TO market in Rennes,
took it into his head, when his business was
accomplished. and there were few hours Of
leisure, that it would be capital use of that
spare time to consult a lawyer. He had Of.
ten heard people speak Of NJ. Potter de la
Germandaie, whose reputation was so great
that the people thought suit already gained
il he undertook it. Bernard asked for his
address, and went Immediately TO his Office
in ST. Georges street.
The clients were numerous, and Bernard
had To wait for long time. At length his
turn came, and he was introduced. NJ. Po-
tier de la Germandaie pointed him chair,
laid his spectaces on the table, and asked
what brought him there.
''Pon my word, Square, said the farmer,
whrlng his hat round, i heard so much
talk about you that, finding myself at lei.
sure in Rennes, thought ! would take adj
vantage of the circumstances, and come nd
get an opinion Of you
i thank you for your confidence, my
f-iend,' said NJ. de la Germandaie, but you,
Of course. have IA lawsuit 2
A lawsuit IA lawsuit, indeed hold
them 10 utter abomInaiion and more than
that, Peter Bernard never had dispute with
any man living
'Then you wish to settle some estate, or
divide the property among the familyl'
Beg pardon, Square my family and
never had any property to divide; we all
cat from the same dish, as the saying is
It's about some contract for the purchase
or sale OF something's
Not at all I'm not rich enough TO pur-
chase any thing, nor so poor as 10 sell what
| have
What, then, do you want of me 2 asked
the astonished lawyer.
what do l want Why, ! told you at
first, Square. came for an opinion, for
which l will pay, of course, as am in
Rennes now, a, leisure, and il is necessary
to profit by the circumstance
NJ. de la Germandaie took pen and paper,
aud asked the countrymen his name.
Peter Bernard answered he, happy in.
deed that he had succeeded in making him.
self understood.
Your age p
Thirty years, or thefeabouls'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-07-25

1t was a ring worn by very dear friend,
who died about two years since, and on that
account prize It. But I merely ask you to
take this bill as present, not as pay re-
ceIved for very honest act-and take il
you must
DO not urge me to take il, SIR,
Take it-take it-and say not another
word.'
Reluctantly Emily held out her hand and
took the five dollars-remarking that she
would endeavor to make good use of il.
| have no doubt of that said the stran-
ger, seeming bat little inclined to leave
you have probably learned how to make
good use of money.
Yes, sir, my parents are poor, | am
obliged to earn my own living, by sewing
and knitting, and expend bu, very little for
what think is not really useful
you take IN WORK tiienl'
Yes, sir, all l can &c, to do
l have some sirling | should like to
have made up. Can get you to do it,
Il should be happy 10 do it for you
Bidding Emily good morning, the stranger
left the house, while the industrious girl re-
turned to her wash-iub.
Mother said she, who do you suppose
this stranger is! He appears TO be an ex-
cellent man, and insisted upon my taking
five dollars for finding the ring
| cannot tell he must be some rich
mans son, or he could not afford 10 give you
so much
Besides, mother, he says he will give me
some work.
If he should and you do it well, it may
open the way for more employment.
should as lief You would work for gentlemen
as take it from slop shops
Cheerful and happy, Emily continued a
her work day by day. She never had mo-
ment to spend to walk the streets. or gossip
from house to house. Her thoughts were
how she could make herself most useful, ant
better promote the welfare and happiness o
her worthy parents.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-07-25
8 Your profession 9


MY profession oh, ali, yes-that is,
what do? Oh. am farmer
The lawyer wrote two lines, folded up
the paper, and gave it to his client.
Is it done aready?' cried Bernard.
Very WELL that's right. There is no time
to get rusty here, as they say. How much
do you charge for this opinion, Square =
Three francs
Bernard paid without dispuling, made a
grand scrape with his foot, and went out,
delighted with having 'prolied by the occa-
sion.'
When arrived a. home j. was already four
he went into the house for some repose.
Meantime, his grass had been out four
days, and was completely dried, and one Of
get it in.
'Not this evening" said Mrs. Bernard,
who had bu, just Joined her husband lit
would be too bad to set the people at work
at so late an hour
The lad urged that there might be change
IN the weather /; that everything was in Or
der, aud that the people were doing moth
ing.
Mrs. Bernard said the wind seemed to be
in the right quarter for fair weather, and
they would not get the work done before
dark that night.
Bernard listened graveiy to these advo-
Gates. not knowing how to decide between
them. when suddenly recolecting the pa
per he had received from the lawyer
Stop minute cried he, Il have got an
opinion. 1t is from famous lawyer, and
cost me three francs. This will doubles.
settle the matter. Here, Theresa, come
and tell us what it says; you can read al
kinds of riting-even a la yycr's!'
Mrs. Bernard took the paper, and will
some difficulty read these lines:
'Ncrer put off till to.mOrov uhat yo'
can do to-day'
That's it, said Bernard, as if he had re
ceived sudden light on the subject. MAX,
haste with you, all the girls and the boys
and let us get the teams ready
His wife offered some more objections
but Bernard declared that he was not goin
to pay "A lawyer Tor an opinion, and then no
follow it. He therefore got ready and LEI
all hands to the field nor did he stop ill tie
O'Clock at night, when the whole Of his ha
IVES snugly slowed away in the barn.
This event proved very fortunate: fo
during the night, there occurred one Of tn
most terrific storms ever experienced in thu
part of The country. The river overflowe
its banks and swept the flats of every spea
of grass that remained out SO that Bernar
was almost the only farmer in the neighbol
hood who got any hay from their meade
lands that year. The opinion was ever al
ter cholcely kept and acted on, and he be
came in due time one of the richest farmer
in the Department of Rennes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-07-25

DESPERATE ATrAcK.-At Savannah. Geo., on
Wedne sday last, Mr.. John n. Crawford was at.
tackled by an alligator whilst hauling a seine.
The Savannah Courier says The alligator
Sc zed him by the thigh, and before his hold
could be broken he succeeded in laceraiing It
very severely in several places. There were
several men in company having fire arms but
could not shoot The crocodile without endanger'
ing the life of Mr.. Crawford, who after desper-
ate struggle, succeeded in forcing HIM to relax
his hold, by putting his fingers IN the aggres.
sor's eyes, and thus making him wish il he could
not ask for "fair play aud no goug'ng." The
wounds received by Mr.. c. although severss
are not considered dangerous"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-07-25

WHALING IN NEWPORT HARBnR.-A sir
from the Mercury, dated on Monday, says
" This morning, about six o'clock, large mum.
Der of whales, OF the kind known as blackfsh
made their appearance in this harbor. grea,
number OF boais, OF every description, started in
pursuit, or participated in this rare sport, which
lasted till noon, when il was ascertaned that
they had taken thirty. four out OF forty or fifty
One Of the number measured nineteen feet"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-07-25

Matthew L. Davis, the "Spy at Washington"
has been removed from the N. York Cuslo1
House.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-07-25
THE GOLD RING.
by d. G. COL ESwoRTuY.

How greatly wise who never move
When stern misfortune lowers;
Who sees the same kind hand Of love
In sunshine and in showers.
When shadows veil the turning sky,
Behind the clouds they know
Bright fields of golden grandeur lie,
And seas of splendor flow,
They only bend but never break
When angry storms arise
Prepared the hand Of grief to take,
And whit for hrinh Ter sk ins
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26

ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF MR.. CAL
HoUN.-Our citizens were kept on the
qui riue all of yesterday, in anticipation Of
the arrival Ofthe distinguished South Carroll
Man. About noon the approach Of the
steamer Memphis" with flags flying drew
an immense throng ofcitizens and strangers
to the landing, to be disappointed by the
intelligence that he was on the Maria
which was behind. At o'clock the COM
mittee of reception embarked on the
"Memphis" and proceeded down the river
to meet and welcome our distinguished guest
He reached the city at half past D, in COM
pany with portions of the louisiana Ala
bama, and Mississippi delegations, and was
conducted to the GayosO House, where the
freedom of the city was rendered him IN a
: ~ and pertinent address by our Mayor
8 FINLEY, Esq. The cOncourse Of
present numbered several thousands,
The reception was distinguished by be-
voluntary and cordial testimony o
beet from every shade of political party
Memphis Enquirer.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
01W5Y nNRRa

FNHE undersigned having taken the large and
Il cOmmodious BRICK BUILDING lover
the Commercial BaOk,) lately occupied by Mas.
MELLEN aS boarding house, tenders his services
to all who may wish boarding by the month,
week or day
Every attention will be given to transient
persons who may favor him with call; and a
his table will be supplied with the best the mar
ket affords, he hopes to merit portion Of public
patronage.
WILLIAM WRIGHT
YNzoo City Oct 23d, 1915. 3-tf
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
To the Planters.

fUVHE subscribers are provided with good
L SHEDS, and will pay particular atten
ton to Storing and Shipping Cotton. and are a.
ALL TlHEs prepared 10 make liberal CASH Au-
yances on the same.
CEDAR WARE.-They have just received
a lot Of the above ware, made in the most sub
stantial manner, including every size and varie-
~, from the Tiny pale 70 the Mammoth tub
ALSO
1000 yards Kentucky Jeans apd Linseys,
I 900 " Tenn. white aud striped Linseys,
800 " striped Cotton Cloth,
so dozen wolsn Socks.
All Of which, they offer on The mott reasonable
-. OWEN g. THARP.
Ys1oo city, Oct. s, 1915. S2-t
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
NOTICE.
1899 so

S392 so
Fifteen DAYS after date, we or eth
err OF US promise TO pay John H. Davis or
order, three hundred and ninety dOl>
lars and fhv cents for value received OF
him, this 3Olh day of Ocl. lS45.
WVIIS is to notify the public. that note
Il of the above description, las we'll as
recollected) signed by the undersigned sub
scribers, was frauduIenIly obtained by the
payee, and will not be paid except by q"
order or decree of chsncery. Therefore
all persons are. hereby notified aud FORE
warned from trading for said Hote.
STEPHEN P. MARBLE.
SAM'L. FRElDLANDER.
Sst,rtia, Nov. 9th, lS45. 5.h.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26

18th. ResolUed, That Rail Roads and
communications from the Valley of the
Mississippi to the South Atlantic ports, in
irving great facilities, to trade, greater des.
latch in travelling, and in developing new
'ources of wealth, are, in all their salutary
Influences, on the commercial, social, and
political relations, strongly urged upon the
consideration and patriotism Of the people
Of the West; and they are the more re-.
commended as works within the power OF
private enterprise to construct, and as al
fording profitable investment Of capital.
18th. ReSoIUed, That in order that the
earliest opportunity may be afforded tor Pri-
waite individuals and enterprise to direct
their capital and energies to the compile
4iou Of the important roads projected, the
Convention recommends to the delegations
present, to appoint committees charged with
ihe.duty of prompt and early applications
= their respective Legislatures, for char
ters to construct such roads as may pass
through their States and to ask such aid
and patronage from said States as they, in
their discretion, may deem proper and me-
cessary to aid in the construction OF the
| works.
18th. Resolved, That as many Of the
ads projected may pass through the pub
4 domain, this Convention would respect
ally urge upon the consideration of Con-
rress, the equity of granting the right of
way and alternate sections, in aid OF the
works so situated-such grant, in the Opin-
ion of this convention, being no more than
| fair compensation paid by the proprietor
for the enhanced value impaired to the Sec
tons of land retained by the Government
10th. Resolved, That efficient steps
should be taken by the General Govern
ment to move and prevent the occurrences
of the obstacles in the Mississippi opposite
the city of St. Louis, so that the harbor
there may at all times be accessible, as OBJ
iects of public utility and of national char
acter and entirely beyond the ability OF
Missouri to accomplish.
9Th. RESOLVED, Bythis Convention, that
it is expedient that Congress should make
an appropriation of money for the purpose
ofcompleting the military road from the west
bank of the Mississippi Opposite Memphis)
through the swamps to the highlands in Ar
kansas, in the direction of the various mil
itary posts on the western frontier.
18th. Resolued, That dry dock and
convenient arrangement for the repairs and
reftting of government vessels, should be
established at some suitable point on the
Gulf Of Mexico.
10Th. ResOLped, That the President aP.
point committee Of five members of this
Convention to memorabilia Congress on
the various topics embraced in the forego-
ing resolutions.
Goth. Resolved, That the President aP-
point a committee Of five members OF this
Convention to address our common constlt-
uents on the same subjects.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
Com m e rcial.

YAzOO City, Wednesday morning, Nov. 20, Is45.
We have no change to note in the Cot
ton Market since our last. The accounts
by the "CaledOnia" did not cause any de-
cline in prices, in New Orleans-On the
contrary large business was done there
last week at previous rates. The sales
here for the week ending Saturday last,
amount to 62l bales as follows:- 30 at 81,
Is at 81, l6 at 81, 26 at 81, A at 81, 5 at
7, l3 at 81, 6 at 81, at SO, A at 81, 5 at
Ct, 10 at g, 16 81, A at Ct, A at 81, 4 at
6 IS, Is at 81, 30 at 60, 5 at 81, 5 at 68,
2 at 81, 6 at 81, 10 at 68, s at 81, 7 at Sc,
6 at 65, 2 at 81, at 6 81, 2 y, 8 at
81, 80 at 81, goat 81, IS at Z, 80 at II,
Is at 7 at IS, 3 at 81, 60 at 8 SO, 100
from 81 to Z, so at 81, IL at 81, 5 at7.
Freights have declined to 81 25 per
bale, and as there is a considerable rise in
the upper rivers, we think there is no dan
ger of their being any higher during the
season.
We quote the following prices current
from the New Orleans Tropic of the 21st
inst
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26

HAVE removed to the Store fesmerly
n Occupied by BAILEY g. CALDWELL
and will keep constantly on hand a Cen
eral stock Of staple and fancy Dry Goods,
Ready made Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Boots,
Saddlery, Hard and Queens-aCGye, GrOce-
ries, Produce, LinSeys, Jeans, BGgging and
Rope, and will be happy TO serve their
friends and the public ut the IowesI pricee,
and will supply plantations on the mos.
favorable terms.
They have made arrangements with P.
O'Donnel, Esq To store oil cotton con-
signed to them 10 his new BRICK FIRE
Poor CoTToN SHE'D, which will be q sure
guarantee against fire, and will save tOthe
planter The expense Of insurance.
They are prepared to make liberal I'D.
vances in plantation supplies and cash on
Cotton to be shipped 10 Buckner g. Stan
ton, New Orleans.
Yazoo city, July 25th, lS45. 40 ly.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
PHOENIX HOUSE.
1GrGmtah NaurklW Il 60. ProwietOrs

Jeremiah EamkCIT e GO. PrOprietOrS
MAIN STREET, YAzOO Cry, Nh.
TIME Subscribers respectfully solicit a
Il continuance of the patronage so iiber-
orally bestowed tho last Season, and we
promise TO leave nothing UndOne 10 render
our guests comfortable. The House has
undergone a complete renovation.
The Brick Stable and buggy shelters arc fitted
up in style not surpassed by any establishment
Of the kind in the country, and Is provided with
good corn, fodder, hay, oats and water, servants
are kept TO convey horses, buggieS &c. to and
from said stable. We guarantee general satis-
faction, and their rates are exceedingly low -
Persons wishing livery services, will apply to Vi
or Blackman & SesIt.
JEREMIAH LAMKIN e. Co.
PhGRiT House.
July 22nd, l645. az
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26

lDEMocRATIC STATEsMEN.-The demo-
ratio party may well be proud OF the dis
tinguished men whom it can number In its
ranks. Another such a galaxy does not
exist in this wide hemisphere. A late num-
Der of the Trenton IN. J.) Emporium, in
an article upon this subject, very justly re-
ma.ks: ain the Senate Of the United
States. within the last few years, the demo-
cratic party has had four statesmen Of the
first class. Mr.. Calhoun, Wright, Benton
and Buchanan; allmen of the highest or
der Of intellect, who had shaken on and
forgotten the pretty niceties Of the law,
which form the capital of the successful
lawyer, and who were dealing with those
great principles of political science when
influence the destines of millions, and with
external and internal questions of national
policy, affecting the happiness and the pros
Perity Of the people Of America, and The
peace of the civilized world. "-SOuaherH
Reformer.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
LAW NOTICE.
J.F. Williams < S. S. Wright,

NRAVING formed coparlnershiP in the
IsA practice Of the law, will practice IN the
Supreme, Federal and Chancery Courts at Jack
son, the Circuit Court Of Carol, the vice Chan
carv Conrt az Carrolton. and the Circuit Courts
of the counties composing the Fifth Judicial
District OF the State of Mississippi, to witt
Holmes, Yazoo. Madison, Alfalfa, Winston,
Leake and Noxubee. They promise the strict
est attention to any businesslentrnsted TO their
care.
Address Williams & Wright. Lexington,
Holmes County, Miss.
Nov. l8, l845. bu'
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
IN STORE,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
STAPLE DRY GOODS,
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,( PROBATE CogET,
YAzoO COUNTY. Sept. Term lS45

A GREEABLE TO an order Of the Probate
~ Court Of said eOunty-notice fi hereby
given 10 al persons interested in the LANDS, ten
ements and hereditaments Of Join James Ne
smith deceased, TO be and appear before The
Probate Court Of said county, TO Be held on the
fourth Monday Of November next, then and
there 10 show cause, Il any they can, Why an
order should not be made for The saie OF the real
estate OF said deeeated. lying end being N the
county Of YazOO and State OF mliil.s ippl =
known as the north east quarter, Section =
west half south west quarter and norm hah
east halfsouth west quarter Of Section =, Town
chin 9, Range west, containing 4clt aefea'
And is further ordered, that Publleanon OF
thi, citation be made in the fszoo City Wig
and Yazoo Democrat for SIX wseks sucee',iTslys
WrrNrsl. Hon. James R. Buuns, 9udge o.
Probates OF the county Of YaEoe, the fourth
Monday Of September, fSiS, snd seal 81 fhe
I',oes. the Q6th 6Gy Of Sspiember, 1873.
CHAs. 81. HENDERSON, CFt.
BT A. SIDEET PERErEs, D. c.
Oct. 8, lslS, S1-oI
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
NOTICE

rs hereby gived to all persons indebted to the
Estate of John P. Ross, late of said county
deceased, to make payment, and all having
claims against said estate, to present them an-
thenticated within the time prescribed by law,
or they will be forever barred
JAMES MILLER, Admir-.
Nov. "a, 1645. It'll