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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
Interesting.

We copy the following resolutions Of the Mis-
souri, legislature with some surprise, which ou
readers will partake of. The instructions to Col
onel Benton are as peremPtOry as language car
well make them. We have some curiosity ID
know how the Colonel will act in the premises
From the st. Loui, Reporter Ofthe 23d ult
MISSOURI RIGHT SIDE UP-ACTION RE
NERsED COLONEL BENTON INsTRUC-
TED By THE LEGISLATURE.
We announce With great pleasure the final
passage Ofthe Resolutions Of Instruction, through
the House Of Representatives, on the 18th inst
by a vote Of IS 20 Is. They bad previously pas-
sea the Senate by a vote of3 to ], except the 9th,
when was opposed by eve Democrats, under the
apprehension that il would be seized on, as jus
pylng Efforts to embarrass the friends Of annex
alton, and might lead 70 the defeat ofths meas
ure az the present session. The onpositiOn 10
immediate annexation was con6uad 10 the whips.
The eve FIRST resolutions resolved the unanimous
vote Of the Democrats IN the Senate. and on
tie question, as 20 the passage of the entire se.
ries, every Democrat, present il the House. vo-
ted lathe affirmative.
We subjoin The resolutions efinstFuotions. a.
tbeE passed both branches Oflhe Legislators.
Resolved By the General Assembly Of the State
Of Missouri, AZ iolloWsf
4. That, in the opinion Of this General Assem-.
By, the remuneration Of Texas TO the United
States is great National measure. demanded By
q large majority Of the people Of this STATE, aud
that the safety and interests Of both governments
require aud demand Il a. che earliest practicable
period.
2. That the Republic Of Texas Is free and
indaPgndelt State, and that ths acquired her in
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
SUPPORT THE MECHANIC!
j. M. HITE.

THANKFUL for the very liberal patronage
Il heretofore extended to him, would say to his
friends and customers, that he has removed his
establishment to his New Store on Main Street
opposite Messrs, Link IIarrson's and adjoin-
ing the Post Office, where he offers for sale every
article in the
SADDLERY LINE,
such as Bride bits, Spurs, Whips, Stirup-Irons,
&C., which have been selected for bin by one of
the best and most experienced Saddlers in New
York City. He has aho on hand, OF HIS
OWN MANUFACTURE, every description Of
Saddles, Brides, Martingales, all kinds of
CARRIAGE AND WAGON HARNESS,
Saddle-Bags Carpet Bags, Trunks, &c, made in
a neat and most substantial manner.
He is also prepared TO receive and repair Car.
rages Of every description, (being perfectly fam
liar with lining and trimming the same) and
pledges himself to attend TO all orders promptly ;
and hopes 10 give general satisfaction His pri-
ces shall be reduced 10 suit the hardness Of the
times.
YazOo City, January 7th ls45, %
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
YAzoo CouNTY

PROBATE CoURT,-NovEMBER Term, 1874.
WIHEREAS in the matter OF the application
w and petition of AMBROSE BULL and JAMES
G. Bull, representing to this Court that they are
joint tenants or tenants in common with the
heirs of the late WIN. NJ. BULL, deceased, and
praying this Court for the appointment of Com
mssioners to make partition of landS hereina fter
more fully described; and after a proper hearing
before the Court, JOHN M. SHARPE, JESSE B..
HALL and George GERALD we're nominated as
Commissioners to make partition OF the following
lands, TO wits The whole Of Section TWENTY
seven; east afsouth east quarter section TWEEN.
ty eight; west half north west quarter section
twenty six; east half south east quarter section
Twenty-Five; west half south west quart section
twenty threei west half south east quarter Sec
ton twenty two; north half OF east half o fnorth
west quarter of section thirty Eve, west half of
south west quarter of section twenty six; east
half OF north west quarter and west half of north
east quarter, and west half Of south east quarter
and east half south west quarter OF section TWEEN
ty three; east half Of north west quarter Of sec-
ton twenty six; west half Of south west quarter
Of section twenty two; west half of north east
quarter Of section thiTty-four; east half Of east
half Of north west quarter of section thirty -four,
all in Township Eleven Range Que Fast, be-
tween AMBROSE Bull and JAMES G. Bull petit
tiOners as aforesaid, aud the aforesaid heirs OF
WIN. M. Bull, deceased. And unless proper
objections are made on or before the January
Term, 1S45, of this Court, the said JOHN NJ
SHARPE, JESSE B. HALL and GEORGR GERALD
will then be appointed Commissioners TO make
partition OF the said lands, pursuant TO an act,
entitled tan act concerning the partition Of
lands held by coparceners, joint tenants, and
tenants in common"
It is further ordered, that publication OF this
Citation be made in the "Yazoo Democrat"
public newspaper published at Yaroo CRY, for
the space OF two month"; successfully.
Witness, the Hon. JAMEs r BURRUs,
re-. S. Judge Of Probate fer the county Of
YazOo, the fourth Monday Of Mo-
vembeF, 1874, and seal Of said Court
Issued, the thirtieth day Of November, 1874.
CHAS NJ. HENDERSON, Clerk.
BY A. s. PERKINS, ID. &.
J. & w. BArTAILE, SoPs.
4 Dec. 3 -l7-tm
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
Hardware and Cutlery.


F@NIIE subs cribers. importers aud dealers in
Il FOREIGN AND DOMES TIC HARD
WARE AND CUTLERY, have recently Feccis
we'd Greet from the Manufacturers in Europe
and at tho East, large additions to their stock,
consisting in part Of
300 Tons Swedish, American and English Iron,
1880 Bundles Hoop, Sheet, Band & Round Iron,
30 Tons Steel, Cast, Shear, and German.
20 Cases Naylor & Co.'S. celebrated Gin Saw
Steel aud Plates,
500 dOz. Collins & Co.'S, Hunts, sKiUgs,' aud
Simmons Axes,
800 dOz Sleeves,
100 pair Smiths Bellows,
200 Boxes Tin Plates,
300 Bundles Iron Wire,
5000 Kegs Weymouth S. d. s. g. Co." Nailsl
300 doz Whitmore's Cotton and Wool CaFds1
100 Tons Castings and HolIo~ Ware,
900 Parsons Kingsi' 'Ballingers,' and other
Plonghs; Hoes; Chains; Anvls; Vfcess
Hand and Sedge Hammers; Screw Platess
Locks: Hinges Screws; Saws, Files; Corn
Mills; Scythos, &c. &c.
-ALsO-
SPERM, WHALE, LINSEED & TANNERS
OIL superior quality.
White Lead; Spirits Turpentine; Window
Glass; Tar; Oakum, aud Cordage, which
they offer for sale, low for Cash, OF apprO=
we'd paper.
fLt-yountry Merchants are invited tocall and
examine our Stock.
STARK, DAY, STAuFFER & Co.
Corner Canal and Magazine sts.
New Orleans, Nov. Is, 1914 is
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crop does not hold out, or the seasOn prove an
unfaVOrnbIe one, the planter and merchant both
suffer, aud the season winds up by all going to-
gether 10 The Gentleman in BLACK, and that is
the end Of the Chapter. We may 60 into the
merits Of the case another time. In the mean
time intelligence from New York to the 2slh
ultimO, gives information of some Eve or six hea-
w failures in the Produce Bnsiness--the heavi-
est sufferers and losers, will be my very good
Enthusiastically BANKS.n
am, Mr.. Editors
Your Ob't serV't,
jerry HAWTHORN, tr.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
PLANTATION, Negroes, and Stock
FOR GALE

FOR SALE.
| OY virtue OF clause in the last " III Of PmLn
! - WALLIS, deceased, late Of Yozoo County
the subscriber offers for sale'th following prop.
erty Of said deceased, viz:
The PLANTATION, situate upon Oak
Ridge, Yazoo county, fourteen miles from Yazco
City, near the Vicksburg road and adjoining the
property Of Mr.. James Balance. 1t contains
three hundred and twenty acres, more or less, oil
excellOnt land, in good cultivation and we'll en-.
closed; has on it neat and comfortable frame
dwelling, with an overseer'S house and all ne
csssaTy uthouses and quarters. The title is
indisputabe, the situation and improvements
very desirable; and the land 10 be free Of dover
and other membranes.
ALSO
SIXTEEN NEGROES, all OF them sound and
healthy, and thoroughly acclima ed. The field
hands, men and woman, are young, likely, OF
prime quality, and the children very promising.
There is a frst-rate cook, as we'll as a capital
waiter, and a good washer and irOner among
them. This LOT Of servants cannot be surpassed
by any other Of its size in the county.
-ALso,-
All the farming and planting implements,
ploughs, cultivatoTs, wagon, cart and gear, and
an excellent assortment Of household, kitchen
and dining furniture. The stock also, consisting,
among Others, of five mules, three horses, four
teen head Of cattle, ity-four hogs, large lot of
poultry, &C., " i'll be disposed Of, together with
about two hundred bushels Of corn, and large
supply Of fresh fodder.
The whole of the above property will, il possi-
BILE, be sold together, in preference, plantation,
negroes and stock, at private sale, on aocommO-
dating terms, for cash or such credit as may be
agreed on. Ifnot so sold, it will be offered at
public auction TO the highest bidder, on
THURSDAY, January 3Oth, l845,
on the premises, together, or in lots TO suit pur-
chasers. Sale to commence at 10 An, and
continue until A p. NJ. 10 be nrther continued,
from day to day, until finished.
T'ERMs.-All amounts OF 500, or less, Cash
All larger amounts, on credit of twelve months,
with interest and two approved securities.
OErApply to the subscriber, at the residence
Of ROBERT fl. CAGE, Esqr, or on the premises
Post Office, Lincoln.
S. TEACKLE WALLIS,
Administrator G. r. A.
December 81 1874 -22-SH
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NOTICE.

Mp ETTERS Of Administration on the estate
IA OF Dawn F. MoRToN, deceased, having been
granted to me by the Probate Court Of Yazoo
county, at its December Term, in the year 1914,
Notice is hereby given 70 all persons having
claims or demands against said estate to present
the same in the manner and within the time
prescribed BY law or they will be forever barred.
BEN; GRIMES, Ad'mr. sc.
January Z, ls45 -22-6t
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JOHN STARK,

"AVING purchased the ENTIRE STOCK
IL Of GROCERIES, formerly owned By
Blaekman, Winford s. Co., is happy to inform
present friends and future customers that he is
ready to SIMPLY them with every thing-from a
barrel Of cider TO punoheon Of fum-frOm a
ground-uut to a wslnut-from herring 10 a
nackeral, sugar, tea, &c. AT all times 10 be
found one door above the Brick Stable, Hazoo
City. January 2, loi9.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14

DETER LOTT-No. SIX Canal street, cor
Il ner Dorsier street, New Orleans, keeps
constantly on hand every variety Of Ladies',
Gentlemens' and Chidrens' BOOTS &SHOEs,
which he offers for sale wholesale and retail, on
the most reasonable terms. " LEATHER,
LASTS, BINDINGS. &c. Jan. Z, 1871.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
HARDVARF 4 CTTTT PI1V 7

SSAMOEt LOCKE: Nos. & 3, Front Levee,
~ New Olleans, has in store and receiving di.
rect from the manufacturers of Europe and the
North, a large and extensive assortment of Eord-
ware and Cutlery, comprising all the articles
usually kept in Hardware store, together with
many new articles and choice patterns, all OF
which he is offering at extremely low prices.
Purchasers are invited to call and examine.
january, 9TH 1916 20
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
AGRIcULTURAL IMPIFSIENTg.

CTEwART's GIN sTANDs-Ueasimpro
~ ment;
Gentry'f Patent Corn Mills; k
Baldwin's Corn and Cob Crushers,
Straw Cutters;
Spinning CHIMES, Spinning Wheels and
Reels;
Corn Shelters;
PLOUGHS-IIall's, Improved Peacock and
other kinds-a very large stock on hand.
Wagons, Carts, Cart Wheels, WheelbarFoWs,
Hoes, Axes, Spades and ShOVels, Harness,
Trace and Ox-Chains,
For Ials by ]. w. COOK.
Vicksburs, Dec. IA, 1874. 10
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
GROCERIES! GROCERIEsM

GROCERIES! GROCERIESM
VNHE subscribers offer for sale cheap for cash,
A or good city paper, a complete stock OF
Groceries, Wines and Liquor, as low and on as
favorable terms as any house in the city. Com
mission Merchants and Planters orders promptly
attended to. CUTTER g. co.
No, %, New Levee, New Orleans.
January Z, 1874 ~
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
NOTICE

y u y y
WE WILL as AdminisiTator and Admins
w tratrix Of the estate Of ROBERT 3. Bias
LET, deceased, present our account for hnal set
Element at the next term Of the Probate Court d
Yazoo County,
j. p. BEAsBEY, Adn'r,
ELIZA 2, BEASLEY, Admin
January s, lel5 -92-st
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NEW BLACKSMITH & WooD-sHOP.

wv T. solicit share of patronage in the
w above branches Of business, and in
"hleh we nope to give general satisfaction, as
we shall procure the best of workman that can
be had such as ShOers, Plantation SmiIhs,
Spring repairers and Soaktrs. Work done on
better terms than ever before in this city. Plan
tiers and others would do well TO give us a call,
as our prices are reduced TO suit the times.
CC.5- Horse-Shoeing -SEVENTY-FIVE cents
per pair.
BLACKMAN, WINFORD & Co.
Q~3~Shop opposite our Buick STABLE.
Hazoo City, Dec 10, 1914 Is
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WHOLESALE RETAIL MANUFACTo-
RY OF TINWARE.

CtAMUEL LOCKE, at 7& 8 Front Levee,
- New Orleans, hegi to inform his friends and
the public that be continues bis mandatory Of
tnWare, copper, SC. Of all descriptions and that
bis prices are fully lower than the sane articles
can be imported from the North.
He solicits his friends generally 20 call and
Judge fof themselves.
I January, 9Th lSi5, 20
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
BUILDERS HARDWARE.

DvAN1AgLHAo' IAhINUW AItE.
ust received large assortment of Brass and
- plated mortice and Sliding Door Locks; al.
so, full assort ment Of Builders Hardware,
which is offered very low by
s. LOCKE,
& Front Levee, New Orleans.
January, 7th l845 20
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-14
Land for Sale.

an the FIFTEENTH day fJanhary, A. ID
~ le45, we will, as Executors of the last will
and testament of ARTHUR MosELY, deceased,
sell, at the Court House door in tLe-Eomn OF
Benton, on a credit Of and two years, the
following described LANDS, situated in Yazoo
county, TO it:-The east half, and the east halt
of the northwest fourth, and the east half Of the
south west fourth of Section No. 3, of Township
No. II, of Range No. |, East,--containing
FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTY ACRES,
or thereabouts,
ALSO
The following described LANDS, situated in
said county, to wit:-The east halfof the south
east fourth Of Section thirty six in Township
eleven in Range one West. And the east hall,
and the north west fourth, and the east half OF
the south west fourth of Section one; and the
east half, and the south west fourth of Section
Twelve; and the westhalf of the north east fourth
of Section Thirteen-al in Township Ten, in
Range One West. ALSO-the west half of the
south west fourth Of Section Six, and the west
bale of the north west fourth of Section Seven
all in Township Ten of Range One East The
title to these Lands is believed TO be unquestion-
able; but we will convey only such title as is
vested in us as Executors.
CEFBond with approved security will be re-
quiIed of the purchaser.
SHARPE & CAGE, Ext'rs, &c.
December q, 1914 -20-4t
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Prices Reduced.
4 MRS. WmITMANs HoTEL.

f5z55d Nj RS. WHlTMAN'S HOTEL.
l@=as MAIN STREET, YAZoo CITY, MISS.
The above HOTEL is now open For the accom-
mediation OF Travellers aud regular BoardeFs, at
prices Is.arf lower than previous charges in this
city. Her long experience in the business well
qualities her to conduct the establishment in such
a manner as to make every thing agreeable to
all who may favor her with their patronage.
RATES.
Board and Lodging, per month, .."..$19 90
Board, without lodging, -................ IL so
board, per ay,'--.-.--...----..-.-. .....-.- 90
Single meal, 37A
She has made arrangements with Messrs WIN
FORD, BLAcEMAN& Co., at the BRICK STABLE
TO keep the Horses Of Travellers at the follow
ing low rates.
Keeping Horse, per month, -..........-.$I0 90
Single feed, IS
Or Persons wishing conveyances to or from
the Hotel or river other places, can be accom-
modated with Hacks or Buggeys.
~" The STAGE OFFICE is at this Hotel,
and persons wishing to take the Stage would
find it most convenient 10 put up at this house.
Grateful for the liberal patronage che has here
toiore received. she would respectfully solicit a
continuance Of the same.
S. WHITMAN.
Yazoo City, Miss, Sept. "a, I844. \
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FOr NeW OrIeans.
Notice.

NNElE subscribers respectfully inform the
4 public that they have opened a STORE in
Yazoo City, near the bridge, formerly occupied
by w. Nance, where they intend to keep con-
slant supply Of DRY-GOODS, CLOTHING,
BOOTS and SHOES, Hardware, Choice GRO
CERES, Produce, Liquors, &c, &C., which
viii be sold Low, inyarabIy-lor CASH or
COTTON.
b. HOMBERG & Co.
Yazoo City, Oct. %, 1914 ,
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THE SPIRIrOF ABOLrrIONISM

Many p" 'pr uuilh,". SAYS the Bal,imure Re
publican, that All li'ionsm is al native growth.
hut they are mistaken. We have always said il
was of British ur.in for The rpasuns that Il is ton
munslrous ductrne TO spring from the brains at
Am rrans: aud We have pnuf ut the fact nov
hefre us. which We are happy I" give to our
readers. The Glasgow (Sr",amI) Emancipation
Society, met TN the first of August. and passed a
] NJ string uf resolutions. from viii, h we copy
the full wing IA specimen of the s,nrlt Ut he
society:
That It ia the dury of the friends OF liberty and
equal rights IN u rai Billain. and ihruy mi the
""ri I" combine, and NY christian, pearefui and
bioodfeSs means, IN seek the dissolution of The
v3me''cnn UHiom. a. the gigantic enemy of free
dom and the rights of man
= Tnai the Glasgow En- ,ncipaiinn Srie;y
mennraIiZr thu u ,vrrnmeni of Great Britain Ia,
use all The christian and peaceful -ndrav"rs I"
pr"rhrr the Immediate ahni:inD of slavery in tl,.
United States at America and in all other places
where II may exist
= That when >lIvphnhlprs from America, or
from any other c"tImrty. visit hi KIN don II is
The duty of the people To regard and treat them as
man siealers. aud In warn aud rehuke them as
guilty ut the highest kind ut theft and AS sin
ners ut the first rank
These resolutions contain the darling object
and express the real designs and intentions of The
AbulltOnlsts all "vrr the world
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FLoGGING IN THE NAVY.

The Washington Constitution. in nulicing the
Tribute of Respect paid by the Petty Officers
and Seamen. on hoard the Brandywinr, 10 their
superior officer, Com. Parker, remarks we
can but hope that the former i,r.iiunal and harha
rous treatment "f the sail r will MOI only he mil,
gated but annshed. The cruel fl ggngs prac-
tlced in the navy no, only infunan. hut I'M
philosophical II is fund, snre ressnn and I'M.
mainly have abolished the lash, and substituted
Kindness and gen,eaesS, ihat the worst cases OF
madness and insanity have been cured II is a
statistical fact, that under the uld unde of treat
ment, by punishment aud the IS hip, mol one case
in ten was cured now, when the most sooIhing
Off rs of humanity employed. scarcely one
in ten fails recover. The must lruclurls bpaSI>
tanned by kindness And is it ST. that saurs
are more incuranlp and unaneablr that madmrn
or wild beasts The advocates of the colt and
the cat will hardly Insist on this.
We are fully aware that Mr. Bancroft, is d.,
inc all that the law permits 10 nrlnralp the run.
diliun Of the sailor We shonId expect this fron,
his sense Of justice as well as humanity. But h.
is the friend nf the officer as we'll AZ the sailur-
He does not delract ffum the rights of rhusp VIII,
command, but only adds motive which mus
stimulate the gmd cnudnr of those who obey. -
CnmuuduTe Parker has successfully Illustrated
the sdum Of the humane rule And The kind
treatment which meriied from his snburdinalps the
grateful sentiments expressed in their card Is
sufficient evidence that he has heart To he deep
ly Touched by this evidence Of their confidence
and grstirnde. We trust tina: this gratifying TX.
ample will moi he lost.
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" Such audiences of conduct with the h.'p M
doubt Of a fortune which serur. d hiu, an nde pen
dent position, made him mark fr all the En-
gllsh widows WI" wanted second husband, and
all the ladies' who had daus ht-rs To disp,se ui
Sir Edward was becoming once more happy.
when. alas! death came. six days ago. and cIpi
the thread at his rnviabIp life. SIR Edward sunk
nnder a very brief malady. According To the
police regulations. the physician Of the FIRST dis
irlci. where II happened. WAS called in 10 certify
The disease But The municipal dnc;or certified
Ia very different thing. and this act of the civil
authorities led To most unexpected discovery
1t WAS fund tina, this partner If the abs,,,ndins
beauty. this beir"ihed at the ynmng lady VIII,
changed her mlnd. his onjec, of the mattin"nla
schemes nj $" many widows aud impatient misses
was-a woman! !"
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The Wings and Natives elected bim-b. 10
pledged I" lhem--aui let him there abid,.
+ ,. The author of The communication signed
keystone" says The :" sinr al the crea,, of ,b..
Mddlriown Bank. which has for many years been
"nde! the financial management "f Gen. Game
ron, is scarcely worthy no,ice, tor in Pensylva-
n'a, the fac, is notorious. (though in our opuon.
lew know it } of the Bank never having suffered
l'ssps by pouring heavy leans into the blnaed
Golfers at the Spectators We presuine This
. keysf"ne lad is # The same kidney. and tar.
red 'oah the same stick and principles, AS he
wh" he endeav"rS To defend hr might br pvpntu.
ally connected with th;,se who made an Eff ri To
defeat the last -lrcliun of the Hon James Buch.
anan. To the United States Senate. 10 give u
community an idea nf this Extraordinary Mid
"ieiorh Bh"6.' II is Il cunc-rn sprung up among
me >. Westward Hills, in the county If Dsnphin
even The town IN which il is |, Gated. rannnt he
found on Mnchrll's National Map "f 1874 Its
notes were sn little in the confidence uf the ppo
pie. at one time. that they hesitai-d taking them
and not until they secured il as u Government
Dep site Bank. would any other Banks give IA
var tn their issues or nutps The rpas,,r they
never suffered by heavy p-cuniary l~ses we pre-
S'ine the capital never extended neyund their I'M,
'nedinfe family circle. or among u certain favo,
Ell feU We should like To know the ,,bi CT of
the United States Government depsi,ing money
in an institution &c this kind, in an exceedingly
small population, and away from any Commercial
enterprise. 10 we mistake not. the nu,rs of the
8 Mildlriuwn b INK, were one time at depre
cla m of 20 or 25 per cent Examine yuur finsn-
cial registers. II.
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THE OFFICIAL. VlSrT.

The Secretary of the Navy. with cor,ege nj
Navy Officers. paid flying visit To the Navy
afi at" an Tuesday last. visiting the varuns yes
sells in commission; he was received with all due
hnnnrs and large quantity of gunpuwdpr was
consumed. Yesterday he visited the Navy
ashore" gniug through the various wnrkShup,
and bringing mp at The hnspiIahle mansion nj Com
Wilkinson To day, we understand he visits
Old Point, and will. at o'clnck, take the bual
for Baltimore. So ends this much talked uf and
lung expected visit. Tue ears of The Honorable
Secretary we're kept continually full nf so"nd hut
whether any thing useful entered therein, where
by the many abuses that exist will tie reformed
we cannot say. Time, which devrupes all
things. will no dnnhi make This manifest