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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30
which is to deliberate upon the annexation
resolutions which were adopted by our Con-
gress

TENNEssEE.-The period for the cleo
ton in this State is near at hand, and the
result is eagerly looked for, from every part
of the country. For several years past
parties in Tennessee have been nearly
balanced, and now when the people are
calm and deliberate, when the fever of po-
litical excitement has passed Off and when
reason has assumed the sceptre all watch.
the movements of parties in that State with
uncommon interest. All are anxious to
know whether she will return to the posi-
ton she occupied when she sustained the
measures advocated and carried out by her
own patriotic Jackson; or whether she
willrally under the banner of federalism,
with prOtectiOn--patiOndI bank-d;Stribt-
ton, emb!azoned upon its folds. The con-
test is doubtful, but from various indications
we believe hat she viii return to the Re-
publican fold, aud encourage the present
administration in establishing the true prin-
ciPles of democracy as the policy of the
country. The issue is fairly made up, both
parties have selected talented and eloquent
standard bearers, who will command their
entire strength, and the result whatever it
may be, will correctly Indicate the political
of the state.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30
A GOOD MOVE.

The Mississippian urges the Importance
Of amending our Constitution 90 as to pro
hibit hereafter the chartering Of banking
Institutions n this State. We think the
measure wise and salutary, and hope the
people will make it a prominent question in
the coming elections. In no State in the
Union have the people experienced more
Thoroughly the evil results Of banking than
in Mississippi. 1t has swept from each ex-
tremity of the State, with the force of a
tornado, blighting the fairest prospects, and
leaving many sad wrecks to tell of its mad
and destructive career And in asmuch as
the people are recovering from the shock,
and ping their former prosperity and
happ 3, justice to themselves demand
thOt they should rear a rampant powerful
enough to prevent such fearful encroach-
ments. To effect this desirable object,
they should Immediately go to work and
slumber not until it is consummated. Let
them select members to the Legislature
who stand pledged to support an amend
ment to the constitution prohibiting the
chartering of any banking institution, and
if there is concert of action on the part of
those in favor of it, there is no doubt but
the majority required by the constitution
will be obtained. The people of Missis-
sippi are decidedly opposed to granting spe-
cial privileges, creating monopolies, licen-
sing idle drones to feed upon the fruits of
their toll, and they should without hesita-
ton take such measures as will forever
prevent it. 1t is true there are some who
would behold with joy another banking ma
mia, which would be even more destructive
in its effects than the former, but they are
those who would watch its progress and
feed upon the wreck it creates like hungry
vultures who fatten upon the putrid carcass
;es stretched upon the battlefield, but we 4
lllude to the people, the masses for whose h
benefit governments should be formed; and n
We therefore invoke them not as Wings and O
Democrats, but as Mississippians who feel b
n common desire for the welfare of the e
invoke them by their regard for dc
leir own interest-their past misfortunes, n,
nd future prosperity to take this important
after in their own hands, and hasten to Il,
;complish the good work. N
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

HE SOBER SECOND THOUGHT is the safe
guard which protects the rights and hber-
ties of free people, the panacea that heals
the wounds and infractions inflicted upon
their just system of government, the power
which places reason upon her throne, and
upon which our ancestors relied for the
stability and prosperity Of our country. 1t
restraints the reckless, Gains the turbulent,
and is a monitor for the hayward and L.
centious. 1t recalls the mind from its
dreamy wanderings, and sheds abroad the
light Of truth and reality. Il inspires with
newborn hope the discouraged, and nerves
the weary and oppressed, to "stem the
rude storm andtriumph over fate" Who
can doubt its eficacylI
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

ISLANDER REFUTED.-The last number
of the Somhron contains the reply of Mes
srs. Foote and Hutchinson, the Hon. r. ].
Walkers solicitors, to the slanderous char
ges which have been made against him by
the Columbia Observer. They present a
plain, umvarnished statement of facts which
completely put to rest the calumnies pub
lished in that paper, and industriously circu-
lated by the enemies of Mr.. Walker.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30
THE RIGHT SPIRIT is ABROAD.

THE RIGHT SPIRIT is ABROAD.
Judging from the tone of the Democrat
ic press in every portion of the State, we
may safely declare that since the assem-
bling of the State Convention, "order
reigns in Warsaw" the spirit of peace and
harmony prevails, and thai the Democratic
party will present an unbroken front in
November next Their internal dissen-
sions prior to the meeting Of the COnven-
ton were sources of no little comfort and
pleasure to the Wing leaders, they served
to cheer their dropping spirits, and they in
dulged hope that such state Of things
would continue to exist until the election,
and afford them an opportunity Of gaining
the vietory-but that forlorn hope is now
denied them, that cheering prospect has
passed away. The love of PRINCIPLE has
triumphed over personal preferences, and a
spirit Of concession and union prevails
which proves that the democracy are infu-
enced by q love of country which they will
never sacrifice for the aggrandizement Of
individuals.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30
or In our next number we will publish
the original Briscoe Bill.

To CoRREsPoNDENTs-We would cheer
fully comply with the request of e. w. M.
OF Natehez, and publish the beautiful poet
lcal effusiOn sent us, but it would require
more space in our columns than we can
conveniently spare.
b" was received too late for the pres
ent number, but viii be published next
week. We would be glad to hear from the
author frequently.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

Hon. RoBT. ]. WALKER.-The State
of Mississippi may well be proud other dis
tinguished son, the Hon. R. ]. Walker
His close attention to the duties of the sta
ton over which he has been called to pre-
side, bis capacity and his unremitting in
dustry have won for him golden opinions
from every part Of the country. His re-
cent declaration that the "TARIFF MUST
BE REDUCED NO THE REVENUE STANDARD"
has been hailed with joy by every one who
is in favor Of free-trade, just Legislation and
unrestricted commerce. The able Secre-
tary of the Treasury viii doubtless cOncOct,
and present for the consideration of the
peoples representatives in the next Nation.
al Legislature plan for reuenue founded
on the principles Of justice, and free from,
those features which like the present Tar.
III system rear a privileged class who fat
ten and become enriched at the expense of
the masses.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

Under the new Post Office law the com,
pensatiOn allowed to Post Masters was SO
reduced that many of them were compelled
to resign, and great injury seemedto threat
en- that Department ofthe government. To
meetthis contingency the Post Master Cen
eral has been compelled to issue an Of
the effect of which will be to allow the
same compensation to deputy post masters
for the ensuing year, which they received
during the last year.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

MONUMENT IN HONOR OF GENERAL AN
DREW JAcKsoN.-Since this great and il
loustrious benefactor humankind has been
called from the stage of earthly action, il
is gratifying to behold the respect that is
paid to his memory by the American PEG.
pie. The tears that have fallen over his
tomb are not the homages bestowed by tho e
protesting particular political teners, butby
AMERICAN FREEMEN without respect Of
party or creed, whose hearts burn with
emotions Of gratitude for the services he
has rendered their country. As still fur.
Their token of their gratitude, it has been
proposed in many parts of the Union, par.
ticularly in the larger cities, to erect mon
uments dedicated to his memory. We
hope the proposition will be agreeable to
all, and be carried into effect. Let every
one unite heart and hand in it. 1t is due to
the hero who has braved the dan
gers Of the battlefield, the civilian who
was ever influenced in his actions by
spirit of patriotism, to the Christian whose
heritage is eternal bliss in word to the
GREAT JACKSON.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30
The NATIVE AMERICAN CONVENTION

The NATIVE AMERICAN CONVENTION
which assembled at Philadelphia on the
4th inst, adopted series of resolutions
perfectly consonant with those bigotcd, sell
fish and anti-repubican doctrines which
have been heretofore advocated in the pa
pers devoted to its cause. They are full
of patriotic professions, but breathe nothing
but spirit of tyranny and despotism de.
structive to liberty and philanthropy-such
doctrines as will ever receive the condem.
nation of the American people.
The resolutions adopted by the Conven.
ton may be regarded as the alkoran of the
Native American party, and whenever we
wish to expose the injustice Of their cause
we will recur them.
They have agreed to hold National
Convention at Pittsburg, Pa. in May, 1s47,
to nominate candidates for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

History AND ToPoGRAPHY OF MIssIs.
sIPPI.-The Southron announces that the
Rev. N. w. Camp of jackson proposes to
"write the history of our state, to be EN-.
bellished with cuts of its scenery, public
edifces, &C." We hope he will meet with
the encouragement which his laudable un-
dertaking deserves. A correct and faith
fully compiled history of Mississippi is
much needed, and we doubt not that her lib
eral and high-minded citizens will bestow
upon it the patronage commensurate with
its Importance. There are many interest.
ing incidents which have transpired within
her borders, and are fast passing from the
recollection of men, which should be pre-
served from oblivion, and be transmitted to
coming generatiOns-moreover a work
which would do justice to Mississippi, her
soil, her climate, and her resources is much
needed. Owing to a lack of a proper
knowledge Of the subject, many of her own
citizens do not properly appreciate her re.
sources, and the various modes of industry
to which she is so admirably adapted
and therefore a work of the above descrip-
ton would be highly beneficial.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

MExICO.-The election for President Of
this Republic takes place on the LIST Of next
month. Gen. Almonte, late minister to
this country is one Of the candidates.
Universal discord Pervades the country, and
many think war wiz take place between
that nation and france before the difficult
ties which now eHstbetween them can be
seuled.
President Herrera cOnvOked Congress
on the I7th inst the principle object Of
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

The Southern Reformer ofthe Goth inst.
contains an account of the ceremonies in
honor of Gen. Andrew jackson at the
State Capitol.
After an eloquent prayer by the Rev. DIR.
II. Leavel, an Grafton suitable to the occa.
sion, was pronounced by the Hon. Thomas
Fletcher.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

For TEXAS Ho!-Our government is
determined to be prepared for any emergen-
cy that may grow out of the consummation
of the annexation measure. The N. O.
Je6erSonian Republican states that
"The steamship Alabama, which arrived
last evening from Pensacola, reports brig
in the river coming up, having on board
the United States Artillery company, until
recently stationed at Charleston. Upon the
arrival of this company, we understand the
whole of the force concentrated here will
be Immediately despatched to Texas"
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

LoUIsIANA.-Gen. VIM. Debuys has
been nominated by the Wing State Con.
vention Of Louisiana, as the candidate of
that party for Governor. Both parties now
have iheir chosen champions in the Geld.
and we may expect warm and animated
contest.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

ENGLAND vs.. MEucO,-It is asserted
that since Texas has become annexed to
the United States, England will seize Cal.
iiornia for a debt due her blythe Mexican
nation. The Caliomiahs have thrown of
the yoke Of MEXICO, set at defiance her au.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

The New Orleans papers record the
death at that place, of Col. Josiah II. Vose
of 4th U. S. Infantry. He was sixty-one
years Of age, and has been in his country's
service for upwards of thirty-three years.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30
DEE Nnw OnIDAns Iprrnn.o,,r ;. 81

The New ORLEANS JEFTERsoN1AN r.
PUBLICAN is decidedly one of the ableat
papers in the Union-Ttis strict advocate
of the principles Of democracy, and is faith.
tnl in defending the rights of the South
Its iberality and courtesy to those with
whom it differs, commands theil res
Pect, Although it is faithful to the South
yet advocates no measures but those cal
culated to promote the prosperity Of the
whole nation. Besides able political arti.
cles, its columns are adorned with a varie
" of miscellaneous matter which render i
highly interesting to its readers. It's edi.
tor the Hon. J. +. H. Claiborne is a Oer
tleman Of high attainments, and is favora.
bly, known to the people Of Mississippi
among whom he has long resided, and thew
will promote their own interest by extend.
ing to it liberal patronage.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

thorities, and declared themselves indepen-
dent, and it is not probable they are will
ing to be bound for the debts of that gov
eminent
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30
Letter of Judge Wilkinson.
BARDsrowN, KY. June 9th, ls45.
Gentlemen

! NOAOs
Gentlemen
have received your letter announcing
to me, my nomination as a candidate for
the Legislature, by the Democratic party Of
YazoO, and in view of the circumstances
which attended the nomination (my known
difference of opinion from the party onat
least one important measure OF State poll.
cyl cheerfully acknowledge it as a com.
Pliment of no ordinary grade, and return
to the Democracy Of lazoo my sincere
thanks for the honor rendered under anv
circumstances, such manifestation ofthe
public confidence must be acceptable not
only to the ambitious, but even to an hum.
bic and unaspiring individual like MYSELF
There are causes however, of nature not
Public-but with which one of your mum.
Der (Dr. Dorsey is acquainted, which will
and should prevent my running as a candi.
date therefore Reluctantly forego the
honor. / take this occasion to declare
however, that | cordially and sincerely wish
success to the Democratic cause I find
that those political principles which the
people Of Yazoo well know have ALWAYS
cherished; principles which are illustrated
by the writings Of Madison and the speech.
es OF Calhoun-can but rely for shelter
and protection Gin the turbulent and exter.
minating warfare which is now waged
against them upon the great State Rights
Democratic party-and with this parIy
shall consequently vote and act
True it is that some of them are Of the
I" State Rights School' who with more polit.,
icat forecast have made this discovery soon.
er-but none should hesitate when this con.
viction is honestly, and fairly wrought to
change his party if necessary for the pres.
ervation of his principles. Party names
have at least, but little signifcancy. but
should the weak and insane pride of CON.
sistency of opinion, aud the strength of DO.
lItIcal habit and cOmpdnionship stand for a
moment in the way of any man who is
earnestly and honestly ia pursuit of truth.
cannot conclude this note gentlemen,
without thanking you for the polite and
complimentary manner in which you have
to me the wishes of the
meeting which you represent
With my best wishes for your health
md happiness, Ihave the honor to be your
obedient servant,
E. C. WILKINSON.
To Messrs.
W., Dorsey,
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

SEPARATION CoHFEETED.-A meeting
of the Bishops Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church was held in New York cityu short
time since 70 take into consideration the
resolutions aof the Annual Conference Of
Keua5ky, establishing itself a seperaie
jurisdiction, Independent Of the General
Conference. and theseparaiiOn was agreed
uPOn-s--so says ths n. Z. News.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

or We have received, and win publish
in our next number the correspondence be-
tween the Hon. John Battaile, and COM
miitee Of the democracy Of Madison coun-
ty, appointed to notify him of his nominal
ton at a late meeting in Madison, as can
didate for the Senatorial branch of the next
Legislature, from DE district composed Of
YazOo and Madison counties.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

The LOST CoMMssroN.-After Governor
Blown and the Hon. Robt. J. Walker in
obedience to the calls Of the people came
forward, and made plain, manly, and to the
unPrejudiced, satisfactory statements in ref.
erence to the lost commission, which so
much had been unnecessarily said about,
it was hoped the matter would rest-but
some of our contemporaries who seek motto.
riety continue to agitate it-not to the in.
jury, or discontinue of those gentlemen or
their supporters, but to their amusement, for
they perceive that those modern Don
Quixotes-seckers Of adventures will do no
other injury in their furious assaults but
break their own necks.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

TExAs.-The accounts we have receiv-
ed Of the proceedings of the Texan Con-
vention, which assembled on the 4th inst.
to form a constitution as one ofthe United
States Of America are meager. We how
ever have learned that rePOn has been
adopted favorable TO the terms Of annexa-
ton proposed by our government
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

Mr.. Gansevoort Melville, has been cho.
sen Secretary of Legation under Mr.. Nc
Lane at the Court of st. James.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30
E. c. WILKINSON.

P. O'DONNELL, AerEr,
KazOO City, Mics,
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

-a,As slaH
The Arkansas banner., 1845-03-12

in this community, where Mrs Polk is best known,-ihe compliment will be duly appre- ciated.-Tsp. Dem.
 This lady is one among the most sen slble, refined, and accomplished of her sex, and will adorn the White House, at Wasli- ington, over which she is destined to pre- side with distinguished honor 10 he, country. All who have mingled in her society know well how to appreciate the graeefulness of her disposition. We have seen few women that have developed more of the genuine re- publican characteristics of the American la dy. She has her admirers not only in the highest, but n the humble walks of life The poor know her fer her benevolence :- the rich for the plainness of her equppage; the church for he| consistency; the unfor tnnate for her charities; and society itself for the veneration and respect which her vir- tues have every where awarded her We feel proud that the southwest can boast of such noble offspring"
The Arkansas banner., 1845-03-12
From the NasAriiie Union.

0N HALLS AND COTTON GOODS
 RISE
 The protective tariff policy is evidently losing strength. As time developes facts bearing upon the system, 1t must continue to grow weaker. Il is now established by evil dence that il Is not to be conlroverted, that so far as the Cotton manulactures are con cerned, the present high rates are mere dead letter. IL IS so well settled that our l!annElc- tufers ot Cotton can compete successfully with the British iu all the markets of the world, d,thatthe English capitalist are calling on thelr government to remit the duty on our raw cotton. This has not been the result of the tariff of l842, but is the result of the en- terPrise and skill of ouR people. enjoying su- Peflor advantages over the English manufac- tnrers without the aid of the present tariff
 But whilst facts have made perfectly cer- tam that our own Cotton manufacturers can exclude Brush goods from our markets with out the help of the present tariff, two other facts oi deep interest are to be kept in mind. It IS fact that since 1913 the prices of Cot ton goods manufactured in the United States have risen from 20 to 90 per cent. lis also fact whilst this rise has been going on in the goods, the raw cotton has been declining ill price. This IS an anomaly which needs ex- Pianailon. Foreign competition is excluded, and the tarillites have theorized upon the doc trlne that the competition at home would 1nng down prices as low as they are abroad. Bqt the theory IS contradicted by the result. Heretofore experience proves that as raw cotton has declined ia price, themanuiac,ur- ed Cottons have declined in like proportions. This has been the case in the United States and in Great Britain. Nc matter what kind of tariff has been in operation, when theprice ot Cotton has gone down the prices of Cot ton goods have also gone down. As this is a matter of importance in the investigation of the anomalous facts which We are consider ing, we addnce all English Price Current, showing the price of raw Cotton and certain Cotton goods from 1896 to 4844:
The Arkansas banner., 1845-03-12
FIRE IN MEMPHIS--DESTRUCTION OF
 THE " APPEAL OFFrCr


 We deeply sympathise with the able and vigay- oas Editor of the MEMPHIS APPEAL on account of his loss' The Democracy of Tennessee, in tbe great contest just approaching in their State. will much need the powerful influence of his pen. And We will rejoice when we shall hear that he is aqain throwing before them his APPEAL.
 DESTRUCTIVE FIRE-A fire broke ont yesterday afternoon about half past 5 o'clock m Grocery and Provision Store, occupied Dy Mr. Browning, on Poplar, near the cor ner oi Main street, which soon spread to the adjoining tenements, of which not less than etgh1 'oere entirely consumed Among these we regret to state was the one on the corner. occupied above stairs by the Printing Office ol our brother of the "APPEAL.n A few ot the materials were saved, but the loss can not be short of S2,000. The other occu- pants were Messrs Slaughter & Jones, pain tersj Mir. Joiner, family grocer; Messrs. Bon @ hadls, french confectioners; Mr. Jennings. family grocer; Mr. Keating, boot and shoe maker; Mr. Wells, saddle and harness ma ker; Mir. Miller, Tailor; Mr. Fleming, Coach maker; all of whom suffered more or less by the removal of their goods. The entire loss by the fire cannot be less than S12,000
 The weekly "Appeal " will appear to-day the "lofms" having been saved in tolerable order.
 The paper will appear as usual.-Enqui- rer cf He 8H.
 In consequdnce of the calamity above re- ierred 10, by our brother of the Enouirer the publication of the Appeal will be suspen- ded for several weeks. When our neigbbor penned his paragraph, he was under the i'm pression that we might continue our paper with the assistance of his press, which he had kindly tendeFed us; but the type which were saved are in such deranged condition as to require some time to bring them into use, and we have deemed 1t better to suspend our publication until we can procure new presses, and supply the deficiency of type this we hope to accomplish in three weeks at furthest. We cannot close this paragraph without expressing our warmest gratitude for the sympathy which has been generally man llesed towards us by oH parties; and for the aid afforded Us in saving portion of our materials from the fames.-.4DDea7.