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The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08

An act to authorize the board of police for
the several counties in this state, TO estah.
lsh, change and alter the districts for the
election Of justices Of the peace and con.
stables.
SECTION. l. Be'it enacted BIZ the Legis>
IGture Of the State of Mississippi, That the
several boards of police for the several coun
ties in this state, shall have full power to
establish, alter and change the districts in
their respective counties, for the election Of
justices of peace and constabes, whenever
they may deem it exPedient for the conven-
fence of the people; and said districts when
established, altered or changed, shall be fully
defined by metes and bounds, and entered Of
record in their minutes.
See. 9. That whenever the board Of police
for any county in this state, shall establish a
new district under the provisions Of this act,
such board shall have full power, if deemed
necessary, TO order an election; and the
qualified electors Of such new district or any
other district that shall not have the requisite
number of justices of the peace and consta'
bles, shall elect the number of justices O
the peace and constables now allowed By
law TO police districts, who shall be commits
stoned by the governor, and severally take
the oath prescribed by the constitution, ant
shall have and exercise all the jurisdiction
power and authority given and allowed b.
r law to Justices Of the peace and constables
and shall hold their Office until the next gen
eral election thereafter, and all such election
, shall be ordered, held and conducted in al
) respects as directed by law, for holding cleo
, tions to fill vacancies; and this act shall TAX
r effect and be in force from and after its pa
: Approved, February, 2, ls45.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08

An act amendatory and explanatory Of an
act TO designate in what manner and in
what courts suits shall be brought against
the State Of Mississippi, approved, Feb.
Is, 1888.
SECTION L. Be 1t enacted By the Legis>
lat"re Of the State of Mississippi, That in
all cases heretofore or hearaf er instituted
pursuant to the provisions of the above res
cited act, any issue or issues Of fact that
have been or may be directed shall be tried
in the chancery court by jury TO be en-
Pannelled for that purpose, unless the chan
cellor for some special cause shall order
such issue or issues TO be tired in circuit
court; and in either case the verdict of the
jury shall be conclusive Of the fact or facts
found, subject to the rules and regulations
of court Of law.
SEC. 3. That this ect shall take effec,
and be IN force from and after its passage
Approved 5th March. 1916.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08

An act supplementary to an act for the in
corporation Of the University Of MIssissip-
pi, approved, Feb. "a, 1874.
SECTION. l. Be It enacted By The Legisld-
t.ve Of the State Of Mississippi, That so
much Of the third section Of an act entitled
an act TO incorporate the University Of MIS-
sissippi, approved, Feb. "a, 1874, as gives
The trustees of the University foil power and
entire control over the funds belonging Il
the Unworthy Of Mississippi Of the semina
" fund be. and same il hereby repealed.
Sec 2 That tho treasurer Of the state il
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08
Approved, February. 2, ls4s.

An act TO authorize the commiss 'oners Of the
seminary fund, TO compound with debors
thereof.
SEcT1oN /. Be It enacted by the LegisIa-
lure Of the State Of Mississippi, That full
power and authority are hereby given 10 the
commissioners Of the seminary fund, to COM
promise with the debtors of said fund, pro-
videc that the governor of the state and att
torney general approve the same.
Sec. 2. That the provisions of an act, ap-
proved, Feb. "a, 1914, entitled an act, to
enable creditors to settle separately with
debtors jointly bound TO them, are hereby
made applicable TO said fund.
Sec. 8. That this act take effect and be
lin force from and after its passage.
Approved, March s, 1916. b|aa
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08
Yearly Advertising.

NO contract taken for less than ono vesrand psIt
half yeally nr adv ance. - 49, ''
Inc privilege Of annual advertisers is limited 10 their
own Immediate bnsiDess aud all advertissne MS for line
Dshsht Of other PERSONS sent in by Them ust be paid
Professional Advertisements.
For 10 lines less, not alterabIe months ~ On
~ do do do do IS OF
10 do do do u do 81 ~
70 ALL JOB W ORR MUST BE PAID FOR ON
DELIVERY,
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08

Judicial Distrscts of MISSISSIPPI.
Arranged according TO Act Of I844, and tOe1st into
operation after the late election.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08
DP. w. p. SAYhE,
HAVING established himsel

HAVIN q established himself
IL permanently in YazoO City, for the
purpose of practising Medicine, Surgery and
Obsletrics-would represent to the public
that he has had l6 years experience in the
profession, during which time he has repeat
edly performed most Of the capital operations
IN Surgery aud Obstetrics, viz:-for calculus
or stone in the bladder, fractured scull, am
mutations, strahismus and the various forms
3f fstaa and dropsies, instrumental obstet-
RIGS, &c. His Office is opposite the Post
Office, where he will be found ready to give
prompt attention to all cases confded to his
care. Jan 90, 1916, 29-If
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08

hereby authorized and required to pay to said
board OF trustees or their orderupon warrant
from the auditor of public accounts, during
the present year when demanded, the sum
ni twenty i've thousand dollars out Of any
money ~ the treasury not othe rwise appropr
ated, and the said treasurer is reonifed 10
pay to the said board of trustees or their
order upon warrant from The auditor during
the next year, commencing on the Isl OF
Jan; A. ID. lS47, the fnrher sum Of twenty>
five thousand dollars, when demanded, out
of ans money in The treasury not otherwise
appropriated.
Sec. 3. That this act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
Approved, Jan. %, 1916.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08
NOtiCG.
99rnfR8S6Uo1d1~


HAVING permanently located
~ in Yazoo City, tenders his professional
services lin all its branches, 10 the citizens
of the town and country. In proportion TO
his merit. he hopes TO receive their patronage
and confidence.
NJ OFFICE on Jefferson street, formerly
occupied by F. Hamer, Esq, where he
will always be found unless professionally
absent. Feb 20, 1896 S3-Iv.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08

An act TO revive certain sections of tho re :
vised code in relation TO the introduction
of slaves into this State.
Section. !. Be 1t enacted By the Legisla-
lure Of the State Of Mississippi, That The
third, fourth, fifth, six III and seventh sections
of an act to reduce into one The several &C g
concerning slaves, free negroes and mrlat.
toes, passed June Is. 1922, aud contained in
the revised code of the laws of this state, in
chapter seventy>three be, and the same are
hereby declared TO be in fall force from and
after the passage of this act; and all forfeit
ures and penalties recovered under the pro.
visions of the act revived by this act, shall
De paid into. the county treasury ofthe coun
~ in which the recovery may be had for !he
use Of common schools.
Sec. 2. That all laws and parts of law:
in conflict with, or inconsistent with the pro
visions of the above sections, hereby declar
ed TO be revived; be, and the same are here
by rePealed.-APproved, March 5, 1916.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08

D1sTRIcTs. WHAT MONDAYS MONTHS
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-05-08

rank Note Table, Corrected weekly,
NEW-ORLEANS MONEY MARKET.
.4dapted for YasoO City Market.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28
FOR THE srou,
$4,000

The delivery Of the whole, with the exccp-
ton OF the beef cat lie, b" be made betw cen the
10Th Of May and the 10 h Of June next EMU
ing. to the contractor. tor transportation, and
OF the beet cattle at the Turkey River Sub
Agency, to the S. Indian Sub-Agent, be-
tween the isf OF September and the lst Of De-
tober next--,he weight 10 be arrived at by
estimation on the hoof.
Bidders will designate the point on the Mis-.
sissippi RIVER at winch they will bind them
selves To make the delivery, which must be a
g. cd landing. and easily accessible TO steam.
GOATS. They will also be required to state
the price per barrel. bnshel. pound. &C., for
which they will supply the arucIes.
As good and sufiic nt security will be re.
quir.u tor the performances OF the contract
b dGers will name the persons whom tho,
viii oder as such. Should the bids be deemed
sxtravagaaly high, the right 10 reserved Ia
The Superintendent to set them aside, and 10
make suca other arrang. m :nts Tor the sup
plies as he MAJ consider most advantageous
TO the indians.
The articles to be furnished will be subject
to Inspections; the expenses OF which niue
be borne by the contractor The h,ds must
be endorsed "Proposals for furnishi~g Isdia,
Prorisions,s ana be azure SEA 10 the ouperln
teauena VI Imdian A fairs, ., st. Louie.
Separate proposals will be received for tae
| furnishing and delivery Of the beef cattle. I
(S.gneo) THOS II. HARVEY,
superintendent Of indian Afialss.
March 81, l845-4w
THE Alton Telegraph, Quincy Herald. Bur
| ling on Gazette, Iowa Capno, Reporter, Nj
nets, Exprt %, B.oom,ngton Herald and ia
lena S.nt mel, will insert the above sceeeIy un
til the 20 Vi April Dext, and send tne,s &C
couu.s ~ the Off OF the Sapenatsnde nt .
Indian Ntl,.rs.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28
Bargains.

DY auihor:,v ~ an act Of the Legislature
ID Of Iowa Territory. entitled tan net 70
aovide for The payment Of the debt due the
Miners' Bank cf Dubuque" | hereby give
notice, that public sale Of Iowa City lots
will take place on the Let Monday Of May
next. Said lots ' IT'D be sold 10 the highest
bidder, with credit fisk and twelve mon'hs,
by the purchaser executing 70 the Territorial
Treasurer. for the use ofthc Territory bond
with sufficient snreties, for the payment Of
the same NJ maturity. According - IN oct
supplemental 20 the above act, all bnps fde
creditors of the Territory. whose claims ac-
crued or we're contracted in the erection OIL
the Capitol st Iowa CRY. have : tight 70 OF.
set their claim. against debts snat they may
contract on the purchase Of lots n said ssls
The amount Of ssies contemplated ~ Tx
above acts will fail but little short Of nins
thousand dollars.
The general and local advantages and ID,
growth and Prosp. rIty Of lows Cits are q
generally known, that / spprshsnd furthe
Description would be regarded - unne csssa
Try. ~. kENOs
isr. 81 f846. TsysisoFisl Treasurer.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28


Territory OF Iowa, DEs MONIES County, s.
District Cosrt for said Coxsty, to Nay term,
1876.
Presley G. Chalfant, Pi'f,
H. R. Austin, Delft.
~ ME said defendant will hereby take notice
j that on the Sd day Of July, A. D. lS45, I
writ Of attachment was issued out Of the Office
of the Clerk Of said Court in the above entitled
suit Gas auxiliary to the original writ Of sum.
mons) for the sum Of 500, which said writ wa.
returned by the Sheriff Of said county at the
November term Of said Court, "A. D. 1845, lev.
led on the following property to wit: One
rocking chair, one half dozen Windsor chairs
one half dozen cane bottom chairs, one small
rocking chair, one large dining table, one break.
fast table, one centre table, two double shuch
mattresses, three feather beds and pillows, eigh
blankets, one trunk Of bed clothes, window cur
tans Sc, one box Of bed clothes, table cloths
&c., one box glass Ware, half dozen table
spoons, one dozen kniyes and forks, three can
dlesticks, one cooking siove and fHruituae be
longing thereto, &C., IS the property Of said H
R. Austin.
Now unless the said defendant shall appear
and plead before the next term Of said court
judgment will be entered and the property vii
be sold to satisfy the same.
Dated March 10th, 1886.
10 N s. DUNLAP, Clerk.
Hall + Mills Att'ys for Ppf.
March Fl, '46-4w Prs fee 81 50
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28
Died,

Inshis city. on NJ ,nday night last, MAr;Lp.
S .vife of G. Laamaa, Esq, and daughter OF
Oh. W. Stuli, Esq, aged 80 years.
n Bloomington, Iowa. on the 10th inst Mrs.
HANNAH yIELE, widow OF the late Abraham L
vrle, Esq, in the Goth year If her age, while
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Fitch The
deceased with her family im,nsratcd to Iowa in
1897, IRON Pittslown, New York. where large
circle OF friends will long lament her loss Her
Intellect remained unimpaired, and she left this
world ascribiug praises to her Go :, and impor-
ing her weeping friends as they Were crowdng
arpund her couch, TO prepare for death aid the
Judgment The Presbyterian church in Bloom
ington mourn in her death the loss OF one of their
members. Her profession of religion took place
erry in life. and it is believed that she has since
adorned that profession in her daily walk in her
discharge Of the dnties Of christian mother, and
in her patient Submission TO the hand of God
through MANY hours OF affection. She sign fed,
however, to her friends as the hour Of depart
ure approached, that her trust was not in what
she had done, but in what the Saviour hid done
for her. We feel ssured therefore other inter-
est in the promised blessedness Of those who
sleep in Jesus. Bloomington Herald.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28
NEW AMID CHEAP
G.0pWDHD~e


IHE subscriber is now receiving his Eau
Stock Of Goods, direct from the East, cen.
ptising general assortment, suitable for the
approaching season, viz:--
a good stock Of cloths, cassimeres, cassinetts.
jeans, linseys, fsnnels, blankets, &C., Also.
superior . french plaid cloak lining. and mack.
NAV and rose blankets, With many other wool.
len goods, very cheap. Superior aIpaScss and
fancy lustres; rnerinoes ali colors. Splendid
cashmere de cas-. and Africa plaid and stripes
for ladies dresses, with many new and rich pat:
terms Of calicoes. Also, fancy and plain silks;
and col'd saiins superior quality, sc. Fancy
silk and dress hdkfs. And good assortment 81
gentlemen and ladies gloves. dnd also, black and
coI'd worsted hosiery, lambs wool do for Misses
and boys Also, agood stock Of domestics, cot.
ton yarn and batting wadling. Also, ready
made clothing, coats, pants, vests, shirts, draw,
ers, &C. Also, good assortment OF new and
fancy ribbons and bonnets, artifcials, shawls and
many other cheap and desirable goods, &c.
Groccrics.-Sugar, coffee, tea, tobacco, cigars.
saleratus, powder, shot and lead, &c. ALS0,e
Hats and Caps, well assorted.
Qucmsrdre and Hardware, &c.--Sole and up.
per leather, calf and kip, harness and bride do.
Also,-Paper, ink, quilts, states, sand, waters,
with good assortment Of school books; also,-
boots and shoes, well assorted and cheap. And
lot Of Pills and Medicines, &c. All At low
rates foreash or coani,yproduce. (Call and see. }
WESLEY JONES.
Burlington, Oct. 18th, l845.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28
We regret the necessity which


exists in cautioning the public agains, the
many counterfeit preparations Of Wild Cherry
which are fact oyerspreading the country,
through the instrumentality Of few unprin
eipled dealers, VIII" tor the paliry gain ef a
lev dollars, would pal n off upon snfF ring
humanity a miserable sui siitui- Of their own
Slowing. or some worthless article which he
had bought for rife. 3" the manifest injury
ts& perhaps Loss Of LIFE of the person ns-
ingii. We repeat then. lei purchasers be on
their easrd, and in III instances inquire par
ticusariy for Dr.. Wis,ar's Balsam Of Wild
cherry! the most valuable Family Medicine
ever before offered i5r sale, ana Row used b,
ne most Intelligent and respectable families
throughout the United States
See advertiseme mt in another oumn Of this
paper The genuine i. for sale by Copp s.
Psrsons.
Those suffering with Rheumatism, or Gout,
Paiu in the Back, Breast, Limbs, or Joints will
De pleased to learn that remedy is at hand, Jew
David's or Hebrew Plaster, having never failed
in aifordiny relief in this class of diseases, req.
ommends itselfto the afflicted in strong terms
For particu ars, see advertisement in another
column. Sold by Copp & Parsons
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28
Agricultural!

OH DOZ. Blake's, Eiwe!ps, and Morris
~S'I wrought, casteel and iron. Carolina and
Yankee hoes, with and without handles; II doz.
manure and pitch fork socket hand es; IL do
c steel and iron shovels and spades, part long
handles, and OF superior quaIity-also, grain and
gross scythes, hay rakes-Hant's best choping
axes, shingllng and carpenters hatchets, augers,
chissels, mill, cross-cut, hand and tennor saws,
hammers, &c. Produce wanted in exchange for
the above. on terms that cannot fail to please all
who call at the
mar % '46 FARMERs, EvcuArcr
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28
NEW GOODS
THE undersigned has just returned from ID

TINE undersigned has just returned from the
Il East. and j. now rereiving fresh stock Of
FALL AND WINTER GO0DS,-
consisting IN part Or the following:
Prints Of every variety. new stylcs,
Aipascas' Lawns, Mrr,nos and Glnghsnss..
0 ShHwls, large aud small,
Lieeas and Canibric..
Linen and Cotton Table Cloths,
Iadya Satch.is.
Hdkfs. Cravais and Susp<Wsl~rs,
Pilot. Beaver aud broad Cioths,
Cassis,eres, fancy aud palm,
Sruinstts. and Ky. Jeans.
Ftanpels, wool aud caninn,-
I.instys. faacy and plain,
Fancy wool rrava.s.
Brown and bi-ash.r muslins..
1irkiHgs. drilis and s'hsek-,-
Fine mix d and iARcy yarns.
Hosiery, gloves sud n,itts.r
blankets 81 Gnc quality.
Thread, needles and pins.
HATS AND CAPS OF fashionable styles. !.
BI0Ts, SfI0hs and BRVGaNs.s o. Ill kisds. atsd
islsvkiAx M,d Brushes,
QCEENSW ARE, fas hionsbIe and aiAort<d.,
GROCERIES,.
Sugar, Coffee and Notasses.
Teas.
Nladdsr, Copperas and indigo.
Caster Oh. .Caichup. Mustard q PeppAs Aue1.
Cocoa. Raisins and u ritd Carrsnss.
Tubs. Bocktts. &r. .&c. Also. FISH o. ~
rtous kinds. All Of which are offered q vevy y
duced prices for CASH or Produce. M fsIandf
and the public gene rally sre invited % can.
THOMAS HEDGE
Oct. 4. 1s4s-,f.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28

four boxes, trunks and bags, merchandise.
February 9Th, per ship Aikmaar, etghty-ons
bales, sacks, cases, bbls. and packages merchan-
disc.
February 81, per ship Deucalion. one hsndred
ana three cases, boxes. bales, crates, casks and
bundles of merchandise.
With the addition Of these shipments to ouI
former stock, and our arrangements to receive
new goods monthly, and as much oftener as &C.
casion may require, we are prepared to do
WHOLESALE BUSINESS
to almost any extent, in all kinds of Foreign and
Domestic
DRY GOODS;
Boots and shoes, hats and caps, china and queens
ware, and all kinds Of
d. II NDE E HR N SECS =
cutlery, hard and glass ware and castings, glass
and nails, cap, letter and wrapping paper;
WINES AND LIQUORS.;
cigars and pipes, Virginia honey dew, Kentucky
md Missouri chewing
Tob a eco;
indigo and madden. blank books and states, ma.
lila Irvine, bed cords and rope, bar and cake
Dap Of all descriptions, cotton yarn, salt and
nackerel,
FARMING UTENSILS, &c. SC.
But for more particular description Of oul
srtensips and magnificent stock Of goods, we bes
cave to refer our TRENDS and the public, to ouI
numerous advertisements in the other columns
If this paper. All Of which we are ready to ex-
change for
PRODUCE OR CASH,
on little better terms than can be had elsewhere
at any rate, sno iiue ma,s' shall undersel US, Oh
average prices,
Wholesale or Retail!
To the Lade>, we would say, they have been
we'll cared for in the selection aud purchase oil
our Spring Stock, and we assure them rich and
rare treat aw ats them, we'll worthy Of their at
tention. at the Farmers Exchange.
J. S. KIMBALL s. CO.
March %, 1876.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28

ME undersigned offers for sale at wholesale
u or retail, on the farm of Mr.. Jeremiah
- s.mn, about one mile from Burlington, from 40
$1,000 grated and seeding ppIe Tress. The
grated trees are selected from some of the best
nut in the coantrs.
:. A!so-Several thousand Seeding Peach and
nonilo Cherry Trees, and Qaince and urrant
oesnes. The Peach trees will be sold gerry tow
e. account Of their age.
Persons wishing to purchase fruit trees viii
veil to call, as they will be sold on reasonable
3. 3. Any person wishing to purchase the
azure Nursery. can get good bargain by CALI
~ on the subscriber. :
E-Orders directed to the post Office, at Bur-
angson, VII meet with attention
J. G. BANNING, Agent
Burlington, Iowa, March 2s, '46-4w
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28

OLD HAWKEYES UNDERSOLD.
Cush Cash! CASH. Hides, Leather, Boots, Shoes
and Findings.
S. VAN DUSEN & CO.,
HAVE just opened shop on Jefferson street,
III three doors east Of Third. where they offer
at wholesale and retail, cheaper than can Be sold
else,chere in the Territory,
II So E U&
OF every description, such as Harness., Bride
Upper, Calf, Kip, and Sole Leather.
-A1sO,-
A large assortment Of first rate CUSTOM WORK
Cents alf Boots and Shoes;
Ladies' Kid Shoes, Ties, Baskins, &c.;
Chldrens' Shoes of every description; also,
a large assortment OF
SHOEM.aKERS' FINDINGS,
Such as Lasts, Pegs, and Sparables. all Of which
they wi sell for the 'sready root" hides, ap-
proved country produce, tallow G. They will
pay cash for hides. The subscribers will carry
on the
Currying Business
In Burlington, and will therefore be able to sci
better article Of leather and cheaper than any
other person can offer TO the public.
Hawkeyes and Suckers, one and all are re
spectively solicited before they close bargain,
to ca 1t the "White House,, on the corner D
Main and Jefferson streets and examine III
Nov % '45-iy $. VAN DUsEN 8 co.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-03-28
ERs' EXCHANGE.
Cutlery.

ca DOZ. pocket and pen knives, buck, bone,
w horr, pearl and wood handles, from one
to four blades; 100 boz. table halves and forks,
grand assortment butcher, cooks, shoe and oarv
Ing knives; 90 doz. steel and iron sheers and
scissors; 10 doz Rogers razors, good article,
and some very cheap. Also, shaving brushes,
boxes, soap and razor stIops-for sale at the
Farmers Exchange-'large sales and small prof
its' J. S. KIMBALL & 20,
mar 2S ,46.