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The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-01-02
COM MER
Yazoo city, Friday Morning, Jan. ;.

Yazoo City, Friday Morning, Jan. 2.
The weather during the past week, has been
warm. clear and very pleasantly yesterday morn
ing. however, It commenced raining, and the day
was stormy and disagreeable. Business was very
brisk throughout the week and quite large busi-
ness done in the receipt and sale Of Produce,
Staple Goods, &C. The YazoO River has fallen
about 10 inches in the last three days. YET there is
sufficient water for the largest class boats as viii
be seen by reference to our Steamboat Register.
The Mississippi river has risen about ieei the
past ten days.
COTToN. Owing TO the holli days and contihu-
ed badness of The roads, tut litte Cotton has came
into market The past week. There has been a
slight advance on Cotton in this market since our
last repOrt, although rather limited business has
been done. The sales Of the week amount q
only $50 bales, as follows s-19 bales at 6 cents;
9 Isl; g 81 81 /; IS at64 Al At Il I3at S, S Al
z at 74i9at68i II at CO.
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CT Kind Readers 70 all, 10 each, happy
New YEAR. The Old Year with lis Joys
and its sorrows, its pains and its pleasures,
has gone, lapsed into The broad ocean OF
eternity, and we have welcomed the New,
curious to know what Of misery Or happi.
ness is laid up for US in the womb Of the
future. And now, while the eye sparkles
with gladness and the heart heayes with high
expectations Of the future, who can fail to
reflect upon the past, and its sunshine and
its shade pass before him, how much cause
will there be for offering the tribute Of
grateful heart to Him who has preserved US
through the past, and whose right arm will
pIOtect US through the future. When the
last Year was ushered in, how many greet
ed its birth with us, whose hearts beat as
high with youth and hope as ours, and whose
prospects for the future were mS-e promis.
ing than our owDl but where are they now?
Ask Of the grave. They are gone. Taken
away in the bloom and vigor Of youth snatch.
ed from all the pleasures which throw
charm around this scene Of illusions. IHev
have bid farewell to the stage Of life 10 try
the realities Of eternity, whilst zoe have been
spared to enter upon another scene in the
grand drama Of life. But though we must
drop a tear DER the memory Of the loved
and lost, and feel cloud of sorrow resting
upon the pleasures Of the present, yet, as
we drain the cup Of memory, we shall End
some sweet mingled with the bitter
Though some Of Us have lost those who
were bound 10 US by pure, a deep and a
holy friendship, vet have we not found others
who have awakened within US emotions as
deep and as lastingl Can not some of us
claim as gin Of the past year. that which
though often and eagerly sought is but sell
dom found, a kindred heGrtl have not some
Of US formed intimaces which will ever be
a green spot in the memory Of the past, and
which, like the reflection Of the sun on the
stolm-clOud, will ever form a rainbow Of
happiness DER the dark horizon Of life. But
enough, we leave each to reflect upon his
own pleasures and pains, to grieve DER bis
sorrows and smile DER his joys. May your
pathway through life be strewed with The
gorgeous flowers Of pleasure, and gilded
with the sunshine Of happiness; and when
the frOsts Of many winters have whitened
your locks, may you calmly descend to the
grave at peace with yOnr fellow man and
your God, to spend ablissful eternity in thai
unseen world, the home Of the soul.
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w @ ODM ANS
Compound Syrup of Tiverwort


Compound Syrup of Liyerwort.
WNOR The relief of Diseases Of the Lungs in their
earliest sisges-C Consumption, Coughs ana
-lnAuenza, Splitting Of Blood, Difficulty If
Breathing, Group. Asthma, Pain IN the Chest ofa
Rheumatic characleg, arising from cold or expos.
uFe Of any kind; diseases Of a febrile character,
such as produce wandering pains in the limbs OF
joints.
4 superior to any other article offered to the
public, az i seldom fails Of giving relcf where it
IS taken IN due season.
Certificate ef Or Cochran.
Having frequently prescribed Woodlands Syrup
OF Llrerwort, for coughs and colds / consider il
safe, and highly useful medicine for an the dis
eases foE which it is intended
Id. COCHRAN, M. n,
IcsTHE PUBLfC.--llat no experienced mut b ben.
eft from the use Of lYoodmans compound syrup &c
LiverwoIt, IN mJ family, loF the cure o coughs and
colds, and all lung comp is--one of rT Children
- particular. being subject ehen 8aaila cold fa s
bad caugh, attended Wllh shoflnesz Il breath
Nhen he above was applied il always relieved
almost, might say, instanfi Y--aEd car recommend
with safely, this preparation 10 those afflicted will
obstinate coughs and lung complaints as an inral-
liable remedy. 81 & IARVFy
Yieksburg, March 20, 1915
JOSEPH q ROGERS.
hereby certify That have nude 1ss Sc Wood.
mans Compound Syrup 81 Livfrwolf. "a ~ plan
tatlons lofEo years past and 70 has never Allied "a
cure any cough O. cold ] consider 4 TIE heef
medicine in use for the above compiafnfs
ALFRED S. DODGE
Carroll county, May l0 1915
Extract from Leiter feceiged from q Eiekln rex
pecta6le seFellapt.--NP laase send me ihreo dozen
Of your syrup 81 Aslgef aA given perfect
satisfaction a az cnee where s ass tser and
Whenl becomes aeIsaf known wan IS it faIch a-
manc etorg8Ia. Miss, Nov. go
Many mofe ceTtihcaies might Be giqer Il AZ sesss
necessary, % show lhe value which IS placed 6rof.
this medicinel which 8 staple IS its consnos lfnrs
sale though certain 81 lis action, and can IS 49,
ranted n al cases where the directions are rliefi
attended 20. The proprietor has not known s s;sos
instance id which Z has failed is eiSina relief IS
diseases for which it Is recommended even ia cases
of approaching Consumption, attended with bles8
INK at he lungs, and where ail other Teniedes had
failed. The most decided and fauering success hss
attended its use. Common colds, which are gen
orally The edecl q obslructed persniratio win
yield O. - induenea ID few hours when used #.
as1hnas hoa4epesss wheszink. and shortnsss S.
breath. e gives Immediate leliel-procur,he tran.
qQ rest and sleep. 1toperates b gentle az s
1alon; aaa may be given to inlanlS with perfect
safeig.
Prepared with great care. sc Tie Iab6fsz
loFy s. o. g. NOoDNIAI1, Vickabnrr. and sold
Wholesale and Retail 81
g. 9. WOMAN az co. Yszso Cilrs
and 81 mosl q the Dlu md schan 81
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state Of mississippi, ! PROBATE COURT.
YAzoo COUNTY, Dec. Term. 1916.

= , 1SSs 49,
Al GREEABLY to an order Of the Piobate
- Court Of said county, notice is hereby
given to all persons interested IN the lands;
tenemenls and herediiamenis Of Levi
Thompson deceased, 10 be and appear be-
fore the Probate Court Of said county. 10 be
held on the 4th Monday Of February next,
then and there to show cause il any they
can, why an order should not be made for
The sale of the real estate Of said deceased.
lying and being in the comfy Of Yazoo and
State OF Mississippi; known as The east half
of southwest quarter Section IS, and west
half southwest quarter Section %, Town.
ship 10, Range 2, West, for the purpose of
distribution among the heirs.
And is further ordered that publication
of this citation be made ia the Yazoo CITY
Wing, and Vicksburg Intelligencer, for six
weeks successfully.
WITNESS James r. BuHus, Esq, Judge Of
Probate Of the county Of Yazoo, the fourth
Monday Of December, 1916, and seal of the
Court. Issued the 26lh day Of December.
1915.
CHARLES d. HENDERSON, elk.
By A. S. Perkins, D. G.
Jan. 2, 1916. lpr. fee sl2l 26 St.
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ed Y box on separate pieces of paper, and
drawn out one after another 81 Tie CLERK.
This work done, the House adjourned
over 70 Monday next, 10 give me Speaker
time e select The standing committees.
WAsH1NoToN, Dec. s, 1s45.
The standing Committees were announced.
The House then look Up the unfinished
business Of Thursday.
Several Reports from the Treasury, War
and Navy Departments, we're received and
ordered 70 Be printed.
MI. Hunter, Of Va. presented The mono.
rial Of Mr.. BroekenborOugb, contesting the
seat Of Mr.. Ca5eIl as member frOm Florida.
He moved its reference 10 the Committee
on Elections. Considerable discussion was
bad on The motion, which was terminated By
. reference Of the memorial TO the Commits
tee on Elections, without instructions.
The House then adjourned
WAsHNGToN, Dec. 8, 1916.
After the reading of The journal aud the
transaction Of some unimporlant business,
Mr.. Mckay, Of N. c., Introduced joint reso-
lutions to regulate the printing Of Congress:
and tx prices, Sc. which we're read twice
and ordered TO Be printed.
On motion Of Mf. Douglass, Of III, the
House resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole on the state Of the Union, Linn Boyd
Iof Ky, in the Chair.
| Mr.. Douglass then offered resolutions pro
posing TO refer the various portions Of III,
Message to appropriate committees.
The first proposed to refer that relating
to our foreign affairs and the accompanying
correspondence TO the Committee on For
eign Affairs.
Mr.. Schenck raised 10 point Of order
that the Committee Of the Whole could nc
refer to another comm tee.
Mr.. Douglass explained that the cours
, he had adopted, was that always pursued
and the resolution was agreed to wilhOu
: discussion.
The second proposed to refer that porto
. relating to the state Of the Treasury, h
] reduction Of The Tariff, the establishment
!. the nb-Trcasury, &C., 10 the Commute
J, Of Ways and Means.
i Mr.stewart Of Pa, offered resolution
!. the effect tha, the committee should be il
e strucled that the House would not agree
any alteration in the Tariff Of 1912.
At the suggestion Of Mr.. Broadhead Al
d Mr.. J. R. Ingerscll, Of Pa Mr. sievarl vi,
drew i.
nj Mr.. q Johnson, Of Tenn, replied 10 son
c Of the assertions Of Nj. Stewart, and Oh,
The resolution was adopted; as were all d
= others, referring different portions Of the No
a sage, The Committee then rose.
,e The Staieswere then called over IN ord,
le for the reception Of petitions.
Ie Mr.. J. @. Adams presented one ffc
! Lewis county, n Y, demonstrating sgair
,e the admission Of Texas as Slave stat
and moved its reference 10 a committee
one from each State, but motion to rel
4 il TO the Committee on Territories prevaile
>, The House then adjourned.
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SENATE.
WAsHINsToN. Dec. I ls45.

WASHINGTON DeCs - Ac4Js
AtI2 o'clock, the Hon. Gro. M. DALLAS.
Vice President Of the United States and e.
o1fciO President Of the Senate took the chair
and called this body to order. Forty sena-
tors appeared in their seats.
Mr.. Sewer presented the credentials 81
Mr.. H. L. Turney Of Tenn; Mr.. Speighl
those Of Nj. J. W. Calmers, appointed ST
the Governor Of Mississippi; Mr.. Athsrioh
those Of Nc. Benz. w. Jenness. appointed
BY the Governor Of N.w Hampshire Nd.
Crittenden those Of Mr. John Davis. q
Mass; al Of which gentlemen were ses-
ally sworn and took their seats.
The credentials Of ihs sena'or from
Florida, Messrs. Levy and Wss.eotll were
then read and these genllens we're also
sworn and took their seais
M Sewer then subnir resolution
for tie purpose sc cIasIf these last nam.
ed Senators, but after discussloa The
consideration 81 & postponed until g.
morrow.
NIr cI'ileHle gave notice lnai PC would
on io-no aet leave % Introduce Bill
providing iof lhe purchase by lhe United
Sn f lhe Portland and Louisville Cana
ect. liza BilI lpl 40 appropriation for lhs
Improve tnI of lhe Western rivers
I Senate then aiioafned
NAnINroN, Dec 9 1916.
Ihe journal hasas hs lead and mes
s,ee received Il1n he House annonncin,
tie organization oI lhsi BODY, and ihe a..
poinlmenl 81 acommiiiee % wit % 81.
President lhc eP1ate appointed Mc
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Arrived
Dec Mad 81 ossge, Jackson s. month.
-Entefpfise. KELSEY Pea Miliams Enda.
5-1 azoo Oily, Yo0r Sd 3. Orleans.
o-Neteor, LINN 9I Vickeburg.
xo-Wtnaeh 4s Linn,fm. VicksburQ.
reliance. core. from 81. Orleans.
-M. Hsmel, Wallis, fm ~ Orleans
19-LNey ong, -, mi Vicksbura.
o-Lae Wallace, IN New Orleans.
r1 of Usage, Jackson. FIN Crsenus q.
Mele Linn, from Yicksbnrg.
asash Valley, Linn, I'm Viekshnre.
Aaid Of Usage, ackson, I'm the month.
Departed.
Ds Maid q 0sage} Jackson, for Green,
Enterprise, Jackson. for 81 GTleans.
91-Neteor. Linns for Vickshura
Nabash NalleJS Linn, loF kahurn.
Z9M g damer, Villa, New o1Iesns.
Lucy Long. GfeenWco
S g Maid ol Osaee, Jackson, ior ia ao1fl
Sly AGO City AQungs Tor Isl osltans
Reliance. Aours New Orleans
a8-Iaeons Wallaees iol GfeanWoa
99-tN abash NelleY, inn. s. Vict.b
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The sabbath.

We are much pleased to see that ma
ority Of our Merchants are resolved to ''re-
member the Sabbath day and keep it holy"
so Ear as business is concerned at least, as
viii be seen by the following resolutions.
Believing the Sabbath to be specific alot-
ment Of time appointed BY God fer sacred
purposes, and day Of rest from all worldly
aVaoaaions AID labors, s1hiols -oq1la lls1 -ns-
cessary for both mans moral and physical
nature, and consequently for the peace,
good order and happiness Of society.
Therefore
RESOLVED, That we the undersigned, Mer-
chants Of Yazoo City agree and pledge eur
selves not to buy or sell any goods or articles
Of Merchandise Oh the Sabbath day.
Resolved, That We will exert our inhu>
enee to prevent the transactions Of worldly
business en- the Sabbath, practice which
we deem not emily useless, but demoralizing
its tendency.
The above Resolutions % be published in
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ALPAcAs.-It is said that Elk Governor
Paine, Of Vermont, has sent Olderst TO South
America for number Of Alpacas, with the
view Of naturalizing them if possible, in
that-State.
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Coon STocK THAT.-lt Is stated that the
Vice President Of one Of the English rail
road companies, cleared fl6O,OOO in four
months recently BY his sPeculatiOns in rail
road stocks.
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A Company has been formed in Paris With
a capital Of 100000 francs, for tAe pul.
chase and settlement of lands in me West.
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From the N. o. Tropic 81 Dec. Is, I845.
nn--r.. - I. !. ~. =. !. = :. -.

There wos good demand inthe Cotton market
yesterday, but the heavy transactions Of the pre-.
vions day had reduced the stock on sale and given
an upward inclination % prices. which somewhat
restricted operations. Sales amounted 10 about
,000 bales at full rates. We continue eur quo-
tations
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NOtice.-I'bere WILDE Baptist preach
ing BY the Rev. Mr.. BowEN, il the Episco-
pal Church, next Sabbath morning, Al II
o'clock. YazOO City, Jan. 2, 1916.
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NOtiCe.-There will be Communion At
the Presbyterian Church in this place on
Sabbath morning next, the 4ih inst. at n
o'clock.
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Gin time Of Peace prepare for war;,

elm time Of Peace prepare for War.'
This was the instruction glvea to US BY
the Father Of our Country, who was taught
che utility Of the lesson by sad experience.
We seem to heed it not, whilst other nations
are profting by the advice. In the DOck-
Yards and Arsenals Of England all is life
and actiVity-numerous and large ships of
war are being built, and all the requisite
military and naval supplies are being manu-.
featured and collected as il for immediate
use. But how is it with usl Are we erects
ing ships to maintain the proud supremacy
won for Us by Decatur, Lawrence, and Perryl
Are we erecting the necessary defences to
protect our soil from The communicating foot.
steps Of inVadersl No. We are in state
Of liStIess inactivity, as though the days Of
blOOdshed asd slaughter had ever ceased.
The Ethiopian dream Of eternal peace and
friendship between nations is not yet realiz.
ed, and even now, dark and gloomy clouds
lower above tho horizon Of peace. There
IS every prospect Of speedy war with our
ancient and invsierate foe, and II Il should
come, LEI our government see 20 il, that we
are not unprepared for tho conflict
EmoRArIoN INro FLoRIDA.-The Jacks
UOnville Statesman Of lhe 18Th uil. says the
emigution into Florida Is unprecedented,
and that the interior Is fIling up rapidly
with settlers. Scarcely day passes wiih-
out lho addition o. nev corners.
The Arkansm lnteiligencer says, ihai
hundreds q people are passing Van Butan,
viii stock, &C.. On their eay % Texas nnd
large numbers cross ihe river
The steamer Henry BIZ nas o.
ihe illh u'i about n0' ausdl.
ate'1 over H HG dtc re mile hc'aN
Island Ne. 81. Boat lo.s' 'e
The la,' report. 81 lhl 1an. IS Eag'apl
cave ihe b1llioa fit $50 cicala.
in ez0osi.2iI
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Goth COmgress- First Session

We condense, from The National Intelli-
gencer, the following Congressional pro.
ceedings:
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ADVERTIsEMENTs.
House and Lot for Sale.

ffzEEsss A comfortable dwelling House on JEFF
lsEazm ferson street, in Yazoo City. for sale on
accommodating terms. If not sold IN short time
II will be rented. Enquire of
Jan. 2 40. ANDREW MURDOCH.
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or The Legislature Of this State meets
on Monday next.
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THH Very LAST. Several Of our color
ed gentlemen had conglsgated al he corner
81 one Of The streets The other SUNDAY. 10
sun themselves and discuss matters and
things ia general, when The following learn.
ed dialogue occurred between two Of ihom.
"Well, nigga, ftom De way you talks, you
would conduse US 70 believe dat you 'siders
yousslf one OBJ de politics gemmsn!"
"Wsll duz dat, nigga
''Well den, PROFOUND as dis cOlumbrobua.
Why am de Tariff OBJ '42 like Aunt Sally
Dusing her babbyp
Il GIBBS dat right up widout any argufy.
ing or cOndisPuting on de subject
"TtO't I'D conaumix you. lts case il
uOurishes and strengthens domestic manu-
tactres. Yah, yah, nigga.
"Well nigga, yOu's some. Pr'aPs YOU
can conform Us OBJ dis conundtObus. Why
am domestic manufactures like Aunt SALLY
babbyl Does you CUB it upl7 s
Il amt done muffin else"
Cease dey needs protection. Ali sniggi
I've tOtod larnln' books for young mass
often"
"Here nigga, you can take my hats
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The citizens Of Baltimore are endeavor>
ing 10 raise funds for the establishment Of
packet line between that city and LiVer>
pool, with every prospect Of success.
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The steamer Denizcn burst her boiler,
near New Carthage, on the sO,h ult., killing
Captain Shrodes.
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or More newspaper favors BY the sc-
cOmmodaline clerks Of the steamers LacCn'
Wabash Valley, Reliance, YazoO City, Me-
teOr, and Capt. Wallis OF the M. B. Hamer.
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cIAssIFTCATIoN
Arrived.

argSaIs auo Dspagtarss q sisanl5asts
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The Arkansu lnieiligencer says, that
hundreds q people aro passing Van Buren,,
viii stock, &C., On their esy b Iens and
larna number cIo-. Lha river --- 81
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aIIaIe nigga. you ean lake BY haL.''
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Yazoo CITY Prices current.

DIRECTED WEEKLY BY nEssBs. ALLEN BAnEsDALz
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-01-10

'sThe young villain--so early in Grim,
|-these match boys should all be sent I,
the house Of refugee" said one.
81 have seen the rascal prowline abou
my door for the last hour" said the baker
"Stop crying," said one Of the watch
men, giving the boy a violent shake
you're done for young 'un--so no whim
pering."
The glare Of the lights that were nov
brought in fell full on the face Of the mag
istrate, who had taken his seat, and the,
shot their brilliant glare across the erou,
Of spectators until it rested on the weepini
child. Atthat sight the magistrate started
He got up and looked over his desk NOR,
closely at the boy.
"The lad really seems in want" said he
with kinder tone, leaving his chair an,
advancing to the culprit, whose hand b,
took. Are you not the match boy ! me
Tonight"
The lad looked up, and the recognition
was mutual.
"Ohl yes, sir-and what / told YOU wa.
true. Mother lives just up the alley-No
46, in the cellar. You may 60 there and
see. Don't send me to Jail. It will break
her heart. Indeed-indeed, didn't mean
to steal--but we are starving" l .
"This must be inquired into. Good
God, I thought the child cheat. But his
lips are blue-he is shivering here, boy,
eat that"
He broke off piece Of the loaf as he
spoke, ard gave it to the lad, who devours
ed it with an avidity that convinced every
one Of the truth Of his story. In minute
a wachman came in, who said he had been
to the cellar the child named; sick wo-
man was really there, in state Of great
destit,,tion. She was sobbing for her alb
sent boy, who ought she said, to have been
at home long since.
"Heaven forbid we should punish the
child, then,'' said the magistrate lervently.
s'How fortunately he was arrested BY me;
it saved him from prison; for no one else
would have believed his story. Gentle
men, l viii see to the boys wants. sup
pose you dismiss your complaint" he ad-
ded turning to the baker.
s'Oh! yes SIR" said the man, "he is well
come to the loaf. Iwould mt have refused
any one who really was in want; but there
are SO many cheats about.
"Ah! there it is,'' said the magistrate
with selEreproach, "we think all beggars
deceivers, and never trouble ourselves to
enquire into the truth Of their story. Had
l done SO for this boy, he had not stolen
your loaf.
The magistrate kept his word to the lad.
Immediate relief was administered to the
mothers necessities and his; and subse-
quently regular, though humble employ
ment obtained for each. They arc COM
Portable, happy and trustworthy. Would
it have been SO if the boy had been sent to
Jail.
Reader! this is no fancy sketch. Such
incidents occur almost daily in our great
cities. "Go thou and do likewise"