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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05
brick, Turner. Perry, Joseph Smith, Rcus.
Ssau, Grisinger, McKseyer, Parker, Nc
Cauley, StFinger, Brcese.
Correspondence Of The YazOo Democrat.
NEw ORLEANs. Julv l7th. 1916.

oRNfeNFSNeS A@~e4sNNfrr~F
New Orleans, July 18th, 1876.
have Just returned from a trip to the
Battle ground" whittier went for a
double purpose--to view for The first time
that field Of glOry-and to see the Regi-
ment Of Mississippi Volunteers encamped
upon it--among whom had many acquain.
tances. found the Regiment already in.
ured to the hardship s Of campaign, II in
difference to rain and mud be considered a
test. It had been raining upon them for
several days--the mud was ankle deep in
their tents, yet in spite Of every discomfort,
the men were cheerful, Obeyed orders
promptly, and were Gull of hope Ota speedy
march, and an early opportunity to distin-
guish themselves.
In no company did note this feeling
stronger, than in that from YAzOo, In
this eOmPany recognised many a friend
and others whose faces were familiar, most
Of whom / had left boys at school, They
had grown up in my absence, and inspired
with the sacredfre, when theft country
needed them, had stepped forward for the
occasion. In those ranks are no adven.
turers. AllOf them, old and young, have
stake in the country they leave-ail are
actuated by pure and noble motives. to ac-
complish which they relinquish alIthe COM
forts, the pleasures Of home, and the strong.
est and dearest ties. am sure il must be
gratifying, to those having relatives and
friends in the company, that it is command.
ed by man possessing the necessary quail
tiles Of heart and head, and in every way
so we'll fitted for command. In CAPTAIN
JOHN M. SHARP the young soldier will not
have the stern martinez, who regardless of
the comforts of his men, pridea himself
solely upon his Tactics" but the officer
who will properly enforce discipline, with.
cut which no army can be effective--will
see to their comforts, remedy their grievan-
ces-will be their leader when the hour
comes for battIc-and in sickness or mis-
fortune will be to the soldier, a father and
friend.
Notwithstanding the dark clouds that
enveloped the sky, a Prettier sight cannot
well be imagined than the tents Of the
Mississippi sOldiery upon the plains Of
" Chalmette." As / left the field, after bid
ding my friends adieu, the sun after strug.
Cling all the morning, burst forth, casting
his golden rays upon the camp, rendering
beautiful that which before was glorious.
/ took it as a bright omen, that those gal
liant men, would carve for themselves a
name in the history of their country, that
success would attend them, while bright
deeds and generous acts would be their at
tributes. j.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05

or The article from the pen Ofour cores
pOndent j., descriptive Of the encampment
Of the Mississippi Regiment, previous to
their departure from New Orleans, will be
read with interest especially by those who
can number among that gallant band rela-
tives and friends. The compliment paid to
the YAzoo COMPANY and to their comman.
der Capt. JOHN NJ. SHARP is as just as it
is handsomely expressed.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05

But the Wing, ct i'd Omne genus, abuse
MIR. Polk for having solicited the advise Of
the Senate relative to the proposition Of the
British GOvernment-DemOcrGt.
Not exactly neighbor, we never "abused
Mr.. Polk for having solicited the advise
Of the Senate, but on the contrary, we
gave him great praise and credit for his
discretion in submitting the matter to that
body Wing.
We rs-dsSert that you did abuse Mr..
Polk for having solicited the advise Ofthe
Senate, and if you still deny it we viii
prove it by reference to your columns. Do
you give itupi
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05
or The officers OE the NJ. B. Hansr,
Laurel and Dime viii please accept our
thanks EOr late papers.

OF By reference 70 the advertisement Of
Mr.. DoLBEAR It viii be seen that he will,
for a feD days longer, receive persons
wishing to accept the present opportunity
Of learning to write Who does not y with
rapidly and elegance,
Since his course Of instruction common
ced here, we have ava lied ourselves of the
opportunity, which his polite invitation af
EOrded, Of visiting bis school room, and we
testify with pleasure to he unparalleled pro-
gress which some Of his pupils have H.
ready made in the useful art Of writing.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05

" In reply to our article claiming for
Mr.. Polk, and the 54 40 party, the honor of
affecting the settlement of the Oregon ques.
ton, the Wing quotes from sundy dOcu.
mspts emanating from him claiming the
whole of Oregon, and urging the maints.
nance Of our rights to the entire extent Of
the territory. This manly and straigh for
uOard COURSE is just ,ohas zoe contend ind'i-
ced England 70 make the proposal t0hieh
has been sanctioned By our government.
The wig having thus strengthened our
position, il Is unnecessary Cor Us to say any
Thing more on the subject.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05
The Tariff Mr.. Benton.
a friend a Washinrtnn. -.

49,
A friend at Washington, writing 70 n
under a recent date says:
In regard to the TARIFF we.ars plse.a
in 4 critical situation. The two Pennsvlv.
MIA Senators and Niles Of COn6ecticn, q,
parating from the party on this vital Cuss.
tion, the result is a tie vote. But this sun.
poses all other democrats sound. The New
York Senator'S will go with US, but Benton
of Missouri is rather fshy. / hope lor he
best. We are at his mercy, and il il moi
possible to say what will be his course"
&c.
Wedo hope thatOur correspondent minp
prehends the signs which have caused such
an opinion relative to the course Of Mr.. Ben.
ton, on the Tariff question. We cannd
think that he $50 1nmindful Of the weigh.
ty responsibility resting upon him, thatb,|
is so forgetlul Of the obligation which
owes to his country, that he is so lost to
due regard for his own fame-that be ha
so little regard for consistency Of COnduG
as now, when his political race is peah
run, to find an inducement for throwing th
weight of his vote and influence in faVOrd
continuing in force system (the prOtectitt
against which he has hitherto commended %
zealOusly and so effectively. In days post
monopoly, in whatsoever shape, found nOOp
poser more powerful, more uncomPrOmiS
ing in his hostility, than Mr.. Benton. NJ
one has opposed more zealOusly the eSlab
lishment of monopOlies, by which the b.
Dor of the masses is extOrted to PamF
favored classes. And although bis cOln
on the Oregon and Texas questions hG
been SO inconsistent and vacillating-ha'
been so instrumental in diminishing tho
briliancy Of his fame, yet, in view Of bio
hitherto unialtering opposition to special
privileges, the country is not prepared to
behold him assume a position antagonist
cal to the administration on the tariff q1es
ton and fight under the banner Of the pro.
tectlOnists. They have not forgotten BIZ
unfaltering adherence to the measures
which rendered memorable the admins
tration Of Gen. jackson; aye, and the firm
stand which in 1912, he assumed in OpPe
sitiOn to the present tariff act-lhat missI.
able spawn, half made up offspring OfIsS
eralism.
But it contrary to the wishes Of b.
cOuntrymen, in Palpable disregard Of thsl
decree, be aids, or has already aided in pr
venting from repeal or modification b
1" black tariff of 1912, and causes lls COZ
tinuance in force even until another sessin
Of Congress (ior he cannot stay the TIDE .
favor Of free trade for a greater length 3
time) than in truth has be "brOken ths
last link which binds" him the democrat
ic party-tO the party which has hsaP.a
hOnOrs thielly upon him-then may b Da
farewell / along farewell to all his elog-
then may il be said Of him
. 1 soc lhJ glory like a shooting star
FniltO tue base earth from the 6raamenu
Thy sun sets weeping in the west = -.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05

SAN juan D ULLOA.-It is stated that
ths Council called for the purpose ofdelib-
Grating upon the exPedieney, and deciding
upon the most effective mods Of attacking
the castle'Of San Juan d'UIloa, is cOmpOs.
ed Of The following naval officers: siewari,
Jacob Jones, Morris, Ridgely, Dovnes,
Ballard, AP. Catesby Jones, Bolton, shd-
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05

SALE OF VALUABLE PRoPERTY.-We
would call the attention of those desiring to
purchase land, to the advertisement of Mr..
w. Y. Peers, to be found in another column.
Persons wishing to buy tract of land of
the iize described will perceive that it CON-
bine, every advantage calculated to render
it desirable.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05

GIRRAITAR.-History abOunds with in.
stances which show how prone nations, as
well as individuals, are to regard with In.
difference events destined to exercise
a yeighty influence upon their ca.
reer, and which prove how often by some
seemingly mysterious and fortuitOus circum.
stance, splendid prize is thrown in their
way, which at the time, they regard as
worthless and unimpOrtant.
We Fecollect Of no instance more stri.
kingIy Illustrative Of this remark than the
light in which the English government re-
garded the capture Of the fortress Of GIB.
RAErAR Chen in possession Of The Span.
iards) BY Sir George RoOks, in 1904
This rock was celebrated Al an early peri
Cd Of the world, as one Of the "Pillars Of
etcMes"-guarding the entrance Of the
Mediterranean, and rendered, by nature,
almost imPregnable. Since it.has been in
possession Of England il has afforded her
an Immense benefit, serving as an important
naval depot, and protecting her immenss
Mediterranean trade. France and Spain
were aware ofthis kct, Whsu their oombin-
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05

On TIE question Cor rejecting the Senate
bin providing Cor the Improvement Of the
western rivers, according to the Report Of
Mr.. Calhonn-ths Hon. Stephen Adams
voted IN fhs affirmative, and the Hens. ia
cob Thompson and R. w. Roberts voted
] II be nsgatire.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05
TRtUMPH OF AMERICAN INVENTIVE cE.

TRIUMPH OF AMERICAN INVENTIVE GE.
NUs.-AccOmpanying the report Of the
Hon. E. Burke, Commissioner of Patents,
is an account Of the different Magnetic Tel.
egraphs in operation in Europe, by PrOfes.
sOr Morse, and statement showing the eff.
cheney Of those systems as compared with
his own. From which it appears that the
American system gives sirty signs or char
acters per minute-the English fifteen, and
the French SIR, or at most fourteen signs
per minute with the advantages" says
Professor NJ. /" in favor Of the American
that the characters are made permanent and
the operation Of the instrument surer, the
simplicity Ofths machinery rendering it less
liable to be deranged BY atmospheric chan
ges or other incidents"
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05

REvRNuR ARIFF. Ihoso VINO are ~
favor the pssent tariff urge a. one Ofshs
chief Obiecsios 10 the bill which has been
adopted ii IL. House, that Il willnot yield
sufficient repnue. This objection has
been fully anwered in report made by
lhe Secreapof the Treasury to the Senate
on the 18th 4 July, ia which be proves
that the HOus bill will yield nearly two
millions and ! half Of revenue more than
the act now j. force. Thus has he dePri.
we'd the .protctiOnists Of one of the main
pretexts which they have used to prevent
rom repeal tie act Of ls42--thc prolific
source OF Their Princely fortunes and Of
the immense profits on their capital
The lords Of Inc loom, and those who are
hired to advocate special legislation for
their benefit, have by resort to such means
succeeded in quilting many unsusPectIng
persons and inducing them to believe that,
under the existing circumstances, the pres
ent tariff should remain untouched; but we
hope that the able report alluded to will re-
move the scales from their eyes. 1t is well
known that the manufacturers Of the north
are, and always have been, the last to de-
fend the honor and the interest Of the ma
ton, but now with the hope Of subscribing
selfish purposes and wringing from the
hands'of other classes the fruits of their
toll, they have become all at once very cha
ry Ofthe dear country, and look with horror
upon any attempt to reduce the revenue, at
a period when it is involved in a war with
another power What plan will they next
adopt to prevent the repeal of their favor.
lite system! They have rung the false and
delusive cry Of protection to Americas
in the ears Of the people until
it has lost its power to charm. They have
flooded the country with the speeches of
heir partisans until they can no longer
public opinion. They have exPend-
I'd thousands Of dollars in erecting building
in Washington for their great national
air," by which they hoped to influence the
action Of the representatives Of the people,
md by splendid pageantry to keepth them
n false gaze" They have gathered about
he council halls Of the nation, and with the
words Of deception and Aattery on their
Ongues, and no doubt with money in their
pockets, sought to induce members of Con-
yress to vote according to their will. These
Ind doubtless many other expedients have
hey vainly resorted to, to perpetuate their
avorite system, and now they are heard
oudly to declaim against reducing the rev.
niue of the government while our country
S at war. But alas Just as the organs
throughout the land had taken the cue, and
began to cry aloud that the nation IS at SCar
the revenue must not be reduced Mr..
Walker silenced them by proving that the
House bill will produce upUGrds oftocO mill.
ions more than the Act, which they are en-.
leavoring to keep in operation.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-05

Bills were pending in the House Of
Representatives at the latest aecouuia, pro.
viding for the purchase Of The mauuscripi
papers Of Ehes Madison and of Aloran.
der HuuHio1.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02
BE HOUR 5


Efhe houTs are viewless angels
4 That still go gliding by,
3And bear each minutes record up
II To Him who its on high.
and we who walk among them,
AS one by one departs,
i lee not that they are lowering
For ever round our hearts.
Ill ike summer bees that hover
Around the idle flowers,
they gather every act and thuugE;,
IA Those viewless angsl-hours.
hThe poison " the nectar
The hearts deep flower cups yield,
IA sample still ihey gather swift,
n And leave Us IN the field
sAnd some fly by on piniOns
D OF joyous gold and blue,
! And some flag on VITA dropping wings
or sorrows darker hue.
sRut still they steal the record,
Ana bear II far away
Their mission flight by day or night
No magic power can stay.
land as we spend each minute
u That God to us hath given,
t,The deeds are known before His throne
i The tale is told in Heaven.
fThese bee like hours we see not,
Nor hear their neiseless wings;
we only feel, too oft, when flown,
That they have left their stings.
$50 teach me, heavenly Father,
To meet each flying hour,
That as they go they may not show
My heart poison flower.
So when Death brings It's shadows,
The hours that linger last,
Shall bear my hopes on angel wings
Unfettered by the past.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

Suicide INUUCED BY FANATICIsM. A Mr..
James Bgaden of Palmyra, says the Raven
ma Star, committed suicide on the nighl
of the 3lst ult., having recently been re-
leased from the Lunatic Asylum, where he
had been sometime confined in consequence of
becoming crazy by attending the anti-slavery
lectures Of the notorious Foster, and Abby
Kelly who has since become his wife. The
poor victim of this wretched lanateism, lectur-
ed constantly against slavery during his con-
6nement, and upon being let out ofthe Asylum
and going home to his house, in which his wife
and child both died during his absence, his in
sanity returned, and selzing pen knife he cut
his throat as already stated.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

REDUCTION OF FARE. The Trenton Gazette
mentions the probable reduction of fare be-
tween Philadelphia and New York by the
Camden and Amboy railroad company. Be-
fore the railroad was constructed-in the old
fashioned times of coaches and steamboatS-the
fare from Trenton to New York was $l,25 to
81. SO: yet now the fare is $3.50.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

A New TELEGRAPH FOR STEAMBOATS,. A..
A. Wilder, of Detroit, has invented and paten-
ted new Steamboat Telegraph. Instead on
the present method of several bells, the captai'
above "teegraphs" to the Engineer below by
moving an indicator over a dial-plate, upon
which five points are marked-"stop, EAST
'ahead, !" "slow, ""back." A movement cor
responding to that indicated at the captains
position is instantly communicated on a similar
plate to the Engineer below, and an alarm
stroke of a small bell sounds as the indicator
reaches that point.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02
GROWING HoNoRs. The following story
we find going the rounds of the press;

we find going the rounds of the press;
| A few years ago, a friend of ours was out upon
a trout fishing excursion, and after the iatgues
| OF day were nearly endured whether with
anything more than "fisherman's luck" we
know not-he entered public house in a
neighboring town for refreshnent. He there
encountered garrulous old man, who had
done his country some service in the Revolu-
ton, with whom he fell into conversation. The
old man was poor, he said, and expatiated so
teelingy upon the Inconvenience his pow
eTty, that our friend, who is always benevo-
lently inclined, was considerably moved. 1t
was not then regarded a sinful thing to drink
a glass oftoddy, especially upon fishing ex-
pedition-indeed it was a matter almost uni
versally admitted that the fish wouldn't bite
unless there was q bottle of black-strap along
and SO he asked the old man to drink.
"Thank you, Captajn,'' said the old man,
and the drinks were despatched.
Our friend had ordered dinner, and when
it was ready he invited the old hero to dine
with him.
81 declare, MAJOR, said he, ''you are very
kind don't care if do"
Alter dinner, cigar was handed to him,
with the request that he would Join in 4 soci al
smoke.
"Well, now, Colonel, do Declare said the
old man, ''you are very generous"
Conversation went on-the old hero fought
his battles over and over again, and was very
happy.
''Come my old hearty" said our old friend,
''let US take a little something more before W c
part"
"GeneraI,' said the old man, "you are too
generous-but. as you say, can't refuse
glass at parting"
Our friend then extended his hand, on TAX
ing his leave, and in graspng that Of the old
hero, he deposited half dollar in it.
"What is ths'" said he, ga half dollar?-
What is that for?''
ooh" said our friend, ''it will help you a.
long little, in the rough journey of life, and
am very glad of an opportunity to do
kindness to one ofthe men who fought for the
liberties we enjoy"
This was too much for the old man. The
tears started to his eyes, and he could only ut
ter, almost choked with emotion
Good bless you, Governor"
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

FACTORY GIRLS. Two hundred girls, all
prime looking, according to the editor of the
Boston American Eagle, (who is man OF ex-
cellent taste as it regards the sublime and beau
tifuD arrived at Boston one day last week, on
their way to Lowell.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

STEAM-PowER OF FRANCE. The French
Government has recently granted the sum of
73,ooo,ooof as supplementary credit for the
Navy. 1t is proposed to have 100 steam YES
sells. Besides these, there are to be 296 sailing
vessels-4o of them ships of the line, sc fri
gates and 1870 schooners.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

A NEPHEW SHOT BY HIS UNCLE. The Knox
vile (Tenn.) Register gives the particulars Of
a tragcal affair which took place in Granger
county in that State, short time ago. A man
named VIM. Bowers, in attempting to murder
and doubtless rob his uncle, named Albratus,
was shot dead by his uncle; not, however, I'M
til the nephew had first fired at his uncle. He
had some accomplices, and when found the bo-
dy was discovered to have been disfgured-
face painted black, sc.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

FARE TO BosToN. The steamers Rhode Is
land and Massachusetts, advertise to take pas
sengers from New York to Boston, one leaving
every afternoon, at O'Clock, for ~ each, and
$3.50 for deck passengers. Fare to Providence
Sl.50 cabin; 5 deck.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

ANOTHER Bennett IN THE FIELD. Bennet's
American Herald is to be the title of a new
morning paper to be issued in New York city
by the we'll known philosopher, accountant,
Major General of the Nauvoo Legion, ct cete-
ra, and so forth, James Arlington Bennett
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

FRIENDSHIP. When see leaves drop from
the trees in the beginning of autumn, just such,
think |, is the friendship of the world. While
the sap of the maintenance lasts, my friends
swarm in abundance; but, in the winter of my
need, they leave me naked. He is happy
man who hath true friend al his need; but he
is more truly happy that hath no no need of
friends.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

New YORK ELECTION. Twcnty-four coun-
ties have been heard from-and the result
stands Democrat AZ, Wing IS, In the remain
ing counties to be heard from, the Wings must
gain s members, compared with the Assembly
election, TO secure majority in the Conven-
ton.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

ALLIGATOR On. The oil of the alligator is
said to be better for lamps than even whale oil,
and it is extracted from the animal in consider
able quantity ane without and great difficulty.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

DELAzoN SMITH. This gentleman, who
took conspicuous part at the great Tyler
convention in this city in 1914, has settled
down at Keosauqua, in Wisconsin, where he
has bought farm, and gone to work.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02
Eu1HIs IS TO GIVE NOTICE. Thallhe sub

THNHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE. Thatthe sub
Il scribers have obtained from the Orphans Court
of Baltimore County, in Maryland, letters of admin
istratian the personal estate of BEAL PRICE,
late of said county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said deceas-
ed hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof TO the subscribers before the
I'd day of Scptber, 1916; they may otherwise by law,
be excluded from all benefit Of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to the said estate, requested to
make immediate payment. Given under our hands,
this 3lst day of March, 1916.
BENJAMIN X. PRICE, lpva,,s
o auydtF THOMAS 2 Exc rs
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

A ROMANTIC GIRL. The young white girl
who recently eloped from New Haven to New
York, and married the colored barber of the
steamer New York, but subsequently returned
with her father to Winsor, Conn.,, the Tribune
says, has again left her home clandestinely with
her husband, who is employed on one of the
North River boats,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

FORREST. Mr.. Forrest is to return home
from Europe in July. 1t is stated that he will
commence an engagement at the Park Thea
TIE, N. Y, on the 28th of August