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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI }
YAzOO County. (

Probate COuTt-Aggust Term, l64B.
A greeably to al order Of the Probate
"A Court Of said cOunty,-Notics lie here
by given TO oil persons interested 10 the
ands tenements and Entertainments Of NAL
chi B. Hamer deceased, to be- and SPpear
before the Probate Court Of said county, 10
no held on the fourth monday Of October
ext, then and there to show cause, If any
hey can, whY-An order should not be made
Tor the sale Of the real eslare Of said de-
deceased, lying and being in Yazoo county,
Mississippi, for the PaymentOf the debts Of
,aid est te-knOWn as the west half Of
north west quarter Section 81, and south
half If east half ofsOuth east quarter, Sec.
ion %, Township IL, Range l weSIi and
he undivided half Of south esst quarter Of
Section II, Township IL, Range | west
iud west half north west quarter, Section
20. Township H. .Range l west Also
lots Nos. 3S7, l7a. 3l4, Is and the one 4,h
interest in 2lS, and south half Of S@6 10
YszOo City.
And is further ordered that publication
f this cnatiOa be made 10 The YszoO Dem.
ocrSl for thirty days successfully, aud pos
I'D in three public places 10 YazOO county.
Witness JANIS r. BURRUS, Judge Of
Probate OF the county Of YSzOO, the 4lh
Monday Of August, 1916, end seal Of the
Court. Issued the 2slh day Of August
1916.
CHA'S. u. HENDERSON CI'k.
By A. SIDNEY PERKNs, G.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
Wanted.

q OR 10 Gpri9hlly ubie negro nee, - shiea
ue viii pay liberal wages nonthiy' APPJ
u lha Yaro8 City LirlTy ellble.
BLACKMAN, SCOTT \ CO.
So. IS, Isl6 -
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
ACCOMMODATION Line.

LIVERY STABLE,
40 , g accommodate aud travellers be
August As. BLACKNAN SCOTT co PoprisOu
or Cu this out and stick I upiO some public place.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
!. To Planters and Blacksmiths.

an HE Subscriber living near Nashville, Ten.
- nessee, lie constantly making . superior ~.
iicle Of Spinning Machines, and Blacksmiths'
Bellows, which be warrants GO beequal 20 those
Of any shop in the United States 10 durability
and usefulness. His WORK will always Be- kept
Tor sac with Messrs Allen & BaTksdale. YasOo
City. NATHANIEL BROWN.
FEB. 18th, 1876. 1s.6@.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30

DY virtue Oflhe above stated wrists Of Ven.
- ditioni ExpOnas to me directed, from the
Hon. Circuit Court Of the United States, for the
Southern District Of Mississippi, will sell at
public auction. to tho highest bidder, for cash,
on the second Monday, the 18th day OfOctobeT,
1916, within the hours prescribed BY law. before
the Court house door, in the town Of Benton,
YazOO county, Mississippi, the following de'cri-
bed property, tO-wit:
Lot No. i, Section 81, Township II, Range 3
west, Lots Nos. 9 < 4, Section 2, Township 10,
Range 4 west and lots Nos 4, 5 4 9, Section 81
Township IL, Range 3 west, Lot No 8, Section
30. Township IL, Range west; Lots Nos. 4, S
& 6, Section 80. Township II, Range 4 Westi
Lot No. I, Section IS Township II, Range
vest; lying and being in the county Of YazOO,
State Of Mississippi. ans .
Levied on rs the property of defendant ChaS.
A. Buckley, and sold to SatISiy the above stated
cases and all cost.
THOMAS FLETCHER,
Marshal Sou. Dist. Miss,
By RrH'D. FLETcHER, D y,
Sept 9, 1886. asst
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
Attachment Notice.

j. ]. Marble use &c,l Attachment in YaSoo
W. Crit. Ct. 10 Nov. Tern
jackson E. JOnes. A. p lS4S. for $50 %
TNHE attachment in thiScass having been re-
IL turned into Court, executed and L APP
pearing to the Court that the defendant Jackson
e. Jones hes removed ont Of the State Of Mioais-
'ippi, 90 that the ordinary process Of The Law
cannot be served upon him. Notice iS hereby
given 10 the Defendant Jackson e. Jones that
unless he appear and answeE, plead or demug %
he plaintiff 8 declaration, Judgment BY default
will be entered up agiinst him for the fob
amount OF plaintiffs aud eOsts--And II Is ordered
By the Court that publication Of this order -
made in tho YazoO Democrat fCFtwO months.
GLIB BARNES, Clefk.
August Stu, 1916, 4S-9t.
w. Battaile, Atty. for Plaintiff.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
NEW GOODS.

Shropshire, Coleman q Co.,
AVE Just received from The Eastsru
Cilies and New Orleans, we'll as
sorted and desirable stock Of SUMMER
Goods, consisting Of almost every variety
Of Staple and Fancy Goods, Of the latest
styles, and newest fashions,
B0NNETs, SHOES. 4 BOOTS, CLOTH.
ING, HARDWARE, GROCERIES
AND PRODUCE
which they invite their friends, and the
public to call and examine, ADD which they
promise 10 sell AZ the lowest rates Tor cash
Yazco CITY, May 9Th. 1916.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
SIrDDEN DEATH

We learn from the last Waterbury Ameri-
lean that man by the name OF Richard
Warrington, Of Plymouth, died very sud
denly at the house Of Mr.. Seymour, situated
near the turnpike gate, between Waterbury
and Plymouth, about II o'clock on the fore
noon of Saturday the oath inst. The de-
ceased started from a few miles above, that
morning, with load of timber for Waterbu
~; but feeling unwell, called and stated his
case to the lady of the house, who kindly ur-
ged him to rest himself, and prepared some
tea for him, at his own desire, Having a.
complished her mission, and left the patient
for few moments, another person in atten-
dance recalled her TO the room, before reach
ing which, the man had expired. He was
about 60 years of age, and we believe, has
left wife.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
SPECTRAL. VISION.

Last weeks Journal contained one Of the
most curious papers on Elusive vision, per
haps, on medical record. We enjOin Il up
on Dr.. Abeli to furnish further cOmmuntca-
tons on the same subject, assuring him that
in doing so, he will SubServe the interests Oi
science. The philosophy Of vision is still
in infancy; and DR.. A. may do something
towards furnishing materials for its ad-
vancement
A gentleman of this city, known for his in
telligence and enterprise, for years past has
been entertained with singular spectral Wis
itor whenever he enters a certain gate in
front of relatives house on Washington ST.,
bordering on Roxbury. He is met by a
large, full-faced, ford complexioned man,
dressed in a brOad-brimmed white hat
This occurs at all hours of the day. The
spectre recedes from him as he advances
and near the front door, is lost in air. He
assures us that he takes pleasure in look
ing his intangible visiter full in he eye
examines the color and cut of his garments,
and now regards him as an old, familiar &C
quaintance. The gentleman is not con-
SciouS of having defective vision. 1t is ev-
ident that morbid action takes place in his
brain, through its connection with the optic
apparatus-and that the spectre is re-produ-
ced by local causes existing at the gate,
which cannot yet be explained.-BOstOn
Medical Journal, Dec. 3lSt.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
COMPLIMENTARY,

Mr.. HENRY WARD, of this town, recently
delivered poem before the "Sons of Tenn
perance," at Waterbury, relative TO which
the American thus speaks: -.-
We venture to say, that in purity of
thought, elevation Of moral principle. and
elegance Of versifcation--it will compare
with the happiest efforts of the first poets OF
our favorite State. 1t is published by re-
quest Of the Division, who passed hearty
vote Of thanks 10 the author for his beauti-
full and praiseworthy offering. The author
whose productions have occasionally graced
our columns-is son of "true song"-and
although daily taking his stand with compo-
sing stick between his fingers, at his leisure
throws off his "thoughts poetical," with a
grace and ease, which would probably EN-
barras numbers of the "tuneful Nine"-un-
der more favorable circumstances. We be-
speak careful perusal of this :" Address,
by our readers generally.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
HORSE-SHEARINGl

On Sunday evening, the 18th ult., q
horse belonging to Mr.. AhrahuEn n. Trr-
ner, Of NOFihfsId. while standing san6sE
the shed of the =" Democratic Hosel" in
this village, was barbeT-Ously sheaEed Of
his name and tail, by some villain who
deserves berth in the Wethersfield
Palace. A young man was arrested and
brought before Justice Lewis charged
with the offence. and after an Fxamina-
ton he was placed under. $40 bonds to
answer said charge before the County
Court in April next.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

New Orleans papers have intelligence from
Vera Cruz TO Jan. 18th. Mr.. Slidell, our Min
lister to Mexico. had been ordered u gait the
Republic. and an escort refused him to Vera
Cruz. .- .4-. ~,
1t is further stated that on the reception Of
the news of the dismissal Of Mr.. Slidell, the
commander of the U. s. Brig Somers, at anchor
at Vera Cruz, started Immediately for the city
of Mexico. with detachment Of Marines. in
order to escort our Ambassador to that port for
embarkation, and protect his person.
The Picayune discredits the rumor that Mr..
Slidell was ordered TO leave. 1t says.
The city was filled with contradictory reports
yesterday in regard to MIR. Slidell. The report
al first credited was that he had been ordered
from the Republic. Sc. A letter dated the 18th
saws, Mr.. Slidell has demanded his passports
having failed n the objects Of his mission. -
This appears to us the more probable version.
The Mexican papers before US say nothing on
the subject. r a., a., H..
The accounts of the entire success Of the re-
evolutionary movement under Parades are con.
frmed. That officer has established himselfin
the capital, and has been elevated to tho Presi.
asney (Gd Gtssvtm9
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05

Elifor ofthe Li,ea6eIa Eaouir,r :.

G0tOF " tAc AsaaesgtSso ASNYUstFs
Or. HaeSou, a former resident of this
ssamesy, ard who at that time made himself
saite conspicuous as aJraveiing companion
of Abby Kelley, is now going about the cOun-
". denouncing the church and its ministers
in no measured terms. His spirit, formerly
sufficiently ferociouS against our established
religious and political institutions, seems not
in the least to have been tanned by his inter-
course with the GarriSonites of MasSachu-
sets. He is now absolutely T0bid in his de-
nunciatiOnS against both church and State.
The class of persons to which he belongs,
is one which, fortunately, is scarcely repre-
scented in this county. 1t would be well for
the people of the towns where he attempts to
lecture, to take no notice of him, and not
honor him so much as to be present at his
meetings. He is man of very slender abil-
tiles, and to listen to him, would at best af-
ford very poor amusement. If treated in
this way, he will soon retire to field where
he can find more congenial spirits.
P. ST. regret to announce that one of
our most respected and worthy citizens has
Just departed this life. Mai. JAMES
SHEPARD, one of the Magistrates of the
town, and formerly member of the General
Assembly, died at his residence in this viii
lage this evening. His loss will be deeply
felt by society and by the church of which
he was an exemplary member.
Norfolk, January 81. 1916.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
A COURT MARTIAL.

Maj. Gen. SHELTON has ordered Gener.
al Court Martial of the Sd Division of Con-
necticut Militia to assembled at New Mil
ford on the 10th of February inst, at 10 o.
clock, for the trial Of such person or persons
as may be brought before them. The Court
will consist of one Brigadier General, five
Colonies, four Lieut.. Colonies, and three Ma
iors-Brig. Gen VIM. F. KING, of Sharon
presiding. 1t is understood that several Of
icers of the regiments in this county will be
brought before this military tribunal for al
lodged delinquencies at the Regimental mus
tiers last fall.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
ANECDoTE OF REV. SAMUEL
MILLS

The late Rev. Samuel Mills, of Torring-
ford, Gather of the celebrated missionary.
Samuel J. Mills,) will long be remembered
by the people of this County for his devoted
piety and good sense, and particularly for his
eecen,ricity. Anecdotes innumerable have
been told of him-here is one of them.
Once on time, having then just returned
from missionary tour to the "Gennesee
country" he preached in the I" old meeting
house" in Torringford. Finding his congre-
CATION quite drowsy, and wishing to wake
them, he broke off in the midst of his ser
mon, and began to tell them of what won
derful things he had seen in York state-a-
mong other things he said he had seen mon
strous great mosquitoes so large that many of
them scouI s0sigh pound! The people
were by this time wide awake. Yes, con-
tinued parson M. and moreover, they are
often known to climb trees and bark!
The next day one of the deacons called
upon him telling him, that many of the
brethren were much scandalized by the big
stories he told the day before.
"What stories ?" says Parson M.
"Why, sir, you said that the mosquitoes
in York state were SO large that many Of
them would weigh poundw
"Well," rejoined the minister, 81 do real
ally think that great many of them soouN
weigh pound" ...
"But" continued the deacon, "you also
said they would climb up on the trees and
bark 10 t.
"Well, sir" says parson NJ, Gas to the
climbing up on the trees, have seen them
do that, haven't you, deacon?"
go, yes"
"Well, how could they climb up on the
trees and not climb on the bark 2"
The Deacon was of course nonplussed.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05

JOHN JACOB AsToR.-The following is
given as the estimate of Mr.. Astor's immense
wealth in the book of the erich Men of New
York" 1t says that "those knowing his af-
fairs best, place it at $30,OOO0 600, and some
as high even as $5OOoOOOO. His income
on moderate estimate must be $2,OOOOOO
year, or $l66, 900 month, which is about
$45,OoO week $3.50 a day; S24O an
hour, and "a minute. Mr.. Astor has made
donation Of $35OOOO for library in New
York, the interest of which is 10 be expended
in employing agents to purchase books, and
in the erection Of a building. Mr.. Cogswell,
late editor ofthe New York Review, is the
Agent and Librarian" ..
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
Falls Village.

MR.. EDIToR-It may not be uninteresting
to you and your readers to learn something
of the movements Of the friends of temper
ance in this vicinity.
On Wednesday evening, January IA, the
married people of the Washington Temper
ance Society of Falls Village gave our wor-
thy landlord, Mr.. SYLvELrER BRADLEY, a
Temperance Benefit. Between six and sew
en- o'clock, about ninety in number assem-
bled at the above place, and, after an agree
able feast Of conversation, partook of mos,
excellent supper prepared by our host. The
company then adjourned to the rooms ad-
joining the dining-hall, where they listened
10 short and well-timed addresses from the
Rev. Mr.. NASH, Mr.. BALL. and some others,
accompanied by cheering and appropriate
sentiments. can assure you, sir, it was an
interesting time. 1t is but short time
MIR Bradley moved into the place, demol-
ished the altar consecrated to Bacchus, and
opened temperance house; and the result
has thus far been most salutary upon the
community. Truly, the cause that can pro-
duce such important changes is worthy the
array of talent which is already enlisted in
promulgatingits doctrines.
The following are some of the sentiments
offered on the occasion:
BY the Rev. Mr.. Nash. Temperance
Taverns-Temperance people can and will
sustain them.
By the President, M. C. Brown.-The
Temperance CARTS body is made Of truth,
its wheels of love; it is geered with self.
denial and propelled with cold water, the
total abstinence pledge; it is large enough
to contain the world, and heavy enough to
crush the blocks put before it by self-inlerest
and appetite. Then, get out of the way
take all the ladies on board, and give them
what they deserve, the best seats.
by the same.-The Striped Pig-May he
this evening become the scape-goat TO carry
away the crying sin of Canaan.
BY Dr. Miles Belden.-Health to Wash
ingtonians! may they continue to drink of
pure cold water from the pure fountain, and
be refreshed their heads clear and their
hearts free to receive and practice the will
of their Maker, especially in sustaining the
temperance cause. May the rummies of
Connecticut go dry, until, like the prodical
son of olden time, they come to themselves,
and resolve that they will arise and go to the
Temperance House, where there is water
enough and to spare.
ny w. ". Miner-Mine host: he has set
an example worthy of imitation-will others
ofthe craft please take notice.
BY G. KeHqgg-To the Ladies. As the
grog tavern has been the source of grief and
sorrow to the ladies, may the Temperance
Tavern be multiplication Of their joys and
division of their sorrows.
BY II. BaN.-Banishment forever, from
our festive boards, of all that can inloxieate
save the ruby lip, the sparkling eye, and
the cheering smile, of woman.
Resolusd, That the doings of this meeting
pc published in the Litohfeld Enquirer, the
Republican, and the Fountain.
After singing and prayer, it was voted to
adjourn to meet at the Church on the 22d of
February.
sAM'L. c. HosFoRD, Cor. Sec.
Canaan, Jan. 20, 1916.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
YANKEE ENTERPRISE.

ltis stated that Chicago has got to be thu
greatest place for packing beefin the United
States; and that the firm of Dyer, Wads
worth & Chaplin not only pack for the United
States army and navy, and the markets Of
several Atlantic cities, but also that, fol
three years past, they have been shipping a
large amount to England, packed to order
The gentlemen composing this firm are from
Litchfeld County, and are among the most
extensive and enterprizing merchants in the
far West.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05

Died, at Jacksonville, Florida, on the 18th
instant, Mr.. John Howard Olmsted, son of
Professor Olmsted, of Yale College, aged Is
He had passed his first year in College with
the class of 1910; but threatening symptoms
induced his friends to transfer him to the
more active pursuits of business. In hopes
still further ofinvigorating his constitution,
he travelled in the South of Europe and the
Alps. Having, as was supposed, re-estab-
lished his health, and ardently desiring to
finish his education, he re-entered Yale Col
lege, joining the class of 1916, at the COM
mencement of their junior year. But before
the close of his College course fatal mala-
dy pulmonary consumption) had marked
him for its victim. 1t is only year and
half since this afflicted family were called to
mourn the untimely death of his elder broth
er, DR.. Francis Allyn Olmsted, a youth of
si1Ailar promise and accomplishments
~ N. Haven Courier.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05

EXECUTION OF MRS. VAN VALKENBuRcH.
The effect Of the Governors refusal to
nardon this wretched woman, her subse.
quent confession and the circ umstances
attending her execution are thus given in
the Fulton Co. Democrat:
The prisoner had, previous to the time
the Sheriff received the Governors COM
munication, refused TO confess her guilt,
and maintained herself with much stoical
firmness; but, on learning that there was
no longer any hope for her, her fortitude
began in some measure to fail, and she
began 10 feel more sensibly her awful sit.
uat,on. On Thursday, the 22d inst, two
days previous to her execution, she made
afull confession of the crime tor which
she was to die. and acknowledged the JUS
tice OF her sentence which was shortly
toend her existence, in the presence of
Judge Watson, John W.. Cady, late Dis.
itrict Attorney, Sheriff Thompson, Rev.
jas. Otterson, and Rev. David Eyster.
In this confession she denied having
poisoned her first husband, whom il had
been reported she had also murdered
But on Friday morning, the 23d inst. as
her end rapidly approached, she added a
codicilto her first confession. admitting
thai she had given her first husband a
dose of arsenic, which. although he did
not die Immediately. was ultimately the
cause of his death.
We are informed by those who wit.
messed the execution that the scene was
awful. Notwithstanding she had express
sed to others that had hope Of forgive
ness from her Maker yet when brought
from her cell, her face showed a most nag.
grid appearance, and the visaga of de-
SPAR was depicted upon her countenance!
After she was brought to the gaIlows, a
prayer was offered up by Rev. Mr.. Hitch
cock-she then spoke few words to
those present. and said that if there were
any druDkards or transgressors present
they must take warning by her fate; and
and then commenced praying 10 God to
have mercy upon her soul. The drop was
then let tall, and as the rope straighten
ed upon her ueck and inst as she raised
from: her feet, she gave shrek and
passed from time to eternity. Thus end
cd the life of Iewd and wrefched wo-
man who had sent two husbands (per-
hens unprepaEed4 into another world!
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05

Another Death at Onondaga Casue.
The distinguished head Chief of the Onon-
daga Tribe Of Indians, Capt. FRosr, (whose
daughter died some two weeks since, AGED
l9,) died, at the Castle, on Sunday the 25th
inst, at the advanced age of IS years. He
was in good health and was in attendance at
the Burning of the White Dog, Gan annual
festival,) on the 18th inst, when he took
cold, which closed his eventful life after an
illness of six days. A friend has promised
to give us sketch of his life for future pub
Acknowledgements Journal.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05

The Oyster Business.-Our Fair Haven
neighbors are now enjoying the harvest sea-
son Of their business. Nearly 20 sloops and
schooners are lying at the docks at that vii
lase, loaded with Oysters, and Yesterday
fourteen others lay at the Steamboat dock.
unable toget to Fair Haven, in consequence
ofthe ice. Six Others arrived yesterday, all
from Virginia, loaded almost to the gun
vale with Oysters. 1t will cost about $500,
we understand, tocart the oysters now in the
harbor round to Fair Haven. Oysters are
selling at about 81 cents the bushel, on the
vessel, but when opened they bring 81 per
gallon. About 1000 gallons, we are told, are
daily opened al Fair Haven. The schooner
Brave, from Chesapeake Bay, brought 1905
bushels at one trip, last week.
N. H. Courier, Jan. %.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05

A carrier pigeon, one of pair which
was despatched from this citv for New
York on Friday with the news by the
Hibernia. returned. 10 its starting place
yesterday morning with its letters uno.
pencd, having failed to accomplish its
mission. How far it went. and whether
it was 90 bewildered as to lose its direc-
ton, or was discouraged by the cold. are
of course questions which cannot be an .
swered. We have no information rs 10
the success Of its companion Boston
Advertiser.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-05
NEWSPAPER AGENCY.

Mr.. V. B. Palmer, General Agent for obtain
ing subscriptions, advertisements, and making
sollections for newspapers, in the citiesof New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston. Is
authorized to take advertisements, subscriptions
&C. in those cities for the Enquirer. His New
York Office is in the Tribune buildings, 100
Nassau st.. Boston, No Is State St; Baltimore,
S. E corner of Baltimore and Calvert streets
Philadelphia, No. 50 Pine st.