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The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-12-04
Council Proceedings.
REGULAR MEETING,
YAzoo Cry, Nov. Q, IS4G.


Present-S, V. MITCHELL, President;
Messrs. Allen, Barnett. Hayman, Murdock.
and Wilson-COuEcilmea
The meeting being called 10 order. The
minutes of the last meeting we're read and
approved.
The Reports of the Clerk and Treasurer
were presented and referred 10 the Commit
tee on Finance for examination.
A petition from sundry citizens was pre-.
sented and read. praying The Board TO have
enforced the Ordinance requiring property
holders to lay brick side walks on Main
Street, when the following resol ton was
offered and adopted:
ReSOtDed, That the Clerk be required TO
advertise for proposals TO build brick side
walks on Mein street, on the following Lots,
Nos. 327, 800, $50, 322, 1923, S2I. embrac-
ing all that poFtionof Main Street from the
Storehouse of Messrs. Kopperl s. Co., TO
Brandon Street.
Mr.. Murdoch offered the following resoIus
ton, which was adopted
ResoLUcd, That the Assessor and Coflec>
tor Of Yazoo City, be authorized 10 receive
the certificate or receipt of J. M, Anderson.
John Troy, and Andw. Murdock for labor on
the streets, in payment of any Street Tax
due the Corporation.
The following accounts were presented
and allowed-E. B. Rumble S57 so for
serving as Clerk at s regular and : called
NEE tings of the Board; W. J. Leak S92 so
Tor furnishing Is logs, 1850 feet at ) cts.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
SAM'L v. MITCHELL.
President of the CounciI.
e. B. RUMBLE, City Clerk,
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NEW ORLEANS MARKET.
From the Commercial Times of Nov. %

From the Commercial Times of Nov. %.
We stated in our review of Tuesday evening
last. that the Cotton Market bad closed heavily
on that day, and with very general disposition
on the part Of holders to realise. The demand on
the day following was again limited, and only
1900 bales found purchasers, at rates rather in
clining in favor of buyers. To-day the private
correspondence, by the Acadia, came through, re-
porting dull market at Liverpool after the de-
parture of the Great Western and a partial de-
cline of 81. per Id. The stock was $4,000 bales
against $4,000 last year.
The effect of these adyiccs has become appa-
rent in more general disposition to sell, resulting
perhaps more from the inconyenient accumulation
of stocks than from any influence produced by
the European news. The transactions to-day
amount to 1000 baes,at easier prices, but gen.
eTal rule the market sill rules in conformity with
-the suioined quotations. Mos. OF the foregoing
purchases were on English account.
On referring TO our comparative tables annexed.
it will be perceived that The total receipts at all
the ports, since the LIST of September, exhibit a
falling of, compared with last year, of l07, $50
bales. The exports TO Great Britain during the
same period, shows a deficiency of 1873, 1913, those
TO France of 1888 bales, and those to other foreign
ports OF AZ bales. The deficiency in the receipts
at this port against last year amount to 1905
bales.
The sales of the week amount to 1850. and
those OF the past three days embrace 5000 bales
LIVERPOOL CLASSIFICATION
Louisiana and HississiDpl.
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War with Mexico.
PROCLAMATION BY

NJ WF HI y % rs
GOcejnor Of the State Of Mississippi


The subioined letter from the Secretary
Of War, communicating the Presidents re-
QUESTION on this State for
One regiment Of Infantry, TO serve during
the war with, Mexico, unless sooner discharg,
eG, has just come 10 hand. 1t gives me
pie asure TO lay it before the country, assured
that il makes the only appeal TO the martial
spirit of the freemen Of Mississippi, which
is ReCessaTv. The nation is unhappily in
volved in War-1he constituted authorities
call on the citizen soldieFv TO sustain the
banner which now waves 10 triumph over the
fields of Pslo Alto, Reseca de La Palma,
and Monterey. The call speaks in strains
more eloquent 10 every patriots heart than
any language at my command.
II is my earnest desire 10 avoid all sem
blance Of confusion IN collecting the troops
al the place Of Tendezpous--to afford ever,
part cf the State, and indeed every individ
ual as fares possible, equal and exact Jus,
tce under this call: And above all is it de.
sired that the gallant spirits who respond to
the call may not Be disappointed. II will be
perceived that tie President requests us 10
be as prompt as possible ia our response.
With view % meet as near as possible this
object, notice Is given that all the reports 10
me, rendering companies, will be carefully
illed until tbe 18Th December proximo; on
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that day il no more than ten compani ss.haVe
been reported oil will be accepted. If more
than Ten companies have been reported, the
ten required viii be selected, so as 10 give
to each military division in the State, (refer>
ence being had TO populaiion,) an equal
number of companies. Each company &C.
cepted, will be notified of such acceptance
as soon as possible after the 18th of Decems
Der, and it is earnestly hoped that none will
march towards the place Of rendezvous until
so notified Commanders are strictly en-
joined not 10 report until their companies
are full according TO the requisition. Re-
ports will be received as on the personal
honor Of the Commander-and should any
make false report (Which is not anticipa
ed,) it mist not be viewed hardship if
such are entirely excluded.
Deeply sympathisng with the patriotic
soldiers who were disappointed in getting
into the first regim ent from this State, it af-
Tords me the livelIest pleasure to congratu-
late them oD the present favorable opportu>
nifty OF entering their counuy's service-an
opportunity which know they will eagerly
embrace For if others have gained mmoF,
tai honors, there are yet Iaurels to be won,
bright as ever decked a warriors brow.
Attention is called to the whole OF the let
ter Of Secretary Marcy, but special notice
should be taken that companies are TO con
st Of not less than sixty four nor more than
eighty rrivaies, excluding of course non
commissioned as we'll as commissioned Off
ce:s and musicians
AS The regiment will not be mustered into
the service Of The United States, until il
shall have completed its organization by the
election Of its officers, commission off
Ger 10 the militia Of this State will be des-
patched to the place of rendezvous with or.
ders TO take the command until such organi.
cation is completed, or until he is relieved
| by an officer of the United Statets Army.
| Ii will be seen that officers Of the QuaEer-
master and Subsistence Departments of the
regular army are TO be stationed at Vicks-
burg with funds to pay the necessary ex-
| penses.
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A DRoP OF COMFORT AT a time when
the election returns from various States in
the Union are conveying a signal rebuke to
the administration, we find in the official
journal at Washington drop Of comfort for
the powers that be. Speaking OF the new
iron revenue steamer Polk, recently launch>
ed at Richmond, the Union says: This yes
sci is likely TO realize the most sanguine an.
ticipations Of the projectors, and to reflect
great credit upon the administration under
which she was built" We are heartily glad
10 hear it; for il is about the only thing likes
" 10 ''refiect great credit upon The admins
tratiDn" since il has been in power.-Alcr.
0sdria Gazette.
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teers may be ready for immediate service
Officers Of the quarter master and subsist-
enceldepartment will be Immediately order
ed TO the place of rendezvous with funds 10
delray the necessary expenses which may be
incurred. Very respectfully
Your obedient servant,
w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary Of War.
His Excellecy,
A. G. BRowN, Governor Of Mississippi.
Jackson, Miss,
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New SroRE.-We invite the attention OF
our readers. to the advertisement Of Messrs.
KorrERL s. Co, which will be found in to-
days paper. Messrs. X. & Co. have a lage:
splendid, and well selected Stock OF Goods,
and persons who wish 10 purchase any article
in their line are advised TO cali on them, as
We know they will sell low-Grom the fact
that they advertise.
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Land for Sale.

HTT q are authorised to sell 100, COO acrcs
q Land, in various tracts. in the
counties OF Yazon, Holmes, Issaqpena, Wash
ington, San Flower, Carroll, TaIlihsichic,
Yallabusha and Choctaw.
A large portion of these lands are very
valuable-they are owned By nonrcsiden,s
who are anxious TO sell-they Uill be sold
low, and in tracts TO suit purchasers, and On
long credits.
A part Of these lands will be leased for
term Of years to suitable applicants
Full Information Of the location and quail
lily of any Of these lands will be given at
any time, on application TO US at our Office
in YazOo city. N. G. g. S E. NYE.
November 20, 1916. 2O-7t.
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Missouri. Tho election to Gil the va.
cancy in Congress, occasiOned by the resig.
nation Of Mr.. Price, has resulted in the
choice Of Mr.. Kncaid, the Wing candidate,
by majority Of III over the other two
candidates.
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NOTICE.

WILL be sold on Friday the 18th day
of December, 1916, at public auc-
ton, for cash. on the Woodland Plantation,
IN Yazoo county, formerly known as the
"Pease place" large number Of Horses
and Mules and Oxen, and a QUANTITY Of
Cows, Hogs aud Stock-Also corn, fodder.
&c, with some wagons, carts. and farming
utensils. r. Fl. CAGE, Agent,
for Franklin, Ballard & co.
Oct 30, 1916. l7-6t
Of The above sale is postponed until
Saturday, The 18th day Of March. 1916.
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COM MER GAL.
TazOO City, Friday Morning, Dec. 4.

YazoO City, Friday Morning, Dec. 4.
Our town, during the past week, has presented
very active and business appearance-the streets
at times being completely blocked up by wagons
Quite large business was also done in Provisions,
Groceries, ana Staple Goods Several of the
largest class boats have arrived and departed from
this port during the past week. The weather has
been fine, though rather warm and suItrY.
COTTON.-The previous dull state of the
Cotton market has been overcome, and avery ac-
tive business has been done during the week
the transactions being larger than any week this
season. The decline Of t., which we noticed in
our last repor:, has not been regained, and the
prices paid were at our previous quotations. The
transactions Of the week sum up 700 bales, as
follows: IA bales (Mastodon) at 10 cents, 40 at o.
1872 ats, lI9 at 81, l0G atI83, 10 O, &c at 81,
l66at 81, 3 90, at %, Q at 90, 10 at So, u a
%, l2at SIG, at 9 30, 10 at 9-lO, 5 at 9-lO
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LIVERPOOL CLASSIFICATION
Louisiana and .WississiDDl.

DIED-In this city, on Monday the 22rd ut
Of congestion Of the lungs, CATAN CHARLES DREv-
ENG, native of Belfast, Ireland, but for last six
years resident Of this city, in The 35th year of
his age. The deceased has lefi diSconsoIate
widow. and one child to lament their irreparable
loss.
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61F Tic Package Systsm.-Packages Of IS
Tickets are arranged as 10 contain ell the nufn-
bers in the Lottery. IS Plumbers arc pvt into lie
Wheel and Il Of them drawn out-aGd % Tickets
W th numbers each make the IS numbefs f m
10 IS inclusive. Consequently, when II Of tlrm
are drawn from the wheel, the package 50 arangs
ed must have the twelve numAers them; there
fore, the least they draw win be II prizes Of
Sd 90 each
in the above scheme Package OF IS whole
tickets can be had for 800, and We guarantee them
to draw half The purchase money less the usual De-
duction of Is per cent. Packages Of Havcs and
Quartars in the same proportion.
c. F. HATCHER & CO,
Managers of the Grand Lodge Lottery.
OF All orders BY mail Or Otherwise. enclosing
the cash, will meet with prompt attention if direc-
ted TO r. r. GRESHAM. gent,
"Whig Office" Yazoo City, Miss.
december 4, 1916. 22-2t.
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or Monday next is the day fixed for the
assembling Of the wisdom Of the nation,
i. e. Congress.
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OF Mr.. J. II. Henderson Of Cape Cir
aTdcau, Mo-, will please accept our thanks
for late New Orleans papers.
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COMMERCIAL lIoTEL-NEw ORLEANS
Those Of our readers who may visit New
Orleans, are recommended TO take lodgings
at the Commercial Hotel, as il is a splendid
establishment, convenient TO The Steamboat
Landing, and its proprietors, IlENDRIoK &
BrLL, are flst rate clever fellows. Sec ad.
vertisemont in another column.
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OF More newspaper favOrs by the ac'
commodating clerks Of the steamers Laurel
Richhnd, Duke of Orleans, and NJ. B
Inner.
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Call and See for Yourselves

@O4 OUI St1f CSs
ME cheapest and best invented corn.
n cob, shuck and straw cutter now IN
use. We have purchased the patent for
Yazoo county: We will sell single patent
or machine to planters, or will sell The patent
for Yazoo county to a good workman and
take machines, as we are perfectly satisfed
with their utility. The cost of building i
very small. BLACKMAN, SCOTT g. co
Yazoo city, Oct. %, 1916. 16-tf.
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Preaching.

We have been requested 70 stats that the
Rev. b. l.. Barnes, will preach in the Baptist
Church, IN this city, on next Sabbath.
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A. G. BROWN.
Erecutipe Chamber, Nov. 81, 1916.

WAR DEPARTMENT, Nov, lG, l846.
Slr:-I am instructed by the President TO
request that you will cause to be raised in
the State of Mississippi and organize at the
earliest practicable period for service during
the War wih Mer;co, unless sooner dis
charged, one regiment of Infantry, which,
as soon as organized, will be mustered into
the service of the United States.
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. N0TlcE!- =

Persons indebted to this Office
for Subscription, Advertising and
Job-Work, are hereby notified that
unless they call and settle, in some
manner, before the first of January
next, their accounts will be placed
in q Magistrates hands for colIec-
lion. There is a large amount
owing to us-we need the money
and must have it. 80
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or The LEXINGTON ADERT1sER comes
to US this week much enlarged and other.
wise improved. We hope our friends john
son q Nagle, will meet with that patronage
their talents, industry and enterprise 60
richly deserve.
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The ITaxican War More Troop,


The EaXican War More Troops.
by reference TO the FIRST page Of to-day's
paper, it will be seen that arequsion has
been made upon Mississippi for anothe regis
mcnt Of volunteers, as we'll as several other
States, from which it would seem that the
powers at Washington have become con-
WINGED that handful Of men cannot "con-
qucr a peace" with Mexico, or "prosecute
the war with yigor." Had this course been
pursued at FIRST, and had the veteran Gaines
been sustained by the Administration in his
acquisitions on the States, we have not the
least doubt that an "honorable peace" would
have been concluded ere this. But the
bUngliDg and inefficient manner in which
this war has been conducted, has no paral-
lei. and, we believe, has cost the Govern.
ment more than three times as much as il
would have done bad IL been "prosecuted
with" that "vigor" which we were told il
would be at the commencement. When
the glorious victories Of the 9Th and 9th Of
May reached Washington, we were told by
the official organ, the echo OF the White
House, that Gin ninety days" our troops
would occupy the Halls Of the Montezumes
But what has become of the Halls Of the
MonleZumcsl Whittier have they hed!-
SCren months have elapsed and our troops
have not revelled in those Halls; and should
the war be prosecuted with the same energi
that il has been, we fear that seven month.
moro will roll round before our army get.
even to San Luis Potosi-but we still hope
for the better.
Ia our opinion, the President pundged
the nation into the Mexican war, without
any authority Of law, without preparation
and without excuse; and, after laundering
and laundering along for few months al
an expense Of some sixty or seventy millions
Of dollars, and after making several inelec
tual propositions to compromise the matter,
has now thought it expedicnt to call upon
the States for few more volunteers in order,
u possible, 10 bring the war 10 close. But
jadging from the past conduct Of the Secre-
tary Of War, VIC would not be surprised TO
hear, that some OF these orders are counter.
handed.
1t must now be evident to Mr.. Polk; that
this war must be brought to a close.-The
famished condition Of the Nationd Urea.
suy demands 1.-THE people demand it, and
the welfare, interests and happiness ofathe
nation demand it. And We do "hope" that
such measures will be adopted by the Ad.
ministlation as will bring the war to speedy
and honorable close.
Since the above was in type, we have re-.
ceived Governor Browns Proclamation, and
Mr.. MaTcy's requisitOn, which will be found
IN another column.
or The LEXINGTON ADERT1sER comes
to US this week much enlarged and other.
wise improved. We hope our friends John.
son & Nagle, will meet with that patronage
their talents, industry and enterprise 60
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D. a. 8TBVgN9. g0lT0A-
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SCHEME

IfIZes OF less denOmlnaIIoE Too numCT-
Gus TO mention.
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CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, May S, Il
SENATE.

resolution offered and laid over providing that
hereafter the daily hour ut meeting shall be II instead Of
IL o'clock.
The bill for the relief of J. p skinner md IN, I,I p,
presen'aNes Of j. Green read by its title and passed
Among the reports from committees, for extern
ding the jurisdiction Of the u s. Dstet Courts over the
nANIgsbe waters OF the u. $.
Several bills having been laid aside owing to the thin
attendance the bill providing for the adjustment of
dsd presumption land claims, in the several Stairs and
Territories was taken and debated for several hours
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The following gentlemen announced as having
been appointed TO in the select committee relative 10
granting an appropriation for the institutions for
the blind-hessrs Tibbats Rsthbun, Toombs Bggs and
Marsh.
On motion of Mr. Hunter the bill for the ro,roeession Of
Alexandra the State OF Virginia was made the sn..ia
order Of the day ior Friday next.
On motion Of Mr. HARRISON, the military committee was
discharged from the further consideration of great num-
Der OF Oregon "a 40) petiIilDs
Mr. C. ]. Ingerso moved take up the special order
zhe bill relative 10 duty upon Java coffee aud refund
ing discriminating duties Spanish vessels.
Mr. Mckay explained that the appropriation for the
Quarter Masters Department the Army VAS nun ou, and
that General Jcssup had tho current expenses on
his responsibility. Under these circumstances he mo-
we'd to postpone the special order, which motion
On mouon OF Mckay the House then TO commit.
mee and resumed the consideration Of the bill 10 supply
deficiencies IN the general appropriation bill.
An amendment by Mr. King, increasing the item for
Marine Hospitals TO S77 900, agreed to-
The next amendment of the Senate was an item for
balance due Dr. Jones' of this city, Tor services as Com
missioner in examining different patents of inventions for
preventing the explosion OF boilers. After debate
the committee refused TO
Several other amendments having been disposed Of the
committee
The House concurred in the action OF the committee
and the bill was returned To the Senate
The House then went into committee OF the whole and
resumed the consideration OF the post office appropriation
bill.
The item under consideration that making appro-
prntion for the Atlantic mail After some debate
an amendment was agreed TO, which provides that
sells shall be inspected by competent persons previous TO
the payment of the money contractors
After brief discussion upon another item relative TO the
compensation OF deputy post masters, the committee rose
ard the House adjourned.
This has been very dull day, and il evident that We
~ little business will be transacted this week.
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everywhere spssh Of Increased diufe., Castelar, "a.
per says gauni and long dreaded seouge has
hear the moot dreadful accounts. Even in TsrouRh ma.
ny inhabitants are without food and the he'd sufferers
are IN vain endeasorng to get provisions that their children
may not die.
Tho repeal association met as usual and Mr. oConnel
spoke against the coercion bill.
SPAIN.
The aies accounts from Spain the very graft
lying TACT that Naaez has been driven out OF the
lie has He'd 10 the South Of France. The liberty of the
press has been restored and the ouuages popular Free
dom which this eenous aud unprnc despot perpe
uaied are being sotened some degree atoned for
Nothing else OF importance.
Markets.
LONDON MoSEr MAGKEr. April l7.-Thero has no,
been any material change since the sailing Of the Great
western Tho bull brokers maintain the rate. Of discount
stirom 81 10 cent There chang, la the bsnk ,a,..
LrvERrooL Corros MAKKEr. April ls.-'rh. sales of
cotton this day. are estimated 81 5000 bales 800
on speculation Market steady an advance of TO id
per III. oil kinds OF American The sale. az t -
ending l1!h, were 81. $50 bales.
laos MARkIr.-Tberc was considerable stir in the
market. Pig "a Is 4 l0-Bar lO-Raiwsy 10 n mar
ton.
LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET Aoril ia b.,,.,
feeling IN our Corn market. and prices rather
Indian Corn to-day Is 2 per $50 lbs desrer than on
his DAY 'e'nnght On the lI,h English wheat I'd. per
az lbs dearer Canadian Flour good demand at an Inn
provcment Vi Cd. per bb Indian Corn still mo,inv oil
freely into hands Vi English aud Iris, buyers fully sup
ported previous quotations cargo Of American Wheat
l.
brought 26s per bbl only sales oday in bond We quote
u .. Flour sweet. IN bond. 32s 32s Cd Indian Com
SIS. Ais. per 49, lbs.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, April 1.-THE
decreasing receipts OF cotton in America producing some
effect ON our market In addition to this tho reports of
inc Manchester markets becoming more favorablo-
we have consequently To notice advance oi 3D. on
neany all Kinds Vi American, and indeed upon the
generally Our stock this place. which is the lowest
market ~ Europe, and perhaps America 10 already
ouced oeow that OF last year. and the supply likely to be
abridged below general expectation and il is in no wise
surprising that an upward tendency should show itself in
prices The sales OF the week So $50 bales April
10, sales to-day 5000 bales, 1900 on speculation The
market steady Prices well supported but not higher
SSoAhons OF TAR to good fair New Orleans 5s5I Mobile
4fa5 Alabama and Tennessee ~, Georgia III Sea Is
land l3tal4td.
LiyERrooL AMERicAS Provision MARKrr April IS
For Beef there is good inquiry, aud the market quite
bare Of stock None OF the large shipments from N Or
leans have yet arrived and dealers buy cautiously In Pork
but little deing Lard dull, with large arrivals and larger
shipments on the waytcndency OF the market
aud Sos the highest price obtanabe except Tor extra
Ities in kegs Tor which 3Ss. be had TalIow has
ready SALE with light stocks, and fair consumption mar
ket likely to be well sustained.