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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

How many are subject to military dutyT
'Niver a one; Patrick and the ould man
belong to the Immets, and sure, finer look
ing sowgers were niver born; did ye not see
them the day the ould General was buriedl
''Twould have made your heart bait to see
too such gintale, we'll behaved boys
How many are entitled to volel
why the ould man and myself and July.
and warrent it we that bate the natives an
wings, and all, and elected ould Gineral
Jackson over EN- all? Sorro the day he died
and disappointed us all, for fine man was
he.
How many cOlOrod persons in your fami'
lyT
'Nagers, did you name nagers! Out, man
an don't be after insulting me! Out, maj
an niver ask me for my senses agin, ye
out of yer senses yerselE Begone, an
don't bother me.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
| STORY OF THE uIGHWAYMAN

Not many years ago, am Irishman,
whose finances did not keep Pace with the
demand made on his pocket and whose
scorn Of honest labor was unfavOrabIe to
their being legitimatelY filed, borrowed an
old pistol one day, when poverty had driven
him to extremity and took to the highway,
determined to rob the first man he could
most conveniently, who was likely to have
very heavy purse.
A jolly old farmer came jogging along,
and Pat put him down instantly as party
who possessed the requisites he so much
stood in need Of himself Presenting the
pistol, he ordered him to 'stand and deliver"
The poor fellow forked over some fifty
dollars, but finding Pat somewhat of a green
horn, begged five to take him home, dis
lance OF about half mile, by the way.
The request was complied with, accompa-
MED with the most patronising air. Old
Acres and Foods was knowing one. Eye.
ing the pistol, he asked Pat if he would sell
it.
"Is it TO sell The pistOll Sowl, an its the
thing Ill be after doin.' What will ye be
after gvin' for III"
"I'll give you this five dollars for it!''
"DOnei an dOne's enough betwane two
+ gintlemen. Down with the dust. an here.
f the tool for yer"
The bargain was made by immediate
transfer. The moment the farmer got thu
weapon he ordered Pat to shell out; an,
: pointing the pistol threatened to blow hi
brains out ii he refused.
Pat looked at him with a comical leer
! and buttOning his breeches pockets, sun
out.
( "BIOw away, Ould boy! ID take the b
of powders in it,"
We believe the old man never told tn
! last part of the story only once, and tina
Sas by the purest accident.-Pai moved of
5 aud "once, away. forever" has since bee
: his motto.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
THE Law OF NEWSPAPERS.

l. All subscribers, who do not give er-
press notice to the CONTRARY. are considered
as wishing to continue their subscriptioEs.
2. If subscribers order the discontinuancF
OF their papers the publisher may continue
to send them until all arfearages are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse taking
their papers from the Offices to which they
are sent, they are responsible till their hills
are settled and their paper to be discohiinu.
ed.
4. the Courts have decided that refu.
sing 70 take newspaper or periodical from
The Offices or removing and leaving it un.
ca He'd for. is ''Primafacie" evidence Inten.
tion0I Fraud.
5. 1t has recently been decided that
whera subscriber failed to notify the Edi-
tsr to discontinue the paper, at the end Of
the time for which he subscribed, or to pay
up the arrearages. he was bound for another
year.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
LIND
BY Electric Telegraph.

Mr.. PUNcH's OFFrcR, IS Fleet Street.
Within minute Of going TO pres. we have
received the following important INTEL.
gence from Liverpool.
"The Tarnation. Captain Smart ba. in,
arrived from New York, aftsT five DAYS
passage, aud brings the following authentic
information.
Jenny Lind does not return TO Eorooo
On the conclusion Of her engagement WHICH
will he considerably shortened) will Bs,.
mum Jenny will be crowned Queen Of ,ba
United States the actual President poli,ele
retiring, Jenny accepts Office under con.
tract always to sing in so many airs, 10 the
people Of the smarlesl nation upon earth.
what has hitherto been printed as Presi-
dents speeches.
Two stars and one stripe has been added
to the American flag; the stare ara Jenny
Lind's eyes, and the stripe lock Of Jennyia
hair.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER IL, 1850.

the tinid girl, in low hesItating voice.
What sofa, mlssT asked the clerk, look. |
ing steadily in her face with q bold
stare
'Ihe sofa sent by Mrs. - sir"
when was it to have been sold?'
Yesterday, sir
oh we havn't got the bill made out yet.
You can call the day after Tomorrow, and
We'll settle it you
Cant you settle it to-day, sir?' We
want the money very particularly
Without replying to the timid girls re-
quest, the clerk commenced throwing over
the leaves of the account book, and in a
few minutes had taken off the bill of the
sofa
Here it is-eighteen dollars an! sixty
cents. See lift is right, and sign the re-
ceipt.'
Amt you mistaken, sir! It was beau
tiful sofa, aud it cost one hundred and forty
dollars
chats all it brought mis-, / assure you
Furniture sells very badly now.
Florence rolled up the bills that were
given her, andfeturned home with a heavy
heart.
1t only brought eighteen dollars and six
ty cents, ma, she said throwing the note
into here mothers, lap aud bursting int,
tears.
Heaven only knows, then what we real
~ shall do said the widow, clasuing he
hands together and looking upwards.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
Taking the Census.

tits we'll known that some rich scenes
occur during the progress of the census ta>
king; and the following is one Of 'em which
the writer an eye and ear-witness, vouches
for.
''Is the head Of the family at home?" ask
ed the inquiring marshall.
"There's the devil with his book again,
for the d'rechry!" shouted a junior Of the
family, to tho maternal head, above stairs,
who presently appears.
us it the heads of the family we want,
sure? but last week ye wanted our names
for the d'rechrY, an now ye want our heads.
A free country, sure, when ones head isn't
safe. Be of, an luck till ye, an all like
ye."
After some explanation the questions in
order were asked,
who is the head of the family?
'Ann Phelin, yer honor, the name in Ould
Ireland forever.
How many males in the family!
Three males day, and partie- for din
ner ON
but how many men and boysp
Och, why there's ould man an boy
an three children that died FIVE years since
heaven rest their souls, the sweetest jewell
that iyer.-
But how many are now living?"
.Meself an me daughter July, ye see an
a level Of girl she is, indade
Have ye no men in the iamily?"
"Sorro the one; the ouid man works har
lby day, and Patrick Is not al home at all
hui "a males and bed
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
MY GARDEN GATE.
By CHARLES MACKAY.

Stand back, bewlIde:ing politics,
I've placed my fences round;
Pass on. with all your party tricks,
Nor tired my holy ground.
Stand back-I'm weary of your talk,
Your squabbles, and your pratt;
You cannot enter in this walk,
I've closed my garden gate.
Stand back, we thoughts of trade and pelf,
have refuge here;
/ wish to commune with myself,
My mind is out of gear.
These bowers are sacred to to the page,
Of philosophic lore:
Within these bounds no envy rags;
I've shut my garden door.
Stand back, Frivolity and Show;
1t is day Of spring;
want to see my roses blow,
And here the blackbird sing;
wish 10 prune my apple trees,
And make my peaches streignt-
Keep to the causeway, if you please;
I've shut my garden gate.
have no room for such as you,
My house is somewhat small,
Let love come here, and friendship true
I'll give them welcome all;
They will not scorn my household stuff
Or critIcise my store.
Pass on-the world is wide enough,
I've shut my garden door.
Stand back. ye pomps, and let me wea
The liberty feel,
I have coat at elbows bare;
love its dishabille.
Within these precincts let me love,
With nature free from state;
There is 70 tinsel in the grove;
I've shut my garden gate.
What boots continual glare and strife?
cannot always climb;
/ would not struggle all my life;
| need breathing time.
Pass on-Ive sancti6ed these grounds
To friendship, love and lore;
You cannot come within these bounds,
I've shut my garden door.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

Kiss CoTILLiONs, = The editor of the
Windsor Journal very obstinate sort Of a
observation-disclosures that ''PFolessors Of dan:
cling" in New York hare recently ihirodu.
ced new style Of eOiillion. called kiss
ColillOn," the peculiar feature Of which is
that you kiss the lady as you swing the cor.
neFs. The editor is a crusty SORT of person.
who never dances, but says he would not
mind waving bis objections to the amHse;
ments so far as to saving corners" now and
then. in this eOtlllionl-ehs selfish scamp.
he reminds US Of an old lady who had an
unaccOuntable aveFSiOn 70 rye, and never
eat any from. ''tiII Of late they have got. -
she said, '.io-make Il into Whiskey and !. find
| can, now and. then worry dONil iul-'
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

A WINDFALL FOR SoMEBoDY-The Phila-
delphia Ledger gives the following clause
from very singular will; which, it is said,
has lately been proved at Liverpool, Eng
land. The testator, a Col. Daniels, it seems
was formerly sojourneF, tor the summer
months, at New Haven, Connecticut:
And now, having no other near rela.
tives or friends who need my bequest, |
give to a certain bookseller in New Haven
Connecticut, in the United States Of Ameri-
ca, all my shares in the Banks o: Liverpool
England. and Dumiries, Scotland, amount
ing, as will appear by tho certificates in my
possession, and by the Bank books, to foul
hundred thousand and sixty~two pounds
currency. The name Of the aforesaid lega'
tee do not remember; but he kept q book
store south Of the Tonline Hotel, and in
large four or FIVE story block. made Of brick
having bank in one Of its divisions. Ant
my reason for this bequest is, that the salt
bookseller showed me many marks OF kind
ness and courtesy, and visited me during
sickness ofseveral days. He was a MARI
ed man, member Of the English church
and if now living, is about forty years Q
age, or more.
CodicI.-If the above bequsst cannot b
complied with, for the lack Of proof, or b
reason Of the legatee, / hereby direct m
executors 10 divide the shares equally Be
tween the five parties first named, il thi
my last will and testament.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

MnITAKY PRIDE.-A farmer was elect.
ed to corPoTalShiP in a military Company.
His vile diScOursing with him Cor some
time on the advantage which the family
would derive from his sKaIlalion, inquired ia
Doubling tone:
"Hu.band, will it be proper f.r rs to Let
our children play with the neighbor's now!''
One oithe little urchins eagerly a,k-d:-
"Are wenOt all corpOraIs7"
"Im," said the mother. ''hold your
tongue; there is no one corporal, but y.,,Ir
father and myself"
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

SUGAR RRFININB.-One Ofour New York
cOtemPOraEies speaks of newly invented
process for refining, or cleaning, sugar,
which Is about to be employed in ono Of the
refining establishments Of that city. The
sugar, mixed with mOlasses until il has =
Semi.auid consistency, is thrown intn a 70.
vOIVing sieve, with meshes go close Az ,o
cOnfine the grains Of sugar, while it permits
the n1Olasses to escape; and the sieve being
revolVed with PrOdigiOus velOcily-lwo thous.
and revolutions q nAinulns the moIaasss n
driven out BY the centrifugal farce, ieaVinR
the sugar behind, clear, white, and, il 3
said, perfectly dry. resembling what il called
refined brown sugar, and needing but ona
more operation 10 convert il into the lnaf.
The sieve TeEines two hundred pounds at d
time and in the short space, we are told. Of
two minutes.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

A LETTER.-A father wrote 10 his SON
who was at boarding school, the following
letter.
My Dear SOn-lf you are we'll, :hen Ma
are also we'll. send you with this lettor
my old coat; get new suit made cut Of il.
Your dear mother sends you without nf
knowing, five DOllars.-Sp pend the money
Tor some useful purposes; then il will please
mel But If you don't you are an ass aud (
your most afFectionate Father. w. B..
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

NOBODY do you suppose / cant sect
Do you th'th-lhink I'm druhk7 There
look tAeFe. twOOfthem, BY iingO.-Spirit of .
Ae TINES.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

EXPULSION OF Far NEsRors. THE
citizens of the District Of Columbia are
somewhat uneasy, il ID said, on account Of
q proposition submitted 10 me Virginia.
Reform Convention, for the expulsion Of
the free negroes. They dread the over
whelming influx Of that class, aud the ad.
ditioh that would be made to the ten thou-'
sand already residing il the district, ma
lori:y Of whom are Idle and woEthless.-
Bait. Sun.
Remember thy Crestor in the days 81
| thy youth. -
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

The London Punch has the f.lIowino
crack at the Lind mania in the Uni,sj
States.
LATEST FROM AMERICA JENNY
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

The man who follows Z good, example,
must Of course be behind Il.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
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Published By R. Warriek,
on MAIN STREET, YAEoo CRY, Miss.

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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-23
Communicated.

certain limb of the law whose merits were create,
than his professional and whose purse had never been
remarkable for its length by late lucky in the wheel Of
fortune, threatened become the possessor Of an immense
fortune. Distinguished for his genhemany department and
courtesy as well for his frank and independent character
the number of heos friends great and the name OF his
respectable acquaintance legion Among the latter IS OF
rather 'ods Mr. X, gentleman OF the Upper Ten u
blessed with one more manageable daughters
Although having acquaintance of some years standing
with young friend, X had rarely been able to bring his
arstoeratc optics to bear upon brees mortal when they
passed in the street and when be did succeed in so doing he
acknowledged his polite greeting with scarcely discernble
Hgid bow Bur when Y. informed OF the very bran,
prospects of our hero he became suddenly possessed ola most
vivid recollection OF his person. and anxious desire to claim
an intimate acquaintance with him.
short time after the arrival of the friends sp
preaching good fortune, X him in the street With out,
stretched hands he approached-'' Ah Mr.--,I am dc.
lighted youwhy have You been round to see
Really, must and dine with en- aore
No excase now. Our friend regarded X. moment with
look OF utter surprise Why really, says he GIL must
dido nj know youif ever did, have entirely forgot
ten you'll And dining with you it out Of The question
but if you will go the Veranda with me- can give you
oTtaH soup, and for it TOO What III you drink
stranger " X. vamOsed
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-23

Eds CrsceRt-In paper of yesterday there is letter
signed H. o Sullivan, in which the writer attempts to
ect IN most improper upon the mpersonaon OF
ls characer at the St Charles Theatre This effuson IS
scarce worthy reply nasnueh the author is evidently
ignorant OF the subject Other representatives of Irish char
actes have recently appeared the above Theatre besides
your humble servant, and doubtless speak for tesy
IT they think it worth the trouble. Indeed should have
treated the letter with the silence which merits bn that one
Farce in which have leately appeared is alluded to as Of
ieIve 10 good breedin5 good taste and deceney have
only to sate as duty myself and the pnbIc that have
had the honor to appear in the Farce before the most
distinguished audiences in the land of my bir-IrsLqad-
with success which pen tanish The incidents are
taken irom of the popular works in the English Ian
guage, with which the polite letter writer evidently unac
qranted. If he understood the correct meaning of the words
good breeding good taste and deeaep he would not
tins violated proprety should have taken this trouble
but that have been indirectly asaed and in conclusion
have only to inform the writer that when feel disposed for
lesson in any Of the above accomplishments will apply to
some one capable of giving insuconhe evidently inca
pabIe. Yours, respectfully, R. MALONE RAYMOND
81 Charles Theatre, Nelo Orleans, Feb. g.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-23

Last night Armory Hall presented a beautiful
scene. The decorations were superb-ihe com,
pany The gayest of the gay--the Music charming
Enjoy YOURSELF seemed the order Of the night, and
attentive heaux aud smiling bellies obeyed instruc
tons Fair forms fitted by in The mary dance,
Whose steps of Ishness woke no echo there''--
and young hearts, keeping time to the "merrie
minstrelsie,' bounded with joy. The brilliant as
sembiage well repaid the Efforts of tie very coure.
ous gentlemen under whose management the ball
was conducted, and must have been particularly
gratifying to them.
2 The Civic and Military Ball at the St. Louis
under the direction of Mr.. Bruns was a very bril-.
liant affair 1t was largely attended, and the beau
tiiul saloon never shone to better advantage The
display of flags and banners, wreathed in faneiful
drapsry-the striking uniforms Of our volunteer
corps, mnglng with the gay costume of the ladies'
tue bright smiles which lighted up every facial
went 10 form picturesque and charming scene.
Everything passed off most pleasantly, and the
company dispersed al an hour, when
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-23

OpD FELLows' CErKRRATros. o.,..,...
ton q the Anniversary ii jefferson Lode NJ a
Pc Yesterday, passed Of ii fine style The process,
s.on. Numbering from $50 10 800 Of the members
p me Order met their hall il Lafayette, at 10
o'clock 4 NJ thence moved to the Lafayette Gem.
e'eFy where was dedicated the tomb ii departed
brothers thence % the Church, corner Of pblp
and chippewa streets. where was delivered, BY The
e'oqasnt Prof Dimitry. an Grafton worthy Of him.
SELF and the occasion.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-23

The WHEELING BRIDGE CAsE.-The select
committee Of the Pennsylvania Senate, to which
was referred that portion of the Governors mes
sage relating to the obstruction of the navigation Of
the Ohio river by the erection of bridge at Wheel
ing, recommend that the proceedings instituted
against the Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Com
Pany in the Supreme Court of the United States.
. be prosecuted to final Judgment decree and exc
cution for the abatement of the nuisance
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-23
CASH SILK GOODS EsTABLIsHmENT
.VOrs1s brothers.

sVO1'tfs EBTOSlses'S.
Corner Of Magazine and Common streets, Men 0seaas.
Importers of and Wholesale Dealers in
ENGLISH FRENCH. GERMAN AND AMERICAN
DRY GOODS,
HAVE at all times on hand large and well assorted Stock
Il consisting in part Of
French and English NEGRO BLANKETS:
rs, "A and Twied LOWELL COTTON5;
"a, 7S, "A and Twled white and brown COTT0NS;
Kentucky JEANS and LINSEYS;
Glasgow JEANS and Lowell I4INSEYS;
PLAID LINSEYS for House Servants;
Blue and fancy eolored KENTUCKY JEANS;
White, blue, red yellow and green FLANNELS;
Negro WooLLEN CAPS. SOCKS and SHIRTS,
Heavy and light CoTTONADES and DENNIS, for plan,
tatons;
Madras and Mock Madras IIANDKERCHFs. for NEGROES;
Blue, black and mixed sATINET5;
French CAIICOES, GINGHAMS, Silks and Baeges:
English CALIC0ES, Merit 1s, Alpscas and Bombazetts
English HOSE, UNDERSHIRTE, Drawers and Gloves;
German HOSE and HALF-HOSE;
Plain, white, figured and colored SWISS MUsLINS;
Plain and cross barred CAAdBRlCS and MUSLlNS:
IRISH LINENS, DRILLING and DIAPERS;
INDIA RUBBER SUSPENDERs;
APRON CHECKS;
COTTON and SILK UMBRELLAS;
COTTON and THREAD I4ACES
....ARd Also.
A great variety of FANCY GOODS, such al are sener
ally sold by the trade which they offer purchasers on
favorable terms jsls 4mGip&W
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-23

To- The Coroner's Jury have delivered their
opinions with clearness, but with decision, in the
terrible affair of the New York explosion. Mr..
Taylor is to blame, and they all say, in having
used defective engine and boiler, knowing it to
be So
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-23

SEATING IN New ORLEANs,-Mons. Pnguely
commences a course of lessons in skating at the
Orleans Saloon this evening at O'clock He uses
skates with rollers such he wore the other night
at Placde's. We are told the movement is similar
to that OF actual skating on the ice At any rate,
it is an amusement which requires much physical
exertion and gives play to the muscles
In cities it is impossible for young men, accus-
toned to the sports of the country, to indulge in
these favorite pursuits. Why, hound bred in a
town loses his instinct A laughable instance oc-
Cured many years ago within our observation. A
gentleman of the dandy order had beautiful hound
as lean and gaunt as hound need be he was the
admiration OF the whole town, and quite as much
gazed at, and quite as useless as his master. A
great desire was felt by all the exquisites of the
town to see fox ehase---so a fox was bought The
whole fopdom was in state of terrific excitement
Out they went to the commons; the door OF the
box was opened and Reynard let out. He at once
started for dear life reasonable distance was al
lowed him and the hound led TO the starting point
but the moment he was let loose from his leash,
alarmed by the noise and confusion around him,
he took his tail "a very large and graceful one) be-
tween his legs aud made the tallest kind Of running
for home. The finest sort OF hound was spoilt by.
a city education
There is some danger that many Of our young
men may be turned from whole-souled, careless,
generous, athletic fellows, into 'chite Kids Any
amusement should be encouraged which will keep
up the stock Of strength and health they brought
from the country. One of the old English writer's
has well said, manly amusements are the gram
mar Of the military art.n We recommend this and
all gymnasiic sports to men Of sedeniary habits
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-23

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&fAiP'a Of sis Rhine ''--'s Simpson 4 co.
Honey Moon.
h'sHaleNe Hail. Lpre -. New Lights.
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