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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
GEN. PAEz & THE ROBBERS.

As narrative of heroic deeds must poss-
ess an interest for all our readers, we pre-
sumo we could write nothing that would
please them better than the following story
of the brave South American patriot, Gen
eral Paez. The incidents arc related by
writer in the ReUeu du Nourcau Monde,
and are, we doubt not, authentic.
About the month of October, 1927 al
though the war was drawing to its close,
the republic of Colombia was harrassed in
thousand different ways Venezuela suf-
cred with her sister States. One of the
principal causes Of alarm was the handitt,
who taking advantage ofthe political dis
orders, had strengthened themselves in
that mountainous .eglon.
The band Of robbers which inspired the
greatest terror no less from its proximity
to the capital than from the ferocious char
acter Of its chief, was that Of Cisneros,
whose sagaeity always enabled him to
elude pursuit. s.
This bold robber formed his abode in
wild forests. and mountains the most diff
cult of access, and in order to leave behind
him no traces which might lead to his re-
treat he caused his men, in passing to it, .tc
tread one after the other, in the foot steps
of their leader. Notwithstanding this pre-
caution, it was ascertained that the ban(
consisted of some tow or three hundred
armed and desperate men.
The writer in the Revue, to whom w,
are indebted for this account, describe
these robbers as men whose name the PEG
pie tremble to pronounce, but who inspires
even the government with terror, Tn
officers OF the Colombian arm shared in thi
feeling, and none dared head an expeditio
directed against the fastness Of the roL
bers. Paez alone had the courage to under
take the perilous enterprise Of penetratin
the liens den. One day it was reporte
Ethat the bandits had made descent in tn
: valley marking their course with mur6e
: and rapine. They had repaired again /
the mountains but an Indian announce
J his ability and willingness to point OF
their retreat.
!, Now this indian was unknown and nor
= could say that he was not spy or tsaito
but Paez, Notwithstanding, resolvedto tru
2 to mis- good faith and knowledge. FL
!, friends endeavored to disuade him, bus
Q no purpose. He went-an2 went alone!
FL Following the mountain path which hi
been pointed, out as the way to the rol
bsr's stronghold. he toiled On SSr an hou
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
HANDSOME COMPARTMENT

Gov. Quitman and Senator Davis were
invited to attend the meeting in New Or
leans, given in honor Of Senator soule,
which was made the subject Of long ediio>
rial in the True Delta, in which the editor
tries to apologize for the appearance of sew
eral names attached TO the letter Of invita-
lion, among them the name of Francis
Quarles, who declines the Apology and
says: h
II should.B happy to hear themn Quitman
&. Davis "address the people Of the city and
should not be- ashamed.of the company O
two gentlemen whose love for theis country
has not Beenlltnited to- mere words and ed
Itorial scribbIes, but was exhibited on the
Ideld Of battle in many a hard fight during
the late war, and under whose command
ItyoOf my brothers fought, and one laic
down his lite on the plains OF Cherubusco
These gentlemen claim and maintain the
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11


with firm step, like man who las al
ready in his heart given his life IN sacri-
fee. Suddenly he heard the click OF OF
|gun-lock.
Quien Ujrc2' cried fierce voice.
~fAaaigon replied PeaZ, advancing tow
ards !he sentinel whose head he spied amid
the foliage.
In an instant he was surrounded by ban
dts, with pixies cutlasses and firearms
Iii spite of threats insults and tannts, the
brave man, did not shrink AZ length the
lrobhar.chlcf himself appeared, and meas
ured Pacz With a threatening air.
'FIhl il is you, it is!' said ne. You are
called brave, and it seems you do not belle
your. reputation! What do yon want"
i came to give you good counsel, re-
lplied Pagz, and to warn you of your fate
which awaits you, ifyou do not abandon
fyour dishonest trade.
10 rive me counseI?' sneered the robber.
you are insaneg What care for your ad.
vice or your threats? Look around you!
Here are three hundred men, who, for SIX
months, nave set the soldiers Of the iepub
lie at defiance. WHAT have / to fear
sYou are blinded, Cisneros, by your pud'
and success hitherto. But you canno
long continue thus Doyou not sometime
feel remorse, when you direct against you
fellow citizens, who battled FOX liberty a
your side. those arms which you might EN-
ploy so nobly in the service of your country
/ came rot to offer you insult, but l cam
friend to you and to my country, TO ell
ect peace between you. Turn iron
your evil course, and promise you you
iife
i admire your insolence , replied CisRe
ros 'The protection you extend to m
J is ludicrous to consider. You forget tina
YOU are my prisoner, and that your life IS /
, my hands.
Cisneros waved his hand. All the rol
, bers, until then silent spectators OF tn
scene arose, as one man, and with tn
: promtitude Of practised troops. range
: themselves in line, three deep, ready
!, execute the slightest command.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
From The Laierence5Hrg Independent Press
Information Wanted.

Ofmy husband. George w Newly, who
was private in Capt. Paine's Company of
Indiana volunteers. in the war with Hexi-
CO. Said George was about % years of
age, and was large raw boned man. He
was discharged at Pue5la on the OH day of
March, Of 1916, on account of sickness, in
an exceedingly reduced condition. He got
as far as New Orleans, and was there on
the 81 of April, 1913. On that day he sold
his discharge to one VIM. Christy,
He was a kind husband and father, but
has not returned to his home. 1t is proba~
BILE that he died at New Orleans, in the
month Of April, I54S, on board a steamboat
on his way home. If he is dead, his wife
and children are entitled to a pension.
They are in a condition to need it. Any
person knowing of the death of said George,
will confer great favor by communicating
il to The undersigned, at GAntryville, Mis-.
souri, or to E. Dumon:, Esq, at Lawrence
burg, Indiana. New Orleans and other
Southwestern papers will please notice
this; have no means to pay.
SALLY NEWLY.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
OLD PARTY ISSUES.

A writer in the last "Whig," over the
signature OF Star, denies, that all party
issues are obliterated," as commended for by
the democratic party. and also by General
Foote; and endeavors to cast odium upon the
Democrats, by charging them with the caus-
ses, which fare now shaking the foundation
Of the Union." He "must carry home TO
the doors OF the democrats the accusation Of
being the orginators Of our present trou-
bles"
We have nothing to lose by making this
party question; or the contrary,it would
ensure party triumph; but we deprecate
such a course, and have all along refused
to give it countenance, hoping that upon a
question so vital to the entire south, and en-
llrely disconnected with "al party issues,
all might and would unite. If therefore,
these old party issues" are to be revived,
and the south in consequence forced TO pre-
sent a broken front, the ill-efects from it.
shall not be carried home to the doors Of
1.-The Democrats We care not to, en-
gage in a controversy, with the writer o
the article in tho "Whig," or any one else
protesting to be a SOutherner as to who are
'phe orgina;Ors Of our present troubles"
whether the higher law men, and free
sellers or the democrats. We rather pitt
the man, who will, here in Mississippi, be
come the apologist Of the abolitionsts ant
free sellers and endeavor to shift all respon
sibility for "our present troubles which
"are shaking the foundations Of the Union
from their shoulders upon that of the demo
Gratis.
As TO the wonderful "prophetic eye" wit
! which the 1chiSS, patriotic fellows, foresa'
J, the "direful agitation that must unsettle tn
/ whole country, in the event of new acquisi
y tons being made upon our Southern bore
ers, and the finger with which they pint
II. ed out the bitter fruits" &C., &C., the
= might be suffered to pass as the rawlings
. oHo anAl"uS 10 IeHueE L'"'Soh itul|ulOU
y but the following sentiment indicates mir
Y so lost to every other consideration but part
tina, we cannot refrain from holding il up
d public scorh. The writer says she hi
g. heard the assertion, and does not doubt
% truth, that three,lourths Of the men who fe
III Mexico, during the late democratic wa
le were wligs, or the sons of wings; and
e, this day he believes, ifIhe South is compel
to ed to civil wharf.-the wings will do most of Il
m bGghtingp"
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
GHoReLA.

Geotgia has decided against resistancs
and Mississip pi and South Carolina ore left
alone to stay the tide Of Federal usurpation
and tyranny. We are not disappointed al
though we deeply deploro the result, in Geor-
gia. We have never entertained a doubt,
but the south had it in her power by firm and
united aclions to obtain any and all guaran-
tees for her security which she had a right
TO demand; and we further believe, that such
security is the only cerIai guarantee for the
pefpCluity Of the Union. 1t is folly-.mad-
ness, TO talk ofpreserving the Union by sub
mission to wrong. For tho sake of the
Union ihen. we regret the determination Of
Georgia. There is no such thing as (anat-
icism standing STILL It may be held in check
or driven back, but it never stands still.
The success Of submission in Georgia viii
encourage it to renew all It's energies, and
the result, we fear will be the enactment Of
series oil measures by Congress, that will
4 so eNaSpCTa(6 the SOulH, as 10 IcHuoI
peaceable adjustment ofour grievances i'm
possible. If the south could now unite, in
defence ofour rights, while there remains in
the bosom Of our people sincere attach
ment to il, all would be well. but if that day
lis postponed, until lanalicism, flushed will
success, shall make such daring hroad'
upon our rights, as TO suPplant all re-
| gard for the Union by fierce, hcliish sen
tment Of revenge, all is lost. If Georgia
had manifested fixed determination Il
stand by her rights and TO fall with them
we have every reason to believe, ii woul'
have materially aided in arresting the on
ward progress of free soilsm, and thus aide
10 preserve the constitution and the Union
Whetherthe decision of Sotlh Carolina an
Mississippi will be sufficiently formidable
as to prevent any hostile legislation by III
presen, Congress, with regard to the south
is a matter Of much doubt, and if not, W
r have but little to hope and everylhingtO fear
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

REMEDY FOR THE BITE OF A RATTLE
sNAKE.-The remedy is nothing moro nor
less than equal quantities of hoarhound and
plantain, bruised and squeezed until you get
a table spoonful ofjuice for man, or half a
pint for a horse; and il man, let him drink
ifa beast drence him with it. The
dose may be repeated in twenty or thirty
minutes, until the swelling and sickness be-
gin to subside, in severe cases; but usually
one dose will answer all purposes if taken
in season.
For many years have known this reme-
dy, and though | have not personally had
occasion TO make much nse of it on others
none on myself-yet have never known
Of failure. 1.-THE fang of the reptile should
penetrate a vein, and diffase poison with
in the blood vessel, and be almost instantly
conveyed to the heart, there is no re-
medy for it; but otherwise, the juice of plain
tain and hoarhound will surely effect cure
In one case where the patient was SC
badly swollen as to close his eyes and stiff
en- his fingers and other limbs, three doses
with as many applications upon the wOunC
effected cure.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

MIssIssIPP1 FEMALE COLLEGE. 1t will
be seen by reference to the advertisement,
that the Mississippi Female College will
go into operation on the 22d of January
1851.
1t promises TO commence underline most
favorable auspices. The location, Her
nando, is accessible at al. seasons, healthy,
and in the midst Of a moral and wealthy
population, the President, Rev w Carey
Crane, is a thorough classical scholar, a
Ene orator and an experienced teacher, and
well known throughout the State. Be-
sides these advantages it is under the wing
Of the Baptist State Convention, which
will ensure it to be permanent. The
course of study is unusually, extensive
and the charges moderate. We hope tc
see it meet with liberal patronage from
she public generally
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

" We correct the statement in our last
That the fire commenced in the ''tin shop of
Avery q Co. Ii was lie an old unoccupird
building in the rear Of their shop, formerly
used as ten-Pin alley. We did not in-
tend the inference to be drawn that the fire
originated from their carelessness. Such we
are assured is not the case. No doubt
seems TO be entertained now, but that the
ire was the work Of an incendary. We
hope no pains will be spared to detect the
villain. We are willing 20 contribute our
mite to help to hun, him down.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

CoUSTrRrE1T GOLD CoIN.--We would
put the public on their guard against re-
ceiving gold coin, without close examina-
tion. The greatest precaution, however, on
the part Of any one not critically CONVEX
SAINT with coin,. would not avail, to prevent
the reception Of some ten dollar pieces
shown to US yesterday, which were sent to
the South western Railroad Bank, where
they were detected. These pieces are Of
IIe4s, withthe letter o under the eagle, to
indicate the New Orleans mint. The only
thing we can describe as different from a
genuine piece before US is. that the impress
Isions Of the die are a little more clumsy, anC
the rim and milling more. raised. There i;
also slight tinge Of copper color on the
rim, whsn held to the light. The genera
similitude, however. to the pure coin. ant
being Of the same weight, induces Us to be
lievs that many Of them are in circulation.
Charleston Mercury.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

rights and honor of the South, and q.
has been said before, eve have yet to
learn thotthe defence oflhe institutions and
constitutional rights of The South juslif,s tho
suspicion Of treason to the Uninn!
/. say honor to those who defend the hons
or of the South and the rights Of the Repub-
lie. Such men as Q,ilman and Davis will
never beIr4y their county; to such men the
word treason" viii not apply.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

Auction. AUcTloNn-H. A. Nuhnally Il
Co.. will commence at ocl'k this even
ing, TO sell at auction the remnant of their
stock Of goods saved from the FIRE, and will
continue selling from evening to evening,
until all is disposed Of. The goods are not
at all damaged and Just such as every
body must buy; SO call and buy, almost
"witheut money aud without price" Sale
in the Eoom lately used for the ladies'
Fair. Let each economical wife send hel
lazy husband, with her small savings to
the auction, where "shoEt bits will buy
long yards" .e
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

The election held on Saturday the 7th
inst, to fill the vacancy occasoned by the
death of Peter M. Ferguson, 7'resulted in
the detection ofJu M. Griffin, Esq. 't
The vote stood as follows:
In YAzOo CRY IA. H. Morton, az; J.
NJ. Griffin, 4S; D. M. Bell, 60; w. H.
s1Mangum, 15s NJ, M, Finley, 7;-1s7.
71s BHEFon. ~ e, A.. Ggifint 45i M. M. Fri.
20 ley, IS; W. H Blahgurn, %; Di A. Bell, +
lib oi h2''iraha noil'aoqo14 o
-., oo DpAson,s B0xs7-J. NJ. Griffin, 81; w
HsMangums5l a. M, Finley, 8, d, M
eo Bell, 1.-42. hsm s5 hlaev tGs aoifb
'sm sATARrrA.LWs H. Mahugum, ~; d
Ben, Is; M. M Friisy, 16; J. M. Griffin
4; A. III. Morton, 1.-46. 30
o The amount Of votes poIlsd, 1892
0STThe Legislature adjourned OnSaturda
the Both hlt
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
TO mrs SO. O.


How oft when dreary twilight throws
Its gathering shades that deepen fast'
Ger all, then hush'd in deep rePose.
Will mem'ry wake the s.umb' ring past
The frierds-theHcdnes Ofby- gone days
Seem almost present with US then,
Like the sweet notes Of once lov'd lays,
Whose long hushed tones we hear
again.
Thus Lady, oft think of thee,
And the sweet hours we pass'd away.
when all seem'd bright Ger LIES dark
As fow'rs, that Bloom'd around our
way.
see thee. as saw thee then,
And looking on thy radiant brow,
The past comes smiling back again,
Acd sweetly wakes before me now
I see thy dark hair bound with Aow'rs,
hear thy gentle voice again,
As oft beneath:gre summer bowers,
listened 20 its mellow strain.
Othen full many flower of Joy,
We sweetly Guild, of brightest hue,
Nor deem'd that time could e'er destroy,
The halo, Hope-around US threw.
But now these fondly cherished dreams,
Too pure-too bright for aye to last,
And hopes that smiled like sunny beams,
Are shrined forever in tAe past
Yes, hopes and smiles of other years,
Like early flowers their fragrance shed
When time thei! brightness turns to tears
Like wther'd garlands then lie dead
So each bright star that CLEANS on high
Must shed at last its parting ray
Then Lady when thine leaves the sky,
As gently may it pass away.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

o. The jewelry and Music store OF Ii.
c. Tyler & Co., next door above the Com
mercial Bank, fills up an important niche
in our commercial town. Besides a fine
and large stock of jewelry, watches re-
paired and warranted, there can be had at
it all descriptions Of musical instruments,
from the "three stringed banjo 70 the 'lofty
placer, aud a lot of good music.
See advertisement.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

r. c. Grfiths is prepared in the Phoe-
nix House, mp stairs, to do all business in
the gunsmith line. From the small
amount of game brought into the City, in
comparison to the amount Of powder
burned, we think some Of the sportsmen
would do we'll to get him TO- overhaul
their firelocks.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

We heve only room to say that we have
received the Presidents Message. The Presi
dent promises well, we hope he may act as
well. In speaking Of the execution of laws he
suys: 81 shall shrink from no responsibility
and shall meet events as they may arise will
firmness"
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
WHO LOVES THE uN1oNq

Those who have observed the expression
Of public opinion in Mississippi, cannot fail
to perceive how near parties agree upon
the Southern question. The so called Uni.
on men admit all we say as to the real po-
sition Of the South in tho confederacy, as it
now stands; aud that we have just grounds Of
complaint, but not sufficient to justify the
secession; but say that, IF the Fugitive
Slave bill is materially modified, or its exc
cuiion successfully resisted at the North
then we are not only justified in seeding
but it becomes our duty to do so. Indeed a
higher position than even this has been as
sumed by some Clhe Union orators at the
late session Of the Legislature. They 60 so
far as to say that the events which will JUS
tfy the whole South in leaving the confed.
eracy, are to be seriously apprehended, and
when they do come, we will all be as Que
man. Now in all this we can sed no indi-
cation of attachment for the Union, but ra-
Their an arrangement, and that the oppos-
ton to secession is founded not upon al
tachment for the Union or regard for our
Northern brcthern, but upon its being pre-
mature-a mere matter Of time This is
some what in advance OF the Southern ul
tras and traitors. They profess to love anc
vencrate the Union, and are willing to use
every effort in their power to save it from
the violence of the Union men. They, il
common with them, apprehend the danger
and wish to make an effort to avert it. They
wish to prevent if possible, the commission
Of those ''dire events" and thus save tht
Union and our rights, and should they fail
they will then give up the former TO the ''ten
der mercies' oflhe Unionsts. But so Ion,
as there is a hope that ii may be saved
compatible with our rights, we are unwil
ling 10 look sulkiy on and say to the NoriI
"do so and so if you dare and we will Gu
your acquaintance" when we have n,
doubt they will do it. Before doing this w,
will try every exPcdient to preserve on
friendly relations, and when we fail it wi
be time enough, to apply the torch to III
magazine and blow up the old ship. w
are unwilling to irritate the North by ofIeI
ing banter or dare. We prefer NANTES
ing our regard for them, By submitting
them, in the spirit of friendship, the tern
upon which we are willing to adjust all oil
, differences AS discouvaging and forbi'
ding as the prospect is, we are still willir
to offer the olive branch, tell them our grie
ances, expose our wounds, and ask them
. apply the healing balm. And if the Unio
ISIS loved the Union half as we'll as Il
!" traitors, they would unite with US in ii
: mission of love, and the Union might yet
), preserved and our rights be respected. w
not our Union friends consider this matt
and show their "falh by their works, a
, unite with us in an honest effort to save q
Union? five fail, we promise to help,
= any measures they may adopt TO sece
from it. As it is we cannot give our &C
:, sent TO "give up the ship" nor TO force t
North, by threats and dares to do the We
thing which we have every reason to fe
:, they will do.
" REMEDY FOR THE BITE OF A RATTI
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

e will be seen by reference to the card
Of Fouchc & Co, that they have re-opeaed
near the Lower landing, on the corner
above Mr.. M'Elwee's, aud are ready and
willing to serve everybody who may give
them a call. Success to them; their indus
try merits il.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

70 See advertisement Of ]. Blundell.
lie has indeed fine assortment Of drugs,
and is one Of the very best druggists in the
South. lie deserves to succeed and we feel
confident that he will.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
COTTON MARKET.

Owing to the bad weather the demand
has not been 60 great this week. Prices
have undergone but little change,
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

20 SEQ the advertisement Of NJ. Alex
ander Those wishing to purchase goods
cheap will find it to their interest to give
him a call. He has some very choice
goods and is anxious to sell them and will
not stand upon price.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
J. BLUNDELL.

WILL continue the Drug business, for the
w present in the next door above TharP q
Hicks on Main Street. He has fall assort-
ment of Drugs and Medicines, procured sinse
the late FIRE. He hopeshis old friends viii not
neglect to call upon him.
Dec, 11-185O-tf
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
YAZOo CITY December 18th 1880

1--WE have the pleasure Of ecknowl-
edging obligations to l.. for the choice ver'
Sos in another column.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

or See the advertisement of ''planla-
tiCn for sale" by w. G.. Russell. 1t will
make a delightful residence for merchants
and others doing business in town.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11
CARRIAGES Repaired!

THE UNDERSIGNED is prepared t0repair
trs IS .snoSase IN any way 4 tBs
lewest terms. G. III PRIMM.
Yuzoo city June I2-1s49.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-12-11

01rThe Legislature adjourned OnSaturday
the 30th hlt