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resolution OF inquiry having been recently offered IN
The Senate in relation the expedency OF leaving al the
silver contained in California gold being ten 20 6sssn
per cent by weight the coin made thererom' ihsse~d
|0 separating for the benefit OF the deposof now
done at the United States mint, respectfully - leaSe
Through your press state that apart rom the consoe
ration OF loss 10 the there are otnet reasons winch
would render any such practice improper. ssfE
Both silver and copper, alone OF mixed, answer pr
fc,lv for ALLOWING gold which done only for the pur
mae Of hardening protect from But, because
n commerce the gold alone fixes the value of the CON-
snd The alloy is by consent treated vallelees
is the custom OF all nations OF which the coinage
skfnlly executed TO extract silver from gold bullion.
whenever the proportion contained will than pay
for its removal and TO copper exclusively for s'loy
The only reason for leaving any silver whatever IN me
alloy OF gold coin that is not practicable 20 extract
Il wholly by the means used Tor refining hence ne
oct OF Congress approved January 49, 1887 very properly
bids that shall exceed FIVE per cent, or 'he ono nan
thereof .-e.
II sufficient proportion OF silver be LEFT IN gold COIN 70
render its extraction profitable, meallurgss VIII eepa-
rate for their gain and y an ron ose, contssnn9
thirty per cent, can be pro'taoy wokea; WIN readily
~ seen thai FIVE per cent of silver of winch the relative
value "a about seven hundred to one can and would De
snnvnJ from any coin other article containing the
..me and of which il does not form part Of the
mercial value ,., -. a
slyer in California gold could he kept the coin in our
country without tempting metallurgsts to destroy II
would be to change the standard, by putting Il" gold
fhrrr,n. and at the time giving value by statute 10
the silver Of alloy But such mixed currency would ne
ruled in international commerce, or foreign exchanges
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Philadelphia Convention for tina, exalted Office He was
elected the 7lh OF November s4s and look the oath
OF Office Chief Magistrate ON the 9th day of March,
iS49 lie then called around him his cabinet. and en-
tered on his civil duties How he acquitted himself il
that position il is not for say We opposed his
ELECTION, and we opposed his administration and now
that the grave is about to close him, would not
willingly seek 10 revive that opposition We bury every
unkind and unworthy feeling in his honored tomb
L teaches high and holy lesson Worldly strife
stands rebuked. and worldly hopes sink into moth
ingness before the work OF the fell destroyer The
warriors wreath and the satesmans civic crown
have withered at the touch of death; and envy
not that man who, in hour like this amidst ma
tons mourning would wish TO recall the past
Tor utter sentiment which would CRATE haIshy on the
ears of the friends OF the lusous dead General
Taylor upright and aa honest man. We believe
that he endeavored to do his duty We know that he has
died with honorable fame and we trust that those
who and dear to him, that those friends with
whom he was sorry to part may find consolation in their
bereavement in the knowledge that they do not mourn
Alone but that nation mngles its tears the death
|of him who faithfully discharged his duty.
May the sod rest lightly on him
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he Richmond Enquirer Of Thursday.
Death Of President zachary TaylSr.
Early yesterday morning we received the following
mournlu despatch dated at Washington late Tuesday
night: aaei.


Early yesterday morning we received the following
mournul despatch dated at Washington late Tuesday
night: ae1.
WASHINGTON, July $40 min. past 10.
The President OF the United broathed his IS
minutes past 10 O'Clock. (Sixty years oid) Tho White
House is filed with sympathzing crowd. A dacp
sensation pcrvades our city,
The news excited much feeling in our community, and
the subject Of earnest conversation everywhere.
This is not the moment for comments the Atarting
event, which, for various deeply regret ~
occurring at the present critical moment However
may dissent from the civil policy OF the admuisua&ioa
since the elevation OF General Taylor TO the presidency,
(most unfortunately Tor his peace OF mind, fame and
life itself, we sincerely beieve,) cannot but feel
deep sense OF gratitude for his devoted patriotism. TN
daunied energy trials and heroic and brilliant
vices, in defence OF his counry's honor and viGhs,
more than hard fought and glorious battle field.
What the British. Indian, and Mexican bullets failed 10
do the trying scenes, has been effected by mental
excitement and bodily suffering novel theatre. for
which he unprepared by previous tranng The d..
stroying angel Death-comes suddenly upon this White
House. and great Captain, and the Chief Magistrate II
ibis mighty republic, lies low among the dust, beneath
the stroke of disease which levels great and ANAL alike
Peace to his ashes -and may Heaven direct this mean
choy dspensaon for the peace the honor the safety Of
our constitution and Union! rb.s 1yg l5tt5aF -
Our State and city will, doubtless do all honor TO the
distinguished dead. To-day, commencing at sun. rise,
guns will be fired every minutes by the ARTILLERY.
and the State bell toed by order OF Lieutenant Governor
Daniel Yesterday Judges Robertson and Caskie, after
touching and impressive addresses adjourned their re-
pectiee courts.
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III consistency. hoaof and truth u !. ceas my mind
Ast he demands OF patriotism. and dictates OF enght-
{Sned and liberal policy, all equally require OF the sup
fPon VI 'nis measure OF Compromise, and should be
VI should fail so o do - 1000 - =
am dear sir, very respectfully your humble and obe
NATH'I, ALBERTSON \
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This day is apart for paying the highest honors "a
the emory OF the late President OF the United States
No mark of respec, will be spared towards the usrou'
Hero and Patriot which the gratitude OF great people,
and their highest dignaries Of all the departments OF the
government can bring around the imposing ceremonial
II will be more magnificent and crowded than the funeral
of General HARRISON because Congress is now IN SEES
son. and large crowd follows in its tram. Inc
array OF military Iorce-both OF the troops OF the United
States and volunteer companies OF the District and Inc
neg bborng ci,iesw add in considerable degree t'
the spendor of the procession The order OF proceedings
liz given in the detailed programme which we publish
this morning.
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Speculaons continue to be formed about the compost.
6on Of the cabinet It'll generally believed that
d member Of the late cabinet will be retained. Who
are to constitute the dromots persona is yet
Ained but presume there is foundation for the
report mentioned in the Baltimore Patriot OF last night
OF editor Of New York being called in Secretary Of
the Department Of the Interior
To-day being set apart for the funeral Of Gen Zachary
Taylor, late President of the United States. our once
will be closed and no paper will be issued unt Tues
day.
Important Meeting Washington Ansnsnec No.
port
ICorrcsronaence Baltimore rstr'o-By Telegraph
WASHINGTON, July l2-2 p. m.
There was Union meeting Of all parties and classes
held to day. -
The south the limo of "a degrees BOUNDARY
for New Mexico all below that line 20 Texas Texas
sgrees 10 IT, Mr. Clay has expressed his approval OF IT,
The North agrees. President Fillmore IL content
The proposition lie now before the meeting to divide
California by tho same line. The discussion IL progress
ing, and the prospect is that it will be approved
1--WE give the above reports for what they are worth
UNIoN.
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There was constant ss,ream of vsilers to the
White House yesterday, for the purpose OF honor'ng
the deceased President His remains are deposited in
The east room, under canopy, and amid suitable en-
|bems which strike every observer, and arranged in
the finest taste The coffin is covered with black velvet,
ana ornamen,ed with the eagle of hs country ard raised
upon platform. 80 az to give every one an opportunity
|of seeing his venerable face through thick plate OF
|alass, which is inserted on the lid OF the coffin.
The crowd which will form the funeral procession will
|be mmese The avenue is already hrongng with visit
and we understand that at least fifteen hundred at
the United States troops expected, have arrived.
from Baltimore. Philadelphia. New York, Norfolk, &c
Our correspondent in Virginia must excuse US from
publishing hi. "Crcular to Literary Men. Institutions.
|Cerry &c, in various sections of the United States"
He attempts to demonstrate that "he two great lights he
sun and moon) were not created the fourth day. stated
lin the lst chapter of Genesis" II correspondent
would only and the secrets OF prison
lii he only tenth part OF the COPIES of all sorts
which are smohered for want OF room in our paper
we are he would from going ss far as the
creation Of the world for of the most mysterious
subjects which antiquity would suggest We wish the
de xerous cosmogonsi in the Vicar OF Wakefield was
here to discuss the matter with him.
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Lbsrai ssatssAsass frsaa . Western Messssr.
We have recently published two cheering signs Of the
times from the West These were acts OF justice done
both IN Indiana and Iowa 10 the masters OF fugitive
slaves Il gives pleasure to lay before our readers
another good sign from Indiana in the following letter
addressed by OF her representatives to constituent
whose religious scrupes had contributed 10 give abo-
hon east to his opinions Mr. Albertson meets the
question with The force and moral courage which be-
come patriotic representative of the people:
From the Paoli undiana) American Eagle
WASHINGTON. June =, 1850,
DEAR SIR herewith enclose you, for publication in
your excellent letter addressed
me ny constituent OF mne--a man oil high attanments
and responsibility As the subject Involved Is OF equal
Interest and importance all my constituents, thought
that The publication of this leuer might be the means OF pla
eng myself IA my position before the people of
district would respectfully ask you TO give II place in
the columns OF your paper
There is nothing here. The legislation of the
Try VIII not be attended 10 until the question OF slavery is
finally settled
Yours, respectfully,
NJ ALBERTSON
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
Mac CasfiIian SDrings.

THE SUBSCRIBER TAKES THIS METH
Cd of informing the public that he has Pur-
chased the Springs commonly known as
Sproles' Springs, which are situate in Holmes
county MisEissipPi,lO miles SOUTHEAST of Lex
ington, and 40 miles east Of YazOo City.
improvements Of the best and most substan-
tial character have been built; and extensive
arrangements completed for the accommoda-
lion of visilers, for the ensuing season. The
mu|titudes who have tried these waters, attest
their valuable medicinal qualities. They have
restored to vigorous health constitutions which
have been worn down by long standing
chronic diseases. Numberless instances Of
this9act, might be adduced.
A commodious ball room has been built !;
and a ten pin alley will also be constructed IN
due season. Fine hunting grounds with plenty
Of game are in the vicinity: so that the lovers
of sport will be at no loss for amusements
The subscribers will spare no pains to rem
der comfortable and happy all who may visit
the Springs.
RI. ADAMS.
P. S. Arrangements have been made with
Mr.. RIM Vim, proprietor of"Winn's Hotel, y
to transport passengers from Yazeo City to the
Springs, at all times.
May 4, I850-120-yt.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
New Firm.

HAVING purchased out the entire interest
HI OF Geo. C.McKessOn in the Drug business
from the eighth day o. January last, have this
day associated myself with Mr.. r. N. Thomp-
son, and will continue to carry on the business
under the firm of
j. BLUNDELL d co.
We will keep constantly on hand, fresh
uspplyof al! articles in oar line, to which we in
yite the public attention, and will sell on the
usual terms TO punctual customers.
In addition to our present stock we are
daily expecting large supply Of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS &C. &C.
and in a short time will have general supply
( oSchoOL Books and Blank Books, Stationary
c.$ &c.
J. BLUNDELL g. co.
Yazoo City May Is, 185O-123-tf.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
The Artcsian Springs.

II 4 NHLSE Springs situated in Madison county,
Il y miles Northeast Of Canton, will be
open Tor the reception Of visitors on the 18th
May next. Gen L. c. McMakin, we'll known
}te Tie travelling and reading public as the best
Landlord o - South, will have the superinten-
.dence anc|7z1.:dgement under his entire con-
troll. This is a sufficient guarantee for the
comfort OF visitOrs.-We have erected g. in the
course OF erection buildings sufficiently spa
,cious to accommodate 500 persons in all comfort,
and also number OF double cottages which
.wlll be rented to families by the month or sea-
son. There will also be a large ball Room and
Iband Of music, Tenpin Alley and Billiard
Tables, for amusement and exercise, and Bar
room we'll furnished with the choicest "crea-
.ture comforts
we nave made arrangements with Mr.. Led
better, the enterprising contractor of the Yazoo
City, Lexington and Benton Stage line, who
will promptly convey all passengers from those
ipOints to the Springs.
Passengers by way of Canton, will be imme-
'diately conveyed to the Springs by Mr.. Jesse
II. Brown, in Coach and Hack with speed and
land perfect safety.
These Springs are situated on the Ridge
which lies between Big Black and Pearl, in a
high rolling country and on the immediate borl
der of the pine region, and the proprietors feel
fully justified from their own observation, from
the estimation of that public to whom the ben
sefcial effects of their waters are known, and
from the concurrent testimony of many intelli-
igent gentlemen of the medical profession UNI
:der whose recommendation and observation
sthey have been used, in recommending them,
Gin all cases in which tonics arc indicated, but
Especially in all cases connected with debili-
stated condition of the digestive organs, in dis
leases of the mucous tissues, embracing Ovsnn-
tory, Diarrh@, and especially summer di-
seases of children; in Chronic inflammation
OF the bladder in the most diseases of the blad-
der in most diseases oftie kidneys, especially
those attended with alkaline deposits, in torpor Of
the liver; as q local application in chronic in
stiamation of the eyes in diseases of the skin,
both as local and internal remedy; in diseases
sof the scalp and ulcers generally and all dis.
eases of females. connected with debility.
H. LATHAM.
M. JONES ProprietOrS.
G. w. HENDERSON.
April 10, 1e5O-IO5-3m.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
1t TIE CHEAPEST CASH STORE
New Goods Just Received.
AH The Ladies are inriied 70 call and examine

Az me LGdlcS are L1rtied 20 call and eraMiRe
dctore,rnrchas;nn elseuhere.
IrE7HE Subscriber has lust received larpe
4 supply of beautiful Dress Goods, new STYLES
and tashions-also new style of BareCes, do
Bareges, silk Tisseus, new style.
embroidered dress goods. Silks ofall colors, an
ssortment of Laces and Edging, lace Capes
and Collars, Swiss Mustins, Bonnetts, Fans
Parasols, Gloves, Ribbons Flowers and Hose
|ry-besides great many other fancy articles,
almost OF every description, suitable for Ladies'
ne invites all who want to buy real cheap bar
gains. to call and satisfy themselves.
Also large supply Of fashionable Clo,hIngs
six Hats Shirts silk endes Shirts, &c, Pan.
ANA and Leghorn Hats, these articles will be
sold very cheap. He will also receive nearly
every week new supply of the latest style
and most fashinnable goods. NJ REMAIN.
AdHoo Clty, ApFli .. IS5O. 3m.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
Memphis Institute.


SoNHE regular course of Lectures in fbis +
N stitute will commence on the First Of No
vember, and continue until the last of Februsrv
The Anatomical Department will be opened
and ready to receive students by the First &c
October. Tho Medical Department will ~
under the direction of the following
PROFESSORS:
J. CONQUEST CROSS, M. D., Professor #
the Institutes Of Mediaine and Medical Jnris-
prudence.
z. FREEMAN, N. D., Professor Of Anatomy
K. S. NEWTON, N. D., Professor Of Surpery
II. J. HULCE, NJ. D., Professors of T6eoyv
and Practice Of Medicine.
W. BYRD POWELL, NJ. D., Professor oF
Physiology, Pathology, Mineralogy and &C.
Ology.
J. KING, NJ. D., Professor of Nateria Mediea
Therapeutics.
J. MILTON SANDERS, A. NJ, NJ, D., Pro-
fessor Of Chemistry and Pharmacy.
]. A. WILSON, NJ. D., Professor Of OBJ
stetrics and Diseases Of Women and Chill
dren.
CLNIQUE LECTURERS.
MEDFcNE-PROF. II. J. HULCE.
SuRGERY-PROF. r. S. NEWTON.
Z. FREEMAN, NJ. D., Anatomical Demon
The fees for a full course OfIectures amount
TO $I05.
Each Professors Ticket, SI5. MafricuIator's.
$50. ''1-''O"'
Those desiring further information viii
please address their letters (post paid) to the
Dean; and students arriving in the CITY will
please call on him at the Commercial Hotel.
| K. S. NEWTON, NJ. D.,
Dean efthe Faculty.
LAW. DEPARTMENT.
HON. E. w. NJ. KING, Professor Of Tbso,u
and Practice of Law.
Hen. v. D. BARRY, Professor of CONNER
cial jurisprudence.
TERMs-S50 per Session.
/ All communications pertaining TO this de-
partment must Do addressed 10
{. W. N. KING, ESQ.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, March, 1850.
The Faculties, for intellectual abiitie
moral worth and professional requirements
; Will compare faVorably with the most distin-
gushed in our country The medical facuIrv
constitutes an anomaly in this or anv otber
country-all OF them are able lecturers and the
best Of teachers.
| 1"NSS VIM Will LOHtculpldLC our OeOpra nh
ical position, and the extent O y our FORMULATION
can have no doubt as to the eligibility of our
situation fer an enterprise of the kind. Asto
health, including all seasons Of the year, we
deny that ANY OTHER CITY HAS MORE
A common error exists in the minds Of
many students relatiVe to the place of studying
medicine; those whS intend practicins amoDG
the diseases of the West and South should Ger,
tainly educate themselves at a school whose
Faculty are practically acquainted with those
diseases.
That the public may be satisfied of the per
NANCY Of this school, we feel it our duty TO
state, that the Trustees and Faculty form a
UNIT IN action, which augurs well for its fu-
ture success and that the peculiar internal or
ganization which connects them, cannot be
interrupted.
| E. ". NJ. KING,
President Ofthe Memphis Institute
March 80 1650,-II2-tf.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
TIE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
YAZoO COUNTY, {
PrnIaLe COnrk .Inne

''O'ttC OONIt OLHS ItiUIy lD,TU.
A GREEABLE to an order OF the Probate
IA Court ofsaid County,-Notice is hereby
given to all persons interested in the lands
tenements and hereditaments Of Josiah J
Woodbridge deceased to be and appear before
the Probate Court ofsaiJ county, TO be held on
the fourth Monday of August next, then and
there to show cause, if any they can, why an
order shall not be made for the sale of the real
estate of the said deceased lying and being in
the county af Yazoo and State of Mississippi.
known as the north half Section II, east halt
north east quarter and east half south east quar-
ter of Section 10, east half north Gust quarle!
of Section IL, west half north west quarter OF
Section u, and east half north east quarter OF
Section -, all in Township ii Range , west
and the north halfwest half north east quarter
Of Section 33, Township II Range l wcsi
also the following described lands in Madison
County, Mississippi, west half north east quar-
ter of Section 10, Township 3 Range west,
east half north west quarter Section ), Town
ship Range we5l-lot number Section 30
Township 8 Rhnge 3 wCst-lot l Section !
Township ) Range 3 west-lots 4 and Sec
ton 81 Township 8 Range west
And is further ordered that publication OF
this citation he made in the YaZo0 Democrat,
for the space Of siXt weeks successfully.
(-Lol WITNEss-the Hon. George B. vii
Il. s. kinson, Jadge Of Probate Court Of
~ Yazoo County, the fourth Monday in
June, 1850, and the sea lof the Court issu 1tbe
I'd day of July 1850.
CHAS. N. HENDERSON, tx.
By A. SIDNEY PERKINS, D. c.
July 10, ISJ0-35-Gw,
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10

LEAVING removed their Tin Manufactry
a a from Wheeling, have opened an estab-
lshment in this place, where they will be pre-
pared to furnish their customers as usual, with
TIN WARE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
The trade will be supplied on accommodating
terms They are situated on Main Street, one
door below g. H. Primm's and nearly opposite
the wcll-known stand Of Link g. Harrison.
May Il. lSJ0-l21-ly. G.. GB.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
VVfrnn,s Hotel.

a THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD -
I5-, respectfully inform the public ia.
that Lo has opened the large and commodiouS
BRICK BUILDING
on Main Street, n few doors below his OH
stand. The house is very spacious, and Po-
scsses every convenience for
BOARDERS.
TIC rooms are large, airy and arranged with
an eve to the comfort Of occupants. Ills table
shall be supplied with the bcsttho market at
Gords. And no peius or cSTcnce shall be
spared to render satisfaction 10 his guests.
Tho subscriber, thankful TO his old friends
for their patronage, hopes from his increased
facilities and determination to please, 10 con-
tinuc to receive their generous favor.
r. VI. WYNN.
Yazoo City, May %, ls5o-l25-tG
=. S. Hacks, Carriages, Buggics and saddle
horses will he at all times in readiness to con-
vcy persons to any Of the Watering Places,
or cscwharC in the interior.
L. VI. w.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
FOR SALE.

A SMALLDWELLING HOUSE, pleasantly
"A situated, containing Five rooms and has
in addition thereto neatly fitted Dining Room,
smoke House, all of which are we'll framed
There is also on the premises some 20 or 80
Choice Fruit Trees, S!racbury and Asparagus
Beds. The property will be sold cheap for
the cash, or for good negotiable poper-apply
to.
N. PERRY.
May Is, 1850-123-tf.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
HATS.

SUMNER HATS.
I UST received large and splendid assort-
y mcnt of Summer Hate of every kind-to
suit master or slave, as TO price and quality
Examine my stock before purchasing else
where J.V. GALDN ELL.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
CoRN-MEAL.

CoRN-MEAL.
NHE SUBSCRIBERS are prepared q fur-
nish, at their Furniture Ware-Hoilss
Corn Meal fresh, finely ground land of the best
quality-Gt al times.
APRIL .l6-HSl-I ESQ.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10
Notice.

ATTHF JUNE TERM 1850 ofthe Probatf
"A Court of Yazoo County, ! will, As ADMIN
istrator de bonus non; of the estate of NichOla
O'Reilley, dee. present my annual accountto
settemenl.
CLAIBORNE BOWMAN, admir-.
June 5, 1SJ0-229-3t.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-10-10

SHEETINGS
I'D A Linen Sheeting.
A"El2-4 Bleached Cotton Sheetlng,
I2-4 Brewn Dc. Do.
5-4 Linnen for Pillow Cases.
Sd Bleached Cotton for same,
And every description of Bleached and Brown
Sheetings and Shirtings fer sale worry low
April Is. ]. v. CALDWELL.