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The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16
Waterloo at Noon.
TIE DAY AFTER TIE BATTLE.


On surface oftwo square miles, il was
dscertalned that fifty thousand men and hor-
ses were lyIngl The luxurious crop of ripe
grain which had covered the held of battle.
was reduced 10 litter, and beaten into the
earth; and the surlace ;rodden down by the
cavalry. and furrowed deeply by the cannon
wheels. strewn with many a relic. Hell
NETS and cutlasses, shattered FIRE arms and
broken swords all the variety of military
ornaments; lancer's caps and Highland
Donnets; uniforms OF every color; plume and
PeTnon3 music al instruments, the apparatus
OF artillery drums, bugles; but good Godl
why dwell on The narrowing picture OF
toughten held!--each and every ruinous dis
play bore mute testimony to the misery OF
snch battle. Could the melancho-
ly appearance fthis scene be Hgightened.
It would be Dy witnessing the researches OF
the living, amid its desolaton, for the ob-
Jects of their love: Mothers, wives and
children for days were occupied IN that
mournfnl duty and the Confusion of the
Fcorpses, friend aud Toe intermine.iug as thew
were' often rendered the attempt at recog-
nizing individuals difficult, and in some ca
ses Impossible. In many cases the
dead lay four feet deep Upon each other.
thdIhtuS thO sPOt SOmO DfltIS0 square had
occupied, when exposed for hoYrs to the
nrurderous FIRE of the French battery. Out
side, lancer and curassier were scattered
Ethinly on the earth. Mady attempting to.
force the serried bayonets ofthe British. they
had fallen in the bootless essay, by the mus
kets of the inner ires.-Farther on YOU ira
ced the spot where the cavalry of France
and England had encountered: Chasseur
and Huzzar were intermingled; and the
heavy Norman horse of the Imperial Guard
were interspersed with the chargers which
had carried Albon's chvalry. Here the
| Highlander and lraIlieur lay side by side
Together; and the heavy Dragons, with
green Erin's badge upon his helmet, was
Egrappling in death with the Polish lance
On the summit of the ridge
where the ground was numbered with rnuc
trodden fetlock deep in the mud and gore
by the frequent rush OF rival cavalry. the
thick strewn corpses Of the Emperia
Guard was traceable by mass Of faller
FrenchmeD. In the hollow below, the las
struggle OF France had been vajnly made
for there the old Guard. when The middle
hbattaiions had been forced back. attempted
to meet the British, and afford time ioI
their disorganized companions TO rally
i Here the British left, which had convergeC
lupon the French centre, had come up; anC
There the baYooet closed the contest.-Nar
.eell's vsctOfies Of The Brstish army.
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The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

a law of Cod" "Yes,' replied Clark "and
and ifyou don't leave this spot, you'll feel
the grace Of God over your head f.om my
cane" The advocate Of the 'higher law"
moved his boots speedy. Mr.. Minor tens
dered Mr. Warren an eagle for service rem
deredi wnich--as lie had only done what
Cleveland officers will do-protected
strangers from annoyance and insu't-was
very properlydeclined The Empire State
proceeded OH her way with the woman
who had the good sense to prefer the guar
dianship Of those who had been always
kind, to the cold charities Of those whose
charities of those whose Professions would
furnish but scanty raiment, food or COM
fort.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16
JEFF. DAVIS,
HENRY s. FOOTE,
J. J.THOMPSON,
w. s. FEATHERSON,
VIM. McWILLIE,
A G. BROWN,

18Th. That this convention disapprove
of the late Congressional legislation, by
scme called the Compromise, and declare
their strong and unequivocai condemnation
of the. three following acts, namely; the ad-
mission of California as State; the divis-
ion OF the State ofTexas; and the law usur-
pin.- to- Congress the power to abolish sla-
very in the District OF Columbia under the
fraudulent pretence of regulating the slave
trade therein. These are regarded by US
an ev idence of the determination of the
North to trample upon the political rights
of the Southern States, to destroy their
equality in the Union, and place the Cow
erEment for all time TO come under tho con-
troll ofa fanatic and sectional majority.
18th, That we can find no adequate ex-
cuse to justify the majority in Congress for
forcing these measures upon us, and we are
wanting in language 10 express our con-
demna ton @ the Southern Senator or Rep
reseata tive, who voted for the admission OF
CaIiforl ia, the division of Texas; and the
anti-sla'very a ct in the District of Columbia;
while We, as e mphaucat!y approve the course
of those Representatives who opposed their
adoption; and we now confidently appeal t.
the people of .,he Stale of Mississippi, for
their verdi ct al Judgment in the premises
State Rig hts re the true friends of the
South, and of the Union; and that no righ
can be me re cl ear or more essential t,
the prote csion OF The minority, thar
the right of State peaceably to with
draw from the Urgion, without denial or OBJ
structiou from any quarter whatever; bu
whilst we assert, the right we consider j
the last remedy, the final alternative; anc
also declare that the exercise of it by the
State Of Mississippi under existing circum
stances, would be in expedient, and is pro
position which does i7ot meet the approba
ton of this Convent on.
10th Resolved. That it is a source 0
heartfelt congratulatipn that the true friend
of tie constitution and of the rights an,
honor of the South, of what 'ver party nam'
arc aow united in common cause AM
can act together with cordiality and SINGER
] itv.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16
YAzoo CITY, MI, WEDNESDAY 1e, JULY, 1861.

promise from beginning TO md declaring
that deep, rank and foul injustice had been
done the South and dark degradation heap
ed uron her in pass &c. Foot, on the
con rafy with his mlnions, insists that the
South has ebso'utely gainez-that she is
better off now in regard to slavery, than
she has been for twenty years; indeed he
heartily approves it, comments at is IT'S
most atoisy apoLogiSt -Munroc Democrat
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

A SLAVE CASE IN CLEvELAND.-The
Cleveland Herald Of May 3fst has the fol-
lowing account of slaves refusal to leave
her mistress;
Yesterday Mise Minor. lady from Louis
lana, who IN company with her uncle, was
stopping at the "New England, was cited
to appear before Judge Atkins to show
cause why she retained the liberty of Mary
Bryant, slave woman who was with her.
Mss Minor did not appear, but said Mary
was at liberty to go where she pleased.
EThe Judge declared Mary free, but she III
sisted on going back to her mistress, whom
she had attended from infancy, The COLI
| lored people who had been active in the mat>
| ter were exceedingly chagrined at this re-
suit.
We were not present, but are Informed
that the Judge wasted much breath in ex-
patiating to the servant OH the blessings OF
| that freedom which she did not seem TO de-
sire, and in persuading her to profit by mis-
decision. 80 sa ana - Il
At evening the New England" /" Omni-
bus conveyed Miss Minors family and
Mary Bryant to the Empire State. A
few negroes some of whom had beengheard
Ito saw she shoudnot leave the city,gathered
about the gangway, aud as she attempted
to pass ON board, one Of them caught her by
1.-The dress. Mr.. Clark Warren, Deputy
4 Marshal, ordered him. to desist, and fearing
j the s.cane,'' he did so, and she went on
lboa d. stout negro then stepped for
l ward and said, "You are an officer OF the
law. rhis IS the law Of the land but there Il
/
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

AN ELOQUENT LETTER FROM VIRGINIA
LADY. DY.-Goyernor Mcdowell of Virginia,
was invited by the Committee of Arrange
ments sor Fourth of July Celebration in
Sprin gfield, Mass. to deliver an Grafton
on that occasion. The Republican pub
fishes reply from daughter of Gov. Nc
Dowea, declining the invitation extended
to him OH account Of severe illness in his
family. We transfer to our colums the
concluding portion of this letter, for the
heart of true patriotism cannot bat be
warmed by the noble language of this Vir-
ginia-this American lady:
oDear as The public good is ro him, Sc
cured as he believes it only can be, by
preserving our Union as it is,and delighted
as Southern man and Virginian, as he
would be to unite with his Northern bTeth-
| rem of Massachusetts,, in endeavoring to
restore healthfnl state of feeling on this
momentous subject to all parts Of our coun-
try--yet at present, he can do nothing but
tender his thanks to the citizens of Spring
field for their hattering notice of him and
to express the. hope that, as in the pat
these great Commonwealth Of Virginia
and Massachusetts were ever found side by
side battling with united hearts a1rd hands
for the common good of their common coun
try, SO in future they may go on as cordial
and united as ever finding nothing in sec
tional or in party feelings strong enough
tobreak the ties which binds them to thei
National Union and to each other.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16
is set forth in the following letter;
WASHINGTON. Jnne 81, 1850.

HtS ErceLLe7lcu,
JNo. A QUrTMAN, Governor, &c. &c !,
Str. We, the Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress from Mississippi, feel
it incumbent upon us TO address you and
through you, our common constituents,
that we have a well defined opinion tina,
California will be admitted as a State Of
the Union, during the present session Of
Congress.
The President earnestly recommends it,
and we cannot be mistaken in supposing
that majority of both Houses Of Congress
will be found to vote for it. Our individu-
al position have undergone no change. We
regard The proposition to admit California as
a State under all the circumstances other
application, as an attempt to adopt tho Will
mot Proviso in another form But separated
as we are, from omr constituents, and hav-
ing no convenient means of consulting them
as TO their views on the new phase of this
perplexing question, we desire, through you,
to submit. the single fact to the people and
the legislature, that California will most
likely obtain admission into the Union with
her constitutional prohibition OF slavery and
we beg leave so add, that VIC shall be great
!y pleased to have such expression of opin-
ion ly the legislature, the Governor, aud
if practicable by the people, as shall clear
" Indicate the course which Mississippi
willdeem ii her duty TO pursue in this emer
gency.
Very respectful, :, your obedient s'v'ts.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

San FRANcIsco REBUnDINc.-Th
whole city is alive with workmen, engaged
in rebuilding upon the burnt district. The
Alta California give the following instance
of the representative energy of San Francis
co:
From Monday 5th inst, when the fire
ceased up to the present time, May ii.
an interval of ten DAYS 257 buiLdi1,e hare
been commenced If achich the ntaio,'
part are finished and occupied. This
is exclusive of the many that are going
up in other parts of the city not touched
by the fire. Including them, the total
number ofhouses just completed, or in course
just completad, or in course of erection
throughout the city will not fall short of $50
OF course from the rapidity with which
they have been put up,most of them are frame
but still in every Instance in which brick
building burnt, either the walls sill
standing will be used in rebuilding, or where
thoy are unfit, new brick fire proof build
ing will be erected in the place of the one
destroyed.-Alta California.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

ONE WOMAN KILLED BIZ ANoTHER.--A
Mrs. Masterson, living on Or near the COR
ner of O'Falon and Ninth streets, was ar
rested on Thursday. on charge of causing
the death OF Mrs. Finn. who lived in the
same house. The case having as yet not
been submitted TO an examination; we are
not thoroughly acquainted with the facts.
Ihe outline OF the circumstances connec ted
with it. which may be relied on, we present
as follows:
Mrs. Maserson's husband has been alb
sent from her, during which, as Mrs. Flynn
reported, other men had been on terms of
too familiar intimacy with her. On this
coming to the kno Wedge of Mrs: Master
son, she threatened to kill Mrs. Flynn. The
women met and desperate fight must have
been the result; although we have no facts
in our possession in immediate connection
with it. The same evening Mrs. Flynn
died. A certificate was received at the
Recorders court from the medical man in
attendance upon the dying woman, to the
effect that she died with strong symptom.
ofchelera upon her supernduced by vio
lence. s
i Mrs. Maslerson. in her cell in the Gala
boose, denies having struck Mrs Flynn
: bat admits having threatened 10 do ii; ant
further says that they did fight, but that thI
blows came from Mrs. Flynn. On th'
: whole il is rather a mysterious case whicl
demands careful investigation, st. Loui
. Organ and RegeiIIe.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

| We have never performed more crate
lul duty as journalists than that which
requires US 10 support this gentleman for
reelection TO Congress. Two years ago he
was selected by the Democracy, as their
candidate for the station, and every Demo
crat recurs TO his services in the position
assigned to him, with pride and gratitude
In that contest, on all occasions, he pledged
himself TO exercise all his energies for the
maintenance of the rights of the south. Ga
the slavery question, between himself ID
his worthy and talented opponent, there was
no difference. If there was a contest be-
tween them, connected with this subject, il
was; who should 60 farthest in maintaining
the interests of the State. The Free Soilers
were making desperate efforts to dedicate
The territories acquired from Mexico to
their unhalowed purposes. Both agreed
that the South should resist them in what
manner soever they were made. And il is
proper 10 state here, that concuIring then.
they concur now. The South can boast
no champion more ardent in his devotion to
her cause-no son who wields a brighter
blade in her defence, than HENRY GRAY
Well and faithfully has Col. NJ Willie
fulfilled his mission. In all the angry con
tests which has grown out Of slavery, he
sentative of a southern conlederacy. While
others taltered before the opposing forces
which the free States rallied, or were led
from the path of duty by the allurements of
Federal offices, and 0! future reward at the
hands of the enemy-he stocd with the small
but undismayed band who fought to the last
for the constiiuti MI rIghis OF the South.
Having tried him and found that he is
true and trust worthy, the Democracy have
again nominated him as their candidate.
Many Wings, however, burying party AMI
mosities, in their deep concern for Southern
institutions, and not doubling his capa .ity
and fidelity, will give him a cordial support.
Il will devolve upon those who oppose
his election to point odt the votes he cast TO
which they except.
Can it he possible that the enlightened d
people OF the Third District will decide
against him because he opposed the aggres-
sions PerPetrated upon the South by the last
Congress-because he did all that he could do
as their representative, against that legislation
which lost them California-which placed sla-
very pnder the ban of the FEEDER al Government
by abolishing the slave trade in the District of
Columbia, which appropriated large portion
oe the domain of slave State to the uses of
the enemies ofthe South! To ask the question
in doubling spirit, would be to insult the
voters to whom it is addressed. They will
speak in tones which cannot be misunderstood,
their approval of the course of M'Willie, and
more than double the majority they gave him
in 1549. Mississippian.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

BEHIND THE ExcITEMENT.-The Wash
ington Union attempts TO place Governors
Trousdale Of Tenn. and Collier Of Ala on
the same platform with Itself, Foote g.
Cobb. How rdiculons-at least so far
as Trousdale ard the TeEnnesse Democra-
CIV are concerned. They abuse the Com
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

FAcr.-"He who advertises judiciousiy
end extensively" says an exchange, "can af-.
ford to sell to his customers to better advon
ia De than ne who does not, because. he adopts
he correct means to multiply their number
and secure to himself much larger amount
Of business. He who doe the largest business
can do it at the smallest per centage ofProit-
Readers ofthe newspapers can always there
fore, know here to get the cheapest goods
by looking to see who adTertises T he most e1-
tensively.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

ing-house keepers in New York have be-
come such perfect adopts in the science of
cookery as to make the same meat answer for
beef, PORK. veal, or mutton, none Of their
boarders being able to distinguish the differ
cnce. It might be aninteresting fact to know
to what animal the meat originally belonged.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

Inissr., and il tas s, 6ortnae' 0f twelve paas
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

Among the curiosities lately added 70
Schenectady Museum, is musqaitoe's blad-
der, containing the souls of twenty-fonr
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

PrNcrURE OF RosEs.--Take the leaves oI
the common rose, place them without pressing
them in bottle, pour coed spirits Of wine
upon them, close the bottle, and let il stond
until Il is required for use. This tincture win
keep for years and yield perfume liite infe-
rfor to ottoof roses; few drops of it win zuf-
flee to impregnate the atmosphere Of room
with delicious odor Common vinegar is
greatly improved BY very small quantity adj
/ ed toit. tGerman Paper
ORIGINAL PoETRY-We have seen poetry
before like the following 'nevaref WE have
not room for oil the verses, therefore We WiI
only give one stanza as specimen eVi1a g
ly written Ia ifnitatlon Of the loose gail g. To
gar A. Poe's swinging muse;
He was drowned
On the sound,
And bis body wasn't found
Until forty 'leven days.
Then be rose
And his toes
4 m And his Jolly Ne nose
Were diBcopcret .'tfouGh The haTe
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

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No paper will be discontinued until al
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the publishers rs-,,,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

SrEAKNG in PUBLIc.-'Jullus, did you eye
speak in de public 'semBly before de lbeqd
peoel''
In course hab, nigga
.Wearhl'
why, at the periice, darkey'
What war de subject ofde argumentP
'Mincipal rebelati6ns, nigga
.And what did you say on dat fntresting OBJ
casion!'
Not guilty, Mr.. Snow. What else could a
emm,n sav under de preston OBJ de suck
nstdhces?''
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

From all parts Of the Southern States
people are moving to Texas, Il is suppos-
ed that at least one hundred families will!
leave the heighboriood Of Columbus 3 8lisI
this fall, and as many more from Yazoo
and Hinds ccunies; for the fertile lands Of
the Brazos and Colorado. All eyes seem
turned upon Texas and her three millions
surplus: We say let them come, there is
room for al Of Uncle Sans boys, au-
gals.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-07-16

niger advertis ments the same proportion
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-07-03
W. II. GAUTlER,
Clerk of Steamer Amazon.
~ ORLrANs. j.. - -.

NEW ORLEANs, Jan. i3ta 1901.
To the PW6Eic-I do hereby state that in Sep
TENDER last, while on my way TO the New Eng
land States, l made a short stop in Memphis
Tenn, and seeing notice Of Mr. Evans Ico,i'
and Gum Specific l called on Mr.. L. 10 consult
him in regard 10 my teeth and gums, which VIZ.
at that time in a most deplorabe stare OF diScsSu
from being salivated some year aud hsi: ago.
My lower gum appeared TO be one complete
canker or mercUrial sore, and in one two places
had actually eaten through my gum, so that
could see the bare bone. Mr.. Evans tod me
he had full confidence that his Specific would
heal and cure them. purchased two bottles OF
the Specific and commenced using i immediate
y, and in few days l could plainly SEQ
that | was receiving benefit rapidly. and in less
than six weeks the sores were closed and healed
and l might say perfectly cured My teeth
which were also at the time covered with blac,.
rough coating. are now smooth and OF = eliza;
clean white; suffice it 10 say, that l would rot
be without the Specific if the COS; was hve times
as much.
am we'll known in East Florida, ard can,
when returned home, produce more than fry
witnesses of the first responsibility who viii at
test 10 tie above, upon exhibiting M piou,h 20
them in lis present state.
I Signed A L. M0SIER.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-07-03
From AZ az Orlenn, Cre,c.n,.

DR.. LAcRrEs ToorH AND Gun SPECIFIC We
have used this excellent wash for the teeth and
gums, and having given ii a fair trial. VIC have
no Hesitation in recommending il 10 The public.
We refer 10 the advertisements Of MIR. Evans the
proprietor Of the specific, IN another column, for
Il description OF lis properties and effects, ard
The proper manner OF using it.
We have known Mr.. Evans for many wears,
and believe him incapable OF making an moor
rect statement for the sake Of gain. Nothing
need be urged in regard 10 the importance OF
preserving the gums and teeth from disease aud
decay ii is enough TO STATE that in our caldil
belief. this article will not only accomplish TINS
most desirable object, but viii speedily arrest
the progress OF decay. 1t is sold at tie Drug
Store OF DR.. S. Gilbert & son, l2G Poydras-Sl.
For sale by Taylor & Mccarthy, aud J Blair
Agents for Columbus. also by Hampton & HerI,
don, and w. T. Hanghlon Dmggisis Aberdecn.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-07-03
Nrw.OR1r.xs. Dec. Is. 1870.


/ do hereby certify that about five years ago
was badly salivated from the use of calomel and
from which time my gums and lips have never
been healed, but have from that time been in h
sore and liberated condition: at three different
times l have had the ulcers my gums burnt
with caustic, which would relieve them FOR
a short time, but the sores would soon break out
again, and the front portion of the gum OF my
under jaw had become so far wasted That
could nearly lay my little finger under the roots
of my teeth. On the 1st November last puy-
chased from Mr.. Evans one bottle of his Lacrue;s
Tooth and Gum Specific. At the time Mr.. Evans
told me it would my mouth, but would
probably take six or eight weeks time, rs ny
gums had been in this diseased conditio SO long;
but 10 my surprise and qualification, III less than
four weeks my gums and lips were peiectiy
healed and restored TO a natural and healthy AZ
pearance, and the large cavity iLat vas
under my teeth is being rapidly restored 10 IT.
former place. / have this day Obtained oHe noTs
bottle, which l feel confden, will complies
perfect restoration.