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The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07

their origin IN the stormy elections Of the spring
Of 1855. and were confirmed in the week thai
the Harrison electors were chosen in New York
On both occasions was ia that CITY. and heard
Ia the streets, 'Down with the natives.' 1t was
heard IN almost every group Of foreigners, as the
signal for rallying and outrage.
Fired aOith Indignation, two friends sat down
with me In my parlor at the Astor House. NO
venIber, 1S40,) to draw up an address, designed
to rally an American party. The day after the
election, / set out for the South, and have never
known precisely why our appeal was not pub
hshsd. Probably the election of Gen. Harrison
rendered its publication at that time unneceS-
sarF In the opinion of my two friends.
now hesitate between extending the period
oE residence before the Naturalization and total
repeal Of all acts Of Congress on the Salyect-
my mind iuclines TO the latter.
Concerning fully in the principles of the
Philadelphia movement, should prefer assuming
the name of American Republicans, as In New
York, or Democratic AmerieaRS, as would re-
spectfulty suggest. Brought up IN the princi-
pies of the revolution-of Jefferson, Madison,
cSc-under whom in YOUTH CONNIE need life,
myself republican, or whig. which with me
was the same thing. Democratic Americans
would include all good native citizens, devoted
to our country and Institutions; would not
drive from US naturalized citizens, who, by long
residence, have become identified with us III feel
ing and interest.
am happy to see by the Philadelphia Nation
al American that religion is to be excluded as a
party element. Staunch protestant as lam, both
bY birth and conviction, shall never consent 10
a PARTY OF State religion. Religion is too sacred
10 be mingled up with either. 1t should always
be kept between each individual and his God, ex-
cept In the way of reason and gentle persuasion /;
as in families, churches and other occasions of
voluntary attendance, (after years Of discretion
or reciprocal consent.
Wishing success to the great work which you
and other patriots have set on foot, | remain
with high respect, your felow-citizen,
WINFIELD SCOTT
To George Washington Reed, Esq, and Others,
Philadelphia.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
WINE ILLD DOOII i.
T. P. ATKINSON. Esq. Danville, va.
On the Annexation of Canada.
WEST POST, JUrE 2e. I64o

WEST POST, JUrgE 2e. Is4o
My Dear Sir The news from the Far1iament
ofGreat Britain this morning must, | think.
increase the discomfort of cur neighbors on the
other side of the St. Lawrence and the Lakes
not little and that those discontents will, in
a few years, lead TO a separation of the Gandas,
New Brunswick, &c. &C, from the mother
country, seems equally probable.
| Will those provinces form themselves into
an independent nation, or seek connexion with
our Union think the probability is greatly
infavor of Rhe latter. In my judgment, the
interests Of both sides would be much prompted
| by the annexation-he several provinces
coming into the Union on equal terms with our
present thirty States The free navigation OF
the 81. Lawrence is already of immense impor-
tance to perhaps third Of our present popula-
ton, and wond be of great value TO the remain
der. After annexation, two revenue cutters
below Quebeck, would give MS better security
against smuggling than thirty-thousand custom
house employees strung along the line that Sc err
ates US from the British possess ons on the
continent. I am well acquainted with that
line and know great deal of the interests and
character of the provincals. Though opposed
10 Incorporating aeitt Us any districts densety
people scith the lMerican race, should be mos
happy to totraterni2e with our northern neigtbors.
What may be the views of the executive
government on the subjest, know absolutely
nothing; but thing cannot err in saying that
two-thirds of our people would rejoice at the
Incorporation, and the other third soon perceive
its benefits,
OF course am opposed to any underhand
measures on our part in favor of the measure,
or any other act of bad fai th towards Great Brit
ian. Her good will in my view of the matter.
selves; and that the former would soon follow
the latter, considering the present temper and con-
dition Of Christendom. cannot be doubted.
The foregoing views have long been in the
habit of expressing in conversation. l give
them to you for what they may be worth.
Faithfully yours,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
PuseIic Mcefs,,g.

| A nulnerousIy attended meeting, composed Of
the citizens of Yazoo City, irrespective of party,
was held at the Court House on Tuesday eve
ming. the 29th inst. to adopt measures expressive
of the great and iuetreivab!e loss the country
has sustained in The death OF one of her greatest
statesmen and brig shtest ornaments, HEyEY CLAY
Of Kentucky.
Vice Chancellor. S. S. WRIGHT. was called
to the chair, and Capt. P. {. WALLIS. appointed
Secretary.
On motion, the Rev. P. Cooper was called up
on to open the meeting with prayer, which was
done in The usual impressive manner Of the Rev
erend gentleman.
On motion of S. E. Nye. Esq,
RESOLVED, That it is with the deepest feelings
Of regret, we have heard of the death of the Hon
Henry Clay, resident of Kentucky, but the
pride and ornament of our whole Union-and
the admired of the civilized world.
RESOLVED, That in view of this sad National
calamity, Gor as such we regard it) a committee
of twelve shall be appointed by the chair, whose
duty it shall be to make the necessary prepara-
tions for performing public obsequies, to pre-
pare suitable resolutions, and to select some sui
'O1O oiotoi " uoliFel Culo51 upon uAlo IiiC'
character and services of the illustrious dead
and at such time and place as the committee
may determine upon.
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be requested, upon
that occasion, to issue his proclamation request
ing general suspension Of all ordinary busi-
ness during he day.
On motion of Col. VIM. Battaile, the meet
ing Adjourned. s. S. WRIGHT, Char
2. c. WALLIS. Sec'tv.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
COMMITTEE MEETING.

At meeting of the Committee of twelve, ap-
pointed in pursuance of the second resolution
composed of the following gentlemen:
s. E. Nye, Esq, Hon. Geo. w. Dougharty
DIR. J. w. Barnett. F. w Quackenboss, Capt
P. G. Wallis. Hon. E. c. Wilkinson, Daniel
Jones, Esq. Edward Bowman Esq, Col. VIM.
Battaile, r. /. Jennings, Esq, S. M. Phillips
Esq. d. Tamborine
The meeting being called to order, on motion
of E. Bowman, Esq, they proceeded to ballot
for suitable orator for the occasion, when S.
NJ Phillips, Esq, was chosen.
On motion of g. w. Dougharty, Esq, Sub
Committee appointed to wait upon Mr..
Phillips and apprise him of the selection, and
of which he accepted.
The Subcommittee, composed of Geo. w.
Dougharty, E. Bowman and r. T. Jennings Esos.
were charged with the selection Of the place.
decorations, &c, and to confer with the Marshal
Of the day in the general preparations
On motion of G. w. Dougharty, the Rev.
VIM. Parker Scott was appointed as the oficia-
ting clergyman of theday.
On motion Of E. Bowman, Col. VIM. Bat
tale was appointed to draw up suitable resolu-
tions.
On motion, Capt. r. G. Walliswas appOinted
Marshall Of the day.
On motion of COL VIM. Battaile. the Volun-
teer Company, Masonic Fraternity, Odd Fellows
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI :
YAZoO County.

PROBATE CoURT-JUNE TERM 1852
To all persons interested in the estate
of Nicholas O'Reilly, deceased.
v OU are hereby cited to be and appear before
4 the Honorable Probate Court of Yazoo
county at the July Term. 1882, then and there
to show cause if any YOU can, why the PRAYER of
a certain petition filed in said ~out bv Clai.
borne Bowman, administrator de bonis non Of
Nicholas 0'Reilly, deceased, should not be gran
ted, and he be authorized to COMPROMISE a certain
cleim now in suit against the Benton and Man
chester Rail Road and Banking Company In fa-
vor of his intestate, amounting to 81 S3l Sc and
further to do and suffer such things as shall be
considered and ordered by our said Court In the
premises.
1t is further ordered that publication of this
citation be made in the Yazoo Democrat for the
space of twenty days.
WITNESS, the Honorable George B. Wilkinson,
Judge of the Probate Court of Yazoo County the
4th Monday in June, 1852 and seal Of said
Court. Issued the 9th day of July, A. ID. 1882.
JAMES. Ill. BELL Clerk.
July 9Th, 1952-3w.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, 2
YAzoO County,

PROBATE ECOURT-JUNE TERM, 1852. a
To all persons INTERESTED IL the iaHas, ten
enaeats &c. Of Ann L. Pe'yy, deceased.
ETOITare hereby cited to be and appear before
n the Probate Court Of Yazoo county, at tho
August Term thereof, then and there 70 show
cause if any You can, why an order should not
= made foT the sale Of lot number 408 In the
town of Yazoo city, for the payment of The debts
of the said deceased, it having been represented
TO our said court that her personal property was
to pay the same, and further TO do
and suffer such things as shall be considered
and ordered by our said Court in the premises
And it is further ordered that publication Of
this citation be made in the Yazoo Democrat Tor
the space Of six DAYS.
WITNESS, Hon, George B. Wilkinson, Judge
Of the Probate Court Of Yazoo County, the fourth
Monday in June 1852, and seal Of said Court
Issued the 5th day of July, 1892.
JAMES III. BELL, Clerk.
July 1852. -35-6w,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07

vent of our Saviour, and the Israelites, the cho-
sen people of God, were, for wise purposes, suf-
fered TO remain in bondage longer than Africans
have been on our shores. This race has already
experienced the resulting compensations alluded
to; and as the white missionary has meyer been
able TO penetrate the dark regions OF Africa, or
to establish himself in its interior. it may be
within the scheme of Providence that the great
work of spreading the Gospel over that vast
continent, with all the arts and comforts Of civil
lzation, is to be finally accomplished BY the
black man restored from American bondage. A
foothold there has already been gained for him ;
and IN such scheme centuries are but as seconds
to Him who moves worlds as moves his finger
do but suggest the remedies and consultations
OF slavery to inspire patience, hope, and charity
on all sides. The mighty subject calls for the
exercise of all mans wisdom and virtue, and
these may not suffice without aid from higher
source.
1t is in the foregoing manner, my dear sir, that
| have long been in the habit, in conversation of
expressing myself all over our common country
on the question of negro slavery; and must
say that have found but very few persons to
differ with me, however opposite their geogra PHI
ical positions
Such are the views or opinions which You
seek. | cannot suppress or mutilate them, al
though now liable to be more generally known,
Do with them what you please neither court
nor shun publicity.
Iremain, very truly, yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07

and Town Authorities be requested 70 Taraclf
pate in the procession, and tlat 1t take place Oii
Saturday the l7ih day Of July.
On motion Of D. Tamborine, hand-Dil's -.
struck off inviting the public generally 90 atleAa
and be circulated throughout NE county.
On rootion Of Col. WIN. Bittaile, ihe aecrai
~ be requested to furnish our city papers. 'no
Lexington Advertiser the u,5 all1
lions, and that they be requested 70 PuD'isH
on motion Of Mr. Dougharty TINS meelina
adjourn. 70 meet upon notice from ihe enalIfn
Of the committee. D r. ~ ~
y n Wv Arr-e SeclfK.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
WINFIELD SCOTT.
letter Of Hon. James Buchanan.

The following letter from Hon. JAMES BU-
cHANNAN, says the Washington Union has been
handed to us for publication By distinguished
member of Congress from Pennsylvania. We
have no doubt that the sentiments expressed
by Mr.. BucHANAN. in approval of the nomina-
lions at Baltimore, will be cordially responded
to BY the democracy of the Keystone State.
The victory obtained last fall by Colonel BIC
LER involved the same principles which are now
in issue between the Whig and Democratic
parties and is proof that the people of that
State are watchful now as they were in the days
of JACKSON, of the means which are necessary
to maintain the rights of the States, and the
integrity of the Union:
Ertract Of a letter from the Hon. James Buchdn-
s,aa to a member Of Congress from Pennsylpa-
MIA
WHEATlAND, near Lancaster, June 8, 1852.
My. DEAR SIR: For the first time, have
had fair trial. My own delegation was able
faithful, active, and energetic; but they could
not command success. This was not their
fault. l am now pefectly satisfied with the
result, belonging, as / do, to the school Of
optimists.
shall give to the nominee decided support
as intended to do as long as | shall live, TO.
the nominees Of the Democratic party. Thf
principles of our great party are those whif
alone can secure The pros sperity and perpetuiy
Of the Union. For Colonel King / entertdn
the warmest feelings of friendship. A pukr,
a better, or sounderjudging man does hotI
live. know General Pierce very well. Throlk D.
out his congressional career, he uniforIAly
m inained the character of sound and inf IL
BILE Democrat, and an honest and honorable M ~
We must do our duty and leave the consequehk IL
TO Providence.
From your friend very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN Mi
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
r1rnnernI Oh IEemTY CIny.
WAsnINoT0N July Ist, r

WAsnNoroN July 81, 1852.
The funeral Of Henry Clay took place to-day,
A gloom oyer-shadows the city, many houses,
including public buildings were festooned with
badges OF mourning, belIs tolled-nags at half
mast, and minute guns fred-at l25 o'clock.
the procession moved from the National Hota
it was headed by two military companies Then
came the Marine band, followed by the commit
tee Of arrangements and funeral car. u was
beautiful work Of art. The car was drawn by
six white horses, each attended by groom
clothed in white. Senators and members Of The
House followed, attended by their Officers
General Scott and officers Of the army and navy
were in line in full uniform Next came Jhc
mayor and city councils Of Baltimore, and -
citizens appointed by the town meeting, and the
mayor and city councils Of Washington, Alex
andria and Georgetown. Al twenty minutes
past IL o'clock the President and members OF
the Cabinet entered the Senate chamber large
number of the diplomatic corps were in attend
ance Few minutes after, the profession arrived
and entered the chamber, preceded by Senate
committee Of arrangements, and accompanied
the corpse TO Kentucky-the corpse was enelos-
ed IN a patent metaliccofin surrounded in Grape.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
Presidential Elections.

The following liable. showing the Electoral voI
IN the different elections for President, since q
foundation of our present Government, will |
preserved for reference by those who have
curiosity to look into these matters:
.sIn the year 1888, George Washington !
chosen President of the United States. In -
he was elected again, as before, without oppoM
tion. The next election presentedsa stlugy
between the Federal and Republican parties.
In 1896, Adams Il votes Jefferson 63. S
Adams was elected.
In 1900, Adams 81. Jefferson 73.
Ia 1898, G. G. Pinckeney AZ, Madison 123.
In 1872, De Wit Clinton 81, Madison I2S.
In 1916. Rufus King 81, Monroe 1873.
In 1920, J. @. Adams l, Monroe 231.
In 1924, J. q. Adams 81, Jackson 81. Craw
ford IL. Clay 81 The election was carried int
the House of Representatives,: and J. G. Ad
ans was elected.
In 1923, J. @. Adams 83. Jackson 187.
In 1892. Clay 49, JacISsen2l9, Fiogd ], Writ Z
In 1856, Harrison 70, Van Buren 10. Whit.
26, Webster Ia. Mangum Ii.
In 1910, Harrison 234, Van Buren, so.
In 1874, Clay los, Polk no.
In 1913. Taylor l63, CaGs l26.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
y. I IHUMFSUN,
ALPHEUs FELcH,
PIERRE SOULE.
To Hon. Franklin Pierce OF
CONCORD, IN. H. June II, 1882.

CONCORD, On. H. } June II, 1892.
Gent7emea l have the honor to acknowledge
your personal kindness in presenting to me this
day your letter officially informing me Of my
nomination, by the Democratic National Con
vention, as "A candidate for the Presidency of the
United States.
The surprise with which received the intel
| ligence OF the nomination was not unmingled
with painful solioitude, and yet it is proper for
me to say that the manner in which it was con-
ferred was peculiarly gratifying. The delega-
ton from New Hampshire, with all the glow of
State pride and all the warmth of personal re-
gard would not have submitted my name to the
Convention, nor would they have cast vote for
me, under circumstances other than those which
occurred.
shall always cherish with pride and graft
tude the recollection of the fact that the voice
which first pronounced for me-and pronounced
alone-came from the morher of States-a pride
and gratitude rising far above any consequences
that can betide me personally.
May not regard it as fact pointing to the
overthrow of sectional jealousies, and looking
~ the perennial life and vigor of a Union ce-
n#lteu Dy lue DiOOu OF lilOse WHO nave passed
toNheir reward Union wonderful in It's for
ma ion, boundless in its hopes, amazing in its
destiny! l accept the nomination, relying up
on bn abiding devotion to the interests, the hon
or hnd the glory of our whole country, but, be-
yo5d and above all, upon Power superior to
all Human night-a Power which. from the first
Cub of the revolution, in every crisis through
whA Ah we have passed, in every hour of our ac-
knob kedged peril, when the dark clouds have
shueA Aown around as, has interposed. as if to
bafna human wisdom, outmarch human forecast,
and ling out of darkness the rainbow of prom
ise Veak myself, faith and hope repose there
in see ty. Iaceept the nomination upon the
platfo adopted by the Convention, not be-
cause is isexpected of me as candidate, but
becausf the principles it embraces command the
appreciation Of my judgment; and with them
BELIEF can safely say there has been no word
nQnect of my life in conflict
gneshave only to tender my grateful acknowl-
sdgments to you, gentlemen, to the Convention
1f which you were members, and to the people
Of our common country.
lam, with the highest respect, your most ODE
llent servant, FRANK PIERCE.
20 the Hon. J. s. Barbour, J. Thompson, AL
pheus Felch Pierre Soule.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
HEndnuae 10. Fourcnde.
ASHIONABLE MILLENER,

FASHIONABLE MILLENER.
INFORMS the Ladies Of Yazoo City and VIZ
l. cinity, that she has come to this place 10
make ii her permanent residence. Those who
may favor her with their patronage, can be
assured Of receiving the Paris yle in her
profession. She viii keep constantly on hand
fine assortmen Of SILK audESraw Bonuets, of
he latest fashions-also Mantalets. Copcs.
Ribbenz, Flowers &c Bleaching ano press
ing viii b. promptly attended TO.
Main Street. two doors above the Bluk.
Yazoo Citv, July Z, 1852. .-6m
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
Fourth OF TnIy.

Sat- t1slsi1y the day set aaart flar r4.n ION
of tha Anniversary Of American Independence,
dawned dark and gloomy. Black and lowering
clouds shrouded the heavens p6stentous of a
coming storm Soon the floodgates Of Heaven
were opened and torrents of rain poured thick
and fast on this mundane sphere. Hearts high
with hope of coming pleasure sunk low with
sorrow and disappointment. Yes many whose
patriotic minds had fondy turned to this day in
joyful anticipation of Offering their holocaust
on the altar of liberty ana feasting their souls
with reason and patriotism, aud their inner
man with roast mutton shoats and eiceterae
peculiar to the day, were filed with gloomy fore
bodings, that all these joys would be foegone.
and instead be compelled 10 feed on sorrow, and
chew the bitter cud Of disappointment But
The day symbolical of the event Of which it was
commemorative, was at length cleared of It's
murly clouds. The sun viii refulgent radi-
ance shose again upon the world, scattering and
diSsiPatng the clouds Of Heaven and the clouds
Of the soul which just before had lowered with
gloomy por,ent of Disappointed pleasure. Then
with glad hearts and joyful aaticipations Of the
many good things so lelicltoas 10 gastronomic
pruiency, many hurried away to the hills and
holows Of Short Creek. The spirit which ami
mated theif revolutionary progenitors to brave
the ferccst storms and march with bleeding foot
steps in the cause of Freedom inspired the in
heritors of the rich guerdon of their tolls, 10
travel through mud in ANTICIPATION of rain to
offer their tribute of respect and honor to the
memory of those godlike and illustrious men
Well and iitringly was it done Short Creek
Beneath the umbngeous roof which natures
hand had formed, the sturdy sons and fair daugh-
ters Of Yazoo listened to tie outgushings of lhe
swelling heart Of the gifted orator she en-
tranced their senses with recital of the agoni-
zing sutIerings and bloody horrors which has Sc
cured to US the richest boon Of earth. With
scathing Indignation did he rebuke those, who
with sacrilegious hands, $ would 5eeshrow the
pillars of our Republic IN the ocean of eternity,
and like the Mammoth, leave no trace Of its ru-
ms behind, save its bones" In graphic style.
The orator pursued the subject commanding the
undivided attention Of his audience throughout.
Mr. OrrelI followed Mr. Lucius in speech.
eulogistic Of the achievers of Independence and
the ladies'
Mr.. Bower, in neat and appropriate speech.
well beftting the occasion, closed the orations
of the day on Short Creek. After which all
repaired to the table, which groaned beneath
the sumptous and tempting Injuries. and if the
devastation and ravages committed against roas-
ted pork nuttons &c, be any evidence Of the
havoc which would be committed against foe
Of the country. America has a bulwark which
can proudly defy the most potent principally
or power of earth. The bounteous iberality, |
he orderly proceedings and edifying orations
will long cause many to look back on that day
1t Short Creek as the brightest fourth Of July.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-07-07
EsmiIding Nofice.

@tEALED proposals will be received by the
~ Committee appointed foi building a Mason
in Hall and Church in the Town of Satartia. uu-
til the hour'4 o o'clock on Tuesday the 27th
day Of July 1852 The size Of the building will
be 46 feet long. by "a wide, and abouh 80 feet
high, but more minute description mayt b. seen
by u reference to plan Of the building with the
specifications, left in the possession of Henry
Douglas, Esq. in Satartia. Bids are preferred by
the committee proposing to build the same eth
er of brick or wood, and setting forth a bid upon
each, separately according to the plan and spe-
cificatons.
The undertaken viii be required TO give bond
with good security to the satisfaction of the
committee, that the work shall be executed In a
faithful manner and in a reasonable time.
ID. III. MILES. Chairman
of the Building Committee.
July z, 1852 So -3w.