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The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
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To REGULATE WEIGHTS AsD Measures Is

To REGULATE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ~ THE
COUNTY OF WARREN.
Section l. Be it enacted BIZ the Legislature NJ
the State of Mississippi, That the clerk Of the
Probate Court Of the county OF Warren shall
provide at the expense of the county one meas
ure of ore foot or twelve inches English meas
ure, and one measure of three feet or thirty-siX
inches English measure, denominated one yard
one-half bushel measure, which shall contain
one thousand seventy-five and One-fifth cubic in-
ches, denominated dry measures, one gallon
measure, which shall contain two hundred and
thirty-cubic inches one half gallon measure
which shall contain one hundred and fifteen and.
one-half cubld inches, one quart measure which
shall contain ffty-seven and three fourths cubic
inches, and one pint measure containing one
half the number of cubic inches of the quart!
measure above mentioned, also, one set OF
weights called avoirdupois weights and one.
seal with the initials of the country inscribed.
thereon. which measures, weights and seal shall.
be kept in said clerks Office.
Sec. l. BE al further enacted, So soon as the
weights and measures shall be provided, said
clerk shall cause notice thereof TO be given at the
courthouse door of said county for two months,
and any person who shall knowingly keep any
measure weight, and buy or sell any cOmmO-
dity whatsoever by such weights or measures as
shall not correspond with the weights and mea-
suTes kept In said clerks office, shall, for every
such offence, forfeit and pay 10 the party injured
twenty dollars, to be recovered by action of debt
before any Justice OF the Peace OF said county.
Sec. 3. BE at further enacted, The said clerk
shall with the seal aforesaid seal all weights and
measures presented to him for that purpose, that
correspond with the county standard, and shall
be entitled to fee Of twenty-five cents for each
weight or measure so sealed, to be paid by the
person applying therefor.
Sec. 4. And be ii further enacted. The hun
dred weights shall consist of one hundred pounds
avoirdupos, and twenty such hundreds shall
constitute a ton.
Sec. 8. BE 1t further enacted Whenever
wheat, rye. Indian corn, bJck-wheat, oats, Gax
seed or clover seed, shall be sold by the b1shel
and no special agreement as 10 the measurement
or weight thereof shall be made by the PARTIES.
the bushel shall consist Of sixty pounds Of wheat
ffty-six pounds of rye, ffty-six pounds of In
dian corn, fifty pounds Of buck-wheat. forty
eight pounds of barley. thirty-thTee pounds Of
oats ffty-fve pounds of fax seed and sixty-four
pounds of clover seed.
Sec 6. BE az further enacted, That the clerk
OF the Probate Court shall Immediately after the
passage of this act cause the same to be publish
ed IN the city papers in said county, and the
Board of Police of said county shall issue a
warrant Cor the expense incurred in said publicd-
ton.
Be it further enacted That the provisions of
this act shall extend also to the county Of Yazoo
Approved March l6, 1852.
july 28. 1852 IF
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

1T is ALWAYS EFFECTUAL.-No pre-
pcration of the present day has proved itself
more cffectua as great cough remedy than
/" DR. g. Williams Compound PulmOnic Ball
sam of Wild Cherry and Wood Naptha." lts
effects are truly wonderful IN Importing relief
20 the sufferer. It's effects are immediate in
alaying the cough. The well khosV virtues
of the Wild Cherry, are acknowledged b alp
in diseases Of the chest ard lungs, and enter
largely in the composition Of this justly cele-
brated preparation, indeed, from The uhd0ub--
ted testimony before US, we are fully tmpress~
ed with the belief that il is medicine Posses-
sing wonderful power in promptly curing That
class of diseases for which il is designed.
For full descriptions Of Us merits, Kiilues
&c. see Pamphlets, to be had Of the ARenta.-
For Sale, by Y. ~. MANN
Yazoo City, Miss, July 81, 1S52.-lm.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
2l-37

RY virtue Of a decree Of the Probate Court of
- Holmes county, May term, made 60 mel
willexpose topublic saleat the court house door
In Yazoo city, and county Of YazOO, on Satur-
day the 21st day Of August 1850, an the lands
belonging to the estate of John Cotton, deceas-
ed. Said lands lie as follows: Northwest
quarter and west-half northeast quarter Sec
tien 2, Township T3, Range ! west-east-halfof
southwest quarter, Section 35, township IA,
Range west, In Holmes county. The follow
ing lands in Yazoo county East-half southeast
quarter, Section g. wpst-haf northwest quafter,
Section l5 east-half northeast quarter east-hali
southeast quarter Section q, southwest quar-
ter and west-half northwest quarter, Section "a,
east-hah northwest quarter, Section 27, an in
Township IL, Range ! west-East-half north,
west quarter, west-half north east quarter, Sec
tion 8, Township 10, Range ! east. Said lands
will be sold on a credit Of twelve month. bond
with approved security will BE- required OF the
purchaser. II. BURkHEAD Admir-.
July "a, lS52-36-3w.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

Hon unlike that brave, generous and able sol
der, Gen. Taylor, who cast down at the feet of
his subordinates the honor of his brilliant victo-
ries, freely and fully according to them their just
need Of praise, and modestly accepting those I'M
divided tributes which he always won, and all
were willing to bestow. When was The gallant
Taylor even known to complain of letters writ
ten from the camp, of publcato or Of "a pru-
riency of flame not won" by any of his officers 2
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
THE WILL OF HENRY CLAY.

LOUISVILLE, July l6.-The will OF Henry Clay
was presented in court on Monday last, and
admitted to record. 1t is drawn up by his own
hand, and bears date of July 10, 1851. 1t relates
almost entirely to the disposition of his estate
among the members of his family, the only excep-
ton being that which relates to his slaves.
1t provides that all the children of his slaves
born after the lst of January, 1850. are to be
liberated and sent to Liberia-the males at the
age of 28 and the females at the age Of 25-three
years of their earnings prior to emancipation
to be reserved for their benefit for the purpose
Of fitting them out; prior to their removal
they are to be taught to read, write and cipher.
Slaves in being before 1850 are bequeathed to his
family.
Ashland is left to Mrs. Clay for her sole use
and benefit during her life and at DEATH is to be
sold and the proceeds divided amongst his chill
dren The following are the only specific
devises outside OF his family: To DIR. d. w.
Dudley the gold snuff box pesented to him by
Dr. Hunt. late of..Washington; to Henry S. Dun
can ring containing piece of Washington's
coffin, and to Mr.. w. n. Mercer a snuff box said
to have belonged to Peter the Great.
Mrs. Clay was appointed executrix, and the
Hon Thomas A. Marshall and James G. Harri-
son executors. with the provision that no secu-
rity should be required of either.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
IT Is FACT ESTABLISHED,

II,
And well known that the Arabians attained a
height in the knowledge of medicine which
caused the whole world to wonder and ADMIRE.
With them the science of chemistry had its
birth, and it is, therefore, not at all strange
that people so eminenuy successful in the
healing art, and so perseveriDg and daring in
character, should, by actual and untiring ex-
pertinent, discover remedies far surprising in
efficacy all Others, TO the cure of those disea-
ses incident to them from their mode of life.
The greater part of their time being spent in
hazardous and bloody warfare with the differ
eut tribes, they were subject to the most violent
stiacks oi rheumatism, paralysis, neuralgia
palns, and various inhammatory diseases, as
also the most horid wounds. sprains, bruises,
tum0rs, sweiiings, diseases of the Joints, etc,
ect. All these diseases they we're so surpriA
ingly efficient il curing, that the unnitiated
looked with wonder and attributed their skill
to the powers Of magic. I'll. G.. FARRELL'S
ARABIAN LINIMENT is a composition of
balsams and oils, from rare plants peculiar to
this country, and was by the use of the arti-
cies composing the great remedy that not only
their physicians, but even the wild Arabs of
the desert were enabled TO perform such mir
aculous cures. The Arab steed is world-re-
nowhed for his beautiful symmetry of form,
his unsurpassed speed and agility, and the
incredible fatigue he is capable of enduring
VI by is it! Because from the time of his
birth his limbs carefully watched, and up
on the first appearance of disease the magic
lotion Is applied, and such things as confirm
ed sweeny, poll-evil, istula, ringbone, scratch
es SPAWN, lameness, etc. ETC., are unknown
The same result will follow in all cases where
II. G. Farrell's Genuine Arabian Liniment is
used in time. Therefore delay not in procur-
ing good supply of it, for every dollar spent
In II will save you twenty, and great deal of
suffering, if not your life.
LOOK OUT FOR COUNTERFEITS!
The public are cautioned against another
counterfeit, which has lately made its appear
ance, called w. B. FarrelPs Arabian Liniment,
cause having the name of Farrell, many will
buy it in good faith without the knowledge that
counterfeit exists and they will perhaps only
discover their error when the spurious mixture
has wrought its evil effects.
The genuine article is manufactured only by
II. G. Farrell, sole inventor and proprietor, and
wholesale druggist, No. IL Main street, PEORIA
Illinois, to whom all applications for Agencies
must be addressed. Be sure you get it with the
letters III. 6. before Farrells, thus-H. G.
FARRELL'S-an his signature on the wrapper,
all Others are counterfeits.
Sold by THOMPSON & CO, Yazoo City
HARDAWAY & WHITE. VicksbuTg, Miss,
and by regularly authorized agents throughout
the United States.
c. Price % and so cents, and s per bottle.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village
and hamlet IN the United States, in which one is
not already established Address H. g. Farrell
as above. accompanied with good reference as to
character, responsibility, &c.
July 81. 1S52-37.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

&C. The Baltimore correspondent of the
Delta says: g Cassins NJ. Clay writes to friend
in New York that an electoral ticket will be
nominated in Kentucky. pledged to The support
Of the Pittsbnrg nominee. Mr. Clay ran for
governor Of Kentucky last year, and received
362l votes, which being Principally deducted
from the wing vote, secured The election Of Pow
ell, democrat. as Governor. Any movement of
that sort now, viii enure to The benefit Of the
democratic nominees
q dispatch from New York states that the
mother and sister of Kossuh came passenger
in The steamer Humboldt from Southampton.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
DISSOLUTION.

TIME copartnership heretofore existing be-
i tween the undersigned, in the Dry Goods
business, in this place under the firm of M.
Alexander & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. M. Alexander is charged with the set
Element of the business.
NJ. ALEXANDER.
l.. M. LAVENBURG,
NJ. Alexander will continue the business at
the old stand.
July 2l-S7-lm.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

REORGANIZATION. franklin Pierce was in
battles of Contreras, Chernbusco, Molino del
Rey, near Chapultepec, near Belen, and at Carl
ia de Belen. The correspondent who sends us
uile libel, limiting that he tainted to avoid the
fight, must take it to other places for publica-
tion. Gen. Pierce volunteered his services like
true American, in nvindication Of his country's
honor, and shall always have the due need of
praise from US for that -PhdadelpiiG
Sun, (aohig.)
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

MONUMENT TO CALHouN.--A movement has
been set on foot by the people of ST. Johns, Col
Teton, South Carolina, which has for its object
the statesman, John c. Calhoun. 1t is proposed
to form Calhoun Monument Association in
every district and parish throughout the State,
and that general meeting Of the State Delegates
shall be held as soon as the organization is com
pleted for the purpose Of fixing upon a design
Tor the contemplated monument, and the site
whereon it shall be erected. The subscribtion is
to be limited to one dollar each person, in order
that all may be enabled to participate in this
grateful object. t.-Southeyn Star.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

OCS- Five whig papers of Alabama have al
ready refused to support Gen. Scott. These are,
the Montgomery State Register, the Chambers
Tribune, the Auburn Gazette, the Talladega Re-
porter, and the East Alabamian.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At meeting of Leake Lodge No. II the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were unani-
mously passed:
WHEREAS it has pleased the Great Disposer OF
all events to remove from his labors below, our
much esteemed brother VIM NJ. SMITH, and as a
token of respect for the purity of his moral life,
his correctness and fidelity as Mason. Be it
Resolued, That in the decease of our Brother
VIM NJ. Smith, the Lodge has lost faithful and
useful member, his family kind husband and
father, and society useful citizen.
Resozued, That the family of the deceased.
brother have our profound sympathy for their
deep and irreparable loss.
Resolued, That the usual badge of mourning
be worn for thirty days by the members of Leake
Lodge No II.
Resolred That the Secretary of this Lodge
request the insertion of these resolutions in the
Yazoo Democrat, Yazoo Whig and the papers of
the Western District of Tennessee.
JOS. A. YOUNG, Secretary of
Leake Lodge No. II.
Benton, Miss, July..27th, 1852
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

DEATH OF Bishop CHANcHE.-The Rt. Rev.
John J. Chanche, Catholic Bishop of Natchez,
died on the 22d inst, at Frederick, MARYLAND.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
n. w. HOBSON.
The Seate OF Mississippi.
Middle DlStrsct Chancery Court Of The STATE Of
Mississippi.
APRIL TERM, 1852.
LEVI M. LAvENBURe }

a
VS. > UDOn Opening The cam
B. YosTE, ct al. Splainant's bill, and it ap-
pearing that the defendants Peter Oppenheim and
Benjamine Rozenthal, are not citizens of this
State, but reside beyond the limits thereof, sor
that the ordinary process Of this Court cannot be
executed upon them therefore it is ordered that
the said defendants enter their appearance herein
on or before the first day of the next term of
this Court, to be held in the Court House Of
Yazoo County, at Yazoo City, on the first Mon
day after the 4th Monday in September next en-
suing, and plead, answer or demur to the com
plainants bill, otherwise the several allegations
thereof will be taken fer confessed by them, set
for hearing expaTte, and ihe matters thereof de-
creed accordingly
be published in the "Yazoo Democrat, a news.
paper published in Yazoo City, once q week for
one month. J. NJ. .HOLLINGSWORTH Crk.
N. G. & S. E. NYE,
So'Hs for complts.
July 2I-37
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

OFFSET TO THE CANDY STORY; Or CANDY VS.
GINGERBREAD.-A correspondent in Lebanon,
Illinois, writing under date of June 24th, says
81 very seldom meddle with politics, but
think, however. it might be of some interest,
to communicate a. fact which translate from a
respectable German newspaper of st. Louis, and
which will give eternal fame to Gen. Scott in
the history of the world. The honorable and
truth loving whig papers tell us that Gen. Pirece
one day generously gave crying boy cent to
buy candy They try to ridicule this act, as if it
showed mean parsimonious spirit. Let me be
permitted to send you this translation of an
authentic act of General Scott, that the wings
too may boast of the generosity of their can
didate and learn better how to appreciate and
honor him Free Trader
ssThe great General Scott happened to meet
a verteran soldier, who had fought under his
command and lost an arm in Mexico in heart
rending accents the poor soldier begged his old
General for aims to satisfy the
hunger under which he was suffering. The high
minded Commander-in-C Chief of the American
army nobly thrust his hand into his pocket !:
took out of it section of gingerbread, broke off
an end and reached it to the soldier.
Deeply touched by suchan act of generosity,
and seeming almost to fear that the General had
robbed himself of his own meal or else animated
by mad enthusiasm at such generous deed he
threw back the gingerbread at the head Of the
General without missing the mark
what an ingFatep
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

ALABAMA.-The only account of the Southern
Rights convention yet received is comprised in
the following despatch to the Charleston Cour-
Ter. The movement may be productive of very
important consequences.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
NEW CONCERN,
Aa0M


TNHE subscriber having recently purchased
A the entire stock of Nunnally & Co, con
sisting Of every variety of Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods, ready made Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots
and Shoes, Sadlery, Hardware, Crockery and
Glass Ware, besides many other articles too
tedious to enumerate, respectfully invites the
citizens Of Yazoo City and the public generally
to give him call. He pledges himself 10 sell
as low as any house in the city for cash, or 10
punctual customers on the usual credit
II. w. HOBSON.
Sign Of the Golden Eagle. Main ST.
p. S. The ladies particularly are requested to
call, as they will find his stock of Dress Goods.
Millinery &c, equal if not superior to any in the
city. Ijuly 2I-tfl
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
ADY.ERTIsEmENTs


Cheapest out
THE subscriber has lot Of Saddlery ON hand 4,
which he is determined to sell at extremely
low prices. Call and examine for yourselves.
n. w. HOBSON
Sign of the golden eagle, Main street,
August a. 1852
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04
MoNrGoMERY, JulY Ia.

The Southern Rights convention in session..in
this city re-assembled on Tuesday morning and
tions reported on the previous day. The debate
continued until evening, when finally both
series were laid on the table and committee
appointed to interrogate Pierce and Scott rela-
tive to their opinions on the compromise meas
ures, the right of secession & other points of their
political faith, if ether:party answer in accord
ance with the views of the Southern Rights par
ty of Alabama, he will receive its support in the
presidential contest If the answers of both should
prove unsatisfactory, the committee is authoriz-
ed to call another convention for the purpose of
nominating candidate for the Presidency.
The convention then adjourned sine die
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

Hon. Thomas A. Marshall and James G. Harri-
son executors, with the provision that no secu-
rity should be required of either.
A SpEcK OF WAR.-The rumoIs In relation to
anticipated troubles with England arising out
Of the collisions of British and American fishe
ries prove to have foundation. The following
despatch, received yesterday, shows that Mr..
Webster is determined that the business Of
New England" shall receive no detriment. The
national North always takes care of its rights
and privileges, and don't compromise them, nor
allow her statesmen to do so. 1t is a curious
fact that we have twice narrowly escaped war
with Great Britain in the last few years, on ac-
count of collisions in the Northeast and in the
Northwest-and now we have more troubles in
consequence of New England interests.
In the mean time, the South, with her preten-
ded elements of antagonism with foreign ma
tions, never comes into collision with them but
has invariably, even on Southern soil, to take
the heat and burden of the quarrels in the coun-
Gil and the field into which the north is eternal
ly dragging the country. Here IS the despatch: ::
Southern Press.
BALTIMORE. July I9th, 1852.
The Boston Courier publishes document
from Mr.. Webster relative to The American fish
cries 1t says that measures are being taken by
the British government in regard TO the question.
1t will cause loss TO America of valuable fish
eries-complete interruption OF an extensive
business of New England-and constant COLI
sons of an unpleasant and exciting character;
which may lead to loss of life, and threaten the
peace of the two countries. The whole subject
will engage the immediate attention of the gov
ernment.
CO. The deficiency bill has grown very fast
during its passage through the House. AS it
went to the Senate from the House, it amounted
to about S3,OO0,O0O The following are some Of
the additions made:
For interest on a stale Choctaw claim 1862 600
For extra clerks, $4,000
Mexican Boundary Commission, $4,000
Contingent expenses of the Senate, 137 500
Books and printing, 1900
Collins steamers, extra pay for last half
of l85l-52, $4,000
Extraordinary expenses of courts, in
sending colored men in slavery,
Fillibuster trials, &C. 10000
For erecting custom houses 100000
These items amount to 81 .814 900, and with
numerous others not enumerated, they bring up
the amount or the bill to over So. 100000
This, be it recolected, is to supply deficiencies
for the fiscal year terminating on the 29th June
last. The Intelligencer says:
.sAmong the appropriations which have been
exhausted Except the small remainder unexpen-
ded in the hands of the officers of the Senate and
House of Representatives. is that for the pay
mileage OF members of Congress"
This will doubtless insure prompt action: for
remembers of Congress put religious faith in
the maxim that the laborer is worthy of his hire
in their own case at least.
orrsrT TO THE C4Nny SToRy. On CANny Us
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-08-04

DowN- -EAsT.-What with the reputation,
the Maine, the abolition, and the fishery ques-
tons, the down-east papers are getting quite
spicy. We pick out two pepper-pods. The
Boston Times says:
ssThe Bee says that Mr.. Webster is in the
hands of his friends So he was at the Balti-
more convention, and Jared but little worse than
common men do in the hands of their enemies. .
The Hartford Republican raises monument
to the compromise, on which it puts the follow
ing inscription:
sSELF-SACRIFICED,
June, 1852 in honor of the
GREAT COMPROMISE,
Webster, Gass, Fillmore, Buchanan, Douglas,
Stockton, Houston, Boyd, Dallas, Rush,
Lane, Marcy, Dickinson.
sAnd they called on the name of Baal from
morning even until noon, saying, Oh, Baal,
hear Us but there was no voice norany that an
swered.'"