The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-08-12
yOI. is. No. w hold No: s97.

MeEsrLLx QUEsTIOS. The Washington
Republic Of the 10Th, uIt,. closes leading
article on the Mesilla Valley question as fol-
lows:
"Upon this state or facts and reasoning
VIC have not doubt that the American title
to the McsilIa territory u valid Notwith
standing therefore the justice of tie demand
and the importance Of che interest directly
and incidentally involved; we would prefer
Ito see theccnciliatory measures of the trea-
lty Tesorted 70, and eyena pecuniary adjust
rnent adopted, rather than witness renew
al of hostilities with nation whose sole
Claim upon our fotbearance consists in her
weakness. We shall therefore look with
anxiety to the result Of negotiations in the
hope that the clouds Of war will break away;
and the harmonious relations between the
sister Republics be restored.,'
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CALiEoRSIA GEMs The San Francisco
Times and Transcript says:
Not long since we noticed the fact of The
existence Of precious stones in California in
form Of beryl and topaz. We have in our
possession at the present time, two sbeci
mems Of greater value and beauty, consist
ing Of emerald, both stones Of the first wat
err. They were found on Tuolunne river;
and the present high price Of this gem, be-
ing next in value to diamond, will warrant
extensive exploration in search Of them.
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How TO MAKE MONEY FAST AND HONESTLY:
Enter into a business of which you have
a pefect knowledge. In your own right,or
BY the aid Of friends. on long time, have
cash capital sufficient to do at least cash
business. Never venture on credit BUSH
ness on commencement Buy all yourgoods
ormaterials for cash; you can taxa every ad-
vantage Of the market. and pick and Choose
where you win. Be careful not oversioek
yourself. Rise and fall with tie on
short stock. Always stick to those whom
you prove to be strictly just ID their transac:
tons. and bhun others; even at Temporary
disadvantage. Never take advantage Of
customers ignorance, nor eqnivocate nor
misrepresent Have but one price and d
small profit. and you viii find all the most
profitable customers the cash ones, )or they
win find you.
If ever deceived in business transactions
never attempt to save yourself by putting
the deception upon others; but submit to the
loss and bemore cautions in future. Accor-
ding to the character and extent Of your
business, set aside liberal per centage
for printing and advertising, and dOnot hes.
itate. Never let an article. parole orpack-
age go out from you withouta handsome
printed label. wrapper. card OF circular, and
dispose them continually Choose the news
paper for your purpose, and keep yourself.
increasingly before the public: and It matters
not what business Of utility you make choice
of; for If intelligently and industtiously pnr-
sued, a fortune viii be the result
A CukIoUs SERMON -An English paper
contains the following curious discourse. said
to have been lately delivered By Al eccen-
trio preacher, At Oxford:
/ am not one Of yodr fashionable. inc
spoken, mealy mouthed preachers II tell
you the plain truth What are your pas
tines Cards ana dice. Hddiing and danc-
ing. guzziihg aud gluitingl Can you BE-
saved by dice2 Will an tie four knayes
give you passport to heaSens No! Can
You fiddle yourselves into birth among
the Sheep Mol You viii dance yourselves
to damnation among the goatsl You may
guzzIe wine here. but you'll want dropof
water u cool your tongue hefeaiserI VIII
the prophets say come here, gamsters. and
teach us the long odds?' IT'S odds If they
dol VIII martyrs cant. ard swear and
shuttle. and cut NTH you? MOL The mar.
tyfs are nc shutters You Mil bo Cit down
|in way you litsle expect Lucifer win
come with his reapetS his siekles and
forks. ana you win Be cut down. and bound
and pitched and housed il bell MN
moi oil my lips with lies 70 please you'll
WIN ten yod tle plain truth Amnon md
Mammpn And MolQeh, arg making Baltic
ron hot TOR you Profane ulslchesl have
heard you Wfangle and btaN and tel one
another before me, 4 u see you ffst;'
But isl You. tie day come. when yor