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The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

CO. Tie following story. from the Knicker-
booker, for June, we commend to the perusal oI
all slippery Legislators and disappointed lobby
ers II covers the whole subject, and is as phil
osophical as frank:
A cunning old Duschrnan was member 81
the Pennsylvania Legislature. some years ago
from -- county. On one occasion he pro
missed lobby member to vote for certain local
measure, but when the measure came up he vo-
ted against il, and it was lost The lobby mem
Der came to him in great wrath and the follow.
ing colloquy ensued
aSir. YOU promised 10 vote for my bill"
ssvell," said the Dutch member ''vat # | didg
"Wsil, sir. you voted against IT."
sven, vat il did,"
ssWell, sir, you lied"
s.velL vat If did," was the cool reply.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

GEN. JAcKsoN's Law OFFIcE.-It may not be
generally known among our distant readers that
the Office in which General Jackson read law in
this town is still standing. It is small frame
building, and seems to have been once painted
red; but its color at present would be hard to
describe. The hand of time is visible upon it.
We visited ita few days ago it stands upon the
lot of Nathaniel Boyden. Esq, and in front OF
his elegant dwelling. A stranger would wonder
that it was permitted TO remain decaying and
unsightly structure in the midst of taste and ell
egance; but there are associations connected
with it-be ii said to the honor of the proprietor
--that preserve it from the ruthless hand Of pro-
gress Its former tenant, after career among
The most brilliant in the annals of history, now
mouiders in the grave, wing behind him a
name as tasting as time. From this humble, in
significant Office he went forth, rising step by
step, encircing his brow with fresh laurels, and
extending the circle of his fame at every advance,
until he al last reached the proudest height, the
most honored station in the world! Living, be
was his countrys pride; and dead, his memory
is shrined in every heart.--Solisbury Banner.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

sunk LArpgss OF THE ST. Francis RIvER.-A
pleasure excursion was recently made to these
lands, which are situated SO or so miles N. w.
of Memphis. During the earthquake of 1911. it
viii be recollected a large scope Of land, along
the ST. Francis river, was sunk ten or fifteen
feet, and Immediately covered with water. 1t
has been called the Sunk Lands from that time.
It's some seventy-fve miles in length, and from
two 10 four in width. It is studded with small
islands of willow, but. at the present stage o
water, very few Of them are above overflow
The whole lake, as it might more properly be cal
led. abounds with fish of all sorts and sizes
The water is almost perfectly transparent, ant
they may be seen distinctly to the depth Of tel
fleet.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

REvoLUTIoHARY REsfINIscEECEs.-- ~ Gen. Greene
in his dispatches after the battle Of Eutaw, says.
"Hundreds Of my men were naked as they
were born" Judge JohnBon's life Of Greene
SAYS, "Postsrity win scarcely believe Tint the
bare limbs Of many men who carried death into
the enenys ranks, at the Eutaw. were gal led b
their cartouch boxes, while a fold Of q rag or d
tuft OF moss protected the shoulder from the
same injury from the musket General Greene
says. in his sletters to the Secretary of War owe
have three hundred men without arms, and more
than one thousand % naked shat they can't ba
on duty only in cases Of desperate nature. Om
difficulties are 50 numerous, and or wants e.
pressing. that have not q uionasnfe relief nom
the most painful anxieliet' have more eml-5-
rassmeuts than ID i proper e oiseios- to hs
world
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POWELL & billiard,

Main Street, Yaaoo City, Mississippi,
HAVING taken ID idition to our former
4 Il extensive anufactory, the esta bishmeni
lately occupied by Mr.. G. H Primm, opposite
our old stand, would respectfully inform the
public that we have made extensive additions
TO our stock of Carriages, both OF our own and
Northern and Eastern Manufactures. Com
prsing Coaches, Coaches, falling top Barou-
ches and Chariottees, Rockaways, slide
Bugqies of superior style, with extension tops.
combining the convenience of Barouche or
Rockaway. Also roll up side top Buggies.
Giggs, Pheatons. and open Bugges of ellegan
pattern for single double harness. Also
Buggy and Coach Harness, Whips of all pat
terms, riding Brides, Martngals. Rridle bits
stirrup irons, Ladies, Gentlemen and Boys IL
ding Saddles Of all patterns, of our own man
ufacture. Saddle-bags and Spurs-also Fly
Nets of all colors. Webbing for saddle girtS.
hand-holders and furnishing goods of all kinds
for saddle and harness manufacture.
Also, Oil Carpet, Brussels do, and carpe.
fringe, Enamelled cloths of all colors, paten.
Dash and Collar Leather. Hog skins and saddle
skirting. Enamellcd top leather-also Enam
elled leather for Innings, comprising all th,
colors used. Blue and drab broad clio -hs, dam
ask of all patterns and cnlors, silk for festoons,
ringes for do, silk and worsted Tufts, holder
tassels, broad and narrow Laces. tufting but
tons of all colors, tuftng and band haiIs.--
TacKs of all sizes, brass and silver knobs, jap
panned brass and silver glass frames. Coach
handles and locks, bolts of all sizes, screws do,
Springs, Axels, top props and capped Nuts
castings of all kinds. Also-a good assortment
of Blacksmith's tools, Coach varnish, Paints
Leads &c. Also Buggy and Wagon hubs
turned spokes and bent shafts and rims, Buggy
poles and bows, and coach poles.
We also manufacture wagons for four or two
horses, Pedar wagons. Drays, Ok Wagons
and Carts Dray and wagon Harness, and ars,
keep constantly on hand Trace Chains, Collars,
Brides, whips and all heavy articles used for
such purpose :. All of which we offer for sale on
reasonable terms for cash or approved credit
Persons wishing any thing in our line, viii
find to their interest to call and examine GU
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
REPAIRING of all kinds cornected witt
our business, done with neatness and dispatch
and all orders for new work thankfully receiV
ed and satisfaction given.
! April both, 1853.
Glass, China and QueensWare.
| u UST received and for sale at reduced prices
| - a general assortment of Cut, Flint and press
ed Glass; Irohstone and Granite Crockery; Plain
Figured and Gilt China; fine Pocket, Table an
other Cutlery; Silver Spoons, Forks, Goblets, &c
Also fine Watches and Jewelry of all descrip
tions, together with great variety OF fine. tanc
and useful articles.
S. H. WILSON.
Nov II 1919 Onnosi4e VVinn's Hotel.
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''Oh would I were af Homer
BY mrs. L. VIRGINIA rrErca.

81 Mis- L. VIRGINIA. TRENCH.
The rosy liz horizons flush
Held in it's depths afar,
Soft as the wane Of Besuty's blush,
The Paling morning star.
In snowy folds the silver mist
To wood snd water gave,
a veil, through which the sunshine kissed
The still, and sleeping wave.
Twas joyance ell,--the valley smiled.
The very air was balm,
Yet sadly mouned q mountain child.
Where waved the lowland palm.
Alone, and sick at heart he lay
Beneath its leafy dome,
And sighed and murmured all the dav
ooh would were at home 3"
weary Of this emerald plain,
And Of tho breezeiess lake,
This broad expanse OF waving cane,
Where no bird-echoes wake.
weary Of this changsless sky's
Untroubled deeps Of light,
And Of the gardens gorgeous dyes,
With blossoms all0ays bright.
Oh /! for the mountains breezy side
The roaring Of the pines
The eyrie where the eagles bide-
And red the beacon shrinesi
Where DER the beetling crag the loud
Voice thunders crashing come,
Swift riding on the driving cloud
"oh would were at home I"
The world has many chords TO strike
The symphonies Of JOY,
And yet, sweet friends, my heart is liho
That home-sick mountain boy.
The summer days are long and bright.
The summer skies are blue,
And holy is the summers night,
With memories Of goa.
The earth is very beautiful,
And not to prize, and know,
And owe it, seems undutiful,
For God has made it so.
But yet, mid all its loveliness,
would the hour were come
When angel-Vatchers bend to bless.
And bear my spirit 'home Z"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13
Language OF FIOwers.

We ind the following Interpretation Of 10
language of flowers in one Of our exchanges It
may prove useful to those wishing to carry on q
courtship by mysterious signs:
Dahlia.-Forever thine.
Hyacinth.-Afection returned
Jonquil.-First love.
Blue Violet.-Faithlessness or I must bo
sought to be found
White vioet.-Bfodest virtue.
Althea.-I would not act contrary TO reason.
Bachelor Button.-Hope even in misery.
Jessamine.--My heart is joyful.
Cedar.--You are entitled to my love
China Aster-You have no cause f0r discouro
agement.
Bay.-I change bat ia death.
Hearts Ease.-Forget me not
Locust.-Sonow sndeth not when it ssemsth
to.
MagnoIia.-Persevennce, or, you are one Of
natures nobility.
Myrtle-Love withereth; love betrayeth
Peach Blossom-Here is my choice.
Pink, variegated.-You may have my friend
ship, ask no more.
Evening Primrose.--Man's love is like The
changing moon.
Rosebud.--Thou hast stolen my affections.
Rosemary ry.-Keep this for my sake; IN -
member thee.
Daffodil.-Self-love is the besetting sin.
oak.-I honor you above all Others.
White Rose.-Art has spoiled you
Tansey.--I mean to insult you : I mean TO q
clare war against you.
Wall Flower.--My affection is above time CB
misfortune.
Yearling.-NOw thy heart is known thy spalt
binds me not.
Holly.--Come near me If ou dare
Butter Cup.-Deceit is often thus coveIed.
SALE OF MoUNr vERNor-A Washington
telegraphic despatch to the northegn papers
says:
s. Certain parties have been for some time
in treaty for the purchase Of the Mount Yer.
non estate. The sale was Effected on FridoT.
conditionally, providing that the estate be OF
fered to Congress at tho next ieesion, end
should Congress purchase it, then the rl,9 9
the present parties will be annullea TAP
amount Of the purchase money has not lrnue-
pirsd, but to 10000 were previously ofIsFul
and declined"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

How TO DO UP SH1RT BosoMs. have often
heard ladies expressing desire to know BY what
process the gloss observable on new linens. shirt
bosoms, &C.. is produced, and. in order to graf
ify them, we subjoin the following recipe for
making gum arabic starch:
Take two ounces Of fine white gum arabic
powder--put it into pitcher. and pour on it a
pint or more of boiling water (according to the
degree of strength you desire) and then having
covered It let 1t set all night; in the morning
pour it carefully from the drugs into clean bot.
tie, cork it, and keep il for use. a Tables on.
ful OF gum water. stirred into pint of starch
made In the usual manner. will give to lawns
either white or printed-a. look of newness wher
nothing else can restore them after washing
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13
e. W. Ouackenboss,

Attoraey AMI Counsellor at Laa0.
YAZOO CITY, MSS.
CONTINUES to practice in the cou1ties of
~Yazo1, Holmes, Madison, and Carroll,
in the superior courts of law and Chance ry at
Jackson, and the Vice Chancery cot at
Earrollton. Particular attention will al . be
Aad to any cases that may be entrusted to MIN
hn Probate Court of Yazoo county.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

DEATH OF a SHANGHAI.-The Palmer Jour
nal man thus winds off an affecting notice Of
the death of its Shanghai Rooster. 'sflis voice
when heard amidst the Growing of ather
roosters, was like the Trombone in an orches-
ira of violins, or the bass of rumblin g thunder
amid the mum of dozen spinning wheels.
Farewell, faithful servant, d lasting farewell;
From tiny fate let all rocsters take wartiug-
No more will thy voice in long and loud swell,
Awake us to get up and go to work about
half-past five o'clock in the morning !"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

MEDILL ON WHIaeERY.-There is a spirited
little whig paper published IN Cleaveland, called
The Forest City, and edited by right smart ge-
MUS named Meiill This Medill in a late num-
Der Of his paper thus talks about the old she'll of
the late whig party:
''The silvergray press are exhorting and be-
seeching wings TO stick to the old shell of the
patty, alleging that the democracy are to be con-
structed on mass Of explosive materials which
may at almost any moment fill the sky with de-
donations and fragments of locofocoism; that all
over the land there are significant omens mani
fest. The figures Of speech are more appalling
to the reader than the danger is to locofocoism.
The whig party, then, is to be mouseing owl,
avoiding the honest light of day. skulking in dark
holes and corners with bats, rats, and vermin
until the democratic rooster feeds on saltpetre
and explodes! Then the gallant owl! will come
forth from his hiding place, to save The barn yard
puIlets from the depredations of REWARD. When
the sky tails, we shall all catch larks, and when
the democracy .detonates from internal pressure
of spoil, we shall all catch the pieces.
:. A fool, once upon time. came to the margin
OF river. He was afraid TO plunge in and swim
across, and too lazy to construct raft to floa
over. So be sat down on the bank to wait anti
all the water had run out. saving that SO great
stream must shortly exhaust lis source"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13
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s. 8. Wright.
A. M. HARDIN.


Dealers ~ PfOIWce, GrOcerleS. Staple
ifoods Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars, Su-
gar, Coffee, Flour, Pork, Bacon, MoIasses,
Sal, Spices, Soap, Starch, Shot, Gunpowder,
Indigo, Begging Rope and Twine, White
Lead, Quinine, DC. &c.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

Nearly opposite P. O'Donnel.
P.S. We prepared to furnish all kinds
ot supplies to Planters. and make Cash advan-
ccs Oh Cotton consigned tp our friends in N
Orleans. Messrs. OAKEY s. HAWKINS.
9th 1851
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

T. WILSON,
Steamboat Agent, COMMISSION and FOR
WARDING MERCHANTS, No. II Caron-
delet Street, New Orleans.
o. Particular attention paid to filling orders
REFERENCES.
Payne & Harrison, Hill, M Lean s. Co.
telIowes & Co.-Robeson & Allen,-P.
A. Owen & Coward g. Jonas
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La w CARD.
J. VI, CLARK,


Attorney anil COunseLkOrat Laa0,
YaZOO city, Miss.
AHILL practice in the courts at Jackson,
w and the circuit courts of Winston, At
tala, Leake, Madison, Yazoo and Holmes.
All business entrusted to his care will re-
coive prompt attention.
Yazoo city, april 18th 1851-tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13
w. r.. MILES
-NH1'|R
Miles & Maxcs.

w. X. MILES. R. B. MAYES.
Miles 81 NEaycs.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
EHILL give their attention to all business
w entrusted to them IN all the Courts held in
the counties of Ydzoo and Holmes.
0-5- Office in Wilson's building, by the Tel
egraph Office.
Yazoo City, Jan. 3, 1853-ly.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-03-12
Election Notice.

N compliance with a Proclamation to me d.
l. rected from his Eycellency, P. o. Hebert
Governor Of the State of Louisiana, an EEec,
ton in and for the parish of lberville will be
holden on the first
Monday. the 4tEl of April next,
1853, at the several precincts established by
law for holding general elections, as hereinaf-
ter specified, for the purpose of electing one
Chief Justice for the State Of Louisiana, and
one Associate Justice for the Second District,
composed of that portion of the city Of New
Orleans which is situated above the line ex-
tending along the middle of Julia street until
i: strikes the New Orleans canal, and thence
down said canal to the Lake, and the parishes
of Jefferson, st. John the Baptist, St. Charles,
st. James, Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche
Interior, Terrebonne, Iberville and West Baton
Rouge.
The Polls will be opened at 9 o'clock, A.. NJ.
and close at 4 o'clock, p. NJ, and to be super
intended as follows:
In The Isl Precinct.
At the Buena Vista Hotel, at Bayou Goula
Messrs. Norbert Chopper, L. Achille Landry,
and NJ. A. Estevan, Commissioners.
In The 2nd Precinct.
At the Court House of said Parish, at Pla-
%quemine, Messrs. Eugene Rils, J. B.. Roth and
J. w. Austin, Commissioners.
In the Sd Precinct.
At the store of Messrs. Bissell & Schlatrc,
Indian Village, Messrs. Treville Hebert, Geo.
W. Banta and Paulin Dupuy, Commissioners.
In the 4h Precinct.
At Paul Dupuy's residence in said Parish,
Messrs. Edward D. Woods, Michel Hebert and
Jacob Schlatre, Commissioners.
In the 5h Precinct.
At F. Gomez's Store, Messrs. RENE lie
Blanc, Charles Davenport and Felix Roth,
Commissioners.
In The 9Th Precinct.
At the Coffee House Of Louis Pollet, at the
Island, Messrs. A. Sidney Robertson, Alcide
Poche and Valsin Braud, Commissioners.
In the 7h Precinct.
At Ives Mill, Messrs. w. J. Hyde, John
Mcdaniel and Joseph Leblanc, Commissions
ers.
In the Sth Precinct.
At Johnston Brothers. store on Bayou
Crosse Tete, Messrs. W. J. Began, Charles
Booksh and Ursin Daigre, Commissioners
J.. L. PETIT, Sheriff.
Eiaouemine. Feb. C6. 1874.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-03-12
NEW ESTABLISHMENT
Hardware and Groceries.

TTNHE undersigned would respectfully inform the
4 inhabitants of this and the adjoining parishes,
that he has purchased W G. Dale;s stock of Hard
ware, Groceries, &c, to which he has just made
a large addition from the city of New Orleans.
A large and complete assortment of
GROCERIES
will always be kept on hand.
Those in want, will find at this store, the best
Liquor, Flour, Lard, Segars, Fruits, Coffee, &c.
Planters in want of Sugar Kettles, Bagasse or
Cane Carts, Crates, Bars or Castings: have only to
send in their orders, and they will be promptly
filled.
u Please give us a call at the corner of Main
and Bank streets, at Dale's old stand. IF.
aug J. E. DEGELOS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-03-12
On Thursday. 2Ath Marca, 1esa.

4 WIZ olief aL puUllc sale 10 the highest anC
last bidder
On Thursday, 24th Marca, 1859,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, the following described
property, belonging to the
Succession Of Casimir Eau, deceased,
to wit:
lst. A square of ground situated in the pa
IRISH Of lberviIle, in the town of Jefferson, de-
sjgnated on the plan of said town as square
No 8, being composed of Lots Nos 50, 81, IS,
Sc, 81, s., SO and 60, and each of said Lots
measuring sixty feet front by one hundred and
thirty one feet in depth, said square fronting
on and bounded by the continuation Of Pla-
quemine street, and on the continuation Of
Court street, aud by Clay and Webster streets,
agreeably to said plan, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon being and
thereunto belonging; the whole of the above
square to be sold in one lot.
I'd. Square No 8, also situated in Jefferson
town, composed of Lots Nos 81, 81, 60, 81,
IS and Sc, each measuring sixty feet front by
one hundred and thirty one feet in depth, and
of Lots Nos 81 and IS, being of unequal d.
mansions, as follows: Lot No 81 measuring
thirty five feet front on PIaquemine street, and
Lot No IS measuring twenty nine feet on Court
street, by one hundred and thirty one feet in
depth, said square bounded by and fronting on
the continuation of Plaquemine and Court
streets, and Webster and Clay streets. The
above described property to be sold by Lots as
per plan.
Sd. Square No 7, situated in the town of
Jefferson, composed of Lots Nos At, 46, At,
48, 40, SO, 81 and 50, each measuring sixty
feet front by one hundred and thirty one feet
in depth, said square bounded by and fronting
on the continuation of Plaquemine and Court
streets, and Union and Clay streets. The above
square to be also sold by Lots as per plan.
4th. A lot of Cattle running at large, Move
ables, &c. &c.
Terms Of Sale.
Square No 8 to be sold payable one third
cash on the day of sale, and the other two
thirds in five years from the day of sale.
Squares Nos 7 and 9 to be sold by Lots as
per plan, payable one third cash, one third in
five years and one third in ten years from the
day of sale. All the property sold to bear eight
per cent per annum interest from the day Of
sale, said interest payable annually to the said
Mrs. Marie Ferran, tutrix, wife of Robert Has
son, under penalty Of eviction. Special mort~
gage to be retained on tne property sold to Sc
cure the faithful payments of instalments and
interest when falling due.
The personal property of said succession,
and the cattle to be sold with all the risk, as
they are now running at large, and the whole
for cash.
Sale to take place at the court house of the
parish of Iberville.
J. L. PETIT, Sheriff:
Parish of 1beryille, 2lst Feb, 1858.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-03-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
GGVE&
Dyspepsia, JaundiCe,

Chronic or Nervous Debility, Diseases of the Kid
neys, and all Diseases arising from a Dis
ordered Liver and Stomach:
OUCH as constipation, inward piles, fulIness of
~ blood to the head, acidity in the stomach, nau-
sea, heartburn, disgust for food, fullness or weight
In the stomach, sour eructations, sinking or aut-
tering at the pit of the stomach, swimming of the
head, hurried and difficult breathing, f~uttering at
the heart, choking or suffering sensations when in
a lying posture, dimness of vision, dots or webs
before the sight, fever and dull painin the head, de-
fciency of perspiration, y~ellowness of the skin
and eyes, pain in the side, back, chest, limbs, &C.,
sudden fushes of heat, burning in the flesh, con-
slant imaginings of evil, and great depression of
spirits-can be cfectuaHy cured By .
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-03-12
F. BROWNS
Essence of Jamaica GINGER.

7TNHIS Essence IS a preparation OF unusual eX-
L cellence. In ordinary diarrhea, i~ncipient
cholera, i'll short, in all cases of prostration of the
digestive functions, it is of inestimable value. Du-
ring the prevalence of epidemic cholera and sum-
mer complaints of children, it is peculiarly effica-
cious; 10 family or individual should be without it.
Caution.-Be sure to get the genuine essence,
which is prepared only by T. Brown, at his Drug
and Chemical store, N. + corner of Fifth and
Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, and for sale by all
the respectable apothecaries in the United States.
Soldin P~laquemine by A. E.. RICHARDS; in
New Orleans by J. Wright & Co., 151 Chartres
Street. feb26-1y