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The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
Corruptnnd TKfreIInR Press.

Governor Foote, inhis letter to Brooke and
Botters. makes general sweep Of the demo
cratic newspapers of the State, who oppose his
election to the United States Senate, and de-
nounces them as "acorrupt and hesreling press
This is pretty plain talk especially when the
character and position Of its authoris considered
--Ex- Senator and now Governor OF the State
one would think il high authority. But those
only who know his ..lew eagerness for the spoils
OF office" can properly estimate the reliance due
the author of this gross and foul slander upon
large portion of the political papers in the State.
In what way, we ask, are they corrupt? Have
they not pursued an open and honest course?
When opposing any man or measure has it not
been done in the same manner that all other
newspaper publishers pursue? Are they not
contending honestly for principle and for the
elevation of honest and reliable men who wilt
carry their measures into execution? All this
may be said Of them. Corruption is confined
to but few men and less presses. AS we have
before said, though, there are enough who are
corrupt TO stir up the indignation Of eternal ven
geance. But when whole party Of men or pres
ses are denounced as corrupt and hirelngs,' tits
time to raise voice in defence of the honesty
and integrity Of our citizens and the conductors
Of the press. man who has made it his bust
ness TO Violate every principle in political hon
esty for an ordinary lifetime. when ever it was
considered necessary for personal advancement.is
poor authority upon which to establish charge
of corruption. But the connection of the SANDER
Gus charge of corruption with ''heireling" make:
it the more foul and infamous. AS much as to sa,
tha; the party newspapers in the State, which
prefer the elevation of some other man thar
His Excellency, TO the Senate, have been hired
bought and bribed; and have sold themselves I,
base and .'unserupnlous leaders" We hope tha
he, as base and unscrupulous leader, has no
been able to hire or corrupt any of the nobl
band of editors in Mississippi. Though the con
duct Of one or two of them looks suspicious
That the Governor would do so if he could W
have no kind of doubt Neither have we an
doubt that he would sacrifice the peace and har
piness of the entire people of the State. Owe
which he presides as Governor. to advance hi
own interests. Hireling indeed! What is hel
: that could be denounced as hireling with mo-
, :, Justice and propriety than the selling Of one
: self to party whose principles he had fougl
: against for years and years, merely to obtain
: few spoils Of Office? 1t is with reluctance thi
we give expression to the honest convictions
our hearts, and state that we believe the Cove
Of nor of our State be entirely destitute of poll
Is ical honesty; and ready to make any sacrifice
ct principles or men. that will advance the temp,
rary interests of Henry S. Foote.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
YAzoo CouNrv I,,lv lei Ias2


Editors Democrat: Thinking you would take
an interest in whatever pertains to the education
Of our youth, ! have concluded TO give you
brief account Of the examination which took
place at Harmony" church on Tuesday last.
The friends and patrons of this hourishing insti-
tuition assembled at an early hour on Tuesday.
to witness the exercises of about fifty pupils un-
der the tutorship of Miss Robertson, Princi-
pal, and Miss M. Towel. Assistant. The day
was quite warm, and the church was crowded.
and / did not have an opportunity of hearing all
the classes examined, but those that did hear
did themselves and their tutols much credit It
has never fallen to my lot 10 witness the exam
nation of pupils that evinced greater profici-
|ency in the different branches of education in
which they had been engaged than did the classes
upon this occasion. The accomplished ladies
who have charge of this institution gave salts
factory evidence TO those present that they were
fully capable of discharging the delicate and res
ponsibie duties devolving upon them as instuc.
tresse~. This school is under the management
of Board of trustees " ho manifest commend
able zeal in the cause Of education and in theil
efforts to sustain school in which their dangh-
ters can be thoroughly educated, they meet viii
the hearty cooperation of the community in
general. AS an evidence of this fact subscrip
ton was gotten up on the occasion for The pur
pose of building an Academy. and several hun
dred dollars were subscribed in very short time
the list being headed with the liberal subscrip
tion of one hundred dollars. 1t occurs to M
that if every neighborhood in our State were t
Iexhibit as much zeal, energy and liberality in es
Itabiishing and sustaining schools and Academies
there would be no necessity for us to send ou
lsons and daughters to the great NORTH to be ed
ucated 1t would be really gratifying to see thi
worthy example followed by every communit
in the State.
After the close of the truly interesting exel
cises of the day, ]. B. Deason, Esq, and DIR. FL
gate delivered addresses suitable to the occasion
p.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
To Plank Road Contractors and
UmderfaIKeFs.

HENHE undersigned will ~0cc~o r~a'od pr0pO-
y sails, at any time within tbirt--fve davs af-
ter The date Of this publication. for the consruc-
ton of fhyee miles Of plank roo1. commencing
AZ -. Joseph. md rnnning through the swamp
10 Andrews Bayou to he n foot wide. Of
planking two and half inches ihicF, OC the
best Of cypress. FREE from sap and sound and
clear of what is called shnkes and no plank 10
be wider than ono foot 10 be laid on three
stringers. three inches v six; fhev 10 Z we'll
embedded in the graded earth so hatthc plank
will bear equally and firmly upon the stringers
and earth
The grading and diichinr we prefer 10 re-
reive separate bids for We are not prepared
lt this time 70 give specifications of she amount
Of cubic yards Of grading and ditching Ia be
done the whole width IF road, from ditch 90
ditch. will be "a feet. We would saw to per-
sons disposed to contract for the ditching and
grading, that we will receive proposals for the
same per cubic yard and that, in two weeks
from this date exhibit Of the number Of cu-
bic yards. &c. may be seen at the store of Dav.
enport & Snyder, st Joseph.
1T there be persons prepared to furnish the
plank at St Joseph, and do not wish 10 lay il on
the road. we would say to them, we viii receive
proposals for the plank alone, or proposals for
the grading, ditching and furnishing plank,
ana doing all complete in one contract.
d. P. JACKSON.
w. J. BRISCOE,
JOHN KLINE,
#. g. SMITH
St. Joseph, Parish Of Tensas, La, Juae %. SO.
July 9, 1S53-35-4w.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
A CAR ID.

We publish the following correspondence as a
sort of s' preface to our comments upon Gov.
Foote's letter TO Brooke and Botters. 1t (Foote's
letter. is decidedly the most important political
paper which the Senatorial canvass has yet pro-
duced 1t clearly shows tha Gov Foote has de-
SPARED of getting any support from democrats,
and has therefore besought the tender mercies OF
the wings. 1t was our wish TO comment upon
it strictly political card and to avoid all per-
sonalities; with this view, and by the advice Of
gentleman not unfTiendIy to Gov. Foote, we
addressed to him. previous TO making any com
ments upon his letter, the polite note found be
low by which it will be seen, we are in no way
responsible for the unexpected direction the con
troversy has taken :-Seutinel
VIcKsBURG, June 25th, 1853.
Gov. FooTE-Dedr Sir In your letter tc
Messrs. Brooke and Botters. published in the
Flag of the Union" of yesterday, you give as
one of the reasons why you despair of any res.
toration, for the present, of the ancient concord
which formally prevailed in the Democratic par.
ty of Mississippi 8 the efforts of a corrupt and
hireling press"
wish TO know if you include IN that aweep
ing denunciation, the Vicksburg Sentinel?
! .design~commenling upon your letter, anc
wish the above information before doing so.
Very respectfully,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
The following is our reply

The following is our reply:
VIcKsBuRG, June 28th, 1853.
Gov. II. S. FoorE; Sir: Your letter of the
26lh instant, came to hand few moments since.
1t being addressed TO me as the g Editor OF the
vicksburg Sentinel" and carefully transcribed,
and punctuated, suppose it is intended for
publication. and accordingly insert 1t in the
Sentinel
asked you. as you admit, ga plain question:
and instead of answering it in a plain manner,
as gentleman, disposed to observe the COM
mon courtesies of life would have done you con-
sumo four pages of foolscap in reply, and at
last fail to answer, except inferentialIy, my in
terogatory. My wish was to comment upon
your letter strictly as political card but could
not pass overdnnoticed, apassage so foul and so
false, as the one quoted in my letter 1t was an
insult, and if intended Tor me, i would Of course
notice it only as such, and resent it in the only
way open to me. If, instead Of acting the part
Of querulous demagougue, you had exempted
me from the denunciation, as an honorable man
would unhesitatingly have done. should have
passed it by in silence. It is not the first time
you have taken advantage Of your position to
insult those who oppose your return to the
y. S. Senate: knowing that the ermine you wear
protects you from merited castigation.
/ knew that you were corrupt, basely so; that
you naturally judged Others BY yourself, and
being notoriously incapable of doing disinter-
ested thing. always open to bribery, you were
ready without cause, 10 charge corruption upon
Others. knew the Legislature meant what it
said, when it declared. that the honor of the
State was not safe in your hands; but then
preferred not 10 speak Of these things if il could
be avoided. The resolution of censure added no
stain to your character, il simply declared fact
which the history Of your misdeeds furnished ~
The stain was not put there BY the Legislature,
nor can the Legislature wipe it out. cared not
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

0C- A difficulty occurred between General
Reubin Davis and Capt. VIM. Barksdale, at the
Washington Hotel at Vicksburg, on last Frilas
night in which, BarksdaIe received severa
wounds from a knife in the hands of Davis
not dangerous. We understand that Davis was
taken before the Mayor of Vicksburg. and boune
over in the sum of $1,000, to appear at the mex
term of the Circuit Court at that place. We have
not heard the particulars.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
D. WALKER.
ehich Gov. Fooie replies as follows:
JACKSON. June 26th. 1853

+.
Jackson, June 26th, 1853.
D. WALKER. ESQ., Editor of the Vicksburg
Sentinet-SIR: The very unexpected reception OF
your note Of yesterday places me, as / suppose,
under some obligation to reply to the enquiry
contained therein. Those who have enjoyed the
advantage Of reading the Vicksburg Sentinel for
some months past, need not now be informed
that it has been seldom my fortune to escape,
during that period, even for a single week, the
most unkind and disrespectful notices at the
hands OF its editor. Indeed, so severe and illib-
eral have been your structures upon my public
conduct and character, that even your State
Rights friends, In your own immediate vicinage,
are known openly to haue com planned of the
gratuitous discourtesy which marked your edito-
rial columns, and one of them. in particular,
with maniness worthy of all praise, even felt
it to be his duty formally, to demonstrate in your
own paper, against your incessant assailment of
one who had done much hard service for the De-
mocracy of Mississippi, in the last twenty years,
and who had done nothing at any time, TO justi-
fy the harsh apprehension to which il was his fate
10 be subjected. 1t has not yet been quite a
week. think, since, despite the sage maxim of
Dogbery, touching the odiousness Of comparisons,
you took it upon yourself, with that peculiar
| play of fantastic humor for which of late you
have become SO famed, to suggest striking 81
Multitude between mysefand some noted :. Tolrn
Lodfer" Of your neighborhood. who. it would
seem, has the good fortune occasionally to en-
counter you in your romantic perambuIations
about the streets Of Vicksburg. All this, and
much more, have | borne, with placid and
steady patience, which am not sure should
have been able to exert, but for the clear and un
doubling conviction which / entertained that
neither my private nor my public character was
at all in reach Of such missiles as might be hurl-
ed from the chair editorial of the vicksburg SEN
tineI.
In your very last number. you speak Of my re-
cent letter to Messrs. Brooke and Botrers, as
9 rather an extraordinary document from most
extraordinary man, and accompany this notice
Of the letter, with timely premonition TO your
req1ers. Of the grave resolve which you have
adopted, hereafter to present suitable comments
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

ton Of some other man to the Senate. and pledges
himself 10 Withdraw from the field il the whig
party should present candidate for Senator. be-
fore the next Legislature. We do not believe
he would do any such thing. Fooie only desires
to betray them into such belief, that he may in-
gratiate himself with them.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

Cs-The "Fourth' must stand as an excuse
for the want OF the usual amount of editorial in
this paper. "Monday is the day for setting up
editorial matter in the Democrat of1ce'-so says
Jones but we found no '.foreman" on hand; and
the "devi," following the sbossis" example,
"took French leave and Rourished among the
ire crackers"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
THE FouRTH. OF July.

Last Monday commenced the seventy-eighth year
of American Independence. Yes, last Monday
was the seventy-seventh birth day of our liberties
On the day that it was proclaimed to the world
the 4th of July l776, John Adams spoke as fol-
lows in the Continental Congress, assembled in
Philadelphia, then the seat of Government:
8 But whatever may be our fate, be assured
that this declaration will stand. 1t may cos,
treasures, and it may cost blood but it will
stand, and it will richly compensate for BOTH
Through the thick gloom Of the present. see the
brightness Of the future, as the sun in heaven.
We shall make this glorious, an immortal day
When we are in our graves. our children will
.nonorit. They will celebrate it, with thanks.
giving. with festivity, with bonfires, and llumi
nations On its annual return they will shed
tears, copious. gushing tears, not Of subsection
and slavery. not of agony and Distress but of ex.
ultation, OF gratitude, and of Joy. Sir, before
God, believe the hour is come. NV judgment
approves this measure, and my whole heart is In
it. All that have. and all that am, and ali
that hope in this life. am now ready here tc
stake upon it; and leave off as begun. tina,
sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish i am
for the declaration. 1t is my living sentiment
and by the blessing of God it shall be nv dv;ne
sentiment independence nos0, and rrDrpr,vn-
ErcE FOREVER"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

The WEATHER.-on Frida, last we had a fine
shower. the first for more than two months.
During Saturday, Sunday and Monday, we had
delightful showers. Yesterday morning the sun
came out again, to warm and assist vegetation
in making good use of the abundant water that
had fallen upon the furnishing earth.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
ADVERTIsEmENTs.

COpaFfnershfp-EDMOND RICH
ARDSON Of Brandon, Miss and g. H.
CHAPLAIN of this city, are associated with us
in business. The copartnership dating from
The lst of June. THORNHTLL & co.
New Orleans, July g, 1853 5nn.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

O-Judge Wiley P. Harris, of Monticello,
has been nominated as a candidate for Congress
by the Democracy of the fourth district
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

O-We are indebted to Chas. A. Lake of
California, for copy of memorial of the citizens
of San Francisco, to Congress upon the subject
of the Pacific and Mississippi Railroad
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

0CT The Flag of the Union states that Gov.
Foote leftJackson on last Friday for Carroll, and
other places in the central portion of the State.
The Flag says: In the month Of October he
vii attend series Of Baybecues ezpected to Be
gipen In Madison, Yazoo. &C." Hope the Gov
ernor may not BE- Disappointed in his expecta-
lions.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

n THIS renowned geuer Of FIRE stock,
will stand exclusively al my livery stu
SL-AE bic and slave depot. Breeders Of fine
horses are invited to patronize him, as his stock
Of colts EXCEL that Of any Stallion offered 10 the
public. For particulars. see bills.
c. J. BLACKMAN~
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
cod Finder.

80 THIS fine Bull by imported Gold
Finder, dam by imPlted Rising Sun,
The best mich stock Of cattle now
in use by the Shakers, will serve cows on rea~
sonable terms, he can be seen at INV Livery
Stable and slave depotin Yazoo city. Miss.
G. j. BItACKMAN
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

- LUST received supeFIof I0I uI
0TTEA eJ saddle and harness Horses lot
AT1 sale. Selected y nIse Ba-Ie, 5a'e
GsAeasa@ia2. Judge of stock, from bourbon
county, KY. Thee are the hnea4 4 nave ever
been able 10 purchase for this market. They
are for sale. as have declined the general hire
inc bnsiness. c. ). BLACKMAN.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

= UST RECEIVED few negroes for eale
- G. ]. BLACKMAN.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
T H E D E M @ C R A T .
PHILLIPS & PERKINS, EDIToRs
wadnasdav. Morning. Inlv s. 1854.


Democratic State Ticket.
FOR GOVERNOR.
JOHN J. McRAE, of Clark.
SECRETARY OF STATE,
VIM. II. MUSE, of TiShemingo.
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.
MADISON McAFEE, of Holmes.
STATE TREASURER,
G. F. HEMINGWAY, of Carroll.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
d. c. GLENN, of Kinds.
REPRESENTATIVE IN coNGREss-sTATE At LARGE
WM. BARKSDALE, of Lowndes.
FOR coNGREss-THIRD DISTRICT,
o. r. SINGLETON, of Madison.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
Negro DORa

p2 Mr.. JONES Is stationed 81 nv
Eh~+U White Hall Place. one mile west
az Of Yazoo city, with my dogs, and
Mr. Bgyd's celebrated negro dogs. for the pur-
pose Of hunting runaway slaues 81 reasonable
terms. Apply to me OF Mr. Jones.
G. j. BLACKMAM.
IWVALLOW- sale bv
C.J. .RLACKMAN.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06
DEMOCRATTC TICKET

Of YaSoo County for the Legislature
HARRISON BARKSDALE.
BENZ. r. HOLMES.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

Cattle, sheep mma Hogs.
r. CAN furnish planters ana others with lha
4 best hind Of cattle. sheep and hogs, they may
desire, on reasonable terms.
G. J. BLACKMAN.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-06

FOR coNGREss-THIRD DISTRICT,
o. r. SINGLETON, of Madison.
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Grey Hair Changed and a NeW Grocth ProdHced!
The introduction of g Van Deusen's improved
Wahpene' the great Hair Restorative and aoknow
edged Specific for changing Gray Hail TO It's primitive
color has been attended with the most signal and unde
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properties embrace those nourishi aud terminating
stimuans which, in concert with Nature, act on the
bulbs and germs causing the Reproduction Of new
growth ofteA Distracted by sckly AMI deransed lair
AMI forming that depcsie OF coorg matter necessary
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Dye-suffs peculiar TO the novel inventions Of the
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For sale by CALD WE'LL & HILL, Apothecaries
229 Main ST., Agents fof " orcsster.
Jl9 decd& W6m
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Real Estate. Insurance, Employment and
Boarding Agency,

No sS3 Main ST., " orcesier, Up stairs.
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TO buy house? Do yon wish 10 let your houses 10
good tenants? Do you wish to get your life or yonr
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you wish for boardeTsi Are you in want OF boarding
house! Have you a for sale TO let? Do you
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Young Mems Library Association Lee

FTHE fest course 0. eciures, he foie this AS
i socaIion: will open at lie I1Y HAIL, on TUES
DAY Evening NOV. ST. unl ia continue alt,tua,e
Tuesday Eyrniugs, Though the Lecture season. Lis
tmguished It ctHreTs may I've expected, curing The
course amongst hsm, Rev DR. eihuRe, of BrookSi,,
n ~ Hon. BDfns thoate, Rev Or d wsy, q. w.
Holmes, and Tila"Ihy Bigtlow, Esq, al Boston, Rev
DR. Clark of iiart.'rd, dc.
Season Tickets or Members, admitting 6en'ltma
and Lady will be sale GuIing the present week, at
Doris livermofe's aud Keith Il COR Bookstores ;
price 81 SO, a.d members requested t. pfocu 70
their ticke,s, on beie Saturday, the 18Th inst
Members can ais Obtain Tickels We.nesuay and
Saiurd Evenings, OF this The Reading Room.
BY order of the Lee ture Committee
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Head. Ponder, and be Wise.


DagHeye0types.
the La ii aud Geatemrn Of Worcester and
yiciaty. The gATHaW AY BROTHERS would
call your attention the Union Block Dauguerr All
Gallery, the Store Of Mr. l.. ID Goddard where at
ali times may be found good assortment of D4guer-
stock, iOckets &c.
We make il cur highest aim 10 please all by giving a
suaerior style oi Pictures, ami fair liz ing prices
Ladies All Geaiemen can you be your own judges OF
Daguerrean Pictures if SO, decide ion merit, aud
good Ijsment viii snow that Ihs cheapest not J.
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We promise you coed Types and no msta
OF tawtC
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Hair and Palmleaf TTattresees.
NOTICES, &c.


! HI subscriber, having taken The Office, formerly
occupied by EDWIN HAVEN, in thu Ante
Room Of Horticultural Hal would give notice that he
is reHdy to transact all kinds Of business corrected
with an lntelsen Office All persons >nav rest as
sured, who to bire o. lei abor ent or ell Houses
House Lots Lands Farms, shall have itdone right
and no mistake, BY calling his Office, on Front st.
opposite The CITY lIsIl PERRY THAYER
Worcester. Oct + 1853 oI2 H.
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DRY GOODS. &c.

, DOT. LINEN NAPKINS, CoIored Borders,
. from Auction, nj he above low pr ee.
oS e23 GEO. +. BRYANT.