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The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
The siate OF NEississippi.
YAZoo COUNT

PROBATE CoURT-DEcEMBER TERM, 1854.
TO all persons interested iss the lands, ten
nae9atS, and hereditdnentS Of G. ]. Black
man deceased.
4 N the matter of the application of James
4 Tharp, Administrators of G. J. Blackman,
deceased, fora an order of citation to all persons
interested in the lands, tenements and heredi-
taments of said deceased, to appear at the Feb
ruary Term 1884, of this court, and show cause
if any they have or can, why an order should
not bo granted for the sale of the following
lands, Git having been represented that the per-
sonal property belonging to said decedent's es-
tate Is insufficient to pay his debts) to-wit =
The southwest quarter of Section 5, Township
IL, Range west, also portion of land be-
ginning at southeast of northeast quarter of
northeast quarter. GO acre piecel of Section
D, township II, Range west, and run north
I4,OO chains to public road leading to Yazoo
Clty--thcnce in a southwestern direction along
said road $500 chains, 68 links TO the half
mile station, on the west boundary of said Sec
ton 5, thence east 1900 chains, thence north
1000 chains, thence east 1000 chains to the
Place of beginning, containing 80 acres more
or less, also the south-half of eest-half OF
northwest quarter of Section 5, Township IL |,
Range west, containing 40 acres more OF
less, situated, lying and being in the county of
Yazoo, State of Mississippi. 1t is thereupon
ordered by the court, that publication of cita-
tion directed to all persons interested in the
above described lands. be made in tn, Yazoo
Democrat for the space of thirty days, and by
posting the same in three more public Pla-
ces in said county, to be and appear at the Feb
ruary Term 1854, of this court, then and there
to shew cause if any they have or can, why an
order should not be granted for the sale of the
lands aforesaid to pay debts of said decedent.
Eubun
said Court, the 4th Monday of December, 1858,
and seal of said court. ISSUED the 9Th day of
January 1854. VIM. H. BELL, Clerk.
January IL, l854-l06t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Fashionable Clothing Emporium !
F.. w. BATTAILE,

11asn Street. YaSoo city, Mississippi.
rs in receipt of large and well selec-
M ted stock of Fall and Winter Clothing, con-
sisting in part Of Overcoats, Dress Coats, Frock
Coats, Fancy Coats, Cloaks, Talmas, Fine, Fam
cy and Black Cashmere Pants every variety
Of Silk, Satin, Plush and Velvet Vests--an ex-
tepsive assortment of Gents Furnishing Goods
and Hosiery, also splendid selection Of Hats,
Caps Boots, Shoes, Umbrellas, sole leather
Trunks, Carpet Bags, and India Rubber Goods
MIR Battaie has in connection with his
Store, a TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT,
and has secured the services OF the most COM
petent workmen to be obtained in New York.
He fatters himself in his ability to render satis-
faction to his customers in the minutest par
ticulars of dress. He invites the public to call
and examine his stock.
November 80, IS53-4-3m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
ADMINISTRATORS SAFE

DY Virtue and in pursuance of decree of
-ID the Probate Court of Yazoo county, Stale
of Mississippi, made at the last Novembc r
Term thereof, the undersigned, Administrator
of the Estate of Phillip O'Reilly, deceased, will
On the 3rd Monday, the 10th dag Of January
meat, between the hours prescribed by law, pro-
ceed 70 sell before the Court house door of va
zoo county at Yazoo city, between the hours
prescribed by law, at public auction to the
highest bidder. on credit of twelve months
from the day of sale, the following Real Estate
belonging to the estate of said decendent to-
wit:
Lot No. 10 and fraction of 20 by 40 feet in the
town of Benton, & west-halfof southeast quar-
ter, Sec. 26, Township 13, Range / East. Fast
half of southeast quarter, Section 26, Town
ship ID, Range East. West half southeast
[ quarter. Section 27. Township 13, Range l
East. West half northeast quarter, and east
half north west quarter, Section 81, Tow nship
13, Range l East. East half northeast quar-
ter, Section l, Township IL, Range / East
and fraction of west heif northwest quarter
Section 6, Township II, Range 2 East. West
half northeast quarter, Section 1, Township
IL, Range East. East half southwest quar-
ter, west half northwest quarter, Section 20,
Township III, Range East, and 70 acres in
the northeast quarter of Section 30, of Town
ship IL, Range East, described as follows
begin at northeast corner Section 30 run west
36 chains. 80 links, thence south 20 chains, 81
| links, thence east Sc chains, 81 links, thence
north 20 chains, "a links to place of beginning.
The purchaser or purchasers will be requir-
ed to give bond or bonds, with good and sufi-
cient security, for the payment of the sum or
sums of money for which the said premises
may be struck of, in twelve months from the
day oe sale. JAMES P. O'RElLY, Admr.
of Phillip O'Reily, decd
December 4, 1652-5-6t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Guardian3s Sale.

DY Virtue of an order of the Probate Court
ID of Yazoo county, State of Mississippi
made at the january Term thereof, A D. 1854
the undersigned, as Guardian of Clarence
Swartwout, minor, Will on the 3rd day oi
April next, between the usual hours Of sale,
prescribed by law, proceed to sell before the
Court House door Of Yazoo county, at public
auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, on
credit of twelve month from the day of sale
the following described lands belonging tc
said minor, and situated in Yazoo County, t(
wit: an undivided half interest in the west-hal
of southwest quarter of Section L; all Of Sed
ton 2-north- half of Section 11--north-wel
quarter of Section -, all in Township l |
Range l East. Bond with approved securf
will be requiredof the purchaser or purchase.
Feb. l, 1854-4t. B. YAN0ELL, Guar |
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
NOTICE

THE firm of J. Tharp & Co is this day dis
Il solved by mutual consent. Mr.. J. Tharp
having disposed of his interest in the stock to
Mr.. Alonzo L. Brown, would return his thanks
to his Cd friends for their past liberal patron
age. and respectfully solicits continuance Of
the same for his successors, and would add,
that they will be receiving new goods and
keep large and we'll selected stock. Mr..
Tharp also informs his frieHds and patrons,
that he is charged with the settlement of the
business Of the old firm, and can be found at
his old counting room. JAMES THkRP.
G.. w. WOOD.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
AdminiStratrix Notice.

WHEREAS Letters of Administration on the
w estate of George M Hancock deceased,
were granted the undersigned at the last No
vember Term of the Probate Court of Yazoo
county, State of Mississippi-now all persons
having claims against the estate of said dece-
dent, are hereby requested to exhibit the same
within the time limited by law or the same will
be barred NANCY d. BERKLEX,
January A, lS54-7t. Administrators.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Administrator's Notice.

NTHEREAS Letter of Administration de bo-
w mis- non on the estate of Henry NJ. Pritch-
EFT. deceased, were granted to the undersigned
atthe last January Term of the Probate Court
of Yazoo county, State OF Mississippi: Now
all persons having claims against the estate OF
said decedent, are hereby required to exhibit
the same within the time limited by law.
ROBT. J. S. PRITCHETT,
Feb. l. I854-13-7t Admir-. de bonis non.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
AdmfnistratOr,s Notice.

WHEREAS Letters of Administration on the
w estate of Sarah M. Pritchett, deceased,
were granted to the undersigned at the last
January Term, of the Probate Court of Yazoo
county, State of Mississippi: Now all persons
having claims against the estate of said dece-
dent, are hereby required to exhibit the same
within the time limited by law, or the same
will be barred. ROBT. ]. S. PRITCHETT,
Feb. I, I854-I3-7t Administrators.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Partnership Notice.

WVHE co-partnership heretofore ex-
n isting between the undersigned in the Saw
Mill and Lumber business in Yazoo city, un-
der the firm name and style of Grimme # Metz
Ter. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will be continued hereafter by
Frank f4rimme, who is alone authorized to set
tie AT outstanding business both in favor ofand
..Jainst the firm Of Grimme q Metzler.
FRANK GRIAIME.
Jan. 4. 1864. 9-5t. THOMAS METZLER.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Notice.

NETHEREAS Letters of Administration up
w on the estate of R. r. Williamson, decd.
were granted to the undersigned at the Jam
uary Term 1854, of the Honorable Probate
Court of Yazoo county, State of Mississippi
Now all persons having claims against the es-
tate of said decedent, are hereby required to
exhibit the same duly authenticated, within the
time limited by law, or the same will be barred
Feb ]. 1S54-l3-7t E. L. BOWER Admir-
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
The State of mississippi,
YAzoo CoUNTy

YAzoo COUNTY
PROBATE COURT, DECEMB'R TERM, 1883.
To all persons interested In the lands, ten
tenenee'1tS and hereditane1atS of Theophe-
tuS Ogden, deceased.
ct having been suggested to our Court
4 of Probates for Yazoo county, State of Mis-
sissippi, by Wade H. Mills, Guardian of Eliza
beth Ogden and Lucy Ogden, minors and heirs
of Theophelus Ogden deceased, and husband
to the late widow of said decedent, that it will
be to the interest oI the heirs of said decedent
to sell the following lands belonging to the es-
tate of said decedent, lying in Yazoo county,
State aforesaid, to-wit: The east-balf of south
east quarter and northwest quarter of south
west quarter of Section II, northwest quarter
Of northwest quarter of Section lS, Township
8, Range 2 west. Southeast quarter, Section
y, Township 8, Range west. Southwest
quarter of southwest quarter, Section Z, Town
ship 8, Range 2 west K was thereupon order
ed by the Court, that citation issue 10 William
H. Bell, Guardian ad letum to Elizabeth Ogden
and Lucy Ogden minors to Yazoo county, and
to Mary Jane Mills to Madison county, to be
and appear at the next March Term 1854 of
our Court of Probates, then and there to show
cause, if any they have or can why an order
should not be made for the sale of the above de-
scribed land.
It's 1urther ordered that publication of this
citation be made in the Yazoo Democrat, a
newspaper published in Yazoo city for weeks.
WITNESS, Hon. Geo. B. Wilkinson, Judge
of the Court aforesaid, the 4th Monday of De-
cember, A. D. 1858.
ISSUED, 26th December, A. D. 1858.
Jan. 4, lS54-7t. WIN. H. BELL, Clk.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE,

TVHE subscriber offers for sale house and
lot situated on the South end of Monroe
Street, near the residence of Charles T.
Mann. The location possesses every conve-
nience for = family. The dwelling and out
houses ale in good repair, fine garden spot
annexed, and good cistern on the premises
The property will be sold on the first of March
next, unless privately disposed of prior to that
time. One half of tie purchase money will be
required on the DAP of sale, the balance on a
credit of six months
Jan. 4, 1S54-9tds SUSAN MADISON.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
POUE.TRW.

ITO the Poultry Dealers, Planters and fanciere
L al The South. The subscriber is now pre-
pared to fill orders to any extent for any Fowls.
Geese, Ducks, Turkeys, Swans and Pea and
Guinea Fowls, and will sell stock by the pair,
trio or lot, at very reasonble prices
Those who buy to sell again supplied on favor
able terms. / viii warrant all Birds sold BY
me to be equal in all respects to any in the
country. Stock can be safely sent to any pari
of the United States.
No charges made for cages.
J. w. PLATT,
Jan'y 1854 Rhnebeck N. X.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
The State OF Mississippi.
YAZOO COUNTY.


PROBATE COURT, JANUARY TERM, 1854.
To all persons interested IN the estate of
Paul Finley, deceased.
IN the matter of the application of
N Fuller & Atkinson, Administrators OF Paul
Finley, deceased, to file a final settlement OF
their account, and surrender of their letters as
Administrators, as aforesaid, it was thereupon
ordered that citation issue to VIM. H. Bell, as
Guardian, ad litem for Elizabeth Massey, Jno.
w. Massey, Andrew G. Saunders, to Yazoo
County, and to Charles Fuller, Elizabeth Burt,
and E M. Burt, her husband. Clarissa Max
George Fisher, to Attala County, to Andrew
Oldham TO Carroll County, and that publication
of said citation be made in the Yazoo Democrat
for the space of thirty days, as to Lucinda
Smith, and - Smith, her husband, Sarah Nc
Coy, Margaret Wilmington, and - Whiting
ton, her husband. James Mccoy, Archibald
Mccoy, Nancy Mccoy, - Mccoy, whose res
licences are unknown, and to all others the un-
known and nonresident heirs and distributes
to said Estate to be and appear at the March
Term, 1854 of this Court, then and there to
show cause if any they have or can, why fl
nal settlement of the account and surrender OF
tne letters of said Fuller s. Atkinson as Ad-
minist1~tors of Paul Finley, deceased, should
not be allowed.
WITNESS, Hon. Geo. B. Wilkinson, Judge
of said Court, the 4th Monday Of January.
1854, and seal of said Court. Issued 30th
day of January, A. d. 1854.
VIM. II. BELL, Clerk.
February 1, 1854-I3-5w.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Notice.

MIR. HENRY B. BRlCKELL. of 5000.
1VA ter Shell Bend on Bayou Tokeba; his
wife, children, and household inmates; have
my full permission to pass and repass through
the plantation, to CHURCH, or elsewhere-But
his wagons, teams, and loose stock are ex-
pressly and specially prohibited,
JAMES J. B. WHITE.
Tokeba, February 9Th, I854-l4-3m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Annual Settlement.

4 7 the February Term 1854, of the Hon. Pro-
I1bate Court Of Yazoo County, State Of Missis-
sippi: l WILL as Administrator of Elizabeth
Ross deceased, present my Annual account for
settlement and allowance. S. L. JAMES
Feb. 8, lS54-4t. Administrators.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
The State of Mississippi,
YAzoo COUNTY
PROBATE COURT-JANUARY TERM,
1874

YAZOO COUNTY,
PROBATE COURT-JANUARY TERM,
1854.
TO all persons Interested in the lands, ten
eDle1atS and hereditGmentS of Martha
IMcEtsOee late Of said county deceased.
4 N the matter of the application of Elvy Nc
A- Elwee, Administrative of Martha RIcElwee
tdcceased, for order to sell the following
Town lots, situated, lying and being in Yazoc
City, and known and designated on the map OF
said town as lots Nos. twenty-eight and TWEEN
4y-nfne, for the purpose of division between
the distributes of said estate.
1t IS therefore ordered by the Court, that CT
station issue, directed to Jane George and Evans
George, her husband, and to John McElwee
non residents of this State, to be and appear
at the March Term 1854 of this Court, then anC
there to shew cause if any they have or can
why az order should not be granted for the sale
of the above described town lots, in accordance
with the prayer of said applicant
And it is farther ordered by the Court, tha
publication of this citation be made in the va
zoo Democrat for the space of sixty days.
WITNESS, Hon. Geo. B. Wilkinson, Judge
of the Probate Court of Yazoo county, the 4tl
Monday in Jan'Ty, 1854, and seal of said court
ISSUED the Seth day of January, A. ID. 1854
VIM. II. BELL, Clerk.
February l. Ie54-i3-10t
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
CitV EXChamge.

~ - =
YNHE subscribers would respectfully
N inform the public that they have opened a
retailing establishment in the house formerly
occupied by John Clary. The Bar is plentiful
1y supplied with choice liquors and cigars, and
every convenience required of such an estab-
lishment will be afforded. They solicit share
of public patI onage and pledge themselves that
the house shall be conducted in such manner
as to give no cause of complaint.
S. ". STEWART & co.
Yazoo City, December 20, lS53-8-tf.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Annual Settlement,

4 T the February Term A. D. 1854, of the
N. Probate Court Of Yazoo county, / will as
administrators of Thos. 0'Reilly deceased, pre-
sent my annual account for settlement
Feb. l, lS54-4t. j. III. LAWRENCE.
Administrator
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
PIANO FORTEs.

!" C. TYLER, Agent for the sale Of Pi-
h arc Fories from the most celebroted
Factories in New York aud Boston. Piano
Fortes will be found constantly on hand. and
for sale at the Manufacturers retail price
Also on hand, a good assortment of Sheet Mu
sic.
Yazoo City, April 20, 1s53--Iy.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
F. VINCENT AGENT YAZOO CITY MISSISSIPPI

r gleato
Mr.
Fruit
ncesp md Caae@m NAV also January 25, l85425t
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

DREADFUL INHERITAN0E
from the Parents.

And must this continue Shall we be wise in
all that concerns the cattle Of our fields our horses
eur eheep, COWS, our oxen. the nature and
character Of the soil possess, the texture and
quality Of our goods and merchandise but in al that
concerns ourselves as human beings, with human
functions aud passions, subject to great derauge-
IN ut, involving our future peace and happiness
~ a "llat concerns the health and welfare of the
ife ~ on' affections, and the mother Of chill
d, IN A., H. at concerns the mental and physical
,veU being of tho9a children, we should be i'm
,nerscd ia The darkest ahd most
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

THE undersigned having purchased the
stock of ]. Tharp & Co., continue the business
under the firm of WOOD d. BROWN.
c. w. WOOD,
Jan II, 1854, I0-3m. A. L. BROWN.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
New Rice &c.

n Tierce new Rice, (lowland)
ILL., 90 bbls and half bbls Molasses, new crop.
4 hhds Prime Sugar, do. just received and
for sale by j. W. DABBS
December q, ls53-7-tf.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
YazOO River Land for Sale.

KaAOO Ib1VCE AsGRhU AOF SsAIe'
TNHE undersigned own tract of about 200
Il acres of high land lying on the Yazoo
River and adjoining the lands formerly owned
by j. Lamkin, being Lot no. 3 of Section 6,
and West half of Southwest quarter of Section
2, Township Ia, Range West, which they
will sell at bargain, if immediate application
be made to j. Nj. Hollingsworth, or to the un-
dersigned. B. E. & w, L. NORRIS.
Feb, s, '54;-l4-6w.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

lust receivedAarsh newly invented radi-
~ cal cure TrEs. Also Utero Abdominal
Supporters. Alb Marsh's improved elastic
suspender shoulder Brace. and for sale by
COOK & BRUMFIELD.
February T. 1854.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
DfSSOIufiOm.

Dissolution
THE partnership heretofore existing under the
j. firm of Brooks & Wyche is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. B. F. e. BROOKS.
GEO. WYCHE.
The business of the firm will be carried on by
the undersigned to whom all accounts against
the firm must be presented for payment, and to
whom all accounts due it must be paid
B. F. c. BROOKS.
Jan'Y 81, lS54-It.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Notice..

THHE fndersigned, dealer in Produce and
a Groceries, Plantation and Family Supplies
generally, has received and opened well assor-
ted Eoek at his old stand, (before the ire) and
solidtsthe patronage ofhis friends and tae pub
licIi general. J. w DABBS.
Fazoo City, December 81, 1853 7-tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
PRO BONO PUBLICO.

VTHHE Undersigned would inform the citi-
Il zens of Yazo City and the adjacent coun-
try that the Coffe House formerly kept by Mr.
w. S. Grubbs, ktter known as the Pro Bono
Publico, has bee reopened under his control
and supervision. A Bar-keeper, famous for
his proficiency n the ART of compounding mix
ed drinks is contantly in attendance, and liq-
uors and cigars 4 the choicest brands are kept
constantly in shre. Former patrons of the
establishment MAJ test assured that the charac-
ter of the House wiz be as heretofore, strictly
maintained. and coreniences for the comfort
of customers unsuH Hassed.
GEO. w. GRUBBS
Yazoo City, Jan.R5, I854-12-6m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
A Desirable Residence for Sale.

- -
IHEa5W IEER# III
Esf59 Ak1al
T OFFER for sale my present residence. situ-
L ated in fine neighborhoOd, containing
about four acres of choice level land we'll fen
ced. upon which is new frame dwelling house
with four rooms and passage between them, a
ne " frame kitchen, store room, smoke house,
stable and corn-crib, and never-failing we'll
of excellent water. There are on the place
about $50 young fruit trees, of the choicest va
rietes, fine shrubbery, &c.
The location of the place renders it admira-
bly, adapted for market garden for which pur-
pose have cultivated. The place is also well
situated for dairy purposes.
Terms liberal, and one or two negroes will
be taken in part payment.
J. A. STEVENS.
Yazoo City February 9Th, l954,--I4--3m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
EXTENSIVE PRIZE DRAWING.

Jewe& dnwni
Yzoo City, Q fnh mel a
an ahem seof similar
G sandr
FIVE DOLLARS
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

HNLOUR-5O barrels Ohio Flour,
30 . T. Harrison extra flour,
Jan. IL. for sale by J. G. L. s. CO.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

PROBATE COURT, JANUARY TERM, 1854.
To all persons interested IN the estate Of
Paul Finley, deceased.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

New store
THE undersigned, having recently purchased
4 the entire stock Of Hobson and Lamkin,
consisting of every variety Of Fancy and Sta
pie Dry Goods, Ready-made Clothing, Hats,
Caps, Boots and Shoes, Saddlery, Hardware,
Crockery, and Glassware, together with ma
ny other articles too numerous 10 mention,
respectfully invites the citizens Of Yazoo
City, and the public generally, to give him a
call. S. S. WRIGHT.
December 81, 1s53-7-tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
SUndFiGSs

AID London Dock" Brandy 1913.
" old do do Port wine in pts & qts
Cd g Golden Sherry in wood and glass,
old Top Champ gne pint and quarts,
nperial Tokay in pints.
Id re erve Monongahela Whiskey, 1910.
london Cordial Gin in bottles,
Schrapps,
jhoice black, imperial, extra fine gun-powder
aud mixed Teas,
Cider and Wine Vinegar,
Nutmegs, Allspice, Pepper and Ginger, Soap,
Starch and candles, fine Olive Oil, Kentucky
Mustard, Table Salt &c.
lust received and for sale low by
Dec. 21, 1553-7-tf J. w. DABBS.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
RegmIar 1900 Rirce TsncI-of.

ANGS HAAthN A4AAUW A-AWtsE N7LCACls
For Greenwood, LefiOre, YasOo Cag &c
THE SPLENDID STEAMER
EDR "A No. q, II. 3. NOS ~-A
OBY, Master, will run as q -
regular packet in the above trade &w
during the Season. Making trip every ten
days. SIZE viii commence her trips as soon as
the wafer will permit. For freight or passage
apply on board or to w. WYMAN,
Yazoo City, Dec 81, l853-7-tf. Agent,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
EelcctiOns f0r One Thnnehifnl.

Strange that countless human beings exist und
drug through life DO the beasts of lbs Aeld. oF
the ipaects of the Garth, eyincng no more Thought
reflection than though the noble faculties III eii1
were not youchsafcd t0 thofii.
Many such are husbands and fathers ut,ou Whote
dependent the Health, the well being. a,d tie
happiness Of con6ding and anectionate wife, wllH
Lerhaps D lamilY Ol Oh .Ldren