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The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30
lYe nul,Iish- belon AZ land bill passed !

we publish below tie land bill passed a
the session just closed. 1t was introduced in
to tho House Of Representatives by Mr.. Cobb
of Alabama, and was not amended in ths
Senate
AN ACT to graduate and reduce the price o.
the public lands to actual settlers and cult
vators.
BE IL enacted By the Senate and House ct
Representatives. Of the United Statesof ADaer-
ica an Congress assembled. That all the pub
lie lands Of the United States which shall have
been in market for ten years or upwards, pri
or to the time of application to enter the
same under the provisions Of this act, and
still remaining unsold, shall be subject to sale
at the price of one dollar per acre and all
Of the lands Of the United States that shall
have been in market for fifteen years or up
wards, as aforesaid, and still remaining un-
sold, shall be subject to sale at seyenty-fve
cents per acre and all Of the lands Of the
United States that shall have been in market
for twenty years or upwards, as aforesaid,
and still remaining unsold, shall be subject
to sale at fifty cents per acre; and all of the
lands Of the United States that shall have
been in market for twenty FIVE years or up
wards, as aforesaid, and still remaining UNI
sold, shall be subject to sale at twenty five
cents per acre and all of the lands OF the
United States that shall have been in market
for thirty years or more, shall be subject tol
sale at twelve-sDd-a- half. cents per acre; \
PrO0ided, This section sllall not be so con-
strued as to extend to lands reserved to the
United States, in acts grantinglandsto States
for railroad or other internal improvements,
or to mineral lands held at over one dollar
and twenty-five cents per acre.
SEC. 2. Assd be at further enacted, That
upon every reduction in price under the prof.
visions of this act, the occupant aud settler
upon the lands shall have the right of pre-
emPtion at such graduated price, upon the
same terms, conditions, restrictions, and lim-
itations, upon which the public lands of the
United States are now subject to the right oil
pre- emption until within thirty DAYS preced-I
ing the next graduation or reduction that
shall take place; and if not so purchased,
shall again be subject to the right ofpre-emp-
ton for eleven months, as before, and so on,
from time to time, as reductions take place !:
Provided, That nothing in this act shall be 1
so construed as to interfere with any rightI
which has or may accrue by virtue of any act II
granting pre-emption to actual settlers upon
public lands.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, ThatIIl
any person applying to enter any of the afore u
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

said lands shall BE- required 70 make afiida-
Wit before the register on receiver Of the prop
Ier land Office, that lie Or She enters the Same
for his or her own use, and for the purpose
lof actual settlement and cultivation. on for
the use of an adjoining farm Of plantation
owned or occupied BY him OF herself and,
together with said entry, he oF She has not
acquired from the United States under tho
provisions Of this act, more than three hum
dred and twenty acres, according 10 Che es
|tablished surveys and if any pe son Of per-
sons taking such oath OF affidavit shall swear
falsely in the premises he or she shall bo
subject to all the pains end penalties Of per-
Jury.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30
FsO1.nrrCAE. CORRUPT1ON.

The investigating committee raised IN the
House short time before its adjournment, b
(which Mr. Letcher, Of Va, was chairman, tc
examine and report upon the charge Of cor
Eruption made by Mr.. Clingnnan against some
LOT the members; have reported at length, but
without eliciting sufficient evidence to con
vict anybody. The Committee have, howey
er, mace some revelations which ought TO be
known to the country. We cannot publish
the report on account of its length, but the
following remarks of the Enquirer on Lob
| by Legislation, will give an idea of the sub
stance of the report:
That the theory Of legislation issone thing,
and the practice quite another, viii not be dis
puted by any person who takes the trouble, OF
rather INDUCES the qualification, of reading Mr..
Letchers report from the Committee on Con
Igressional Corruption. That members of c on
gress act only from an impulse of patriotism,
that they are above any influence than that oi
reason and eOquence, that their conduct is deter
mined by an exclusive regard To the public inter
ests, that no ignoble ambition and no sordid
motive, ever diverts them from the path Of duty
and Of honor, may be the opinion of credulous
country gentlemen. Alas Mr.. Letcher dispes
this pleasing declusion, and tellse the I" honest
masses" quite different story.
From the revelations of this report we dis
cover that the legislation of the country is con-
trolled by the outside influence of lobby men
and agents. In advance. of 4Ie session, these
people perfect their plan of operations. They
engage rooms, they employ servants, they lay in
an ample supply of choice liquors. They form
combinations, they subsldize newspapers. Their
influence is as subtle as it is all -pervading.-
They enlist In their service persons Cf every rank
-decayed politicians and blooming prostitutes.
They make handsome presents they give sump-
tuous entertainments. In detecting the weak
points Of honorable members, they display an
acuteness of perception which is truly marvel
lous Then they direct their battery and keep
up an incessant fire until practicable breach is
effected To the vanity of one man they dd-
minister aduIation TO the stomach OF another,
champ pagne and oysters. The opposite of this
mem Ser Yields to the Establishments of woman;
the support oe that one is bought and paid for IN
hard cash.
The secrets of lobby legislation are lmpenetra-
bic by even the severest scrutiny. With all his
power and all his skill in cross examination, Mr..
Letcher could not wiring a satisfactory confes
sion from a single witness. With all his pene-
tration, he could not get more than glimpse in-
TO the mysteries of the system Of lobby iegisla-
ton. Enough, however, is disclosed to convince
the country, that Congress is not a conventicIe |
of Puritans.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

DEATH or GEEL. SoLoMoN w. DowEs.-
The report Of the death Of this distinguished
son of Louisiana, on the 14th inst, at Crab
Orchard Springs in Kentucky, has been con
frmed. He was native Of Tennessee, and
after settling in Ouachita parish, la, he took
an active part in politics, and was returned
to the State Senate. Upon the accession Of
Mr. Polk to the Presidency, he was appointed
lU. S. District Attorney, and subsequently
elected othe United States Senate from Louis
lana. His career in that sphere was useful,
and in the contest upon the Compromise ques-
ton in 1850, lac sided with the Union branch
Of the Democracy, and greatly distinguished
himself by his bold, able and many efforts la
behalf Of the Constitution and the Union
Upon the close Of his Senatorial term, the
Hon. j. p. Benjamin was elected as his sue
cessor in the Senate, but shortly after the ac-
cession Of GenI. Pierce to the Presidency,
Genl. Downs received the appointment of
Collector of Customs, which Office he held
at the time Of his death. Genl. Downs was
generally esteemed as an exceedingly upright
and honorable man, and his death will be
regretted. He was about fifty
five years of age VickSbatrg Wig.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

The following Ordinance for the peace and
safety of the inhabitants of Yazoo city, was en-
acted at a regular meeting Of The Town Council,
held June 18th, 1854. We publish it for the
benefit Of those interested in It's provisions:
SIC. 3. BE II further Ordained, That it shall
not be lawful for any person, being the owner
or employer or having the care or control of any
slave or slaves, to permit OF suferany such slave
or slaves to reside or be quaFtered on any lot or In
any house, unless such lot is Immediately con-
1ected with the lot upon which is the usual resi-.
dence or dwelling house Of such person, or un-
side On are Qnartered is upon such LOT, or any
oner or employer SO offending SHALL for the first
offence, forfeit and pay the sum Of twenty five
dollars, and for every succeeding offence, the
eumot fifty dollars.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30


We notice in exchanges from various parts
of the State that all of our delegation to
Congress have returned to their homes. AT
ter an absence of eight months, engaged in
discharging the arduoas duties of their posi-
ton, they gladly embrace the opportunity of
visiting their families and friends, and recei-
wing the congratulations of their constituents.
On the whole, the late session was a most
successful as well as most laborious one.
The Administration carried all their leading
measures. The account between the North
aud the South has been honorably balanced,
and the cardinal principles Of Democracy
(Which is American Republieanism,) main
tained with steady hand. After the pas
sion of the hour shall have subsided, this
will be pronounced an auspicious beginning
of General Pierce's term at which the people
will have reason to rejoice, when the COM
mentaries on mere individuals shall be for
gotten.
On the whole, then, the people have cause
to be satisfied with the past, while, at the
same time, they have every reasonable assu-
rance of the future. Fgnis coronot opus.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

No CHANCE EoR CUBA.-A dispatch from
Washington to the n. 0. Delta, under date
|of the 21st Of August, says, "The Govern
ment has received dispatches from Mr.. souIe,
which state that there is no hope Of bein ng
able to purchase Cuba from Esparero, nor
even for the amicable settlementof the pend
ing difficulties, unless backed by strong meas
ures in Washington. Mr.. Soule believes that
the reign Of Queen Isabella will be brie f
one, and that it will be followed by a Repub-
Iican Govre nment.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30
Attachment Notice.

Yazoo Circuit Couyt--May Term, 1854.
WHlrLooK, NICHOLS & Co. avr.r,,..,u.r :.
VS.. >oase on ~ = - : t = oh
RAEDoLrH, GRAY s. Co. $3.50 eO.
THIS day came the Plaintiffs by their
j Attorneys. and il appearing to the court, thai
the attachment in this case has been returned To-
to court By the proper officer duly executed. and
It also appearing to the court. that the defend
ants have failed to come into court and answer
or demur to the same. tits considered by the
court, that unless the said defendants appear be-
fore the Circnit court Of Yazoo county at q court
10 Be holden at the court house Of said county on
the fourth Monday of November next, A. d.
1854, on the first day Of said Term, either in
proper person or By some Attorney Of said court,
and answer or demur to said writ, judgment By
default final will be entered up against them for
the full anountof PlaintiHs demand with all le-
gal interest and costs.
1t is further ordered by The court that puhlica-
ton Of this order be made il the Yazoo Demo
c1at. . newspaper published IL Yazoo city. FOR
fouFsuccessiye weeks.
Attest: s. ~. PHILLIPS, Clerk.
August S0, 1e54-43.5t.
Wilkinson & Battaile, Plaintidh Attorneys.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

We state, as an item Of news, says the
Washington Sentinel, that the Know-Noth
ings Of this city are making arrangements
Cor publishing a daily penny paper, as the
central organ Of their party. Twenty citi-
zens have entered into joint stock assecia
tion for the purpose, contributing, as one Of
them informed us, five hundred dollars each.
If report be true, the editor represented the
country abroad in diplomatic capacity du-
ring the Administration of President Tyler,
but was removed by President Polk.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

Plain Silks and Satins, all colors,
Striped, PLAID and Brecade Silks, very rich,
Silk and Cashmere Robes, very rich,
Spun Silks,
Printed Cashmere and DeLanes, new styles,
Sold French MeTinos and DeLanes. oil coloTs,
Plain. PLAID and Br-tade Black Silks,
Plain and Figured Alpacas, of all colorss
Bombazines and Canton Crspes,s
Solid and Figured Bareges.
Barege and Granadene Robes. very rich,
American. English and French Prints,
Plain. Plaid and Striped Ginghams,
Broad cloth of all colors for Ladies cloaks,
Irish Linens.
Printed Linens and Linen Cambrfcs,
Plain, Dotted and Embr idered Swiss,
White Jaconets and Cambaics,
Damasks for Curtains,
White Lace and Embroidered Curtains,
Table and Piano covers,
Table Cloth, Napkins and Towels,
White and colored French Flanneis,
Swiss. Jaconet Edgings and Insertings,
do do Ruf1ings and Bands,
Thread Laces and InserIings,
EValencienns Laces and Insertings,
Honiton do do
August 80. 1854.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30
The second and last session Of the dancing

Ailv seNOlEa eL1 Idla5 SSHsIUI OI lIlo QdtIvIllt,
school in this place taught by that accom-
plishcd master, 1if. JEAN VEGAS, Of New
Orleans, closed with an exhibition at Odd
Fellows Hall on Saturday eveninglast. A Alarge
number Of ladies and gentlemen attended to
witness the closing exercises, and all seemed
pleased with the proficiency of the scholars.
and satisfied that the labors of the teacher
have proved entirely successful.
Mr.. v. returns his grateful acknowledge
ments to the citizens Of Yazoo City, and
Shepes that al. some future time to.be allowed
to visit a place at which he has received 50
many kindneases and formed 50 many agreea-
able friendss6a acquaintainccs. $
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30
MORRIS REIMAN
Inventors and NIamuCac-
tmrerS,
10. IN Cash PRIZES.

S570. IN CASH PRIZES. S570.
Volume Ten gf the q Scientific American b
commences on the 18th Of September I'D is
chiefly devoted to the advancement of the inter
esls Of Mechanics, Manufacturers and Farmers,
and is editedby men practically skilled in the
arts and sciences. Probably no other Journal Of
the same character is SO extensively circulated,
or SO generally esteemed for its practical ability.
Nearly all the Valuable Patents which issue
weekly from the Patent Office are illustrated wilh
Engrayings, and the claims Of all the Patents
are published regularly in its columns as they
are issued, making il a perfect Scientific and
Mechanical Encyclopedia Of information upon
the subjects Of Mechanical improvements, Chem
istry, Engineering aad the Science generally. it
is published weekly in quarto form suitable for
binding. and each volume contains -Four Hun
dred and Sixteen Pages Of Reading Matter, Sew
eIal Hundred Engravings, with full and COM
plete Index. It's circulation on The last Volume
exceeded 23, 600 copies per week. and the pEacil-
cal receipts ia one volume are worth 20 any lam
lily much more than The subscription price.
The following cash prizes are offered by the
publishers for the fourteen largest lists of sub
scribers sent 10 by the first Of January lS55.-
500 will be given for the largest list 915 Tor
the second: $65 FOR he third &55 for The fourth
$50 Tor the fifth $40 for The sixth; $40 Tor the
seventh &35 for the eighth; $50 fort The ninth
@25 for the tenth $40 for the eleventh $40
for the twelfth; $40 for the thirteenth; and So
tor the Fourteenth. The cash will be paid 90 The
order of the successful competitor Immediately
after The Isl Of January 1853.
TERMS One copy. one year, ga one copy
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@l5 fifteen copia elve months. @2e twen-
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Nonumber OF subscriptions bore twenty can
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can basent in at different times and from differ
ent Post Offices
Southern and Western money taken for subs
scription,
Letters should be directed, posi- paid 10 Mum
& co. 128 Fulton Street. New York
Messgs. MUSK q 90. arc extensively engaged
In procuring patents for new invenii tons end ufl
advise inventors, without charge RI rseaf5 -
The novelty Of their improvemenfs
GOAP and CANDL ESQ boxes.
y Star candles-25 boxes Soaps boxes
Starch, for sale by
August q 1854 q LEWIS 81 R0
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

THE Two EXTREMES OF FAsHIoN.-Form
erly, when ladies went out, they used to have
their bonnets on; but that is no longer the
case, for their bonnets are now not on, but
half off. The reason generally assigned BY
our female acquaintance, why bonnets are
thus worn, is, because they are. There is,
however, q somewhat more logical one to be
given than this, namely, the length Of the
dress.s Condemned BY the tyranny Of fash
ion 10 screen their feet and ankles from ad-
rniration, the ladies indemnify themselves BY
showing as much as possible Of the head. -.
Punck.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

We learn that the Rev VIM. Parker Scott has.
on account of i'll health. been compelled to re-
sign his charge Of Trinity Church in this place.
We part with Mr.. Scott with regret, and hope
that bis removal 10 the country may restore,
what assiduity and diligence have impaired.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

A TREATY MAKINa ADMINISTRATION
The Charleston Neaus aptly remarks that the
Pierce administration will be distinguished
in American annals as the treaty making
1t has not only made an important treaty
with Great Britain, embracing very compli-
Gated matters, but it has achieved like results
with powers remote from the circle of Yves
tern civilization. A treaty with Japan, an
other with Borneo, one about being formed
with Honduras, and perhaps, as the crown
ing operation, one with Spain, for the .ces-
sion and sale of Cuba, attest the ability, tact
and intelligence with which this department
of. the government is administered Since
the days of Jackson, we have had no admin
+istration which has excited so large meas
ure offoreign respect, not only by the promp-
titude with which national insult has been
punished, and the national honor vindicated,
but individual wrongs or injuries abroad re-
dressed. It is this which protects nations
from the necessity.of resorting to war, as
impunity, in these respects, leads necessarily
to repetition, and to hostihties finally. The
readiness of the administration either to pun
ish for insult and wrong, or to treat, on
terms of conciliation and peace, for the adj
,justment of all foreign differences and dis
putes, constitutes the highest claim to ma
tional confidence-and support.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

The last Madisoaian relates that while a
Mr.. Jesse r. Miller, of Madison CO., was
sleeping in his house. some person unknown
discharged the contents of double barreled
shotg un into bis side producing instant
death.
a brother-in-iaw of the deceased has been
apprehended upon suspicion.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

Judge spoford has been elected Judge Of
the Supreme Court of louisiana, for the
Northwestern district, over Messrs. Ogden
and Garrett.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

Hon. Francis Burt, Of South. Carolina, has
accepted the Office Of Governor Of Nebraska.
His appointment was confirmed BY the SEN
ate short time previous to its close.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

Wcpublish elsewhere a copy of the Grad
uation Land Bill, introduced by Mr.. Cobb, OF
Ala. This bill passed Congress at its lats
session, and having been signed by the Pres
ident has become a law. The bill provides,
as will be seen, that al lands not yet offered
in the market for five years, remain sl,25
per acre till'the expiration Of that time. AT.
ter that time, the lands are divided isto the
following classes, in proportion to the lenga'
Of time they have been offered for sale, at the
following prices:
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

The City authorities Of Natchez have es-
tablished rigid quarantine of all boats COM
ing from New Orleans.
This precautionary measure requires the
boats to land three miles below town, and all
kinds Of freight to be detained at the depot,
for the length Of time indicated by the health
officer; it also provides that passengers com
ingSup the river be detained for p days.
A rigid quarantine may have the effect Of
averting calamitous visitation of the fever;
and although there are at present no indica
tions Of a spread beyond New Orleans, yet
the course pursued by the authorities OF
Natchez is certainly comrnendable, and one
that We would ike to sec initiated by Vicls-
burg.
HEALTH OF New ORLEASs.-For the week
ending goth inst there were 258 deaths, Of
which l18. were of Yellow Fever. This
shows an. increase of the Fever upon the re-
port Of the preceding week, but not alarm
ing one, and contrasts fasorably with the
reports of the same period last season.
The reports of last year, says the Viclrs-
burg B'hig, We're upwards Of 100 by Fever
for the week ending July 2sd, Zone month
earlier;} 628 for the week ending July slgt; /;
and 1907 by fever for the week ending @Au-
gust 20th-the last being the corresponding
period Of last year for the report we have
quoted above, of l1s, for this year. The
smallest report for any single day of the
week ending on the 2oth of Auguss ofslast
year was I63. We also note that of the lis
reported fora week this year, nearly 100
went to the Charity Hospital and two bury
ing grounds.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

Thos. g. Porter has been appointed coIlec
tor Of the Customs in New Orleans, eics S
w. Downs, deceased.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30
Religious Notice

The Rev. J. 7. FREEMAN will preach n tie
Baptist Church next Sabbath morning Sept srd)
at 10 O'Clock.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30


Swiss aud Cambria Collars,
Valencinne and HOnion do
Cambria, Swiss and Honiton Sleeves,
do do do ChPmisettes
Plain and Embroidered Cambria Handkcrchiefs,
Hosiery of all kinds,
Satin and Silk Velvet Ladies cloaks,
Broad cloth do do
Satin Velvet and cloth Embro'd Ladies cloaks,
Silk. Satin and Cloth Talmas.
do do Mantilas, al coloTs,
Silk and Grape Shawls,
French BOnneis, the latest style
Ribbons, Gloves and a great many fancy articles,
a large assortment Of Ladies, Misses and
ChiLdrenS Shoes,
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
A large Assortment OF CnrpeiImgs,
Together with al kinds of
TION GOODS.
Clothing.
A very large stock OF Gentlemens, Boys and
Childrens Clothing Boots, SHOES, Hats & Caps.
Terms Cash, or a credit Of sixty days with
good city acceptance.
MORRIS REIMAN,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

There was an affair Of honor near Bayon Sara
on the 14th inst. between Drs. Witchen and
Bucanor. Two shots were exchanged, but nei-
ther party wounded. I
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30
NEW FALL tND WINTER GOODS.
MORRIS REIMANS CASH STORE!
WHOLESALE and RETAIL.

HE UNDERSIGNED would esEuy inform his friends and The public generally tt
has been 6rong. .. before and sci. New o-...
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30
August 80. 1854.


-
l:is s:i
THE undersigned offers for sale Lots.
4 Nos 6l and So, corner Of Washington and
Broadway with Improvements thereon, consis-
ting of a large new dwelling house and all other
necessary out-houses and conveniences. The
most desirable place for residence in the city.
Enquire on the premises for terms.
Aug. 30, 1854 436m THOS. METZLER.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

We find the following announcement in q
Washington paper:
The National Era, the famous anti-slavery
organ Of this place, has suspended its daily
issues, and viii hereafter be published week.
y. The editor says: @Fhe daily has fallen
far short Of defaying It's own expenses
much farther short Of It, indeed, than was
anticipated its publication viii not
probably be resumed next winter, unless there
be manifested win to support it" This
does not look as If the cause Of abolitionisn
was fotfishing when decidedly the best, and
the only respectable Journal they possess Is
not adequately supported.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-08-30

GtOAP and CANDL ESQ boxes. an5
- Star candlcs-25 boxes Soaps boxes
Starchs for sale by
August q, 1854. !. G.. LEWIS 81 30.