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The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
Methodist COnference south.

This body assembled at Columbus, Ca,
sometime since adjourned on the 3oth ult.
Among the principal acts of the Conference
was the estabHsbment of a Southern Book
Concern at Nashville, Tenn, and the location
of the Missionary Society at that place after
April, 1856.
A part of the duties Of the Conference was
the election of three Bishops, which resulted
in the choice of Reyds. G. F. Pierce Of Geor-
gia, John Early, ef Virginia, and II. II. Kav-
anaugh, of Kentucky.
The Columbus Times gives the following
brief notice Of the new Bishops:
"Dr. Pierce is justly regarded as one Of the
most brilliant pulpit orators in the Church.
He is, however, too well known to our read
ers to require sketch at our hands.
DR.. Early belongs to the old school Of Vir
ginia gentlemen. He IS tall and portly in
person, and though past the prime Of life,
still enjoys uninterrupted health and much Of
the elastic vigor of manhood. His full stock
of snow white hair contrasts finely with his
ruddy face, and black eyebrows. His chief
quality is his energy. His commanding bust
ness qualities, and viii unquestionably make
an efficient Superintendent,
Mr.. Kavanaugh belongs to the old school
Of Methodist Divines. The frosts of many
winters have settled upon his head, but he
seems to be in full enjoyment Of all his facul-
ties, and robust health. He has sound
practical mind, and enjoys the confidence of
the Church.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

Gle which resnltel in TIE in lepenience Of
the country. And what was the philosophy
Of that contest--what its nature and essenee9
On the part Of Great Britain, it was war
for prohibitions and re5tyaints-sor dictatiog
and control on the part Of The colonies, for
selfgovernment aud the right to legislate for
themselves. Popular sovereignty was put
directly at issue, and right calamity did our
fathers fight the battle; the strife was conse-
Grated by a sacred principle; success reward
ed the brave men engaged in it; anI we rev
erence both them and their cause, because a
great idea essential to the happiness and
prosperity Of the people was secured by it
and them-yiz: popular sovereignty. Have
we adhered strictly to the great principle
involved in and secured by the American
revolution II WasAington Union.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
From vicksburg to mouth Old River, l

w We acknowledge the receipt of
pamphlet containing report of the trial of
Matt. F. Ward by Mr.. A. D. Richardson
MFR. W., askeda suspension of editorial opin-
ion until this report should appear. 1t is
now before the public, and editors may fire
array if they.like. We regarded the murder
of Butler as diabolical outrage from the
first, and can see nothing in the report before
us to altar our opinion. The perpetrator
has, however, been tried and cleared by the
proper authorities, and here should be be-
all and end-all of the business. It is vain to
disclaim about the corruption Of the jury,
and as for the matter of the guilt of Matt.
Ward, higher tribunal will adjudicate upon
his case one of these days and justice will
not then be defrauded Of her rights by a
Hardin County Jury.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
A Beautiful Present.

We have been shown, says the Mississip-
plan, beautiful Silver Box containing the
Pen with which Gov. McRae approved the
great Temperance Reform Bill passed by our
last Legislature, and intended as a present
from the Ladies of jackson to tho Rev. c.
X. Marshall Of Vicksburg, to whose untiring
efforts in behalf of Temperance Reform the
people Of the State are greatly indebted for
the passage of the bill. The Box is of Silver,
gotten up by those well known jewelers.,
Messrs. Hyde 81 Goodrich, of New Orleans,
by the direction, and under the superintend-
ence of our townsman Judge Tarpley, and is
by far the most chaste and beautiful article
of the kind we have ever seen. The Box is
twelve inches long, four inches wide, and three
inches high, decorated with the most costly
and elegant chasings and ribbons, and lined
on the inside with satin. On the top of the
Box is engraved, Presented to the Rev. G.
X. Marshall of Yicksburg, the Apostle Of
Temperance in Mississippi, by the Ladies of
Jackson" On the inside upon beautifully
carved and ornamented silver plate embedded
in the satin by the side of the pen, is engrav-
ed, "With this Pen the Executive of Miss
approved the great Temperance Reform Bill,
18th February, 1851 Taking it all together
it is most unique and elegant present, re-
decting great credit upon the taste and work
manship of Messrs. Hyde q Goodrich, and
one of which both Mr.. Marshall and his pos
terity may be proud.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

A Coon OSE.-The Washington Star re-
marking upon the sullen silence of Greeley
since the passage of the Nebraska BILL says
it is reminded Of an awfuly profane old ras-
cal in Western Pennsylvania. Some vexati-
Gus accident happened to the old man one
day, when his acquaintances gathered about
him, expecting to hear an explosion Of ex-
pletives. Not a word, not on oath, escaped
his lips. "Why don't you swear, Uncle John?"
said one of the astonished lockers on.
"swearF' replied the veteran sinner, ..the fact
is, gentlemen, RI be damned # 4 can do jas
tsce to The subject"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

H From communication to the House.
from Secretary Davis, it appears that during
the year ending May l, 1853, twenty-eight
steamers were lost on the Mississippi river
twenty-five being destroyed by snags alone
The value Of property lost by these disasters
is put down at $1,25o,ooo. The loss Of pro
perty in fiat boats, during the same period, is
estimated at $250,00O. 1t is fair to assume
that the annual loss of property on the Mis-
sissippi and its tributaries, owing to the ma
tural distractions of these streams, does not
fall short of three millions--a sum equiva-
lent to the interest on an investment of fifty
millions.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
ny ll1e President Of llle y. States.
a PROCLAMATION.

Whereas information has been received llat
sundry persons citizens Of the United States.
and others residing therein, are engaged iu
organizing and citing ont q military 3xpe3i-
ton for the invasion of The Island of Cuba:
And whereas the said andertakiRg "a eaa-
trary to the spirit and express stipulation of
treaties between tIe United States and Spain,
dcrogatory to the character Of tIis nation.
and in violation Of the obvious duties and
obligations Of faithful and patriotic citizens
And wherea8 it is the duty Of the consttu-
ted authorities Of the United States 10 hold
and maintain the control Of the question Of
peace or war. and not suffer Die same TO be-
lawlessly complicated, under any prctenco
whatever:
And whereas, to that end, all private enter
prises Of hostile character within the Uni
ted Stases, against any foreign power with
which the United States are at peace, are for
bidden, and declared to be a HIGH misdemenor
BY an express act Of Congress:
Now, therefore, in virtue of the authority
vested by the constitution in the President Of
the United States, / do issue this procama-
ton to warn All persons that tho General Cow
eminent claims it a right and duty to I'M
teTpose itself for the honor If ITS fac. the
rights cf its citizens, the national security.
and the preservation of the public uanluili-
ty; from whatever quarter mcnaccd; and Do
will not fail to prosecute with due energy an
those who, unmindful Of their own and their
country's fame, presume thus to disregard the
laws Of the land and our treaty obligations.
/ earnestly exhort al good citizens to dis
countenance and prevent any movement i'm
conflict with law and national faith; cspee,-
ally charging the several district attorneys.
collectors, and other officers Tire United
States, civil or military, having lawful power
in the premises, to exert the same for the pur-
pose Of maintaining the authority and pre-
serving the peace Of the United States.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the L.
States; at Washington, the thirly-frst
day Of May, in the year Of our Lord
[sEAL one thousand eight hundred and fifty
four, and the seventy-eight Of the iu-
dependence Of the United States.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
BY the Presiden-:
W. L. MARCY, Secretary Of State.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
Trial Trip Of the S. S. Prentiss
(vIcKsBURG AND YAzoo cITYMAL Packet
From VicHxsbzsrg to this City.

The beautiful passenger packet S. S PREN-
T1ss, Captain Carrass, left Vicksburg last
Thursday (the 9Th inst.) ar precisely II M,
and landed at this place at fifty minutes past
six o'clock, making the trip of 10 miles
including loss of twenty minutes to repair
machinery-in the short space of sir hours
and fifty minuets. This is the quickest trip,
by an honr, that was ever made between the
two ports. This exhibition of speed proves
the Prentiss to be one of the fastest boats of
her size, aloat. The Captain is of opinion
that under more favorable circumstances, he
can make the trip in much less time.
Below will be found her time to the differ
ept points on the river:
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

CHERRY PEcToRAL.-See in our advertising
columns notice Of this medicine. We are not
in the habit Of saying much in relation to such
medicines as are generally seen going the rounds
of newspapers; but in relation TO Ayers Cher
ry Pectoral, we feel that we can say something
in its favor with propriety, from The fact tllat
we have tried it. A young man in our Office
has also used il, and in both his and our ,wn
case it proved most beneficial Presbyts-
YiaH, GreenUiHe, Tenn
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
NEW Al YERTISEllENTS.
YazOo city Drug and Book Store

AaAAVO NAty DEMB aAA4 book Store.
EHARLES Levers greatest " ork,
~ The Nodd Family at home.
ALSO
Dashes of American humor by Howard Paul,
Autobiography Of an Actress. by Mrs Mowatt,
Yasef, crusade in the East, by Ross Brown.
Hot Corn, life scenes in n. Y. by Solcn Robin'n
PoETICAL WORKS
Shakespear, Milton, Burns, Pope, Heman, By
ron. Southeys, Amelia, Willis, Collins Gray
and Beatty. Also
Notes & Emendations to the text Of Shakespeare
Plays.
Horace Templeton, be Charles Lever,
The Royal Favorite, The Miller ond bis Men,
The Fortune Hunter by Mrs. Mowat,
The Lady a Home, byT. S. Anthony,
The Iron Rule. do
Venetia, by DIsrash
Coniarini Fleming, do.
Henrietta Temble, do.
The Young Duke, do.
Just received by
June IA, 1854. M EMANUEL, Yazoo city.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

DHE Copartnership heretofore existing be-
I tween the undersigned ia the Dry Goods
Business in Yazoo City, under the firm. name
and stv e of Morris Reiman & Co., is lhis dup
dissolved by mutual consent. The business
viii be continued hereafter by Morris Reimau.
who is alone authorized TO settle an the busi-
nees against the firm, and 10 collect all out-
standing business in favor Of the firm Of Nor
ri Reiman Sc Co. M. REMAIN,
B. STRAUSS.
SOLOMON STRAUSS.
Yazoo City, June 10, ls54-32-5t
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

EE The President signed the Nebraska
Bill on the 3oth ult. The New York cores
pondent of the Philadelphia Ledger says that
one of the immediate influences Of the adop-
ton of the Nebraska measure will be, the
opening of a magnificent territory to the en-
terprise of mechanics and workingmen seek
ing to free themselves from the servitude of
crowded cities, and the competitors of capi-
tai. An extensive immigrating party is now
forming in New York, says this writer, com
posed entirely Of young go-ahead men. As
soon as the seat Of government is fixed, they
will set out, and seek their fortunes there.
They viii turn farmers, They will probably
start about the first Of August
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

GE The Port Gibson Revielle of the 7th
inst states that difficulty. occurred in that
place between G. Y. Moody and N. w Bland
in which the latter was dangerously wounded
by pistol shot.
Mr.. Moody was not apprehended by the
authorities, inasmuch as he was iustifable in
the act.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
The Know Nothines.


This secret organization is increasing with
such astonishing rapidity in our large cities,
and even in some Of the smaller towns, that
the curiosity of the public is excited to know
what is the object and end to be accomplish
ed.
The leading principles Of the society are
known to be Native Ameiicanism and Religi-
Gus intolerance, that is, they are bound to
maintain united opposition to the admission
Of our foreign population to the right Of suf-
ferage and to exclude them, if possible, from
holding or enjoying the emoluments Of any
elective offices, and to thwart the dessimina-
ton and influence of the doctrines of the
Roman Catholic Church. The order is for
the most part, if not entirely, composed Of
Wings. This opposition to Native American
ism is therefore no new feature in their politi-
cal faith. 1t is nothing more than disguis-
ed mode of warfare against the democratic
party, and seeks to effect by secret action and
stealthy effort what an open and manly oppo-
sition could not achieve. Religious freedom
is guaranteed by the constitution, and as long
as the Catholics pursue peaceably their relig-
ious tenets and abstain from the attempt to
usurp privileges aud powers beyond those
granted by the civil government, they are as
much entitled to respect and protection as
any other religious society.
The Natchez Free Troder in noticing the
organization of a know nothing society in
that place says:
"The Know Nothings have not been as sue
cessful in keeping their secrets as other secret
orders. Even their means of recognition have
already been discovered, and published to the
world. When Know Nothing meets anoth-
er person and wishes to discover whether he
be brother, he presses vita his index digit
the tertial joint of the little finger, and asks;
whats the news from the Oaks! (hoaxp IF
he is Know Nothing, he will reply, Il don't
know" when the first Immediately responds,
Il don't know either" and thereupon they
perfectly understand each other, and the next
question is, "Will you take smile?" which
is olecays answered in the affirmative. They
may change their means OF recognition, but
the new mode viii be quite as easily discov-
cred. Their meetings are called by scatter
ing on the pavements and in public places
square pieces of white paper, except in cases
of great importance and urgency, when the
paper used is red, and carefully putting them
together the quaint device Of a raw-head and
bloody-bones may be discovered, with red
hand whereof the thumb is applied to the
nasal organ and the fingers playing imagin-
airy tones upon the air, and surrounded by
the following inexpicable motto:
GoI TWHI LEYO UREYO ING.
OF the future progress Of this promising
order we shall endeavor to keep our readers
advised. In the meantime we assure them
that it is quite hsrnless, and they may there
fore, retire at night to their couches with a
fair prospect of getting up as usual in the
ua0rninro
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
ADJounNMENr OF CoxonEss.-In the SEN

ADJOURNMENT OF CoNGREss.-In the Sem
ate on the 3oth ult, Mr.. Gwin's resolution
providing for the adjournment of Congress on
the 3rd Of July next was taken up, and
amended by substituting the third Monday
in October, and passed BY a vote Of twenty
six to seventeen. Should the House concur,
there viii be lapse of forty-eight days only
between the two sessions Of the Thirty third
Congress.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

EE- 1t is stated that intelligence has been
received at Washington from European En-
bassies, ''of complete and admirable settle-
ment of the Black Warrior affair. Spain
pays back six thousand dollats, rebukes port
authorities of Havana, and promises reform
in port regulations"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

Rg- Hons o. r. Singleton. W.s Barry,
and Wm. Barksdale, have our thanks for va
rious public speeches and other important
documents.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

GR Reliable information has been re-
ceived at Washington that the Gadsden trca-
ty, a. amended BY the United States Senate,
win Be accepted BY Mexico.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

A MINSTREL DEAD.-Luke West, of MUIR
ply, West and PeeI's Campbell Minstrels, =
died in Boston on the evening of the 25th
May.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

MARRIED-In this city, on Thursday
evening last, by the Rev. j. S. Montgomery,
Capt JoHN s. WALLACE, Of the steamer AZ
ton, to Miss ELvA McELwEE, Of this city.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

"A FINE lot OF clarified Castor Oil for The hair.
"A Just received hy NJ. EMANUEL,
June "A, 1854 Yazoo city.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

AE At our last accounts the cholera was
raging with considerable severity at Nashville.
Tenn.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

The STOMACH prepares the elements Of the
bile and the blood and ifit does the work feeblv
and inperfectly, liver disease is the certain re-
suit. As soon, therefore, as any affection of tile
liver is perceived we may be sure that The de-
gestive organs are out Of order. The first thing
10 be done, is to administer a specific which
will act directly upon the stomach-the main
spring of the animal machinery. For ibis pur-
pose we can recommend HooFLAND's German
Bilters, prepared BY DR.. c. NJ Jackson, Phila-
delphia. Acting as ain Alternative and tonic.
it strengthens the digestion, changes the con
dItion of the blood and thereby gives regulari-
ty to the baveis
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
DISEASES OF THE LIVER.

o. When the celebraled DR.. Rush dccTar-
ed thar drunkenness was a disease, be cnuu-
ciated truth which the experience and obser-
valion of medical men is every day confirm
ing. The many apparently insane excesses
Of those who indulge in the use Of spirituous
liquors, may be thus accounted for Tie tfUe
cause of conduct, which is taken for infntua-
ton, IS very frequently a diseased state of the
Liver. 10 organ in the human system, when
deranged, produces a more lrighuul catalogue
Of diseases. And if instead ofapplyiur rene
dies to the manifestations Of disease. as is too
often the case, physicians would prescribe
with view 10 the original cause, fever deaths
would result from diseascs induced BY de-
ranged state state of the Liver. Three-iourths
of the diseases enumerated under lie hea6 of
Consumption, have their seat ln a diseased
Liver. (See Dir. Gums great works.)
Ucr Purchasers will be careful to ask for Dn.
McLANES CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS.
and take none else. There are other Pills, pur-
porting to be Liver Pills, also his Celebrated
Nermiluge, can now tie had at all resrecta bic
Drug Stores in the United States aud canada.
Scovi & Mead, n o. Wholesale Agents
for the Southern States.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14

BEr Fanny Forester, the popular Author
ess, is dead.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-06-14
Coz TWIN LEYo UREYo ING.

OF the future progress Of this promising
order we shall endeavor to keep our readers
advised. In the meantime we assure them
that it is quite harmless, and they may there
fore, retire at night to their couches with a
fair prospect of getting up as usual in the
morning.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-20

Throught 10 Lancaster The continuous
iron extension was made eastward y as f1I
US Lancaster, on Thursday last, by the Gin
cinnnt, Wilmington and Zanesville Rail
road Company; and the iron horse for the
first time passed over that portion OF the
course east OF CircIcville. On Tuesday,
(April II } trains will commence their reg
uiur trips between Cincinnati and Lancas'
ter. "Our cousins OF l. ncaster' allow
III mselves to be very considerably e!evat-
cd in spirit, in view Of this evcnt-and we
don't wonder. r is lin, o. inteFcommuni
cation opens up to to the people Of Cincin'
matt the most beautiful, productive, vhriet
and picturesque regions Of Ohio regions
radoient of the most interesting classic an
mails of all this great Northwest. The peo
pie of the City viii find among the magnlti
cent hills and glens of the Hockhocking, the
most inviting summer retreats from the dus
and heat and din of thrr pent up precincts
retreats, where plenty ministers to hospital
i,y, aud healh ana pleasure inspire to i'm
! part conteut. II is El Dorado Of centra
! Ohio %. S. Jour.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-20

THE SALVATION OF THE SoUL.-No mind
can entertain more important question
than that the Saviour asks. WHAT'S man
profted il he gain the whole Xorld aud lose
his own souil Christ himself, The Maker of
the soul, ought to know its value. He, who
gave his own life to redeem it, asks this un-
answerable question; thereby showing that
he knew nothing that could be compared in
value TO any man with his own soul. And
surely the day is coming when anytrSubie to
learn the way OF salvation, any pains to Sc
cure eternal life, amy self denial 10 leave the
ways of sin, will seem trAes compared with
soul saved. Why is it the folly of sinful
man to awake too late to see the value Of
his own soul!
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-20

THE LARGEST FLOWER 1t is said that the
largest, and perhaps the most remarkable
productions of the floral kingdom, is the
flower called Rntfipsia Arnodi -lscover"d
in Sumatru by Sir Stanford Ralfles and his
friend DR.. Arnold. This plant possesses
neither stem nor leaves, but is n mere flow
er, which grows parasitically from the ste m
Of a species Of vine. It's roots, which PEN
ctrnte the vine, are very minute. The first
appearance of tn fnwer is that of a small
knob, or tubercle, on the bark of the vim.
Tnis knob, gradually increases until it at.
tains the size Of large cabbage, and at
length bursts forth into gigantic flower,
II is snid the diameter oflhe flower, is three
aud a half ieet. it's weight Is pounds, and
the hollow n the centre Of the capacity OF
l5 pnts. The petals are an inch and halt
thick ear the buse. The color is q brick
red, inclining to orange, marked occasion al
ly with blOiches Of white and deeper red. -
The plant is dioPcous-the stamens form
ing u bPa ded circle around large heshy
excresencP in the centre, which is beset with
thorny projections. shaped like cows horns.
The Hover is endowed with powerful, al.
though disagreeable odor. It's period Of ex'
istence is brlef
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-20

A Beautiful Impr Uement-We notice
tb I our citizens on the south side of Main
street have added greatly 2 the beauty and
comfort of their public school house by
planting large number OF beautiful shade
trees on the school ground. We take great
pleasure in noticing this manifestation oi
refinement on the part oil the parents, teach
ers and scholars S nth There is no eurer
evidence Of highly cultivated taste than
improvements Of this character, and we
hope twill not be long until we are ena.
bled TO record similar manifestation on
the part Of The citizens North. There is
nothing that adds more TO the beauty and
comfort Of the school room than to be sur
rounded By tall trees and beautiful shrub
berry. Let the maple and elm mingle theii
graceful foliage with the locust and willow
10 screen the school room from the scorch'
ing rays ofthe noon-day sun, and the rose
and lilac cast their rich fragrance on every
passing br ezs. Tutored among things faii
and beautiful, and surrounded by their gen.
tie influences, our yo-ths would acquire
habits Of neatn SIS ard order, and possess 4
purity Of thought and refinement of manner
that cannot be looked for under present cir
cums,ances. II will drive away every care
and render the school room cheerful, agree
alb @ and happy. Then let US have shade
Trees