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The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Cuba

The latest news with regard to this important
question is, that the two parties of Spain. the
liberals and republicans have united under the
supervision of Narvaez and direction of Louis
Napoleon, to dethrone Isabella the Second and to
proclaim the Duke of Alba, Louis Napoleon's
brother inlaw, Emperor. 1t is probable that
this will be the first movement to open the great
drama Of general European Revolution, and
also the first step of the Emperor of France to
pre- pare for himself a safe retreat into Spain in
case of defeat at home.
This is certainly new view Of the Cuban
question, and the movement may not be wholly
improbable from the following remarks OF the
Washington Sentinel:
"That Queen Isabella and the royal family of
Spain do not enjoy the love, confidence, or re-
spect of the people, is generally known. One
terrible proof of this was given not very long
since, when the queen and her party, on enter
ing the theatre at Madrid, were met with boots
and Kisses, instead of applause. II is said that
her intrigues and immoralitles have been SO gross
open and unblushing, that the nation, though
not over moral or sensitive, have become DISCUS
ted.
If this be true. and all accounts that we have
read concur III so representing it, then II is no.
to be wondered at that her subjects should u6-
sire to dethrone her and disgrace her family. The
next point is, how would her dethronement be
likely TO be effected? There are two parties;
we understand, now organized in Spain, the lib
erals and republicans. They have united. They
are not liberals or republicans as we have in this
country. They are not democrats, but they are
opposed to the present government. They have
united, it is said, to put down the reigning fam
ily. If they succeed in doing SO, whom do they
design putting into power2 The Duke of Alba.
it is said, who is powerful nobleman, and who,
besides. asserts some right to the throne, being
of kin to the royal family Is it likely that
they will be aided in their designs by Louis Ma
poleon? Three plausible reasons are given for
expecting his aid; first, he is the brother-in-law
of the duke secondly, by placing him in power
he will acquire the control of Spain and Spanish
politics; and thirdly, in the event of his meet
ing with disaster in France, he will have a safe
refuge In Spain. But, if the Duke of Alba
should be elevated to the throne, it will be neces
sary to provide fund to enable him to main
tain his power, his position and his royal state.
The sale of Cuba to the United States would inn
mediateIy provide that fund.- At present there
seems to be this difficulty in the way Of the
transfer of tibet island to us the Cortes will
not, under the present administration, consent
to it.
The whole matter, in a nutshell is, that sue
cessful revolution in Spain, brings about the inn
mediate acquisition of Cuba.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
Tribute OfResnecf.

AT an adjourned meeting of the .Yazoo Bar
Association. held at the Court House I'm Yazoo
City, on the 4th day of February 1854 the fol-
lowing report from the Committee appointed to
draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting upon the death of Frederick W. Quack-
enboss, was offered and adopted
WHEREAS, it has pleased an AlI-wise God TO
remove from our midst our late associate f. w.
Quackenboss, Esq, who fell victim to the re-
cent epidemic-We, friends and brothers in the
profession Of the lamented deceased, desire TO
render suitable tribute to his memory and add
our feeble testimony to his almost unparalleled
virtues.
Mr.. Quackenboss was native of the State Of
New York, and by no means degenerate scion
of a noble stock. He graduated at Union
College OF that State and soon thereafter remov-
ed to the State of Mississippi to practice his
profession. of which he was highly respected
member up to the time of his DEATH His mind
combined in rare degree all of the Qualities
which constitute an intellect Of high order
As speaker he was fluent and often graceful
and his delivery was distinguished by an ear
nestness, which was indeed part of his whole
nature. His flashing eye and the energy Of his
manner impressed all who heard him, in public
and in private, with his deep, heartfelt convic-
tion of what he said. But what shall we say
of his many virtues. What can we say that will
be adequate to heighten the public sense of their
beauty? Shall we speakof that great moral firm
ness, which looked to his own conscience for its
reward and would have scorned to buy world
by The sacrifice OF one iots Of his dutya Shall
we name that kindliness of feeling which irresis-
tlbly attracted all earth in its sphere or that
devotion to his friends, which only ceased to
throb with the last pulsation of his heart 2
Alas what boots it to speak of his virtues q
He is gone. He is lost forever to his friends
and his country. But we are not left to mourn
IN vain; his example still remains for our gui-
dance, and his virtues still iveor our imitation
Death has struck blow which went home to
the hearts Of all who enjoyed the advantage Of
bis acquaintance and friendship; for all feel
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

that an honest Counsellor and true hearted pa-
riot has been taken from amongst US. We may
have lost men whom some thought ADLER but
none in the purity Of whose virtue there was
more universal confidence. Our hearts still
eush with love for his virtues and we Tendef
this expression Of our sensibiity to gutify our
own feelings and not with the vain hope Of
adorning the sepuchre Of our departed friend.
"Nov is the stately column broke,
The beacon light is quenohed IN snoho,
Tho trumpefs silver sound g siiB
The wardcr silent fne hin"
|. Res0zUed, That we sincerely deplou bis
loss as a man and brother lawyer.
O. Resotued, That we tender to his surviving
family and relatives our heartfelt sympathes.
3. ResotUed, That the members Of the YazoO
Bar wear the usual badge Of mourning for thir-
ty days.
"a. Resolred, That z. c. Wilkinson, n G.
Nye and @. ID. Gibbs be appointed a committee
to confer with the family Of the deceased, for
the selection of a suitable minister Of the Go. <
pei to preach bis funeral sermon, and that public
notice Of the time and place thereof be given,
and that this Bar Association as body attend.
5. ReSolred. That Dan'l Jones, Hon S. s.
Wright and VIM. 4. Pugh be appointed COM
mittee to have erected over the grave OF Ereder-
ick w Quackenboss a marble slab with appr0-
pirate inscription thereon, and that the mem
beIs of this Association will contribute a sum
sufficient therefor
G. Resolced. That The Court be requested TO
cause the clerk of the Circuit Court Of YazoO
county to spread the proceedings Of this meet
ing on the minutes of said Court.
T. ResolUed That the YazoO City, ViclsbuTg,
Natchez and New York papers be requested to
publish the proceedings of this meeting.
r. BOWMAN,
Secretary Y. B. A.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
TO Tax Payers.

RY Virtue of an Act of the Legislature Of
~ the State of Mississippi, entitled an 81 Act
for the relief of YazoO county," approved
January 18th, lS54-Notice is hereby given
thatI will meet the Tax Payers of this county
at their respective precincts, for the purpose Of
assessing and Collecting the State, County,
Special and School Taxes levied FOR the wear
1898, on the following days, to-wit:
Al YazOo CITY Bor-On Thursday, FRIDAY and
Saturday, the ID, 3rd & 4th daysofRurch
next.
Al Greer's Boron Monday and Tuesday. the
9Th and 9TH days of March next.
AT DeaSon'S Boron Wednesday and Thufs-
day the 9Th and 9th days of March next.
At Dorer Boron Friday and Saturday the
lOIh and l1th days of March next.
at PhGnfr BOr-On Monday and Tuesday the
18th and I4th days of Merch next.
At SdtGrtiG Boron "Wednesday Thursday and
Friday, the 18th. 10th & l7th days March
next.
Az AltOn's Boron Monday and Tuesday the
Goth and 2lst days OF March next
At Benton Boron Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday the 22d, 23Fd, and 24th days Of
March next
At SftUer Greek BOa-On "Wednesday g. Thurs
day the 29th & 30th days of March next.
The particular attention of Tax Payers is
called 10 the following Section of Tie above
mentioned Act, to-wit
/" SECT. 3. BE ii further enacted that it shall
be, and is hereby mado the duty Of all and every
person liable TO taxation in said county, to
make out and deliver to said Sheriff, on or be-
fore the first day of April next. full and cor
rect list under oath, (Which cath the said Sher-
iff, or any Justice Of the Peace Of the State "a
hereby authorized te administer, of ali his, her
or their taxable property, and for falling to de-
liver said list as hereby required, each person
so offending, shall be liable to additional tqc
Of taceRty-fpe per centung on the whole
amount eff his, her or their taxes, 10 be collec-
ted by said Sheriffin the manner now prescri-
bed by law
NJ. A. JENKINS, Shff. and Ex-OR
Tax Collector of Yszoo COUNTY
BY j. T. RUSSELL, Jr., D.
Yazoo City, February 8, ls54-l3-St.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
DEATH OF MR.. BoDISco.

The death of NJ. Alexander de Bodisco, envoy
extraordinary, and minister Plenipotentiary OF
the Emperor o. Russia, to the government OF
the United States is announced in the Washing
ton papers. For the period of seventeen years
this gentleman had filled the office of Russian
envoy to this country, n9flled it too with mas
tery ability, ever faithful to the trust Of his own
sovereign, and in all respects courteous and po-
lite to our government and people. The Intelli-
gencer thus speaks of the deceased:
81 His good offices were always ready for good
purposes, and he was in his conduct here, ever
true 10 the chaIacterof minister of peace. So
prolonged had been his residence in this commu-
nifty that he was Familiarity known to all our in
habltants, and to great numbers of our leading
citizens throughout the country; with all of
whom the frankness of his manners, his liberal
hospitality, and cordial courtesy, rendered him
an established favorite, and for long time it may
be said placed him at the head of general socie-
ty, in which his death will create void that will
be long felt. 1t may be added that the domestic
ties which he formed in our country doubtless
strengthened his own claims to the general re-
gard He leaves an afflicted widow and five chill
dren besides multitude of personal friends, to
mourn his loss.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
.Elle great Gre i'm New Orleans.

From our late New Orleans exchanges, we
gather the particulars of the destructive conaa-
grafton, which occurred amongst the shipping in
that port on Saturday the 4th inst.
The most distressing feature Of this great ca
iamity is tue loss of human life, MIR. James
Leathers, brother of Capt. Leathers, is missing
and it is feared that he perished in the flames, or
was drowned in attempting to escape.
Many of the passengers lost nearly all their
baggage. several of them escaping in their night
clothes. There was large quantity of freight
and country produce on the wharf near the burn
ing boats. Some of it was removed to a safe
place, much of it was damaged, stolen and burnt
The following estimate of the value of the
boats and the insurance on them, we take from
the ''True Delta !"
The Saxon, Capt. Kercheval was to have left
Tor St. Louis last evening. She was valued at
62S 1000; owned by Frank Johnson and John c.
Shannon of this city, insured in Louisville for
Sl4,500. Her cargo, principally dry goods, was
valued at $4,000.
The Charles Belcher cost S98OOO, insured in
st. Louis for S60,800, owned by Cutter & Valen-
tine of st. Louis; cargo valued at 100000
The Crescent Capt. Young, was to leave yes
terlay afternoon for St. Louis. Value, $22, 900,
insured in Cincinnati for $4,000; owned by the
Tie new Natchez, (packet) Capt. Leathers, val
ued at S85,0 900; insured in Louisville and Gin
cinnati for $4,000; owned BY Capt. Leathers
and T. c. Holmes of this city; cargo worth
100000
The Liah Tuna. Capt. Haygood; owned by
Hewitt, Rowe s. Co., of st. Louis, and the cap
tain worth $4,000; insured in st. Louis for
$4,000 Books and papers saved. No cargo
on board
The Mohican, Capt. Irwin; owned on Ten
nessee river, valued at $4,000; no insurance,
cargo, pork and groceries, valued at 100000.
The bark Iyanhoe, owned by Smith & Shot
well, of Louisville; cargo consisting of up
country produce was insured in Louisville for
$4,000. It viii be seen that none of the boats
were insured in this city.
The fire origina ted on the Chas. Belcher, at
about o'clock in the morning, when all the of
ficers and passengers (some fifty in number) were
wraptin slumber, aud had made such progress
before discovery, as TO render all attempts at ex
tjnguishment, abortive. The flames commune
Gated to other vessels lying contiguous, and re-
suited in the loss of property to the amount oi
three hundred thousand dollars or upwards, as
above detailed.
oz- Thanks to the officers of the Steamer Dove
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

Ma REDFIELD's CoNFrRMATIoN.-T act, to
which the enemies of the Administration looked
as furnishing means by which the Senate would
express their disapprobation in the removal ofCol-
lector Bronson, has already been performed, and
the nomination of Herman ]. Redfied as his sue
cessor. is confirmed. Not the slightest hope
now remains to the opposition, of division be-
tween the Cabinet and Congress
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

CoNvIcrIoNs.-At the present Session of our
Circuit Court, Mr.. John Cotton was convicted
of murder. and sentenced to be hanged ON Fri
day. the 7th day of April next. We understand
that the counsel for the accused, intend taking
the case up to the High Court of Errors and Ap-
peals.
Mr.. Beal was also convicted Of mans!aughter
ana sentenced to two years imprisonment in the
Penitentiary.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

0 we. have received from the publishers,
Messrs. De Witt & Davenport, New York, copy
of " Hot Corn or Life Sketches in New York. ? by
SoIon Robinson of the New York Tribune. AS
yet, we have not had time to read il thoroughly,
but from the hasty glances given it. at intervals.
we are moi prepared to recommend ii for the va
rious merits claimed by its preface.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

ON account Of the death of N. w. Ellis. IN
~ will. rs surviving pariner 6f o.
Dry Goods, Clothing. Sc. at C6si ior ~osb
Country dealers and others wishing to bsv would
do well to call and examine our stock. III cor
sists Of everything in the Dry Goods line
large assortment of Clothing bats Boots. Shoe
&c. Come one, come ell Now fs The accented
time to buy everything you wish, cheapi
GEO. M. POWELL
February 8, 1851, 4,l4-3t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

0s- We return our thanks to Mr.. w. II
Hogan of the S. S. Prentss for late papers.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
CONGRESSIONAL.

WAsuIEGroE, FEB. THE Senate to-day
passed bill granting quarter of million of
acres of land TO Minnesota for railroad purpses.
The discussion of the Nebraska bill was re-
suned. Mr.. Douglas submitted proposition,
which had previously been adopted in caucus, to
strike out the clause declaring the Missouri COM
promise superseded, and TO substitute the follow
ing declaration in reference to it:
g Which being inconsistent with the principle
Of non intervention by Congress with slavery in
States and Territories, as recognized by the egis-
lation of 1850, commonly called the comprOm-
ise measures, is hereby declared imperative and
void ii being the true intent and meaning of this
act not to egislate slavery into any Territory or
State, nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave
the people thereof perfectly free to regulate their
domestic institutions in their own way, subject
only to the constitution of the United States"
This bill will probably pass. Mr.. Everett
speaks on the subject tomorrow.
In the House, the Deficiency biz was discuss
ed. An amendment to purchase the site occu
pied by the New York Assay Office was adopted.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
ADVERTIsEmENTs:.
LAW CARD.
JOHN w. WOOD

Of Lexington, Mississippi,
"IL regularly attend the Circuit Court
w of Yazoo County.
February ID, IS54-1y.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
TelegraDflic4

New York, Feb THE Cotton market here
Is dell to-day, and buyers are asking concession
The sales of the day amount to 900 bales, Of
which exporters took FIVE hundred bales.
GREAT FIRE AT BOSTON.
BosFoN. FEB. IA great fire took place here
to-day, by which the building in which the
Chronicle, the American Union, the Yankee
Blade, the New England Cultivator, the Ameri-
can Patriot, the Congregatonalist, the Christian
Freeman and some others are printed, was total
lv DESTROYED
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

nS- The officers Of the steamer Cora No. Q,
and Unicorn will please accept our thanks for
files of late New Orleans papers.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15

oz- Thanks to the officers of the Steamer Dove
for late New Orleans papers.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-15
seIIlng o. 10 -

YazoO City, February 8, is54-l5-st.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-22
redemption of the Public Debt since January
La. IRhA
3 j nuary

PtsADEas This work purporta 70 be moth.
ing more than revised edition OF Read. Pleaders As
ss,api by Hon. Alexander Jordan, president Judge Of
The eighth judicial district OF Pennsylvania, but the adj
diions and improvements numerousRnd important
that the profession will be likely 10 disregard The title
page. and give the work the name OF ne distinguished
editor, Jordans Pleadings
Among the presidents introduced into the new edition
is declaration, prepared by Colonel O. II Browne, OF
Nebraska in action OF debt by the granor IN deed
po for the purchase money (See pages 27s and $50
No book of precedess heretofore published contains q
similar form The science OF pleading the science OF
legal logic or, Lord Coke expressed IT. the truest
guide TO the knowledge OF the common law, the key
that opens It's Utmost recesses, and exposition that dis
closes and explains the most absruse part. Of IL"
Lord Mansfield also observes that the substantial
rules OF pleading founded in strong sense, and the
soundest and closes, logic All courts recognise esab
hshed forms Of pleading as toucbsones Of The law
Time and tho most rigid scrutiny have established the
reputation Of the Peadefs Assistant The present edi
lion, therefore, needs no commentator TO bring into
notice National Iasu;qsaetr
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MIR Guthrie at Home.

Alta large meeting Gays the Keniuekian, published al
Coypgton) recently held In Frankfort OF The democratic
members Of the Kentucky legislature, and other prom
nent democrats from various portions OF the State,
ouon offered BY Colonel II G. Harris Of this city,
dorsing Mr.. Guthrie an able champion OF the demo-
cratic party and approving his Secretary OF the
Treasury was unaninop,iy adopted. Oar friends abroad
will see by this that the ionheaed democracy OF +" old
Kniuky" clings the Secretary the noblesi Roman
OF them all"
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the crew of the Plymouth had 10 serve. He Is ns,,
sanly obliged 10 withdraw her from the long. ercuibr
and remaining route which she would Otherwise have
go, 10 convey Mr. Balester his mission OF obssy
ton" Il is 10 ba hoped that government can spare o.
OF our national vessels in The East. whose officers
crew will have sufficient health and length Of tenn
service 10 enable some other agent 10 accomplish d
abortive mission Of Mr.. Balesiier.
LAxAMANA
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Valuable Heal Estate In Markell Bargain b.
lad

I WILL q valuable county OF
Geoge' Maryland containing s9 oneha cleared and
mbered virgin growth. IL
Washington city, Ale sndds
miles from nayignbe OF the
In Maryend wen
ing springs, and proverbia for health,
good, consisting Of large dwelling
kitchen, smoke house, stable, capable
holding twenty borse conhouse large barn.
thousand
dollars requires Uncomfortable them
good beautiful and desirable
city The timber would the
price purchased i've About
property application
Immediately The perfect The larger portion OF
required deferred any
carry interest.
JOHN A. PARKER,
Jan lift Potomac House, Washington
fniet n
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A Now Democratic Paper at st. Louis.

IEe morning puDishcdd az ~ LOUIS,
the TACT tina, democratic paper is abou, to be
started in that city. The Herald makes the
ment as follows
NKw DEMOCRATIC rApss-A H. Buckner, esq, is
about the publication in this city Of journal
to be called The PILOT This paper viii be decidedly demo-
catc after the model Of tho inaugural and message which
have been put forth by President Pierce. II will be
hearty cordial well able supporter OF the admin.
sraon because ong-ayowed opinions of It's editor
in full aecoi with the principles laid down by PeSi
dent Pierce.
''Mr Buckner has been from his yossh resident OF
Missouri His early lie spent in the northeastern part
of the State pting the years devoted TO his education
In university the Ia that part OF the State he
commenced practice the law, which be pursued with
success while sharing largely in the public respect and
esteem Six years ago he removed this city, where he
devoted hmsefto his profession and to the manage
nent OF considerable private property. For yesrs.
until change took phase In the political direction OF
the Bank the State Of Missont he the solicitor Of
that insuution MI Bnckner by his talents and
lfe has won the regard Of all who know him, aud
CURED very high standing politically with all those demo
Gratis in tho who devoted the personal for
tunes OF Mr. Benton His toward the distna
has however been by niem.
peranos violence, Saeh the real ability, say
nothing the candid temper and geuemany instincts OF
Mr.. Buckner, has forbidden.
a. Under Mr. Bnekner's management, the Pilot will do
good service TO the administration the hand while
il may be expected deal fairly with Mr. Denton aud his
advocates the olher'
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PETITIONS, rrc., uNprR THE RULE.

BY Mr.. VANSANTi The petition of Mary Blakeney,
widow OF Abel Bakeney, soldier OF the revolution. pray
ing increase OF pension Also the petition Of A. Cou
ter of Bsmore In behalf of OF the orphan children Of
Dr. Mn Coulter deceased, late surgeon In the United
States navy.
by Mr. W. ALLEN Of Illinois, The petition of Thomas
Lane and other ctzsns of Saline, While, Hamilton, and
franklin counties, asking Congress establish mail
from New Haven, in White county, Benton, in franklin
county, Illinois
BY Mr. DISNEY, The memoal OF certain citizens in be.
hall the Cincinnati and Macknsw Railroad Company,
asking grant of land aid in the Of said road
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RELLsI BELLS bells The subscribers manufacture
hand ali church, factory
ferry locomotive school house, and plantation bells These
with the patent Jokes with movable They
be turned ciapper will strike In
desirable after bell has been few
spring. The cinppor from
proonanr sound Thcse bells masufac
t'red from the stock In iron oaags AZ th
foundry found TO be
men We give written that church bell. break within
year rom date OF with VIII recast with
out charge The all bells s warranted Nearly 5000 bells
nve bern cast and sold this foundry which the best evil
cencn Of their superiority We fifteen gold and silver medals
awarded from the varons rs best bells or ronooupes
and purity Of one Wepay getting pcas
chimes and can refer TO those furnished by Our foundry IN
within few rods OF the Hudson and railroads
direction A. this OF
kind in the United States and
he filled with great despatch. We bells
of the States Old bells taken In exchange
Levels compssses, &C, constantly on hand. ADDRESS
a. MENEELY's SONS,
NAV 81 -lvdhcp Wert Troy. N. ".