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The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01

o-s- we return our thanks to Mr.. VIM.
Barksdale for Congressional documents, and al
50 10 Hon Harrison Barksdale for copy of the
report of State Commissioner and Adjutant Gen.
eral.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01

GEoaosA sEaAroa.--The Legislature Of the
State of Georgia, on tie 23ra ult, elected Judge
Alfred Iverson Of Columbus, as United States
Senator FROM that State. to succeed The Hon.
VIM. c. Dawson.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01

Mr. EDIroR-I notice IN your last issue, the
following problem Required 70 express 1000
in system Of numbe.s having for its base in
stead Of ten" TO which the following is So
luton $50 9-9th. Yours P.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01

IRON the subscriber living about
L miles from Yazoo city, on OF about
the 23o ulr., one medium size horse mule. WIN
shaved tail, reached name and mouse colored.
ANY person returning said mule will be liberal
ly remunerated, Or any information given VIII
be gratefully received
NAT. INGRAM.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01

n~5~ Mr. joe Phelps, Clerk of the fine steam
er Dove, will please accept our thanks for late
New Orleans papers.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01

oy- The Rt Rev w. NJ. Green Bishop Of
Mississippi) is expected to hold service, snd
preach in the Episcopal Church at this place..on
the following Sunday-the 5'h. Upon the same
day. the rite of confirmation viii be administer
ed
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01
Annual Settlement

A the February Term A. D. 1854, of the
n Probate Court of Yazoo county, / will as
administrators of Thos. OReilly deceased, pre-
sent my annual account for settlement.
Feb. /, lS54-4t. J. H LAWRENCE.
Administrator.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01
~ADVERTIsEME' EN- rs.

HUST received Marsh's newly invented radi-
O cal cure Truss. Also Utero Abdominal
Supporters. Also Marshs improved elastic
suspender shoulder Brace. and for sale by
COOK & BRUMFIELD.
February l. 1854
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01
For sale.

A PAIR of well broke Carriage 49,
n Horses, gentle and well trained %CA-
for double or single harness
BARKSDALE g. MCFARLAND.
Feb. /, 1S54-Im-
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01

~ tett pCISOItS tFteTCSte0 IN tiLe estate OF
Paul FINLEY, deceased.
the matter Of the application Of
Fuller & Atkinson. Administrators Of Paul
Flniey, deceased to file final settlement OF
their account and surrender Of their letters as
Administrators, as aforesaid, it was thereupon
ordered thot citation issue to VIM. H. Bell, as
Guardian, ad litem for Elizabeth Massey Jno.
w. Mlssey. Andrew c. Saunders, to Yazoo
County, and to Charles Fuller, Z. .izabeth Burt,
and Nj. Burt her husband, Clarissa Max
well, and E. A. Maxwell. her husband, and
George Fisher, to Attala County, to Andrew
Oldham to Carroll County, and that publication
OF said citation be made in the Y Yazoo Democrat
for the space of thirty days, as to Lucinda
smith, and - Smith, her husband, Sarah Nc
Coy, Margaret Wilmington ano - 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
10 said Estate to be and appear at the March
Term, IS04 of this Court, then and there To
show cause if any they have or can, why a f.
nal settlement of the account and surrender OF
tle letters Of said Fuller 81 Atkinson rs Ad-
mnistrators of Paul Finley, deceased, should
not be allo we'd.
WITNESS, Hon. Geo B. Wilkinson, Judge
of said Court, the 4,h Monday Of January,
1854, and seal of said Court Issued 30th
day of JAM a,y, A. D. 1854.
VIM. II. BELL, Clerk.
February |, 1854 l3-jw.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01
DENTISTRY.

A IL indebted to me are requested to g
n call and settle without delay. lUnID
will attend to any professional calls in town or
country as usual. J. FL. ANDREWS,
Feb. l, 1854-2m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01

CoRREcrIoN- an artitle published in our
last paper signed "River-Bank Planters" the
word Atchofalaya. was misspelt, and the word
retaining used instead of reclaiming.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01
FashiOnnbIe RFiIIfnerv-

NE RS. JOHNSON has opened an assortment
LVA OF latest style BONNETS, &c, at the res
idence of Mr.. Revil She is prepared to Line
and Trim Bonnets for those who will favor her
with call. Jan. IS, "a. I2-3t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01
The state OF mississippi.
YAZOO COENTY
February 1, le54-13-I0t

PROBATE COURT, JANUARY TERM. 1854.
10 all persons interested in tte estate of
Paul Finley, deceased.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01
$50, or 500 Reward.

STRAYED or stolen, in the month ,-sT
- of August last, from Belsoni Plan tg-ig
talon, 80 miles above Yazoo City, on Yaz00
River-Two young mules; one dark brown
horse Mule, (Rigein,) little swayed i'm the
back rather long in the body, fine coat of hair.
The other dark bay mare mule, supposed
to have the letter branded on left shoulder
rather low but stout built
Twenty dollars will be paid for such inform
alton as will lead to their recovery. one hale
the sum for either, or fifty dollars if both re-
turned to the plantation.
Apply to Messrs. l.. G. Moore &c Co.. Vfcls-
burg; or Messrs. Holmes & HYATT, Yazoo Cif,,
Jan. 25, 1854 l2-4t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01
Fire at Tcnnmra

The following Is taken from an extra of the
Lexington Adve rtiser as giving more fully the
particulars of the late fire at Tchula
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-01

Geo. w. Russell, M. D. John Z. Green M D
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

fy9s THE UNDERSIGNED. WISHING TO
Elaiiiil change his business, offers for sale the
-aG.Q well known
OLITE BRANCH HOTEL AND RANCH,
living on the main stage route from Shasta to
Sacra,nento and on the north side of Cotton
wood. The Ranch contains loo acres of arabic
land the whole enclosed by substantial fence.
Among the improvements upon the Ranch are
the following:
good and commodious Dwelling House, for
the past three years kept public hotel; a
first rate Barn. sufficiently capacious TO contain
100 tons of hay, and comfortably stable fifty
horses; well OF good water at the door-also
a we'll in the garden. with chain pump and
hose attached to it for conducting the water to
all parts of The garden, Garden containing
about five acres of land in high state OF culti-
walton; together with Grainery. Cellar. Milk
House, Chicken House. Coral. and all other ne
ce..ary buildings and improvements The
"Olve Brapch." too, has always been stage
station on the Sacramento road. The terms
will be made reasonable.
For full particulars inquire of the subscriber
the premises. WM- LEAN
Cottonwood, July Is, 1858. jyI6rf
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
SUPREME COURT,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
Rules i'm regard to Transcripts of RecOrs

SIA1E or CHIIFOhAIH.
Rules i'm regard to Transcripts o. ecords.
Ist. All transcripts of Records hereafter sent
to this Court shall be paper of uniform size.
according tn a sample to be furnished by the
Clerk of this Court. with blank margin one
and half iuches wide at the top bottom and sides
of each page.
2d The pages of the Transcript shall be num-
bered. and shall be written but upon one side of
the leaves.
3d. Each Transcript shall be prefaced with an
alphabetical index TO its contents. specifying the
page of each separate paper, order. or proceed
ing. and shall have at least Que blank fly sheet
cover.
4ih Marginal notes Of each separate paper,
order, or proceeding, sl,all be made throushou
the Transcript.
5th The transcripts shall be fastened toge-
ther the left side of the pages by ribbon or
tape. that the same may be secure and every
part conveniently read.
9th The Transcript shall be written in fair,
legible hand writing, and each paper order
shall constitute at least one paragraph
9TH. No record which fails to coutorm to these
rules shall be received and docketed by the
clerk of this Court.
Order.-The clerk of this Court shall transmit
by mail or otherwise. to the clerks of the seve-
raj district or county Courts, copy of these
rules and a sample of the paper of the sixe Sc
lected by the court for making transcripts.
The foregoing rules are adopted this LIST day
December, A. D. 1853, and ordered to be pub
ished. MuRRi, Z.
HEYDENFELDT. A. j.
true copy. Attest:
jan2s 1t p. X. WooDsiDE, Clerk
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
3 w a . Il Y'S HI o II Il l. i.
Lower SPRINGS.

f@ THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD Xk
Asi;i respectfully inform his friends and =
-El.mA the public generally, that he has COM
menced business at the NEW HOUSE, pleas
anty situated under the big oaks a few yards
below the old stand, where he will ever be
ready to do his best to give perfect satisfaction
to all who may favor him with their patronage.
Attached to the house is the best accommoda-
tions for watering to be had in the county, also
Large Barn and Corral,
well furnished with good spring water, plenty
of hay and barley, and warm covering for an
imals.
This house being situated in the midst of
good mining district, we have made prepara-
tions to accommodate miners with the best of
board and lodging at reasonable prices.
Give US call and We will try to suit you.
BENZ. SWASEY.
November 12 1853. nl2-3m
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
NUMBER 40.
General News,

! CoSGREss.-Mr. Douglass from the Commit.
| tee on Territories, the 4th ult reported to
the Senate bill for the organization of Gov.
| ernment for Nebraska Territory, the features of
which will doubtless give rise to lengthy and
exciting debates before the close of the session.
1t is proposed to leave the question of slavery
open to the people of The territory.
The military steps to the Pacific railroad have
been taken In the Senate. special committee
| OF nine was raised, Mr. Gwin chairman This
Is the great movement of the age. Mr.. Gwin.
with his strong practical sense and indomitable
energies will be devoted untiringly to the sue
cess of the measure.
We learn from Washington that sailors resi-.
dent in California are to receive their extra paw
there, instead of being put to the trouble Of
sending 10 the national cabinet for it. for which
they are indebted to the exertions of Senator
Gwin.
Gen. Houston has arrived and will take his
seat in the Senate next Tuesday. When he
passed through Cincinnati the other day, he is
reported to have worn a wildcat skin vest, and
looked as fresh and vigorous youth, instead
OF veteran whose locks have been bleached by
the SHOWS OF some seventy winters.
DUELs.-Duels have been fought between Mr.
Soule, the American Minister to Spain and the
Marquis de Turgo, the French Minister, and be-
tween young Soule and the Duke of Alba
These difficulties, which grew out of some re-
marks by the latter gentleman concerning Mrs.
Soule's dress, did not result in the personal in
jury of any of the parties
From Louisville, December 23d we learn that
the Santa Fe mail had arrived at Independence
with advices from Chihuahua to the 3rd Novem-
ber. Business was extremely dull at the latter
place, and 1t was thought that all the foreign
merchants would soon leave for California, and
frnH do into do &c 81,
American merchants were waiting at Ell Paso,
not being able to pass their goods through the
Custom House, twenty per cent. more being
added 10 the tariff, with positive instructions to
admit no goods, unless the extreme duties are
paid.
The Batemen Children will embark for Cali.
fornia in February.
The loss of the steamship Marshall, from Ham.
burg, when bound to Hull, is confirmed Sew
enty lives were supposed to have been lost.
The clipper ship Strafordshire, Capt. Rich,
ardson, of and for Boston, from Liverpool, struck
on Blond Rock south of Cape Sable, about |
o'clock on Friday morning, the 30th Dec, and
almost Immediately went down, carrying with
it about 1S0 persons.
The N. Y. Legislature has been opened at AL.
bany, and R. H. Pruyn, of that city, elected
Speaker Of the Assembly, with R. W. Sherman,
of Oneida, for Clerk.
The Pennsylvania legislature met at II o'clock
on the morning OF the Sd inst, and organized by
electins E. B. Chase as Speaker. The members
were sworn in, and the Legislature adjourned
There are rumors that another Cuban Fillbus-
tero Expedition is fitting out in New York and
New Orleans.
Santa Anna has been proclaimed Dictator of
Mexico, with the title of His Serene Highness,
and the first Imperial manifesto issued upon
December 17th
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
TEHAMA HOUSE.
l'ehama, CoIusn County

m, THE SUBSCRIBER, HAN ING taken
-A'a-AA Acharge ofthis well known establishment,
is determined to spare no expense or personal
exertion, to make it pleasant stopping place
for the travelling public. His table shall always
be supplied with all the substantals. as we'll as
luxuries that the market affords, while the bar
will be constantly furnished with the very best
liquors that can be procured in this country
The house is also we'll furnished with excellent
beds. In short, every accommodation usually
met with in first-rate up-country hotels will be
found in this house,
There is large stable upon the premises, al
ways well furnished with an abundance Of prov
ender for animals.
CHARLES C. CLIFFORD.
Tehama, Colusa CO, sepl7tf
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
Middletown, Feb. 8. 1854

HA little fellow crying most piteonsly. was
suddenly interrupted by some amusing occur
renee. He hushed his cries for moment; there
was struggle between signs and tears; the
train of thought was broken: Ma" said he.
resuming his shuttle and wishing to have his
cry out, "Ma- ugh. ugh ugh ~tat sens cry
ing about Just nor -
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

At the Junction ot lie Irek0 anil lFedrer,7Hc
Roads, - miles from Shasta.
fs,s.dtA THE ERSIGNE y
aliM would announce to the pub MSH&
- - lie. and particularly to per-
sons travelling to and from Yreka and Weaver
vile, that he is now prepared to entertain them
at this long established stand, formerly known
the g Free Bridge House. III style not sur
passed by any hotel in Northern California Hav-
ing completed his new and cotnmodious build
ing, and furnished it IN the best possible manner,
he is enabled 10 promise the very best accom-
modatons. The table, as heretofore, will al
ways be supplied with the best viands the mar
ket furnishes; while from the large garden at
tacled to the premises, all the vegetables grown
in this part of the State will be furnished in the
greatest abundance.
He has also "A secure Corral connected with
his establishment. always supplied with an abun-
dance ot barley and hay.
mar26f LEVI H. TOWER.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

RIor AT EUREKA-FIvE MEN SHoT.-A tele-
graphic despatch to the Sacramento Unson from
Nevada, January 90, contains the following:
"A message direct from Eureka, brings the
intelligence Of a terrible affair tnat occurred at
that place yesterday, between the Irish and
Americans. in regard to some claims, and diff
Guilty that has been of long standing. Five Of
the Irshmen were shot, slthough none are sup
posed 10 be dangerously wounded"
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

WcavcrviIIc.
f@ THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD AN
HAsiiil nounce to his friends and the public at
Il..4- large, that he has taken this tavorite ho-
tel, situated in the centre of the business portion
of Weavervlle, and formerly kept by Mr.. Mes
sic. The Austin Hotel is we'll furnished with
clean and comfortable bedding, and the Bar is
constantly supplied with
LIQUORS AND CIGARS
of the choicest brands
THE TABLE, presided over by Mrs. Nc
Laughlin. heretofore of the Upper Mountain
House, will always be furnished in the very best
manner that the market can afford.
Rooms suitable for families also furnished.
j. MCLAUGHLIN. y
Weaverville, Nov. 5, 1853. n5tf
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
CITY BATH HOUSE.

Rear Of the California E1chonge,
SLasta.
THE UNDERSIGNED, PROPRIETOR
nm of the above establishment bess leave
G-SM to call the attention of the public at
sllIII large, to his new and comnodious
lHMNEu B4THIN q Rooms
i.iElH5l situated in the rear of the California Ex-
W. cllange-and takes this method OF in
forming them, that nothing shall be wanting on
his part. that will conduce TO the comfort OF
those who may favor him with call
He is also prepared to give SiO" ER
BATHS.
Single Tickets, 81 90
Fifteen 10 90
Thirty I6 90
~ Hot and cold Baths at all hours
n,arlo If s. LEAN.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
OIL AND CAMPHENE.

VTTILLIAM BAILEY. MANUFACTURER
w ofSperm, Solar, Elephant and Black Fish
Oils.
Also. Camphene and Burning Fluid. Quality
in all sales guaranteed. Mandatory. Battery
street. between Pine and Bush, San Francisco.
dI0 3na- $3.50
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
Max,s WHISKY CKEEk HOUSE,

4.e59qqA THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD IN
i! form the public that ,his Hotel, pleas
ttaa& ttaaa&M antly situated in Franklin City, on Whs-
ky creek. six mlts north of Shasta on the Yre-
ka and Weaver, hic road, is now open for the
reception of Travellers boarders. and customers
generally. Tie Table is constantly supplied
with all the varieties OF meats aud vegetables
procurablc in this market. while the Bar is fur
nisled with almost every kind Of liqnors of the
very best quality. There is also good and Sc
cure
Corral
attached 10 the establishment, always supplied
with an abundance of hay and barley. for the
accommodation of packers travellers, &c.
The subscriber has no hesitation in promising
full satisfaction to all who may paironize him.
BENJAMIN MIX.
Whisky Creek, July 30 1853. If
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11


SAS BERNARDINo.-We clip the following ar
ticle relative to the flourishing Mormon settle
ment of San Bernardino, in the southern part
of the State from letter in the S. p. Courier
San Bernardino. City. has been surveyed,
and will be built up during the coming summer.
The following items are gathered from official
sources: The rancho was purchased OF the Luze
family in $50, for s77 500, $25, 1000 cash down.
the remainder to be paid the first of March next.
and the money is now on hand-the whole OF il
having been realized from their labor in two
years. The population is 100000 being fe-
males. They have seeded 1000 acres of wheat.
1000 acres of barley, and can raise all kinds Of
provisions at home They own 6, 900 horses, all
work animals; 5000 head of American OK en- and
cows and 1900 hogs. They have FIVE saw
mills, two grist-mills manufactures of plows.
furniture, chairs, etc.; one planning machine and
tannery-and they will soon be independent OF
the rest of the world in all articles they can
produce within themselves. In their legal and
Judicial matters, the people of California would
do well to follow their example. Courts of ar
bitration generally settle all matters within
themselves, and any Justice Of the Peace. favor
ing recourse to law, has to pay the costs Of
Court A lawyer has no show among them for
amassing fortunes, elsewhere in California.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, sc.

HylE UNDERSIGNED WILL CONTINUE
i the business Of Painting. Glazing and Pa
per Hanging, ia tue city OF Shasta and surround
ing country. on his own individual account
marl9 tt VAN SCHAiCh-
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
From China and Japan.

The George E. Webster arrived at San Fran
cisco the 3lst ult, reported forty-fve days
from Hong Kong. We clip the following from
the Times and Transcript
PRoGREss OF THE REBELLIoM-APPRoAcH OF
THE REBELS TO PEKIN.-The interest in the re-
bellion is concentrated on the army advancing
towards Pekin, and OF this nothing is known
with certainty except that it is somewhere in
Chihl, the province in which Pekin is situated
All else at present is mere conjecture or fable
Register, Dec. 1871
FROM SHANeHAE.-The China Mall of Dec.
9Th says:
The Lady Mary Wood, from Shanghae brings
intelligence that, on the Of her dispatch, it
was reported that the Nanking rebels were about
to enter upon possession of Shanghae, and that
an army OF them were, in spite of defeats, rapid
ly advancing on Pekin. The last short para
graph, about Canton, is perhaps fraught with
the most importance
This city still stands in the hands of the in
surrectionists: the relative position and strength
of the beigerents continues without any mate
rial changes either for the better or the
and it is us difficult now. ever before. TO con-
lecture what is to be the issue of these strfes."
IMPORTANT FROM JAPAE.-The correspondent
of the China Mail writes Nov. Goth:
by the portion of the Russian squadron just
arrived here from Japan, the demise of the tenn
pora sovereign is reported
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

j. G. HJNCKLEY,
Attorney and Counsellor ne Law,
Shasta, California.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
TOWER HOUSE.

At the junction Of he Yreka anil HIearer,aH
Roads, - miles from Shasta
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
AUSTIN HOTEL,
WcavcrviIle.

November -, 1853.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-11

HvNHE NEW YORK Musical Review ana
il Choral Advocate is the cheapest and best
musical paper in the world. This journal (Which
has heretofore been published monthly COM
menced its fifth year in January, 1854, and hence
forth il will be published every two weeks--on
every other Thursday-thereby giving more than
twice as much matter without any increase in
price. Each number contains sixteen quarto
pages, four of which are new music, consisting OF
glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedication,
aud holiday pieces, and in short, every variety OF
music adapted TO purposes of religious worship,
10 public occasions, and 10 the home circle all OF
which will be OF n practical character, and such as
can be sung by persons ofordinary musical attain
ments. In the editorial department Of the Review
are engaged (in addition to Mr.. Cady, the former
editor) gentlemen of the highest talent and ripest
musical experience, among whom are George r.
Root, VIM. B. Bradbury Thomas Hastings, and
Lowell Mason; and its circle of correspondence.
home and foreign, is complete. The Review will
also be a regular medium for the announcement OF
new musical publications by all the leading pub
fishing houses IN the Union. The subscription
list of this paper is larger than that of any
similar journal in the world and the new ar
rangemcnis, rendering 1.-THE cheapest well as III
| is hoped the most valuable musical paper ever
published, must largely increase its already un-
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Terms One dollar per annum !; or SIX copies
/ for live dollars, always IN advance.
The music alone in the volume would cost over
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\ Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two lettel
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4 % Park Row New York
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-11

of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos which for beauty Of tone
are Considered by all who have heard them to be
unequaled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen 81 Co.'S Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher 81 Co.'s new Unichord Pianos.
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled The success which has
attended their introduction here is thebest guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness ftone and
delicacy oil touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply of
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pa ket Of
Saturday from Boston, one of l.. Gilberts be- atiiul
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment OF Pianos offered for sale in this city at
manufacturers prices, with a warranty for each
Piano ii desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chckering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS Il HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-d (m)