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The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18
ROMAN CATHOLICS AND KNOW
NOTHINGS.
To the Editors Of the n. 7. Express.

To the Editors of the N. 7. Express.
Frequent illusions are made in various
forms to the hostility between these two
classes: and simple justice seems to demand
that the real grounds ofthe dissention should
be clearly understood.
Newspapers of various classes including
the National Intelligencer and others in diff.
erent parts of the country, have protested
the Know Nothings as fanatical enemies
of the Roman Catholic religion. The Know
Nothings on the contrary have repeatedly
disaYoWed this charge, insisting that they
do not oppose any religion or practice what
ever but quite the opposite were faithful
friends and projectors ofreligious freedom;
not in the sense Of Bishop Hughes but ID
its real old and common signifcations. But
they say, what they oppose is Roman Cath
olics politics, which often assumes the
name OTTOMAN Cathode religion, but is a
wholly distinct thing. They admit, recog-
nize and sustain the right IN any and all
who choose to worship the Roman Catho-
lie churches to believe and profess what
they pleasein religion; butthey will not adj
admit or submit to any one who attempts
to put down By club laW free debate 81
free preaching in che house or the open
air nor allow foreign influence to inter-
fere with elections or toraise Or threaten
mob law OF to threaten citizens with the
consequences il they do not substitute the
cannon law of Rome for the state laws of
the Union. Even though such subversiYe
attempts may be made under the name Of
religion, their opposers claim to BE able to
and are fully convinced that
in opposing them. they oppose nothing re-
ligious but what IS purely political and at
tie same time wrong, anti American and IN
tolerable.
Now whether ibis ground IS, or IS not.
honestly maintained and taken BY the Know
Nothings It IS not at present our object to
show. we only wish to state clearly The
ground they profess to have taken with all
parties and placing the question il is real
light We have understood these 10 be-
views d the new party which has 50 sud
denly lisen % distinction; If we are mista-
ken We may be easily set right
IARen coNsRsaAzIoS Tie coloraa Baptist
Chn1eh IA Richmond nh some eco
eornnanieaais ena / thought 8 h tie ares
Christian church in Is nnn 81
S. the United
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18
AT HOME AGAIN.

After more than two months recreation we are
again at our post; we are again at home and
though no eye grows brighter when we come to
our desolate hearth stone, there is feeling kin
tojoy as we once more gather our little ones around
us and say we are at home.
During our journeyings this issummer, we have re
ceived nothing but kindness even from people upon
whom we had no claims, but they were some ofthem
so kind as to say, they knew us, if we knew not
them In ViclzsbuIg we have been 50 long aceus-
toned to kind treatment that we are no longer as
tonished at it, though Fl. Fl. Simmons Of the
Prentiss House has always had our warmest
thanks for his polite hospitality towards Us. Our
trip up the river was rendered pleasant by the kind
attentions of Capt. REILLY of the Michigan, our
soiourn in ST Louis is now numbered among the
pleasant "reminiscences Of life. At the Planters
House we were treated with warmth of kind
ness and liberalty that we shall never forget. We
mentioned this magnificent Hotel in two letters to
the Whig. We travelled over great many diff
erent railroads, and the only fare we paid was on
the Hudson river road in our own native
State
At the Astor House in New York, we staid a
long time, and enjoyed the luxuries and comforts
of a magnificent home. When we sent for our
bill one Of the clerks came to the door and said
Mrs Prewetts bill was always paid before
hand.
These things with other marks of respect and
warm appreciation that have been shown us in
every place we have stopped, have left a lasting
feeling of gratitude and kindness in our heart that
will console us for any unkindness or injustice we
may receive in the allotments Of good and evil for
long time. We know thesinguIarity ofour po-
sition as well as any enemy we may have can
know it and feel it more,and it is great consola-
ton to receive the encouragement we have receiv-
ed from the good and the great all over the country
We may be forgiven one little piece of egotism.-
When we met onr old preceptress Nrs Willard,
lamong the many kind words with which she greet.
ed us were these, 'sYou have donem honor and
am proud Of YOU Our inlrlyent readers will
please forgive this weakness, and believe that we
have returned determined, by constant efforts, to
merit their appreciation more than we have ever
done
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

can compare with these schools. Yes
there ere thousands D trotes 80 cal.
led, 50 ignorent 90 blind, ths. thew prefer
them to schools Ia1 superior rs svervfhin0
and where their children would reeeive
right instruction. 9ihere are such neo-
pleas Know Nothings, and their pnnci-
piles are those ascribed to them, lt aem
look 70 this. Let them note an. let them
mark, particularly, those political men who
send their children to the Jesuit schools
Alark them as traitors, as fees % all the
best interests Of our beloved country. ] say
mark Mem.
The Jesuit society was once abolished -
They had previously rendered themselves
SO odious BY their grasping at political pow
er and never hesitatiBg to employ anv kind
Of means to accomplish their purposes,
that they we're banished from every country
in Europe Roman Catholic as well as prot
estant. One Of their generaIs,--the third
one I believe their leader at present is
styled General, 2, remarked Of themselves
we crept into power like lambs, we have
ueed itlike wolves, but we will be driven
out like dogs; but we will come in again like
eagles" They behaved SO badly among
the Iriquois Indians that, ID a treaty Of ueaee
in 1852, they stipulated for the removal
from among them Of 'Ihese licentious
brethren who did everything that Jesus
Christ did not do" Pope Clement XIII
intimated his intention to abolish the order
and almost Immediately he died suddenly
believed By poison. His successor Clement
XIV did abolish it in 1773, and as he put
bis name to the decree he said he knew he
was signing his own death warrant-but Il
was essential and he did it willingly And
sure enough they let him live but two
months. They were restored ia 1914
While we exert ourselves To counteract
their baneful influence in this country, let
US be carefulto do them no personal evil
but rather all the good we can; extending
to them all the ciyilities, kindness, and hu-
manity, that belong to our social relations:
For my own part I am willing to believe that
they are doing God service, and kindness,
and with people given up 10 strong delus
sions' rather than to suppose they have
entered into services Of the devil willingly
and knowingly. Let them serve their gods
in their own way let them enjoy the rights
of conscience to any extent that does not
interfere-With any rights Of other people
Buff they have any affection for the cause
of liberty, and any wish for the future hap
piness Of the generations that are to follow
US, for their sake for the sake Of the rest
of mankind who are to be influenced by
our example for good or evil, for Heavens
sake let US not help the Jesuits to bl i'd up
Popery in this blessed country.
Washington, July IL, 1884.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

~ We are requested to state that the GF.
Exhibition at the Odd Fellows Hall is postponed
until the Ist of October, when it win positiUell
take place.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

To the gentlemen who have SO kindly filed our
place during our late absence, we return our sin
oere thanks. We only regret that theineffciency
of the printers we left in the Office should have
caused them so much trouble.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

nR. KENNON, the proprietor Of the
CAsTIIIAN SPRINGs, respectfully informs
the public that he has established line Of
coaches between Lexington and the Springs
to leave Lexington Tuesday and Thursday
mornings, returning the same days.
Aug. l8s 2-m.
KazOo CITY Drug md Book store.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18
Natches Courier.
10Y DEFEATED-SERIOUS RIOT.

BENTON DEFEATED-S SERIOUS RIOTS.
ST. Louis, Aug. H.
Luthur n. Kennett has been elected to Con-
gress over Thomas III. Benton by 1900 majority.
In st. Louis district the American or @Know
Nothing party has been entirely successful Sc
rious riots occurred at the election. Three per-
sons were killed and large number wounded.-
Sixty Irish doggeries were demolished.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

GEWe would call she attention Of those
in authority to the. fact that there are some
cases of Yellow Fever in New Orleans and
that boats coming up are landing at our
wharf and putting off sick persons. We
think that past experience has shown that
it will not do to delay this matter too long
for fear that in doing SO we wake up and
find the city with an epidemic; and then af-
ter it has been brought here from other pla-
ces, contend that it originated in the place,
and that the Quarantine would have availed
nothing even had it been in operation. If
we are to have protection from disease by
good Quarantine, let US have it in time or
not at all.
NIL. IL.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

WE-Iss S, z. RUSSELDS Seminary for
W Young Ladies viii open September A,
1854 Suitable Teachers will be provided Tor
the differ Mt branches, and every attention will
be pad to the morals and manners Of the pu-
pills. Yazoo city, aug lS, 1854,
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

HoT WEATHER, POETRY AND WATERMELONs
Our old friend Of Tokeba, Col j. J. B. White
in sending US big basket full Of Watermelons
for which he has our Warmest thanks, in his letter
accompanying them, perpetrates new verse O
@Jordon.7
We had not heard Of our friends illness, and
hope he win be better soon. On account of his
interesting family weregret the sad state Of things
which could reduce him to this extremity. Here
is theYerse:
@, its hot away out here as everybody knows,
And eYerybodys sweating 0etordin,
EVERYBODY sWeats from the head to the toes,
And they'll sweat ON the other side Of Jordon.
So take off your coat and rollup your sleeves, DC
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BLAcKWooD's MAGAZINE. The July number,
which was r0ceiya few days since, contains us
pages which are devoted to the consideration Of
ten different subjects, embracing, as Usual, much
political historical. and miscellaneous information
The two articles which viii probably attract
greatest attention, are The Growth and Prospects
Of British Amerieal'' ana the last article on eThe
European Alliance and Rrs which treats az
length on hepeeuliaf po 81 tIf governments
Of Europe ct this time; imp tive necessity
Of restraining tie anbioh q ha Cars the res.
titution og Poland ana blIshrient 81 the
different Inonarchie on such basis as wiz secure
lasting and perIaanent peace for the litra % The
civilized world The Magazine and four Quarter
II Reviews. are published b Leonard Scott 8
Co, at S. per aanum each, or $40 for tie Maga-
zine and four QnaFterlies
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

HG~ Read the communication of "a Missis
sippi Planter" on our first page.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

FENAlE Pos1sfAsTE The are 2s females
holding The Office of postniasters il The United
States go unmarried female can hold the olli
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18
ADVBRT TEa8 E8RmT8.
j. 70. %. F.

OFFICERS FOR PRESENT TERN.
MANCHESTER LODGE, No "a,
meets every Thusday night.
Jno. 6 Powell, NC, WS Wright Treas.
A c Nye, VIC. VIM Wyman, Sec'y.
august I8, 1854. 9-tE
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18
NEW BOOKG.

Ancient Egyptians, By Wilkinson,
The Home 81 the Bee Hunter, By Thorpe.
Leather Stockings and Silk story Of Virginia
Our Parish. Utah and the Mormous
Cathrine Walton, by Sims
Sir Joseph Carew, By Lever
Dodd Family Abroad, do.
Fern Lelves, second series,
Paxton's Rural Hand Books,
Just received By M EMANUEL
The Yazoo City weekly Whig., 1854-08-18

NEW WHEAT FLOUR in bbls. and haze
bbls. Just received and for sale by
aug 1s, "a. POWELL d HOBART
T2EEF TONGUES, for sale ~
aug IS. POWELL & HOBART.
TnAVIS' celebrated sugar cured Hams and
dried Beef just received ara for sale 81
eng rs. PowELL aolAfI
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-07-20
Democratic Nomination..

The Democratic Convention held in this
city on Saturday afternoon last, nominated
the following ticket
For Senator--Jabez A. Brchard.
For Rspreseatatires--D S. True and DR..
Witter.
For Ca-k Of cotrt-C. G. Blood.
For Prosecuting Aaoyuy-A. W. Dayi-
son.
All these candidates ne believe are sound
upon the Temperance question, each being
in favor OF the introduction Of the stringent
provisions Of the Maine Liquor Law INTO 10
wa. So far the Wigs cannot object 70
them. Upon the other great question that
divides the two parties, we presume they arc
every one in favor Of the Nebraska bill a. il
passed Congress, making the immense terri
tory on cur west the field of slavery pr8pa-
gandisn. II we lnistate their views on this
rnomsntous question our columns are open
to correction.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-07-20
+" II. raging noon; and ser.ieai the sun

Ts raging noon; and yeriirai ihe sun
Darts on the head direct his forcetal rays,
o'er heaven and earth. far as ths rangiLs eve
Can sweep, dazzling delnse reigns: and al
Prom pole TO poe is ndis,iIgush'i blaze
The poet had in contemplation some such
days as We are now experiencing when he
indited the above quoted lines. Wretched-
ly hot indeed is the weather. Nature Is
parched. vegetation is willing under the
burning rays Of the sun, and man is enerva-
ted and incapacitated for labor. Day after
day the mercury ranges from Sc to - dogs.
and the nights are progressively hot No
breeze stirs to fan the heated brow, while
the SUMS rays appear to have received an
intensity never before remarked 50 early in
the season. A continuation Of such weath.
er must certainly aggrsyate the cholera
symptoms so general in the west.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-07-20
A Scene no: il the Bills !.

Quite an episode occurred in the meeting
convened on last Saturday evening. to hear
the distinguished son of Kentucky deliver
himself Of the ideas which he had na,ured
in his great mind, of the peculiar institution
Of this country. l. seems that Noted
speaker Of Wing proclivities cannot visit
this city bu, that few demsrogues and
ofice-seekers OF the Loeofoco party must
&c, up some pop-gua orator to try and create
u disturbance at the close. When Gov.
VIM. Bebb, Of Ohio, addressed our fellow
ckixens, it viii be recollected they induced
Lseingwel!. BY getting him partly iasoxica-
-, to iaterrupt the meeting with his rough
and uncouth personalities. On Saturday
evening they prevailed on young gentle
man sojourning in the place, with letters Of
credit from Dodge and Jones. named Grif-
9th, from the banks OF the Potomac. to fol-
low Mr.. Clay on the stand. Ii was an up
hill business for him to contend against the
noise and confusion which, j, is to be regret
ted, characterized this portion of the even
ing. II would be unfair to cFiticise bis re-
msrks, as under the circumstances a more
intelligent person would have failed utterly
to stand against the irresistible conclusions
Of such q man as Csssius u. Clay. Tie
brazen seif-confd .nce. however, tn at would
lead young man Of even good talents to
attempt to refute the well-matured argu-
ments Of Mr. Clay, can oaly be excelled by
the objectionable ignorance which would
claim absolu,ion on the ground of a want OF
acquaintance with his fame as a speaker
We had thought that after the severe cssti-
cation Mr.. Griffith received from the tongue
o. Mr.. Clay on Saturday evening. he would
not have loaned himself again FOR the pur-
pose Of attempting TO refuie his arguments.
but we were mistaken, as he again was pre-
vailed upon TO take the stand al Rock Island
yesterday and was speaking when we left
Would rather regret If Mr.. Clay remained
to reply to him, az upon short acquain-
lance we were very favorably impressed
with The young mans general department
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-07-20
BEGINNING Alright.

Aunt Fanny Gage bas been on visit to
Iowa, and wilh al seriousness, we wish
she had visited its garden spot while she
was here Thus she speaks Of Mount
Pleasant and its inhabitants
This Is the county seat Of Henry, very
pretty village, OF twelve hundred people,
where they take 100 Nar iork Ifitaass in
the county, publish two very resqccta-
BILE papers, have no gFog shops, have good
schools and seninaries, where lady keeps
tie post e, where they have SIX neat
churches, a very fair looking court house,
with yard full Of young trees, ana where
they let a woman speak in meeting, and
the girls dare turn ont in the rain, wearing
sun bonnets, and thick shoes, and the pco-
gather by the house full, for four nights in
succession, to hear Temperance, and Wo-
mems Rights; where the old ladies' say
1--WE haze been thinking these same things
for y ears, but We did not know that was wo-
mems rights and where the men say, "lf
that's all, let the women 90 il; they will
take nothing from u.s." where the lj.tle
boys don't whistle in tho lecture room when
a woman talks. aud the young men don't
make eerg general spltoon Of the church.
Iowa has began right.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-07-20
Tho SWindie.

The Albany Evening Journal thus explains
why thu repeal Of the Missouri Compromise
is denounced as Il .SWindlc :"
In 1870 there was a dispute about territory
acquired by purchase by France. Thai
question, alter long and excited controversy,
resulted in an amicabIc division n line being
drawn which gave part to Slavery and a
part TO FREEDOM. The portion oil which
tell to Slavery was available fret Two
Slagc States Missouri and Arkanaa) were
organized and admitted into the Union
Slavery has therefore, for 30 years. enioyrd
all the ad' antagcs resulting from II share
Of the Territory.
During that long period Of thirty year.
the portion OF Territory belonging Ia Free.
dom has remained without inhabitants and
useless. In view, however, Of settlement,
Congress has ahrogItcd the compact which
excluded Slavery from Nebraska and Kan.
sns, This, II il were transaction between
man and man, would b., stigmataed as
"Swlndc." And being aviolution Of SOL
emn compact, by the Government it is nott.-
rnG less than "Swinde."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-07-20

down, but am willing tostay down forcv-
or, Iyou do the same by the men up here
Who are seryie TO the slave power When
men violate the principles Of human liberty
and oil the Constitution, put them DOWN.
lCries--We will do tive willy Repeal
unconstitutional enactmenis, restore liber-
IT, to Kansas and Nebraska In 4 word 70
express the stereotyped idea of the old Dem
ocratic platform, let al influences be thrown
III favor DC liberty. Contena for freedom III
the District OF Columbia, und for freedom III
the territories, aud slavery shall perish ut
tcrly aud be lofgQ,ten.
Gentlemen, | have already spoken TO-
long. (Crlcs--go on! goon9 return ny
thanks for your attention, while have ut
tempted TO present my views OF future pol
icy. Believe me when | udmonisll sou,
this day is as important in cur history as
vas that Of the declaration oil which II 10 the
seventy eighth anniversary The eyes 81
the wor d are upon you. 70 say nothing oi
the three millions 81 blacks, the eyes Of all
the oppressed the world over are turned 10.
ward you. A new policy IN our govern
ment is to be struck out. The experiment
&c self governments not yet determined. -
II remains for us to decide in the few years
which are next to come, whether we are To
advance to higher state, whether the bay
anet and galloWs or the power Of principle
shall maintain order.
We Grc told that II the government Il
placed on free basis. that tn South will
dissolve the Udian. | recognize the Con-
stitution OF the United States as my SUI
preme law. | acknowledge my allegiance
to the State Of Kentucky, but ! here de
clare that il IS our duty 10 pass those laws
@e know ia our hearts to b. right, place the
government on thu right track, and then
1T the South dissolve II she wants 10. |
nish that had a map here that might por-
tray the free States as ! regard them--
what have you to iearl Ii the slave States
wish to tly of, 1T them 60. What is i
. 10 you! But they will never dc it. They
are PLAYING their old game 81 .brag,' and
II You but take thu high stand which duty
points out, they will soon change their tune,
and play as subordinate part us eyer have
the services OF the North. MAY Gab De.
fEap THE RIGHT. loud, tumultuous and
continued applause.)
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-07-20
Grim IS and CLARKE

These gentlemen addressed very large
audience ON "Wednesday evening al the
Market House. Mr.. Grimes occupied most
Of the tine with a speech delivered in a
straightforward, earnest, and arrumenta-
tive style, which at once chained the at
tention and wns well calculated to carry
conviction. Seemingly disdaining all orna-
mant and flourish of rhetoric, With no touch
ofhumor even, nor pleasantres Of wit or
anecdotc, BIZ welded bis resources Of ar9u
ment and logic with facility, perfectly
clear, strong, and Elective in manner, and
occasionally rising 10 heights Of true elo-
quence. He paid bis respects, in the first
placc, to Messrs Dodge, Jones a. Coz
that notorious tifH which attempted to get
up TN issue # Feraeity with Mr.. Grimes,
but who succeeded only in showing their
own wuaEncss and venom, and miserab!y
failed IN tatr object. Tho various ques-
tons agltatiay the public mind the propos-
cd amendments to the Constitution, hy
which good, sound home currency may be
legalized. aud Supreme Judges elected by
the people, and thu Slavery question w"re
al passed i'll review with candor, ability
and thorougtncss Which left little 10 be
said il was gratfyin TO observe tho I'll
most undivided attention whirh the speak
e- received throughout his entire address
Esoiut Wing.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-07-20

WALcorr HoUsE.-We would call the
attention Of our readers 10 the advertise
meut Of Mr, Myers, the landlord Of this
new hotel. The following extract from a
correspondent Of the Boston IfeaScrifi
shows how bis establishments are aaPreci-
atcd BY our eastern visitors. Il IS pleas
ant drive to Waleott, and We commend a
Visit to WaIcott House to our friends WIG
enjoy quiet and grouse shooting:
We were surprised to find at Wslcott ar
excellent hotel, where We we're entertained
by Mr.. Myers, the landlord, in manner
that would have Gone credit 10 Wsrriner's
house, in Springfield IN its palmiest days.
To sportsmen who would try grouse or qnui!
shooting on the prairies in September, We
commend visit TO the Walcoit House