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The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1855-01-26

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So MAGAZINE srEET. CORNER OF GRAvIERs
Afe now inreceip Of their Spring and SUM
mer stock Of clothing, Ill Of which IS made in
the best manner and most fashionable style.
and from the choisest materials
They would also give notice TO those in
want Of MINER CLOTHING, that il is not too
late to buy good ovERcoAI, fcrt they have still
on hand complete stock D. Heavy Goods
which they are Sc ling az efeatly reduced pr
ces Boys and childFen's clothing Of all kindf
Furnishing Goods 81 every descript on
Trunks, carpet Baaa and Jnbre los,
India Rubber Articles 81 every variety,
THE Prices ARE Fixed
ALFRED MUNR0E e. 90.
"a Magazine street, corner of Grayier
march 4, Pew Orleans, La.
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and ardenliY DESTROYS d neriting cons
tinnane eli the same. have the honor ct
announcing be vast cOnconfee our
patrons, that VII exhibit the ensuing
season, che choicest production Of Ar and
Science il the various branches Of our COM
mercial pnfsnils.
The te, eeonoms research and general
artistic development IL al the departments
of industrial pursulls 81 mankind, are now
10 BE SEEN al Re CORNER S1.0RlEg
Aud 81 that beautiEu system al electrical
Reproduction which transfers lie glolies ci
the rainbow from tie unapproaohabIe ether.
isl regions 10 tangible, physical human re-
alities-she good people Of Yazoo county
and alew Of the adjoining MAY enjoy this
feast 81 wonders. This combination of the
gllriea Of arr, excellencies Of genius, talent
and phylosophy
~ & shall exhibit for the coming season,
one Of The largest socks of
FOREIGN md DOMESTIC
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Clothings
Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Cps,
Carpeting,
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cd BY W. sfIEARD
SCOTCH ALE 100 dozen Quart and Pint
~ Scotch Ale, forsale BY p. TAmH0n1NH.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
For the souatter SOVEREIGN.


MuDDx, Atchison Co., Aug. 8, s55.
I Messrs. EDrroRs: Being now ON my
journey. in charge of the last company of
the Mormon Emigration, and that too,
quite unexpectedly to me. feel to drop
you few lines, and if you please, through
your valuable paper to the proprietors of
your town, and the public in general. per-
NIT me to say from the first moment I set
foot In your city, have felt an interest in
your young yet growing city, and although
the editor at Leavenworth City published
that any man possessing brains, could not
select any other place but Leavenworth
City, for an Quitting point, but notwith-
standing his sayings, am confident on
trial, that better point is not on the Mis-
souri, river for emigration to Oregon, New
Mexico and Utah, and in reply to the edi-
tor, I would say, that he has lived in that
bottom prairie joining the river, and taken
cold so often from the damp fogs and air,
and blowed his nose so much that he judg-
es that every mans brains are blowed out
of his head, because he finds himself In the
same fix. would therefore say to the
public, that the town of Atchison is deci-
dedly the best point on the river that we
have tried, for the safety of stock, general
outlet and range, and the general and no
bic spirit Of the town committee. i hope
therefore under the keen and watchful eye
of your Sovereign, connected with the dill
igence and noble bearing of your town
committee, that you will try and keep your
maiden city from pollution. A few words
to the public, in and around Atchison, in
regard to the losses that we have sustain
ed in horses and cattle. We leave incharge
as agents in this matter, to hunt up and
preserve our lost cattle, James McGaw,
Geo. S. Rust, whom we recommend to the
public as gentlemen of honor, and we hope
your citizens will aid them in every possi-
bic way that is consistent with their cir
cumstances. We wish to deal on honora-
Bile principles, and if in the handling of
such vast amount of stock, we have gath
cred in, and have in possession one that
belongs to our neighbors, we know it not.
So far as my knowledge goes, our dealings
with the people of upper Missouri and
Kansas Territory has been satisfactory
At least it has been on my part. I have
dealt with highminded and honorable gen.
tlemen, and if should return, which ex.
pect to do, should still be happy to pur-
chase their property on the same principles
of friendship and honor. that has hereto
fore, and now exists. With these feelings
and views. I bid my friends and fellow citi.
zens hearty and warm good bye, fol
the present. l am yours truly. @
MILO ANDREWS.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
For the Sqnatter Sovereign.
The Atchison House.

Messrs. ED1ToRs:-It was my good
fortune to receive an invitation, to take din
ner at this large and commodious Hotel,
on Saturday the 25th ult. The company
was large and respectable. On entering
the house was met by Mr.. o. B. Dick
inson, the gentlemanly proprietor, and es-
corted to a table covered with the best of
wines and liquors-as many others beside
myself can justly testify. After ali had
partaken sufficiently Of these repasts, din
ner was announced, and never did mer-
rier set of fellows throng around any table.
All seemed to, with one accord, express
their heart felt gratitude, for the manner
in which they had been treated. Mr..
Dickinson caters to suit the taste of ALL
The soup, roast beef, boiled ham, chicken,
&c., were well gotten up, and in fact the
table groaned under the richest viands that
coulo be procured in our markets. t1
There were, also toasts drank suitable to
the occasion, which were received with
marked appreciation. After dinner cigars
of the best quality circulated freely.
1t is not my intention, however, to go in.
to detail, and tell the many funny circum-
stances. that tlanspired-how large man
almost en- dishabille, rushed into the din.
ing room when he heard it was free din.
ner-or how one gentleman pealed plumi
and ate it, and how another one, who sa
opposite us, lite to the right, had hi.
plate changed, and for the second cours,
took roast beef and potatoes-and how
was amused by the funny saying of th'
young Gent, who set just at my left-and
a hundred other things that served to adj
to the amusement of the party.
Every thing went off in the most happ!
manner, and to Mr.. Dickinson will b
awarded the highest need of praise.
EDS ~ A GUEST.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
EVENING SESSION.

The hour of 1-2 o. clock having ar
rived, the President pro tenn. called the
Convention to order. i
The committee on credentials not yet
appearing to make report, it was ordered
that they be required to report a plan as a
basis of representation, to be adopted by
the Convention. l}
In consequence of the absence OF the
Secretaries, and the report of the commit
tee on credentials not being ready, nc
further business was transacted. The re
nlainder Of the evening was occupied il
speech making by the members. Ths
Convention adjourned to meet again OF
the following day. 81
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
KANs As So
Pro-SlaVery Convention.

Agreeably to call, the Delegates from
the several Districts in Kansas Territory,
assembled In great numbers at the Shaw
nee Manual Labor School, on Wednesday,
August 29th, 1855, for the purpose OF
nominating suitable person to be sup
ported by the Pro-Slavery party In Kan
sas Territory.
The Convention was organised by a
motion from Mr.. Grover, calling Hon. R.
r. Rees to the chair.
On motion OF DR.. Stringfeilow, Robert
s. Kelley and III. M. Northrop were ap-
pointed Secretaries.
Mr.. Grover moved that committee of
thirteen be appointed by the chair to report
a list of permanent officers for the Con-
vention.
DIR. Stringfellow proposed that the COM
mittee be selected by the. meeting. as that
method, he asserted, would give general
satisfaction.
Mr.. Walker moved that the committee
consist of only five members. ssss. .s,-
In the great hurry to expedite the busi-
ness of the Convention, the members be-
came too enthusiastic, and some little con-
fusion existed. Ha,.g ur.s-.!e ID
To obviate all objections to the manner
of organising the meeting, Mr.. Donaldson
moved that a call be made, and delegates
be requested to answer to their names, and
present their credentials. as
Mr.. Whitlock remarked, that he hoped
the, committee would not then be selected.
as at two o'clock other delegates would be
in attendance to participate in the delibe-
rations of the Convention. 81. f.....s,.-,
In compliance with the above request,
Mr.. Marshall moved an adjournment un-
til two o'clock, which was carried.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
The Lucas.

Notwithstanding the very low stage
of waiter. this floating palace passed up
bound for St. Joseph, on Monday the 9th.
The numerous impedimenis that retard
the passage of boats up, at this season Of the
year. were all overcome by the untiring
perseverance of Capt. Winland. This
boat is too well known among the travel.
ing public, to need further notice at on,
hands.
Messrs. Keizer and Skinner have eul
thanks for river favors. These are the
gentlemen who never forget the wants oi
printers.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
THURSDAY.

| At 1-2 past IL o'clock, the two houses
of the Legislature, having adjourned, the
President pro tem., called the Convention
together, when the committee ON creden-
tails, through their chairman. Hon. Thos.
johnson, made the following report:
wethe committee appointed to exam
inc credentials presented, report the fol-
lowing persons, entitled to seats In this
Convention:
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
STRINGFELLOW.
Advantages OF Atchison, K. T.

Among the numerous towns recently In
corporated in Kansas, and situated on the
Missouri river, spectators and emigrants
have had great difficulty in deciding which
would prove most eligible for an invest
ment or settlement. They are well aware
that only few can become fourishing
towns, and only one obtain respectable
size. If they wish to consult their own in
terests, we would advise them, before fix
ing upon any locality as residence, to
visit Atchison, and consider its advantages.
Atchison is situated on the extreme wes-
tern bend of the Missouri river, and there
fore is the nearest point on navigable
stream to Utah and California. Conse-
quently, tits now, and must always continue
to be, the starting point for the Salt Lake
traders, California and Mormon emigrants.
These alone have never failed to build a
fourishing town at every point they have
hitherto patronised, and the Oldest traders
declare that our geographical position will
necessarily cause Us TO retain all these ad-
vantages in future. During the past sea-
son, numerous trains started from Atchison
for Salt Lake, and their proprietors de-
clared their intention of patronising our
town permanently.
In addition to this, Atchison has been
constituted county seat, and must become
the depot, trading and shipping point for
the adjoining portion of Kansas and Mis-
souri-a country unrivaled for fertility, in
telligence and wealth. Again, it is by
several miles the nearest point on the riv-
er to Lecompton, recently constituted the
Territorial capital-being only distance
of twenty-seven miles-and will in conse.
quence command all trade and travel go.
ing to and coming from that point. With
local and social advantages such as these
no one can or will deny that Atchison mus
be the town of our Territory. With sucl
inducements as are here offered to settlers
merchants, mechanics. and men OF all pro-
fessions, Atchison will in few years be
the principle city on the Missouri; and, i
it continues to increase with the same ra
pidity which has hitherto characterised it
growth, and the mighty tide Of emigration
shall still fow steadily westward, we ma,
confidently hope. from our central position
: in the Union, that the Federal Capital vii
, yet he located among US.
Having given short synopsis of the ad
vantages possessed by our town, we will
: ! in our next. favor our readers with de
seription of its Improvements. ~
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

Robert S. Kelley and H. NJ. rNortbun mo-.
by exclamation retained as Secretaries
Judge Halderman made motion H..
Gen. ]. w. Whitfield be nominated 81
candidate of the Pro-Slavery partv e.
Delegate to Congress, by acclau,atiop
The question being put by the Preside,,.
"Shall the motion prevaila" i. was 70
sponded to by the deafening cheers of II.
multitude, no one voting in the negative
A committee of three, CONSISTING of
Messrs. Ralston, D. J. johnson, and Frsa
land, were appointed by the Chair to wal,
upon General Whitfield and inform him of
his nomination by this Convention. ana
further. to invite him to address the Con
vention.
On motion, the same committee we,.
requested to wait upon Col. Isacks, and IN.
vite him to address the Convention.
1t was voted that committee of tbi,.
teen be appointed by the chair, one from
each Council District, to prepare an sa.
dress for the Pro-slavery party.
It was moved by DR.. Stringfellow tba,
each delegation hand IN the name of Der.
son to the President, to be appointed on
said committee.
The following names were handed in
]. II. Stringfellow. T. w. Watterson, Da.
vid Croysdale, F. j. Marshall, D. J. John.
son, Joseph Parks, David Lykin, Samuel
A. Williams, w. ]. Godfrey, Joseph NJ.
Hall.
1t was ordered that two thousand copies
of the address, with Col. Isacks letter, be
printed, and circulated through the Tern.
tory.
Gen. Whitfield appeared in the Conven.
ton, and was introduced to the delegates
by Mr.. Ralston. He delivered an eloquent
speech, thanking his fellow-citizens for the
honor thus conferred, and pledged his time
and talents to further and advance the in.
terests of the Pro-Slavery party.
Several other speakers appeared upon
the stand, all of whom pledged themselves
to the support of the nominee Of the Con.
venrion.
1t was voted that the proceedings Of the
meeting be published in the Squatter Sow.
ereign, Frontier News, Kansas Herald
Kansas Pioneer, and all journals favorable
to the party.
Six deafening cheers were given for
Gen. Whitfield. and the Pro-Slavery party,
after which the Convention adjourned, SIN.
die. s--z-.
R. R. REES, Chairman.
RoBERT s. KELLEY.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

EF We are once more at our post, af-
ter an absence of some two months in the
Legislature. Although we have not been
able to contribute line for our paper, we
hope our labors in the body with which we
have been acting, will result in more real
benefit to our readers than anything we
could have said in the columns of the
g squatter."
STRINGFELLOW.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
TPublic 25.

JOINT RESOLUTION making Appropriation for
the PAYMENT of those entitled to the Benefits
of the Resolution of the House of Represen-
tatives of the United States. passed March
third. eighteen hundred and fftv-fve, voting
Extra Compensation to Pages, Folders, and
Others.
Be it resolvsd bv the Senate and House of
Representatives. of the United States of Amer
lea in Congress assembled. That the sum voted
by the House of representatives,, March third.
eighteen hundred and fiftv-fve. for the payment
of pages, folders end other employees. be maid
out of any monevs in the treasury, not other
wise appropriated.
. Annroyeh March g 1873
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

pWe are credibly informed thatthere
are in the neighborhood of the celebrated
Abolition hole- Lawrence-six-
armed abolitionists and freesoilers, who
are determined to resist to the most fearful
extent. the enforcement Of the laws passed
by the recent Legislature of our Terrific
ry
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

THE FEVER AT New ORLEArs.-The
ravages of the yellow fever at New Or.
leans continue to extend. and the mortality
of last week shows considerable increase
over that of the week before last. the num-
her of deaths was All, of which 29lw
of fever; last week, the number was ST.,
of which 394 were of fever-being total
increase, in deaths, of 164, of which lob
were attributable to the prevailing malady.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

UNITED STATES MAGAZINE. - The
September number of this magazine is now
on our table. This is stately and solid
magazine, devoted to science, art, agrieuI-
ture, commerce and trade. Although prac.
tical and instructive in its leading features
it has attractive qualities for all. Terms
only one dollar per year. Address pub
fishers, New York City. Is
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
{ Public 1871

A RESOLUTION accepting the Sword of General
Andrew Jackson, and returning the Thanks
of Congress to the Family of the late Gene
raj Robert Armstrong.
Resolved bv the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatves of the United States OF America in
Congress assembled, That the thanks of this
Congress be presented to the family of the late
General Robert Armstrong. for the present OF
the swod worn by General Andrew jackson
while in the military service of his country.
and that this precious relic be hereby accepted
in the name of the nation, and be deposited for
safe-keeping in the Department OF State; and
that n copy of this resolution he transmitted to
the family of the late General Robert Arm
strong.
ApDroved February o. 1855 st
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

LADIES DREssEs.-The editor of the
Frankfort (Ky.) Yeoman, thus comes to
the defense of the ladies', whose dresses
are accused of being too low in the neck.
The scamp says:
awe are bosom friend of the ladies' !;
we have enTistened under their banner,
and are ready to die in defense of their
breastworls Nobody but milk-sop or
sucker would be always making disparag.
ing remarks about the ladies' dresses
That's the naked truth"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
TPubiic 23.1

JoINT RESOLUTION making an Appropriation
for the Purchase of Territorial libraries.
Be it resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of Amer
lea in Congress assembled. That five tho'ssand
dollars he. and the same is hereby. appropria-
ted, to be paid ont of any money in the treasury
not Otherwise appropriated, for the purchase of
Territorial libraries for each of the Territories
OF Kansas and Nebraska. l1
Approved March 3, 1885.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
ny During a recent visitto the Shaw

ny During recent visitto the Shaw
nee Mission. we formed the acquaintance
of Mr.: John Redpatb, the able and efficient
reporter to the st. Louis Democrat We
found John to be printer, gentleman,
and a scholar, and, save his freesoil prin-
ciples, we would be willing to hitch to
him." We sincerely hope that after re-
sidence in slave State. and seeing wha,
a blessing to the slave the Institution o'
| slayeryis. he may yet be persuaded 10 lool
not through "glass dalkened
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

AN ApoLoex.-We owe to our read
ers an apology for the bad appearance '
the outside of to-days paper. Owing 10
the scarcity of hands. we had to put an in-
experienced person at the press. We vii
try and do better In the future.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
Approved March 8, 1855.
Public No. IT.
By The President of The United States of
HDpr,c1
A PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS. by an act of the Congress of the
United States, approved the fifth dav OF Au-
gnst. one thosand eight hundred and hfty-four.
entitled 'EAn act to carry into effect treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Britain,
signed on the fifth day of June. eighteen hun
dred and fiftv-four,' it is provided that, when
ever the President of the United States shall
receive satisfactory evidence that the Imperial
Parliament of Great Britain and the Provincial
Parliaments of Canada, New Brunswick. No
va Scotia, and Prince Edwards Island have
passcd laws, their part, to give full effect to
the provisions of the said treaty, he is anthor-
ised to issue his proclamation declaring thar he
has such evidence:
And whereas satisfactory information has
been recevedNbv me that the Imperial Pariia-
ment of Great Britain and the Provincial Par
iiaments of Canada, New Brunswick. Nova
Scotia, and Prince Edwards Island have passed
laws. on their part; to give full effect to the
provisisons of the treaty aforesaid:
Now. tlls-TSore. I FRANKLIN PIERCE, Presi-
dent of the United States of America. do here
bv declare and proclaim that. from this date
the following articles, being the growth ant
produce of the said provinces of Canada, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward:
Is.and--to wit: grain, -four. and breadstuffs O
all kinds; animals of all kinds; fresh. smnSet
and salted meats cotton-won;i seeds and veg
etables; uadried fruits; dried fruits; fish of al
kinds; products of fish and all other creatures
living in the water; poultry; eggs; hides. fars
skins, or tails undressed; stone marble in it
crude or unwronght state slate butter. cheese
tallow; lard horns: manures ores OF metal
ef al! kinds; coal; pitch. tar. turpentine ashes
timber and lumber of ali kinds. round, hewed
and sawed. i,nnlan:gf9 reS in whole in rari
frewood. plants. shrubs. ana treAs; neits; WOO
fish OF, (; rices broomcorn ana bark; gypsum
ground or unground; heycn. or wrought. or uu
wrought barr, or griGdStoaes dyestuifs; tiaN
hemp, and tow, unmanufact,Ired; anmanufac
ture,l tobacco: rags shall be introduced int
the United States free of datv. so long as til
said treaty shall remain in force subject, how
ever. 70 be suspended in relation 20 the trad
with Canada, on the condition mentioned in til
fourth article of the said treaty; and that a
the other provisions of the said treaty shall g
into effect and be observed on the part of Il
United States.
z1sas Given under my hand, at the City
Washington. the sixteenth day
4a9aE March. in the wear of orr Lord OF
FISH thousand eight hundred and fifty-fiv
h n-ss and of the Independence of the I'm
saxsFsts ted States the ssveIlty-ninth.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
80 Nv. L. MARCY, Secretary of State.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

re- We have received several requess
to publish the proceedings of meetings
held in different portions of the Territory.
sending delegates to the Congressional
Convention. AS they did not reach us be-
fore the Convention was held. we thought
the publication at this time unnecessaV:
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
approved February 3, 1854.
Public No. 9.

A RESOLUTION authorising the President of the
United States to confer the Title of lieuten-
ant-geHerai by Breyet, for Eminent Services.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That the grade Of lieu
tenant-general be, and the same is hereby, re-
vived in the army of the United States, in or
der that when, in the opinion Of the President
and Senate, it shall be deemed proper to ac-
knowledge eminent services of major-general
Of the army in the late war with Mexico, in
the mode already provided for in subordinate
grades. the grade of lieutenant general may be
specially conferred by brevet. and by brevet
only, to take rank from the date of such SER
vice or services: Provided, however, That
when the said grade of lieutenant general BY
brevet shall have once been filed, and have be-
come vacant, this Joint resolution shall there
after expire and be of no effect.
Approved February -, 1850
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
Approved February %, 1855.
+ CPubiic Il.

.. FhbHc H.
A REsoLUTIoY in Relation to the New Orleans
Custom House. r
Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States of America in
Congress assembled. That authority be given
to the Secretary of the Treasury to make such
change in the mode of constructing the New
Orleans custom-housa will best, in his ludg-
nent. Tighten the foundations frorn the great
weight of the superstructnre.
Approved March 2, 1855.