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The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17
'WAHALAK, Sept. 9Th, 1856.

WAHALAK, Sept. 9Th. 1856.
> This is to state that / have known Mrs. Mat
thews and her daughter, Mrs. Ssrah Greer, for
the last five years, and with, the exception OF
one year, ehabe lived within mile ofthen., and
and have never known or heard anything in the
least prejudical TO the charaeter OF either. =
have been at their house frequently and know
they visit and are visited By ladies Of the high
est standing our neighsorhood affords: /.
as..st aFss r. H. VICKERS.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17
4 PERFuMEp BREATH.-What. Las

or gentleman would remain under Che cprse Of disA-
agreeable breath, when, by using thes Balmcf .
Thousand Flo,pers" as . dentrifce, would not only
render it sweet but leave the teeth white ala
baster? Many persons do not know their breath i
bad and the subject is so delicate their FRIEND viii
never mention it. Pour single drop Of the balm
on your toothbrush and was the teeth night and
morning "A City cent bottle viii last o year.
Beautif nI Complezion may easily benc4ui ed BY
using the "Balm of Thousand Floscer5. It will
remove tan pimples and reckes from the skin, leav
ing it of soft and roseate hue. Wet towel pour
in two or three drops, and wash the face night and
morning. fl4f7 YI
Shaoiagmads Easy. Vet your shaving brush n
either warm or cold water two Or three drcps
of Balm of q Thousand Flowers, rub the beard
facilitating the operation Of shaving. Price only
fifty Cents. Fetridge Co, propriebors and drug
gists For sale by NJ. Emanuel Wholesale agentx
Of Mississippi and Louisiana, n5I 6rh
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

sE- The New York Herald devotes lead
ing article to the expansion Of the idea that eff
ferson ann Madison were the founders OF ssec-
tionai parties, in this country. II contends.
with characteristic effrontery, that the old Re-
publican party, organized by those illustrious
statesmen, was purely sectional. WE'LL if the
Herald believes this. what has it to say Of its
candidate for the Presidency who proclaims Il
70 be his mission TO bring back The action OF tht
Federal Government 10 The principles Of Jefsr.
son and Madison? Isn't It little stupid q
well az impudent in the Herald TO attempt
advance the prospects'of It's party By besmedS
ing the touch-stone of its party = policy Lon
Journal.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17
The NEicuBoRHooD OF BEooKLYs. Miss.

& q sept 5,fI636.
j Mr. J.. R. GaEER-Dear Sir:-Haying un-
derstood from Mrs. Matthews that some secret
slanderer has assaled ths character and standing
of herself and daughter, Mrs. Sarah M. Greer;
are as fair as could be desired And we have at
no time heard anythieg that wouli Justify any
one to treat them O herwise than with the great.
est respect. And that their associations have
been and are with the most respectable classes Of
society in the neighborhood in which they re-
side. Very Respec. fnlly y,nr obi Seyt
Il. N. WEIR,
4u w. JENKINS.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

take pleasure in scorroborating the state
ment of Messrs. Mosely and ladies, SO far as
my acquaintance with Mrs. Matthews family
extends, have known them since 1851, du.
ring which have never heard any suspicion
against any member Of said family.
.sst sA B. G. HARRIS.
Iendorse the above statement
JOHN KERR. !.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

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The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17
Gin Stand Improvemei'

Gin Stand ImpTovemel1f
II HAVE become interested in IL Fan
i Improvements on the Cotton Gin, for ths
counties Of Yazoo and Madison Orders sleft
ct the Post Office in Yazoo CITY, directed 10
me will meet prompt attention. 8 ssas
Feb. 29:4l;kf THOMAS OLIVER.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17
WausraK. Sept. 6, 1856.

WAHaLAK, Sept. 6, 1856.
Thisis to state that have known Mrs. Mat
thews and her family Tor . number OF years,
and that they stand high in the estimation ct
all who have the pleasure OF their acquaintance
and that they keep the best company and move
in the highest circles they occupy prominent
position in society which we can all testify TO-
in iine their characteris unblemished and ire.
proachable.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

p1sisiy 7isiIaS g j pnssse ksssses Used q
'&1kdy 81 W.A1d VA yoots. h HI Art and go
ond ea1ds - tho public.
r.. ". Foots. through biz friend Thomas q. james
% ! ths eanse y rsgard % his card.
= 49, ~'ihdfan
.s s:s;: q Is3s u; y s, 4. sBs;s
= sh &c. Con. g biz posting bic
b. w. Foote states that the language he
used 10 relation to !. r. Geer's vie wass pot
spoken with the malicious intention Of injurs,
ling her character, but only to let the commu-
4uiSySku1W WhysitWdss n elhoue1t Times B. z
Greer vss.tying q injurs DE schsracter pf his
brother before the public; and ass he disclaims
public. al offensive lsngdage used towards
| her. st21 gSk
Each party now, through his friends. perma-
nently withdraw oil notess cards, challenges
We The undersigned agree d Iii, shove. set.
Element of the difficulty existing between US.
-, JAS. r. GREER.
i RICHARD W.T. FOOT E.
We the friends Of the above parties consider
the above asian honorable settlement % both
nj. 4. GREER, e
Il sVsa 81 THOS. G. JAMES.
/ 60 - IS NICHOLAS WALLACE,
s. L JAMES. assss
CrrREssP. O. Yazoos Co. Mise. October
! Sd 1856
: A6r Lexington Advocate please copy, and
send bill to r. w. Foote, Lockharts p. O.
Holmes County. Miss. .ass
The following certificates from the most re-
spectacle persons ip Noxubee and KempeI
counties, acquainted with the wife Of ]. r.
I. Greer, will show. conclusiyely and unquestiona-
= bly, the groundlessness Of the character Of B,
: w. Foote against Mrs. Greer, and withdrawn
/ by him. - 81
mwAHALAK, Miss. Sept A. 1855. s
: Having understood that reporishave been pu
into circulation or that insinuasions have beer
made derogatbry, to fiie repetaiian Of Ms. Ma
thews and her family, we think Il an act Of jus
tice, to say that we have known Mrs. Matthew
! for number OF years; during the three or fou
of which she resided at Wahaisk, and that W,
:, never heard or knew of anything in her conduc
y but what was exemplary ana iady-ike IN
. has at all times been welcome visitor in on
- families, and we think has set an example o
T. industry of industry, Of neatness and attention
, to the comfort and welfare of children, unsur
= passed. Sarah, her daughter, was raised q
y, amongst US; we never heard anything agains
10 her, and we do not believe anything could, wit
10 truth, be said derogatory Is her fame So ia
re as we are acquainted with Mrs. Matthews rels
IN tons some OF whom reside at Gainesville, Ala
is no persons stand farer in the community.
a. JNO. F. MOSELY,
er MARY w. M0SELEY.
lls w. A. MOSELEY,
VI ELIZA F. MOSELEY.
IN would further say that. / was acquainte
q, with Mrs. Matthews family in North Alaban
We and after their removal 10 Sumpter, and alwal
ne believed them Re be honest, worthy and respet
at table. w. A. MOSELEY.
ne salsa~ az -
ng take. pleanire in scorroborating the state
nt ment of Messrs. Mosely and ladies, SO far ,
". my acquaintance with Mrs. Matthews fami
Dis extends, have known them since 1851, d
Or ring which have never heard any sdspicit
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

This Is to certify that have been acquainted
with Stephen Matthews and family . number
of years and have never known or heard Of any
thing wrong or derogatory, to their character.
az st HENRY JONES.
Sept. 9th, 1856. 90 Ts
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

~ eesa ssegfssa ssa September 3rds 1886.
Mr.. GREER- Dear ;Sir:--We have beensin-
formed by Mrs, Matthews that some false res
ports of a slanderous nature concerning herself
ank daughter. Mrs. Sarah d. Gfeor. Wedeem
il our duty to state the standing Of both We
ire personally acquainted with both Of the ladies'
above mentioned. and have been for the last two
years, they visit and are visited 81 tbs frst class
of society IN this neighborhood. We have -
(ited the jamiry often, and have never seen any
thing that nd lead Us 70 believe bot what
| sher werd hsctable family with the -
! !
1 - ID rah ~ Greer
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

l would further say that / was acquainted
with Mrs. Matthews family in North Alabama
and after their removal 70 Sumpter, and always
believed them Re be honest, worthy and respec-
table. - w. A. MOSELEY.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

CrrREssP. O. Yazoos Co. Mise. October
Sd 1856.
send bill to n. w. Toote, Lockharts p. o.
Holmes County. Miss.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-17

The following certificates from the most re-
spectacle persons ip Noxubee and Kemper
counties, acquainted with the wife Of ]. h.
Greer, will show conclusiyely and unquestiona-
bly, the groundlessness Of the character Of R.
w. Foote against Mrs. Greer, and withdrawn
hy him n.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27
FonEIGS News BIZ THE cAsADA.-The towr

FOREIGN NEWS BIZ THE CAsADA.-The town
| of Karz has been occupied by two Russian bat
| tallions, while third occupies Gen. Mouravi-
eft's former camp. The captured guns and
| stores have been removed to Alexandropol.-
Letters from Erzerouni predict an approaching
scarcity OF breadstuffs. 1t is reported that
Turkey is about to mediate between Persia
| and England. Queen Victoria opened the
British Parliament on the 31st of January. In
the House Of Lords, Earl Gosford moved an
address in response to the Queens speech.
The Earl of Derby characterized the speech as
very bare, cold and meagre-thought it ought
10 have referred TO the affairs with America, In
dia and the Colonies, as well as in relation to
the fall of Kars. He asserted that the Govern
ment had violated the Jaws of the Uaited Sta
ties, in enlisting men, and owed our govern
ment an apology. Lord Clarendon replied,
and in the course of his speech, stated he had
offered to refer the difficulty with the United
States, in reference to the CLAYTON -Bulwer tres
ty, to the arbitration of q third party, but the
proposition had been declined He had re-
newed it, however, and it was now under con-
sideration. He stated that the government
sustained the conduct of Mr.. Champion, but
thought the whole difficulty susceptible of an
easy solution. In the House of Commons,
Immediately upon taking his seat, Admiral
Napier moved call for the papers in relation
10 tbs expedition to the Baltic, under his COM
mand. In France, peace is anticipated rs GER
tain. The Aoniteur publishes decree fixing
the import duty on raw cotton brought from
the entrepots by French vessels at 25 francs
per 100 killOgrammes, being reduction of
five francs on the rates fixed by the tariff of
lS43. The Emperor of Austria, as Q mark of
respect for his illustrious ally, and in respect
TO Queen Victoria. has pardoned Col. Turr.-
Bombay dates to January ID, state that the
Santal insurrection had been suppressed, and
that quiet reigned in India. Great Britain is
about to extinguish the native government of
Dude. Late intelligence from Canton states
that Messrs- Aspinwall, Mckenzie & Co. had
suspended payments, with liabilities amount
ing TO S750,000. Threats had been made to
stop the trade in tea and silks, from the 9TH of
December. a private despatch has been re-
ceiYed from Halifax to the effect that the stea-
mer Pacific was safe, and that having been dis
abled, she had put back into the river Shan
non. This news rests upon the authority Of
letter from young man named James Camp |
bell, who went to England in the steamer Can |
ada, on her last trip, and writes from Liver |
pool to Messrs. Murdock < Co., at Halifax, |
that in consequence of severe weather, the |
Pacific was obliged to put into the Shannon |
river on her way out Of the Channel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27

/ The KANSAS QUESTION IN CoSGREss.-The
/ Washington correspondent of the Harrisburgt
! Telegraph, writing under date OF the 10th inst,
| sayS:-''The Kansas question was upon the ia
| pis to-day in both ends of the capitol. In the
Senate Mr.. Wilson spoke upon the President's
Kansas message, and in spite Of the feeling
entertained towards him by the Southern and
the \ orthern Nebraska Senators, they could
not refrain from listening to him while he de-
picted the lawless and ruffianly state of things
in Kansas. He spoke OF the visit of Gov
Reeder to this city just after the elections had
been held there for members Of the Legisla-
turc, and the representations he had made 10
the President. He referred to the speech
made by Gov. r. at Easton, in which he de-
clared that Kansas had been conquered. But
Notwithstanding these representations and pub
lie declarations no steps were then taken, not
finger moved by the President 10 protect the
citizens against the lawless and brutal violence
of the ''border ruffianS." And why was this
not done For the very reason that the Mis-
souri, Compromise was repealed-that large
territory consecrated to freedom should be
spread over with Slavery. In the House Mr.
Hickman, of Pa, submitted q resolution cal
ling for information in regard TO the election
of delegates anG authorizing the committee
on elections to send for persons and papers,
This at once roUsed the Nebraska men, and it
was opposed BY Mr.. Phelps, of Missouri, Mr..
Stephens, of Ca, and advocated by Mr.. Hick-
man and Mr.. Washburn, of Maine.
Mr.. Hickman on this occasion took the
House by surprise, evincing clearness of
mind, an acumen, force of logic, and skill
in debate which were quite unlocked for, and
which baffied the sharp and practical debater
Stephens. Mr. II. exhibited so much skill,
ability, presence of mind and thorough know
ledge of the subject, as to win the confidence
of the House, and enable him hereafter at all
times to command its attention.
Mr.. Stephens, of Ga, moved to recommit
the resolution to the Committee on Elections
with instructions to report the grounds upon
which they ask the power to send for persons
and papers, which motion failed by the casting
vote of the Speaker being given to make tie.
The vote, very small one-6S to 67-was
nearly division, Mr.. Dunn, of Indiana, being
the only anti-Nebraska member who voted
with the Nebraska members on this occasion.
Before the vote upon the resolution was taken,
the House adjourned. Should the resolution
pass, the Sergeant-at-Arns will have large
and very profitable undertaking.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27
s. b. ROW, EDlron AND pRornIrron.
CLEARFIELD. Pa. FEBRUARY 27, 1856.
THE RAFTING BUsIE Ess.

a correspondent of the PHILADELPHIA Daiia
Nstrs, writing ftom Williamsport under date OF
February 18th, says:-
can additional boom has very rec entity been
completed on the river opposite this place at
an expense OF several thousand dollars. I am
ieariul that the raftsmen, whose property may
Be destined for the lower markets. will be much
annoyed the coming season. There is another
boom about completed at orthumberland.-
II is said that bill is now before the Legisla-
ture authorizing another boom at Jersey Shore.
Should all the contemplated booms be con-
sfructed, the owners Of lands of timber in the
counties above US must suffer a great inconye-
nience to get their lumber or timber to mark ct
the fact is the navigation of our beautiful
river will be entirely obstructed."
The erection of these booms is a matter in
which the citizens of this county are directly
interested, and should engage their immediate
attention. Some action should be taken with
out delay to prevent any hindrance to the free
and safe navigation CT the river by our RATS
men, and the most direct way would be to lay
the matter before the Legislature in such a
form as will fully enlighten all the members of
that body, portion of whom, residing in sec
uons where the timber business is not follow
ed, are not expected to be fully aware of the
great injury that may be inflicted upon the
business interests Of large and hardworking
class OF community, by legislation authorizing
the construction Of these booms.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27

a DEMONSTRATION OF THE LEAP-YEAR.-A
rather singular and amusing occurrence took
place near Cochranville, Chester county, Pa,
few weeks since. A Mr.. Bachtell, from Me-
dina, Ohio,was introduced to Miss Duauet,
ofChatham, Chester county, about four O'Clock
in the afternoon of the 10th ult, and married
her within three hours afterwards. Both are
said to be worthy and respectable persons, but
very lively. They were jesting upon the sub
Ject OF matrimony, when she, jestingly. sspop-
ped the question:" to which ne acceeded.
One reply brought on another until they went
to the parson' and had the ceremony perform
ed,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27

The West Chester, (Pa.) Examiner says
eve published, a few days ago, an article rel
ative TO a young woman, about 10 years of age,
in Warwick township, Chester county, who
had fifteen needles extracted from her foot
Marvellous as the circumstance was regarded at
the time, the truth has not all been told
Since the first needles were removed, twenty
five more have been extracted from the same
foot, and one surgeon who operated informs us
that he thinks there some ten or fifteen
more yet imbedded in the foot. DR.. Heckel
informs us that the needles lie in and about the
lnsteP, and that the points having worked to
the surface, they are easily extracted by for
ceps. In some instances an incision was made
and the needles removed. The limb does not
appear very sensible to pain. The young wo-
man alleges that some ten wears ago she Jump
ed or stepped on needle cushion, and that
the needles entered her foot, and have since
remained there, causing no pain until recently
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27
TIE FRIENDs oF PoPERY.

We recently published an article, giving the
action of the House Of Representatives of this
State on bill to protect Protestant citizens OF
the United States in the right of worship and
of conscience while in Catholic countries, and
to secure them the right of Christian burial.
The bill, in fact, was nothing more than mere
resolution of request and instruction to our
Senators and Representatives in Congress to
use their efforts and vote for any measure that
would accomplish the object contemplated.
The Democratic Solons of the lower House,
however, saw in it taint of Americanisnl,
and so voted it down. But more recently they
have made better display of their attachment
TO the Pope's interests, by passing bill for
the incorporation of Catholic Monastery of
the Franciscan Brothers of Cambria County.
On its final passage in the House, the bill re-
ceiyed the vote of every Locofoco member
present, excepting Mr.. Fry, of Lebigh, who
voted against it because he thought the power
to incorporate was vested in the Courts. Here
is an instance OF the servility of the Democra-
cy to Catholicism too palpabIe to be allowed
to pass by without directing attention to it,
and to the institution which they are authori-
LlLS 70 Oe ISdIGu tiulOIl5 iIe towering HlllS OF
our own State. The members of this order, if
we mistake not, are bound by secret oaths to
implicit obedience to their superior at Rome,
who in all things governs and directs them.
Their sole object is the spread and perpetuity
of the Papal power, and for this end, schools
are opened to which Protestant youths are ad-
mitted, and the most persevering and insidious
wiles made use Of to pervert their minds and
induce them 10 embrace Catholicism. It was
against institutions Of this character that the
Reformers Of the sixteenth century rose and
contended, until the light of Truth broke iu
upon the moral gloom which enshronded The
people of Europe, and exposed 20 the world
the RIGHTEOUSNESS, degradation and crime
which pervadsd these establishments. And
now, when the soyereigns Of the old world,
awakened to the evil tendencies of monster
les, are arraying themselves against them, the
effort is made by Democratic Legislators to rear
them in the very heart of Pennsylvania.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27

The CoTroS MANUFArUREs OF THE L. S.
The Report of the Secretary OF the Treasury
contains some useful memoranda in relation
to the Cotton manufactures OF the L. States,
as furnished by the Hon. Philip Allen. Mr.. A.
estimates the amount of cotton consumed in
the U. States, during the year ending August
81, '55, at Ga, ,5S4 bales, of which 80 600 bales
were consumed in Virginia and the States
south of it. 1t is estimated that 704, ,l65, ,7ei
pounds of yarn were spun from cotton in Eng
land during the year ending January, 1855, of
which Az, JOS, ,4S1 were exported, and the bal
ance retained for home consumption. The
quantity of yarn produced in the U. States IL
stated at 230, 1876, 900 lbs. The average vslue
Of pound of cotton manufactured is 2S cents,
making total for last years manufacture of
S64, ,406, ,0S0. The value of cotton manufac-
lures exported was s., ,S57 ISL. The imports
of cotton manufactures retained for consump
tion were valued at SIS, 1856, ,S27. The total
supply Of cotton goods for domestic consump.
tion was S77 ,lS4 ,226.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27

MORE EvrDESCE.-The Warren bail, of the
18th inst, after copying paragraph Of ours
following an article from the Pittsburgh Ga
zette, regarding the position Of Hon. D. Bar
clay, the member to Congress from this Dis
trict, says :--ss We are not disposed TO censure
AE. Barclay very severely till we see more of
his official conduct, or misconduct, than the
troublesome contest for Speaker exhibited.
1t is, however, fair 20 add, that his position in
this county during the canvass Of 1854, was
.he same as in Clearfield as given above. We
do not recall his precise language as to the
restoration of the Missouri Compromise. nor is
il material But we never heard an Aati-Ne-
b-aska speech more strongly Anti-S ebraska
than Mr. Barclays. Ali that pledges could do
TO secure the Anti-S ebraska vote OF Warren
County be did, and with success. We heard
him say nothing on the subject OF American
ism, but, as we stated after the election, he
satisfied others that he was one Of that order,
and we know that he supported as an A
merican and Anti-Eobraska man generally.
How far those pledges and assurances win be
honorably redeemed, We may perhaps tell BY
and by, If not now.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27

Some one in the Cleveland Herald says, s.it
Is so cold that the cows have to be driven into
the house to thaw their bags before milking"
The mercury must get considerably below
freesc sont West
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27

\ ATioEAL REPUBLIcAN CoSvESTIoy This
9ouy no assembled at Pittsburgh, on the 22d inst. /.
" nave not, as yet, learned the result of its
generations Measures were being adopted
- snect complete organization of the party.
sident w p" ONii'''@"'V 4VI iS'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-27

E. II. Jansen, late State Treasurer of Wis
censin, is reported TO be defaulter in the
sum of SS9, 900.