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The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23
ELECTION NOTICE.

10y virtue Of an or order of the Hon. Police
ID Court Of YaZoo coun v, an election will
be held at the various election precinc in
iu said county on Monday. June 9th 1856, for
Coroner. to uupply the vacancy occasioned by
the death OF 8. V. Stewart. s- :.
The following gentlemen will act as Inspec-
tors of said election. viz:
YaSoo City,. III Lawrence. Returning Off
Ger; o VIM. e w Wood. Inspectors.
Benton J. A Young Returning Officer; Ster-
ling Cole, Milton Pyes, Inspectors.
Gfeer's- James nj. Miller, r .turning Officer;
John Hudson s T Price, Inspectors.
Dcaso ,uiNe-J mes Meek. K turning Officer;
F NJ Beall. Ed Berry, Inspectors.
Dover-J: II Young, Returning Officer; T C
Barfeld, c Brumfeid, inspectors.
Pa9a,r--H H Hart. Returning o icer; Benz. r
Adams, W w Wildly. INSPECTORS.
Sat ut I'D H Miles Returning o Ulcer: John
Potter, john hoffman, Inspectors.
Steer Creet-- w HI Lsmhetn, Returning o t.
Ger: w H German, N Campbell, Inspec-
tor. nl-N
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

TIE SrRuoaLE OF LWE.--Life has had it,
mysteries. We little dream of The experience
Of those around Us They greet us pleasantly
.ani spass on.-Their inner life IL sealed
book. But il permitted t0'open the leaves, =
revolutions Of hopes and fears, and weary sfrug
giles ia great battle, wosld be startling. Be-
fore some Of these contests, the heroism which
rides fosemosr into the battle. field would pale.
How many who commenced with high aanira-
tions. determined to make REGARD to l. m.
have become PASSIVE in the strife--content to
20 DOWN with the hda- the bubbles ebbinr
he reqnin Of their hopes. Yet they struggled
nobly- we're worthy Of . better fate. But tfla
continual toll from early morning till s'set Of
sun," 70 meet the pressing demands Of those
dependent upon them len little time to adj glo-
rious pages to the hearts book. For months
and years they commended, but their efforts grew
weaker with increasing toll and 1t last TREY
ceased to beat the waves and coutent to drudge
on with no higher motive than to be fed and
clothed. They have little to sweeten toll.
cayuga Chez.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23
TComm unication.
CARRoLLroN, La, May Is, 1856.


Mrs H. N PREwErr-Dear Madam: Your paper
of May 9th contains an article entitled. Decline
of Spiritualism," which has several slight errors
and mistakes to which wonld call your and your
readers respectful attention. The "decline" men,
toned was not in respect to Brother Harris lectures
ON Spritualism, but the three lectures which he in
tended to have delivered, at Odd-Fellows Hall, on
Poetry and Art, of which but one was delivered,
viz : Poetry of Nature and Humanity )" and it
was this lecture that received the liberal and just
criticism of the press, as being 'rare medley Of
brillants and poetry His farewell discourse on
the +" Ministry Of Angels" was not noticed by the
press but can assure you my dear friend, it was
splendid effort in defence OF Spiritulsm, d.
vine and harmonic unfolding from the skies. The
Lecture of that evening" for "profundity and origi-
nality Of thought, elegance and force Of expression
and brilliant and suggestive imagery" has rarely
been equaed by the most gifted apostles of living
inspiration Spiritualsm, splritualsts, and me-
dums, received splendid defence, and the entiri
audience was held motionless by the spell of his
fervent and mastery eloquence.
Hoping that Spiritualism may receive at you1
hands that kind and liberal treatment which al
new facts deserve, remain truly yours,
CARRoLLToN SIGMA
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

In Favor Or FILLMORE. The Philadel-
phia Daily News, hitherto not a political
paper, places Fillmore and Donelson at the
head Of It's columns. and remarks:
'.In thus poclaiming our preferences, we
know we reflect the sent ment of an overwhel.
ming majority OF the people of Philadelphia
and we verify believe Of Pennsylvania. Nc
man now living has stroger hold on the AFT.
lections. and canfideuce Of the American people
than d. Hard Fillmore, and sminently does his
past career show tha he 10 deserving Of it
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

FATAL AFFsAY. Last Saturday q man BY
the name Of Head and Mr.. s. v. Stewart, Cor.
oner and Deputy Sheriff, met on the street by
appointment, both armed with double. barreled
guns. They advanced within few feet of
each other and both fred, and Stewart received
several balls in his heart, which killed him
most instantly. Head ran and got away be-
yond pursuit, and has not ye. been heard from.
We did not learn the cause of the ARRAY, bu,
understand the difficulty had existed for some
days.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

THE PoLITcAL EDIToR.--We have the pleasure
of announcing to the readers of the AMERICAN B.s.
NER, that Mr.. John T. Smith, an able writer and
Jealous American. who has been connected with the
Mississippi press for fourteen years, has been en-.
gagged to take charge of the political department Of
this paper during the canvass. Mr.. Smith, though
n remarkably courteous and amiable gentleman,
has fought five duels killing his man every time.
He brings into the political canvass besides gene
raj stock Of political information and neal for the
cause. two Bowie-knives. one of Parson Beeeher's
Sharpe rifles, two six-shooters, and sundry canes
and shelalahs. not to speak of two pair of brass
knuckles. We bespeak for Mr.. Smith cordial re-
ception by the press-gang.
P.S-Mr Smith brings into the service fero
sious pair Of whiskers aad dabolical mustaehe
which will carry dismay into the ranks of the ad
versary He has not yet arrived at his post - hi,
daguerreotypc, by the way. may be seen at Gun
EEYs. taken in the inimitable style Of that artist
N. B.--challenges received from o'clock A. n
TO 5P,M-Rg ~
Pr S.--No one need stay away on account Q
inelgbility; Mr.. 8. regards any one sufficiently
gentleman to fight with him. or 70 treat him, whicl
latter can Be- attended TO during the hour for u
edving challenges - preference given :, brand
iulips, extra strong.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

The monument in honor Of Henry Clay. the
cornerstone OF which was laid ut view OIieans
on the l2th alt, will be pusi1ed forward with
all practicable despatch ut an early day. M!.
Clark Mills 10 the artist employed, and lor ms
services he Is to receive the sum oil ~zo'ooo.
Az nearly the entire amount necessary 70 COM
plete the work has ALREADY been subscribed, no
imped ment is likely to occur IN the progress |
its erection. ~.
Mrs. Prewett, editress OF the Yazoo CITY
Banner, proposes that the admirers OF Mr Clay
in Mississippi, should erect similar STATUE 70
his memory nj our State Capital As an IN
ducement, she states that during her recent
visit to New Orleans she met with Mr.. MUS
and that he Informed her thatif the friends OF
Mr.. Clay, in Mississippi, desired thus to honor
tho ilIustrious statesman, ~he would furnish
a monument from the same mould in which ne
should cast the one for New Orleans at one
third its cost"
The Banner warmly recommends That an ell
fort should be made thovghout the State Tor
the accomplishment of the object. We GER
tainly give in our adhesion 10 the proposition,
and pledge Kinds for as large subscription as
any other county in The State.
The above article is from that sterling AM
erican paper. the Kinds County Gazette. In
regard to the proposed monument, we have
since talked to many gentlemen Oh the sub
iect, and the matter seems to be met with
general appreciation. There is some little diff
ference as TO where the monument ought to be.
As tr butte from Mr.. Clay's friends through
out the State, we are still of the opinion that
it ought to- be at the Capital. Mr.. McCardle
desires it to be placed high upon the Walnut
Hills that it may overlook the Father Of Waters
and that the traveller that glides by the Hi
City can see it tower above him in its majesty
, as the voyager on the Egean sea greeted thu
statue of Tnemistocles-tlla stood high above
the "wild sea banks of the Grecian shore
At Natchez, they desire it to stand upon thu
Bluff, that beautiful promonto,y of tn, mos
! beautiful Of Southern cities; and we should b.
!; glad to see it on some high point overlooking
the Dark Yazoo, but unless we all have statues
we cannot all be gratified We therefore ad
here to our first proposition of having it erecte
: lat jackson. Ifany gentleman will take th
! lead in his matter, we will head subscriptio
d Hist and make the arrangement with Mr.. CLAIR
J. MILLS, to bring out the statue when he does tn
g one for New Orleans. Where are the old bin
le Wings that have talked of their i'd. latry fc
ii glorious Henry Clay, will they come up no.
rs and assist sin erecting an enduring M bum I
;" to his great memory.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

Samuel A. Smith, Democratic Congressman
from East Tennessee. has recently delivered a
speech in Consr, S. which is DOW being circulated
as a campaign document, in which the gentleman
makes the argument, that the sir Americans from
the North, who voted for Fuller, under his plural
ity rule, are alone responsible for the election of
Banks. Mr. Smith offered the resolution to adopt
the Plurality Rule, MIR Carle, q National Amer.
lean from Virginia, offered the following resolu-
tiou as substitute for Mr.. Smiths proposition.
Resolved, That the H IN. William Aiken, q
Representative from the State Ut South Carolina
be, and he is hereby declared the Speaker OF the
Thirty Fourth Congress"
SAMUEL A. SMIrH objected to this substi-
tute, and called the previous question upon bis
proposition, a. If determined to force the House
under rule which he was told would elect .
Black Republican. Mr.. Orr, who was then the
Democratic candi late, withdre~ in favor Of Gov.
Aiken, but to prevent Aiken's election, SEW EN
DEMOCRATS walked behind the bar, and re-
fused to vote, when TWO ofthat number would
have elected Aiken!-Here are tue names OF the
HICKMAN, PARKER and BARCLAY. Of
Pennsylvania.
BARTON ERvING, of North Carolina.
TAYLOR of Louisiana.
! JAMES L. SEWARD, OF Georgia.
RICHARDSON, Of Illinois!
/ These Democrats refused to vote for Aiken
, when tro Of them could have elected him. Rich
ardsoa was angry because Znli,cofer had proveE
him to be an abolitionist, AMI drove his party {,
set him aside, after voting for him two months
The Black Republicans voted 70, Mr.. Smith
rule in body, and were not able to carry it, bu
for the sail and comfort" given them by the fol
lowing ten Democratic LINGMAN. CLAY
BAYARD, WELLS, WILLIAMS, and SAM
UEL A. SMITH, Of East Tsnnesseel
4 Mr.. Clark was tie only American in the Hous
Who voted gbr the odious Plurality Rule, and
( did Il because he desired the election Of Bank
! What pack Of political hypccritesl
| Gov. Aiken WAS the csndidate fthe Dsmocra
10 party. and sesee Democnts defeated him
!, refnung to vote. The American party voted &
him viii the execEtion ofIsix Who still adhere
a FuHsr as.tbe Nl;cle American poSty had be-
ionlkei ~ ~ pcnocracy, vheo }hey first me
~ The adoption q 40 M amous I'D insnlfing re
o!aioa.- Knoxville WhIg.,
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

The publication Of this paper has been discon-
tinued, and materials sold to . company Of know
nothings."
We clip the above from the Canton Commonwealth,
dited BY our old-time friend, Mr. Owen vanvacter,
who Is to day the ablest sag-nicht writer in the
State. We copy it in order to make q comment or
two which we owe to oursef and to the AMERICAN
BANNER, which we trust we have never disgraced.
nor the glorious cause it advocates.
Mr. Epperson. in his card to his old patrons, said
he had sold out his interest to the American par
y," and from this. our exchanges seem to have
inferred that our paper was no longer the organ
OF the party in Yasoo. Now we have it from the
lips OF the proprietor Of the new paper. that Mr..
Epperscn made . mistake, for which he Mr.
Pugh) il not accountable; that the Democrat was
bought and is owned by himself. as an indi-
vidual enterprise; and that, though he shall
advocate American principles, be goes into its
publication 40 . matter of profit We make
these explanations, because it has been ndustously
circulated. we suppose. by democrats. and others
not particularly friendly to our press. that there
was split in the American party of Yazoo. This
Is not the case. If the friends of Mr. Pugh, when
they got up subscription to give him an Office, had
stated its object, no Misrepresentation could have
occurred. We knew pretty well, from the begin.
ming that the relieving the democrats of their extra
press was one-man idea, an individual enterprise
but the people were told that it was to start spicy
campaign paper. to stop after the canvass, with.
out any intention of injuring u.s. After Mr.. Pueh's
positon being defined, no one can complain of his
establishing q newspaper as the means of livli.
hood-the printing business, as all others, being
open to competition.
: We have perhaps said more than was necessary
but we do it in reply to several letters we have re-
u ce'ved from distance, asking, "what has becom,
OF the AMERICAN BANNER, when the party of Yazot
have deemed it necessary to establish new organ
We say, in conclusion, that there can be no QUAR-
d between US and any American paper The field il
broad and fair. and must all at last stand or fal
y by our own merits We only claim to be an humbl
= worker in the great American cause Our paper wa
: by eighteen months the first xsow-sorHlse pape
II in the State. 1t is literally and warmly supporte
10 by the party: and we trust we shall never be {
untrue to ourse and to the principles that are des
B. to u a. our own hearts blood as to contend wit
any one because he claims higher seat than we q
sumo. We read that one came to our Saviour. an
nv told him man was casting out devils in his nan
sc and followed not after him, and that he forba,
CT him /; but the MASTER said, forbid him not for
g that Is not against us. Is for u.s. So say we
IT. our new neshbor cast out sag nehts; let him wo
:. well in the American cause and give as good ,
account OF the county at the ballot box, as we d
Ter last fall and he can have no opposition from u.s.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23
A MbrOtypes.


NURNEY will remain EIGHT DAYS
VI LONGER ONLY in Yazoo Guy to give
those from the country an opportunity 10 Sc, are
one OF bis inimitable, unapproacha5le, aercf.
G,ding ambrotype pictur, S.
Pressing engagements must hasten his de-
parture.
10, ms in the old Odd Fellows Hall, over
Mr. Wilson's JeweIry store
Yazoo CITY My 81, 1856.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

Down WITH TUE GRoccERIEs IA petition. signed
by all the ladies of Yazoo city, is before the Board
of Police, sitting in this place, to abolish the
groggeries. We have understood that these hot
houses of crime virtually abolished by the Board
raising the license so high that no one can make
money by keeping doggery. How much crime
would go uncommitted-how much sorrow would
be unwept-how much money would be saved to the
State that now is spent in the prosecution Of ermi
nals-how much poverty and squalid Indebtedness
averted If those moral pesthouses, doggeres, could
be altogether put down. We know they have had
advocates. We know it is said that il men will
drink ardent spirits, they can find them withou.
groggeries But this does not touch the question.
Let the law protect citizens from the influences OF
these sinks of SIN let boys not see these lens
Of iniquty on the public thoroughfres let the
weak not be tempted, and the strong not INDUCED
let drinking, like gambling, go into dark corners
and soon the crime of drunkenness will be looked
upon with disgust and adherence. This generation
may not see any great improvement in morals b,
their beng put down, by the strong arm of the law
but our youth will grow up with feeling agans
1t that may save them shame. poverty and remors
in this world. and an eternity of suffering in tn
next Assume virtue. If We have it not" is goo,
advice, and founded on that respect that every on
owes to public opinion. Let the tippler keep hi
bottle and the wine bibber his cup. the Ethiopia
his skin and the leopard his spots, but let us pu
down, with all the force of public sentiment. thos
gateways of perdtion, those moral charnel houses
doggeries
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

10 Capt. Moore. Of the good temperance steamer
Home, has our thanks for newspapers, and other
fayors too numerous TO mention. Captain Moore is
as good and clever people get to be this side of
Jordan. and we have sometimes thought if he could
get the contract to ferry that turbid stream,
We might have quite pleasant time of it.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

"ANorHER RIcHMoSD IN THE FIELD l"-Messrs.
Swain and Paul invite attention to their unrivaled
pctures-ambgtypes, daguerreotypes, and photo
graphs.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23
THE BANNER.
TA1NN GIHT |,
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY l6, 1855.

6T We are authorized TO announce w. B
Richardson as a candidate for Coroner, cleo
ton to axe place June 9th 1856.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

TeruurE TO PRINTERS. Chaplain Of ths
New Hampshire Penitentiary, in reviewing the
events OF his life since his connection with that
institution, pays the following compliment to-
printers:
3 II have the happiness TO number among my
friends many Printers, but though ii may seem
TO imply either lack OF ability on the part Of
the minister or the want Of the qualities that
necessary in order 10 appreciate good preaching
on the other part, yet will reveal the fact that
/ have never succeeded well with that class For
nine long wears, and with ell the inducements Of
Gered. not one of that trade has connected himself
with nv congregation land do not think man
could be found, OF all who ever tenanted our pri~
sou, who cold set up column Of type. leave
the reader to make his own comments, only re-
marking tnat this cannot be accidental, nor can
the explanation be that the employment keeps
them ignorant of prevailing vices and immorali~
ties, nor yet that young printers removed from
the large masses where corruptions engender and
Spread all these respects this class are much
exposed. It is evident, we Think that the employ
ment has an elevating tendency, and is favorabIe
! TO intellectual and moral improvement"
A FRANK ADMlssIoS.-The Raleigh Register
produces the following extract from the Green-
vile Is. C.) Patriot, one of the most uncompris-
ing democratic papers in the Palmetto State:
/ Ex-PaEapEsr FILLMORE. disting aished
statesman and pure patriot has been nominated
4 for the Presidency ly the National Ko~ Noth-
i inc Convention in Philadelphia. W. rejoice at
the nomination, though We do mot expect % snp-
port it, We rejoice on the pr nciple that an hon.
orable man likes to have grntl man for his op-
!. ponent. Thtae IS another feeling which gives us
iov, and it is, if the Democratic party should he
defeated. there is aot man in the United States
we would prefer to 8 e heading the defeat, and en-
; Toying the success Of snch victory. to- Willard
Fillmore He is gentleman, patriot, and q
Statesman of ability. soaring above all sectional
considerations in the administration of the gov
eminent. IN lis hands we should feel that the
Union, the Constitution the rights Of the States,
and the rights OF the 8 nth, were SAT-"
e The Patriot after expressing its determination
to support the Democratic candidate for the Pres
idency, proceeds:
"If successful, we shall be proud Of our success.
and if deteae ed by President Fillmore, we shall
not mourn or grieye over our defeat.
Would not every democratic editor, and every
:, Democrat 10 the South say the same thing, il
they had the independence to give utterance to
e their real sentiments.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

U Since the article in another column in regard
to Mr. Pugh's new paper was in type, we have re.
ceived the first number Of it, and it is creditably
got up. We are just going to press. and can give
but this brief notice
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

D' The fine and fast running steamer Creole has
our thanks for bundle of late NewOrleans papers.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

about 5 fee 8 inch high, bright molatto
color. stout built, in SPEECH ne is qu OK spoken.
without suffering or stammering; has . fine
clear voice. His clothing is not course raj tn
er neat, long ,ushy HAIR. IA liberal reward
will be paid for his apprsl ension if lodged in
any Jail 80 that i can get him.
From the information that have received !,
his intention is to get to Memphis, Tenn.
p The Mississippi Times, Holly Springs, will
please copy once and send bill to This Office.
may Is ct. DAVID HAGAN.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

6TBlank Declarations for the Federal Cour
for sale at this office.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23
n8w ADVERTISEMENTS.
Gin Stand lmyroyt lneut.

T HAVE become interested in the Fultz
/ Improvement on the Gotten Gin, for the
counties of Yazoo and Madison. Orders left
at the Post Office in Yazoo City, directed TO
me will meet prompt attention.
Feb 30 ;kf THOMAS OLIVER
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

q "A SpkcK OF Wan. The British Minister,
1ir. Champion, has been dismissed. He -
the Consuls at Philadelphia. Boston and New
York. are al implicated iu the . enlistment "
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

FASH1ONABLE MILElNEfkY.a
MFRS LACHS late Of VicksbuFe, would
M respectfully invite the attention. 81 the
ladies Of Yazoo City and vicini u tD.hor new
stock Of Millinery. Is. keeps head dresse4
and caps and makes them 10 order q the short4
est notice. She has permanently located II
Yazoo City, and will be .onstantly supplied
from below with the latest s1yles
P.S. Pinking Tor ladies': dounces and nsns(
ties done at the shortest notiecs SHOP % Je!&
ferson street, two doors below she Banner @
fee. Yazoe CITY, may - q q
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

w. Fl WILDER ARRESTED. VIM. II. Will
der. who was some eighteen months ago con-
victed in the United States District Court here
of forging government land warrants and who
escaped from the United States Marshal at the
time, has been arrested in Mobile. After his
escape it is said he went to Mexico, but getting
tired of living there and presenting that matters
had been well nigh forgotten, be ventured TO
return to Mobile: but just as he was landing
upon the wharf from steamer. tho CITY Mar,
shall nabbed him, no doubt much to his aston
ishment. If not regret and Indignation The
Government, il we recolect ar GIT. offered
reward Of $500 for his arrest. 1t is to be hop.
ed that the United States Marshal will be a
little more on the lookout next time. Wilder
used to be famous democratic politician, and
was excellent in pulling the ropes, it is said.
What pity services 90 valuable should be
"cribbed, cabined and confined" The Know
Nothings can now put him against Garland,
and return the jibes of their democratic cotem-
poraries about financial ability and distinguished
leaders,! We suppose he will be brought over
to the city in a day or two. New Orleans
| Bulletin.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

" Mr.. N. G. Nye is authorized to receipt
for moneys due this office.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-05-23

Annual Settlements.
n 8 Guardian of =. v. MILLER.I win at
sI1 the June term 1856, Of the Hon. Probate
Court OF Yaz0o county. make my annual set
tlement Mr.. GREER.
] May az st. e - .|ysg