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The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
TERMS.
Sharon Female COTTege

THE Fall session of this Institution
l will open on the FIRST MoNDAY in Ocro-
BER next.
All we have to say of the School, is, that il
is good one, and worthy Of liberal patron
age.
All we have to promise our patrons, Is that
we will'be here and attend faithfully to our
business.
Cur regular course of study is full one, but
can be enlarged to any extent, if desired.
Board in the Institution, $40 per month.
Washing and lights extra.
Tuition from $40 to S22. Music on Piano
&C., $25; use OF instruments, SIS. ssLatin and
Greek, free of charge. French, $40; Draw.
ing, $l2; Painting, 800, per Session of five
months.
S. F. GARD, President.
Sept. 8, '57-15.6m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
LOST STARS.

Those who study the heavens say that
cf.en a star drops out of the armament or
dies there, and is lost to sight forever after
1t may have been the bright star of hope OF
many a mariner on the uncertain sea of life
Its calm, gentle radiance may have shed good
cheer and comfort upon many path dark
with doubt and sorrow and dread. Like
these dropping, dying stars, our loved ones
go away from our sight. The stars of our
hopes, our ambitions our prayers, whose
light shines ever before US, leading on and
up, they suddenly fade from the armament
of our hearts, and their place is empty and
dark. A mothers steady, soft and earnest
light that beamed through all our wants
and sorrows, fathers strong, quick light,
that kept our feet from stumbling on the
dark and treacherout ways; sisters light,
so mild, so pure, 80 constant and SO firm,
shining upon US from gentle loving eyes,
and persuading us to grace and goodness ];
a brothers light, bright, and bold, and hon,
est q lovers light, forever sleeping in our
souls and Illuminating our goiugs and com>
ings; a friends light, true and trusty gone
out-forever? The light has not gone out.
1t is shining beyond the stars, where there is
no night and no darkness, forever and ever.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
Lower Saw MILL.

THE undersigned respectfully informs his
/ friends and the public, that he is still engaged
in carrying on the CLOVER Saw Mill and is pre-
pared to furnish all kinds of lumber at the short
ess notice.
E6E" The ROAD to the Mill has been put in
first rate order, and wagons can haul over itwith.
out any trouble or delay at any season Of the
year. TH0S. METZLER.
Yazoo City, June 8, 1858
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
New Livery Stable.

IHHE undersigned, having erected
| Stable, on Main Street, opposite U>
the store Of Link Il Harrison, offers F&~
his services to the publc-in the feeding and
hiring line-On as reasonable terms as any other
Stable in the place.
The Stable is built on plan to give air and
light to the horses heads, which is very impor-
tant for their health and comfort
Every pains will be taken to give satisfaction
to customers. Give me trial
R. B. WILSON.
YazOo City, May 9th, 1868. If
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
advertisements.
PROSPECTUS
OF
THE YAZOO DEMOCRAT,

HHIS Journal will be established at Yazoo Citv
Miss, by S. S. Calhoun & Co., and will MAKE
its debut about the lst of September next Il
will be devoted to the Advancement of the local
interests of Yazoo and the adjoining counties
hnd to the advocacy of the principles of tbs
Democratic Southern Rights Party.
While the DEMOCRAT will present the result,
of fearless scrntlny of the acts Of the Govern
ment and public men, its columns will neyertbe
less be open to what is considered meritorious IN
literature, and promotive of science and the art,
Agriculture is the basis ofthe wealth and m
portance of the Southern States, especially NJ
Mississippi, and the editor will therefore bestov
special attention upon this branch of industry.
Associated with the editor in the proprietcrsbiD
of the paper will be skiful practical printer
whose energies will be wholly directed to its me
chanical department. This arrangement will
secure neat and handsome sheet.
The DEMOCRAT is offered to advestlsers as An
excellent means of communication with the pub !,
ic
The terms of subscription will be THREE Dor:
LARS per annum, Invariably in dduance
Address: S. S. CALHOON CO.,
Yazoo City, Miss.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
For sale.

I'HE undersigned offers for sale his place, in
l the town of Benton containing four acres.
The dwelling having been lately fitted up in the
pest manner, and pleasantly situated, offers.
most agreeable and comfortable residence; with
good out-buildings, excellent water, and variety
OF shade and fruit trees. The furniture is com
piete, nearly new, and if desired would be sold
with the house 1t is one Of the most desirable
locations in the State having good society, chur-
ches, fOurishing schools, sc. For terms apply
to VIM. A. L. POTTS, M. D.
Benton. Yazoo county, May 9th, 1853. If.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25

Ny son, would you suppose that the Lords
prayer could be engraved in a space no
larger than the area of half dime?
Well, yes, father, if half dime is as big
in every body's eyes as it is in yours, think
there would be no difficulty in writing it on
about four times.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25

A story is told of person asking another
whether he would advise them to lend cer-
cain friend Of theirs money: what, lend him
money! You might give him an emetic and
he would mt return it,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
ntOIlle MMmufacture.

TliE undersigned informs the public that
4 be Is now fully prepared to manufacture E
BOOTS AMI SHOES, at the Tan Yard in
YazOo City.
All orders lied on the shortest notice ond
IN the most isfactOry manner.
JOHN D. LEE.
YsaOc City, September II, ls57-l7-tf,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25

ASSOCIATE EDITORS.
DR.. L. G, GARLAND, Tuscaloosa.
DR.. H. TALBIRD, Marion.
HoN. GABRIEL DU VAL. Montgomery.
H. TUTWILER. Greene Springs.
A. GODDARD, Coosa County.
7. R. LORD, Taladega.
p A. TOWNE. ESQ.,, Cahaba.
w. G: RICHARDSON. Summer6eld..
4. G. BRAGG, Auiaugaville.
w. 7. WALTHALL, Mobile.
w. F. PERRY, Tnskegee.
]. w. PRATT. Tuscaloosa.
H. B. HATFIELD, Eutaw..
September A, 1851
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
Shaving and Hair Dressing Saloon
@a5SC
NEW SADDLE AND HARNESS

SHOP in YAZOO CITY.
uENERY E. MILLER, Main Street, has
IL on hand, and will constantly keep large
and varied assortment of SADDLES, HARNESS
CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS SADDLER's HARDWARE
He is also prepared 10 repair and trim Cara
ges and Buggies at short notice.
Being a practical mechanic and intending tt
employ none but GOOD workmen, | shall al
ways furnish good work at reasonable prices
to those that may favor me with their patronage
| will also be in constant receipt of first class
stock from New York.
OT As do not wish to make the good Gus
omers pay for tae bad, will pursue the Cash
system. HE. M.
May 81, 1957-l-lv.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
Watches and JeweIry

JEWELRY, & MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Just received large assortment Of Accordi-
ons, Flutinas, Guitars, Fine Violins, Violin
Bows, Banjoes, Tambounes, Flutes, Fifes, Flag
eoets, and CIaironetS.
ALso--Slver-plaited CastoFs, Fine Pocket
Cutlery, and. Gold Pens; all of which will
sell low for Cash.
AG- Watches and Jewelry repaired and war
ranted
September 4, 1858. (1ys
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
NEW FIRM.

TT HE undersigned have this day associated
1 themselves under the firm of Grubbs &
Merideth, for the transaction Of Produce, Groce
ry and Commission business and respectfully
solicit the patronage Of their friends and of tbs
former customers Of Ramey Grubbs & Co.
g. W. GRUBBS.
V. T. MERIDETH.
July 22d 1855.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
sWAsEY. NURSERIES,,
Yazoo City. Mississinpi.

1dZOO lIy, MISSISSIPPI.
TENHE SUBSCRIBERS, respectfully calls the
n attention of The Public to their Extensive
NURSERY GROUNDS, which are now filled
with the most complete assortment of
FRUIT T REEFS. PLANTS, &C.
ever offered to the people of the South.
Situated as we are, in the middle region Of
the State of Mississippi, we have all the diff
culties of the climate to contend with, aud
any varieties of Fruit that will succeed well
Nth as may be confidently recommended to
any one wishing plant in a Southern climate
aud soil
We have now in our specimen orchards
between FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED of tlr,
best varieties of Apples to be obtained in Eu
rope or America. Of this large number, so lar
as we have tesed we can recommend no more
man forty or fifty varieties which succeed well
in this Southern climate. Many of The finest
Northern varieties are entirely worthless and
many Others are OF questionable value, while
only a few, and those mostly of the earliest
varieties. can be confidently recommended to
give entire satisfaction to the Southern Planter
The same result has attended our eA Aperiments
In the cultivation Of the Pear, Peach, and most
other varieties of fruit; but while we have
found many to be worthless, we have succeeded
in selecting some varieties of the Apple Pear
Peach, Necarine, Apricot, Plum, Cherry, sc.
that can be confidently relied on to produce
fruit OF as fine quality and in some instance:
finer than can be produced in The grounds Of
the most extensive orchards Of the North.
Persons wishing 10 supply themselves with
fine Fruit Trees, which they can plant nithouI
the fear Of disappointment can do so, by send
ing us their orders EARLY, naming the varieties
wanted, or what would be better, naming tht
season at Which they aoiSh them to ripen, anC
leaving the selection of varieties to us.
Our Trees are very fine, and our prices are
Low. as will be seen by reference to our Cata.
logue, which will be seat free to all applicants
Address: G. B. SWASEY & CO.,
YAzoo CITY, Miss.
| November n. 56. Eov27G
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New firm.

New firm.
THE undersigned have associated themselves,
! under the firm of Harrison Hyatt, for the
transaction of Produce, Grocery and Commits
sion business, and respectfully solicit the patron
age of their friends, and of the former customers
OfLink q Harrison, Holmes & Hyatt, and L. l..
Hyatt J. Co. H. HARRISON.
b. L. HYATT,
Yazoo City May !, '58-no49 IT,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
M A DIS ON COLL G E
SHARON, MISSISSIPPI.

THE Sessions Of this Institution commence on
the first Monday of October, and ends on
the third Thursday of July.
FACULTY.
Rev. T. G. THORNTON, D. D., President and
Professor of Moral and Intellectual Science.
REV. ]. NJ. PUGH, A. NJ, Vice.President, and
Professor of Mathematics, Natural Philosophy
and Astro nomy.
H. W PIERCE, A. NJ, Professor of English Lit
erature and Assistant Professor of Languages.
W. L. O HUNNIoUT, A. NJ, Professor of Ancient
and Modern Languages, Comparative Anatomy
and Hygiene.
B. F. COMFORT, A NJ, Principal of the Prepara-
tory Department
]. E. Flowers, A. B., Tutor.
Terms.
Tuition in the first and second Divisions of the
Preparatory Department, $50; in the third, $40
and in any of the College CIasses, $50 per session
of ten months.
Good board can be had at ten dollars per. month
By reference to the catalogue which will be
sent to any one on application to the President,
or either of the Professors, it will be seen that
the course of study is extensive and that every
facility is afforded for the acquisition Of good
and solid education,
H6~ No deductions, except for protracted i'll.
ness. MAY 7, 1867. 1y.)
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25

Why are handouts like evidences Of loan to
Government Because they ere State bends.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
.. FROMH Err. I. ,
Dissolution.

THE partnership heretofore existing between
! the undersigned, under tho firm of Link &
Harrison. is this day dissolved by mutual consent
The liquidation of the business will be attended
to by both parties ~ D. LINK,
H. HARRISON.
YazOO City, May LIST, 1853.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
P. B. COOK & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,

liz AVING received new and extensive
Il Il assortment of Drugs, Medicines, ChemiA
Gals, Perfumery, Paints, Oils and Stationery.
respectfully inform planters, physicians and
others, that they are prepared to supply them
with everything in their line OF the most unex>
ceptionable quality. and at prices as reasona.
Die as they can be purchased for elsewhere.
Among the articles in STORE and being received
are the following Pure Medicines
Powered Turkey Rhuharb, in l, !, and /
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
DISSOLUTION.

~ HE Partnership heretofore existing between
i the undersigned, under the firm Of Ramey.
Grubbs & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Grubbs & Meri1eth is alone authorized
to close the business of the firm.
JAMES RAAIEY
g W. GRUBBS.
v. 7. MERIDETH.
July 22d 1855
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25
miscellaneous.

....GEo. W. GRUBBs...... ......v. T. MEREDITH. ..'
GRUBBS & MERIDETH,
GENERAL PRODUCE AND COMMISSION
Merchants,
East side of Main Street, YAZO0 CITY, Miss,
TTAvE in store large and we'll assorted stock
[ of Merchandise, which they offer at low
rates, consisting in part as follows:
Eastern and Western Produce of all kinds.
Mess Pork. Rump do. Clear Sides, Rib Sides,
Shoulders. Hams-Sugar-cured, choice
brands; Plain ditto. Beef
Mess and Prime; Dried
Beef, plain
Sugu-cured. TTSH.-Mackerel, Goldfish, sAf
Salmon,
in barrels, hf
barrels and kits;
Plantation Goods-Jeans, Lin
seys, Lowells. &c., Negro Boots, Shoes,
and all kinds of staple goods. Liquors-Brandy
of all qualities Whiskey-Old Bourbon, No
nongahela, Recti6ed, &c., &c.
Rum and Gin,.
London Cordial Gin,
Wines-Madeira, Sherry,
Port, Claret, White Wine,
Nuscat, Ginger Wine,
Champagne and
Champagne Cider.
ALSO
Brandy Cherries,-
Brandy Fruits, aSs'ted
scheidam Schnapps,
Oordials, assorted,
Bitters, and London
Porter, qts and pts,
Scotch and India
Ale; in pts and OTIS.
Tobacco, Segars,
Snuff, approved brands,
from the lowest
to the highest
quality and price.
COFFEE, Teas, Crackers, Spices, &C., SC . of all
kinds, and the best
POWDER, Shot, Caps, etc.
0ILS-Lsrd Sperm, Train, Cotton Seed, Linsecd,
Castor and Sweet Oil, and Turpentine.
CANDLES-Star. Sperm, Patent Wax.
WOODEN WARE of all sorts.
SUGAR-Brown and Loaf, crushed, pulveriEed,
and powdered.
M0LASSES, Cheese and Soaps in great variety.
best quality
FRUITS--Rasins, Gurrants Dates, Prunes, Cit
ron, Dried Apples and Peaches.
NUTS--1exas Pecans Almonds, Brazil Nuts, &C.
CANDIES-A choice selection.
THEORETICALLY SEALED ARTICLES-Lob-
sters, Salmon Oysters, Sardines.
TART AND PIE FRUITS OF all kinds
PICKLES, Preserves, Ketchups and Sauces in
endless variety.
Besides host of other articles on hand, and con-
stantly receiving, too numerous to mention, oil
of which will be sold cheap for cash, or on time
to puncual customers,
C0TTON-They are prepared TO buy, and make
liberal advances on Cotton stored with them.
Prompt attention will be paid to receiving and
forwarding goods.
YazOo City, September l, 1858. 1y
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Humorous Mistakes.

The humors Of the telegraph are very
amusing. A year or SO since, the agents of
the Delaware and Hudson freighting Liner
at Honesdule, Pennsylvania, sent the fol.
lowing dispatch to the Agent at New York.
d. Horton. Dear sir "Please send me
shipping book for eighteen forty.nine.
The dispatch, as received, read as fol-
lows ,>..
DIR. Horton. Please send me shipping
box eighteen feet by nine"
The other might have been more disas-
rous in its results; the same parties were
concerned. Mr.. Horton wrote the proprie-
tor of the line here that he had been cub.
panaed to trial to be held in the Supreme
Court of New York, and that as navigation
was about to open it would be necessary to
send man to perform his Office duties.--
The following reply was entrusted to the
tender care of the telegraph wire:
"See the Judge at once and get excused.
| cannot send man to your place."
The dispatch as received read as follows
"See the Judge at once and get executed
/ can send man in your place."
Mr.. H., claims on the margin of the dis
patch stay of execution.
Not long since a gentleman telegraphed
to friend at Cleveland an interesting fami-
ly affair, as follows
"Surah and little one doing we'll"
The telegraph reached it's destination,
when it read thus
"Surah and litter all doing WE'LL"
The recipient telegraphed back the fol.
lowing startling query
"For heavens sake, how many has she
got 7" .a. n
Another time agentleman sent dispatch
to, a business friend to call upon third par
ty in relation to some commercial transact
tion. His dispach was intended to read
thus: HH s.
"Call at the Post Office and see Myeatt." !"
The.recpient's message read:
"Call at the Post Office and see nv ga. !"
Not even apprehending the mistake, the
recipient called at the Post Office and in
quired if there was young lady there, and
only discovered the error after being we'll
laughed at.
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Another Submarine Telegraph:

Already the preliminary steps have been
taken with reference to the establishment
of another submarine telegraph. A meet
ing of the friends of the enterprise was held
In London on the 2Sih of May last. Mr..
James Wyld, member of Parliament, pre-
sided. In some preliminary remarks, he
said the proprietors Of the scheme proposed
to lay telegraph, in the first instance to
Lisbon, whence it would be prolonged to
Gibraltar and to Malta, where it would
form junction with the important line OF
communication to the East. They also in.
tended and had obtained all the necessary
concessions for carrying their project into
effect, to lay telegraphic cable from Lon.
don to Flores one of the group of the
Azores Islands, and thence to some point on
the coast Of the United States, which might
be hereafter determined. This would give
TO Great Britain and the United States Sc,
cond line. To the United States and the
British Colonies in America, it would how.
evefj give much more than thisi as it would
enable the merchants and governors oI
those countries to communicate directly with
the Mediterranean and the East Indies! We
regard the difficulty of laying cable be-
tween the Azores and Boston, as no greater
than has been overcome in the Mediterra-
hean. sE
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why ann 1 "a Democrat |!

That is a strange question. The usual
answers about political measures / need not
give you, but will tell you why. Demo-
cracy is the party Of progress and of the peo.
pie. You know that the opposition never
originate anything. In regard to Terrific.
rial, State, or National measures, what has
been, with them, is the rule with the De-
mocracy, it is. what it ought to be, the mea-
sure. Democracy is not afraid to check cor.
porate power, to aim at such policy as will
make wealth equal, as near as the acci-
dents which happen to mankind will permit.
Democracy, too, is American, for though il
held in contempt the midnight American
ism, commonly called Know Nothingism,
and defeated it, yet Democracy is truly
American. 1t separates from Old World
forms-from Aristocratic privilege--it has
helpedt to found new States, new law sys.
TENS. new Constitutions. 1t takes the lead
in progress, in living education. in litera.
ture, and in political science. Are judges
to be made elective, power to be restricted
Democracy does it. Is a foreign power te
be battled against-our territory to be pre-
served, our National honor to DO vindicated
new territory to be acquired, it is from O
Democratic Administration this is looked to
be accomplished, and it is. From tho ac-
QUESTION of Louisiana to the persent day,
Democracy, has dared everything, acquisi-
ton, diplomacy, war, to maintain the na-
tion's honor. Democracy, too, accomplish-
es what itundertakes. Does It war upon a
National Bank, ,as inimical to public Rights,
away goes the Bank, and bursts and blows
o atonss, how to that Democracy il right.
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WHOLE NUMBER, 545

Does it propose better means TO preserve
the Public MOney-the Independent Trea.
sury, it is enacted; and the test OF war,
panic and reVulsion, yindicate democratic sa-
gacity. The opposition to the Democracy
never manage to pass great measure into
law that will stay on the Statute Book. !.
The National Laws are the work of Demo-
Gratis. Do the Democracy inuIgurate new
policy in territories /; they carry it out, and
freedom is the result. There is q noble
daring about Democrats, too they are not
always trying to be popular, they would ra-
ther be right; and in tie long run they
prove to be. They have ; III dog tenacity.
Trifles don't discourage them or break their
organization. They are thr same fifty years
back, to-day, and will be- in the matter Of
principle, fifty years to come. They pro.
gress, it is true, but it is in the Develop
ment Of ideas and measures, carrying out
those great principles which lie at the foun.
dation of free government. They 60 for
! principles and men-not men without prin-
ciples! When you are a member of the
Democratic party, you are not sure, It is
true, but that occasionally in man or a
measure, they may be somewhat mistaken,
but you are sure of pledgiug allegiance to
great principles, are sure of effort for great
truths and you need not fear that tomorrow
or next day, you'll have new name, new
leaders and new principles, and have to ask
as great opposition man once did, "Where
am | to go! !" The path of the Democracy
is straight, steadily traversed, without turn
ing to the right or left of Northern Section
al, or Southern Disunion principles. 1t is
upward and onward with march as steady
and keeping step and time with the onward
march of our country's glory, prosperity and
greatness. could not be true Patriot
unless | were Democrat. Do not wonder,
then, that with heart, soul and intellect,
I'm Democrat, and shall be SO while life
lasts with me. could be nothing else.-
Lima Democrat. as
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BuIWcr on the Destruction of Jc-
HNSalcln.

:
A few weeks ago, Sir E. Bulwer Lytton
delivered lecture in Lincoln, which city
he has for number of years, represented in
Parliament, on the early history of Eastern
nations. He gave an outline of the history
of the Babylonian, Assyrian. Persian, Egyp.
tian, Greek, and Jewish nations, and closed
with the following dramatic description Of
the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus
Six years after the birth of our Lord, Ju-
dea and Samaria became Roman province
under subordinate governors, the most ia.
nous Of whom was Pontius Plate. These
governors became SO oppressive that the
Jews broke out into open rebellion; and