The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-12-04
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
The following letter was received too late for

our last issue:
! JACKSON, Nov rs, 1858.
\ Since the crowd, the turmoil and noise attend
ant upon the State Fair have subsidized, Jackson
has relapsed into comparative quiet. Speeches
Except in legislative debate) which at one time
attacked us in battaliens and had become as com
mon as iufuenzas, have ceased t. be called fol
or delivered.
This has been by no means so gay a season az
Jackson generally affords during the session Of
the Legislature. An occasional hop given by the
liberal proprietor of the Bowman House is now
about the only spring of pleasure for the ever
thirsty butterflies of fashion. Private parties
have not been of so frequent occurrence as usual,
though we must say they have never been more
agreeable, and never conducted in a style more
elegant and recherche.
In this connection there is proprety in accord
ing that compliment which the Governor and his
accomplished family so eminently deserve for
their cordial hospitality and graceful entertain
ment. Those who have attended the delightful
evening parties so often given at the mansion,
cannot soon forget the pleasure they have there
had, nor the polite attentions so delicatey be.
slowed upon their enjoyment.
The two branches of the Legislature have for
nearly week been busiy engaged in the discus
sion of Levee Bill, which has not yet been de-
cided. The question of taxation for leyee pur-
poses has been argued with great ability in the
Senate by Messrs. Oliver Catchings of Kinds
Davis, Wilson, Harrison, Starke and Neill; Messrs
Oliver and Starke being probably the most active
and watchful in favor of the passage of that par
ticular bill. Mr.. Neill has been fighting agains
it, or rather more especially to prevent the inclu
sion of Carroll county in the list of those to bC
taxed and he has been battling we'll We vii
take this occasion to state the fact that this gen
tleman is descrvedly regarded as one of thu
ablest men in the Senate He is forcible, pointed
practical, and his manner nervous earnest ant
convincing lie never speaks for bunkam and hi
blows are always heavy, and directed with grea
precision at the weakest points of the opposition
In the House, the Levee Bill has produced much
debate. We have had the privilege, however, o.
listening to but one speech there, but that wal
from Mr.. Smedes, of Vcksburg, and more in
structive than host Of ordin Try efforts from
ordinary men, In all points connected with in.
ternal improvements and the High Court decisions
thereupon, we no not hesitate to assert it IS oui
opinion that Mr.. Smedes is the best posted maj
in Mississippi. He is a man of vast and varied
information and most powerful intellect Hi
memory is astonishing, bis studies have been la
bOrious and underwriting, and his acquisition:
of knowledge are great, accurate and valuable
His being upon the wrong side in politics ha
been unfortunate for his official elevation, bu
has not prevented the proper appreciation of hi
high talent throughout the State.
Tonight wo will probably have discussion il
the House on Mr. Daniels Bill that the Librarian
be instructed to subscribe for and file every news
paper in the State. jackson is on the qui vive tt
hear the distinguished representative from Ok
tibbeha upon his favorite and only bill of thu
session. We make no doubt but this popular
gentleman and profound legislator will advocate
the newspaper cause with proper eloquence ant
spirit. Just here permit us calmly to place oul
finger upon Mr, Daniels and deliberately utter
"t Plaribus unUm !" He promised his constitu
ents to introduce a bill during the session, ant
nobly has he executed the engagement. C.