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The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
The Rank of France.


The Bank Of France has increased its de-
posts of specie during the past month
100000 francs.
British Insult to French Vessel
1t is reported that a French vessel engaged
in the free negro emigration trade bias been
overhauled BY an English cruiser off the
coast Of Africa, and compelled to discharge
her cargo of Africans, although the ship
meut was make in perfectly regular man
ner under the authority of the French Cow
eminent.
Spanish Requirements
The Spanish expedition against Mexico is
to be largely augmented, under The adj
vice and consent of the French Emperor
and his faithful ally.
China and Japan.
Later advices from China had reached
England by telegraph.
lord Elgin was still at Shanghai, making
satisfactory progress in his negotiations with
the Chinese.
The Emperor of Japan is dead.
Canton was quiet, and trade had resumed
its usual activity.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
THE wANDERER.

This vessel, or rather the cargo of Africans
which she landed on our Southern soil, is exciting
agFeat deal of interest throughout the country.
A howl has gone up from our philantbropic
brethren in Yankeedon, while the South, never
afflicted with an over abundance Of sentmentalism
hasvery wisely begun to speculate with a surer
basis of thought upon the advantages of the slave
trade.
The feasibility of re opening this traffic. which
reason and observation must pronounce humane,
has been fully demonstrated by the safe impurta-
ton of several hundred negroes and their distri-
button upon our genial cotton farms. 1t seems
that number of Georgia and South Carolina
planters grew weary of an odiOus law which was
adopted merely to cripple the South, and whose
great injustice is not relieved by affOrding sem
blance of benefit to any sectiOn--the law, in
truth, only operating as cater to the meanest
fanat;cism. They therefore associated themselves
together, sent out the Wanderer, and upon her
return divided the cargo. The negroes are well
satisfied with their change Of bone and exhibit
no disposition to return. Thus it appears that
eFoH IN inc khCo VI . law PNVHVuhOinS ~ piEuCyj
negroes have been brought to this country and
placed in that position for which alone they are
fitted. The wants and interests of a nation will
soon make dead letter Of opposing law. Com
merce will regulate itself, and should there be q
great demand for negroes in the South they will
be brought in spite Of law.
But this law should be erased from our statute
books, because it never has been and never can
be enforced; and because it is an insult to the
South and a slur upon her favorite institution.
Slavery is recognized by our Constitution, and
has existed in this country almost from it's first
settlement Is it not therefore stultifying to pass
a law in condemnatiOn3of that institution? 1t is
a tscit acknowledgement of the old error, that
slavery is an evil and cannot be too soon repealed
Let us declare the traffic right and lawful, and
let our vessels go and come under true colors,
publicly and in the face of the world, and let the
great West be supplied with the labor she needs
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

TUE NEW ENGLANDERs' CELEBRATIoN.-In CIV.
ing description of this entertainment, which
lately occurred at the st. Charles Hotel New
Orleans, the Picayune says of our fair neighbor,
the accomplished editress of the "American
Banner:
"At this point, Mrs. Prewett, the talented and
patriotic editress of the Yazoo American Banner,
and who was a guest upon this occasion, was
alluded to by gentleman present as the lineal
descendant, in the seventh generation, from the
first child born on New England soil-the daugh-
ter Of Peregrine White one of the MayAower's
company of Pilgrims The allusion was received
with great applause, and at the lady's request.
Hon. Isaac E. Morse fty responded for her, and
closed with sentiment in honor of his class mate,
DR.. 0. Wendell Holmes, the witty 'Autocrat of
the Breakfast Table,"
We hail with great pleasure the rehearsals of
the honOrs which are being daily showered upon
the deserving head of our fair contemporary, the
worthiest descendant Of the primitive Peregrine.
May Mrs Prewett be ever and everywhere ap-
preciated as she is in the Great Metropolis of the
West. We never knew before that she could
boast so long line Of ancestry, and while we can
testify that she needs no lofty patronymic to i'm
prove her fame, yet we are pleased to learn that
even in this she is not wanting We. know the
delight one takes in looking back for ages upon
an unbroken line of honorable sires, for "though
we say it that Oughtn't," we have experienced the
sensation, being the lineal blood relation, In thu
four hundred and seventy-6ve thOusandth degree
to the reverend patriarch Adam himself.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
CITATION NOTICE.

The State of Mississippi, Probate Court,
YazoO County. December Term, lS5S
To Richard P. Ross, and all others in any mapp.,
interested inssthe final settlement of James NJ
Griffin, as Guar dian for the minor heirs y
Elizabeth Ross, deceased
NOU are hereby cited to be and appear befor,
the Probate Court of said county and Stat,
at Term thereof to be holden in the Con,
House Of said county, in Yazoo City, on n,
fourth Monday in February next, then and Their
to show cause if any you have or can why tb
final settlement aforesaid should not be allowed
and decree rendered thereon.
By order of Court.
J. M. HOLLINGSWORTH Clerk.
JONES BowMAN, Solicitors.
Yazoo City, January l, 1859. l8-5t.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

DEATH OF Hon. D. G. QU1N.-We have
heard with regret of the death of Hon. d.
G. Quin, member of the Legislature from
Pike county. He died of pneumonia on
the 10th, after brief and severe illness. He
was young man who gave rare promise o.
a long life of usefulness. His excellent
qualities had won for him many devoted
friends, and the announcement of his death
will carry sorrow to the hearts of all who
knew him. Mississippidn.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

FIGHT BETWEEN ELEVEN HUNDRED HoRs
Es.-Southey, 10 his History Of the PENN
suar War, relates the following:
"Two of the Spanish regiments which had
been quartered in Funen we're cavalry,
mounted on fine black lOng-taied And
aIusan horses. It was impossibleto bring OH
these horses-about LOO in number-an
Romano was not man who could order
them to be destroyed, he was fond Of horses
himself, aud knew that every man was attach
ed TO his beast, which has carried him so taI
and so faithfully. Their brides we're there.
fore taken off, and they were turned loose
upon the beach. A scene ensued such az
was never before witnessed. They became
sensible that they were no longer under the
restraint Of any human power A genera
conflict eusued, in which, retaining the dis
cipline they had learned, they charged eacf
other 10 squadrons Of ten or twelve together
then closely engaged, striking with their f,r'
feet and biting and tearing each other witt
the most ferocious rage, and tramplng owe
those who we're beaten down, till the shore
in the course Of an hour, was strewn will
the dead and disabled. Part Of them haC
been set free on rising ground at distance
They no sooner heard the roar Of battle, thar
they came laundering down over the inter
mediate hedges, and, catching the ccntagiou
madness, plunged into the fight with equa
fury. Sublime as the scene was, 1t was to-
horrible to be long contemplated, and Romano
in mercy, gave orders to destroy them. Blu
it was found too dangerous to attempt this
and, after the last boat had Quilted the beach
} the few horses that remained we're still en-
gagged in the dreadful work Of mutual de
atruction."
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

T ETTERS of Administration having been grant
! ed to the Undersigned upon the estate of
James H. Peaster, deceased, at the December
Term, A. D. 1858, of the Hon. Probate Court of
Yazoo County, State of sSissippi-Notice is
hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate, to exhibit the same and have them
registered in the manner and within the time
prescribed by law, or they will be forever barred
SARAH S. PEASTER,
Adm'x of estate of James H. Peaster
January /. 1859. (l8-7t
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
THE CLAYTON-BULwER TREATY.

Mr.. Clingman is advocating in the Senate of
the United States the abrogation of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty, and his views seem to be seconded
by large majority of the body to which he
belongs, 1t is "devOutly to be wished" that this
disgraceful piece Of near-sighted diplomacy may
be abandoned by the present Congress TaylOr's
weak administration is characterized by no weaker
measure, and now that England and France are
making it dead letter by their numerous palpa-
BILE evasions, it is high time for this Government
to assert its rights by Withdrawing from the
league The reason of the people is becoming
convinced of the justice of the Monroe doctrine,
and the representatives of the people will certain
ly soon begin to vndicate the right of this Gov
eminent to exclusive supervision over American
affairs Nationally, we sbominate the "dem fur
riners," and will resist their interference in the
affairs of this continent
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

7 ETTERS testamentary having been granted
| ! to the undersigned upon the last will and
testament of William H. Stubble6eld, deceased,
at the December Term, A. D. 1858, of the Hon.
Probate Court of Yazoo County, State Of Missis.
sippi-NOtice is hereby given to all persons hay.
ing claims against the estate of said decedent to
exhibit the same and have them registered in the
manner and within the time prescribed by law, OF
they will be forever Sarred.
MARLIN STUbBLEFIELD, Exec'r &c.
January LIST, 1859. Dw Q6H
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
gs9o1 SlOO'a u.s.
CITATION NOTICE.

TO Samuel G.. Berry and Martha ] McDufie. ana
all others interested in the final settlement NJ
the estate of Young Berry, deceased:
NOU are hereby cited to appear before fl,
Probate Court of Yaz1o County, State -
Mississippi, on the fourth Monday of Februa,S
1862 TO show cause, if any you can, whv tb'
final account of James c. Berry, administrator .,
the estate of Young Berry, deceased, should pot
be audited and allowed.
BY order of the Court.
]. M. H0LIINGSWORTH Clerk
BY JOHN BRUMFIELD, D. q
GIBBS & WILKINSON, Solicitors
January l. 1863 49,,
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH NORTH
The minutes of the Northern Methodist
Episcopal Church, JUST issued, show the
following figures: Number of conferences
40; Sunday schools, II 400; Church mem.
bers, 956,555, being an increase during the
year of 10000; churches, 9,036; parson.
ages, 2,407; value of church edifces, ST..
100000; number of travelling preachers,
$500; local preachers, 1880. The South.
ern Church has membership Of 655, 600;
2,434 travelling, and 1905 local preachers
Total Methodist membership, North and
South, 1893
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

An imposture of an extremely bold and
ridiculous nature is now exercising the spir,
itualists of New York. A dead man, &C
cording to the testimony of certain DIR.
Redman, is engaged in carrying his own
bones, piece by piece, from Hartford, Con
necticut, to New York city, other ghosts
occasionally assisting.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

A bill is pending in the Senate of North
Carolina, forbidding free negroes TO emigrate
to that State, and providing that they shall
be sold as slaves if they remain after two
years notice to depart. Another bill is be-
fore the same body, which permits free per
sons of African descent to select Tier own
masters and become slaves"
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

The venerable Humboldt, Notwithstanding
his well-known intimacy with the King Of
Prussia; appeared at the polls at the late
election in Berlin, and cast his vote for the
candidates of the Liberal party, who have
always claimed him as one Of their number.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

Hon. Caleb Gushing, who was member
of the MASSACHUSETTS House Of Representatives
in 1926, is probably the senior member Of
the new House. Hon. Increase Summer, of
Great Darlington, served as Representative
in lS33-94, and is perhaps next in seniority.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

NJ. NJ. SMITH, Esq, Of Brandon, is recommend
ed by writer to the /" Herald Of the South, "
as proper person to represent Rankin and Smith
counties in the State Senate. We hope the wri-
ter's suggestion may be adopted. No man more
true to his party, more industrious in the Demo-
cratic cause, or possessing more private virtues,
could be fixed upon. He is gentleman Of fine
talents, and his acquaintance in his Senatorial
District is extended and favorable, but withal he
ism0dest aud unassuming--in short, every way
worthy Of the honor which We hope will be be-
slowed upon him.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

SALE OF A CIRCUs.-It is stated that
Dan Rice, the American humorst, has sold
out his interest in the establishment known
as "Dan Rice's Great Show" of which he
owned two-thirds. 1t is also stated that he
received $4,000 in cash, and tract of land
in Texas containing 1874 acres, on which
he intends to settle many poor families.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

THE Echo CASE. Judges Wayne and McGrath,
of the Federal Court Of South Carolina, at Colum-
bia, have decided that the act Of 1920 was in
accordance with constitutional power. They
have remanded the crew of the Echo to Jail, for
the investigation Of the ensuing Grand Jury on
the charge Of piracy.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

The MEXICAN MINISTRIES Mata,
the minister Of the constitutional Juarez
Administration in Mexico, has arrived in
Washington. He has, it is stated, plenipo-
Tertiary powers to make treaties and settle
all difficulties between this Government and
his own. Hida .fll
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

The MORSE TESTIMONIAL Prof Morse
has received in Paris the first instalment Of
the testimonial of the ten European powers.
The amount received by MIR. Morse is I00,,
900 francs, about $40 900.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

In the South Carolina Legislature, the
resolutions declaring the anti slave trade
Federal statutes unconstitutional have been
laid on the table by small majority vote.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

BeS- Green, Of Missouri, has been chosen to
fill the place Of s. A. D ouglas in the Committee
on Territories. The first is able, but true-the
last IS ADLER, but traitor, and it is right to make
him impotent to betray.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

A Frenchs@rter has said that ''to dream
gloriOusly," you must act gIoriouly, while you
are awake, and to bring angels down to con
verse with You in your sleep, you must labor
IN the cause of virtue during the day.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

Secretary Cass has written letter in
which he says that the Government took
energetic steps for the release Of Ainsa, re.
cautly imprisoned at Guaymas.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

THE ENGLISH HUNTING PARTY SAFE
The St. Paul Minnesotian of December 4th,
contains the following item
Lord Oavendsh, Mr.. Ashley, and Lord
Robert Grosveuor, about whose safety some
fears were entertained, have arrived at Fort
Gerry, Red River, in perfect health. AS
these gentlemen have been variously report
ed by the newspaper press as massacred'
by the Indians, frozen in' at Pembina
" lost" on the praires, and what not, it will
be comfort to their friends and acquaint.
auces, on both sides of the Atlantic, to know
that they are safe and sound at Fort Gerry.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

The new Senate Chamber at Washington
is far advanced, and will soon be ready for
occupation. 1t is less gaudily decorated
than the Hall Of Representatives, and has
the advantage Of larger corridors and Hobbies.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
The Irish F;li6usters.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 1.-THE English aus
thorities had made quite number Of arrests
in Ireland, near Cork, Of parties supposed
to be connected with fiIbustering expedi-
ton from the United States, destined for the
invasion Of Ireland.
Considerable excitement exists in Cork in
consequence OF these rumors and the action
Of the Government, and an invasion from
America is fully expected by the Irish peo-
pie.
Nsw Atlantic Gable.
The British Government have guaranteed
a new capital of half million pounds ster.
ling to the Atlantic Telegraph Company, fol
the purpose Of laying new cable.
A contract has been made for the imme-
diate construction Of new cable, which is
to be ready for laying next summer.
The French SLAVE Trade.
It Is reported that the commissioners APP
pointed by the French Government to ex
anime into the working and effect Of the
African free negro emigration system have
rtported n favor of the scheme, and recon-
mend its continuance.
France.
The meeting Of the French Legislative
body had been postponed to February.
Count Montalemberts appeal for new
trial is appointed for a hearing on the 24tl
of December
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
YAzOO CITY RESTAURANT.

THIS establishment has
- ks.ssk recently been fitted up k
anew for the accommodation Of regu- 49, :
lar and transient boarders. The table Sil ,,
supplied with everything the most fastidiOas esuld
desire, and every attention given 70 the, ysnsa q
our customers. Fish, Flesh, and Game ef sSeSJ
kind constantly on hand, and served up in sss'3
Style es hgt
n6y- Meals at all hours--day and night
Il. @. WINSTEAD.
October 80, 1863 Cyl Proprietor
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01
Notice.

MIR. D. W. RANDOLPH becomes partner in
Nj our house from October LIST, 1858.
J. j. NICHE & co.
Yazoo City, Sep TENDER 30, 1858. l6tf.
I'VE have Just receive new supply Of School
w Books, Stationery and Steel Pens, which
we offer for sale cheap. P. B. COOK & co.
Nov 6, 1858.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

DHUtbJ
Trunks,
and, in fact, everything usually kept in first
class Dry Goods establishment.
He asks special attention to his stock of Gen
tlemen's clothing, which has been selected by
himself, with great care, expressly for this mar
ket and which he will be enable to sell at cheaper
rates than has ever before been offered in this
city or Vicksburg.
The ladies are invited to give him call before
making their purchases
December 4, 1853 M (l4H
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-01

ShingIesl Il Shingles!l!
r AM prepared to furnish Shingles in any guam
i tity to suit purchaGtrs. Persons wishing
shingles, will please call and examine before
purchasing. Ny single Yard is opposite the
Jail. JOHN SMITH.
Yazoo City, Sept %, 1858.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15
Hlisrellanp.
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
Why Nots
by PIPEsTEM.

can't see the reason-will any one tell!
II a gentleman smokes, mayn't a lady as we'll!
II riding about a sun-s skinny day;
He takes his cigar and goes putting away;
Why should not the lady that sits by his side
Pour out from her mouth black smoky tide!
Young men Of these,times, whether great or small,
II they don't use the weed" amt accomplished at all,
They must use tobocco must smoke and must squirt,
And blacken their teeth with a mouthful OF Dirt
Then why should the ladies this accomplishment lose!
What is good for gander is good for goose"
Now taking this view which Is certainly right,
gaze on the future with dreams of delight.
The day is not distant when leaving the van,
Woman steps out in front and smokes with the man.
When If Tom is in love and visits his Anna,
II, will bring for her use an imported Havanna,
She will say, Dearest Tom it is pleasant tonight,
am glad you have come-please give me light;
I,ye been thinking of you as gazed on the stars,
And have hoped you would come and bring your cigars
had used all mine up and found myself broke;
But now you have come we are in for smOke'
Then Tom gaziag on her believes her divine,
As wreahs of tobacco smoke mid her petty locks twine
As leaning now backward her chair gently tips,
And tobacco juice tween her bright ruby lips
He envies the whiGs crowdng out in strife
And tremblingly asked "wit thou be my wife :"
An now while his heart 'ganst his vest wildly clashes
From her burning cigar she knocs off the ashes;
And cjecting the juice o'er her sweet little jaw,
Whispers blushngly " "yes,' then asks for a" chaw'
Thus while the smoke eddies in circles above
THY join in one union their tobacco and love.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15
The Crow Of Ceylon.

Every one has heard of the sympathies Of an
imals towards each other. Cries of distress
will often call them forth When the dam of
new born lamb has died, some affectonate
sheep, although She may have one of her own,
has been known to foster and suckle The helpl sss
young one. In my own immediate neighbor
hood, the youngest of large litter of pigs--a
poor little helpless creainre--who was not able
to get at its mother for nourishment, was
warmed under the wings oI good natured hen.
1t was fed by hand, but when turned down the
hen was always ready to take charge of it, and
thus it was reared. These instances might be
multiplied TO a considerable extent, showing
the active benevolence Of some animals but
the following fact will prove the existence of a
combined intelligence in creatures which have
reason 10 believe has been hitherto unnoticed b
naturalists US existing among the teatherod ere
alton. The accuracy Of the anecdote may be
vouched for.
In the Island of Ceyoln there is to be found
II very cunning and sensible crow, somewhat
smaller than our own native one, having glossy
back, and altogether all engaging, pretty bird
Now, in the yard of the Governor of Ceylon, a
dog was one day amusing himself by guawing
bone, the aps Of meat upon which attract
ed the attention of one of these crows. 1t
alighted ON the ground, hopped round the dog
and tho bone, and evidently awited for an op-
portuniy of seizng the latter. The dog how.
ever was on his guard, and by certain growls,
and probably angry looks, which the bird un-
derstood no doubt, protected his property. The
crow was too hungry to be bafled He flew
away but soon returned with o companion.
They hopped up to the dog, when the fresh ar
rival watched his Opportunity and gave sud-
den pull at the dogs tail. Not being used to
such an insult, he suddenly turned round in or
der to see who had taken this liberty with him
The bone was for moment left unprotected,
and was Immediately seized by the first cunning
crow, who flew away with it, joined by his com
lpanion, and they doubtelss had merry feast
upon il -Onoe-d- Week.