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The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
NOTICE

NOTICE.
ON Monday, the I'd day of May next, | will
Il proceed to sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder, on d credit Of twelve months, in front of
the Oourt house door in the town of Lexington
the following lands, lying in the county of Holmes
and State Of Mississippi, belonging to Mary II
King and Sarah V King to-wit,
The one-half interest in the east half Of the
south west quarter, and the west half Of south
east quarter, and the north vest quarter and the
west half Of the north east quarter Of section
four township thirteen, range two east
Also, one-half interest in the south west quarter
Of section eight, township thirteen, range two
east.
Also, the one-half interest in the cast half Of
north east quarter of section nine, township
thirteen, range two east containing three hundred
and twenty acres 5
Bond and security will be required of the
purchaser. LIVINGSTON I. KING,
Guardian,
March s, 1859. (27-7t
Gums s. WILKINSON, Attorneys.
R6S- Democratic Advocate copy times.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

~. PrlxrER s. MECHANIC. Docs everybody
~. .bis valuable Agricultural Monthly! Those
Tho 40 net lose much useful information. 1t has
.,.Su.liy improved since its establishment until
!, h.s grown to be one Of the best periodicals In
Il. southsrn States. It is published ut jackson,
4. t,.vitel cf our State, and should be taken by
every farmer in Mississippi,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

COL. NJ. D. HAyNEss--0ur town was favored
this week by visit from that veteran Democrat,
Col. N. D. Haynes, the future Treasurer of the
State Of Mississippi He is hale and hearty, and
seems to be grsatly improved BY bis new occupa-
ton Of planting. He is still as firm in his Jack.
son proclyities as in the time when old Hickory
was his Hiring cOtempOrary. His friends-male
andfemale--are all made happy by his presence.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

I)ESIDES twenty-three ether negroes, we have
ID A No, Body Servant for sale, who cannot
fail to please any person desiring reliable negro
he is % years old, quick, active and obedient.
Having secured the old stand of Haynes 3 Lam
kin for ware rooms. we would be glad to see our
friends and suit them, whatever may be their
faacies. sTUBBLErIEkD q PEPPER.
March 5, 1859. E2Ttf.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

THoMAs G. CLARK, In the Court of j. H.
Lawrence, Justice of the
os. Peace in and for Yazoo
County, Mississippi, at va
THOMAS SAUNDERS. zoo City
WHEREAS, a wit of Attachment sued out
w by said plaintiff against said defendant
before the said Justice of the Peace on the I'd
day Of March, 1859, and returnable on the 25th
day of March, 1859, for the sum Of forty dollars
and has been returned to the Office of the said
Justice of the Peace executed and the said de.
fendaht is not found Therefore, said defendant
is hereby notified that unless he appear before
the said Justice at his office in Yazoo City in
Yazoo County, on the 30th day of April, 1859
and plead to said action, judgment will be entered
against him.
Given under my hand and seal this 9th day Of
March, 1859.
]. H. LAWRENCE, J. P. [sEAb;]
March 12, 1852 (28 81
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
Cofto,i Seed!

z 600 BUSHELS pure 'Galliham' CottoA
OUUU Seed for sale at my plantatisn' four
miles South Of Iazoo City. l will deliver tha
seed at the stores of P. 0'Donnell Barksdale
Mcfarland, or Harrison s Hyatt, in lazoo City,
for so cents per bushel, or at my plantation io'
30 cents per bushel-purchasers to furnish sacks.
Mitch care has been taken in selecting these seed,
and planters may rely on their being pure and
sound. JAS. I. SEoolVNo.
FazOo City, January Is, 1859. (tlmy
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
EXECUTORS SALE OF NEGROES, SC.

EXECUTORS SALE OF NEGROES, sc.
s Executor of the last will Of Alfred NJ
"A Johnson, deceased, and by virtue of an order
of the Honorable Probate Court of Yazoo C5unty
Miss, granted the undersigned at the Febrhaty
Term thereof, 1859, / will sell at public auction
in front Of the Court House door in Yazoo City,
within the hours prescribed by law, for cash, on
Monday, 4th day Of April, 1859, the following
named negroes to-wt
Davy, aged so, jimmy, aged 55, and her child
aged years, Albert aged Is, Miles, aged IS,
Anderson, aged L. and half-interest in woman
Disey, aged 49, Also three mules and one horse.
All the negroes are well-acclmated,
On Wednesday 9th day of April, at the plantation,
one mile below mouth Of Tchula, 22 miles from
Yazoo City, about two hundred bushels corn, 2
wagons, one buggy and harness. five goats, ninety
one head of hogs, and cattle belonging to the
plantation.
Terms of Sale-Cash, (or its equivalent in
drafts or acseptances before delivery Of property
/. H. HUNTER, Ex'r.
March 5, 1859. E27 5t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

=. .aysrtisemeut Of W. r. Ctoxton in another
II. His skill in all the branches of his art is
r.u known Those venting the protection Of
,,sh,niue reds are recommended to give hin. 4
N
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
PREN41ss Hous

NEAR THE LANDING, vcKsBuRG, MISS.
TffIS long established and well-kncwn house,
has recefaly undergone an entire rehit- a
ting, cleansing, refurnishing, &c., and all s+E
who may hereafter see proper to patIonize tbs
house, may rest assured that every possible AZ
tention win be given to render them comfortabl'
and render their stay pleasant aud agreeable
JOS. ]. THOMAS,
THOS. L. ELKINs
September 1st, 1858. "
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
&c, &c, &c.
no Be Continaed.)


o~y- All Music Published in the United
States received as soon as issued Persods
desirous Of procuring any Of the Music in this
Catalogue, can have it sent per mail, securely
wrapped, and free Of postage, by renrilting the
amour. attached TO each piece.
Persons at distance can always rely upon
Obtaining any article they may order as low as
they can buy the same at any establishment in
the United States.
0~S- Particular attention paid to the Tuning
and Repairing Of all kinds Of Musical lnstru'
ments.
O~s- The Trade, Teachers, and Seminaries
promptly supplied upon the most liberal terms.
MUSIC SENT BY MAIL. 1.-The Postage on
Sheet Music is bat one or two cents for each
piece, and, therefore, persons at distance can
obtain il BY Mgil much cheaper than by Express.
Dealers, Teachers and Amateurs will do we'll to
bear this ia mind In many Instances, they
will find it great convenience, as we'll as a
Saving Of expense 10 get their supplies in this
way. Music Books can also be sent through
the mail, at an expense of postage Of one cen'
far each ounce weight.
us- All orders, whether large or small
strictly and promptly attended .toa
nE To prevent mistakes, write name, id
dress, State, county, &C., IN plain hand.
HENRY LORDS
x0 ID So u@ % Up q ma sms
~. -.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

Liver Complaint Dyspepsia nc, are becoming
very prevalent among our citizens We would
advise all who may be afflicted with those distress
ing complaints to 60 at once and get some Of
McLean's Strengthening Cordial. It is just the
remedy to cure all diseases ofthe liver and stomach
See advertisement
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
CITATION NOTICE.

CITATION NUTIUE.
To Robert s. WOodberry, a minor and non-resi-
dent
NOU are hereby cited to be and appear before
| the Probate Court Of Yazoo Cotnty, Missis-
sippi, on the fourth Monday of April next, to
answer the petition of George W. WoOdbery,
Guardian of the minors Woodberry, to sell the
interest of said minors in certain real estate
mentioned in said petition.
BY order of Court.
JOHN BRtMFIELD, Clerk.
DANIEL JoNEs.
March IL, 1852 (28 st
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

q ~ Meredith offers for sale on reasonable
..,,.. . valuable tract Of swamp land. See ad-
,srtiseuent.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
EXECUTRIXS NOTICE.

T ETTERS testamentary having been granted
Ii to the undersigned upon the last will and
of John W. Spiars, deceased at the
February Term, A. D. 1859, of the Hon. Probate
Court of Yazoo County, State of Mississippi =
Notice is hereby given to all persons having
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 or
they will be forever barred.
LYDIA SPIARS, Executrix.
March IL 1852 (2S 1t
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
fggssO aOOgSAlsspJlgpag>
NJ vanIand Plantation for Sale.

The VanIand Plantation for Sale.
II HE undersigned will sell on reasonable .1sS~
terms. his valuable PLANTATION, ~
gnown by the above name, situated on IL
the Yazoo River 16 miles above Yaaoo City con-
tanning
500 Acres Of iine Swamp Land,
800 Of which is Deadened and about 10 Cleared.
The place has upon It all necessary buildings.
CATTLE, STOCK, HOGS, SC. will be sold with
the land. Apply to, or address atethis city,
v. I. MEREDITH.
April 2. 1859. tsl'tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
CITATION NOTICE.

CITATION NOTICE.
To John Morgan Hull and james A. Miller, non
residents:
Won are Hereby cited to be and appear before
| the Probate Court of Yazoo County. State of
Mississippi, at the Court House thereof on the
fourth Monday Of April next, then and there to
show cause if any you can why you have not
exhibited your annual account for settlement and
allowance according to law as the administrators
Of Samuel W. 0dkey, deceased.
Witness, Hon, RoBERT BOWMAN, Judge
80: of the Probate Court of said county, the
'nAl fourth Monday of February, 1859, and
seal of said Court.
Issued fourth day of March; 1859.
JOHN BRtMFIELD, Clerk.
March 70, 1869. (2S ct.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

= vi NIiddling ,.......l11all2
lnisrlO.,'''S ;.o.. 80 Good Middling. .12i l2l
Qfdlncrya o.airary 81 lOal lMiddling irl2a IS
! SOUu ." uAddIiug..lOi 3litlFair'..'.~.....', 10
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

~. 1siysf is stiIl rising at the rate Of inches
al IN "a hours Swamp planters are looking
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
The Great English Remedy.
SIR JAMES CLARK'S
Celebrated Female Pills!

Prepared from Prescription of Sir J. Clarke, NJ.
D., Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfaiing in the
cure Of all those painful and dangerous diseases
to which the female constitution is subject. Il
moderates all excess and removes all Instructions
and speedy cure may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
It is peculiarly suited. 1t will, in short time
bring on the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Gov
crment Stamp of Great Britain, to prevent coun
terfeits.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

A YazoO City Residence for Sale.
a VERY desirable residence for sale, with IN
II three fine lots well situated-fne fruit IEiA
trees of great variety--two large cisterns, and
many other things comfortable about it. Terms
easy. Apply at this Office.
Yazoo City, March 5, 1852 (2I
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
Farewell TO sleep, wheii bed-bugs prey,
Or rhts and mice fconfound tbeml piay.


Or rnts and mice (confound tbem) play
Professor Lyon found plant in the interior Of
Asia, the powdered leaves of which is certain
death to garden insects ants, reaches, bugs heas
ticks, MOTHS &c. small amount of this pow
der will preserve a garden Of plants and rid a
house of these annoying pests. II is free from
poison and harmless to mankind and domestic
animals. 1t is more valuable in preserving crops
than guanO in making them grow. Many worth
less limitations are advertised The only genuine
is signed B. LYON. 1t can be ordered through
any merchant.
POWDER kills all insects in trice,
But Pills are mixed for rats and mice.
Sample TASKS, 25 cts; regular sizes, so cts
and 81. BARNES h PARK, New York.
Also the Mexican Mustang Liniment
April 2, SO. [1meow.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

HOUSES ARE CLEARED OF vERMIN
And Gardens preserved from the eravnges Of insect,
and worms. by Lyons Magnetic Powders and
pills
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
JODeggSsggngugS~
M U SIC. M U SICt
RyfH
III E N r Y Lo r DIS
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN
MUSIC EMPORIUM!
Canton. Mississippi,
Contains between 25 and 10000 Works,

THE LARGEST STOCK OF SHEET MUSIC
IN THE SOUTH
A NYTHING relating to Music matters, In
n strnments of all kinds. Instruction Books,
&C., &c., can be found at this establishment
(Call for complete CataloguO
I. Q-- A classified list of the newest and
prettiest songs for the Piano, selected expressly
for such true frien1s Of the art, who possess a
a little more than ordinary taste for music,
finding the value of vocal piece Of music,
not in the versions Of the ,0oras, but III the
beauty of the music Itself. B.ED
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02


These Pills should MOI be taken By females during
the FIRST THREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy, as
they are sure to bring on Miscarriage, but at any
other time they are safe
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections,
Pain in the hack and Limbs, Fatigue on slight
exertion, Papitation of the Heart, Mysteries, and
Whites, these Pills will effect cure when all
other means have failed, and although powerful
remedy, do not contain iron. calomel, antimony'
or any thing hurtful to the constitution.
Full directions in the pamphlet around each
package, which should be carefully preserved,
Sole Agent for the United States and Canada,
JOB MOSES, (Late l. c. Baldwin & Coz
Rochester, N. Y.
N B.-$1,oO and 6 postage stamps enclosed to
any authorized Agent, will insure a bottle, con
tanning over so pills, by return mail.
For sale by p. b, COOK & co.
THOMPSON 4 GRAY,
in Yazoo City
]. G. LANIER & CO., Vicksburg,
General Agents for Mississippi
nag And sold by all respectable druggists
January !, 1859, Qs-ly
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
NnTICE.

TNHE undersigned, guardian of LauraH. Stevens
| will present his account for final settlement
and allowance, at the May Term of the Probate
Court Of Tazoo County, Mississippi
M. PICKETT, Guardian.
March 5, 1859. [27
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

lne fonlotoc Examiner says that strong
s0ung y manifesting itself ID North Missis-
s'gp, sI iayoring The removal Of the State Uni
d.gl dls,s.'y from its present location, either to
Jackson q 70 Canton.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

after writing our notice Of tie communication
~ Vest Bank, 4 We received that % "a Voter, /"
Y sh'eh ispFessnsed 10 our readers 10 this issue.
1as compliments therein paid to the high talent
.aa social worth Of s. NJ. Phillips, Esq, Aill Be
.ay endorsed BY every man in the county. In
= sas hands Of no man would YazOo County besafer
'usa .hla oRn. ll - - "a a
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET.

,S;.Tufday Morning, April 2, 1852
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02
IOOgS1dSsQlgQlaSe
w. R. CROXTON.

AAVuse anu OFMameHthh fu1nter,
PAPER HANGER, etc.,
Dealer in Paints, Varnishes, Wiudow Glass,
Windoas Shadss, Val Paper, de-,
Of every description,
Main Street, YazOO City, Miss.
OPPOSITE MANSION HOUSE
TMITAT0R Of all kinds Of wood and marble.
l All manner Of House, Sign and Ornamental
Painting done promptly, and in the latest and
best styles. Paper-hanging Of every description,
neatly and drably put up and well yarnisheJ
Plastering whitened, and warranted not to rub
on. Pants, (mixed and unmixed,) Of all colors
and the purest materials; Oils, Varnishes, Wall
Paper of every kind. Window shades Fire screens,
window Glass of all sizes and shades, (plain and
ornamented,) &c., &c., constantly on hand and
for sale on moderate ferns
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

vxzoo CITY. MISSISSIPPI.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-04-02

Do ytu wish to be healthy and strong7 Then
go at once and get some o. McLean's Cordial II
will strengthen and nvigorate your whne system,
causing a healthy and pure circulation Of the
blood 10 flow through every VEN, and the rich rOsy
bloom of health to MOUNT to your cheek again.
Every bottle is warranted to give satisfaction.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-12-10
E,cculicn. IN Grnnon counn.

Some opc at Wells River in giving au ae-
count Of the vii,-murlpr 90 WooLs,.A.,e.m-
munieat,I the following biz OF history O. ,Ae
Hovau JouUli:
Should Wright ri tAt5utcd be- w, I, tAe
fourth person who hos been executed lu
Grafton county Iup c..c4mstaulys atg..-
ing thr first are very interesting. About tas
middle Of tEc last century au Indian named
Toumaiek was passing through tae s"';ie-
ment at North liuNerhill, accompanied by au-
other ludiuu named Piai. As thc TWO came
near where the old court house stood, tlgt
mot Young squaw, who rallied Pal on some
past acts OF ga.lautry. Pal returned the J0tt
In ike -coin, but the Young lady took % 300
high dudreon She turned aside and held
whispered conference with lu0muieh. and
then passed on. loeulalcN stepped uacb o.
his companion Eud walked by hls ,rlg icw
minutes, when he drew long knife, and ul
a back-haud stroke plunged 10 into Il-.
throat. IL entered at the top oi The sieruau
aud penetrated the lung. IL was supposed
4hat he Killed him ia obedience 10 The Wish
of the Young squaw, but hc never cr.miuatel
her lie made no attempt 20 escape, but Vus
tried by his tribe aud sentenced 20 Doe shot.
Before the sentence was executed, depu'
tation ofIudiaus waited upon kCv. Mr, Pow
crs. the minister at Nevbury, and asked %
the decision was right by the law 81 God
Mr.. Powers answered that it was aud the
accused was then ordered 10 repair 70 the
Court House, 10 receive his punishment
This he did aioHc and unattended, and was
metthcre by the father OF the murdered man.
who had his muskct loaded ia rcadiness.-
Taamalck acaicd himself upon TIC floor. ai.a
very eoolly ordered his o1ecutoucr 20 hIi
hin quick This be- aid by placing the uuz--
zIe 10! the gun close 20 bic victims head, rf1
frirr. The father aHd mother oI Io9mulgk
then took the body, dragged il ifgm ;nc
house and buried b.
The next execution in the county was tAE
Of Abraham Biraham lu 500. ~ vuf au
inmate of the jail Oh tho time Of The douhi,
murder, and occupied room with his sac.
,,rn---u Mr. frrcmuu of iiLn,u uDd Mr
STARK weather Of Ha, crhll, who were confined
for debt Ibcy we're iG the hutt 0i JoAihF
him. and Que dby carried % zoo laf i11 bt
,ou'ng ruagrd s. Allied b9b.
The third cIrrutlyu vlt tuut ~ sing itr'
Mr. Dudiey who wus hauFe' obout lt yeaI
IE4s f8Y thr murder ~ hlt s.f,
.a----.-.-saa-.====----
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-12-10

Of portion Of the sprit and zeal oi the
speaker was q most cheering and certain in-
dioadou that they would enter upon tifir
neat term Of school with renewed determine
ton ahd greater ability % discharge their
duties better than ever before.
The evening sessions of the Institute were
given % an exposition Of the working and
designs of the now school law, ~ compared
silii tiir -uir HHH mH#t tend FfTaiiy o. dharm
rhe minds Of those Of our citizens who have
entertained doubts of the practical benefits
Of the present school law.
There Is uo fundamentally that 10 doing
30 much % awaken aud arouse the attention
Of the people of Vermont 10 the vast mpor-
taueo Of common sohouls, a. these same
"lcarhers' Institutes" under the leadership
Of such man us Mr. Adams, nud the heart
iclt "God speed YOU" aud hearty cooperation
" every friend OF education should greet him
wherever ho goes, ior though the state may
give him "poouniary reward 20 O mind lkc
biz, there II something iucNpressiby cneour
aging iu ircIiug and knowing that his hbor
f'h ''' 'Nff'" 'f NfN' "h fN".h "ll'fNNf'fF''f iI
bis fellow citizens
TIE following resolution by lloy. Me- ia.
hor, Zoo behalf of tho members of lhr Institute
was presented 90 Nr Adams 90 lhr close OF
che Institute, o., % slight expression Of the
unanimous feeling OF alI who had tho plea.
sure OF listening 90 hIs instructive lectures
NnoTsR That vc heartily approve of the
general ideas prgsrutrd ,ur our consideration
and acceptance hy the Secretary OF thc hoard
oi Education, during this teachers Institute.
That Zoo view OF tho intellectual and moral.
benefits conferred hy bis pcrso,cuug LAHORE
upon this community Of parents, teachers
and childrcH--vhlch have greatly cuIighlcn-
ol our minds sud warmed our hclrts-wc cA-
tend 20 him our most s,uncre thanks
With the hope that We may have "morg Of
the same sort hereafter, W. slosc this hast.
ly written sketch Of the Essex County Teach
crs' Institute of 1859. Vs..
Concord, Nov. 9S.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-12-10

A certain tyraut rcat f5s one o. l.s sub
jec.. and said 20 h.m
~ iivt ss ,---'fr employment
lie said u am O blacksmith
$50 home" said be-, "anl make me chain
Of such d length"
He went homes it occupied him several
months, and be had go wages oil The white
be wa. making the chain, only the trouble
aud pain Of making il Then be brougt, t
% the monarch, and be tuil
$50 max, .I-'yvrse- ,s- ---r-r.
He gave him nothing Co dc v.tl uui sel.
him away.
Again be worked on and made lt twice us
Lgog. lie Jrougl. ), up uga.u aud Che mon
arcH said
-Go and mole &c longer sa.'
Zach em, b, h-uuE1- ll.llcsl n -- f---t+------
but the command 90 make it longer s-a
Aud when be- brought Il up al lAs- lur mon
arch said
4Jukr7t upc bu5 L.m hand aul FOO ll
,t. uul cast h.m llto O. FURNACE of lrc.
These wen, his --eges i1r making 90, cla.r.
H.rr ls o ma4.iA-4.- l4l .l,. S..-'''rtrt y, v-'-
yuult 0f tl, devils Aosf master. Gas oe,f.
lf telling sou d. ual, O chain.
Som, af yaa boz, D-ro bhl yeau welding
u, Anfs o' u., els.a, aae b, sags go. 5000
m4A, l lolEe. aaL
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-12-10

t--t --A-lI ulurI.lF Ful F.4 ups1 lHa
tl1F a' y1-u EHl PaI lal-ur Ina gl Hr-
-paf} yuu v.- be- cralE mL pui luualer
AHt 1r next Aal-ll la. w ll -lal.alr
r'' la.i-.. and o. y-4 Issr uu maEiuf ir-ai
'inti 90 tn-f rlE.l ll- o. slar 500 ulFf ..s-
~ twenty more TraHl lnf arr. ~ Efr
'h1rf -lLf .l Ei.-' And -aa O. .aa %
WI pt "-als l.u lul ulu1 nlu Huul sHt
Zoo, lH1 lla Hu .H-a i4-lul, 81 trt ala-
ils FaFet of 90 H lsl-i' There 100 ni-
lr1. o. ,oar meditation la u0. A.ul a
v.- be- fEes-. bon f Coo murai r pruilahit
= VII -- E-- good i1s uurt uptt ara-f
medicines Sometime when -Hs disease 10
ul- God lfFg t q. yuI lsl-l- pi-