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The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON, Dec l2.-The Senate met
to-day pursuant to adjournment, but tn
proceedings were of au uuimportant char
acter.
In the House. nothing Of Importance oc
cured No vote was taken on the election
of Speaker, and it is believed another week
will be occupied in political harangues and
personal explanations.
THE CE-PRESIDENT ELECTED SENATOR.
WASHINGTON, Dec IA dispatch from
Frankfort, Ky, announces that Vice Presi,
dent Breckenridge was to-day elected by the
Legislature of Kentucky as United States
Senator from that State Breckinridge' $
majority on joint ballot was 20.
SECOND DISPATCH.
WAsHiNGToN, Dec l2--Ln the Senate
to day, MIR Iverson made personal expa
nation, in the course Of which be said thar
in the remarks he made the other day upon
the unsoundness of the Democratic party
North, he had not intended to churge Sen
ators or leading men Of the party with
completely in the John Brown foray, but be
merely lD:euded to say that the position OF
Senator Douglas in regard to the territorial
rights of the Southern people was not sound ,
and that large portion of the Democratic
party agree with Mr., Douglas upon that
question.
Mr.. Bigler defended the Northern Dem.
ocracy from the charges of leaning towards
johnson, of Tennessee, made speech
against he Republicans and in defense of
the Union. lie denounced John Brown
aud his CO .agitators as thieves and murder
ers. He also criticised Senator Stewards
Rochester speech very severely, after which
the Senate adjourned.
BOSTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
BosroN, Dec. IN yor Llucoln was
re elected Mayor of the city to day by
about 1900 plurality. a majority of the
Common Council, of the Lincoln stripe are
elected
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
LETTER FROM JACKSON.

JACKSON, MISS, Dec. 3, 1903.
DEAR DEMOcRAr-A sharp and spirited debate
sprung up last Friday evening on the proposition
to discuss the Levee bill introduced BY Gen.
Clarke. The objection raised to the proposition
was, that the act of 1858 made it the duty Of the
President of the Board Of Levee Commissioners to
report to each biennial session of the legislature
under oath, the manner in which the various pro
visions Of that act had been executed. The Levee
advocates asserted that the report of the Presi-
dent would be furnished the Legislature before a
final vote was taken. Pending the dis, ussiOn the
House adjourned, and Saturday was devoted ex-
clusvsly to local business.
There will be- doubtless, a furious discussion
over the extension of the N. O., ]. & G. N. R. R.
above Canton. Mr.. Bradford has introduced a
bill relative to the extension of this road which
will encounter decided opposition. The President
of the Company has memorialized the Legislature.
The result will be made known before the adjourn
ment.
The Committee on Federal Relations have re-
ported a number of resolutions to the Senate,
reannouncing the doctrines contained in the July
Convention platform, and also empowering the
Governor to convene the Legislature in extraOrdi-
nary session. in the event a Black Republican is
elected President. Strange that Opposition SEN
ators should be impressed with the soundness Of
such measures. They out Herod Herod in sup
porting the report
The Military bill is exciting lively interest
All are convinced of the defenceless condition of
equiping the volunteer militia and this can only
be done by q sufficient appropriation from the
present Legislature. Some incline to the opinion
that few huckstering politicians will draw the
this reason, are disposed to do the military bill
nm unfrienlly act. Cheer up. doubting gentlemen.
the wisdom of the State will survive the result, be
it what it may
The Gulf and Ship Island Committee have not
yet perfected their bill. II is to be hoped that
something tangible will he done by the present
Legislature for this important enterprise. The
necessity of the road is admitted by all.
The Convention convenes in this city on the
second Monday of e'present month. Its object
is to appoint delegates to the Charleston COnven-
ton, and elect Electors. The question is how
many delegates shall we send. The proper course,
in the opinion of many prominent gentlemen, is'
that we should send as many delegates as the State
e entitled to seats on the floor. The reasons in
support of this. posit ion are obvious, as well as
numerous
There is proposition now before the House, in
the shape of Senate bill, proposing an amalga- !
nation of the Miss. Central and N. O.. ]. & G.
N. Rail Roads. The effect of such a proposition
may be easily magined-it will excite an angry
aud protracted debate. CONSTITUTION.
P. S.-Mr. Barksdale is replying to Mr.. Cham
Ders on the Levee question, in an elaborate and
ucid speech, which carries conviction to every
intelligent mind. C.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

The delegates composing this body assembled
in large numbers at the Capitol on last Monday.
Nearly every county in the State was represented.
At / o'clock the Convention was called to order,
and the usual formuary of choosing permanent
oficeys through II committee was dispensed with,
and Hon. W. s. Barry, Of Lowndes was, on mo-
ton, unanimously chosen President He pre-
sides with great.ability, dignity and mpartiait y
and TO the perfect satisfaction of every member.
During the morning ihour there was considerable
jOwer in Convention, until the Committee of Gre
dentials reported AS soon as this report was
acted on, the door Of the Democratic Church was
opened and several accessiOns were had with loud
applause. As soon as the Report.was adopted,
Gen Charles Clark, of Bolivar, arose and asked
to have his name enrolled as a member of the
Convention, aud in brief speech explained tn e
reasons for his conduct. E. NJ. Yerger arose and
made a similar request, prefaced with some ex-
planatory remarks, ameng which was one that
struck us with force "a united South would
make divided North. A warm welcome was
extended to Mr.. Yerger; and we really think
with us on the great question Of the day merely,
put because we see in him triumph of principle
over n prejudice deep seated and hereditary-a
prejudice benueathod from sire. to son, end to
conquer which requires ina great degree frank
ness, moral courage independence and patriot
ISM r. II. Purdom, editor Of the Eagle, had his
name enrolled and took seat as member of the
Convention. BE made no remarks explanatory of
his motives but love for his native South, and
desire to see her sons united for a common defence
against common danger led him to this conClu-
sion. Others not heretofore Afiliatng with US
had their names enrolled, as will appear by |
reference to the proceeding 'ewhere.
u Starke |
" and |
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
The Great English Remedy.
SIR JAMES CLARK'S
Celebrated Female pills (!

prepared from PRESCRIPTION Of SIR j. CLdrke, NJ
d., Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfaiIing in tn,
cure of all those painful and dangerous diseases
to which the female constitution is subject. II
mOderatcs all excess and removes all obstruction.
and speedy cure may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is peculiarly suited. 1t win, in short time
bring on the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Gov.
erment Stamp of Great Britain, to prevent coun-
terfeits.
These Pills should not be taken By females durinq
he FIRST THREE MONTHS of Pregnancy, as
tAey are sure 10 bring on Miscarriage, but at ann
other time they are safe
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections,
Pain in the back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight
exertion, Palptation Of the Heart, Hysterics and
Whites, these Pills will effect cure when all
other means have failed, and although a 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 I. G. Baldwin s. COY
Rochester. N. Y.
N. B.-$l,OO and 6 postage stamps enclosed to
any authorized Agent, will insure bottle, con-
tanning over so pills, by return mail.
For sale by P. B. COOK & co.
THOMPSON & GRAY,
in Yazoo City
J. G. LANIER 8 CO., vicksburg,
General Agents for Mississippi
~ And sold By all respectable druggists.
January !, 1863 Qs-ly
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
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PRoF. WooD's HAIR REsToBATlvE-W cannot
too earnestly recommend to the attention of our
aged friends. or others who have been so uufor-
tunate MS to lose their hair, the restoring proper
ties of Professor Woods wonderful discovery
Certificates of its efficacy are constantly coming
n and II village can hardly be found in the West,
where living witnesses cannot be found to testify
ON experience that it will not only restore gray
hair TO its original color, hut it will restore to the
bald heade, the locks of youth and beauty, thus
furnishing an ctfectuai anlidute for the ravnces
Of time and disease Among those who certify
positively to its efficacy in accomplishing It's
works. is Judge Breese, of this Circuit, together
with other responsible witnesses. Grey headed
bachelors and wilowers who desire to make their
market, and all others afflicted MS above de-
scribed, deserse to bear their misfortunes without
sympathy. if they will not avail themselves of
The offered remedy 1ltoa (Ri') Courier.
Caution. Beware of worthless limitations rs
several are already in the market, caled by differ.
ont names. Use none unless the words fProfes.
sor Woods Hair Restorative, Depot st. Louis. Mo-.
and New York are blown in the bottle. Sold by
all Druggists and Patent Medicine dealers. also
by all Fancy and Toilet Goods dealers in the
United States and Canada.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17

at large, vas next in order, anu
lot, and with but triAing opposite ay f.
Elicit, Of Claiborne, and A. K. Blythe, of Yalo-
busha, were elected. ofthe character and capa.
bility Of these men, comment is unnecessary.
After adjournment on Monday night, short
speeches were made by Barry, Blythe, Clark,
Elicit and Hooker, during which the greatest en-
thusasm and good feeling prevailed.
The delegates from this Congressional District
met in the Senate Chamber at o'clock Monday,
for the purpose of eectinG two delegates to the
Charleston Convention, and one elector for this
district. Hon. T. ]. Wharton was elected Presi-
dent.
On the first ballot Jos. n. Davis, of Madison,
and Chns. Edward Hooker, of Kinds, were chosen
delegates, and Livingston Minis, Esq, of Kinds,
elector. These gentlemen are we'll and favorably
known throughout the district and their appoint.
ment will be heartily endorsed.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17

If call the world is stage, and the men
and women merely players" who are the
audience and the orchestra ?-Es.
The voice of Nature, With its hundred
thousand murmurings is the orchestra, and
those who will come after us are the audience
who will judge of us, even as we judge OF
those who have gone before US.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17

The NEGRO ExsEMPERoR.-SolouQue
the ex.EmperoI of Hayti, is staying at King.
ston, but is in great trouble. His minister.
Dessalines, has created domestic trouble
by his attentions to Solouque's sister.in-law,
and the ex,Emperor's temper is further
soured by bis defeats at the billiard table.
When in Hayti his courtiers always allowed
him to gain the game, but in Jamaica the
players are not so respectful.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17


n. B,-There orc srecal apartments and Pa,
fessors for Book-Keeping. pcnmansfip Maths.
matics, German, French. Spanish. English Latin,
Greek, etc., so MS TO save the time Of bushes;
men.
Persons from II. to 60 years attend to my
branch they may wish, md until perfect as hsy
wish to he There nre, probably. not less than
two thousand Of its former students in banks and
business houses in this city.
Merchants apply here for clerks and book
keepers.
Country merchants, steamboat clerks etc., can
earn in few days to keep their books correctly,
or write free, handsome hand.
Catalogues with terms, opinions of the pres
and leading men of the nation, etc, sent TO oil
who desire them.
This is the only chartered Commercial COilsE'
in the South west, and the oldest in the United
States, and has stood for
MORE THAN AQUARTER OF A CENTURY
on its own merits alone.
Board can be had with the Professors, or Other
goad families speaking English. French, Spanish
or German, from S5 to Sc per week.
y. p.-To prevent mistakes. or imposiiion'
Students inteRded for this College should bring
this advertisement special directions, Os there
are every winter temporary rooms open for A eV
months all of course, making wonderful pre-
tensions and promises, and posting flaming PA'
cards to enlighten the people Of New Orleans and
the South. When three or more form Clubs ana
enter at the same time, ten per cent. will be d''
Quoted from tuition.
ReA.. Citizens and strangers are Respectfully
invited to visit the College and Judge for them
selves. The city is perfectly healthy.
STocK IF, as it is expected, the citizens y
favor of Southern practical education subscrlOs
as literally to this f" Home Institution" as nsJ
have to distant ones, the Agricultural and Me-
chanical Departments will be at once put nopsfs'
ton, and the whole placed on firm bass y
stand as permanent institution Of the Soall'
and under the direction Of the Stockholders them
selves and the Trustees appointed BY the NB''
lature.
Stockholders can take the amount out n'uu0a'
The Trustees Of course can put any other Paiy
at the head, if they deem it best The Chaf''i
is perpetual u
Gentlemen Of the South does the plan nee
your appreciation! If SO, will you give i ~.
aid, and build up HOME INsTTrUTToS Wv.
thousand or fifteen hundred students annually
RUFUS DOLBEAR, President
New Orleans, Nov. IL, l859-ll IT.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

WHEREAS letters of Administration upon " "
w estate Of Demosthenes Walker, decsaSs.
were granted to the undersigned, at the Auss'
term (1850) ofthe Probate Court Of Yasoc cOung'
Notice is hereby given to al ~, !.
sons having claims against said deceased, v
have the same properly allowed and reglssal., ~,
within the time prescribed by law, otherwise VI"
will be barred.
]. A. WALKER, Administra'rn
October 29, 1859-7t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17

THE LEGIsLArURE.-Ry resolution Of
both Houses, the Legislature will take a
recess from the 18th inst, to the 10th of
January. It was found impossible to de-.
spatch the important business of general
interest demanding the attention of the Leg.
islature, prior to the Christmas holidays,
and it was therefore deemed wise by ma.
jority Of the members to take recess; and
resume the session, after brief season Of
rest from their laborS, refreshed for the
discharge Of the duties yet to be performed.
TAfississippidn.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
LAND FOR SALE.

FNHE subscriber offers for sale tracs :. '.
4 good woodland LAND, containing auV.,i :,
four hundred acres, lying about miles Fe'' V
north Of Benton, in Yazoo county. :, 4.
ANY one wishing to see the land, will cAll y, !,
William Grisham, or w. L. King Of Ban'0A :"
the undersigned at Benton. v
THOMAS A. HOLIDAY,
October 20, l856--sm.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17

CoMPLAINIYG.--W have heard repeatedly dur.
ing the last few days, persons complaining of
weakness and debi ity. We would say to all such
get some OF ueLean's Cordial and Blood Puri
ter. 1t is beyono all doubt the only remedy that
Will renovate and strengthen the system. The
immense demand for it from all parts Of the
United States is proof enough of its beneficial
effects, We know by experience that it is de-
lic'ons remedy TO take, Call and ryit See the
advertisement in another column.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17

Ot the many blessings which an nh wise CrcA.
tor has bestowed on ungrateful, yet dependent
man, the knowledge Of the laws Of health and
remedies for distressing malades, is certainly
among the most useful. For Diamhma, Dysentery,
Cholera Morbus, and similar affections of the
bowels, Green's Carmnative Syrup acts like a
charm, relieving the sufferer and restoring the
rosy tint of health. A single bottle will convince
the most sceptcal. See advertisement in another
column
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
TO THE PUBLIC.

The trials to which have submitted dur
ing the past two weeks, have now termin
ated and l am again restored to society,
free from any stain upon my character.
So soon as | was released from prison
in New Orleans, where had no friends nor
even acquaintauccs, by writ of habcas
corpus, | came to Vicksburg at the earlies
moment and by the quickest route, to meei
any charge that might be made against me,
and surrendered myself to the proper au
thorities.
After trial lasting over two days in the
examination of witnesses, and thorough
argument by the counsel of both sides,
(Cols. w. Brooke and T. Stamps Martin for
the prosecution, and Messrs. T. A. Marshall
and G. L. Buck fot the Defence | was
promptly and uuhesitatingly discharged by
the examining magistrate
/ have to request, as an act Of simple
justice, that those papers which gave public.
ity to the charge made against me, will
now publish the result of the examination.
d. j. SHEPPARD.
Vicksburg, Dec 18th, 1859.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

JACKSON, Dec. II, 1859.
The Convention of the Democratic party
of the State of Mississippi assembled at the
Capitol on Monday, the 18th day of Decem.
,r, A. D, 1859.
Mr. Drane, of Choctaw, called the Con-
tion to order.
l motion of Mr.. Oliver, of DeSoto, w.
Barry, of Lowndes, was unanimously
President of the Convention.
motion of Mr.. Thomas, of Yazco, Mr.
Brougher was chosen Secretary of the
1tion.
notion Of Mr.. Cooper, Mr. Wood aud
ssell were appointed Assistant Sccre
otion Of Mr. Lpbauve,
Ued, That the President appoint ten
residents.
President appointed Messrs. Chambers
'orfh, Blythe, Barton, Love, of Kempcr,
rdon, Love of Amite, McCullum, Thames
On motion of Mr.. Sharpe,
ResOlUed, That the rules of the House of
representatives so far as applicable, be
lopted for the government of this Conven-
on.
On motion of Mr. Drane,
ResoIved, That Committee on Credcn
Is, consisting of nine members, be ap,
inted by the Chair, and that said Commit
be instructed to inquire and repolr as
eedily as possible what persons are enti
I'd to seats in this Convention. as Repre-
natives of the Democracy of Claiborne
>unty, where seats are, or may be Contest
d.
On motion of Mr.. Henley,
Resolved, That the Democratic members
the Legislature shall cast the vote of
cir connties in all cases where Conventions
i've not been held, or delegates present in
'rson OF by proxy; provided that such
presentation did not run in opposition to
he Democratic usage in the canvass of
1859.
On motion Of Mr.. Howry,
ResOlved, That the Hon. W. s. Barry,
the President of this Convention, be request,
ed to address the Convention this evening at
seven o'clock.
On motion of Mr.. Tison,
Resotued, That Committee, composed of
three delegates from each Congressional
District, be appointed by the Chair to report
resolutions to the Convention, and that all
resolutions introduced, be referred to said
Committee.
The President of the Convention announc.
ed the following Committee on credentials ::
Messrs. Drane, Neill, Claiborne, Matthews
Of Marshall, Harrison of Monroe, Stone,
Adams, Tolson, and Hooker.
The Convention adjourned until o'clock,
?. NJ.
so'CLOCK, P. M.
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
nent.
On motion, Douglas Neill, of Copiah, was
as Assistant Secretary, in place
# W. w. W. Wood at bis own request.
Mr.. Drane from the Committee on Gre
lentials made the following report:
Mr.. President: The Committee on
Credentials have had under consideration
he contested seats from the county Of
Claiborne, and after having given the same
hat earnest consideration which its import.
'nce and delicaey demands, have instructed
ne to report that in the opinion of the com,
nlttee the delegates appointed on the 5th
Instant are entitled to their seats in this
Convention, and that in awarding the seats
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-12-17
be resolution laid on the table.

the resolution laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Davis
The Convention proceeded to the election
of two Electors for the State at large, ViUa
Uoce.
Upon counting the vote
Mr.. Elicit received~....,.......,9l votes.
Mr.. Blythe ..............75 votes.
Mr.. Harris ......"..,....29 votes.
On motion of Mr.. Suratt, MIR. Elicit, and
Mr. Blythe we're unanimously nominated
Electors for the State at Large.
G.. w. Clapp was unanimously nomlna
ted Elector for the lst District.
R. Harrison was unanimously nominated
Elector for the 2nd District.
P. F. Lddell was unanimously nominated
Elector for the Sd District
L. Minis was unanimously nominated Elec.
tor for the 4th District.
j. B. Chrisman was unanimously nomina-
ted Elector for the 9th District.
Mr.. Matthews of Lowndes, offered the fol
lowing resolution.
Resolued, That the State of Mississippi
will present to the National Democratic Con
ventiou Jefferson Davis as her choice for the
Presidency and her delegates to said Con
yention are hereby instructed to use all
honorable means to procure his nomination.
On motion of Mr.. Wood call Of the
counties was had upon the above resolu
ton.
Whereupon it appeared that there were
rs votes for the resolution and l3 votes
against it.
The resolution was adopted.
On motion the Convention adjourned un
til to. morrow morning 10 o'clock.