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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-12-06
ARITHMETIC.


/. What is the difference between a
simple and compound number?
2. Explain the difference between COM
mon and decimal fractions. Fa
3. In division, WHY'S the remainder Of
the same denomination as the dividend?
4. How many values have figures?
5. '"What number is there to which if
you add five-sevenlhs of itself the sum
will be thirty-slx. Write out the analysis.
6. "Sold two watches for $40 apiece;
on one I gained 25 per cent, on the other
lost 25 per cent; how much did gain, OF
lose? ....... ...
7. divide one million by one mil
lionth." ....u. u....... ....
8. "If a merchant sell his sugar for a
certain price per pound he will lose SIS;
but if he increase the price three cents
per pound he will gain $3.50; bow many
pounds has hep
9. "a man pays $56 for the use Of
$3.50 for five years; what is the rate pei
cent?" .. ...E ....
TO- ''What is the length Of field that
is As rod wide and contains 27 acres?"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-12-06
GEOGRAPHY Y

4 How many degrees of latitude a g
the poles distant from each other?
2. What is the distinction between
natural and political divisions in Geogra-
ply?
3. What are the two great rivers ofAf-
RIGA? .
4. Name the thirteen original States.
5. What are the principal islands oI
the Mediterranean Sea?
6. What States form large peninsula
in the north west Of Europe?
7. Into how many divisions is Ocean
ica divided, and what are they?
8. What is the largest peninsula III
the world?
9. What extensive chain of noun
talns lie on the east coast of South Amer
lea? West?
10. What sea separates England from
Ireland.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE DEMOCRAT.

RALEIGH, n. c., Dec. 80, 1858.
DEAR DEMocRAT | shall give your readers the
full benefit of all the news that is floating about
in this part of the world. The hotels during the
present week have been full to overlooking The
polite and very oblging proprietors of the several
boarding establishments have not been enabled to
furnish their numerous guests with comfortable
quarters
The secret club known by the name Of the Delta
Psi Association, held their annual Convention at
this place on the 28th and Doth of December.
Quite large number of delegates were in attend
ance from various portions of the Union. The
Grafton was delivered by William Bingham, who
reflected credit upon himself by the very able and
efficient manner in which he discharged the high
and important duty assigned him, and also con-
ferred honor and reputation upon the fraternity
by fully sustaining the wisdom it displayed in the
selection of him as worthy standard bearer on
this great annual occasion. S. 7, Woodford
delivered the Poem. 1t is needless for me to say
that he acquitted himself in manner that was
gratifying, pleasing and delightful to his friends
The paudits given at the conclusion of his poetica
address testified that it was in every respect a
happy effort.
The North Carolina Legislature is in session,
but by far the largest number of the members Of
both branches of the legislative assembly have left
for their respective homes or some other agreeable
or more suitable place for the purpose of spending
their Christmas The officers and some few mem.
bers of that venerable body meet every morning
at the usual hour, but as quorum is not presen
of course they adjourn from dayto day. do MOI
think that sufficient number of members will get
in before the beginning of next week, when they
. will be enabled to proceed to the transaction 0
business. Raleigh is beautiful INLAND town, ant
the State House is really magnificent building
The Rip Van Wrinkle State does not bring up tn
rear when we compare the merits Of the severa
States, both North and South of Mason & Dixon
Line, notwithstanding she deals largely in pitch
tar, turpentne and rosin. Doubtless she is
gallant old State, and has given birth to man
illustrious sons. The Mecklenburg Declaration q
Independence would Of itself embalm her in th
sacred memory of every loyal hearted patriot
Christmas festivals are fast drawing to close
The old year is upon the verge of dissolution ant
: the new one is almost ready to occupy its stead
so adeu for the present. u.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15
nnNaREssI0NAL ITEMS.
We extract the following from the telegraph
column of the New Orleans Delta;

We extract the following from the telegraphC
column of the New Orleans Delta
An appropriation tor Cuba.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Semdie.--SenatoT Gil
dell Yesterday introduced bill in the Senate ask
ing an appropriation of $50 100000 to facilitate
the acquisition of Cuba by negotiation and Pur-
chase.
House Proceediags-Ihe acquisition Of
Cuba.
In the House, Barksdale, of Mississippi offered
preamble and resolution, (which were adopted
as follow:
Whereas, foreign journals have announce
that the Courts of France and England have given
notice TO our Government that the cession of the
island of Cuba will not be tolerated even with the
consent of Spain
Rcsolced, That the President be requested to
communicate to the House the correspondence
between the Governments of France and Eng land
and our Government relative to the cessiOn oil
Cuba to the United States"
The resolution disappearing the action of Com
modore Paulding in reference to the Walker ex-
petition, WINS called up from last session, and dis
eussed.
substitute was offered for the report of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, rendering thanks
to Com. Paulding for his interference with Gen
Walker.
The Substitute expressing disapproval of his
conduct was adopted by q vote of 80 yeas against
IS nays. The report Of the committee was then
laid on the table.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

On our outside can be seen short but able
article from the Washington States upon the sub
jeet of our Mexican policy. 1t is written in
Pryor's most lucid and vigorous style. Like all
of his productions nowadays, it is indeed charac-
terized by reprehensible GOODNESS towards the
Administration; but there is great merit in his
views regarding the course this Government should
pursue towards the two parties which now convulse
Mexico with civil war. He shows conclusively
that the Juarez party should have the sympathies
and encouragement of the United States, and also
that this country should have no deicacy in
adopting measures Of open interfereneein Mexican
affairs more especially now since the ice has been
broken by the leading European Powers who are
much less directly interested than the Federal
Union Read the article.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,

N
(Callcd Mectmg)
TgeseRf--E Bowman, Pyes,deat; + Barksao,.
II Evans, W C Flehmng, II b Kidd, ] H Wss
ling, J Warmack, Coaacii'Rea.
The minutes of the last meeting were read ~,
On motion adopted and signed
On motion Barksdale, the resignation of ri
Grimme 40 C9unCi man Of Ward no. was reco;,
ed.
The Special Committee to whom was rcfprrol
the assessment Of the marshall, made the follow
ing Report, which was received and adopted u, .
The Committee 10 whom was referred the A..
SCISSORS books, have examined the same and 6nd
it correct, viz;
Sales Of Merchandise, $50 90 30 90 1875 mi
Real Estate, $500 145 90 ll34 AL
Personal Estate 33SAH9 40 90 700 o9
Money mt Interest, 81 90 570 90 275 an
Premiums on Insurance, $4,000 40 9i
White Polls, 4es9 w 1855 0O
Black Polls, 43O 90 430 OO
They recommend the assessment Of tax M
% cents on the $500 on sales Of merchandise nm n
30 cents on the 800 on Real Estate, Persona
Estate, Money at Interest and PrelnisHs on Insu-
rance, which will raise the sum Of SG, 100 ST. and
allowing for Insovencies and expenses Of collec
ton, will leave $4,000 sum sufficient, with
revenues from oInef sources 10 pay the expenses
Of the town, and $4,000, the subscription n
stock in the Plank Road.
Respectfully submitted.
F. BARKSDALE,
JNO. If. EVANS.
II. B. KIDD.
Ordered, that the account of Jno. Herrod for
ten dollars be allowed, payable out of the General
Fund.
On motion the Board adjourned.
L. BOWMAN, President.
JNo. BBUMFIELD, Clerk,
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15
DEATH OF GEN. ouITMAN IN CONGRESS.

In the House of Representatives, on the 9th,
the following proceedings took place:
Mr.. McRae of Mississippi, announced the
decease of his immediate predecessor, General
Quitman, and sketched his eventful career as a
Statesman and soldier, pronouncing beautiful
eulogy on his private and public worth.
Mr.. Bonhan, of South Carolina, spoke OF
the wisdom and sterling integrity of the de
ceased, incidentally abiding to his brilliant
military career in Mexico.
Mr.. Wright, of Tennessee, paid an eloquent
tribnte to the deceased
Mr.. Thompson, of New York, trusted that it
woald not be deemed an intrusion for him to
respond to the expressions of bereavement and
regret coming from the South by the ntterance
of kindred sympathy from New York, from
which, as one OF her sons he went ont to win
distinction in another State, and which de-
lighted to honor him while living, and now
lament him when dead. He spoke of him as
an honest man, model of courtesy, nobleness
and devotion to duty and to the Federal Union.
Mr. T, did not agree in all of Mr.. Quitman's
political sentiments, but lie honored his memo
ry and dropped a tear on his grave.
Mr. Moore, who served under the immediate
command of Mr.. Quitman in Mexico, spoke in
glowing terms of his private and military
worth.
Messrs Curtis and Bswie spoke in similar
terms to those who preceded them.
The usual resolutions of respect were passed
and the House adjourned.
In the Senate, when the resolutions were re-
ceived from the House, Mr.. Davis, OF Missis-
sippi, moved the usual resolutions of respect
for the deceased, and paid an eloquent tribute
RI hic u1an1v viptnns and nnlitiral nrnhi+v IIa
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15
MARRIED,

At the residence of the brides father in YazoC
County, on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst, by
the Rev. Fl. w. Portwood. Mr.. N 7. BEAMAN tC
Miss ELIZABETH, daughter Of Robert Day, Esq
On the 2d inst, at the residence of sr. NJ
Barrow, in this county, by N L. Pugh, ESQ, Mr..
THOMAS VANcLEvE, of Kinds county, to Miss
RACHEL CREsswRLL, of Yazoo.
On Wednesday evening, the 2gth Dec, at the
residence of Mr., P, Owen, by the Hon. Lemue
Lewis, Judge of Probate, HAMILToN MAYsoN, Esq
to Miss MARY PIrTMAN, all of Marion County.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

MANIFEST DESTINY An association called
the Mexican and Central American Associa-
ton is said TO be widely ramiied throughout
the country, comprising already two thouso
and names, including many persons Of influ-
ence aud wealth. Their proceedings are en-
veloped in mystery. It is reported that Col.
Henningsen has been selected TO carry out
the operations Of the association, or at least,
that an offer TO that effect had been made to
him. Mississippidn.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

The WANDERER Casa Washington
letter to the New York journal of Com
meree says;
One or two resolutions have been offered
in Congress, calling for information on the
subject Of the recent importation of African
slaves into Southern States.
1t is stated that the parties to the late
importation, with which the Wanderer has
been connected, have ayowel the act, and
will defend it, relying probably upon obsta-
cles in public opinion within the districts
where the cases must be tried, for impanity,
in case of conviction.
In letter addressed, some months ago,
by G. V. L. Lamar, of Savannah, to the
Secretary of the Treasury, in reply to bis
reasons for refusing clearance to the Rich.
ard Golden, the writer remarks, concerning
the law prohibiting the slave trade, as fol-
lows:
at is a badge Of servitude, brand ofrep'
rotation, and not only would not sustain
it, but, AS have told you frankly, from the
first, ] intend to violate it, if that should be
the only way by which the South can come
TO right upon this question, and | will re-
open the trade in slaves to foreign countries
let your cruisers catch me if they car
The case OF importation, which has occur.
red, was not, therefore, unexpected. The
writer denounces in unmeasured terms, tht
law making the slave trade piracy, treating
it as a Northern measure. This is a mistake
1t was Southern measure, and its author
Mr.. Charles Feu:on Mercer, was SoutherI
man,
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15
Your humble servant
~ - J. J. WILLIAMS.


RAILRoAn AoCfDEST.-A few days hgo the'cars
on the Mississippi Central Railroad, while run
mug at a rapid rate were thrown off the track
with great violence. Only one person was badly
bruised, and he was a Mr.. Miller of the firm of
Miller & Taylor, Memphis. AT last accounts lie
was doing we'll. The editor of tile Oxford Mer-
curry and Gov. 10. Matthews were aboard and had
their new clothes materially damaged. The
known forbearnnce of an editor may stand such a
misfortune, but how old "Copperas Brooches
will take it is hard to tell-Jackson Eagle
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

To THE PATRONS AND FRIENDS OF THE
PLANTER AND MECHANIC Notwithstanding
the backsets and difficulties that we have en-
countered in publishing the Planter and Me-
chanic, during the past year, it is neither dead
nor dying, but will be issued by the 18th CT
January, in style far exceeding any feature
of its former history, and second, in neat me.
chanical finish, to no similar journal in the
Union. All that we ask of our patrons and
friends, is not to be hasty in their conclusions
as to the amount of censure due US, for SEEM
ing negligence, both of their rights and our in
terests. Hear us in the January number, I'M
derstand our position, consider the difficulties
we have to encounter, then look at the i'm
proved Journal in yonr hands, and our opinion
is that you will acQuit us, at least, of any in
tent;on to fall short Of our duty. We have
tried to explain everything fairly and honestly,
and submitted propositions to which the veri-
est stickler cannot object, and to cap the eli
max Of contrarietes, presented you with all
elegant and beautifully printed journal.
Our Prospectus for 1859 is out, which we
recommend to consideration, and until you get
the January number, keep cool, and1try to help
rather than crush us.
Your hnml,ia Spryo Mt
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

OF Lord Napier's recall the New York Albion
says: " Unless there be royal marriage in pros
pect, chance Of collision with the Dutch East
India Company, it is difficult to imagine how an
accomplished and active minded British Minister,
transferred from Holland to the Hague, will find
congenial occupation"
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

A rival, if not descendant of the wisest of
men, is announced by the London Atheu@um in
the person of Mr.. ]. Maurice Solomon, member
Of the Jewish race, who has taken honors in four
out of the five subdivisions of the degree of B.
A., in the University of London--being the first
time such a thing has been done.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

John Hancock, a nephew of the immor.
tai President of the Congress which passed
the Declaration of Independence, died al
Boston, on Sunday, ia bis eighty~eighth
year.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

A correspondent of the Louisville Demo-
crat writes from Washington that Huns
phrey Marshall and A. H, Stephens are
among the number of candidates named for
the Presidency. The writer adds "No
man is safe from the suspicion of being a
candidate for the White House"
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

Some Of the Virginia papers are advoca>
ting the partial substitution Of camels fol
mules and horses, in that State. The cam.
ell will flourish we'll 10 that latitude.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

MCLEAN's STRENGTHENING CoRDfAL.---The
afflicted will do well to try this celebrated medi-
cine. Tue almost miraculous cures it has effected
in innumcrable cases of extreme suffering from
nearly every type of disease, have made it a uni
versal favorite with physcians and patients
t throughout the country. See advertisement.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15
= =. 4RAE

Accounts from the River Platte tend to confirm
the statements regarding the gold deposits in the
province of San Lus. According to some reports
individuals had obtained from three to one hum
dred ources per day, but of course these are
either fctions or entirely exceptional cases. San
Luis is about GOO miles from Buenos Ayres.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

Eli Webb was, at the last term of The
Circuit Court of DeSoto county, sentenced
to the penitentiary for his natural life fol
killing his wife--the first person we have
heard ever having been sentenced for thai
length of time in our State.
Oxford Mercury.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

A letter in the New York Times, dcscrib-
ing the recent earthquake at Lisbon, says
the shock lasted one minute and four sec-
onds. The Theater Dona Maria Segunda
was SO much injured that it will have TO be
rebuilt. The writer says of the occurrence:
:" can give you 10 idea Of the sound be-
sides the creaking and groaning Of all the
timbers, there was rattling beyond the
noise of any machinery | have ever heard
and through the air the voice of a mighty
rushing wind though not breath stiTed,'
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

MORE MORMON Troubles "A private
dispatch from Washington says that the
Government has dispatches giving details
Of more Mormon outrages. An outbreak is
sxpsctedin tbe spring.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

KILLED BY THE : CARs.AA negro BOY
belonging to Mr.. Smith, residing near Good,
mans depot, went to sleep on the railroad
near the depot. The night train passed
down soon afterwards, passed over his thigh
and severed it from his body Hewa found
next day alive, but unable to speak He
died the same evening. 1t is supposed The
boy was drunk when he went to sleep on the
truck. Vicksbarg Sun
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

Thanks TO our. efficient and popular representa-
tive, the Hon. O. R. Singleton, for the Patent
Office Report on Agriculture.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

The value of buildings erected in Chicago
last year is estimated at 100000.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15

The Chicago Tribune gives list of the most
serious disasters on the Lakes during the past
year. According to the list, the years disasters,
as compared wththose Of 1857, foot up as follows:
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15
BAR MEETING.

Al meeting OF the Yazoo Bar Association, held
in Yazoo City on the 7th inst, the following pre-
amhle and resolutions were passed
WHEREAS We have learned that Mr.. JOHN N.
Ho1LINGswoRTH, who has been long connected with
us as Clerk of the Vice. Cbancery Court Of this Dis
trict, and as Clerk of the Probate Court of this
county. is about to remove to Mobile Alabama,
therefore,
Resolued. That it is with regret that we are call
ed upon to part with Mr.. HoLuSGswoRrH, whose
high and unimpeachabe character as a man, whose
fidelity and capacity as a public officer, blended
with his uniform courtesy and urbanity Of deport-
ment. has won for him, the confidence, esteem and
regard as well of the members Of this Association
as of the whole community in which he has so long
lived.
Resolued, That Mr.. HoLLINGswoRTH has our best
wishes for his future success and prosperity, and
that we cordially commend hir1 to the confidence
and favor Of those among whom he may hereafter
reside.
ResoLued. That these resolutions be furnished the
papers of this place for publication, and that u
copy be presented to Mr. Hollingsworth by the
Secretary. DANIEL JONES, CHAm'S.
R. BoY4S5 Secretary. ! >4AeAN
ew- A Number Of negroes organized them
selves to rob the railroad Depot, at Rnrant, on
Christmas night A negro woman revealed
the plot to WIN. King, who obtained pack Of
dogs and watched their coming. About 4
O'Clock in the morning, they made their APP
pearance, when Mr.. King gave chase, and after
running one Of them about mile, he stopped
and made fight. 1t was one of Mr.. Kings own
servants, and he commanded him to surrender,
but the boy, instead Of yielding, said to Mr.
King that he intended to kill him. Mr.. King
is o man of indomitable courage and notwith
standing the threats of the enraged negro who
was much the strongest, he pitched into him
and after q severe struggle he succeeded ii
subduing him. Eieksbuqg Sun.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-15
YAZOO CITY MAILS.


ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
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Arrives Daily, at 2O'clock, A. NJ.
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Departs, Hal
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YAzoo CITY PRICES CURRENT.

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LIST OF LETTERS,

ID EMAINING in the Post Office in Yazoo City
n on the 9Th of January, 1859