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The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26

SHADE OF THE DEpARTED.-The editor
of one of the down east paper gives an ac-
count Of his Office having been for many
years haunted by a lounger, who had sat
there so long that, when be died, his shadow
was found fixed upon the wall.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26
advertisements
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P olicy Pla II L 0 tt cry,
BY this Scheme, purchasers can select their
own Numbers and pay any amount for Ticket
they may desire
Extra Glass 3, Draws October 70, 1859.

Extra Glass 3, Draws October 70, 1850.
And on every succeeding day Sundays except
ed) at o'clock p. NJ.
Bsl@ In this Scheme there are rs Numbers
placed in the Wheel-from ] up to 75-and twelve
of those Numbers are drawn from the Wheel II
person selects one Number out of the 75, and
that Number is among the Numbers drawn, he
gets five times the amount invested. If two
selected Numbers are drawn, he gets thirty fol
one if three selected Numbers are crawn, he
gets two hundred for one; if four selected Mum
bers are drawn, he gets thousand for one; il
i've selected Numbers are drawn, five thousand
Cor one; if six selected Numbers are drawn, tif-
teen thousand to one. Remember! if two, or more
selected Numbers are taken, and all those Mum
hers so selected are not drawn among the Twelve
Drawn Numbers, the Ticket is Blank.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26

Very SELFISH. of our exchanges
advertises for two compositors "who don't
get drunk" aud adds that "the editor does
all the getting drunk necessary to support
the dignity Of the establishment"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26
NOTICE.

EROM this date, offer my entire stock Of
h BUGGIES and FURNITURE at as Low rates
as the same description of goods can be'obtalned
s. New Orleans. Call and examine my stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, as am certain tht
prices and quality of my goods will give satisfac'
tion. ESs- 4 good assortment now in store.
E. L. BOWER.
September 10, 1859. L6m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26
Notice.

Ii persons indebted to the old firm of F. b.
n Cook & Co., either by Notes or Accounts,
are requested to call and settle at once other
wise. we shall be forced to place the same in
an officers hands for collection
p b. COOK & CO., in liquidation.
Yazoo City, June ls, 1859.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26
Benton, Nov. 18th, 1859.

PARsoN BROwNLow SPEAKs.-Parson
Brownlow improves the occasion of the
Brown rebellion to attack his old antago
mist, Rev. A. Pryne, to whom he addresses
a long letter. Mr.. Pryne having declared
that he personally assisted Brown to buy
rifles for use in Kansas, the Parson retort.
upon him as follows:
''The cowardice of absconding and leav
ing glorious old John Brown to help him
self, also suits you. Add to this you
challenge to me of last month, dated a
Williamson, New York, to renew the de
bate on slavery was intended t.
throw us off our guard as to your where
abouts, and it is clear to my mind that yol
were in this movement And until yol
prove where you were on the 10th, It'll
and 18th days of October, 1859, shall re
gard you as one of the murderous and COW
ardly hypocrites in the Harper's Ferry in
surrection, under false and assumed name
Brownlow concludes his letter in the fol
lowing strain:
81 honestly believe that you have been a
Harper's Ferry in person, and ingloriousl,
fed when danger stared you in the face. I
you we're not there in person your letters Il
glorious old John Brown are in the posses
sion of Gov. Wise, showing that you wer
aiding and abetting in this murderous work
[ nope the letters will be published, an
that requisiton will be made upon tn
; New York Governor for you Should yo
be brought to Virginia and hung, it will b
curious fact, if am there, and present ol
the scatfo!d, to administer to you, in you
dying agonies, the consultations of the Cos
pei !"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26
READ HOME TESTIMONY

NEAR LEXINGTON Miss, June 10th, 80.
NesSrs. CGsseH 4 Baughn, Canton, Mss,
GENTs:I deem it due to you and the public,
to say word in favor Of your GREEN'S AGUE
AND FEVER MIXTURE. Last fall 4 bought a
and Fever with it, and have used only half the
bottle. In one Of the absve- m entioned cases,
had used quinine and every other remedy could
hear Of without success. 1t never failed in any
case. Respectfully, S. B. HARRIS
This certifes. that I suffered from Ague and
Fever for eight years, during which time | tried
every medicine | could hear of, without any per
manent benefit. until obtained Green's Ague and
Fever Medicine, which entirely cured me.
September, 1858. WIN. MILLER.
MEssRs. CAssELL & BAUGHN: l have used
Green's AQue and Fever Mixture in my family
with unfailing success, and would recommend il
in preference to any other Medicine for Fever ant
Ague One bottle cured four cases.
September 90, 1858. A. W. CLARK.
To those afflicted with Chills and Fever
would say, by all means use Green's Ague and
Fever Mixture. IT has never failed to cure the
above disease in my family
September, 1853 ELIJAH YOUNG.
have used two bottles of Green's Ague and
Fever Mixture in my family with uniform success
and believe it to be an excellent remedy.
October, 1853 W.P. ANDERSON.
For sale by COMPTON & THOMAS.
Yazoo City,
And by the proprietors,
CASSELL S BAUGHN, Canton.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26
M nj A N A ANSI0N H0 USE, RfAA 1EssA }
(s4-l YAZOO CITY. MISS. laS=&

THE subscriber informs the public that he has
become the proprietor of the MANSION
HOUSE, in Yazoo City, and that it is now open
under his immediate superntendance for the
reception and accommodation of travellers, Wis
itors and boarders. The building has been
Overhauled, cleansed and repaired from cellar to
garrett and the chambers thoroughly aired scour-
ed, reftted and refurnished. The facilities for
accommodation at this house have been greatly
increased by the recent erection of a wing to
the main building, in which are ten large and
spacious Sleeping Apartments,
The DINING ROOM and TABLE will receive
the particular care and attention of the Pro.
prietor.
None but the most competent, obedient and
careful Servants will be employed
| The Table will be furnished with every sub
Stantal and delicacy that can be obtained, an(
no effort nor expense spared to render guest
comfortable and contented.
WIN. WYMAN, Proprietor.
Yazoo Citv 0ctnhar TX 1873
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26
CITATION NOTICE.

OIIAIIVN NO11OI1s
To William Donelson.
V7OU are hereby cited to be and appear before
the Probate Court of Yazoo county, State OF
Mississippi, on the fourth Monday Of November
next, to answer the petition of William N. Donel-
son for final settlement as your Guardian, and
for leave to surrender his letters of Guardianship,
by order the Court.
JOHN BRUMFIELD, Clerk.
E. BOWMAN, Sol'r.
October 20, 1S56--5t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26
Green's Ague and Fever Mixture,

Warronted to care the Ague and Fever, or
ChitIs and Feoer IN every case w1ere the
directions are .tollo~ed, acithout The aid Of
any other Nedicjne.
[ 7 AVING purchased the exclusive right to the
manufacture and sale of this remedy. we
checrfuly offer it to the public at large, as nearer
n specific for ague and fever than any other medi.
cine known.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26

ST T-- PAINTSl PAlNTS!l
VETE have in store large supply of Pure White
wv Lead, French Zinc. Oils, Turpehtlns.anul -
Varnishes, Colored Paints in Oil, and dry Of all
colors, Red Lead, Lytharge, Patent Dryer, Putty
&C.. &c., for sale by THOMPSON d GRAY.
May 7, 1859.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-11-26
Executors Sale.

October 8, 1859.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02
s,.amh0,, ON ,hs Kansas Rir.r

In our hurry to get to press last week we
neglected to chronicle the arrival of new
steamer at our levee, the Silrsr Laks.-
Having but just returned from oar trip to
Emporia, and the incidents of travel having
suggested so many thoughts, we did not
give room to those nearer home. The Sil-
rer Lake is a stern wheel boat, of very light
draught, and gives indications Of ability to
navigate the Kansas river most of the sea-
son. She passed up to Lecompton and Te-
cumseh, and returned on Saturday evening
last. We understand that it is the inten-
tion of the Captain to keep her permanently
in the Kansas Valley trade. This being
the case, and with the certainty of the Kan
sas river being navigable this season until
June or July, if not the entire summer
months, in consequence of the protracted
rains of the winter, and the abundance of
springs from the present moist of the char
acter Of the earth, we hope our mer-
chants, and others having occasion to ship
goods to any point on the river, or points
contiguous, will patronize this, or some
other steamer which may engage in this
trade. Goods can be shipped to Wyandott,
to the care Of McALPIN. & Co., who, by
!. the way, should not have discontinued their
advertising quite so early in the season.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02
Good r.irarr s,ahi.

We have recently had occasion to use
horses more than ever before, and have ex-
perienced the pleasure of such exercise to
its fullest extent. LIVINGSTON & Fay have,
on several occasions, favored us with the
best horses we ever rode, and we with
pleasure recommend their valuable stock of
horses, carriages and saddles, to our citi-
zens, believing they cannot fail to be pleased
with them, and the prices charged.
Persons about leaving for the gold mines
would do well to consult the proprietors of
this stable when purchasing stock, as they
pay particular attention to buying and SELL
ing, and from their experience can lend val
liable assistance in such transactions.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

FThe JAY HAwKER is well received
everywhere, and is looked for with deep
interest Our next number will bring lis
into the body ofsome ofthe most impor-
taDt events. We trust nobody will think
of challenging the author, for we are as
sured he is peace man besides, he had
no person positively in view when he
wrote; and he will extremely regret it,
if any person takes any portion of it 10
himself. Old Argus, who has been Incl
dentally alluded to several times, is repre-
sented as having furnished some facts to
the author which came under his obser-
walton; but we are particularly requested
to state that the author has never seen
that parsonage, but all his information has
come to him second hand, and that the
whole is fiction child, merely, of the
brain. The author requested the reader
mot to Jay Hawk any of his characters,
or say there goes ," and as the tale is
copyrighted, it is very probable suit
will be commenced against any person
who attempts to filch any of the actors in
this tale, and apply it to a neighbor. or to
ones self.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

H-Mr WATTLEs is after the Herald
?f Freedom Poor fellow wonder how
much he expects to make? We would
suggest to him that we have one hundred
more subscribers in Linn county at this
ry is Still they come" We have lost
'ime, than last year atthis season, and the
several subscribers from two Post Offices
in that county, but our books show that the
gentleman ,chO furnished those names, forgot
10 pay for most Of them; hence, so far as
~e are concerned, they have been sent a
whole year grAtuitously. We are glad to
part with such patrons.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

On motion Of Capt. Moore, voted to An
point a Republican County Committee Of
one, from each municipal township.
Appointed Horatio Knoles, Esq, Marui
ton; Peter Riley, Of Scott; ]. C. Buns,
Timber Hin; q. G. Moore, Freedom
Joab Tragne, Marion; A. HOagg, Usage
Samuel Stephenson, franklin; E. Wait
Dry Wood.
On motion of 7. R. Roberts, Esq, voted
20 elect Delegates to attend the Republi.
can Convention, to be holden at Osaws.
tonne the 18th Of May next
Elected. C. Burne. Esq, PROF. ".
R Griffith and &. G.. Jewell. Esq. SoS.
s'itutes-T. R. Roberts, Il. G. Moore and
DR.. Hymeo.
Voted to send the proceedings Of Iii,
Convention, for publication, to the Law.
renee and Osawatomie papers.
Adjourned SINE dis.
Z. G. JEWELL, President
A. AARON DECKER, Vice Pres't
D. R. CoBB, Secretary.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

Mt. GILEAD, K. T., March %, SO.

Mt. GILEAD, *. L., March %, '59.
Kansas is destined to be one of the first
States in the Union. She has all of the
natural prospects of fertile and flourish
ing State besides, she is rapidly increas-
ing in population. She has almost the re-
quired population to come into the Union
on an equality with the other States.-
Her broad prairies are being rapidly
claimed up, and converted into fields of
grain, which grow largo and numerous,
until they almost cover the entire prairies.
Methinks some one without asks what
there is so enticing in Kansas go and see
for yourself Nothing can be more i'm
posing than the msgnifcsnce of Kansas
prairie scenery-vast lawns that extend
Ike sheets Of vivid green, with here and
there clumps Of gigantic trees, heaping up
rich piles of foliage The solemn pomp
of groves and woodland glades with the
deer trooping in silent herds across them;
the hare bounding away 10 the caves; the
antelope climbing the limestone bluffs or
the pheasant suddenly bursting upon the
wing The streams, tha: wind in natural
nneander;ngs through the wood-boand
banks, with the yellow leaves sleeping on
its bosom /; and the fish gliding feariessly
about in its limpid waters, while the wild
duck rides about over its surface. These
are but few of the Kansas sceneries; but
what most delights me, is its mild climate,
and its rich and productive soil. Her
people have liberated themselves from out
side oppression, and now we want and
have, the independence to think, write,
print and criticise as we please.
No Territory has had better prospects
than Kansas has, at the present time be-
sides, having plenty Of timber scattered
about all over the Territory. She has
many substitutes, as stone, and stone coal
in great abundance.
What more can We ask ? What more
would we have? Look, for instance, at the
northern portion of our Territory; there is
the rapid waters Of the Kansas, which is
lined on the north with dense forest, and
on both sides with numerou. fourishing
towns, springing up almost instantaneous
ly.
The Wakarusa runs in from the south,
which is thickly inhabited; while on the
north, the Stranger stands forth in bold re-
lief.
In the north is the silver waters of the
Marias De Cygnes, Neosho and Cotton
wood, and their many tributaries, all lined
with timber. Between these Is the broad
prairie, extending as far as the eye can
see, slightly undulating, and covered with
grass from one to six feet high. waving
in the wind, which looks like the raging
sea in a tempest.
Look at Kansas, in its many forms. and
you cannot but help sdmiring it. Yours
with respect NJ AYERS.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02
Thanks.

We take pleasure in returning to
Messrs. MIDDLETON, STRowBRIDGE & Co.,
If Cincinnati, Ohio, our thanks for fine
autographed view of our beautiful city
If Lawrence The work is executed in
he best style and taste. The designer
has allowed his Imagination to aid him
somewhat, in portraying the public build
ings, yet only limiting at what they are
% be. We heartily commend the above
named firm to the patronage of the
public in general. and to our Kansas read
ers in particular.
They have sent out from their house
many faithful representations of some OF
onr prominent men, as, also of several
If our towns and cities all of which
avince the skill and enterprise of this
firm. Send on your orders.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

Gy The first and second numbers of a
new weekly journal, with the name of
johnson County Standard" published at
olathe, Kansas, by BARKER & EDDY, have
found their way to our table. The mechan-
ical execution of the paper is good. 1t is
designed as local newspaper, and the edi-
tors seem to labor to make it such, by look
ing after local interests. 1t is Independent
in politics, and shows determination on the
part of the editors, to maintain the right
and oppose the wrong. We cheerfully ex-
tend to it the hand of fellowship, and well
come its conductors, with pleasure, to a
place among the editorial fraternity of the
independent press of Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

GIt is becoming generally known,
even in Lsavenworth and Kansas City,
that Lawrence is the best place in the
Territory from which to make selection
ofoutftting goods for the plains. A small
advance party from Michigan visited St.
Joseph, recently, with the view of fitting
out in that place. No being satisfied
with the prices, they came on to Leaven-
worth; and, being still dissatisfied, they
came to Lawrence. They report that
they find goods in as large quantities, and
a. cheaper rates in Lawrence, than in
either of the other towns they visited, and
have written back to their party to come
TO lawrence to buy their stock of provi-
sions and entire outfit for the plains.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02
VIVA, WE should Do

If the time has come in Kansas when
person cannot carry into execution the
principles of law, which are SO old that
the memory of man runneth not to the
contrary and strike in defence Of his ot0n
person, and use such force as is necessary
to disable an assailant, then it is time our
avs were changed, else that good men
give up the Territory to the possession of
he vicious. 1t is an easy matter for
lireling press to mingle falsehood with
ruth and make rival appear in wrong
ight. Experience, however. demonstrates
hat all such petty tricks of petty men,
ecoil, ultimately, upon those who employ
hem. We say to Mr.. THAcHER, and the
,orlG, that if the former (Thacher) shall
teal portion of our engine, and the facts
hall come into our possession so that we
an prove it upon him, meet him with that
Instrument in our hand. and a rawhide
which we have accidentally in the other,
md while charging him with the crime,
md bringing the evidences of guilt home
o him, he should attempt to strike US.
hould we be so fortunate as to catch his
Weapon in our left hand, and have the
bility to hold it. having no other instru-
nent to strike with, We should cowhide
i'm until he should let go, when we
honld desist Ii, however, he should
ick up heavy stone and throw at US,
We should whip him again, until some
'erson, seeing the transaction, and wish
ng to prevent disturbance, should hold
lin from attempting to iDjure us, when
We should again cease. If he should
prosecute US, we should introduce the
acts in the case in defence, and should
xpect an intelligent Court to protect our
egal rights in the premises. If a verdict
n Justices Court, whether in the shape
# fine of one dollar or one hundred
iollars, should be imposed upon US, we
hould appeal to a higher tribunal. II
here the jury should confirm the judg-
nent, with such state of facts as we
,ave narrated, we should expect that
court to grant US new trial, and thus on
Until the decision vas agreeable to law.
True, Mr.. Thaeher might make some
emporary capital against US, but as soon
Is the facts were understood by the pub
lie, we should expect recoil. A man
who wishes to place another in false
light before the public on every occasion
Il course will find it exceedingly easy to
10 so, if he has no regard whatever fol
ruth.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02
Eora. Esrs,d Of Ft..so~.
LAwnEscE. March 3lst. 1889.

AA"hENCE, maIcn oAst, AooS.
Ed. HERALD OF FBEEDoM IL notice
that your neighbor thinks that ] want .
controversy with him. desire simply to
say, that he labors under great mistake.
never condescend to q controversy with
any man who is 50 eoloardly as not to dare
to publish both sides Of question for fear
the truth will damage his friends.
E C. ROBINSON.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

or Mr. BRADsHAw will accept our
thanks for club of ten new subscribers
from Midway, Lykins county, Kansas
Nj. GILLILASD has our thanks for new
club from Franklin. D. B. MITCHELL,
ESQ.,, Of Paris, Linn county, has placed US
under additional obligations for a large
list from that Office; and Mr.. GALLAHER,
OF Fort Scott has made numerous add.
tions to his previously large list Mr.. J.
HEATH, of Kanwaca, has also been operat-
ing to good advantage to swell our list
in that direction. A note from the Post
master at Paola. states that he has new
list Of twenty subscribers about ready to
forward. So we go-Thacher, pitch in,
il is @persecution" that makes fellow
popular!
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02
Needing In M0nsk..
MoNEKA. March 29th. lS59

MoNEKA, March 10Th, 1859.
By call, the people of Moneka and vicin-
ity met at the "Moneka House, at 10 A.
NJ, and were organized by appointing VIM.
Hobson, Chairman and o. E. Morse, Sec
retary.
w. F. NJ. Army, President of the Jefferson
City and Neosho Valley Rail Road Compa-
ny, who has Just returned from Washington
City, being present, addressed the meeting.
Mr.. Army has spent the winter at Wash
ington, laboring to secure grants of land for
building Railroads in Kansas. His address
was highly interesting, and threw much
light upon Railroads and their prospects in
Kansas. That the bill granting land to
Kansas was lost, was wholly owing to the
shameful interference Of the Kansas Legis-
lature.
Mr.. Army, with others, are on their way
to Missouri to make arrangements for the
survey and contracting Of the Missouri end
of the road.
On motion, the thanks Of the meeting were
rendered to the speaker. Also,
Resolred, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Linn County
Herald and the Lawrence papers.
8 o. E. MORSE, Secretary.
Mr.. Army will speak again at Moneka on
Thursday April 7th. at o,cIock p NJ
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02
To Suhscrihers.

Ky When the term for which Subscribers re-
eeiving their papers By mail or AT the Pnst-ofic
il out or nearly so, we convey the intelligenc b
a cross at the end Of their names, like the on
give all a fair opportunity 10 know when the
time is mp. and serve as an invitation TO renew
their subscriptions.
TT EZRA copies Of the Herald Of Freedom
put up in wrappers for mailing, il desired, ca.
be had at the Office. Price. Five Cents each.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02
- IN. aoId Fr,s s,,,s n,,tv . ;.n

o1r The aoId Free State party" is no.
abandoned" as the Wyandott Argus
states !; on the contrary there are strong
indications Of is reorganization on 8 ba-
sis which win sweep all opposition before
It. Until Kansas is State it will lremain
8 fixed fact n Kansas politics.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

&The smallest vote ever polled il
Lawrence, was on Monday last. One
hundred and seventy-six votes were givei
for Constitution, and thirty three againsi
it. In Lecompton, the vote was clever
for, to one hundred and eighteen against
Tecumseh gave 81 for, and 35 against
In Leavenworth, the vote was small-too
small to be reported. The least effort
against the proposition would have de
feated it. The general feeling SCENE
to be First, To allow the matter to @
by default. Second, Elect conservative,
high-minded, good men, in June. as Dele
gates to the Convention; and, Third, Il
the instrument proves to he good one,
accept it; if otherwise, to defeat it in
October. There is no doubt but "for q
Constitution" will prevail, with a majority
ranging between three thousand and five
thousand /; if so, the conservative men
Of all parties will unite in sending good
and true men to the Convention, who will
honestly reflect the views of the majority
1t will not do to lie still this time,
and allow the "ultra radicals" as they
call themselves, to take charge of that
Convention.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

| Three or four companies of Pixies
Peakers were in town over Sunday last.
Dur merchants are doing very good busi-
ness in supplying them with tents and
supplies generally.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

or The vote for or against C9nstitu'
ton, was very meagre. no one seeming 70
care much about it. The fact is, we have
been cursed with so many elections here
tefore, on the same subject, that the Peo-
pie have become perfectly disgusted.-
LSors4loorfh Le,feer. - = Ess1.'1 -
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-02

Or The jury in the case Of Dr.. Doy.
could not agree on verdict, hence another
trial viii be had in June next.