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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-15
CIOTHINGi

NINI !
so Black and Brown DRESS COATS. $40 to ss5.
50 BUSINESS SUITS. from &s to s35.
800 VESTS, from 81 25 to $40.
500 PANTS, from 81 to %.
Also, Summer CIothing-all sorts, sizes and
Please give US . call before purchasing else
where, for we are bound to sell cheaper than the
cheapest.
HATS AND CAPS!
Silk Hats, Stove Pipe Hats. Black and White
Mole Skin Hats, Fir Hats, Black and Brown
Planters Hats, Soft Hats, also summer Hats Of
s9r snS paifTs paT T9fF DC sold
FURNISHING GOODS.
The place to buy Shirts, Collars, Cravats,
Scarfs, Ties, Pocket Hdkfs, Kid Gloves, Buck
Gloves, Driving Gloves, Gauntlets. Mittens, Un-
dershirts and Drawers. 0vershirts, Hickory
Shirts, Hosiery. and other things too numerous
| to mention. is at SUTLIPF'S.
TO COUNTRY DEALERS.
We will sell Goods at wholesale As low As at
st. Louis, Kansas CITY, or Leayenworth. Give
| US q call.
OUT FITTING GOODS.
A large stock just received. at SUTLIFFS.
Mr.. 5. employs the BEST OF WORKMEN
CLASS SEWING MACHINE. is prepared e
make to order on the MOST REASONABLE TERMS
and with GREAT DISPATCH, COATS, VESTS
! and PANTS. in the latest New York and Boston
STYLES, and perfect ct guaranteed.
CUSTOM MADE CLOTHING
Kept constantly on hand, and sold at moderate
prices to SUIT THE HlRD TIMES. Give Us a cal
and We viii do you good in the was of Wor kman-
ship, good mAterial and genteel fts.
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II THE nomination, [of Mr.. Parrott,l as is
well known, is one that we have not deemed il
either proper or prudent to be made LAC
renee Republican. Au0.4.
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T .AwRENCE LODGE NO. /. o. of G. t.
II meets regularly, every Monday, at Z l-2
o'clock, in Babcock 4 Lykins' Hall. Members
of the order from other Lodges are invited to
meet with us whenever they can make it conven-
lent. ]. G. RULER. w. C. T.
J. W. JENKINS, W. s. Aug. |, so.
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Special Notices.
odd Fellows.

T AWRENCE LODGE No. 4 1. O. o. F.,
II meets regularly every Wednesday evening, at
a.. a. ocloeeki 1-;s n sseeSch Lklhs hal; next
der. in good standing. arc cordially invited to
visit the Lodge.
> J. G. TRAsK, Sec.
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The county Of Arrspahoe comprises that por
tion of Kansas Territory west Of line drawn
due north from the northeast corner Of New
the bounds of the county Of Arrapahoe, by tn,
last Legislative Assembly. having been organ
iled. HUGH s. WALSH;
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\. n. Leonard,
- N. Leonard,
SURVEYOR AND CIVIL ENGINEER,

WILL attend to surveying Lands. laying out
w Town Sites. Plating, Draughtiug. &c.
Office i've miles west Of Lawrence city.
August 9, '50-ly.
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BOOTS AND SHOES
In Kansas Territory, comprising every variety Of
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S wear
Gents Kip Boots, welted and double sole.
Cents Heavy Grain Boots, with high
tops.
Gents' Heavy Calf Boots of all kinds.
Cents Fine French Calf, pump sole
Boots.
Gents' Fancy shoes ana slippers Of
all kinds.
Gents Buffalo Over Shoes.
Gents' Hair Lined Calf Boots.
Gents Buffalo Boots. foxed with calf.
BOYS, YOUTHS AND CHILDREN'S
Boots and Shoes Of all kinds.
MISSES SHOES AND CATERS.
LADIES' LACED BOOTS of all kinds.
LADIES' CONGRESS BOOTS of every descrip-
tion.
LADIES' BUSKINS AND SLIPPERS.
LADIES' HEAVY SHOES Of all kinds.
We buy directly of the MANUFACTURERS
and can and ,ciH sell as low as any other dealer
for CASH.
Oct. rs, SO. G.S. THOMPSON l. co.
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CUSTOM MADE CLOTHING

Kept constantly on hand, and sold at moderate
prices to SUIT TIE H1RD TIMES. Give US a cal
and We viii do you good in the was Of workman-
ship, good material and genteel its.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-15

NPW We call attention Of the 0Hicers and the
people, TO the alteration in this notice. The
ONCE Of County Treasurer was accidentally
omitted in the former notice.
NOTICEl
General Election TO be Ia eld on Tues
day, Sth November, 1859.
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We will sell Goods at Wholesale Is low As
st. Louis. Kansas City, or Leayepworth. Gi
US call.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-15

Having had one Of Grover & Bakers Ma
take pleasure in commencing il rs every way
reliable for the purpose for whichit is designed
Family Sewing. Mrs. JosRHd Ledrfd, HiJe Of
Rep DR. Leria Eiifor of " y Lad6peadeaf
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ANOTHER ONE or Rrnnnrr,a rn.ns Z

ANOTHER ONE OF BLoNDrN's FEArs.
Feartw Performance. Buffalo Repub
lican, of the 18th inst, says:
On Saturday night, at little after eleven,
subsequent to the play, the curtain rose at
the Metropolitan, and exhibited M. Blondin
standing on the lower part of the rope which
led from the back part of the. stage of the
metropolitan up to the roof Of the theatre in
the third tier-an elevation of fifty feet.
at an angle of forty four degrees Col.
Lum Smith soundly and firmly perched upon
his shoulders. M. Blondn had his heaviest
balance pole, and commenced his perilous as.
cent without the slightest hesitation, treadinr
firmly and confidently on the rope, as though
he had no extra weight to bear.
He walked somewhat slower than his
wont, but gained the third ter, amid the
cheers and huzzas of the whole audience
who were breathless from the time he start.
ed from the stage until he reached his des~
tinatlon. Arriving there with his burden
ne waited there about three minutes, and
then commenced his still more perious re-
turn. This he accomplished without &C.
cident, though several times he pretended
to lose his footing, sending cold chills W
and down the hearts of every soul present
and we opine alarmed Colonel Smith LITTLE
more than standing in the middle of Aam'
and holding the pipe Of an engine. W,
have seen him scorching from head to foot
when be had apparently more nerve than OF
this occasion.
The feat, wonderful as it was, was perfect
ly performed, and it is more wonderful from
the fact that while NJ. Blondin weighs bu
40 pounds, the weight of the man carrie,
was l65. We think this a greater per
tormancc than crossing the chasm of tn
Niagara.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23
OBITUARY.

OBITUARY.
Seldom in the mournful chronicle of Death
dark dealings in this feetng world has more
sorrowfu and distressing record of its visitation
been made than in the family of our friend, Rob
ert P. Frasier
Within the last eighteen months, three lovely
children bright, tender and Notwithstanding
on the parent stem innocent as doves, have been
cut down by the chilling frost of DEATH They
sparkled, were exhaled, and went 10 Heaven.
ere sin could blight, or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
Those opening buds to heaven conveyed,
And babe them blossom there"
Such is the consolation which religion hold:
out to the bereaved and sorrow stricken parents
of the loved and lost. Heavy then is the dreat
calamity which has fallen on the household
closing on Monday morning, July 18th, at
o'clock. with the death of little EAsLEY, aget
5 years and 9 months
The eye of faith may behold the star of hop
shining in the heaven of that union which can
never be divided where they will meet again, tc
part no more, A FRIEND.
Yazoo County, July 20th, 1859
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

IExAs,-The Houston Telegraph, of the
10th inst, in its weekly review, says:
From the interior We everywhere hear of
timely rains and fourishing crops In all
That part of the State below the latitude of
81 degrees, cotton bolls, we'll opened, have
begun to make their appearance, and we
are now daily expecting to hear of the arrival
u the frst bale of new cotton in market.
Inc cotton crop promises to be magnificent,
and unless the rains now falling should gen.
uer worms, there is no reason to doubt but
'ae crop will be all the most sanguine can
ss1' The corn crop is enough for all prac-
tlcal purposes, and we hear Of no part Of the
gate where corn commands more than SO
cents, out Of the new crop. The sugar cane
y also coming on elegantly, and correspon'
venus IN tho sugar region give us to infer
'nat the crop will be an abundant one.
Inc Austin Intelligencer, of the 18th
INST, says:
ousS as we wero going to press, we re-
JslSea letter from our Burnet correspon'
u uo' from which we condense the following
IN the 9th inst. party of four Indians
a,'ef killing three horses 10 the Davis set
cement in Llano county, crossed over into
pufpet where they murdered and scalped
~ Old citizen, Mr.. Root Adams; they ther
crossed the Colorado near the salt-works
party Of four men from here followed
Tiasn' aud on coming up with them, on,
.uulan was killed in a hand~to-haud figh
with Mr.. Gid. Gowan.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

PARADox-E. NJ. Yerger Esq F, who was
cd Friday afternoon sent to prison by Judge
McKiernan of the Criminal Court, OH the
charge of contempt, was released on the same
evening. BY whose authority his release was
authorized we know not, but Mr. jackson in
forms Us that although at large the gentleman
is still in custody. Our friends can solve the
paradox at their convenience. Mr.. Yrrger has
many friends who strongly sympathiSe with
him in his misfortune, while Judge Mckiernan
Is supported in his action by Il large portion of
the community, who declare that the dignity
Of the bench should be maintained at all time:
and under all circumstances. AS we were not
present at the time Of the difficulty, and not
knowing the merits Of the case, we will not
presume to remark upon the course OF either
gentleman Memphis Eagle.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23
DR.. M. r. DUMAS
RIGINAL LIVER PILLS
OR REGULATORS,

PURELY VEG ABLE.
These Pills are not offered to the public as
novelty, or a universal panacea for Z" all the ills
that flesh is heir to " They have been extensively
used, and their virtues are well known to many
who will be glad to learn that the proprietor has
made arrangements to continue the manufacture
on a scale equal to the increasing demand. The
Pills are all made under his personal supervision,
an9 can therefore be relied as on those which have
riven so much satisfaction to all who have used
them The oft repeated assertion that in bilious
diseases, and the various disorders of the Liver,
there is no remedy but mercury, in blue pill or
some other form, has been proven false by ample
testimony from those who have used these purely
vegetable Pills. 1t is true, however, that to rem
edy arrangement of the bilious secretion, you
must have something to act directly and power
fully at times upon the liver; but it ia not true
that mercury is the only agent capable of pro-
ducing this specific action. The simple combina-
ton Of vegetable principles in these pills produces
the same positive action upon the Liver is ball
anced, and will correct the arrangement of that
organ as surely, without the risk of any unpleas-
ant or injurious consequences, at the same time
they have an Alternative and tonic effect which is
the secret of their great superiority.
The circumstances under which the formula for
these Pills came into the possession of the Pro-
prietor, some year ago, were peculiar, and induced
him to prepare, from time to time, such quanti-
ties as would enable him to supply the wants of
his friends, but, owing to the astonishing results
produced by their use, the demand has increased
so rapidly that he is compelled to manufacture on
much larger scale than was contemplated, and
the unsought testimony, from various quarters, of
the great efficacy ard uniformly gratifying results
experienced in cases of bilious affections, fever
and ague, and other disorders arising from de-
fangement of the hillary organs, proves beyond
all doubt that these Pills are capable of ehecting
the most surprising cures on record, and oil who
suffer in any way from arrangement of thu func-
lions of the Diver, should have them at hand.
Price-25 cents, so cents, and ST. 90 per box.
Prepared by NJ. F. Dumas, Main Street, fazoo
City, Miss.
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DIR. DUMAS CELEBRATED
VEGETABLE ANTI-FEVER PILLS,

When combined with the Liver Pills. are among
the most valuable Of our indigenous remedies
uniting with Tonic power, the property Of
calming irritation, and diminishing nervous excl
liability, they are admirably adapted to the treat
ment Of diseases in which debiitated condition
of the stomach, or of the system at large Is uni
ted with general or local irritations The remedy
is highly useful in the hectic fever OF scrofua and
consumption, in the treatment OF which 1t mas
long been favorite with many practitioners
These Justly celebrated Pills are peculiarly adapted
to all diseases-dyspepsa, loss Of appetite and
strength, 1anguor, tassitdde, drowsiness, head
ache, vertigo, all complaints peculiar to females,
pain or weakness in the side, back OF chest, pasp-
tatioh Of the heart, &C., and when combined with
the Liver Pills, and taken according to directions,
they are o specific for Chills and fever, Nc.
Price, 25 CENTS so cents, and VI copper box
Yazoo City. July I'd, 1859.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23
advertisements
Citation NOTICE

To Mary E. Davis, and all others interested in the
hnal settlement Of the estate Of Elizabeth o,
Gartley, deceased.
You are hereby cited to be and appear before
i the Probate Court Of Yazoo county State Of
Mississippi, on the fourth Monday Of August next,
then and there to show cause, if any they can,
why the final account of Willlm Owens, as Ad-
mnstrator of Elizabeth o. Gartley deceased
should not be audited and allowed, and fna
decree rendered thereon.
By order of the Court
JOHN BRUMFIELD, Crk.
L. BOWMAN, Solr.
July 8, 1859. I45 st.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

r,r,r-It will be seen by advertisement that
,r Young friend, Henry Clay, (whO is nephew
~ his uncle, end the only one of that illustriou,
'n,,v who ever aspired to the fruit trade has
mad an establishment between the law Offices
II u Messrs. N. G. Nye and HObson Powell, for the
40 If Fruit of every kind. Mr. Clay assures vi
'r,, u Is his intention to keep an establishment
~h;,b will be an Indispensable institution to thiI
49, and we have no doubt he will deserve thu
-,,rouape of his fellow-citizens.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

If (says the Little Rock True Democrat
Arkansas were as densely populated as Belgium,
there wonld be over twenty.eight million OF
people within our borders. The whole popu-
ation of The United States might subsist in our
State Single districts in Rheinish Prussia
show as high as 700 persons to the square mile
AS there are g,19S square miles in Arkansas,
exclusive of rivers, lakes, &c., this would give
at the same rate. 85,52s 600 persons,
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23
ATTACHMENT NOTICE

ATTACHMENT NOTICE.
Frederick Tracy, and James Erwin, partners as
Tracy, Erwin & Co.,
vs..
Samuel Gilckauf and Jacob s. Strauss, defendants,
and one Rosenthall, claimant
7 pom the coming in of the answer of Edward
u Bowman, garnishee in this cause stating an
Indebtedness on his part to Samuel Glickauf one
of the defendants herein, which is claimed by one
Rosenthall, and the said plaintiff denying his right
to claim the same,-It is ordered that said Rosen-
thall appear here at the next term of this Court,
on the first day of the term, in proper person, or
by some Attorney of said Court, and establish his
right to the same, or he will be forever barred,
forejudged and precuded from the same.
1t is further ordered that publication of this
order be made in the "Yazoo Democrat" news.
paper published in the town of Yazoo City, once
week for four successive weeks.
M. A. JENKINS, Clerk.
By W. B. RICHARDSON, D. G.
|. Burrus & Armistead, Attys for plfs.
July9 1859. (45 st.
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NOTICE--NEW FIRM.

TTENRY CLAY, JR. takes this method of in
/ forming the citizens of Yazoo, that he has
opened Store on Jefferson street, one door be-
low Hobson Powell, Esq.s Law office, where he will
keep fresh supply Of Peaches, Apples, Figs,
Water Melons, and the finest article of Havana
Segars, sc. All cheap for cash. Give him a
call.
July 90, 1859.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

TO YOUNG MEN.
All who are suffering from the effects of
YOUTHFUL EXCESS, SELF-ABUSE, or the
debility arising from SEXUAL DISEASE, can be
SURELY and PERMANENTLY RESTORED TO
PERFECT HEALTH, STRENGTH, AND VIGOR,
by using the
ELIXIR DE VIE.
This most valuable Medicine is prepared from
a RECEIPT OF AN EMINENT PARTISAN ply
SICIAN, and is constantly used in Europe with
NEVER FAILING SUCCESS. 1t will thoroughly
remove all
NERVOUS DEBILITY,
SEMINAL EMISSIONS,
AND IMPLEMENTS
TO MARRIAGE,
And will restore the Sufferer and the Impotent
to h state Of PERFECT MANLY VIGOR. 1t will
thoroughly eradicate the effects of either
MERCURY OR DISEASE,
from which so many thousands are continually
suffering without knowing remedy.
The cost of cure is trihing. One bottle will last
enc month, and Is suitable for either sex. Sent
to all parts of the United States.
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
Address, D. H. ANDERTON,
38l Broadway N. Y.
N. B.-A Circular containing full particulars
and directions will be sent with each bottle, and
free to any address, on application.
LOCAL AGENTS WANTED.
April Q, 1859. (ly
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lglsW EMBELLISHMENTS
MASK AND FANCY DRESS BALL,
COOPER,S WELL,
Kinds County, NTississipI

IiIHWb OOUHUy' NIHsHHHIPPI'
A GRAND Mask and Fancy Dress Ball will AA
"A be given at COOPER'S WELL on Thurs
day, august 4th, 1859. The Ladies are espe. @1A
cially solicited to attead. Managers for the
occasion will be present. Price of admission, SIS.
INMAN WILLIAMS, Proprietor.
B6S~ Madam Groux is spending the summer at
the Well Ladies and gentlemen will find her in
readiness to supply them with every variety of
Masks and Fancy Dresses
July o. 1859 Apt
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HEALTH. WEALTH,

PROSPERITY HAPPINES
DR. NJ. F. DUMAS, Eclectic Physician, having
~ permanently located in Yazoo City, for the
practice of medicine offers his services to the
public, and hopes by close attention to business,
to receive a liberal share Of patronage. He will
be found, when not professionally engaged, at his
Office, on the east side Of Main Street, opposite
John Wcslings Grocery Stare.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

BEIL1dEREST- town was kept pretty lively
s,t Saturday by the indulgence Of some of our
friends from the Emerald Isle in the science of
nurilism. No damage done, with the exception
IA battered "mug" or two, and the usual assess
ueut of ten dollars on each individual by his
honor Mayor Epperson.
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ATTACHMENT NOTICE.
NATHANIEL 7. PUGH, Admir-
of William E. Pugh, decd, ! Attachment
]. P. JAMES.

]. P. JAMES.
THE Attachment in this case having been re-
turned into the Circuit Court of Yazoo County
duly executed, it is ordered that unless said de-
fendant appear before said Court, to be held on
the Fourth Monday of November next 1850, at
the Court House Of said County, on the first day
of the Term in proper person or by some attorney
of said Court aad plead answer CT demur to said
writ, Judgment final will be entered up against
said defendant for the full amount of plaintiffs
demand with all legal interest and costs.
1t is further ordered that publication OF this
order Be made in the Yazoo Democrat" news
paper published In Yazoo City for four successive
weeks. M. A. JENKINS, Clerk,
BY W. B. RICHARDSON, D. G.
GIBBS 6 WILKINSON, Attorneys for Plaintiff. -
June 25, 1859. 43-6'
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Tue WEATHER AND THE TIMEs.-We are having
at present, it is to be hoped, the hottest weather
Of the season. In truth,
1.-The days are wondrous hot;
Some airy devil hovers in the sky,
And pours out mischief on us"
We hear of the death of some negroes by sun
stroke in the upper part Of this county.
The chief occupation Of our people is the hunt
ing of shady places and cooling drinks. Trade il
sagnant, for there is none general health good
public peace lmdisturbed Mrs Prewett gone t.
the Hot Springs, (and, by the way she is writing
back very sprightly and cosby letters to be-
paper, the Banner) and here are we, swelterinl
beneath the rays of the hottest sun that ever shon
on the devoted head of member of that unfortu
nate class known as the ''Cant-get Always" Ro
it we are off for the piney woods--next week.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

Tur MA1Ls.-The Northern Mail, going South,
,..ses yaughans Station at 5 o'clock, A. NJ, in
i,oas Of a, P. NJ, as heretofore. By this new
arrangement our mail from YazOO City to Canton,
and ali other places south of that point, lies over
,rolve hours. Our Southern Mail comes through
Hroct rs heretofore.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

We re publish in this issue the contribution Of
Our friend ''Benton," which appeared in our last.
Owing to sickness in every department of our
office, the usual attention was not given to the
reading Of proof and the contribution of Benton
suffered from the encroachment of numerous ty-
biographical errors, which rendered some portions
Of it unintelligible. These things are annoying,
and are regretted by none SO much as by ourself.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

HEALTH OF New oRIEASs'-NOt a case of Vel
rover has yet made its appearance in New
,.n. At this time last year it had begun to
,,umc an epidemical FORM
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peterson's Magazine for August, with its sual
contents of varied and interesting matter, is on
our table. Only So a year--what lady would be
without it?
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23
NEW CARRIAGE SHOP
ON MAIN EFT.

TNHE undersigned, having establish oNEY
ed themselves in the carriage ma IJ&
king and repairing business, inform NY
their friends and The public, that they are now
nrenared to do all kinds of carriage and wagon
work with neatness and durability. They will war
rant ther work to give satisfaction to price and
execution. JOHN REILLY W.
Yazoc City, February 10, 1859 lily
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

M II. PBAKE.--This gentleman has removed
b, Office next door to W. s. Epp'r'on' ESQ., near
|,be Court House.
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me cleveland Herald states that there was frost
II. ws. vicinity on the night Of the 4th and morn
Ssss ~ ne oh inst.s but does not learn of any
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-07-23

,,.s.tp BALL.-See the advertisement of Mr..
Williams, in another place.
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sts. aO \, W Grand Lodge l. o. O. r., Of this
m. s' commenced its annual session on the 18th
''''p at vicksburg.