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The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-08-13

Senator Broderick was lately challenged to fight
duel by lawyer of San Francisco, but declined,
on the ground that the challenging party did not
hold position equally elevated and responsible
as himself A miserable subterfuge, certainly.
We are yet to learn that there is anything in the
dueling code to justify federal Senator in re-
fusiug to engage in an affair of honor with any
one save a brother Senator. Every gentleman
who is recognized as such is entitled to satsfac
ton at the hands of the party aggrieving him,
and it will not do for the latter to refuse to 60 to
the field in case he acknowledges the code, tho
absurd plea that his own opponent, although his
equal socially, is below him in official position.
The code recognizes no such principle.
Sun g. Southron.
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An EMPEROR DECEIvED.-The Turin corres-
pondent of the Lyons Salut Public says
The Emperor Francis Joseph, still at Verona,
was so firmly convinced that the French troops
would be defeated on the Ticno, that he had
made preparations for a triumphal entry into
Milan. On the 4th, in the morning, when the
battle commenced, orders were given TO the direct
ors of the railway to suspend the passengers and
goods trains and prepare the eimperial carriages.
The orders were obeyed Dispatches arrived,
announcing that the battle was going on well for
the Austrians. The Emperor had fixed the time
for the departure to Milan. At the appointed
hour his suite took their places in the carriages,
but the Emperor himself did not come. Several
messengers were sent to him to announce that all
was ready, but no answer was returned Tele-
graphic dispatches arrived at Milan praying that
ammunition might be sent without delay. Hours
passed away in great anxiety The imperial suite
remained in the carriage, waiting impatiently for
the order to leave but the Emperor would admit
no one to his presence, except the employees of
the telegraph who were constantly taking him
dispatches. At last despatch arrived, announc-
Ing the defeat Of the Austrian army. The de-
parturc was then countermanded, and the Empe-
ror, returning to his quarters, took off his holiday
attire.
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"MY DARLING NELLY GRAY

We fully concur with our neighbor of the Spirit
Of the South, on the deleterious influence of negro
melodies, such as the above, on the institution Of
the South The spirit breathed forth in these
songs, is more stealthy and dangerous to slavery
than the most hgh-handed and violent assault.
Of the open abolitonists. Like the subtlety Of
the serpent that tempted Eve, the bad influence
of these melodies is gradually stealing over the
senses Of the Southern people, and steadily throw
ing around them spell more dangerous than we
are wont to imagine. Let Southerners beware Of
this abolition music. We are nursing a yipel
more baneful than the asp, more surreptitious
and stcalthy than Satan. We would disdan to
encourage abolition literature, yet under the
guise of music. we are lending our encouragement
to more destructive foe Columbus (Ga.) Tines
This is the name of quite a popular song we
have seen floating in society. Some one has re-
marked that he cared not who made the laws of
nation, if he might be permitted to make its
songs; intimating that the popular songs of Il
people are ga power behind the throne, greater
than the throne" In other words, that they are
more potent to mould and direct popular feeling
and sentiment than laws and law givers. There
is unquestionaby much truth in the reflection
A vast deal of infdelity, sceptcism, heresy, and
o-philanthropy, which poisons and so VIC.
fully mars society, is imbised through nations s
minstrels.
In "My Darling Nelly Gray" VIC have nice
Iy sugar coated pill of abolitionism. 1t runs
thus;
"one night went to see her, but "she's gone"
the neighbors say, ..
The white man bound her with his chain;
They have taken her to Georgia for to wear her
life away,
As she tolls in the cotton and the cane
While the meter is not captivating the sentiment
is decidedly odious. Indeed it smacks Of what
might be considered libelous upon the character
of Georgians.
The result of the monstrous tale I" the neigh
bors" told the sentimental wretch, is seen in the
next verse:
" My canoe is under water, and my banjo is un-
strung,
I'm tired of living any more,
My eyes shall look downwards and my song shall
he unsung,
While stay on the old Kentucky shore"
To relieve such sentimen tai vagahonds, from
their "t@dium vitae" we recommend their trans.
portation to Georgia, to toll like Nelly Gray
" in the cotton and the cain."
"My Darling Nelly Gray" may be very pref
ty and very sweet one, we submit, but she does
not grace or benefit Southern society except
where the Georgans placed her
Esprit of the South.
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FOR THE DEMoCRAT.
REPLY TO "CEDARU
If nay muse could truly frame
All my bosom feels for thee
If 'twould pen the fondest name,
Filled with richest melody;
Ifmy lips could move to tell
All of fancy's sophistry; .--
This were the theme, know full WE'LL
All that | love is found with thee -
Ifmy soul dilates with JOY,
Thus to know you think Of me
Ii this heart thou woudst destroy,
Blacken Ger its destiny;
If thou wouldst dispel the dream,
Strange It's felicity;
The least unloveing thou must seem,
Since all love is found with thee.
If the birding, ere it flies,
Scans beneath the rugged plain,
Ere its doubtful pinion tries,
Swplls its breast With trembling strain;
Its confidence is rife,
Starts, whate'er its fate must be;
Fen as the bird, III venture life,
Since all love is found with thee.
Aug. 8, 1859. BENTON.
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THE BURIAL CAsKET!
sSsSiS:a2E!-------SS--------1sy
MI III ifii w IA - II tilfs
vi lt
CRANES PATENT.

THE undersigned have received large supply
i Of oil sizes and styles of these beautiful Met
allie Burial Cases. e
The Casket is the most chaste and elegant
receptacle for the dead that has ever been brought
before the public They are finished in the fnes
style. being beautifully lined with white satin
and furnished with the finest French plate-glass
they give full and perfect view of the quiet
sleeper within.
The Casket is perfectly air-tight, composed Of
metal, and viii last for ages.
DGS~ We have now supply of the Casket oil
hand, and respectfully invite our friends to cal
and examine them.
They have also the exclusive right to sell with
in the limits Of Yazoo County.
Fisk's Metallic Burial. Cases.
C0FFINS will be made for those who prefer
them. Orders attended to at all hours, whether
by day or night, or Sunday.
FITCHETT g. FLEMING.
Yazoo City, August 10, '5S. t
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MISSISSIPPI LITERATURE We are informed that
the new work of j. F, H. Claiborne, " The War
Path of Sam Dale" is in press and will soon be
issued His work on the life and times Of Gen.
John A. Quitman, is progressing, and will be
ready for the press at an early day.
Col Claiborne has been engaged for some years
in collecting material for q new history of Missis'
sppi, which he is about to proceed to prepare for
the press. Ben. w Sanders, Esq, of Jackson,
the popular and talented young State Librarian.
who is one CT the most polished writer's of his age
in the country, has also, learn, been preparing
a work on the historical events of the State, and
there is probability that the labors of Messrs.
Claiborne and Sanders will be consolidated, in
which event VIC think we can promise the people
history worthy the State Eeks6ug Whig.
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THE undersigned, having this day bought the
| entire interest of Mrs. Fannie 3. Thomas in
the Drug aad Book business, in this City, will
continue in said business at the OLD STAND,
where we will be ALWAYS ON HAND to attend to
the wants of our old friends and customers in
particular and the public in general. Thankful
for past FAvoRs, we hope by personal attention
and promptness in our business, to merit continued
patronage PETER b. COOk q W;
YazOO City, April lst, 1853. ~
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BELLEV NURS ERIES
CANTON, MISS,

II. "A. . w AOhI q w, frOprletOrS,
Successors to c. B. Swasey & Co..
VXTE have large and well grown stock of the
w following articles which we shall be pre-
pared to send out from our extensive ground:
adjoining the city of Canton, Miss, by the 18th
Of November next, at the prices named below.
APpLEs-1 to years old, from 20 to 50 cent:
each; $l5 to $40 per 100; 500 to $500 pei
/ 900.
PEARSON Pearl to years old, 60 cents
each On Quince-l and years old, 40 to &C
cents each; $35 to $50 per 100; $500 to $40C
per 1000. na
PEAoHEs-1 and years old, 20 to 80 cent:
each $l5 to $25 per 100; $l0O to $500 pei
1000.
In addition to the above we have a full stock
of Nectarines, Apricots, Plums Cherries, Figs
Almonds, Grapes, English Walnuts, Spanish
Chestnuts Raspberries Strawberries, Roses, Dah-
las, Decduous and Evergreen Trees, Shrubs
Plants, &c., and, in fact everything usually kept
in first class Nursery Establishment-all Of which
we shall be pleased to furnish to our frien1s and
the public, OF prices equally low with those named
above. Early orders respectfully solicited, and
Catalogues furnished on application. Address
H. A.. SWASEY & CO., Canton, Miss.
April 16, 1859. (6m
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DEATH IN JAIL OF a Son OF Rev JOHN N.
MAFFIT.-A few days age, a forgery to a small
amount was perpetrated on the banking house Of
W. Ii. Berksdae & Co., of this city, and three
persons were suspected of participating in the
crime. Among the number was Francis A. Matit,
who is said to be, and who acknowledged himself
son Of John Newland Mafit, the eloquent
preacher, who fqurished in the West some years
ago After the forgery was discovered, young
Mafit was found on the other side of the river,
and was coaxed across in order to be arrested.
lie declared himself innocent of the allegations,
but As he had been leading a rather fast and dis
spated life on the river, between st. Louis and
New Orleans, his protestatious were not received
with great degree of credence His examina-
ton. was to have come off in day or two, but on
Sunday night, in his cell, he was seized with an
npoplectic fit, and died at o'clock.
CSt Louis Republican.
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DR.. M. +. DUMAS
D IGINAL LIVER PILLS
PURELY VEGETABLE.
OR REGULATOns

p U r Fl LY ETABLE.
These Pills are not offered to the public as a
novelty or a universal panacea for "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 scale equal to the increasing demand The
Pills are all made under his personal supervision,
and can therefore be relied as on those which have
given 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 OF
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 a arrangement Of the bilious secretion, you
must have something to act directly and power
fully at times upon the liver; brt il in 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 as Gallo
mel, 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 and uniformly gratifying results
experienced in cases of bilious affections, fever
Al. \ l..
rangement Of the hillary organs, proves beyond
all doubt that these Pills are capable of efecting
the most surprising cures on record, and all who
suffer in any way from arrangement of the func-
tions of the Liver, should have them at hand
Prce--25 cents, 80 cents, and 81 90 per box.
Prepared by M.'F. Dumas, Main Street, Yazoo
City, Miss.
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A New QUESTION. Cincinnati Enquirer
does not think the Supreme Court, in the Dred
Scott case, decided against squatter sovereignty,
and in cOrrOboration of its opinion, cites the fol
lowing passage, from the opinion given by Judge
Campbell in the case
admit that to mark the bounds for the iurs-
diction of the Government of the United States
within its Territory and of its power in respect
to persons and things within the municipal sub
divisions it has created, is work Of delicacy and
difficulty, and, in great measure, is beyond the
cognizance of the Judiciary department of that
Government. How much municipal power may
be exercised by the people of the Territory, be-
fore their admission to the Union, the Courts of
Justice cannot decide This must depend, for the
NEST part, on political considerations, which can
not enter into determination of a case of law
or equity. l do not feel called upon to define
the jurisdiction Of Congress 1t is sufficient for
the decision of this case, to ascertain whether
the residuary of sovereignty of the State or peo.
pie has been invaded by the 9th section of the act
Of 9th March, 1920 have acted SO far as it &C n
Germs the capacity and status of persons in the
condition and circumstances Of the plaintiff and
his family. ~
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DIR. DUMAS CELEBRATED
VEGETABLE ANTA-EEVER 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 adapte1 to the treat
ment of diseases in which deblitated condition
of the stomach, 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 it has
long been favOrte with many practitioners
to all diseases-dyspepsia, loss of appetite and
strength, languor lassitude, drowsiness, head
ache vertigo, all complaints peculiar to females,
pain or weakness in the side, back or chest, palpi
tation of the heart, SC, and when combined with
the Liver Pills, and taken according to directions,
they are specific for chills and fever, &c.
Price, 25 cents so CENTS and 81 90 per box.
Yazoo City, July I'd, 1859.
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DTssOLUTION NOTICE.

TT'HE .co-partnership heretofore existing be-
tween GEORGE W. GRUBBS and V. 4
MEREDITH, under the firm, name and style Of
Grubbs & Meredith is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent.
The closing of the firm business will be attend
ed to by the late partners or either Of them.
G.. W. GRUBBS.
zatIH V. T. MERIDETH.
Yazoo City, Miss, May 20, 1859
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IT is FREE FROM POISON.
New York. October Is.

New York, October lst, 1858
Mr.. E. LYoN-Dear Sir; We have analysed and
tested your Magnetic Powders and fad them per
fectly harmless to mankind and domestic animals.
but certain death when inhaled by bugs ants and
insects. JAS. R. Chiffon, NJ D., Chemist.
LAURANCE REID, Prof Chem
New York Hospital
Mr. John l.. Rome, Superintendent of the New
York Hospital says, " he has expelled all the
bugs, ants, roaches moths, &C., with Lyons
Powder, and finds it of immense value
Every gardener must have direct interest in
an article of this kind Reference can be made
to the Astor, st. Nicholas, and Metropolitan Ho-
tells; to Judge Meigs, President of the American
Institute; James Gordon Bennett, Gen Winfield
Scott Cyrus W. Field, L. NJ, Pease, of the Five
Points Mission, etc., etc. Judge Meigs says,
"This discovery of Prof. LYON is of national
Importance. The Farmers Club have tested it
thoroughly. 1t will destroy locusts, grassboppers
ants, moths. bugs, and all yermin. Garden plants
can be preserved, and houses made pure"
Arrangements are now made through Messrs
BARNES g. PARK, of New York. to have it sold
throughout the world Many worthless limitations
are advertised. Be cautious
60 NEW York, November 8th, 1868.
In retiring from business. have sold all my
Insect Powders and Pills, Letters Patent, and the
secrets pertaining thereto, to Messrs BARNES &
PARK. This Powder is discovery made by
myself and brought from the interior OF asia, and
is unknown to any other persons. The genuine
and effective article is put up in tin caDsters and
will continue to bear my name. b. LYON"
Rats and mice cannot be reached by powder
and are killed by Magnetic Pill. 0lder them
through any merchant.
lis Lyons Powder kills insects in % tfica
But Lyons Pills are mixed for rats 2ldmice.
Sample TASKS, % cents; regular sizes, 80 cent
and 81 90. Follow directions Use freely and
Thoroughly. BARNES PARK,
Is g. Is Park Row New York
Also the Mexican Mustang Liniment.
March 12, 1859. (6meow
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NOTICE.

UNHE undersigned, having purchased the entire
interest in the late house Of Grubbs Mere
dith, will continue to carry on the Grocery, Pro,
duce and Commission business at the old stand
in this city, and respectfully solicits continua-
tion of the patronage of the late firm, and of the
public generally. e. W. GkUBBS.
Yazoo City, Miss, May 20, 1859. [4O-tf
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sPARTA ACADEMY LOTTERY

CLASS NO. 465,
Draws Wednesday, August S1st, 1859.
ON THE THREE NUMBER PLAN.
10 Numbers-l3 Drawn Ballots.
NEARLY OEE PRIZE TO EVERY . TICKETS
One Grand Prize of $4,000!
/ Prize of $19sO2! Prizes of $4,000
8 Prizes of 1900! 267 Prizes of S25
SC, &C., &C., SC.
81, 1886 Prizes amounting to 1878, ,I77!
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One of our Western villages passed an ordinance
forbidding tavern keepers to sell liquor on Sunday
to any person except travellers. Every man who
wanted snip was seen running around the
next Sunday with a valise in one hand and o
carpet.bag in tho other
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HEALTH. WEALTH.

P R0 ERITY AND HAPPINESS
w. 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 liberal share of patronage. He will
be found, when not professionally engaged, at his
Office. on the east side of Main Street, opposite
John Wesling's Grocery Store.
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Mr.. AND Mas. SIoKLEs.-Mrs. H. O. C. Hewett,
Southern lady, formerly of Mississippi, is out
with an elaborate defence of the reconciliation of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sickles. We give specimen, as
We find it in the Merchants Record:
And Mrs. Sokles, she may be a blessing to
many Rahab, the worst of women mentioned
in sacred history, was saved, with all her family,
when the city of Jericho was taken, and no other
souls were saved-her father and good deeds
saved her. There is more rejoicing in heaven
over one sinner that repenteth than in the ninety
and nine that went not astray. Mrs Sickes,
though sold like poor little Joseph, has it in her
power to be a deiverer from evil, through grace,
and minister of good to acuing hearts and erring
sisters
We should rejoice that one man at least, has
dared to do right--to return to his wife; and an
erring wife has preferred to take her own hus-
band in preference to those who would gladly
have had her separation from him, in order that
that might try to get her The vomiting up of
their chagrin at the just disappointment would be
amusing, if it was not in such n serious cause.
Cannot some one recommend panacea for their
dist.ess
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1IY, MISSISSIPPI SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 49, 1859
NU MBER 80.
COUNCIL PRocEEDINcs


COUNCIL CHAMBER, Yazoo City, June 9th, 1858.
Regular Meeting-Present. E. Bowman, Presi-
dent; F. Barksdale, H. B. Kidd H. C. Tyler,
John Warmack, j. H. Wesling, Councilmen.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
adopted
The following accounts were examined and
allowed out of their respective funds, to wit:
General Fund
Thomas Ellie, work on Engine, &c, 824 25
John Meyhen - Streets, &c 70
Jerry Murphy, " " i" "a 10
Patrick kays AZ rs
Pat. Christopher, 'e 42 Is
NJ II. Rodgers Watchman, 40 90
S I. Massey. for Hay, &c. Al 81
Hospttqj Fuad,.
Mrs OK eie Provisions, &c, 10 S.
Mrs Margaret D. ByrneS, services at Hos
pital, &c. II 10
The account d r. $. Epperson, for one quar-
ter's salary as Mayor said quarter ending April
llth. 1858, was examined and allowed, and or
dered to be paid out of the general fund.-
Amount, 500 90.
II. Iidd, from n select committee, reported
that he had obtoined Board for Mrs Clarke,
pnuper, with John Herod at the rate of $3.50 per
alhum, payable quarterly. Board commencing
- day May 1859
Mr.. Warmack introduced the following reso.
luton, which, on motion. was adopted
ResoLusd, That the Street Committee have full
power to have all nuisances Of every kind abated
within the limits Of the corporation, and especial
y to have the owners or agents Of buildings
situated the lower part Of Main street, notified
to clean out their cellars and to have them well
sprinkled with lime
Mr.. Barksdale offered the following resolution
which, on motion, was adopted
Rssolyed, That the Street Committee be in
structed to have plank laid down on North Alley,
from the intersection Of Yazoo Street to its inter
section with Pugh Street, and on Pugh Street to
the southwest corner Of A. D. John-ons lot,-
cypress plank, feet long and inches thick to
be laid on stringers inches wide aud inches
thick and also on the street in front of Mrs
Trainor's.
Mr.. Barksdale offered the following resolution,
which, on motion, was adopted
ResolUea, That A. B. John son, Marshall, have
leave OF absence for one month, commencing at
such time as he may give notice to the President
of the Board; and that during his absence, his
place be filled by the appointment of a competent
person by the President of the Board, after con-
ferring with the members of this Board.
The Board then proceeded to the election of
night-watchman, and Moses Rodgers was declar-
ed duly elected by majority of the votes cast.
On motion, tho Board adjourned.
t. BOWMAN, President
s. s. CALHooN Clerk
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TNHE Copartnership heretofore existing between
Mrs. Fannie T. Thomas and Peter B. Cook
in the Drug and Book business in YaEoo City,
under the firm, name and style of p B. Cook
& Co., is this day dissolved, by Mrs. Fannie E.
Thomas having sold out all her right, title and
interest in said Drug and Book Store.
PETER B. COOK,
FANNIE E. THOMAS.