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TABLE EXHIBITING TIE SEATS OF GOVERNMENT, AM
THE TIMES OF THE ELECTION OF STATE OFFICERS OF
THE SEVERAL STATES. ~
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TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

Sultbtp eu uaiy - AoN-
on THE PETITION Of Richard n Hoe, Of New York, N. T., pray
ing for the extension OF q pateut granted 10 him On the lst MAY,
lS45, for an Improvement in Printing Presses for seven years rum
tho expiration OF said patent, which. takes place on tho LIST OF MAY,
1852
II u ordered that the said petition be heard at the Patent ONCE on
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appear and show cause, II any they have, why said petition ought nt
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any, within ten days thereafter.
ordered, also, that this notice be published in the Union, Washing
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JOSEPH HOLT,
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Feb 13-law3w
ERENCH BO0KS-IIlustrated
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Imported from Paris.
r. ARGE PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS OF NIAGARA
Washington, and the Public buildings oil washington. Size 10 by u
For sale bv TAYLOR d MAuRy,
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z not less than eight ounces, and for the smaller sises n1 less than
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inches width, nor less than ~ ounces to tbs yard Of 80 inches width;
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GOVERNORS or THE SEVERAL STATES AND TERRITORIES,
WITH THEIR SALARIES, TERMS or OFFICE, AND THE
EXPIRATION or THEIR RESPECT1VE TERMS.
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RATES or CHARGES FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES,
CABS, &c.

IErsaa from an act Of the Cooperation, approved March 20, ls42J
So. IL. And be Il enacted, That from and after the passage Of this
act, the following rates Of fare or charges for tho conveyance OF per.
sons from one place to another in the city OF Washington, in hackney
carriages, cabs, or other vehicles, carrying passengers for pay or
hire, between daybrcak and eight O'Clock p M, shall not be exceed
over one and "a half mile, twenty-five cents Tor any distance over
one and ah half mile, and not exceeding three miles, my cents Pro
uidod, In case any hackney carriage, cab, or other vehicle, shall be
obtained for longer period than FIVE minutes, The driver thereof
shall be allowed Tor the whole hack, cab, or other vehicle, the sum
Of twelve and o half cents for every hfeen minutes so detained and
for all cnnycyancos or other detenuons later than $ O'Clock y. nj
the owner or driver o. hackney carriages, cabs, or other vehicles, may
demand aud receive az The raseo my per cantnm on the foregoing
| ahafxes, la addition thereto.
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TELEGRAPH OFFICES.

Houses Printing Telegraph, National Hotel, entrsnce on Sixth
street, one door north OF Pennsylvania avenue. To New York, ria
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Intermediate points; connecting at New
York with the Eastern line to y. Johns, and the Western lines TO New
Orleans.
Magnetic Telegraph, National Hotel, corner of Sixth street aud
Pennsylvania avenue. To New York, connecting 8 above with the
extreme East aud Wost-
Southern Telegraph, National Hotel To New Orleans, ria Alcyan-
ira, Richmond, Augusta, and Mobile, and Intermediate points, incin-
ding all the principal sesboard cities.
Westssn Telegraph, Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and Sew
cntb streets, over G,lnsns drug store. 10 Wheeling aud intermediate
points, connecting with MI tho Western aud Northwestern lines.
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To these Dacotah q 70 DO added, OF INC exteht OF WHICH
seen no estimate.
The superficial area Of the present States Is as follows

ia seen that the area Of Kansas Is nineteen thousand square miles
greater than that OF all New England, New York, and New Jersey
aud that the area OF Nebraska Is ninety five thousand miles greater
than that Of all the non slavchodng states except California. oregon
Is nearly equal In extent 10 all New England, New York, Pennsyl
vania, Ohio, and Indiana. It ia possible that New Mexico and Mesila
will be embraced In me territorial organization by Congress ut the
present session, containing 28S, 900 squire miles--exceeding all New
England, New York, Pennsylvania Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Wash
ington exceeds in extent all New England and New York.
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THE WESTERN TERRITORIES.

A comparative statement Of tho area Of the present States with that
OF the territory destined to BIO erected into States exhibits the inter
esting fact that the area Of the latter In square miles exceeds that OF
the former The superficial area OF the Territories, organized and I'M
organized, is set down as follows
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sThe Grand Duke Of Baden, Louis, born August Is, 1924, is under
guardianship by rcson Of insanity.
I His father, fcrdnand, husband Of the late Queen, was regent IN
I'll September 10, 1855.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
Business Gar0s, Mr.
HO! FOR THE RAILROAD
FROM YAZOO CITY,
By D. W. Lamkin'S Four Horse
MAIL COACH

wi ~ - - - - Ot'
II W. LAMKIN has now Daily Alt
J, 14-passenger Coach running 12ist 49,
from Yazoo City to Vaughan's Station on the
Mississippi Central Rail Road, connecting with
the evening train, at 81 o'clock, down, from Good
mans Depot, Lexington, Carrollton, Grenada,
Water Valley Grand Junction, Memphis, and
ALL THE NORTHERN CITIES.
Then remaining 2 hours for the Southern
train up, connecting with Canton, Jackson,
Vicksburg, New Orleans and
ALL THE SOUTHERN CITIES;
making the trip from New Orleans to Yazoo City
in 18 hours, via New Orleans, j. s. g. N Rail
Read then by the Mississippi Central Rail Road
and Lamkin's Daily Stage Line.
Persons travelling to or from Yazoo City will
find this route much cheaper and quicker than by
any other route and make direct connection
with all places ON the Rail Road and Sims &
Suttons Stage Line.
We will always keep extra vehicles, to accom-
modate all the travelling public.
Stage leaves Yazoo City every day at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, and connects with the cars at Vaughan
Station at P. NJ. returning, leaves Vaughan
Station at P. NJ, and arrives at Yazoo City al
2 A. M.
October 90, 1858.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17

THE ARTESIAN SPRINGS.

fVIIS fashionable place of resort for IL
pleasure and health has been pur. 1's5sss
chased by the undersignedand thorough c-iJ
ly repaired and refurnished, and will be opened
for the accommodation of the public on the 18TH
DAY OF MAY.
Being determined to keep the ARTESIAN
SPRINGS HOTEL oper two seasons, whether he
makes money or not, the undersigned will spare
neither pains nor expense to make the place what
it should be, and altogether worthy of the patron
age of the public.
A Four Horse Coach will run daily, connecting
with the Express Train to Pickens' Station on the
Mississippi Central Railroad, 6I miles from the
Springs, and hack will be in readiness at The
depot at all times to convey passengers going up
on the 10 o'clock train.
Essy A fine Band Of Music will be employed
during the season.
1t is expected that Gen. T. G. AIcNackn will
have the charge of the house. If he should be
prevented from taking charge, some other com,
petent person viii be employed.
W. II LUCKETT
April 2, 1859. t3lf
P. s. All persons visiting the Springs and de-
string letters to reach them, will have them direct.
ed to the care of the Proprietor, Pickens StatioHi
Holmes Co, Miss.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
H.O W ARD Association N,
PHlLADELPHIA,

II LIZA D1i@I IIIAj
4 Benevolent Institation established By spe
ciaI Endowment, for the Belief of the
Sick and Distressed, afflicted aoHh Vi,u-
lent and Epidemic Diseases
VHE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of the
awful destruction of human life caused by
Sexual diseases, and the deceptions practiced up
on the unfortunate victims Of such diseases by
Quacks, several years ago directed their Consult
ing Surgeon, as a CHARITABLE ACT worthy Of
their nOme to open Dispensary for the treat
ment of this class Of Diseases in all their forms
and to give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS to all
who apply by letter, with description of theii
condition, (age, occupation, habits of life, &c.
and in case of extreme poverty, to FURNISH
MEDICINES FREE OF CHARGE. tits needles,
to add that the Association commands the highest
Medical skill of the age, and will furnish the mos
approved modern treatment.
The Directors of the Association, in their An
nual Report upon the treatment Of Sexual Dis
cases, express the highest satisfaction with thV
success which has attended the labors Of theil
Surgeons in the cure of Spermotorrhea, elect
Syphilis, the vice of 0nanism or SelfAbuse. Dis
eases of the Kidneys and Bladder, &C.. and ordel
q continuance Of the same plan for the ensuing
year. Er
The Directors, on review of the past, feel as
sured that their labors in this sphere of benevo
lent effort have been of great benefit to the aflct
ed, especially to the yonng, and they have resolved
to devote themselves, with renewed zeal, to thi
very important and much despisOd cause.
An admirable Report on Spermatorrhma, o.
Seminal Weakness, the vice of Onanism, Mastur
bation or Self-Abusc, and other diseases of th'
Sexual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon, will bc
sent by mail lin a sealed envelope) FREE OF
CHARGE, on receipt of TWO STAMPS for post
ages. Other Reports and Tracts on the nature
and treatment of Sexual diseases, diet &C., ar,
constantly being published for gratuitous distribu
tion, and win be sent to the afflicted Some O
the new remedies and methods of treatment dis
covered during the last year, are Of great value
Address, for Report or treatment, DIR. J. skill
LIN H0UGHT0N, Acting Surgeon, Howard AS
sociaton, No. 2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia
Pa. By order Of the Directors
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President.
GEO FAIRCHIID, Secretary.
February u, 1852 Qy.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17

You see ten women for one man all through
Holland and Belgium, says correspondent,
and you wonder whether there is not scare
ity Of the lords of creation in both countries.
You are soon satisfied that there are men
enough, by the number of children laying
around loose in the streets. The men are
hid away in the garrets and outhouses, en-
gagged in some of the industrious branches.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17

BoYs,-The boy, said a philosopher, is
the least understood of auy thing in the an
imal kingdom. Not long ago the mother of
ajuvenile acquaintanceIof ours, had occasion
to empty the pockets of the youngster, while
he was asleep. The following is an invoice
of the contents: A broken jack knife, three
nails, two pieces of brick, an orange peeling,
one spool, one marked postage stamp, sever
al marbles, three or four buttons, ditto fish
ing hooks, an old steel pen, piece of China
ware, and two cigar stumps. With such a
fortune the hope of the house didn't care who
was President of the United States
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

T'HE ,,co-partnership heretofore existing be-
tween GEORGE W. GRUBBS and v. T.
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
" T. MERIDETH.
Yazoo City, Miss, May 20, 1869.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
PRENTIss HOUSE.

NEAR THE LANDING, vicKsBURG, MISS.
rTHIS long established and wcll-known house
l. has recently undergone an entire reGit- -
ting, cleansing, refurnishing, &C., and all RI
who may hereafter see proper to patronize th'
house, may rest assured that every possible at
tention will be given to render them comfortabl. !.
and render their stay pleasant and agreeable.
JOS. ]. THOMAS.
THOS. L. ELKIN.
September LIST, 1858. 1V
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
New livery Stable.

TINHE undersigned, having erected
| Stable, on Main Street, opposite eA.sv@
the store of Link & Harrison, offers HcN
his services to the public-in the feeding and
hiring lne-on as reasonable terms as any other
Stable in the place.
The Stable is built on plan to give air and
light to the horses heads, which is very impor-
tant for their health and comfort.
Every pains will be taken to give satisfaction
to customers. Give me trial
r. B. WILSON.
Yazoo City, May 9th, 1858.-tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
INSOLVENCY NOTICE.

INSOLVENCY NOTICE.
WI THEREAS, at the March Term, 1859, of the
w Probate Court of Yazoo county, Mississippi
an order was made declaring the estate of George
W. Penny, deceased, wholly insolvent and insult
fcient to pay the debts exhibited against it
Notice is therefore given to all persons having
claims against said estate, to have the same duly
Probated and registered in the Registry kept by
the Probate Clerk of Yazoo county, within twelve
months, or the same will be barred
JOHN W. PENNY, Admir-.
April 2, 1859. (31-6 m
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
NOTICE.

TNHE undersigned, having purchased tho 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 a continue
tion Of the patronage Of the late firm, and of the
public generally. G. w. GRUBBS.
YazoO City, Miss, May 20, 1859. [4O-tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17

A daughter Of General j. Watson Webb,
the we'll known editor of the Courier and En-
quirer, New York, was married lately at the
country residence of her father, on the Hud,
son river, to Captain j. B. Brenton Of the
army
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17

A little girl, after returning from church,
where she saw collection taken up for the
hrst time, related what took place, and
among other things, she said, with all her
childish innocence, that man passed round
plate that had some money on it, but she
didn't take any.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
0br 19a7uu Dtnlufrut.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
ONE COPY ONE YEAH, If paid in advance. SO 90
If not paid within one month, amman; oO
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
ONE SQUARE, Ten lines or less first insertion, 81 90
Each subsequent insertion, n,:;:::::;:::;;;:: so
A liberal deduction made to yearly advertisers.
Advertisements for charitable institutions and public
meetings, half price,
Marriages., Deaths, and Church notices, not exceed
lag ten lines inserted obituaries and tributes
of respect at advertising rates.
Advertisements not marked with the number of inser
fions, will be published TILL FORBID and so charged
The privilege of yearly Advertisers will be limited to
their regular business unless otherwise agreedupon
Yearly advertisements will be ooDiinued unless notice
ID given TO the contrary
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are paid
All legal Advertisements must paid for when the
proofs are furnished.
ALL Advertisements and Communications should b,
handed in or before Thursday morning, 10 insur'
attention.
lAll Communications for the paper must be acoompa
MED with the name of the author.
JOB WORK
Executed with neatness and despatoh, for cash.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
Lower Saw Mill.

m il undersigned respectfully informs his
i friends and the public, that he is still engaged
in carrying on the Clover Saw Mill, 4" and is pre-
pared to furnish all kinds of lumber at the short
est notice.
nag The ROAD to the Mill has been put in
first rate order, and wagons can haul over itwith-
out any trouble or delay at any season of the
year THUS. METZLEk.
Yazoo City, June 8, 1868.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17

The Grand Trunk railway Of Canada is
diseeardlng all wooden bridges and substi-
. tutng iron ones Of the most eudurable char
aei er.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17

If you wish to increase the size and prom.
iuence Of your eyes, just keep account of the
money you spend foolishly, and add it up al
the end Of the year.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
Nnfice Of DIssOIutiOn.

THE Copartnership heretofore existing between
Mrs Fannie E. Thomas and Peter b. Cool
in the Drug and Book business in Yazoo City
under the firm, name and style of p. B. Cook
s. 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.
March 31st, 1859.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17

DR.. franklin observes, 'The eyes of others
are the eyes that ruin us. If all but myself
were blind | should want neither fine hous.
es nor fine furniture.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
New Firm.

TNHE undersigned, having this day bought the
entire interest Of Mrs. Fannie E. Thomas in
the Drug and 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 business, to merit continued
patronage. PETER B. COOK & co.
YazoO City, April lst 1858. (32
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-17
Notice.

A Ii persons wanting their lands surveyed will
III please address me at Yazoo City, giving the
numbers Of their lands, SO that can procure the
feld-notes before going to their houses.
: efe ~ mst sos - w. r. PHIPPS,
Deputy Surveyor Of Yazoo County.
Yazoo City, January oath, 1869. sQy.