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The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25
O0 CITY MISSTSSTPPI SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 2 1860

The GREAT EAsTERN's TRIP TO CAPE
MAY.-Judging from the reports OF the
New York press, generally, we should say
that the trip of the big ship from that city
to Cape May was anything but a pleasant
one. All sorts of swindles, if these reports
be anywhere nearly correct, were practiced
by the managers of the excursion on those
who had paid high prices for their passages
and accommodations. The character Of the
complaints may be pretty well understood
by perusal of the following resolutions OF
a large proportion of the passengers, who
formed an indignation meeting on board
Some of the passengers, on arriving at Cape
May, quilted the concern, disgusted and
returned, landwise, to New York.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, from the previous reputation
which the Great Eastern and her officers haC
established, we the gentlemen and ladies
who embarked on the excursion to Cape May
expected and had a right to expect decen
accommodat and proper attention, as
had been announced that she was capable
carrying an almost fabulous number of pas
sengers and atfording them proper attention
and accommodations
And whereas, we, the passengers on thi
excursion to Cape May, have been greivous
disappointed in every expectation; there
fore,
Resozred, That we, the passengers to Cap
May, have been only disappointed bu
swiudled that there was no water to wasI
no towels to wipe with, no berths provided
and that many ladies were obliged to slice
no the deck or in the open cabins that thel
was not glass of water to be had to quenc
thirst, and tLat the whole arrangement we
contemplate and disgraceful.
5 ReSolUed, also, That we should advise OIL
I friends who purpose to 60 to. Annapolis al
! Norfolk in the Great Eastern to stay
| home, for fear of similar treatment.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

A PERILous STUATIoN.-We clip the
following from the Cincinnati Gazette;
On the Indiana ana Cincinnati railroad a
pleasant PARTY rode short distance, when
they allghted, and stood around on the
small platform, covering it completed y, watt
ing to see the cars move before leaving for
the woods Just as the train started, the
skeleton skirt OF one Of the young ladies,
who happened to be standing near the train,
caught on nut on the side OF one of the
Gals, throwing her from her feet Very for
tunately, the train was moving quite slowly
at the time, or tie consequences might have
been more serious, As it was, the young
lady was pretty roughly used A stout man
| in the party, seeing her condition, at once
raised her in his arms, and pulled with all
his strength, endeavoriug 10 tear her loose
but the skirt was both strong aud firmly
fastened, and not unit all the girls undeIs
clothing was pulled from her body, and her
dress tore to threads, did he succeed All
this transpred while the train was moving
a distance Of twenty OF thirty feet when
the conductor saw the danger, and instantly
checked its motion. Indeed, the girl was
not entirely released until the train had
stopped After the excitement of the mo-
ment had passed, it was discovered that the
soes of both the girls shoes, by the resist
ance she had offered the train, had been
completely stripped away, leaving the up
peEs on her feet. Strange to say, she es
capped without any FERROUS injury. She was
Immediately eucircled by number of bel
! female friends, who conveyed her to the
village, where her wants were properly at
E E tended to.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

MATRIMONIAL Miss Ella Roberts Ste>
vens, heress to the princely estate of the
Hoboken Land and Improvement Company,
estimated to be worth almost three millions,
was, on Thursday evening, the 26th ult,,
married to the Hon. Muscoe Robert Hunter
Garnett, member of Congress from Virginia
The Right Rev. the Bishop of New Jersey
DR.. Odenheimer, assisted by Rev. V. Bruce
Rector of St. PauPs Church, Hoboken, sol
emnized the rites of marriage. The bride
is said to bo small in statue, but remarkabl.
beautiful. The groom is a nephew of th
Hon. R. NJ. 7, Hunter, of the United State
Senate.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

A BETA gentleman of Memphis made
bet few days since, with Col. Dobbins,
of this State $4,000 a side, that Douglas will
get more electoral votes than Breckenridge
The Douglas man will win that pile.-E.p-
change.
The gentleman referred to lives in this
county. There was forfeit of $500 on the
above bet. Col. Dobbins deposited the
$4,000 at Memphis per agreement, but Mr..
A. Y. Partee, the Douglasite, backed down
and lost the forfeit. We were present and
speak from the book. The Colonel will bet
$4,000, if desired that Breckinridge will
carry more States than Douglas.
Coahona Citi=en
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25
WATCH REPAIRING.

HAVING DETERMINED
Oh to devote my special attention to tFfA
sN.5k the Watch Repairing business, M
would hereby respectfully give notice to my former
friends and patrons, and to the public generally,
that hereafter all watches entrusted to my care
will be repaired exclusively by myself and war
ranted to keep time to the entire satisfaction of
the owners. s. II. WILSON.
YasoO City, November 6, 1868. Qy
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25
TIE CINCINNATI PLATE ORM RELATIVE TO
SLAVERY IN THE TERRITORIES.


Resolred, That claiming fellowship with, and
desiring the cooperation of oil who regard the
preservation of the Union under the constitution
MS the paramount issue--and repudiating all Sec
tional parties and platforms concerning domestic
slavery, which seek TO embroil the States and in
cite to treason and darmed resistance to law in the
territories and whose nvowed purposes if con
summated must end in civil war and dsunion-
the American Democracy recognize and adopt the
principles contained in the organic laws establish
ing the territories Of Kansas aud Nebraska, as
emb0dying the only sound and safe solution of
the ssavery question:" upon which the great
national idea of the people of this whole country
can repose in its determined conservatism of the
INSTRUMENTATION by congress with slave
nv in the territories in the District of Columbia.
g. That this was the basis of the comprOmi
Of lS50-confrmed by both the Democratic and
Wing parties, in national conventions-ratifled by
the people in the election of 1851--and rightly
applied to the organization of territories in 1854.
3. That by the uniform application of this dem
ocratic principle to the organization o! territories
! and 10 the admission of new States with or with
out domestic slavery, as they may elect-the
equal rights of all the States will he preserved
intact-the original compacts of the constitution
maintained nviolate and the perpetuity and ex-
panSt0n OF tnls Union lhsureu W lts dVhVsV O@
racty of embracing in peace and harmony, every
future American State, that may be constituted
or annexed with a republican forvn of Govern
ment.
Resolued, That we recognize the right of th'
people of all the territories, including Kansas
and Nebraska, acting through the legally auC
fairly expressed will of majority Of actua
residents and whenever the number of inhabitant
iusti6es it. TO form constitution with or withou
domestic slavery, and be admitted into the Uniol
upon terms Of perfect equality with the othe
States
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

SUCCESSFUL TERMINATION OF A SUIT
FOR BREcn OF PRoMIsE.-A young attor-
ney of Mobile was engaged by lady few
DAYS ago, who visited his Office for the pur-
pose, to bring suit against gentleman
for breach of marriage contract. The nup-
tials we're to have been consummated the
evening before, and somehow (says the
Mercury the gentleman forgot to come to
time. The lady was prompt to demand her
legal remedies, (she was widow,) and, as
we said, called upon our attorney yesterday,
at his Office, who forthhith Instituted pro-
ceedings by making out the necessary pa
pers, laying the damage at $4,000 Hay
ing to 90 out on the street for something
connected with the suit, our attorney came
up with the defendant, who expressed de'
cided disrelish for the law proceeding, al
the same time excusing himself of the non
performance of his contract the evening
before, which was unintentiona, and the
result of forgetfulness. The attorney told
him he thought he could avoid the suit yet
that the injured lady was then in his office
and be thought she would accept the per
formance of his original contract in full
satisfaction for the injury, and invited hin
to walk up and try to negotiate peace
The lady was not difficult to persuade t
take him instead of the $4,000; the a:tor
ney was obliging and left them for FEY
minutes to indulge together their blissfu
anticipations, while he went for licens
and Justice. The obliging attorney the
procured carriage for them, and sent thel
down to the City Hotel to taste the fri
sweets of the honeymoon.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

STYE ON THE EYELID.-A correspondent
of the Cincinnati Enquierer sends the fol-
lowing remedy, which she says she can
vouch for:
Put teaspoonful of black tea in a small
bag pour on to it just enough boiling watel
to moisten it; then put it on the eye pretty
warm. Keep it on all night, and in tht
morning the stye will most likely be gone.
if not, second application is certain to re
move it,
A lotion made Of sugar of lead and rc''
water will have the same effect.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25
JOSEPH ORLANS,
VIcksburg, YazoO and Tallahatchie River
Independent U. s, Mail and Passenger Packet
on DEW DROP,

3. H. PARISoT MasIer
r EAvES Vicksburg every Friday -lIsr. -
evening after the arrival Of the
81 P. NJ. train of cars; Yazoo City, every Satur
day at A. M; Greenwood, Sundays at A. M
Returning, leaves Sharkey's every Monday a
a. NJ; Greenwood, every Tuesday, at 5 P. M.
connecting at Vicksburg with the Thursday morn
ing train Of cars, Charmer for New Orleans, anC
Kate Frisbee for Memphis.
The Dew Drop connects at Vicksburg with thu
steamer Charmer All freight ordered to b,
shipped by her will be signed through for, at higl
water rates, and be delivered at any point on th
Yazoo or Tallahatchie las high as Sharkey's) with
out detention.
All business entrusted to our care will b
promptly attended to.
For freight or passage apply on board.
February IL 1850
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

A BIT OF RoMANCE.-A gentleman ofthe
Second District of this city was on board of
the ill.fated steamer Arctic, when she got lost
on the 27th of September, 1854. The sad
news reached here that be was among the
missing, and cast gloom in his household,
for he had family-a young and pretty
wife, and child lie was well to do in the
world and left property sufficient for their
maintenance. The young widow mourned
Ter lost husband sincerely, doubtless, bat
sorrow is not everlasting, and as the long
years rolled past, the mourning weeds disap
peared, the roses on her cheeks bloomed
again, and smiles played on her rosy lips.
She was young and pretty, and suitors were
not wanting. She married again. Several
years of quiet bliss have passed since the day
she took new companion in life, and now,
suddenly, the electric spark ofthe telegraph
flying with the speed of Lightning, has struck
the edifce of her happiness-struck at it'
base, SO as to make it totter and crumble
A dispatch from the Balize, received day
before yesterday, announced the arrival o
the long.lost first husband. Clipging tt
some piece of the wreck, he had foated t.
distant shores, where for six long years b,
lived with the hope of meeting once NOR,
the beloved ones he had left at home, bu
unable to find homcward bound vessel
We hope to obtain some particulars concern
ing his Crusoe life; and of the many hard
ships he must have sufered-all of whcl
dwindle into mere nothingness at the though
of the disappointment that awaits him on hi
arrival home. The feelings of the twic
welded wife may be better imagined tina
described.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

How beautiful are the smiles ofinnocence
how endearing the sympathies of love, how
sweet the solacs of friendship, how lovely
the tears of affection. These combined arr
all characteristic in woman. They are th,
true poetry Of humaDity-rich pearls clus
tering around the altar Of domestic happi
ness.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

Picklngs from Vanity Fair.-Why can
no quadruped enter a city garden?
Because there can never be more than
three feet in yard.
Motto for the Heenan Dinner.-None
but the brave deserve the fare.
The Quaker Doctrine.-Thee. ory.
Too Good to be True.-B Bonner, of the
Ledger, jenkins advises US, sent one of his
horses to grass for the summer. Can it be
his Cobb
Street CourtesieS.-First disputant-Dry
up.
No. 2.-You're another.
No. 1.-Shaw, you amt Heenan.
No. 2.-No more be you Sayers. Git
out !-pudden,head
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

A man up in Wisconsin somewhere has
gone to Jlttsning frogs and fsk for the mar
kst he has large pond in which he
''cultivates'' these aquatileh BY feeding them
with Oatmeal and grasshoppers. BE raises
the largest frogs that have ever been seen
this side Of the river Nile.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

An "Ingin" and white man were pas.
sing along Broadway, when the former es.
pied a window full Of wigs, and pointing tc
the owner, who was standing in the doorway.
said: "Ugh--him great mSn--big brave
take many scslpsE'
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

A San Antonio letter sa's that "water
brought from the Mississippi river Is selling
in Indianoia and Lavaca lor tpenty Jioe cents
per qatlon." 1t is cheaper in other places,
| in Texas. however
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

PoIsoNs.-To prevent the constaatly re-
curing of poisoning by mistake, it has been
suggested that arsenic and other poisons be
put up by druggists in red paper and mark.
ed with the skull and crossbones, in fluid
poisons the same symbols should be put or
the bottles. This the most illiterate could
understand,
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

"Pm on the sea, I'm on the a." roared
a bad singer "YoG're not" cried musi~
cal punster IN company, "you would be on
the G if you sung in tune but you're on the
r fat, confound you !"
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

A mechanic in Islingtou, England, has
recently made burning glass, three feet in
diameter, by which steel, Rint, and even pla-
tina, il is said, have been melted, by concen-
trating the rays Of the sur upon it.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

We heard of man once who was so
mean that be would, if it were possible to
collect the amount, charge his stomach with
storage for victuals he eat
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

BY THE LUMP.-The Prince of Wales is
wide awake. On the principle adopted by
Dr. Franklin's father, of saying grace over
a whole barrel of pork at once, insteed Of
asking separate Blessing on each piece
brought to table, bis Royal Highness re-
ceives half dozen civic deputations togoth.
sr, and makes one speech answer for all,
Smart boy. cf
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25
NUMBER 81.
THE OLD CELLAR DOOR.

How sweet to remember the pleasure gone by,
The time Of our boyhood and glee;
What bosom but swels with half choking sigh,
When in manhood our old haunts we see?
But sweetest and dearest of all to the heart,
When might throws her shadows BEFORE
Are those days which we spent with juvenile art,
Sliding down on the Old Cellar Door.
How brightly it shone in the gay summer sun,
How sweetly it smiles at our side;
And the nails seem to laugh and encourage the
fun,
And over their smooth heads we'd glide.
They, too, oft deceived u.s. and stayed our career;
Oft our trowsers maciously tore
Turned our joys to distress and our smiles to q
tear,
Those nails in that Old Cellar Door
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

4 confirmed tippler was bothered how to
honor bis birthday. A brillant idea struck
him. He kept sober, @ ''aa
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

Cassius NJ. CLAY is busy capvassiug the
State Of Indisns for the blsck>republicans.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25
Ne @e 9e xA0s
GARIBALDI LODGE NO. 20.

YAZ0O CITY, MISS.
DEGULAR MEETINGS every Saturday even
II ing.
--oTFI0E s.
d. Peake, @. Com. 2. bowman, W. v, 9.
: y. W. Barnett, G. Chan. J. Saurin, Secretary.
A. B. johnson, G. =. c. TYLER, 7.
r.. n. Morris, /. 8. b. Dickson, o. s.
February II, 1850. li sss eaifa
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25
THE YAZOO DEMOCRAT.
YAzOO CITY. MISSISSIPPI.
PLATFORM OFTHE NATIONAL DEMOCRACY,

Saturday Morning, August 25, 1860.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-25

adopted tn Committee at Charleston, April 30,
$780, By a Vote of II to l6 States.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-02-15
New Patent Fancy Articles,
AGENTS HEAD QUARTERS.
INC patent scissors sharpener.


livery Lady knows the inconvenience and trouble
caused N having doll Scissors. The trouble is easily
removed BY the use Of this indispensable article Of
Convenience and utility.
Best indacemcnt to make money Honorably, Rapid.
IL, Easily and surely, ever before presented. Please
observe The Inducements
lst.--ll requires hut small amount Of money 10
prosecute il.
%. Ii is the best insrumen. ever invented for the
purpose.
Do. Il pays Large Profits both to the Wholesaler
and Retailer, being from lo0to 800 per cent.
9Th. II is light and easy occupation. A Whole
sale supply can be carried in carpet bag or yallse.
9Th lis adaptation 10 all persons, either in active
business. or wishing 10 secure Iemuneraiiye employ.
nent either Local or Travelling. II is suitable 10 ei.
ther sex. old or Young.
9Th, The unlimited use Of such common articles as
Scissors and Shelts in every Dwelling house, Office,
Store and Mandatory, and with their use, conse
qucn need Of sharpening, iaexhauslible de-
maud FOR their safe,
7ih. We ask no Large Bonus FOR Town, County o.
State right Of sale. hui give free chance.
We could enumerae many other reasons, but We
now wish call your attention particularly to the Low
Terms Of Sale.
Single Samples By mail, free, only s 2
Is / 90
Dozen " . 90
- 5 90
Per gross, express, al purchasers expense, IS 90
All packed ii Neat Boxes, with Labels, Show Bills
SC.
some Agent. are making $40 PEI day, selling hi,
article aloae.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-02-15
THE GOLDEN PEN

Something News = SO Day Easily Realized
sstLIys SEw ARTIclE q
UTILITY, NOVELTY.
BEAUTY and Suitability.
Presenting honorable, profitable ard popular induce
mens FIT dealers ara traders 10th loca ana travelling
10 engage in is sale.
THE GOLDEN PEN
is warranted superior 10 any other Metallic Pen eve;
introduced 10 the public. They are well tempered,
smooth. and elastic, made Of the Finest Steel, and
Plated rih Golden Finish, giving them the most At.
usciive appearance will never corrode and never fail
to 81 satisfaction. Nothing except the finest Gold
Pens ever before invented in the zen llnp can com.
pare with them 10 appearance, qualify, saieobilify,
economy ~ che1pness. They are. indeed, superior,
and hy many preferred to a Solid Gold Pen, as The
points never come Oh.
They retail much easier, a. half dime, or dime
even. each, than other pens At llwet prices will last
ms TIaEs LoSssR write smoother, and are every Hay
preferable. Their brst Recommendation i lie rapid
Introduction they receiving 10 Schools, Colleges,
Banks. and Mereansils ESTABLISHMENTS generally.
lhiorEhori the Union.
Thelt 2ecuia construction renders them universal
iayorte Na,lg their elastic quaItes make iem suia-
lie t5r every general use. Poi up IL new and a.
;rsciive sisiC, with Girrg,ars. Csids, &c.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-02-15
SPRING GOODS FOR 1850.

AIRS. OWEN announces 10 her patrons and the
~ public generally, that she is IN the receipt u
her Spnng Goods consisting oeyery variety Of deslfa-
bic Fancy AMI staple articles that can possibly he IN
demand and at prices varying from the lowest TO the
highest tha, the market will justify.
In the MILLINERY Line--she has silk Bonneis
priced from $3.50 10 $40, with almost every nefmedI
ate price.
OF STRAW GooDs-A great variety 81 styles.
suited 10 every age, from the infant TO old ladies' al
prices varying from 80 cents TO that Of any quality
wanted.
or DRESS GOoDs-shc has Muslin Robes as fol-
lows: Muslin Robes A'aas from $50 10 $500
O:sandles from 81 so 10 $500; Double yolants from
$40 10 SIS; Bersge Robe A'alas varying from Sc to
Benge Robe A'Tunique, new design; Berage Robe
Dsila, still more novel article Indiana do
Black and White Chanlly Lace Points aud Man
ties. prizes varying from $3.50 10 SIJ.
All styles Of Steel Extension skirts from 81 so 20
So so; Douglass & SAeFwo0d's Turniuie Corsl and
Skin Supporters.
10 ihe Articles 81 Black silks the parlicu aiien
lion Of all those who wish 10 wear beautiful siIi.
81 reduced price is invited This article hayneb en-
purchased much below The market saue--say IS 10 30
inch Al 81 us. 10 ysads to The dress would from
$3.50 10 sl5-w0rih much more, according ID tie
usual price ofihe ruicie.
wilhou, further participating. al persons desiring
yeiy stylish and ressonaby priced goods are requested
70 call and examine for themselves. They assured
thsi il viii pay them for their trouble.
Ia addition % The aifaciiyeness 81 The stock shr has
engaged tasty and fashionable lady from abroad 10
assist her 10 making up Dresses and Nantes.
To CASH buyers. liberal discount will lc male,
suei consideration Is due those who peer bg,ng
~ cash. y /, ends s further trouble.
III making ample preparations and OUTLAY Ia goods
she fltlefs herself thar She will be appreciated 81
generous aud intelligent community.
{. r. OWEN.
Ap,iii3 So