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The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

A LITTLE Boy SAVES A RAILROAD
Train yesterday, soon after the freight
train had passed Shelbyville station, on the
Cincinnati and Indianapolis railroad, rail
slipped several inches from its place, but
without doing any damage to the train, and
without the knowledge even of any Que on
it This was on curve, rendering it
doubly dangerous, As the passenger train
going west neared the place soon after, the
engineer discovered little boy standing in
the center Of the track, energetically waving a
handkerchief. He was not inclined to stop at
at first, knowing the Penchaat of all boys
to sport; but fearing some difficulty, be
whistIed and applied the brakes, and sue
ceeded in stopping the train within FIVE feet
of the loosened rail If he had not done
so, we should have had to chronicle another
shocking railroad accident.
The little boy, whose name is Mcbride,
on walking along the track, had discovered
that the rail had been slipped, and took this
method to save the train. He is noble
little fellow, and should be richly rewarded.
Gin. Gazette.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
Lace Cotton Seed, - per Bushel

'fTHE planting community, desiring an EXTRA
| COTTON, of fine quality, can find the Seed
at Messrs. Harrison & Hyatt, Yazoo City, with
samples of the lint This has been classed with
the LONG staples by the factors of New Orleans
is soft, fine, silky, and at least one half inch
longer in staple than the common; is in color, q
rich golden. Its yield is equal, if not superior,
to the ordinary Mexican cotton, picks easy, but
from the extreme sickness Of its fibre, attaches
to the rough edges of the hull, resisting most
admirably tine fall and winter weather. This Cot
ton has been cultivated four years, and, although,
a native of q more Southern soil, is new acclima
ted Has been sold in small lots, consequently,
it has never established its real value. 1t sells
readily for from three to four cents moro per
pound than the ordinary Cotton. Letters from
New Orleans Cotton Factors, who have examined
and sold the staple, can be seen at Messrs. Barks-
dale & McFarland's, where there win be in store
q quantity Of the seed, The lint sent with each
lot of Seed win satisfy all competent judges that
the LACE COTTON is far the most valuble now
grown in this State.
HA .3 BENZ. R. HOLMES.
Refers to Stewart 4 James, New Orleans. Har
rison & Hyatt, Barksdale & Mcfarland, Yazoc
! City. Rev. ]. W. Purvis, s. johnson, Thad
Luse, Thos, B. Alsop, Yasoo County.
March 10, 1860-2S.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
j no DNIIIdS
Executors Sale OF Valuable Land.


PURSUANT to a decree of the Probate Court
/ of Yazoo county, Mississippi made at the
February Term, thereof, A. D. 1860, l will, as
Executor of the last Will and Testament of Robert
H. Cage deceased, sell at public auction, before
the Court House door of SunAower county, in the
town of McNutt on MONDAY the I'd Of ApriL,
1860, an undivided one-third interest in the fol.
lowing lands to-wit:
All Of Section two. The west half of Section one.
The north half of Section eleven. The northwest
quarter, and west half Of the northeast quarter
of Section twelve. The east half of the north
east uarter of Section ten. All in Township
nineteen, Range three west
Said interest in the above lands will hssold on
the following terms, VIZ; pe-fonrth offhe pur
chase money to be paid: iQC ASH the balance
on credit of twelve months-the purchaser
givin, note with good security, and bearing in
terest at eight per cent per annum from day Of
sale. A. II, CAGE, Executor.
March 8. 1860 27-5t
| The above sale has been postponed until tbt
fourth Monday in May, 1860.
March 3D. 1860.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

BSy~ In ordering Tickets or Certificates, enclose
the Money to our address for the Tickets ordered,
on receipt of which they will be forwarded by
first mail.
The list of drawn numbers and prizes will be
sent to purchasers Immediately after the draw
ing All prizes under one thousand dollars pay
able Immediately after the drawing
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Those who prefer not sending Money by Mail,
can use the Express Companies whereby Money
fer Tickets, in the sum of eight dollars and up.
wards, c&n be sent us at our risk and expense,
from any city or town where there is an express
office. The Money or Order must be enclosed in
a Government Post Office Stamped Envelope, ol
the Express Companies cannot receive them.
Dag| All communications strictly confidential
R6@ Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Post Office, County
and State.
Circulars containing fun explanations of oul
Schemes etc., will be forwarded by mail, to any
one sending us their Names
Orders for Tickets or Certificates by Mail OF
Express should be addressed to
HODGES, DAVIS & CO.,
Macon, Georgia.
December II, l859-ly.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
THE RIDE
BY RUTH NJ. CROMWELL


The morning dew is on the grass,
A heaven is in the sky;
Sweet April courtesies while we pass
My bonny steed and l.
heed her not, the blue-eyed maid
That lifts my flowing hair,
Who Hings her kisses in the glade
Her sweetness on the air.
There's quiet house on yonder hill,
A grassy slope with flowers between,
Just at the turn where the romping rill
Juts out across the green.
There's maid that can as gayly trip,
With steps as light and free,
Who wears a sweetness on her lip,
And keeps it all for me.
The morning dew is on the grass,
A heaven is in the sky;
O, many lad this wood may pass,
But none so blythe as L.
Sing out, ye birds, and fill the air,
A song for every mate;
And Pve love beyond compare,
Awaiting at the gate.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
CITATION NOTICE.

Joseph j. Hughes and Children, Darid r
Cannon and Children, and the Children O
Micqjah Peaster, OhOSe names are unknowr
to the Court.
NOU are hereby cited to be and appear before
| the Probate Court of Yazoo county, Missis
sippi, on the fourth Monday of May next, tt
answer the petition of 7. H. Peaster, admins
traitor cum testamento annero of Michael Peaster
deceased, for the sale of the personal estate Of
said testator for division.
By order of the Court.
JOHN BRUMFIELD, Clerk.
S. NJ. PHILLIPS, Atty.
April %, 1860-35-5t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

Henry Ii. Middleton, HELEN Middleton anu
devisees of James II. Mccoy.
vs..
The unknown heirs of John Perry, deceased
At rules before the Clerk of the Chancery
Court of Yazoo county, at his office in Yazot
City, the third Monday of April, A. D. 1860
it being the 10th day thereof.
.nN opening complainants' bill of complaint
" it appearing to the Court that the heirs Of
John Perry deceased are necessary parties to
this suit, and that the names of all the heirs
are unknown to the complanants; it is there.
fore ordered that said heirs, by the description
of the unknown heirs of John Perry, deceas.
ed" be required and directed to appear and
plead answer or demur to compainants' bill
of complaint, on or before the 3rd Monday o.
July next (the same being the 9Th day there
of) or the several allegations thereof will bt
taken for confessed as to them.
It's further ordered that copy of this order
be published in the "Yazoo Democrat" news
paper published in Yazoo City, once weeE
for four weeks.
NJ. A. JENKINS, Clerk.
By W. B. RICHARDSON, D. @.
Winchester & North, c.r.e
N. T. Pugl and E. Bowman, 'Oi iof 0'i'i
April 81, 1860-94-5t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

Five hundred and eighty,t three persons
disciples Of Joe Smith, left Liverpool on the
Both March for New York and Salt Lake
City. The greater part of them were Eng.
lish, the Scotch being next in number
Only one was Irish, and seventy four were
foreigners, chiefly Germans. 1t is said that
they appeared highly intelligent persons and
seemed to be of the class of substantial farm,
ers and operatives.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
M. w. ELLINGTON,
DOVEp MToCTCoTDpT

MANUFACTURER OF WAGONS, BUGGIES,
Carts, Drdys, WAeelbarro,cs, dc.
DLOW- STOCKING, and all kinds of repairing
| done to order, and warranted to give satisfac.
tion as regards workmanship and prices.
B6s~ Orders solicited and promptly attended to
Refers to W. F. Gartley, 7. E. Bradshaw, Br.
R c. McCann, W. Collins, ]. R. Young, D \
Sims, Rev. F. NJ. Featherston.
Feb 25, 1860
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

The amount of money already asked by
Mr.. Ways and Means Serman, to pay the
expenses of the blaek-republican smelling
committees, is $4S,000 Thus, with only
the small hold on power which they now
have, the black republicans spend the peoples
money for vile party purposes. What would
they do if they had entire possession of the
Government 1t is frighifn' tothink
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
LIVERY STABLE AND 'RADING STAND
IN YAZOO CITY. FOR LEASE.
LIVER STOCK FOR SALE

II ~ IL - L " u n " II y II II Il
INHE undersigned offers for sale a n.
IL lot of Horses, Hacks and Buggies,
and all other articles pertaining to the 0-A-
Livery business.
Also, Lease of 18 months from the 1st of April
inst, of the Stable and Trading House known as
the "Blackman Stand" situated in the centre of
the business part Of the city.
The Stable is large enough to stall 70 Horses,
with shed-room enough attached TO accommodate
IS head of Mules. Also, on the lot adjoining the
Stable is good dwelling, with out-houses enough
to accommodate 80 to rs Negroes Also, a never
failing supply of good 0istern water for both
house and stable, making it the most desirable
situation IN the city for general Livery and
Trading business in stock or negroes. The lease
can be extended on favorable terms to any length
Of time purchaser may desire.
r. B. WILSON.
Yazoo City, April 81, 1S6O-t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

The Office of the Herald, at Scranton, Pa,
was on Thursday attacked by dozen per,
sons from the neighboring town of Dunmore,
The editor, J. B. Adams, and bis employees
were severely handled The difficulty grew
out Of an expose of gambling house in
Dunmore. The mob wanted to know who
was its author
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
NOTICE.

NUN ng this date, offer my entire stock of
! a ubuGGIES and FURNITURE at as Low rates
NY we same description Of goods can be obtained
4 i. view Orleans. Call and examine my stock be-
III. purchasing elsewhere, as ! am certain the
,0DS and quality Of my goods will give satisfac-
w. ~ A good assortment now IN store.
ss0,.. - 3. Z. BOWER. z
f''"OsF Az, lSOv. Fem.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
NOTICE.

THE Law partnership of Burrus Armisteat
i was this day dissolved by mutual consent
J. M. Armistead, in whose hands all the books
notes and accounts of the late firm will be found
will continue to conduct andconclue the bus nss
Of the firm, at the old office of Bumus Armis
tead. ]. r. BURRUS.
]. NJ. ARMlSTEAD.
Yazoo City, Feb 2s, 1860 March 8-6m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
WATCH REPAIRING,

q HAVING DETERM MINED
70 devote my special attention to A
.aA .sS the Watcb-R Repairing business, / dG
,Sus hereby respectfully give notice to my former
S.'aGs .' and patrons and to the public generally.
'n Sa' hereafter all watches entrusted to my care
~ ~ os repaired exclusively by myself, and war
y saea 70 keep time to the entire satisfaction of
= = vOHners. s. ii. WILSON
'asOO City, November 6. 1868. ny
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
YAZ00 CITY, NUMBER 80
By J. L. BOWMAN.
The twilirht dnrklea

By J. L. BOWMAN.
The twilight darkles
At ewes decline,
The dew drop sparkles
On flower and vine;
By rivers and fountains
The leaves unfold,
And hills and mountains
Are tipt with gold.
In heaven like merble
The cloudlets move,
And night birds warbla
Their songs of love;
Softly and tender
Beams from afar,
In delicate splendor,
A single star.
Adorable Hesper,
OF gold and sheen,
Proud of the vesper.
Beautiful queenl
Though her great palace
She gently glides,
Over the valleys,
Where night abides.
Alone she wrinkles
Above the spheres,
Where nature sprinklss
The world with tears;
On viewless pinions
She spreads her ear
Through her dominions,
Lovely star
And when, in legions.
Celestial fires
Invade her regions,
She slowly retires.
10th to outshine them,
She will not stay,
And thus, to define them,
She passes away
Generous Hesper,
Beautiful queen,
Light of thc vesper,
Lone, serene;
How like n maiden
In blushing love,
With compliments laden,
She smiles abovel
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

The Portland Argus says the Australasian is
the largest steamship that ever visited Maine
waters, being over three Thousand tuns burden.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

The Galveston News says that the prosN
peot Of crops in Western Texas is very fine,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

nAINTs, OILS, &c.
10000 lbs pure White Lead.
5000 I" French snow white Zinc.
bbls Spirits Turpentine.
Chrome Green, Chrome Yellow, Paris Green
Pat. Dryer, Umber and Sienna, black and blue
and everything used in the painting line, just re.
ceived by THOMPSON q GRAY.
March 10. 1860.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
valuable Residence for Sale.

valuable Residence for Sale.
gVNHE undersigned offers for sa e, E!A
Il valuable RESIDENCE, together with u
l5 acres of LAND, situated within Of mile q
Yazoo City. The building is comparatively new
with rooms below and 2 up stairs good
kitchen. servants room and other necessary out
houses, fine cistern and valuable orchard on tn,
place. Terms will he reasonable.
THOMAS METZLER,
March 10, lS6O-2S.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

"
H. PARIsoT Master.
EAVES Vicksburg every Friday nsT :
II evening after the arrival Of the
|! r, n, train of cars; Yazoo City, every Satur-
OEat A. M. /; Greenwood, Sundays at 6 A. NJ.
HV'urnng, leaves Sharkey's every Monday at
a. M Greenwood, every Tuesday, at P. NJ.
'unecting at Vicksburg with the Thursday morn
y usln Of cars, Charmer for New Orleans, and
IIe ne Frisbee for Memphis. 48L
me Dew Drop connects at Vicksburg with the
namer Charmer All freight ordered to be
mpped 0y her will be signed through for, at high
s'er rates, and be delivered at any point on the
a'oS or TallahatChs (ashigh as sharkey's) with
All business entrusted to our care will bt
PrTnnptly attended to.
Vss Tof freight or passage apply on board.
February IL, 1850.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19

CONCENTRATED LEY-A fresh supply or
" hand and for sale by
April n, 1890. THOMPSON 4 GRAY.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-05-19
CHANCERY NOTICE.

Henry H. Middleton, HELEN Middleton and
devisees of James II. Mccoy.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-01-06
Adjourned Sherif'S Sale.

On MONDAY the 10Th day of Ja-
nuary next, at the public house of William
Wolfe, in the borough of Harieion, at IL o.
clock A NJ, by virtue of an order from the
Court, two certain valuable tracts of TIM.
BER LAND will be exposed to public sale in
lots TO SUIT purchasers situate In Hartley Tp.
and county of Union, 10 vii:
One tract called "Ross's Fancy" contain
ing 1j4 acres more or less. described as fol-
lows: adjoining Mortica Linton on one side
and Whltman's land aud the mountain on the
other SIDES.
No. 2 tract contains I'll acres more or
less, described as follows: beginning at a
stone heap on the line of land ci Henry Miller
and on the south side of William A Lloyd and
north to stone heap and thence 10 a pine
and land of Patrick Hayes and land of Abra-
ham Wilmer, Wagner and Monelius-
Which Two tracts are now bounded on the
south by lands of Daniel Sirouse and Jacob
Caldron, on the west by Ian! now owned by
John Hoffman. on the north by land of Pat
rick Hayes. and on The east by lands of Luke
Bird, Jesse Zimmerman and others. A small
portion Of the above described land is clear
ed, whereon are erected log house, a log
barn and ouibuildngs, with the appurtenances.
As the property of John A. Lloyd and Louisa
H. House.
The above land will he sold on reasonable
terms. JOHN CROSSGROVE, Sheriff.
Sheriff. Office, Lewistnrg, Dec. "A, 1859
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-01-06
SMALL FRUITS!
4 S we are paying particular attention to
~ The nrniucIlnn of

A we are paying particular attention TO
IA the production of
Blackberry, Raspberry, ard strawberry Plants.
our stock for the Spring of 1860 Will not only
be very large, but of the best quality, which
We shall offer at greatly reduced prices.
New Rochelle, or L1w'on B'achJeuy
is still growing in favor, and the demand for
plants promises TO be unusually large.
Wilson's Albany Seeding Strawberry
is undoubtedly the most universally popular
variety in the country. It's extraordinary
size, wonderful produciIvenesS, and other
good qualities, have placed II al the very head
OF the list, whereof II has been tested. especi-
ally fer market purposes. Having been
among the earliest to procure this variety, and
having cultivated ii more especially for plants,
We shall be able 10 odrr for sale, in 1860,
OVER ONE MILLION PLANTS.
Those rlanio now being culj;vale1 IN the
most careful manner. and one of them viii be
worth more than dozen Of such as are care
le>siy grown among grass and weeds. We
cordially invite persons wishing trpurchase
10 WISH our grounds and examine our mode Of
producing plants.
We SHALL REDUCE the price of plants
IN the Spring OF 1860 so as 10 place them with
in the reach Of all. We have experimental
largely as 10 the best time Of planting the
Strawberry, and unhesltatin2iy recommend
the Spring.
Our selection embrace OVER ONE HUN
DRED VARIETIES including all the nalve
and foreign kinds, of any repute.
Catalogues sent on application, enclosing
stamp. J. kNOX,
iws:l Box i7s, Pittsburgh, Pa
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-01-06

About 8 o'clock in the morning of the
30th Dec, the north half Of the Troy (N
" Union Railroad Depot, fell in, with a
noise like that of an earthquake. The de-
pot was of brick, 400 feet long and with
an iron roof having a span of $50 feet
1t is said to be the second largest depot
in the world. There we're about six inch
es of snow on the roof, which, with the
cold, i: is supposed broke iron girders sus-
tanning the roof. Happily, there was no
one uuder the roof at the time.
Samuel Casey, Treasurer of the United
States, died recently, much lamcnted, at
his home in Kentucky, aged about II
years. That officer requiring bail to the
amount of Sl50,O00 GU $4,000 salary, is
not as much sought after as many.
Kentucky has taken the lead in appoint.
ing Delegates to the Republican National
Convention. Cassius NJ. Clay and DR..
Blakely are the Senatorial Delegates, ap-
pointed at public meeting. Several Dis
triet Delegates will be chosen, also.
A bill has been introduced into the lie.
islature of Texas, and has passed the
House, authorizing reward of $4,000
for the capture of Cortinas, or any other
Of the leaders Of the Mexican brigands 0p
the Rio Grande.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-01-06
Attempted Bullying!
Mr.. Grow, ChsIieagea.-.iiis Noble Reply.

1t will be remembered, that, last year,
the Democratic U. S. Senate fOistcd into
the Post Office Appropriation Bill, sec
ton nearly doubling tie rohs of Letter and
Ne,r,poper Postage! When it is remem-
bered that the postages from the Slave
States never pay their expenses, it will be
seen at once that this was special
and direct tax upon the Free States, and
therefore oNERous and UNJUST. But it
was more than that-it was clearly UN-
CONSTITUTIONAL, as it was q revenue
measure, and the Constitution expressly
provides that all such measures MUST Or
igina,e only with the peoples branch, the
House. Coming back to the House, that
body promptly struck out the inyidious
and illegal section, on motion Of Mr.. Grow,
sustained by all the Republicans and about
80 Northern Democrats. The House then
passed, Immediately, another bill covering
the same appropriations precisely, but
omittiDg the section raising the rates Of
postage. The Democratic, Pro Slavery
Senate, refused to pass this latter Bill
but declared their bill should pass, or
there should be no appropriation. For
once, the House adhered to their rights
stood firm to the interests Of the people
refused TO be driven into an unfair and
unconstitutional measure by the bullying
attitude of the majority Of the Senate, Gn
which the Republicans stood by the HOnse)
aud the Bill fell; there was no appro-
priation to carry on the mail service,
which has been kept up balance of former
appropriations, and on trust.
For this act, Mr. Grow and his co.,
leagues Of both parties have the thanks of
oil Frcemeu. They preventeda gross aud
grave infraction of Que OF the best bulwarks
Of our Constitution. But for them,
reader you would have to pay nearly
DOUBLE POSTAGE TAX on every letter
and paper you receive. All honor to
those men
When Congress met, and the South
BY their violence had KEEP, the House
three weeks from organizing, Mr. Grow
smopg others urged an organization for
the purpose Of furnishing aid to the mail
contractors, who, as well as the Govern
mept, mus. suffer great losses if payment
xss delayed beyond the New Year.. There
upon, Mr.. Branch, member from North
Carolina, launched out in a bitter invec-
tive against Mr.. Grow, accusing him Of
the loss of the Bill, aud Of the suiferipss
Of she contractors, asd that be defeated
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-01-06
CTbasa Eault Ia IL T?

Another Term of Court has passed, and
of the IS or so published cases on the
Trial List, ouly one was brought before
Jury Others, as usual. were settled, but
as many if not more, are doubtless to be
added.
How long can suffers, witnesses, and
the county endure this evi! /? They have
borne it patti, n,ly, but many are beginning
to think, very seriously, that something
must be done to remedy this wrong and
to have our legal business consummated.
In the spirit of the maxim that "a delay
of justice is denial of justice" the Law
requires that every suit shall have fair
opportunity for trial at least within one
year after it shall have been commenced.
Yet suitors are now bafiled, Court after
Court and year after year, adding cost to
cost, anxiety to anxiety, and harassins all
concerned. Before is is reached, many
li,igants die remove, or become bankrupt
with halffnished, expensive suits on their
hands, and lawyers, witnesses and clients
are put to very much trouble with very
little profit. These delays occasion much
suffering, a.d work rank injustice to the
poor especially. But they are not the only
ones affected. Innocent persons-erery
taxpayer in the county-thousands IN no
wise interested or responsible, are compeli- |
ed to pay the heavy bills Of expense arising
from this inefficient and Increasingly nner- /
Gus administration of our courts.
TAa. this is plain and not overdrawn
statement, We submit to all our fellow
citizens. The complaint is universal, cnd
not confined to localities or parties. O;her
counties Of our size do not suffer thus.
Moutour and Columbia rarely have a fall
week of Court. Their people are no more
peaceaLle than ours, and their business
affairs quite as extensive. Wy Ibis dyE !
fercacea Where is the fault?
This is very important matter. For
.he public good, and for the satisfaction of
3ur taxpayers, We invite an expression Of
views, in the form Of short, candid and
unbiased communications in our paper.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-01-06
BRICK FOUNDRY FOR SALE.

rr--,,- The subscribero.TtrS 10 sell the
NJgys s,ss> large Bricl; Foundry at The west
E-S.ss Sts,irnd OF Market street. Inclufing
tss,rsssislsess, the Wareroom. Office, aud the
Machinery altached-slso large amount uf
Patterns Tor Patent Rights for Agricultural
Machinery Stoves, &c. II IS regarded a. one
"f the boo, Locations f.r good safe hnSinesS
The ProPririor'S time Is wholly engroSsed IN
another emp!oym ent, which Is The reason he
desires to dispose OF this Foundry. Fer any
further particulars, address
WILLIAM FRICK, Lewisburg,
Feb. 1858 Union Co. Pa