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The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

HORSE IN A CRooKERY SToRE-The
Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser, of Thursday
last, tells the following:
We have heard of "bull in china shon.
but never, until yesterday, did we know Of
a horse being in a crockory store. While
our military companies were parading the
streets in the evening, horse attached to a
buggy, in which were seated two young men,
became frightened at the waving plumes and
bristling bayoncts, and dashed away in a
frightful matter, Before proceeding far,
however, the buggy Was upset, aud detaching
himself from it, the animal dashed into the
crockery store of VIM. Ware, on Market
street, with portions of the harness and the
swingle-tree dangling to him. Miraculous
as it may seem, he passed through the store
aud into the counting ,room--the passage in
some places, not exceeding two feet III width
without breaking more than three or four
dollars worth of crockery The young men,
we understand, were not seriously injured
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

- AN IRISH GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
The last issue of the New York Irish News
say OF l,r. John G. Downey, the new Govern
or of California:
by the last arrival from California we re.
ceived intelligence Of the elevation Of DR..
Downey to the Governorship of that impor-
tant State. John G. Downey is a native Of
the county of Sligo, Ireland, whence he EN-,
grated with his family about twenty years
ago-he being then boy of fifteen years Of
age; he studied medicine at Washington and
afterwards practiced at Cincinnati, from
which city he vent to California, in l849-
5O, After residing for some time in San
Francisco he went to the Lower Country and
settled in Los Angles, where he married in.
to one of the oldest and most respectable
California families, who pride themselves on
their pure Spanish descent. He received
with his wife large fortune, consisting Of
several leagues Of land, cattle, &c.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
NOTICE.

YNAS COMMITTED to the Jail of szoo &
W county, by Justice ]. II. Lawrence, on "a
the 18th inst, as runaway slave, a negro-XA
woman, who says her name is SARAH, and that
she belongs to Matty Harris, who lives in Virginia,
but has a plantation in the lower part of this
county, which is under the management of Mr..
Lockhart, Overseer. Said negro is of brown COM
plexion, about 55 years old, and about feet
high, Had on when committed, common Lindsey
clothing.
The owner Is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take her away, or she
will be dealt with according to law.
JOHN SMITH, JailOr.
Feb. 25, ls6O-26
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

"NEw DoDGE.'--A new dodge is dss,
cribed by the New York Ledger "A veal
thy merchant of this city, who is in the hab.
it of carrying more money i'll his pocket than
it is prudent for any one to keep about his
person, recently received teIegraphic dis
patch from his wife, who was visiting some
friends in the country, stating that she was
very ILL., He at once started to see her On
arriving at the railroad station nearest her
place of abode, be hired horse and buggy,
and set out about dark for cross country
drive of some eight miles. When lie had
gone about half the distance, he was stopped
by couple of men, who robbed him Of his
gold watch and several hundred dollars in
cash In return for .he booty, they kindly
told him that he need have no fears for hi
wife's health, as hey sent him the telegraph
dispatch in the hopes Of having the pleasure
of meeting him after dark in some convcn
.ent spot, far from the busy haunts Of men
The merchant thinks that something SHOULD
be done by the telegraph companies to pro
tect people from such impositions"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

" I'm going to raze u fortune!" 4" said an
ncendiary, as he set fire to splendid ware
house, which was entirely consumed by bis
process of rasing. That man was sharp as
razor; but if the law gets him, he will be
apt to lose his edge, in hammering stone. His
brother,-a wiser and better man,-re-
marked on the same day,-by strange
coincidence, that he was going to raise a
fortune; and by sending from 50 to IS aud
$40, occasionally to Hodges, Davis & Co.,
Macon, Ga, for the purchase of tickets in
their Lotteries, he soon did raise fortune
for on the 10th mttm,o he received the full
amount of the capital prize be had been
lucky enough to draw the whole of $4,000
Virtue is its own reward.
Mercantile Register.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

Inc weather has been delightful for a number of
u"yS past. Last Thursday was an unusually fine
u'y until abOnt o'clock in the evening, when the
SKY suddenly became overcast with dark clouds
Inns was followed in few minutes by one of the
OaF'edest rains We almost ever saw. We had just
started to the country, and with our usual wisdom
anu sagacity, put on ''duster," instead of an
'lndla-rubber." We were suffered to get about
Two miles, when the rain came in torrents. We
would be the last one to make a severe remark,
Ou' We may be permitted to say that this was
ABOUT as cool rain as we ever felt. The weather
= clear again, with prospect of green woods
in few days.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
IglggO advertisements
ELECTION NOTICE.

A N ELECTION will be held by the qualified
Il electors of Yazoo City, on the first MONDAY
in April, 1860, to elect one Mayor and four
Seectmen for each of the Wards of said city.
The poll for the election in the first Ward will
be opened at the Council Chamber, and for the
Second Ward, at the Court House.
The following gentlemen are appointed Inspec-
tors of said election:
FIRST WARD-John T. Jennings, VIM. Wyman,
and George W. Grubbs.
SECOND WARDS. NJ. Phillips, R. B. Mayes
and W. G. Rasberry.
W. S. EPPERsoN, Mayor.
March 10. 1860-2S-4t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

We are indebted to the steam er Hope for various
newspaper and other favors. This is our Vicks-
burg packet, and she makes, with great regularity
and certsnty, her tri-weekly trips. She is a
fast running and one of the most elegant steamers
that plies in our trade. Capt. Moore, as an ex-
perienced, safe and cautious commander, has
gained considerable reputation. Mr.. R. g. Shep-
pard the clerk, by his pOliteness and accommo-
dating spirit, has become universal favorite,
not only with the he'gentlemen, but, what is greatly
more desirable, with the ladies who travel with
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

hANaED.-The negro woman Eliza, who has
USen ior some time under sentence of death for
'1s burning of the gin house of Mrs. McCann,
was hung on Friday the I'd inst. She made no
procession Of religion, Notwithstanding she had
'ue benefit of frequent ministerial visits. She
unwilling to die, and begged for life with her last
Orsa'h. AS is customary in Christian countries, a
Aige crowd was present to witness the horrid
spectacle Of strangling human being, bound
HaOa and foot. To our astonishment, white
women were there, who looked with apparent
unconcern upon the scene. After death, the body
was given over for dissection.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
Lace Cotton Seed. 50 per BusheI. /

Lace Cotton Seed, 80 per BusheI.
VIE 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; I;
is soft fine, silky, and at least one half inch
onger in staple than the common is in color, a
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 the fall and winter weather. This Cot
ton has been cultivated four years, and, although,
a native of more Southern soil, is now accimas :
ted. Has been sold in small lots, consequently,
it has never established its real value. 1t sells
readily for from three to four cents more 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 will be in store
a quantity of the seed The lint sent with each
lot of Seed will satisfy all competent judges that
the LACE COTTON is far the most valuble now
grown in this State.
BENZ. R. HOLMES.
Refers to StewArtS James, New Orleans Har-
rison 4 Hyatt, Barksiale s. Mcfarland, Yazoo
City. Rev. j. W. Purvis, S. johnson, Thad.
Luse, Thos, B. Alsop, Yazoo County.
March 10, lS60-28.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

Sons OF MALTA.--This wide spread and
fast rising order lately convened in Wash~
iugton City, in Supreme Grand Council
We understand that the meeting of the
Efforts" from one extreme limits of the
Union to the other with the ceremonies at
tending it was one of the most gorgeous
sights ever witnessed. The following is the
list of the names of the Grand Officers elect
ed for the ensuing year.
GRAND OFFICERS, WITH THEIR POST OFFICE
ADDRESS
Supreme Grand Commander-in Chief
Dendy Shardwood, Philadelphia, Pa
Supreme Lieutenant Grand Commander
in-chef-W. II. Passmore, Memphis, Tenn
Grand Scribe-Austn H, Brown, Indian
apolis, Idiana
Grand CHANCELLOR. G. Johnston, Jr.
Louisville, Ky.
Grand Chancellor-A. G. w. Carter
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Grand Cashier-A. w. I. Webb, St
Louis, Missouri
Grand Sentinel-D. B. Bridgeford, Rich
mond, Virginia.
Grand Master at -Arms-James NJ. Todd
Wheeling, Virginia
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

We are in receipt of the March number of Dr..
c,ouds Rural Magazine, "The American Cotton
planter and Soil of the South" As usual, it con-
..ips large quantity of agricultural horticultu-
r,l and literary matter. Every planter should
subscribe for it. Price So per annum. Address
nr N B. Cloud, Montgomery, Ala.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
CITATION NOTICE,

To Samuel RedtIing, Executor Of the last
VII and testament Of Jesse Alsop, de-
ceased
VTOU are hereby cited to be and appear before
the Probate Court of Yazoo county, Missis-
sippi, on the fourth Monday Of April next to
show cause, if any you can, why you have not
exhibited your annual account for settlement and
allowance as Executor of the last Win and Testa-
ment of Jesse Alsop, deceased.
By order of the Court.
JOHN BRUMFIELD, Clerk.
March 10, 1S60-28.5t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

n. WITHDRAWING FROM LIBERIA
A,cnmond q Z, Dispatch, under this head, says !:
" Inc Maryland House of Delegates on
y Wednesday cut off from the Colonization
SSOClety the annual appropriation of Sc, ,00O0
~, decided vote, aud left only the clause
u 4 the code giving $40 for each free negro
'uat may be taken from the State. This is
another sign Of the effects If the abolition
ef0sade Of the Northern fanatics
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
Mules.

T AM prepared to furnish Planters with I'D
| MULES of every description, fromt
the largest to the smallest sze the best terms.
| have made an arrangement by which can sup
ply the wants of my customers on the shortest
notice. If have not suitable stock on hand,
have made an arrangement by which the kind
that may be desired will be furnished in the
course of two days at the farthest. will be my
object and aim to give entire satisfaction to those
who may favor me with their patronage
D. R. MITCHELL.
Yazoo CITY, February 1S, l880-25.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

OHAREsToN CONVENTION "A correspon-
usns, writing from Charleston relative to the
'ppsoaching convention, says:
:. Uur hotel keepers arc using every effort
= /; enlarge their accommodations, and ofers
lug 70 pay literally for the use Of public
salls = and private houses during the session.
aeycral !; Of the public halls and many addi
HSpal tenements have already been engaged.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
Sion the Thief,

OT0LEN from the undersigned, on the night of
y the 7th inst, large bay HORSE. Said horse
has three white feet b.aze in the face; left eye
somewhat hurt Supposed to be stolen by a
School Teacher known by the name of McGowen.
Said McGowen is a native of Ireland about 6
feet high has long scar on the right cheek ;
slender built. I will give Fifty Dollars for his
arrest and the safe delivery of the horse.
RICHARD MARTIN
.Ynznn City March 10 1850 % If
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Hemingway, Friedlander j. Co.

D, w. Finucane & Co.
DY virtue of the above stated Vendi to me
ID directed, from the Honorable Circuit Court
Of Yazoo county, will sell to the highest bidder
for cash, on MONDAY, the 9th day of March
1860, at the Court House door of said county
within the hours prescribed by law, the following
property, viz:
One negro girl named EMILY.
Levied on as the property of the said defend
ants, D. W. Finucane, and will be sold to satifJ
the above stated case and costs
W. H. MANGUM, Sheriff.
February 4, 186O-2S-tds.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

We are requested by Mr.. McCbord to correct a
reportyery kindly started by some one, that he
WAS about giving up his school. SO far from this
being the case, he has no idea of doing any such
tbirg as long as he has single pupil, no matter
u forty other schools are started.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

SAD AccDENT.-A sad occurrence happened
to one of our esteemed citizens a day or SO sgo.
From all we can learn concerning the matter, he
became possessed with the idea that he had &C
quired some Of the secrets of the Sons of Malta
The idea wns too much for him, and before he
could communicate it to some three or four hun
dred confidential friends, he busted A post mortem
hut, after the most digent search, none could be
fnund
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

Our neighbor grows eloquent and witty over n
grape vine chair, and talks also of "grape vine
committees. She thinks that grape vines are
better adapted for the manufacture of chairs and
wicker work than for hanging Yankees with. She
also hopes that because she happened to be born
ia the good old Dutch city of Albany" she may
not be made a victim of the "Grape Vine Com
ml'tee." We have always had our opinion of
lankeeS' for our own part, and that Isl. that as
long as they behave themselves they are as good
as white people, and consequently, we are deci-
dedly opposed to hanging innocent Yankees on
grape vines
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

NstAO Va A~s@hAh'
PURSUANT to a decree of the Probate Court
of Yazoo county, Mississippi. made at the
February Term, thereof, A. D. 1860, will as
Executor of the last viii and Testament of Robert
H. Cage, deceased sell at public auction, before
the Court House door of Sunfower 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 north east quarter
of Section twelve. The east half of the north
east quarter Of Section ten. All in Township
nineteen, Range three west.
Said interest in the above lands will be sold on
the following terms, viz: Onefourth of the pur-
chase money to be paid in CASH the balance
on credit of twelve months-the purchaser
giving note with good security, and bearing in
terest at eight per cent. per annum from day Of
sale A. II. CAGE, Executor.
March 3, 1860-275t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

Rev. H. Williams agent for Mississippi Col
,.co is now in this city soliciting subscriptions
~ that institution. We recommend him to the
,;horality of our citizens.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
Valuable Residence for sale.

Valuable Residence for Sale.
TFNHE undersigned offers for sale, iHl7Ta
n valuable RESIDENCE, together with H.!i
10 acres of LAND, situated within ! of mile Of
Yazoo City. The building is comparatively new,
with A rooms below and 2 upstairs good
kitchen servants room and other necessary out
houses, fine cistern and valuable orchard on the
place. Terms will 5e reasonable.
THOMAS METZLER.
March 10 lSR0-22
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

CooL-0uI friend Mr.. Thos. Smith, has brought
cargo of 800 tons of ice to the city, and is pre-
cared to furnish everybody with the article OH
the most reasonable terms. This supplies great
lesideratum, and we hope Mr.. Smith may meet
with liberal support in the sale of so great a
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

COrroS SIZED FOR SALE DIR. 3. r. Holmes is
offering to the public species Of Cotton Seel
that We are bound to think. Judging from the
sample of cotton produced from them, is of a
very superior kind The cotton is sofa rich golden
appearance, the staple is very long, fine and
silky. 1t is said that as much cotton can be pro-
ducel to the acre of this ki"d as any other, and
that it commands three or four cents per pound
more. sample of the staple can be seen il
our office We commend these seed to the atten.
ton of planters.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
J.. LOUIS,

DYER OF SILKS of every description, and
J ScOurer of Gentlemen's Clothing. Is prepar,
ed to do all kinds of work in his line. From long
experience in his business he feels safe in guar
anteeng full satisfaction to those who may favor
him with work
Bay~ Shop in the same building formerly occu
pied as the '0bserver' printing office.
Yazoo City, Feb. IL, lS603m
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

Thomas Metzer offers valuable residence near
.,,s ctv for sale. See advertisement.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
EXECUTORS SALE.

A Executor of the last will and testament of
n W. Dorsey deceased and by virtue of an
order Of the Honorable Probate Court Of YazOo
county, Miss, granted the undersigned, at the
December (1S5S Term thereof, will sell at public
auction. in front of the Court House door Of said
county, on MONDAY, the 2Cth day of March;
1860, within the hours prescribed by law. the
following list of claims doubtful assets)-be-
longing to the estate of said deceased, to-wit:
Terms of sale-Cash
FW. WHELESS
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
DIED,

On Tuesday night, February 28th 1860, Mrs.
FANNIE Muse DMKINs, wife Of Marcellus L.
Dinkins Esq, of Canton.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
NOTICE.

THE Law partnership of Burrus Armstead
L was this day dissolved by mutual consent,
j. NJ Armistead, in whose hands all the books,
notes ard accounts of the late firm will be found,
will continue to conduct and conclude the bus ness
of the firm, at the Od office of Burrus & Armis.
tead j. r. BURRUS.
j. NJ. ARMISTEAD.
Yazoo CITY, Feb 2S. 1S60-March 3.6m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
PA N q s..
AR g. BRO.
v19R2@BwuS@9
-DEALERs IN
DIANOS,
MELODEONS,
GUITARS,
VIoLINS,'
FLUTES,
&c., SC.

&c., Sc.
SHEET MUSIC,
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE,
FANCY GOODS, and
STATIONERY.
At our Ware Room will always be found from
fifteen to twenty-five Pianos, from the best manu-
factories, and of every variety of style and Price
We have the only
NUNNS & CLARK PIANOS,
for sale in the State. These instruments are
Justly priced for their rich clear and mellow tone,
their unsurpassed beauty of finish, and their
durability. They have stood the test of nearly
thirty years, and have always been favorite Pianos
with those who prefer MUSIC to NOISE.
We have always on hand q full assortment Of
the genuine
CHICKERING PIANOS,
which we offer at the lowest prices.
Being the manufacturers sole agents for Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana of the
HAYES e. CO.'S PIANOS,
we are able to sell single Pianos at the regular
wholesale price, which is 800 less than the
usual price.
Handsomely finished Rosewood Pianos. with
full Iron Frames, warranted perfect, at $3.50 and
$500.
Also, the
HANSEN PREMIUM PIANOS.
made for the Southern climate, and fully warrant.
ed, for sale at very low figures.
We are also prepared to supply, at short no
tice, and at the factory prices, freight added,
the
STEINWAY SONS, T. GILBERT & CO.'S
or any other American Piano, Also, the French
Pianos of Pleyel and Erard, as low as they car
be had any where.
CHILD & CO.'S MELODEONS.
Being the wholesale agents for the South fol
these beautifully finished and de-ious-tored In
struments we are enabled TO offer
MELODEONS AT NORTHERN PRICES
and to supply dealers at the regular wholesale
rates.
Any Piano or Melodeon bought of us that doe
not give entire satisfaction, may be returned AM
exchanged at any time within one year from dat
of purchase
Music and Music Books sent by mail, postag
free, on receipt of the published Price.
Dealers, teachers and others who requir
Musical goods of any description, will do well t
inquire our prices.
BLACKMAR & BRO.
/ Vcksburg, Miss, Feb. Is, 1860.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

M INDOW GLASS--A fresh supply of Window
wv Glass, Of all sizes, from $40 TO 24x30,
just received by THOMPSON a. GRAY.
Decenber Oath, 1859.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

CHEMICALS
400 OZS. sulphate Qunne.
4(VJ 10 ozs Sulphate Morphine
s {" Acetate Morphine.
5 I" Quinine.
s Valerianate Quinine.
5 Valerianate Zinc.
8 lbs. Iodide Potassium.
s d" Glyeerine.
so /" Chloroform.
90 Blue Mass, in assorted Jars,
Just received and for sale cheap by
Dec. IL COMPTON 4 THOMAS.
SELECT POWDERS.
On LBS Ipecac
~ 25 " Rhubarh-India.
10 Rhubarb-true Turkey.
8 Opium-pure.
10 T" Aloes Soc.
8 GumhOga.
8 Nyrrh-Turkey.
s Comp. Extract Calocynth.
For sale by COMPTON Il THOMAS.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
Yazoo City, February 1s, l8oO-25.
Patent Champion Fire and Bur-
glar Proof Safes.

glaF PrOoI Saies'
WITH HALLS PATENT P0WDER-PR00F
w LOCKS, the same that were awarded sepa
rate Medals at the Worlds Fair, London, 1851,
and the Worlds Fair, New York, 1858, and ARE
THE OILY American Safes that were awarded
Medals at the London Worlds Fair.
These Safes form the most perfect security
against Fire and Burglars of any Safes ever Offer
ed to the public.
$1,000 REWARD
will be paid to any person that can show that
Herring's Patent Champion Safe ever failed to
preserve its contents in an accidental fire.
s. G.. HERRING s. CO., Manufacturers,
25l Broadway, cor. Murray st., New York, and
81 s. 81 Gravier ST. New Orleans.
AGENTs--O. Mazange & Co., Mobile Ala.
CLARK, Stewart 3 Bib, Montgomery, Ala. John
X 0ttley, Columbus, Miss.
| January 2l, ls60-Sm
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
CHERO KEE REM EDY
AN uNFAILING CrRE FnR

G 0 " 0 r r II E A,
And all the Diseases of the Urinary Organs.
THIS REMEDY cures when all other prepara-
tions fail. 1t is entirely unlike every vther
compound; containing no mineral poison or nause
Gus Drug; as ii is prepared solely from Roots,
Barks and Leaves, and has been handed down from
one generation to another, by the Cherokee In
dians. 1t is offered to the public on its own in
trinsic merits. Ii performs its duty quickly and
thoroughly The unfortunate Of either sex, will
be repaid by using this remedy instead of placing
themselves nt the mercy of some Quack or Pro
fessOr. This remedy strikes at the very root of
the disease its tendency is not simply to suspend
the poison, but to remove the cause on which it
depends. Full directions, in pamphlet form, ae-
company each bottle.
The speedy and permanent relief afforded by
this remedy, in all cases Of Gonor1hea (Clapp,)
Gleet Gravel Structure, Fluor Albus Whites in
femals), and all other Diseases of the Urinary
Organs, has astonished the most scientific men
of the age. This Remedy not only eradicstes
all Poison from the system, but invigorates the
most delicious constitution.
1t does not affect the breath, or interfere with
any business or require any deviation from tla
usual diet.
1t requires no assistance from other medicine
All what enhances its value. is the entire ab-
sence of all nauseous taste being pleasant and
delicious syrup. Price 81 per bottle
POTTER & MERWIN, Sole Preprietors.
St. Louis, Mo.
Sold in Yazoo City by
THOMPSON & GRAY.
]. BLUNDELL,
And all the Druggists.
]. c. LANIER, Vicksburg, and J. WRIGHT
& CO., New Orleans, Wholesale Agents.
January 7. 1S59-ly.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10

NOLLINS' Paragraph Testament
" Bibles of all sizes and styles.
Prayer Books.
Psalms and Hymns-an elegant assortment
on hand, and for sale bv
Dec. H. COMPTON & THOMAS.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-03-10
,R TAX ASSESSOR.
,rw ORLEANS COTTON MARKET.

See Election Notice in our advertising columns