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The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-07-21

PLATFORM OFVUE NATIONAL DEMOCRACY
1d3Dicd m Commtiee at Charle,i9a. .1yJ.l 30
1860, dya Vote Of II to " States.
Resofl', That the platform adopted by the
Democratic party ut Cincinnati be affirmed, WitL
The following explanatory resolutions:
Fos'-That the goyemmtp. Of a Territory OF
ganlzed by an act 81 Congress PROVISIONAL and
temporary, aud during its existence al clBons
OF the United States have an equal right 10 Sol.
Gle with their property in the Territory, without
her rights, either Of person OF property, heinc
destroyed or injured by Congressional o. Terri
toriaI legislation.
iSeeoad-Tbat it is The duty Of The federal GOV
efnment in all its departments, to protect lie
rights Of persons and property in the Territories,
and wherever else its constitutional authority ex-
tends
1had-Ihat when the settlers in a Territory
having an adequate population, form u State con-
shtutien, the right Of sovereignty commences
and being consummalcd by their admission into
the Union, they stand ON an equality with the
people of other States, and n State thus organ
i2ed ought to be admitted into the federal Union
whether Its constitution prohibits OF recognizes
the institution Of slavery.
Reso8red That the Democratic party are IN
favor Of the acquisition of the island ofCuba. on
such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves and
Just to Spain, at the earliest practicable moment.
R@ohea That tho enactment of State Leeis
latures to defeat the faithful execution of the
Fugitive Slave Law are hostile in character, sub
yersl'e OF the Constitution, and revolutionary in
their effect
Reso1red, That the Democracy Of the United
states lecognize il us the imperative duty of this
government to protect tie naturalized citizens in
sll his rights, whether at home or in foreign lands
TO me same extent as its native born citizens.
Whereas, One of the greatest neccssaries of
the age, IN political, commercial, postal and
military point Of view, is a speedy communication
between The Pacific and Atlantic coast; therefore
be r
Resoircd That the national Democratic party
do hereby pledge themselves to use every means
in ther power to secure the passage of some
olll TO the extent Of their constitutional authori
~ by Congress, for the construction of a Pacific
.'alroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific
Ocean, at the earliest practicable moment.
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Business CARDS, &t.
]. BLUNDELL,
IN

JDpwg9e EA09ana0anD@s SGsp
TTAvING purchased the well known establish
mept, together with tho entire stock oil
PETER B. COOK CO., the undersigned takes
pleasure in informing the public that he will keep
constantly on hand large assortment Of pure,
fresh
DRUGS, MEDICINES
PAINTS, OILS,
CHEMICALS, BRUSHES,
PERFUMES, BOOKS,
STATIONERY, sc,
Bdy Prescriptions carefully prepared by one
experienced in the business.
az A share Of the public patronage is solicit
ed, j. BLUNDELL
Yazoo City, January q, lS60-ly.
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READ HOME TESTIMONY

:, WEAR LEXINGTON, Miss, June ION so
AessrS. CasseH & Bougha, Canton, MI, O'u' o.
GENTs;-l deem it due to you and H. ,
to say word in favor of your GREEN'S Pubic
AND FEVER MIXTURE. Last fan ! = AGVE
bottle from you, and cured t,oclve c9,s. 'yuenta
and Fever with it, and have used onlv Ga, Hgu'
bottle. In one Of the above mentionrJ lou ue
had used quininc and every other remrdv '1'V''
near Of without success. 1t never failed n 'Yup
O'' STn hespeclIuny' S. b. HARRIS
This certiles that suffered from Anno iD =.
Fever for eight years, during which Tina ,S sa1
every medicine could hear of, without on,, ucu
manent benefit. until obtained Greens ANY, Any, PVI,
Fever Medicine, which entirely cured mo eV' 'u'
September, 1858. WIN Mffrpp
MEssRs. CAssE1L & BAuqny: how
Green's Ague and Fever Mixture in NV r,' uSg'
with unfailing success, and would recommend rI' J,
in preference to any other Medicine for Poror
Ague. Ono bottle cured four cases. wv 'la
September 20, 1858. A. CLARE
To those afflicted with Chlls and Fovor
would say, by all means use Green's Aaro ,
Fever Mixture. il has never failed 10 crro I Hl
above disease in my family WV
September, 1858. ELIJAH yolvn
have used two bottles of Greerfs Aono oul
Fever Mixture in my family with uniform snccc.,
and believe ii TO bc an excellent rerpdv
October, 1868. W.P. ANDgRsoN
For sale by COMPTON & THOMAS
lazoo City,
CA6SELL & BAUGHN, Canton
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4 Bcncyolcnt Institution established 5y spe,
ciat Eadowmcnt, for tie ReHef Of Tie
Sick and Distressed, Inflicted wiM Viru-
lent and Epidemic Diseases.
THE howard Association, in view of the
| awful destruction of human life caused by
Sexual diseases, and The receptions practiced up
on the unfortunate victims Of such diseases by
Quacks, several years ago, directed their Consult
ing Surgeon, as CHARITABLE ACT worthy Of
their name, to open Dispensary for the treat
ment Of this CLASS Of diseases, in all their forms,
and to give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS to ali
who apply by letter, with n description of their
condition, (agc, occupation, habits Of l.fe Sell
and in case of extreme poverty, to FURNISH
MEDICINES FREE OF CHARGE 1t is needless
to add that the Association commands the HIGHEST
Medical skill Of the age and will furnish the most
approved modern treatment.
The Directors Of The Association, in their M
nual Report upon the treatment Of Sexual Dis
eases, express the highest satisfaction with the
success which has attended the labors of their
Surgeons iii the cure of Sperm0torrhea, elect,
Syphilis, the vice OF Onanism or Self-Abuse Dis.
eases of the Kidneys and Bladder, &C., and order
a continuance Of the same plan for tho ensuing
year.
The Directors, on a review of the past feel as
sured that their labors III this sphere of beneyO-
lent effort have been of great benefit to the aHct.
ed especially to the yoDng, and they have resolved
to devote themselves, with renewed zeal, 10 this
very important and much despjs0d cause.
An admirable Report on SpermatorrhcSa, or
Seminal Weakness, the vice of Onanism Mastur
baton, or SelfAbuse and other diseases of the
Sexual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon will be
sent by mail lin q scaled envclope), FREE OF
CHARGE, on receipt of TWO STAMPS for post
ages. Other Reports and Tracts Oh tho nature
and treatment Of Sexual diseases, diet &C., are
constantly being published for gratditous iistribu
ton, and will be sent to the afflicted Some of
the new remedies and methods Of treatment dis
covered during the last year, are of great value.
Address, for Report or treatment, DR. J. skill
LIN HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon Howard As
ISOLATION, No. 2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia
Pa By order OF the Directors
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President.
GEO. FAlRCHIiD Secretary.
February II, 1859. NV.
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17OLIER'S PURE WHITE LEAD-3OOO pounds
y of this celebrated White Lead just received.
Also, general supply of all other materials
used in painting, which offer for sale at a very
liberal profit JAS BLUNDELL.
May Il, 1860.
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NOT A SINGLE FAur

Warranted to care tie Ague and n
Ch'lls and Feper, IN very case rS L"''' :, %
directions are JolI,qCc witAout Ms " ~ ne
any other Mcdiciat. ''' @'@ q
Ii AVlNG purchased he xclusivo rioh,
! manufacture and sale of this rs su. % The
chceriuly offer it to the pub ic at larre .uy We
specific for ague and fever than any %, ~ nearer
cine known. 0'let med,
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-07-21
MILES.

I AM prepared to furnish Planters with Gssft
/ MULES Of every description, from s.-1-s
the largest TO the smaIIest size, on the bes GERM
have made an arrangement by which | eau spr
ply the wants OF NY customers ON the SnV uI
notice If have not suitable stock on mann Sni
have made an arrangement by which tny A tbs
that may DO desired, will be Furnished u nv
course Of two days at the farthest. VIII NJ 'boss
object and aim TO give entire satisfaction 70 'HVF
who may favor me with their patronage.
Yazoo City, February ls, lseO.z6.
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advertisements.
Plan OS.
Jar & BRO.
v1GHx63IBDu24a
DEALERS IN
DIANOS,
MELODE0NS,
GUITARS,
VIOLINS,..
FLUTES,
&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 favoritc Pianos
with those who prefer MUSIC to NOISE,
We have always on hand full assortment of
the 1elluine
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-07-21
HEROD & BIRMlNGHAM'S
STAGE LINE,

HEROD s. BIRMINGHAM have 6IInss1 Z q
III purchased the large and com Els ,..sS5L
modious Stage Coach, together with all the
Horses connected with D. w. Lamkins Line, and
are now running daily from Ya2oo City to
Vaughan's Station on the Miss Gem. R. r., con-
ncctirg with the evening train at o'clock up
from Canton, jackson, Vcksburg, New Orleans,
and
ALL TIE SOUTHERN CITIES;
making the trip from New Orleans to Yazoo City
in IS hours, via New Orleans J. s. c. N. Rail
Rsad then by the Mississippi Central Rail Road
and llerod Birmngham's Daily Stage Line.
Then remaining two hours for the train down,
connecting with Goodman's Depot, Lexington,
Carfollion, Grenada, Water Valley Grand juno
ton, Memphis, and
ALL THE NORTHERN CITIES.
Persons travelling to or from Yazoo City will
find this route mach cheaper and qaicher than by
any other route. aud make direct connection
with all other places on the Railroad.
Stage leaves Yazoo City every day 1t O'Clock
P, NJ, aud connects with the cars at Vadghan's
Station at p. NJ; returning, leaves Vaughan's
Station at 2. NJ, md strives at Yazoo City at
a, NJ.
April %, 1860.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-07-21
Just Received.

T HAVE Just received, and onerfo sale. o large
supply of fresh DRUGS and MEDICINES
Give me a call. J BLUNDELL
April 90, 1850.
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CHICKERING PIANOS,

which we offer at the lowest prices.
Being the manufacturers sole agents for Mis-.
sssippi and Louisiana of the
HAYES & CO.'S PIANOS,
we are able to sell single Pianos at the regular
wholesale price, which is $500 less than the
usual price.
Handsomely finished Rosewood Pianos, with
full Iron Frames, warranted perfect, ut $3.50 and
$500.
Also, the
HANSEN PREMIUM PIANOS.
made for the Southern climate, and fully warrant
cd, for sale at very low figures.
We are also prepared to supply, at short no.
ticc, and at the factory prices freight added, J
the
sTEINWAY & SONS, T. GILBERT & CO.'S
or any other American Piano. Also, the French
Pianos of Pleye and Erard, as low us they can
be had any whore.
CHILD Il CO.'S MELODEONS.
Being the wholesale agents for the South for
these beautifully finished and delicious toned In.
struments, We are enabled to offer
MELODEONS AT NORTHERN PRICES.
and to supply dealers at the regular wholesale
rates
Auy lliIlO VI MSlOuCOu UOuEHl Vi us mat uOch
not give entire satisfaction, may 10 returned and
exchanged at any time within one year from date
Of purchase.
Music and Music Books sent by mail, postage
free, on recent of the published Price.
Dealers, teachers and others who require
Musical goods Of any description, will do veil to
inquire our prices.
BLAOKMAR & BRO
vcksburg, Miss, Feb. Is, 1860
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LIVERY STABLE AND TRADING STAND
I'm YAZOO CITY, FOR LEASE.

LIVER STOCK FOR SHE
FNHE undersigned offers for sale n
Il lot Of Horses, Hacks and Buggics,
and all other articles pertaining to the ME-
Livery business
Also a Lease of Is months from the LIST of April
inst, of the Stable and Trading House known as
the Blackman Stand" situated ia the centre of
the business part Of the city
The Stable is large enough to stall rs Horses,
with shed-room enough attached to accommodate
70 head of Mules. Also, on the lot adjoining the
Stable is a good dwelling, with out-houses enough
to accommodate so to rs Negroes Also, never
failing supply of good Oistern 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 DO extended on favorable terms to any length
Of time purchaser may desire
II. .. WILSON.
YaZoo Oity April 81 1S6O-tf
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L ONWARD ASSOCIATION N,

vicksburg, Miss, Feb. IS, 1860.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-01-13
MORNING LEADER.
FRIDAY mORNING, JAN. rs, 1880.



r.Plun nud ornamental prn ing Of every descr p ion
duus Printing Esthb shment Of the LERDER Ofico.
ON the latest improved and mus rapid steam Presses IN
tue best style ahO nuticl pnd al reasonable rates
PsTl nual attuHiion paid 10 bsuk Every scrip
lion Of Binding done, especially Blals Books Ledgefs
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ROUSE & JENNINGS,
REAL ESTATE AND
Insurance Agents.
No. 2Il Superior Street,
MARBLE BLOCK, UP STAIRS.
n1Ylu
For. Sale.

FARM OF 20 ACRES in Lorain County, well situated
ald anu an excellent sraZiaE farm half bottom
lana barge and good farmhouse. bafps orchard, 81.
81 per acre.
HOUSE AND ACRES mllss from the city by Euefid
riaai soil sandy lean, with good orchard s.e00.
ls ACRES, 0mies frsm The city with valuable water
pryiiegs large Wheel story buii ding dFsliinE
barn and orchard. Ss2l
hANTED--Io puIehase,- metgsge we'll secUrei for
sos; also or good Per cent mostk ss sr ron
9llOU D sZl1l
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ROUSE & JENNINGS,
a ar,rhls MI
FOr Sale Or EIchange.

q Oh SGlAC OF GACLlGH HsA A-fs
PROSPECT ST. House and lot west Of Erie strss; viii
exchange or some 10 aeres on Of the mah roads s
ths seity-S2O00.
HANDSOME REsIDENCE-la a large and flourish
ing village rsilrusd 60 milss Of this city
large and well finished two story house and barn.
for q property or farm in this STATE west.
DETROIT ST House and barn and four lots to exchange
for farm IN this state or west.
TAVERN sTAND-'n thriving village and on thor
Oughtars IN Minnesota: building large and e
now doing good business 10 eIeh gs for stock Of
goUds OF 9th h-r property.
SAW MILL-and Is acres OF land oa the Charm River
- niles ion Chsgrn ais valuable Woter power and
permanent stone dam with small dwelling. exchange
10 ciy propery-SloO0
STEAM SAW MILL AND WATER GRIT MILD
miles from this city nj Is snd " nssrlE me-
and good order With dwelling ba and 3 acres lard
10 eLchsngs for good faIm Within s. miles Of his
eily-S300o.
WESTERN LANDS-Soms very sooi in Iudfana- Illiuois
Iowa and AIsSourto exchange for city properly OF
good farm.
SEQ WELL SECURED by bonl and morgags with some
money to exchange or city pofeTy OF $40 10 acres
So ACRES-s miles from the city on good rood with
log ghOUse frame BAN good orchard and 70 acres tnl
bcr-'o exchange lor city properly.
OR ANGE STREET-HOuss and lot, TO exchange ior a
firm-
AN IMPROVED FARM Of IFS acres in Iirojs 10 miles
from Joliet, i from rsilrOad stat l-comDetey feucd
fifteen acres timber balarce prairie; los cuTa-
in hac; 500 70 itCs city property balance 10 years.
time,
AN EXCEL ENT STEAM sAw-lTILI in the civ Of
Osnk ri WIS, on The Eox Rl'e5 3t one Of the best
Old-machinely manuiaciu iurel Cuya ahOg Eunsee-e1-
change for q property.
TOeda RailrOad-wll exchange for cry Prup FtY well
ROUSE d JENNINGS,
dec9O Msrble Block.
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UaIA Boots arr0 Shoes.

uUETT, BURGETT&CO WHOLE
~ LsALEDEALERIR BOOTS sH0ES, AND HRf
eANs Ne A4telsfi 4 fsW dourllodth sfths RBBtbd
~ ClaTelGndsO
ali3.,EEisE Ss ;EisEUrEf sEsEFT. rli41Ans
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Bonr0irla.
HOUSF-Dr. BEAC
GrIprauRrs.

EngTaVinR and LiIhOgrRPhiDR.
DRAINERD 3 BURRIDGE, WOOD
ID ENGRAVERS AND LITHOGRPBEkS Bank
SiTcst. Cleveland, o.
DOBERT GILL-SILYER AND
u y Electro Platter, D10r Pister snd Nanufactorcor-
nsr Of Ontario and Prospect ss (up sars) evea1d o.
is prepared to repnie $50 ms, FORKS. Cartons G, and
make them equal u nav. Door Trimmings furulshe or
Plated order. Bell Hanging prou pity attended To- and
prices reasonable. IuZ2dti6
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BniI0rre & ArfLlitefte.

BROOKS S. G. & Z. w, BUILD
u ERS Ais, Manufacturers Of Doors, Blinds, Sash,
Brhekets snd s3uds Of SerlliSawne aud Gothic work.
paculRratteu N paid Fitting-up Stores. Factory
nivsian-st me- C.utra neck. Cleveland o nole-c3l
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Cleveland Floor OIL Cloth ManufactOry
JOHN WEBSTER, Proprietor.

A LS0 MANUFACTURER AND
"a Wholesale Dealer in WATER FIRE PROC
PAINr dry and IN oil and for the sale oths CleEs
nd WHITE LEAD AND ZINC PAINTS Wareroon
nd Once AtwateT Block foot OF Superior street, AID
Vineyard street. Cleveland Ohio.
iunse:ltasd6 6Wi2W as
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HOME TESTIMONY.


WEST BEDFORD. Coshocton Co. o. May u, 81
Mr.. H. =. K-NGsLEY-Sir Ihfve been selling the ned
icnes Of the 6raeer6srg Company for The last ten
and have invariably found them 70 give od sasfac ion
ard the Pills h sod 70 great many taiies as legu-
lay As their tea and coffee end With my they have
become uDle article MrTshzlls Ut men Catholic Is
inedisine that has doua great amount Of gDod IN Female
Diseases One lady SOD It 70 told 81 bad rec eved
more benefit fom bottle then she did from long
Of medical teatnieut oy ths most sklfnl phys
ians. F JAMES WILSON.
The Graefsnberg MarShall's Uterine
Catholicon
Is offered certain cure accom- aned with the following
symptoms.
egulares--We eakneas Faiutness--D Deranged App6-
ti;e-Sallow ComplexiOn-Pain in the Back and
Kidneys-C ils-Cold Aauds and Feet
Bloating-F FsveriEhness-Neuralgia-- t
Head che-Reg lrssness---
Disfurbe Sleen-Flu lushes Of Heat
General Pain --Crawling and Pain IN
in the Spine and bstween the Shoulders-Acid
Difficult passing Of Urine, with heat
OF MISUNDERSTANDING, Burning or Irritation IN the
Urine Organs-Nightmare-D -Despaia-Hys-
tercs--AnNely--Re Face
Nervous TEiiching -Starting-
C0ngiirpati0n-Irntahl Ten eT-sHd-
uess-Depruved Appetits-Flatu ence-PlOut-
Cd and Irregular Observation-Disclosures DreAms--
Pains Ute Inc OTgans-NumJ Jnes and Pains IN Limbs
sold by City Druggists and Medcins dealers through
uuI the country,
or For Medicines or Agencies. address
H. B. KINGSLEY, 'eveland,
novl2.d&w GeueTal Agent Tor Ohio
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WHEELER & WILSON'S
SEWING MACHINE !
THE HIGHEST PREMIUM
j. AiAIN AWARDED to he
WHEELER & WILSON MACHINE,

By the Committee h4 Fair OF the American Institute in
New YOrE; at the National Far held Chicago; and al
al tho puucp1l State Fss held the past proving
bHypua > doubt that
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-01-13

ESy@ For City News see third page.
For Market Reports and Marine News see fOurti
page.
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THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
Prepare fer the Great Political Campaign
of 1850! -
INDUCEMENTS TO CLUBS
NOW Is THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE,

ThE TBIBUNE-now more than sizlusen years Old, and
having quarter Of million subscribers constant
purch ser diuseJ Ihroush Stals and Territory Of
our Unanwl continue in essence what has beentha
eOuducs nstons growth ia Vidue Industry Knew
ledge and Prosperity.
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WHEELER 5 WILSON MlCHINR

stand unl foIeW, in all where ExhibitCi
rad, showing the rleiits Of different knd And 10 us
usled PEI Wll dispute the Justice and prey
these deca test Of years haid use, la
satis6ed all comp sten' judges that
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-01-13
HEALTH OF AMERICAN W0-

Read Notices in The Tribune since Dec. l. 1858.
From mis- Excellenc,, JAMES y WESTCOTT, Governor
Floridu, and member tNe United Stutes Senate:
For upwards Of twenty 4 years was afflicted with
disease my family which the best medical and surgical
the country failed cure, but which welded In
salts aCOrg manner tU the GraGfenber Remedies.
JAS. wESTCOTT" +.
NEW YoRE, February, 1855.
DR. J. +. ERIDGg-Dear Sir Some two go in-
tmae female friend had been suffering from falling of the
womb. whites ard deru ged siruEon togetk with
the att ndug mpt0s clearly desr bed IN adYeT
tSements aHd pamphlets She had the best medical
skill this city uni enfir prCs rate and her phys
finally told her at he though her life might possibly be
prolonged Little longer under tie most iudici1us
treament. For fer that she continual 20 sink
when came in your Office NJ the GTaefenberg Medical
ion aud re cd her symptoms As you cnf
dent Of the Gracfenberg Marshns Cath0icun in reev
ing her she OschsTge all the physcians and tried IT, tho
dOubtngy PrOvidentiey, It reey-d her quickly, and
bottles entirely Curfd her Since thea Tor two yeRrs
there has been eurTerce OF the complaint and
JNO. H. BRIGGS.
Daily national Democrat. [volume] (Marysville, Calif.) 1858-1861, 1860-02-21
Isnrv LaM.

An effort will probably be made, during
the present session Of the Legislature to pass
a Usury Law. 1t is contonded by many that
the necessity for such an enactment is daily
becoming more and more urgent in this
State 1t is needed at this time, particular
ly, they say. because large enterprises are on
foot in which money must of course be eX-
tensively used If the money cannot be OBJ
tanned at reasonable rate of interest, then
enterprises must stop or fail; for it is amply
demonstrated that the capitalists will ncyer
voluntarily reduce their rates of interest
/ Enterprises which have for their object the
development Of the agricultural and mineral
wealth Of the country should not be permits
ted to 60 by the board.
It's assumed by the champions Of the
money.lenders that money isworth, like any
other commodity, precisely what it will
bring. Never was there a greater hllaoy
It has an arbitrary value, in the first place,
which the Government stamps upon it. 1t
then has an additional value growing out Of
its profitable use Ii a man borrow a sum Of
money to invest in business enterprise
which will pay him profit over and above
the interest which he has to give, why, then,
the money is worth what the lender charges
him for it, Otherwise IL is not. The stand
ard of interest should be so regulated by law
rs to make money invested in good business
profitable As the case stands now, hun
dreds Of men are doing large amount of
business, with no other result than just bare
" to pay the interest charged by the capital.
lists. They are thus laboring, not for them
selves but for those who have loaned them
their money. At the same time there are
hundreds more who refuse to 90 into business
at all or to undertake any extensive work for
the Improvement of the country, for the
reason that they know that they cannot
realize any profit whatever, after paying up
what they have to give for the use of money.
We believe it would be both to the interest
Of lenders and borrowers to pass Usury
Law, for, with proper standard Of per
centage, much more money would so into
use, and the whole country would be bene-
fitted. To lock up the circulating medium in
the vaults OF the owners is the worst use to
which it could be put.
We say thus much, by way of asserting
what we think is the dictate of sound politi.
cal economy, and not as hoping that the
majority of any California Legislature, not
expressly elected for the purpose, will ever
touch Usury Bill with "ten foot pole"
The influence of capitalists is little too
heavy