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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-03-15
cedar Falls and Minnesota Rail
road.


The contract has been let for building
this read from Ceda. Falls TO the north
line Of our State, where It connects with
Minneapolis and Cedar Valley rail road
The contractors are Boston men and are
to have the road completed in 1863. II
y calculated that the Minneapolis and
Cedar Valley read will BE- completed
within the same time.
The completion Of these roads is quite
important TO u.s. fer it completes an i'm
pcs:ant link Of l5o, or 10 miles in the
great road which is to connect the cities
Of st. Louis and St Paul.
The North Missouri road will IN
doub'edly be completed to our State
line on the South within the next eight.
cen months.
So that at the end Of the next three
years, to connect tAe cities Of St. Paul
and st. Louis, we shall only have to
build . road to the South line Of this
State; for the accomplishment Of which
the s. Louis Iowa and St. Paul Rail
road Company vas organised
We hear but little lately Of the work
ings Or doings Of this company. They
have done we'll the past summer 10 Get
ing the route surveyed, but We hope
they will not rest there They should
now 70 to work and get stock subscribed
10 as to commence work upon the road
20 soon as possible
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
THE LAW OF Newspapers,

/. Subscribers who do not give express norct
TO the contrary, are considered as Wishing t.
continue their subscriptions
2. If subscribers order the discontnuafce b
their paper the publisher may continue 10 SEND
to them until all arrenrages are paid, and sub
scribers are responsible for all numbers sent.
8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take theii
papers from the Office to which they are directed
they are held responsible till they have settled
their bills, and ordered their papers discontinued
4. The Courts have decided that refusal ia
take newspaper or periodical from the Post
Office, without notifying the publisher, and the
payment of all arrearages, is pTtaa yaeis evidence
of fraud
5. Subscribers of newspapers or periodicals re
moving, are liable to pay so long as the paper or
periodical may be sent to the residence of the
party at the time of subscription, Unless notice
is sent of such removal to the publication Office.
g. Many persons who subscribe for newspapers
think that unless the publisher can show their
names on the subscription list" they are not
riable to pay even for the papers they receive and
take out of the Post Office But law, as well as
equity, has decided in favor of the publisher
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16


fhe Directors on a review of the past feel as
sured that their labots III this sphere Of benevo-
lent effort have been Of great benefit to the alict-
ed, especially to the yOnng, and they have Resolved
to devote themselves, with renewed zeal, to this
very important and much despisOd cause
An Admirable Report on .Spermatorrhtea, OF
Seminal Weakness the vice of Onanism, Mastur
baton, or Self f-Abuse, and other diseases Of the
Sexual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon, will be
sent by mail Gh a sealed et7elopeJ FREE OF
CHARGE, on receipt of TWO STAMPS for post
ages. Other Reports and Tracts oh the nature
and treatment Of SEXUAL diseases, diet &C., are
constantly being published for gratuitous distribu
tion, 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, DIR. ]. skill
LIN HOUGHToN, Acting Surgeon, Howard AS
sociation, No. South Ninth Street, Philadelphia,
Pa. BY order of the Directors
EZRA D, HEARTWELL, President
GEO. FAIRCHIiD, Secretary.
February IL, 1859 Nv.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
NOTICE.

IT'HE undersigned would respectfully inform
l the citizens of Yazoo City, that he has re
opened his School for the reception of pupils, al
the following rates, viz:
English branches, including Eng
lish Grammer... 90 per NTH
Higher branches s.".:................. 50 {"
Latin and Greek, extra ...o...... 250 I"
Modern Languages, French, Ger
man and Spanish, each.) 49,. 250 /" I"
The session to continue Nine Months
HeA. Pupils charged from the time they enter
school till the close Of the session No deduction
except for protraeted sickness.
Bas~ Young men prepared for College, or fol
the business pursuits Of life M
r.. M. MGHORD, Principal
January %. 1860.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
nlisteIIoneons.
NOVEL SCHEME!
P ollie y Plan LOTTERY

BY this Scheme, purchasers can select Their
own Numbers, and pay any amount for Ticket
they may desire!
Extra Glass 3, Draws OctOberES, 1859.
And on every succeeding day Sundays except
ed) at o'clock P. NJ.
bSS- In this Scheme there are rs Numbers
placed in the Wheel-from up to T6-and twelve
of those Numbers are drawn from the Wheel. il
person selects one Number out of the 70, and
that Number is among the Numbers drawn, he
gets five times the amount invested. If two
selected Numbers are drawn, he gets thirty for
one; if three selected Numbers are drawn, he
gets two hundred for one; if four selected Mum.
bers are drawn, he gets a thousand for one; Il
FIVE selected Numbers are drawn, hve thousand
for one if six selected Numbers are drawn, fif-
teen thousand to one. Remember if two, or more
selected Numbers are taken, and all those Mum
bers so selected are not drawn among the Twelve
Drawn Numbers, the Ticket is a Blank.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16

AA-Ah~'4No VI foIIfloNSIb4I l1OINs.
One copy one year, if paid in advance SO 90
If not paid within six month ......,...... 30
BATES OF ADVERTISING
One Square Ten lines or less, first inser-
siV ','..,,...Sl w
Each subsequent Insertion ,................. so
liberal deduction made to yearly advertisers
Advertisements for charitable institutions and
public meetings, half price.
Marriages, Deaths and Church Notices, moi
exceeding ten lines, inserted as news; obituaries
and tributes of respect at advertising rates
Advertisements not marked with the number Of
insertions, will be published TILL FORBID, and so
charged
The privilege Of yearly Advertisers will be
limited to their own regular business, unless
otherwise agreed upon.
yearly advertisements will be continued unless
notice is given to the contrary.
No paper discontinued until all arrearOges are
paid.
All Legal Advertisements must be paid fol
wheh the proofs are furnished
All Advertisements and Communications should
be handed in on or before Thursday morning, to
insure attention.
All Communications for the paper must be &C.
companied with the names of the author
JOB WORK
Executed with heatness and dispatch, FOR Cash
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
H OW ARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA

i PHILADELPHIA 8a a.
A Beneuotent Institution established by spe.
cial Bndowa,ent, for tile Relief of The
Sick and Distressed, afflicted NTH Viru-
tent and Epidsm{c DtwaSes.
THE HOWARD Association; in view of the
| awful destruction Of human life tansed by
Sexual diseases, and the deceptions practieed up
on the Unfortunate victims Of such diseases by
Quacks, several years ago directed their Consult
ing Surgeon, as a CHARITABLE ACT worthy Of
their nume. 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 description Of theil
condition, (age, occupation, habits Of lfe Sc 4
and in case of extreme poverty, to FURNISH
MEDICINES FREE OF CHARGE It's needless
to add that the Association commands the highest
Medical Skill Of the age and will furnish the mos
approved modern treatment
The Directors Of the Association, in their An.
nual Report upon the treatment of Sexual Dis
eases, express the highest satisfaction with the
success which has attended the labors of theii
Surgeons in tile cure of Spermotorrhea, Gleet
Syphilis the vice OF 0nanism or Self Abuse Dis
eases of the Kidneys and Bladder, &C., and order
a continuance of the same plan for the ensuing
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
LIGHTNING RODs!

In connection with the above business, the
subscriber has opened in Yazoo City,
A LIGHTNING ROD DEPOT,
where he will keep constantly on hand full sup
ply of superior Iron and Copper Lightning Rods,
Trimmings, &C.. the very best manufactured. He
is supplied with the latest and most approved
fxtu es and appliances. and prepared to PUT UP
any d ,cription of lightning Rod in proper and
subs Altial manner, whenever and wherever de-
sired. The materials he will use are warranted
genuine and inferior to none which art and sci
ence have produced. The Iron Rods are made of
carbonized annealed iron, with zinc protectors,
combined with electro-positive elements in the
manufacture making them equal to copper as
conductors All the Rods are in ten feet lengths.
with accurately fitted brass screws, connecting
joints, mounted with solid copper points, plated
with gold and silver, and surrounded at the base
with angular negative magnets which possess the
power, to an extraordinary extent, of discharging
the opposite elements OF the most fearful thunder
storm. The fastenings and insiilators are the
most ingenious and complete ever manufactured.
Taken as whole, these Rods are far superior to
any yet introduced into this market, and the
most perfect silent conductors ever presented to
the public.
All orders in this, and the foregoing branch of
business, promptly attended to- and satisfaction
guaranteed.
B6sn Satisfactory references given if desired
W r. CR0XT0M
Yazoo City, Miss, April 2, 1859. [1y
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
READ HOME TESTIMONY

NEAR LEXINGTON, Miss, june Inn ~
Messrs. Cdsseu 4 Baughn, Canton. Ma, o.
GENTs:-I deem it due to you and ~ -.
to say word in favor of your GREEN'S p.uO,Ic .nn
AND FEVER MIXTURE. Last fail ~. AvVE
bottle from you, and cured tsceloe eas,, us'a ~
and Fever with it, and have used onIv S.,s sgSe
bottle. In one of the above entionpS n". naa we
had used quinine and every other remedy Sr's'
hear Of without success. It never failed i ''ul "n
case. Respectfully, S.B HAppIS any
This certifies that suffered from Anna .,
Fever for eight years, during which tina ~ sal
every medicine could hear of, without sra ivy Ivy
manent benefit. until obtained Green's Aa,. per,
Fever Medicine, which entirely cured me e'' 'n0
September, 1858. WIN. MILLER
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
COM BINATION PLAN.
DrawS every Day, at o'clock.
CAPITAL PRIZES, $4,000. $32,-
900, $4,000, $4,000, $4,000,
$4,000, $500, etc.
BeS' TICKETS FROM ST TO $40. @Fg9a

ESSS- In ordering Tickets or Certificates, enclose
the Money to our addsess for the Tickets ordered,
on receipt of which they will be forwarded by
FIRST mail.
The list of drawn numbers and prizes will be
gent to purchasers Immediately after the draw
ing. All prizes under one thousand dollars pay
able imm stiiately after the drawing.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Those who prefer not sending Money by Mail,
can use the Express Companies, whereby Money
FOR Tickets, in the sum Of eight dollars and up
wards can be sent us at our risk and expense.
from any city or town where there is an cxuress
office. The Money or Order must be enclosed in
Government Post Office Stamped Envelope, or
the Express Companies cannot receive them
ssag" All communications strictly confidential.
~ Purchasers will please write their eigna-
lures plain and give their Post Office, County
and State.
Circulars containing full explanations Of our
schemes, ETC., win be forwarded by mail, TO any
one sending us their names.
Orders for Tickets op Certificates By Maa or
hxpresss ehould be addressed to
HODGES DAVIS s. CO.,
n. Macon, Georgia
December II. 1s59-1y.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16

MEssRs CAssELL & BAuGHN: / bava 49,,
Greer's Ague and Fever Mixture in NV f.S;Ia uSsa
With unfail'ng success, and would recommend
p preference to any other Medicine for Fever anS
Ague. One bottle cured four cases 'AS
september ~, 1903. A.W CLARK
To those afflicted with Chills and Fever
would say, by all means use Green's Ague and
Fever Mixture. i has beSer failed to cure tbs
above disease in my family. w "
September, 1858. ELIJAH YeUNa
[ have used two bottles of Green's Apue and
Fever Mixture in my family with uniform success
and beeye'it to be an excellent remedy
October, 1858. VIZ. ANDERSON
For sale by COMPTON < THOMAS
. faiOO City
CAssELL i BAbeHN, Cautos,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
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, at $3.50 and
$780,
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 Erafd, as low as they can
be had any where.
CHILD & CO.'S MELODEONS.
Being the wholesale agents for the South for
these beautifully finished and deli,ious-tor ed In
struments, we are enabled to offer
MELODEONS AT NORTHERN PRICES
and to supply dealers at the regular wholesale
rates.
Any Piano or Meodeon bought of us that does
not give entire satisfaction, may be returned unt
exchanged at any time within one year from date
of purchase.
Music and Mnsic Books sent BY mail, postage
free, on receipt of the published Price.
Dealers, teachers and others who require
Musical goods of any description, will do well t.
BLAoKMAR L BRO.
vicksburg; Miss, Feb. IS, 1860.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
LIVERY STABLE AND RADING sTANT
IN YAZOO CITY, FOX LEASE.


III YER Y iSTOCK FOR SALE
yENHE undersigned offers for sale M
Il lot of Horses, Hacks and Buggies, SASl
and all other articles pertaining to the Al-Ns
Livery BUSINESS
Also, Lease of l8 months from the st 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 rs Horses,
with shed-foofn ehougR attached to accommodate
20 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 Cistern water for both
house and stable, making it the most desirable
situation in the city for a 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 Oity. April 81. 1S6O-tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
ST. Nicholas House..

qNHE subscriber respectfully ihfoffHs tAs Sitifsbs
| of YazoO City, and tie public generally ln9I .!I
be has opened in the Cellar, Under s. II. Wilson'S
Jewelry store, new ahd elegant
uRIm9SAAUSua "a ETRe
which will be Kept Constantly supplied through,
out the season, with the choicest Meats, Wnd
Game, Fish and Fow's, that the New OTeans
market Sah furnish, together with OYSTERS
served up in every style.
Experienced Cooks and attentive Walters m's
been secured. and the public may be asssryu Y
that nothing will be left undone to deserve 'nsf
patronage, which is solicited. ,.a.
BSga Fresh FISH and OYSTERS received dslg
from New Orleans. Families can be supPheo On
the shortest notice. n.
F. J. NICHOLS
October 90, 1859.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
FRESH ARRIVALS
AT THE fE
GentIemcn's Furnishing Emporium
}. FROMHERZ,
IN e r @ II ANT TAIL OR,

Yasoo City, Mss,
HAS just received, direct from the Eastern
cities; d large and splebdid assoftmeht of fine
GOODS for The SEASON Cloths, Cassmeres
Merinoes, French Doeskin and Plain and Fancy
Vestings of all kinds, all Of which he is prepar-
ed to manufacture for customers 10 ofdef' in
the latest styles, and on the shortest notice
O--'y-No fit. no sale. 80 He has also on hand
full stock Of Shirts. Cravats, Gloves, &c, &c
The patronage of the public is respectfully
solicited.
Os Fashion plates received every month
from York and Paris. 19-tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
MULES

MULES -
r AM prepared to furnish Planters with
MULES of every description, Fo" =
the largest to the smallest size, on the pes. ssI su
have made an arrangement By which csn l.ssssl III
ply the wants of my customers on the snv.iI mud
notice. If have not suitable stock % h'Ij lind
have made an arrangement by which .ns e ~
that may be desired. will be Furnished = I. nv
course Of two days at the farthest. ! WIN shass
object and aim to give entire satisfaction y s'.'
who may favor me with their patronage; ge.;uvrx
D. r. MITCHbbh'
Ya5Oo City, February ls, lsoO-so.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
One Hundred ThOusana c..
AND es,
N OF A SINGLE FAILURE

Greens Ague and Fever NIlxtma
Warronted to care the Ague and E.n..
Chtlls and FsUer, IN very case wSss, S., . p
directions are .tolloaOs witlout ts ',: ~ - =
any other Medicin. "'' W. q
AylNG purchased the Exclusive right IL 4,
manufacture and sale of this remedy en-, " 'as o
cheerfay offer it to the out &c at large as We
specific for ague and fever than any Ot6s, Aeals S
cine known. S'l'r medt
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
advertisements.

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 full assortment of
the genuine
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
advertisements.
W R. CROXTON,
HOmse and Ornnmcntal Pninter,

PAPER HANGER, etc.,
Dealer in Paints, Varnishes, Window Glass,
WindoeO Shades, RaH-Paper, DC,
of every description,
Main Street, YaZOO City, Miss"
TMITATOR of all kinds of wood and marble.
All manner of House, Sign and Ornamental
Painting done promptly, and in the latest and
best styles Paper-hanging of every description
neatly and durably put up and well varnsheJ
Plastering whitened, and warranted not to rub
of. Paints, mixed and unmixed,) of all colorl
and the purest materials; Oils, Varnishes, Wal
Paper of every kind, Window shades, Fire screens
Window Glass of all sizes and shades (plain ant
ornamented,) &c., &c., constantly on hand ant
for sale. on moderate terms.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16
pbt 1la,oO Democrat,

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
One copy one year, if paid in advance. So 0O
If not paid within six month ............... 8 bf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16

And by the proprietors. -. =, -
sCASSELL 4 BAUGnN, Canton, Miss.
June 1S. 1859. [42ly
The Yazoo Democrat., 1860-06-16

RATES OF ADVERTISING
One Square, Ten lines or less. first inser-
The Van Buren press., 1860-12-14
MARRIAGE Guide.

DEING private instructor for married persons
ID or those about to be married, both male and
female. in everything concerning the physiology
aud relations of our sexual system, and the pro-
duction or preventation of offspring including all
the new discoveries never before given in the En-
glish language. by WM. YOUNG, ". d. This is
really valuable and interesting work. 1t is writ
ten in plain language for the general reader and
illustrated with numerous Engravngs- All young
married people, or those contemplating marriage
and having the least impeiiment to married life
should read this book. 1t discloses secrets that ev
cry one should be acquainted with still it is q
book that must be locked up. and lie about the
house 1t will be sent to any one on the receipt Of
twenty cents in specie or postage stamps. Ad
dress Dr. WM. YOUNG, No. 4I6, SPRUCE-St
above 4th Philadelphia, Pa.
1 AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE
No matter what your disease. before you place your
self under the care Of any one OF the notorious
Quacks-native or foreign-who advertise in thi.
or any other paper, get copy of either of DR.
Youngs Books, and read it carefully. 1t will bt
the means Of saving you many dollar, your health
and possibly your life.
DIR. YOUNG can be consulted on any of the dis
eases described in his publications, at his Office
No 4l6. Spruce-street, above Fourth.
June lS6s-IyS0
The Van Buren press., 1860-12-14
SUNDRIES

DLANES, smooth jack, jointers. FORE bead and
1 match Planes. Sadirun stands. Stock and
dies hatehets counter scales Andirons, fancy
coffee mills horse chains, etc.
Painted tubs oakum. pals. iron bound meas
ures, bowls trays. mats, baskets, wool spoons
brooms, feather busters, glass ware, corks, gun
caps, taeks, ETC.. etc.
100 kegs assorted Nails 4 bbls tanners oil
bbs Linseed oil. bbls Turpen.inc. 9 bbls
English walnu,s. 2 bb!s Of F,lbcrts. 2 bbls Al
monds. 10 bhls white wheat whiskey. so large
and 100 small drums Figs.
SUGAR -. 30 hhds Sugar; 50 bbIs and LOG
half bbls Molasses 800 bags Rio Coffee 10 bills
crushed and I'D bbls powdered Sugars 30 boxes,
% half and % quarter Layer Raisins 30 boxes
lib can Oysters: 30 boxes lb oysters boxes
CASTLE soap; 500 or and SOD half bcx,s sa-iines
20 kits No. and Mackerei: box ground Gin
ger; box ground pepper; bb Indigo; , box
lsinglass ) bags of pepper, allspice, ginger
box Maccaroni and Vermicilla; boxes assorted
preserves 10 box toilet soaps.
CANDY. etc. -. 10 box candy II box cream
and 80 box assorted candy 100 kegs soda 1 .O39
lbs soda in lib papers 100 box 7 lbs; 10 lbs
Oolong, ponchong and imperial Tea terc Rice;
% box Cuba skies 30 box havana sixes l2 mats
cassia; grOs cards dOz red currant Jelly; l
dog cooking Extracts boxes black snuff; dog
10 Lobsters; gross prairie Matches.
PISTOLS, etc. .--2 doz Colts Navy pistols,
dog do. inch, doz do. 5 inch pistols 1000
lbs Grifin's horseshoe Nails IL doz Ky Yankee
Axes; l dOz mousehole Anvils; % solid box
Vices; doz sledge hammers 4 doz hand ham
mers. just rec d and for sale by
mar $. go. PENNYWIT. SCOTT & co.
The Van Buren press., 1860-12-14
Ayers Cathartic Pills,
fea ALL THE PURPOSES Of A FAMILY paYsIc

are % composed that disease within the range Of
their action can rarely Withstand or evade them.
Their penetrating properties search. and cleanse,
ism, correcting its diseased action, and restoring
its healthy vitaiities. As q consequence of these
properties, the invalid who is bowed down with
pain or physical debility Is astonished to fnd his
health OF energy restored By = remedy At once -
simple and inviting.
Not only DO they cure the everyday complaints
Of every body, but also many formidable and
dangerous diseases. The agent below named is
pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac,
containing certificates Of their cures and directions
for their use IN tfs following complaints: Costire
nss, He~ttUn. Headaehe a'ising from disordered
Stomach, Naasea, Indigestion, Pasa ~ and Morbid
Inactsoa Of tie Bocsl. F7atxiexcy, Loss of Agps-
tite, Ja,ssdiee, and other kindred complaints,
arising from low state Of the body or obstruction
Of its functions They are excellent Alternative
for the renovation of the klood and the restora-
ton Of tone and strength to the system dehiitatcd
by disease.