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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-03-25
For the Ladies TO Observe.

The following laws for the ladies are
laid down by southern journals
1st. Before you bow to lady in the
street, permit her to decide whether you
may do so or not, by at least look of re-
cognition.
2. When your companions bow to a
lady, you should do the same When a
gentleman bows to a lady in your COM
pany, always bow to him in return.
The Albany Atlas and Argus makes
the following timely and truthful COM
ments:
Nothing is so i'll understood in Ameri-
ca as those conventional laws of society
so well understood and practiced in Eu-
rope. Ladies complain that gentlemen
pass them in the street unnoticed, when,
in fact, the fault arises from their own
breach of politeness. 1t is their duty to
do the amiable first, for it is privilege
which ladies enjoy of choosing their own
associates or acquaintanees.
No gentlemen likes to risk the "cut"
in the street by lady through pre-
mature salute. Too many ladies, it would
seem, "don't know their trade" of poll
teness. Meeting ladies in the street,
whom one has casually met in company,
they seldom bow unless he bow first; and,
when a gentleman ever departs from the
rule Of good breeding, except, occasional
ly, by way of experiment, his acquaintan-
ces do not multiply, but he stands proba-
bly, charged with rudeness. The rule is
plain A lady must be civil to gen
tleman in whose company she is casually
brought; but gentleman is not, upon this,
to presume upon aequaintanceship the
first time he afterwards meets her in the
street. If it be her will, she gives some
token of recognition, when the gentleman
may bow; otherwise he must pass on, and
consider himself a stranger. No lady
need hesitate to bow to gentleman, for he
will promptly and politely answer even if
he has forgotten his fair saluter; none but
brute can do otherwise should he pass
on rudely, his character is declared and
there is a cheap riddance. Politeness or
good breeding is like law" the reason
of things.'
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-03-25

Conscience Troubled TAcm.-An ex-
change paper says: "A man in certain
village, with whom we are acquainted,
having had sanded sugar sold to him, in
serted in the weekly paper the following
notice: 81 purchased eta grocer in this
village a quantity of sugar, from which l
obtained one pound of sand and if the
rascal who cheated me will send to my
address seven pounds of good sugar,
scripture measure) | will be satisfied if
not, shall expose him." On the follow
ing day nine seven pounds packages of
sugar were left at his residence from as
many different dealers, each supposing
himself to be the person intended.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-03-25

An EXCITING Norel.-One of the New
York city papers of the horrid" school
lately published story that occupied
something less than 500 columns, which.
boiled down to the smallest quantity,
would read about as follows:
A dark frown overspread the handsome
and courtly features of Fernando, the Ro-
yer.
".Why, why" he asked, brandishing
his silver handled sword furiously around,
evil not believe me, my beauteous Ma
ria de Argyle By this good sword | do
swear | love thee-truly, wildly, passion
ately love thee Then why stand so
coldly aloof from this bosom which is
bursting for theel'
The beautiful girl essayed to speak.
but could not.
"Ha!" exclaimed Fernando, the Ro-
yer, and a sardonic smile lit up his face,
'thou lov'st another q
"No!" she tremblingly, yet with dig
nifty replied.
"Then why not come to this bosom I"
wildly repeated the Rover.
Because, SIR she replied, drawing
herself up to her full height, /" l am afraid
ger bloacia Z"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-03-25
VOL. vg.--.NO. 2s.
How Bnshfal Joe won tho Pencil Case.

Joe B., one of the most bashful
men in Cincinnati, sports wife, besides
several other creature comforts. Well,
he and his wife, Harry l., John S.,
and George D and their wives, all
board at the same house. A day or two
ago, while they were at table, luxuriating
on detached portions of boiled turkey,
which had been stuffed with oysters, the
conversation turned on Christian names,
when Mrs. Harry contended that she could
name more distinguished men who had
borne the name of Henry, than any gen.
tleman could of his own name; and con-
cluded by offering gold pencil as wa
ger, against a suitable equivalent, should
she win. The trial commenced. Mrs.
Harry started off with Harry of the
West" adding a dozen others.
George now gathered upon George
Washington, the four Georges of Eng
land, lord George of Franks, &c.
"Now, Mr.. John, what have you to
say p said the charming Mrs. Harry.
"Oh can give you hundred--the
two Adams; lord John Russell, John Ty-
ler, John, John bring some water john"
"Stop, stop you can't win. Mr. Jo-
seph, now your turn comes,' continued
the juicy little gamester.
Now, if ever bashful man lived, it is
Joe. He dared not look up. He had
been racking his brain for an answer, but
to no purpose, and in despair, he made
one grand effort, and raising his hand, re-
piled:
"My dear madam, l have lost. can
not now think of any rery distinguished
man who ever bore the name of Joseph,
except the gentleman we read about in
the sacred Scriptures-he who was such
a favorite of Mrs. Potiphar, but I'll not
offer him., for think he aras tie greatest
fool l eoer did hear of
Here's the pencil" said Mrs. Harry,
tossing it over to him as she and the 9TH,
er ladies scud oat Of the door.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-03-25

70 There is town in Texas, in which
it is said there is but one grave, upon
the slab of which is written the following
epitaph:
Underneath this turf doth lie,
Back to back, my wife and L
Generous stranger, spare the tear,
For could she speak, cannot hear.
Happier far than when in life
Free from noise and free from strife;
When the last trump the air shall flh
Ii she goes up, FH just lie still.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-03-25

From the Washington States.
YANKEE DOODLE.
BY THOMAS S. DONoHO.
Yankee Doodle! Long ago
They played it to deride us,
But now we march to victory,
And that's the tune to guide us
Yankee Doodle ha ha ha!
Yankee Doodle Dandy
How we made the Red Coats run
At Yankee Doodle Dandy.
To fight is not pleasant game,
But if we must we'll do it
When Yankee Doodle" once begins,
The Yankee boys go through it
Yankee Doodle ha ha ha!
Yankee Doodle Dandy
"Go ahead" our captains cry,
At Yankee Doodle Dandy!
And let her come upon the sea,
The insolent invader,
There our Yankee boys will be
Prepared to serenade her
Yankee Doodle ha! ha ha
Yankee Doodle Dandy!
Yankee guns will sing the bass
OF Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle! How it brings
The good old days before u.s.
Two or three began the song
Millions join the chorus!
Yankee Doodle ha ha ha!
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Rolling round the continent
Is Yankee Doodle Dandy!
Yankee Doodle! Not alone
The continent will hear it,
But every land shall catch the tone,
Aud every tyrant fear it
Yankee Doodle ha ha ha
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Freedoms voice is in the song
OF Yankee Doodle Dandy
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-03-25

20 The age is getting more refined.
" Root hog or die" is now rendered:
+" Penetrate the subsoil, my porcine friend.
or early expect an obituary notice on
your pntimely demise"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-03-25

Incident Of Trarel.-Parson Brownlow
relates the following incident which oc-
CURED during his passage from New Or
leans to Mobile On the steamboat:
One incident only occurred at the table,
worthy ofnote An ill-bred and low flung
fellow, indifferently dressed, sat at my left
elbow-he had never travelled much
He called for some +" fried perch" seeing
another gentleman opposite to him have
pair of fine like perch on plate. They
were brought and placed before him in
small dish. had at the same time call
ed for dish of stewed oysters, and the
same servant, at the same time, placed
them before me in a small deep DISH
This i'll mannerly rascal reached over de-
liberately, lifted my oysters, sat them in,
his plate, and went to work on them. 1
coolly lifted up his plate of fish, sat them
before me and went to work on them
He remarked in an under-tone, "them's
my fish" EYES" said I, "and them's
my oysters Here the matter ended,
with this improvement called for more
oysters and he for more fish.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-03-25

u Flowers are the alphabet Of an
gels, wherewith they write on hills and
plains mysterious truth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01
Personal Explanation.

In consequence Of a misapprehension on
the part of the Editor of this paper, as to
the design intended by Mr.. Wyatt j. Hole
man, in a letter recently published in these
columns, we desire to state thus publicly
that we ntende no personal disrespect to
Mr.. IL. in our structures upOa hat letter, but
only intended to rebuke what we regarded as
an attempt to impertineBtly dictate to us in
the management of our business, but which
ne now emphaticaliy Gisavows. Subsequent
explanations have satisfied us that Mr.. Fl.
intended no such Objectionable interference,
and We regret that any notice was taken Of
the matter by us. Mr.. II. had connection
with some proceedings sent US for publica-
ton. which we knew not of when we pen.
ned our structures to this letter. Had We
been aware Of this fact, private explanations
would have been given which would doubt.
less have been satisfactory to all parties.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01

20 A young man recently committed
suicide at Richmond, Virginia, who before he
plunged into the unknown, wrote for the
world, that life was a farce, happiness hum
bug, and the cares and trials before him a
prolongation of sorrow and so he ended
the farce with a tragedy, and surrendered a
treasure he had not the resolution to keep.
Another man once lived, whose trials and
cares were doubtless greater than any this
young mans tinid fancy ever suggested and.
after he had brayed them all with a stout
heart and unfaltering faith, and his eve look
ed beyond the curtain which parted before
him, and the full e~ffulgence from the land Of
the blessed poured upon his enraptured Wis
ion, left as a legacy TO those who should come
after him, to inspire them with coufa-r Al |
cheer them onward, these immortal woids:
The time of my departure is at hand. 1
have fought a good fight, | have finished my
course, | have kept the faith henceforth
there is laid up for me a crown of righteous
ness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge,
shall give me at that day, and not to me on.
", but to them also that love his appearing"
How utterly despicable the views of the one
appear, when contrasted with those of the
other.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01
AristocracY.

In this land of equal rights and privileges
where every citizen is entitled to the high
est ranks, and every one has the power not
only to aspire to, but to reach, the most ex-
allied stations in society and government, how
ridiculous it is to see an aping of aristocracy,
of superiority over others-on account of
monied possessions, or family name or rank.
Whence have sprung our great men-the
men whose fame and names have given to
our country her character for eloquence, for
patriotism, for learning, for daring deeds in
arms and science, for virtue and intelligence ?
Not from the lap of luxury and wealth-not
from families priding themselves on heraldry
of name and title. No, no! None of these.
But from the honest home of industry and
toil-from the cabin of the daring pioneers
from the humble home of the sun-bronzed
sons of toil-from the Mechanics shop, the
Farmers pillow, and the Flooding students hid
away in their dark backwoods homes.
/ Whence came such men as Daniel Web
ster, Henry Clay, Thos. H. Benton, Lewis
Cass, James Buchanan, Stephen Douglass
Or of our own State, such as Nathaniel Ma
con, VIM. CASTOR, Bartlett Yancey, Saml. P.
Carson, of the past generation and of the
present day, such men as George E Badger,
David L.. Swain, David S. Reid, Kenneth Ray
ner, Henry w. Miller, B. F. Moore, Vim. w.
Holden, Thos. L. Clingman, Edwin G. Reade,
Thomas Bragg, Edwd. j. Hale, and a host
of others, who have made their mark in their
country's history, and whose names now
fill such conspicuous and honorable places IN
the annals our State. Whence sprang they
All of them from the loins of honest industry
and iabor-whose fathers knew what it wa;
to eat the sweet bread of manly toll, and whc
are entitled for the proud places they fill, t.
their own hard efforts for distinction, despit,
the obstacles of poverty and family obscurity
They built not upon others urns-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01

activity. 1t was her W husband who Law
before her, overcome by the master spirit
of strong drink. With almost su~perhuman
strength, she raised him up, although a
large man, and supported him with the
arm until she got him up stairs, and laid
him upon the bed. BY this time he seem
ed perfectly stupid and only mumbled in
coherent replies to the frequent and tender
i~mportunities of his wife.
After some time she got him undrcssed
and IN bed. But he grew more and more
stupid every moment.
"Oh, what if he should die I" the poor
wife moaned anxiously; while the tears that
had first gushed out still continued to flow
freely. She also washed his face with cold
water, and tried various means to arouse
him from the lethargy Of Drunkenness
But all to no purpose.
At last, dcspairing of success, she laid
down beside him, in tears, drew her arm
around his neck, and laid her face tenderly
against his. She had lain thus for about
five minutcs, when her husband called her
name in a whisper.
Oh, how eagerly she listened, after here
spouse to bis call!
"If my husband mere to do so !"
As he said this, still in a whisper, but 3
very expressive one, he looked her steadily
in the face, with a roguish twinkle of th.
eyes, and a quivering Of the lips, the mus
cLes of which could with difficulty restrain
from wreathing those expressive organs in
to a merry smile.
Mrs. Peters understood the whole seen,
in a moment, and boxed her husbands car
soundly upon the spot, for very JOY, Will
he laughed until bis sides ached as bad a
his ears.
In all after discussions upon the variou
unfortunate relations of man and wife, Mrs
Peters was very careful how she declare,
her course of action, were she placed il
similar circumstances If in any case sh
was led unthinkingly to do so, the remarI
of her husband, made with a peculiar n
Election of the voice ooh, yes! If nv bus
band were to do so"-had the happiest e
feet imaginable, and instantly put an en-
to the Improbable discussion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01
North Carolina Planter

The September No. of this Periodical is
filled with articles of intrinsic value to the
Farmer, a large portion Of which are especi-
ally adapted to Farm work at this season OF
the year. Prof Emmons continues his series
of articles on the Functions Of the Grasses"
embellished with a handsome plate of the Or
chard Grass, to which grass this No. of Prof
Els articles is devoted chiefly. Price Of the
N. Z. Planter 81 a year. Address A. NJ. Cor.
man, Publisher, Raleigh, N. G..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01
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WEDNESDAY,. SEPTEMBER /, 1858.
Special Notice.

The SPIRIT OF THE AGE is conducted strict
~ upon the CASH system. All papers are
discontinued at the expiration of the time for
which they have been paid Subscribers
viii be notified ToUR WEEKS before their time
is out, by q CROSS MAR on their papers and
unless the subscription is renewedthe papers
will be discontinued. This is a rule from
which there viii be no departure. Watch
for the CROSS MARX, andrenew your subscrip
ton.
a. Subscribers desiring their paper
changed, must mention the Post Office, from
as well as The n to, which they desire tn
change to be made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01
-- Immortal names
That were not born to die"

And m1st ~gloriously have they triumphed.
And now, from the proud eminence they have
attained by their own efforts, what care they
for 'sgilded names of imbecile ancestry g'-
Nothing But the rather, while with one
hand they grasp the crown awarded to genius
and distinction. the other is placed in the
hard palm of toll, as they say-to you are
we indebted for all our success in life we
bow and kiss thy venerated hand, our moth
er, while we pledge to your support and pro-
lection all the greatness thou hast borne us.
Aristocracy, indeed! It is a sinking, moi
some weed, that has no soil in our republican
garden to yegetate upon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01
Our Tenth Volume.

To-day we enter upon the tenth volume of
the "SrIRIT OF THE ACE" OF the past his
tory Of this paper, we spoke in our last num-
Der, when we closed the ninth volume. To-
day, our thoughts and words are for the flu
ture. When the cycle of time shall have
brought v. round to our tenth anniversary,
shall we have the qualification Of congratuIa-
ing our fellow-citizens upon the marked
change in public morals and the increase Of
temperance sentiment and practice through
our country ? Shall the Saturnalia which
drunkenness is n0@ holding all over the land,
then be abated; and a corrected public senti-
ment, and an indignant sense of the wrongs
and enprmities we have borne under the rule
of the liquor influence, DANGEROUSLY and i'm
Fortunately demand a thorough redemption
from it's blighting reign?
These are the thoughts and feelings that
now swell our bosom and with a confident
beliefthat the Almighty will not permit wick.
edness always to prevail, we beset ourself tc
the glorious work of having some share in
e~ffecting the long-sought and much-needed
reformation. Our whole time, soul and en-
ergies have been given to the work in the
past and in the future, we shall endeavor, i
possible. to labor for the glorious redemption
of our race from the slavery of intemperanc,
with increased industry and earnestness.
To our numerous subscribers, we tende
our heartfelt thanks for the generous sur
port they have given us. And to those VIII
have so materially aided us by not only sui
scribing for the Age themselves, but by la
boring to extend its circulation, we are III
der especial and heavy obligations. We than
you, brothers, sisters, friends-from OF
souls we thank you for the kindnesses yo
have thus bestowed upon us. We shall Ell
deavorto still prove worthy of your confden,
and aid, and we trust we shall receive fro
every one of our present subscribers. a ma
Hesitation of their appreciation of our effor
to furnish them with both a good and chez
paper, by each one of them sending us one
more subscribers, with a renewal of the
own.
In conducting the Age for the next twel
months, we shall endeavor to furnish O.
subscribers with a frst-class moral and i
tellectual paper-one that shall be a WELDON
and profitable visitor to the home circle, al
an effective and useful laborer in the cause
Temperance. It's columns shall he var;
and entertaining, useful and instructive
" to do good" being our motto. We appe
to our friends throughout the entire South
help US scatter the Spirit of the Age eve
where. Surely any one can afford to give
"a year for a large weekly paper, such as
offer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01

10 We occasionally receive letters, say
ing-sSend me your paper, and I will send
the money soon." Our terms are cash IN ad-
cance-and we never depart from this rule on
any occasion. The cash aus accompany the
order, or the paper will not be sent.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01
The Statist."

Quentin Busbee, Esq, has laid on our ia
bic a specimen sheet or two of matter, such as
he designs shall occupy the pages Of his pro-
posed publication-"THE STATIsT'-if a suf-
ficient number Of subscribers is obtained 10
justify his entering upon its permanent pub.
LEGATION. This pamphlet is entitled Public
Debt and Revenue" going to show the
amount of the funded and unfunded debt Of
the State--on what account contracted
when due-the annual interest thereon, and
many other matters of vital interest to oul
people at this time.
We regret to learn from an address to In,
public, by Mr.. Busbee, that a sufficient nun
Der of subscribers has not been received I,
sustain the publication Of the work. We d,
hope that the publication will not fail on thi
account. Such a work is imperativeIy de
manded at this juncture Of our history. Mr.
Busbee desires hat all who intend subscribins
for The Statist' should send in their name
by the last of September, as by that time h
will decide finally as to its publication. Eve
ry business man, and especially every publ
man, ought to interest themselves in procr
ring subscribers so as to ensure its public,
ton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01

~ For the first time in about two years,
the numerous friends of DR.. G. F. DEEMS. in
our City, had the pleasure of listening to a
Sermon from him on Thursday evening last.
Ihe Churchfwas filled almost to OVERLOOKING,
aud the marked attention given by the large
congregation, gave evidence of the bioh
appreciation entertained for this eloquent and
useful Minister of Jesus. His subject was
BASED upon that sublime and inspiring por-
ton Of Paups writings, beginning with
" For reckon that the sufferings of this pre-
sent time are not worthy to be compared
with the glory which shall be revealed in
Us" &C., extending to the close of the 23d
verse, In which is embraced the Apostles
strong language of " groaning to be delivered
from the bondage of corruption into the glo.
rious liberty of the children of God"
There was no effort at display or exhibit
ton OF pulpit furor-but while the philoso
ply and logic of learning and argument coulG
not be disguised, yet through all, and abov,
all, doomed up the sublime doctrine of hi
suhject, presented with humility and earnest
ness, taking hold of the hopes and aspira
tons Of the true christian, and lifting tn,
soul up to Something ola realization of tina
entire deliverance from the bondage of cor
ruption under which mans nature has BEEF
brought by sin, SO forcibly presented in tn
text.
We hope DIR. DIS visits to our City vii
not be SO FEW and far between" as the,
have been for the past two years. Warme
friends he has not in the world than he ha
in this selfsame City of Oaks.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01

RECOVERY OF COUNTERFEIT PLATEs.-Some-
time since a counterfeiter of Cincinnati being
hotly pursued, threw a lumber of counter
felt bills and plates into the Ohio river. On
Monday the 23d ult., the plates were recov.
cred, and among them was a $50 plate on
the Merchants Bank of Newbern. North
Carolina. very well executed. There was
also a $40 plate of the Bank of the State Of
North Carolina, at Raleigh, a -well-executed
counterfeit, which was put in circulation
: some five years ago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-01
~no dusty monuments !;
No broken images of ancestors

were relied on to lift them to the proud posi-
tons to which they aspired. No. But rely
ing upon 1.-THE divinity that stirred within
them," with courageous hearts and true
American independence, they strove to acin
for themselves