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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-11

DuEL PREvENrED.-On the Bird instant chal-
lenge was passed and accepted between Messrs.
John r. Shumate and James M. Catlett agent
at Catletts Station. o. & r. R.) and the usual
rangements were being made, when Justice Stone
got wind Of it, and issued his warrant directed to
Constable Cowne. who arrested the parties. JUS
tice Stone required them to enter into the usual
bonds to keep the peace. Thus the affair was
stopped by the vigilance of one of the Justices of
the Peace, in Fauquier county
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-11

lANE OF me BESf PUR6ArINE AND LIVER ME-
~ Dff1NENnow htforn The public name v, DR.. Sum
io,d'- Bn, igorntor, or Liver kcWrd, jha act.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

The PRAIRIE NEWS.
TERMs or sunscRIpr1oN.


TWO DOLLARS per year. If paid in advance--Two
DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS IL not paid within six
months--and THREE DOLLARS II not paid before the
expiration of the year An subscriptions not distinctly
limited at the time Of subscribing, will be continued un
W al arrearages are paid the option of the Pub
Usher.
iH f RATES OF ADVERTISEMENTS
ALL advertisements will be correctly and conspicu.
easy Inserted at One Dollar per SQUARE 40 Brewer
hnes or less for the first insertion and Fifty Cents for
each subsequent insertion.
All advertisements from distance must be accom-
panied with the money good city acceptance
professional, Commission Merchants and other ards
notexeeedns one square, per year, Twelve Dollars
IL two squares, Twenty Dollars
Merchants advertising by the year will be charged
the sum Of FIFTY DOLLARS with the privilege Of chang
ms at pleasure-not to exceed half column
Yearly advertisers must pay quarterly.
Yearly advertisers must conAne themselves 10 the
hnsiness Of their houses All ad, ertlsements of diff
ferent nature will be charged extra.
All advertisements must be marked with the number
Of insertions desired otherwise they viii be published
III ordered out and charged accordingly
Communications of personal nature or for the bene
III of individuals, corporations or companies win be
charged as advertisements
Obituary notices published without charge when they
do not exceed 10 lines Ii longer charged as adverts
ments.
For announcing the names of Candidates not inserted
until paid for), for Beat, County Town Offices S.
and sl0 for District or State Offices
JOB WORK
Ofevery description done with neatness and dispatch
on the most liberal terms, for Cash.
All letters business with the Office should be ad
dressed to the prairie News"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
OUR AGETNS,

" Rev. j. ID. MANN is our authorized agent
at Aberdeen for soliciting subscriptions and ad-
vertisements.
W III. WAKEFIELD is our authorized agent at
Mobile, Ala, for soliciting subscriptions and ad-
yertlsements.
WILLIAMS & Bro. are our authorized agents
at Macon Miss, for soliciting subscriptions and
advertisements.
wv. p. WOODRUFF, an attache of the house
Of Cronin, Hurxthal & Sears, 100 Duane ST., n.
r., is our authorized agent for soliciting advertise
ments and subscriptions.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

HEALTH will, in all cases, follow the use 4
Railways Il. II. Remedies. There are none D
sick or diseased, so weak feeble, or crippled wild
pain OF iniirmties, but that Railways Ready Re-
lief, Eenovating Resuvcnt, OF Regulators, as IN
nature Of the disease or sickness may requirI
viii quickly and rapidly cure
These remedies consist of Railways Read
Relief; Railways Renevsting Resolyent; Rae
ways Regulators Each Of these remedies pc
.ess special curative powers over certain disedsa
Yet there are other diseases, wherein their con
bmcd medical properties are required; and wha
thus used, If there is sufficient life and strengi
within the diseased or dying body to sustain then
action, the patient will live and be restored b
health
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
Fine di.tS.
specimen ornamental halrwork.
IJTnGES

Miss Maggie Mcmillan, Miss Henrietta
Manning, Miss Mary Miller, Miss Sallie
Raspberry, Miss Gillian, Miss Gum,
Miss Ellen Howe, Miss Sarah Hodges,
Miss A. Simonton, Miss Sheppard, Miss
Ann Eliza Vasser, Miss Sallie Young,
Miss Hubbard-Mr. Tom Saunders, and
Mr.. John Richardson
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

Mrs. G.. S. Howe, Mrs. j. NJ. Thomp-
son, Mrs. r. NJ. King, Miss Betty Lyon,
Miss Matt Madrie, Chickasaw Mrs. DR..
Rennolds, Mrs. j. G. English, Mrs. J..
G. Paine, Miss A Word, Monroe; Mrs.
Robert Gordon, Mrs. Milton Hodges, and
Miss S. Duke, Pontotoc-Messrs. David
Hubbard and w. G. McQuiston.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
L. II. II.

4
r. r. R.-Radway's Ready Relief for Hes
aches, whether sick or nervous; Rhtt
matism. Paralysis. I.umbago. God
Neuralgia, Toothache, Small Pa
Fevers, Swollen Joints. Kidney Cor
plants, scarlet Fever, Pains jarepI
the Liver Pl@,risy Measles Hcut|
burn, and Pains Of all kinds RI
ways Ready Relief will, in q ~
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

"Ah, Mr.. Simpkins, we have not
chairs enough for our company" said
gay wife to her frugal husband. "Plen-
fya ohairs, Mrs. Simpkins," be replied,
ct too much company"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

IA country editor thinks that he
who declared that " the pen was mightier
than the sword" ought to have spoken a
good word in favor of the scissors"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
Okolona Agricultural Fair.
PREMIUM LIST,
FOR THE
FOURTH ANNUAL FAIR,
TO BE HELD ON THE
4th, 18th and 10th Of October, 1858.
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY

% AOIIDS VI HIE SVCHII u
WIN. +. WALKER, President
VIM. o. COOK.
&. G. SCOGGlN. Secreiarg
u, RICHARDSON, Treasurer.
SAINT. WORD,
ID. G. HUBBARD,
ID. X. FOOSHEE, : Erecutire Committee
b. i. WHEELER, sEe
4. 9. BROWN.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

AUG rostHistress Measuriug Letters.
There is new town in the Northwest
called Barton contraction of Beartown.)
AT this point postofilce has been estab-
lished; the route extends some distance
beyond, and there are several offices fur
ther on. Soon after the establishment of
the office at Barton, the postmasters be-
You'd began to be troubled by a strange
lrregularity in the mails. This week,
one thing would be missing: the next
some other package would be non est J;
and quite often letters for B. would have
to be sent back; this state of affairs be-
came uncomfortable; and agent Hall was
sent on to investigate the matter He
went straight to Barton, where he found
the postoffice in the back room of little
grocery. 1t was about time for the mail
TO arrive, and be took a seat in the gro
Gerry, where plump and good-natured
woman, we'll in years, and possessed of a
erich brogue," attended behind the coun-
ter, dealing out small quantities of beer,
cheese, cakes, peanuts etc, to compa-
ny of loungers, who seemed to wait for
some event
Hall bought Il quantity of peanuts, and
treated the crowd to beer, by which
course he succeeded in removing all sus-
picions which his decent garb had crea-
ted against him. Soon the stage drove
up and the mailbag was thrown-out; the
lady picked it up, and retreated to the
Darkroom followed by the crowd-in-
Guiding Hall, who blocked up the door.
After opening the bag, and turning its
contents on the floor, the postmistress
produced box, and deliberately proceed
ed to measure out peck of miscelane-
Gus matter from the pile on the floor
Having done this, she commenced re-
turning the rest, when Hall found his
tongue.
"Why, what are you doing there 2"
he contrived to stammer out.
"lndade," said the postmistrcss, look
ing up, Its changing the mail that l
am"
"But how do you know that you get
the right matter! Why don't you look
it over and select your own ?"
"Faith an it's FOOLS job you'd be
afther havin' me do" replied her lady
ship. 81 can't read niver a blessed BIT
of ritin', and when my son Jim (he's had
school larnin) isn't here l jest measure
out our sheer. = Washington Star.
cyr" Master, this gal keeps saying
I'm thief"
why, what does she say you have
stolen p
"She says ! stole her character
AT this juncture little girl jumped up
and said
81 geth he did, geth he did-for l
heed him behind the thool-hOuse, a eat
ing thumtbing."
70 The young lady who fled on hear
ing it announced that naked face would
be disclosed returned on receiving posi-
tive assurance that it would be clothed in
becoming language.
0|T" One more word, and have DONE"
How We dread to hear this sentence from
the lips of public speaker at meetings.
1t is always sure Indication that he is
bracing up for fresh start.
W" That sir is the Spirit of the Press"
said Mrs. Bigelow as she handed glass
of cider to her neiohhor. Mr.. Brown.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
BIOOded Horses.

Eli Abbott, w, B. Fooshee. II. Ii.
Shackleford, Anderson Bean, Chickasaw !;
A. L. Prewitt, Dr. ST.. Paine, r. II.
Rogers, DIR. Laird, Monroe Josiah Hus-
sey, Mr.. Cummings, Itawamba; Dunbar
Holder, w. L. McGaugha, and G. G.
Reneau, Pontotoc.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
CONSTITUTIONAL DISEASES.

Many diseases that aflict humanity are inbtf
ted as heir looms from the diseased bodies Of sci
Y sires- Scrofllla, Consumption, Syphilis ,S
Fits, are among the most common of constt
tlonal diseases. Now, we care not how mal
generations the seeds of these diseases may hsw
been established in the system, corrupting ih
blood-Rdd,ray's Renorating Resident wlerl
icate from the bodies of the afflicted every part
Gle of diseased deposits, and fill the veins VIII
new, pure and healthy blood
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
'gV7'HEes'.Esss .EEEGsT}sss e E
by JOHN WHITES,
OKOLONA, MISSISSIPPI

NHIS commodious building, being pleasantly
/ located, and having undergone Il thorough
repair, the proprietor will be happy to serve bis
old friends and the public generally, with good
beds and the best the market affords.
Jan. 6. '5S. I7-tf
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
Domestic Manufactures.


Mrs. Anderson Bean, Mrs. Merriweth.
er, Mrs. j. NJ Bramblet, Mrs. Fleming
Hodges, Mrs. j. H. Green-Alf. Scoggin.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08


Bowen, w. p. Gillespie, Chickasaw /;
Robt. Raspberry, Adam Lagrone, j. Il.
Cason, Monroe; Il. B. billiard, John
Shannon, Pontotoc.
1.-THE charges for entering articles at the
Fair will be the same as heretofore.
No Premium will be given on any article not
embraced in the list, and it will be expected of
the Judges in all cases, even where there is com
petition, to withhold the premium when the ar
tcle or animal is not considered worthy.
All manufactured articles must be exhibited in
the name of the maker, and no premiums will be
allowed when it is discovered that such is not the
case, nor will any article be allowed to be exhib-
tied unless manufactured within the State of Mis-
sissippi.
The secretary will be on the Fair grounds on
the 18th October, the day preceding the first cx-
hibitOn day, for the purpose Of receiving entries
and il is hoped that those who can will make
their entries on that day, as to avoid confusion
while the exhibition is going on.
The Executive Committee indulge the hope
that all those who have been designated as judy
es may find it convenient to attend and serve but
If any should be unwilling or unable to do so, they
will please notify the President as early as practi-
cable, that Others may be appointed in their stead.
The several Committees Of Judges will please
signify their acceptance by reporting themselves
at the Presidents stand each morning ON which
they are expected to act
The exhibition will commence at 8 o'clock, A.
NJ, each day.
WIN. f. WALKER, Prest.
m
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

Col Freeman, Col. Bourland, w. P. Givhan,
Pontotoc Capt. Jno. Abbott, Col. j. G. English
F. NJ. Fooshee, Monroe Judge Calvert, Jno
Mcintosh, Jas. Hodges, and II. S. Bodenhamer,
Chickasaw.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
cHILDREN's DISEASES.

Radpay's Renorating Resident should be ball.
ed as blessing by every mother, throughout M
land, whose infants are afflicted with Sores, Hs|
mors, &c. These breakings cut (thus early)m|
evidences of disease transmitted from the parsd|
stock. A few doses of the Renorating Resalaa|
will eradicate every vestige of the disease add
insure the child sound and healthy body,
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

Thos. Word VIM. Gates, l.. O. Walker, j.
NJ. Sadder, Milton Hodges, r. c. Clark, Woods
Baker, H. l.. Shackleford.
Persons competing for premiums on crops will
be required to furnish a certificate from one or
more reliable witnesses, as to measurement of
land, &c.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
Products 0fMe Garden.

9 the largest and best variety Of veget-
ables by one family. ..-....
10 the greatest variety of garden seeds.
JUDGES.
Mrs. G. G. Miller, Mrs. Jno. White, Mrs. j. J.
Hodges, Mrs, +. H. Shackleford, DIR. Lyon
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
EAGLE HOTEL,

OKOL0NA, MISS.
THIS Hotel is pleasantly situated, The Hos
| tess will be happy to serve her old friends
and the public generally with the best the mark
ct affords.
RULES.
Persons will register their names.
Boarders without baggage viii pay in advance.
Bills must be settled before leaving
No deduction to regular boarders for less time
than six days.
RATES.
Board and Lodging per year, payable
monthly $50 90
Board without lodging per month, pay
able monthly. Observation-Disclosures. - co
Board without lodging, pa'ble in advance ~ 90
Board and lodging per week .... 5 90
Board and lodging per day 90
All night. Observation-Disclosures. 30
Dinner Az
Lodging 25
Fires all day. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. so
Extra for lights in rooms
Mrs SARAH l.. RICHARDSON
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08
THIRD DAY.

The exhibition Of to-day will be opened with
competition in riding ON horseback, by gentlemen
in masque, for premium of Twenty-Five dollars
to be invested at the option of the successful com
petitor. Committee of ladies appointed on the
ground Fee for entrance five dollars.
I N. - - Af;.-:z;,,; ,.;aol OH
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

OF" One more word, and have DONE"
How We dread to hear this sentence from
the lips of public speaker at meetings.
1t is always sure Indication that he is
bracing up for fresh start.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

V@"That sir is the Spirit of the Press"
said Mrs. Bigelow as she handed a glass
of cider to her neighbor, Mr. Brown.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

70 The young lady who fled on hear
ing it announced that naked face would
be disclosed returned on receiving posi-
tive assurance that it would be clothed in
becoming language.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

Mrs. DIR. Gates, Mrs. Ed. Haughton,
Mrs. Jas. Hodges, Mrs. Robert Baker,
Mrs. James Waller-Dr. Tucker.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-08

Peaches a Ia Stra~bervy.-Ripe peach
es cut in small pieces, with soft, mild
eating apples, in the proportion of three
peaches TO one apple, mixed with sugar,
and left to stand for two or three hours,
make excellent mock strawberries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-18
Remedy for Ipfiamed Eyes.

The subjoued is from highly respecta-
bic and Intelligent gentleman
"Take of the pith Of red sassafras, and put
it in cold rain water, let it stand for an hour
or two, BY which time it will become thick;
then strain it of, and add piece OF alum
about the size of a nutmeg, one and halt
spoonfuls Of old rum, one end half spoonfuls
of honey: after which Pot it in asbottIe and
shake it well. 1t will be fit for use in day
or two. This recsipt is calculated for quart
of water, the quantity fthe pith of the sas-
ssfras to be sufficient to make the water
thick and sticky. Apply the wash three or
four times a day; let the atient lay on the
back and take small tea spoonful OF the
wash and pour in the corner of the eye
If there is much pain about the eyes or
head. rotten apples, or dried apples stewed
until they are soft, bound to the eye, will atford
relief. Burdoch leaves, fallen In hot vinegar
bound to the temple, will be beneficial.
WAS confined seven weeks to dark room.
under the care of two eminent doctors, and
found no relief until tried the above sim
ple remedy, and in four days | was relieved
from pain; in a week or ten days my eyes
were perfectly restored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-18
A Scene In the Senate.

WASHINGTON. March lG--l A. MA per.
sanal alteration has just occurred between
Mr.. Green and Mr.. Cameron.
Mr.. Cir, en- declared that unless he could
have distinct understanding that vote
should be taken on Monday. he would 20 on.
MIR. Cameron asked, "Wbo IL tue gentle
man from Missouri? lie is but our peer.
L. he commander Of the Senate majority that
adjourned over from Thursday to Tuesday,
to attend political pageant at RchmondT'
Mr.. Green.-rhat is not true.
Mr.. Cameron DO | understand the gen
tleman to say that state what is not trueI
Mr.. Green.--l said so.
The Woo President called both Senator'S to
order.
Mr.. Cameron-The Senator has applied
harrL language to ma. will also use harsh
terms and say it is an untruth.
Mr.. Greeu.-You are liar.
The Vice President called both gentlemen
to order.
Since the above was 10 type, we have re-
ceived the following further dispatch:
Mr.. Cameron asked the pardon of the Sen
ate for having done what the Senate says ia
not right, though he (C,meron) still Thought
he was not wrong. For anything ! said to
that gentleman. (Green,} | am responsible.
Mr. Greer denied that he arrogatcd to
himself to dictate to members. The Senator
does me injustice. and be knows that he does
me injustice. He (Green) was man enough
to meet him (Cameron) Or any other man.
The Islander of the Senator will recoil on his
own head.
The Vice President again called the gen
tlemeu to order. Since settled
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-18
Fox Chase.

A great Fox chase recently took place IN
this county, which is pronounced by all to
have been the most interesting and exciting
that has over happened in the Piedmont eoun-
try. The Fox was started BY Me.srs r 'onn
Amber Geo. W. Norris, and Ben figans,
lnown here as cousin Benny on Bennys
sao nosr Markham. The chase continued
form for nearly "Gi thirty hours. and when Reynard
Of our most worthy friend Harvey Rails ir
the Low or end Of this county. at Elk run
During the chase from fifty to sixty fioerS
joined in. and most glorious time mao MI.
For two hours before his capture, the roA
was only few hundred yards before tne
hounds. and was seen the entire time ny
some Of tire party. He is described as being
very large and Of the red species. THIS hunt
from report, must have been by all mesns
the grandest and most exciting that ever hap
pened in Virginia. Harenton Rtiy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-18
From Utah.

ST.. LOUIS, March l5.-Mr. Hartwell, sec,
retary of the Territory Of Utah, has arrived
here. He left the camp January 10Th, when
the troops were 10 comfortable condition
and in excellent health, there being only
ronr deaths since the arrival Of the command.
IL was thought the entrance to the valley
would be made by another route, loo miles
longer, but Offering no obstructlons OF any
magnitude The principal Utah Indians bad
been to the camp. and gave assurance OF the
peaceable intention of the Indians toward
the Americans. Mr. Hartwell met with no
more snow, and the appearance OF grass was
expected a, an unusually early period.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-18
Days In nj arc n.

The remaining notable days of the month,
are Aanunciation day, the 18th, celebrated
nv the Church in memory of the Angels ga
,utation of the blessed Virgin; and the 2S'h is
Palm Sunday or the Sunday next preceding
E,ster--so called in commemorative OF our
Ssyiour's triumphal entry into Jerusalem,
when the multitude streued palm branches
in his wav. According to the Jewish calen-
dsr the 3O,b is the beginning Of the Passover,
and the 3lst the second feast or morrow OF the
Passover. The last two are strictly observed
BY members OF the Jewish Church. Accor'
ding to the Mahomuedan calendar, the
month of Chaban begins this year on the
I7,h of March. In American history the
lStb. l766, was the day upon which Fog
land repealed the odious Stamp Act aud tue
Dist, 1865, that upon which it passed; the
23d. 1915, was the day upon which the De
IToi,sd Ststes sloop-of-wsr Hornet captured
the British frigate Penguin. and the 5lSt
Is tbe anniversary of the death of John Z. Cal
noun in lS5O.-Rtersbug Latelliye"eer.