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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-08-12


ff1e Uakindest Cut Of AA"-The
Orleans True Witness, Of the Gath,
Mentioning the death Of Gen. Quitman,
We know nothing Of his religious
i and feelings, though we presume,
most other prominent political men,
great subject of personal religion,
fanded to at all, has been left to the
Ing scenes Of life"
fter this, says the Eagle Of the South,
Dr. more be it said that a man can
! his country and his God at one and
\ same timel And is it true that the
ant livery Christianity cannot man
he civilian amid the turmois of his
es2 Is it true that the political
cs with which statesmen deal for the
kulation of proper government and the
|lfare of their country, lead them from
consideration of religious duties :
i believe not. We speak of states
n like Ouitman. The ends he aimed
were his .Country's, his Gods and
thth's.
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Messrs. Meacham & Sanders.

A RE now prepared to take photographs Of
N every description, finished in INDIA INK
or COLORS, and as neatly executed as they can
be gotten up in any of the Northern cities: also,
Photographs on Oil Canvass, finished in Oil Col
ors, Of any dimension, from the smallest cabinet
TO life size-lkeness warranted. BY this process
but one sitting is required after the Photograph
is taken.
They have placed their prices for Photographs
on paper below the established Northern rates.
*.sAmbrotypes and Daguerreotypes taken in
the best style of the art. Old pictures Of any de-
scription copied and enlarged to any size, on pa
per or canvass, and likenesses warranted.
Rooms upstairs, four doors west OF the
Masonic Hall, Aberdeen, Miss.
April 8, 1853 90. If
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Candidates.
ELEC TON TO. COME OFF IN OCTOBER
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

~ We are authorized to announce the Hon.
J. NJ. Thompson Of Chichasaw, as candidate
for District Attorney in the 9th Judicial District
Of Mississippi, composed of the counties OF Chick
asaw, ltawainba, Monroe, Pontotoc and Iisha-
mingo. Election LIST Monday in October, next.
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GROCERIES! GROCERIES ! |

WE have just received a new and complete
w stock Of Family Groceries which we offer
for sale low for CASH. We intend always to
keep on hand choice assortment of all articles
in our line, so call on us whenever you stand in
need of Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Flour, Rice,
Soap, Tobacco, of the Best Brands Cider Peach,
French and Apple Brandies Cheese, and Crack.
ers, Powder and Shot, Herrings, Sardines, Pick.
led Oysters, aud HOLSTERS, Dried Figs, Prunes
Raisins, Candies, Almonds, Pecans and nuts Of all
kinds; Lemon Syrups, Champagne Wine and CT
der. Catsups. Pepper Sauces, &c. These ar.
ticles we win always have and viii sell them Of
cheap as can be bought this side of Mobile.
BEAN e. THOMAS.
Z OKoLoxA, March 25-2S-6m
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,lowny's Ointment.--Cancer, the most
Gie malady that attacks the fieshy fibre, may
,xiirpated by this preparation. The knife
~ reach the minute qualifications of tho dis
hut the ointment docs ltpenetrates to the
,es Of all ulcerous disorders, and performs a
cure.
1t the mandatory, No 50 Maiden Lane
X, and by all druggists, at 25c., CSC, and
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Valuable Farm for Sale,

r OFFER for sale my plantation three miles
South East Of Okolona, containing
SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES,
OF good Prairie and Hammock lands, about three
hundred and fifty acres cleared and IN a good
state Of cultivation has ON it comfortable
Dwelling House, Negro Cabins, Gin House and
an necessary out houses, also, an excellent BORED
well, a fine Apple and Peach Orchard of the best
variety. Said lands are as good for cotton as
any in North Mississippi. / will give bargain
and make the time Of payments most easy.
Address me at Okolona, Miss. Us
EDWARD HAUGHTON.
June 3, SO. i 2o.u
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.Dl AL COLLEGE OF GE0RGI\.
At AUGUSTA.

|. ssflfs .TWENTY-SEVENTH ANN Z Al
COURSE OF LECTURES in this lnsti-
a viii commence on the FIRST MONDAY
pK,asber next. 9ul
J,rs s.essiB FACULTY
|ssaietnus Professor Of Anatomy, G. NJ. Newton
b. sisi astpmy, II. F. Campbell, NJ d. Sur
a'' !. A. Dugas, N, D.; Materia Medlca' The
's.Aer 81 ind Medical Jurisprudence, |. 7. Gar
Il n I'm. psobstetrics and Diseases of Women
|,sal inlaets, j. a. Eve. NJ. D.; Physiology and
tbhsieai Anatomy, II, Y. NJ Miller, M d.
|s.,IS ,ssilr If Medical Chemistry, Joseph Jones'
rAl NJ. N b; Institutes and Practice OF Medl-
.claG,Ii ID Ford, NJ. d.; Demonstrators OF Ana
lr,asy, Robert Campbell, NJ. D.; Assistant De
tmenstfAtsr. S. b. Simmons, NJ. D.; Prosecutor
|of the Professor Of Surgery, H. w. y. Ford, M.
ND. Curator Of Museum, I. P. cleveland. !.
Clinical lectures will be delivered regularly az
|ihe City Hospital, and at jackson Street hospi-
Nal Ample opportunities viii b. afforded Tor the
|study of Practical Anatomy. -
'fees for the Entire Course . Oo,Vo
|Matriculation Ticket Ito be taken once -5,oo
4 For further PARTICULARS. apply to
lT92 r ]. p. GARvIN, Dean,
! Auevsts, Ca, Aug. X. '56,
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sl:yg 4DyERTFsEMEN'FS.
Gho,cna Male Academy.

ildE sth Session Of this Institution will open
on She 3lst of August and close the gath
December
.Tejiog -, $40, and $l6 per session. Incl
nsJ fee 81. Tuition charged from the day OF
France, and due at the end of the session.
no deduction unless for sickness ofthree weeks.
IL, ard eau be obtained in the village at $40 per
Idtb. we trust that, from the length of time
| hsye bpen engaged in teaching here, that cur
Iflacters as teachers are so well known that we
|ed no better recommendation.
HARRINGTON 81 WILCOX.
" o..
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For PROBATE CLERK,

GrWc are authorized to announce E
d. Woford as candidate for Probate Clerk al
the ensuing election.
~ We are authorized to announce b. +.
Pulliam as a candidate for reelection to the OF
fee Of Probate Clerk at the ensuing election.
*.*We are authorized to announce j. A.
Loughrldge as q candidate for Probate Clerk al
the ensuing election.
rT-We are authorized to announce the name
Of JAMES S. CAROTHERS as a Candidate fol
Probate Clerk at the ensuing election.
~ We are authorized to announce JOSEPH
A. HALE as Candidate for Probate Clerk al
the ensuing election.
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FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.

~ Hon. w d. Bradford is candidate for
Circuit Judge of the 9th Judicial District of the
State of Mississippi Election in October next.
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Commissioners Sale.

by virtue of and in pursuance Of a decree Of
ID the Chancery Court of Chickasaw county,
State Of Mississippi, rendered at the May term,
1858, thereof. in the case of James Allen, Com
plainant, and p. c. Combs, Defendant, the I'M
dersicned, Clerk and Commissioner in Chancery,
will, on Monday the 23d day of August, 1858,
proceed to sell, within the hours prescribed by
law. on the Public Square. in the Town Of Hous-
ton, at public auction, to the highest bidder for
cash, the following parcel Of land, to wit The
East half of lot No. Sixteen, and Twelve feet Of
lot No. Seventeen. in the town of 0kolona, on
the north side Of Main Street, according to the
the original survey of said town, to satisfy said
Decree and costs of suit.
CIV. TITLE, Clerk.
July 90, SO. At HI. X. MARTIN. ID. c. q
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uxMuIrAL.

AiaRRIEp-On the 2Sth July, at the residence
fhe brides mother, in this county, by Rev. j.
Carothers, Mr.. Thomas l.. Barker to Miss
lypbeth Francis Marion.
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For SHERIFF..

FOR SHERIFF.
~ We are authorized to announce d. X,
FOOSHEE, Esq, as Candidate for Sheriff at
the ensuing election. t
we are authorized TO announce RUFUS
A. BEAN as a Candidate for Sheriff at the en-
suing election.
tg- We are authorized TO announce Gen. Jack
r. Griffin as candidate fer Sheriff at the ensu-
ing election, subject only to the vote OF the peo-
Pile at the ballot box.
GTWe are authorized to announce },
d. Crockett as a candidate for Sheriff at the EN-
suing election.
~ We are authorized to announce G.
P. Stribling as a candidate for Sheriff at the en-
suing election.
OL5-We are authorized to announce j.
L. Flaniken as candidate for Sheriff at the en-
SUNG election.
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Dissolution.

TyHE copartnership heretofore existing be-
L tween VIM. H. Ross a. VIM. c. Strong,
under the firm Of VIM, III. Ross 4 Co., expired
on the LIST instant by limitation, VIM II: Ross
having purchased the entire interest OF WIN. u
strong. the business win be settled by him..
. WIN. Ii. ROSS, i Ia
NM G STRONG. M
Mobile, June "a, 1858. gaa H
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FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

1--WE are authorized to announce the Hon.
w. +. Tucker as a candidate for reelection to
the office of Probate Judge, at the ensuing cleo
ton.
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J.T. CASON q CO.,

HAVING purchased the large and commodious
Ii. Brick Livery Stable, on Locust Street,
near the Artesan We'll and Commercial House,
in ABERDEEN, Mississippi, formerly owned
by w. II. Walton, and having thoroughly repair
ed the same for an extensive business, are now
prepared to carry it on in its various depart
meats. 4
Horses bought and sold on commission Car.
risges, Buggy and Saddle Horses for hire, at all
hours, of the best quality.
Mr.. J. T. Cason will give his entire attention
to the business, and asks public patronage from
his old Tennessee and Kentucky friends and the
public generally. =.
May 10, 90. 80
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'4-+'s iliaaai s4a-i-4-
oBITUAEy.

,irr-At the residence Of her husband, in this
Y, Mrs BAIRD, wife Of Mr. Simon Baird,
be .istinst., after painful and protracted
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Guardianship

Copartnership.
TAMES F. LYON, (late of Windham, Lyon g.
j Whitfeld,) this day becomes partner in
our business. M
VIM III. ROSS & CO., Grocers,
90 Commerce and Front sts., cor. St Michael
June 8, 1853. 3m
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ME W.T. GOODS
Spring and Summer.

Williams & Darden
NOULD respectfully inform their customers
w and the citizens Of Okolona and surround
ing vacinity generally, that they are daily receiv-
ING and opening their stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
selected in the city of New York, :. the emporium
of fashion, consisting of every variety of
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
Berege rich robes aqnille,
Bayadere, figured and plain;
Lawns, Bayadere, figured fancy & plain;
Hoop Skirts-French extension skirts, something
new;
Union ditto crinoline skirts.
fa READY M4DE CLOTHING,
consisting in part, of gents fashionable checked
and striped suits, linnen and marseiles do, coats
vests, hats, caps, boots, Shoes &c, all of viii
were selected with taste and of latest styles. a.
STAPLE GOODS: tys.r.
The largest and best selected stock ever thought
to Okolona, which we will sell at low prices.
GROCERIES:
A magnificent supply bought at head quarters,
and consisting in every thing you could name III
the grocery line, from bunch Of Havana cigars
up TO a hogsbed Of sugar--all Of which we viii
sell at unrivaled prices for CASH. Call and ex
anime our stock,
71 WILLIAMS g. DARDEN.
Anril IL 1873
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|0Ay Sin has many tools, but a lie is
a handle which fits them all.
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WARD & JONES' COLUMN.
W al RID 81 JONES

HAVE
Asnhaltum. Assnf0etida. Alcohol Ammonia
Arsarc' Almond Soar. All.spice. Alum;
4 rr;car nenper Ayers medicines. Anthems;
Aniseed. Aides. Alternatives. Acetic Acid;
Acetate of lead. Acetate Of morphine
Acid ctrc. acid Tartaric, acid Sup, acid nitric;
cid muriatie. Acopite Root
DaIsam to,n. Ralsam copaiya Balsam Of wild
cherry:
Rain Of Thousand flowers, blue mass, Eng. and
American.
Bismnth subritate, blisteriug ointment, borax;
B Iu and black inks, bicarbonate Of soda;
Riackinc Hacking brushes, bayberry bark;
Davherry svrnn. blue stone, balls, beeswax;
md haSs hest brandy extant;
RilEng's syruD:
RnIps sarsanarilla. bsy rum:
Ranios Roteman's drops, black sand;
Rorrv,s Tricopherous, bells, enameIed and plnin;-
Rayia,s nerfumery. bachelors hair dye;
british al. bar soap.
Card cases of pearl, shell, &C.;
Cordo,num seed. castel soap, cinnamon;
Castor oil. cans. G. d. and water proof
Cad liver oil Cologne. champagne wine;
cnhahs colcbicnm seed cocoa, chlorOform
S,ball, bolls cards. Main and fancy;
Cantbarides. cuppinc cases and glasses
Go,o,"s;t;on nowders. condition powders;
Cbnnplatn c;gars cholapogue. cafcined magnesia;
S,loyes carbonate mapnesia;
Cba,k
Dolly's pain extractor;
Dr Sballenberper's new fever and ague antidote;
Dressino combs. dressing cases, for travellers;
Dvo stnffs .Ifrugs. for the million
iEnrelones Main and fancy;
Extract celery, extract buchu fluid
Txtroct lng,vood extracts for handkerchief;
Extracts for dayoring food, Ergot;
Eiaat.n ,noonet;c master for chills:
Eaole nlnyi1p cards. Essence of tar, expectorant;
E Ers's save fra' eve water;
-, l;nd If fancy and staple articles in their
10y I Iine = '' -
Enid for burp;no flies. flutes;
Fiddle strin1s 6sh hooks lines aud floats;
Eahar,s dra,yino nencils:
Flesh nowders in variety; tatar
Fna Sans females relief:
Tnmnc Pastiles. far sick rooms;
riasLs covered with willow:
Frceh arncs constantly received when needed.
c., drs,ns oluel o.;tar strings:
go ~ ~ III nj tf
CoIat;ne fnr making iellv:
God Leaf ginoer- oentjan.
uynn to6aeco Hair brushes
H.: ';Is bealfb brushes byoscyami;
IL, 30 a'a,s e.
ii' III stapds Indian Hemn extract;
Iceland moss. India rubber erasers
Iynrv taptb bIishpg ivory combs;
Ironss,;oI toa ;ns,ac iran 'bv hydrogen;
~ ',',' H. - - - ,nmns.
Inffnt,s hair brushes;
I,ann,te5 ARTICLES Sc. &c.
liz Jnas Jacob,s cordial.
Ia D"Sr 49, oSsosr Io,naica run,. f"
J I";nho nsste lars
Jo;nted mans Of tbc United States, to teach Geo.
,,ra,,t,v
Kreosnt, tino kew rings;
-, ~ e ,aIn
iNI Taod nenc;ls Eme mice louorice;
an,,, hiacL I;nseed oil lozensers.
''" Mast ,naen fin, Nav annie:
49, h., hnsband and Henry marking brushes
ny T''troe0, Nntanlls nice cocnanut dippers;
~ 49, NJ hoots. 81
NJ P' arynrrtb;nc
"a! r,ort, ny9cenotod b;tters: "a,
or;ontl r'tdb rcns
D.. brngbns n,;nts If every description;
por' 'uis - h ",l axtract pills,
Dam Killer portmonoies. Port Folios;
naiu n,;,e' 49, pr,,s,;sr h,ne.
| D. D., panh,l1ars 60
quick SILVER, Quiiiihe.
, hose oi, hools' lnupafD, no
Roses oieo, helie tsl " 49, iono""' Il ~
haaWa. ceieola,eu ihe1 'lL.' .,.u
|
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For Sale.

A N excellent SPAN of HARNESS HOR-
"A SEES. For particulars, enquire at this of
fee, or at the Stable Of Messrs. Wall q Foo
shee. Jan. 6, '55.-tf
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ABERDEEN ADVERTISEMENTS

ABERDEEN ADVEHIlSEMENI
Q. {. sunMrY. M,I,s1noso i no: x.e.
! The Railroad Is not Coming
AMI MORE CERTAIN THAN
SUMMEY, STRONG Il KING
CTAvE the largest and most complete stock Of
Ill Spring and Summer Goods ever brought
to this market consisting Of n fine assortment Of
boys, youths and mems clothing; Hats. caps,
shoes, staple and fancy dry goods, hardware,
saddlery, DC, &c.
to please the ladies', in quality, style, and prce
MUsLINS, MUSLINS, MUSLINS!
Organdie Double Jupe, Five DULLES Double
Jupe five DULLES; three Jupe and plain Of
every figure and quality; Figured Swiss and
Jaconet by the case, Mt l2t cents per yard.
CALICOl CALICOi CALICO
in any quantity, at from "a to 12l cents, and the
handsomest lot of French and English prints ever
brought on by any one house.
II YOU want to see the largest, best, and cheap.
est kerseys, Osnaburgs, Brown and Bleached
Domestics, just call and look at
SUMMEY, STRONG & KINGS Stock
CARPETS, CARPETS, CARPETSi
Brussels, Velvet Tapestry two and three ply
wool, Cotton, two ply, Druggets, cotton and
wool, Grass Mating, &c, to please the high and
low, rich and poor.
The above varied, extensive, and desirable
stock they offer ON the most reasonable terms, In
yariably making liberal discount for cash.
Aberdeen. MAY 6, '56. *
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Plantation Goods.

DUSSET Shoes. Mud Boots, Kerseys and
II Blankets. Call in if you want the best
article at the lowest prices.
SUMMEY, STRONG & KING.
June 3, 1857. S6-tf
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TO Advertisers.

sH 10 AOveftlSefss
The RIENZI CLIPPER, published at Rienzi
Miss, by s. IL. Lockhart & Cos. has an exten
sive circulation in North Mississippi, and is al
excellent medium through which for the Mercan
tile and business community to make their want'
and wishes known.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-10-14
SUNDAY IN NEW ORLEANS.

Yesterday was about as dull a Sab
bath as we have ever yet seen in this
city. Even church-going seemed to
be at heavy discount and in the
afternoon the streets were quiet and
almost totally deserted, everywhere
being crowded with lake goers, the
late retreats swarmed, and the sub
urbs, in spots which we visitcd-there
being no items in town-were suf-
iiciently lively and pleasant SO that
the city was like some pies we have
eatcn-hat and tasteless in the middle,
but good around the edges.
In the afternoon we visited the fa-
nous spot in the classic and ancient
Third, known as the racket (or raqu-
ettc) ground. 1t is a large common,
ont back OF Claiborne Circle, in sight
of the Ponchartrain railroad. AS
there may be many Of our readers who
don't know what racket is, we will
tell them. 1t is something like tennis
ball-a big field game, in which the
ball is picked up and thrown with
two sticks, having spoon like ends.
There are two parties to the game
each party have their target, a tall
frame a foot and half wide, covered
with canvass, and their colors flying
at the top. The targets are about two
squars apart, and which ever party of
teucst hits the targct--it doesn't count
unless the ball hits the canvas between
clear Of the framc-wins the game.
Yesterday we found the game was
the grand annual battle between the
two negro parties which have existed
for the last so or 40 years-the La
Vile party, composed Of the city ne
groes, and the Bayou party, made up
of the negroes living out back Of town,
along the bayou st. John, etc. Ordi-
narily, the game is rec to any number
on either side but this time it was a
match Of cighty-tIrec picked men on
each side, for a wager of $3.50 side
and the flag, and $40 to the first man
marking ball, or hitting target.
The Laville darkies hOated blue colors,
and wore blue caps the Bayou boys
colors and caps We're red. The scene
was sufficiently lively when we reach
ed the ground, just before the game
began. One whole side Of the field
was fanked by the reireshment
booths of turbaned wenches, with flags
flying and all the general excitement
characteristic of race course the
prize flags of the opposing parties
Haunting from stake midway be-
tween the targets I; the negroes strip
ped, belted, and eager for the fray,
playing about with their rackets, and
spectators of all colors and degrees
pouring upon the field in hundreds and
even thousands, for there could have
been no less than three thousand peo-
pie oa the field before the game closed.
We noticed considerable sporting
spirit and high party spirit among
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-10-14
From the New Orleans Cre.cru
The PeStilence in New Orleans.

Sad Scenes 7tn thousand Persons iHdckecI- TIE
Thousand /. their GrGpeS.
! TfIc weekly Ietuins or the Board o
Health show no abatement in the raw
ages of the disease which is carrying
such desOlation through the masses
Of our acclimated population. On the
contrary, there is an increase in the
mortality, slight it is true, but yet
enough to know that we have not yet
reached the period of decline. From
what we see and hear from those
whose daily experience enable them
to judge, there is yet no diminution
of the epidemic. The number of cas-
es seem, if any thing, to increase.
The favorable change of the wea-
ther may produce some beneficial in
iiuence but we have been disappoin-
ted so often in the hopes based upon
such foundations, that we cannot ven
ture now to predict any immediate
improvement. There is, however,
one mOurnful circumstance which may
indicate a not very remote disappear
ance of the epidemic. There must
thus far have been at least ten thou
sand persons attacked by yellow few
er, Of which number over 1000 have
passed safely through the process of
acclimation, while more than two
thousand have descended into the 81.
lent tomb. Surely there cannot be
very many more who are liable to an
attack. The following table shows
the mortality by yellow fever since
the appearance of the disease
E,,r ,rnnE .,nli,,n. I,,n., O
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af(isteIIanp.
SPEECH OF HON. JEFF. DAVIS.

At the time of the Maine State Fair,
i'll Augusta, on the oath ult., the Hall
of the House Of Representatives, was
thrown open and filed with the elite
Of kennebec County, to listen to an
address from Hon. jefferson Davis.
who consented to speak to the farmers
of Maine at very brief notice.
The President of the Society intro
duced this distinguished orator to the
audience in brief but appropriate
terms, and he was received with great
applause as he took the Speakers
desk.
Mr.. Davis said ladies and Cen
tiemen, Fellow Citizens and Country
men Among the many acts of kind
ness which / have received at the
hands of the citizens of Maine, have
this to add The kind invitation of
the Agricultural Society to address
you but further impresses me with the
hospitality which have not failed to
experience in this State | came here
as an invalid seeking that advantage
which your climate would afford me
but came with a reputation that may
not have impressed me in your favor,
and have asked why have the people
of Maine been thus kind to me. Is it
because they have found that the rep
utation which had preceded me was
undeserved that held truth to my
friends and devotion to my race If
these were your motives, it is an honor
to you. But there are higher. 1t is
that in every American citizen you
recognize brother. 1t is that feeling
which Daniel Webster once expressed
to me when he met me in company
with Mr.. Bradbury of your town.
Taking us by the right hand and the
left, Mr.. Webster exclaimed "Breth-
rem of the North and South, how are
your"
1t is usual in addressing an Agri.
cultural Society to come with a pre-
pared address. My power exists no
farther than to offer desultory remarks.
With great pleasure | have witnessed
your improvements in Agriculture and
the mechanic arts. Agriculture is the
basis Of all wealth. The mechanic
arts are tributary to it. Beyond this,
society is made up of what are called
the learned professions. But they add
nothing to the general wealth. You
have lawyers and doctors among you,
and the less you have of them the bet
ter. These learned professions add
nothing to society unless it be those
who are devoted to interests so high
and topics SO sacred, the cure of souls,
they are beyond the reach of comment.
or them | have nothing to say.
Never before have l met such fine
specimens of neat cattle, particularly
Devons. Your agricultural mcchan-
ism tends to the development of the
ability to make two blades of grass
grow where but one grew before, and
consequently make you benefactors.
Your ingenuity tends to relieve labor
Of its heavy, dreary drudgery. And
it is this which makes you,-which