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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-02-25
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BEATRICE LANCASTER.
By MIRIW> =, HAMILTON.
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tHNP l.
1t was late in the afternoon. A long
row of girls and boys stood in regular
line before their teacher, in the little red
school l-house, reciling their spelling les
son, while the remainder Of the pupils
tidgetted in their seats,s ,spiled and replied
their books on their desks and cast rest
lcss, eager glanccs out at the open door,
and then at the teachers face, for it was
nearly time for dismissal, and weary of
long afternoons confinement, the chill
dren could hardly wait for the iinkle of
the bell-the signal of their release. At
last the spelling gclass took their seats,
the bell sounded and instantly there was
scene of confusion-boys rushed out of
the door, and gave vent to their pent-up
spirits in whoops, yells, and summersets; /;
and girls more quietly, but not less gaily,
ran into the open air. Soon their merry
voices died away in the edistancc, and the
teacher was left alone in that just now
crowded school-room She was yonng
and striking looking girl. Her form was
erect, her step stately, and her features,
though irregular, were pleasing; her
abundant raven hair was wound in sort
of coronal around her head, in singu-
lar, but not mbecoming fashion; her
complexion was clear olive, and her
mouth firm in its expression, almost un-
pleasantly so when closed, but when she
smiled she was positively beautiful then
her whole countenance changed her
large fiery eyes grew soft and tender,
and the pride and hauteur that spoke in
her every lineament, marring her other
wise almost perfect beauty, disappeared.
just now one of those beaming smiles
lighted up her countenance she stood
by her desk, in her usual erect position,
holding note, unopened, in her hand
1t had been brought to the school-room
during the session, and now that she was
alone, she prepared to readit. She seem
ed in no haste to break the seal. She
looked at the bold, firm, handwriting and
pressed it to her lips; then, slowly un-
folding it she read:
For some time past, Beatrice, | have
been unhappy; you have observed it
and to your inquiries as to its cause ]
ihave given false and eyasive replies, but
| can deceive myself and you no longer.
| sought you last night with tho dotermi-
snation to tell you all, but could not ut
ter the words that would felt give You
so much pain. But ! must do it. What
smy tongue refused to tell must entrust
to my pen. 1t is useless to hesitate; the
sooner all is known the better for us both.
Beatrice find that have mistaken the
nature of my feelings towards you. AS
God is my witness, when we were be-
trothed | thought | loved you. still
appreciate your rare loveliness, and, bet
ter still, your many cxceencies of mind
and heart; but our affectionsare beyond
our control, and, much as there is admi-
rable about you, no longer love you.-
AT first | determined never to acquaint
you with the change in my sentiments,
but shrank from lifetime of deceit.
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Nicaragua.

AS this country has for some time past
attracted much ofthe public attention and
is likely to do so for some time to come,
a geographical description Of it might be
of interest to many readers who meet
every day with newspaper accounts Of
events occurring there, and we according
~ subjoin the following on the subject
from the Louisville Journal
Nicaragua lies between the 10th and
18th parallels of north latitude it has an
average length of $50 miles to breadth
of about 22O, consequently has an area of
about $4,000 square miles, which is the
size of Illinois. One tenth part of the
whole surface Of the State is covered by
the Lake of Nicaragua, which is 10 miles
long with an average breadth of 40 miles,
and lies in the southwestern part of the
State, ten or twelve miles from the Pa
cifc Coast. This lake receives great
MANY small streams of water, and dis
charges them again through the river San
Juan pronounced San Van which, run
ming from the southwestern end of the
lake, after course Of about 100 miles,
cmpties into the Caribbean Sea, at Punta
Arenas, in the southeast corner of the
State 1t was at this point that Walker
landed with $50 of his military followers,
on the 25th day Of last month. The riv-
er is deep, but narrow and crooked, and is
navigable for small stream vessels from
its mouth to the lake. Nicaragua is
bounded on the south BY Costa Rica, the
most southern Of the States of Central
America ON the north by the State of
Honduras; east BY the Caribbean Sea !;
and west by the Pacific Ocean. 1t has
about 500 miles Of coast ON cithepo ocean.
1t was on the southwestern side of the
lake. and in the vicinity of Rivas and Gre
NADIA, that NEST of Walkers military ex-
ploits were performed.
Nicaragua hasa population Of 250,-
600 in all, counting the remnants Gf the
aboriginal tribes. half-breeds and Span
ish of the last there are but few. but they
arc in fact The strength Of the State, be-
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p.OEs ssE'RYe .
TELL HIN LOVE HIM YET.

Az. bear to him the tidings now,
Fen in his manhood's prime
That still the mem'ry of that vow
Breathed in our earlier time,
Is cherished deep within my breast,
Fen though to him twas but jest
Nay, tell him in his hour Of pride
Where hope hath lured him on.
And on Ambitions's mountain side
His fate and name are won;
That still i've in guilt and shame,
A blghtcd thing, with blightcd fame.
For hlm I've left the home of youth,
And borne the curse Of all
Who loved me in my hour Of truth,
Aud hated in his fall
Have ranked mong lighter ills on earth,
The scorn of her who gave me birth.
Tell him that while my gasplng breath
Permitted hope of litc,
That cen when cold and withering death
Had triumphcd in the strife,
His name WAS faltercd with a sigh
A tear for him bcdimmrd mine eye,
The sands of life are rbbiug fast,
My race of sin is o'cr;
The memory Of the faded past
Is Frightened yet once moro
In gloom my sun Of sorrows set
But tell him that | love him yet.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-02-25
CHAPTER II.


"Is Mr.. Irving in p asked "A young
man, evidently stranger, entering the
large establishment of Messrs. Irving &
Co, the most successful merchants in
Montford.
"He is, sir" was the reply of the clerk
addressed. Step this way, and | will
show you to the counting-room."
Threading his way through boxes and
bales of goods, the gentleman followed
his guide, and was ushered into the room.
Mr.. Irving was seated at his desk, busily
engaged in writing he looked up as the
boy approached him, and seeing the stran-
ger exclaimed:
"Ah, Meredith, how are you !? take a
seat, and | will be at your service in a
few moments
He turned again to bis desk, and rapid
" sealing the letter he had been writing,
gave that, with several others, to the boy
in waiting, and then turned to the new
conner. He looked at him searchingly /;
then bursting into a fit of laughter cx-
claimed:
"What's the matter nowl Have you
lost your last friend, or have you got a
heavy note falling due and nothing to
meet it, hey 2"
Meredith shook his head.
"Only my old complaint" he said
"a touch of the blue devils-and so |
dropped in here to see if you couldn't ex-
crcise them as usual. You are always
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-02-04
yyhnt Stanton saws.

The following dispatch to the Now York
Tribune will be read with interest
WAsmNGroN, Jan. %, 1898.
Ex-Secrctary Stanton has just arrived from Kun
sas lie brings nolater iulormaton lie saw
gentleman ut Independence ON the day of his DE-
pnrturr, who had received ii letter that morning
from Calhoun, stating that the pro-slavery men
had carried the Legislature.
Mr. Stanton thinks the result depends entirely
upon Calhoun in giving certificates, aud if the
Free-Stute men are deirauded h (Calhouu) can
not return % the territory without hazIrd of his
life.
Mr. Stanton represents the election frauds as
monstrous, open and admitted People at WeS-
ton ANA along tho rive, admitted 10 him tnat
young men had gone over in hacks and voted os
often as they chose without opposition.
lie thinks Calhoun will come with the lie
compton ConSim,ion. lie says that slave
holders are moving out OF Missouri, and the
whole effect OF the Kansas policy OF the Ad-
mnistntiou will, be to make Missouri free
State.
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The Contracts.

We observe from debate in our State Senate,
that the Attorney General has not raised the
question offraud, ut nll, in the issue joined with
the contractors AT this we, and oil with
whom we have cCnverscd upon the subject, orc
surprised We understood the legislative action
Of last winter to be founded expressly upon the
presumptiouIof fraudulent practices In the let.
ting of the contracts.
To invoke the did OF our Courts TO determine
the rights Of the respective parties aud then
withhold from consideration and adjudication
the very gist Of the action, seems to us very
much like enacting the play Of Hamlet with
the part OF Hamlet left out.
We think this mltter demands explanation
and we hope our friends ut the capital will
throw some light upon The subject
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For tho Journal.
West MiiIgrOve.

WEST MlLLGRovE, Jan. %, 1853.
MR EDToR AS communica ions from the
border towns, are becoming fashionable, why
not give West Millgrove passing notice
That our fourishing town is located ii that
benighted region, kuown as the Black Swamp,
we do not pretend to deny aud this Of itself is
ample proof of the enterprise of its citizens !;
for who but energetic and pcrsevering men,
would pluck up courage to penetrate region,
deemed abroad uninhabitabe, except for those
| e" early settlers" the frogs and musketoes The
very name itself Swamp Black Swamp sounds
unmusically upon the ears of men whose most
cherished associations are connected with the
clay hills of the southern and eastern portion of
our country; and who prefer sticking in their
friendly clay to sinking into the (supposed
bottomess) mud of the swamp.
The primitive state of this region may not be
conceived by any save those early pioneers,
above referred 10. The desccndents of the Pill
grims, have truly never encountered and sub
dued more rugged and uninviting portion of
country than this and yet in the face Of many
obstacles, enterprise and wealth have steadily
poured in, and thriving villages have sprung up,
and this same swamp tOHI become the very best
part of the state. '.
But Of our town we may boast Of higher
grade OF morals and equally 0s good society as
may be found in any village OF like dimensions,
either in or out OF the ack Swamp. Our cit
liens are generally men who have at heart the
advancement of the best interests of society;
education, too, receives all proper regard. Our
common school teachers. in this part Of the
country, are generally accomplished and faithful
instructors of the young. All proper efforts for
our mental culture, meet with the hearty coop
Grafton of our citizens. We labor under some
inconyeniences in point of location being iso-
lated, and somewhat remote from markets,
but we prefer to q" bear the ills we have than fly
to others We know not Of" AS to the present
condition of our respective " Weasel Skins it
is not to be envied, but we look forward to bet
ter times when they will resume the Plethroc
condition.
We are not excessively refined Mr. Editor,
but we latter ourselves that genuine hospitality
dwells in yc good town of West Millgrove.
'.. l. II, w.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-02-04

Notwithstanding our treasury is empty, thcrc is
now pending, before Congress, proposition in
compliance with Blchauaus request, 10 greatly
increase our army, II is distinctly declared that
this additional force is not required 10 Suhdue the
Mormons, but the friends of the measure have not
yet made known what it is for. A Washington
correspondent Of the Boston Bee gives Mr.. Ben
tons opinion Of il MS follows;
"Mr. Benton boldly declares in couvorsaiion,
that Mr. Buchanan does not want the ten sloopS
of war Tor China, rs he asserts in his message bat
that he wants thcm for he SOWia against Cuba.
Mr.. Benton who speaks by the book. also asserts
in his peculiarly emphatic aud characteristic mo-
ncr, that Mr., Buchanan wants tho Tour regimen,
lie asks tor for The same purpose that he requires
the sloopS-to carry out lhe doctrines OF the Os
tend Circular, and steal Cuba, WheH the pro.
posed steam soops are constructed and equipped
and are on Southern waters, and the four regiments
are raised and equipped, apl are on Southern soil
And the additional Wgjmam asked for in kuti
bill, on "Wednesday, is raised and equipped to
Texas il is not altogether csriJia what seryic,
they viii be rcqaiWd 60 perform The least thin.
that Northern men.5erS of Congress should do
before voting on these projects, is 20 thorough!
investigate a.! these projects pertaining 20 them
md then act uuderStandngly,
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DR.. Ronacl,'s scauiinHvinn Remedies,

In directing the attention of our readers TO DR.. Ro-
backs advertisements we have no hesitation in saying
that all he claims for his me licines is confirmed by
cer6cates from all parts of the west. The language
OF these certificates earnest and grateful and the
cures refer to such variety of diseases that 1t would
be foly to question the restorative properties of the
preparatiOrs Itappears that while botanizns among
his native mountains in Sweden, during visit 10 that
country some years ago he collected large quantity
of rare medicinal horbs unknown in this country and
by combining the liquids and solid extracts of those
possessing powerful detergent properties he succeed
ed in producing his celebrated Blood Purifier and
Blood Pills. which are said 10 exercise more
beneficial effect upon the human body than any other
curatiyes in existence. Dr. Robacks theory IS, that
all diseases originate in the blood and ii would seem
that the rapid recovery of his patients under
Of these disaieobnts, olfOrds strong presUmptiye
lence that his pathology is Certain is that
the celebrity OF his medicines increases daily, and
that he has authentic proofs Of their in his
possession, See Advertisements
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-02-04

To BE PUT THRoUeH.--A letter from Mr..
MORT, our member of Congress, dated Tues
day last, says, that it is "the determina-
ton of the Government to put the Lecomp
ton swiude through Congress at an early
day. The chances he says, ARE regard
ed as favoring its passage but it will have a
rasping time in going through. Let the re-
suit be what it may, the effect must be disas-
trous to the Administration. 1t will be the
old game Of heads they lose 1; tails we
win" Later adviees from Washington are
to the same effect. 1t will be seen by our
report of the proceedings yesterday, that the
admission of Minnesota is resisted on various
frivolous grounds; but. the true and real mo-
tive is to keep out the votes Of her represent
atives till the Kansas Swindle is consummated,
Blade
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l1ronl Illinois.

A priyate letter from friend in Princeton,
Illinois, says;
"Snca the first of December until now, there
has been nothing bat lair weuiher--clear most
OF the time; bat am told ,hIs is an exception
10 the general rule, Times are very hard, es,
peoiatly at tins time; the property owners hay-
my all they can no TO obtain TAX money. Taxes
have 10 De paid in gold and silver very uu,
just law in my estimation, State paper should
pay State taxes. Wheat is selling a; 40 CTS,
Them is plenty Of il in the ouulry, aud, at a
good lsice IL would pun in circulation vast
amomt of money; but at present prices little
is sold, ana that by the poorer class, they, being
in debt, are forced to sell, let the price b. what
1t may
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KnlaSns Aninirs.

The administratoniscviden gaining ground,
aud the Lecompton constitution is now in a fair
way to triumph, jusOs all pro-savery meas
ures do with democratic congress or ogisln-
ture. A special dispatch to the N. Y. Tribune
says:
The aspect of the Kansas question has changed
IN the House since last week, and changed for
theworse. AS there is hope of a Pro Slavery
Staate Government and Legislature under Cal
houns counting it is determined that the Lee
compton fraud shall be put through.
And 1t probably will be. Douglas has spent
his force and weakened his position by ostcnta-
tiousiy clnging 10 his party. The Northern
Democracy are backing down.
Ten Pennsylvania members have given their
adhesion to Lecompton, among them Mr. Lam
dy, previously reported TO be anti.Lncompton.
OF the New Jersey Democrats Mr. Adrain alone
holds out OF the six Indiana Democrats four
are for Lecompton Clay Jewett aud Steven
son, Kentucky, are also claimed for Lee mpton,
though reported last week to be against it,. The
Vice President, who, it has been asserted, sym.
pathized with Douglas, is for lIecompton.
Douglas has fallen between two stools. The
attempt to sit on Kansas and Nicaragua at the
same time has not succeeded.
Intelligence received by the Cabinet assures
the Administration of proSovery majority
in the Legislature of Kansas. The State ticket
is also Pro-Slavery. Marcus J. Parrot is Mem
Der OF Congress. The Lecompton Constitution
is expected on Friday. Other information in
auces the belief that Gen. Calhoun designs with
holding the complete returns till the result in
Congr SIS shall have been ascertOned, and il the
State be admitted under the L2compton nStru-
N mt, TO declare all Pro-Savery.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-02-04

In A BAD FIx.-The Democracy of New
Hampshire, according to Mr.. Hale, are in
bad fix. In his speech the other day he
said that they had been punished SO very hard
that they could only survive in the Custom
Houses and the Post Offices. So when the
Sachems met at Concord to make platform
for their campaign of march next, they re-
solved that they were very much opposed to
Mr.. Buchanan's measures but very much in
favor of his Administration-that they were
entirely opposed to forcing Constitution on
a people against their consent, but exceeding
ly in favor of the man who was doing it
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-02-04
Tho rhirn Y,co.ure OF ,I,e course.


1t is not often that the members of this COM
munity are invited TO 80 rich feast was furnish
ed to them last Thursday evening, In a poem be-
fore the Literary Association, by Mr.. A. G. Con.
verse. The mere announcement Of poem is al
ways sufficient to rouse popular curiosity and cx-
pcctation To say that tho highest expectations
we're more than realized, aud that every hearer
was most happily disappointed does not come up
to what justice requires in this case. 1t was en-
phatically the right thing Tor tho right place. He
began where the audience could appreciate, and
led them, entranccd as it were by magcian's
wand through to the close.
His subjcct--Easy Roads 10 Knololedgs-was
not merely daicd and coquettcd with, nor was it
simply dressed out for temporary effect He
graspcd it with firm hold, and dissected it with
skill that would have done honor to more prac-
tcod hand. Ho stripped quackery of its protcn-
tous robes and held it up in its naked deformity
an object OF derison he dealt we'll aimed thrusts
at those who deludc thoir fellows with their mad
schemes and visionary projects--patent machines
for abrdging the labor in attaining knowledge At
the same time there was noble tribute to truo
N''"'O"S0, uiiu u ulSplhy VI ltS WoTIn, WHICH
showed that all pilgrims must seek with an earn
est aud ceasclcss seeking or they seek and find not
Thoro was no attempt at philosophizng, yet a
vein OF rich and instructive philosophy underlay
the whole production. There were no misty dream
ings, no bowiderng cloud.aghts, but sensible
aud well defined purpose was visible throughout.
1t was entirely free from that vulgar tone, dash
of which too often dsfguros such productions, and
distinguishes them from those having the ring of
true metal. The flashes of wit, the lofty moral
tone, and the earnestness of the speaker, seemed
to keep the audience in the best humor, and en-
chained their attention throughout We would
that every inhabitant OF Perrysburg had heard it :
for while 1t would have afforded entertainment, it
would likewise have awakened thought, and raised
them, for time at least, above tue dull aud even
flow of thoughtessness, which bears too many
out upon sea of folly and vice. 1t is source Of
pleasure to witness the increasing interest mani
tested in these Lectures and wo believe it is safe
to affirm that treat like that of last Thursday
evening more than repays every hearer the ex-
pense Of the whole course.
Mr. Converse is young man, recently gradua-
ted at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, and
reached his present promising position by his own
efforts His earnesuess will be sure to carry him
to the goal Of success, in whatever path of action
nc may turn his steps.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-02-04

Tug CANAL CoNrRAcrS.-The State Lagisla
ture was discussing last week. bill Introduced
by Mr. Phelps, TO facilitate the settlement OF
the State with the ousted canal contractorS.-
In the course of the debate which was in the
Senate, Mr.. Bucklond and Mr.. Winans bore
down vcry severely on the Attorney General,
because he did ROT make the allegation Of fraud
a prominent point in lhs defence of the State,
One of them, (Mr, Buckland) even proposed an
amendment looking to the re-Orgument of the
cases, with special Instructions to the Attorney
General The State law officer was defended by
the Democrats and Mr.. Cdid,oeH. They pro-
lcssed the highest respect for his legal attain
mcnts, and especially for his honesty and fdei-
tw Mr. Buckhnd, in the course OF the deba te,
said that the contractors logrolIed in both con
veuti0ns, aud succeeded in getting nominations
for the Board OF Pablo Works to their mind ;
bat that the Republicans threw on the corrupt
aud fraudulent nomination, while the Dsmocra-
cy took il To their bosom. The bill of Mr.
Phelps was finally read La third time, and pessed
-Bldde.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-02-04

O-y-The joint resolutions passed by the Ohio
Legislature We're presented to the u S. Senate by
Mr.. Pugh. Mr.. Wade pronounced lhem disrc
putsble in their character because they did not
speak on, with that manly Independence with
which the legislature of sovereign State should
always speak upon any question of sufficient
importance for expressing any opinion at all,
They were crowded down the throats of the
Republicans by cowardly majority under the
gag rule, because they dare not face the sccw
aud contempt which would have been heoped
upon them. The resolutions were tabled and
ordered to be printed, There will not be much
of Pugh len If Wade fires into him
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THE LARGEST CHURCH IN The UNITED STATES.
The African Church in Richmond, Va, has long
been :he largest church in this country, though it
is now second, in point of numbers to the church
in Beaufort, S. G., of which Rev. j. M. G. Break
er is pastor. This Clergyman writes to the Eram
liner I" | have baptized sos persons into the fel-
lowshp Of the Baptist Church at this place Beau
fort S. c. within the present year (l857)-all of
whom are colored but eight and this makes the
present number of its membership 3,5ll-proba-
bly, the largest church in the world. OF these lS0
are whites and the rest colored !"