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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-06-17

PRINT 1t an Letters of Coda father
whose son was addicted to some vicious
propensities, bade the boy to drive nail
into certain post whenever he commit
ted a certain fault, and agreed that nail
should be drawn out whenever he cor
rected an error. In the course of time
the post was completely filed with nails.
The youth became alarmed at the ex-
tent of his indiscriminations, and set
about reforming himself. One by one
the nails are drawn out; the delighted
father commended him for his noble, self
denying heroism in freeing himself from
bis faults. A45t
They are all drawn out" said the
parent.
The boy looked sad, and there was
whole volume of practical wisdom in his
sadness. With a heavy heart he re-
piled:
"True father; but the scars are all
there
Parents who would have their children
grow sound and healthy characters must
SOW the seed at the fireside. Charitable
associations can reform the man, and
perhaps, make useful member of socie-
ty; but alas the scars are there! The.
reformed drunkard, gambler and thief, is
only the wreck of the man he once was ];
he is covered with sears--dishonorable
scars-which will disfgure his character
as long as he shall live.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-06-17

a SHORT tIme since, the following capital
toast was drank: 1 =
b" The Editor-The man who is expec-
ted to know everything, tell all he knows
and guess at the rest to make oath to
his own good character, establish the re-
putation Of his neighbors, and elect all
candidates to office; to blow up every
body and reform the world; to live for
the benefit of others, and leave the epith-
ct on his tombstone, Here he lies his
last in short he is a locomotive running
on the track Of public notoriety; his lew
er is his pen; his tender his scissors, and
his driving wheel is public opinion; when-s
ever he explodes, it is caused by the non
payment Of subscriptions.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-06-17
"THE YOUNG AMERICAN"
BY ALEXANDER II. EVERETT.

"scoin of mighty stock!
Hands of iron--hearts of oak
Follow with unfiinching tread
Where the noble fathers led.
Where the dews Of night distill
Upon Vernon's holy hill;
Where above it, cleaning far,
Freedom lights her guiding star;
Thither turn the steady eye,
Flashing with purpose high.
Thither will devotions meet,
Often turn the pilgrims feet"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-06-17

III" Paired Of."--Col. Benton, in speak
ing of Congressional matters, says be
never "paired eff but once in his life,
and that was with young woman, the
night he got married. 's'A n
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-06-17

GT At a Printers Festival at Boston,.
a short time since, the following capital
fooSt raS drank. s fs% -tst ati
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
Webster Matched by a Woman.

ih the somewhat famous case of Mrs. Bod gems Will which was tried in the Supreme Court some years ago, Mir. Webster appeared as counselor for the appellant Mrs. Greenougb Vile oi hev. Wm. Greenough, late of West Newton, tall, Strmght, queenly looking wo- man, With Keen black eye-a woman of great seIi-possesslon and decision of character was called to the stand as a witness on the opposite side rom MT. Webster. Webster at glance. had the sagacity to foresee that heI testimony. II It contained anything of importance, would nave great weight with the court and jury lie therefore resolved, if possible, to break her up. Ana when she answered to the first ques- ton put to her, Fl believe" Webster roared out, We don't want to hear what you beieve: we want to hear what you know!" Mrs Green ou9h replied That Is just what 1 was about to say, ST." and went on with her testimony
 And notwithstanding his repeated efforts to dlsconcert her, she pursued the even tenor of her way, until Webster, becoming quite fearful oi the result, arose apparently In great agita- tlon, and drawing out his large snuff box, thrust His thumb and fin gers to the very bottom, and carrying the deep pinch to both nostris, drew II up With gusto; and then extracting from his pocket very large handkerchief which flowed to Ills feet as he brouy yht 1t to the front he blew hls nose with report that rang distinct aud loud through the crowded hall. Webster Mrs. Greenough was Mrs. Bodgen a neat woman?" Mrs Greenough-"I cannot give you very full information as to that sir; she had one very dirty trick" Webster" Whats that ma'am?' Mrs. Greenough She took snuff. The roar of the court house was such, that the future defender of the constitution subsided and neither rose spoke again untiI after Mrs. Greenough had vacated her chair for another wltnesS--having ample time to reflect upon the lnglorous history of the man who had stone thrown on his head by woman.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
Enthusiasm in a Sunday School

The following story is an acknowledged "good un" but we believe it has not found its way into the papers:
 few years since some roguish boys in a town not thousand miles from the capital of New Hampshire, persuaded Joseph N, or as he was generally called, "Joe," to attend Sunday school. Joe was an overgrown, half-wtted. profane lad, ard the boys anticipated considera- ble fun out of him; but the answers to the va rious questions propounded, were given 80 rea- dty and correctly, that no one could for a mo- ment suppose that he was not fully versed in theological lores
 Joe was duly nshered in and placed on a set tee ln front of the one which his friends were seated, and the recitation commenced.
 The teacher first questioned the class on their regular lesson, and afterwards turned to Joe.
 My friend,' said the teacher, "who made the world we inhabt?'
 " En?' said Joe, turning up his eyes like an expiring calf
 "Who made the world we inhabit?,
 Just as he was probably about to give the answer one of the boys seated behind inserted apln into his (Joe') pants, about nine inches below the ornamental buttons OH his coat
 "God A!mightyn' answered Joe, in an ec- vated tone at the same time rising quickly from his seat.
 "That is correct" replied the teacher but It Is not necessary that you should rise in an- swerlng; sitting posture is just as we'll"
 Joe was seated, and the catechsm proceeded: "Who died to save the world?"
 The pln was again inserted, and Joe replied, " esus Chrst in still louder voice, rising as before from his seat.
 " That is also correct; but do not manifest so much feeling; GO be more composed and more reserved ill your manner.' said the teacher in an expostulating tone.
 After Joe had calmed down, the examina- ton went on.
 What will be the final doom of all wicked men?" was the subject now up for considera- ton; and, as the pin was again stuck in, Joe thundered out with higher elevation of hss body, Y" hell and damnation.,
 My young friend, said the instructor. "vou give the true answers to all these questions: but while you are here, we wish you to be more mild in your words. Do endeavor if you can to restrain your enthusiasm, and give a less ex- tended scope to your feelingsn'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
Soeakarsilip.

MR. EDITOR: Aware that the columns of your
 paper are always open for the reception of gen.
 eral intelligence, and also for the discussion of such questions as effect the public weal--with
 your permission therefore, must solicit small
 space, for few Sug restons to your general
 reader and particularly to the members elect of
 the lower house of the legislature. Feeling no
 inclination at this time to discuss any political
 topic, 1 shall undertake to direct my course
 outside that chanel. But as the legislature will soon convene, and the assembled wisdom of our fourshing and growing State will be called up- on to elect presiding officers, I shall, with all due deference to the meritorous aspirations of those gentlemen whose names have been made prominent by their respective friends in connec- ton with the speakership of the lower house, suggest the name of Dr. Hill of Perry county, who would, not only grace the speakers chair but would also bring To his aid, in the discharge of the onerous duties of that position, a large stock of parliamentary information, which an experience of service during the two last ses- slons ol the legislature and close application and study during that time, has secured to him.
 Dr. Hill IS not only thinking and refecting mau, but he is also logical debator; gentle man of iae intelli gence, of varied information, and excellent literary attainments. 1.-the To yer house of the legislature in their wisdom shall see fit to elect him as their prsiding officer it will not only be compliment to his parli ,men- tary learning courteous and respectful bearing and manly department, put the honorable mem bers may rest assured that they will have in the person of their speaker gentleman of strict
 integrity, possessing i'll that capacity all the ele- ments of impartiality, and disposition, with the ability, to dispatch the business of the de- Alterations of that body. Others there are doubtless, who are his equals, but there are few his superlors. To him the State at large is greatly indebted for his efficient and faithful service, in connection with the timely sugges- tions of our worthy executive, in superintend- ing as chairman and laboring with assiduity in simplifying and arranging the complicated mat ters of the business of the Real Estate Bank. = In his election to the speakership true merit, and eminent ability would oaly be rewarded - A democrat from principle, an honest man by nature, and an experienced parliamentarian from close observation and study, his elevation to the position suggested would be tribute of respect and confidence which his acts in public have justly merited. VOX.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, ]


 In the Chancery Court of said county a. the Octo Der term, 1858, 18th day of October. A. D. 1858, Gordon N. Peay, as Receiver of k. E. Bank, Com Ptdinaat.
 m ys. ; Original bill.
 The adm'r heirs and creditors of Archibald W.
 Goodloe, decd, Detendants.
 The admr, heirs and creditors of said Archibald W. Goodloe, decd Cosap1ainants. vs Cross bills. 0oiuoh N Peay, as Receiver of R. E. Bank, De- AN this day appeared Romulus Payne as admin S istrator of Henry c. Payne, deceased by A. Fl. Garland, esq.,. solicitor and files his motion and the affidavit of said Garland showing that the death of William Goodloe one of the parties in this has been heretofore suggested and duly entered of record that the administrator and legal representatives of said Goodloe have not been made parties to this suit, that they are non residents of this State. and their | place of residence unknown; and upon the hearing and consideration of said motion it is ordered by the court that the said administrator and heirs of the said William Goodloe. deceased, be notified of the pendency of this suit (the object of which is to shal the assets of the estate of said Archibald w. Goodoe deceased and to set aside certain sale made by the said Archibald W. in his life time to Daniel | H. and Charles R. Sessions of certain lands and negroes in Chcot county by publication of this der in the True Democrat, newspaper printed in the | city of Little Rock, Arkansas for the number of times and within the time prescribed by the Statute, and that the said administrator and heirs do appear Ill this court on before the fourth day of the next term thereof to be held at the court house of said county of Pulaski, in the city of Little Rock; on | the first Monday of February A. D. ls5s and tnen' there show cause if any they can why they snoue not be made parties to this suit, and why ,he sa should not be revived and progress to nnaI ls ard decree against them, and this cause IS cons'no I to term. a,. true copy 'ro" 'is GORDON N. PEAY, Clerk. Oct a7. 1s5s 2w Cost of sdy' So
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
Tribute of Respect.

At a called meeting of the Hot Springs Lodge of Free and Accepted Masous, committee was appointed to draft preamble and resolutions, and reported the following, which were unan- imously adopted:
 WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Grand Master, the Great Architect of the Universe, was pleased to call from our midst, our we'll beloved and much esteemed Brother ALBERT w. BLUE of Montgomery, Alabama, whom affliction caused to cast his lot with us away from home
 And aohereas Our last fraternal duty towards our beloved brother is discharged; therefore ResotUed, That we are grieved at the death of our brother, and tender our hearty sympathy to his bereaved relatives and friends. and
 Resotged That we the members of this lodge, wear the usual badge of mourning for our de- ceased brother, thirty days, and
 Resolued, That by his death the Masonic fra ternity has lost bright Mason and worthy brother, his parents adutiful son, and his neigh bors a kind friend, and
 Resolued That copy of these resolutions be sent to his bereaved friends, and also be pub lished in the Little Rock True Democrat
 JOHN c. HENDERSON. ]
 JOSEPH ANDERSON,
 DANIEL MUNN. ..--. --.----..-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
From the Mississippan, Stravs show which way the wind blows

It Is a fact worthy of note, that with rare exceptions, the truant democrats who went with Douglas into the black republican camp, at the late session of Congress, are now in hos tile array against the democratic organization, and Tn full fellowship with the black republi- cans, in their respective States
 Especially is this the case in California where Broderlck, the lieutenant of Douglas, resides. ne fusion between the straig ghtout agitators and the consplratorS the Douglas clan, is complete. | he former have adopted the ticket nominated by the latter; and the two wings have effected well organized, harmonious movement for the overthrow ot the democratic party in the State, and the surrender of its government into the hands of the enemies of the South. McKib- ben, whose nomination for Congress by the D0uglasltes, has been so cordially indorsed by the black republicans, Is member of the pre- sent Congress, and was one of the recusant de- mocrats at the last session who co-operated throughout with the black republicans.
 These movements are doubtless made bv the knowledge and advice of Douglas He would have placed himself at the head of the black republicans ln Illinois, if they had accepted the assurances of Greedy that he was with them: but while they were willing to profit by his treason to his former party, and his base aban- donment of Its principles, they were not pre- pared to place their trust in him as leader. lie was compelled, therefore, to nominate him. sell for re-eiectIon to the Senate, with the hope ol retaining the support of a sufficient number ot democrats and winning over sufficient number of black republicans, to secure his sue. cess. Ills creed is almost identical with that of Lincoln; and the contest is mere struggle be- tween men who are alike to be regarded by tbe south as objects of unmxed evil; the only question being which is more to be feared and hated' the traitor who wears the name of de- mocracy that he may the more effectuallv stab tne constitution in its vital parts, or the open and undisgulsed enemy who boldly declares his purpose to destroy it.
 But to the fusion in California. We el;n .s follows from correspondent of the New YorL Herald: Ao'h
 "The boiling or anti Lecompton deleo..es nominated John Curry for Judge of the Su- preme Court, J. c. McKibbn and w |, DnJ- ley for Congress, J. N. Dawley for Comp,rollsr and II. W. Jennings for clerk of the Sunre,, . Court. The regular convention nomina,ed Joseph G. Baldwin for Judge of the Supreme . Court, and A. k. Melony for Comptroller. There were no other nominations made. The lee;sla- ture having postponed the election of members ot Congress until 1859, the regular couyentio, dechned to name any candidates for those off
 ces. The republican convention, which was ii il
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
Died-At Little Rock Ark On tbe morn.

Died-At Little Rock, Ark, on the morn- ing of "Wednesday, October 18th, 1858, MIL TON BEALL, in the 25th year of his age
 Milton Beall was born of respectable parents, about the year 1883, in Carroll county, Miss. In 1852, he emgrated to Arkansas, where he resided up to his death. Mr. BealI was iden- tiied with Arkansas--hs whole life was with in her borders. His history is part and parcel of that of this region. Few men were better known and appreciated He was man whose memory myself and many others would not willingly suffer to fade; and whose departure from Us we desire should be marked by sim pie tribute worthy of good man. MT. Beall was generous and liberal hearted man, honest in his life and transactions A YoUNG MIssIssIPp1AN
 In this city, on Thursday, Oct. II, 1858, Mrs. MILDRED KING, consort of Robert N. King.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
From the True SOl Cromwells Decendants.
LIVINGSTON, MADISON COUNTY Mss, ,
 September 28, 1858.

LIVINGSTON MADISON COUNTY, Mss, }
 September 28, 1858. Eiitor True Soutsr0a:
 In your paper, a short time since, was pub llshed an article in relation to Oliver Cromwell and his two brothers, John and Edward Crom- well, alias djcttts, John and Edward Crowell, who left England for Amerca settled first in New Jersey, and nextin Halifax county. North Carolina.
 Are you not mistaken in asserting that Colo nel John Crowell was the son Edward Crowell? 7? am informed that he was the son of Samuel Crowell, who was to son of John Crowell, who Was the brother of Oliver Cromwell.
 Within mile of my house resides the grand niece of Oliver Cromwell the protector of the commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ire land, one of the most powerful characters that ever rose from a revolution.
 The lady referred to is Mrs Anna Mariah Lowe, the widow of Fegures Lowe deceased tier maiden name was Crowel, and she came rom North Carolina to Madison with her late husband. Her father, John Crowell, was the son of John Crowe,l, or Cromwell, the brother of Oliver Cromwell Strange things happen in this ever changing world ours, but who would have ever looked iu Madison county, Missis- slpp, for the graaisece of ie goot old protector?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
How COFFEE CAME TO BE UsEp.-

How CoFFEE CAME TO BE UsED.-It is some- what singular to trace the manner in which arose the Use ot the common beverage coffee, with out which few persons, in any half or wholly civilized country in the world would seem hardly able to exist. At the time Columbus discovered America, 1t had never been known or used IL only grew in Arabia and upper Ethiopia The discovery of it's use as a bever- age Is ascrbed to the superior of a monastery, m Arabia, wa aedesirous of ore enting the monks from sleeping at their nocturnal services, made them drink the infusion of cotfee upon the re- port ot some sheperds, who observed that their Hocks were more lively after browsing on the
 ruif of that plant. Its tsreputation spread through the adjacent countries, and in about POO years It reached Paris. single plant brought there m l'l4, became the parent stock of all the French coffee plantations in the West ndies.- The extent of the consumption eau now hardly be realized. The United States alone annually consume 1t at the cost of its landing of from fifteen to sixteen millions of dollars You may know the Arabia or Mocha, the best coffee, by It's small bean of dark yellow color. The Java and East Indian, the next in quality, are
 larger and of a paler yellow. The West In. dian Rio has a bluish or greenish, gray nut
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

G The postmaster at Pulaski, (Ky.0 whose name is Carter has been detected in piayino sharp game on the post-office. The plan of operations was to address letters to the depart ment, requiring supply of stamps, purporting to come from other offices than his own. and forging the names of the respective postmasters to them. He only selected such offices the mall matter of which had to pass drought his office, and returns being made through the de- partment, would abstract the letters and appro- prate the contents to his own use.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
GEE " TLEMEN.

:, ME; JOHN HUNTLEY, From the St. Louis and New Orleans Theatres "''@
 MR. T. L. CoNNoR, From the Southern. Wes tern and Cincinnati Theatres
 ME D. MCMILLAN, From the Boston Theatres
 MR' H. TAYLOR, From the Chicago Theatres. , ME. J. F. DALTON, From the New Orleans Theatre. -'''''' Mh. W. E. HENRY, From the Charleston Theatre.
 Mh. A. J. NELSON, From the New York The atres.
 Nashville Theatres NA' ,r, ME J. w. T. BEATTY, From the Philadelphia
 ME JAS YOUNG, From the Boston Theatres. from the principal Southern and Western Theatres
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

Or Gov. Corwin is making thorough can- vass of his district In one of his late speeches he thus characteristcalIy expresses very na- tural thought concerning Douglass
 " l have said that honor Douglas. I honor any man in party who looks the head of that party in the face, and defes it's power But why did not Douglas wholly emancpate him self, instead of putting the letters off one hand, and allowing the handcutfs to dangle from the other2'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

AHEAD OF TIME.--lf dispatch leaves Lon don, say on the l1th day of September, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, it will reach New York-if it passes with the rapidity of other lines-at little after 12 o'clock, noon, same day'
 This may be regarded the latest news--but it ain't For the Grand Turk of Constantino- ple at five in the afternoon, sends word to Lon don what he has partaken with his supper, which intelligence reaches London at the dinner hour, ? o'clock, and the New Yorker at the breakfast hour, A. M of the same day One more stretch of the cable and we shall have news from China at sunrise of all the events winch have taken place up to six o'clock in the evening of that very day.-Portmoutb Jour nat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

THE FORCE OF ExAMPLE.--A new trade is said to be springing up between the Utah and Piedes Indians of Utah territory, that of buy ing and selling squaws. They have, no doubt, been studying the domestic economy of their Mormon neighbors, and are endeavoring to i'm prove upon that highly moral code.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

0T The scheme of crossing the ocean with balloon has been proposed by Messrs. Wise and Steiner, and each has offered to build an air ship of the requisite size, and make the trip, but has failed in getting subscription of twenty thousand dollars for the purpose Mr. La Mountain says he will remain in this city during the present winter, and build a balloon Sixty-ive feet in diameter. with an ascensve power of five tons, with which he will cross the ocean, starting from this city in May next and land within twenty-five miles of any given point in Europe II has discovered principle that will enable him to retain the gas in his balloon for any given length of time, and he is confident that the air can be navigated as we'll as water, and with as little difficulty. y.- Troy (N. Y) Times
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
Me.Odeons.

HOUR sizes of ''Prince's Improved Patent Melo deons," combining their divided swell with all Piano cases.
 Intending to keep supply of these beautiful in struments always on hand, I will sell them at the very lowest cash prices, at the Bookstore
 Oct 2l, Io5o. INll. E. REARDON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

GF The rate of travel of the comet is con- puted to be 150OO0 miles per hour, at which rate the distance between Boston and San Fran cisco round Cape Horn, 10000 miles,) would be accomplished in four minutes; or between New York and Liverpool in one minute aud six seconds. The telegraph had better break.