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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

MANAGING" HUSBAND. ladies
who think that they can gain anything
by managing their husbands or lovers,
Gf there are any such, should read the
following excellent remarks and lay them
well to heart
"The instant woman tries to man
age man for herself, she has begun to
ruin him. The lovely creepG clings in
its fcebleness with grace to the stately
tree; butlf it outgrow, as if to protect or
conceal its supporter, it speedily des-
troys what it would otherwise adorn. -
When the serpent had persuaded Eve
that she should induce her husband to
take her advice, and become as knowing
as herself, she no longer felt herself made
for him, and both for God, but that he
was made to admire her When she
prevailed they soon bckercd about their
right places, no doubt, for Gods Law
was lost sight of by both. One grand
power of woman over mans heart, now
that both are fallen, is the maintenance
of mans self-respcct. A man who loves
true-hearted woman, will aim to sus-
tain in himself, whatever such woman
can love and reverence.
The value of this self-respect is too
little considered by welded couples gen
orally, we fear. If that is lost, the re-
spect of others soon fades also, and love
can no longer exist. Our authority con-
tinues with equal point and truth:
"One must see in the others love the
reflection of the character desired. =
Hence the pertinacity of true love and
reverence often RECEIVERS character that
would otherwise be lost forever. Ifonce
mutual respect depart, then farewell the
love that can only rectify what is wrong;
then farewell the heart-rest, without
which life becomes a delerium and an
agony If it be the faculty of woman to
love more tenaciously than man, her
might surpasscs his so far that she is
wise in showing it. In expressing love,
without at the same time indicating her
faith in the inherent dignity of man,
however obscured, she only repels him
to-a worse condition, by exciting a
wreckless sense Of his own worthlessness,
together with hatred of her forgiving
patronage. When man hates himself
what can he love? Give him time and
he will love the soul that clings to him
TO save him.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

EE- 1t is said to be true, that the two
greatest attractions to lady visitors, at
Washington, are President Buchanan,
who has no wifs. and Mr.. Mormon Bern
hiscl, who has dozen.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02
PRBNITN TOLLDD CLOTHS &c.

TUST received, by the subscriber, an assort-
- ment Of Thos. Criswell's Superior Full
Cloths, Striped Linseys, Flannels, Tweeds and
Cassimeres. Also, supply Of his superior
tliree-ply Wooden Yarn, which he is selling at
Factory prices. Persons wishing any Of the
articles would do well TO purchase early as
t here " i'll be no chance of getting another sup
ply the present season, should it be necessary.
WIN. BRADDOCK.
oct 2 Quality Hill, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

On applying for license under this
section the applicant is required to bring
a recommendation from two responsible
free-holders Of his immediate vicinity, if
in any of the counties, that he has pro-
yided and expects to maintain six good
beds aud bedding, and stabling and pro-
vender for five horses at least, mere than
sufficient for family uses and if in the
city Of Baltimore, that he has provided
and expects to maintain twelve good beds,
and six rooms moro than required for his
family purposes.
OYSTER HOUSES, COOK SHOPS, vIcTUALISG
HOUSES & LAGER BEER SALOONS.
The sixth section requires the proprie-
tors Of all such houses in which liquor is
sold in quantities less than n pint, 10 be
recommended by two free-holders Of their
immediate vicinity, and shall make oath
as 10 the value or amount Of rent they
pay for the premises they occupy. The
license to be rated by the amount Of rent,
as follows, compared with the old rates
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

Gg-A sentimental chap intends to
petition Congress to improve the chan
nels Of affection, 80 that henceforth the
course of true love may run smooth"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02
How do you know but Madame Be.-

I" How do you know but Madame Be.-
tiui's did,"
Mr., Elwyn laughed when his wife
asked this question "Why, Sophie"
he said. Madame Bertini was paid We
ry high for her singing to-day. Every
note that thrilled through that church
cost money. If praise, it was hired
praise. cannot think that God, whose
altar is the whole earth, and for whose
sanctuary Heaven is not glorious enough,
will be pleased with coined tributes fSbm
the lips Of people whose lives are so Of
ten unworthy of them, How. would it
sound to read from the pulpit of that
church the, history. and ,characteF Of each
that sings, for the amusement of the
congregation? Would you visit that
concert-singer?'
Certainly not"
But" said Mrs. Elwyn, she is
good enough to carry to the throne Of
God the praises of a congregation, for
she sings alone"
Why do you go to church." said
Mrs. Elwyn, " if you find so much fault
with what you see and hear there? ?"
Going to church," he said, is a
habit | got into when | was young; |
believe | caught it from my mother. |
60 to Grace Church because you do"
"You and Ada are Methodists, " said
Mrs. Elwyn. You like preachers that
break down pulpits and wear out Bibles
in their zeal. | like propriety in church. y
"The propriety that saw to-day
said Ada, seemed mere formality =
But do not wish to judge harshly.-
This is certain you must not ask me
about the sermon. did not even hear
the text"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02
New Fall Goods for 1857.

II VIE subscriber respectfully calls the
Il attention Of his customers and the
public generally to large and beautiful as
sorinent Of Ladies', Gentlemen's Youths,
Children and Servants GOODS, which he has
just received and is Offering upon terms which
cannot fail to please.
oct . WIN. BRADDOCK.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

ES- Manageable young women are
said to be in great demand out west. -
A yankee writing from that section to
his father, says suppose you get our
girls some new teeth and send them out. f"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

The Nem BH

The penalties for a violation Of the va
rious sections Of the law range from $25
to 5000, and the law goes into force on
the Isl day Of May next.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02
GARPENTEBTNG & TNDERTAEING

f. D THE citizens Of Rockville, and the
t3ypft.5Ns public generally are informed that
S6A>G the undersigned still carries on the
M2g6aA above business, at his old stand in
Hl1Y@ Rockville, Fnearly opposite the Meth
! T8IJ odist Parsonage, in all its branches.
lNV He will attend to oil work pertain
/ WI ing TO the CARPENTERING and
| R HOUSE-J0INING Business, which
Hd he guarantees to be done in the best
( VIII manner, and most fashionable style,
| Mt and on terms that cannot fail to
please.
III Having furnished himself with n
I new lIearse, and the best materials
III for manufacturing COFFINS, he will
Hi attend to Funerals in any part Of the
III county.
lie returns his thanks for the patronage here
toforc extended, and humbly asks a continu-
ance, pledging himself that nothing on bis
part shall be left undone TO render satisfaction.
feb. 2G--ly WIN. Il. HUMPHREY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

Eg-A member of Congress, about to
make his first speech, expressed much
apprehension that his hearers would
think him hardly sufficient calibre for
the subject. "Pooh, said an old friend,
" they will be sure to find you bore
enough"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

EE- They have a man in Mississippi
90 lean that he makes no shadow at all
A rattle snake struck six times at his
leg in vain, and retired in disgust. He
makes all hungry who look at him, and
when the children meet him in the street
they run home crying for bread.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02
UNDERTAKING.
p AEMTlNC

CHARLES A. POPE having returned from
~ Baltimore, wishes TO inform the citizens
of the county, that he is now located in Rock
Vile and prepared to execute all kinds OF
PAINTING and GRAINiNG in the best
manner and at reasonable prices.
may CIT CHARLES A. POPE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02
WOOL CARDING & MANUFACTURING,

zz~cl THE subscribers have formed
tS,Ss3 a co-partnership, and intend devo-
ssA11HaAaa ting all their attention to the above
line Of business. They respectfully solicit a
share Of the patronage. Wool to be carded or
exchanged for cloth, can be left at the Store Of
DAVID II. Booze, Rockville, Nd,
BENZ. PAWCETT,
tune ig-R JOS. FAWCETT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

The act of 1858, Oh. 1858, authorizes
the clerk Of any court, in the absence of
the Judge, from sickness, TO call over tho
civil appearance docket, take the returns
Of the sheriff. and enter the appearance
Of the defendants, &C. Also, to enter
up Judgment, by consent Of parties. on
the trial, appeal, reference and appear
ancc dockcts, &c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-04-02

The act of1s58, ch. 316, provides thai
when any judge Of this State shall be
unable to sit in any cause, by reason Of
sickness or other causes, the clerk of the
court shall certify the fact to the judge
Of some other circuit, who shall appoint
a judge to try all the causes ready for
trial 10 said court, except in cases where
a judge may be appointed by consent of
parties. The judge 30 appointed may
summons juries and shall have all the
powers Of the regular judge.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06
Summey, Strong e. King, Aberde en-.


While we were in Aberdeen, we took occasion
to look over the stock of new goods exhibited in
the store of Messrs. Summey, Strong & King,
and without exagcration, can say it was the finest
stock Of goods we ever saw in any INLAND city.
The silks and other fine dress goods for ladies' were
as various and rich as can be found in any place
We examined some of the large wholesale dry
goods stores in Mobile, and without wishing to
disparage Mobile or her merchants, strict re-
gard for truth compels us to say Messrs. S., S.
s. KS store rivals, even ecpses any we saw-not
only in beauty and ineness of texture, but also in
price. They have goods to suit all-clothes to
suit the mechanic, the business man, and gen.
tleman Of leisure" Any and everything in the
line Of ladies' dress is here in superabundance.-
So when you want a beautiful, rich, and tasty
dress for ballroom, parlor, or home, you needn't
send to Mobile for it. Plantation goods, too
but notice advertisement and see what they have
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06

If he didn't others did. SO he was out
of business at the time, and of course eve
ry one was wondering what he was going
to do. Some one asked. Well, what
can he do p "That's what / cant tell"
said another; Though l reckon he could
keep a hotel /"
The West Point Hotel keeper, accord.
ing to this rate of the mental capacity OF
people fitted for hotel keepers, must be a
smart man; got too much sense to keen
hotel. Some other business would suit
him better-running for Congress, OF
something.
Full many hotel is born to bloom unseen," &c.
but the West Point Hotel is bound to be
known, if our trump can be heard. An.
gels are sometimes entertained unawarcs
He ought to have sufficient faith in the
Bible to believe this without our telling
him so.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06
NOTICE TO TRANSIENT ADVERTISERS.

It Is utterly useless for transient advertisers to write
10 and make propositions unless they willing
TO pay QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE. It's only an expense
of paying postage for nothing We will In no Ease no
tce letters making propositions for advertising unless
the writer enclose postagcstamp, to pay return post
age
We are receiving daily letters from New York, Bos
ton and Philadelphia Advertising Agents, containing
advertisements, with requests to publish &c. To all
such we would say do not know whether or not
YOU responsible and ii you are responsible makes
papcr-thc PRAIRIE NEws-you must send us PAY FOR
THE FIRST QUARTER BEFORE WE PUT YOUR ADvEl,-
TIEMENT IN TYPE. Unless you do this, we would adj
wise You keep your advertisements, and thus save
yourselves trouble, well considerable postage. II
some papers win continue to advertise for you for
nothing they can do SO ; we shan't
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06
AT HOME AGAIN.

Here we are, as the Yankees say, TO
hum again. We have had some very
pleasant and agreeable, as we'll as awful
times. To tell all we have seen, or re-
late all we've heard, would require a
more flippant tongue, and more reten-
tive memory than those with which, nature
has endowedus. We could tell of a variety
OF things which at the time interested us,
but we have no idea of boring our read
ers with tedious details. Besides, per-
son travelling sees a great many things
Which he cannot well relate without using
very frequently that little pronoun l. and
as we desire to keep above the suspicion
of cgotism will cen refrain from relating
several things which interested us ex-
ceedingly. When at Aberdeen we form
ed some very agreeable aquaintances-
hobnobbed" with the clever editor of
the Sunny, and held quite a confab with
the jovial, kind hearted guardian of the
Conservative. Went from Aberdeen to
West Point, where we had a gay time
wide Puff" in another place. Thence
to Mobile, where we saw the editors, and
otherinteresting people; bobbed round
with the incorrigible"- hcard-only
heard, of the man who can make 800
drinks during the year, and nary two
alike-saw magician exhibiting his
sleight of hand tricks, and heard the cele-
brated Campbell minstrels. We tried to
go over the bay, but the boat was pune
tual one, and left us. "Time, tide and
steamboats,, and railroads, wait for no
man." While we were going we wished
to see as many as possible of that queer
species of the geaius homo editors so
we stopped at Macon, and formed very
agreeable acquaintance with the helms
men of the Star and Beacon. Both are
rank DemOcrats-the Star man is a regu-
lar Buchanan-ant i-fillibuster-go -the- whole
hog for-the Democratic-ticket sort of
fellow.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06
e.. Rarnes. NOhile. Ala.

This gentleman takes the most perfect pictures
of any artist we ever saw. Ambrotypes, Daguer-
reotypes, and Photographs are taken small or
life size He can take a fe-size photograph
from miniature half an inch in diameter and
when picture is finished off by him, it looks
more like human being than mere representa-
tion. Indeed, his pictures are naturally beauti-
full ESQ far as the execution is concerned) and
beautifully natural
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06
A PUFF.

All men are created for some purpose
all have some end at which to arrive
some mission to perform. Now, we do
not exactly know what we were intended
for-have no more idea of what We'll
come to than the man in the moon, and
cannot form the least conjecture as to
what part we are to play in future; bnt
without wishing to be considered pre-
sumptuous, we think our present mission
is to puff mean hotels. The subject of
our first puff will be the West Point Ho-
tel. We have pious regard to hotel
keepers when they give us plenty of
something that is good to eat, and does
the handsome" by us; but when we are
"taken m,' and "done for" at misera-
BILE substitute for tavern, we feel like
giving vent to our feelings in a puff
We stopped at the West Point HOTEL
Subscriber-not reader-if you would
experience, and appreciate some of the
comforts of putting up at first class lin
horn) house, you should never break
run till you get to West Point, and get
taken in at tile Hotel. When we arrived
there, tired, worn out with fatigue, and
out of sorts generally, we glanced at
table very scantily-so scantily supplied
with agreeable restOratives, we thought
a nap of sleep would benefit us far more
than eating. We sat for a few min
utes cogitating upon hotel management,
&c. They are very clean and nice at
that house-don't like to sweep up the
dirt, 'twould make dust, and soil peo-
pies clothes, and this prairie mud of ours
is so admirably adapted for acquiring
hard, smooth surface, where it is walked
over much, that it makes an excellent
aoor-nO Inconvenience, no trouble, no
nothing. Well, we intimated to the host
that We would like to retire; he showed
us bed. We turned down the sheets,
and quietly, very quietly now, crawled
into, or onto, rather, substance that
would rival, in hardness, the coat of prai-
RE mud on the floor. We highly respect
bed-bugs, and tried not to disturb their
slumbers but they are remarkably fond
of us, and exhibit desire to cultivate
acquaintance on every opportunity. They
are pertinaciOus set of little rascals,
and as usual whenever we are in their
neighborhood, most effectually kept the
sleep-god at safe distance. We arose
about two hours before day, and saun-
tered over the abominable town that sur
rounded the hotel. Went back after
while, and took short nap on a bench
got IN, and went to breakfast. Here
We'll stop; we don't wish any to think us
so cynical as not to be able to see any
thing but what We have to "puff'' it.
We saw nothing at that hotel but what
was ex-hellent, and the perfumes that
arose from four year old bacon, and but
ter not only old enough to walk, but al
so old enough to stay by itself, would
have charmed an exquisite. Some years
ago, we recollect hearing a conversation
between some gentlemen, in relation to
the mental capacity of an individual who
had any number of occupations, and
found all untitled for his mental calibre.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06

~ Mcssrs. Ivy, Shearer e. Co., Mobile, Ala.
Well wager hat that these are as clever men
as can be found anywhere. We know this by
two things Nature always sticks a sign on the
face of a clever man, which any one can read,
advertising rates, Wen take bible oath as to
his being the right stripe" They have large
stock Of fresh groceries on hand. fever we as
sumo the responsibility of pater familias, we in
tend to trade with them. Sec card.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06
0ifrOnel1e Hotel.

ibis is the only eating house on the Mobile and
thing fit to eat. train of cars leaves Mobile
night and morning for this place, so that those
who have business in Mobile during the summer
can have an opportunity of transaeting their af-
fairs during the day and at night lodge at as nice
house as can be found Wen probably have
an advertisement of the house in a few days, when
we'll speak of it at more length
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06
BlOunt Springs.

BY reference to our advertising columns, it
will be seen that the Bount Springs, Ala, will be
opened sOon This is the best watering place in
the South, and the proprietor, Mr.. DUFFEE,
knows exactly how to play the host. Jim-if
you don't know Jim, go over and get acquainted
with him-wel, he says he'll attend to the loafing
department, and will show the boys around. Jim,
we believe, used to be very industrious loafer,
and was the originator of the celebrated express
sion, Well, / declare, too lazy to.walkr'
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06
Sad Accident.

Mr.. Combs, worthy citizen of this place, had
his shoulder dislocated and was otherwise bruised,
by COW falling on him, which he was pulling or
driving home.
EyT For the next two Sundays, service will be
dispensed with in the Episcopal Church in this
place, in order to have some repairing done.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06

liancy of his "blue gray eye His lips
are thin, and ! think the corners of his
mouth hang down. He says he will re-
return to Nicaragua this summer. HUI
"a, for the lone star of Nicaragua, and
three cheers for glorious Walker
went down to-day to sec the old Fash
ion. She is newly fitted up, and is inten-
ded to run in the trade between this city
and Galveston. don't think there is
that air of pride about her which she
would wear if she was getting ready to
bear band of brave "emigrants" to
the shores of Central America, instead
of engaging in an old fogy business
Some of the people here are as strong
fillibustcrs as ever. Too tired to write
more. II.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06

Baptism in hoops.-At Chicago, las
week, rather amusing scene took plao.|
during the baptism of young lady H.
the pastor of the Tabernacle. The TIKI
ion says:
The minister requested her to assume
the dress peculiar to such an occasion
but she declined to take off her hooppd
skirt the minister told her of the incon
venience that must necessarily result from
her obstinacy, but she persisted. When
she came to descend into the bath, tn.
inflated skirt touched the water, and
rose up around her like balloon. Her
head was lost to the congregation, she
was swallowed up in the swelling skirt
the minister tried to force her down Into
the bath, but she was kept above the srr.
face by the floating properties of Me
crinolne, and was buoyed up so success
fully that it was not until after muGl
difficulty and many forciblc attempts Il
submerge the lady, the minister succeed
ed in baptizing the fair one. Finally
was effected, to the relief of the ministe
and the seriously inclined audience, VIII
could not keep from laughing in thei
pocket kerchiefs.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06

,Y- We will furnish either Peterson or Ar
thurs Magazie and the Prairie News one year,
to subscribers for $500 Thus giving the sub
scribcr "a worth for $500. Persons desiring to
take us up at this proposition, should send in
their names Immediately. This offer is made
only to new subscribers.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06

f9 The editor of the Petrol can find defni.
ton of "puissant' in "Webster's Unabridged. y
We used the adjective in an ironical sense-other-
wise we would have fattcred, which is a thing
we never do. BY the way, what's the meaning
Of wishy.washy, shilly-shally," &ci His allu-
sion to "pots" is as contemplate as it is unchaste
We can't imagine why be is SO averse to handling
them, unless it is that some one has squashed"
q loaded one on bis head
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06

...Senator Slidell (from Louisiana, we beeve)
sometime ago, came down on Gen. Walker in a
speech delivered in the U. S. Senate. Gen. w.
has written letter to the Senator, denouncing
hix speech as tissue of msstatements, false in
situations, and groundess facts.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-05-06

Wonderful GromM Of Kansas Cities.
A Kansas correspondent, in allusion to
the rapid growth of Kansas, says:
1.-The growth of western cities has al.
ways been quoted as something marvel.
lous, and this one of Leavenworth will
not fall behind the most marvellous &C.
counts of their progress. Less than four
years ago not building was to be seen
on the spot where now reside at least
eight thousand people. In the space Of
three years and half il has grown up to
aot proportions, and is still increa.
sn Ny. Two daily and three week.
lies are published in this city. The vari.
Gus printing offices are overrun with job
work, and business generally is prosper.
Gus, In addition to the progress in the
newspapers line, the citizens are prepar
ing for the introduction of water into
their city, and also intend lighting it with
gas. A great deal of activity is appa.
rent, arising from the preparations being
made here for the Utah Expedition.