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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

RAILROAD is COMING.-Mr. Fleming,
the chief Engineer of the Mobile & Ohio
Railroad, was with us during last week.
The object of his visit las will be seen
by his card) was to hire one hundred
hands, to complete the road between Oko-
Iona and West Point by the first of Oc-
tober next. He assures us, without
doubt, equivocation, or prevarication, il
he can secure the 100 hands, we shall be
linked and clasped by bars of iron (if not
by "hooks of steel"), with our sister
city, Mobile, time enough to carry off the
next crop. Farmers, Mechanics, Profess
sional Gents, Women, Children and Ba-
bies {last but not least>, only think of it !!
Why at the idea we almost imagine that
our pirot cushioned tripod is self adj
justing spring seat in the vehicles drawn
by the iron horse" Fellow citizens,
arouse yourselves; with such prospect
before you why sit We here all the day
idle 7 Ifyou have any public spirit, any
enterprise and patriotism, any County
pride, any regard for your vital and best
interest. come up like men, and lend
: helping hand" Let us take long
'ull, strong pull, pull altogether, and
be road is ours.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

MEXICAN NEws.--From the N. O.
Delta of the 18th inst, we have interest
ing news from this quarter. The Juarez
government has been recognised by the
United States. The Liberal has TIL
umped over the church party, and brigh-
ter day is drawing upon distracted Mex
leo. Juarez is pure Indian ard under
his government the negro will find his
level and again serve superior race
The proud Castiian rules no more. The
Liberal party has had the sympathy and
aid of the u. S. Goveram emit.
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Your angry passions rise;
For your strong hands were never made
To tear each others eyes I"
The Spring quarrels and fights have
opened gloriously in our town, having
had only fire in one day last week, wor-
thy of the palmiest days of "Tom Hy-
er" and the "Benicia Boy" That, you
may think, readers. is mean and vulgar
vice; but you probably have never view
ed the quatreller and "Street Bullie" in
his proper light. View him: he is a
microcosm-he is the quintescence of
creation, uniting in himself every great
quality. He possesses the ferceness of
the tiger, the courage of the cock, the
pertlnacity of the bull dog. He cannot
open his mouth, but liar, scoundrel, COW
ard, leap out together; and tits but a
word aud blow, and for buffing, clinch-
ing, kicking and biting, nothing can equal
him; he minds not blows, no not he.-
Celebrate We historians, your Alexanders,
your Caesars, and your Bonaparts, who
shed blood by the hogshead; but com.
mend me to the champion of the fist OF
cudgel before them all-who can behold
one of these god-like men, with his nose
demolished, splitting out mouthfuls OF
clotted blood and broken teeth, without
adoring the dignity of human nature
1t was such sight that made the Phi
losophic Plutarch exclaim. "a brave
man battered on all sides with blows is an
object on which Lords may look with
envy"
States recognise and reward the quar-.
reller's merit; in bis case republics cease
to be ungrateful; Legislators exhaust
their wisdom in consulting for his Inter
ests; build him impregmable castles, ap-
point and pay his porters, cooks, and raj
cts; secluded from the gaping stare Of
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21
REV, DIR. LACEY.

This eminent Divine, Of Jackson LOU
isianna, has Just left us for his residence
He has been on visit to our town for
the last few days, for tho purpose of es-
tablishing first class female school
among us, and we congratulate the COM
munity on the probability of securing his
services He delivered, by request, on
Wednesday night of last week, chaste,
elegant and eloquent lecture, on Female
Education, to large and respectable
audience. Every one was pleased and
he made a deep and lasting impression
upon us. All were fully awakened to the
Importance of the subject. His looks
prove that he has seen the "snows of
many winters" and that he feels the
"frosts of age" His manners, CONVEX
satlon and elocution, stamps him "ripe
scholar" possessing splendid abilities.-
lie is Teacher of large experience, as
his avocation and profession has been, for
the last thirty years, "to teach the young
idea how to shoot" and filling during the
time, the highest positions, as President,
Professor, &c. in different schools and
colleges North and South. Short
speeches were made at the same time by
Judge Davenport and Mr.. Shaw. A
liberal donation has been made by our
esteemed and Public spirited citizen,
Col. Charles Gates, of Pikeville, of the
lots and buildings, know as the /" Lawson
Property for the purpose of erecting a
fine Female Seminary in this place.
Other enterprising citizens have given
literally to aid the project, and gentle
men OF energy means and nerve, have
taken it in hand to complete the build
ings, and have them in readiness by the
first of October next, if possible; but we
hecu al tHc dnSloldhCc VIC Can Sct, anu
now ask the citizens of this community
to come forward and subscribe freely, as
committee has been appointed to solicit
subscriptions andifwe succeed by the time
above mentioned, we can get the services
of DR.. Lacey. The results to our people
and OkOlona are too apparent for com
ment. We will only add let us estab-
fish the school-educate our daughters
as they should be; for woman has never
walked to her highest destincs, and nobest
hopes She has yet to ascend the puri-
flying and blessed influence she may gain
and maintain over the interest and all'ec-
tions of the human mind Though she
may not teach from the portico, nor thun-
der from the forum, in her secret retire.
ment she may form, and send forth the
sages that shall govern and renovate the.
world. Though she may not grid herself
for bloody conflict, nor sound the trumpet
of war, she may efwrap herself in the
panoply of heaven, and send the thrill of
benevolence through thousand youthful
hearts. Though she may not enter the
list in legal collision, nor sharpen her in
tellect amid the passions and conflicts of
men, she may teach the law of kindness
and hush up the discords and conflicts of
life. Though she may not be clothed as
the ambassador of heaven, nor minister
at the altar of god, as secret angel of
mercy, she may teach his will and cause
to ascend the humble, but most accepted
sacrafice.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

tV j. NJ. Williams & CO., are receiv-
ing large supply of Dry Goods of every
description. They were showing us the
other day some balloon looking concerns,
which, upon reflection, we concluded
must be the much abused hoops they
say feminines wear. OF course we know
nothing about the things, but they GER
tainly are very fascinating, somehow or
other. One of the firm tied beautiful
scarf around our neck, and told us it was
to US what hoop was to woman.
See their new advertisement.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

OF We see from an exchange that a
drunken, vagrant, Scotchman, on a fiat
rock, near West Chazy, New York, "had
fallen by the way side" and was devour-
ed by rattle snakes. We wish we had a
q few of the sarpents' in this region.
But it is a doubtful question with us
which would die first from the bites, the
snakes, or some individuals around here
bitten.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

Hoiloway's Ointment and Pills are the nm
amimousy received healing and health-givine
mediclnes OF the nineteenth century The Oint.
ment, when applied to the surface, penetrates to
tne hidden radix, or root of the disease--augmel-
ting the agency of the Pills in expeilcp the cause
Of sickness in almost every alment that man is
heir to.
Sold at the msnufaetory, No. so Maiden Lane.
New York, and by all Druggists, at Csc, 63c,
and 81 per pot or box.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

70 Our Lectures, by gentlemen OF
the place, are becoming more and more
interesting and beneficial On Friday
night last, the 2nd Book of Milton was
rehearsed in fine style by Judge Deaven-
port. DR.. J. Y. Thompson will deliver
the next lecture on Friday, the 22nd.-
From the character of the speaker we
shall expect to see full house.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

CT Low-necked dresses, which were in
vogue a short time since, our ancestors
of fifty years ago delighted to wear A
poet of the day, insensible to the charms
Of beauty, thus delivers his surplus irspi-
ration
Though common deceney implores in vain,
Still must counsel, and the truth disclose !,
For nakedness insures rheumatic pain,
So be advised my maids, put on your clothes.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

II There must be an apostle in and
about our city to cast devils out" as
ours has left us. AT first we were dis
consulate at the loss of our boon com.
panion and intimate associate; but when
we reflected the world is filled with veri-
table devils, we were satisfied that We
had no catlSe to mourn.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

HWe return our thanks to the bright,
gentle, and accomplished Miss +. H,
for the sweetest and prettiest boquet of
the season. 1t is mathematical of the
purity and loneliness of the fair donor
We will keep it, if possible, till life's
ftful fever is DER"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

o. Some thief has stolen our horse s
(Sir Archie) halter. If he does not cease
his light-fngered art, we will prevail up
on the sheriff to furnish him one, at
the expense of the State, and let him
dangle "between heaven and EARTH" for
we are satisfied he is fit for neither.
Ed. Pro TEN.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

~ We are indebted to the Hon. JEFF
ferson Davis for copy of his eloquent
and patriotic speeches, delivered during
the summer of 1853, which we will read
with pride and pleasure.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

III There will be Divine Service in the Epis.
copal Church on the first, second and third Sun
days in each month. Service will commence at
II o'clock A. NJ, precisely.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

~ 1t is believed that the father of
mankind never reproached his wife but
once for the unhappy cause of their ex-
pulsion from Paradise; she bitterly and
recklessly replied. ~ don't care
A-dam" He never again mentioned the
subject.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21
SPLENDID SCHEME!

W,3l6 Prizes, amounting to. 81 ,202 600
Tickets, $50; Halves, so; Quarters $500;
Eighths, $3.50.
APackage of26 Whole Tickets, at $50, costs $500
There being IL drawn ballots, and each ballot
being worth $50, makes 2iO
10 per cent oil, being 36
Leaving net 2Oi
Leaving risk to the purchaser 1913
Persons who desire need only remit the risk Oh
u Package, for which we will send Certificate
as itllows
A Certificate of Package of26 Wboles eosts3O0CO
do. do. 20 Halves 1900
do. do 26 Quarters $500
do. do. rs Eighths $3.50
70 Al orders addressed TO France, Broad.
bents q Co., Wilmington, DEL, niH inert riA
prompt attention. andthe printed etfeiat atAsnizys
sent as soon 0rer.
FRANCE, BROADBENTS & Co,
Managers.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

0E- See the card of Messrs. Lyles, Ba-
her & Co.; also of L. ID. Leedy.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21
OKOLONA, MISS:

sR'We will furnish either Peterson's or Ar
thurs Magazine, and the Prairie News, one year
for 80, Is. Thus giving the snbscri-
Der "a worth, for 1925. Those desiring
to take us up at this offer should send in their
orders Immediately. The offer is made only to
new subscribers.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21
NOTICE,
CHICKASAW MILLS,

3 MILES NORTH OF OKOLONA.
THE Com department of this establishment
1 is now in complete operation. Friday aud
Saturday in each week will be our regular DAYS
for grinding, or an, other day when as much as
fifty bushels have accumulated. We charge |
for grinding. Meal kept on deposit at Messrs
Williams g. Darden's, for sale. A. G. Scoggn
(alone), is authorised to make sales and purc6a-
SEES pertaining to the company.
c G. SCOGGIN & Go.
April Ia, SO. 81. If
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21
Tailoring and Renovating.

= WALTON respectfully informs the citizens
y. of OKOLONA that he has located here
or the PURPOSE Of carrying on his business
New clothes will be mnde to order, and old
clothes renovated and made as good as new
Give him call.
Mar 3, -; 25. IT,
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

VI Rev. A. {. ALLEN will preach in the Meth
odist Church in this place on next Sunday.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME
GRAND CAPITAL PRIZE
$4,000!

GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTp.
RY OF DELAWARE.
Glass ID,
To be drawn in Wilmington Del, Satur, i,
April %, 1859. :"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21
SCHEME.

And 2l2 Approximation Prizes ranging s-oss
$50 up to $500. '''"
25,365 Prizes. amounting to. .S3aooo
Whole Tickets, $40; Halves, SIS Quarters 10 "a
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21


DEATH OF Elk Gov. II. NJ. TUCKER.-
We notice through exchanges, that Elk
Gov. II. M. Tucker, Of this State, died
at the residence of his father in Marion
County, Ala, on the 3rd inst. He was
man of strong natural intellect and filled
important positions during his life, with
credit to himself and honor to the State.
g-V Hon. Eli S. Shorter, member of
Congress from Alabama, positively de-
clines to serve his constituents any lon
ger -Er.
That's to the point, and "nothing
Morter."
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21
NsOLIDATED
LOTTERIES OF DELAWARp
For Aprii, 1859.

FRANCE, BROADBENTsAcos
MANAGERS. = w
Al Drdnings under the Superintendent. !, 4
Lotteries Commissioner lie
Prizes paid as soon as drawn
GRAND DELAWARE LOTTERY ON Tup
VANA PLAN me HA
Extra Glass One,
10 be drawn in Wilmington Del. s,,..,
April 80, 1859. saturday
$4,000 Numbers /! IS, 365 Priz..,
Prizes payable in full, without deductoa
In these Lotteries every Priso is dram.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21

CORRECTED WEEKLY FIuH rIlE MOBILE NEWS
The quotations whieh ioiou gen as nc e1rrehi rah
AZ l-hich plaailrs GfAars caM 81 AAsd:
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-04-21
BELLIGERENT MOVEMENTS.

Let dogs delight to bark and bite,
For it's their nature too;
But gentlemen, you should never let
Your angry passions rise;
For your strong hands were never made
To tear each others eyesF'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-21
NEW ENGLAND AILMENTS
ONLY REMEDY

rHE Eastern States, including New YORK
and that section of the Union which Is
most widely known as New England con
tain a thrifty, industrious, intelligent people,
wbo have achieved an degree OF
nrosperitv with a climate extremely trying 10
certain constitutions, and a soil OF small 1ertn,
itv. they have contrived to surpass more favored
communities in almost every thing that con
dues to social comfort and happiness. I'm
fortunately, they are occasionally so absorbed
in business and mental cultivation, that they
NEGLECT the precautions which are essential 10
boiilv health. Dyspepsia and physical debility
arr o~reva1ent among all classes. The hrst aus
ease is produced by inattention to the digestive
ORGANS, which are SO susceptible of arrangement.
Thousands are now paying the penalty Oh TINS
NEGLECT. and suffering daily the most trying
mains. almost without a hope of relief. Ihey
have come to believe that their a1lment Is
chronic. and that they must bear with 1t to the
end. 1t gratifes us exceedingly to announce
10 these afflicted individuals that they may
now command a remedy of unquestlonable
notency and virtue, which has never been found
10 fail in all cases of digestive weakness or de-
rangement. Hundreds of tongues are ready TO
grow eloquent in praise of this wonderful con-
0ueror of dyspepsia, which is known as
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-21
DR.. j. HOSTETTER'S
LIBERATED STOMACH BITTERS.

Rut that numerous class who devote them
selves TO literary and other sedentary pursuits,
and in consequence Of a want OF physical exer-
else. become the victims of languor and debI-
itv, without nerve or appetite, have hltherto
eonpbt in vain for some invigorating,~ hfe-giving
medicine, whose effects upon the system snail
he both speedy and permanent. Physicians OF
aminence. and profoundly acquainted with the
requirements of the human frame, commend
H0STFTIER'S BITTERS as the safest and
~sviftest stimulant to the recuperatlve energies
Of the system vet discovered. 1t restores the
a~ppetite. gives fresh vigor to the digestive
orrans. sends the blood through the veins with
a NOR lively current, c~orrects a tendency TO
dcyrrss;o- of spirits, and fits a man tor the
transaction of business with a cheer1uI heart
and an active mind. Unlike other meolclnes
which nave been devised Tor the same OBJECT
the 1ETTERG do not act sp7=nodlcally,
or vi-b n fem norarv power the influence Of
the remedy i lasting. And II a parent VIII
but rive some attention TO securing proper
exercise. after the relief has been afforded, he
mod far no return of the affection. @ Inc
debility natural to the encroachments OF years
upon the bodily frame IS also aIlevlated by
TN. Frfat STRENGTHENING medicine, thus enabling
thc med 20 pass their declining days IN physical
case whereas thew are now suffering from eX-
IRENE weakness and nervousness. 10 TINS ven
cradle class of people, HOSIEIIEho
BITTERS may be commended as myaIu-
able. The proprietors of this invigorator have
IN addition, a deep qualification IN assuring
NURSING MOTHERS that they viii ind
the 8EgTERS the best and safest OF
rcstoratives. Very few medicines are sane
toned BY physicians as proper to be admins
tered during the period of nursing; and this
has obtained an universal preference.
nr Those who desire to purchase this great remedy for
Dyspepsia and Debility should remember the precise
iiilc. n OSTETTER'S CELEBRATED
STOMACH BITTERS. 1t is put up in quart
bottles. with the name, DR.. ]. H0STETTERS
STOMACH BITTERS, blown on the bottle and also
stamped on the cap covering the cork, with the autograph
ef HOsTETTER { SMITH on the label These things
ara important, on account Of the numerous oounterielis
now IN the market.
ss- Prepared and sold by HOSTETTER
& SMITH, Pittsburgh, Pa, and also sold by
all druggists, grocers, and dealers generally
hroughoutth United States, Canada, South
America, and Germany.
Sold by AMOS c.. SPEAR, AMI J. W. R0BY
&iJO., Burlington, 7. S. Storrs / Son, Winooski-
WEEKS { POTTER, Boston, General Agents,
for the New England States.
March 81, 1853
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-21
The Great Musical Rayaar


w W. PARTRIDGE, having just returned
w . from Boston and New York, now offers
the largest and best assortment Of SHEET
MUSIC, both new end old; the best assortment OF
SINGING BOOKS, both sacred and secular;
with INSTRUCTION BOOKS for all kinds of
Musical Instruments, Singing, Thorough Bass and
Harmony of the most approved kinds that can be
found north of the cities.
Also the largesta and most complete assortment OF
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS DC,
Flutes; Flute-Flagoletts; Octave Flutes; Picolos;
Flies and Flagoletts; Violins; Guitars. from the
best makers-as Martin, Hall & Son. Sc; Dulci-
mers; Banjos and Tamborines; Tuning Forks and
Tuning Hammers; ClariOnetts and Clarionett
Reeds; Accordeons; Flutinas; all kinds of Strings
for stringed Instruments; Violin Bows, Bridges,
Pegs, Finger-boards and Tail pieces, Bow-hair and
Rosin; Wood and Paper Boxes for Guitars and
Violins; Tenor and Small Drums; Galvanized,
Gutta Percha and India-rubber Covers for Pianos;
Piano Stools.
Arrangements are made for keeping and selling
PIANOS from the following Manufacturers, viz:
CHrcKERING& Son; WIN. P. EMERSON; I. GILBERT
h Co.; WoODwARD& BRowN; J. W. VOsE; A-W-
LADD & Co.; Boston, Mass.); 10 B DUyuAM;
HAzELToN & Bros; LIGHr, NEWTON BRADBURY;
HAYNES & BROTHERS; STEINwAY& Sous; RAVEN,
Bacon & Co.; BRAIyARD & OGDEN; (Nsc fork);
B~oARDMAS, GRAY & Co.. (Albany)j J. B. RAND;
concord. ". H)
MFLODEONS from all the best Manufnetur-
ers.
All of the above will be sold CHEAPER THAN CAV
BE BoUGHr in this vicinity, and a totcer than Cny
drices.
Our receipts Of Music, every two months, are,
probably. more than the entire stock of any dealer
in this vicinity, and persons ordering from Ms VIII
generally have their orders filed at sight, and not
be under the necessity Of waiting till they can be
obtained from the city.
Secondhand Pianos to Rent and for sale; also
taken in exchange for new Pianos, at a fair price.
Sheet Music sent to any part of the country
postage paid. on receipt Of the marked price Or
ders solicited and satisfaction warranted. Call he
fore YOU buy. where YOU can get what YOU want,
At College street. two doors east Of f. Iyman's
Drv Goods Store.
n. B.-NEW PIANOS Just received.
". ". PARTRIDGE.
Mo-J4 dawtf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-21
DELICATE FEMALES.

All irregularities and ailments incident to the
delicate and sensitive organs Of the sex are remov-
ed or prevented by a few doses of these mild, but
infalible alternatives. No mother who regards her
own or her children's health should fail to have
them within her reach.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-21
Thomas Zimmerman cured of Chronic
Rheumatism.

L0reu, Fsb. j, 1889.
DR.. J. T. BILLINGS: Dear Sir, About ten years
since, while coasting along the shores of the Mediter-
ranean, | was first attacked with Rheumatism. Every
year since / have felt more or les. of the disease, but
never had a severe attack until September, 1858. was
then attacked with a very severe rheumatism in my
shoulders and elbows, and in both arms from the elbow
to the shoulder. 1 first tried various liniments recon-
mended by my friends. I next put myself in the care
of a good physician; he worked upon me until he
became discouraged and told me he could do no mora
for me. Four months had passed since l was first
attacked, and l was no better then l procured your
Pills and Liniment, and commenced using them az
cording to directions. From the first time l COM
mcnced their use I daily improved, and about a week
since, believing myself we'll, I stopped using them.
have since had no recurrence of the pains, and con-
sidsr myself cured.
Yours truly, THOMAS HUNNEMAN.