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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

70 Col. VIM. +. Sanford, the recipi-
ent of the thirty-two column letter from
Gov. Wise, has announced himself as an
independent Southern Rights candidate
for Governor of Alabama. He appeals
to the people against the politicians-in
favor of principles against partyim-
and all for the South.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

Sons Of Malta.-The spies which were
lately stationed in New York by the Span.
ish Government to watch the signs of the
times, and more especially to see what
was in the wind concerning Cuban affairs,
have reported to the home Government
that they have discovered in the order Of
the Sons of Malta, nothing more nor less
than well concealed organization for
the conquest of Cuba.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

ca The Press gives an account of a
wedding, that did not transpire, in Her
nando, few days since. Every thing
had been fixed up and the company as
sembled, but the lassie refused to dance
up. "Many go out for wool and come
home shorn," is an antique adage, and we
reckon the would be groom is now salts
fed of IFS truth. Oh! the mutability Of
feminality.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

o. p. X. Mayors, Esq, has taken the
entire control of the Macon Star He
is we'll known in Southern Mississippi as
man possessing abilities of no mean or
der His untiring energy will cause the
Star to do we'll.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

Politicians Should Meier NEEDLE sciz
iscr,Ptare.-lt is something of which they
know but very little at best, and is unsafe
for them, therefore to touch it. Er or
In his letter to Hon. David Hubbard
Gov. Wise, of Va, says: "The Reubens
have tried to sell me into Egypt for my
dreaming" The Governor has reference,
doubtless, to the story of Joseph being
sold into Egypt, but, unfortunately, be
has got all wrong. Reuben" it so hap.
pens, was the only one of the brethren
who did not scant to sell him. The Gov.
ernor should join Bible class right off,
and let Goggin go.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

0y The body of gentleman-indig-
enous--was washed ashore a short time
since from the Mississippi. In his peck
ct was found one duelling pistol; one
bowie knife; one speech of JEFF Davis !;
one speech of Senator looms one copy
of the Mississippian edited by Barksdale,
three copies of the Presidents Lecomp-
ton Message; Photographic represcn-
tation of an alligator devouring an eagle
supposed to be the province of Miss
issippi in the act of exterminating the
81 stars and stripes" He was delegate
to the Southern Convention.
Yankee Notions.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

HoIIowny's Pills and Ointment are twin Gu.
rativss, derived from one origin, the vegetable
productions of the soil. They act in unison on
the system, the one internally upon the secretions
of the body, and the other externally tn. ough the
countless orifces of the skin, cleansing and recu
perating the vital organization
Sold at the mandatory, No. so Maiden Lane,
New York, and by all druggists, at 25., &c., and
81 per pot or box.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

One THOUSAND AFRICAN NEGROES
WANTED-An advertisement appears in
The News, published at Enterprise, Mis-
sissippi, addressed to ship owners and
masters of our merchantile marine, offer
ing $500 each for 1000 native Africans
between the age of fourteen and twenty,
sound and healthy, to be delivered with
in twelve months, at some point between
Pensacola, Florida, and Galveston, Tex
a.. The advertisement is signed by
eighteen responsible citizens, whose char
acter is vouched for by the editor of The
News.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

~ There will be public exercises in
Defamation and Lecture at the Oko-
Iona Male Academy next Friday after
noon at o'clock, precisely. All are in
yited TO attend.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

Or The Gubernatorial canvas in Ten
nessee is getting interesting. OF course
the Memphis Avalanche is in the scrim-
mage, heels over head. Like bob
tailed bull in fly time it rears around and
fights flies in an unusually slashing about
style. The Avalanche is funny.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

ScARcE.--Unbustled ladies, pure and
undefiled Christians, common honesty,
disinterested friends, sound potatoes, first
rate butter and sober young men.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

o. A country editor, describing
dance, at a village ball, said: 1.-The COR
geous strings of glass beads, glistened
on the bosoms of the village bellies. like
polished rubies resting on the delicate sur
face Of warm APPLE dumplings."
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

LORD EGLINToN.-Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland is about to be married to Lady
Adelia Capel, daughter of the EarLof
ex-Eg.
Is he : And so is Bunkum Scutie, a
scion Of the Skates family, about to be
married to Arabella Matilda, daughter Of
the Squire of Bull Mountain beat.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

a IAN exchange paper, in fur
ther illustration of these symbols, says,
"When we say of woman or ship,
she is A /, it means that both hull and
rigging are in good condition"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19
OKOLONA, MISS

E7'We will furnish either Petersons or Ar
thurs Magazine, and the Prairie News, one year
for 80, %. Thus giving the subscri-
her $4worth, for S3,25 Those desiring
70 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, 1859-05-19

IN" There will be Divine service in the Epis.
copal Church on the first, second and third Sun.
days in each month. Service viii commence al
IL o'clock A. NJ, precisely
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

r. The card of j. L. Sadler, book
seller at Aberdeen, will be found in to-
days paper. lie is clever and enter
prising young man and we commend him
to those wishing books, stationery &c.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

EY' A Sacramento meeting will be held at the
Methodist Church in this place on the 9Th Sun
day of this month. Rev. A. LEA and other Min
listers are expected to be in attendance
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19
NOTICE.

A Ii those indebted for Paper Postage q y.
n erwise, will please pay up lInln nssus 81
and those wishing to have separate Les. =. %,
will please make deposit Of the money nS;.srsi
pers in advance, or no papers will %
without the postage is prepaid. !. ~
respectfully ask all those wishing e w. ~
letters or transact any other business no. x
in the Post Office, as it is positiyly forcl g
the Post Office Laws. II. w. NoEsA-
Apr 81, so ~
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

MILFORD +. WOODRUFF, A. M (uSIv. ALA) PRINCIPAL
Ealiius addictns j,vare in rerba masief
AFTER recess Of two weeks, the exercises y N.
Institution have been resumed As soon - praers.S
the contemplated repairs the building viii be enc'
All persons wishing for their sons Jait NJ and tams
teaching invited to inquire into the advanns~
this School Prof Woodruff, its Principal mas n
over Strfy Sdenfs for college, besides many
less carefully, for business life He has located o
NENTLY in 0KOLONA, and win devote al his s.sss
to the building mp here Of first class Male &C., oh =
The next five months session win begin July sSs
Tuition, e5 per lunar month, except with prmaF
ars, payable half In advance. !. ~
excellent Board and Lodging at 90 monn. -, ~
Annual Examination and Exhibition win Dc '1s y
and 9Th, ...,eoN
{. ~ d. RICHARD6UM
CH. WILLIAMS
q G. SHANNON,
O. HERNDoM. uu
May S, 1859,
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

CRops.-Corn and cotton are doing
finely, and wheat promises largely.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

~ The Concert given by Prof Poore
last Thursday night, was rare treat.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

Curiosity Satisfed-We heard of a
circumstance in town lately which curios-
ity was fully satisfied at once. 1t is a
common occurrence to see negro riding
into town at the top of his speed after a
doctor Several ladies and young gen
tleman were sitting in piazza, when a
boy approached in full gallop; everybody
wondered what was the matter in the
country The young man hailed the boy
with the usual question-what' the mat
ter! The mule was checked for mo-
ment and the boy answered, "Well, mas
sa, de preachers wife's gwine to hab a
baby" - Macon Beacon.
OF A young fellow writes from Uni.
ted States vessel off the coast of Brazil :
"Our principal sport is shooting monkeys
and alligators, and can tell you, uncle
Louis, that roast monkey or monkey pot
pie is not SO bad dish after all. When
a monkey-roast comes on the table whole,
it looks very much like cooked baby /;
but after being in man. of-war three
months We don't mind trifes, and can en-
joy everything and anything"
To- An exchange caps an article,
Snuff Chewing Women" That's a
misnomer. 1t should be, "Snutf Chew.
ing LADIES'
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19
CONSOLIDATED
LOTTERIES OF DELAWARE.
For May, 1859.
. FRANCE, BROADBENTS &Co
MANAGERS.

Aa Drawings under the Snperiniendenes Of M
Lotteries Commissioners
Prizes paid as soon as drawn.
GRAND DELAWARE LOTTERY ON THE IA.
VANA PLAN
Extra Glass Two,
TO be drawn in Wilmington, Del, Monday
May 80, 1852
$4,000 Numbers IS, sos Prizes
Prizes payable in full, without deduction.
In these Lotteries erery Prize is drawa.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19
SPLENDID SCHEME!

3O,3l6 Prizes, amounting to. 81 ,o02M
Tickets, 500; Halves, $40; Quarters $780,
Eighths, $3.50.
A Package of26 Whole Tickets, at $40, costsS5a
There being IL drawn ballots, and each ballot
being worth $40, makes 240
Is per cent off, being 36
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19
SCHEME.

And Ib4 approximation Prizes ranging IRON
$50 up to $500.
25,365 Prizes. amounting to. $4,000
Whole Tickets, $40; Halves, So Quarters, Sc 50.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19
Leaving net

Leaving net N
Leaving risk to the purchaser $50
Persons who desire need only remit the risk %
a Package, for which we will send Certificate
as follows:
do. do. 2e Halves l5OW
do. do. 26 Quarters s5M
do. do. rs Eighths 975
~ Al orders addressed to France, Broaa
bents g. Co., Wilmington, Del, wiH acd isn
prompt attention, andi the printed official dfseas'
sent as soon as Deer.
FRANCE, BROADBENTS g. Co,
Managers
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

MAGNIFICENT SCHEME!
GRAND CAPITAL PRIZE!
$4,000!
GRAND CONSOLIDATED L0TTE.
RY OF DELAWARE.
Glass ID,
To be drawn in Wilmington Del, Saturday,
May %, 1859.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-19

May S, 1859,
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-22
Another misunderstanding OF the
Steamer ResoIute.

DIARY OF PHYsICIAN.-The Kanhahee pa
per tells a story of physician who practical
in that place for short time, but not sue
ceeding very well, was obliged to leave in an
obscure manner between two days" His
creditors seized upon his effects, which inven-
toried s. cents. Among them was diary,
the following extracts from which afford some
idea of his system of pharmacy:
Kais Z. Mary Ann Perkins, bisness. wash
woman, sickness in her head. Fisk sum blu
pills soaperic, aged 50; Pad me l dollar
kwarter, bogus. Mind get good kwarter,
and make her talk fisk.
Kais 10. TOmus finks. bisniS, nirishman,
lives with Pat molony what GELS likers, SKINS,
dig in the ribs, and tow blak Use, fisk to drink
mi miXtur twist da of sasiperely bere and
jolep and fish lie. with asitedity to make it
taist nasty, rubbed with Kart grese liniment,
aged &c years of age, drunked the mixtcr Il
wouldn't pay me kaus tasted nasty, but the
stuff will work his inwards recIn
kais IL. Old missis boggs. And got no bis
mis- onla plenti of muny. Skins all hum
bugg, CAV her sum of my celerbratid Dipseg
oriikinnyrubumont which she sed drunk like
kold tea. which it was & must put sompthink
in tow make her feel six and bad. The wo-
man hev got the roks.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-22
The Washington National Monument
An Example for Imitation.

We are galihed to be informed that the
Legislature of California. at the suggestion
Of Gov. Weller, In his annual message, has
passed an act appropTiating one thousand do
lars annually to the Washington Monument In
this city. This noble example is truly
worthy of imitation, and the Governor has
anticipated the Intentions Of the Monument
Society by leading OF in this patriotic work
BY the charter the Governors Of the States
aud Territories are ex-oificio vice presidents
of the society, aud the monument, 6elng now
restored 10 the care Of It's original guardians
must soon agaln begin 10 grow towards It's
contemplated height
IL may not be amiss here 10 suggest 20 the
older States at the Union 10 follow the ex-
ample Of the Youngest nlcmbsr Of the Con-
fexloracy aud the one inrthe~t from the cite ~
the monument IL the Governors Of the
other States and the Territories will propose
a similar appropriation aud the Legislatures
adopt it. & fund Of nearly $4,000 year
would thus be created towards the completion
of this pile 10 the honor Of the man the par
aliel 10 whom Is unknown % the world .
history.
The Oid Board OF Management have en-
tercd * .ia sl,on th- discharge Of this hal
lowed enterprise With suspsvss more than
propltioas. The m0asmsat i no~ lie fevt
high. and their known xrsl and dirinien sted
patriotism encouraged and supported A. thew
are In eyery section VI the eaantFy. give 3
earnest that this city may boaHf Of a moha-
meat 10 WASHINGTON As unrlsaliod Ia the
world as was he whose memory il perpeia-
ates--Aa Ind.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-22
Telegraphed to the Cincinnati Commercial

A special despatch from the Washington
correspondent of the Times, published yester-
day. conveys the following important inior-
nation:
Secretary Cas-, on reading the Cass-Yris-
sari treaty, as modified. promptly expressed
to the Nicaraguan Minister his approval Of
it, but said it remained with the President to
say whether it would be acceptable. 1t vas
Immediately carried to Mr.. Buchanan, who
having examined closely the additional ar
ticle, with its modification, declined giving
his appreciation, saying that he would sus-
pend Judgment until Gen Lamar arrived, he
being expected here on the 2Sth inst. The
treaty was Objectionable in what is known as
the additional article. This provided the
United States shall enforce their neutrality
laws, and prevent any armed expedition from
leaving their shores. for the purpose of in
vading the soil of Nicaragua This article
presuppoSed "a derelictiOn on the part of the
United States in enforcing these laws. To
this our Government objected; the clause
now comes back so modified as to read, the
Government of the United States will do all
its power for the enforcement of the nentrali-
ty laws, and the prevention from landing Of
any armed expedition in Nicaragua. The
clause without modification Is similar 10 the
Ouseley treaty.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-22
Remarkable Historical Facts.

The New York Picaysne says that the bat
tie of Waterloo was not an Am Tican victO-
ry. and it is a matter Of doubt whether any
Chinese took part therein. Boarding hOusi $
were unknown in the island of Juan Fernau-
dez at the time Mr.. Selkirk resided there. Mr.
Chanfrau was not the original Nose, but
Nose in Egitto Lager beer was unknown in
the days of PtOlrmy. The Organ family
are descended from the constellation of Orr
on. There are no existing Sanscrit manu-
scripts of PusS in Boots. The melodies Of
Mother Goose are undoubtedly the produc-
ton of Upper. Postage was not prepaid on
the letters of Junins. The egg broken by
Columbus WAS hard-boiled. Samson is pre-
sumed to be the first gentleman that ever
Travelled on his muscle. The Yankecism
do Tell" was originally used 10y boy
named Albert, to his father, a Swiss gentle
man, famous for his skill with the bow. la
dian corn" would seem to indicate that the
aboriginees had an occasional need of the
services of a chIrOpodist. Salt was original
ly manufactured in the upper stories of build
ings-hence sometimes called Attic. Garrote
collars were first worn by Guy Fawkes.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-22
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FRIDAY, APRIL %, 1859.

Let us fight the battle in Tennessee upon
the broad principles If justice and patriotism
without reference to success or failure else
where.--Nemphis Enquirer.
The above Just sentiment concludes para
graph in relation to the prospect in the Vir-
ginia elf ctiOns. We trust that it will actuate
every member of the Opposition phalanx in
this State They can afford to rejoice over
the triumph of sound principles in Virginia,
If so suspicious an event should occur; but
they cannot sacrifice the great conservative
ends tor which they are now striving, though
Virginia should refuse to change her course.
Our battle should not only be fought without
reference to success or failure elsewhere, but
If ned be- il should be fought in the face of
defeat els where with the same nerve and ar
dor and devotion as if victory were perchng
on our standards everywhere. The principles
for which we are contending are not to be
judg,d by the result of the contest in Vir-
GINA. They are the same whether GOGGN or
LETCHER shall succeed. If they challenge
our admiration and command our support up
to the day of the ballot in Virginia, why
should the result there be deemed reason
for giving them over here? We hope the
true-hearted and gallant Opposition of Ten
nessee will stand firm TO what they have as
serted to be the true policy, the safety and
glory of the country, though every other
State in the Union should be bowed down in
defeat. Let us do our duty-stand up
to the Constitution, the laws and the Union
OF these States; then, if disasters come, We
at least will stand justified in history and by
posterity
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-22

Jcs- Many of the old school clergyman
have habit of splicing their prayers, especial
ly at funerals. with bits of local and personal
history, addressing them nominally to the
Lord. who is not supposed to be wanting in
all desirable knowledge, but really to the
younger generations and strangers of the au-
dience. Old DIR. BENTLEY, of Salem, had his
invariable historical passage on each funeral
prayer; and on one occasion it was rs follows:
o God the man who with his hand felled
the trees, and hewed the timber. and erected
the frame of the house in which we now are.
was grand father of the man whose funeral
OTIS quies we have met to-day to perform
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-22
Notices of New Books.

Tn MErn,nIsr; Or Incidents aud Characters from
Lie iu the BALTIMORE Conference BY MIRIAM
With introduction by W. P. SrRIcT
IASp d. ID. IT, two volumes. New York: Derby
n JacSsoa 1859.
Rev Dr. STRICKLAND introduces Il is work
to the public in these emphatic terms I'VE
have perused these pages with an absorbing
interest, aud frankly confess that work of
@ fiction ever read possesses half the charm
which il does; and what is better, 1t cannot
fail to awaken the purest emotions aud i'm
proye the heart We hesitate not
to say, that Christian, of whatever demon
- ination. can rise from the perusal of this book
without realizing a quickening Of spiritual
emotion, and no Methodist read it with
out feeling re-awakening of the zeal and
devotion that characterized the early minis
tiers and members of The Church"
The rise and progress of the Methodist
Church Is of the most remarkable events
Ia the modern history of Christianity. Its
founders were men of unusual nerve and
moral hcruism. Coupled with great piety
49, and circumspection Of conduct, warmth Of
imagination, depth aud sincerity of feeling
profound insight into the workings of the
~ human heart, an upright, straight and meth
odcal christian walk, the distinguish
ing marks Of the founders of the denomina-
tion. lhey made at once n profound ltI-
preston upon all with whom they came in
contact Their doctrines were received with
= favor, and they witnessed growth Of
the Church which they probably scarcely
hoped to live TO When IL trans
planted into the United States which at
early day, its ministers entered Into the
work Of disseminating its doctrines with
zeal, enterprise and hardhood that
rff amazed all the brethren of other denomina-
- ~ tons. Though the country sparsrly
populated, aud the easy avenienees OF CON-
Portable worship seldom found excep,
a in the cities, the Methodist preachers extend
ed ther circuits and pushed their conqnests
20 the very borders OF civilization, always
keeping step with il, In the wilderness
among savages, in huts aud novels, cabins and
camps alike. They waited for nothing. halt
ed at nothing. were banied by nothing. but
keeping steadily up with the advancing out
posts ofpepalation. have been ever the com
So panions and eomforters ofthe pioneers. What
60 smoant Of physical toll and discomfort, Of
lonely travel and personal hardship all this In
volyed will never befally known. thas new
. 80 er been written, aud perhaps never viii be; but
IL will he handed down from generation %
gsnsut IN By tradition. The work before us