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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-04-30
Relief for the Afflicted +!

nR. j.. q. CLARK, German Reform
~ ed Urpohie Physician and Surgeon, formerly Of the
inn Of Clark GibS0n) be consulted at the following
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

many of our citizens, aforementioned,
prevail also in the Legislature, "The
Act to incorporate the U. NJ" revised
Code OF Miss, page 1852 will soon be
repealed, as provided for in the 5th Art
of that Act, and the Institution removed.
we state in conclusion that this is not
dictated by any ill-will to Oxford, (which
town we hope will soon reform It's NOR.
als,) nor with any desire to iniure The
University, and regret that it has fallen
to cur task to give publicity to facts
which so much initiate against that seat
of learning, the removal of which would
be ruinous to that town. Removed to
Jackson the University would possess
many advantages, and would in few
years become the pride of the State
equal at least to other Colleges of the
South.
We will recur from time to time to
This subject until the meeting of our next
Legislature, where the matter will doubt.
ess be taken up for consideration.
Ezaminer.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24
Arrival and Departure Of Mails !. ok.l.s,

1 Z & 4
From Aberdeen Tuesdays, Thursdays, = =,
Saturdays, at o'clock a. m; departs for 0ziea
"a O'clock a. m. Arrives from oxford sane g!
at o'clock P. M, and departs for Aberdcea y
o'clock p. IN. The mail will be closed for thos
ronts an hour before the arrivals. !.
The mail leaves Okolona for Granada, dali, Y
O'Clock a. M; and arrives same day at Q r "
Leaves okolona for Camargo, daily, (excE
sundays, at O'Clock a. m. and arrives sap'
day at 6 p. m.
Leaves for Serepta Tuesday, O'Clock = ~
and arrives "Wednesday, at 8 D. m.
Leaves for Elhstown Friday, at 6 O'Clock 81
ana arrives Saturday, at q D. IN.
Leaves for Fulton Wednesday, at o'c'''
a. m. and arrives Friday, at 8 p. N:
Letters to be mailed must be put in the ~
hour before the departure of the mails =
H. w. NOE r !"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24
removal Of the University of Missi,.Inni

A strong feeling is manifestino itsel,
In North Mississippi favoring the remov.
al OF the State University from its pre-
sent location either to Jackson ar "a
Canton, Miss. We think this a move,
llleht IN the right direction and one that
VIII meet the hearty approval of every
friend OF education throughout the State
VINO is favorable to the establishment of
state Institution which, so far as re-.
gards Its location and the manner in
which II Is conducted, would equal those
ot'any Southern University. We we'll
know by observation, many facts. which
we often hear from men of authoritative
vefacity' which show the Importance of
locating the University at the seat of
government where its officers might be
better under the rigid surveillance of the
Legislature. We know that a majority
Vi 'he board of trustees have been such
sycophanlic fautors of the wealthy that
,he FACULTY have not only felt ashamed
but several of the Professors and two
PRESIDENTS resigned their places in dis
gust; and to such an extent has This
iaVofltlsm gone that youth, who is poor
ana not having influential parents, stands
put little chance of reaping the honors of
inc institution, how well soever his tai.
ehts' requirements, and moral conduct
may merit them. 1t is often the case
mat inc whole collegiate year CLOSING
With the grand farce of Commence
nent' as 1t is called, will pass away
ina one, sometimes two or three only of
ne trustees be seen visiting the Colleee
una when they do meet there in Quorum
IS TO enjoy themselves in seeing and
'eing seen, and in making regulations
'poaI 1he execution of which they after. {
Vards know little or nothing and seem to {
are less; and they then behold also
heir wealthy favorites, who have ca.
Oused away their four years uncensured I
ow clad in unmerited honors IN tha
lage pouring forth torrent of pIagia 4
yea defamation, and who as the noet l
ghtly says, are. po0' a
"A set o dull conceited hasbes.
Liner dneir brains confused in college classes q
VINO gang in striks and come ant assas v
Plain truth to speak, ' II
Inns however is not the fault of such 81
'ys but is only the effect of malfeasanca Ia
ID nonfeasance of duty on the part Of Sc
: board and Faculty. Ergo. These Of
' ! IN a'ust Dc watched more closely, q
a-bIt hold we forgot the IN. 4 OF
'l'road' the great hobby of Oxoniaps an
Q suppose the Legislature will RIM nm v
.na,' every six months, to nurse this
ny child of hers-the University fnr
y y, seem cen. 10 think that everybody can Ri
q On Their village by that road ~,
'"ouid the prevailing sentiment of Ts To
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24


A HANDSOME PREsENT-We. the 9th.
er day. were the recipient of the prettiest
pair OF pants that have been brought to
this town in many day The breeches
were not presented by the town. but bv
our TREND, Col. VIM. II. Wheeler, who
founded the town, and who, by the wav
Is almost town himself. The Colonel's
object is, perhaps, to marry us Off
"ell' we think this end may soon be
reached; for the girl who can resist tbe
attractions, and be blind to the fascipa
''ohS OF those pants-when we are in
em--must have an adamantine heart
ana very detective visionary organs
While writing the above we remain
bered that the fine pen, with which we
are now writing, is also a present from
Mt. iike' who is every day receiving new
'hd beautiful goods, which he will sell
'ery low. Try him. If any BODY has
! hat pair of boots, or any other articles
u male toggery they wish to donate, no.
Ice is hereby given that there are some
Olks who "never refuse"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

H We had the pleasure last Friday
night of listening to Judge Davenport
read the first Book of Millions Paradise
Lost. This was the inaugural of Sc
rles OF literary entertainments some of
our citizens intend giving, for the purpose
OF raising money to repair the Male Ac-
eademy. Tickets to the entire course
9 in number-can be had for $l.25-
Single tickets, 25 cents. Rev. Scott will
deliver lecture on some subject, of his
own selection, next Friday night. We
hope to see a crowded house.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

parors should be turned into reading sa
looms Of morbid moral anatomy, or tina
we should be compelled to choose be
tween two Egyptian plagues--a rain O
lice, or darkness so thick that it might
be felt
And we believe that, in the end. no pa.
per would suffer that should resolutely
close its columns to everything that could
not be read by Christian. father in the
midst of his sons and daughters.
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE ON HENRY
WARD BEEcHER AND THE COURSE OF
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher gives
this week an essay on Public Scandal
and the Duty of Newspapers" whose
general doctrine is that which we have
repeatedly cOmbated--a doctrine which
confounds ignorance with virtue, and i'm
plies not only that newspapers are moral
evils, but that the Bible is one of the most
pernlclous and corrupting volumes ever
printed We do not propose to retrace
this ground, and will simply say that
we believe no sermon preached last Sab
bath was half so impressive and salutary
as the accounts of that fearful tragedy |
enacted on that day in sight of the Presi. |
dents house at Washington, which the
telegraph and the newspapers have car.
RED and are carrying into nearly every
American HOUSEHOLD. Nay: we doubt
that any sermon ever preached in Ply.
mouth church-where many good ones
have been uttered-was so emipeptlv
calculated to startle the guilty and warn
the yet innocent Of he ills that wait on
lawless love-" as that very Washington
tragedy, just as it has been and will be
presented in the newspapers. Ofcourse,
some things have been said that might
Well have been omitted but We take the
case as whole, and maintain that the
nan, woman or child who can read it as -,
t has been presented in this or any other !
espectable journal, and not be admonish- q
'd by 1t to shun the way that leads
down to the chambers of death" must Il
'e IN the last stages or moral dissolution v
But we had intended only to suggest II
mother and more obvious reason for ouy D
curse in treating this tragedy Just as we .
feat all other occurrences which cbal.
.nge the public attention. The Rev. d
lenry Ward Beecher we are happy in a
is a good Judge ofnewspapers. u
sally takes and reads the best, and is p
'llSlled with these so long as they con- j,
lin what he wishes to see. But, had d,
G barely published, on Monday, the fact =, =,
lat the Hon. Dan Sickles had, the day Il
'tore, shot dead, in the streets of Wash. 10
gton, his intimate personal and politi. e''
u friend, the United States District At III
rney' and that we'll grounded jealousy nc
as the sole incentive to this crime. we P'
prehend that our Reverend patron III
'uld not have been able to finish his ~
eakiast with that deliberation and calm la
IS which is dictated by the laws alike d"
Hygelne and good breeding, owing TO :,
haste to run around the corner and CIT
y Herad containing the painfully rec
particulars of this shocking u,
ar. Even though it were necessary ,ih
strain pont-whch happily it is not ha
we should feel it incumbent on us to ze'
eid our esteemed patron from this obi
5 necessity.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24
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MEssRs. EDrroRs. I undarst and a. :,
d man by the name Of Pitts, a resident
u rerry County, in this State, has been
'aken 10 Mobile on requisition from
Wv moore, OF Ala, founded on an in.
dltcment by Grandjuryof Mobile Conn.
". Inc crime alleged to have been
committed by Pitts is the publication Of
pamphlet, which reflected on the char.
ac'er OF some persons in Mobile. AS for
'he merits OF the matter, / know moth.
ing; but this l know, Grandiurv had
no right TO find such an Indictment Lot
The provocation be ever so great So
lar as know, and have had considera.
Ole experience in the practice, the Court
houses and Statutes of Miss, are open
the citizens of Ala, and to all other
states of the Union, the same as to our
own citizens, and l cannot conclude that
'hc Grandjury who found the Indictment
were composed of the best citizens of
Mobile; however, | am not willing to
cast any reflection on the people of Mo.
oil' at large, for after having petty iu-
ry smut up day and night Sunday inclu-
aed)' for more than week, they brought
IN pltliul verdict of fifty dollars the
Judge of the city court in addition to the
me OF the jury, imposed an imprison.
ment of three months. This I tb;nl
very rigid; but my principal complaint
Is OF the Grandjury, and | wish YOU 70
obtain their names, and furnish to vour
a list of the persons in Mobile
VINO Wish TO send to Miss, after q cili.
,eh' TO take him from his home and have
I'm tried by persons who have never had
my acquaintance with him. | don't com
'laln OF Gov. Moore for bis reouisition
his was out of place, but he, | suppose $
Wished to show respect to the Grandiurv
wish our citizens to spot the Grandiurv J
ione' and not spot Mobile at large +
MONROE. Il
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

The Paraguay Erpeduion-A Wash.
lngton letter says-Beyond the intelli
gence at .he Navy Department, announc.
ing the arrival Of part If the eypedi.
ton at Montevideo and Bucnos Ayers. No
information has been received here cun-
corning its movements. None al All
from Mr. BoW.;n, consequently the re-.
port OF an offer Of mediation must be on.
tlrely speculative No such recourse
was contemplated by Mr.. Bowins in
strucilonS, though it is true, The mode Of
their execution was left To his direcIi,n
lie was directed to ges PREPARATION. or to
make war These, in plain terms, are
the alternative he is TO present TO Presi.
dent Lopez and they are not sure to
open the door to much negotiation. Be-
sides, If the public accounts be well foun.
ded, the feeling of all the neiehborino
States now leans to Paraguay, though
recently hostile, and it might be difficult
to find and umpire among them that
would do us justice.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24
A PHILADELPHIA DRUMMER DRuuurn

A PHILADELPHIA DRUMMER DRuMMEp
OUT OF HOLLY SPRINGs--Ler Ialioais
For a week or two past PHILADELPHIA
drummer, named Young representing
the exploded firm of Hoskinds, Heiskeil
u Co., has been in North Mississippi.
settling up the affairs of that establish
nrcnt. He went from this place one day
last week to Holly Springs-having in
his possession requisition issued by the
Governor of Pennsylvania upon the
Governor of Mississippi, demanding the
person of Mr.. A. Il. Brown, formerly
merchant of Holly Springs, who failed
about year ago. 1t was alleged that
MIR. Brown had obtained goods from the
Philadelphia house, to the amount of
about $4,000, ander false preteaces.
When Young arrived at Holly Springs
he placed the requi>iion in the hands of
an officer who was directed to proceed
to the residence of Mr.. Brown, about nine
miles from town. But while the officer
was proceeding TO discharge that duty. |
it commenced being talked around the
streets, and steps were inaugurated at
once to prevent Young taking Brown to
Philadelphia prisoner. Soon aftersupper
crowd of citizens summoned Young to
appear Immediately at the Court House,
to answer charges which would there he
preferred against him.
Arrived at the Court House, Gen.
JIM Taylor appeared as Prosecuting
Attorney, and the Hon. j. w. Clapp for
the defense. We are not sufficiently in.
formed to give minute detail of the
evidence, but the result of the trial was,
that Mr.. Young was required to give
heavy bond that he would produce and .
publicly burn the requiSition next morn.
that he would leave the yicini.
y never to return. Next morning he
complied with the requirements :;
md left on the first train. ,
Whenever Southerner goes to the t
,ity where this man Young and his con- &
ederates reside, in quest of property, in J
he shape of slaves, he is set upon in a :
ike manner, and we are sure they will c
lave the generosity to excuse our citi.
ems for doing the same thing.
Or. Mercury. .
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

MEMPHIS AyALANcHE.-We are GLAD
to see this paper is " on its legs" again.
1t is an honest and able, but uncompro
misingly democratic paper, and, as
newspaper, is eminently worthy of sup
port.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

W The United States Marshal at Kew
west has arrested the crew of the brio
lyrant' supposed to have landed cargo
OF slaves on the Cuban coast Tbev
were taken on the eve of their departure
In the Isabel for Havana, some having
already paid their passage. The BRIG
mad been run ashore on the Florida reefs,
and abandoned by her crew, who then
made their way to Key West, as above
stated ''o'o
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-The
Enterprise Meas says a man named
Enoch Appling jumped off the cars while
they were in motion, near Enterprise
dislocating his neck, and fracturing bis
skull.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

@ A bill has been introduced into
the Michigan Legislature, furnishing any
Southerner with Imprisonment in the
State prison for the term of ten years,
who shall enter the State accompanied
by one of his slaves.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

" The Cabinet have agreed that it
VIII oe necessary to call an extra session
OF Congress, but it has not been decided
al what time the session will be held
II is not probable, however, that the new
congress will be convened before the last
Of August or first of September, as in
Inat event. number of the States would
DC necessarily unrepresented, and at best
the Pacific States, Oregon and California
Will be unable to participate in its pro.
ceedings.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

T The Mobile News of the 18th has
the following pointed item: "0r Rain.
ing" Same state of affairs in this re-
giOn, Nc.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

q In another place We publish, by
the solicitation of the author, the CON-
munlcation of Monroe" We know
nothing of the merits or dement's of the
case in question, and are not LAWYER
enough to judge of the right or wrong of
the point involved.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

or The iron foundry of Leach & Ave-
ry, at Tuscaloosa, Ala, was, a few DAYS
since destroyed by fire. The remains of
man named Butler were found among
the ruins, and it is supposed he was MUIR
dered and the building fired to conceal
the deed.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

u We would call special attention
to the advertisement of w. M. Steele
Mart is clever, accommodating mer-
chant, and has just returned from New
York. whittier he went to buy an ele-
phantic stock. Give him a call.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

CoTToN.-The Mobile market for the
week ending Friday, 18th inst, closed
with slim demands. Middlings lls@
l21c.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

az AT the last meeting of the Agri
cultural Society bylaws were passed.
The Premium List will probably be pub
iished in week or two. Let every body
prepare something for the next exhibition
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

V Vast quantities of rain have fallen
in this region lately. We learn the Big
bee is flooded.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

" Iherc will be Divine service in the Eps.
copa' 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, 1859-03-24
SEMINAL WEAKNESS.

Which produces with unerrine cert,;ntv Oreu.
lure ola age and decay, if relief be not obiaind
should apply immediately either in person Or n
lettef, ana nave cure effected by bis new III
seiehtihc mode of treating this disease, Wild
never fails of cilectng quick and radical ut|
PERSONS at distance may be
CURED AT HOME,
ny addressing letter, stating case. symptal
length OF time the disease has continued, al
s Medicine promptly forwarded free fps|
a mo'n damage or curiosity, to any part Of VI
county, WIN illll and plain directions for use.
10 THE LADIES.
y Or. Wis sole agent for M. Leveyan's Fraa|
preventive Powders, by which those who, frs|
any cause, may deem it necessary to avoid 81
.ceptlon, can do so without incurinc danger y
heaith or constitution. Price S5.
Also agent for Madame LaChappelle's
FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS,
a safe and effectual remedy for IrregulsifA
DISTINCTIONS, &c. &c. Price ST..
CAUTION.
Ladies IN q certain situation should not y
them. For particulars, see directions accOnlt
nyng each box. The Pills and Powders Rnt4
mail 10 any part of the county. Letters alis
or advice, also for Pills and Powders, mua a.
ain postage stamp.
Consultations may be held from A. Mbs
:. NJ, at this office, Postoffice Block. !.
All communications strictly confidential
etters should be addressed TO-.
:, WIN. WILKINS, M. D.
Mar 8, 1859 1y Memphis, Tenn
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

HOMICIDE IN JAeKsoN.-Col. w. D
blbo' formerly of Rankin county, last
week shot Mr. Thos. Ford, in the city of
jackson, killing him almost instantly.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

~ lev. ). N. Carothers will preach in the
methodist Church at this place, on Saturday, 9th
April next. Services will cnmmence Mt II o..
clock.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24
OKOLONA, MISS !:

" we will furnish either Peterson's or A..
'hurs Magazine, and the Prairie News, one yeor
for $3, rs. Thus giving the subsor;
Der Va worth, for $3,25. Those desiring
10 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, 1859-03-24

70 AT democratic meeting recently
held in Clark county, Gov. A. G. Brown
was nominated for the Presidency. He
will make the trip" after that.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

q The Cabinet have agreed to call
ON extra session of Congress-
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24
NEW DAvEEsTISENIEy7
MOBlLE g. OHIO RAIL R0ll
THE CARS

THE CARS
w ILL be running to OKOLON. l.,
~ hrst of May. If you want GOOD ",
ana cheap bargains, 60 to the house If II s
w. MI. STEELE.
AM now receiving and opening 4 ,,l.l
stock Of Spring and SlImms.
goods both for LADIES' aud Gentlemens rs.
iney consist of all kinds of Dry Goods s mS)
GENTLEMEN'S cL0THyvc
and Furnishing goods. o'
LADIES GOODS of all kinds
Calicos,
Musllns,
Gngbams,
Silks,
Boots aud Shoes,
Hats and Caps,
Qucensware,
Hardware,
Saddlery, &c
Also--A lot Of LAW BOOKS for ssle.
together with all other articles. usually |.
IN the Dry Goods line, which win sell m n,n
paying customers on time, very low. Ym h
Traded with me for years, and | have heen "a
led win your patronage in the past, and / hi
you VIII call and see me, us / think il 10 vm
'erest to examine my new stock,
- am at the old stand of II. A. Murdrb a.
Call and see me-
,a. a w. NJ. STEELE |
"ar ~ %. 2a..1y
I. ST have sold my entire interest TO W N
Steele, and cheeriully recommend him ia pd
buyers, Those who owe our old firm arc reora|
ed to come forward and pay, or they will BE-
'ited to Houston on 25th April.
Il; A. MURDOCH
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

NEGRO kILLED.-On Monday morn
ing says the Oxford Mercury, soon after
daylight, MIR. George Oliver, a planter
VINO resides about ten miles southeast Of
OXFORD killed one of his negro men BY
striking him with large stick of wood
Ii seems that the negro and the overseer
were engaged Smelling corn, with corn
shelter, when Mr.. Oliver came to where
1hey We're, and ordered the negro to work
faster, which he did not seem to do
Oliver thereupon struck him over the
head' knocking him down and fracturine
Ihe skull. lie repeated the blow once
Or twlce-killing the negro Instantly.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

MAnRIED-On the sth inst ,.$
BEALE' all of this County. '''S' RrnEe
by the Rev. r. B. Shcoro, n
Of Clickasaw, to Miss An. d. -, Z McIN
wanda. noclIASM
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-24

WE THINK so Too.-The Enterprise
News, in the course of an article on
The Press" showing its advantages,
etc, remarks: ~
we think that there should be an es.
tabllshed price for advert Using to be gov
erned by the circulation of the paper and
whenever publisher deviates from sucb
price the press gang should get after him
With a sharp stick"