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New YORK, june 16.--The French
squadron in the Adriatic has captured
tbirty-ive Austrian vessels valued at four
million pounds sterling.
LONDON, June 4.-Despatches from
Milan via Vienna give the Austrian ac-
count of the bombardment and capture
of Varese, an important position between
Como and Lake Maggiore.
The Austrians were commanded by
General Urban, who succeeded after a
very heavy cannonade in driving out the
volunteers of Garlbaldi, and entering the
town.
Gen. Urban issued proclamation
in which he severely reprimanded the in.
habitants for their Inconsistency to the
Emperor Francis Joseph. To punish
them, he ordered the levying Of an exor.
bitaDt contribution of war in cash and
provisions.
Advices have been received at London
to the effect that the long expected in.
surrections in those territories situated
between the Adriatic and the Danube,
have broken out.
ST. LOUIS, June l4.-The Indians
have been numbering the citizens in the
region of Fort Belknap. Texas. The
Governor called out Major Van Dom
with three companies Of U. S. Dragons,
and he has had several successful en-
gagements with them.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-The L. S.
vessels Levant, Wyoming and Lancaster
have received Instructions to proceed i'm
mediately to Chill, and demand ample
reparation for wrongs inflicted on Ameri-
can citizens.
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Portrait of Letcher.

Portrait of Letcher.
He is a little old round man,
with head shorn as smooth as a man
ever shayes his face, except one little
lock behind; his face looked as if toll
dish full Of wheat bran had been thrown
into IT, and with eyes as red flannel in
fact, such man as. if Tennesseeans had
seen him beforehand, he was very sure
they never would have bet On him.
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A Sentimental suicide.
In the st. Louis Republican Of the goth
wa find the f,ltnwinv.

n Seutimeutul Sulc1Oes
In the st. Louis Republican Of the goth
We find the following:
AT the fool Of L'Esperance street. the
body Ut u man Was yesterday uiernlnWlis
covered aiming some floating drift wood
The remnanIS If his clothing were IF a
fine texture, showing thai he had belong
ed to the better class. The body must
have been five months in the water, fol
the hands We're coping uil from the wrists
The only documents found about his per
son was the following piece of verse
strangely indicative Of a disposition t,
commit suicide by drowning:
Oh, give me a tombless bed
Beneath the waters surge,
Or meath some monarch oak widespread
Without funeral dirgc.
Give me no monument fame
10 tell Of glorious deeds
No epitaph upon my name
To tell my sect and creed
Oh, toll for me no mournful bell
Of empty m0cking woe
But let the wild winds sing my knell
And green moss DER me grow.
NJ. w. TABLER
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V In to-day's impression will be
found the card Of Webb, Moore & Co.,
Mobile, Ala. Sam. Richardson is in this
house, and when this is said enough is
said to insure planters that their orders
will be filled pmctually and satisfactorily.
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II Some one has written dcggere
eulogy on the President to the tune o
God Save the King. which General Bow
man considers gracefully written ant
truly national song In the first stanz,
we are told that patriots
Come with one heart, one hope, one aim
An undivided band,
To elevate, with solemn rites.
The ruler Of our land!
The last stanza closes thus:
God Of our country! Seal his oath,
With thy supreme assent,
God save the Union Of the States!
God save our President!
AS in duty bound. we join in the cho.
rous, but 1t must be one Of our own selpc.
ton; so our machine grinds out the fol-
lowing:
God save the President!
From splinters Of his party rent:
And when his term il ent;
God save him-let him went!
tLosissiIs Jcxrxai
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n II. s. Foote, who, for some years
past, has played such sweeping hand in
the political games of our State, is the
Opposition candidate for Congress in the
Vicksburg District We predict for Sin.
gleton, his opponent, hard, very hard
road to travel. These gentlemen, if we
mistake not, intend to make the Reopen.
ing of the African Slave Trade one of, il
not tie, issue of their canvas. If this is
so the Democratic candidate will be FAM
ed out. BY the way, as this African
Slave Trade question has been somewhat
talked Of in our portion of the State, we
would like to know how the matter will
stand when brought to test. Will not
some one who is acquainted with the SEN
timents Of Gen. Davis, the Congressional
candidate in this District, tell us what
the General thinks of the project?
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THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.

he 2nd Congressional District Of Missis-
sippi was held at Houston on 18th inst.
DR.. Harrison, of Monroe, was called to
the chair and spoke at some length upon
the beautiful and harmonious working Of
the democratic machinery Of our Govern
ment He said organization was the life
of party, and that the success of his
party could be attributed to its self sac
rificing devotion to principles, not men
In other words, that his party had
achieved success by supporting men who
professed democratic principles; that
his party never inquired whether a man
was capable and honest, but asked is he
a good democrat will be stick to the
party? will he grab for the spoils p
This is the sum and substance of this
doctrine of clinging to principles, moi
men.
We notice that four out of the nine
counties composing the District, were
not represented by Delegates. This
however, was no drawback. Half'a doz.
en- political jugglers can do as much good
if not as much harm, as it their number
was fifty. Partisan wire workers are a
curse to any country; and can accomplish
as much toward sinking it in the filthy
depths of political perdition, as fifty
blacklegs can toward making a steam.
boat travelling hell.
The par excellence Southern-rights de-
mocracy of the End District "stand upon
the principles promulgated by the Ma
tional Democratic Convention at Cincin-
natl, in 1856, and assert their approval of,
and adherance to, those principles as con-
strued and understood by our Southern
Representatives in Congress"
This is an extract from a resolution
adopted, unanimously, by the Conven-
ton. So the 2nd District Democracy
are perfectly satisfied to acquiesce in any
action of their representative, no matter
to what extent the. honor or the interest
of their section may be compromised
Kansas compromises may be passed, dis
graceful concessions may be made, and
the leaders say their party is satisfied
Do they give utterance to the sentiments
of their own hypocritical hearts, or do
they presume to speak for the honest
masses? We think that ere another year
has told its three hundred and sixty-five
days, the "honest Masses will rise in
their majesty and throw off the yoke of
corruption that, with its rotten ties, binds
their political freedom.
As all the Delegates were instructed
or rather commanded-to vote for Gen.
Davis, he, of course, received the nomi-
nation. lie is a very clever gentleman,
and though our acquaintance with him is
very slight, we must say we esteem him
highly as man. He made very good
representative last term, that is, he sent
garden seeds to the women, Patent Office
reports to the printing Offices, and Kan
sas speeches to his constituents, and we
see no particular reason why he should
not 60 back. If We expected to vote at
the next election but no matter, as we
do not expect to vote it is needless to say
how our vote might be cast.
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PARAGUAY ExPEDITIoN.-The New
York Times Washington correspondent
says the report Of the ordnance officer Of
the Paraguay Expedition discloses the
astounding fact that our squadron ascen-
ded the river Asuncion with only six
rounds ammunition on board. Had Lopez
resisted the whole feet must have been
at his mercy.
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or We notice in the last Prairie
Meas a call upon w. G. Henderson and
j. A. Sykes, Esq.'s, obecome candidates
for the Legislature. Both, we believe,
are State Right Wings. Whist differing
partly in politics, we are free to confess
that both gentlemen are clever and hon
est, and worthy the honors of the people
Sunay South.
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[For the Prairie News.1
KANGAROO COURT.
SUMMER SESSION.

Stephen is an honest, Industrious, So
Der man, who few days since was. ac-
cused of having taken--not stelen--in
rather sly manner, number of squir-
rels, which the Nimrod Of the prairies had
had brought to town and sold. Nobody
really believed Stephen took the SOUR.
rels. His honesty is, and always has
been, above suspicion; but then to have
things made perfectly clear bis friends
thought best to convene session of the
Kangaroo Court and investigate the case,
and make out statement of the facts.
Judge Eyev presided with unusual Dig
nifty over the court that was to consigu
Stephen to the tomb of infamy, or place
him on high seat in the temple of in
nocence. 1t must BE- promised, however,
that several suspicious characters" were
accused and arraigned as accomplices.-
Several witnesses were examined, but
nothing decisive was elected. At length
B. Loody, Esq, was called to the stand,
and in reply to the question, Have you
seen any evidences that would lead you
to a direct suspicion Of the person who
took these squirrels ? he answered, Il
saw man walking the street to-day and
the ends of several squirrels tails were
hanging from his pockets" The accused
were searched, and 10! the identical tails
were drawn from the depths of Stephens
pockets. Mortified stupefaction was at
first depicted on Stephens countenance ;
then he became very angry, and bran
dishing club vowed he woul.. lick the
man that put those tails in his pocket
Some outrageous violatOr of individual
rights had slipped the tails in the pocket
while Stephen was interested in the pro.
ceedings of the court. Ell, Esq, maize
an able argument in favor of the defen-
dants, but the Judge decided that Gal
though no evidence existed conclusive of
Stephens guilt, yet none had been
brought before the court establishing his
innocence. and this court is in the
habit of regarding all men with suspicion
till they prove themselves above it
This court, therefore, in view of existing
circumstances, thinks, if the court under
stands herself--and she thinks she does
that Stephen at any rate took the tails,
if not the squirrels; in consequence of
this conclusion Stephen is fined one gal
Ion of whiskey, which if Stephen does
not willingly pay. the clerk is ordered to
issue writ ma wrouster,* and make
him treat, feri facias fackity."
FLIP.
A Kangaroo Court term, used to de-
scribe method by which blood can be
extracted from q turnip.
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI. We
learn from the Oxford Mercury that the
Commencement Sermon of this Institu-
ton will be delivered in the University
Chapel on Sunday the Sd day of July
The Sophomore prize defamation will
take place Monday morning, July A.
The Junior Exhibition Tuesday morning,
July 5, and on Wednesday the delivering
of speeches by members of the Gradua-
ting Glass, and the comforting of degrees.
The following are the Senior speakers
Daniel P. Bestor, Sumter county, Ala
bama james +. Brown. Caldwell coun.
ty, Texas; John B. Buck, Noxubee
county; D. NJ. Bucner. Washington coun.
ty; George S. Donald, Clarke county ;
H. M. Jackoway, Yell county, Arkansas
H. W. Purnell, Noxubee county; Daniel
E. Smith, Mobile, Alabama Hugh R.
Vaughan, Yazoo county.
SOPHOMORE DISCLAIMERS.
William Brack, Lowndes county ;
Berkely Green, jackson; William Han
dy, Canton A. j. Harris, Scott county ;
@. B. McCalebb, Kemper county R. P.
McKelvaine, KempsGc county; VIM. G.
Nelson. Holly Springs Frapcis A. Pope,
Holmes county; Thomas E. Tucker, By
halia, MARSHALL county; james A. Wiley,
Lafayette county; James E. Wilson,
Franklin county, Alabama.
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"A The NEXT HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TlvEs.-The strength of the Republican
party In the next House of Representa-
lives will reach over one hundred and
thirteen members, being siA less than q
majority.
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NEWSPAPER INSTRUMENTATION. w.
II. McCardle, of the True Southron,
vicksburg, has disposed of his establish
ment to w. d. Roy, Esq, of the Sun,
which paper will henceforth be conduc.
ted under the name of the Sun and
Southron."
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or Correspondents ought to know that
anonymous communications are not prin-
ted in this paper. This is the last time
we shall ever take the trouble to notify
them Of this fact. We also claim the
privilege of publishing just such portions
Of long communications as we choose.
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New YoRK.-Seisure of Slares.--June
15.-The barque Orion, fifty days from
Congo river, Africa, arrived at this por,
today. She was brought here under the
charge of Lieutenants Dallas and Camp.
bell, Of the U. S. slonp. of-war Marion
and is now anchored under the guns Of
the navy-yard. The Captain, Hanna,
lied during the passage of broken heart
The Orion was seized at Sharks Point,
on the Congo river, by the English steam
er Iiton, and was subsequently transfer.
red to the commander of the United
States sloop-of war Marion, who becom-
ing convinced of her being engaged in the
slave trades put prize crew on board
aud sent her home. A few days previous
To the sailing Of the Orion, the barques
Ardannis and Emma Lincoln were also
seized at Sharks Point. By Commander
Brent. Of The Marion. They will proba-
bly, also be sent home.
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NEW ADVEYs'EssE.raExTs

Hoiioway's Ointment IL n magic bap f0r
sore breasts, sore legs, aud old wounds, even
those that have deted all ether applications fora
series of years. Thousands Of certificates attest
its almost miraculous doings ia the hospitals bib
of the old and the new world
Sold at the mandatory, No. 20 Maiden Lane,
New York, and by all druggists, at 25., &C., @
y per pot or box.
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Drinking nealths.

Drinking lIealths.
We have traced the origion oftbs en-,
tom of drinking healths to RoveD,
daughter of Hengist, the great Saxon
central, who assisted King Voniprn
against the Scots and Picts. For his ser.
vices, the latter gave him the Isle 0f
Thanet, and as much ground in Kent A.
might be covered in an ingenious way BY
an oxhide, upon which to build a castle
After the castle was finished, he invited
the king to come and see him, and take
tea ! During the feast, Hengist called
in his daughter, who was very beautiful,
and elegantly attired, insomuch that shs
impressed the king very favorably. 81.
held in. her hand, upon entering, a golden
bowl, filled with.wine. Seeing the kline
she saluted him with :" Wdes hael, BlS
tord Kyning," be of good health, Lord
King; to which be answered. "Dri..
hael," drink health. This Is the 6n
health bringing on record, and claims ID,
age of l400 years. VOrtigern, enamour
ed by her beauty, married her, and diyi
ded Kent between her and Hengist.
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or The farmers in this region were
favored with refreshing rain last Sun
day and Monday. Vegetation of every
kind looks revived,
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and Ohio HaiIfodut - .,xee
OKOLONA, CHYCKASAW, Co, - chIek
is THE BEST Advertising medium Ie g. csus-
asaw, Monroe, ltawambe, and ,sCss..s,~lvs
ties, has large circulation In North y. -, !
generally, and IL well known 10 nv. slIIv N
the Southern country. 1t IL rsspecHsssrrs ms
commanded 20 the attention Of men u
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U The Vicksburg Wing chronicles
another act in which our Governor out
rageously abuses the pardoning power
A worthless free negro had been convic.
ted of robbery, and was sentenced to re.
ceive thirty-nine lashes, and the High
Court confirmed the sentence. The Gov
ernor was then appealed TO, to save his
precious back, and he did it--what a
sworn jury and the highest tribunal in
the State could not do, and discharge
their duties. The use of executive Glenn
ency in this case was an outrage.
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CoTToN BLooM-We have received
from Mr.. B. f. Raspberry the first cotton
bloom of the season. 1t was plucked on
the l4th inst.
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Educational.

1NHE Annual Examination Of the Pupils Of y
Female Academy will take place n the'
School Room ON Friday, July lst, beginniae
9 A. M. and . p NJ. The Concert Of NUN
will begin at 81 p. M.
Also, on the next day, Saturday, July 2ns =. :
the same place and house, the Pupils Of tho ~ !,
Academy will have ther Examination; ana
night an Exhibition Of Defamation. :.
We hope the Exercises at night will not Dea |.
turbed by persons coming in after the hoa' :
which they are invited.
VIII. HI. SCOT
M. +. WOODRUFF
w. p. WILCOX.
June 90, SO. 41..2t
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The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN-The
publishers of this widely circulated and
popular illustrated weekly journal of me-
chanics and science, announce that it will
be enlarged on the first of July, and 9th.
erwise greatly improved. containing six.
teen pages instead of ell hit, the present
size, which will make it the largest and
cheapest scientific journal in the world
it is the only journal of its class that has
ever succeeded in this country, and main.
tains character for authority in all mat
tiers of mechanics science and the arts,
which is not excelled by any other journal
published in this country or in Europe
Although the publishers will incur an in.
creased expense Of $4,000 a year by this
enlargement, they have determined not
to raise the price of subscription relying
upon their friends to indemnify them in
this increased expenditure. by a cores
pondng increase of subscribers. Terms
So year, or 10 copies for SIS. Speci.
men copies of the paper with pamphlet
of information to inventors, furnished
gratis, by mail, on application to the pub.
fishers, MUM 4 Co,
No. 81 Park Row, n. Y
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Notice the advertisement Of School
Examinations.
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AAvs0us" ~ soc " NE
The speech of Kossuth j
ult., in London--the Lord Mav ~ ,soA
chairman-is very able cri,;.v =. y osslas
position Of Austria in the war au q y :. " Y
position which England ought ~ ns =. Mta
in it. The most interesting M !. s -,
us is that which relates to thee ', noi;. IT.
England. the speaker decl.rroOaac y 7
the war would be Of adyan, vu Va
liberty and Hungary, if England 'ss =. Il
aloof from it. He alluded to thu sI aa s'S'I
alton so frequently made that Ea a'tlal
if she enter the strife, will take sid aSlaaa
Austria and he concluded that ~. wa
a necessity Of her interposition. &C. "T va
turn "as we may" he said, "ths !. Iae
native is this--either England rs~ ase'
neutral, or else she will Be brou SSt'a :
support Austria" Hence the cSa.,' y
sion, that If England join in the v vv4I Y
power will result in violating the s,s s, y
sentiment of her people-t6at i tSs u
timent Of freedom Carrying t lJs ~
through his speech he said II AL M e
boon--only one-fr from England ~ y,
that is, that she should not s,,ns =.
Austria" 04prA
The speech is elaborate and aba. n.
but even superior to, many. Of Sa ,s
speeches which were delivered bv NJ
within the United States. 1t is cslcpL'
ted, We should suppose, to have a ~,
found effect on English opinion-fo,! II 4.
conclusion are right, as far as we can i.
that England on the side Of Austria vouIi
ignore all the Substantial elements If H..
national and traditional character. " i l.
us all hope that she will stand aloof, and
use her vast influence to bring this ns s.
essary war to a speedy conclusion,
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Iorace Greedy and = slave Dealer.

Horace Greedy and slave Dealer.
Tee ST. Joseph (Mo.) Gazette tells the
following good story:
Mr.. Greedy, when about leaving here
for Leavenworth, was accompanied to the
boat by his friend Col. ----, Of this city,
where they met Mr.. w., dealer in ne.
groes between this place and the South
The Colonel, with the affability for which
he is characteristic. introduced the gen.
tleman.. Mr.. w., with great warmth,
seized the hand Of Horace, saying,
assure you, sir, l feel much honored by
the acquaintance Of so distinguished a
gentleman, one have always admired
for his talent, and felt grateful for his phil
anthropy. Believe me. sir, you are doing
much good for the cause in this part OF
the country. Accept the thanks of an
humble member ofsociety. No one feels
more deep interest in your efforts then
myself. / wishuyou much success"
Indeed" replied Mr.. Greedy, II am
happy to hear such sentiments, and to see
such men as yourself and Col. - where
l did not expect the least sympathy, in
this land where the iniquity ofthe nation
is so firmly rooted. God DO praised, the
work goes bravely on"
with your aid," returned Mr.. W.,
"slavery will soon cease to exist in Mis-
souri,. The number of slaves is now fast
decreasing" Here Mr.. G. ATTEMPTED to
withdraw with his new found friend from
observation. Mr.. w. continued: IL am
myself doing something towards reno
wing them. Only last week ! took away
thirteen"
my good friend, how +? where tot"
"To New Orleans"
Great God y exclaimed Horace
"what a dealer in human souls 7"
Eyes, sir, if that is what you call it,
| buy and sell negroes. l am indebted
to You for the profits of my business
Shareholders here sell me their slaves for
half their value in the South, to keep your
disciples from stealing them -
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a." A Kangaroo Court term, used to de.
scribe method by which blood can be
extracted from turnip.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-02-12
Urp GOODS.

VIRCJuAR.-The undersigned, successors 20
ROWEE McNANEE Co. tasite tpeo 49, !. s',s- srs
,1.r 80 ,sa u.gsifcsn. Sick Of fFoRElon AND Do.L
TIC ppY GOODS nov openirG for 'se spfini f''. fns
s,o.. viii erab:soe a,rs, sverJ ex,-a.i'e
ssl. Ribbona Millinery Goods, Lsee' fmoIo''e.se' as
cooJ, pr.,s Trsnnins Gloves Hosiery NAa'u"i sp's
d be.u .,cs 0. P.r Dress Goods sdipisa 70 as es',
,g, and Interior trade acding ri FieIeh rnS' hahh
o,.,d, B.-.s,s Pne.ed Robes etc Also 10 which they
-. .,-,.I .,.eu.soc CT close buy-f complete assort
-, - DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN STAPLE GOODS
sbr.e,p. shee.ipss ssrnzs, Cloths CaasrasEes PAans
y,..p,, Ticks Psntaoo, STAFF, G.-ghsns Patee Lawns
p-qE,g, kl,.ru Cambcs MusEn de Lsnes ETC. iacludng
very extensive .Ssortsni Of PRINTS American ana Englso
IN A. TIE VARIOUS styles srd baris Aso complete kssor
pnsut Of YANKEE NOTIONS
1t confidently believed that 'ost Of Good' IL tni' or
any other sie wor1y pUtc st.sasion All isPec
ton Every srtie. offered In a. the depart ne1ts VIII
be -od 8. the LOWEST MARKET PRICES Whatever thoss
prices may Be.
Al Good, sas b. precisely what bsy are represented 70 De-
ortbey nsy rt1rned BY the buyer expense No P1
viii be spared NEE. he wants f the trade gsrersJ Aer'
cbsu, from every section Of the country respectfully invited
10 make exsmson Of stock bote purchasing
BOWEN, HOLMES Co,
Eos 3r AID 81. Broadway.
Ps-It. po ir.e7ded BY sidrg s.,Ps Goods to or u'a
rook 20 make more LzITED aisplsy Of Six and Fancy
Gooo.-on the contrary vii Be eades7or 20 make the
ter dep,r.uut possbe attractive THAI ever before