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

10 Sometime ago, the wife of a man
living near Georgetown, Del, left her
husband and took up with younger man.
The next day the husband called upon
his rival, when the two men sat down on
log and calmly adjusted the difference,
the husband accepting seven dollars and
dog for his claim and right to his for
mer wife. What philosopher
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

MAY DAy.-The young ladies of the
Female School celebrated this feStal day,
last Monday night, by giving party.
All enjoyed the festivities, much. The
charming little girls, and the magnificent
big girls, of our region, can do as much
toward Infringing man as any We know
of
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05
NJ. & O. RAILROAD.

Last Thursday, Judge Brown, The eff.
cient President of this road addressed
the citizens of this place and vicinity
His speech in the main, was an appeal
for money to build the road from West
Point, the present terminus, to Okolona
lie says the work cannot go on unless
the sum of fifty thousand dollars is raised
This is u small sum, too small to pay for
the wear and tear of wagons and teams
in one years hauling; ard in our sec
ton, where wealth and fertile lands are
the greatest boasts, 1t certainly can and
MUST be raised. 1t is useless to sit, and
like modern Mahomets wait for the noun
tain TO come to us. / has moi the means.
We have the means, and mast go to tie
m0antaia Our most Sagacious men ac-
knowledge the vital interest we have in
the completion of this work. and why
substantial aid is so perSiSlently refused
We cannot imagi e. The folly Of "wait-
ing FIR something to turn mp" has a
striking example in the policy our people
seem determined to pursue in regard to
this road. This apathetjc waiting" is
dis,redit to the name and disgrace to
the public spirit Of Mississippians. To
the citizens Of this town it is needless to
enumerate the advantages that would re-
suit from the success of this effort. All
know that the very salvation of the place
depends upon the completion of the road,
and still they hesitate. Learn to labor
and to wait" is an honored adage. Our
citizens have puitc9 now is the time to
LABOR. Ii is general request that all
who wish to see some means devised for
raising the funds, meet in Okolona next
Saturday. We hope every planter, every
merchant, and every mechanic, who have, |
}r ever expect to have, money enough to
axe "a Bond will attend
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

CT A Partisan letter gives a descrip-
ton, of the latest style soiree dresses
The transparent bit of muslin, that stood
so ostensibly between decency and a
blush, has disappeared, and the dresses
are now cut horizontally from arm-pit to
arm-pit, leaving the entire arm and Shout
der bare. Pretty fashion
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

sB Next Saturday evening Mr.. &
Mrs. J. L. Poore will give our citizens a
chance to listen to one of their entertain
ing concerts. Should the weather be I'M
favorable it will be postponed till Mon
day evening. They will be assisted by
Mr.. G. Bernd.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

~ The trinity of woman's destiny is
said to consist of men, love and marriage.
And wine, women and money constitute
the tricolor of mans existence.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

To- The Natchez Courier adverliSes
Richardson's American and Foreign
Advertising House" as a swindiing eStab.
lishment. That concern tried to diddle
lis last year.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05
~ We have received Blackwood 70,

~ We have received Blackwood fol
April and the Edinburg Review for this
year first quarter They are fully up to
their usual high standard of merit No
inferior article or criticism appears in these
British periodicals. The new volumes
commenced January 1859 and are pub
lished in this country by L. Scott &
Co., 81 Gold street, New York. There
are four quarterly reviews, and one
monthly. Any one of the four reviews
will be furnished for SO year-any two,
for s5--any three, for Sail four for IS
and Blackwood's monthly and the four
reviews for $40. Backwood alone will
be furnished for SO. Now is the best OPP
portunity to subscribe so as to get this
fear's volumes. Paper money current
d the State where issued will be received
Z par in subscriptions.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

AWFUL Accumulation the Mem.
phis Avalanche we learn that the steam.
or st. Nicholas, Capt. McMullen, from
ST. Louis, exploded her boilers at Island
60, under full Roadway, at 10 O'Clock on
Sunday night April oath, 1859, by
which nearly sixty lives were lost, and
the boat with a large and valuable cargo,
entirely destroyed. The destruction OF
life by this accident was, perhaps, great
or, in proportion to the number of souls
on board, than was the case on the occa-
sion of the memorable explosion of the
Pennsylvania, which occurred near the
same place in the Spring of last year.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

AN EDITOR IN LucK.-Mr. William
Alphonso Robertson, editor of the Kos
ciusko Chronicle, has married Miss Bet
tie j. Crowder.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

Tie Tragedy IN Poris,--A eo.rcSpon
dent Of the New York Times, says =
The sickles tragedy is the principal topic
of conversation in the cafes of Paris
The French theory (and the correct one)
is, that tn e reallyguilty party in the sad
affair is the writer of the anonymous note
the meddlesome informer--who il pre-
sumed to be woman jealous of Mrs.
Sickes.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorncd."
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

~ We refer our readers to the ad-
vertisement of the trustees Of the Okolo-
ma Male Academy. 1t speaks for itself.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

sS'We will furnish either Peterson's or. Ar
thurs Magazine, and the Prairie News one year
for S3, 25. Thus giving the subscri-
Der $4 worth, for $3,25. Those desiring
TO take us up at this offer should send in theii
orders Immediately, The offer is made only to
new subscribers
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

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

ABOUT EDITORS MARRYiNG.-R
ing the following inyountariIy We ex
claimed doesn't fellow, special,
an Editor, run great risk in marrying r
Any how ,re'ce concluded not TO marry
until" zee" can
Editors should. ifpossibe, choose Ia
dies of correct literary taste--but by all
means avoid authoresses, or they may
throw their caps at domestic comforts
An Editor should be more careful in Sc
Letting partner than any other; for, if
he gets a scold she will sour his naturally
eXcitahle disposition, and thus prevent
bin from pursuing his occupation with
any pleasure profit or reputation. If he
gets Il careless wife, she will disturb the
economy of his sanctum, curl her hair
with his manuscripts, and laugh at his
vexation. And if he gets a tasteless, ig-
norant wife, they will mutually deSpise
each other-and probably do worse
His choice should be, neat, domestic,
well-bred, lady-like woman for with such
a partner (if he has the necessary abili-
tieS) he is almost certain to make bis way
to fame and fortune Indeed, with an
ambitious editor, good wife is half the
battle; but would add that with an cd
itor of much imagination, beauty is an
object shat should not be overlooked for
it will add considerably to his happiness
and exertions, to have wife who will
appear to him, as it were, the embody-
ment and inspiration of his own bright
creations.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

LovE.-It is strange 10 what extremes
love will bring some men. There is a
young man in this town so far gone that
he breakfasts upon perfume, and dimes
upon smile"--of whisky.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05
THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION.

On the second Monday in this month
this Convention will hold its annual meet
ing in Vicksburg. Many affect to lool,
upon these conventions as traps to invei.
gle patriotic men into positions danger
Gus to the best interests of the Country
or, as fountains for the dissemination OF
sentiments disloyal TO the Uuion. II
cannot, plauSibly, be denied that in such
assembiages there will be demagogues
whose sole object is self advancement,
regardless of the public veal. Yet at
the same time all must admit that in them
will also be men whose intentions are
pure, and whose objects are to discuss
measures most conducive to the advance
ment of the interests of our section.-
The interchange of opinions on topics of
political economy always contributes to
the evolution of principles and combina-
tons beneficial to a Country.
The discussion of the project of re-
opening the African Slave Trade con
sumed the time of the last, and will prob
ably he brought before the present con-
vention. We cannot imagine any good
that will result from carrying into prac-
tee the theories of those lone. winded,
visionary dreamers, who have hopes for
the South only in the reopening of this
heathenish traffic. 1t is immoral, ire
ligious and illegal We think the mem.
bers of this convention can restrict them
selves to the discussion of subjects which
will tend TO the enrichment Of our
section-socially as well as intellectually
without gasSing about this slave trade
independent commerce and home edu-
cation are objects, the development of
which, ought to be fostered and sustained.
These, and not such subjects as divide
and distract the public mind, demand the
iudicious deliberations Of patriotic men. |
We hope the present convention will il, |
more the existence of the slave trade Fro.
Jet; or at least pay to it only the re-
spect which its Importance, as an idle
dream of idler minds, deserves. 1t
will be time enough five years hence to
iiscp. its expediency. In other respects
we BID the SouMeyu convention god
speed.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

ELopEMENT.--A young lady, some
where in Ohio, was engaged to be mar
ried, but Il day or two before the bridal
day she disappeared, leaving note for
her allianced, stating that she did not
love him, and could not give her hand
where her heart did not go. About the
same time her brotherin law, whose wife
had recently died. disappeared, and il is
thought that he eloped with her The
young lady was certainly right for not
giving her hand where her heart could
not go, but she ought not to have prom
Used it unless she intended to give it. 1t
is considered an awful crime for man
to triile with the affections of woman
Ought woman TO "fo0l' man so Sc
riouSly 7 Some men have hearts.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

ca Extraordinary as it may appear,
says an exchange, Il piece of brown paper
folded and placed between the upper lip
and gum, will stop bleeding at the nose.
Try it.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

HoMlClDE.-When we announced, a
few days since, that the "spring fights"
of Columbus had opened, we had no
thoughts that tue result theretrom would
be of so serious nature at 80 early a
period as has been the case. Z. II. De-
lany shot G. c. Lancaster. on Saturday
evening last, in front of John n. Speare's
tin shop, on Market street, with "a pistol,
killing him instantly.
COiNmhNS ErnnsiL0r.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05

Political Sporting Hem.--The Sierra
Cali Citizen says:
The editor of the Brute Record chal-
lenges the world to lie with him on poll
tics, for clean shirt and the " champi-
oDship."
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05
SPLENDID SCHEME,

3,3lb Prizes, amounting to. ...Sl ,2o2ei
Tickets, $50; Halves, go; Quarters $50
Eighths, $3.50.
APackagc of &c Whole Tickets, at $40, COSTS
There being II drawn ballots, and each ballot
being worth so, makes 24O
10 per cent off, being Sc
Leaving ret N
Leaving risk to the purchaser s3i
Persons who desire need only remit the risk 4
a Package, tor which we will send a Certifcai
as follows:
A Certificate of Package of26 Wholes costs3Dta
do. do. &c Halves 1904
do do. 26 Quarters 75a
do. do. 26 Eigh,hs Ss
~ Al orders addressed to France, Bro@
bents & Co., Wilmington, DID,, wM meet sd
prompt attention, and the printed Oieiat drarag
sent as soon as oror.
FRANCE, BR0ADBENTS & Co,
Manage.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05
CHRONICLE HOTEl

i'll. CHILDREss, PRoPRiEIon q.
Situated SO miles from, and oov
HIGHER THAN THE CITY OF Aup IN 10
ON THE MOBILE & OHIO khi
Sept .. IS. Oily
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05


OR Duty.-Gen. NJ. L. Bonham, N.
G. from South Carolina, in speech de-
livered at Edgetield, On the 4th ult.. after
pointing out the dangers which surround
the South, thus declares what is her duty !:
IF our whole people, democrats, wings
and know-nothings, will lay aside their
differences andunite if we shall resolve
together to avoid all distracting issues
new or old we can then make the Dem
ocratic party of the country feel that we
intend to have our rights in the Union or
out of it-and then there may be hope.
But failing in this what should we do 7
Stand still and have the chains of slaves
forged upon US "aerer.' Some move
ment then must be begun, if not by all,
by some portion of the slave States at
every hazard. We have the EXAMPLE of
the Old Thirteen to cheer us, in the his.
tory OF their movement towards the war
of the revolution. That movement was
not simultaneous one and so may ours
not be. Like them, some two or more
of the slave States may be compelled to
take the lead, and like them, all the rest
will follow and consummate the great
achievement. But in the initiation Of
such movement, there are two or three
steps it will be right for us to take.
First, let us drop the existing Compact.
Secondly, let lis form "a new Compact
with new guards for our safety and equal
ity in the Union. If this be not accepted,
then what is left but TO fling to the breeze
the banner of a southern Republic r.
NAUGHTY, VERY.-Some naughty old
BACH" writing for the West Point Lo-
comotire. thus invokes The ladies to "stir
round:
Ladies. you Gagged birds of beautiful
plun,age, but sickIy looks; you pale pets
of the parlor negotiating in an unhealthy
shade with a greenish complexion, like
that of a potatoe sprout in dark cellar,
why don't you 60 cut in the open air and
add lustre to your eyes, bloom to your
cheeks, elasticity to your steps, and vigor
to your frames?
Political Sporting Hem.-The Sierra
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05
SCHEME.

MAGNIFICENT SCHEME,
GRAND CAPITAL PRIZE
$4,000!
GRAND CONSOLIDATED TOTrr
RY OF DELAWARE.
Glass ID,
To be drawn in Wilmington, Del. sat,,a.
April %, 1859.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-05-05
Mobile Price Gurreat.

CORRECTED WEEKLY FROM TIE MOBILE NEWS
me quotations. uhicA oou RireR hc current rates
at uatct Planters Orders b. Guca:
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24
Testimonials Of the Horace Waters Pianos
and MaiodeaHs.

The rttno - hand, in fea. rate order I'll.
nss9'i'"i tastrun1 1t ana no Eas;-ke.Lee q WaIfer.
Jahn Hewitt, Of Canlsase Cd. New York. who tss had
onc IL tst Horace Alters iianos, writes A. fonws;
" friend Of mine " ishes purchase o plane for
nsF' she tes the ohr you sold IN December,
a5 isEo l. becoming popular in this place. and II ink
sati tntfo1aee one " W. more taey viii he more
VA have TWO Of Waters Pianos in use in our SEN,
aary' cue # which has been severely tested Tor three
rabiiity. ''-Baaa i Greggrg, Meant fsrraH I,
III. YATES. Es2.-Dear Sir: Having used one Of
yen: i.o forses for '@o years past, have found IN
j,rfaeipai Brsa slgn Hfisf nsN S. ngaf
The ana reeetse l foa GA cont macs TO give mi
ting l,ae., ,-}4mes h. ttarke, Charleston. ia.
Tbs Ns'od@on has safely afrfas. | fsei Obliged to
IN We g tarts tier. i .ueCermfea, Y4rqrsttfle q
tr ftAa vas duly received. II came iii eAee!eu.
efaison, al Y very much admired by my punierau
fanny srrert rs thanks for ypur uraia,,turss,.-
Robert CooPs~, Earreahqm, BrQdtora csnnfy. pa.
Your ftana l,eases eela. 1t IL tAe tss oge In eur
County '-f4oaes =. kataan., cambeRer, "a.
we arc very mach Obliged 10 sou fuf having sent
such tne instrument for $50, and vc shall take pains
70 recommend i. ''--Biaak Jselda Co, Baaafo Esm
ihe Her4ee Waters Ri$uos known ;,s among the
very best "" are enabled to speak oftfesc instrument
IN confidence, from personal knowledge their ex-
eee;i tone and durable quality. ~ J. Eeasgeist.
- we can speak {: He merits Of the Horace Waters
Pianos from personal knowledge, being Of the yea,
les 9aaatty. Ghrsstiaa fateiitgtnees.
SottaE al the State Fair displayed greater excel
ieAce M any department than the Horace Waters Pr
amos. 49, Chprc6uqa.
The Horace Watere Pianos are built If the hest NJ,
most thoroughly seas3Gcd material. We have -, doubt
thatyers caa do rs veil, perhaps ette, 1T this than
Al any other house III the Union yfdroeate Tssr.t
waters Pianos aud ieodeoHs challenge eo,apafi-
,3a win the finest made anywhere in the country. ~
Ioms Jograak.
"ltGFace Waters Piano -FDrtrs are Of full rich n md
even tone. and roserfsi..-Ner FORK Nsstra, Rerisp
bnr friends will find at Mr. Waters store the very
oest assortment - Pianos to he found in the United
States, and urge southern and western friends
= give hm call whenever they 90 to New York. -
Graaans Magazine.
Narcrooms 333 Broad way, New Yo,k.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24

A Ncighboring cotemI or.1y thus
meets his "devil.s' opportunities for
copy: Copy? You imp If darkness,
have you the audacity to ask for copy
this hos weather?-Why the thermotne-
ter stapds at ninety eight in the coolest
place in the country, and here you ere
loring Us for copy. Leave, you black
imp! Get beyond the reach of this
paste pot, or Il! make you see -
teach you,-~-> some other calling, or pa;
a to your Satanic existence -Copy.-
,he very thought of SO much labor sends
+ through our brain. We wouldn't
write al for e,much less for u S. and
IS for :, oh, that's entirely
cut Of the ?. None Of your about
lsziocss-we say it's hot.-Ah! hold on
here's somc-siv's the scissors
hcre'sa poor fellow in San Francisco
committed Suicide, and McSulty sat on
hi,n---be-rimstone, what job for hot
day-never mind, well appropriate that
stery. but don't you give any credit for
it. There, now, take your eas- ss1- cut
your pockets and 90 to work. Put
some quoins around that wash-womans'
bill, aud lock up the elephant-;hrow
those types that were battered by the
shcepsfoot iato hell, aud separate the
pt--put the Model LAZY on the galley,
and The Dandy in the casc--place
furniture round tho New Boarding
Hoase, --ovesrnn tAe Country, --pu. all
the sub-heads in small eaps-gct TIE
Hay' 10 rrcs&--l;urry up 'The new
Store The Normcns,' md
lay Judge Cradlebeueh ore side--he's
Letting Old, Justify that Homicide,
ard prove The Murder You may tic
up the Fourth Of July the people don t
seem to vast il this year. Then 60
and jump in the creek and wash your
facc---it'l! take it I'LL to do it---and at
the same time drive away the shark. -
aud mind you don't come here sgain
ior cory before the next mail comes in
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24

"Susan," said a servant girl, looking
out Of an upper story window Of small
grocery, addr' ssng another girl who was
trying to get 10 Mt the front door, 1--WE &c
all been TO camp meeting and been con-
rcr;ea. so when you want lager on Sun
day you will have to come in ut the back
door"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24

/ pretty girl attended ball down cast,
recently, decked off in short dress and
rants The other ladies' were shocked -
She quietly remarked that if they would
pull up their dresses about the neck, as
they ought to be, their skirts would be as
short as hers. ...
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24

Lzy- It is reported in the fashionable
circles Of Rome that the Prince Of Wales
during his recent visit, vi en- at the Pal.
ace Cafareil,, the King Of Prussia's resi-
dence, he opened Irritation with the
Kings niece, tho Princess Alcxaudrne
Of Russia, which is likely to result, 10 a
matrimonial alliance.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24
sc:sace In California.


Prof. 8. s. Quizzins, LII. d. Of Santa
Cfns, Cal, has published dictionary of
Arts and Sciences, from which We ex-
tract the followinHsRerics Of questions
and answers on prol69pd subjects:
aEpLS0y::
Q-What is tho must dangerous for.
nation ;?
A.-Trsps.
Q--Whst caused oyster shells on the
top ofslhe Allcghanics7 Oyrtcrs.
Q.-What color Is produced BY whack?
Black asa blue.
Q-What is meant BY boulder? The
comparative of bold
mQ,--Whers are assures found? Near
herirer Sciuc.
MiSERALoaT.
Q-What is pudding s.oue' Peach
and cherry pits.
Q.--Grin' stones? sardonyx.
Q--What mineral frequently used hy
the Germans? Onyx. (Honnis.
IS Q-Wha. is prussian Blue 4
drunken Du.chman.
Q-W hat chemist is not to be beleiv
cd? Licbig
Q.--Whs. chemical product formed 9
considerable article of trade in Ca!iforli
at one time? Oxydes.
Q.--Whas exchanged for! Bullion.
a METALLuRGr.
Q--What is the best copper? supc
iior Copper
Q--What is brass? Assurance.
Q--What is lead? An animal pro
duetion.
o--Why? Because found in pigs,
*Q.--ilow do you try the temper o.
iron? By making it steel.
Q.-What is cast steel? 4 kind O
soap.
o--By what people Isl known p
e@s.illians.
ELECrR!CITT.
Q.-Wll.t is q battery Grouud
for Indictment.
Q--uow is battery charged, j..
fines aud costs.
Q--How do you give shock? B.
calling IA ly sn ''o.d maid
Q VIVA! is positive pole? koski
osko.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24

Ip!o.s, soss, / reaps, ! uows, | gets
I'D wood for winter; ! digs, loss, and
Tor what knows / owes the printer. -
60 suppose all knowledge flows right
from the printing press, SO of l goes, in
these ere clothes. TO settle uE-l guess.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24

CouLD NOT COMMIT THE Acr.-Thc
Eirginiau Grind Jury indicted Green, a
negro, for treason. 1t was found, how
ever, that negro, not Icing citizen,
could not commit the act So the Court
was contout with verdict Of murder.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24

C.LoRlc--Mills & Bro, of Des Moines
ire about to introduce caloric engine
iato their printing es'ablishuent--the
FIRST, We believe, Wet Of tho Mississippi.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-11-24

To love something more than ones
..lf, is the secrc. Of all that is great -
10 know how to live for others, is the
ain. of all noble souls.