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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

NEW DRESS G0ODS.-We have now on
~ hand. new and beautiful assortment Of
LADIES DRESS GOODS, such Bcrage,
ChuiH and Lawn Robes aLez, Dress Silks, Ber-
ages. Chalies, Lawns, Poll de Chevre, and Il va
riety of other DRESS GOODS; also. the largest,
best and CHEAPEST stock of Collars and Sets ever
offered 20 the public. ;. 4 W. MEIENBERG,
my - Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

WASHINGTON & CO.,
Grocery. Liquor, and Commission Merchants,
No. II. UNION STREET.
ALEX ANDRlA, A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04
TATs AND CApS.-JoHN T. EVANS ha

JJATS AND CAPS.-J0HN 7. EVANS has
IL just opened his SPRING supply Of HATS
and CAPS, which he warrants eqaal III quality ana
cheapuess to any TO be found i'll this section OF
country. Among his large stock may be found
SOFT HATS, of entirely new styles; PANAMA
and STRAW, in great variety; together with
CAPS Of all styles and prices. lie also manuiac-
lures MOLESKlN HATS, which cannot be sur
passed in the United States. He asks call at the
old stand, No. 80 KING STREET. NH -
nor CASH.-We arc selling our best - HAT
f1 for 81, and guarantee it superior 10 any Hat
sold in the Credit Houses for 50.
JOIN ARNOLD,
Phenix Hal, Hat and Cap Store.
PS.-A most beautiful assortment of French
Felt Hats. Cassimeres, Childrcns' Fancy Hats and
Caps, all of correspondingly low prices. Call and
examine for yourselves. sepZ4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

NEW GOODS NEW GOODS ladies Lisle
" Thread and Buckskin Gauntlets, Misses three
thread English Hose, White Cotton Fringe and
Brail., Brocha Shawl Bordering, Jet Clasps,
Elastic and Morocco Belts, SHirt Supporters, Bon
net Pins and Combs; also, large assortment OF
Fans just opened and for sale ut
80. RERRNIS % KIM street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

WYE WOULD inform al i'll want Of BR0OMS,
w BUCKETS, and CEDAR WARE, that We
are receiving n large stock of such goods u Is
T., b, found in Broom and " Wc"lrn Ware Stores
generally Having had much experience III the
Kro.m and Wooden Ware Business, III all ls bran
rbes. We can offer greater inducements than any
other bouse this side ut Baltimore. We nalne IN
part ii our stock
30 doA. Painted Buckets
- nests Cedar Tubs
10 ioz. Horse Buckets
10 doz. Cedar Buckets, three Hoops
- loy. Washbosrds
l2O dy1 Mas"n's Backing
80 rross Matches; - nests Baskets.
Also. Barrel and staff Churns Milk Piggna;
Rutter Bowls: Bread Trays; Flour Buckets; Sugar
B,x.,; Rolling Pm; SITTER; Allicant Mats, Cocoa
Mat,,; Ju,e Mats, and large stock of goods too
t.li,,,s 10 mention. all of which we offer great
ipducenent 10 those in want Of such goods.
NH III HERRING EN AN.
ERUlTS CAN BE RES ERNED WITH
II THEIR ORIGINAL FLAVOR By USING
THE EXCELSIOR FRUIT and PRESERVE
CANS."-They are the cheapest IN use. Their
popuiarity is constantly increasing. Hundreds
who have used them certify 10 Their qualities.
Am also manufacturing the II ID Pro Ed
EXCELSIOR CAN, fol Shipping, as no jar
incident TO transportation can break the cement
Call and examine them.
Also receiving the celebrated DR. KANE SELF
yENTILATING DINING ROOM REFRldE-
RAToR, an elegant and useful piece OF furniture
Also, Waterman's Patent and other Refrigerators
Porcelain Lined WATER COOLERS, a new and
beautiful article. Call and examine them at
apll HI GREGORY. lis d l2O hing. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04
FACULT Y.

FACULTY.
F. r. LOSIER, Princpal-Lectursr on the Science
Of Accounts Business, Customs, &c.
J. NJ. PHILLIPS, Professor Of Book Keeping and
Commercial Calculations.
II. III. DAVIES, Associate Prof. of Book Keeping
n &. JOHNSON, Professor of PeDmanship.
S. T. WILLIAMS, Esq, Mercantile Law.
REV. f. Y. REESE, d. D., Commercial Ethics.
TRUSTEES.
Hon. John p. Kennedy, Hon. Joshua Vansant,
Hon Thomas Swami, WIN. H. Keighler, esq,
Jacob Trust esq, VIM. Knabe, esq
The time usually required to complete the full
Course, from 10 IL weeks.
A DIPLOMA is awarded TO all Graduates.
Large Circulars and Catalogues, stating terms,
&c, .ent by mail free NJ charge. Address
Z. X. L0SIER, Baltimore, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

<sSe EXPRESS STEAM LINE FOR
kSSPHILADELpHIA AND NEW YORK:
The Propeller J. JEROME, Capt. Jerome, Will
isa'e Pier opposite No. 4 South Wharves, on Inurs-
aay, Eth inst, at o'clock, p. NJ.
doois from New York for this place come da'ty
10 10 Philadelphia. thence by Express Steam Line 70
S'' place, leaving every Thursday. Through bilis
VI Laiing signed in New York.
WM. ii. FOWLE L SON,
No. 4, South Wharves.
u. COOPER, No. Is North Wharves, Agents in
Phladelphia
n. ii. TAYLOR 4 CO., No. 73 West street,
Agents in New York, NH IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

NEW GOODS OPENED THIS MORNING AT
~ RICHARDS 10 Hrg street.-Bonnets,
Ribbons, Flowers, and Rusches, Gauze, Fuschia,
Braid, and Frings Trimmings, Buttons, Wash &
Duster Trimmings, Girdles, Tassels, &c. These
goods Of entirely style and very desirable.
nv Ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

INllE OLD MOTTO OF QUICK SALES AND
i SMALL PEOFIIS."-W. v. BERhLEf
la: just received very superior assortment OF La
DIES DRESS GOODS, consisting Of Robe Be
RACES, Orgaudy Lawns, Challic, small figured
Lawns, Cheap Mourning Lawns, Swiss Muslins,
Bordcrcd do, &c. Also very excellent assort-
mcut of Domestic Cotton. Sokoko. Dcnims, Osna-
burg Calicocs, Osnuburg Plaids. Algonquin Stripes,
Marscics Stripes, Pants stuff &C., Hoop skirts,
! Culicnc and Liurn Dusirrs. A.. my "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04
FANCY ARTICLES, &C.
FANCY GOODS AT COST FOR CASH.

TNHE under-igned, from this date, will sell his
-tock # Combs, Brushes, Cahas, Porte Mo-
naies &c, NJ cost. for ca.h, and invites those IN
need of such articles to give him call, as be de-
sre- TO close UP hi, present business as speedily
possible. II. B. WHlIIlNdioN,
mv3 No. -, King-st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

TAUTI0N.-We beg leave to caution purcha.
~ sers Of our choice OLD M0NOSGAHLLA
WHISTLES against the deception aud petty fraud
which is practiced by certain parties in this city
and in Baltimore, who have appropriated 10 them.
selves exact copies Of the Star Brands, toay usSd
and designed by US to distinguish our Old Whiskcys.
We can assure our friends and customers, that the
unrivaled quality, everywhere acknowledged, oi
our choice OLD WHISTLES, cannot be equnlled
BY these ingenious invaders Of our rights.
Our new establishment, GIBsoSTos MILLS, on
the Monongahela River, gives us unequalled facii-
ties for making Whiskey of the choicest kind, from
matted and kiln dried grain.
Purchasers Of our Old Whiskies will please 10
,stice. the words GIBsoYToy MILLS and JoHS GIB-
SON, Soys Co., are inserted in the new Brands
Which We now adopt; and we deem it duty TO our
customers and ourselves, TO give notice, that ws
will prosecute and expose any person or persons
who may hereafter copy or use our Brands
JOHN GIBSON, SONS d co.
pbiladelphia oct Idly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

TINHE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
/ ALEXANDRIA, continues To- insure against
Fire. generally. in Town and Country a heretofore
ON the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
ANTHONY =. COVER, President.
William Gregory, Edward :. llough,
Robert Jameson, James y. Smith,
Thomas Il. Keith, Robert q. Niolctt,
William II. Fuwe, Thomas Mccormick,
John II. Brent, b. L. Smith,
John B. DaingerfU!d,
E.y- Office hours from 9 to !, and from 2l to 3!
o'clock. c. ". WATTLkS, Secretary.
Office on King street, near 81. Asaph.
nov l0--dly
rJNHE "POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY
i OF ALEXANDRIA" offers II reliable insur
ance for such Fire and Marine risks as they may re
reiye at their office. No. II, Fairfax street.
EO-iRD or DIRECfOES
Prcsidcnt.-D. BoYp SMITH.
Robert :. Ashby, Vim. y. McVeigh,
G.. T. Lee, \. Boush.
b. Barton Lewis Ne kenze.
fehl2-tf +. B. POWELL, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

DOTATOES! POTATOES !!-lj0 bush. Jersey
/ Mercer Potatoes for seed. in store and for sale
by ADDISON, WALLACE 4 CO.,
uy12 No IL Cnion-st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

I'VE HAVE in store, few barrels Of OLD
w PEACH BRANDY, which We guarantee
PURE, for sale low. o
feb RIDGELY HAMPTON CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

WE OFFER FOR SALE FRESH GREEN
w AND BLACK TEAS Of superior quality.
feb12 RIDGELY, HAMPTON CO.
DIDGELY, HAMPTON 4 CO, keep constantly
II, on hand a large supply of the most popular
brands Of CHAMPAGNE WINE. feb l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04
TEAS, LIQUORS, AND TOBACCO.

RIDGELY, HAMPTON & CO.,
A RE now receiving from boat o-iay, large
n STOCK OF TOBACCO,
The first nstalment Of their SPRING SUPPLIES,
to an inspection of which they invite dealers
We are daiy expecting large quantity OF TEA
Of ersry gradc and description.
NH g. RIDGELY, HAMPTON co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

n Y. CROSS. having purchased the entire stock
II. of Cross. Lugenbeel 4 Co, respectfully an
pounces to his friends and the public generally that
he intends to conduct the BOOT AND snoh
BUSINESS, in all its branches, and hopes from
Tho cara and attention to the work turned out 4" his
astsblsbment TO receive as heretofore full share
of the public patronage call is solicited at No.
=. E;n,,strsst jan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

CORN PLANTERS.-Just received supply OF
v first rate CORN PLANTERS, guaranteed to
work well, for sale by
apS DRAlI ION u. MEADE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

NEW GOoDS-NERY CHEAP.-We are re
~ ceiviug very large and beautiful stock OF
very beautiful Dress Goods, Mantlas and En-
broideries Of every description, bought at great
reduction on early Spring prices, and will be sold
cbeap. fmy7l g. X. WILMER 4 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04
his WEEK OPENING


A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of FRENCH
n LACE and CHANTILLY MANTLES, Of
the latest styles.
B.rngcs, O-gandics and French Lawns, in dou
bic Skirts and two Flounces.
French Embrodcres, in great variety.
Black Silk Mitts; Parssos and Sun Cmbrellat
Plaid, Poll De Chcvirs, Mohsr, and other new
style Goods, for Travelling Dresses.
Grape Despang, Beragcs, Challys, Grenadine
Berages, Bombazines. Lawns, and many other
desirable Mourning Goods.
A large and splendid stock Of white Gods,
amongst which will be found some very desirable
Also Table Linens, Sheetings Shrtings, with
servants wear, in every variety.
TAYLOR & HUTCHINSON,
No ~, Louisiana ave-, opp. Centre Market Space
Washington, my l@-I
A MOTHER YAN d ADAMS
n have again returned from New York with a
choice lot Of LADIES DRESS GOODS. They
respectfully call attention to the following
Bcrage Robes, Double Skirt
Berage Robes Two FlOunces
Grape Berages, Black, Blue, Pink, and Green
POULAND, silks; India do
0rgaudie Lawns, very handsome
Printed Juconets and Figured Lawns, &c.
my
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

HDOYAL WINDSOR" BITTERS and "klR
II SOT," indispensable to Bars, and most ex
eellent TONES, for sale by
fsh 70 RIDGELY, HAMPTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

HAMPTON 4 CO, offer for sale
II COOKING WINE, of every description.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

WE ARE just in receipt Of few eask. OF pure
w OLD PORT, SHERRY, and MADEIRA
WINES, which we offer for sale.
ian 26 RlDGELY, HAMPTON CO.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02
OKOLONA, MISS, JUNE 2, 1859.

valve. His plan is taken. He draws
the cord, it opens the valve placad in the
upper part of the balloon for the purpose
OF allowing any axcess Of the. hydrogen
gas TO escape, and the result which he
hoped for, was not long in making itself
apparent. Little by little the madman
became drowsy, asphyxiated, and insensi-
bic by the vapors of the gas which sur
rounded him.
The mailman being sufficiently asphyx-
lated for his purpose, NJ. GODDARD allows
the balloon to descend slowly to the earth.
The drama is finished (!
Arrived ON terra frma, M. GODDARD not
bearing any hatred to the author Of his
perilous voyage, FASTENED to restore him
to animation, and had him conveyed,
hands and feet bound to the neighboring
station.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02

AEE3essBs.T.e Y AMY .
IFrom the Courier fEur pc. ]
A DUEL IN A BALLOON.


An affair of this nature took place IN
the occasion Of the last ascent bui one Of
the celebrated and lucky aer,naIH Mon,
GODDARD. M. GODDARD took with him lhat
day IS his compagnoa du royage. il Wrai
thy private gentleman, who hau paid n,
thousand francs for the privelege.Sf shar
ing in the perils Of his expedition. The
weather could not have been more propi
tious, and the balloon shot up rapidly t
considerable altitude.
"What effect does that produce upon
YOU ?" asked NJ. GODDARD of his compan
ion.
Nothing" said the LATER lacnnically.
/ My compliments to you," said NJ.
GODDARD You are the first whom ]
have ever seen arrive at such an altitude
without betraying some emotion. :.
Keep on mounting, said The travel
er viii supreme gravity.
NJ. Goa ard threw on stnp ballast, and
the balloon assembled some 6,p Ia!ndr,d
lret higher. "And, now" does your
heart beat p
"Noting yet" replied his companion
with an air Which approached closely Il"
impatience.
"The deuce" exclaimed NJ. GODDARD /;
"you have really, my dear sir the most
perfect.qualficaIion> TO be All prnaui.
The balloon assembled when one thou
sand feet higher. nj. Goddard iniprruyated
his companion
"And now T.
Nothing, nothing not thu shadow Of
fear whatever" answered the Traveller,
with tone positively discontinued, aud
like man who had experienced pro,
found deception.
"GoOdness me SO much the worse,
then" said the aronaut, smiling "must
renounce all hope of making you afraid.
The. balloon is high enough; We are go
ing1O descend"
ITO descend II
"Certainly; there would be danger in
mounting higher
/" "That don't make the slightest differ
tHct iU uit uO HUt CtlooSt W uCSCSHu'
You! what r. asked NJ. Goddard.
Il say that wish to ascend higher,
keep ON mounting. have given you one
thousand francs in order to experience
some emotion; musl do so, and will moi
descend before have feltsome emotion. :
NJ. Godard commenced to laugh; he
believed at once that it was all joke.
Will you ascend y once more deman-
ded the trayeIer, srizing him by the throat
and shaking him with violence; when
shall | feel some emotion r.
M. GODDARD relates that at this moment
he felt himself lost. Asudden and dread
full revelation broke upon him in re-
garding the strangely dilated eyes Of the
con,pagnon du voyage-ho had to deal
with madman
"To try to make maniac listen to reason,
To ask for help amid the clouds!
Ifeven the unfortunate aronaut had
had any defensive weapon. he would have
been incapable Of defending himself; but
| It is not usual for people 10 furnish them
selves with pistols for voyage in a bal
loon, and certainly one would not dream
J of meeting with warlike encounter in
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02
a Taluable Information.--The width Of
the United States is 2650 miles.
liz tAn,yth il o6O0 miles

a TaluaUe Intormation.--The width OF
the United States is 2650 miles.
lis length is 2600 miles.
Area of square miles. 3,936,l07.
Coast, line of rivers and lakes, 15,204
II has 33 States, of which Is are free,
and Is slave States. and Z Territories.
Its population is 23,1S9,S76, of which
there are l3,342,740, free at the North,
anil in the South. 6,221.51s, and 3,204
313 slaves; there are also 427,305 free
persons Of color.
The area Of square miles of the st.
Lawrence basin is 10000.
Atlantic slope, basin of square miles
4l0.00.
Pacific slope, basin of square miles,
100000.
Mississippi Valley, basin of square
miles, 100000
Texas slope, basin Of square miles,
2s0,0O0.
Utah slope, basin of square miles, $780,
900.
Area of the North, in square miles,
61,s97.
Area Of the Territories in square miles,
/, 1,50O.925.
Number Of miles Of railroad. $4,000.
River and lake navigation. 1920.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02

An Elopemeat that Failed. We pub
lished lew days ago, the elopement Of
the hus and of Mrs. Martin with widow
lady. Martin and his wife, it will be
remembered came to Albany from Pom
pey, Onondaiga county. Mrs. NJ. finding
herself deserted by her lord, assumed
command of the household which the
widow left behind. Here. now, is the So
quel TO this funny transaction:
Mrs. Martin had succeeded in taking
charge Of the household, and won the
friendship Of all the boarders. While
She was preparing dinner, who should
drop in upon her but the runaway widow.
She claimed the right Of possession, and
undertook TO dispossess Mrs. Martin
To this the latter objected until her hus-
band should be returned the widow is
unable to comply, as will he seen.
The widow and Martin went as far as
Philadelphia, where the latter fell in love
with servant girl at the house where
they stopped, and another elopemeat was
the result, and the Courts are noWs1O de-
ternne if the widow shall BIZ permitted
to regain possession Of her premises.
N. Y. Erpress.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02
POHsss sEoRY +.
For the Prairie News
OIL, OF THY STORE GIVE TO THE POOR


[For the Prairie News
II, OF THY STORE GIVE TO THE POOR
BY MAUD.
Oh, ye who sit in gilded halls,
In luxury and pride
Where light subdu d around thee falls,
And pleasure by thy side;
Where sweetly watts the perfumed air
And on thee steth not care,
Dost of thy store
Give to the poori
Ye reveler in the mighty throngs
Where mirih and gladness reign,
And on the breeze floats joyous songs,
To musies gala strain,
Where feet are gayly tripping now,
And sorrow clouds not each bright brow,
Dost of thy store
Give TO the poori
Dost know cen now slivering form
Beneath those windows staids
No shelter shields her from the storm,
No one to clasp her hand,
And say, sad one I'll give thee rest
And bring warm life into Thy breast,
* ri Of my store
Give TO the poor
Proud ones, who dwell in marbl, halls,
Give Of thy bounteous storei
Fen crumbs that from thy table falls
Win satisfy the needy poor,
viii give them bread for this they cry,
And viii ye careless still pass byi
- oh, of thy store
Give to the poor
SWEET HOME COTTAGE, GA.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02
Piea.an, Paragraphs.

an
A writer says that life may be merry
as we'll as useful" Every person that
owns mouth has always good opening
for laugh.
A rasl, young man has threatened 10
apply the Maine Law 10 his sweetheart
she intoxieates him so.
A clergyman who found it impossible
to provide for himself and family out Of
his very slender income, wrote to friend,
i" ! must give up my living to save my
life."
When Jemima went to school she was
asked why the noun bachelor was singu-
lar. Because" she replied, lit was
SO singular they don't get married.
John asked Julia if she would have
him. "No," said. she, a will not have
you !" but before John could recover
from the shock, she archly put in. but
you may have me-"
The Green Bay Advocate says they
have man up there so thin that be does
not cast any shadow. We've got local
editor down here who, when he spreads
himself over whole sheet, is not visible
to the naked eye.
A short man became attached to tall
woman, and somebody said that he had
fallen in love with her. "Do you call it
falling in love" |" said the suitor; "it's
more ike climbing up TO it,"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02


Womaa's Derotion-A young gentle
man engaged to be married to q very pret-
~ girl, who had declared to him thou
sand times that she loved him better
than her own soul, (how little this means
after all with women y fell seriously i'll .
few days since, of which fact she was
duly apprisea. Our suffering friend en-
peeted to see his beloved at his lodgings
every hour, all tenderness and sorrow
and devotion, and while waiting in great
anxiety for her appearance, he received
bllletjrom her that ran in this wise:
Ny Dear Friend !: Yon are very i'll, I
hear; so i'll, indeed, you cannot recover.
| am sorry, but cannot help you. We
must die some time, you know. Be kind
enough to tell me how long you think you
will live. l will be very happy to attend
your funeral, because | have an elegant
neT black dress-so sweet for mourning
THAT | am dying to wear. Please send
me word at once, and oblige,
Yours, as ever. JENNIE.
The lover thought this Jest at first,
but learning it was serious truth, res0l-
we'd to recover, and is doing so rapidly.
Gin. Eng.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02

Poor and Proud.--A highwayman un-
der-took to rob Major Jones. He met
Jones in wood over in Jersey. He ask
ed Jones for his pocket-book. Jones re-
fused to yield. Highwayman took Jones
by the neck, and undertook to choke him.
Jones made fight and kept 1t up for half
an hour. AT the expiration Of that time
Jones caved, and the highvayman CON-
menced rifling his pockets. The contents
amounted to eighteen cents. els that
all you've got p Every CENT
& What made you fight 50 long,
! Didn't want TO De expnsed. Bad
enough to have only eighteen cents;
great deal worse to have the whole world
know it,
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02

There is very good story in the pa
pes Of the day, whicB was played by
old DR.. Caldwell, formerly Of the Uni.
versily Of Nor.h Carolina.
The old doctor was a small man, and
lean, hut as hard and angular as the most
irregular of pine nols.
He looked as if he might be tough,
but he did not seem strong. Neve. the.
less he was among the knowing ones, re-
puted to be as agile q a " cat, and in
addition, was ly no means deficient in
knowledge of the "noble science Of self
defence" Besides he was as cool as a Gu
cumber. Well in the freshman class of
a certain year was bury beef noun
laineer of Is or 10. This genius con
ceived great contempt for old Bolus'
physical dimensions, and his soul was
Mortified thai one >o deficient in muscle,
should he So potential in his rule.
Poor Jomes-ihat what we'll call
hln-had no idea of moral force. AT
IN, rate he Was mol inclined to knock un-
dtr, aud be controlled despoii,aIly by a
li,sn that he imagined he could tie and
w4lp. lie al length determined to give
ine gentleman a genteel private thrash
ing, some night in the College Campus,
pretending to mistake him for some fell
low student
Shortly after, on a dark and rainy
night, Jones met the doctor crossing the
Campus. Walking up to him abruptly,
"Hellow Smith | you rascal-is this
you :"
And with that he struck the old gen
Ieman blow ON the side Of the face
thai had nearly felled him.
Old BoIus said nothing, but squared
himself and at il they went. Jones
youth, weight and muscle. made him an
ugly customer, but after around or two,
The doctors sGianrr began 10 tell, anil in
a sIlor tine hr h a knocked his berfy
AM 'g,ni>i down, and was aSiraddlp Of
us cire>t, wib one hand on his throat,
and the olAer dealing vigorous cuffs on
lte other side uf bis head.
All >lop ~ beg pat,lon doctor !
Caldwell misiake-ior heavens sake,
'ioctor!" groantd Jones. who thought he
was about to be eaten up--"I III really
Ihought it was Smith T.
The doctor replied with word and a
blow alternately
:" Ii makes 20 difference. for all pres
enl purposes consider me Smilh!'
And, it is said, that old Bolus gave
Jones such a pounding then and there,
as probably prevented his ever making
another mistake as to personal identity.
al least on the College Campus.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-02

or If you do when you are alone what
you are unwilling to do in the presence
# your aequaintances, you respect them
more than You do yourself.