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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-02
Search for Wives


Where do men usually discover the women
VINO afterwards become their wives is a
question we have occasionally heard discussed;
and the result invariably come to is worth
mentioning to our young lady readers. Chance
mas much TO do in the affair; but then there
are important governing circumstances. 1t
IS certain that few n en- make a selection from
ball rooms, or any other place of public gaiety;
and nearly as few are influenced by what NAV
be called showing off in streets, or by any
allurements of dress. Conviction is that nine
ty -nine-hundredths Of all the finery with
which the women decorate or load their per-
sons, go for nothing, as far as husband catch
ing Is concerned. Where and how, then, do
men find their wives In the quiet homes
OF their parents or SuaTdans-at the iireside
where the domestic graces and feelings are
alone demonstrated. These are the charms
which most surely attract the high as well as
the humble. Against these all the fnery and
airs in the world sink into nsisnificance We
shall illustrate this by an anecdote, which,
though not new, will not he the worse for
being told again. In the year 1873, Peter
Burrell, Esq, of Beclenham, in Kent, whose
health was rapidly declining, was advised by
his physicians to go to Spa for the recovery
of his health His daughters feared that those
who only had motives entirely mercenary
would not pay him that attention which he
might expect from those who, from duty and
affection united, would feel the greatest pleas
ure in ministering to his ease and comfort they
therefore res olved to accompany him. hey
proved that it was not spirit OF dissipation
AMI. gayety that led them to Spa, Tor they
were not to be seen in any OF the gay ana
fashionable circles they were never out OF
their fathers company. and never stirred from
home except 10 alter him, either to take the
air or drink the waters in word, they lived
a most recluse life in the midst of town then
the resort of the most illustrous and fashona-
BILE personages in Europe. This exemplary
attention to their father procured these three
amiable sisters the admiration of all the Eng
lsh at Spa, and was the cause Of their eleya-
ton to that rank to which their merits gave
them SO Just q title They were all married
to nobIemen--one to the Earl OF Beverly
another to the Duke Of Hamilton, and after
wards to the Marquis Of Exeter, and third
to the Duke Of Northumberland. And it is
Justice to them to say that they reflected honor
On their rank rather than derived any from it.
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WHATS THE USE TO BE UNHAPPY
Fretfal People.


Men make themselves uncomfortable, DIES
troy the peace of their families, and actually
make themselves hated by fetfuIness.'' Bee
cher says:
at IS MT work that kills men it is worry
Work is healthy. You can hardly put more
on man than he can bear Worry is rust
upon the blade. 1t is not revolution that de
stroys the machinery but the friction. Fear
secrets acid, but love ndtrust are sweet Juices
I'VE knew a man with patient, good
Christian wife, and we never LearG him spe
a kind pleasant word to her, and doubt if ht
ever did in the half century they have LIVED
together.
he is always in fret. Everything goes
wrong. You would think that he was made
of eross-grained timber, and had beer trying
to digest a croSs-cut saw. He is eternally
cross, and thinks that his wife and children
hired hands, and all the domestic animals
have entered into combination to worry him
to death. He is not only rusty, but fairly
crusted over with it. He is encased in shell
Of acid seeretions, through which no sweet
juices ever diSiL friction has literally worn
him out, and he will soon worry himself to
death. OF course he has never worked to any
advantage to himself or anybody else. With
him every thing always goes wrong He su-
perstitiousiy believes it is because the devil
has spite against him, when in truth it IS
nothing but his own fretfuIness."
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THE BORE OF THE sANCrUM
By SAKE.

Again heard that crsakinS step
He's ralping at the door !
Too we'll kaos the boding sound
That u<hers in bore.
do not t-eAbie when | meet
The steuiest VI my lies,
But heaven defend Iue from the friend
Who eomes-but never goes.
He drops into my easy chair,
AID asks about the neHss
He peers into my manu- c1pt
And gives MS ear did vIeRs;
he telk me W here be likes the Eae
And where he's foTcei TO grieVe;
He takes Toe stra1gest liberties
Bat nsvef taks his leave!
he reads my daily paper through
Before I've seea q word
He scans the lyric that wrote,
Aud thinks it quite absurd;
he calmly smokes my last cgar,
Aud el0Ily asks Tor more;
He opens every thing he sees
Except the eatry door!
he talks about his fragile health,
And tells ms Of the pains
he 81 tiers frt m score of ills
VI which De ne er complains;
And hoS he struggled ouee with death
To keep the fend at bay;
On themes lie th5se away he goes
But never goes away!
He tells me of the csrplng words
SOlEe shallow critic wIUte,
And every precious paragraph
FAmi.iaIly can quote.
he thinks the wriler did me wrong,
He'd ike 70 run him through!
He rays q thousand pleasant thIngs-
But neFer says, ~Adteg r.
Wheue'er he eomes-that dreadful msn
Disguise il as1 may,
knQE that Ike an autumn rain,
He'll last throughout The day,
In vain SPEAK Of urgent tasks;
Ia vain seoHI aud pout;
A fro~n is noexnpgui>her-
IL does not Pus hin outl
mean to take the knecker of;
Pat cape upon the door;
Or hint 10 John that | an gone
To stay q mouth or more.
/ do not trrnble ~hen meet
Toe sIUut 81 If my foes
But Heaven defend ne from the friend
" no never, never CUES
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GENUINE FooLs-He who wipes his nose
on nutmeg CRATER, and picks his teeth with
arlzor.
She who says mo- to proposal OF gentle
man when she has reached the age OF thi' W.
lie vino gets 50 drunk at night that ne puts
his clothes to bed. and hangs himself on the
back af chair.
She who rubs her cheeks with brlckoat
in order to give them color
He who puts on his hat, and starts out IN
pursuit of an honest and disinterested pollticlah'
or If YOU would enjoy your meals, 6e
good natured. An angry man can't tell
wether he is eating boiled cabbage or steWeo
nm hraIla
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MRS. WENSLO
MRS. WLNSLOW,
A n experienced Nurse and Female Physician,
N presents to the attention of mothers, he.
SOOTHING SYRUP.

MRS. WINSLOW,
A experienced Nurse and Female Physician
N presents to the attention of mothers, he.
SOOTHING SYRUP,
FoRCHILDRDN TEETHING,
which greatly facilitates the process Of teethng, BY
snftening the gums, reducing all infamation-wil
allay all pain and spasmodlc action, and Is
SURE 10 REG ULATE THE BOWELS
Depend upon it, mothers it will give rest to your
selves and
RELIEF AND HEALTH TO YOUR INFANTS.
We have put up and sold this article ter over ten
wears, and can say, in confidence and truth of it
what we have never been able to say of any Other
medicine-Neyer has it failed, in single instance
to effect a cure, when timely used. Never did we
know an instance of dissatisfaction by any one who
used it. On the contrary, all delighted with its
operations, and speak iu terms of highest common
dation of its magical effects and medical virtues
We speak in this matter what We do know" after
ten wears experience, and pledge reputation fuF
khe fulflment of what We here declare. In almost
every instance where the infant is suffering from
pain and exhaustion, relief will be found in fifteen
or twenty minutes after the syrup is administered.
This valuable preparation is the description Of
one of the mast experienced and skiIful nurses in
New England. and has been used with never-falirR
success in THOUSANDS 0FCASES.
1t not only relieves the child but invigorates
the stomach and bowels, corrects acdty, and gives
tone and energy to the whole system. Ii will al
most instantly relieve
and overcome convulsion, which, if 1t speedily
meded. end in death. We believe it the best and
surest remedy in the world, in all cases of Dyson
terv and Diarrhea in children whether it arises
from teething, or from any other cause. We would
say to every mother who has child suffering from
any Of the foregoing complaints-do not let your
prciudices nor the preudices of Others, stand be-
tween YOUR suffering child and the relief that will
ha snre-yet absolutely sure--tO follow the use Of
this medicine, if timely used. Full directions for
using will accompany each bottle. None genuine
unless the fac-simile of CURTIS PERKINS,
New York, is on the outside wrapper.
Sold by Druggists throughout the world;
orir o. cents per bottle. aug 26 '59-s&w ly.
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DoDGlNG TIE REsPoysBntTY.-"Sr,n saiC
Fierilacias, the lawyer, to an unwilling wit
ness, Sir, do you say upon your oath tina
Blimpkins is dishonest man ?''
Il did not say anybody had ever accused
him of being an honest man, did p replied
Pipkins-
Dos the Court understand you to say, wit
ness, that that the plaintiffs reputation is bad
said the Judge merely putting the question
to keep his eyes open.
Il didn't say it was good. 1 reckon"
"Sir," cried Fierlacas, sir, upon YOU
oath, you say that BIimpkins is a rouge,
thief anda lain"
..Iou say So" was Ppkins' answer.
aHayen't you said so p inquired the lawyer
"Why, you've said il, and what's the ust
of my relating it 2" replied Pipkins.
~S.rs' Numbered FieriEaeas, the Demosthen.
can, Sir, Ichargc you upon your oath, dc
you or do you not say Biimpkins stole things?
No, sir, was the cautious reply of Fepkins
never said Bhmpkins stole things; but
40 say. hes sot q ,oay Of things that finding
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! { FTER long practical experience, and faith
! fully testing large variety Of sewing Ma
! chimes now before tho public, my convictions have
| forced me to adopt the WHEELER i WILSON
| Machine the best for Family, Plantation, and
general use, ever invented. Among the advantages
| Il possesses over every other Machine, are
LIST. Elegance and simplicity of construction,
and consequent freedom from arrangement and
need of repairs.
I'd. Durability, ease, rapidity of operation, and
noiseiess movement.
Sd. Beauty of stitch, frmness Of seam, and econ
omy of thread.
4th. Applicability to variety Of purposes and
materials.
9Th. The "aemmer," an attachment which no
other Machine has.
9Th. II will sew from one thousand to fifteen hun
dred stitches in minute, and is equal, in dispatch
Of work to at least
Twelve Seamstresses.
The machines, in variety of pattern and style
of finish from thes plainest to the finest parlor
melodeon attachment, may be seen at my Office
give every purchaser full instructions-guarantee
the machine, and keep it in order for one year,
free of charge, except in case Of unfair usage.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
zee for themselves.
t7y- Machine Needles, thread and silk, kept
constantly on hand and for sale.
Sewing Machines Of every description neatly re
paired at short notice.
july 2, '58-tf HENRY b. EVANh.
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MIR. e. BOOT0RoYD-

4 ANDSCAPE aud Ornament at Flower Gardener
- bess to inform the inhabitants of jackson and
surrounding country, that he is prepared to Law
out yards and F'ower Gardens, in the different
styles of modern English gardening or he will give
designs and mark the out so that they NAV
work them with their own help.
Having executed some frst-rate work in tho
neiehborhood of Jackson, last sea- son. he can give
good recommendations.
All letters addressed E. Boothroyd, care Of Mrs
Pierce Jackson, will be strictly attended to, or any
infnrmA ton may be gained from Mrs. Pierce
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hCA - Dan Wv - "a III ~ f1Chs
Z INDIAN DOCTORS have permanently settled in
z Jacksonville operate on cancers by treatment
on INC system constitu;iOually, without caustic,
without pain, without the &C the knife. We
extract the cancer by the roots, without possibiil
y Of its returning aud it is Huw admitted by all
th%t "s are the most successful operators in
tins world, We will enumerate few Of the 20
called incurablo diseases that @o are prepared to
cure and treat: Consumption, anchylosis stiff
JOINTS, every variety Of turnurs or Ulcers. rheuma
tsn, govt, neuralgia, scrofu8, syphilis, chronic
dysentery, piles, fstula in ano without the use of
the knife or caustie white swelling, diseases Of
the eye, ear, and ell female complaints
We challenge the world to perform the cures we
are now making. Office few doors above the Post
obiee May 10 '59-tf.
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LANES WILSON



House, Sign and FTescO Painting, GIaz.
ine, Grainins, Magbling,
PAPER HANGING, WALL COLoRiSG &C
HE subscriber would respectfully inform the
n citizens OF Jackson, and the public generally,
that he has the richest assortment of Wall PaUsr
that has ever been in jackson he has also on hand
French, English and american Zinc, Paints, Pure
White Lead. I.ipseed Oil. Turpontine, Coral Var
nish, &e. Also, Paints of every description, and
of the best quality; dry and in oil Paint Brushes
Of every description and OF very superior quality;
French and American Window Glass. single and
double thickness; in fact his house is just the place
for Painters, Planters, and others to have their
bills filed for Paints, Glass; Wall Paper, Window
Corniees, &c, all Of which ne selected himself from
the manufacturers or importers, and can sell at
reduced prices. Painting, Glazing, add Paper
Hanging done, usual, at low rates, with dis
patch, and in the very best manner.
fifteen years residence here and the large
amount OF work done by hin renders it, be thinks,
unnecessGry to say more. JAMES WILSON.
jackson. Nv. is, 53.
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Three silver Cups as Premiums.

no N,.EGG NA1NVE cups rs E-ItMIUNlse
ohpER to encourage home industry propose
= 10 give three silver cups premiums at the next
State Fair upon the following articles made an
" Wheeler Wilson's sewing machines
For the best gentleman's shirt. =. Silver Gun
Child's fancy dress. q
Pants for Negro wear
coarsest cloth,.
Any body may contend for these premiums nro.
vided the work is done on Wheeler & Wilson's Ma
Chimes H. B. EVANS,
Sewing Machine Agent, jackson Miss
Sept. 80, '59-lm.
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ErfAt cattle show, recently f.,,ou,
who was making himself ridiculously con- sos
spicuo.s, at last broke iorth
Call these here prize cattle Why the,
amt nothin' 10 what our folks raised. MI
father raised The biggest calf of any mar
round or parts.
ardon,y doubt h. said bystander. aand
the noisiest.n
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"IF BODY MEET \ BoDY."-ifa body
catch Teller carrying of his wood, should q
teller whale a Teller if TELLER could.-Gey.
mantoiea Emporium.
If a body spy body creeping round his
lot, shouldn'ta body treat a body to load o.
shot ?-NoIlciek NetCs.
If body catch body stealing his ''old rye
should body kick a body till body cry p
Cincinnati Enquirer
If body catch body stealing his Express
shouldn't body seize body and try to get
redress ?-PetersJuTy Express.
If body wants body his store to patron
ize, shouldn't body pay body money to
advertise ?-Lihehburg Express.
If body see a body propriate his hat
should body kick body just for doing that
Star.
II body catch stealing all his chickens,
should body lick a body like the very dick
ens?--Center Democrat.
If body should hear body say pay
my printing bill, wouldn't body stare at a
body for such an expression of will ?-lNary-
land Sentinel.
If body catch body stealing all his corn,
should body make body wish he wasn't
born ?-Jonesboro Gazette.
If body spy a body "totin'' off his goose,
should body fog body like the very deuce?
Mount Vernon Star.
Ii a body ask body to take the country
news, should body to body say, l beg you
me excuse ?-Ho1e Journal.
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Pine Grove Water Cure and EIygieuic
IuStifuta

q LARGE and commodous Wafer Cure niirmary
l a Gas been opened at Raymond, for the recep
ton and treatment of acute and every variety of
chronic diseases. The location Is delightful one,
IN beau iifui grove, high, airy and healthy, one
mile from the Court House, where il is at all times
quiet and free from dust. Especial attention given
t" tae management of every variety OF female af-
eetiens. For particulars apply for our circular
or address j. 4 WISE II n
August 1, Sit Ravmnp5 u;,s
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Cancers really Cared, and Female Dis.
ease. Successfully Treated.

Cancers really Cured, and Female Dis.
eases Successfully Treated.
nR. :. GILBERT, after many years expert
~ ence, is OF opinion there is not an liberated
womb that he cannot cure, if he has fair trial.
No in the nation has had more experience for
the last 20 years than he has, and perhaps no man
has had more success There is not State in
the Union that he cannot show living witnesses Of
his skill. He has partner in London an eminent
regular Physician, with whom be is in constant
communication, and all the new remedies discov-
cred, he receives.
Hundreds Of females who are altogether durable
if taken in time, suffer the disease to go until it
becomes caneerous, after which, in most cases. life
is a burden, and death is the only relief. His In
Urinary is new and well-furnished his table is as
good as any in the country. He has also negro
Infrmary. He has failed to restore sup
pressed menstruation. He also treats diseases Of
the ska, and ulcerous affections Of every grade
whatsoever. Io has the Vapor Bath proper, and
will cure Rheumatism and all mercurisl diseases
as quick as the Hot Springs.
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. Is, '57-tf.
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DELINQUENT TAX.LANDS.
AUDITORS OFFICE,

jackson, Miss Sept 18th 1883 !
SiIE t.iI wing Described lands in the county f
Z tnicEa.aE delinquent for non payment ST
TaEes p' 1854, VII b. -abjset tn eatty purchase,
a. tai, nic, aler sixty lay rom II iatu hereof by
- ..tizr 81 ibis Sale, ga "a, Hef,t sc amount
IF g. % a sa q lands a5o ieIngn, A. and all costs
to Ee Safe with ia images aud -uN-squrt taxes &C.
c1a,-l See Revised code Of Mississippi, chap. /,
). g. Hrts- - auI IS, a-n 50
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Mr.. VERDAEr SENDS a MESSAGE BY TELE-
GRAPH.--A few days ago man entered the
telegraph Office but said he didn't know much
about such business, although Che remarked)
he knew pretty well about the principle Of
the thing So be asked the operator to write
his despatch, which request was readily res
ponded to. This done, the inquiry was, 10
whom is it to be sent p 20, never mind that
said Mr.. Verdant; you put it in an envelope
and I'll do the directing" The operator,
who usually has 'both eyes OPEN" opened
them little at this remark, but complied with
the request, and the despatch, enclosed and
carefully sealed was laid before his caller, who,
after various peculiar working of head and
hands, succeeded in directing it to his salts
faction, and paying the bill, told the operator
he might send Lie along lie LEFT the Office
as innocent as he went in, and shouldn't Won
der il be gstcaught in shower, while waiting
to see his letter shoot along the telegraph wires
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" Dear Aunt Mary, what shall 1 buy
you for birthday present-what would you
like best p Aunt Mary, who was just thirty
five. with quiet sigh to herself-"What
would [ like best ? know very well what
should like best; I should like an Odd Fellows
offering"
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JACKSON BOOK BINDERY.
AND
Blank Book Mandatory.

Corner opposite the BotcmaH House.
BLANK BOOKS FOR CIRCUIT AND PROBATE
COURTS,
Or any other Public Offices made to order after any
pattern desired, both regards Printing and Ru-
ling, superior in quantity and finish, and furnished
at lowest Southern prices.
AssEssEENT BOOKS FOR REAL OR PERSONAL PROPER
TY GUARANTEED MADE AS THE LAW REQUIRES,
And suit in size the requisites of any county in
this State.
Blanks of all kinds also furnished, printed in
dhe conformity tolaw.
sRg- Binding of Periodicals, Music. MAGAZINES,
etc, done in neat style. l.. JuLlENNE,
July IL, SLY.
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The Old Drug and Book Store Establish.
cd in 1885,
CONTINUES to import articles OF guaranteed
u purity and quality. Our arrangements are such
with the most reliable and old established houses
in America that we can offer rs great inaucements
as anv House in the South and beg our friends and
the public to call and examine stock and price
'A' PN J. S. SlZER.
fehlI So Successor to ]. & I. Green.
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IL f. R1RESI11T-

Rosewood Walnut and Mahoe ony Chairs and Chan
Der Sets, in great variety,
Spring.bcd Bottoms.
REFRIGERATORS, lCE-BOX, etc. eta
Goods packed and shipped with the creates, c,,.
NEAGLE 4 CARPENTER
WIN. NRAGLE, New Orleans.
]. z. CAKPKNTER Late of jackson Miss
:. Inc senior partner will spend the greater
portion of the year in New York, and the Eas1.s,
market and make weekly shipments, giving tbr
house peculiar advantages. '"o
May Sd '55-tf.
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q A Patlander. angling i, the rain, was
observed 70 Keep his Inns under the arch of a
bridge Upon beng asked the reason, he re-
plied sase, an won't the fishes be crowdin,
there 70 Keep cut o. the wet. We spalpeen p,
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pROFs. RATION REJNACH.

sept 10 '59-6oi. auditor of Public Account;
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SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL IN
nj y L GwCARH.

I
PLEMENT FACTORY.
FEyHE undersigned proprietors of the above named
L Factory located on Pearl River in jackson,
Miss, are now prepared with various sizes OF the
'Briney Steel Plow" to supply the wants ct their
planting friends at the following prices
No. cutting inches, dollars.
So1Ik
No 9
No: IL 4" ii
No 2 Sod Plow, with Draft Rod Weed Hook
and Coalter, Sl4 90.
No. Shovel Plow, dollars.
No &
Double Shovel
Expansion Cultivator, with hoes, 5 dollars
Iron plows of the same model and size 90, cents
less, also all other kinds of Iron Flows
Flows with Draft Rods, Weed Hooks, or Coalters,
one dollar extra charge for each.
We are now prepared to supply the trade with
spokes, hubs, felloes, Plow handles, beams and all
kinds of agricultural implements.
B-N Wagons and carts made to order,
We need only to say to the Planters of the whole
South, that Mr. I. Z. Brinley, has taken n Prem
ium wherever he has exhibited his Steel PiOws,
having taken over 100.
N. W. PHILIPS.
ROBERT KEILS,
marchl5 59-u z. A. PHILIPS.
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JOHN ID. ELLIOTT.

Attorney at Law.
JACKSON, MISS.
4 COMMISSIONER OF deeds, ETC., for nearly every
~ State in the Union.
Commissioner in Chhncery for Kinds Co. Miss
entrusted To hiul.
He may be found at his Office over the Drug Store
Of c. A. Moore. Aug ~ 6m*