The lynx. (Panola, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1845-1845, 1845-02-01
TAXATION.

We regret having second time 70
notice the Pamela Bridge question, for
we were in hopes that our Publication
of the contract on former occasion,
would have satisfied the proprietor
hiaaself, and The citizens generally.
Bat finding we suppose, tibet he could
not succeed in forcing the citizens to
lay down their rights, and tamely sub
init 10 the fraud, he intended practising
upon them, directly, he intends doing
il indirectly; for we md erstand he is
circulating petition, which we are
informed sets forth, that the petitioners
believe il would be to the interest Of
the citizens Of the county, to purchase
of him, the Bridge and causeway at
at this place,--a Bridge and Causeway,
which they have an undisputed right
to cross at pleasure, SO long as it stands,
and the proprietor is bound by his con-
tract and bond, to keep said Bridge and
Causeway in good repair for the next
eight or nine years, at The experation
of which time the county becomes the
entire owner, and if said proprietor
at any time during said term of years,
shall fail to keep said Bridge and cause
way in good order, for the benefit Of
the citizens, they have right TO force
him upon his bond TO dc SO.
Such a petition we hope, will not
take with the Board of Police they
are aware that the citizens have al
ready paid an immense amount, for the
building OF the Bridges and causeway
at this place, and that they are mot vii
ling row 10 pay an additional amount
Of four or FIVE thousand dollars, which |
we understand to be his price, for /
NOTHING but to promote the inter-
est of man, who has by the most
plans, and schemes, been
seeking TO injure them, when they have
been compelled to have dealings with
him.
We believe it to be the duty of the
board Of Police TO act upon this matter,
but in very difiernt manner 10 that
which his petition prays.
They should, in our opinion. adopt
ne most 'expedient plan for the pro-
'urement of an INJUNCTION TO
prevent his charging the citizens for
crossing said Bridge, until authorised
by the decisions ofthe proper tribunals
IF the country.
We do not hesitate, in assuring the
citizens, that We believe. if thew seek
hey will find. or knock, the door
will be opened unto them; for we have
he utmost confidence, in the JUDGE
nent and integrity Of The board of5Po
ice, and feel assured, that they will
sc any just means in their power for
guaranteeing to the citizens, OF both
Ides of the river, equal immunities to
he COURT HOUSE.
If the citizens wish protection, they
lad better draw up and sign petit
ion, by the next term Of the Police
COURT. which will be on the second
Monday IN this month, praying the
BOARD, to forthwith employ a competent
Attorney or Attorneys, to procure an
INJUNCTION.
Our town is commencing ths ma rcn oil
Improvement. The hum of business
yrcets our ears from every corner of
he square, and the cheerful countenan-
:es OF our business men. indicate that +
lltho the country has not entirely rece- +
'ered from the disasters ef former DAYS II
rade is healthy and reviving We are I
informed that several new buildings are
o go up shortly, and a general change I
s to come over the spirit Of our dreams.
u our river beautiful Steamboats, are
oufhng and blowing for four or five
months. in the year, giving to our sec
ION of country promising aspect; and
some among US may live long enough
o see this Panola country bloom with
wealth and grandeur.
The Ethiopian Serenaders are es-
citing a great deal of interest in the
south At the last dates they were att
Natchez. The Free Trader says they
are certain cure for the blues. or any
other disease TO which flesh is heir.
We hope they will visit US, provided I
they shall meet with no opposition from {
our nocturnal band. Oh how we should
ike 10 hear the duIcet rattle of their {