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The Southern journal., 1846-04-18
Muscular Power,


The muscular power Of the human
body is indeed wonderful. A Turkish
porter will trot rapid pace. carrying
weight Of six hundred pounds
Milo, celebrated athletic Of Crotona
in Italy, early accustomed himself to
carrying the greatest burthens, and
by degrees became a monster in
strength. Il is said that he carried
on his shoulder an OK four years old,
weighing upwards Of one thousand
pounds, for above one hundred yards
and afterwards killed it with a blow
of his fist. He was seven times crown
ed at the pythian games, and six at
the Olympian. He presented himself
the seventh time but no one had the
courage to enter the lists against him.
He was one of,he disciples of Pytha.
goras, and 10 his uncommon strength
the learned preceptor and his pupils
owed their lives. The pillar which
supported the roof of the school sud-
denly gave way, but Milo supported
the whole weight Of the building, and
gave the philosopher time to escape
In his old age Milo attempted 10 pull
up tree by by its roots and break it
He partly effected it, but his strength
being gradually exhausted, the tree
when half cleft, returned, and hi:
hands remained pinced in the body o
it. He was then alone, and being un
able to disengage himself, died ir
that position.
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18
Parental EyarlDle.

A mother related the following
seemingly trifling incident, which for
chilly illustrates the Importance and
power Of parental example:-A As ]
was about TO enter my nursery, to
look after my little ones, observed
the youngest boy, three years Of age,
over book which lie had taken from
shelf, resembling family Bible,
used before morning and evening
prayer. Strack with the unusual So
lemnity Of his manner, l watched, un,
observed, his movements. With great
precision, and apparent devotion, he
went through the exercises Of reading
and singing, and then kneeling for
prayer, in imitation of bis father
daily example. And never was man
ner, voice. or gesture, more perfectly
copied. Trhng as was this circum-
stance, so deep and solemn was the
impression made upon my mind, that
to this time, find myself mentally
exclaiming," "What manner Of person
ought parents to be, in all holy con>
versation and goiliness."
Never till this occurrence, had my
mind dwelt upon the momcntous fact,
though so oft repeated, that the fu-
ture characters and the eternal desti'
nies Of children, are, usnally, at We
ry early period, stamped by parental
example; and | now felt what an a
mazing influence must be cxerted up,
on young children by the manner OF
performing family prayer. If this be
true, what flial confidence, what holy
obedience to the commands of God,
should mark the conduct Of parents in
all family transaotons!-that there
may be "a holy consistency between
their conduct and conversation, their
morning and evening devotions. a
parent who feels and humbly ac-
knowledges his dependence for daily
bread, his own need of divine teach
ing and divine forgiveness, may hope
to see his children, one after another.
become 'trees of Righteousness, the
planting of the Lord Some of ouI
children may need much pruning
much correction; yet God will never
disannul his covenant promise TO faith
fully praying parents-"l will be a
God to thee, and to thy seed after
Mothers Magazine. E
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| menced.
Whatever others may think Of you, con
slider you an honest man.
Sir, feel very much obliged by the
favorable estimate-you have formed oi
me-
'Yes, sir, lei the opposition say wha'
they please, | believe you TO be conscien'
tiors individual--I do
well, sir, considering this is the first
time we have ever met, must say your
liberality is extraordinary; but thank you
for your good opinion.
'Ah, sir, though we have never met,
know you weIl-we all know you for
a most efficient officer-and very deserving
man.
'lt is true am toleraby well known
in the Western and Southern country, and
as for my efficiency, | believe | do push
ahead about as hard as man conveniently
cam
That you do--all parties must ac-
knowledge it. You have effected many i'm
provements.'
sYour removals have been met with
general approval in this part of the coun'
try
deal'
Yes, you do, and TO some purpose. Now
wanted to speak TO you about our Post
master here
'Indeed! well, what of him9'
'Are you not aware that he is strong
whig?'
'No--is he?'
Yes he is-and it is thought by friend:
of the Administration here, that he ough
TO be removed, and good democrat ap
pointed
'What is the office worth?
about $4,000 year.
'Who would be proper person for ths
Officer
sWhy-I couldn't exactly say-but-
if-'
Would you accept of the appoint
ment?'
'Most willingly, you should think mt
worthy
well, Tll tell you what you'd bette
do. Write on to the Department-stat'
the matter as you've stated ii to me, ant
perhaps
IF you would Just make memorandum
it would be sufficient
'My dear sir, don't depend on any
thing that passes between us here-her
| am Sol Smith, as you may see by th'
way.bill; but at Washington-you under
stand
yes, understand. I'll write on to th'
department.
sYes-write.'
Sir, shall depend on your very goo'
Offices
'Sir, you may-your supper was excel
lent, your attentions shall not be forgotten
! farewell-write on to the department, b,
all MEANS
The worthy aspirant to the Postmaster
ship of the village, accompanied me 10 tn
coach, carefully turned up the steps when
had entered, and then joined his fellow-ci
tzens in three loud cheers with which on
departure was honored.
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18
File your NEWSPAPERS:

Every person who takes news,
paper, land especially weekly one)
should keep file Of it and every two
or three years get them bound. Ev'
ery man who does this leaves valua.
BILE work to his children, who will re-
spect his memory and value the be-
quest at ten times its cost. A volume
of newspapers sixty years old would
more than sell for cost any where
A newspaper is the very best history
of the times which can be found; and
after long long lapse Of some time
they are resorted to by scholars and
antiquarians, with great interest.
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18
Partisan Noyslsts- Their Habits Of Lift, &c.

dioldll N0Y5lSS---- lI5ll 1dUllS Vi ulle, NC.
We find in the Paris correspondent of
the Boston Atlas long sketch of the ha-
bits Of some of the French noveIists.
condense the letter in few paragraphs.-
". o. Delta.
Alexandra Dumas, to begin with, is
scarcely ever in bed. He rises before
dawn, and the Moon herself would be
puzzled to tell the hour when he retires.-
He writes almost constantly; and, when
tired out, dictates Romances and the Dra-
| ma, or some newspaper article follows
close upon his heels. His mind is foun~
tain from which he draws without cessation.
| And yet this man, who only finds time to
dine, has taken it into his head to manage
theatre.
And there is Eugene Sue, who has gone
into voluntary exile, because he has too
much amusement here! and has attached
a pen to his hands, like an iron pail 70 the
leg Of galley slave. He has sentenced
himself 10 write volumes of Memories
DUN valet de chambre.
As for Charles de Bernard, for the sake
of quiet, he goes to bed at five in the morn
ing, and rises at three in the afternoon
You must have passport endorsed by his
own hand, Or q password, before you can
see him; he labors all night, and reads the
journals while eating. This is the only hour
he devotes to pleasure.
Paul Feval is another indefatigabIe, and
delightful novelist; he is now preparing
for the Journal des Debats, and for L'Epo-
que, two novels whose mysterious titles,
LA Ruittance de mlnuit," 'sLe Fills du
Diable," it is said will excite the greatest
curiosity.
Another remarkable man is Eugene
Scribe, who, while he is drawing tears
from all eyes by his operas, or making every
body laugh with his witty vaudevlles, is
always unmoved, a smile never disturbs
the smoothness of his face, and the most
touching scenes Of his own composition
fail to excite him. Labor has made him
pale; his income is SAID to be hundred
thousand livres year, TO which his pen
adds another hundred thousand; he ex-
pends only thirty thousand. Not content
with the Two dozen operas and vaudevlles
he writes year, he must need compose 4
volumes of other matters.
The Paris correspondent of the National
Intelligencer, speaking of Michelet, the
greatest historian o! France, says that he
has lately published volume under the
title of "The People" Michelet began
life in poverty, and has risen; he holds
the chair of History and Ethics in the Col
lege of France; he is remarkable man,
and the pride of his countrymen. The
history of the French is not yet com-
pleted.
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18

He that hath proud woman for
his wife, is like an oak begirt with
ivy. that which will bring him to
ruin.
The above sentence is going the
rounds of the papers. The sentiment
which it embodies is false. Many u
man has been prevented from grovel,
ling all his lifetime in the dirt, by the
pride of the woman he married.-Bos-
ton Jour.
They are both correct, for each
takes the word in different sense
The reprehensible and ruinous pride
of the first, is that miserable feeling
which is always thinking of that
which Mrs. Grundy will say. The
false pride that must keep up appear
ances at any cost--the pride that must
have 6ne house, fine clothes, an ex-
pensive table, costly amusements when
the means inadequate-the pride that
runs into debt and never pays if it
can avoid it, and does not hesitate
virtually to defrand the poor creditor
of his rightful dues for the purpose OF
appearing to advantage in the eyes OF
the world: this is mean pride-the
pride that will not speak to honest
poverty in the street for fear Of losing
cast.
The Boston Journals pride is
doubtless the reverse of all this. II
is, in fact, that first of social virtues,
honesty--a quality as superior to the
honor which shoots friend & does moi
pay a debt, as day is 10 night. Thi;
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18

Praise the fineness of the day when
it is ended-a sword when you've
proved it-a maiden when she is
married-a cigar when you've
smoked 1.-THE ice when you've
crossed it--and newspaper when
ou've read it and paid for it.
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18

.Sauing.-Pick up thatpin, it is
worth saving. And that rusty nail
may come in play. A cent is small
amount, but hundred make a dollar.
Money seldom comes in large quanti-
ties. Pick it up little by little, if you
would become ricb.--A copper a day
amounts to more than three dollars a
year. 1t was by saving that Girard
and Astor became immensely rich.
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18
p O u u 3 Y .
From Ale1ander's Messenger.

From AteTdnder'S messenger.
APRIL.
OF all the months that fill the year.
Give Aprl's month to me;
For earth and sky are then so filled
With sweet variety!
The apple blossoms shower of pearl,
The pear trees roster hue,
AS beautiful as woman's blush:
As evanescent too.
The purple light, that like sigh,
Comes from the violet bed,
AS there the perfumes of the East
Had all their odors shed.
The wild braf rose, a fragrant cup,
To hold the mourning tear;
The brides eye, like Il sapphire star,
The primrose, pale like fear.
The balls that hang like drilted snow,
Upon the guelder rose
The woodbine's fairy trumpets, where
The elf his war note blows.
On every bow there is bird,
In every bud flower;
But scarcely bud or flower will last
Beyond the April hour.
Now comes a shower cloud DER the sky,
Then all again sunshine;
The clouds again, but frightened with
The rainbow's colored line.
Ave, this, is the month for me;
could not love scene,
Where the blue sky was always blue,
The green earth always green.
1t is like love; oh, love should be
An ever-changng thing;
The loye that could worship must
Be ever on the wing.
The chain my mistress filings around me
Must be both brief and bright,
Or formed of opals, which will change
With every changing light.
Tomorrow she must turn to sighs
The smiles she wore to-day:
This moments look Of tenderness,
The next one must be gay.
Sweet April! thou the emblem art
OF what my love must be;
Oh, varying like the varying bloom
Is just the love for me.
ga man can't help what is done b
hind his back" as the loafer said whe
he was kicked out Of doors.
Said purchaser to horse deale
is that animal sure footed?
Perfectly, said the jocky, when h
puts his foot down, you'd think b
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18
A Contrast.

! IL UVulllol
Two lads stood on bank Of snow
in front Of one Of the beautiful houses
in Pcmberton Square. One Of them
might have been Ia or Is years old,
and the other had not seen above half
that number of years. They were
musicians. The larger boy was tur>
ming the crank ola small street organ,
and his little brother was beating,
with great energy and precision, a
small tamborine. Though decently
clad, they were evidently the children
Of poverty. At the window Of the
drawing room, in front Of which the
little musicians stood, was ii beautiful
little boy, whose auburn ringlets hung
in rich profusion over his delicate
shoulders, and whose tasteful and ele.
giant dress denoted the affluence of bis
parents. And now, thought we,
what a contrast is here! The poor,
shivering boys on the snow drift, play
ing with the hope of a few coppers for
the amusement Of the fair boy in the
warm and elegant parlor. But who
can tell that greater contrast may
not yet be exhibited by these same
three boys! Who can fortcll the fu"
ture history Of either? Would it be
extravagant to suppose it possible that
the poor strolling musicians, who pick
up scanty living by their daily round
of toll, may become the proprictors of
mansions as lofty and elegant as those
before which they are now soliciting
aims; while the child of luxury, who
has never known the want Of any good
thing that wealth can give, and on
whose fair form the winds Of heaven
have never rudely blown, shan be-
come homeless and penniIess wan"
derer? The history Of our city pre-.
sents many examples of change quite
as remarkable as this would be. In
deed, the whole history ofour country
is replete with such contrast. The
children Of wealthy parents. left with
fortunes have become poor & friend,
less, while the very servants OF
their fathers houses have become
men Of wealth and distinction. Let
not then the rich despise the poor nor
the poor envy the rich, for they may
yet change places. And, further let
rich men so educate their children that
iftheir wealth should take to itself
wings and fly away, there may be
some preparation on their part to meet
the privations and hardships of power
ty.-Boston Trauelier.
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BY COHEA & GOUVENEAUX.] :
TEE Il OUR AL

Is PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING
YG.J. CoHEA s. G. GOUvENEAUX.
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18

A boy at school in fhe west, when
called TO rccite his lesson in history,
was asked ..what is the German Dir
et?" He replied:
Sourkrout, Schnapps and sausages.
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18

ga man can't he'll what is done be-
hind his back" as the loafer said wher
he was kicked out Of doors.
The Southern journal., 1846-04-18

Said purchaser to horse dealer,
is that animal sure footed?
Perfectly, said the jocky, when he
puts his foot down, you'd think he
was never going to take it up!
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-07-11
origin Of every Disease, &
I'd the means Of cure.-ln the

year 1895, lie Roy clearly demonstra-
ted that every disease originated from
impure or undigested particles, becom-
ing mixed with the blood and fluids
And also, that to cure every disease, it
was only necessary TO open the natural
outlets of the body, and allow them to
remain open, by which means.the blood
and other fluids will release themselves
from these undigesled and impure par
tcles, and a state Of health will be GER
tain 10 ensue.
The Royal institute ef France award
ed 10 him for this discovery, the Gold
Medal OF The Institute
This is historical fact.
All which the Brandrelh Vegetable
Universal Pills profess TO do is, TO car
ry out this principle, and experience
has fully established them capable Of il.
When, therefore, bad state Of health
exists IN the body, all that has 10 be
done Is TO continue 10 PURGE it effectua!-
ly with them, and the more violent the
disease, the more powerful must be the
doSs.
The Brandreth PILLS are made entire
y OF Vegetable Extracts, known by long
experience to be perfectly innocent, and
yet OF more power us purgative, or
cleanser Of the alimeutary canal, than
any other medicine. Their effect on
the system is SO easy, that it is a remar.
kablc fact that the same dose may be
gwen 10 an infant or adult, without the
possibility of doing any injury-bul on
the contrary good. Therefore 10 cos
hveness, either habitual or otherwise
and in BlIiovs Fevers, and all bilious
affections they are of the greatest pos
slble benefit.
In a period Of little more than ter
years ia the Uniled States, they have
restored TO perfect HEALTH and enjoy
ment over four hundred thousand per
sonswho were given over By Physicians
OF the first rank ana standing, and il
many cases when every other remedy
had been resorted to in vain.
The great secret is to have the med
lcine 10y you when You are first attack
elk with sickness; one dose then viii
have more good effect than twenty, i
you put it otf until disease has enleebled
the bodily powers; therefore every in
divduai who considers health bless
ing, should always keep box of Bran
dretAS Vegetable Universal Pills
where they Con be sure to find then
when wantoed. Twenty five cents can
hot possibly be better disposed of. A
valuable life may be saved, or long
tit OF sickness prevented.
For sale by A. w. ARMSTRONG.
Jun 81 3m,
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-07-11
NOTICE

THE subscriber having been appoin-
ted AGENT Of the BOSTON and
MISSISSIPPI Cotton Land Company !;
the NEW YORK, MISSISSIPPI and
ARKANSAS Land Company; and the
POSTON and NEW YORK CHICK
ASAW Land Company,-hereby gives
notice to those indebted TO either of
the above associations, that Mr.. Will
lam s. Williams, or 10 case Of his alb
tence, Col. George Foote, is author
lied TO receive monies, and pass re-
sleipls for the same, in cass written
cbeuer suits the convenience Of aging
Of visit HERNANDEZ, than the office or
the subscriber al Pontotoc. and such re-
ceipts will be received as cash, on the
day of payment.
Mr.. Williams is also empowered TO
make contracts for The sale of lands IN
that portion Of the Chickasaw cession,
lying north the Tennessee State line;
in all tho counties west Of the meridian,
and in the counties Of ST. Francis and
Crittenden In the State of Arkansas,
and such contracts will in all cases be
sanctioned and confirmed, unless public
notice should be given 10 the contrary.
As it is the object Of the proprietors
TO bring their lands fairly into market,
those seeking settlements are invited
TO call on the subscriber at Pontotoc,
or Mr.. Williams, at fernando, for good
bargains, on liberal conditions.
The Holly Springs "Guard," and
the Ponola Lynx will please copy
for two months.
RlCH.D. E.. ORNE.
fernando, May 90, l845.
21-Q-m
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-07-11
ABSTRACTOFTHE BILL.

The petition charges that John Evans
died in Nov. 1912, leaving four chill
dren besides petitioner; that decd. in
Ia an instrument purportlng TO be his
last Will and testamen; was admitted to
probate on the evidence of one witness,
that deed, left large estate consisting
OF real and personal property, amount
ing TO between seven & eight thousand
dollars, that petitioner had never re-
celved but one negro girl from decd.
That SAID instrument. is fraudulent &
not the will of the decd and that decd
was incapable al the time Of making a
will, that be was not Of sound and dis
posing mind at the time, nor for Q long
time previous, that defendant sought
the advantage which intirmity old age
and insanity had given them, obtained
his signature 10 an instrument, the con-
! tents OF which he was ignorant, and
| that .dei'tS by slraiagem attempt TO set up
the same as his will and thereby at
! tempt 10 secure 10 themselves the pro-
! perty TO the exclusive of petitioner, that
petitioner had d eIayed proceeding thus
long on account Of promises by defend
! ant that they would divide with petit
toner. Petitioner prayes that defend
ant be compelled to appear al
Term Of SAID court and answer fully
the allegations in said petition and that
said inst ument and probate be SET
a side and that the property decend as
at law as in cases of intestates, and a
general prayer for relief.
]. ARMSTRONG. elk.
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-07-11
The state OGMiSSissippi,
Pamela COUNTY.
Circuit Court, April Term 1916.

Circuit Court, April Term 1916.
john HIGHTowEa,
ELF HIGHTowER,
aEPON opening the bill Of complaint in
81 this cause, and it appearing to the
satisfaction Of the Court, that the said
defendant is a nonresident OF this State
upon motion: 1t is considered by the
Court that publication be made in the
Pamela Mississippi Lynx" a newspa-
per published in the town OF Pamela, in
this State for the Term Of three months
requiring said defendant to appear be,
fore our next Circuit Court, TO be held
at the Court House Of Pamela County
on the fourth Monday after the fourth
Monday in September next, ana P,eaa
answer, or dernur to said Bill OF Com
plant, or the same will be taken for
confessed and set for hearing "Er.
Parte."
VIM. S. KEITH, Clerk.
June 81, 1916 19-3m.
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FOR MALES,

THHlS Institution will be opened for
Il Students in term Of five months,
about the first Of March next.
By the llberalily Of the citizens oil
this and the neighboring counties, an
excellent frame building will be ready
containing abundant rooms for reciia-
ton and other purposes; also dwelling
houses for Teachers and Boarders
Out buildings, Play grounds, Garden,
&c. for an extensive and permanent
Boarding School.
The furniture Of the Academy shall
be of the most approved forms, com
blnlng health, comfort, and usefulness.
An Apparatus for Philosophical and
other purposes; q select Library Tor
the use OF pupils; and the most valua-
bic Maps and Charts that the Eastern
cities afford, will render our advantages
second 10 none.
This location is peculiarly desirea-
bic for Boarding School.
Ii was selected by committee, with
an especial view &c health, from a
high and salubrious region, here no
mlaSmaia from stagnant wafer, or local
cause for diseases Of any sort can pos
sibly be found.
The Board of Trustees takes plea
ure in announcing that, for the man.
agement OF this Academy, they have
procured the services OF Professor r j..
MORRIS, late OF De Soto Academy, SO
long known to the citizens of North
Mississippi, as an untiring servant in
the cause of Education.
The health of Professor NJ. being re-
established, the Trustees feel that they
cannot better recommend the advan
tages of the Mount Sylvan Academy
than to say that he will carry it on
with all the skill with which his ex-
perience and talents promise.
Assistant teachers will be engaged
as needed.
Boarding House for applicants
will also be ready and will be enlarged
as the wants Of the school may re-
quire.
Prices of good board will range from
$50 to $40 per Session.
The Trustees wish it to be understood
that they hold the Principal of the AGA
denny responsible for the conduct and
management of whatever steward he
may select TO conduct the Boarding
House.-This will be a guarantee to
those who send their sons 10 the Acade-
my that every attention will be paid to
their comfort in health and sickness.
THE TERMS OF TUITION ARE,
For the sciences in which the Eng
lish language is used as medium.
$40 90
For other languages. geo 90
There are no extra charges of any
sort. save in case Of actual damage, and
free use of apparatus, Library, &c,
will be given to every student.
JAMES BROWN, President,
JAMES 6. TRIGG, Secretary Of the
Board.
December, l845.