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The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19
Established 1851.

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We have recently made large adj
ditions to our STOCK, which, for rich
ness, beauty and variety. is equal to any
ever offered in this or any other market,
IN which will be found
WATCHES-of all kiHdS
DIAMOND JEWELRY Yin sets or
single pieces
JEWELL Y-oft the ;ae,res: styles and ia
great rdI1etf;
SILVER WARE Tea and Coffee Sets.
Pitchers, Gob,ets, Cups, Spoons,
Forks, Ladies. &c Coin Fine;
.SIL VER-PL TED C0siors,
Waters, Cabe and Frat BASKETS,
Urns, Candiesticks, etc;
FANCY GOODS-in great UGTiety;
e UlTS-to suit ererybody; Gun Accoaa-
panime7lts 10 Si1u Everybody;
PISTOLS-A large assortment Of al the
leading kinds in use, including Colts
Of all sizes, and the genuine Derrin-
CT OCKS-of all The nesc stakes, ,rorth
from S to $50 dollars;
LA-uPS.tor families and public build
GAS FIXTURES-Plaia and Or7aG-
mental, nth many other articles
too numerous to mention.
Our stock is laid in with cash; our Eu-
ropean Goods we import ourselves: we
ger our domestic articles direct from the
makers, and being satisfied with small
profit, We offer great inducements to our
friends and the public, We invite all
both buyers and the curious, to drop in,
without ceremony, ana examine our stock
we keep open house for all.
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-Melnpbis 6aio.
NEW STOKE.

Ne w STOKE.
We are now receiving and opening
oar FALL and WINTER STOCK of
DRY GOODS.
consisting OF every variety OF Staple AMI
Fancy Dry Goods usually kept in this
mark
Superfne blue and black Cloths, CASH
mers, Desk rs, Cloaks, Mant LAS, More
Antique, Velvet Shawls--tho Latest styles.
LADIES' Dress Goods of superior quail
ty; Grape Shawls; large lot of Blan-
kets, Negro Cloth, Brogans, Ready
CLOTHING, Boots, Shoes and hats, and
variety Of articles too numerous TO men
ton.
All | ask is, "comc one and ALL" and
examine my stock before making your
purchases. | bought on the very Lest
terms, and am detel mined that none shall
lnder-sell me. shall adopt the cash sys-
TEN, except to punctual customers.
A. e. BLAIR, "a Main-st.,
Old stand of Ferguson j. Nein.
g A. u. GOODWIN is with this house.
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The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19
Our Mechanical Branch.

Our Mechanical Branch.
In order to meet promptly the IN
creasing demand for work, We have added
70 our former force Il number Of superior
workmen' and made many valuable addi-
tons to our machinery, and are prepared
to do work at short notice, and in the best
manner. All kinds Of
&. WATCH WORK.
including the making of new AMI compl;-
Gated parts cquai to the original. Also,
ell kinds of Clock Work.
JEwELRY,
Of all kinds repaired, and new made to
order, including superfne Diamond Ue. k.
ENGRAVING. ...s
plain csad ornamental 10 suit all tastes.
Also, Seals for Lodges, Courts and Cor
porations, engraved at short notice.
We can furnish members OF the Frater-
nifty with Keys, Medals and Marks, in
my style. Also, Lodges with Jewels, &C.,
&c. +. Ii. CLARK i go,
No / Cl;rk's Marble Block,
n37-tf Memphis, Tenn.
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GRAHAM & HILL,
C0g'TssN FACTORS.
COMMISSION AND GROCER I
MERCHANTS.
No. 9 Front Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. Front Row, Memphis, Tenn.
Our charge for selling Cotton, includ-
inc storage, will be 80 cents per bale. We
will keep. all cotton insured against FIRE
while m store; and that Consigned to us b.
steamboats, insured aga.nst she dangers of
ilavI@ation, unless Otherwise instructed
We shall enteavor 10 act promptly for
the interest of our patrons, where We have
discretion, but IN all cases promise STRIFE
obedience to instructions.
We have now on hand and Offer for
sale al the lowest market prices, heavy
and complete stock of ..1 -
Brown and Loaf Sugar,
Crushed and puiver.sed sugar:
Re-boiled molasses in bbls. and half
bbis.
Rio, Laguvra AMI Java Coffee;
Best Green AMI BiacS Teas;
Best Star Candles, whole, half and
quarter boxes.
/ Extra Brands St. Louis Flour:
Complete stock assorted Tobacco;
Deans and Dexter's Whiskey;
Old Kentucky and Bourbon Whiskey;
Sugar cured and Plain Hams;
Clear Side Bacon.
Leaf Lard, in kegs and half bbls.
Bar Lead and Patent Shot;
Eastern Nails;
German Soap;
Pearl Starch; 1888
Liverpool Salt, coarse and fine, &C..
with a heavy stock Of
Kentucky Bagging; India Bagging;
B EST Machine Rope and twine;
To which we respectfully solicit the at
tention Of purchasers.
Ilg John C.. Fiser, of Pamela is
employed at this house.
Aug. 2-n3l-tf. G. L Il.
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A GARD.
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1t affords me pleasure TO announce
to my friends and the public that have
associated with me my former partner,
James S. Uiihfns. and my well known
assistant, Thomas Hill, under the fanil-
lar style of f. Ii. CLARK & co.
The new firm will start with al efficient
force in each mechanical branch, the
Watch department being under the super
vision of Thomas Wilkins.
Stock full at al times Of the --latest
fashions, and prices as low as the same
quality and style of goods can be pur-
chased in New York and Philadelphia.
am thankful for the liberal patronage
extended to me during my fifteen years
residence in Memphis, and r..y aim will be
to merit its continuance.
r. Il. CLARK.
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Lamb a. 1 ssShaW.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
BOOKSELLERS 5eST4TION-.
Frs,
No. $50 Main street, Memphis,
Have constantly on hand, nd for sale at
the lowest prices, lasss assortment of
Lac, Med,sel, Theological, School, and
Miscellaneous Is 0DKS,
ALO, fine editions Of BIBLES, and
PRAYER BOOKS, in every variety of
binding and size, and receive regularly all
the New Works in the various departments
of Literature.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
They respectfully invite the attentions
of School Teachers to their assortment of
School Books, which is very extensive,
comprising the most valuable Works now
in use.
BLANK BOOKS.
Their stock of Blank Books is complete.
embracing every DESCRIPTION of Account,
Record, and Memorandum Books.
STATIONARY.
Every variety of Common, and Fancy
Stationery, Including Writing Wrapping
Papers. Steel pens of every description
and n-icc, Ink, Quilts, &c..
fT Booksellers, Merchants, Teachers
Libraries, and School Committees supplied
on the most reasonable TERMS.
n. b. Country Merchants will find i
much to their interest TO purchase of Vi
rather than in the last, asethey Gan on
| tain goods from us in small quantities, a
needed, AT short notice, and at small ad
Vance OIL Eastern coss.
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The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19
ARNAGEDDON

Or, the Overthrow of Rcman;sms and
Monarchy the Existence of the Cnitee.
States foretold in the Bible its Futurs
Greatness Invasion by Allied Europe;
Ann hilation of Monarchy; Expansion
INTO the Miilennal Republic, ana its de-
minion over the whole world. b s. /, :.
Baldwin, 4. NJ.
''Mr. Baldwin very clearly traces the
United Statesan the grand panorama of
the prophetic -"-Eouisyille journal.
For sale by CLEAYES i 0UI0N, @
Ro3l-6m Memphis.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19
THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS
L II ID VI AN & co.

Corner Main and Jefferson sts., Memphis
Tennessee,
Cash dealers in Dry Goods, Carpets
Books, Shoes. &c. &c.,
VWe sell for Cash exclusively
and can offer inducements to pnschas
,trsi that cannot be met with elsewhere
.Gall and examine, as We take gre;s'
pleasure i'm showing oar goods. :
SMALL PRoYiTs, AND aCIcK SALES
JAY A-aAas3---sf.
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Mempbis Caros.


G0osileft, Naber. & Co.,
Cotton Factors, General Commits
sion and Forwarding Merchants,
Dealers in Groceries & Plan
tation Supplies,
No. Al Front Row, Memphis, Tennessee,
Our system of doing business is such
that all may confidently rely on get
Ding the best price and early return for
their produce, making it a universal
fiIie To deposit the flanters' money in
Sank, for their own especial use, and
not ours it is therefore, always ready
Tor them when ordered or called for.
The practice OF specializing on the
Planters funds has. in a great many
instances, resulted disastrouslyto both
parties. We, therefore, discard that
principle as Legitimate and dangerous
We promise strict attention to our pa
irons interest
Having secured the services of a su-
peri0r Cotton Salesman, and being
provided with ample room and facili
Ties for doing Cotton Business, our
customers may rely on the best prices
aid quick sales. Fhe consumption of
| cottonn now equaling the production, We
think the planters may safely antici-
pate an ample remuneration for their
labor for years to come.
| All cotton consigned to us will be sto-
red in a substantial brick warehouse
| and insured, unless otherwise instruct
ed.
Our terms for storing and selling cot
ton is fly cents per bale. Liberal adj
yances made on produce shipped to us.
Our supply of Bagging, Rope and
Groceries is large, and of superior
quality, and will be furnished at Ike
lowest cash rates to our customers.
1--WE hope to merit your conf
dence, and receive your patronage.
GOODLETT, NABERS, * co
July 30-n27-tf
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19
Geo. Fiaiscrsy s. xsro.,

Corner Muin anl Union streets, Mem
pits, TeRnesSee.
Manufacturers Of FURNITURE,
formerly in New York, and I3 years in
the city of Memphis) have in store, and
are Offering, WHOLESALE o. retail, an uni
EIally large and carefully selec,ed stock
OF fna and common FURNiTURE--Plt-
nos, Carpets, Curtains, Shades, Mattresses,
Once Furniture, e.. &c, all Of which We
OFF, for sails at unusually low prices.
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The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19

WhoIesaIe and Retail Druggists,
Corner Of Main and Madison streets,
Memphis, Tenn,
Is offering a large and we'll select
stock of everything in the DRUG LINE,
at small profits. Those Who bay to sell
again will save money by giving him a
call, as he is determined to offer unusual
inducements 10 the trade, and to all in
want OF pure medicines. Merchants,
Physicians and Planters, look to your in
terests. Orders will receive prompt at
tention. n3T.6m
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19
mmpbis Caras


On the LIST Of June, 1856. the arm
heretofore existing between =. III. CLARK
and 4. c. Wursbach was dissolved by
mutual consent. +. Ii. Clark 10 charged
with the settlement Of the business Of the
late 6rla of +. II. Clark 4 Co.
b. Ii. CLARK,
A. G.. KURZDACH.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19

HAkDWARE!! HAKi}N ARE :! g.!
McCOMBS T. IRICE,
Importers Gnd Dealers in HarIxare,
Cutlery, Metals. Nails, Iron, Ag
r:caLtvr0l implements, etc.
No. 249 Main street, sign OF the Broad
Axe, Memphis, Tenn,
Would respectfully call the at
tention Of dealers and Gus. omers to our
very full and extensive stoc& Of Goods,
which we are now receiving direct from
manufactures in England and The United
States, comprising large supply of
pocket and table cutlery, razors and scis-
sors--made by Rogers l. sons, Butcher.
Woostenholms and others Collins h
Hunts, and other makes of axes: Amos
shovels, etc.; corn shelters, straw cutters,
pows, fan mills, trace and wagon chains,
u every variety; sausage cutters and
suffers, mechanics tools of every de-
scription and Of the very best quality,
locks, bolts and all kind of building hard
ware; tin plate, block tin, wire, ETC., to-
sethcr with every variety Of shelf hard
ware.
Also agents for Fairbanks Platform.
and other scales; Hall & Dodd's fre-proof
safes circular saws, AMI for the sale of
iron made at the Paducah Rolling Mills,
(best Cumberland irony pig, metal, boiler
aud hoop iron. n35-6m
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New Firm.

The subscribers have associated
ii. Clarke Go. f. Ii. CLARK,
JAS. S. WILKINS,
THOS. HILL.
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], !, Hi.RHHY,

General Grocer & Produce Dealer,
- No. 81 Front Rog, Mcmphis,
Aeeps constantly on hand large
ana General assortment Of all kinds Of
GROCERIES, AMI PRODUCE, at the
I9wost mlrkot prices. Also, fine IL
SooRS ant CHARS, TOBACCO, &C.,
&c Give M a call, AMI KAN no my
s'ocx anl prs-ss before purchasing.
atty II. kCap.IY.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19
R. +. Rooney & Co.,

dn'erican, Foreign, French and German
DRY GOODS.
No. $50 Main-st., between Madison and
Wonroe-sts., Memphis, Tenn.
We have now on hand a large and
well selected stock of DRY GOODS
to which we respectfully invite the
attention Of COU NTRY MER-
CHANTS, PLANTERS, MILLIN.
ERS, and all others desiring Dry
Goods, We shall be able to sell lower
than similar Goods have heretofore
been bought in this market
The attention of Planters is partic-
ularly called to our large stock OF
kerseys, Jeans, Blankets, 0Snaburgs
Domestics, etc, etc. n37-6m
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Mslllpbis Gares.
Removal.

J.G. Griffing & Brother have re-
moved from their old stand to No l59
Main street, Stevenson Block, where they
will be pleased to see their friends and
patrons.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19
A. w ellis s. Dr0.

" hOleSale and RettlI Cash Dealers in
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY
a@ GOODS,
Competing, Boots, Shoes, SC, &C., &C.,
2a7 Main-st., Memphis, Tenn.
Our stock of Fall and Winter Goods is
now complete. Planters can rely on
finding better assortment, both for
plantation and family purposes, than
was ever before offered in this market.
We will make it to the interest Of
all to examine our stock and prices be
fore purchasing.
n37-6m A. r. WELLS & BRO.
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Fall and Winter Goods,
At WHOLESALE

,... At WHOLESALE.
Our Stock is now ready for the
FALL TRADE, and we would respectful
ly solicit the attention of both city and
country merchants to the styles, prices and
qualities, of the
Fancy and Staple Dry. Goods,
ADY MADE HING,
SADDLES AND SADDLERY.
Comprised in our DRY GOOD STOCK.
ALso-To the h ANY stock and sssort.
ment in our Root, SHOE and Hat
STORE, which wre selected expressly
for this Trade, and adapted 70 the vents
I.of, the couatry- Our long experience in
the kinds and qualities OF Goods needed
o this market, enables us to ensure our
customers that they win buy desirable
and saleahle goods only, from our stock.
COSSiTT, HILL q TALMADGE,
cor. Main Snd jefferson streets.
| ksapals S~r+ Ii, 1856. zsl-st>
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Pope * 2sgotners,
Cash Dealers in Fancy aud Do
nestle Dry Goods,

No. 2S5 Nam Street, Memphis,
Are now receiving their splendid
sto;k of fall and winter Goods. All the
beauty and elegance to be found in dress
goods we have in our establishment Our
Dress Silks consist in all the various fab
RIGS and manufactures to be obtained in
she European markets. The richness Of
the Chine, ANDRE and MORE, Antique,
Striped Silks, cannot be surpassed in gai-
etv ard clcganc vet the silk robes are
said to be mote recerche. Every article
of dross can be found by examining our
stock.
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J. q. GRIrsINo] r.. B. oRlgrINe
D.. G. GriRng 4 ESr0.,
Grocers and Commission

McfChantR,
No. l5e Man-st., Stevenson Block, Mem
phis Tenn.
We viii furnish supplies to our
friends as heretofore, and make advances
on shipments to our friends in New Or
leans.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19

The Brazilian is graceful nanteau,
which e adapted 70 the fall season. Thu
Caprice, the Moresco, the Hispania, the
Leonse AMI Tourists, are suited 10 thescy-
.ral d iicrent stvies OF dress for wh IN
they ware N snufactured, which eanno
flh 10 4tisfy The mos, tasty. We are de-
I-rm:nel thu. no city shall surpls, Nen-
phs in fine goods. The ladies Of IA :
section naeI NOT ncar the expense no b.
toablcd by sending abroad for these
ta!ngs.
HEAVY GDoDSl
OF AL gradss, kentucky Twiils & LinseEs.
Birnlsts, Hats, Caps, Boots ana Shoes,
Ready Clotning-all the above mem
tioncd goods can be bought Low FOR
CASH. n4l-2m
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-11-19

Aug. 27-n3l-1m
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-03-28

EouEsTRIANIsM EXTRAoRDINARY.--AE correspond
ent Of Life Illustrated gives the following portion
of the experience Of a Cadet at West Point: 4
When I came back from t1,lough my class had
ridden for year, only for week or two. Nothing
daunted however by this and blindy trusting to for
tune and my own powers, bucked on pair of rusty
spurs, bound myself securely to an enormous sabre
with a ponderous iron scabbard, and sailed forth
Dragon brought me a raw-boned, vicious looking
animal, which, after some preliminary difficulties, I
succeeded in mounting. ,'a ,1z-.55 z-'sr
'1TrOtn Horse started so did half off my saddle.
Ihad never been taught to keep my heels well out,
and accordingly my spurs went in Horse g went in'
too. Motion peculiar. Began to think was losing
my balance. Sabre flew out and hit the horse on the
head. In plunged my spurs deep among his ribs,
Another jump. Sabre flew back and hit him on the
hanks. Spurs worked convulsvely among his bones
jump, thump, spur Horse reared seized his name ::
kicked up; caught his ear and saved myself. 1t
began to grow exciting Finally horse started off.
Such race! Pulling on the name had no tendency
to check his mad career rather seemed to iritate
him. Had good hold with the spurs but did not
consider myself perfectly safe. Sabre flew mp and
hit me in the face. Blind for moment, and ! heard
something drop. Looked up into the saddle and saw
was not there. Concluded it must be me on the
ground. Horse standing near, eating grass and look
ing at me with quiet twinkle in his eye, adding
insult to injury. @fs.a.g,. 4. s@lssiEf }I'37
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-03-28

TnE SUBLnfE-A gentleman was once engaged
in controversy with clergyman, and declared that
no writer ancient or modern, equalled Homer in the
cited the following passage: {" Joye frowns, and dark
ems more half the skiesn There cried he, what will
you find equal to this? rown from the brow of my
Heather Omnipotent oyershadoWs half the skies with
darkness. The clergyman opposed him by the fol:
lowing quotation from Revelations, chapter 90 and
verse H. " And l saw a great white throne, and
Him that sat on it, from whose face tho earth and
Heaven fled away Your fable God, he remarked
could only put half the heavens in ferment by the
distortion Of his visage. At the bare appearance o.
the Christ and Deity, Creation trembes and seek
annihlation for shelter.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-03-28

1,HE BAGAssE FURNACE. - LETTERS M & PA PA
furnace for burning Wood and BasasSe
D sRa Of % ns
s works entirely by natural druugh and without the aid
Cd It conans no CRATE bars or other irons in the interior
3D. 1t requires soppage OF the mill to have its ashes
4 The Bagasse stirred touched after it arrives
9TH. burns all the Bagasse and makes steam enough to
the mill engine steam battery and pumping engine,
in T i hs e at Rs ss crop
This makes pretension to burn agase alone and
Ss G a s pnspsy Hy Ss
gs Gs it to e hs f' s ny
tricks Of trade known be false BY those who make
cos that cannot upon merits No person will be
make patent Earnaee To@ 3 "%hgFy M f'yy
guarauteed in its undistubed use and possession
tais f5hee an5 m rs peppFe s m Contract % to p
ing The Bagasse boil juice The train of kettles,
ng 10 be had Of the sabscrhg a L Or GhesTss
jas d&W6m 81 Natchez street, New Orleans
THE ARRIVAL OF DIR. sEIERIDAN ~
nsI Sin. u M s @ D an s ds M a s" m
sumption the second stage, in from 2 TO q days Per
neve es 10 be- fcubcd Sn Piles cured Ut piles
SG p Snni Sa n @ E aRy ss
viii restore good hair to the bald ,.,.d,,,. and vo,
loss of time to the patient Advice gratis Persons in the
country attended stating exactly the state they are ill.,
- Dr. Sheridan allows his Day Book open to az persons
for reference his wonderful in this city and ST. Louis
and The restored to sight Dr. s. allows his
Diploma hang his Office Persons allowed to see the
| Doctor restoring sight to the blind. 80 .
| Dr.. s. be at his office from A. NJ to T. NJ
| oil Gin No. 22S Canal streets, corner OF IRENE.
| TtANDLES, OIL. WHISKY, BRANDY etc
| " 1000 boxes Proctor & Gau,be's STAR GANDIES;
| 700 boxes Frasers STARCHi ID
| 30 barrels No. LARD OIL;
| 100 barrels Boylcs Copper Distilled ROSE WHISKY; '
/ 100 hf bbs .l-... ~.
| i'm quarter and eighth casks Domestic BRANDY;
| 75 Ibis hionorgaiieia WHISKY, Gron bounda .
60 hf bbls
For sale by JOSEPH haSIita "a TlarH;a,, @ ~, t.o,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-03-28

The LATE JEREMIAH MAsoN.-Mr. Mason seldom
wasted words on anything. When the Methodist elder
waited on him during the famous trial Of Ephraim
Avery for the alleged murder of Maria Cornell, and
announced to him in oracuar language that the Angel
Gabriel had appeared to him the night previous, and
assured fim that " brother Avery was Innocent
Let him be summoned was his instant reply, with
out abating attention to his work. raising his eyes
a second from the table.
The late Judge Smith, of New Hampshire, was a
man OF infinite humor, and nothing appeared TO please
him more than to crack joke with bir. Mason, who
was engaged defending a man Of the name Of Smith
for horsesteang. At dinner, the judge, addressing
Mr.. Mason across the table, says, Well Mr. Mason
are you going to get your client off?' Can't tell
says Mr.. Mason =; could il it wasn't Tor his cursed
name.r Boston Transcript 7 .=4@ .3.zs
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-03-28

a VERrrABLE DoGHERRY.--A Mayor Of one of the
Communes in France, lately made the following en-
try upon his register: FsI L-.
-, a man by the name Of Rollin, committing an act
against the laws. ! commanded him to surrender,
wherenpon he set uponme heaped me with insult and
contumety, calling me ragamuin, an ass, and pre-
be trne.n -- :
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-03-28
SUsp Orleals 4ailu Grestept.
a Beautiful Conceit.

The last Southern Literary Messenger republshes gem of
true poetry from the Of T. b. Adrich, entitled The Poem
Of little Life that but three 4prls long, We agree with
the editor that r A1drch writes nothing more be will yet
deserve be ranked among the Of day for this
sweet conception Every linz and every word repee with
true poetry III opens In this wise 81 SFf2 @4 5E
Have you not heard the poet fell FsS S8 @sH& Y #3
How came the dainty babie Bell Eat
s Il. TIt ST. Into this world Of ours? y zJEff--
The gates Of Heaven were left ajaT, -EE
H @ With folded hands and dreamy eyes
She wandered out of Paradise q ~ ri 3E4
She saw this planet, like a star, al
Ia Hung in the depth Of purple "a 5 F&
It's bridges, running to and fro, at ali gf ir-4
per which the white. winged seraphs 60
: Hearing the holy dead to Heavent + .5fl-J -
She touched bridge Of fOwer-tbose feet - -.
So light they did not bend the bells % "a ~ E5*
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G- sEAsi They fell like dew upon the flowers t '.E
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