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The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
The "Nd6ed Truth. .o

A gentleman at a late fashion
able assembly being asked
which of the ladies he thought
most beautiful. replied, why,
madam, they are all beautiful: /:
but that lady, | think , pointing
to Miss Bunce, who was dress
ed in the extreme of fashion,
'outStriPs them ALL
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
DEPARTMENT.


Time was when girls there bonnet wore
Projecting half yard before;
When beauty was thus hidden deep,
1t was something even to get a peep
But now-oh woman's tickle mind
They wear their bonnets all behind.
While men their features hide with hair.
The ladies go with faces bare,
And fancy all admire who stare!
So this will pass in history's page,
As English woman's bare faced age.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
IVOnlen.

Women make their advan-
ces as time makes his. Al
twenty, when a swain ap-
proaches to pay his devoirs,
they exclaim with an air ofin-
difference-'Who is he?' AT
thirty with a prudent look to-
wards the ways AMI means, the
question is-'What is he2' AT
forty, much anxiety manifests
itself to make the hymenial
selections, and the query
changes into-'Which is he?'
But at fifty, the anxious ex-
pectant prepares to seize upon
any prey, and exclains-
Where is he?'
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01

The Adrantage Of Temperance Drink
A drowning boy was recent
ly rescued in Boston, Mass,
by a Mr.. Lemon, whereupon a
bystander remarked, that the
little fellow would have perish
ed, had it not been for Lemon
aid. The fellow was promptly
arrested.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
Smart I

A girl who had become tired
of single blesscdness, thus
wrote to her intended: ''Dear
Jim, come rite off if you're
cummin' at all; Edward Kel-
derman is insistin' that | shall
have him. and he hugs and kis-
ses me SO continually that |
can't hold ousmuch longer
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
WIZ AND HUMOR
Philosophy.

Philosophy.
First class in Oriental Phi
Iosophy will stand up:
'Tibblcs, what is life
Life consists OF money, a
two-forty horse, and fashion
able wife
Coed NcXt-what is death |?
a paymastcr who settles
every body's debts and gives
them tombSlones as receipts in
full OF all demands
'What is poverty?' ..-.
'i'he reward of merit genius
generally receives from dis
eliminating public .........
what is religion?'
Doing unto others just as
you please, without allowing
them to return the compliment
sWhat is fame?'
"a six line puff in a news
paper, while living, and your
fortune to your enemies when
dead ..t -..
Next, and last. Which is
the quickest and easiestmelhod
for you to reach heayenY
ASK the Camden and Am
boy Railroad Company
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS |


THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
-Chancery Court of Pamela county
At rules before the CLERK of said Court,
at his Office, in the town of Pamela, the
third Monday in September, it being
the 18th day thereof, A. d. 1885,
No. II.
II. Craft and John Grigg } Upon open
VS.. ing the matter.
Brahan, ct. al. Of this bill of
complaint, it appearing to the satisfaction
of the court, that r. w. Brahan is nom
resident of the State of Mississippi, and
is now beyond the limits thereof, so that
the ordinary process of law cannot be
served upon him: .-
1t is therefore ordered by the court that
unless the said r. W. Brahan enter his
appearance herein before the clerk and
master of said court, on or before the
rule day thereof, to be held by said clerk
and master at his Office at the Courthouse,
in the town of Pamela, in said county, on
the third Monday in November, 1856, and
plead, answer or demur, to the bill of
complaint, the several allegations therein
contained will be taken for confessed as
to him, and such decree rendered there
in as shall seem just and equitable. -Ea
1t is further ordered by the Court, that
a copy of this order be published in the
Pamela Star, a newspaper published IN
the town of Pamela, for four weeks sue
cessively, and another copy thereof posted
at the door of the Courthouse, in said
town of Pamela. s-g
b A true copy from the minutes.l
Given under my hand, and the
Seal of said Court, at Office, the
( DIAL 18th day of September, A. ID.
1856. J. C. HARRISON,
n34-4t Clerk.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
ADVERTISING A WIFE.

"Whercas, my wife has left my bed
and board, without any cause or provo
cation, all persons are hereby forbidden
10 trust her on my account.-TPopular
Advertis sement.
"Wlthout cause or provoca-
ton !" Lonely and now deserted
husband, when you traced those
words did you remember the
bright morning You took that fair
girl from her humble, but kindly
home, where toll was robbed of
half its bitterness by the sympathy
and love of the beloved father
and II OF Ter, and af1ectionate com
panions? Didyou remember how
after a few weeks or months
you tired of your bargain, and
stayed from home with your for
mcr gay companions, till unsharcd
drudgery, amid the petty annoy
anccs of aloWly home, destroyed
the happiness and soured the tenn
per of your once cheerful wife,
till she could bear the chickering's
and recrininations no longer, and
has left your cold hearth home
less wanderer, to seek a quiet spot
where nothing may recall her van
ished hopes and sad experience?
Yes, "a homeless wanderer she
is, for the vacuum her fresh alb
Sencc made in the hearts and
home OF her parents when You
took her thence, has been gradual
| Iy filled BY others of her family,
and she will not force for herself
a new place there, now that the
pedestal upon which you placed
her has turned to sand and crum-
blcd beneath her feet. 81.
And You can add this insult to
her other wrongs! Think you,
now that she has rcnounced that
name which has been no shelter
to her, that she would avail her
self of its empty privileges when
all the tenderer associations she
once deemed clustering around ii
are torn away, and lie withing in
the past? Fear not, 40 claim OF
hers will ever justify your cold pre-
caution. &. FL. ,...... .-.. .# .#
Or do you remember that young
face, lined with care and toll, light
ing with timid surprise at your
kind words, the only ones she has
ever heard, smothering the devo-
ton thus awakened in her girlish
heart, and wedding you with a
frightened gratitude you cannot
comprehend? Do you remember
the neat little housewife who gave
an air of comfort to your humble
home, but reprcssing all show of
affection. afraid or ashamed TO be-
tray how much she loved you, till
YOU, whose coarser nature could
not understand this lingering tim
iditv of her loyeless childhood.
| mistook it for coldness or ill-na-
ture, and with some plausible eX-
cuse, left her to herself and went
abroad where you might be anus
ed with less trouble to yourself.
| Aeonized with her loving and un-
loved life, the poor, neglected.
misunderstood creature, leaves you
to avoid the daily coldness Of her
uncongenial home, which else
wouldzbreak her heart. <o3
mI If neither of these suit your
case, your own9heart will point a
thousand other causes that have
contributed to drive your wife to
this extremity, and if you must
needs add the approbitm of this
public remuneration, be sareIul
how pou pen those words /" With
out cause or provocation. =
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01

n poetic young man, in
writing to his lady love, says,
'her face is a lump of alabaster
lit up with pleasing thoughts
What an interesting light to
write by, especially if she would
allow you TO -punctuate with
kisses !! Take away the sugar,
Jim ! .#.E a. 3
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01

Sarah A. Bi'nop, ct, al . t. IT, appearing
F, NJ. Pipkin, ct. als. ton of the clerk
that Henry Stevens, Rachael Rorex, Thom-
as Rorex, Wm. III. Warin, James M.
Warm, George w. Warin, Martha Warm
and John Warin are non-residents Of the
State of Mississippi: g as
1t is therefore ordered that they be
notified by publication in the Pamela
Star, public newspaper published in.
said county, for four weeks successive
ly, at least once in each week, of the
tendency of this bill of complaint, and
required to appear before the Judge
of this court, at the next term thereof,
to be holden at the Court house of.
said county on the 7th Monday otter
the 4th Monday in September A. D.
1856, then and there to plead, answer.
or demur to said bill filed against.
them, or the same will be taken for
confessed and decreed accordingly. ~
~ Witness John C. Harrison,
LIS Clerk Of said Court, and Seal
~ thereof, the 18th day of August,
A. ID. 1856. - -
- JOHN C. HARRISON, Clerk.
j Aug. 20-n30-4w ..F .s.s .4.-..
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
Opposed to Mondrchg.

There is a man i'm Connect
cut who has such a hatred for
everything appertaining to a
monarchy, that he Won't wear
"a crown on his hat. WY. r...
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
D RY G 0 @ D 8
For Sale.

The undersigned, offers for sale a
tract of Two Hundred acres of
G o. ID l. A N d,
Known as the George London Place
on Yockana river, in Yallabusha coun-
ty, near the county line. There are
about 140 acres of good 4. -. a1
s# BOTTOM LAND, EH
and 115 or 120 acres Of which is above.
overflow. About 80 acres are cleared
and twenty acres ON which the timber
has been deadened.
Terms One third down, and the
balance in two equal instalments, on
one and two years credit.
Eor further particulars, address
.se.- JOHN ID. LANKFORD.
Long Greek, p. 0.
July 9--n24--3m. -
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01

"Whercas, my wife has left my bed
and board, without any cause or provo
cation, all persons arc hereby forbidden
10 trust her on my account Popular
Advertis sement.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
That's So.

Why is an editor like the
book of Revelations? Because
he is fuIIof types and shadows,
and a mighty voice like the
sound of many waters is ever
saying to him-write. sas
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
Tender Forethouqltt.

Deroted Wye.--SOh what a
beautiful monument Wouldn't
YOU like to have such a one as
that, dear?' M
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01
TO NARY.

We are youug,
And both are loving,
IOu love me
And love you;
Each, each others
Faults rcproving,-
Some in le
And some in you,
What is best
For us 10 do?
Live and Love,
Continue loving
You loving me,
Iloviny von: l
Each, each Others
Faults reproving,-J %
You reproving me, | you
This is best for us TO do! SCI
= aE 4 fHef
TO HARRY. Tuf
We wanc soap,
And both need scrub6ins,
You soap me, ...-.a. ....s
"A" And ! soap you; Fs4T
Each, each others NJ r.r
Rough hides rubbing $50.
You scrub me, m Hf4
.... And | scrub You, L.
What is best
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01

A Yankee, writing to his
father in the East, speaks of
tie great matrimonial facilities
of the West, ends with the fol-
lowing SUGGESTION ea
Suppose you get our girls
some new tech, and send them
cut here
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01

Why is a crusty old maid of
fifty like the most beautiful,
most accomplished, most ell
egant, and most admired lady
in the city?
Because she is MATCMLEss.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, Chancery Court
Pamela County, AT Rules
Moaddy, august 18th, 1856.
M O
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01

Pompey, why is a Journey
round dis world like like a cats
tail '-'WelI, [ does not ad-
zact!y see any semblance twixt
the two cases.'-'WelI, den, !
spec I'll have to tell you--be-
kase it am fur to dc end of it.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-01

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-30
oBIT U ARY.:

DIED, at the residence of Mr., Edyard Presley,
in this District on the 29th Of December last, Mrs
CATHARINE PRESLEY, at the unusually sd-
yanced age Of ninety five or six years.
The deceased was the widow Of tho late Evan
Presley, who departed this life a few years ago.
Since tho death of her husband she has lived in
the family of hir. Edward Presley, whose kindness
and benevolence towards her, have been, reTsrka-~
Lle, aud have been characterized by the constant
solcitude Of the whole family for her welfare and
comfort She has, think, resided in this Dir"
trct, ever since her birth some time previous to-
the war Of the Revolution. Her generation has-
long since passed away from the face Of tho Garth :
her early associates, the companions of her child
hood and youth, had all gone before her, and there
was not ono left 10 remind her Of the joys. Of tho
Spring time Of her e-and she, too, gone 70 that
bourne whence no traveller returns And th1ksesn-
tenance bean,ing with beneyolence, and genuine
christian charity we shall never behold again upon
this earth. Oh! how melancholy is the reflection
that those whom we love .ahd Agilo tnre uIsre
daily sinking into the grave, there u abide the
call ID the angel Of Almighty 6oa.,i:, 1~nr-.
She loved Us, and We fespecet reverence! ind
loved her. She had no enemss-and It is a grateful
privilege ia be to say nothing Of the dend but that
which is praiseworthy. She died . member'of tAs
Baptist Church. with which she had been e6nneetesa
for great numbered yeats; and she did, in truth,
cxemplify the Christian virtues Of brnevoence and
charity above all persons whom have ever known
But she has left the warm precincts Of the cheetuf
day without casting one longing. lingering look BE-
hind. Life had been sborn Of all Its charms for her,.
and size looked for death as a kind and welcome
friend, promising to her relief from world Of woe
and of sin.
We uLall not sec her again upon the. earth, bss
we can never forget her. Her body reposes in the
silent chambers Of the dead at PleasentG Grove, her
soul in the bosom If her God. : -.
'O'' - HER FRIEND.
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II Y N E MI

MARRrEp, on the 10Th inst, by Rev. II. 7. Bart
ley, Mr.. PrcxgSs DENNY and Miss MATILDA FAS--
~ "
SAINT, all of this District.
MARRIED, on the l7th inst, by the? same, hr
ilfLa&hs CLaRH.and Miss SusAskAR lsisNlrf sif'
of this District.
ALSO, by the rame, at ,he same time and place; !;
Mr.. JESSE JENNINGS, youngestson Of the la:e Jesse
Jennings, deed, and Mrs sorHHoHA lsABSIr,'
daughter of the late Urah Inabuet aiLof this Dis.
trict.
MARRIED. on the 16,h'inn:, By Rev. I'll Kim
merman, MIR. NATHAN T. SKINNER and Miss ELIZA,
A. WELLS, all Of this District.
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HO! FOR KANSAS.

At the solicitation Of many friends Will proceeu 10
organize Company OF one hundred men, 10 pFoceeu
TO Kansas, about the last of March.
This pioneer band needs the aid OF the moneyeu
citizens They go to far of country for the purpose
of securing homes and at tie same time 10 ueiehu
Southern Institutions. They appeal 10 their native
State for aid with the hope that their appeal Will mol
be in vain.
Ii is iInpossibe that the people Of South Carolina
can hear without emotion the news which daily comes
10 us from Kansas The long aud bitter an'1nosilie'
have at los. rpened, and slavery and Abolition 'he
North and the South, confront each o'her IN arlne"
and deadly war. The issue has come, anu 10 Tue
people Of The South, and OF this State, to each and
every slave holder, the question addresses ltseii;
What shall we do for KaLsus! Shall we look !Ist-
lessly, tamcly nnwhe friends, surrounded ny Inc
hosts of Abolition are risking their fortunes perhaps
shedding their blood in our behalf! Can we DO moth
ing, give nothing Of our abundance in such a cause
We trust that these questions may he answered IN
a worthy and liberal manner. Let Patriotism anu
State pride, and Southern Spirit be expressed IN some
''' E. b. BELL.
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.-4t . . l5AF1F-s' y = lts'I-s "
WHY FOLD OUR ARMS 3

THE Yorkvie Enquirer, in the course of brief
but fo.cibe article on the Cincinnati Convention,
holds the following pertinent language:
Why fold our arms, and at distance coldly look
upon the conflict! is 1t the part of masnanmity =
is it brave! There are other and even more fearful
hattie fields than those marked by the clangor Of arms
and the shedding Of blood Such will be the cam.
paign of 1856. BY it The perpetny Of The Union, II
Of the institution Of slavery, will be determined.
The other Southern States preparing To enter tn
lists. and they drmand it Of US, earnestly, TO 60 with
them. The Democratic party, true 10 the instincts
which have ever linked it 10 the Constitution and The
rights of the Siares has taken the position OF Sonh
Carolina. and by its tAstny South Carolna must now
abide! After have for years demanded this condl-
tion shall we, when it is granted, refuse act our
part + it consistent? Is it in accordance with our
line OF duty Is it safe!
In this connection VI beg direct the readers at
ten,on to an article onour first page from the New
York Post. 1t will be seen tha, The position is there
taken that the mex, Democratic Convention will be
an almost purely Southern one and upon This consid-
Grafton the New York Administration Democrats
are urged not appoint delegates to that body Here is
strong corroboraton of what we have all along said,
viz that the meeting Of the Democratic party at Gin
cnnati will be little else than bringing together OF
the power of the Southern States. This is the true
statement. And with il staring us in the face, We
emphaically reiterate the Enquirer's questions
Why fold our arms Is ii the part Of magnanin'i.
ty? Is in accordance ,rith our line o. duty? Is It
safe1 Is II braye p" =
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House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,


Cant. E. 3, BEII,-Dcar Sir: In reply to your
letter Of tho 2sh must first repeat my proposition
The pledge was to give an hundred dollars TO each
company OF one hundred men that mightgo to Kansas
under pledge to remain. t,ro ycars Whenever you
orga nize company Of an hundred men and start r
Kansas, will pay 10 your Treasurer l''- amount
pledged, If my colleagues are not called upon 10
contribute TO companies which may be raised IN their
own Districts they authorize ME TO say That each will
contribute handsomely to The aid ofy your company.
Your intention of appealing through the press to
the spirit and patriotism Of The PEOPLE OF the STATE Is
admirable. There are men scattered all over The
Stale alsu who willing To 80, bn not i" sufficient
numbers to furn separate company III cacl' District
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Jan. o.

w On, JalI.
HoUsE-Mr Boyce offered the following:
Resolred, That whereas our relations with
Great Britain are ct the most threatning char
acter, indicating that We may be on the eve of
the most startling events; aud whereas it is the
imperative duty of the House. at this juncture
of imminent peril. no; to abdicate its great mis-
sion, but to fulfil it by organizing, if possible,
on such basis as will give peace to our dis
tracted country, and enable it to present an un-
divided front to the common enemy-therefore,
Resolred, That the conservative elements of
this House should unite in 1 sincere effort to
elect a Speaker, who will represent the great
ideas Of "peace for ourselves and the sword for
the stranger"
Mr.. Stephens said he hoped The gentleman
would be permitted to state The facts on which
he made tho announcement, that we are ON the
ove of war. If so, he knew nothing about it.
Objections were made 10 any explanation.
On motion of Mr.. Morgan, the resolution was
tabled.
Mr. McMulen made an Intellectual effort to
rescnd the resolution which prccudes debate.
AIr. Tyson offered Il resolution that the cand-
date for Speaker who shall at any time hereafter
receive the highest number of votes from a
quorum of members, though less than nraJor-
ty Of votes poled, shall be declared Speaker,
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MECHANICALLY,

Mas. GuLLAGE, Of this District, was burned to
death on the 18th inst She had carried dinner to her
husband who was working in new-ground near
their residence While he eating, she sat upon
log which was in close proximity to burning brush
heap. BY some unlucky mis-hap her ei0'nes
caught on fire. Af'righsed, shedan scarcely knowing
whittier. Her husband, and negro fellow with him.
succeeded in over,aking her, and tore her CLONES
from her, But it was too late. She was already bad
ly burned She fingered in much pain until the night
of the 18th, when she died.
Mr.. GuLLAGE and the negro man had their hands
badly burned in attempting to rescue the unfortunate
deceased.
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provided that he and each of the other candi-
dates shall have the appointment Of the stand.
ing committees in proportion to: the number OF
votes respectively received bye each. But no
candidate whose vote shall be less than 25, shall
be entitled to any appointment under the reso-
luton.
On motion this resolution WAS tabled, and the
House again proceeded TO vote. Banks 81;
Richardson Ct; Fuller 90 Campbell. of Ohio, S.
Pennington, Shorter and Porter each. Neces-
sary to choice SO.
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