The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1866-11-10

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1ntieiy agitation aud joy we're d.
piricI on every face, aud Mf TON
Wisdom, thc honorable bo.t, walked
ont ~ meet The ansieus "stuaf," ~
welcome him in, inquire for his
hcalih the ncws, etc.
The Squire wns q good humorcd
gentleman, but he wns chiefly cello
btaicd for talents, asluicncss, learn.
ing, etc, In lia populous township.
"Wcll," said the host, "Iien, you
have been elected, but you had close
time OF v, my vote alone saved YOU
---you heat himone vote only.
"That's all, Tonl,v replied Ben,
"but the next election III lick him.
There Is no use IN talking, Mr.. Wis.
dom, without using the Juice Of the
corn freely, aud a little sly scandal
aud lying" -
"Ah, we'll, that's all over and YOU
are the magistrate, Square Ben, SO
come and let's go in aud see what
the young folks wish. Indeed, Squar
Ben, ARE you aware that you are ek.
pectcd to say the ceremonies"
Benjamin Buncum now began to
see the awful responsibility of his
office, and to "trcmblc from centre TO
circumference" for he had never oili-
ciatcd in that interesting capacity.
They had not done him the justice to
inform him of the part he was ex-
pectcd to perform, or he could have
prepared.
lie had made no prepaniion-had
no form, nor could any book be found
high or low having the marriage
ceremony in it. Hence, to take il
"otl handP was the only chance. An
unfortunate and ercruciating test for
the newly elected Squire.
The company was now arranged
into a crescent. The Squire was at
his place, and in come the parties
principals and seconds--the gallants
each bearing candle, which evinced
the extent and luxuriant range in
that neighborhood. With much AS
snrance and dignity, the Squire looked
around, and whole ages Of learning
seemed rushing through his mind.
lie thought over everything he had
dreamed, but all in vain. There was
q suppressed litter all over the house.
This admonished him he must say
something, and in an agony Of de-
spair he began
"The State Of Missouri, -
county, | command YOU To-"
This did not suit. Confusion and
whispering perplexed him the more.
"Give him chance; give the
Squar a chance" said strong voio
from the door. The Squar made an
other effort:
"Bc il enacted by the General As
sembly Of the State of Missouri"
The Squire was again admonished
by tittering that he must proceed
with something. In agonizing des-
paration he began;
"When in the course Of human
events, IL becomcs--"
Here he was touched by Mr.. Wis
dom. Afier a pause he began again
"Our Father who art in heaven"
"lIe's repeating the Lords prayer y
says one. The Squire raised hi'
hopeless vision TO the ceiling for q
short time and began anew
"Know all men by these presents.
Il lie was interrupted BY a general
noise, aud voice from the crowd,
"IIe is writing deed"
Again he cssaycd:
witness my hand and seal thi'
the -"
"IIe has concluded il, he will Ger.
, tainly go on with the ceremony" an
swcred several voices.
"In the name Of God, amcn." h,
began. Laughter from every direc
ton; some swearing.
"IIe's making his will" said one
II thought he would not live long
he looks prodigously sad"
The next essay Of the noble an'
learned "Squar' was;
"Oh, yesl oh, ye! come int
i court and"
"Are We 10 have court to-nighty'
calculated some one.
"Oh, yesl come into court" re
piled another from the door. Th
laughter was general.
II may be supposed the bride an
her partner were somewhat hors d.
, combat, especially the former; bu
water and suitable aromaiics wer
near, and Squire Buncum was he
friend near by. lie was an untire
ing man. and, after casting his eye
: around the room, he determined /
I. try againi
"To the constable or any othC
legal officer, greeting"
TGt's 70. Hes going to have u
i all ARRESTED" said several.
n Here a CLEAN Of light flashed owe
o the Squires bewildercd and forlor
. countenancc. lie ordered tho par
! ties positively TO hold up their hand
e and in a solemn voice he said
e "You and each Of you do sol
e emnly and truly swear, In the pres
b encc Of the present company, an'