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The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1868-12-05

On last Saturday night, as Lieut.,
Roscncrantz who commands the gar
rison at this post was enjoying n
moonlight promenade" he came up
with u pet deer with which he essayed
to have a little sport. Walking up
to the aforesaid animal he commenced
smoothing down its coat, and finally
took it by the horns. This specie.
of familiarity the deer didn't relish,
but became exceedingly hostile, and
inflicted several severe jolts upon the
Iieutcnant's bread-basket, beside,
cutting n considerable cash in his leg.
all OF which caused him to keep hi,
bed for several days, We advised hin
to bcstow his caresscs upon a dcai
next time; they are not quite so be.
llgcrcnt.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1868-12-05

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The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1868-12-05

Don't forget that GEORGE Stewards
oyster snloon and confectionery Is at
Alternately old stand, IN l%Iatcsvillc.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1868-12-05
W.. l.. STEW ART.
Cotton Factor
AND
Commission Merchant,
200 Front Street, up stairs,
MEMPHIS, TENN.

VIII attend promptly 10 the sale Of Cotton
aud Produce, and viii m orders Tor %s1pplIs'
nf cugtomuts. ni-.qm
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1868-12-05


Teley#eh difai.lm my un
nor mHalno himself N hvn ~ 4
fnuntiiau " Ttc.s taymehds end
~ iftpHiinalhg iep laiion on fp.
construction 4 prominent politician
eas ihai Gen Ofant indofsf ma
mfngufa ior az mfiy resumption u
pe.io payments which WI be ureo'
Wy % poverfal combination nov form.
inR North, headed ~ Jay Cooic.
The increase IN The public debt ft
November hosa M increase of lon
million dollan
In 900 engagement between The
government troops and revolution
ists, on Tho 9th nt villa del Cabrc,
Cuba, the letter were defeated.
Senator PomerOy has expressed
the opinion tint only two measures
Of great national importance will be
before Congress this winter, Wis A
proposition for the constitutional
amendment regulating suffrage in all
the States, aud q bill arranging the
prcliminarics for the resumption Of
specie payments.
Congress meets Monday next.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1868-12-05

Quininc is produced from a forest
tree in South America, known as the
chinchona, Of which there are many
varieties, but the ~chinchona cansaya
and chinchona ruba yield the medi-
cine in greatest abundance. SO great
has been the demand that, in most Of
the districts whence it has been OBJ
tanned, the supplies are gradually di-
minishing and as no substitute of
equal value is like to be found, it is Of
the utmost Importance that new
sources shall be discovered In Ja-
maica the chiuchona ruba has been
cultivated sufficiently to show that it
will grow well on that Island, and
the Government is urged to encourage
and assist in its cultivation on an ex-
tend scale.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1868-12-05

Just Pabished in a Sealed Ehrslops. Pne,
sir cent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29
Redemption Of Fractional Cur.
' +" renew.

We receive frequent inquiries as to the meth
cd OF obtaining the redemption Of Fractional
Currency, and make the following summary OF
the rules for the benefit of those who do no,
know what is required Any Assistant L. 8.
treasurer, or L. s. Depository is authorized to
redeem all sums of three dollars or over The
Currency must be assorted, each kind and do
nomination by itself, and no moro than one hun.
dred pieces of one kind in the same strap: the
strap around each assortment must be one inch
wide, securely pinned, and written in ink the
number of pieces, denomination, and name Of
owner; all the strapped parcels must be put in
one package, and on the wrapper written the
date, the total amount, the name and residence
of the owner. Mutilated notes will be redeemed
in proportion to the mutilstion, iif the mutils.
ton is one-tenth or over reckoning by ffths, OK
cept three cent notes, which will be reckoned by
thirds. Persons living away from L. s. Depos-
itory can send packages by mail or express: and
will receive proceeds in currency in whatever
manner they may specify as soon as the currency
can be counted and passed upon. The proper
address in sending to Chicago, would be, simply,
l. ;, Assistant Treasurer Chicago Chicago
Com Express.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29

A HORRIBLE SERrEST.-There is serpent
OF more than ordinary hideous description,
which infests the vast Brazilian forests and the
plains up toward the country in which the head
waters of the Amazon take their rise 1t is call
ed ''tri de capplo,' "fri" being the Spanish or
brazi liam wordf for hood. The snake is described
as having hood on the back Of its head, some
thing like that attached to cloak. 1t crawl. up to
sleeping man or animal, throws its hood over
the sleeper face, and then quietly breathing its
poisonous breath therein, the sleeping man or
animal inhales it producing death.
tSueh is the account given of this horrible rep
tile by parties who have explored its native
haunts. A company of explorers that went to
the head waters Of the Amazon, from New York,
in ls5l-5, reported that they lost several NON.
6ers OF their party in this way. They would
ind man dead in the morning, his body livid
and swollen, and showing signs Of poison, but no
mark OF bite or sting upon him They could
not account for such casualties, until the natives
told them of fri de capplo, and explained its
mode of operating. This snake is represented as
growing to the length of twenty feet
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29

How can ye bloom SO fresh and fair ?" goes the
old Scotch song. How9 Why, those who show
tho bloom Of health on their cheeks take Planta-
ton Btters, which has the power Of fortifying the
system against disease, and Of regulating tho di.
gestive apparatus. Are you dyspeptic, weak,
void OF energyp Have little or no appetite,
headache, continued lassitudc and depression Of
spirits Take s.. T.--1S6O--, and bloom and
beauty will return. Tho Bitters have become
household friend. 22feb.2w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29
LEyEEs OF THE LIL1purrANs.-The leyees o

I.EyEEs OF THE LIIIPUTIANs.-The leyees of
the Liliputians, Gen. Tom Thumb and wife,
Commodore Mutt and Minnie Warren, commenc-
ed at the fremont Temple yesterday. As We
anticipated, the spacious hall was thronged, and
by delighted crowds. The Generals little wife
looked charmingly, and was the observed of all
observers. She is as pretty as q Venus and as
graceful as a Queen. Minnie, her sister, is hard.
Ky Less attractive, while the General and the
Commodore are as entertaining, as ever. All
things considered, they are the most extraordin.
airy people that have ever yet appeared before
the public. The Commodore's performances de.
light every body. He is sort of universal
genius-canS sing, dance, make speeches, &c.
The whole troupe appear in o variety of cos.
tunes, and make themselves as agreeable and
entertaining as possible Post
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29

AN INFANT MoNsTROsITY.- We received, YES
Fday, the description Of a dcformed negro
|ild, born otSa colorod woman living near the
per levoe junction, that pictures perfect
mstrosity. This child, born last Wednesday,
a face dircctly'sonl the top of its head sup
rted by bony process that forms complete
cl' Its nose md mouth project together, like
aso OF az ape j and rits arms, which have no
(ows or wrist Joints, tcrhihute in o "fork" fur.
hing two heshy projections to each, somewhat
'emaling fingers. dts legs and feet are well
mod, but of size out Of all proportion with
body. Since it, birth 1t has not "whinnpsred,"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29

md the belief is entertained that it is not sup
Piled with the organs of articulation. Its mother
goes by the name Of "Aunt Mandy" and seems
to be as well pleased with the horrid creature
as II 1t were designed to prove "a thing of beauty
and JOY forever Cairo, (Ill) DemccrM
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-07-08
Western lileas Of Fun.

a Wisconsin paper gives the following
graphic but not flattering illustration Of so.
ciety in Oshkosh, in the same State. A
minister from ncighboring town started
to 80. one day last week, on kind of mis-
sionary enterprise. lie drove his own team,
and when within about six miles of the end
OF his journey, he met man limping along,
with the blood running down the side of his
face. The minister asked him if that was
the road to Oshkosh. eyes you are on the
right road. just came from there. !
have been up there having little fun Will,
the boys" About two miles further on he
met another man, one arm in sling one
eye badly bunged, and his clothing in di.
lapidated condition. "How far is it to
Oshkosh ?" asked the minister. "Only
(h.i.c) five miles," answered the pitiable OBJ
ject Oshkosh is Il live town. I've been
up there having fun with the boys" With
sad heart the minister drove on falling
into rcvery on the depnvity Of man in gen.
eral, and the Oshkoshions in particular,
when suddenly he came upon man sitting
by the side Of the road. One arm was
spraincd, one ear had been bitten off, and,
seated by the side ola puddle Of water, he
was seeking relief by bathing the part at:
fected. The minister was perfectly awe
rtricken. Stopping his horse, he inquired
of the man wat terrible accident had befallen
him. 80, not any at all, family respond
ed the bleeding wreck II have only been
up to Oshkosh, having little fun with the
boys" II suppose you mean by that that
you having engaged in some brutalizing
fight" said tho minister. "Ycs," said the
man. II have heard that's what they call
it down at Found du Lac, where they are
civilized F; but they don't call it by that name
up ut Oshkosh. There they call il have u
little fun with the boys" What do you
suppose your wife will say when she sees
you?" asked the reverend gentleman. At
this time the man looked up with sardon.
ic smile. Putting his remaining we'll hand
in his pocket, he pulled out piece of nose,
u large lock Of hair, to witch part of the
scalp was attached, and piece of flesh he
had bitten from the cheek Of his opponent,
and holding them out for the minister s in.
spection, growled out, "Thcre, what do
you suppose his wife will say when she sees
him?" This was squlclcher. As anxious
as the minister was to overcome sin and do
good, he was not yet prepared to invade tho
devils stronghold; and, turning around, he
returned home. The next time he starts on
a missionary enterprise to the frontier of
Oshkosh, he will take good care not to 60
alone. He likes o littlo fun now and then,
but he don't care about having it with tho
boys.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-07-08

WHAT Is RADICAL.-A little boy asked
his father the question, what's a Radical?
The old gentleman undertook to explain the
conumlrum, as follows;
a Radical is rapacio,ls annual of the
genus homo; native Of the New England
States, but occasionally found in the Mid
die and Western States; a satanic spawn Of
Puritan parentage, conceived in sin, born in
iniquity, nursed at the breast OF jealousy
and self.estccm, rocked in the cradle of pre-
judice and intolerance, educated in the
school Of low cunning, and foul play, and
lives by public and private plunder. Now,
my son, since have defined it, let me hear
you parse il"
Son." Radical is compound' unconsti-
tutional noun, black in person. sdtclinng in
number, African gender and desperate case,
governed by the negro according to Puritan
- one ignormous governs another"
"That will do, my son; catch your pony
and take ride"
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-07-08
wanted-A Boy with Ten Points.

], Honest. ., Pure. 8, Intelligent. 4,
Active. 8, Industrious. 6, Obedient. I,
Steady. 8, Obliging. Q, Polite. 10, Neat.
One thousand 6rst-rate places arc open for
one thousand boys who can come up to the
standard. Each boy con suit his taste as to
the kind Of business he would prefer. The
places are ready for every kind Of occupa-
tion. Many Of them arc already filed by
boys who lack some Of the most important
points, but they will soon be vacant Ono
is in IN Office not far from where we write.
The lad who has tho situation is losing his
first point. He likes to attend the circus
and the theatre. This costs more money
than he can afford, but somehow he man.
ages to be there frequently. His employers
are quietly watching to learn how he gets so
much extra spending money; they will
soon discover leak in the money drawer,
detect the dishonest boy, and his place will
be ready for some one who is now getting
ready for it by observing point No. /, and
being truthful in all his ways. Some situ-
atiuns will soon be vocant, because the boys
have been poisoned by readinf bad books.
such as they would not dare to show to their
fathers, and would be ashamed to have
their mothers see. The impure thoughts
suggested by thase books will lead to vicious
acts; the boys will be ruined. and their
places must be filled. Who will be ready
for one Of these vacanciesy Distinguished
lawyers useful minister's, skillful physicians,
successful merchants, must all soon leave
their places .or somebody else to gil. One
by one thy are removed by death. Mind
your ten points, boys, they will prepare you
to step into the vacancies in the front ranks.
Every man who is worthy to employ boy
is looking for you, if you have the points.
DO not fear that you will be overlooked. A
young person having these qualities will
shine az plainly as star at night. We
have named ten points that 60 toward ma
king up the character Of a successful boy, so
that they can be easily remembered. You
can imagine one on each finger, and so keep
thelE in mind-they will be worth more
than diamond rings, and you will then never
be ashamed to "show your hand"
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-07-08
s'The Lower Orders."

If the Mongrel party hold on to power, il
the chains Of taxation which tho working
classes, the great ninety.6vc per cent. Of the
people, arc now badly CALLED by, but which
the small five per cent. tho wealthy, do not
wear and are not smarting therofrom, il
these chains Of taxation are kept on limbs
Of the wealth producers ten years longer,
VIC shall SEQ in this onco happy land fixed,
hopeless, stolid, pauperized state Of society,
which will ut oncc become the "lowor or.
ders" Of America. God forbid that this
nation should ever bo degraded to that cx.
tont Whenever the term slower orders
becomes as stcrcotypcd u phrase here Us i,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-07-08

has in Europe, tho liberties Of the masses
are gone, and that horrible picture, white
slavery" will stand out prominently.
To show the working classes that the
Mongrels who met at. t.Chicagothe other day
have no sympathy with them, care nothing
for tho weight OF taxation put upon their
shoulders, feel no regret at the present pros
trate condition Of trade and commerce,
there is not single resolution in tho plat
form, gotten up at the Grant and Colfax
Convention, which recognizes an industrial
population at all. The fearful struggle now
making by the great million to live, the fact
that this great million, or rather four mill
ions, of working men, create the wealth
upon which that horde Of corrupt scoundrels
now fatten, was not even alluded to; the
honest, crushed and ovcr.ridden sons of toll
were passed by in silent contempt; nothing
was said concerning labor; no. the shadow
Of recognition Of the dependence OF the
government upon the bone and sincw and
muscle Of the people, for the means to keep
up its expenditures but, on the contrary,
the swcat and toll Of white industrial classes
were ignored as they sweat and toll Of cat
tie; while the beaslly, filthy negroes ears
were filled with the most hattcring promises
in honicd accents
Laboring men! wealth producers! will
you, can you, so degrade yourselves, as to
replace party in power which stamps you
already as ''the lower orders" and which
will shackle you and your children in the
calling chains Of white slavery Rcbukc
these desrots at the November polls:
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-07-08
4 Masonic Biblical Iscgcnti.

The following is said to he the explanation
Of the text: "The stone which the builders
refused, the same is become the headstonc
of the corner" 1t is said that when Solo
mons Temple was building, all the stones
were brought from the quarry, ready cut
and fashioned, and they were marked on all
the blocks the places where they were to be
put. Among the stones was curious one
it seemed Of no desirable shape, it appeared
unfit for any portion of tire building. They
tried it at this wall, but it would not be ac-
commodated; SO. vcxed and angry, they
threw it away. The Temple was so many
years building that the stone became covered
with moss, and grass grew around it. Ev-
erybody passing by laughed at the stone;
they said Sola,non was wise. and doubtless
all the other stones were right but as for
that block, they might as well send it back
to the quarry, for they were quite sure it
was meant For nothing. Year after year
rolled on, and the poor stone Twas still dcs-
piscd the builders constantly refused it
The cvcntful day came when the Temple
was to be finished and opened, and the mul-
titudc was assembled to see the grand sight.
The builders said "Whcrc is the top stone?
Whcrcis the pinnacle?" They little ,houghr
where the crowning marble was, until some
one suid, Perhaps that stone which the
builders refused is meant to be the top
stOne,' They then took il and hoistcd it to
the top Of the house; and as it reached the
top Of the summit they found it well adapt.
cd to the ptace. Loud husannsn. madtthc
welkin ring, as the stone which the builders
refused thus became the hcadstonc Of the
corner.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-07-08
Little Girls in Il Home.

We cannot imagine homo more incom.
plete than the one where there is no little
girl to stand in the void of the domestic cir.
Gle which boys can never fill, and draw all
hearts within the magic ring of her pres.
ence. There is something abou, the lt;le
girls which is especially 'ovcable; even thrir
wild naughty ways seemed utterly void of
evil, when they are so soon followed by the
sweet penitence, that overAows in such gra.
ciOus showers. Your boys are great noble
fellows generous, living, and full Of good
impulses; but they arc noisy aud demon
strative; dearly as you love them, you arc
glad their places are out Of doors but the
little girl with light steps is always bcsid,
you; she brings the slippers for papa, and
with pretty dimpled fingers untolds the pa.
per for him to read! she puts on u thinble
not bigger than a fairy's aud with some very
mysterious combination of IDOL rags" fills
upa small rocker by mama, with wonder
tul assumption Of womanly dignity. And
who shall tell how the little thread of speech
that flows with sweet silvcry lightness from
those Innocent lips, twincs itself around the
mothers heart, never to rust not even
when the dear little face is hid among the
daises, as SO many nlotherr know.
Her young heart in after years has not
been filed by the pcrnicious nonsense which
results in so many unhappy marriages and
hasty divorces. Dear girl she thinks all the
time Of what good home she has had and
she does not know how fur, very far, for the
time and eternity. her own pure example
will radiate as blessing into other homes,
where sisters memory will be consecratcd
grounds Of the past.
Cherish then the little girls, dimpled dar.
lngs, who tear their aprons, cut tho table
cloths and eat the sugar and salt of life -
Let them dress and undrcss their doll.babies
to their hearts content, and don't tell them
Tomb Thumb and Red Riding Hood are
tictions, but leave them alone till they find
It out, which they will do all to soon. An.
swer all the funny questions they ask; and
do not make fun Of their baby theology, and
when you must whip them, do it SO that if
you should remember it, it should not be
with tears, for great many little girls lose
their hold suddenly before the room door
from which they just escaped is shut, and
find their why back to the angels. So, be
gentle with tho darlings, and see what a
track Of sunshine will follow in the wake Of
the little bobbing heads that daily find a
great many hard problems to solve.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-07-08


THE REASON. Bishop who heard that
the sun always shun on the cottage of Il
poor man in certain valley in his diocese,
determined to find out the cause Of the
wonder.
"Itis true" he asked Of the poor man
to whom the cottage belonged, that the
sun always shines on your roof"
"lt is true" said the peasant.
But what is the rcason?" inquired the
Bishop. And ncnc could answer.
:" Do you pray more than others?"
81 live by the labor of my hands and
have but little time for prayer.
The Bishop thought again. "Do you
fast more than others?"
"My work is hard aud I eau fast but lit
tle."
"Wcll," he replied, "but perhaps you
give more aims than others?"
81 have but enough for family, aud can
scarcely find any poorer than myself whom
Imaygive.
So the Bishop turned and went away,
sorely greived that he could not explain tho
wonder. But before be had gone far, a
thought came into his mind and he return
cd. "Onc question more. DO you love
your Lord Jesus Christ more than others?'
The poor man cast his eyes to the ground
and answered, II trust do"
"Ah!" replied the Bishop, "now 1
know why the sun always shines on this
house."
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-07-08

In 1868 the Cnioncrs caught an old coun-
tryman near the Madison Court House, and
informed him thot he must do one of two
things-either take the oath of allegiance
to the United States Government, or pre-
pare to be buried alive. lie declined taking
the oath, when his captOrs deliberately pro
ceedcd in his presence to dig grave, and
when it was finished they led him to it. and
said: "Will you take the oath ?" NO ~
responded the prisoner. you had better
" won't" ''lf you don't take the oath,
you will be buried alive in the grave in the
next five minutes" The old fellow ap-
preached nearer, looked with attention at
the pit yawning before him, and then turn
ing round, with his hands in his pocket, re-
Piled calmly, well, go on with your darncd
old funeral"