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Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18
WHAT'S IN A NAME?

We have ever regarded the selection Of
a name for a child as matter OF c0nside'
rable importance, as we believe it some
times has influence upon the future for.
tunes of the individual. We have noticed
MINES often which we regarded as prepos-
ferrous, but have seldom met with any more
truly so than the following, which friend
OF ours informs US are the Identical names
If family of children in his neighbor.
hood. One little girl bears the romantic
appelIation Of Belvidere Hyderelli Del.
damia Celestiella Adelaide Wales Hutch
kins. Her younger sister is denominated
Pharis Parasina Celia Amelia Mary Abb
gail Hutchkins. The brother Of these
hopeful d lighters is styled Daniel Hora-
ito Leander Constantine Wales Hutchkins.
The same gentleman informs us that
another in his acquaintance bears the toll
lowing appellatives, partly borrowed from
the name of The wife Of the founder OF
Pennsylvania, Julia Elma Anna Maria
Springer Penn Ester. All these, how.
ever, must yield we tn nix TO the following
which a lady on her honor assures us are
the real names of two children. The
first Hannah Maria Rebecca Sophia Haz-
ard Wizard Gizard Penelope Gardner.-
The second, Caroline Adelaide Jane Eliza
Jefferson Jackson Beersheba Collins. AS
he ricultIrists exclaim of their man.
moth vegetables, so we say-"beat thlsf'
Charleston MercErU.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18
COONSKlN ORATORY.

It. is seldom, in these degenerate days
that we find any OF The sparks of true and
thrilling eloquence-sach as fell from The
Iips of Demus;henes. or dropped from the
lofty snul Of Chatham. The following
speech, however, delivered at Cleaveland
Ohio, by dandy wing orator, before
wing convention, unites the gorgeous mag
u;ficence of Asia, 10 the auslerity OF lht
Roman Senate, and Of the Republican
orators of the American forum. The Sc
yerest critic will acknowledge it to be far
ly emit led to rank with the highest effort
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18

preaching session will not be shorter than
the long one of the 9th Congress, we had
determined TO raise the price OF the Con
gressional Globe and Appendix to So
each; and, TO justify this enhanced price,
incurred new expenses to add to The value
of the work. But, being impressed with
the importance of spreading information
among the people. on the eve Of an cleo
ton fraught with such consequences to
the country as that Of the next Presiden-
cy, we have resolved TO adhere to The old
price of 81 fer the Congressional Globe
and 81 for the Appendix of speeches, to
all subscribers up to The lst of January
next. After that day, the price will be
50 for each.
AS some persons who may receive this
prospectus may wish to subscribe Tor our
regular papers, we will here state that we
publish a Daily paper at $40; a Semi
weekly paper at s.; and Weekly paper,
with a complete index TO it, at 81 year,
payable in advance.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18
A WAR HORSE.

I had a black, savage horse, named Bar
korv, which was sold to me By Lieutenant
strenowi,z, very gallant German officer,
SouorabIy mentioned in NapIer's history.
lis crimes and misdemeanors had been
n,nilod: but he was snowy animal, OF
4 olossy black, and strong, active, and
Derfect horse, in the fullest sense of the
Nord. Yet, on more than one occasion,
had no so ungenerously behaved. that the
erder to say him was on the point OF beng
issued. Once, when visited his stall, and
but my hand on his neck 10 caress him, ne
seizei me by the breast with his teeth; q
n had not made desperate struggle to
Escape and pommeled him well with my
fists about The eyes, but especially if my
Vest and shirt had not given way, he
would, in all probability, have dragged me
hinder his fore feet, and killed me outright
| had the marks of his broad teeth on my
breast bone for three weeks. When my
teryan, was showing off this amla6le ant
hal in the horse market, an elderly french
Gentleman was struck with his appearance
Ind asked his age and price. He then mo-
sed arolnd him, scanning his points cr'tl-
tlly; and afterwards made the man
wax, trot, and canter him. This ordeal
being passed satisfactorily, the buyer eX'
amned the joints, feat, and eyes; and at.
ier long meditalive pinch from his snuff
box, proceeded 10 inspect his mouth. Bar
barry mad hitherto undergone these libcr-
lies with fjrbearance and equanmlty; but
when this last liberty was taken with he
berson, he uttered ferco yell, seized the
poor man by the shoulder, and proceeded
h. worry him as terrier would rat
fThe crowd ran TO the rescue, sticks and
stones rained On Barbary, and he was obll-
ged to drop his prey before he had commit
led actual homicide. Of course, all
chance of sale for that day was over; the
wounded gentleman talked Of getting him
shot by the authority of the mayor, but
Jonathan Wild jumped on his back, the
crowd opened right and left. and he soon
was in his own stable, four leagues of.
bold this man.eater to Spanish capitraz oil
nuleteers for two doubloons, though he
was worth ten or twelve. He soon COM
nenced his tricks with his new master, but
be met with his equal in the biting depart
hent. These hardy fellows are accus'
fomed to feroci,y as we'll as stubbornness
ln their mules, and know well how 10 sub.
due them. THO last time saw Mr.. Bar.
barry, he appealed in considerable distress,
but had no pity to bestow upon him. His
new master was clinging to one of his ears
with his teeth, whilst mulctteer with q
long cudgel was belaboring his ribs on the
olher side, as hard as he could strike. Un
der this pleasant treatment he was leaving
Bordeaux, on The road 10 Spain; and, fol
angh. | know 10 the contrary, the disci
pine might have been kept up half way
TO the Pyrenees.-Erents Of Militar,
Life.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18
NEWSPAPERS IN EUROPE.

Wilmer and Smiths European Times
gives complete list Of the newspapers
published in Eng l'nd, ireland, s olland,
France, Italy, G.rmanv, Russia, Holland,
Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. There
are no daily papers published, we be-
Iieve. in any part of the world except
London. Paris, and the Unied State. In
London there are twelve daily paPers
SIX published in the morning, and SIX IN
the tvenino: also 4 tri-weekIy, z semi
weekly "a weekly, and 81 monthly. In
I;yerDooI there are 10 newspapers, ali
published once a week. In other cities
and towns of England there are qua pa
pcrs, all published weekly. except al
weekly In SrotIand there are 50, anc
several of those published at Edinbure
andSlasoow are semi-weekly AMI TIL
weekly iournals-(20 are published il
Edinb ,rg, l5in G asgow, 8 in Aberdeen
5 in Durnfries, q in Dundee, 2 IN lnver
ness. &cA LELAND has 83. Of which 2
are published in Dublin, and in Belias'
several of them tri-weekly. In the Is
lands on the British coast, l6 are Dish
ed. There are 1873 reviews and maya
zines published in Great Britain.
! Ia France there are 81 newspapers, .
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18
A MONSTER MURDERER.

A correspondent of one of the Savannah
papers who has been writing some sketch
esIof the island of Jamaica, alludes to an
estate called Edinburg Castle, and says
that some years back it was the scene Of
at, ocious murders. 1t was occupied by
man by the name of Hutchison, whose de-
light was to decoy travellers into his den,
to entertain them with seeming hospi-
tally, und then, during the hours dedica-
ted to repose, murder his unsuspecting
victims, whose bodies he consigned to
deep and dark pit adjoining his house.
The man is represented to have been
wealthy. and possessed Of education, and
to have been melted to the Preparation
OF his bloody deeds from no motives Of
plumber, but solely from an internal graf
ificatIon derived to his murderous spirit
from Witnessing the streaming blood and
d, ing agunies of his victims. But the
gJit of the wretch was brought to light
A neighbor Of the name OF Calender went
to Huichinson's estate TO complain of the
trespass of some Of his cattle; he was re-
-celved with great apparent friendship, and
promised ihlt there should be no ground
Of co .npla'nt for the future. Hardly had
ne taken his leave, and proceeded few
PAGES from the house, when a bullet from
The hand Of Hutchinson laid him dead
Happily, this murderous Transaction was
witnessed by a servant of Calender, who
unknown to Hutchinson, had remained
outside the House. He Immediately spread
the alarm; dlligent search was forthwith
instituted, and, by the aid of some lighted
stlaw,ihe murdered body of Calender was
discovered in the pit. II is said that
ABOUT forty watches was found concealed
in various parts of the murderer's dwell.
ling. They had been the property of his
victims. Hutchinson fled; but, being pur-
sued by The most vigilant search, was, af-
ter an Intellectual attempt at suicide, cap
tured, tried, condemned. and executed at
Spanish Town. At his trial he manifest
ed the most desperate defiance, and be-
oueathed hundred pounds in his will for
the erection of monument, which was to
bear this inscription:
edward Hutchinson, hanged in Spanish
Town, in the year Of HIS Lord, 1888.
Their sentence, pride, and malice defy;
! Despise their power, and like Roma a de-
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18
THE pERvERsENEss OF WOMEN

There is an old story Of man, who
had married young lady, and who had n
friend somewhat sceptical as TO the ODE
dent tendency of the wife's disposition,
much to the satisfaction of the Benedick,
who strongly asserted and warmly assevs'
rated that his will was law, and that she
never by any chance disobeyed any wish
or injunction Of his.
"Have you ever tried her temper in
that respecil" said the friend; have you
ever desired her positively not to DO any
particular thing; Tor that is my point,
since you tell me she never refuses to do
whatever you desire her to do"
"No" sai the afectionate husband
"lnever have found occasion to desire hei
not to do anything, but"
THAT'S il! as the ole women say
cried the friend, " female obedience is pro
we'd 10y negatives; tell her not 10 do an,
Particular thing, give hcr no reason why
and see if she does not do IT.
" Ridiculous!' says the husband.
Try" said the friend.
"Well, replied the husband, "agreed
We are both going away for the day; VIII
proof shull I put her tot What shall
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18
THE LADIES.

We clip the following from one of Mr.
Weeds latest letters from Ireland
The coach, at several of The first chan
ges out of Dui lin, was beset by an unusu
al number of very importunate begger
woman, whose claims were urged me.
times in the st piteous accents, ard at
others, with an adj, itncss and humor
quite amusing. At Drughoda, the beg.
CARS hesiegrd in su ha way which, though
embarrassing 10 a young lady, WIS quite
amusing t. the other passengers. la
hand ng thi, lady into The coach after din
nor, woman approached US saying
"yolr honor will sure give some hing to a
poor starving widow, Tor the sake ofthe
sweet lady tina. owns YOU To git rid
Of this mode of attack, gave her penny.
This encouraged another, who exclaimed
"your honor's happy man, with shuch
beautiful lady by your sde--don't forget
a poor creature with eight starving chill
dren." She got her penny and departed
only TO give place to third, who began,
"Long life 10 your honor and to your
honor's beautiful lady. May you find the
sweet little ones quite we'll when you get
home." This one gave room to another
who commenced, "God bless your hon"r,
and long life to your honor's jewel of la
dy. 1t was a lucky day she nude choice
IF your honor, who is so good to the poor
widows" This, to use cant phrase,
was "comng it too strong," and the lady
exclaimed Ego away you jade, | am not
married at all" BIT nothing daunled,
the bag continued, "WelI, if moi married
ALREADY, its soon you will be, for you're too
good and sweet lady 10 let his honor BE
breaking his heart for you" My small
coin was exhausted, and rather than stand
such fire the lady gave the 'jcde" penny
herself, when we were spared further an
noyance by the guards "sll right" to the
coachman. the crack of whose whip dash
ed The hopes of hall a score of other "wid-
ows'' who were gathering for the onset.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18

of oratory in any age. After giving the
cue TO his whiskers, the dandy is reported
to have said; " Mister Chahmun: Dime for
ostracising these dem'd Locah Focah's.-
Dime for sleeping them TO foran cloimes;
dem'em Mister Chahnon, what is Lo-
cab Focahf Mr.. Chahmon, he is a cree
tab. monslah, hawrid fellah, a vulgar
creetah, creetah, Mr.. Chahmon, who
haw habits desidedah of the inferior Or
dah-Oimc Informal, Mr.. Chahmon, for
| nevah had the pleasah of examining
one of the dem'd mammals in my life,
Diam informed Mr.. Chahmon that they is
cahniverous IN thear constahtooshawns,
they will crush cree'ahs TO death by the
mlscalah powah Of the bodah and swallah
them aloive, IN which particular, Mr..
Chahmon, they appeah to resemble the
celebrated anahcoondah from the island of
Javah.
"Mr. Chahmon, Oh think that the glo.
rah, the honah, and the safetah of Ale
ganah, requirah that we should unite in
putting down The vulgar creetahs, or they
will put US down, which will be hawrid."
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18
THE SEPARATION OF SEXES IN
RUSSIA.

Amongst the natives of Afghanistan
and Persia, women are seen only by men
in their private apartments. They go a.
broad indeed, but so closely yelled that
their very feet are concealed, and their
own hu band cannot discover them. At
Knva, the same strictness prevails in cit.
les; but the Toorcumans do not; because
| they cannot conceal their women, although
they will not eat with them; and their
pursuits and amlIsements are quite distinct.
| Amongst the Kussauks the same system
prevails. The women, however, are less
shy OF strangers, and the prejudice is evil
IDENTIFY wearing out, as we progress north
ward. The Cossape, or christianized Kus-
souks OF the Gorahl, do not seem TO admit
their women into their social circle, at
least never found them there. The rea-
SIN assigned TO me was, that their ladies.
not understanding French, and not being
much accustomed to the society Of stran-
gers, were reluctant to meet me, lest |
should report them barbarous. The real
cause is the remnau! of Asiatic prejudice,
which leads the sexes to separate grounds
Of recreation. This the Russiens have not
entirely lost. A lady at St. Petersburg
will not take your arm. In the country
they are less faslidious. With US il is the
reverse of this There are many country
towns where the arms cannot lie linked
without scandal; whilst in London, lady
is respectable only so long as she is linked
u an arm. These little restraints upon
intercourse ! found the most tiresome of
the drawbacks to Russian society. The
ladies have no bashfulness, and set sranss
ger at his ease at once; but they are fire.
quently left out of the social circle, ard,
must say, l think party Of he creatures
the duIlest of all dull and barbarous meth
DDS of torturing time.-Abbot's Journey
TO Knira, &c.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18

tell her not to do! May she not play hel
harp2 Must she not sing or draw! Or
in fact, tell me what you want me 10 pro
hitit her doing, and | stake my life she
does il not"
"Oh, no." said the friend, "drawing d
singing and playing the harp, are things
which she might abstain from without
murmur, or, what is more essential to the
affair, wonder; because she has sung u
played and drawn thousand times; 1t is
an injunction not to do some thing she
has never done before-for instance, tell
her when we go, not to climb some partic-
ular hill, for particular reasons which you
do not choose to give her; or, by way OF
carrying the principle to its fullest extent,
warn her not to attempt to ride on the
dogs back"
"Neptune's back" said the husband.
ayes" replied the friend, " on the back
of this most valued Newfoundland dog, the
travest and faithfullest of his breed"
"Ride on dogs back exclaimed Ben
edick, show can you be so absurd? as
if-n
"Ah! there it u.s." said the friend, as
if" now take my word for it, if you is
sue the injunction, without giving her any
reason, Harriet will break it,"
The most incredulous Of men rejoiced
at the idea, which he felicirously ridiculed
and resolved upon trying the experiment,
in order to establish his Harriet's supe
riority OF mind, and his friends Sill
ness.
He parted from his Harriet, and with
tender fondness she chung round his Shout
der, as he said in quitting her,
Harriet, dearest, we have seldom been
separated since our marriage-I shall be
back soon-lake care Of yourself, love-
but, Just attend to one thing | am going 10
say, dear; don't try to ride upon Neptune's
back, while we are away"
"What!' said The laughing Harriet,
"ride upon Neptune-ha, ma, no, what an
Ideals that all you warn me against?
why, what ridiculous notion! why should
YOU tell me that what nonsense?
"That, my DEAR" said the husband, "is
secret; all | beg Of you is, not to ride
upon Neptune"
ride upon Neptunc!" repeated the
lady, and she laughed again, and they
parted.
When Benedick and his friend returned
to dinner, the laughing Harriet dill not, as
usual, present herself TO receive them;
there was q sort oil gloom pervallng the
house-the footman, who opened the door.
looked dull--,he butler, who came into
the hall, looked as white as his waistcoat;
the lady's own maid rushed down stairs,
evidently to prevent being S en-.
"Where is your mistress ?" said Bene-
dick,
Cup stairs, sir" said the maid, there
is nothing the matter, sir--no'hing in the
world, sir-only mistress ha. had fall
quite q little fall on the walk in the flower
garden--anl has cut her face the least Bit
in the world sir, all will be well to-mcr'
row."
"a fall?" said Benedick.
Humph!" said the friend.
And up stairs ran the anxious hus'
band.
"What has happened9'' exclaimed he,
catching her 10 his heart, and seeing her
beautiful counlenance little married.
chow did this happen?"
Harriet cried and hid her face.
The explanation never came altogeth'
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-11-18
TERMS.

For the Congressional Globe, 81 per
copy.
For the Appendix, 81 per copy.
Six copies Of either of the above works
will be sent for So; twelve copies for
$40; and so in proportion, for greater
number.
Payments may be transmitted by mail,
postage paid, at our risk. By rule OF
the Post Office Department, postmastcrs
are permitted to frank letters written by
themselves, containing money fol subscrip-
lions.
The notes of any bank, current where
sub crber restless, will be received by us
at par.
TO insure all the numbers, the subscrip-
lions should he in Washington by the
10th Of Deremher next. al farrhcst.
0TNo attention uiH be paid TO any or
der unless the money accompanies it.
BLAIR g. RiVES.
WASHINGTON City, October 20, 1913.
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y.
In Italy there are 6 newspapers; in
German, there are 30; in the whole Rus
sian empire only 0; in Holland Is; in
Belgium 8; in Spain 6; and in Portugal 5.
The following lines, the production of a
friend in distant State, were published in
an exchange paper. They were written
under circumstances peculiarly calculated
to call forth "notes of Woe" We re pub.
Iish them at the request of one, our es-
Ieem for whom is only equaled by that we
bear the author.
saw gentle and delicate bud
As it hung by its parent flower,
And lis loveliness looked as though it had
stood
In Eden's original bower.
| look'd again for the beautiful thing
When few brief days had flown,
And the stem was there where saw it
cling,
bub tiC Duu utuo. was ROHCs
And my heart was sad while | stood and
unused
How uncertain was human bliss,
And things that seem only with JOY inlu-
Must soon pass away like this.
But oh! there was one consoling thought
A l stood near that lonely bower;
No tempest by summer-cloud ever brought
Should assall that gentle flower.
And so in our own domestic grove
There fourshed blossom rare;
And 10 all who beheld this child of love
She looked like thing OF air.
Her tresses hung wildly Ger her neck
Like the lis OF a vine;
And her soft bluc eye spoke The spirit
meek
or that lovely child of mine.
And she gladden'd our hearts for little
while,
But she could II tarry long;
For an angels sweetness was IN her smile,
And her voice was cherub's song.
And the angel choir was waiting near,
To escort her spirit home;
And her Saviouy's voice sauled her ear,
Saying softly, "Lv'd one, come"
Ard she sweeily folded her litle hands,
And ceased TO breathe and sigh;
Then she stretched her wings for those
sunny lands,
Where The blood-wash'd never die.
And though burning tears flowed DER her
bier,
And our hearts bled deep within,
We could not wish she were longer here
In world of grief and sin.
But we look'd away to the realms above,
And 10 US was The promise given,
That when finisn'd here our labor of love,
She'd be ours again in Heaven.
w. 8.
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of which are published daily and ~ week
Iy.
In Italy there are 6 newspapers; in
German, there are 30; in the whole Rus
sian empire only 0; in Holland Is; in
Belgium 8; in Spain 6; and in Portugal 5.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-09-22
.IvERpOoL MARKETs.

PRovIsross-We have nothing particular note since
our last in American Provisions, further than that the home
marker continues dull for every description of Pgmeat bar
relied Pork only being inquired after for expectations; IN con-
sequence the great advance Of prices America and
purchases profitable than direct Shipment The
attention of the trade engaged By the approaching
new season. than By any transactions toesent stock beyond
i'm mediate
Corrosive have had good market for cotton, bat the
demand has been checked by holders requiring advance OF
d per previous The sales Of The last week com
pri5ed 100 bales suac Sd 3;d 100 MADRAS 34d to
3!d, and 80 Bowed Georgia at a TO 4:d per ID
CoES.-Infiuenced BY the very favorable state o The
weather market of Monday last dull AID few trans
actions Effected any description Of Wheat durng
the week, though prices were Is per q, oeow 'he
rates of that DAY week and about 3 to As lower than at
the date Of previous report The recent arrivals ot
Foreign have proved large and offered freely as the Gu
has reached 4s the lowest point TO which II IS hKeiy
10 goShip Flour per sack cheaper and IN da re-
and Pea, remain without material alteration
Oats met flat SALE and change Of importance was aPpa-
UIDr,At public sale there have been sold p 25a Buenos
ayr.s OK aud Cow at 5id; 1858 dry Rio at 81 TO 3d.
32 10 33 lbs, - 81 lbs; 81 average BOZ
10 305 lbs and 2d 10 3d for damaged 1851 dry Csao were
in sgd ~ lbs - 411y Sd M nala sS y
alrd and dy Pernambuco sold TO Sd % dry Wet
ndis Il 3jd 1881 sa-d North American vent at 3sd for
Hides aud M for Calf Skins a bales Is tons loose Moae
video Horse Cd - bs IS Sd average l2 lbs
as I'd average o} los aad Is Sd each average lbs.
HoRxs-Thee have been offered by auction since our last
IS OGo Buenos Ayres and Monte Vd-o, which chiefly
bought Is Cd 70 2s average IL ozs lis Cd average
III oz. los average rs small part sold at l2i per l7S
average l35 ozs.
MErA.s-Iu the Metal rake, sill enabled TO re-
po. favorable symptoms which showed themSelyi
dur,ug the preceding weeks But we have an
for rejoicing this promised improvement In nc
vo.abe change which British iron has Undergone fs
large purchases both on speculation and for shipment have
been Effected improving and there are e. lev
m even ar The favorable accounts reeei'
from he .ited STATE have no Doubt principally caused
these evident that s anss1e =, is
Tariff viii be considerably modified so as 20 Fs'.srs
prirnve importance the import trade WITH tn's
r nnd RI. ndnence OF these feelings that the
have extended to Swedish the extent 81 more
,as for America About 900 tons Of Swedish 'ei 'n VIC