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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-09

portals on the shrinking brow Of Hop
that he nailed them there forever. The
kation Of the audience nearly amounted to
lness. . r..
II at once the speaker descended from
perilous height. His voice walled out
he murdered dead, and living-the beauti-
Mary, more beautiful every moment, as
tears flowed faster-till men wept, and
ply women sobbed like children. t.--
10 closed by a strange exhoration to the
through them to the bystanders. He
Feated the pannel, after they should bring
their verdict for the plaintiff, not to offer
ence to the defendant, however richly he
kht deserve 1t; in other words, "not to
lch the villain, Hopkins, but to leave his
fishment to God" This was the most
full trick Of all, and best calculated to in
|e vengeance. 5lia.
[rhe jury rendered verdict of fifty thous-
i dollars and the night afterwards,
(pkins was taken Oft his bed by !ynchers
y beaten almost to death.
| have listened to Clay, Webster' and
lhoun-to Dewey, Tying, and Bascom-
have never heard anything in the form
'ablime words even remotely approximating
J eloquence of John Taylor--massive ss a
and wildly rushing as cataract Of
J. And this is the opinion Of all who ever
ard the marvellous man.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-09

Thus the thing went on for a week, till Mi
chacl was then and forever made teetotaler
of. lie now industriously minds his own bu
siness, enjoys good health and prospers. In
relation to the circumstance under which he
became teetotaler, he says he never had the
pleasure of seeing his best friend.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-09

kNoBLE ExAMPLE.-Many years ago, in
Ian obscure country school in Massachusetts,
/ a humble, conscientious boy was to be seen
land it was evident to all that his soul was be.
lrinning to act and thirst for some intellectual
lrood. He was alive to knowledge. Next
I've see him set forth on foot to settle in re-
lmote town in that State, and pursue his for
tunes there as shoemaker, his tools being
|carefuly sent on before him. In short
time, he is busted in the post Of county sur
|veyor for Litch6eh county, being the most
accomplished mathematician in thatsection
|of the State. Before he is twenty-five years
|oli, we find him supplying the astronomical
matter Of an almanac, published in N. York
Next he is admitted to the bar, self fitted
l&wyer. Now he is found On the bench Of
Tie Superior Court. Next he becomes a
naember Of the Continental Congress. Then
|hs i member Of tho Committee Of six to
lA ~ Declaration q f1ndspendanee. He
) nft6ber Of Css~~s.as. B, nearly
= Il ....s, and was, acknowledge TO be
~ 81 the most useful men and wisest coun-
Sellon of the land. AT length, having dis
6harged every office with perfect ability,
md honored in every sphere the name Of q
Christian, he dies regretted and loved BY his
,tiate and nation This man was Roger
khersnan.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-09

A young lady, who was told that she '
almost ponomaniac in her hatred to al,
hollc drinks. wrote the following touchi
and sensible verses:
Go, feel what have felt
Go, bear what have borne:
Sink 1,.sath blow father dealt, "
And the cold, proud worlds scorn.
Thus struggle q, from year to year, i sT
II Thy sole relief the scalding tear.
& Go, weep as havewept, .ea4ug z =
Der loved fathers faI; -. 30. !.
See every cherished promise swept :
s Youths sweetness turned to gall;
Hopes faded flowers screwed al the way
That led mo up 70 vouSns day.
Go. knecl as have knelt;
Implore, beseech and pray,
Strive the bespotted heart to melt,
The downward course to stay:-- b.
5s8 Be cast With bitter cursa ABIDE
Thy prayers burlesqued-thy tears defed
Co. stand where have stood, Il,
4 And see the strong man bow Il
With gnashing teeth. lips bafhed in blood,
< And cold and livid brow.
Go, catch his wandering glance and see
There mirrored, his souls misery. u
Go, hear what have heard
The sobs Of sad Despair
As memorys feeling fount hath stirred, q
And its reSealings there it
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-09

A cotemporary describing dance, At a
village In the neighborhocd, said: 'sThe
gorgeous strings Of glass beads giistened on
the. .heaying bosolns Of the village bellies, like
polished rGbiee on the delicate surface of
warm apple dumpiings''
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-09
!" Fern |" Musings.

} i have horror Of "best" things, come they
ithe in the shape Of shoes, garments, bon
Is or rooms. In such harness my sou
lers restlessly out, asking If l be l." Tn
pxzled to find myself. | become stiff and
fmal and artificial as my surroundings.
l .IBut Of all the best things, spare me the
Iitiction of "best ROOM" Out, upon car
! 1T too fine to tread upon, books too dainty
, handle, sofas that but mock your weary
Ijnbs, and curtains that dare not face a ray
sunlight!
Had l house, there should be no "best
bom'' in it, No uphesterer should exof.
else comfort or children from my door sill
The free fresh air should be welcome to play
through it; the bright glad sunshine to light
en- and warm it; while fresh mantel flowest
should WOO us visits from humming-bird and
drowsy bee. a%
For pictures, I'd look from out my win
dows, upon landscape painted by the Great
Master, ever fresh, ever varied, and never
marred by envious cross nights now wreath
q q inns IL melpias.s n silysEy mist; now, baskng
ssss golden glow; now, sleeping in dreamy
moonlight.
For sta,uary, fill my house with children
cosy, dimpled, laughing children; now, toss
ing their sunny ringlets from open brows
now, yelling their merry eyes in slumberous
dreams, meath snow-white lids, now sweetly
grave, On bended knee, with clasped hands,
ard Esped words Of holy prayer.
Did say Id have nothing 'best" Par
don me. Sunday should be.the best day Of
all the seven; not ushered in with ascetic
Eorn,, or heightened faea, or stiff and rigid
Sweetly upon the still Sabbath
.ir should float the matin hymn of happy
shilhood: blending with early song Of birds,
and waited upwards, with flowers incense, to
Him whose very name is LOVE. It should
Je no day for puzzling the halfdeveloped
brain Of chilhood with gloomy creeds, to
hake the simple faith that promts the in
,ocent lips to say, "Our Father" 1t should
,e no day to sit upright on stiff-backed chairs,
III the golden sun should set. No; the birds
hould not be more welcome to wsrble, the
lowers to drink in the air and sunlight, or
he trees to toss their limbs, free and fetterless
"Tm SO sorry that tomorrow is Sunday !"
rom whence OOcS tIllS l1IueuL lSSntt rIVIu
Inder your roof, oh mistaken but well-mean-
NC christian parents; from the lips Of your
hid, whom you compel to listen to two or
hree unintelligible sermons, ssndwiched be-
ween Sunday schools and finished off at
ighs-fall by tedious rcpetiticns Of creeds and
atechisms, till sleep releases your victiln!-l
10 wonder your child shuddvs, when the
,inister tells him that "Heaveni is one eternal
abbath."
Oh, mistaken parents relax the overstrain-
bow-prevent the fearful rebound, and
,ske the Sabbath what God designed il, not
weariness, but the 'best" and happ est day
all the seven.
x NOBLE ExAxPLE.-Many years ago, in
n obscure country school in Massachusetts,,
humble, conscientious boy was to be seen
nd it was evident to all that his soul was be-
inning to act and thirst for some intellectual
ood. He was alive to knowledge. Next
9 see him set forth on foot to settle in a re-
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-09

A young lady, who was told that she was
almost lponomaniac in her hatred to alco-
lolic drinks, wrote the following touching
and sensible verses:
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
Two large Cancers, efectu-
ally Cured, by
5. REYNOLDS.

123, GydUier street, Ncac Orleans.
H,ERTIFICATE of cure from Captain
Mat. Ostrander /:
"Dr. j. Reynolds: SIR-Having for many
years been afflicted with two large and invet-
crate Cancers, Zone upon my right hand, the
other upon my left arm,) / sought in vain for
cure at the hands Of our most experienced sur.
geons.
Hearing of your successful treatment Of
Cancers, | determined to have the benefit of
your experience, and for this purpose came to
New Orleans, eight months ago, when I spec
Oily received relief by yolr mild and effec.
tnal mode oftaking both Careers out, without
the aid OF the knife. The Canoe: upon my
hand weighed over a quarter ola pound, that
on my ann, more than three quarters of a
pound. yet the new and healthy flesh took
their place 50 rapidly that | was entirely res
tored to health in a few weeks.
As a token Of gratitude for your able and
successful treatment of my Cancers, | volin-
tariiy add this my testimony to your numer.
Gus credentials, and trust that those effected
with Cancers may be directed to you, for a
speedy and effectual cure. Respectfully.
yours, NATHANIEL OSTANDERS'
u--iy22 OF Louisville, kentucky.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
VISTA;
OF WILD CHERRY.

The great american Remedy. for Lung
complaints, and all affections Of tile
Respiratory Organs.
THE BEST remedy ever known to
man, for Coughs, Asthma, Colds, Group,
Bronchitis, Influenza, Bleeding of the lungs,
Difficulty of Breathing, Liver Affections,
Pain or Weakness of the Breast or Side,
First stages of consumption, &c.
10 REMARKABLE CURE. 81
Of all the cures that have yet been recorded,
there are certainly none equal to the one
first mentioned, which plainly shows the
durability Of consumption, even in some OF
its worst forms.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ia, Feb. 81, 1S49.
MessrS. Sanford g. Payk-Gents: This
is to certify, that my wife, Nancy Dononey,
has been in a declining state of health for
the last two years. Her disease bafiied the
skill Of the best medical aid | could procure
her physicians pronounced her disease
Consumption in the last stage" and said
that her recovery was past all human hopes.
As a last resort, with very little hope, / pro-
cured Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
After using a few bottles, | found, to my
agreeable surprise, that her health was inn
proving rapidly. She is now so far recov-
cred, as to be. able to attend to her regular
household duties, without suffering any in
convenience. Her rapid improvement and
present health, warrant me in the belief that
she will soon be entirely restored.
RHODES DoHoNEY.
To THE PuBLIc.-I, Jacob Green, of the
county, of Jennings, and tate of Indiana,
do hereby certify, that in the early part of
last season, | was taken with a violent cough
attended with a pain in the breast, and some
times fever, and that l employed a skillful
physician for some time, who said he could
give me no relief. then commenced using
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry. and felt
almost immediate relief; and after taking
three bottles, | find myself in as good health
as | have enjoyed for a number of wears.
My restoration, under the blessing Of God.
| attribute to the use Of the medicine above
named. JACOB GREEN
March LIST, 1S49.
State of Indiana, Jennings county. /,
David I. Skinner, a Justice of the Peace
in and for the said county and State, do GER
tify that the above named Jacob Green, SUBJ
scribed and made oath to the foregoing GER
tihcate, before me, this first day of March,
1S49.
We would advise those of our readers
who are laboring under an affection of the
lungs, to make immediate trial OF. this truly
excellent medicine. The most intelligent
and respectable families of our city have a.
dopted it as a fasorite medicine; and persons
predisposed to consumption, who have used
1t, speak In the highest terms of its efficacy.
10 Beware Of counterfeits and limitations
---syrups, and all other preparations of Wild
cherry. Remember, they only initiate in
name, not in virtue. Sold wholesale and
retail, by SCOVIL g. MEAD,
ll3 Charires street.. New Orleans
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
INSTITUTE.
FOR YOUNG LADIES & CHILDREN
WHITRsVILLE,M MISS.


22d session viii opea September Ga. 1852
The location oftbis School, (nearWh ties
vile, 8 miles east OF WoOdville, Mississippi
a retired, beautiful and healthful. The
grounds occupy Is acres, covered with a
beautiful natural grove, Of more than sixty
species Of indigenous forest trees aud shrubs
besides a great variety Of e~xotics.
The course Of instruction Is thorough and
extensive, embracing all that is essential to
a substantial and highly finished education.
The Institute is furnished with suits Of spe.
cimens in Botany, Mineralogy and Geology,
and with a large and carefully selected Lii.
brary, embracing every department of the
Arts and Sciences.
1t is also supplied with Apparatus for il
Illustrating Mathematics, Geography Astrono.
my. Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Mag
%netisni, Galvanism. Electricity, &C., DC.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
TTO THE LADIES.-THE GEN
UINE BALM OF COLUMBIA,

FOR RESTORING THE HAIR.
"Long hair is a glory to a woman" says Pau
And all feel the truth ofthe pious quotation
Preserve it then, ladies, your glory may fall,
Unless you protect it with this preparation.
Ii you wish a rich, luxuriant head of hair
free from dandruf and scurf, do not fail to pro-
cure the genuine Balm of Columbia. Incases
OF badness, it will more than exceed your ex.
pectations. Many who have lost their hair
for twenty years, have had it restored to its
original perfection by the use of this Balm
Age, state, or condition, appears to be no OBJ
stacle whatever; it also causes the fluid to
flow with which the delicate hair tubes is fill
ed, by which means thousands Whose haif
was as grey as the Asiatic eagle) have had
their hair restored to its natural color by this
invaluable remedy. In all cases of fever it
will be found the most pleasant wash that can
be used. A few applications only are neces'
sary to keep the hair from falling out y
strengthens the roots, it never fails to iInpAEs
a rlch glossy appearance, and as d periaA
for the toilet it is unequalled, 1t holds thFss
times as much as other miscalled hair resloTS
tive, and is more effectuaL.
Cautson.-Never buy it unless you find the
name OF Comstock g. Co, proprietors, on tng
wrapper of each bottle, or you are cheaiea
with a counterfeit article.
Sotd in New York only by Comstock =
Brother, No. 8 John street, and, in Woodyilet
by our Agent CHARLES 0UkEfr
In Liberty hv str ALTON SuJRK a. Co.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

SCARCE ARTICLES.

a Parson who practices all he professes;
a Beauty that never feels proud when she
dresses;
A Lawyer whose honesty pleases his client;
A Braggnrt whose courage Is always defiant
A Sensible Dabdy-an actual friend;
PhilanthroPhy Publishing 4moaey 10 lend !"
A skilful Physician, regardless Of self;
A Staunch Politician forgetful Of pelf;
A Sour Old Bachelor, neatly srrayed;
And last though not rarest, a cheerful Old
Maid.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
PIanter,s Exchangc HoteI

fHNHlS Establishment, in Bayou Sara, La,
4 has been fitted up, by the undersigned.
at great expense, for the express purpose OF
extending a general accommodation to the ira.
yelling public. The beds, rooms and furni-
ture are all new, and as good as can be found
in the State. Meals at all hours, and admit.
tan"e can be had at any hour OF the night.
strict attention paid to travellers. Give me a
call. w n GLASS
BayouSara, Dec. 81, lS52-iy
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

The great remedy for Rheumatism, GOut,
Pain in the side, hip, back, limbs, and joints,
s%crolula, kings evil, white swelling, hard tum-
ors, stiff joints and all fixed pain whatever.
Where this plaster is applied, pain cannot
exist. 1t has been beneficial in cases of weak
ness, such as pain and weakness in the stomach,
weak limbs, lameness, affection of the lungs in
their primary stages. 1t destroys inflammation
bv nersniration
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
New Confectionery and
Bakery.

Under the Odd Feikocs" Nep Hall
0HN DoNINGER, begs to inform M.
: his old friends and customer, that he's
has opened the Store under the above 49,
hall, where he viii always keep on hands, a
large assortment Of Candies, syraps, Preserves
Plum, Pound, Sponge Cakes, sc.
hot Bread, Pies sc, every morning.
Also 2 large assortment Of Groceries, Deli,
Tinware, Sc. -
.I Wedding Parties, Barbacues, Sc, sup
piled on the most reasonable terms.
sep 2s-fy
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

LATE IN THE GAME.-Talleyrand was enjoy
ing his rubber, when the conversation turned
On the recent marriage Of an elderly lady Of
respectable rank How could Mudame de
s. make such a match A person Of
her rank to marry a vaLt de ehambrer 'Ahr
replied Talleyrand, ii was late in the game, at
nine w don't count honora.'
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

Et~It ssaid there is an intelligent, respect
able and wealthy family Of five persons, resid-
ing in the town ofDerry, New Hampshire, in
which for the space Of forty-fve years, there
has been no birth, marriage or death, nor has
there been any physician called on account Of
sickness, during that time.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
@eamGoats.

NEW PACKET,
FOR Waliamsport. Bayou Sara, Port Hud
son, Waterloo, Baton Rouge, and inter
mediate Ports.
BELLA Capt. Morrison
In place of the Il. ID. White,
THE new and splendid boat, .frsrsA
BELLA Donna, will leave New
Orleans every SATURDAY EVENING,
at 8 o'clock, and Bayou Sara every WE'D
NESDAY, after the arrival Of the cars.
Aug. 81, 1862. ly
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

E6-Let no one overload you with favors,
Won win findi Il an insuTerable burden.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

E1"A Northern editor perpetrates the fol
lowing "a aock Of sheep composed Of all
'wcathers' may be said to resemble our elm
ate"
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
ITO THE OLD AND YOUNG.-

Ho!! ye red heads and gyeyD-PAe'
nomenon in Chem,strgui-EAsr INDIA hAs
DYE, Colors the Hair, and viii not the Skim
This dye may be applied to the hair over nign5
the irst night turning the lightest red or grey
hair to a dark brown, and BY repeating ass
cond night, to a bright jet black. Any pefsc.
may, therefore, with the least possible troup,e,
keep his hair any dark shade or perfect black
with a positive assurance that the dye, II aP-
piled to the skin, will not color il. By an &C.
~casional application, a person turning grey
will never beknown 70 have a grey han. I.
Teciions complete with the article. Ihers y
nc coloFing in this statement, as one can eaa-
Sold in woodville, by CHARLES OUREY.
III Liberty, BY STRATTON SHIRK SO
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

CoSclUsrvE.-Did you say that you CON
sidered Mr.. Smith %insane' asked a lawyer Of
a witnes in a criminal case.
Yes, sir, I did,
Upon what grounds did you base that in
ferencer
WY, lent him silk umbrella and five
dollars in money, and lie returned Them both
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
Brick Making and Laying,
Cistern Building. sc,

TNHE undersigned will hold himself in
IL readiness to execute all orders for brick
work, either in town or country, with taste
and despatch, and at low rates also, atten-
ton paid to building %cisterns. A share Of the
public patronage is respectfully SELECTED.
All work done by him warranted. All
orders left at this office, will be promptly at
tended TO. HENRY LOWELL.
Woodville, March sem
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
QGRinson Icmugs &sminasg.

THE Exercises Of this Institution. under
the direction Of the Misses Calder, will
re-eommeBce on "Wednesday. January IA.
1853. dec 3O-i652.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
Cabinet Maker and House
Joiner.

THE undersigned is thankful for past favors
IL extended 10 him in the above business,
and he hopes a continuance of liberal patron
age from the public. He has new regained
his health, and is ready to attend all business
in his line. Old furniture repaired, cleaned,
and vanished to order. Also, collins will be
furnished at the shortest notice, and at redue-
ed prices. A fine Hearse will be in attend
ance TO orders.
Persons will find me at the shop formerly
known as the Lennex Blacksmith shop. Or
ders left at VIM. II. Rowley's & co, attended
to. JOSEPH ID. WAY.
Woodvilie Aug Ally
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
Jail Notice.

MAS committed to Jail, by I'm. T.aA
Lewis, Esq on the Goth OF Dec. say
runaway negro boy who calls his name-N
IoNEY, and says he belongs to Lucius ].
folk, living near Baton Rouge, La.
Said boy is black, six feet high, aid we chs
i55Ibs.
Fhe owner is hereby notified, to come for
ward prove property pay charges and take him
away, or he will be dealt with as the law al.
reefs. M. CRIST, Tailor.
January 4, is53-tf
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

nENRY V. ANGEL, will punctually at
IItend to the collecting and settling all
claims, debts, or dues. Of the merchants Of
Woodvi lille, or others which may be placed in
his hands for that purpose. His terms will be
reasonable, and be hopes his attention will be
entirely satisfactory to all who may employ
him. Referenees-Mess:s. Ga-ac:; & Posey,
II. s. & T. w. White, T. w. Dyer, & Co, w.
H. Hassell, H. ]. ButterwOrth, Thos. w. Hays,
NJ. Simon, Isaac D. Stamps and w. II. Noble.
Jan I, Is53.--tf
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
New saw Mill.

new saw Mill.
HAVING purchased the New and e.e-
- giant SAW MIL .ocently erected
by Mr.. Willard Rule, OH Ford's Creek, l
am prepared to fill all orders, and to deliver
LUMBER in any portion of the country,
as cheap. if not cheaper than can be had
of any body else. A liberal share of Pub.
lie patronage is respectfully solicited.
Also, a first rate GRIST MILL, in full
working order
I'D WOODWORTH.
August 81. 1652-ly