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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
FRESH ARRIVALS ! !

THE UNDERSIGNED are now receiving and
| opening their Fall and Winter Goods, all o
which have been selected with great care and with
view to supply the wants Of the community We
cordially invite the public to call and ucge for them
solves promising that We are not to be eKcelled Il
aoralled as regards ARTICLES or PRICES
In our stock will be found supe,ioflot Of READY
MADE CLOTHING; every thing in the Dry Goods
line.
PLANTATION GOODS;
GROCERIES, GLASS WARE;
CROCKERY WARE: CASTINGS;
A large asso, t,nent of BOOTS and SHOES;
HA7S: CAPS: and CUTLERY;
NEGRO RUSSE7S &C.
Drop in a. the same old stand on Cataheula street
near the Pot Office.
I. SHLENKER & BROTHER.
Harl.sonburg, Sept. l6-tf O.,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
FOR SHERIk an

FOR SHERIFF and otaing il
Cg Editor Indepemden.ith til nam, :.
obtained the consent Of DRURYV Pe. "s
to become candidate for the Office Of Sheriff q "a
parish Of CatahouIa, you will much oblge us by
nOuncing him a. Z candidate for thateAic q Z.
ensuing November election. We are, &C., !
HIS MANI FRIExps.
~ xr. EDIroR.-I did not expect to have err
troubled you with announcing my name As a can.
didate for Office but inasmuch ~ have not mo-
cannot share any of the profits Of the preset term
for which was elected, wish you to announc,
my name as candidate for reelection 10 the once
Of Sheriff in November next.
TIMOTHY SPAWN.
E We are authorized to announce,
FELIX ROBE, as 4 candidate for Sheriff, at ii
ensuing election. [apl5
Error OF TIE 1NDEpENDENr-Dea Sir
Please announce Mr.. JACOB LANIUS name as 1
candidate for the Sherih's Office at the ensuing Nj
vember election. We think old Jake will do 10 iii
to. [apl5] MANY FRIENDS. !,
E% We are authorized to ANNOUNCED
DAVID BROWN, for the office Of Sheriff, at Ill
ensuing November election. my2o \
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

WILD WOMAN IN MERsNGo ALA.-Lin
den, Alabama, is all astir OF account OF q
Wild woman that recently appeared in the
woods and hills of thai neigborhooi to a
party Of huntsmen. She is medium sized
woman, fair and quite naked, with the keep
ton Of noccasins. She runs with great We
locitv, leapiug on all fours over every imped-
iment like an antelope. The Linden~Jetfsr-
sonian says:
"When discovered by party Of hunts
men, she was concealed among some brush,
and ran away on their approach. This is,
We believe, the first instance of wild per-
son being seen in Alabama, and with th- ex-
ception Of the wild man, said to have been
seen somewhere in the southern part of Ar
kansas, is the only instance we remember to
have heard Of"
Another editor, who was one OF hunting
party who also saw her, says she was accom-
panied by large ram Of remarkable white
ness, by whose wool she held on when
running up hills and springing over rocks
The RAM. appeared very much attached tc
this wild and singular creature, seemed, like
her defender and to warn her OF danger ant
protect her. IL appears that some tifteef
years ago, 4 little girl, daughter OF Il Fgsncl
woman, residing on the banks Of the Tom
bigbee river, Wa. lost, as vel! As a pct laui
OF hers They were never a.teI ne;,rl! from
SO that many Supposed tho lit,~ girl ami he
lamb had been drowned. The question nos
is, can this wild woman q Merango count.
be the same! 1t is highly probables, bu
how she has existed during fifteen years j
the woods, away from all intercourse wit
the world, Is mysteryl
~ Mr.. Jones. you said you were COZ
nected with the fine arts. DO you mean tn;
You are a sculptor?
"No, sir, don't seulp myself. but / flu
nnh the stone to the man what does
Il say, John, where did you get that 10,
fer's.lati" "Please your honor" said Joh'
tits an'old hat Of yours that Missus ga.
me TessssdaI"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Runaway i'm Jail:
WAS COMMITTED TO JAIL IN THIS fLAcA'
w or the 2pth inst, q negro man who q
..vs h;s name is HENRY WADDY, and
saws be belongs to l. C. Bridger, who lives ~
on the Ouachita, about . mile and hall below
Columbia. Ill.
Said negro is about feet inches in height +;
heavy built; of black complexion, and has wh,s,
kers aged about 40 years and weighs $50 or 1eo
a. If s.;d negro il requested to forward prove
property, pay chages, aud take him away :yar,
Harrisonburg, Sept Is .allor.
PrObaee Sale.
IN SATURDAY, THE 10th DAY OF OCTO-
" BIER, next, within legal hours at my ONCE in
the town of Trinity, VI offer At public sale =.
Gold Watch, and q Land Warrant for 100 acres OF
land, az the property of the estate Of Dr.. Thomas
Stuckey, deceased, on a credit of IL months, Pur-
chasers to execute notes With approved security,
STIMULATING interest, at per cent. from maturity
until paid. +. KOBE,
Sept 81 prs. fee a. sherln.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
La -
THE !,
.onfhly Masas

M devoted 3 G onthly Masasls|
ture, stoeSessG,5a, ,n mon'a u.s., ii e
al Farm n',pe1s "eU 4Roak1
~ We siae, ID. 4ddSHi H. ;hoSDkl l9, AND nj
.. col 1syidence of the uusI
As the Amerien. itly increasing svcsJ
Legislature. Ee{o ss MS to publish ehs
~ W. are the orde monthly non, y
Nm. Ee..ss AMI IN 'S =, s ,Ieis I
the Democratic nominee, . e.. q SSsNnd osr..
tasive to the next LegishsureAil WY |, p &c
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
Election Notice.

An ELECTION will be held in the different
"A School Districts on Monday the 5th day of DC.
tober for the election Of Three School Directors for
each District The polls to be opened at the usual
hour and the election held in the usual manner OF
holding elections in this State and to be held by the
present school directors who will make due return
Of said election to me- In School District No.
the election will be held at the residence Of A. r.
Philips. r. H. CUNf, Parish treasurer
7r.a.,trer,s Ofce Srptt,rbey 8, 1887.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
Proclamation.


ny VIRTUE Of Proclamation from his Excel
ID lency Robert g. Wickfe, Governor Of the
State of Louisiana, Public Notice is hereby given
that Polls will be opened at the several election
precincts Of this parish on Monday, the "a DAY o.
November next for the election OF
A Representative for the Sd Congressional
District of this State.
A Representative to the State Legislature,
A State Treasurer.
An Auditor of Public Accounts,
A Superintendent of Public Education,
Parish Recorder,
A Sheriff,
An Assessor,
A Coroner,
Justice Of the Peace and Constable for
each Police Jury Ward of the Parish.
Commissioners Of Elections at the several pre-
cincts will conduct the same and make due return
to me as required by law. +. ROBB.
September g, 1857. Sheriff.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
TIMOTHY SPAWN,
FOR RECORDER.

FOR RECORDER.
~ We are authorized to announce the name
L. GIP DUKE as candidate for the office
Recorder at the ensuing November election.
cH- KENT N. DOWDEN is a candidate
the Office of Recorder Of the parish Of Catahouh
the ensuing November election.
We are authorized to announce THO
D. NIX, as candidate for the Office Of Record
at the November election. lies
~ JOSEPH r. MAREHAM il n candidate
the Office of Recorder in and for the Parish Of G.
ahoula: independent and disconnected with al
party nomination, but running OH his own meti, q!
ability.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
T. A C. Az"
MRS. MARGARET IN

uA ling to board students fro oiiectl1
wish to attend the Harrisonburg
terms will be reasonable. The Acnhas
opened on the LIST Monday Of October ne
September 2, 1887.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
SH ERIFE SALE

State Of Louisiana, P"r;sh Of CataJ.s,,..1s 60
District Court. = eifhe
VIM. B. Dunn, Admir-. vs. - Wells,
DY VIRTUE of writ 81 ~ doilnfs, in
ID the District Court Of t.Me ihrenolog
on II months bond, and os'"a'' VIII be !
rish directed, ( have ssei
fendsnt negro man nar.,Ts 117cT,,r--.-5
old. and on Dioi niCI.'
Saturday. Mes
H.rr;sonburg, l. Caldwell, District Attorhs
what he will bril-
---s The yury and Prob1
RUM follows '00's
WAS CONAITRULA. /
W 18th inst, % of April and Noron,..
his name is JACK, W Of June & ,Jauuary
Mr.. Benjamin living IL.
81 or 2 years Of sgs May and Deccmho,
marks. The owner of July and Fehw',1'
law and take him aw{N. ''''A
HaIrisouburg, Augssch and Oc,oh,. 4
Nav f. -
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
KARRISONBUR MALE AND
FEMALE ACADEMY.

THIS INSTITUTION WILL. BE OPENED ON
the first Monday Of October next, with the requs-
tie number Of competent instructors.
All students viii be charged from the time Of en-.
trance uni: the close of the session, without deduc-
ton of lost time except Oh account Of sickness Of
weeks duration more.
RATES OF TUITION.
First Course in English Of FIVE months, fl2 so
Second do. do. do. do. II 50
Classical Course do. do. do. rs 90
Music, with or without drawing, Painting and En-
broidsry, IS extra.
Painting, Embroidery and without Music, q 80
extra. O D. D. SWINDALL,
Sept. 9, 81. Principal
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

& u &E54 A i (

& q .a45]} n &
THE UNDERSIGNED begs leave to inform his
/ friends and the community generally, that he
is nov in receipt of an unusually large and well
selected stock Of GOODS for the FALL and WIN
TERTRADE Consisting of DRY GOODS,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
gents FURNISHING GOODS.
GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES,
HATS, sADDLERY, CR0CKERY,
TIN. WOOD, WILLOW AND GLASS WARE
Together with a large assortment Of PLANTA-
TON DRY GOODS, and would respectfully ask the
attention Of those wishing to purchase to call and
examine, assuring them that effort will be spared
to render it advantageous to purchase OF him.
D. MARKS.
N. B. Highest cash price paid for cotton
Hsrrisonburg Sept 18th, '57-6mo.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
PROBATE SALE.

IN PURSUANCE of an order of the Hon. pi1
Court in and for the parish Of Catahoula, !
undersigned Auctioneer in and for said parish,
proceed to offer for sale to the highest bidds
public auction at the door of the Court house, i
town of Harrisonburg, ON
SATURDAY, the 18th day Of September. l
the following property, to wit: The undivided
par and share belonging to the minor heirs of
Scot, deceased, of
4 tract of Land lying on the north side Of !
Riser, in said Parish, containing TO acresI
or less, and being the same tract obtains
said John Scott in an exchange Of lands!
Willis Odom, the metes and bounds Of whiei
more particularly described, in the -. a..
change, of record in the Recorders > lam. ~
parish. sfreEo,na
Terms of Salc-The minors undi.a mn, tho u
tract, being SIS acres more Of less, ,ss the III
for sale As above specified, under ben, of nroeN
msnt on credit until the LIST day o.rial rricisA
us5S.) The purchaser will be raE a wear NJ
his promissory note for the price
with one Or more sureties eURAGs-r q
Eugenia Scott, Tutrix of said critical which III
ulati,g interest at 8 per cent liable Informal
turity If not punctually paarprogress and NJ
gage u be retained on theiork Tribune. y
security. DRURY N. PRlNunquestionably u
August 10, 1857. IN the world-Ne
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

FEsthe o6rtcd In pbrs;oa offer
BT , v1s f;s% d :. s" f 81 year: "s ss
Of cs. s&@ss ' he; Hon. Ds'rlcss..,. r
within eRDAZ tie Sd DIM ~ o,,obsr' enert. Y n
What Regal hours at the late rssiaense Of Archilcs 9
for ey' decd in this parish. offer at pebble sale.
,~/OASn ~ their appraised value a wolna-
named ESTHER and Child belong ing to his sue
cesson. D. N. PRICHARD. Auctioneer.
August IS, 1851. print. fee So 70 d.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

~ Mr.. Jones. you said You were CO..
nected with the fine arts. DO you mean tn
You are a sculptor?
"No, sir, l don't seulp myself. but | flu
nnh the stone to the man what does"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

Il say, John, where did you get that loa
fer's:iatl" "Please your honor" said John
tits an'old hat Of yours, that Aissus gave
me YessesdaI'
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

NEAGG1
REP1
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J. plan
that he
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where I'D
manner 4
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and VAR
done.
Work
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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

Mn,ine 81
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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

not SLAnu AydtnSL DlueTOL OtCio'"t'On, 'h"'.
with types enough, and an Infinite number
of throws. he would throw the HAD.
Then. too, they fail because the Goa their
logic leads to must show more wonderful
indications CT design and skill in the proper
ton Of his faculties, and how are We to an
swer the question, "Who made HIM p Ii
BIZ the assumption Of his set-existence, sim
piy because there must be some self-cxistent
substance, why not plant ourselves on the idea
of selfsubsiSting and evolving matter ?
What determines the reason to the opposite
pole of mind' 1t is no 1oyic such as gen
crates the argument from design which does
dis but the intellectual instinct Of irtui-
lion, sweeping away the lines Of labored
rroof as pai;ry, that reason has no right TO
',ssur9e anything as the fountain Of itself
,,l!at j. lomer than itself Infinite mind must
bl postRlated, and the universe be studied as
IL px assion: and until a man makes that
his r;ing-poin', he must live without God
in tn. world SO far as nature is concerned
for his mental ma!ady is too deep for nature
to cure. The propriety of an idea of God
I he may discuss, hut no living Gpi will an.
fold aud consecrate his mind. Givea til.
fact of Gods existence. the moral value q
science is to show us low glorious are hi.
attributes; how penetrating his power; how
: wondrous his majesty; how dilfused his pre-
scnce how delicate his ar. !; how careful
, and minute his providence.
As the possession Of any vital theism dc
pends % our starting fom man Is chow
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-12-12

\ funny scone occurred M 4 house
in Old Town Timber a few nights ago
The following are the particulars The
master and mistress of the house left
home in the morning, intending to return
before dark, but the "drowsy night grew
on the world while they were yet long
distance from what is said to be "the
sweetest spot Oh earth h'--home. Two
daughters kept house while the old folks
were away, and to secure themselves from
danger they barricaded the doors and
windows soon after 'the tedder twilight
with crimson check leaned on the breast
Of Eye--when the wayward wind folded
her feet pinions, and went down to slum-
Der by the darkencd woods Sometime
after dark the old folks arrived in sight Of
the house, and the master, who is prac-
tical joker, conceived the wise idea Of
soaring his daughters just the least bit
in the world, or, if he could not scare
them, he thought it would be no harm to
learn what kind of stuff they were made
Of So he.told his wife to 60 to the back
door, while he ratified away in 'front.'
he thinking that his daughters would
retreat on the first alarm. He pounded
away for little while, and told his
daug ghtcr in disguised voice, to let him
in; but the eldest told him to 60 a'aut
his business. for there was "ao use HI
knocking at that door He threatened to
break in, aud his daughter, fearing that
he might do so, concluded to be ready
for him; SO she armed herself with club,
and, removing the fastenings Of the door,
took an advantageous position. The next
attempt of the old gentleman upon the
door was successful; he pushed it open
easily, and when his head appeared upon
the inside, it come in contact with his
daughters club. Before he could make
himself known, he received beautiful
drubbing--just such drubblng, in fat,
as he deserved The lady Of the house
waited at the back door for some minutes
expecting to see her daughters run out;
but they were in much better business---
one of them was pounding her father
with club, and the other was ready t.
attack the intruder, in case he proved To
strong for her sister Good for the girls
IN Baptist
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-12-12

A new patent brick machine is now
building in machine shop in Callowhil
street, Philadelphia, the construction oi
which is exceedingly simple, and porta-
bic, andoaly requires space of four feet
to stand oa. 1t is composed entirely OF
iron The machine is described as fol.
lows The tempered clay is received in
a hopper, and sufficient of it for each
brick is pressed into the mould by iron
plungers, where it is received by two
horizontal plungers, one of which press
es the clay into its proper form, while
the other delivers the brick. While the
brick is being pushed out from the mould,
it il made smooth by aside which works
with Gam. The uaac',inv is double
one and while taking clay on one side,
the brick is being formed on the other.
1t is stated that with the assistance of a
man and two boys. with one horse to
keep it in motion, the machine can make
10000 bricks in ten hours. For the pur-
poses for which it is designed it appears
very effective, working with great resu-
larity, and being so simple in its con-
struction it is not likely to get out Of or
der. 4 machine the size of the one
now used only costs about 5000.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-12-12
For the Advertiser.
Un.,u~. G.


/. Love, fear and reverence the God o
nature, and keep his commandments.
2. Never steal or beg, lie or swear.
3. Let your pledged word and agree
ments be sacred, and be faithfully exc
cuted
4. Pay debt of one penny as prompt
ly as of one dollar, and above all never
be pestered by dunners, sheriffs or suit
at law.
). Advertise your business, so thai
every man, woman and child may know
you, and be particular to pay the printer
6. Plan your business right, then exc
cute with iudomitable perseverance anc
dispatch,
I. Be charitable to the poor, mercifh
to the dependent-hopeful and benevo.
lent
8. Speak well of thine enemy, but
have no dealings with him, and thus you
will heap Goals of fire on his head,
8. Have all your agreements III wri-
ting, and your bills receipted VIII en- paid.
TO- Calculate your busine IS woll, and
be sure that you start right, then do not
constantly worry about it, but be patient
and calm for success.
II. Marry first love, and marry early.
Il. Do not let extravagant notions Of
living prevent your marrying.
13 Labor for the education Of your
children, and to moralize the world.
H. Eat and drink with the brain as
well as with the mouth.
Is. Avoid extravagant dinners, livery,
and laziness, as being contrary to nature,
and destructive to happiness
16. Never fall out with labor, for he
is your best companion, be you rich or
poor, as strong muscles and mind will not
forsake you.
II. Retire early and rise early and
have no fellowship with the sluegard.
Is. Save money against the day Of
want, for it is one of the best earthly
friends,
10. Never be bought or sold with the
gold of despots.
20. BE true and faithful Republi.
can, standing fast for equal rights, and
ever ready to defend the constitutions
both in war and in peace.
81. Allow no European nation to in
terfere incur national on domestic
concern.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-12-12

Is better to take cup Of warm tea than
to take no drink at ALL
by the extravagant use of tea, MANY
persons pass their nights in restlessness
and dreams, without being aware of the
cause of it, We advise such to expert
ment upon themselves, and omit the tea
altogether at supper, for few times, and
notice the result.
Ii you sleep better, it is clear that you
have been using too much TIA, in quanti-
ty or strength.
In order to be definite, We consider the
following to be moderate use of tea +: a
single cup at each meal as to quantity; as
to strength, measure it thus: put a tea
spoonful in hot teapot; pour on quart
of boiling water; two-thirds of ,ea-cup
of this, adding third of cream, or boil
ing milk, or hot water, or sugar or not;
this is strong enough.
Ws believe that such use of China tea
by excluding cold drinks at our meals.
and by their nutritious and pleasantly
stimulating character, may be practicsd
for lifetime to very great advantage,
without any drawback whatever coffee
also.
We belive that the world, and all that
is created upon it is for man, and that
the rational use of its good things will
promote the health and happiness of al
mankind, ,-HaWs Journal Of Heath.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-12-12

As eacly as 1889. we hear Of a Mrs
Cole, in the law records, appearing as the
accusatrix Of certain parties for the crime
Of larceny--they having, according to
her affidavit, robbed the Office of the
District Attorney. A second affidavit
appears, made shortly after, entirely re-
voking the accusation, and thus imply
ing hush money, or some similar means
of quoting accusers.
Shortly after this Mrs. Cole F'turns
up" in Charleston, South Carolina
where she appears in the character of
mistress to gentleman in the restau
rant business. She stayed with him
several months, living in style of great
magnifcence and grandeur, until he, be,
poor man, being ruined, was forced to sell
out Report says that she sunk between
FIVE and six thousand dollars of his mon
ey during her sojourn with him, and it is
a melancholy comment upon her affection
for him, that it ceased when his money
gave out. She left the unfortunate res
taurauter, and sought mole ambitions
field for her powers.
An old gentleman of great respecta.
bility, was her next lover. His name
was Eggleston, and he held good clerk
ship in the State Bank Of Charleston. -
Ii did not take long for Mrs. G. to infa
tuate the old libertine His salary wa
by no means equal TO her ambitious no
,ions Of things as they should be, ant
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-12-12
The Newspaper Coverlid-How 20 sIesp
Warm.

viii you allow me space enough in
your paper to sugges. mode Of keeping
warm during the approaching cold nights
1t was indicated i'll the papers last year
but | understand that it was afterwards
denounced by some as insufficient, if not
ridiculous. My own experience, CON-
bined with that of several of my acquain-
tances, has proved its efficacy. allude
to making comiorters out of newspapers.
Soon after the advent Of chilly nights,
finding the extra covers too heavy, and
remembering the suggestion Of year
ago, took off wcighty ceserlid, and
substituted half dozen copies of a pop
ular weekly. never slept more pleasant
ly. ! mentioned it to some OF my ac-
guaintances, who, OH trial of the pas
two weeks, pronounce it effectual. use
on three beds in my house, and as moth
ing can be cheaper, feel authorized to
recommend it for general use. l had the
curiosity to weigh the newspapers in usel
on my three beds, and the amount of al
as three pounds only. The paper can be
syread loosely, overlapping one anot her,
although for conyeienee | have pasted
the edges together. How trifing the
cost, and how easily obtained. A pound
or two of old newspapers can be pooctred
for four cents pound, and if spread be-
tween two light covers, to retain them
in their place, will keep any person COM
Portable, whether he be poor or rich
The experiment can easily be tried. In
themeantime, attach my initials, author
izing you, if you think proper, TO place
my naue at the bottom of this commuui-
cation