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

The mission of Messrs. Benjamin and La
SereSto the city Of Mexico, it seems, says TIT
New s0rleans picayune, has been crowned
with saccess. To use the language of ou
despatch,; the Garay and sloo grants have
both been hnnulled, and new one, the spc
cial object d. the mission, has been obtained
The particulais Of the negotiations, or the ex
act provisions Of the new grant have not ye.
reached us. There can, however, be no doubt
Of the friendly and satisfactory nature of the
former or of the basis and general character
Of the latter. The pSesent administration Of
the neighboring REPUBLIC, and especially Pres
ideut Comohfort, have Shown themselves ev-
cry way well disposed towards our Govern
ment and people, particularly in regard to
this great necessity of our expanding COM
merce. OF this We have had repeated occs-
sions to give ample evidence in our extracts
from the Mexican journals, and the same
has been manifested more authortatively if
possible, in our official intercourse. The
Mexican people, of which the actual gove m
ment is in all respects fitting representative
see the necessity Of this great highway be-
tween the oceans-they pant like ourselves
for expansion-and they see as clearly that
they themselves have neither the talent nor
the means for such an undertaking. 1t is
but the part Of worldly wisdom, then, 10 en-
trust it to others, whose character WAS guar
antee Of its ultimate success.
PnospHcRus PASTE FOR DEsTRoYIyG RATS
AND MIcE.-Melt one FOUND Of lard with a
very gentle heat in a bottle or glass flask
plunged into warm water then add half an
ounce Of pbosphorous and one pint proof
spirit cork the bottle securely, and as it
cools shake it frequently, so as to mix the
phosphorus uniformly; when cold pour off the
spirit (which may be preserved for the same
purpose), and thicken the mixture with -four
Small portions Of this mixture may be placed
near the rat holes, and being luminous in the
dark, it attracts them, is eaten greedy, and
is certainly fatal. N. B. There is no danger
Iof fre from its use. -. -. .s.-- +. ...-.i d.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
Flpif.EilRdinR.

a disposition to find fault, seems to be nat
ura to man. 1t is a part Of his depravity
by the grace of God. 1t is sin so common
that even Christians often indul ge in it, with.
out being conscious of what they are doing
The 4,abit of finding fault is easily formed
and it requires but little effort to keep it up
as the disposition which prompts to it is SO
deeply seated in the human heart. Were we
to attempt to enumerate the various things
with which fault is found, we would leave
nothing unmentiored. The providence OF
God in the natural, mora and spiritual world
-the character and actions of men in every
station of life-the church and the world fur
nish a vast field, and men love to cultivate
this natural disposition in ranging through
lit. 1t requires no effort of body or mind, no
great degree of intelligence, and but little
piety. The weather, the crops, our condi-
ton and prospects, our minister send neigh
bors, friends and enemies, with each and all
it is easy to find fault. Take away this dis
position, and YOU woulI'destrov, with many
the pleasure Of social lfe-for they seem to
take pleasure in nothing else. And yet no
one was ever really made happier by finding
fault with anything save lis own sinful heart.
There the great fault lies, but it is the last
one seen. Let an individual, when he feels
like finding fault with others look upon them
through his own heart and if he finds per
lection there, then may he expect to find it
in them. lie should have things right at
home, before he attempts to regulate the
affairs of his neigbor. And if all would do
this, they would be better of, and their neigh
Dor would not lose much.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

Ii. lhe marriage took place after the set
tlement had been concluded and carried out
l5. The claimant executed written instru
ments to the lecedent in her own name, afte,
the marriage. She assigned a judgment
he drew a check to the order. She endorsed
1t, and he sworc to the affidavit, in all which
she was described by her own name.
l6. At the settlement she stipulated for g
new lease of the house.
II. Shortly before the decedent's death
she released all causes Of action, and aban-
aoaed her agreement for a lease.
Is. lie spoke of her with contumely and
reproach, and made repeated declarations
against marriage. -...
10. He was determined to compel her to
leave the premises, and a new lease to an
other party was about to be executed.
90 The marriage was first announced
after his death. .s... -.
This is not case where the proofs have
left the mind of the court in doubt Not
only are they insufficient to affirm the mar
riage, but i'll my view they are utterly mega
tive and overturn it. There is not solitary
sign of that relation, but at every point facts
stand out wholly inconsistent with matrl-
monial union from the 23d Of October until
the decedent was carried to his grave speech,
writing and actions-whch express more
than either-constanty proclaim that the
parties were single.
The Surrogate concludes his opinion, which
is very lengthy, thus:
a series Of circumstances, such as in
Providence have been developed in this case,
showing at every step and link a connected
and harmonious chain of evidence against
this pretended marriage, cannot be fabrica-
ted; it is the result of natural process 1t
strikes the mind with irresistible force, and
leads to entire satisfaction and conviction,
that the decedent was unmarried at the time
he came to his unhappy death.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

POPULAR TASTE FoR"Lranr REED!So.'-
One hundred and fifty thousand copies were
sold Of tho number of Leslie's illustrated
Newspapers devoted to Mrs. Cunningham
sham baby. The popular taste for light
reading' seems to regard light morals as
necessary to give it a piquancy.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

JHE GREAT Wall OF GH1NA--In lee
ture on China, DR.. Bowring said it had been
calculated that if all the bricks, stone and
masonry Of Great Britain were gathered to-
gother, they would hot furnish materials
enough for a work such as the wall of China
and that all the buildings ii London put to-
gether would not have made the towers and
turrets that adorn it.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

~r Rowland aud Oliver were two of the
most famous in the list of Charlemagne's s
twelve peers and thei' exploits were rendered
so ridiculously and equally extravagant by
the old romances, that from thence arose the
saying among their more plain and sensible
ancestors, of giving one Rowland for an
Oliver" to signify the matching of one in-
credible lie to annother.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

E5- The corn crop of Morehouse presents
a beautiful and tlourishing appearance, aud
there is no doubt there will be full average
yield, notwithstanding It was greatly retarded
in its growth by the backwardness of the
season and protracted drought The cot
ton crop will not come up to an average
crop, on account of the dilatoriness of Spring
and the late heavy rains.-Aduoeute.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
NEWSPAPER LAW.

~ II w Cl IA LII LA W.
I. Subscribers who do not give ExPREss NorIcI
TO the contrary are considered as wishing to con
tnuc their subscription.
2. If subscribers order the discontnuance Of thcir
papers, the publisher may continue to send them I'LL
I'll that is due be paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take t1iei1
papers from the Office to which they are directed
they are held responsible until they have settled
their bills and ordered their paper discontinued.
T. If subscribers remove to other places, without
informing the publisher, and the paper is sent to
the former direction, they are held responsible.
5, The courts have decided that refusing to take
paper Or periodical from the Office, or removing
and having it uncaed for, is prin.a fdcte evidence
! of intentional fraud.
G. The United States courts have also repeatedly
decided that postmaster who neglects to give
sonabe notice, as required by the Post Office De-
partment of the neglect refusal of person to
axe from the Office newspaPers addressed to him,
reuders the postmaster laUlc ID the uasher for the
uhscription price,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

Ey- It is estimated, says the Washing
ton correspondent Of the Philadelphia Press,
that the new dome for the Capitol will weigh
1850 tons, and that its erection will take Zen
years. The new House of Congress will be
ready for occupancy by year from next De-
cember, and not in the coming session, as it
was expected.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

NoNE IN IT Ir-'Madame,' said very polite
traveller, to testv Old landlady, If I see prop
er to help you to this milk, is there any i'm
propriety in it q. ..a.. .s .se.,s,y b...r
Il don't know what you mean but Of you
mean to insineate that thar is any thing mas
ty in that milk, I'll give you to understand
that you've struck the wrong house! There
aint a fnst hair in 1t, for as soon as Darthy
Ann tod me the cat was drowned in the
milk went right strait and strained it over!"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

NoRrH CAROLINA E1EcrroS-It appears
that the Democrats have carried everything
their own way in North Caroline RuiIin,
Winslow, Branch, Craige and Clingman, all
Democrats, had little or no opposition in
their respective districts.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

EMANC1PArIoN CONVENTION. - The cal
for a National Convection, to meet at Ceve.
land on the 25th inst, to consider the sub
ject ofscompensated emancipation, has at
length been issued. The signers are two
hundred and eighty-fve in number-resi-
dents Of sixteen different States, including
Missouri, Delaware and Georgia.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

DEATH OF JunoE PES:--Judgc Martin
G. Penn, died at his residence in Covington
op Monday last, the 3lst ult at 5 o'clock
P. NJ, after painful illness OF forty-two days.
lie was much esteemed and beloved by all
who knew hin.-GreensJurg Imperial
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

A WrrNEss.-A boy eight years old, be-
ing offered as witness at Justice Court in
Boston, was examined as to his understand
ing the nature of an oath. The Justice in
CURED:
''Do you know anything about hell!
The boy scratched his head for moment.
and looking at the Justice innocently, re-
piled:
mo sir, I aerer aras thar in al Of my
life"
He was allowed to testify.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

~ An ardent king hater IN the dayso
the English Commonwealth, introduced res
olution into the Rump Parliament that the
Lords PRAYER should be So amended as to
read thy Common wealth come instead of
thy kingd r.a
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

cy- Baby (having been privately instruct
ed by mamma )-"pappa. won't 'ou tate me
Into re tuntree; cos, if 'ou don't I'll be velly
sit and die, and zen 'on wont have any little
baby to tate tare OF our (For the satisfac-
ton of the spectator, we beg to state the above
family did 60 into the country, and had a
particularly good time of it)
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
He was allowed to testify.

EF A gentleman complained to old Ban
lister that some malicious person had cut off
his horses tail, which, as he meant to sell him.
would be drawback.
"Then," said Charles, "you must sell him
wholesale" - .
"Whoiesale"' says the other. chow so!''
Because you cannot retail him."
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

WHERE He WENT ro.-A very lud;crou.
item of testimony was squeezed out Of =
village gallant at Medina in the course o
the coroner's investigation
The Tribune, there, SAYS that the facts
without addition or abatement, are as stated
Mr.. Amindab Dooli,tle was called on tie
witness stand, bIushing in anticipation ofthe
revelations, he nigh be called to make. John
w. Graves, Esq, who conducted the case,
"put him through" as follows -
Graves-where were you on Sunday even
ing lastl
Doolittle-At the Methodist Church. sir.
Graves-Where did you 60 after church ?
Doolittle-I went down Center street.
Graves-1Iow far down Center street did
you 90?
Dooli.tle-WelI, went down 10 c.
street?
Graves-What house did you 60 to on
C-street
Doolittle-Wcll, 7 vent TO, I went to
well, | don't know as I'm obliged to tell where
went.
Graves-You are obliged to tell where you
went, so ont with it.
Dooiittlc--l wcnt-to-Mr. Higgins.
Graves-IIow late did you ttay
Doolittle-I staiI tifl-well, about ten
o'clock.
Graves-Where did you 90 then?
Doo!itt!e-Didn't 60 anywhere-I staid to
Mr.. Higgins.
Graves--How late did YOU stav9
Doolittle-I stayed till-tlI, guess, about
IL O'Clock
Graves-Ies--and where did you 90 hen2
poolitte-Didn't 60 any where-I staid
to Mr.. Higgins till about half-pass elc7en
O'Clock.
Grares-Wes, and then where did You 90!
Doolitt!e-I went to- don't know as I'm
obliged to telE where went.
Graves-Y5u are obliged to tcIl--where
did vou go!
Doo!tile-y went to-wel, I didn't 60
especial request, | staid all
night!
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

"That tune" said somebody in company
once, "always carries me away with it,"
will nobody whistle it!" said Douglas in
stantly. ... s.. ....
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

Never call in the assistance Of doctor
who has a son an undertaken. F
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

1.-TWO miles, answered .hc prisoner.
That's carrying the joke too far, remark
ed the judge, and the prisoner was com.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

''Did you ever know such mechanical ge-
MUS as my SOM" said an old Iadf ''He has
made fiddle out OF his oTt head, aud ha
has wood enough fot ssother."
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
Esr Poppy, the corn's up."

=.
The corn up9 Why, only planted it
yesterday" ......... ..t rF. .t..t
Il know that, but the hogs got in last night
and guy it lift you hadn't counted on"
Scene colses with grand tableau, in the
midst of which poppy seizes poker and rush
es out. ar --4 .4SE st5
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

''Is molasses good for cough 7" inquired a
chap with slight cold. ut ought to BE-"
was the reply, "it is sold for consumption. :"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

A felon generally appears at the end Of a
finger, and sometimes at the end of rope.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

What did Adam and Eve do when they
were turned out Of paradise? .....
They raised Cain. ...-.-
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

ASMARr GInL.-A foine' young gentle
man, in turning swiftly on his heel, ran his
head against young lady. He instantly put
himself in a position to apologize. Not a
word said the quick-witted maiden it ISM
hard enough to.hurt any body ,,.-..
Regard the interests Of others as well az
your own. .7 sa'lt 50. z
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

Why is the gravy Of a leg Of pork The
best in the world!
Bekaze there's no Jews (juice) e'er like it.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

A Ajlted chemist finds love to be composed
Of fifteen parts Of gold, three Of fame and two
Of affection.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

Iy "Paps, have guns go; legs."
"No."
"l'ow do they kick, then p
with their breeches. my son ~
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

a fellow stole wood-saw, and on trial
told the judge that he only took it in joke.
Glow far did you carry it!" asked the
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

Eg- "Sir," said little clustering man to
religious opponent, 'to what sect do you
suppose be'ong!'
well, don't exactly know" replied tho
other, "but, to judges from your size and ap-
7earance. should think you belong to the
class generally called i7a-sects."
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

A teacher one day endeavoring to mako
his pupil the nature aud application Of
passive verb, said: ....,.-,
"a passive verb is expressive Of the nature
of receiving "n action, as--Peter is beaten.
Now what did Peter do?" ....- .....
The boy, pausing amoment, with the gra-
vest countenance imaginable, replied: -.
"Well, don't know, without he hollered."
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

RAILROAD PoErnY-Tho following is A
copy Of some ingenious lines printed on rail
road checks at the West:
IF you wish qnct nap.
Stick this in your hat OIL cap;
And always, by day or night,
III Be sure to keep this check in sight,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

u lit'fps~
For cithed
& " els, |
dollars, in
l'lircnolog
,al, will BED
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23
tbe 8drrisonburg Jn6fpen6ent.
ISSUED, EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
TERMS

rfsa TEkMN:
Two DOLLARS per annum in advance, or
Two DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS after the lapse Of
two months. .,. 3;
No Subscription discontinued until all arrears are
settled. and an order to that effect
Advertisements inserted at 81 per square for the
first Insertion and Fifty cents for each continuance,
Irrx Lryss or less constitute sQuARE.) A liberal
deduction made to those who advertise by the year
and on long advertisements. saL
For announcing candidates for Parish Offices 50
win be chargedfor all other Offices $40, Invariably
in advance.
Jon PRIsr.SG executed with neatness and pune
'tualify Payable on delivery.
All letters pertaining to the business of the estab
lshment to be addressed J. Q. A. TALrATERRo.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

EE- The Boston Post lets off the follow
ing squib: ,. s.
Say, Pomp, you niger, where you get
dat new hat!" =
"Why, at de shop, OBJ course" u.a
"What is de price Of such an article as
dat ~
II don't know. nigger-I don't know, dc
shop,tccper acasn't dar." n
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

A young lady at ball was asked by a
lover of serious poetry wether she had seen
"Crabbe's Tales!''
why, no. she answered: I didn't know
that crabs hod tails ua'
4 beg your pardon, Miss, said lie; I mean
have you read Crabbe's Talesl' - ~. = asss
And | assure you, sir, | did not know that
red crabs, or any other had tails.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-14
Masonic Cave Water Works.

A PRIVATE ENTERPRISE But a PUBLIC BENEFIT.
ID +. GEORGE would respectfully inform the
ID. citizens of Volcano that having purchased the
Alpha Water Works together with the Hills Spring,
that they can now be abundantly, satisfactorily and
unfailngy supplied with pure limped spring wa
ter from the celebrated
"OLD MASONIC CdVE SPRLNG,n
as also from the ALPHA WATER WORKS and
the FAMOUS HILLS SPRING.
To those acquainted, it is unnecessary to speak
Of the superiority of these springs over all others in
this vicinity for all domestic purposes, the Sierra
Nevada's produce no purer or better.
This enterprise was commenced and has been
finished with view TO the protection of property
from the ravages of fire, well as for the comforts
and conveniences of domestic purposes 1t re-
mains with those interested to encourage it or not
The whole mechanism is as well done as any work OF
the same extent and character in this or any other
country. The plumbing work has been and will
be done by one of the best mechanics in the State.
tariff of prices to meet as practicable the
exegencies of this particular business, has been
adopted, and no material change will be made ]
tender thanks to my patrons for what encourage
ment have received, and inform those who may
wish to become SO, or who wish information on the
subject that they can be accommodated by calling
upon B. +. GEORGE Proprietor.
aug2 4l-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-14

CPERMATORRHQlA,o or Local Weakness, Ner
- vous Debility, Low Spirits, Lassitude Weakness
of the Limbs and Back Indispostion and Incapa
bility for Labor and Study, Dulness of Apprehen-
sion, Loss of Memory, Aversion to Society, Love Of
Solitude, Timidty self Distrust, Dizziness. Head
ache, Involuntary Discharges, Pains in the Side,
Affections of the Eyes, Pimples ON the face sexual
and other infrmaties in man. are cured without fail
by the justly celebrated Physician and Surgeon, L.
J. CZAPKAY. His method of curing diseases is
new, unknown to others) and hence the great sue
sess All consultations, by letter or otherwise free
Address l.. ]. Czapkay, San Francisco Cal.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-14
Notice..
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Amador,

County of Amador,
In Probate Court in and for said county:
IN the matter of the estate of Miles Palmerton,
l. deceased, A. II. Rose the administrator having
filed his petition showing that there is not sufficient
personal estate in his hands to pay the allowance
10 the family of the deceased, the debts outstand-
ing and the expenses of administration and that il
is necessary to sell the real estate of the deceased
TO pay said debts. Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to appear before the Judge OF
said Court on the fourth Monday in January, A. d
1857 TO shew why an order should not be
granted to said administrator to sell so much oil
the real estate of the deceased shall be necessa-
ry to pay such debts.
1t is ordered by said Court that this notice be
published in the Vofeano Ledger at least once a
week for four consecutive weeks prior TO the said
fourth Monday in January. A D. 1857 By order OF
the Court.
In witness whereof have hereto set
Il. S. my hand and seal of said Probate Court,
impressing this 22d December, A. D. 1856.
J. c. SHIPMAN, Clerk.
dec 27 [prs fee sl5l low
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-14
Fashion Billiard Saloon
MAIN STREET TOLCAN"
Opposite Clute's Stor'

T'HIS Saloon Is large, cool and pieas'i,a, - nsl
l. times, and no expense has been spaie' "
II inferior to none in this State. ,,,,o, n
The Bar is furnished with the best Ll9 So,
country affords, Fancy Dri'lhs Of az s'r hyon5.
up in the best style. Cigarso of the best or'p' n ID
flavor that can be procured in California S'p' "
stantly on hand and in addition n,rc
TWO BILLIARD TAbLhso d.a
are kept for the accommodation oi those r,jse "%s
to amuse themselves in this pleasant eSeT,' ns t5
vAmong other important articles no. 10 gs oi
in many other Saloons are the Joalt5;ny Da
United States and Europe, also all inc caJs ,be .oe
Papers of California, which are kept loI ,'stna
accommodation of the customers ana
the FASHION SALOON. ,-,nas and D
The Proprietors invite their iriehas s,omIs
public ceneraly to give them call, ana p'O"
give them the best the town allords; E WHITE
SMllh AS
nov Is