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of intentional fraud.
6. The United States courts have also repeatedly
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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

fS A gentleman from Boston chance3
to hnd himself among party of ladies, avsv
down East, during last summer. and vh;le
~ the enjoyment Of some innocent social
play; he carelessly placed hi. arm about tha
slenae' "ass OF as pretty damssi a. Maine
can oo"ss o. when she started and exclaim-
ed' ,begone, sir! Don't insult me" Tba
gentleman instantly aposogissd for tho ,.en,.
ing rudeness. and assured the half ofFendad
tar ono that hs did not intend to insult har
NO" she replied, archly. "Well, il voras
lidn't-yos may do 50 agais," she adeA
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

50 call tito: less marvellous. The little
volume which l hold in my hand contains
the two immortal poems of Homer, those
world-renowned strains which one of the i'm
perial minds of our race, not far from thirty
centuries ago, poured forth in the delighted
ears Of heroic Greece, while the softest down
of youth was upon the cheek of its young
nationality-those glowing golden legends
that sovereign wrath Of Achilles, which
shall burn unquenchaby,
Until the eternal doom shall be;
the parting of Hector and Andromache-a
scene of which the sad experience of three
thousand years could not add one image Of
tenderness and sorrow the threatso of Jupiter
to the awe struck gods, while every peak Of
Olympus was ablaze with his leaping thun-
ders the piteous shpplications of aged Pri-
am, kissing the hand and bathing with his
tears the feet of the cruel chieftain who had
dragged the torn body Of his noble son three
times round the lillian walls; the weary and
sorrowful warnings of Ulysses, which every
subsequent age of mankind has tetraced
with delight-thesc all, like the cunningly-
imprisoned airs of musical box, breathe to
us in one perennial strain Of melody from
within the covers of this small volume. BY
the simple agency of twenty four little marks,
stamped on the written or the printed page,
the immortal legend has flashed down to us
through the vicissitudes of empires and eras !;
across the vast expanse Of enlightened and
bcnighted periods Of history from region to
rrgion,f rom his own rocky isIet in the Egean
to shores unknown, undreaned of by him
beneath the overwhelming billows Of three
Thousand years, where peoples whole have
sunk; and it now binds together, by the
golden wires 9f intellect and taste, the minds
of Europe and America; at this meridian Of
their refinement, with the mind of every in
terveniug age Of literary culture, back to the
cradle of infant Greece: And while, at our
places of education, We diligently investi-
gate the wonderful properties of matter de-
veloped in the phenomena of the physical
world, shall We not, my friends, deem por-
ton Of our time and attention we'll bestowed
upon the miracles of the acora, written and
spoken-the phenomena of language, which
lie at the foundation of all our intellectual
OF all our literature and
science; in word, of all rational communi-
cation between man and man!'
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

learned counsel to his social relations. It
was very clearly in evidence the murder
might have been committed and the money
concealed by other persons in the employ Of
the Railway Company. The Chief Justice
summed up elabofately; evidently leaning to
the side Of the prisoner. The Jury we're out
for only an hour, and returned a verdict Of
Not guilty Upon hearing it, the prisoner
swooned, exclaiming, "My childrenw He
expressed himself very strongly against his
wife, characterizing her as "tigress," aud
hopitg that she would retire to some distant
colony.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

WEATHER W1sDoM.-A rainbow in the
morning gives the shepherd warning-that
is, if the wind should be easterly; because
it shows that the rain-cloud rs approaching
the observing person:
A rainbow at night is shepherds delight.
This is also good sign, provided the wind
is westerly, rs 1T shows that the rain-clouds
are passing away.
Evening red and next morning grey, are
certain signs of beautiful day.
When the glow-worm lights her lamp,
the ground is always damp.
If the cock goes growing to bed, he GER
tainly rises with watery head.
When you see gossan1er flying, the air is
surely drying.
When black snails cross your path black
cloud much moisture hath.
When the peacock loudly bawls, pretty
soon we'll have both rain and squalls.
When the ducks are driving on through
the burn, that night will the weather take a
turn.
If the moon shines like silver shield, be
not afraid to go and reap your field.
But if she rises haloed round, soon we'll
tread on deluged ground.
When rocks are sporting in air, it shows
that windy storms are near.
If at the suns rising or setting the clouds
appear of a lurid red color. extending to the
zenith, it is sure sign Of storms and gales
of wind.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30
HThO Let Him.

A school teacher relates the following
amusing incident: One day saw little
fellow with his arms around little witch Of
a girl, endeavoring if l interpreted the man
ifestations right, to kiss her.
Tommy" said l, ''what are you doing
there r
"Nothin', sir" spoke tho bright eyed lit
witch; 'ae wath tryin' to kth me, that he
wath, thir," and she eyed him keenly.
"Why, Lucy, what prompted him 70 act
so ungentlemanly, right here in school 7" I
asked, anticipating some fun:
80, he hitched up here, and he wanted
me 10 kith him, and told him thst wouldn't
kith such thumthy boy .th lie ith; then he
thed he'd kith me, and l told him that he
darthn,t, but he thed he would do it, and
told him | would tell the mather, if he did,
but he thed he didn't care q thnap for the
mather, and then tried to kith me hard" and
the little thing sighed.
"Why didn't you tell me, as you said you
would!' asked, in pleasant manner.
TO-" she replied, with ea;vets did not
often see, Il didn't care much if hs did k;th
me ; and tho let him."
Here tbe whole school, which had been
listening intently, broke oxt in an uproari-
Gus laugh, while our little hero and heroine
blSshed deeply.
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dependent.
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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

Youro MEr, BEwAHs.-Mr. Potter Of
Yale college, in . Temperance address lately
at Newhaven. says:
my heart beeds - I remember the. hta
OF three Of my ea'ly companions who started
in life with myself. One Of them posseoe =
the finest mathematical mind ever kne, -
He would take the ledger and 90 up WITH
three colsms At time with perfect sase. he,
was the 6rst man in America that beat Id
automatoa chess-player, and hs told me h(
had every move IN hn head before b enterk
ed the room. That man Nled Q dsuukardi{
grsve.-Abother who was "a excellent aos
countant and could command almost anj@
salary, net with . ike fats-Aaothsr, pos1
sessing the same brilliant capabilities, hals
gone do~n-not 70 the grave, but il sunl
clear out Of sight amid the nirs and Alth el
s
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

Two little girls who rejoicsd in ri
ses and rag babies, becsms dissatisii1
they found the babies, 50 sasly soil
not b washed. Those were not X
babies, surely; and they both X r
together, while the older one dcvos Z
ed, aud over and over again: Il
Lord, give me bsbyl Lerd,-pi
give rne q baby,-a meat baby" ss
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

NEW ORE.
WVHE UNDERSIGNED U respect GSA
fully informs his friends and the ;=saS
public generally, that he has just opened at
his stand in Trinity,
NE'Y GOODS,
ADAPTED to the Spring and Summer seasons and
which he offers at DECIDEDLY Low RATES for
Cash Having laid in his present stock with much
care, and with reference to cash business exclu-
sivev it will be seen, that the prices at which he
is offering merchandise, really very moderate,
and such as offer inducements to purchasers. All
are respectfully solicited TO examine his assortment
ascertain his prices and judge for themselves
JOHN N. PHILIPS.
1l;n;ty May 12, 1857. v4nltf
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

ALL HsAD AVID TAlL.-A littlf
scribss a snake a. = thing that,
the way to its head" :
Fee simple and simple tes,
And all the fees in tail, ,.
Ars nothing when compared with :,
Thou best Of fees, Female.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

A good book and good woman are 4.
cellent things for those who know how "a
appreciate their value. There are men who
judgs both from The bsauty Of their GOVERNS.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

~ Mrs. Darlington y Fowler and
speak Of "Life lllustratsat deaf, under
Wells," and being sop'life frustrated bv
stood the speaker to ST sympathizing wav.
foul air in wells" brld is sadly troubled
she added that "th or smother"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30
lion Of Weakness we har,

--llon OF weakness we have
The best des,ined in the wag's query
ever heard isn she gave him so,ne thin
TO his wife, if she wos'a NOT Try to coax
chicken b5us. I" -"de through the soup
that chick
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30
RIVER /:

4cspecth,''y iaforms the
ri sicily Island nd vicinity
III located hin elf on the
Al occapie ~ Mr.. FILLER,
n on all Of the above
neat and workmau-liGe
Dor which he would solicit
sblic patronage. Painting
\ of wood and iron, neatly
Il srcdit to all punctual Gus
Ii AGEO. W. READER.
sp-ly
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30
april 20, 1857.


A MAN IN A CHIMNEY IN A T1eHr PLAcE
On Friday night one of the members Of the
Hope Engine Company was on the look out
on the top of the engine house, in Sixth street,
below Fitzwater, looking FOR fire. Near the
top Of the lookout is a tall chimney, which
belongs to a two-story house adjoining. AZ
ter the voting man had done looking, he
started to 60 down, but instead of strikeing
the trap-door he stepped in the chimney,
and fell nearly to the second story, when he
was stopped by the narrowness Of the Aue.
He Immediately commenced to cry murder,
fire, de-, which aroused German woman
sleeping in the house. She got up an ran
into the yard, thinking the noise was outside
of the house. She then aroused her hus-
band, but he also failed to ascertain from
whence the sound proceeded. The cry of
distress was still heard, and after a number
of persons had been attracted to the spot,
one Of the members of the Hope Engine
went upon the roof and discovered the where
abouts Of ibis comradc. The man in the
chimney, in a choking voice, called for wa
ter, and while an attempt was made to sat-
isfy his thirst, the bucket containing the wa
ter was overturned in the chimney, nearly
drowning the imprisoned fireman. On ma
king An examination, it was found that the
unfortunate man was wedged so tight in the
fue, that theonantel piece had to be knocked
away and hole made in the wall before he
could be extrica:ed. When removed, he
was nearly xhausted.-Philadelphic Ledger.
MARROW EscApE--Mdn Lost in a Corn
Field, not Found until the Fourth Day.
Great solicitude was created short time since
by the absence of orr old friend, Daniel, S.
Morrison, of Hot Springs county. lie has 2
very remarkable field Of corn, and walking
down one evening to see what damage the
coons were doing, he chanced to stroll to far
from the fence-soon became lost andoewil- |
dered in the immense growth of CON. He
wandered for three days, st'bsistins duringI
that time on green corn. His negroes, beh
coming alarmed about him, commenced h,
diligent search, and found him on the fox A
day. He was then busly engaged iEre .,
bing two dry sticks together, to max aeas' r,
the green corn having produced am Is hs tb
ant sensation in his stomach. Hsa tI;,d sn
would have found his way out q Rsnnh W,
day, but he got into patch of Ip.-L.as tn
l,can beans, and then he CAV fo
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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

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is an idea.D,h ~ is reality. The
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,Ssas ~ithGrta though.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

Don't abuse your neighbor all the week
and put on long face when you 60 to church
on Sunday.
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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-02-04
JN0. S. DANCY, Chm.
Latest from Nicardoud.

New YoRK, Jan. 24.-The steamship James Adger,
from San Juan. with dates to the 18th nst arrived
here to-day. The purser reports that the cholera
had disappeared from the Isthmus. There was little
sickness and no deaths on the Adger.
Walker is represented to be in better condition,
having 1900 able bodied men at Rivas who are we'll
supplied with ammunition and provisions. Colonel
Lockridge, with 800 men, still at Punta Arenas
awaiting the completion Of steamer, which would
be ready about the 17th January.
The Adger encountered great fields of ice on her
homeward passage, in latitude 81" 80.
Several returned Nicaraguans give very contra
dictory statements as to Walkers present stuston,
but they confirm, the previous report. that Henning
sen had escaped from Granada and joined Walker
also that there had been revolt at Leon and that
the insurgents had Joined Walker.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-02-04

~ COUNTY In Equity In the matter Of Rufus Hsy-
wood, Richard b. Haywood Robt w. Haywood George T.
Badger and wife Della, and others Petition TO sell lands
Pursuant to an order made at Fall Term, 1856, of The
Court of Equity for the County of Wake the above en-
titled causes the undersigned Clerk and Master will pr
ceed to sell on the premises in the City of Raleigh
2Sh day Of February nex the lands in the pesdpgs
TONED, to-wit:
Two valuable Lots Of ground in the CITY of Raleigh,
known in the plan of said City lots Nos 2g a25
lug the house and premises which the Sher-
wood HAYWOOD resided in her life time whereon vaua-
Bile family residence and all outhouses and necessary
lures for family.
Also valuable Tract of Land in fhe County of Wake
situate on Walnut creek at short distance from the City
OF Raleigh bounded by the lands of John Hutehns d.
Haywood, Theophilus Pool Sarah Hogg and John W. B.
Watson, containing about four hundred and sixteen
acres. W
TEnNs SALE:-A credit Of six months for oneban and
eighteen months for the residue the purchase
be given purchasers upon their entering bonds with
approved security bearing interest from date Of sale Five
per cent Of the purchase money to be paid in cash
Given under my hand, at Office this 26ih January 1851
ED. G. HAYWOOD, C. N.
January &C. 1856. 2o-w&svtd
Register CODY.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-02-04
Thirty-Fourth Congress-Sccond Session.
WAsuISGToN Jan d

Thirty.FOurth COngress-SccOnd Session.
WAsHISGroN, Jan. q.
SESATE-Mr. Nourse of Maine elected to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr.. Hamn,
appeared to day, qualified and took his seat.
Mr. Wilson presented the credentials of Mr.. Sumner
Senator elect from Massachusetts, for six years
from the fourth of March next Sundry private bills
were passed The Senate then adjourned. I
HousE-Mr. Chester was brought before the House
by the Sergeant at arms and resolution adopt.
ed calling on him to furnish an excuse why he did
not appear before the committee appointed to in
vcstigatc charges Of bribery. After debate it was
determined that the witness should answer in writ
ing under oath. Mr. Chester was then given into
the custody Of the Sergeant at arms. Several pri-
vate bills were then passed and the House adjourned
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 1857.
SENArE.-The Senate passed bill to establish
naval depot at Brunswick in Georgia, and appropri-
ating 100000 for that purpose. The Senate then
adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr Chester was brought to the bar, and
gave his reasons for absence when summoned before
the investigating committee. His reasons were con-
sidered satisfactory, and he was discharged from
custody The bill to increase the pay Of the officers
of the army was passed. The House then adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1867.
SENArE-The Senate debated the Indian appro-
pration bill. a.
HousE.-Mr. Campbell of Ohio, from the Com
mittee of Ways and Means, reported the amended
tariff BILL which he stated will reduce the revenue
fourteen millions. The bill giving to each branch of
Congress the entire control of its contingent fund
was debated, but no decision was arrived at The
submarine telegraph bill was referred to the Com.
mittee of Ways and Means. The House holds q
session this evening for debate only. .-,
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-02-04
TIE OCEAN TELroRApH.-A Washington CORES.

TIE OCEAN TELEeRAPH.-A Washington CORES.
pondent says:
While the President and Cabinet have signified
every disposition to aid the Ocean Telegraph en-. er
prise, the application for assistance must 60 to Con-
gress The British Government has agreed to pay
$4,000 pounds annually for its use and more il the
actual tolls exceed that amount The Company pro-
poses to take less sum from our Government In
order to avoid the constitutional objection raised
against the required appropriation it il proposed
ancrease the Continent Fund of the State Depart
iment to be used forthis object Ifany law be pass
ed, the Navy Department will detain steamer to
cooperate in laying the wire; otherwise not par
tail dismantling will be necessary, which is not con.
sidered now authorized for such purpose. The Mia
CARA was suggested for this service. But the Naval
Architect has just reported that cannot be ready
for sea before May, owing to delay in completing
the machinery.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-02-04

TIE CoLD IN PErERsBuRa.-The statement that
fifteen persons were frozen to death in Petersburg,
Va. turns out to be erroneous. The Express says
"only four deaths occurred in Petersburg, supern-
duced by the severe weather; and we have only
heard of three who were actually frozen to death.
The depth of the snow was not more than two feet
on level, according to measurement in several To-
calities. Some drifts were six, seven, eight, and
eight and half feet deep"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-02-04

EDwARD CANrwEIL ESQ, Clerk of the House
Of Commons, is one of the most accommodating pub
lie officers extant. We always knew that he was
clever fellow.-had we not known the fact before,
since the meeting ofthc Legislature We have had abun-
dant evidence of it in the way of receiving from him
legislative documents ofyarous kinds. Men of both
parties speak in commendatcry terms Of the manner
in which Mr. discharges bis duties sprincipal Clerk
TO the House. Heisa good lawyer good man. aud
. good democrat, and has talents which qualify him
for filling any public Office. g5.gfp.sse
sss Charlotte Democrat.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-02-04

NORFOLK AND PoRTsMoUrH.-The weather at Nor
folk and Portsmouth has been colder, from the 18th
to the 23d, than before known for thirty years.
Elizabeth river, between the two places, was frozen
over, ard down to Hampton Roads. The steamship
Roanoke was for time stuck fast in the ice near
Craney Island, and number of her passengers
walked to and fro on the ice from the ship to Nor
folk and Portsmouth.
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WHOLE NUMBER ITO.


TIE VEGETABLE KINGDOM QuxxIcArLY CoNsYpER.
ED.-Read what Captain job Prest. in his "a Won
derful Adventures" says Of the vegetable kjngdom;
The term vegetable-sometimes prononn .ed vege.
tablets probably derived from the peculiar long and
pointed form Of this description of escuIents hence
originally called wedge eatable thence vegetable and
now reduced into the present term.
Annual Towering plants resemble whales - they
como to blow. eets-s.ss.E@ :
Flowers very warlike in their disposition, and
are ever armed with pistils
They are migratory in their habits, for wherever
they may winter, they sure toleave in hc spring.
most Of them very polite and full Of boughs..
Like dandies, the coating Of many trees is their
most valuable portion Cork trees and boot trees
for instance. ~
Grain and seeds not consider ed dangerous, ex.
ccpt when about to shoot
Several trees, like watch dogs Are valued mostly
for their bark.
A little bark viii make q rope, but it takes large
pile of wood to make q cord
Though there are no vegetable beaux, there are
number Of spruce trees. *
1t is considered only right and proper to axe trees
before you fell them.
Fruit trees have military characteristics When
young they are trained; they have many kernels
and their shoots are straight. -
bends it must be Graded and threshing is resorted
Tares are mostly found with smaller gra' 'ns-vhich
require sowing.
Great indulgence in fruit is dangerous and too
free use of melons produces a melon-colc effort.
Old maids are fond Of pears-but cannot endure any
reference to dates.
Sailors attached to bays; oystermen to beech.
es; love sick maidens to pine.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-02-04

A FAITHFUL Public SERvANr-Col. Geo. d. Boyd,
Senator from Rockingham, and the energetic chair
man of the Finance Committee, has been repre-.
sentative in the Legislature for long series Of years.
and during this time, has lost day from the
deliberations of that body. This Is remarkable
fact, and shows that Col. Boyd has been blessed
with extraordinary health and his constituents with
faithful public servant.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-02-04

Mr. BUCHANAN IN WAsHINGroN.-Mr. Buchanan
arrived in Washington City on Tuesday last, it is
stated, on temporary visit lie was greeted by
many friends, but there was no public reception
He waited on by the President, and the meet
ing between them most cordial. He was at the
National Hotel