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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

A pensivs feeling comes stealing DER me
this evening as l watch the scared leaves OF
Autumn borne off upon the signing winds to
mingla with the dust. Passing away, passing
away each one seems plaintively to say
How strikingly emblematic Of our own tran
sient existence! Every day is some sweet
dover plucked from some sunny home; a
breach made in some happy circle, gem
from some treasury of love, and as the wheel
of time rolls US onward there are times when
it is delightful, aye, glorious to take retro
spect Of the by-gone days Of sunshine and
clouds. There are particular events in our
history upon which we love to mediate,
which brightly loom upon life 5 dark horizon.
Nv mother what hallowed and indcscriba-
bic emotions gil my mind at the sound Of
that sacred word, although before memory
was enthroned she was taken away; yet, a
blessed angel awaits me in heaven" Away
with that cold and chserlsss doctrine which
teaches that shall not know my own moth
er in the future world; not know her there,
of whose care and counsel here ! was depriv-
ed I Oh, shall not be permitted to say
Mother there and tell her of my conflicts
and lonely o:phanages 1 beg not to be de-
prived of this blissful anticipation, it lightens
toll, softens care and under all circu instances
buoys me up. Far away, near the village OF
H., was neat, white cottage peeping out
beneath a grove Of forest trees and vines
which surrounded it. In that cottage lived
and died My Mother; within those sacred
walls were her last admomtions and blessings
echoed, and the sable mantle of orphanage
thrown over group Of little ones then un-
conscious of their loss. How wildly in my
imagination do l see the greenmound that
marks her quiet resting place beneath
the deep shade Of wide spreading tree,
where have kneeled and wept that I so ear
ly lost my mother; lost her instructions and
guidance, which are so useful in childhood
and so endearing and invaluable in youth.
VIRGINIA.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
PROBATE SALE.

On Saturday the 9th day Of Januaryi
IN Pursuance of an order of the Hon. q
L Court in and for the parish of CatahouIa
undersigned Sheriff in and for said parish, vi
coed to offer for sale, at the late residence OH
as D. niece, deceased, on Little river. in SAID
ish, all the property Of the succession in cons
ty between said decedent and Mrs. Ke:urah u
consisting of several tracts Of land and sundrs
cles Of personal property, the principal Of whk::
three mules, one horse, three oxen, one sf
farming utensils, &c. The tract of land o. /
river contains 293 and $500 Of an acre, a.
ing the plantation and improvements, and
township Of north range east. The otAe;
GELS lie on the Ouachita river in sections 20 q
of township / north of range east, and q!
each about 80 acres more Or less with improves
TERMS OF SALE.
This sale is made to effect a partiti on BET
Mrs. Keturah niece and the heirs of IT,
niece, and the property will be sold under' Y
appraisment to the highest bidder on twelve 4
credit from the day of sale. The purchasers
required to execute notes respectively to Ks
niece for one half of the amount bid and
heirs and legal representatives of Thomas D.
for the other half. The notes to be drawn pa
to the order Of the parties in interest, to be q
by one or more approved sureties in solido tol
late interest at the rate Of eight per cent. Z
mum from maturity If not punctually paid,
special mortgage and vendors privilege to bel
ed on the lands as further and additional secuf
Dcc.-9-ts-pr's fee $l2 FELIX ROBb
40 Ehx
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
Active Life.
BY ROWING HARRY.

Young man Of twenty-one, you have just
reached your majority. Has it occurred to
you that you were standing on The brink Of
turbulent stream? Allow me this inter
rogative: Will you stand still and fold your
hands through fear, or will you plunge into
the angry flood and buffet the rolling waves
as YOU are carried down the stream of Time
until you triumph over every obstacle and
land safely upon the beautious shore of Di
vine Harmony9
This is the trying moment-the brief Pc
Rod of suspense. Choose now the course
you will pursue. Decide whether you will
stand idly by-whether you will loiter about
the entrance to active life for fear of making
failure, or whether you will risk all in man
fully treading the discordant waves, even if
you die in the effort.
Such is active life. 1t is one continuous
round of joys and sorrows, of pleasures and
difficulties, peace and disturbance, harmony
and vexation, and he who succeeds in over
coming the most of the latter, and securing
the greatest amount Of the former, will I'M
doubtedly be the happiest of mortals.
Let no one fear to launch his bark, be il
ever so fraiI, upon the stream Of Time; for
the tightest and best built craft have been
wrecked, and the most fral and leaky have
been soaked tight, and borne safely along
over every angry wave through long voy-
age, and come off safe and triumphant at
last.
The best built ships do not always make
the most successful voyages nor are they
always the most successful in life who have
the finest Outft
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

E We respectfully tender to everybody
the compliments and CALCULATIONS of the sea-
son, and wish TO al in advance, to patrons,
subscribers, readers, friends, aye, and to our
enemies too, = good old fashioned merry
Christmss and happy New Year. Eigh-
'teeh hundred and ffty-seven closes under
rather unfavorab!e auspices, as regards fnan-
cial affairs, but If rightly considered, there is
much cause for us to be contented with the
good We have, and TO be thankful for the
blessings we have received. Our agricultu-
raj labors have been rcmunerated with an
abundant supply Of bread. the staff Of life
We have also realized fair crop of the
great staple We cultivate. We are blessed
at this time with health to enjoy the fruits
of our tolls, and with peace and tranquility
to give zest to the enjoyment. To health,
peace and plenty could we add wisdom, oul
lot would be tolerable enough.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

CoNeREss.-This body met on the LIST
Monday of December-Mr. Orr Of South
Carolina was chosen Speaker. This is what
is termed the Long Session. If the Kansas
question were disposed Of, the country might
hope for calm and digniied business-like
session of Congress. But this remains in
doubt. The vote on the question of adopt
ing the constitution of Kansas, with or with,
out slavery, will 60 far in determining wheth'
er the agitation will be kept up. The cleo
~tiien took place on Monday last. If gene
raj turnout Of the people to the polls occur
red, the matter will propabIy be settled. But
it is supposed that large number will alb
stain from voting because the whole constitu
ton is not submitted. And in that case Con
gress will be petitioned to order new con
vention, or submit the whole instrument t.
the popular vote. This will necessarily arouse
anew in Congress this miserable agitation
that all except a few fanatics are hearth.
tired of.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

WHEN DocToRs DISAGREE VINO SHALL
DEc1DE.-Mr. Buchanan, in his message,
speaking of the Constitution of Kansas says:
t" In the Kansas Nebraska Act, however, this
requirement (,he submission of the Constitu-
ton to a vote Of the people, as applicable to
the whole Constitution had not been inserted,
and the convention was not bound by its
terms to submit any other portion of the in
strument to an election, except that which
relates to the domestic institution of slavery"
Judge Douglas said he expressed his en-
tire dissent from the Interpretation placed BY
the message on the meaning and purport Of
!. the Kansas Nebraska Act. The President in
supposing that the scope Of that legislation
was confined to the subject Of slavery, CON-
kuitted fundamental error, &c, and accounts
the Presidents ignorance Of the import
Kansas Act, by his absence from the
Atdurng its discussion
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
~ All the Magazines for the New Yea

~ All the Magazines for the New Year
are to hand. As customary, in the January
number, there is always an effort made to
eclipse anything previously out. We have
not time to particuIarize as to their merits
even were we capable Of judging in matter
so closely contested between Harper, Ora
ham, Cooley and Arthur, in all matters per-
tanning to the useful, literary, scientific inter
esting, amusing, entertaining and ornament
al. We can only at present venture the as
sertiou that each of them have fully succeed
ed in the latter department, in ,exceling any
thing heretofore presented by them IN this
branch in their respective numbers. Ibis
alone accomplished, and their patrons arc
forced to say "nuf sed," and forthwith rene"
their subscription.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

Coon BYE RATS At the store of D. Marks
the article is to be found, with which rats
will not abide. It is said to spread terror
and destruction to the whole Of the insect
and vermin tribe. Call and get it immedi-
ately. tits labelled 'Dr. Wilson's Magic Rat
and Roach Destroyer" with directions to use
and the price is only one dollar per box
You have but to place one Of them about
your premises, taking care to remove all en-
closures, the children and infrm about the
house, if any, as in their terrific fight they
are said to stop for nothing, and. fight and
bite like catamount.. We intend as soon as
the holidays are over to prepare our premls
es for box.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
Notice TO Contractors.

OEALED PROPOSALS viii be received BY q
y dersigaed until the 18th Of January nts
building FrDse Church and Masonic Lodgeb
town Of Columbia, Parish OF Caldwell, La.
The house to be Of the following dimensa
wit: As by SO fcet-lower room IA feet in thes
Upper, IL feet in the clear The house to be.
mented with dome or belfry.
The contractors viii be required to give bon
the completion Of the work by the 1st of 4
next. There is steam saw mill near the
where lumber can be had cheap.
Information in regard to specifications and
OF payment can be had by addressing the Z
signed at Columbia, La. N. BOATNg
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

~- Too many are the favors we have re-
ceived of late by the politeness Of the river
folks for US to specify-they are legion
about the present time,.and we only say God
speed you all, gentlemen. There are now on
the Ouacb;ta plying regularly more boats
and Of liter class in every respect than
ever at any one time before. They are all
fast-we are informed that the McRae, how
ever, as vet, has the ''horns' at Camden.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
PROBATE SALE.

IN pursuance of an order of the Hon.
L Court in and for the parish of Catahoula,
offer for sale, to the highest bidder, at publ
ton, in the town of Trinity on Tuesday, the
day of December, 1857 SIX SLAVES, the ?
ty of the succession Of Lavica Kitchen, des
to wit:
A negro woman about 40 years of age
two children, each under ten years Of age
Two negro boys, one about 81 years old, 2
er about II years. negro girl, Della, aged IA.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash under benefit
praisement.
T. span
Nov 25-'57-ts-Pr's fee Sc a
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
PROBATE SALE,

Succession Of Joseph G. Shanhs, ded
DY virtue of an order OF sale from the d
ID Court of the parish Of Catahoula, and I
Sheriff thereof directed, I will on Saturday, o
day of January, 1853, within legal hours
town of Trinity, offer for sale at Public Aud
the property of the succession of Joseph G Sd
decd, Negro Woman, Betsy, aged 45 yean-
gro Boy, George, aged 10 years. #
Terms of sale-Cash, under benefit Of an
ment. FELIX ROBE
Dcc,-9-pr's fee as Shea
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
RUNAWAY in JAIL.

WAS committed to jail in this place on Sah@@
W the 18th inst, u NEGRO MAN, about 4
years Of age, black complexion, about i've feesl
stou. and heavy built, says his name is JIM
that he belongs 30 Mrs. Isabella Fluker, living
Bayou Sara. Said negro was arrested on boas
steamer Lucy Robinson. His owner is requess
comply with the iaw and take him away.
Dec. 1892 F. ROBB, She
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

NoRrH LOUISIANA THIEF ARaEsTED.-The
De Soto Columbian records the arrest, in
Marshal, Texas, of one slack Franks" who
enjoys in that and neighboring parishes, "a
wide spread renown, as rogue of multiform
talent an1 diverse genius, and ready to steal
anything from an elephant to knitting nee
'dle.s He is believed to have been at the
head Of horse and negro thieving organi-
cation.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
Tutorship of .M1rtka L. Hoovr.

Tutorship Of Aartha 4. Hoour.
WHEREAS, Jacob Hoover, tutor to MAJ
VI Hoover, has filed ii the ofics of the /
signed Clerk of the District Court IN and {
parish of Catahoula, his final account Of T.
of said minor, and prays that the same bel
gated, and that he be discharged from ~ e.
ability on account of SAID tutorship, and
bond as tutor be cancelled. Notice Is e.
hereby given, to all persons interested or G.
to file their opposition in the premises if II
have, within ten days from this date. 81
Dec. 22d 1857. St c. C.CUK1t
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

ACuD Merriam, the weather proph-
ct of Brooklyn Heights, N. Y says that the
temperature Saturday morning, the 2sth ult.
before sunrise, fell to 10 degrees. On Sun
day the highest was 20 degrees at noon.-
Esaapt the year 1898, this is the coolest
ISrher in November in New York for a pc,
rod Of 60 years, both as to the intensity and
duration of the cold.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

MoIAssEs.-Deamed gooA, ~ to 2oc, for good to
choice.
FLouR-receipts heavy, ATS to IS for ordinary to
superfne.
PoRK-ncreased supplies and further decline, mess
Ia to 14,75.
ConS-demend fair, sc to Coo per bushel.
BAcoS-supply light, 81 to 10c for shoulders, 1871 to
lac for ribs.
L.RD-st At to 9ac, for No. to prime.
BAGGING- KY IA to 15c per yard, India dull log
to lie.
RoPE-7t to SC.
CoFFEE-9 to lOc, for ordinary to prime.
CATTLE MARKET.
Jefferson City, Friday Evening, December 49,
BEEF CATTLE-The supply during the earlier
part of the week was ample, but the market closes
bare of Attakapas cattle and only limited stock OF
Western and Texas beeves- Fine and choice Wes-
tern would readily bring &c, and above. We quote
good Western at to SIC, per Id net and Texas at
SIG to AZ per head.
HOGS-The stock left on sale comprises over
1900 head and retailed to-day at 7c. per h. Prices
during the week we're steady at 81 to &c, with q
moderate demand. T
SHEEP-Jhe market showed but little ACTIVITY
during the, earlier part of the week, as butchers
were holeing of for decline. Some extra Sheer
sold p. $3.50 per head lower descriptions at s. ia
so aafhead About TOO head remain on sale
Orleans. Cows-The demand was good during the
--.----.is so head remain in the market
POWELL $3.50 to IS and $50 per head.
CoxxrsTTLE-Prices q to IL With rood
Se.slS,. eAr ''pr
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
Tuf0rship Of Alfred g. ThOm

DY VIRTUE Of an order Of sale from
ID District court Of the Parish Of FraDknn,
the Sheriff of the Parish of Catahouh directed
on Saturday, the 18th day of January, 1851
the hours prescribed by law, offer for sale a.
auction, at the Court house door in the =
Harrsonburg, the following described lot or I
land in said parish as the property of An
Thompson, "a minor,) to wit: The undivided
square B, lot 5, in SQUARE No..4, as designs
the plot of the town of Harrisonburg.
Terms of Sale-CASH, at its appraised yah
TELIX ROBB, She
December, l6, 1857. [printfeeI
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

N. P. Banks has resigned his seat in Con-
cress, to take effect about the Let of Janua-
~, when he will enter upon his duties as
Governor of Massachusetts,.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
Nem Orleans Hlarkets.
IRON THE PICAYUNE OF DECEMBER 49,.

COTT0N.-We closed our last weekly review up
on an unsettled cotton matchmaking being quo
ted at 1Ol to 1O1c. The advices by the Europa
come to hand on Monday reporting decline of I'd at
Liverpool and the rates with gave way fully &c,
the sales for the week up 800 bales, and our
figures are almost wholly nominal for the grades be-
low middling.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

MURDERER CAUGHr-The murderer of
Booth, formerly of Walnut Creek, on the
road to Santa Fe, has been seized and COM
mitted to prison at San Miguel, N. NJ. He
communicated the fact to Mexican, who
straightway gave information to the proper
authorities.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

MARCH HE1Rs.--A woman Il he ,lasl
county, Va, has regularly presented 4 hus
band with an heir, during the u til {
March, for sixteen successive years
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

WHAT CONES OF ONE PUMPKIN SEED
Mr.. A. Keeseeker, pumpkin grower of Iowa
says of his successes this year:
Last spring l planted a single pumpkin
seed. 1t grew and fourished'' remarkably
The vine peramulated and completely mat
ted over piece Of ground 100 feet square
at least A family of ten considerable
pumpkins" constituted the product of this
single seed, the largest of which considera-
bly, exceeds two hundred pounds; the Sec
ond largest weighed one hundred and tiftv
pounds.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

The Presidents message went out 81 the
last California steamer u
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

ESTATE OF NATHANIEL EWlM
I WILL offer for sale at public auction, y
L the hours prescribed by law, at the Cous1
loor in the town Of Harrisonburg,
ON SATURDAY the 18th day Of JANUARY
the following described property belonging
estate: The undivided seven-eights Of or
dred and seventy-three ninety-seven hu9
acres of land, being lots No. 10, Is and ~
ton No. 20, township 8, range one east. h
Terms of salc-CASH, for its appraised =,
Dec. 2-30-prs fee s. K. Fl. CUNf,9
STATE OF LOUISIANA, ! Eleveth Distid
PARISH OF CArAHoULA. Clerk s on
Tutorship Of Emily f. King: Fl
WHEREAS, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Leathsf5
W fled provisional account Of her td
the minor Emily E. King, in this Office.
Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given thts
opposition be 6led in this Office in 80 daysyy
same will be approved and homologated.
Nov. $3.50 L. CLIP. DUKE
DeptJ5
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

Succession Of s. B. Stutson, ded
WHEREAS Margaret B. Stutson in her q
W of tutrix has filed in the Clerks ofice n
parish her final accoun. Of administration n
said succession and prays that the same be ~
gated. Notice is therefore hereby given to I ;
ons inclined to oppose the same, to file Their Y
sition thereto in this Office within ten days g.
date hereof 9. G. DUH
Dec 2lst st & O.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23

E There will be no paper issued next
Wednesday from this Office. This is done in
order that the "devils," in common with the
rest Of mankind, may avail themselves Of the
Christmas holidays.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-23
New Advertisements.
Notice..

Estate of Liuica Kitchen.
4 IL persons having claims against the Z
II Lvica Kitchen, decd, are hereby notk
present them properly authenticated to the ,
signed, within thirty d11s from the date he,s
settlement Those indebted to the same b
account, or otherwise, are requested to matsi
date payment. 7. SPANN, admf. /
Harrisonburg, Dec %. -t-
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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-09
United States Mail.

Posr OsrtcK DEPARTMENT,
March 5, 1887.
PROPOSALS carrying United from
June 10 3Oih Juue 1889, following
State OF Florida aud Ia the time and herein specified will
be Contract Office of this department
Of the 20th April next, 10 be decided The day
s54a From Banbdge, Ca by Chaahooches, Fa Oeheesee
Aspaiagn Lon Cane, Ridleysvile, Rickos's Bluff lola
and Fort Gadadsn, TO Apalac,cola, 206 miles and hack
three times week from the 18th Of October 18th
June Of each year, aud twice residue,
class STEAMBOATS,, with the privilege OF using two-horse
eooehes from Bainbrdge ChnahoOcbee when
ro lew for navigation.
From l5fh Ocfo5er 10 IS 4 june.
Leave Bainbrdse Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Pmi
Arrive at Apsachieoa Wednesday Friday by D
Leave Apaaohc,la Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Arrive al Bainbrdge next days by sam.
From l5h June to l5A October.
Leave Bainbridss Tuesday at p m, and Saturday Q
AirVs Apalachicoa Wednesday by m, and Sun
duy by 3pm;
Leave Apsiaehicola Monday m, and Wednesday at
Arrive Bainstdse Tuesday by IN, and Thursday
by l0Pm. ......... .. II. D.. ,
For form Of PROPOSAL and certificate
uoDs and pamphlet
Virginia. FOrda &c dated January H. 1885, and
ProPo ais should be supeebsd Proposas 6saa
da" by a hu "5eeond Assistant General
Contract ofcs."
JAMES Campbell,
Mar s-law4w Postmaster General,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-09
Navy suppiies-Is57- -'6s.
NAVY DEPAATNsHr,


Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing MaEeh H. 1851.
SEPAnATE PROPOSALS., sealed and .ndorsed Proposals for
IN, Monday day April neIi larnhins
ys 1a sssa n. len ss SSss q, ss S %
IsguIe at The United States navy yards At Massa
hes oay Of the following ordered from
mandns oee.s Of The said yards during end
ing .sa ISns ~ Son1 ,eeS sl mr; ~ -, oos.
moasses vinegar and whisicy.
The biscuit shall Ss made wholly from sweet superane our
manufactured om asur made OF the preceding
quality and sonon in szo and shape, 10 s samples which
Kiln dried sad delivered free Of easse s the United
sses in good, sound bright flour barrels above de
key Or spii baiIs!s, al The option Of The hureau -
grown ear leo or 1851 in
larsd wheat Of the preceding the dates Of the
q the bs Sua and aa b delivered IL good shipping order
sound bright barrels Or a. the may
slaves and headings be Of oak Of the besi qualify strong and
quality sample
sSaa 10 Ss in . a mol 'n one n tue
,y s ss @ Be Is s and the
The dried les shall be Of tho best quality and shall be prepared
sisly preceding The Of, requlions The
The pickles shall be put up in iron bound casks and each ea.
gallons eucumbe dy the gallon The sege.ab
ns n be S sGsn ans .as e
eS and naeSss Ss IN al s
the above named and The contract
hoops containing whskoy oases vine
gar, and pickles painted o -.
The sugar shall be according 10 samples the said yards
Tn. shall ss quality equal tn sample.
The coffee shall be the best Cuba according
me beans shall be Of very Dss, quality white aus and shall
the same, "a pounds to be taken tu.hel.
Orleans moas.es and shall in red oak
nov % @ ~s , sssS mot M s sn b, inch the
sooped and n addition to have four iron hoops one on each bs