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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING HOTEL.
The UNDERSIGNED proprietor of the fsE;;

The Undersigned proprietor or the fsf;;I
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING HOTEL, at GGssMlll.
The White Sulphur Springs, Catalonia Parish La,
having put up extensive Improvements to his Hotel
during the past winter, is now ready to receive COM
Pany
His TABLE will always be supplied with the best
he market will afford. Families can be accom-
hnOdated with large and comfortable rooms.
The SPRINGS are situated in the high, open and
healthy pine woods, thirty-ve miles from Harrison
burg, and twenty five from Alexandria, Oh the pub
1ic road leading from Natchcz, Miss, to Texas, and
near several large creeks afogdng the finest of
FISH.
Tie SPRINGS arc accessible for carriages by good
road. at all seasons Of the year, and no cXertons
WIN be spared the part of the proprietor to make
visitors comfortable who may favor him with their
potronagc
His BAR will always be well supplied with the
best of LIQUORS and CIGARS. He has a large
and airy BILLIARD SALOON and BOWLING
ALLEY.
Ssss Rates of Boa1d:
Single Meals, 50 cents; per day, ST. or s25 per
nmth Children and Servants, ha'f price; horses
per day, 81. y. II. Ward,
April u, IS. [4,i9,lyl PROPRIETOR.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

A FLEA UNDER MIcRoscoPE.-When a
flea is made to appear as large as an elephant,
we can see all the wonderful parts of its for
nation, and are astonished to find that it has
coat of armor much more complete than
ever warrior wore, and composed Of strong
polished plates. fitted over each other, each
plate covered like tortoise shell, and where
they meet, hundreds of strong quiiis project
like those on the back of the porcupine or
hedge hog. There are the arched neck, the
bright eyes, the transparent cases. ple'cers to
puncture the skin, sucker to draw away
the blood, six long jointed legs, four of which
are folded on the breast, all ready, at any
moment, to be thrown out with tremendous
force for that jump which bothers one when
they want to catch him, and R! the end OF
each leg hooked claws, TO enable him TO
cling to whatever he alights upon. A flea
can Jump hundred times his own length,
which is the same az il a man jumped to the
height Of 100 feet and he can draw load
200 times his own weight Chambers Jour-
nat.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

BEL1GERENr PARsoNs.-A correspondent
of Louisville journal gives rather an anu
sing account of beligerent episode between
a couple of Kentucky parsons. One of the
clergymen, in applying for letter Of dis
mission, remarked: if any Of the brethren
had anything to say about him, "to now de-
clare it, or ever after hold their peace."-
Whereupon the other preacher said some
thing which was not heard by all the con-
gregation, but the lie passed between them.
The preacher who called for the letter drew
back his fist and struck the other preacher a
heavy blow, and then commenced kicking
him. He kicked him so hard that he de-
molshed his boot. The defendant being a
"non-resistant,' made no defence, but went
before magistrate and made a complaint
The assailant was fined ten dollars and costs,
and submitted, besides, to a long lecture from
the court. The pugnacious divine is de-
scribed as good-looking man, Of fine tai
ents, and a great pulpit orator, with prepos-
sessing manners.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

AGooD REroRr.-Hon. Alex. A. Stephens,
of Georgia, was once running for Congress
with an opponent of unusually large stature,
and on the stump one day the discussion
became exceedingly warm. W'hereupon the
large man said, contemptuously, Of and to
Stephens, who is exceedingly small and
frail:
"Why could button your ears back, and
swallow you whole, sir" To which canni-
bal remark, Stephens annihlatinglv retorted,
land # you did, sir you would then have
more brains in your stomach, than you ever
had in your head'' The laughter which
followed, effectually dissipatcd the ill humor
which was gaining ground.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

Observation-Disclosures, the geom
trician, is one of the most celebrated Pc
sonages of antiquity. He represented Il
:notions Of tAe heavenly bodies by Il
chine of glass. When Cyracuse was b
sieged BY Marcellus, the Roman consui,
was defended by the abilities Of Archim
des, who destroyed the enemy's vessels
burning glasses and by machines wiz,
raised them and let them fall so violeni
that they sunk. In spite Of his efforts Il
town was taken, but the genius aud condu,
OF Archimedes attracted the admiration
Marcellus, who commanded his troops t. j
him no injury, and even offered rewal
for his person. But Archimedes, engaga
in his studies, was ignorant Of the taking
the town, and was killed by common 50
dier because he refused to follow him. III
Roman consul raised monument to b
memory, and placed on it q cylinder an
sphere, but his burial place became gradua
" oblterated from the memory OF mankin,
1t was discovered by Cicero, during his g4l
eralship in Sicily, surrounded with th9rI
and brambIes. Archimedes is reported !
have said that if he had resting place !
could raise the earth. His burning glas S
have, in every age, excited the wonder
men. But in this respect his fame is ass
ciated with that of Button, in the preser
century. These celebrated glasses, whic
we're probably rehectors made of mets
were capable Of hurting fire to the distan G
of bowshot.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

CLEANSING CorToN SEED.-An intelligent
correspondent. residing at Antwerp, writes
under date of May 10, 1858, that machine
for cleansing cotton seed has late Y been in
vented, and is now in operation in that city.
From two to three tons Of seed can he clean
ed per day by machine Of four-horse pow
er, with the assistance OF three persons
The cotton Surrounding the seed IS taken
clean off, and can be sold to carpet manufac'
turers and raper-makers at from thirty to
fifty francs the one hundred kilogrammes.-
After the oil is pressed out the cakes remain
ing can be sold for the same price as other
cake, of oleaginous seeds. The cost OF the
machinery is said not to be expensive. This
is an important invention and promises to be
of incalculabIe advantage to cotton growers.
Washington Union.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

DeowSEp.-Thomas Stoops, a 5ar-keepc
on the Lecompte, was drowned, on the 20t.
instant, at our levee. He had gone into ;h
whcel-house to bathe and must have faile
upon an old wreck which was under e.
boat, He is represented by the officers as
temperate, industrious young man, anc
general favorite on the boat. He was
native Of Cincinnati, age ~ years. Capita
johnson used every exertion to raise IT,
body with hooks, and by explosions of por
der, but his efforts were inetFectual-Sbres ss
port Gazette, y.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11
Che 6arrisonbnrs 1noepenbent.
ISSUED EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
TERMS

Two DOLLARS per annum IN advance, or
Two DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS after the lapse of
two months.
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 for each continuance
(rEN LINES or less constitute sQUARE.) A liberal
deduction made to those who advertise by the year
and on long advertisements.
For announcing candidates for Parish offices IS
will be charged-for all other Offices $40, invariably
in advance.
JOB PRIsTING executed with neatness and pune
tualty Payable on delivery.
All letters pertaining to the business of the estab
lishment to be addressed J. @. A. TALrAFERRO.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11
How Major Andre Ne. His Fate.

Although Andres request as to the mode
of his death was not to be granted, it was
thought best to let him remain in un-
certainty on the subject; no answer, there.
fore, Was returned to his nete. On the morn
ing Of the I'd he maintained calm demean-
or, though all around him were gloomy and
silent. lie even rebuked his servant for
shedding tsaEs. Having breakfasted, he
dressed hinS with care in the full uniform
Of British officer, which be had sent for
to New York, placed his hat upon the table,
and accosting the officers on guard, IL am
ready, said he, "at any moment, gentlemen,
to wait upon you." He walked to the place
of execution between two subaternate off
GERS, arm in arm, with a serene countenance,
bowing to several gentlemen whom he knew.
Col. Talmage accompanied him, and We
quote his words: "When he came within
sigh: of the gibbet he appeared to be star
tied, and inquired with some emotion, wheth
er he was not to be shot! Being informed
that the mode first appointed for his death
could not consistently be altered, he ex-
claimed. ''How hard is my fate!' but i'm
me1iately added, sit will soon be over" I
then shook hands with him under the GAL
lows, and retired"
While waiting near the galows until pre-
parations were made, says another authority,
who was present, he evinced some ner-
vousness, putting his foot on stone and
rolling it, and making an effort to swallow,
as if choking a hysterical affection of the
throat. All things being ready, he stepped
into the wagon, shrank for an instant, but
recovered himself exclaiming, 'it will be but
a monentary pang." Taking off his hat and
stock, and opening his shirt collar, he de-
liberately adjusted the moose to his neck, after
which he took out handkerchief and tied it
over his eyes. Being told by The officer III
command that his arms must be bound, he
drew out a second handkerchief, with which
they we're piuioned. Col. Scanned now told
him shat he had an opportunity to speak, if
he desired it. His only reply was. 81 pray
you to be witness that meet my fate like
brave man." The Wagon mrved from un-
der him and left him suspended. He died
almost without struggle. lie remained
for about half an hour, during
which time drath like stiffness prevailed
over the surrounding multitude. His re-
mains were inferred within few yards of
the place of his execution; whence they were
transferred to England in 1921, by the Brit
ish Consul then resident in New York, and
were buried in Westminster Abbey, near
the mural monument which had been erec-
ted to his nemory.-IrOiny's Life ef Wash
angton.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

A case Of premature interment has recent
" been discovered at Reicheuberg, in Bohe-
mia. On the Sd the widow Of a merchant
who died about ten years ago, expired. On
opening the tomb Of her husband to place
her coffin beside him, that of the former was
found turned on its side and the body lying
face downwards. No doubt therefore exists
that he was buried alive.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

MALE ATIRE-A lady passenger on toard
Of the Steamer Montgomery, dressed herself
in her sleeping husbands vest, coat, boots,
hat and pants, and thus attired came out OF
her stats room and went forward to the bar
in the gentlemen's cabin, took her morning
bitters," and returned to the ladies' cabin,
where her appearance caused great conster-
nation, especially among the ladies who
were in dishabtUe 1t was said to be anu
sing to see the ladies "darting" into their
state-rooms and screaming out that man
was intrudiug himself; but when the excite
ment was at its highest pitch her hat fell off,
and displayed a proiusion Of cufls, which
explained everything except s,nnll bet
won from her husband- Vicksburg Senti-
mel.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11
M. X ELLER.
MERCHANT TAILOR.

MER CHANT TAILOR.
Catahoula Street, merit door to the Post office, Har-
risonburg La, (late Of Trinity
4 ANNOUNCES to the citizens of Harrisonburg and
II vicinity, that he has permanently established in
this place for carrying the Merchant Tailoring bu
siness in all its branches and respectfully socts the
attention of those in want of any thing in his line
constant and carefully selected stock of the best
material will always be found and all work guaran-
tied to be done with the utmost dispatch of the best
material and latest style of finish
E PRICES MODERATE. -SET
April l4th 1S5S.-4S-1Y.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

EE- The law of the State of Virginia pro-
hibits marriage unless the parties are Of law
full age, or by the consent Of the parents.
John NJ, wellto-do farmer, in the Valley
of Virginia, was blessed with every comfort
except that great desideratum-a wife. John
cast his eyes around, but unsuccessfuy un-
til they fell upon Betty, daughter of John
Jones, one of the prettiest and incest girls
in the country. After a courtship of six
weeks, John was rendered happy by the
consent of his dear Betty. The next day,
John, with friend, went to town to get the
necessary documents; with the forms of pro-
curing which he was most lamentably igno-
rant. Being directed to the clerks office,
John, with good deal Of hesitation, inform
ed the urbane Mr. Brown, "that he was
going to get married to Betty JONES'" and
wanted to know what he must do 10 COM
pass that desirable consummaton. Mr..
Brown, with a bland smile, informed him,
that he, after being satisfied that no legal
impeachment prevented the ceremony, would
for the sum of So, grant him the license
John mucn relieved, handed him the neces-
sarv funds: "AIlow me-" said Brown, "to
ask you few questions. You are twenty
one years of age, l suppose, Mr.. M"
,"Yes," said John. 'Do you solemnly swear
that betty Jones, spinster, is of lawful age,
(made and enacted by the Legislature of
Vircina) to take the marriage vow!"
|"W hats that!'' said John; Mr.. B. repeated.
,"Wen," said John, "Mr. Clerk, | want to
get married, and must get married; but |
Joined the church the last revival, and |
wouldn't swear for hundred dollars"
Then, sir, you cannot get married. Cant
get married! Good gracious, Mr.. Clerk,
they'll! turn me out of the church if | lswear.
Don't refuse, Mr.. Clerk, for heavens sake.
I'll give you ten dollars if YOU let me Oft
from swearing" Cant do II, Mr.. M"
"Hold on, Mr. Clerk, I'll swear. | could
not give up Betty for ten churches. II!
swear-may l be damned if she amt eigh-
teen wears old. Give me the license" lie
got them.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11
Sfeam boat Cards.
LOW WATER PACKET,

Il 4 7 3 D 4 L r.
|LhiAx DALE Master. TIPS. TrcKER, Clerk.
/ Bayou Bartholomew, Point Pleasant, Bastrop,
F0achl'a City, Trenton, Monroe, Co. ~A
b, Bayou Louis and all way land essss553
Pn the Ouachita 4 Black Rivers. The Superb.
tht draught steamer Kate Dale, will remain
neh'fy IN the above sade, during the summer
Nr l2h 81 IT,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

FHESE remarkable Springs contain Sulphur,
4 Carbonic Acid, Soda and Iron; containing the
giftncs of Brighton, AK Ia Chapellr, and Malvern
= Europe, and Of Biadon, BlIc Lick and Raston
Bps proved both by chemical anal sis and by
he experience of hunlreis of invais.
The Evans ESosci-sitmtcl on m cleva-
1en few yards from the Springs, has been enlarged
md refttei for the accommodation of fmiles inva-
1ds and the lovers OF WOO Hand paS,m2s It's table
cannot be surpassed, and its bar is supplied with
~ Choicest liquors. The waters in the vicinity
Dgord the finest fishing and bathing, and the region
y noted as the Paradise of Hunters.
4 The undersigned having this day purchased all
% right, title and interest of ncnry Evans (the
IG4e rroprietor) in and to the above property avas
self of this method to solicit IA continuance Of
4esery liberal patronage bestowed upon the for
Mnee proprietor. THOS. D. EN ANS.
# 4 f"e Ba"d ot Music also udls 10 tire Ho'ts'.
z January %, 1898. 81 Y
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

A wealthy printer has been discovered n
India. The British Zoological Society ST.
making preparations to catch him.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,

TAl,1SH OF CATAEOLLA, IA,
Situated in the healthfu Pine Woods -
near Little River and Catahouia Lake, LII
.~a4 and accessible at all times by good Cerriag,
Road from Alexandria.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11
An Indian Wedding. 81

The Nebraska City News Of the Sd inst.
contains a long account of the marriage ol
a Pawnee Chief to blood royal squaw Of
the Otoe tribe. The bridegroom was named
Whitewater, and the bride Wah-mush Pc
shinga. We extract the following:
The Cheftain's daughter was elegantly
dressed in red flannel shirt with deep blue
calico border. checked apron, summer
killed buffalo robe, and a white felt hat
Her jewels were magnificent. From either
auricular suspended bright ornaments Of
brass, tin, and copper. ~.
We must not omit to mention that Miss
Wa-mus'l-pe-shinga also wore "red petit
coat" embroidered according to design OF
her cwn, with porcupine quilts, represent
ing desperate dog fight. Her entire ward
robe and jewelry could not have cost less
than six thousand dollars in Fontenele mon
ey. The bridegroom was attired in all The
magnifcence which his wealth and rank de-
manded. He wore a standing shirt collar,
medal of President PIERCE a blue straight
collared soldier coat with brass buttons, and
an elegant pair of Spanish spurs, while his
stawart arms were admirably clothed in an
cient coffee sack. Altogether the appearance
of both the bride and the groom was appro,
pirate to their high sphere in life.
the most sumptuous feast awaited the
guests at the residence Of the BRIDES father
1t was spread in camp kettle and suspend
ed over the fire that burned in the centre Of
that prnceIy lodge. 1t consisted Of young
dog meat, very tender, blue corn, and old
dog meat, beaver tails and mule steak, fresh
fish and sugar, making altogether one Of the
most palatable and nourishing compounds
that ever graced a royal camp kettle. The
horn-spoons of accidental luxury seldom
convey to the educated palate viands more
and delicious. AS for drinks, corn
whisky made Of red pepper, tobacco plugs
and rain water; together with molasses,
sweetened coffee, make up the list.
Among the distinguished persons present
we did not fail to notice the six Mesdames
Petanasharo, the wives Of the eminent AIN
jim" who is now at Washington, visiting
James Buchanan on the official business
Also, Mr. Whitecew, Of the Omaha princi
palty, Mr.. Big Soldier, Esquire Wildcat, and
the Hon. Short-tailed Elk.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

AwKwARDNEss OF FIRST EXPERIENCE
Mr.. McCreery, of Kentucky, said numb -i
less good things in his recent speech befor
the West Point cadets-among others, tn
following:
II stand to-day upon a strange theatr-
l occupy a new position-and there is not
ing more embarrassing to man or woInas
than new position. The boldest marine
that ever struck a furrow across the bosom.
Of the deep, felt his spirits sink within him
when the angry music Of the ocean frs
broke upon his ear. The trucst knight tha.
ever drew the sword or shivered lance, was
not an Indifferent spectator to the first con
fct of arms The most heartess coquetto
that ever poured the consuming venom Of
her falsehood aud :reachery around the vi
tails Of coniding lover, stood herself ap.
palled when she met the first eager glance
of an admiring suitor. The girl who is jus.
blooming into woman-hood, and whose mind
is filled with strange fances Of love and
marriage, prepares herself with the most as
siduous care for her first descent into tho
parIor In her efforts to be easy, she be
comes very uneasy; her exertions to be grace
full render her decidedly awkward her viz
gin modesty magnifes her innocent mistake
and she retires overwhelmed with mortifiea
ton at her failure in her now position. !
new position, whatever it may be, clouds al
bewilders the understanding"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

A MAN IN BED Forty NINE YEARs.-A
eccentric individual named Sharpe died r.
Gently in England, in his 10th year, hayir
kept his bed voluntarily forty-nine years. 49,
At the time Of Shapes death the windov
of bis room had never been open in "a year
In this dreary abode did this strange bein
inmure himself. He constantly refused L.
speak to any one: and if spoken 10 never a.
swered even those who were his constant q.
tendants. His father, by his will, made pa
vision for the temporal wants of his ecce
tric son, and so secured him a constant q.
tendant. During the whole period of tb.
seIf-imposed confinement, he never had an
serious illness, the only cause Of indispos.
ton those about him can remember being :.
slight loss of appetite for two or three days
caused apparently by Indigestion. and thi.
notwithstanding he ate on the average as
much az any farm laborer. Though arriyod
at the age Of 10 years, lis flesh was firm
fair, and unwrinkled, and with fat, and hi.
weight WAS estimated at about 24o pound
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

al W llbLES ALE.
l'rec econstantlyreceiving genera assortment
OF SIX Fur, Cashmere, w ool, Panama, Leg
Straw, Palmlcaf and CampeachylIats and
! for sale low, by FROST & Co
81. 10 Magazine ST., NewOr!cans. !
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

ISpEpENDENcE HALL.--In the course of al:
address delivered at Boston on the 9Th, Jy
the Hon. Edward Everett, he said :-"Thi,
day was indeed great and glorious, anc
without parallel in the history Of the world
A feeble group of colonial dependencies OF.
it demanded admittance into the great family
Of nations. Eighty-two years ago, this day
deed which neither France or Englant
Greece or Rome, ever witnessed, was doaa
in Independence Hall, in the city of PAila-
delphia-a deed which can not be matched
in all the history Of the world Applause
That old hall should be forever kept sacred
as the scene of such deed. Let the rain.
of heaven distil gently on its roof. and the
storms Of winter beat softly on its door. As
each successive generation Of those who
have been benefited by the great DecIara
ton made within it, shall mako their pi
grimage to that shrile, may they think it n.
nn e.my to call its walls salvation al
its gates praise" [Great applauss.l
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-09-11

The "Roat Monument" at this place, is
drawing towards completion. The workmen
have been busily engaged at it little over
year, and now having finished the marble
work, are about to begin putting it together.
Its location will be in the Episcopal burying
ground. 1t will be one of the most imposing
structures of the kind in all this county,
Bloomsbury Republican.
Es' Mr.. Roat was. few years since, Com
missioners Clerk in Columbia county, and
afterwards collector OF tolls at Parkesburg,
Lancaster county. He then turned bis at
teGtion to boring at Harrisburg, during the
sessions Of the Legislature, and in few
years amassed a large sum of money, in a
business deemed by many somewhat ques-
tionable in its character. About this time
he discovered that consumption was making
rapid uroads on his constitution, and in the
settlement Of his worldly affairs he devised
some thousands Of dollars for the erection OF
the monument above mentioned.