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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

The C1RcUs.-We have received alstter
from Mr.. Buckley, the proprietor Of tie cir
Gus company, that were to have performed
at this place on Wednesday last, in which
he states that the company will resume their
intended route through this section, as soon
as circumstances will permit. The facilities
Of travel from this point to Natch.z, being
obstructed, was the cause Of thei, non APP
pearancs at this place as advertised. In justice
to Mr.. Buckley, as evidence Of bis honesty
Of purpose, and fair dealing, we would state
in this place, that he promptly remitted to
US theamount Of our bill for advertising, as
per the agreement with his agent.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

Our Government has never recognized the
right of visitation as thing existing DIS
tinctly from the right Of search. 1t has uni
::ormly held that the night Of visitation t'
be effective, must imply the exercise OF the
other right; for in numberless cases visitation
would be migratory without It. In this IN
stance, we do not recognize an usage that
has the. sanction Of the world at large and
which is incorporated as principle in the
law Of nations. Taking decisive ground
against the right Of search, we ignore the
right Of visitation as thing in its nature in
capable Of existing separately from the right
of search. To concede the right Of vista
ton, we hold, would be in fact to admit
the right Of search.
Having taken this high ground, it is IN
cumbent upon us to exercise all proper dill
gence to prevent the prostitution of the
american flag to the promotion of the
Afric an slave trade. There are abundant
re asons to fear that it is so prostituted. The
immunity claimed BY the american Govern
meut in favor of its flag, would naturally in
duce the SLAYER to run up american colors
whenever danger presents itself. Add to
this, that such is the state of feeling Ii the
southern portion Of the Union, that the slave
trade, made piracy by an act Of congress and
condemned in the most emphatic manner
by all christendom, is publicly sanctioned
by many, regarded with Indifference by the
great majority and openly rebuked by few
Or none. The public sentiment of the south
is however decidedly in its favor. 1t is a
matter of some interest to see, whether the
influence of the southern feeling will be
sufficient to render all action of the Govern
ment on the subject merely nominal. liso,
We may expect trouble to grow out o. it.
The American flag ought not to afford pro-
lection TO vessels engaged in the slave trade
and we ought to expect the most decided
action on the part Of our Government, to
suppress this prostitution of the stars and
stripes to purposes so degrading.
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j lldxlllent.

Elizabeth Ramsey vs.. John REYNOLDS. No 1888.
DY REASON of the law and the evidence in this
- case being in favor of the Plaintiif-her de.
mand being proved lit IS ordered, adudged and
decreed, that the Plaintiff, Elizabeth Ramsey, wife
oi 'onh Reynolds, recover fiom her husband the
defendant IN this case, the sum of Nine hundred
ana severity dollars, with interest thereon at the
Iate oi per cent, per annum from the LIST day Of
eniuary, A. D., 1856, until paid, and costs of suit
20 re taxed. 1t is further ordered, adjudged and
decreed that the Plaintiff 8 legal tact mortgage be
recognized to date and take effect from the LIST day
of February, A. d. 1856, against all the real estate
and slaves of the defendant, and that the same be
enforced against all the said property, (real estate
and slaves of said John Reynolds, defendant, to
pay and satisfy this judgment. tits further ordered
and decreed that the community Of acquets and
gains heretofore existing between the plaintiff and
defendant be and the same is hereby dissolved, and
that the plaintiff be authorized to administer her
property Ten,e sole.
Done, read and signed in open Court this 18th
day of May, A. D., 1853. 0. MAYO,
Judge 18th District.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Catahoula, Eleuenth
| District Court--C1erk's Office.
! hereby certify the foregoing page to contain a
true copy of the original Judgment now on file in
this office.
| (~) Witness my signature and the Seal o
L. S.. said Court, this 3lst day Of May
| (C~} A. D., 1858. c. G. DUKE,
b,3,st. a QAk
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

ET Our latest dates from the unner
rivers, represent them, with few exceptions,
as stationary or receding slowly. IT,;
Ouachita, Tensas, Beoutf and Blact ,;vox.
are all falling, though Tie fall as vet in tb;s
vicinity is sGut little. Red River at last Ar.
Counts continued to 60 down. There is
reported rise in the Mississippi at vidalia,
and at several points above, they are howev.
Ter but slight, and not likely to effect GU,
waters.
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SHERIFF'S SALE

Heirs Of A. 8. Barr vs.. Joseph Wb;t
District Court-Parish of CatahcuI. 1
RY VIRTUE of a writ of Fl. ia. in d. Il
II titled suit issued from the Hon a
Court of the parish of Catahoula, and !.
thereof directed, have seized upon !. =
of the defendant, Joseph White, "A M
PARCEL OF LAND, being the =
East Half Of the Northeast Quarter Of !.
Township s, Range East,
containing IS acres, and 4O-lo0 acre, :,
Saturday, the Sd day Of Jul, i.
within legal hours, at the door of thet,~
in Harrisonburg, offer said property & y
ard satisfy said writ.
Terms of Sale-On a credit Of II !,
what it will bring. Purchasers to exee,ss
months bond. with approved securit, \,
pl,intiffs, with o special mortgage rein.
lard as additional security. d. II. PRIN1
Sheriff Office, May 20, 1858. "a n
.orint.fee, 80.
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$500 REWARD

d ANYWAY from the undersigned, EsipS
IL Natchitoches road, ten miles from ~
z risonbarg, the three following a.
a Bed negroes. viz HARMON, am
M man, aged about 40 years; bls{,
ion, stout and heavy built, one Of biz =
teeth out. CHLOE, woman, about i !,
age. black complexion, and of rather NJ
ELLEN, girl, about IL years Of agskl
plexion.
will give the above reward for the n..,
the three if taken out of the State, and nj
cred to me at my residence. JAS. Nch.
Harrisonburg, Louisiana, April %, lsR
-.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

~ The recent election in New Orleans,
resulted in the success of the entire Ameri-
can ticket. Gerard Stith received a heavy
majority for Mayor. The day seems to have
passed oil with unusual quietude and good
order.
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SHERIFF SALE.
John w Dayton,
vs.: NO. lO46.
Thomas Holly

Thomas HOLY.
DY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FILA IN THE
ID above entitled case issued from the Honorable
the District Court of the Pirish of Catahoua and tc
the Sheriff thereof directed, have seized as the
property of the defendant Thomas Holly two hun
drcd tier of pine timber more Or less now lying in
Little River, in this Paria, and will Saturday the
Sd day of July 1858 within legal hours at the door
of the Court House of tbs Parish offer for sale al
public auction, all the right title and interest OF
Thomas Holly in and to said Raft or lot of timber
his interest being one hatof the entire lot of timber
Terms of sale cash undr benefit of appraisment
Sherifts Office, June 14lS6S.
DIM. Prichard, Sheriff.
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No. AZ ROAD FROM MONROE ROAD Te
ESrEKpR1sn No. 66.-Be it ordained &C.
That the road laid out from the Monroe road
to the Ouachita river at Enterprise, be, aud
the same is hereby declared Public road
and to be known as No. &C.
That John S. Hooter, be, and he is hereby
appointed Syndc Of said road.
That John S. Hootes and hands, D: e.
Davis and hands, J. P. Sheffield and hands,
y. C. Humble and hands o. Parket, Ed. Lee
note, 7. F. Watson. Sandwidge, VIM. Black
man and VIM. Welsh, be and are hereby
placed on said road. Approved June sth
|ls5s. u .Tt<J
VIM. NJ. Tew, Ed. Dorsey, +
Clerk. President.
No. 70 APPROPRIATION FOR A. LAP
RA1R1E.-Be it ordained DC. That the sum
of eight dollars per month be, and the
same is hereby allowed for the maintenance
of Andrew Laprairie, the same to be drawn
by Eli Chevallier, upon the certificate OF
the President of the Police Jury to the
Treasurer, that there are ~ citizens Of the
vicinage who have petitioled for the pen
sion herein allowed him. Approved June
9Th 1858. s. ....0.
VIM. NJ. Tew. Ed. Dorsey,
Clerk. President.
mo. so PLACING HANDS ON ROAD DIS
rR1cr No. l7.-Be it ordained &c. That
the hands Of J. c. Corban and E. II. Guice,
John Kelly and Wesly Hanks, be, and they
are placed on road district No. II from the
Cut off bayouato Harrisonburg. Approved
June 9Th 1858.
VIM. NJ. Tew, Ed. Dorsey,
No. 81 REEsrABL1snlNG ROAD FROM Cor.
TONS TO HIBBs BAYOU 68.--Be it ordained &c.
That the road leading from f. Cotton's lane
to Hibbs bayou be reestablshedand known
as Road District No. .68. Approved June
Sth 1858.
VIM. NJ. Tew, Ed. Dorsey,
No. 50 ROAD FROM A. B. C.DEANs, TO
lNATcH1rocHEs ROAD No. 69.-B, it ordain-
ed &c. That the road from A. B. G. Deans,
to tho Natchitoches road, to iutesect said
road at the old Baird precinct, b, and the
same is hereby declared public road and
known as No. 60. .......f
And that Frank P. Cain, be and is hereby
appointed Syndic upon sad road
And that all the hands living rom Henry
Ratcliffs, down to the said road and all the
hands from VIM. Williams, Gown Taner
creek, to said road, and all the lands living
from John Fords old place downto said road,
and that all the hands living from F. Rerrys,
| up Taryers creek Big and Littk Chickasaw,
be, and are hereby placed on aid road
Approved June 9Th 1853.
VIM. II. Tev, Ed. Dorsey,
Clerk. President.
No. SO BANIsrER's PREc1SoT REMOVED TO
CASTOR SpR1NGs.--Be it orJainedAc. That
the Election precinc: known as Banisters be
abolished, and that precinct be established
at the Castor Springs, and designated as
Castor Springs precinct. Approved June
sth 1853.
Attest
CIorL pra.;1npt
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

L. Attention will be given the commu-
n'catlon in reference to the exam in alton and
exhibition, of the school At Copenhagen, in
our next issue.
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$40. Reward.

ESTRAYED or stolen from the nndsSafs
IL three miles from Harrisonburg, Ia. 4 =
last of March, the following describe I !,
one large GRAY about Is hands kisAariE
Ger, shod all round no brands or notable ffy
small BAY FLY about four years old bsuS "a
shoulder with the letter s. thus % lxay
above reward upon the delivery Of the hsa|
risonburg and literally compensate any ts u.
information as may lead to their recoysr
E.Cltad
Earrisonburg, April .eth 1e5s.--4-st4.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

~ We neglected las. week to note the
reception Of a vigorous specimen Of cotton,
sent US from the plantation Of Mr.. Reddit
near Copenhagen. The first bloom on this
place, we were told was seen on tne 5th of
the resent month.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16
To COrresDOAdents.

"TuE LONE ONE"-Respectfully declined.
Gamma on Homeopathy, is deficient
in taste, brevity, point and above all, in the
learning indispensable in an able discussion
of the subject.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

NOTICE.
DURING my absence Col. VIM. ~
II thorized to receive and receipt Sr&
for the year 1857.
W. e. GAVLDM n
March 10 1S5S-A%3 It.
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1Y q AZ e "a .

n L. PERSONS knowing themselves indebted
"A to the firm of W. f. GAULDEN d Co.
AA- either by note, account, or otherwise are re
qured to make Immediate settlement as
further indulgence will notbe given
CT5- The affairs of th5firm for the last year
must be closed. The receipt of either member o.
the firm viii be recognizedas good.
Harrisonburg, June 9, i,5S If
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16
Ed. Dorsey,
President.

CASTOR SpR1NGs.-Persons desir1s Of
visiting this pleasant watering place, are re-
fered to the card Of Mrs. Anderson and son,
in to-days paper.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16
IS MYRTLE POINTS

on LITTLE RIVER, NEAR WHmtI
PHUR SPRINGS, Gaia H0Uul
ISL Id.
THE UNDERSIGNED having pcrmanea,
l lshed at the above Stand would inhn
a-zcaH0 his friends and the commrni ,
4 that there will be found, si
times a COMPLETE and general ssat
Dry Go Q Il :, and Family Gm
Hardware. Medicines, &c, u
be sold on accommodating terms.
Eg- Fair Prices paid for Wes
CorToN. III. ". We
June 9, 1853.
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRING L.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRING III
The Undersigned proprietor Of d
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING HOTEL !
the White Sulphur Springs, Catalonia Ia
having put up extensive Improvements as
during the past winter, is now ready to rt'
pany.
His TABLE viii always be supplied vn,
the market viii afford. Families can b,
modated with large and comfortable rooms
The SPRINGS are situated in the high
healthy pine woods, thirty-iivc miles from !,
burg, and twenty five from Alexandra, OF
lie road leading from Natchez, Miss, nIt
near several large creeks aiIording The.
FISH.
The Springs are accessible for earrings
roads at all seasons of the year, and nos
will be spared Oh the part of the propIieWi
visitors comfortable who may favor hint
patronage.
His BAR will always be well supplied
best of LIQUORS and CIGARS. He b,
and airy BILLIARD SALOON and "
ALLEY.
Rates of Board: !.
Single Meals, so cents per day, Sly,
month Children and Servants, half pre-,
per day, 81. j. Il. War,
April 81, $50. 4,49,1yl PRqf
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

e. MCALPIN d. 10
WHOLESALE GROCERS, and dess
W Wines and Liquors,7 Canal ssree''
and 20 Common streets New Orleans
We invite the particular atfentlol,"
and Planters to our very large anu "
stock Of Fresh Groceries.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16
SAMsL e.. SCOTT L. p Il
At their Old Stand, ERNO
MOnteray Landing, AI4kOO

WOULD respectfully inform then frle'
" cordia and Catahoula parishes
keep in addition to their full and genera
Dry Goods, Hardware, etc.,--tor sumnls
Superior Falkirk Ale,
Underioood's Pickles,
French Cordidls,
Meeiicated London Gin,
Ueilsiek Champagne,
Old Port, Maderia, and Clare
Lemon Syrup and French Prss1
and general assortment Of DRf "
GROCERIES, from . cambria needle Ns
Mesa pork. SAML .. SOVi'.
Mav3s bo91,
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WIN. Il. MIRSHdLL.

" W. ~. IIA5 II I'LL,
OWL ENGINEER, AN D DRAUGHTSMAN,
~ Gate of the Vicksbug, Shreveport and Texas
Rail road) and Parish Surveyor of Ouachta, will
visit Harrsonburg professionally on or about the
18th of June next.
Persons wishing their Plantations surveyed OF
section lines established wlphase leave their orders
at the office of the "Ind(pmdcnt previous to
that date
bitches laid ont Instrummtllv.
Monroe, La, 18th May 1855. 5,2tf
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

T WATERMAN l. BROTHER, Hrd'
q. ware Merchants, corner Comiho'
and Magazine streets, New Orleans
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

MIN
~.
-. ~,
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49,, ~"
$500
lIS;,r.:s.lan..N
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

STATE OF LOUISIANA, Eleventh District Cour
PARISH OF cATAHoULA. Clerks Office.
Succession Of JOIN Wood decd
Whereas N. n. Wood hiss filed his application il
the Clerks Office Of the Eleventh. District Court
praying to be appointed Administrator of said sue
cession therefore, Notice hereby given, tn un
less opposition be filed in this Office, in writing
within ten days from the date hereof said applicant
will be appointed, according to law.
LIS. Witness my hand and the Seal of said
Court, this 18th day Of MAJ, AID, 1853.
3-3t. c. G. DUKE Clerk
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d n III UT 11VU1 11IcVcH1'1 7!stIIVs
PARISH OF cArAHoULA, ! Court, Clerks Office.
Succession of A. A. Vail, deed
WHEREAS, VIM. NJ. TcN has fled his appli
" cation in the Clerks dice of the Eleventh
District Court praying to be appointed Admnistra
tor of said succession Therefore, Notice is hereby
given, that unless opposition pc filed in this Office
in writing, within ten days rom the'date hereof
sail applicant will be appointed according to law.
LIS. Witness my hand, and the Seal of sale
Court, this Goth day of May A d., 1858.
3,3r &C. DUKE, Clerk.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

Ordinances passed at Tie Jane Term 1858.
No. SO ROAD FROM HARRIS HnL's TO THE
Or.currA RIvER-Be it ordained by the
Police Jury of the Parish of Catahoua.-
That George Gibson, Hugh Keenan,, James
Glover, Cornelius Glover, and James Welsh,
be- and ara hereby appointed Commissioners
to Law out public road from the plantation
of Harris Hill, to inte1sect the public road
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

No. "A APPROPRIATION FOR REPAIRING
BUsHLY BRTDGE.-Be it ordained &c. That
the sum of fifty dollars be- and the same is
hereby appropriated out of any monies in
! the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated to
be applied to the repairing the Bridge on
the Bushly on the Alexandria road. APP
proved yuns sth 1853.
VIM. NJ. Tew, Ed. Dorsey,
No. As ApPFon RIAT1oN FOR BRIDGE
ACROSS HEMP HILLS CkEEK.-~Be it ordain-
ed &c. That John w. Dayton j. l.. Frazer,
Emiele Enett and d. Odom, be and are
hereby appointed Commissioners to examine
the bridge across Hemps Greek on the low
err Alexandra road, and to contract for the
building Of the same to the lowest bidder,
and that the sum of one hundred dollars be
appropriated for the building of said bridge.
Approved June sth 1858.
| VIM. NJ. lew. DID. Dorsey,
Clerk. President.
No. 4G APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO
LAY OUT A ROAD TO SULPHUR SPRINGS
BE it ordained &C. That J. Grey, z. w.
| Holmes, D. M. tdLcI, q. LIZ I"LCl, -. Ivy CT
and s. F. Routh, be and are hereby appoint
ed Commissioners to lay off public road,
commencing at the forks of the road between
II. L. Frazers and Z. W. Holmes, thence on
the most eligible ground to the Sulphur
Springs, and that they report at the next
session of this body. Approved June sth
lls5s.
| VIM. NJ. Tew, I Ell. Dorsey:
| Clerk. President.
No. Al Resembling THE ORDINANCES AL
LOWING APPROPRIATIONS OF MONEY, TO
BURNS Il HAMILToS.--Be it ordained DC. That
the appropriation heretofore made OF money
to Mr.. Hamilton, so month, and Thos
Burns s. month, be and the same arc
hereby repealed. Approved June sth 1853
Mn. NJ. Tew, Ed. Dorsey,
Clerk. President
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

! ue civil
I fect II
Enk,aa,
4o0e testir
l1Fens C,
ours for
-, and ,
Ne pre-
~ pleas,ire,
1e alb.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

'econstan,
E SILK Fur
raw, Pal
,fsaie low
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16

from the 10 mile post on the Monroe road,
at, or near the residence of |. n. Davis, and
that they make report of the same to the
Police jury a. soon as practicable. And to
report whether the right of way is granted
by the persons interested. Approved June
7th 1858.
Attest
VIM. NJ. Tew, Ed. Dorsey. ssee
Clerk. President.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-16

from their tscful (
maturely exciting
tests among themz
of aspiring leads
hardship for enbf
tors and members
until the numbo
equal those of a
district. Phey So
permitsed to rus
a population les |
eral of the largef (
rior of some Of
,fhe canditian 4 =
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-16

Ementss by pre-.
political con
for the benefit
is surely no
gernors, Sena-
5ngress to wait
5abitants shall
Eongressional
ht not to be
Union, with
half of sew
10 the inte-
This was
eufC made
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-11-10
wInows AND CHERRY PIE.

One Saturday night twas beautiful night-
don't know the reason why;
HADN'T a morscl Of appetite,
But lonsed for a cherry pie.
, widow with most benignant face;
And modest but beautiful eye,
Stood in graceful proximity to glass case
That contained a-cherry pie.
yycU, looked at the case-'twas popcIess
With me- thought-but I'd t'y; case
And looked into her beautiful face
And asked for a-cherry pie.
As the lawyers all say, she ''opencd the case"
And opened from my bosom a sigh;
Twas then I felt was in love
With that charming-cherry pie.
The flower from which the honey-bee sips
It's nectar so sweet, in July,
Is not so delicious as the cherry tn lips
Of 4 widow and-chcrry pie.
Reader, I don't very often indulge
In telling wicked lie,
But it took me one hour and twenty-four min
70 nibble Hatchery pic. [utes
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-11-10

STEPHEN GIEAED on ADvEETIsIHG i
have always considered advertising-hbeFall
and long-to be the greatest medium OF sue
cess in business, and he prelude to wealth
And | have made it an isvaliable rule, too.
to advertise in the du!lest times, long ex-
perience having taught me that money thus
spent is we'll laid out, as my keeping my busi-
ness continually before the public has secured
me many sales that l otherwise would hay Q
lost"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-11-10

The g Scientific American" SAYS ,ockjaw
in horses can be cured by wrapping them in
blankets which have been wrung out of water
OF two hundred degrees temperature.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-11-10

= For the week ending on Saturday last.
there two hundred and sixty6ve deaths from
yellow fever in New Orleans.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-11-10
EBENsBURG, NOVEMBER 10, 1853.

iowness of commonplace character and feel
ing; tits indeed, (the exceptional privilege l
speak Of relief--an inner knowledge of
other and better minds aud hearts, by which
life, this our daily life, is apt to be stale and
weary, is inexpressibly enriched
| have torn this leaf cut of your expert
ence aud mine, my dear Norris--a little
too autobiographically, perhaps you will say,
considering that | was writing for two--but
poE was one Of our ''boys We both
loved him. He was baptized and adopted
oversour inkstand of appreciation and admir-
assonss Sc Is hard~to bear his name seuBsies-
anew, even BY such trumpet OF fame as
this superb volume, without giving our ae-
cent to the echo
Closing somewhat in haste, remain
I ours as ever, y p. W.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-11-10

E Speaking of cheap things = it costs
but triie to get wife, but DOESN'T she
sometimes prove "a little dearf''
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-11-10

SwEAEISG-I ever l wish I had 10 ears,
it is when I hear boy swearing Who made
you? Who keeps you alive? Who gave
you 4 tongue? Who gave you speech
Who clothes and feeds you? Who put soul
III your body? Who sent his Son to be your
Saviour and friend? Who opens heaven to
you? Whose earth do you live on Whose
SKY is over your head ? Whose sun shines
upon YOU? Whose Sabbath do you rest on
All the answers will 'be-God Is he not
great and good Should you not love him
aud thank him, and mind him and enjoy
him?
Yet what does the swearer DO? He takes
Gods name IN vain. He uses it upon n
thoughtlcss and wicked tongue. Did God
foresce that there would be swearers, and did
he make any law ngainst swearing? Yes
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord
thy God IN vain, for the Lord Will not hold
him guiltless that taketll his name in VAIN
that is, God s7iW hold him guilty who tax es
his name in vain