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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23
SlIERIFF'S SALE

Heirs of A. S. Barr vs.. Joseph Whib B
District Court-Parish of Cataboul, :
DY VIRTUE of a writ of fl. ia. in The Il
ID titled suit issued from the Hon.s
Court of the parish of Catahoula, and b.
thereof directed, have seized upon asth
of the defendant, Joseph White, A n
PARCEL OF LAND, being the Y
East Half Of the Northeast Quarter q /
Township 6, Range . East,
containing rs acres, and 4o-l00 acres \
SATURDAY., the Sd day OF Judd Il
within legal hours, at the door of theCea
i'll lIarrisonburg, offer said property fa i
and satisfy said writ.
Terms of Salc-On a credit OF 10 N
what it will bring. Purchasers to exerC
months bond. with approved securiy "A
plaintiffs, with a special mortgage rens
land as additional security. b. N. pRlat
Shcriii's Office, May -, 1885, "a
Print.fce 80.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

THE FRENCH AND 'ENGLIsH NAvIEs.-A
debate of more than 'Sordinary interest, re-
Gently took place in the British house O
Commons. The subject was the Navy EST
mates. Lord Robert Cecil, condemned the
present practice of building line-otbattle
ships of such enolmQhs weight Of tonnage
and metal. .Forr'erly The largest ships OF
the liue in the British navy, such as the
Britannia and St. Vincent, did not exceed
$500 tons now the Duke of Wellington and
the Marlborough ranged from 5000 to 1000
The Victoria, now on the stocks would
now greatly exceed even these. Tho cost
had increased moro in proportion than the
increase of tonnage. II is, however, getting
to be generally admitted, that for all the
practical purposes of naval warfare, ships
Of a moderate size were preveraho to the
vessels of 100 oraeven 90 guns. Ihe French
navy is now almost equal to the British, and
some claim for it superiority both as to
numbers aud efficiency.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

A TERRIBLE DIsAsrER.-The steamboat
Iensy lvania blew up near Memphis on 18th
inst, causing a terrible loss of life. There
were some $50 passengers on board, over
100 of whom were killed, and the boat is a
total losss. The papers give long accounts
of the disaster, which represents i. to have
been a terrible scene. Among the loss was
Denis Corcoran, prominent man in New
Orleans.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23
communication.

Mr.. EDITOR. On Friday. the 4th inst.
by invitation Of the principal, your cores
pondent had the pleasure of attending al
examination Of the school taught by Mr.. A
w. Jackson, at CopenhagA, Caldwell parish
The exercises were so interesting, that hav,
prepared a brief account Of them, hoping
they may interest," your readers,
| by 8 in tire morning quite a company as
sembled, and the exercises commenced, ant
continued until -; after a short recess din
ner was announced, and the SCHOLARS, will
their teacher at the head marched in com
plete order, with fine music, to the pleasant
and beautiful ground, where sumptuous
dinner Lad been prepared.
At half past o'clock the exercises again
commenced, consisting of defamation, and
dialogue which continued till half pas: 3. A
few remarks from your obedient servant
and q word from the teacher to his pupils
closed the order Of the day.
In the examination and exhibition the
scholars acquitted themselves with honor
and pleasure to themselves, their teacher
and parents. They gave clear demohstra-
ton Of having been thoroughly taught, as
well as of their own industry. We have
seldom seen their progress equalled, and
never surpassed. This reflects great honor
or their preceptor, as it is an evidence Of his
industry and capacity. Mr.. Jackson is q
young man of energy, and of the best morals
aud we confidently predict for him success
full career as an instructor Of youth.
The gentlemen who favored the day with
instrumental music are worthy of notice
They performed exceedingly well, which
contributed very much to the exercise of the
exhibition, giving vitality thereto.
We can by no means pass over in silence
the furnishcrs Of the tine dinner wo had on
that suspicious day. We believe that most,
if not all the patrons, as well as Others, con
trlUuted III furnishing it, which was areal
pattern. Those clever gentlemen, Mr.. A. J.
Redditt, VIM. Z. Eeddit: and lady, and w.
E. Ellis, Esq, deserve particular mention.
he Spectators present on tho day deserve
praise for their behavior, and attention. all
things were done decentIy and in order"
The teacher and lis school and patrons,
have our best wishes for success.
1t is gratifying, Mr.. Editor, to see so much
interest manifested, in that portion of the
fed, for education; such care in the selec-
ton of teachers; and the industry and duti-
fulncss Of the youth. II is a relief to know
that the rising generation Of men, under the
advantage OF a liberal instruction, are to fill
our places with honor. To indiyidualsc, |
hope that the youth of the section may con-
tinue in their praisewo'thy diligence, which
is to fit them for their respective places In
society as women and men. D. D. S.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

CEors.-Our planters are complaining
that their crops are badly i'll the grass and
very backward. The corn crop of the parish
as a general thing, looks vigorous and Thrift
ty and promises bouutiful supply Of the
staff OF life. The oat crop, we are informed,
is a total failure, being eaten up by the rust.
The wheat crop has suffered greatly from
the same cause but to what extent has not
yet been fully ascsrtained.- Claiborne Id
ENcutc.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

The Morehouse Advocate reports that
Bastrop has become SO much oyerrun with
loaters and hawdv women that it is hardly
safe for gentlemen or ladies to pass through
the streets, and that these pests parade the
streets together III open contempt to The au-
,loliiiea.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23
SHERIfF SALE
John W Dayton, }
-, VS.: , I Nn-los
Thomas Holly,


by VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF I'm
ID above entitled case issued from Il.
the District Court of the Parish Of C.,.s
the Sheriff thereof directed, l have =
property of the defendant Thomas IA
drcd tier of pine timber more or less =
Little River, in this Parish, and will on 1
Sd day OF July 1888 within legal hoas ,
of the Court House of this Parish Az.
public auction, all the right title and
Thomas Holly in and to said Raft or Il
his interest being one half of the entirm
Terms of sale cash under benefit Of n
Sheritis Office, June II 1858. .
Prs. Fee 81.
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OFFICE AT MRS. MAKKnAMs,
U1RRISONBURG la.
81 CONE ONE CONE an

CONE ONE. COME ILL.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE PAT
~ rons and friends of iarisonburg school, and
to the public generally that public Examination OF
the Pupils OF said school will take place Friday,
10Th OF July. The Examination may be expected
to commence at O'clock A. NJ. An Exhibition in
the evening commencing at early candle light.
n. Il. As Miss SHAW, our music teacher, de-
signs leaving for home in day or two after the Ex-
animation, and we have to raise $500 for her by
that time, we must earnestly andrespectully request
all Patrons well as others indebted to us, to
be prepared to settle up at the time above mentioned
Halrisonburg La. d. d. SWINDALL,
June OIL 1873. 5-G-2r
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

The highest waterfall in the world is in
the Sandwich Islands, and is stated to be
between four and five thousand feet high
The stream on which the fall occurs. runs
among the peaks of the highest mountains
SO high that the water actually necer reacA-
es the boftom-so great is the distance that
the water Is converted into mists, and as
cends to the clouds again.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23
$50. Reward

ESTRAYED or stolen from the Wv, !,
~ three miles from Harrisonburs' Z
last of March, the following dess
one large GRAY about Ii hands as Y,
Ger, shod all round no brands or ne ~
small BAY filly about four years oi''II Il
shoulder with the letter $. thus %; III
above reward upon the delivery O =,
risonburg and literally comPensa's,sssas .
information as may lead to their rev /.
Harrisonburg, April 2sth lSSe'
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

BAYOU NAcoN.-This stream is again
rising at tie rate Of two or three inches in
twenty-four hours. 1t portenls much inju-
rv to the low lands on both sides of it,
UinSboro San, 1iM inst.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

SCGAE-Fair to Fully Fair ruling at 81 q &c.
MolAsSES-Prmc in half hbls 29c,
FLouE-:,l,25 for Supcltne, and $i,S1! for Ten
nessc Extra.
CoRN-Whitc corn ranging 50, Gs, roc,
PoEK--AlcSs rctails at Sl6,13.
McoN-Ribhed sides S. Il &c.
WnsKY-2oc for Raw and Ice for Eccied.
CoTrEE-lio 9lIc, 10y, llI.--Co"rjcr, 10th.
g as.z
u blturrn
Died. on the 29h April llEsEK1Au KING, aged
one year and six months, youngest son Of DENJA-
MIN and LUCEETIA SwAlzE.
Thus has passed away, one of the loved ones OF
earth to the better laud.
''Tis done, dear parents now I need,
No more that kind supporting
10 soothe my pains lull my head,
al! fee from pain and earthly harm,
T.. J. !.
Died, at her residence i'll uatahoula prairie, in
this parish on Tuesday, the 10Th inst, ELIZA Nc
MILAN, consort of MICHAEL MCMILLAN. \ lady OF
esteemed character and unaffected virtue.
At the residence of his father on Little River on
the 9TH inst David d. 1Ianes.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

UTAH MovEMEsTs.-Ad from Fort
Leavcuworth report that General Harvey
and staff moved forward The 81 day to join the
Utah army. The report that Captain Mar
oy's train had been cut off proves TO be uu-
founded. lie was in communication with
Fort Scott.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

re-" uriah Virgins, charged with lar
ceny, and who obtained change of trial
from this parish to Caldwell, at the late SEES
sion there was cleared of the charge.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

A bachelor advertised for "helpmate, one
who would prove a companion for his heart,
his hand and his lot" a fair one replying,
asked, very earnestly, Low big Is voar LOTT
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

Spurgcon sometimes comes out with a
good thing. "Hrethren," said he, if God
had referred the Ark to a Committee on
Naval Affairs, it's my opinion it wouldn't
have been built ye,;"
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500 REWARD

DANAWAY from the undersigned
Ii Natchitoches road, ten miles IRON
2 risonbarg, the three following
~ bed negroes. viz: HARMON.
" man, aged about 40 years. ~
ion, stout and heavy built, one OIL u
teeth out. CHLOE, woman, aoou'
age. black complexion, and of rather
ELLEN, a girl, about II years oil "
plexion. Il.
will give the above reward LOT W. "
the three if taken out of the State, an y
cred to me at my residence. JAG 4 !,
IIarisonburg, Louisiana, Aprl - F"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

OWL ENGINEER, AND Dg,rs,
~ tlatc of the Vicksburg, Shreysn. !
Rail road) aud Parish Surveyor Of ~
visit Harrisonburg professionally on \ |
18th of June next.
Persons wishing their Plantations !.
section lines established will please ka,s
at the office of the independent I
that date.
bitches laid out fundamentally.
Monroe, La, 18th May 1858.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

e. Samuel Swan, tho Augusta lottery
man and all his crew have been arrested as
swindlers, and committed to jail Very
good
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| OST OR MISLAID, DUPLICATE RECEIPT NO
II 7188 for the North East quarter section IL
Township T. Range East. Notice is hereby given
that | intend 10 apply for renewal of the same
and also to caution all persons from trading for the
same JOHN kITTERLIN
June | 18th 1858. 5-6-jr
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23

No proof Of temperance-;s man with hi
hat off at midnight, explaining to lamp
post the principles of his party.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23
Ncu Orleans Hlnrhcts.

CoTToN-Factols continued to meet the demand
freely to-day at the previous reduction, and the
sales consequently comprised fully $500 bales.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23
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N0GsCs.
a LII PERSONS knowing them
a to the firm of WIN. E. GArIss..
A either by note, account, or o.s.l Y,s,sx,
quired to make immediate 49,. !,
further indulgence will not be given - -,
~ The affairs of this firm for i.
must be closed. The receipt of eiss - N
the firm will be recognized as good s.ss.s----
Harrisonburg, June 9, 1858. So
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PROBATE SALE.
Estate Of George w. Copls


Estate Of George W. Coplsn b.
BY virtue Of an order of. sale
Hon. the l2th District Court Of thsnU =. !,
ouaehita, and y the Sheriff Of thssm.
Catahoul "a directed, | will on =,
SATURDAY. the Sd day of sULtt,a.n.
within the hours prescribed by Law, / IL
sale, at public auction, as the proper
estate of Geo. W. CopIey, deceasei
10" ing described property, to Wit. ss
The one-thnd undivided interest d rom ~
half of south west quarter d . ~ Z
thir;y-tour, in township Ten
range seven east, containing e:srcl.
25-l00 acres, and = 4
The undivided one.third q the sp.abl
qnatX Of section thr ihfsoa
niXrango SAn east, pntaE. &
@ touI% 24-loo acr] and hss
Fyeacros oinins ~ last ''as sse
deed from William lIawthornssia
w. Copley, dated sd of 0ctobeAao
Sale TO take place at the court hous'd
this parish, on the following termity y J,
u'l'o''' d Sa
One-thirl cash in hand, and th' and
on one and two years credit. P'-sae
will be required to execute their Dep
bic to the legal representatives Of 81 ! ri
Stipulatng . per cent interest IRON isaf,
OF sale, with a mortgage and seOda tn,
lege retained on the land to seeata Ihe
mont of tho notes for the credit - =
the price. ID. NJ. PRlClA-----.
june . 1888 81 r
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Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-06
sunerings of the Utah Expedition.

\ more drearv narrative of hardsbips in
snow-storms, thnn that of Lieut.. Col. CooKE,
of his march from Fort Leavenworth TO tie
Black Rock, has not been printed since tie
history Of the retreat OF Napoleon from Mos
COW. The Colonel details his hardships from
the time of leaving Fort Leavenw orth, on the
18th of September, under very discouraging
circumstances. We quote a few specimens of
his journal: - -
November l0.-The northeast wind contin-
ued iercely. enveloping US in Il cloud. which
froze and fell all day. Few could have faced
that wind The herders In tn hiring up the
rear, with extra but yearly all broken down
mules, but could not force them from the dead.
bushes of the little valley. and they remained
there all day and night bringing on the next
day the fourth part that had not frozen. Thir-
teen mules were marched, and the camp WIS
made four miles from the top of the Pass. A
wagon that day cut partly through the ice OF
a branch. and there froze 80 fast that eight
mules could not move ID empty. Nearly al
the tent pins were broken i'm the last camp;
few of iron were here substituted. Nine troop
er horses were lgft freezing aud dying on the
road that day. and n number of teamstefs and
soldiers had been frost-bitien. IL was tes-
perately cold night; the Thermometers were
broken. but by comparison mnst have marked
IS degrees below zero. a bottle Of cherry
wine froze in n trunk. Having lost abort so
mules ia thirty-six hours the morning OF the
18th, on the report of the Quarter-master.
{ Il bound 10 leave wagon in the bushes, fiji
ed with seventy-foer extra saddles and bndlts.
and some salres. Two other wagons, ut the
last movement, he was Obliged 10 leave. but
empty. Sharp's carlines were then issued 10
MOUNTED as VIII as disInoanted men.
The following is the concluding portion of
the report.
November ll.-Narched, leading through
the mud and snow, yesterday, fourteen
miles, passing the camp Of the Tenfh Infant-
~. encamped several miles above them. on
Blacks Fork. and about three miles below IT
Bridger. From there reported in person,
yesterday. and one Of my companies joined the
army headquarters, Camp Scott
have IA horses, aud have Lost ia. Most
Of the loss has occurred much this sidr ~ South
Pass, In comparatively moderate weather. 1t
has been Of starvation. TIE sssk kas ~ ssafs
il,sz fresiess. grasdess dsrf; 4 oziasss ssaesis,
. scu1 10 glsf si>tf ahs Asnaresfs q arad ard
frazzzs asszssis sicA for thsfg 1tifes asaTiy ack
ne rood srsA al-rnaossaf saa sksaszgaR prsFxFfy.
TIes n.ark, y.zAers bsyoAS efaH4Ss - hs'to<v, 1<
ssrs u aH adras'ei'g army xIth EAs horEurs n Q
dasasfxuns reffauL
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-06
FRIDAY. Feb. 5, 1853.

Mr.. Bentley introduced bill to establish
the seat of justice in Lawrence county. ~
Mr.. Copeland's resolution to ame d the Con-
county from OvertOn and Fertress, was
amended so as to provide for the formation
Of a new county from ObiOn, west of Rel
Foot Lake; and, on motion of Mr.. White, of
Hamilton, to provide for the new county of
Powell and passed first reading, ayes AZ,
noes IL.
House cOncurred in Senate amendment to
House bill in regard to Registers fees in East
Tennessee
Senate bill to amend the act to incorporate
the Aitna Mining and Manufacturing Company,
Chattanooga Packing and Milling Company,
was amended by chartering the American,
Tennessee and English Coal Company, and
passed 3rd reading.
Senate bill extending two years further
time to the General Government to accept
the Hermitage ms branch of the Military In
stitute passed third reading, ayes SO. NOS ii.
Senate bin to authorize the consolidation of
the Memphis and Ohio and Memphis,
GAINESVILLE and Louisville Railroads. was read
the 3rd time, and
Mr.. BraZelton offered an amendment to con-
strue the law in regard to bridge aid TO the
Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap and Charleston
railroad, which after some discussion, was
adopted, rgconEidcrsd. and withdrawn and
Mr.. Davie offered an Amendment to enable
Montgomery TO take up her bonds. Adopted.
Bill pass"d 3rd r"ading.I
Adjourned to p. NJ.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-06

ton, and am sure that he will not use the
sword to a greater extent than he may find
necessary. have great confidence, too, in
the discretion. Judgment, and humanity of
Colonel Cumming, who has been made Cover
nor of Utah. If they were other men than
they are, or if their positions were filed by
some men even of high character, that know,
and had the power to thwart the expedition
by any course which / might take, consistent
with the safety of the officers and men, would
do ii before would risk their indiscretions on
that, / will not say imbecile people, but at
least they are mere handful. They cannot
war upon us on equal terms of advantage in
any respect. They can only resist us by re-
treating into the gorges of the mountains, put
ting their women and children in caves du-
ring the winter and summer. Notwithstand-
ing what is alleged TO be their numbers,
think this is the only mode in which they can
carry on any warfare against Us. They may,
as bandits, range the mountains, annoying us
cutting OH the supplies for our troops harras-
sing our troops in every way. but we know
that they have not sufficient force to meet them
on open battlefield.
l did not intend, however. to 90 into these
considerations, and / shall not extend my
remarks further. | believe there is no nccesi-
ty for this increase of the Army at the
present time. l acknowledge that, in my
opinion, an army or some twenty thousand
effective men at all times would not be too
great a force with the present limits and
extended territories and dominion of this Re
public; but prefer to postpone any such en-
largement until another session, when we can
see what is likely to be the state of our finances.
and when we may learn whether the trade and
business of the country have had chance to
revive from their PROSTATE and paralyzed
condition. The proposed increase of the Army
voted in any shape, will involve an additional
expenditure of at least five million dollars;
/. and it may, according to circumstances, in
volve an additional annual expense of twelve
million dollars. | think we had better post
pOne it until we see the effect of the present
condition of the country on the finance.
feel confident that Colonel Johnston and his
command are in no present danger. and that
we have full and adequate force TO send
to his relief. Under these circumstances,
am inclined not only to vote for striking out
the first section of the bill, but 10 go against
the whole bill.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-06
News from Japan. The tAmerican
Railway and Telegraph.

The Emperor of Japan, says letter from
that country in the Paris PAS has b. a de-
cree of the 25th of October last, appointed
Prince Hayashi High Imperial Commissioner
of the three ports of Nagasaki, Simoda, and
Hakodadi. In that capacity the management
Of relations with foreigners will he eonidcd To
him, and for his guidance the Emperor has
caused to be drawn up 4 series of regulations,
fixing the formalities to be observed by for
eiguers who want to take up their residence
in the ports opened to them. the manner in
which they are to carry Gu trade and the priv
ileges their consuls are to enjoy. These reg
ulations are Of liberal character, and are in
accordance with the spirit and letter of trea-
ties The present Emperor is very enlight-
ened man. and Prince Hayasbi, who possesses
all his confidence, is also intelligent. free
from prejudice against foreigners. and knows
several European languages. When De Amer
icons tOere here. they PreSeEfed the Emperor ,c;th
models Of rGii'cay, and Nth small eoctric tele-
egroPh. lis Nyeay ,cas greatly pleased riM
both, and had The latter fIed up IN has palace; he
horovgjaiy understaRds Il, and oDtrescfes It's iui-
poyt0nce. He has ordered that line of tele-
graph shall he constructed from Jeddo. bis
capital, to Simoda, where Prince Hayashi is
TO reside.