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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

DEATH by L1cHrNINa.-During the storm
of rain that occurred in this part ofthe coun-
try on Thursday last, negro woman about
twenty years of age belonging to the Elan
plantation on Little River was killed by
lightning. She was riding behind negro
boy on mule returning from the field about
mid day. The giIl and the mule were
killed, the boy was severely stunned and his
clothing singed by the fluid; but it is said
he will recover. The accident occurred in
the open field.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

THE GREAT SOUTHERN RoUrE.-The an
ticipation Of new aud speedy communlca-
ton between New Orleans and New York
NAV now be entertained with the prospect
of being soon realized. On tho New Or
leans end Jackson Railroad, a gap OF only
twenty three miles remains to be completed
between Jackson and New Orleans. On the
East Tennessee and Virginia road gap of
only eighteen m;les remains to be completed,
which IS the only break in the railroad con-
ne.tion between New York and Memphis,
and the work Of closing that up is going Wig
orously on Thus the prospect is, that by
the first of April, there will remain consid-
erably less than. hundred miles of road to
be constructed to complete the vast, contin-
nous railroad line between New York and
New Orleans. We have been informed, and
mon good authority, that upon the compile
t;on Of this gap, an attachee OF our Post
oe,ce has been instructed 20 proceed to Wash
;noton with the view of changing the mail
mute 60 that mail matter may be transmit
I'd from New Orleans and New York be-
ira, three aud half and four daya.-E<.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14
~ Monday me:ning 10 O'clock, (l2tl

~ Monday me.ning 10 o'clock, Oath
inst.) is our latest accounts from the Missis-
sipp;, at which time it was near about a
stand at vidalia. Dispatches received that
morning from Vicksburg represented it fall
ing at that place, and that it had commenced
to recede at Lake Providence. Our dates
from the upper rivers are to the eta inst,
and all were represented as about stationary
or falling slowly. Lower Red river was on
Saturday last full, and rising rapidly, while
at Shreveport there had been considerable
fall, and it continues to go down steadily
The Ouachita at this point is rising regularly
some two inches in twenty-four hours, and a
considerable fall is reported above and al
Camden.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

DISTRESSING CAsuAL1rIEs.-A young gen
tleman by the name Of Thadeus c. Reid, a
citizen Of this county, in company with his
young bride, to whom he had been married
only a few weeks, recently took a trip to New
Orleans, and whilst on his return, on board
the steamer Bluff City, just above the mouth
of Red river, in state of temporary insani-
ty, he jumped overheard and is supposed to
have been drowned. His Gisconsoate wife
arrived here on the Bluff City few days
ago. go,
Mr.. R. was an amiable and highly esteem
ed citizen, and all can but regret the sad fate
Which has Defallen him.
We are called upon to record another sad
accident, by which a family in this city has
been suddenly deprived of a father and
husband. NJ R. Butler, whilst on has way
to New Orleans, accidsntly fell overheard in
the Mississippi river and was drowned. Mr.
B. has left a widow and three children tt
mourn his loss.
fCamden (Ark.) Herald, 25th ult.
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Nem Orleans AIdrhet4.

! COTTOS-On Saturday ard Monday (fhe first two
DAYS of Gu. cine rcal week. holders continued TO
resst with great rmness the. effects Of buyer?t to Sc
cure further reduction in prices. an the sales were
about 10 900 bales, the market closing with ncrea.
ed tirn1uess and steadiness. The America news
not having come to hand until hate hour, and after
the DAVIS business over, its effect any remains
to be seen Weeks receipts, 45,035 bales; exports
same time. 74,6l5 bales, of which 4s,So4' are to
! Liverpool and l4456 to Havre. Increase on the
receipts proper at this port as compared with last
wear 49, 81 bales and decrease at the United States
| receiving ports, 1881 bales.
or nl,,sr sa 9 Good Middling liza l2i
GoodOs dinary loa loa Mddlins Fair l2aa
Low Middling loaa II Fair. nominal
sUGlR-In the early part of the week pricesin,-
proved fully of cent for the better grades, and
since then the market has been generally firm and
tolerably active at the subjoined quotations:
| Inferior sa4t
Common. 4!a5S
Fair to fully Fair, 6ta1
rPrmc and Choice. 74aS4
| Clarified. Refined &c. 53a9t
MoLAssEs-26a27 and 29c for inferior and Fer
menting.
FIorK-Prices frm s4,27l for Ohio, Indiana &c.
| CoRN-Improvng 40a45c for inferior and mixed
| PoRK-Market firm, Mess sl6,50al6,75, slS for
prime
BAcox-94a9tc for prime ribbed sides 63a7c for
| Shoulders.
| LARp-9a?4 for good No. !
| CorFEE--l01allc.
| SALr-72 4a75c assorted cargo,
! BAGGING-l2al4c for KY. l3tal32 and lac for
India.
| RoPE-6!a7c for hand spun.
CATTLE MARKET.
| JEFFERSON CITY, Friday Evg, April 10TH
! fair supply ofstock for present demand offers
on sale, at firm prices for the better descriptions
We quote.
/ Beef Cattle, Western Fine Choice, Sa ST
| >. :. Rough & Fair. Ga z!
=. Texas and AttakapaS SIS 90 a56 90
| Hogs, per 10. net It
| Sheep, per head
Choice, $50
Mich Cows 80 400
| Veal Cattle 10 80 a
Daily Delta Friday last.
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OBETUAR Il.

DIED at his residence in this parish, on Monday
the 5th instant at 5 o'clock A. NJ the Honorable
Francis Oliver
BY the decease of this gentleman our conlmuni-
v sustains the loss of of its most intelligent,
full and public spirited citizens, as well as a man
highly esteemed for his social endowments. AT the
time of his demise Mr. Oliver filed the Office OF
State Senator for the Senatorial District, composed
of the parishes of Caal4ala Caldwell, and Franklin
having previously with much credit to himself rep
presented this parish in the Lower House. In the
discharge of the responsible duties OF Senator, he
was ever at his post, unless when prevented by cir
cumstances beyond his control; and uniformity sus-
tanned the reputation of an able industrious and eff
icient member of that respectable and talented bo-
DIV. The illness of the deceased was protlacted and
it was his lot to endure much physical suffering But
we learn from friend who with him in his last
hours, that he bore his Affections with becoming
meekncss and met his end composedly and with the
preparation which
Made, the poorest can no wants endure
And which undone, the richest must be poor.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14
"On ARGENT pul

~On recent public occasn in Lisbon,
at which a great many Roman Catholic
priests, Of various nationalities, were present,
Mr.. O'sullivan. our Minister to Portugal. re-
piled to an allusion to his country, and, fin
ally, for the benefit of some who did not un
derstand either language, in Latin. The
priests were astonished that a representative
of the United States could speak any Ian
guage but his owni
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

TA1LoR1NG.-Mr. Keller announces him
self in readiness to serve the community in
this business in another column, a permanent
establishment of this kind has been long
needed in our town, and doubtless this enter
prising gentleman will meet with every en-
couragement, he is no stranger in our midst,
as many of us have heretofore been fitted
from his shop and the utmost satisfaction
has been given all who have dealt with him
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

Providence has so ordained it that only
two women have an interest in the happi-
ness Of man; his own mother and the
mother of his children.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

ARTEs1AN WELLs-SOURcE OF THE Wa
TER.--N arious conjectures have been made
as to the soutce of water which comes from
the ariesian wells. 1t was long believed that
the water of the sea must necessarily pene-
trate, by infIlrament, and at length from
large bodies of subterranean waters, which
excepting from capillary influences, would
not rise above the general level Of the ocean.
Another opinion was, that The subterranean
water from which the sources OF rivers and
springs are supplied is the condensation of
But these hypothesis are purely visionary
The simplest and most natural explanation
is, that the water Of ordinary wells, artesian
fountains and rivers is supplied by the rains
which fall on the surface at higher eleva-
ton, and which penetrates through pores and
assures Of the ground until they meet with
some impermeable stratum, or are collected
in snbteranean Reservoirs. 1t has been OBJ
jected that springs are sometimes situated on
or near the SUBMITS Of mountains, which
could not be supplied in this way; but on an
attentive examination Of all circumstances :;
that is to say, on measuring accurately the
extent of surface at a greater elevation than
the spring, and comparing 1t with the guam
tity of rain that fall annually in the same
climate, it has been found, in every instance,
that the aqueous deposition from the atmos-
phere greatly exceeds the supply from the
spring. 1t is computed that not more than
a third part Of the rain which falls in the
valley Of the Sein is conveyed to the sea by
the river.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

W- The 22d. Keep your eye on it. Every
body and his family will be on hand. From
preparations, we should judge every thing is
to be fine as silk, especially the Cotilion
Party.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

A gentleman asked lady, the other day,
why SO many tall gentlemen were bachelors.
The reply was, that they were obliged to lie
cornerwise in bed to keep their feet in, and
that wife would be in The way.
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EreemasOlls Attcmfin-i

THE Brethren Of Harrisonburg Lodge \.
L 10 of Free and AccepteS
MasOns, will dedicate their
NGu MA5ONJG CAR
at Harrisonburg La, on Thursday, April n.
T II E o r ALTON,
On Masonry, will be delivered puhlicAA
BRO. GEO. Il. ri
Brethren of whatever jurisdiction, in -
ing with their respective Lodges are fls,.s
vited to attend and assist in the ceremon, J
cation and to this end are requested, as e.
siblc to bring their Regalia with them. 4
lie generally are alscinvited to attend
WIN, M. TIW, n
j. A. COHEN, SECRETARY.
March, 81 lS5S-4t.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

A gentleman having failed in business was
asked what he intended to do, and replied :
Il shall stay at home a while and get &C.
quaintsd with my family"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14
NWGlCC.

NOtice. :,
4 VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND J"
II situated on Sicily Island, and az
lands of DR.. Nuttle and DR.. Penningsssl.
South half of Section 81, Township w
s East, District North Red River. .
Terms-One half cash, the balsnc ,
months, with note and good security, %.
cent interest from date of sale The -
seen by calling on DR.. Penningston :
ing to purchase can do so by calling ~ =.
residence Or by writing to me at this p ~
Trinity, La, Feb. 10, 1858.
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NOTICE.

4 Ii persons are hereby notified that sid
n Caveat against the location ofLand v
No. 90, 663, for 100 acres Of land, issued Oua
of April, 1893, under the act of Coagres
TENDER 25th 1850, and directed to me at CD
chez Fla, The same having been lost, ID
ply to the Commissioner of Pensions for D.
of the same.
WILLIAM THOMAS,
By ALEXANDER r. lIENDRY
lIarrisonburg, Catahonla La. March 81 1885,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

EF The kindest thanks of the recipient
are rendered the amiable donors of those cx-
quisitely beautiful and tastefully arranged
bouquets.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

WEAruER.-Cold and gloomy is the char
acter Of this institution, appearances indIca
tive of snow.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14
9 q 9 . Q Z
"Chcaprr than the Cheapest.h

"Chcapcr tllan Inc Cneapta.
SELLING 1T CITY PRICES
NE are now receiving our LARGE An
w PLETE SPRING AND SUMNER
which we oiier together with our usual full
assorted stock at the Low EST CITY III
Our stock consists of
Dry Goods md Clothiag;
Boots and Shoes;
Hats and Caps:
Croch.ery and Chinaware;
Catlery and Hardware;
Trunks and Carpet bags;
Medicines, dc, dc.
4 faN stocG, Of GROCERIES alray'
which 'ce cGfr at The LOWEST cAsIlrRIcEs
We would call the particular attentd
LADIES of this place and vicinity to our
FANCY DRY GOOD.S and respectful
them to visit the store and examine our
supply of fine FRENCH PERFUMERY, ii
fine ladies ISOMmcts and Hats, all
the latest styles.
Ladies' Six Flats and Legion
Is Planters of this and adjoining Fan
do well by calling on us for their lEA'l
TATlON GOODS as we can supply thee
lowest city prices.
Call and examine for yourselves q
45-3m. L.. Mayer d Y
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

COPARTNERSHlP CHANGE
III sILvERBERG, would inform the q
III this parish, and the public general'
has become the sole proprietor in the a
NJ. Silverberg & Keller, and will keep ata
stand, well selected stock of merchants
kept in his line, the utmost satisfaction, =
all work done in the shop.
Trinity March II 1861
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14
Trinity Lodge No. 1O5, f. A. M

At called meeting of Trinity Lodge No.
los F. A. NJ, The following preamble and
resolutions were adopted. Whereas the
members Of this lodge have been informed
of the death OF our worthy brother, and citizen
+. Oliver.
Reso..ped, That this lodge have ever held
in high veneration and esteem, the standing
OF the deceased as trIe and worthy Brother
Mason, kiud and atiectonate husband, a
useful and benevolent citizen.
Resoleei. hat the widow an1 orphans of
our deceased brother, have the sympathies
of the members of the lodge.
ResoIced, That copy of the above pream-
BE and resolutions be forwarded to the widow
Of our deceased brother.
Resolced, That the members of this lodge
wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty
days.
Resolred, That the above preamble and
resolutions be published in the Harrison
burg Independent.
J. PEBBLES, W. NJ. Protein.
John r. WOOLDRIDGE Secretary
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OK BOARD THE STEAMER Il. ".
.NcRae. Black River, Ar

-HCI.uc, DldCk 1lVCI, Apill y, 20.
At meeting Of the passengers of the X.
w. McRae, on her last upward trip, for The
purpose Of expressing some collective public
acknowledgement to the real worth aad
capacity Of the officers Of the said boat as
exhibited during the storm on the Sth, the
Hon. J. T. Sterling was called to the Chair
and D. T. Head, and S. w. Spencer were
appointed Secretaries. A committee being
appointed to draft resolutions, the following
were offered and accepted:
Whereas, Upon the passage Of the stea-
mer r. w. McRae from New Orleans to
Camden, while opposite Port Hudson on the
S,h inst, at o'clock, pm, a storm arose Of
such a violent character, as to render the
destruction Of the boat, and all on board,
apparently inevitable, and which in the
opinion of the passengers, was only avoided
BY the cool and excellent conduct of the
ofscers-therefore be it resolved
1st. That thanks are hereby rendered
Capt. Len Moore; J. w. Tobin and G. p.
Work, clerks; E. S. Austin and Charles
Lindsey, pilots: J. and T. McLellsnd, engi-
peers Charles ST. Clair, mate and Charles
Story, carpenter, for their prompt and ener'
getic discharge of daty, thereby saving from
a watery grave some two hundred and fifty
passengers among whom were some fifty
ladies and children.
End. That our thanks are especially due
E. S. Austin, pilot on watch, for his cour-
aeeous and noble actions during our immi,
nent peril.
Sd. That copy of these resolutions be
printed in the Harr;senburg, Monroe and
Camden papers.
J. W. SrELL,
G.. w. PHIFER,
| VIC. KENNEDY,
| r. G. WILSON, : Committee.
Z. LEWIS,
Willis WooD,
JOHN KER,
A. SHLENKER.
J. 7. STERLING, Chairman
D. T. Head, s. W. Spencer, secretaries.
Barn burning by slaves in Kentucky is said
to have become so frequent that in some
counties considerable alarm is felt.
-%s>-
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Dedication Dav.

4 BALL will be given on the evening ofs.
II April, the Ladies are respectfully inyass,
tend-Gentlemen can procure tickets s. Z
er Of the undersigned committee of Iuvi,S.
A. A. Wal
s. G. CUM \
J. H. LOTlfu
A. CONN. 2
March 81, ls5s-i-46-4.
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Barn burning by slaves in Kentucky is said
to have become so frequent that in some
counties considerable alarm is felt.
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rE HIGHEST PRICES PAID For Com

Il
THE Senior in the above firm would re,
i inform the community, that he has d
with him in the Mercantile business, the Ne,
mans and in returning his sincere thank
very liberal patronage bestowed upon
last year, respectfully solicits continuan
same for the firm, which is now in receipt
usually large and carefully selected stock I
& Summer Goods, purchasers are invitedt
examine for themselves as our stock will Al
found complete in every particular, ande
mensurate with the times.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

kaE5s3
STATE OF LOUISIANA, Eleventh District Court
PARISH OF CATAHoULA Clerks Office.
Succession Of John Henry decd.
WHEREAS, K. II. CuNY, has filed his application
w in the CLERK. Office of the Eleventh District
Court, praying to be appointed Administrator of said
succession: therefore, Notice is hereby given, that
unlcs. opposition be filed in this Office, in writing,
within ten days from the date hereof said applicant
will be appointed according to law.
(~~j Witness, my hand and the Seal of
! L. S. said Court this 10th day of April
(~) AID, 1858. &C. DUKE, Clerk.
Harrisonburg, April l4th So. 1887.
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MER CHANT /LOK

M r CHI 4 + TAIL
Catalonia Street, merit door to the Post office, Har
risonburg La (lcte of Trinity
NNOUNCES to the citizens Of Harrisonburg and
IA vicinity, that he has permanently established in
this place for carrying the Merchant Tailoring bu
siness in all its branches, and respectfully solics the
attention of those in want Of any thing in his line
A constant and carefully selected stock OF the bes
material will always be found, and all work guaran
tied to be done with the utmost dispatch of the best
mateli al and latest style Of finish
EF PRICES MODERATE. -EH
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~ SANpor INDIAN PROLIFIC COns
" Sale by, ]. SHLENKER& ii
March 81 1873. 4-i6-3t.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

J. I. STERLING, Chairman
D. T. Head, s. W. Spencer, secretaries.
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DAVID MARKS IsIpoRE NEWMAN. kenny,
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-20

and looked into each others eyes, aud told
fortunes, and performed all sorts of nonsen-
steal operations common among people just
falling In love with each other; and might
have remained there until this month OF
August, IN the year of our Lord eighteen
hundred and ffty-seyen, for aught know,
had not the carriages been sent to carry us
home, and the rest of the company begun
to wonder where we were. This wonder
begat questions and fears-the fears of a
search, headed by the valiant Bimby.-
They called, and listened but our position
down In the sheltered nook, among the
rocks, prevented them from hearing US, or
we them. At length they hit upon our
path, and all came along. singly, until they
got to the open space above.
Then they saw sight.
was spread out in free-and-easy posi-
ton, my bonnet taken off and my hair
somewhat tosczLed up. One foot rested on
the ground and the other on rock, about
level with my head, (regardless of ankles
this time, and there sat, putting away In
a very unladylike manner at high-favored
Cuncha Jennie was sitting close beside
me. with her small waist almost encircled
by my arm. Just as the party came along
above US. I laughed out in loud masculine
voice
..Just think of poor what's-his-name there
-Bimby suppose he knew he was making
love to a man !''
"Hush !'' cried Jennie, "Look there
he is-and, oh my gracious there is the
whole company !''
Yes, we were fairly caught. 1t was of
no use for me to clap on my bonnet and
assume my falsetto again-they had seen
too much for that. Besides, by this time
Bob Styles and Maggie Lee were doubtless
one fesh,' and my disguise was of no fur
ther importance, so I owned up and told the
story.
Lawyer Bimby was in rage. He vowed
to kill me, and even squared off, but the
rest of the party laughed at him so unmer-
cifully, and suggested that we should waltz
it out together, that he finally cooled down
and skunk away, to take some private con-
veyance home to D.
Bob Styles and I are living in large
double house together. He often says that
he owes his wife to my masquerading, but
he doesn't feel under any obligation TO me,
for owe my wife to the same thing.
N. B.-My wiife's name is Jennie.
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-20
Dwarf!
Furniture in Emporia at Lowest
Kanzas Prices.

Bedsseads, s aa - nsa tz :
Tables
81 h7 Cribs, Mattresses,
And all kinds of Household Furniture!
GOME, Housekeepers and old Bachelors, Young
" Men and Maidens; CONE ALL and get Sc
onainted with me and my establishment,
Under the PriRtiRg Office, Eaporia,
and if our acquaintance is not mutually agreeable
and profitable, will endeavOr that 1t shall De no
fault of mine.
intend to keep constantly ON hand all kinds of
Household Furniture usually kept IN similar es-
Establishments in Eastern or Western cities, which
1 will sell at LOWEST KANZAS PRICES.
viii also supply C0FFINS, on short notice.
Reapers, Mowers and Horse Rakes!
am local Agent for Mannys Combined heap-
ers and Mowers. and patent Revolving Horse
Rake. All orders promptly filed.
Emporia, September 10, l857-H
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-20
H o II Ms B Y s FL G Ks
II. RCH AN IS.

EMPORIA, KANZAS,
HAVE opened a large, seasonable and we'll
i i selected stock of Goods in their
New Store House, Directly Opposite to the
EmPOria Hotel,
where they will be pleased to accommodate all
who may need anything in their line on the Low
the people of this vicinity and the public general
ly, that having purchased our goods in st. Louis
and shipped them, without unpacking, directly &c
this place we are enabled to sell cheap, and in
most cases cheaper, than any other establishment
West of the Missouri river. A full supply Of ev-
erything usually found in Western Stores viii be
kept constantly on hand at prices that cannot fail
to strike as very reasonable, all who may favor us
with sher patronage. Our stock consists in part Of
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Groceries,
Hardware, Tinware, Stoves, Drugs,
Medicines, Sc, sc.
It is no trouble to show Goods-call, examine,
and judge for yourselves.
HORNSBY flick,
Emporia, Kanzas June 9th, 1857.