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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

Discovery IN ELEcTRIcITy.-Dr. c. G..
Page, of Washington, has discovered that
positive electricity will extinguish the flame
Of lamp, and negative electricity will in
crease it. When the flame Of about two
inches height is charged positively from a
powerful machine, it is rapidly shortened to
total extinction. When the flame is charg-
ed negatively, it is Immediately enlarged, a
20 sld,ness i, being impelled down around
tl,A inch, tube for the distance Of an inch,
me leg o. also elongated above. This
shove mine out ,.sugh,, may serve to throw
many unsolyed capgices
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

cB Our representatives to the Legislature, the
Hons. F. Oliver, and VIM. l.. Ditto,-now that their
laboTs are closed, will Please accept our acknowl-
edgments for many lAvors extended Us during the
late session. They have been prompt, efficient, and
honest in all matters before the Assembly relating
to our section of the State and not unp,iudl of the
interests of The State at large and through their aid
much has been accomplished for us of local char
actcr They are the right kind Of folks to represent
fast people in fast age.
We are under obligations to s cral other men,
bers from different parts, whose names arc not at
hand.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

BEAR IN MrSD.-That one thing IS essen
tally requisite in reference to advertisements
intended for this paper, viz: Some one must
be responsible to the Publisher for their pay
ment, this being complied with they will APP
pear-Ezy- not otherwise,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
sIlEIIFF's SALE.

q .
BENZ, +. Baker VS.. N. b. Pollard-Eleventh
Court, Parish Of Catalonia.
by VIRTUE of n writ of fieri Eacias in u
IL entitled suit from the Hon. the Dis:rit
in and for the parish of Catahoula, and
Louisiana, and to the Sheriff of the said p
rectcd, l have seized upon as the propert
defendant, two boxes with their contents
ing of lot of drugs and medicines Of
kinds, and will on
SATURDAY, the 10th day of ApRIL
within the hours prescribed by law, offer I
for sale at public auction at the Court ho4
in this parish.
Terms of Sale-CASH, under benefit Of y
ment. D. NJ. PRiCHAB
prs.fee,S5. .
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
COMPREHENSIVE CHANGEnr

III sILVERBERG, would' inform the cts
IL this parish, and the public generaHy, 4
has become the sole proprietor in the Late
NJ. Silverberg'.& Keller. and will keep at tn
stand, a well selected stock of merchandise Y
kept in his line, the utmost satisfaction, MI
all work done in the shop.
Trinity March II lS5S,-l4.s
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

N' We see in our exchanges the ap-
pcintments made by the Louisiana Metho-
dist Conference lately held in Mansfield, and
extract those made for our vicinity:
Tensas Coorcd Mission-J. C. Pitts.
Winnsborough Circuit-T. II. McClcndon and T
]. Upton, and p II. Dielfenworth, sup.
Sicily Island Mission--to be supplied.
Trinity Circuit-.J. p Richardson and r. Taylor
Harrisonburg--T. j. Mercer.
Concordia Circuit and Mission-to be supplied
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
SHERIEE'S SALE.

GOLDBERG & Cow, Eleventh J
ANDREW McNEELY Catahe
nY VIRTUE of a writ Of Fl. Fa. ~
= of the 18th Judicial District ca
and for the parish of Catahoula ststsaI
isiana, in the above entitled case ana
directed, l have seized upon a
ROME HORSE.
and will on Saturday, the 3rd day Of
1858, within the hours prescribed BY
the door of the Court House in said /
offer said horse for sale at public a'p
pay and satisfy said writ,
Terms of sale cash, under benefit 1
praisement. "A
D. NJ. PRICHARD, So
March II, 1S5s-prs. fecs4.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

E Col. Benton is said to be preparing
life Of Andrew Jackson, to be published
BY the Appletons. His industry is wonder.
ful for man of his age-sixty- five. The
abridgment of the Congressional Debates
in which he is still engaged, would be work
enough for any ordinary man.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

Jonah wrote to his father after the whael
first swallowed him, stating that he had
found good opening for young man 90
ing into the oil business.
Afterwards wrote for money to bring him
home, stating that he had been sucked
in r.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
SHERIFF SALE.

Harmon Block,
N. B. Welt CatahoaA.
by virtue Of writ of feri facias on y
- bond, issued from the District Cours :
ISL of Catahoula, and to the Sheriff therse
l have seized upon as the property Of ds'd'
large Wagon and three yoke Of oxen a's
SATURDAY THE Bird DAY OF ApRIL NEXT, y
OF the Court house in said parish, within !, \
offer the same for sale for what they ~
cash. ~
D. N. PRICHAp
March 10, lS58-prA feee9.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

FREE NEGRO SLAvEHoLDERs.-The Advo-
cate states that on the 10th a bill passed
unanimously in the House of Representative,
which prohibits free.negroes from purchasing
slaves, transmitting them to THAR heirs, DC.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

IA The steamboats, upon the Ouachita are be-
ginning to descend with light loads of cotton, and
from this it may be supposed that the bulk Of last
years crop has gone down. 1t is calculated that
the crop of last year throughout the 0uachit valley
and its tributaries does not fall much short of
ljO. 900 bales
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

Ey BrudGer Bones, can you tell me de
difference between dying and dietiDg!"
"Why, OBJ course l can, Mr.. Johnsing
When you diet you lib on muffin to lib on"
"Well, OATS different from what tort in
was | tort it was race atween de docterin
stuff and starvation, to see which will kill
fust."
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
PROBATE SALE.

pkOBA1E SA LIZ.
IN PURSUANCE of an order and deere
L Hon. District Court of the Parish Of Ca
l, the undersigned Sheriff Of the said parh
offer for sale to the highest bidder at public
in the town of Trinity, on
SATURDAY, the 10Th day of APRIL,
the following described property belonging
estate of John G. Shanks, d., viz:
A negro woman, BETSY, aged 45 years, q
negro boy, aged II years.
Terms of SaIc-CASH, for their appraiss
prs.tee,S5. ID. NJ. pRICHARD, ]
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
NOIJCC.

4 LII persons are forewarned against tad,
IA certain promissory note given by the !
signed some time in December last to NJ. BIZ
for the sum of Three hundred and fifty dohs
consideration for which said hote was cisn.
failed, the said note will not be paid unless 4,
judgement Of court.
ELIZA REYN0Ls
+. REYN0LIG.
March Q. 1S5S-1-4tf
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

SMALL Pox N NA.cHEz-Nc learn from gen.
tleman just from Natchez that the small pox and
scarlet fever quite prevalent there This should
warn our citizens of the necessity of immediate
vaccination, the disease will rapidly spread from
that place
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

tT We take pleasure in calling the attention
Of our readers both here and elsewhere to the ad
vertisement OF L.. Mayer & Co. The house is SO
well known and has so MANY Elvorcrs OF custom,
that We will not speak. Or friend, Mr.. Ievysten,
deserves all srceess, and we know tbat if business
tact and f in dealing merits it he will obtain it.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

~ In the Louisiana Senate, on the 10th, Mr..
Oliver called upa joint resolution in regard to the
improvement of the Har1isonburg and Rodney road,
which was passed.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

ES- We learn, from the Natchez Couri
er, that letter to the Hon. Edward Everett
inviting him to visit that city and dclive
his Grafton, has been forwarded.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
REMOVED.

THE Drug Store Of Drs. Wall a. Castl.l
L now on Sicily Street next door to the posl
where fresh and genuine assortment of Nj!
are always to be had.
March II, 1854
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
Mem Aopertiseme nts. 3
9q9 q. Z
Cheaper than the Cheapesis

SELLING at CRY PRI1n
ME are now receiving our LARGE an
w PLETE SPRING AND SUMNER
which we offer together with our usual iul I
assorted stock at the LOWEST CITY -
Our stock consists Of III kt
Dry Goods and c1oshins Il
Boots and Shoes;
Hats and Caps:
Crockery and CHinowu,s;
Cutlery and Hordacare
Trunks ans Carpet bags; 81
Medicines, dc, dc.
Il full stock of GROCERIES alws,. u
achieh ue c6er at tic LOWEST CASH PRICES.
We would call the particular attcntln !
LADIES of this place and vicinity to a. Y
FANCY DRY GOODS and respccfuS
them to visit the store and examine our
supply of fine FRENCH PERFUM merry. r.
fine ladies BOMMets and Hats, all NJ
the latest styles. \
Ladies Six Flcts and Leqhors
eB- Planters Of this and adjoining Para,
do well by calling on US sor their HEAvYl
TATION GOODS as we can supply then .
lowest city prices.
Call and examine for yourselves ii
45-Sm. l.. Mayer & c.,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

KNOW THYsELF.-Surely some people must
know themselves-they never think about
any body else.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

CAPT. MARcy's TRlp Across TIE Noun
rAINs.-Ihe Santa Fe Gazette gives an inter
esting account of the journey Of Capt. Mar
cy, OF Col. Jobnson's command, from the
head quarters of the army in Utah, across
the mountains to Fort Massachusetts, in New
Mexico. The party, consisting of 70 men
all told, &C mules, 20 horses, left Fort Bridg-
er on the 9th November and reached Fort
Massachusetts on the 10th January, with %
Of the mules and none Of the horses, the
most Of the latter having been killed for
food. They travelled eighty miles in snow
four feet deep without a murmur.. The OBJ
ject of Capt. Marcy's journey to New Mexi-
co was to purchase animals for tho army,
and he was to return to Fort Bridger rs soon
as his arrangements were completed, escorted
by a force competent to protect him from the
attacks of the Mormon guerrillas. The Cap
tain has acquired high reputation for his
daring and adventurous spirit, as well as for
the kindness and solicitude he invariably
manifests for those under his command
Tot man of the command was lost.
The gentleman and soldier spoken of
above Is the same who made the "EXplOra-
ton Of the Red River of louisiana" in '52,
and which our readers took so much pleas
ure in perusing his excellent narrative of, as
it appeared successfully in the numbers Of
our paper for '55. They will all say that a
more entertaining account of travel wa. new
or written by any man in the world. Who
OF them can forget his description of the
"ke-che-a-que-ho-no," the "Llano Estacado =
or the habits Of the Comanches, and othe,
Indian tribes. 1t is book that any mon
IN the Union might be proud to be the au-
thor and one that we will Cherish like gold
in napkin " for many day to come. -
Capt. Marcy stands among the first officers
of the army, and among the first sch GLARS
of our county"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

THE PEACH CRoP.-The Louisiana Bap-
tist of the 10th inst, says that the late frosts
have very effectually used up the coming
peach crop in BienvilIe Parish.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

Lumber Luulher!! Lumbe
THE undersigned announce 10 the COM
1 that they have just finished aud put in opa
their
STEAM SAW MILL.
at what il known as the Chalk Hill, Y
miles from Harrisonburg, Oh the Monroe ru'
are now prepared to fill in a satisfactory !.
all bills that may be ordered
JAMES GLOVER g.
March II, 1S5S--4-44-3m*
re- The quality shall be good, and |
reasonable.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
MAR RIED

At the residence of Nathan Nixon.
parish of Caldwell, on the 4th inst, bstl.s
N. Davis, Mr.. THOS. J. HUMBLE to Y.
NIXON, all Of Caldwell.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

DIR. J. A. COHEN.
HAVING returned from New Orleans -
Ii is now prepared to attend to az y
calls in his profession. Wl
March II 4-ti-tf.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24

WANTED-The following numbers Of the indie.
W pendent, are missing from the office files-the
Publisher will pay literally for any ofthen, and any
person delivering them all win be given one years
subscription to the paper-Of Volume 2 Nos i, 2,
8, Is and 40, the first three were issued in Dencm
Der 1854, the two last in April ard September 1855,
and Nos. !, IL and IL Of Volume 8, issued in Feb
ruary, April and June, 1856.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
EDWARD DELoNY,
W. NJ. KIDD,
john LAIDLAw,
WIN. CCTTRELL,
S. T. GoopE.

Assistant Secretary of the Senate.
AS we are doomed to be flooded with the
population Of Europe and Asia, we see no
great reason Why we should not have that
of Africa.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-24
NOTICE,

NOlICE.
DEV. THOS. Fl. URMSTON will prcachsF
III ity on tina first and third Sabbaths anta
Concord Church on the fourth sabbath I.
month. Z
March, 10 1S5S-i4
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-01

4 DCEL DECLINED By GOVERNOR W1sEs
,SoN.-Charles Irving, Esq. former edi.
tor Of the Lynchburg Virginian. and now
the editor ofthe Danville (Va.) Democrat.
ic Journal, in card dated on the 18th
instant, and published in the Richmond
Whig. severely denonnees o. Jennings
Wise, Esq, editor of the Richmond En-.
auirer, in terms evidently intended to lead
TO a duel. Mr.. Wise replies in the Rich.
nend Enquirer, denouncing Irving as q
british sot and mendscious slanderer, and
announcing his intention not to stake bis
ownfvaluabIe life against IrviDg's worth.
less one.
This affair grew out Of the Clemens and
Wise difficulty and is wholly the work Of
Irving. He is itching for little notori.
ets, and Wise's letter gives him such as
few men desire Irving and Wise have
both been required TO girs boad 10 keep
ii pe.s&
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-01
The American State Convention.

"The American State Convention
met at the City Hall yesterday morning,
ten delegates present. 1t was not as
enthusiastic an affair as might have been
expected of the once fiery and arrogant
Everlastn' American Spread Eagle Par
ty. "
"But yesterday the word Cesar might
Have stood against the world; now lies he
here,
And mono SO poor to do him reverence"
Crittenden was not to be seen, and
Humphrey Marshall failed to appear
After agreeing to call Convention to
meet in this city on the 22d of February,
the last sad remnants of the American
Party of Ohio departed, wiser and prob
ably better men. The Know Nothing
party, like number of side show organ
izatiops, went up like rocket and cam
down like the stick. Reqniescat in pace
-.Stotesman.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-01
A Noble County Candidate for the
Champlonship,

Championship,
We see in the last Noble County DEM
oerat card from . Mr.. John j. Deck
offering to fight with the celebrated Tom
ilyer for $4,000 and the championship
of America. The following is the card:
Mr.. EDITOR I'm looking over your
columns see that Tom Hyer has chal-
lenged any man in the world to fight him
for 81 5000. / had long since quit the
ring, and thought that would never en-
ter it again; but in order to check the
rapid growth of egotism that has assumed
such q prominence in the mind of Mr..
Hyer, l accept the challenge to fight him
for that amount, at any convenient time
and place. JOHN ]. DECK.
The editor of the Democrat publishes
the above, and thus speaks of Mr.. Deck {:
Mr.. Deck is an American by birth, and
one among the most respectable citizens
Of our community; and although We know
him to be man Of great physical force,
possessed of an unusual amount of daring
and energy, yet we little thought that he,
Of all men else upon the continent, would
propose to meet the acknowledged "bull
dog" of America in single combat. He
has many friends who will back him, who
claim that in point of science, he is not
inferior to Hyer, and is able to compete
with any man in the States in muscular
power.
His height is rising six feet-straight
as an arrow--and weighs when stripped,
2O6 pounds. He is said to have been
in the ring but once, and then proved sue
cessful. His huge and giant like frame
indicate him man Of superior strength;
and though we hope the two combstants
may never meet, yet if transaction so
disgraceful ever should occur. we predict
for the Buckeye Boy the championship of
the world.
We are not apprehensive Of any great
amount of blood being spilled in conse-
quence of this proposal. The first reason
is, that Hyer never made such challenge,
although it was stated that he had -
There are three or four other reasons.
which will doubtless occur TO every one
who reads it. If Mr. Deck would like to
know whether he can stand Tom Hyer',
hitting or not, let him get struck three OF
four times with lightning. Ifthis does
not put him out Of condition he will do te
| eight.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-01

LATER FROM MExIco-TuE ATTACK
ON THE CAPITAL New Orleans
Picayune has the details of the news from
Mexico, already briefly Motel by tele-
graph. A letter from the city of Mexico,
dated October &c, says: .-f
On the l4th this city was besieged by
$500 Federalsts, under General Blanco,
and on the following day an attack took
place. but notwithstanding the garrison
of this city amounted to not more than
1000 men, the attacking force withdrew
after several spirited encounters, but with
out defeat. The loss for the day was
heavy for q Mexican battle-some two
hundred were killed altogether. The en-
emy hung about the valley for several
days, and then, like lot of strolling
gipsies, moved off toward their haunts
near Morella and Toluca. .s.t
The Mexican Government, it appears
refused to allow Mr. Forsyth, the Amer.
lean Minister an escort from the capita
to Vera Cruz. The consequence was ht
was attacked by robbers, but succeeded
in beating them off. In the city of Mex
lea the cry is: 'death TO foreigners" ant
Americans and others were daily insnltet
and maltreated. One American ia il
prison lying dangerously i'll.
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Latest from Pixies Peak--Plenty of
Gold for those who will work for it.

Latest from Pixies Peak--Plenty of
Gold for those who will work for it.
We had visit recently from Mr.. ]. G..
Miller, of Dandy, Tompkius County, n.
Y who has just returned from the gold
diggings on the South Platte. Mr.. Mil
ler had some specimens of the precious
ore with him, which are of fine descrip-
ton. He states that the earnings of the
members of the Lawrence Company, to
which he belonged, were from 81 to S.
per day. obtained by pan-washings; but
that if they had been provided with pro-
per utensils and machinery. they could
have realized from $40 to $50 per day.
The amount of gold, Mr.. NJ. thinks, is
not extensive as reported by some, ye,
there will be q remuneralive yield to all
who engage in seeking it. The living a,
the mines has been excellent. there being
plenty of gamein the vicinity, which is
obtained without much difficulty. The
climate was delightful, and all had much
improved in health Mr.. NJ. is on his
way home to spread the news among
his neighbors. and will return in the
spring, when he thinks there will be an
Immense rush to the gold-ields. A
number of miners would remain on the
field during the winter aud no fears
were entertained of unusual sufering.-
| st. Louis Democrat.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-01
A Cool one,

An anecdote 10 Harper, says the vicks-
burg Whig, reminds us of . story We
once heard Of Revolutionary soldier who
was Running for Congress. 1t appears
that our hero was opposed by q very
young man, who had never "been to the
wars" and it was the wont of "reyolu-
tionary" to tell the people of the hard.
ships he endured. ,..,.
Says he "Feller citizens, I have fonght
and bled for my countryI helped to whip
the British and Indians. have slepto on
the field of battle with no covering but
the canopy of heaven. I have walked
upon the frozen ground till every footstep
was marked with blood"
Just about this time one of the sover-
eigns" who had become very much affec-
ted by his tale of woe, walks up in front
of the speaker, wiping the tears from his
eyes with the extremity Of his coat tail,
ard interrupting him, says:
"Did you say yon fought the British
and the Injins ?"
"Yes," responded old revolutionary.
"Did you say you had slept on the
ground while serving your country, with
out any kiver 7"
"Yes, sir, I did. .ea
"Did you say you had followed the en-
emy of your country over frozen ground
till every fsotstep was marked with your
| blood ?" s.. r
YES" exultantly replied the speaker.
well, then" says the fearful "sover-
eign," as he gave a sigh of painful emo
tion, "I'l be id if don't think you've
done enough for your country, ans Ill
vote for the other man." .t
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How to Manage Mexico.

An Intelligent Mexican correspondent
of the New Orleans Picayune. in speak
ing of the condition of things in that
country. says:
"There is not the least probability of
either party subduing the other, or of their
ever reconciling their disputes and arran-
ging their difficulties. so as to restore or
def and tranquility to the country again.
In fact, both live on the public by contri-
buttons, forced loans and pillage, no road
in the country being safe for travelling,
nor for transporting goods. Industry
and commerce are paralyzed, and the
whole country is in complete state of
anarchy and ruin, while each of the con-
tending parties treats the foreigners i'll
when it suits them, in direct violation of
international law and treaties, as has TAX
en- place more particularly in Mexico,
San Luis and Tampico.
This being the state of things, if the
United States does not intend to keep
the country in order, the Europeans must
notwithstanding the famous Monroe doc
trine, for they can not permit the present
course adopted by Mexicans toward theiI
subjects to continue any longer.
at therefore becomes our countrymen
and our rulers to examine well what is
best to be done with this country in a.
short time as possible, and it, as l sup
pose, the United States must take Mexi
co in hand. let our rulers avoid annexa
tion; let this country remain as it is
Mexican; let the United States direc,
its foreign policy, place Governor Owe
it, with an armed force, to keep order anG
tranquility in it. aud with a council, i
necessary, Of a certain number, elected
by the municipalities here; let the Unitet
States collect it's revenues and attend t,
the administration Of justice by one o
more Supreme Courts, part of who's
Judges might be Mexican and part Amer
lean; but let our rulers interfere no fur
ther, and in the course Of time, unde
this guidance, the Mexicans may, perhap
become civilized and useful to themselve
as we'll as to their neighbors. but not uu
It'll afser lesg time"