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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

HE ECLIPSE OF THE Sun ON THE SIXTH
OF SEPTEMBER NExT-There will be total
eclipse Of the sun on the 9th of September
next, visible in the United States only at ex-
IRENE Southern points, and best to be wit
messed in South America, where it will be
central. English astronomers have had ia
cilities offered them by their government to
proceed thither, while our government has
hitherto made no movement in the matter.
Private enterprise, however, has molly step
ped in to the aid Of the cause of science
The Washington correspondent of the Phil
adelphia lnquiser says:
The last steamer brought communica-
ton from Mr.. George Wheelr;ght, of New
buryport, Mass, now in London, authorizing
friend to draw on him for sum sufficient
to pay the expenses Of an American astron-
omer to Peru. lie offers it as cheerful con-
tribution for the prom otion of science.
The arrangements for the expedition have
not been completed, but am able to say that
it will be under the patronage of the Smith
sonian Institution and that the astronomer
selected is Lieut.. James NJ. ellis, U. S. ~,
whose character and reputation are sufficient
ly established from his splendid success as
Superintendent of the late Astronomical Ex-
petition to Chill, whose primary object was
the determination Of the solar paralax. The
third volume of his elaborate report has just
been issued, and is devoted solely to this
subject. He will start on his new mission in
the sto"nnor Of tho 9Th of August.
1may add that the English Company
owning the line of steamers on the South
American coast have chee-fully given direc-
tons for his free passage, and that of his in
struments, &c, and evince the deepest and
kindest interest in the undertaking. The
same may also be said of the line from New
York, and thus the expedition from first to
last will be sustained mainly by private en-
terprise alone.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

s1ckNEss.-The i'll health of the parish,
we reported short time since, continues
bad. Cases of fever are very numerous,
and occurring daily. The violent heat of
last month, together with the vast extent of
overflow water renders sickness certain. We
learn that this bad health is quite general,
and though of high grade yields to treat
ment and care, and but few deaths have &C.
CURED.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

EE Another mass of rock, earth and
trees separated themselves from Goat Island,
at Niagara Falls, last week, and went thun
derng down into the chasln. The Niagara
Falls Gazette thinks that at this rate Buffalo
may hope, "in time" to have the Falls with
in the city limits.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

EDIToR OF THE UNIoN-PREsESrAr1
OF Boors.-The Detroit Advertiser is re.
sponsibIe for the following:
The Administration editor Of the Wash.
ington Union is Sim Johnson. He used to
live at Grand Rapids. Old Xix Robinson
of Ada, Kent county, once presented him
with pair Of stoga boots, but in the hurry
Of the presentation he forgot to take them
off lis own feet. They were presented end
wise.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
SHERIFF SALE.

Mallard Armstead vs.. D. D. Hanes Go. 18th
District Court, Parish Of Catahoula.
DY VIRTUE Of a writ Of f. ia. to me directed in
ID the above case, have seized as the property
of the defendant, John P. Hanes a nergro boy
(slave) named John, "a blacksmith and will on
the 4M Of September neat,
within legal hours offer the same for sale, at the
Court house door, un4 benefit of appraisement
to pay and satisfy said writ.
Sheriff g Office, July 81. D. N. PRICHARD,
Prit fee47 Sheriff.
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n O IC IL.

IL persons are forwarned from trading for a note
II drawn in favor of James NJ Stamper, bv the
undersigned, dated some time in February 1858,
and payable on or before the lst day of January
next. The considerations for which said note was
given having failed, determined not to pay
the same unless compelled by law.
ELIZA A. FAIRBANKS
Z. J. FAIRBANKS
July 9th, 1855 ST..
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

The Legislature of Texas, at its last ses-
sion, passed the following Act:
BE 1t enacted by the Legislature of the
State Of 1eras, That the following sums
be, and they are hereby appropriated, for
the use and support of the State Penitentiarv
for the years 1858 and 1859. (After naming
the various items the law makes this further
prov'sionl: For purchasing and putting up
additional machinery, s,OoO-Prooided,
That no part of the same shall be expended
IN the State Of Massachusetts,, nor for ma
chnery manufactured in said State
Such enactments as these are contempti-
bic, and the author, Of them GRO to be ptiod
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
O b i tn urn.

Died, of Congestive Fever, at the residence
of her father, in this parish, on the 2lst
inst, ALICE SPANN, in the third year Of
her age.
Yes, little Alice is gone we see no more
her radiant face, we hear no more the sweet
melody of her voice. Her spirit has flown
away to a happier land
g Before decays effacing fingers
Have swept the lines where beauty DWELL
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
VIM. E. MARSHALL,

T1VIL ENGINEER, AND DRAUGHTSMAN,
- (ate of the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas
Rail road) and Parish Surveyor of Ouachita, will
visit Harrisonburg professionally on or about the
18th of June next
Persons wishing their Plantations surveyed or
section lines established will please leave their orders
at the Office Of the "Independent" previous to
tina: date
bitches laid ont Instrumentaly.
Monroe, La, 18th May 1853. SGT
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
SHERIFF SALE.

E. B. D. Judson W.. Emile Euete Y. /.
pY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF nj =. |,
ID above entitled case, issued from d. !
District Court Of the Parish of Ca.ahouI, y
Sheriff thereof directed l have seized ~
property ofplaintiff, one lot of saw min MI :
sisting of several pieces, and will on "
Saturday the It'll day of A.gsst LIN
within legal hours at the Court House nv
Town Of Harrisonburg offer said proOs,.
to pay and satisfy said writ. D. N. PRIC9,
Sherif's Office, June %, 1868. n
Prs. Fee Is.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

HUSG.-The slaves mentioned last week
as about to undergo trial, for the killing of
G. W. Hacker, were found guilty, and suf
fercd the extreme penalty on Thursday last.
We understand the testimony was conclusive
against the suspected ones, and that they
manifested but little concern: denying the
act to the last.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
Call Meeting of the Police Jury.

To the members Of the Police Jury of the Parish
of Catahoula.
On the requisition of twelve free holders of the
Parish Of Catahoula, the members of the Police
Jury of said Parish, hereby notified to attend
call meeting of that body the first Monday of
September next (the 9th day. at the Court House in
Harrisonburg. August 4th 1858.
Ed. DORSEY,
President.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

THE RIVER AT V1DALIA.-The fall here up
to yesterday morning, has been fifteen in
ches, and IS still progressing. The rise in
the upper rivers, of which we have accurate
intelligence, may impede the fall for few
days, but cannot, We conceive, get the river
on rise again. Coneordia INTEL, Friday
last.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
" O I'll G E.

DY the death of J. c. Howard it becomes neces-
ID sary that the claims of J G. Howard l. Co. Nor
ris & Woodbridge, and Woodbridge l. Groves, up to
his death should be settled. All persons indebted
to the above succession requested to come for
ward and settle by the first Of September next, or
they will find their accounts in the hands of an at
torney. j. X. WOODBRIDGE,
Trinity, La, July 10, 1858. Lquidating Partner
1856
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
POLICE JURY ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the polls will he
~ opened at the several election precincts in
Ward No. IA, in this parish on Monday tie 9th day
Of Augnst, merit, for the election of member to
represent said ward in the police jury, in place of
George Briggs, whose time has expired.
July 10, 1858. ED. DORSEY, President.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
~ @ 2 , 6 a .

n L. PERSONS knowing themselves indebted
a to the firm of VIM. E. GAULDEN 4 Co.,
A. either by note, account, or otherwise arc re-
quired to make immediate settlement, as
further indulgence win not be given.
~ The affairs Of this firm for the last year
must be closed. The receipt Of either member Of
the firm will be recognized as good.
Harisonburg, June 9, 1854 It
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
The best get Of any GRASS for PAsrURAGE
THE KIRKLAND MEZQUIT.

DROCURED at great expense rom its home in
the vales of Durango and Chihuahua in
Mexico
This grass will make (per year, one good cut
ting superior to the best Timothy or Blue Grass
of the North, and also affords pasturage for a
larger number Of stock than any other known
For further particulars apply to DANIEL
KIRKLAND at his residence on Bushley Creek
or address him at Harrisonburg.
REFERENCES:
Jacob Shlenker, Farmerville, La.
X. NJ. Dowden, Harrisonburg,
G. l.. Hood, Catahoula parish,
L. Dunlop,
S. G. Pool,
tY- The seed can be obtained of I. Shlenker Il
Brother, Harisonburg; Thomas Merdeth, Cald-
well parish, or of me, at my place.
"a The time OF planting is early in the fall.
July IA, 5-9f
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
SHERIEE SALE,

CAIC. ting oil |
Oakley Hawkins Il Co. vs.. John Ker. yaes long
DY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF Hhcrappei
ID above entitled case issAed from ttt5ainting
District Court OF the Parish of Catabouh Angler
Sheriff thereof directed have seized wst paintil
property of the defendant John Ker tnsng, from
Gel of land being the Fractional E tdfards,
Township 7, North of Range 6 E coni For fl
60-lOO acres more or less also Of ta United
lots No and being fractional SW;a ably Ii
TIN Il 6 + containing II 60-lcO acsO cents a
also 40 acres being the East portion efyl Catalog
ton of Sec ) T = n Il 6 f containing in { entcrta
gate 2O2 acres more or less, and will Oh person
Saturday the III day Of Angut re Journa
within legal hours at the Court House lated 70 t
Town of lIarlisonburg offer the said Frs q his {
sale to pay and satisfy said writ. tlcd to c
Terms Of sale under benefit of apprains and c'
D. NJ. PgNf for ever
Sheritf's Office. june %. 1858 N dollar,
Prs. Fee 49, uoLars,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

The Sea Bird, which assembled Frazer river
to within mile of Fort Hope, on weighing
anchor, found enough gold in the mud,
attached to the fluke, to pay handsome
wages. Dillingham; Bay is said to be the
site Of the future Golden City.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

VIM. Strother, VS.. j. G. Jobnsers,
DY VIRTUE OF A WRIT VI =
ID above case issued from the /,
trict Court Of the Parish of Catanou
a IL months bond) and to sheriu .
directed / have seized upon as tne
defendant j. G. johnson the foao'
property a negro boy John aged a~'
and will ON
Saturday The It'll day Of Az 4,
within legal hours at the Court nv y
Town of Harrisonburg offer saio "
pay and satisfy said writ. mi
' - D'' ~'" ~ D.IF
Sheriffs Office, June Is, 1865
Prs. Fee IS. II
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

A leading medical practitioner at Brighton.
England. has lately given list of sixteen
cases of paralysis, produced by smoking,
which came under his own know ledge with
the last six months.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
" D TICE!.

Harrisonburg, July 81, 1858.
A. r. Hcndry is authorized to attend to all nv
legal business, where | attorney either for or
against parties on the Docket. X. NJ. DOWDEN
eY Persons concurring in the above will call
upon me or address letters to Harrisonburg
August l, 1858. 12-3t A. r. HENDRY
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

Fleishman & Conn, VS.. James D.
No. 1881.
RY VIRTUE of a writ Of Fl ia ID
u entitled suit, issued from ias
District Court of the Parish &
and to the sheriff thereof di'ss'
seized upon as the property Of "
J. d. McCoilum, a tract or pme
containing ffty acres more or \ \
on Hurrican Creek, in this paEs'
the improvements thcreupop,
same land upon which the SSH
now resides, and will on
Saturday, the 18th day Of aug
within legal hours at the Cou' ?
in the town of Harrisonburg,
property for sale to pay and sa','
Terms Of Sals-Cash under y
praisment. D. NJ. PET
Sheriff's Office, July 8, 1850 :,
Prs. Fee 81 so.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
NOTICE.

DURING my absence Col. VIM. N. Tew is au-
IL thorized to receive and receipt for State Taxes
for the year 1857.
w E. GAULDEN, Collector
March 10 1S5S-443 If.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

syzd ABOVE, that the ouachita is
comparatively low, and falling rapidly though
yet in good boating order. The Beoutf is
very high, and the Bartholomew without
navigation.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

Brigham Young says, IF our enemies
were to come here ia proper spirit, they
would in one month embrace our religion"
More likely your wives. old felow.-Pyentice.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
SHERIFF SALE.

- III II M r y .ILE.sz uI0H
L. Mayer 4 Co. vs.. Thomas T. McColhsry
by VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF Flfito q
ID above entitled suit issued from th, 20
District Court OF the Perish Of CatahOuh nc
Sheriff thereof directed, I have seisd Ssms
property Of the Defendant. ThosT AA ser
tract or pare el of land in Township seve1 yoa
East contain eighty, with all the implovnscei'
upon, being the land upon which the dsh
resides ond will on
Saturday the III day Of Augs -
within legal hours at the Court House h
Town of IIarrisonburg, offer said propagP -
to pay and satisfy said writ.
Terms ofsale cash under benef otiE Red
D. " PRiNAR
Sheriff's Office June, a5 1858. epab
Prs. Fee So. ixs
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

Advlcos from Madrid state again tina,
spain Is preparing to send an expedition o.
10000 men, with large feet to invade
Mexico.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
MARRI h d,

By A. r. Hendry, ESQ.,, at his residence, in this
place, Friday last, Mr.. JAMES EVANS to Miss.
MARY JANE SHArER, all of this parish.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04
SHERIFF SAL
SHEKIFF Sale.
Norris & Woodbridge VS.. John
and

and
John Tarver VS.. G.. II. BY,
by VIRTUE of writs Of fl ia 10
- entitled suits, issued from tA
District Court of the Parish Of
and to the Sheriff thereof diTec
seized upon as the property Of
John Tarver, tract or parcel Of
ted in section SO, Township 5, IA
and containing GAO acres more .
all the Improvements thereupon
Saturday, the 7M day Of Aaga.
within legal hours at the Court !
in the town of Harrisonburg, Offer
er:y for sale, to pay and satisfy s
Terms of Sale-Cash under BET
praisment. D. N. PRlc
sherifi''s Office, July 8, 1858.
Prs. Fee 81 so.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

DrEp-On Sicily Island, in this parish on yester-
day, P NJ, DR.. VIM STROTHER. DR.. Strother
occupied high place in his profession, and was
esteemed as refined gentleman.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-04

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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-05
as- DIR. L. j. Czapkay.-we would direct the es.

Rs- DIR. L. j. Czapkay.-we would direct the es-
pecal attention of nvaids to perusal of Dr. L. J. Cap
kays advertisement % be iound in another column Of this
paper in order TO place the services of learned and expe
renced physician within their reach. So much i'll has
been inflicted the human family from the perncious and
ignorant practices of empires that it were
filling bounden duty to make known where judicOus re-
lief be obtained To those unfortunate enough to su
fer from the effects of sexual private diseases their
itreatment cheerfuly commend Or. L. J. Czapkay
of rare scientific and medicalacquirements possess
ing all the requisites from long experience and acknow
edged skill for the successful practice of his profession
Having made sexual complaints especial study like the
celebrated Rcord of Paris he is enabled to guarantee
speedy and permanent in all of private ehron
disease, whether the effects of contagon sefabuse
loss vrily and in order that patients at distance
may avail themselves Of his advice free consultation by
letter open to them The knowledge that have OF
the he has Effected of which Of
long standing leads place much faith in Dr. Cs ef
fcaey and commend him to the confidence of those in i'll
health Dr. Czapkays Office is in Sacramento street, be-
low Montgomery nearly opposite the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Co.'S Office. San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-05
sALE-By virtue OF an execu-

| NORONER'S SALE.-By virtue OF execu-
~ ton TO directed and issued out Of the Hon District
Court Of the Fourteenth Judicial District In and for Neva
county and State Of Calornia judgment rendered
in said Court the 7h day Of May A. d. 1851 in favor
Of DAVIS DEVlNE and against The Hevitis Laay yette
Two thousand One Hundred and Seventy Dollars and
Twenty four cents, debt with interest the said Of
32l7 Al00 from the 9TH day OF May 1857 at the rate Of
three per cent per month till paid together with $50 10
100 costs Of suit have levied upon and seized the follow
ing described property, TO wit All the right title and
interest of defendant Conway In and to the Mil Machinery
Engine Boilers and the appurensnces belonging thereto
and known the Heyea lafayette Gold Mining Co. Is
Quartz Mil situated about two miles from the town Of
title interest Of said defendant in and to the Stock
Shares Of said Company Also all his right title and inter
in and TO certain Quartz Ledge together with the
thereon and certain Lease which he holds
upon said Quartz Ledge from John Larmer and - Nc
Murry said Ledge Is located about two miles in south
ey direction from the town Of Grass Valley, and known
the Iarner and McMurtry Quartz Lead. Also house
about five less situated in the town Of
Valley the west side OF Auburn street and known as
the Winchester House Also dwelling house situated in
said town Of Grass Valley the east side Of said Auburn
street, occupied by said defendant dwelling Also
the Quartz Ledge upon which said Heveta lafayette
Gold Mining Co.'s Mill erected and known the Heve-
tia and Lafayette Quartz Ledge, with all its dips and
angles.
Notice is hereby given that will expose to public sale
all the above described property to he highest bidder for
cash IN front Of the Court House do in the City Neva-
dh, TUESDAY the 18th day Of May, A. D. 1858, be-
tween the hours Of 10 O'Clock and O'Clock p. to
satisfy and pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of April 1858.
3O-td JOHN BAILEY, Coroner, N. G.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-05
CHERIFFos sALE.-By virtue Of an eseea-

CtHERIFF"S SALE'-By virtue of an execu-
- tion directed and issued out Of the Hon. District
Court the 14h Judicial District in aud for the County OF
Nevada and State Of California. judgment rendered in
said Court the 18th day Of March, A. D. 1855 in favor
Of A. D. TOWER, and against JAMES CULBER1SON J. II.
HARBIN, A. sWART and JAMES McCAMBRlDGE, for the
of five hundred and seventy dollars and fifty cts
with interest the said Of S574 So at the rate OF
three per cent per month"; from the rendition Of judgment
till paid together with s2 25 costs Of suit have levied
upon and seized the following described property which
heretofore attached the 18th and 18th OF Jan 1883 to wit
All right title and interest Of the said defendants in and
to the Virginia Ditc with all the branch dches
vors and appurenances thereuntO belonging Also all the
right title and interest Of the above named defendant,
Jan es Cubertson) in and to certain Toll Road known
as the Washington Toll Road commencing at the city Of
Nevada and running to the top of the hill in the direction
of Alpha and Washington. Also certain So W Mill in
Washington Township known the AL ha Saw Mil, with
all the Timber Right Engine, Boiler Blldngs and ap-
purtenances taken the property Of James McCambdge
Said mill being situated about onefourth Of mile from
the town of Omega County and State aforesaid.
Notice hereby given that will expose at public sale
to the highest bidder for cash ia front of the Court House
door in the city Of Nevada all the above described proper
ty TUESDAY the 18th day Of April 1885, between
the hours ofl0 O'Clock and o'clock to satisfy
and pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this 23d day of March 1858.
25-td S. W. BORING, Sherig n. G.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-05
mo. 31.1
A ORDINANCE FIXING THE COMPEN-
Il sation oI tne Clty MARSHAL ana fohcemen'
IA. T-.,..... ~ "A. (t.,., f MI. a.. n.5o... a.

The Trustees Of the CITY Of Neuddd do Orddin as foops
SEC. The City Marshal shall receive as oompensa-
ton for his services hundred dollars per month to be
paid out Of the City Treasury He shall also receive for
his services as collector fifteen per cenum all monies
collected on account Of poll tax and FIVE per eentum
the amount collected by him account OF other City
enues which cenage he authorized to retain out Of
the amount collected.
SEC 2. The Policemen shall receive . compensation
for their services the Of hundred dollars per month
payable out Of the City treasury other demands against
the City.
where the person persons arrested convicted
and the costs paid the Marshal Policeman for making
such arrest and for attendance Court during the trial
shall receive the sum of three dollars.
SEC This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after the first day Of May A. d. 1858.
SEC S. Ordinance No. Is ''6xng the compensation Of
the City MAJ shall and Policemen passed September 18th
1857 is hereby repealed.
Passed April 22d 1858. J. W. GRIER, President.
T. y. RoLyg, Clsgk 50