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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

! Many people are puzzled to know how
these pests Of summer originate, and they
may be grs'i6sd by chapter on natural
history, fu nished by living entomologiss:
The mosquitoes proceed from the animal
cule, commonly termed the "w,ggle tail"
took bowl Of clean water and set it in
the sun. In few days some half dozen
"wisgle tails" were visible. These con,in-
ued to increase in size, till they were three
six,eenths of an inch in length. As they
approached their maturity, they remained
longer at the surface, oeeming to live in the
two mediums of air and water; finally they
assumed a chryslais form, and by an in
creased specific gravity sank to the bottom
of the bowls Here, in few hours, | per.
ceived short, black furzo of hair growing
out on every side Of each, till it assumed the
form Of a minute caterpillar. Aud thus its
specific gravity being counteracted, or ligh-
tened, it readily foated to the surface, and
the slightest breath Of air waited it against
the side Of the bowl. In a very brief space
of time afterward, the warm atmosphere
ha;ched out the fly, and it escaped, leaving
its tiny house upon the water How beautiful
yet how simple! After the water had gone
through this process, found it perfectly
free from animacule.
therefors>cane to the conclusion that
this "wiggle tail" is a species Of the shark,
who, having devoured whole tribes Of ami
malcu!e, takes himself wings, and escapes
into a different medium, to torture mankinl
and deposit eggs upon the water TO produce
other "wiggle tails" who in turn produce
other mosquitoes,
Any man who has "kept house," with a
cistern in the yard, has doubtless observed
the same effect every summer. Open your
cistern cover every morning in the musqui-
toe seasons, and millions of them will ny up
in your face. Close the windows Of your
room at night, at the risk Of being smother.
ed for want Of air, being careful at the same
time previously to exclude every musquitoe,
and go to bed with a pitcher of that same
cistern water in the room, and enough will
breed from it during the night to give you
any satisfactory amount of trouble. In fact,
standing by shallow, halt-stagnant pool, in
lnldsummer's day, you may see the "wiggle
tails" become perfectly developed inusqul-
toes, and they will rise from the surface Of
the water, and fy into your face and sting
YOU. What it is necessary to know at this
day .-has there yet been discovered any
positive exterminator of that great pest, and
disturber of nights slumbcrs, tho musqui-
toel
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

The following record Of the birth OF
Washington, the original Of which Is sup
posed TO be in the handwriting Of his mother,
is copied from the old family Bible of the
Washington family, now in possession Of
Geo. W. Basset, Esq, Of Hanover. George
Washington, son to Augustine and Mary his
wife, was born ye 1ltl day Of February,
1892, about ten in the morning, and was
bap,sed the 5th Of April followiug-Mr.
Beverly Whiting and Christopher Brooks,
Godfathers, and Mrs. Mildred Gregory, God.
mother"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

A countrymen took his seat at hotel ia
bic, opposite gentleman who was indulgirg
.in bottle Of wine. Supposing the wine 10
be common property, our uusophisticat,d
country friend helped himself to il With the
other gentlenan's glass.
That's ceol." exclaimed the owner Of the
wine, Indignantly.
eyes, said the other soemnly. II should
think there was ice in IT." r.... Fl
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09
How Softly on tie Bruised Heart.
ny CARLOS L. STUART.

ny CARLOS L. STUART.
How softly on TIE bruised heart,
A word of kindness falls,
And from the dry and pa,ched soul
The moistening tear-hrop calls.
O if they knew who walk the earth,
Mid sorrow, g,icf and pain,
The power word of Kindness hath,
Twerc paradise again.
The weakest and the purest may
This simple r.tsnce give,
And bid delight to wiihered hearts,
Return again and live.
q. what is lie if love be lost,
If mans unkinh 70 Ran;
Or what the hraven that waits beyond
This brief and mortal spanf
As stars upon the tranquil sea,
In mimic glory shine,
So words Of kindness in the heart
Reflect their source divine
0, then be kind, whoc'er thou art,
That breathest mortal breath,
And it shall tighten all thy life,
And swceten even death.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09
i" MYRTLE POINT"

ON LITTLE RIVER, NEAR WHITE SUI
PHUR SPRINGS, CATAHOULA PAR
ZSH Id.
THE UNDERSIGNED having permanently estab.
i lished atthe above Stand would inform q n
n his friends and the community x
q ~ that there will be found at all y -
times COMPLETE and general assortment Of
Dry G. d $, and Family Groceries,
Hardware, Medicines, &C., which will
he sold on accommodating terms
CE Fair Prices paid for WooD and
Co1ToN. M. ". WOOD.
June 2, 1885, 6-3 y
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

True modcsty isa flower whose grateful
odor endures for ages. False modesty is a
weed as poisonous as stramonium, and as
deadly, in its ultimate effects, as the prussc
acid, distilled from the green and pretty
leaves Of peach trees.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING HOTEL.
The nnicIsigncd nronrietnr of the -

WHITE SULPHUR SPRING HOTEL.
The Undersigned proprietor Of the Ga
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING HOTEL. at Et;l
the White Sulphur Springs Catalonia Parish. La.
having put up extensive Improvements to his Hotel
during the past winter, is now ready to receive COM
pany.
His TABLE will always be supplied with the best
the market will afford. Families can be accom-
modated with large and comfortable rooms
The SPRINGS are situated in the high, open and
healthy pine woods, thity-Gve miles from Harrison
burg, and twenty-five from Alexandria, on the pub
lie road leading from Natchez. Miss, to Texas aud
near several large creeks alording the finest Of
FISH.
The Springs are accessible for carriages by good
roads at all seasons of the year, and no cxcrtions
will be spared the part of the proprietor to make
visitors comfortable who may favor him with their
patronage.
His BAR will always he well supplied with the
best of LIQUORS and CIGARS. He has large
and airy BILLIARD SALOON and BOWLING
ALLEY.
Rates Of Board:
Single Meals, so cents; per day, 81, or $25 per
month Children and Servants, ha'f price; horses
per dav, 81. j. II. Ward,
April 81, SO. [4,49,lyl PRorRIEroR.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

The "Agent ofthe Underground Railroad" /"
ut Albany New York, has had so many re-
quests for assistance from "bogus fugitives,"
that be has published card to exonora him
self from = charge Of remissness iu not at
tending to them.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

An Albany correspondent of Buffalo pa
per closes paragraph about Albany hotels,
a. follows: Like the Block Islanders, the
Alhanians live by skinniug strangers in the
winter. and each other during the summer
season"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09
Stca IN boat CARDS.
Low WATER PACKET,

WnllAM DALE, Master THos. Tucker, Clerk.
TOR Bayou Bartholomew, Point Pleasant, Bastrop,
l. Ouacnita City, Trenton, Monroe, Co
lumbia Bayou Louis and all way land ,taa..sa 4,
incs on the Ouachta 4 Black Rivers The SUPERB
or Light dlausht steamer Kate Dale, will remain
permanently in the above trade, during the SUMMER
and fall May 10th 81 t.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

II you are determined to commit suicide
in consequence Of poverty, do the deed early
10 the morning instead Of late at night, and
YOU will save the expense Of three meals.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

New ORLEANS AND OUaCHITA RIv- ~ h
Err Ten DAY pACKEr rx-.sx.a~ar
EOR Camden, Trenton, Monroe, Pine Bluff, Coluni-
bia, IIarrisonburg Trinity and all intermediate
landings the Ouachita and Black rivers. the supe
perior passenger packet, "R w. McRAE." Len.
More, Master J. w. Tohin, Clerk, will continue to
make regular trips in the above trade during the
season. Feb. II, '5S-ds
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

The NewOrleans True Delta intimates the
necessity Of Vigilance Committee in that
city. protect the lives OF citizens.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09
Ebe 4atrisenburs Jnbepenoent.
SUED EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Terms

DOLLARS per snnum in advance, or
DoLtAks and FIyrY CKkrs after the lapse Of
months.
Subscription discontinued until all arrears are
ID, and An order to that effect
)vertieements inserted at 81 per square for the
Insertion, and Fifty cents for each continuance,
LINES or less constitute soUARE.) liberal
ctiun made to those who advertise by the year
)n long advertisements.
announcing candidates for Parish Offices IS
(e charged-for all other offices, $40, invariably
vance.
PaISrrSa executed with neatness and pune.
y. Payable on delivery.
letters pertaining to the business Of the estab-
lent to be addressed ]. Q. A. TALIAyERRo.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

THESE remarkable Springs contain Sulphur,
Carhonic Acid, Soda and Iron containing the
virtues of Brighton, AK Ia Chapelle, and Malvern
in Europe, and of Blado,, Blie Lick and Balston
Spas proved both by chemical analysis and by
the experience Of hundreds of nvaIids.
The Swans HOlcl-situated on an eleva-
ton, few yards from the Springs, has been enlarged
and re6tted for the accommodation of familes nva-
lids and the lovers Of woodland pastinSs. Its table
cannot be surpassed, and its bar is supplied with
the choicest liquors. The waters in the vicinity
afford the finest fishing and bathing, and the region
is noted as the Paradise Of Hunters.
The undersigned having this day purchased all
the right, title and interest Of Henry Evans, (the
late proprietor) in and to the above property avas
himself of this method to solicit continuance of
the very liberal patronage bestowed upon the for
mer proprietor. THOS. d. EVANS.
January 26, 1858. 81
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09
DAVID Marks.
lSIDORE NEWMAN,

~ HronEsr PRICES PAID For CorroN III
As lY.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

KEEP, BARD d. CO.,
WesternProduce and Commission Merchants
80 & 3SPoydras street. NewOrleans.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-09

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
PARISH OF CATAHOULA, La,
Situated in the healthfsi Pine Woods Co.
near Little River and Catahoula Lake, Eh:!l
and accessible at all times by 4 good Carriage
Road from Alexandria.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
FOR SALE.

FINHE UNDERSIGNED BEING DESTROYS )
4 of entering into other business, on account
of illhealth, offers for sale his entire interest
being one undivided half-in the SHASTA CoU-
RIER Newspaper and Job Establishment. The
COURIER is the oldest established paper North of
Marysville, and continues to do paying busi-
ness. as heretofore.
Any person wishing to locate themselves per-
manently in lucrative profession, would do
well to make early application
...... ALSO ......
One undivided half of the Cottage Residence
on Court Street, formerly occupied by William
A. Nunnally, Esq. This property is most desi-
rably located, commanding it does, view of
almost the entire town. Attached to which. is
never-faling spring of good water, and prob
ably the best water-privilege in the town of
Shasta. Also, good barn and ont-houses.
There are also quite number Of choice Fruit
Trees upon the premises, some of which bore
fruit last season. Any person wishing a COM
Portable residence, will please call upon the sub
scriber ALso.
One undivided half of the house and lot on
High Street, formerly occupied by the Shasta
Courier printing Office.
The above property will be sold together, or
singfy, TO suit purchasers.
EsS@ Immediate possession given.
For further particulars in regard to terms, &c.
apply to A. SkILLMAN,
at " Courier Office
Shasta. January % 1858. jn3O-lm
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
5 500 R b WARD!

THE SUN OF $500 WILL BE PAID, by
l. number of the most responsible citizens
of Shasta-who have already subscribed that
amount-for the arrest or such information as
Will lead to the detection of the murderer or
murderers Of John A. FeTdbuseh, German,
and Louis, an Italian, mining partners, who were
murdered near Whiskyto between Saturday
evening the 18th, and Tuesday evening the Goth
inst.
Persons DESTROYS of seeing the names of the
signers to the subscription list, can do so by
calling at the Sheriffs office, where, a so, Sll
information touching the murder should be left.
H. CLAY STOCKTON, Sheriff
Shasta, April %, 1858. ap24tf
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

HA- Paris correspondent says: The late
Washington ball at the American Legation was
the subject of a bon mot dropped by the French
Minister of War, which ought to have publicity.
Marshal valiant demonstrated with Mr. Mason
previous to the ball. on the appropriateness of
giving fete during Lent, and asked if it were
not mistake. "If it is mistake" replied Mr.
Mason, "it was Washington who made it, for
that is his birthday, and the ball is in honor of
the event. "Oh that's it" replied the Marshal
4'then it is the only mistake he ever made in his
life !" The Marshal was one of the first guests
at the ball, concession he made to the name of
Washington, for he is a strict observer of the
requirements of Lent. When the orchestra in
opening the gayeties of the evening. commenced
the national air. "Hail Columbia !" the whole
company spontaneously rose to their feet
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

uHE CAU Sc OF THE SUIcIDEs.-The New Or
iieans ;uH .n, referring to the suicides of Sena-
tor Rr st, Anson, Jones, and many others who
na7e des sroyed themselves, comes to the con-
Gus on that if the real facts could be known, it
~o aid oe found that in vast majority of in
81 lnces the cause is to be found in cups and
dds:
The extensive adulterations of liquors which
have taken place of late years act upon the brain
and destroy its proper functions. Physicians
and others know well that the brain is liable
to disease, almost much so perhaps any
other organ, and when il is so the individual is
crazy and does not know what he is doing.
The brain of the drunkard it is well known, will
take fire, emitting blush light aud causing a
smell like burning alcohol. We are strongly
inclined to think that most suicides by males are
referable to this as the primary cause.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

LUcRArivE foLtSTEER CRop-The Sacramento
Union says that on the ranch of J. P. Murphy,
one mile above Patterson's Station, in Sacra-
mento county, are one hundred aud sixty acres
of grain, which is all volunteer crop. One
half is barley and the remainder wheat The
gram IS well headed out, the barley being uni
formly about four feet high and the wheat FIVE
feet. The whole cost of narrowing the land
which was the only expense in the matter, was
Sl0o- u is estimated that the whole crop will
average from thirty to thirty-five bushels per
acre, leaving wide margin for profit.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
The CAMEL ExpEnMEsr.-The washingtc

The CAMEL EXPERIMENT Washington
correspondent of the n. Y. Times says:
"Lieut. Beale, of the Camel Wagon road Ex-
pedition, arrived here to-day, and reported him
self at the War Department. The success of the
Camel experiment has inclined the Administra-
ton to further use ofthem, and Congress will be
asked to make an application of $4,000 to pur-
chase additional supplies. Partial arrangements
are already made, and contract agreed on by
the Secretary of War. 1t is also determined to
appoint Commissioner to go to Africa and
make treaty by which permanent supplies can
be procured from that country instead of Arabia"
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.
Opposite the old ST. Charles Hotel.

~ THE UNDERSIGNED x0o
~ would inform the public that AsssSsisz7
he has purchased the above establishment. and
viii from time to time make additions to hi,
stock Persons wishing good saddle horses
would do well to give him a call.
He runs a Passenger Train daily, or the arri-
val of stages, to Weaverville and its vicinity.
Particular attention paid to Horses on Livery
Hoping to give his customers satisfaction, be
solicits share of public patronage.
II. 4. BENTLY.
Shasta, May II, 1886 If
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
Washington City, Jan. s, 1852.

n Spermatorrhoea, or local weakness, ner-
vous debility, low spirits, lassitude, weakness
of the limbs and back. indispositon and incapa-
bility for study and labor, dulness of apprehen-
sion, loss ofmemory, aversion to society, love of
solitude, tmidity, self-distrust, dizziness, head
ach, involuntary discharges pains in the side,
affection of the eyes, pimples the face, sex
ual and other in6rmites in man, are cured with
out fail by the justly celebrated physician and
surgeon, L. J. CzAPKAY.
His method of curing diseases is new, fun
known to others) and hence the great success.
All communications, by letters or otherwise.
free. Address L. j. CzArsAY, " D., San Francis
co, Cal. mye-5m
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
THE YELLs.
AFTER PoE-A GREAT WAY.

Hear that baby, with its yels
Horrid yells
What night of sleeplcssness their dissonance
foretels;
How they jangle and they wrangle, in the
quiet of night,
While the stars that oversprinkle all the haay-
ems seem to twinkle,
With a sardonic delight,
Keeping time, time, .ims.
In sort of Pu ,,;c rbame.
To the wrangling a. 4 Tho asnglin,, nh;oh :,
mercilessly W Lie ""'en 81
From tho, :. ~ II its ysiis yells, yells, yells,
"a , nN Iarlin title keeter" of a confound-
Gu o. -oy's ys.is
nat saSy's piercing yells,
r Horrid yells
LOW Of animated pin-cushions their hideous
racket tells.
As we hear them in the air, as in the din they
reyel;
How we tear our hair and swear,
How we wish it at the-here
The baby put on more steam, and writer locked
the door, and bolted himself. Graham Nag.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

BaS- 1t is said that Mr.. Moore, of the New
York Historical Society is engaged on a Life of
Gen. Charles Lee, of fatal Monmouth memory
and that he is in possession of some startling
facts connected with the private history and Sc
cret motives of that strange and erratic officer,
which will make a deep sensation in literary
and historical circles
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
WASHINGTON, April 2, 1858.

WASHINGTON, April Z, lSoo. J
To hie Hon. Henry Wilson, Senate CHAMBER:
Sir: / have had the honor to receive your
note of yesterday. with its Accompaniment.
In reply, have to inform you that it is not
the practice of the Department to issne any 9TH
er paper than passports TO persons going abroad
from this country. 4 passport being certif-
cate of citizenship, has never since the founda-
ton of the Government, been granted to per-
sons of color. No change in this respect has
taken place in consequence of the decision of
the Dred Scott case Returning the inclosure
in your letter, have the honor to be,
Your obedient servant,
LEwIss CAss.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
V l n E Y ARD,
Grazing and Farming Land For Sale.
GREAT INDICTMENTS
To ACTUAL SETTLERS !
VIE PROPRIEToRS OF THAT BEAUTI.
L ful Tract of Land known as the
Rancho of San Rernardino.
FLOUR AND GRAIN.

situated about fifty miles from the City of Los
Angeles and distant about seventy miles from
tue port OF San Pedro, by the finest stage road
al all seasons, having direct communication, by
mail stages with the steamers from San Fran
CISCO, are offering LANDS in tracts to suit the
means OF all classes. The Rancho is surveyed,
and suoiivided into large and small tracts, and
Tor beauty of situation, climate, soil, water,
wood and grazing, is unequalled in the State
10 those wanting lands for Vineyards, Grain
growing or pasturage, the inducements are such
as are nowhere else offered in the State For
terms, address through the Post Office, or apply
10 WM. A. CONN,
G. L. TUCKER,
R. G. ALLEN,
San Bsrnardino City, San Bernardno Co,
Api'-5m California.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

GREAT FLOOD on THE MIssIssIPPI.-We have
accounts of a Tremendous rise on the Mississippi
last week, which in some places is said to be the
highest ever known. The towns of Napoleon
and Puentiss W ere inundated, and the whole
country Oh. both sides of the river from Napoleon
TO Leke T row ience submerged. Extensive
crevasses are reported, doing immense damage
to planta ton and towns.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

Bag Aleck Green, the brother of Gen. Tom
Green, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Texas,
was arguing case in Austin some time since
before Justice A-who, ''clothed with little
brief authority felt the Importance of his posi-
ton. Green quoted decision after decision of
the Supreme Court in defense of his position.
The judgement of the Justice was: at is the
opinion of this Court that the Supreme Court
erred. "-Gaireston Cirilian
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
sa- The correspondent of the Philadelphia

InquTeT Wrltes
Hon. n. P. Tallmadge formerly member
OF the U. 5. Senate, in a letter defending mod
ern Spiritualism from recent attack upon it by
Gen. Shields, intimates that a number of our
present Senators are 6elieUers the doctrine and
that the political history of $50 will be greatly
affected if not controlled by it. That the former
assertion is entirely true, happen to know but
that the latter will prove so, prefer to enter
tain some doubts"
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

E6- One of the finest specimens of laconic
speech on record is that of Rochejacquelin 'If
advance fol- Nv me; if fall, avenge me: if
finch, kill me
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

nR. L. J. CZAPKAY'S Private Medical and
- Surgical Institute is on Sacramento street,
below Montgomery opposite the Pacific Steam
ship Companys Office, San Francisco, California.
The Doctor offers free consultation and asks no
remuneration unless he effects a cure.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
CERTIFICATE.

7, the undersigned, Governor of Hungary, do
testify hereby, that DR.. L. ]. Czapkay has serv-
ed during the contest for Hungarian liberty, as
Chief Surgeon in the Hungarian army, with
faithful perseverance-whereof | have given
him this certificate, and do recommend him to
the sympathy, attention and protection of all
those who arc capable Of appreciating patriotic
self-sacrifce and undeserved misfortune.
KossuTH LAOS, Governor of Hungary.
Washington City, Jan. s, 1852.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

MIsIsTERIAL CoURTEsY.-The Springfield Re
publican says that a piquant correspondence has
just passed between two clergymen, in city
where considerable religious awakening has
taken place. In substance the correspondence
ran as follows:
Baptist 10 Methodist Clergyman
Dear Brother-I shall bap;ze some converts
tomorrow; if any of your converts prefer to be
baptized in our mode, | shall be happy to baptize
them as candidates for your church.
Methodist 10 Baptist Clergyman.
Dear Brother-Yours received / prefer to
wash my own sheep.
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22
TO MINERS.

EOR SALE AT PIETY HILL Mining Dis
L trict, good new Dwelling House, suitable
for small family also,
One-Half of Four Mining Claims.
located IN the best section, which prospect well.
are recorded, and only await the Fall water 10
be worked; also the tools and five or sir dozen
chickens if required
10 man with small family engaged at mi
ming, the above is rare chance, as the owner :.
ABOUT to remove to the lower country.
Piety Hill Ut
July %, 1857. ;.-az
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

FRoa LULLABY.-
The frogs, witt, ssul-inspiring songs,
Are making merry-all,
have no doubt they sing to sleep
The tadpoles great and small;
And cen fa.ncy, meath such strains,
The happy polywogs
Reflect and dream on what they'll do
When they are grown up frogs
SUICIDAL
bigg destruckif dark I'll bi,
I'll bid pharewel toe every fear,
Then sadly wipe mine weeping I,
And kut mi throat from year to year.
HeAp A fellow out West gets of the following
definition eta widow: "0ne who knows what
what, and is desirous Of further information OIL
the same subject"
The Shasta courier., 1858-05-22

PASSPORTS TO MEN OF CoLoR.-Senator Wilson
recently applied at the State Department for a
passport for Dr.J. s. Rock, a coFored citizen of
Boston, and received the following reply from
the Secretary