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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
The next Census.

| The next census aud the ratio of represent
tat'on to be established under it, is beginning
to attract the attention Of the public The
great perponderance of the North over the
South III numbers, gives peculiar interes, to
tht relative strength of the Two sections after
1860. The present.. House of Representa-
tives Is divided thus: From the free States
there aye one hundred and tostv-s,x ,epresen-
tauVeS; from the slave States there are nine
ty representatives.. The St. Louis Democrat
thinks that, during the next decade. the free
State, vii! have at least two-thirls. if not
three-tourlhs u The MT mbers Of the House
of Eepresenta,'ves-iasing its estimate upon
the popular vote. This may all be true. re-
marks the Memphis Bulletin, and vet afford
no just cause of uneasiness to the South.
The free States ofNew England, and the free
States OF the young West, cannot be ranged
in one line Of antagonism to the South. The
West has her own interests, resources aud
future to develop, without regard to the De
cullar theories of New England. Most Of
her rivers are tributary to The Mississippi.
that runs through the Southern States, and
She must seek market in the South for
much OF her produce. There is scarcely a
doubt that IN the event Of disruption OF the
mon, the West would prefer union with
the South, rather than with New England.
before many years the West will have the
population and political power, and will i'm
press her views upon the policy of the Gov
ern'ncnt IN manner not to be Influenced
by the theories of either the Eeastern O,
Sonthern sections of the Union. She will
elect the President, dictate the policy II the
Government, and direct the destiny OF Amer
lea. uer people have too many forests to
Tell, 100 many cities to build, too MANY fields
to clear, and too many roads 10 construct. TO
find time TO devote TO the distractions Of
New England. man who cuts down trees.
grub>, aud mauis rails for living, has very
little time to devote to the theories of Bee
cher and Stowe, or to indulge in fine-spun
theories concerning the rights and duties of
one set OF people with respect to another.
he " est will be loyal to the Union. for, in
haUiting neither EXTREME she will discard the
complaints of both disaffected sections. and
luterpose, IN times of peril, to adjust their
quarrels. Having no ocean toundrv of her
own, and no outlet but through the territory
OF other States for trade, she will see to il
that these territories be Tree for her passage
and transportation. Moreover, if the CUES
tloa OF interest NAV be supposed to incline
the people of the West to one section mora
than to another, the Memphis Bulletin
MAINTAINS that the South has nothing to fear
IN contest with the North and East for her
good will Natchsz CouTisr.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
PRO BATE SALE,

Succession of James Cockerham
by VIRTUE of an order of sale issued from the
~ Hon. District Court of the parish OF Catahoula
IN the It'll judicial District of the State of La and
to tie Sheriff thereof directed, will on
No"tlaH, the 2lsf day Of February, nert
within legal hours, at the late residence If deceased
IN this parish offer at public sale the following prop
er'y belonging to said succession, viz Man
slave for life, named Nat. So acres of land. with
the Improvements on the same. SO head of cattle
more or less. 60 head Of stock and meat hogs
more Or less. ] Mare. work Oxen $50 bush
els corn more Or less Rife Guns, and Planta-
lion Gears, Tools &c.
Terms of saIe-At the appraised value For
all sums under 800 Cash For all sums Of that
amount and over credit Of IL months purcha-
sers to execute notes with security in soldo. stipu
'a'ing interest at per cent from maturity until
paid, with mortgage and vendors privilege retained
upon the land and slave as additional security
Jan. -, 1859. D. II, PRICU,pD
prntfee,s9 sheriff
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

A RARE PR1srER-A Western paper
contains the following advertisement -
Wants situation, practical printer, who
is competent to taks charge of any depart
ment in printing and publishing house.
Would accept professorship in any of the
academies. Has no objection TO teach Or
namental painting and penmanship, geome
try, trigonometry, and many other sciences.
Is particularly suited to act as pastor to a
small evangelical church, or as local
preacher. lie would have no objection to
form small, but select class of interesting
young ladies to instruct in the highest bran
ches. To dentist or chiropodist he would
be invaluable, as he can Go almos anything
Would board with a family, if decidedly
picus, or would tcke charge of small and
select dancing school, if in fashionable
community. For further particu inquire
of Colonel Buffalo, at Browns Saloon. ssr<
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
EH The week ending vest erday rnoruins

@ The week ending vest erday morning
was clear, but uncomfortably cold, being the
longest dry spell in this latitude for near
three months. Though of short duration.
we notice that the Planters from the country
made good use Of it, as our streets have been
enilvened up by the presence of their war-
OBS. The roads are in much better con.
dition, nevertheless they are next TO ilnpas-
sible.
Appearances now indicate that we are TO
be again flooded, and should this thing con.
tinue, the alarmists, will soon have good
cause to cry =" overflow" as the time for the
music is now beginning to approach. The
latest accounts from the upper streams are
however favorable, being at present low, and
majority of them falling, with but little
snow or ice.
The Ouaclita and tributaries, remain
about stationary, or rise but very little.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

A TEXAS PRIZE F1GHr-On the este uit'
a prize fight took place on Point Island
Texas, between an American named Robert
earn and Spanard named Tamandra Por-
dyer, for $500 side, A sporting friend
has furnished us full report Of the battle.
which was long and obstinately contested.
They were both powerful men, earn scaling
1915 pounds, and the Spaniard 216, and the
''mill' was a very merry one indeed, both
parties being delightfully."- punched and pun
meled. They fought thirty four rounds in
two hours and ten minutes, when the stall
wart Don succumbed to the superior pluck
and science of Brother Jonathan. At the
close of the entertainment all hands took to
their boats aud left tor parts unknown.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

Was committed to the Jail of this par o.
lsh on Saturday. 9Th of January, $50 *
negro boy, of black complexion, stout 81
and heavy built, about 35 years of age. no
notable marks, says his name is Charles. and
that he belongs to a Mr.. James McNeals
who lives near Williams landing on Yazoo
rivel. Sunfiower county, Miss. SAYS that he
runaway IN September last. The owner is
notified to comply with the law in such CA.
ses, and take him away. otherwise he will
be dealt with as the law directs.
Il. G, RANDOLPH. Jailor,
Harrlscnour-. Jan j., 1859. 5,s4-tf
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
PROBATE SALE.

Succession of Mary TrissIer, decd.
IL VIRTUE of an order of sale issued from the
- hon. District Court Of the Parish of Cata-
houa, and to the sheriff thereof directed, | will on
Saturdap, the 18Th day Of February, merit.
within legal hours at the door of the Court house
IN Har so,.burg offer at public sale the undivided
interest OF the minor heirs of said deceased, beng
one-fourth OF the following described land situate
lying and being in this parish, containing the guam
tlty OF 400 acres, more or less.
The land is on the west side of Black river on.
posite the Island in said river. Further particulars
given day of sale.
Terms Of sale-CAsH, at the appraised vaIue
thereof. D. N. PRICHARD, Sheriff.
Jan. II, so. mint faa CO
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
DIED.

Ola protracted dropsey, at the residence Of his
father, MATHEW D. THOMPSON, in Catahoula parish,
WILLIAM JACKSON, aged II years and months
The deceased was youth of extraordinary quail
tiles, of sweet mild temper, obed;ent to his par
ents and beloved by all who knew him. He suf-
ered his ailicon with unusual fortjtuie for one of
his age, and changed the mortal for immortality
without struggle. He has left behind, his aA'ec-
tomato parents, brothers and sisters to lament his
early death.
Parents weep not for your child-he has left this
world OF trouble and gone to that city, mot made
with hands, eternal in the heavens" st
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

TIE RIvERs.-The Mississippi at this
point continues TO fall but latest reports from
up river, indicate that We may soon witness
another rise IN the lower Mississippi.
Al St. Louis, on the 18th, the river had
risen fifteen inches; for the twenty four hours
ending on the 18th, the river had gained
seven inches.
The Ohio at Louisville, is rising, with 4
feet / inches on the falls on the It'll inst.
sdvices OF the 18th, two days previous,
renrescntel The llver at the same point as
falling.
Dates from St. Louis Of the 18th, report
the river as rising with eight feet water in
the channel to Cairo, bat less ice.
The Missouri is open to s.. Joseph and
swelling rapidly.
The Upper Mississippi is falling, and
heavy running ice between kcokuk and
Hannibal.
The Ohio river at Louisville on the 10Th
was falling with y feet on the talls.-LCon-
cordia lu,elligeucer, 2lst, inst.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

SOMETHING NRoNG.-Street Commissioners
Gau'den, alias "Wiliam the interchangeable >
saanoSed last week from our midst. at the
very time that he should have been at home
and IN action upon the streets.
The Commissioner is deserving much
praise for the work that has already been
done, but at the same time he is very justly
censUrcd nor the wrctcheJ condition in which
a maj rity of our streets are now in, nov
that time, means, DE. have been favorable
and at his command. We notice that some
work is being done by private individuals
Immediately around their premises, but it is
merely temporary business, and in the end
will prove Of more harm than good we
trust that the proper authorities will suffer
no further delay in this matter, but 60 tc
work and do something. As regards our.
sell, we shall not fret, as we can wade about
as deep, and ii necessary swim as far as any
cody about the place
We shall however in behalf Of those who
are compelled to come among Us, ask that
the streets, at least those leading into town
be put in condition, that they may pass
them without jeopardy TO the lives and
limbs of both themselves and their teams
and TO this end we shall conin1o TO lend
the aid of lamp black aud Tags.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.
n. @. CRESCENT.

II n. 0. CRESCENT.
j New York, Jan. 19-1he steamship Cit
lof Washington, which left Liverpool O.
Wednesday, the 5th inst, has arrived at thi
fport.
i She brought Liverpool dates of the day .
Failing, which are four days later than thos
By the Niagara at Halifax.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 5.-The sales of cotto1
for two days MONDAY and Tuesday, wer
1900 bales, of which Spectators and expor
ters took 400 bales
The market closed dull, but generally stea
dy at the quotations by the Niagara.
Some authorities say that quotations were
barely maintained, and report decline Of
LILO on some qualities.
The quotations of last Friday, were how
ever, generally continued, and were the rul
ling prices: Middling Orleans 7; Mddliue
Mobile s..
GENERAL NEWS.
| New YORK, Jan. 19-The political new.
| by the City of Washington is Of an interes
ting and important character.
PARIS, Jan, 3.-At the Emperor's New
Years levee, Napoleon made decidedly
menacing remark to the Austrian Minister,
which attracted great attention, and was the
subject Of general remark.
1t caused panic on the Paris Bouse, and
decline of per cent. in the English funds
on the London exchange.
Italian affairs became moro complicated
and arc growing more and more threatening
Later advices from India had been receiv-
ed in England, but the news was not of an
important character.
The amnesty offered to political offenders
and prisoners by the Queen was working
slowly, but producing good effect.
LIVERPOOL, Jan, 5.-Louis Napoleon's
words to the Austrian Minister at the En-
peror's New Years Levee, were: L regret
that our relations with your Government are
not so good asthey were, but l request lou
to tell your Emperor that my personal feel
ings for him have not changed"
The emphatic tone and animated gesture
with which the Emperor Napoleon accom-
panied this speech, attracted the attention Of
the assembled diplomatic corps, and its bear
ing upon the Italian question has attached
great Importance to it.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l9.-The Postmaster
General estimates that the service of the Post
Office Department for the next fiscal year
will require the expenditure of sixteen mil
lions OF dollars.
The Secretary of the Treasury has submit
ted a plan for diminishing the expenses of
collecting the revenues, to the amount of
some So 600, 900 per annum.
He proposes the reorganization of the col
lection districts: the reduction of the number
of negro ports Of entry, and the discontin-
uance of % out of the so ports of delivery.
He also recommends tnat the revenue cut
tiers be attached to the Navy Department.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. l9-The Kansas City
Journal Of the 18th inst, SAYS that ,!ud ge
Williams had just arrived from Fort Scott,
and reports that the neig hborhood Of the fort
is under reign Of terror
Business had been entirely suspended
The women and children were being remov-
ed to a place Of safety, and the citizens had
organized for the defense OF the city, and
were on guard day and night to proven. an
attack from the lawless bands under Mont
gomery and other banditti who were ravag-
ing the country.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
SHERIEE SALE

SHERIFF SALE.
j. NJ. Peyton VS.. .. J. McCraw-Ma eistrates Court
by VIRTUE of writ of feri facias in this case,
- issued from the Office of r. IT, Cuny, ESQ, a
JuStice of the Peace, in and for the parish of Cat
ahoula, and to the Sheriff thereof directed, will on
SATURDAY, the 9Th dav Of february, ,sert,
within legal hours, at the door of the Court house
in Harisonburg, offer at public sale to satisfy said
writ and costs for CASH under benefit of app rise
mcnt, One Yoke of Oxen and
Seven Head of Hogs
January 10, 1889. D. n. PRICIIARD.
pfhttee,si Sheriff
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

The Jackson his.issippian publishes the
following decision recently rendered by the
Mississippi High Court Of Errors and APP
peals: Husband and wife; wife may pur-
chase property on a credit exempt from, Der
husbands debts. 4 tcnsme corert acquires
a GOOD title to property purchased in her
name, on the credit Of the joint note of her
self and husband nor does the fact that the
husband alone is legally bound to pay the
note, render the property SO purchased liable
10 his debts, if the purchase money be paid
without resort to his means
When Senator Douglas arrived in New
\ ork, the Customhou>e officials searched bis
trunk and found seventy five dollars wortl,
of cigars. purchased in Havana, upon which
lie was obliged to pay duty. So says an ex-
ctarcH.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

~ We learn that Captain John Jen
nings, of the steamer Moro. died a few DAYS
ago at Camden. Capt. Jennings was wei
known as one of the pioneers of the Qua
cbita region. He built and commanded
several boats, the three last being the Comet
Camden and Moro. The steamer w. W
Farmer has been sold to parties in Mobile
for the Alabama river trade, and will leave
for that stream in a day or ,wo.-True Del
ia, Esd inst.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
r1r The February number of Arthur's

re- The February number Of Arthur's
Home Magazine is upon our table. We
have often referred to the literary excellence
Of this monthly, and would simply state IN
this place, for the convenience Of those wish
ing to subscribe, that it will be promptly
mailed to them by addressing 7. s.Arhur
& Co., No. s23 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
Terms. 81 year, in advance, or four copies
one year IS.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

re- G. Z. Work, Esq. Of the renowned
McRae up yesterday morning, supplied MS
as usual, with the dailes of the several days
preceding her departure from the city.
This favorite boat, has from circumstances
unavoidable fallen behind her regular tine,
but will in a short While "come to time =
One thing is established, and that is there
is nothing leaves The wharf for the Ouachita
that can 90 Trentoa in less time than the
Nc ae. Opinions o. quidnuncs to the con
trary notwithstand'rr
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS .-Messrs. Beard
and Ditto, our Senator and member of the
House, seem not unmindful of their friends
at home. The mails are crowded with the
various messages, reports, ETC., etc. of the
different functionaries of the State. The
Independent has been most literally sup
piled by their hands, for which we beg their
honors to accept our thanks.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
SUERIEE SALE


Marks Newman vs.. J. II. Barans
E1 VIRTUE of writ of feri Eicias in this case
- issued from the Office of Il H. Cunv, Esq, a
Justice of the Peace in and for the paris of Cata-
houla, and to the Sheriff thereof d ected. viii On
Saturday. the 5h dag Of February. nert,
WITHIN legal hours at the door Of the court hous in
ilarrIsoubnrs, offer at public sale to satisfy said
writ and all costs, for CASH under benefit of ap-
praisement the following property levied on by at
tachment as the property Of defendant, to wit
An improvement upon public land on the east
side OF the ouachita river, miles below Harrison.
burg 20 head Of hogs, more or less, a part mar
ked with an upper figure in each ear and under
bit in the right, part with a crop and under bit in
one ear, and crop i'll the other One red OK.
marked with crop and under bit in one ear, and
split IN the other One ycarng marked as first
hog mark. grind stone, and cords of ash wood
D. n, pRICHARD,~ SEeriff
January l', 1885," print.fee$6
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
State of Louisiana, parish of Catahoua =
Eleventh District Court, Clerks Office.

Succession Of J. ". Weeks, deed
" llEREAs Felix Robb has fled bis application
W in the Clerks Office Of the Eleventh District
court, praying to be appointed administrator of
said succession, therefore notice is hereby given,
that unless opposition be filed in this olce in VIII
ting, within ten days from the date hereof. said an
plicant will be appointed Accord ng to law
l.. 5. Witness my hand and the seal of said
court, this 18th day of January, A. d. 1859
{. G. DUKE. Clerk
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

| ISL OF LETTERS remaining in the Iarraison-
- p''rS foss once uHcaled for up to Jan. 10, 90:
Ahisden, ~ Jennings, w w
Brown, b w Johnson w HUo
burnett johnson, G
hoSce, Judge IL Little, Isaac II
COX, Mr. I Lewis, J w
colinsky, Mr ? McCarty, John
Demo, Mr. Mcneil. DR. y
Dunn. Isham McClura Mt
Dorsey Richard McRee. samuel
Drake, Sarah McLendoD. Frank
Doniphan, rs O'Neal Jonathan
East Josiah Robertson lance o
East jackson. Robins, William
Euoahhs, " Skinner, Miss Z E
Thhk' 'ohn Serrimau, J S
nosteln, I Sody, Mary
nefnert' mercedes, Slade, John
Wills, John Ware TN
Harrison, WB Williams MR.
Haine, John Wilkonsv Mra
Hawkins, JE Tsserav Matthew
Ho,tein Robert Wall Mrs pnt;a,co
HUBERT Mark A. Vickers Emcre,
L. FLETCHER, =. VI.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

PSEumosIA-lhs disease we see by
many Of our exchanges is quite prevalent in
different portions of the country, and has
leen exceedingly fatal in many places. The
weather for its propagation has been and is
yet most favorable, and too much care can
not he taken to avoid colds, &c. The latter
are very prevalent in orr town though moth.
ing yet Of a serious type.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
FOR THE BEUFF RIVER TRADE.

nEGULAR BGUFF RIVER PACKET - For
II Point Jefferson and all landings on B@uf Ri
yer, the and magnificent packet
kelhaaaE4l steamer Falls City Geo. s~eeny'
master, will ply regularly betwean the above land
ings apd New Orleans as soon as the water permits,
and continue through the season. The Falls City
is entirely new and light draught; passengers and
shippers may rely npon every Ore and attention,
and Capt Sweeny solicits share of the patronage
n said trade For freight passage having su'
petior Accommodations apply on board.
Dec. Sth, 1858. 29-6nl.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
SHERIFF Sal
f. II. Cuny,
VS.:
Lavisa Kitchen Il
John G., Hughes

John {. Hughes, J
Rf virtue Of a writ Of ffa
~ case ;ssued from the Dls''n
Parish of Ca.ahoula La, sna
thereof directed, | have selaea !,
'y of John C. Hughes one ., !
The following land situaisd !, .
containing 40 acres more q y =
N. E. Or. of the N. f. q. p I
Township No. S Range ) nv \
all the Improvements on '~'
or appertaining to, and Cd ri
Saturday, Tie 9th day g. 8 :,
within legal hours at the .. =,
House ia the town Of HATE I
offer the same a, public s'f'
the benefit os appraisn,e,a,ct, II
Dec. 30, 1858.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

No lady will be admitted to the next Wo-
mans Right Convention who does not shave
and sing bass. Moreover the officers are ex-
pected to wear a moustache. Go it, gals
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
To the Puhl,.

The undersigned having a.
School, at what is known ;. i
Church, on the Columbia ap3 i III /
road, (l2 miles from the las, ! |
fully asks the patronage Of ,bss. |
The best reference as to ~ y
pacity can be given, and win "
to advance pupils entrusted 1
The rates of tuition are !, y
biography, Reading, Writia, II
Arithmetic, $3.50 per session = ! i ]
English Grammar, Geosrap5,
metic, $3.50 per session. ii Il
10 months. I.
Charges made from time d u
quarterly.
The public funds will i, IL
ment, but if the drafts are u. :.
patrons Of the school will s. MT
bic for their individual subses.s I
O'BRYANT AMI
Cstahoula Church, Jan. 70.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
Dec. 18th, 1853, 30-6m.
REGULAR OU4CHIT4 PACKET

For Columbia, Pine Bluff, s~Castor's Harris
onburr, Trinity and way landings on Black and
Ouachta Rivers The entirely new, built expressly
for the trade, light draught steamer Or. BMf.
fiustOn, Lem Moore, master, will remain per-
manentlv in the above trade, during the season.
Dec Sth, IS. ON.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26
Gteaiir b o ats
ron BOEUFF RIVER
EG q I Al PA c K E I

southern. B.F. GOODWIN, MAsrEr.
FREESE 4 DORSEY, CLERKS.
lVlOR Point Jefferson and all landings on B9uf Ri
Z xer, win ply regularly Throughout the entire sea-
son. Messengers and shippers may rely upon every
care ana attention, and Capt. Goodwin, socits a
share ofthe patronage in said trade. For freight
or passage having superior accommodations apply
on board
Dec 18th, 1853, so6m.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-26

sHERIFF sAlILyLI
John NJ. Gould VS.. George Brge
BY virtue of writ of fer facis g-eStab
on 10 months bond issued 'act fhIa
District Court of the parish a.pssna a.
and TO the sheriff thereof dr. 4 the b.
PENDANT has pointed out the III a il I
TO be sold to satisfy it, to W.T. -renowr
of Section No. 26, T. 5, R. 90 WEI Z.
- oo-i'o acres. A's'' l' appar
6 Of Section No. 81, I. 4, Reie and
ming llG 10-l00 acres, in the 's'fabie 70
acres, more or les, situated 10 ~ j.. f1as !
gether with al! the improves, al;tT 81 4
purtenances TO the same heloa: matter
Saturday, the 9Th day Of Nafsa ,unts 70
legal hours, at the door Of 'Ra1 n ptses
in llarrisonburg, | will ohe' '.e htst 1
sale for what it will bring y ITTEL,
and satisfy said writ and cos',
D. NJ. PRICHAD soUT
Jan. Z, 1850. III 81