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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

CTEWART'S COUGH CANDY undoub,ci,s
- the best Cough Candy every made it is CON
posed Of the extracts of Iceland Moss. Liverwor
Wild Cherry, Comfery Root, &c. 1t will be fouri
a good remedy for Coughs, Colds. llOarscne,.
Groups, Whooping Coughs, and Incipient Con.
sumption; put up in packages. and II ct, each
For sale by HENRY COOK 4 CO..
ian 3 Sarcpta Hal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

TRESH SUPPLY.-W, are now receiving from
II New York. and have in store the followin
GOODS, to which we invite the attention OF the
trade
Is hhds. New Crop New Orleans Sugars
30 bbls. Crushed ard Refined do
10 hhdS. Muscovado Molasses
% bbls. prime New Crop New Orleans DO
10 Golden Syrup
50 bags Rio Coffee
20 Java, Maricabo, and Cape Coffee
- boxes Adamantine Candles
30 Mould do
- half chests Gunpowder and Black Teas
10 ticrces Cider Vinegar
fresh Rice
Ii casks sup Carb soda
100 bags Shot. assorted numbers
IS nests Cedar Tubs.
J. H. MrVEIGH l. son,
inn Prince street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
GROCERIES, &c.

nISSOLUTION-The partnership heretofore
existing between the undersigned, unaer ,he
firm name of I. A. BREWlS CO., IS TINS day
dissolved BY mutual consent. The business Oh 'ne
firm will he closed up by /. \. BEE"is; u,,,
T. a. BREWlS,
.lox,, Ian .ls59.-lm A. LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

\TOTICE.-I respectfully inform my friend: and
" the public, that will continue the business
lately carried on by 7. a. BREwIs Co., On my
separate account, at the "OLp STAMP. Cameron
.tr.a. opposite nc Market, and will always Keep
a large aud complete assortment OF
which will sell cheap, for CASH or TO pune.ua,
cu.,omers Consipucrs of COUNTRY PRODUCE
NAV confidently rely upon my best efforts to pro-
mote their interest.
E;.- AIN under the necessity Of saying to the
pcrsons indebted to the firm of T. A. BREwlS Co.,
that speedy settlements will be reqHired IN al
cases and that can open no new accounts win
tho,o whose accounts are due and unsettled on the
1t of January. l. y. bh1" 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
THE HIDDEN HAND.

BY EMMA ID. +. y. SOUTIIWORTH,
AUTHOR OF 1.-THE BRIDE OF AN EVENING, THE
DESERTED WIFE, ETC, ETC, ETC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

CTABLERS HAIR TONIC.-Prcrarcds i,hou,
y oil or greasy substances of any kind. Il. u.r
imparts glossy smoothness TO the hair. restore,
.ts natural color when lost inyigorates IT, growth
&c: also. Eau Lustral Hair Tonic for dressing the
Hair &c. Just prepared by
DR.. K. II. STABLER.
mo 3 No. l65 king .irrrt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c.

IRON, HORSE SHOES.
ELLIPTIC SPRINGS, &C., &c
C. NJ. CAsTLEMAF
No. 63 King Street. corner Of Barket Alley,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH REFINED BAL
AND SHEET IRON.
CAST. SHEER, AND SPRiNG STEEL.
Elliptic Springs. Carriage and Cart Axles. Black
smith. Bellows Anvils, Vices, &c.
4 general assortment Of the above named arti
cc. will he kept constantly on hand, together will
other articles too tedious to mention.
~" Merchants and consumers are respectful,
invited To call and examine my stock before pur
chasing. Order. will he promptly attended to.
dec loft
VNO BLACKSMITH'S AND OTHERS.-Just re
i ccived at No. ~ Royal street and for sale n
low prices
Horse Shoe Iron in bundles
Horse Shoes of assorted sizes
Horse Shoe Nails aud Nail Rods
Butresses, PAIRING Knives
Shooting Rasps. Bastard Files
Blister Steel and other articles in the Black
smith line-orlers received for Iron in quantities
and delivered 1T less prices than from tie Rack
on hand of old stock-Anvils. Springs Hubs, &c.
&C.. which will be sold at less than customsr
prices-Doublc Barrel Guns at as low price as 81!
dollars, extra single Guns and Rifles, at corresron
ding prices. Call and examine.
ian3 JOHN 4. CREIGHTON.
GOOD AGAIN.-Ju-t received u new aud frs
" rate article in the way of Brace Bits and Gin
lets upon new principle; variety Of sizes, by tn
dozen or singy Call and see.
JOHN T. CREIGHTON,
Jan 2 No. IL Royal street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

DROwN'S BRONCHIAL TR0CHES. Wi.tar'.
ID Lozenges, Wistar's Balsam Wild Chcrry.
Swaim's Syrup Cherry, Rushton's and Burner.
Cod Liver Oil, Mustang Linment, Railway Rca
DIV Relief, Cannons Bitters, ThOmpsons Tincturc.
Ellis Solution, Citrate Magnesa. on hand and
for sale, by J.WILLIAM BOWLING
ian 3 SO, cor of Fairfax and Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

A GNES C. WRIT, and other Books for Chill.
n dron and Youth, American Tract Society sdi-
ton, Is cents, for sale by ROBERT BELL.
dec "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

CHARLES DICKENS'S NEW BOOK AT
" FRENCII'S Book and Periodical Depot.
A House to Let. by Charles Dickens, being his
Christmas story, only cent?.
Something new for the Little Folks. More of
the Paper Doll Family.
The Young Architect, No |. Paper Cottage, Il
beautiful thing. l3 cents.
fresh supply Of Ida May. Lady Gay Dragons
&C.. just received. A complete assor ment of the
Doll Family always on hand.
Tbomrson's Bank Note Reporter for January
very useful.
All the New Books, Papers, and Magazines OIL
hand. Jan G. Z. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

l. BBLS. APPLES
y 10 bills c. Soft Crushed Sugar
80 boxes Refined Mould Candles
New York Fancy Crackers,
Preserved Ginger. Currants, Citron-Layer, Va
lencia and Bunch Raisins: Drum Figs; Paper
Shell and Soft Shell Almonds, &C., just received
and for sale by GARRET HuLST,
ian3 l47 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

DRANDY-
ID 3! pipes pure and high favored :" Heoesey
Brandy, 1915
.! pipes Rochelle Brandy
. I casks pure Port Wine
Il pure Sherry Wine
9 pure Madeira Wine
pipe pure Holland Gin
punchcon pure Jamaica Spirits. for sale by
ian , T. 4. BREWIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

JOHN LEADBEATER & son
lst mo II Stahlcrs Old Stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

NOR COLDS AND C0UGHS-Guin's Pectors
Il Ayers do; Wistar's Balsam; Davies Cherry
and Tar: Tylers Syrup: Bulls do: Gum Arab,
Cough Drops: Wistar's Lozengss Bakers Cough
Mixture, and Madame Mounts Syrup. received and
for sale by PEEL. STEVENS & co,
doe % corner of King and Alfred street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

TIME NEW YORK LEDGER. with Mount
i Vernon Papers. No. I. ready this morning
and for sale at FRENCH'S Book and Periodical
Depot. No. IO4 King street. Mercury. Weekly.
Line OF Battle Ship. and all the WeekleS.
London Illustrated News. % cents. The Chess
Monthly, for February, % cts. London Punch.
l2I cts. Halls Journal of Health. for February,
10 cents.
Unsworth's Burnt Cork Lyrics, consisting Of all
his popular and original Songs. ~! cts.
Death to the Traitor. Claude Duvall and the
Poachcrs. % cts. Constantly receiving New Books.
Magazines. Papers, &c. FEB
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

DRUGS, Gc.-Colombo Root; Extract IN,
IL Vomica; Mercury; Sage: Browns E.,erc,
Ginger; Browns Bronchial Troches: Wood, U,.
Restorer; Prus.iate Potash; Salad Oil; oil Lem.r
spermacti; Red Sanders; Corn Pla>tcr>: FAY
Seed Meal Catnip: Jamaica Ginger: Castor o.
Magnesia: and Kings Washing Liquid, just p.
..,J for all. 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

TIRCASSIAN HAIR DYE; STABLER'S
" HAIR REST0RER. renders the hair smooth
and soft and restores it to its original colour when
lost by sickness otherwise; Glycerine Cream for
chapps; 0ttar Rose Lip Salve; Cologne; Syrup Of
Phosphates; Eau Lustral, for the hair; BICachel
Sronges, &c. Just prepared by
lst mo ] DIR. r. II. STABLER. l6j. kim -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

10 TUBS very choice Vermont BUTTER, just
10 received, and for sale by
ian 90 j. Y. DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

DEST OSwEGO STARCH Salad Oil Ra,p.
ID berry and Lemon Gum Drops; Catnip; Gum
Arabic; Burmuda Arrow Root White Bar Soap:
Flaxseed; Rochelle Salts; Calabria Liquorice; jus,
received, and for sale by
JAMES ENTWISLE, Jr.
inn 4 Apothccary No o. KING street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

~ BARRELS OLD RYE wHISKEY.-
ID 5 I casks Port Wine
5i VI.
) barrels Cherry Brandy
10 New England Rum
10 boxes Old Nectar Whiskcy
10 - Wheat +"
10 Medicated Gin. for sale by
ian KINCHELOE 4 BRUIN.
CUGARS TO SUIT THE TIMES-Good Brown
- sugar. and cents
{. Soft Crushed Sugar. 9 cents
b. Clarified 10 cents
Crushed II cents
Cracked Loaf ~ cents, all other goods
correspondingly low. GARRETT HULST,
ian 3 No. l47 King street.
IL BARRELS choice new crop New Orleans Mo-
Id lasscs and Golden Syrup.
} hhds. choice new crop New Orleans Sugar
~ barrels e. Yellow Sugar
80 whole, half and quarter boxes Raisips.
1900 lbs. Pennsy lvania Buck-Wheat.
Received this day, and for sale low by
Jan J. +. DOUGLASS.
4 HHDS. NEW CROP y. ORLEANS SUGAR
+ barrels new crop New Orleans Molesses
10 barrels e soft Crushed Sugar
30 boxes Bunch and Naenta Raisius
1000 fbs. Buckwheat, Prime article, just received
and for sale by GARRET h ULST,
jan l4l hing street.
a. KEGS GOSHEN AND GLADES BUTTRR
~ of superior quality. ~ boxes Eastern Cheese,
Just received, in store, and for sale by
JOHN A. DIXON,
ian Is Family Grocer
Sn BBLS Crushed, GRADUATED, Powdered. and
~ Coffee SUGARS. just received, in store. and
for sale by JOHN A. DlAON,
ian L. Family Grocer
~ BBLS. WEIGHS FAMILY FLOUR; - do
~ Extra and Superfne do. choice brands, in
store and for sale by
jan hNoA Bho.
N FIRKINS BUTTER; bbls. Roll do, in
fU store and for sale by
ian II PERRY PENNYBACkER.
O000 LBS. SEINE TWINE, 5000 lbs. Cot
OUUU ton Cordage, for sale by
ian IS ROBINSON PAYNE.
81. BONES SPERM. ADAMANTINE, AND
70 MOULD CANDLES, in store. and for sale by
Jan i JOHN a. DlAoN.
10 TUBS very choice Vermont BUTTER, just
. received, and for sale by
ian 90 j. Y. DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

VNHE AMERICAN ALMANAC and Repository
j of Useful knowledge for the year 1859. in
paper, 81 in half calf SIPS.
BRAITH MATES RETROSPECT of Prac-
teal Medicine and Surgery. for January, 1892.
uniform American edition. ST. This work il sent
free of postage To any part of the country on the
receipt of the subscription price 50 per annum. or
5 per No.
A. l.. o. Els NEW BOOK -Prccepts in Prac.
ticc. or Stories illustrating the Proverbs. by A. h.
q. E. London edition. with illustrations. - cents.
Also, further supply Of The Robcy Family.
Flora. Ramblcs of a Rat. and Wings and StingS
by the same author. all London editions.
Just received and for sale by
ian % ROBERT Bella.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

GLOVER SEED.-lj0 bushels new Clover Seed,
- received and for sale by
Jan l9 WHEAT BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

Onn SUGAR CURED HAMS AND SII0UL-
NOU DER BACON, just received, in store, and
for sale by JOHN A. DIXON.
jan Il Family Grocer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

CtOUGH MEDGCINEs.-A full supply of ,b.
u following popular and etfica"ious remedic> M.
received At HILBIRNS Drug Store North f..
corner Of King and Washington streets
Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam, the great New En-,
land Remedy
Ayers Cherry Pcctoral; Sinc's P,ctoral Bsl.am
Sipes Cough Syrup
Roses Whooping Cough Syrup
Ril-y's Squill Lozenses
Browns Bronchial Trochcs, specially adapted + =.
Hoarseness and Irritation Of the Throat
Locock's Pulmonic Waters
Wistar's Cough Lozenges, &C., &c. Jan
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09
NEWSPAPER LAW.

J. Subscribers who do not give EXPRESS NoT1cE
to the contrary, are considered as wishing TO con-
tinue their subscription.
. If subscribers order the discontinuance of their
papers, the publisher may continue to send them I'LL
all that is due be paid
g. If subscribers neglect refuse to take their
papers from the office to which they are directed,
they are held responsible until they have settled
their bills and ordered their paper discontinued.
L. IF subscribers remove to other places, without
informing the publisher, aud the paper is sent to
the former direction, they are held responsible.
5s The courts have decided that refusing to take
paper or periodical from the office, or removing
and having it uncallcd for. is prima tacie evidence
Of intentional fraud.
g. The United States courts have also repeatedly
decided that postmaster who negec to give sea-
sonsble notice, as required by the Post Office De-
partment, of the neglect refusal of q person TO
take from the Office newspapers addressed to him,
renders the postmaster liable to the publisher for the
subscription price
T. Newspapers are not chargeabe with postage
within the county parish in which they are printed
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09
iNUMBEl, AZ

WOMEN AND THEIR CHANGES -Feu,ala
fashions are singular things at all times, and
appear TO besgoverned by little but the cs-
prices OF the moment. The present bonnet
is so demnutive that it sits on the back Of
y lsdv's hesd-a few years ago IL was "a ex-
iravagsntly large, that you could scasruly
see her face. lu Henry the Fights tine, SI1a
female cap wholly concealed the hair; and
under George the Third, it len her no force
head The current fashion almost leaves hst
nothing else. When Queen Elizabeth was
IN her glory, the welt, or wing of her day CO.
sered up fair creatures shoulders altogstk-
er-no matter how white or how niceiy
rounded /; the gorget Of Edward the Firsts
time, did just as much for the throat Fash.
ION now reverses the-rule; and ID full dress.
awoman is about half dressed her neck
and shoulders, whether brown or yellow,
curved or straight, round or square, being
fully exposed to public obssrvsti n, and in
uting criticism. Sometimes Fashion puts q
ladys arm in duress. with tight sleeve
and sometimes leaves it in loose array
sometimes, even quite made Occasionally
her robe s made to sweep the ground; aud
anon, is eitt or shortened, to show her ancles
or projected with hoop which, IN fitting.
exhibits more. Aud yet all fashions are pret-
~, when we get accustomed to them; usage
renders them agreeable. And. much as We
males find fault with tbsm, let us admit that
we should not admire the women half SO
much, perhaps, were they only half as chan
geable 10 their costumes and other little ec-
ceutrieities or personal attraction.-N Y,
Mercury.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09

How HE MEANT TO DO BETTER.-A few
days since as lady Of an inquisitive char
acter was visiting our country seat, among
the ether places, she called at the Jail. Sho
would ask the different prisoners for what
crime they were in shere 1t wen. of we'll
enough, til she came to rather hard look,
ing specimen of humanity when she asked;
".What are you in fora" For stealing
horse" "Are YOU not sorry tor l.! "ies.
Wont rou Try to do better the next time"
Yes, III steal two.''
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09
A singular attempt was lately made to poi

A singular attempt was lately made to poi.
son family in Milwaukee. A policeman
residing in that place fouuda bottle of vino
at his door, with an. envelope attached con-
tanning valentine, and addressed in femi-,
nine handwriting. He tried little Of the
wine, and shortly after began to feel an un-
easy sensation in his stomach. His suspi.
cions becoming excited, he sentthe bottle to
chemist, and found that it contained
enough arsenic 10 kill fifty persons. Had he
share the wire with his family dreadfu!
catastrophe would probably have resulted
from the draught.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09

In certain hotel in village in Alabama
there is employed bar tender, who is In
the habit OK taking tod pretty freely, bus
who always makes it . point never to drink
in the presence OF his employer. A lew
dsvs ago, while he was in the act Of drawing
bis tod preparatory to taking drink, his
e,nploYer came into the bar room rather
Unexpectedly. Finding himself caught in
the act, as Il. set the tambler aud It's con
tents oh the conn,er, he east III, eyes around
with look Of surprise and exclaimed -
. Where ia the creation did Tat man that
ordered TIA. drink go !o.'
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09

"JoB I'ErHTING.-We now who would
have thought it" said Mrs. parington, Ia
king off her speciacles, wiping them and
again placing them in proper position. ="
always thought JOB had other things to at
tend 10 besides printing. Ii the Bible tells
the truth it must have been hard work for
him to learn the trade. However, strange
things happen nowadays, but / never
should have thought that Job was still living
and printing newspaper" ID.
The old lady who had been looking at the
sign of ouv Job Office, and had spoken ra,h
er loud, was at this moment spoken 70 by Ike.
After Il few words with him, she moved qui-
ety away rema,king-"How body can be
mistaken these days"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09

be ECoNOMIcAL.-Ihe man who com
tmences early in life to practice ecouomy is
always successful man. Those who take
care ofcents will soon have dolars. The
small unnecessary expenditures keep so many
men poor, sand at toll all their lives. Ii
isfeally astonishing to find how few men and
women think it duty to, be economical
when the world goes smoothly with them.
While it is rare to tind person Who would
not wish to be rich, it is easy to find persons.
with abundantsepportuniles, who will no.,
strive to be Independent and prepared for the
little vicistitudes Of life.
Some love display, and will even run into
debt TO crafty their foolish passion. Others
go on the principle oflising while they can
and Danish all llthoughts of bad times, sick,
ness or old age. OtAers, again, contract bad
or expo nsive habits. and rather than make
an attempt to get rid of them submit to their
tyranny, and deceive themselves with the
plea that they are necessary to the full en-
joyment of life. But the full enjoyment Of
life consists in living wisely and nationally
Transient pleasures can be purchased too
dearly, aud for the hours OF riotous enioy-
ment, days and months Of misery may be the
fruits.
lie will enjoy life most who inoderates his
desires and economies the rewards OF his
toll. He will be freer from appehensions. and
will have less regrets to disturb his happier
moments. No one may anticipate that his
path through life will be lighted BY continu-
ed sunshine. This year may bepa prosper
Gus one; the next may be the reverse. The
mechanic who now has abundant work and
good wages cannot tell whether these will or
not be permanent He knows not how soon
his health may fail, and his little family be
without provider. Aud SO It is Of every one
who earns his bread by his own labor. 1t is
therefore their duty to be economical while
all is going well with them. No matter how
small may be their saving each week, it will
amount to pleaseut little sum by the end Of
the year.
ms habit Of saving too, when once &C
quired. will work wonders. Economy has a
most sau'arv influence upon the character Of
men and of families. 1t is the promoter Of
all the virtues. 1t encourages industry. over
com4s'evI temptations, and produces Feelings
of independence and self-respect. Life IL
lns,rated.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09
DEATH OF THE HIsroRlAx HAllAx.-Al-

DEATH OF THE HIsroRlAS HALLAM.-Al-
most the same moment that the announce
ment OF the death of the illusrious American
Historian, VIM. II. Prescott, reached Eu
rope, We received here the intelligence Of the
death Of the no less ilustrious English Ilis-
torian, Henry Ilallam. He was born in l77S.
and graduated at Oxford University in 1890.
.inl8ls he gave to the world the first, and
perhaps, the greatest of his works. the ''Eiew
ofthe state OF Europe during the Middle
Ages He waited nine years and then gave
to the world bis Constitutional History Of
England from the Accession Of Henry VIII.
to the death Of George the II.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09

o MR WIN. b. Astor. of New York, has just
received from + lorence the statue of Califor-
MIA, fer which he gave Mr.. Powers an order
last year. Ii is a nude female figure, sin a
standing posture. The hair is simply knot
ted behind, whence it falls in thick mass
over the shoulders. The statue is an adnira.
Die display Of youth and power With one
hand she presents a magic ring; the other
haIf conceals thorn branch. To give the
necessary solidity to the base. one oftlle legs
leans against mineral block, cut in crys.
tailine form. a.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09

AMONG the personal topics of Washing
ton society just now are three fashionable
weddings, all to take place within a month
viz Mr. Eustice, NJ, G. from Louisiana, to
Miss. Corcoran, of Washington, daughter OF
the banker. already widely published; Mr..
Riggs Of Washington. to Miss Bright, daugh-
ter ofthe Senator from indiana. Mr.. Baylor
of Alabama, to Miss Gwin, daughter Of tho
Senator from California.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09
Mamma, isn't papa geiuns r'ch'
sWhv my Iea,r

Mamma, isn't papa ge'uns rich:
Why, my deai!
/. because every morning. when Bridget
CONES to sweep The pallof, he alW"ys gives
me sixpence TO 90 out ada, play"
Bridget received q ahnit notice 10 vacate.
The bravest man is lie who is 'nost afraid
of Sin. lie shall have boldncss ii. Tie day
Of Judgment.
4 schoolmastcr asked ore of III, fair pE-
p:!s, Can YOU decline kiss DroIp.nc a
perplexed eaurtasy. she modestly replied -
y IS, sir bu, dol'i like To- ..
Harry MATcHEs-A year and a half ago,
four young ladies in Cincinnati were mar
rel at the same hour. Two have already
separated from their husbands. and The 9th
ers are trying to &c: separated.
In a recent lecture Theodore Parker
said: lis really refreshing 10 know ,ha,
80 cool man as Washingon lid sometimes
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09
Che barrisontnrs lnoepe,oent.
ISSUED EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
TERMS !:

Two DOLLARS per annum in advance, or
Two DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS after the lapse of
two months.
No Subscription discontinued until all arrears are
settled, and an order to that effect
Advertisements inserted at 81 per square for the
first insertion, and Fifty cents for each continuance,
TEN LINES or less constitute a sQUARE.) A liberal
deduction made to those who advertise BY the year
and on long advertisements.
For announcing candidates for Parish o0ices IS
will be charged-for all other Offices $40, invariably
in advance.
JOB PRINTING executed with neatness and pune.
tuality. Payable on delivery.
All letters pertaining to the business Of the estab-
lishment to be addressed j. @. A. TALlGFERKo.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-03-09

AN editor out West having been present
ed with bottle of Old London Dock Gin,
drank it, and then attempted to write par
agraph of thanks, with this result:
1"ln conclusion, here's Fire Fountain Com
pany No. Some the Brassfontain Belle
Band, ard tie rest of our home insulions and
ofsations, including the ladies, and other
branches Of business (hic) in and around
town, and especially the Messident's Pres
sage. Monument, etc, all Of which may be
bad cheap at the Buck-Drook Brook and
Dug Strore of Binninger's Old London Dock
Gin, lor 81 year if payment is delayed un-
till the end Of The Atlantic Cable"