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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

lHE IREsiDESr.-President buchanan
has Still two years of his term to serve. a
tact which we can hardly realize, in view of
the active measures that h,ve for some time
been taken to provide him successor. A
PRESIDENT is scarcely warm in his seat before
the whole country IS agog abou: the next
President; and when the next President is
secured 1t turns with disgust from him to
the next, and so on to the end of the chan
ter. The la:e Postmaster General is scarce.
ly cold in death, before the question of bis
successor creates general interest and speca-
latlon. We are forever on the tip-toe, ike
the Athenians, for something new, either in
public or private life. What would become
OF this inquistive, speculative and mercurial
people, if The Presidential term were extcn
ded eight yearss Very likely, we should
resort 10 the French mode of relieving mo.
notony, a revolution and civil war; .-RicA-
mond Dispatch.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13
IT ONLY SEEMS THE OTHER DAY,

Though swiftly time, with rapid wings
Has borne us from old scenes we knew
Yet memory oft the picture brings
In glowing colors back to view
Thus earl y friends remember when
They first as scLoolboys met in play,
And yet, though years have passed since
then,
1t only seems the other day.
The form Of her we loved of yore,
70 whom we pledged atlecton's VOW,
VIII glide before our eyes once more,
Though butin memory living now;
OF that dark heir one tress alone
A treasured gifts spared decay,
Yet words in that familiar tone
Seem only breathed 'tLe other day."
Those flienJs appear no more the same
That shared our mirth ana dried our
tears,
Or taught Us chillhool's fayorte game
The dear old friends of early years;
But when We ask itthev forgot
Those memories OF TIE past, they say
Though time has wrought somc charges
yet,
1t only seems ''the other day."
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

a QUEER CoUPLE.-AIong with my broth
er, who was collecting matter for a work he
was about to publish, visited the interesting
town Of Uexham-interestin at least fol
him, for it was fine field for historical re-
search, although for my own part, found
little to admire besides its ancient church
The circumstances which, more than any
thing else, obtained the town lasting place
| IN my memory, was our taking u lod ginr
with an extraordinary pair, an oh man and
woman-husband and wife-who lived by
themselves, without child or servant, sub
slsting on the letting of their parIor and two
bedrooms. They were tall, thin, and erect,
though each was seventy years of arr.
When we knocked at the door for admit.
tancc, they answered it together; FIVE rang
the bell, husband and wife invariably appear
ed side by side; all our requests and demands
were received by both, and executed with
the utmost nicely and exactness.
The first night, arriving late by the coach
from Newcastle, and merely required a good
fire and tea we were puzzled 10 understand
the reason of this double attendance; and
remember my brother, rather irreverentIy,
wondering whether we ".were always to be
waited upon by these Siamese twins" On
ringing the bell, to retire for the night, both
appeared as usual; the wife carrying the bed
room canllestick, the husband standing at
the door. gave her some directc9s about
breakfast for the following morning, when
the husband from the door, quickly answer
ed for her. depend upon 1t, she is dunlb,"
whispered my brother. But this was not the
case, though she rarely made use of the fac
ultv of speech
They both attended me into my bedroom;
when the old lady, seeing me look with some
surprise towards her husband, said, "Theres
no offence intended, maam, by my husband
coming with me into the cliamber-he's
stone blind
Poor mani exclaimed. But why does
he accompany you every where!'
Its no use, ma'am, your speaking to
my old woman said the husband; she can
hear you--shes quite deaf
WAS astonished. Here was compensa-
ton! Could a pair be better matchad' Man
and wife, were, indeed, one flesh; for he saw
with her eyes, and she heard with his ears
1t was beautiful to me ever after to watch
the old man and woman in their inseperable-
ness. Their sympathy with each other was
as swift as electricity, and made their Gepri-
vatlons as naught.
| have often thought Of that old man and
and cannot but hope, that as III life
they were irseparabe and indispensable to
each ether, SO in death they might not be
-evided, but either be spared the terrible
calamity of being alone i'll the world.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

A Town OF CHRONIC SHAKERs.-We have
read glowing accounts of Arizona-and ma
ny people suppose it to be paradise. 1t
may be for all we know-for it is hard to
know anything accurate on the subject-hut
G ra,nly Iucson-which, we think is the
largest town in the territory--is not by any
means an ATTRACTIVE place, if the following 2
picture of it from the San Francisco Bulletin
be true:
The population does not exceed five hun
dred inhabitants being composed of indians
Mexicans and whitcs-the last being quite
distinguishable from the Mexcans, and in
cludng Americans, Englishmen, French and
Germans. This town has wretchel, mis-
cradle appearance on approaching it; and
were it not that it is surrounded by noun
tans with bold and rugged sleeps, it would
have still more deplorable aspect. The
knife is the law, and the revolver Justice
The Apaches are constantly prowling around
the environs, seeking. life or plunder and
then the inhabitants are constantly on the
watch not knowing at what moment the
treacherous foe may be slaughtering in the
streets. Every person here seem afraid Of
the smallest bush, least it conceal a lurking
savage.
His must be constitution of iron that can
long resist the repeated attacks of the eli
mate Of this tale-end of creation. Chlls and
fever are very prevalent. Everything here,
from the hairless dog to the savage mortal,
seems ever to be complaining. The blank
cts that cover us at night shake, the walls
shake, the legs of most men see here shake
to such degree that the buttons are lost
from their pants. The whole territory is sha-
king, for there are scarcely ten men in the
town that are we'll | was not in the town
two hours before my jaws commenced chat
tering, and'my nose and finger nails to turn
blue. The water, the air, the liquor, aud
the very fire seem to have ague in them.
Here it is almost labor to live-so say the
poor wretches whom | daily see tottermg
along the dusty streets, with shaking shad-
ows. !
4 delightful place t.uly .of Christian.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13
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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

PREscoTr, THE llIsroRIAv.-The tribute
Of respect and praise rendered by the lead
ing English Journals to the memory and
merits Of rrescott, the historian, so lately
removed from among lis, is very gratifying,
for many reasons, but chiefly as showing
that, on the broad neutral ground of litera-
ture, America and England, can, and do.
meet without prejudice, passion, or any but
the most kindly and catholic feeling. Th,
English journals last received by us contain,
biographical notices, written with grea. ad
miration--we might say with great affection.
The Times md Daily News, Globe and Sun.
Star, Telegraph, Herald, Chronicle, Athae.
mum, and Critic, all unite in this tribute.
The illustrated News Of the World gives n
page portrait, with memoir, and the Illus
trated London News announces one for it4
issue of March s. The homage is at once
general and genuinc-Pennsylpanian.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

CHEMICAL view or DEATu.-M. Blot.
a French author, in speaking of school d
philosophers whose views of Immortality are
scientific, but peculiar, says:
4ou do not die, You only change your
state Of aggregation. It is true vonr nitro
gen, your hydrogen and carbonate sepatate.
they are distributed through the atmosphere
penetrate plants AMI animals, or are ab-
sorbed by the earth but as no atom Der.
iShes, you continue TO exist the only differ
cnce Is that go" fnd yourseT retiuccd 10 d
more simple eTpresgion.-ErchaAge.
HIS may do for French philosopher, but
II man die very great sinner, aud wake
up in Hell, as he certainly will do, he will
not find himself sufficiently distributed
through The atmosphere" for comfor.l
KnacriNc Hh;g.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

Tue DECIMAL SYsrEM.-Another move.
ment Is in progress in Great Britain to Sc
cure the adoption of the Decimal system, so
goods shall be sold and duties paid hv
weight of 100 lbs, instead of the hundred
weight l2 lbs. At a recent interview with
the Chancellor of the Exchequer, it was
represented by Mr.. Miller, Of the Bank Of
Engand, that the ll2 lbs, instead Of 100,
causes five million of useless figures to bo
written every year, in nothing but invoices,
etc, OF bonded tea; and many of these fig,
ures are results Of useless calculations. An
English writer, basing his calculations upon
these figures, suproscs that, taking the
whole business of the country, fifty thousand
million of useless figures are publicly writ
ten every year in the United Kingdom
whl11could be saved by the decimal system.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

A minister was one sabbath examining a
Sunday School in chatechism, before the
congregation. The usual question was put
to the first girl, strapper, who usually as
sisted her father, who was a PUBLICAN, in
waiting upon customers.
what is your nance
No reply.
what is your name9 he repeated.
None of your fun, Mr.. Minister said the
girl; you know my name we'll enough. Don't
you say when YOU come to our house ON a
night, G}et bring me some more aIe.'
The congregation forgetting the sacred
ness Of the place, were III a broad grin, and
the parson locked dagsers.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13
DE1FYING THE FEMALE SEx.-Rav. DIR

DE1FYING THE FEMALE SEx.-Rev. DR.
Alexander, in lis recent volume of Ser.
mons u.ters the folio wing solemn warning
What a horrid fraud Satan is practising
on the Church in regard to The daughters
Of the covenant In fashionable circles
dare | name them Christans--the years
where girhool merges into maturity are
frequently sold to the adversary. The
young American wcmah is taught to deem
herself a goddess. If there be wealth, if
there be accomplishments. if there be beau
ty, almost a miracle seems necessary to
prevent the los Of the solI. Behold her
pass from the pedestal to the altar. The
charming victim is deckei for sacrfice.-
Her very studies are to ft her for aJrjra-
ton. Day and night the gay but w-etohcd
maiden is taught to thinl; of self eni selfish
pleasures. Till some lartcA fashion Of
solemnity interrupt the whit', the season is
too short tor the engagements. GRAY na-
rents shake their heads At magnificent ap-
parel, costly gems, night turned into dav,
dances at which the Romans would have
bIushed, pale checks, bending frames,
threatened decay; and Jet they allow ard
submit. And thus that sex, which opgh,
to show the sweet, unseIfsh innocency Of a
holy youth, is carried TO the over he2t1l
temples Of pleasure. Thus the Imayin. /
Christian velife~ the Apos:f"1aaI While
- frl4.fL,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

TIE ELASTIC EGG.-Take good anG
sound egg, place it in strong vinegar, and
allow it to remain IL hours /; it will then
become soft and elastic. In this state il
can be squeezed into tolorably vide
mouthcd bottle; when in, it must be Gov
cred with water having some doda in it,
In few hours this preparation will restore
the egg nearly to its original solidity, after
which the liquid should be poured off and
the bottle dried. Keep it as a curiosity to
puzzle your friends for an explanation how
the egg was laid in the bottle
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13
c 4 s OR S p R I " & s
GO mites rcR Of CoLlmLln.l
Gli.essns1s: Es.srk.fs y.I

};ES. ANDERSON & sos respectfully announce
vi to their numerous friends and all other -
seekers Of health, pleasure, and rccrea- j.
ton, that they have newly fitted up their establish
ment at the CASTOR SPRINGS and are prepared
to offer better accommodations tlan ever to those
who feel disposed to pay them visit The water
possesses the very finest medical properties, many
heretofore afflicted with Dyspepsia rheumetisn aul-
dice, and otnes functional and organic diseases can
testify.
The Springs are situated III plea:ant, hcalthfll,
pinc-yallcv region with an abundance OF game, and
every facility viii be afforded to those who delight
to chase and kill the silver footed deer.
The roads good from almost aHypoint, North,
South East, Or West.
There Eath-louses provided for those who
desire to test the efficacy Of the water by bathing,
and those who desire anuscmcntS will be furnished
with Ball Rooms, Bal Alleys. &c.
The proprjetors distinguished for their un-
weariei attention to the happiness and comfort OF
their guests, and their charges are more moderate
than most places Of similar resort.
CASTOR SrRiHG3 June Is, 1857. J-5-lY.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

lloNoR TO LAron.-Iwo r,e, ,onou
a'' 10 thnd. firs', The toil-worn crafts.
> man. mat, VIA an earth-made implemop
,'.''0''o"' y conlncrs the earth, and m.xe.
"Ff mar. Venerable to me is ,hs1ard
nahI--crooked, coarse-whercin, bawih.
staining, lies cunning virtue, indeeasablv
royal, rs Of the sceptro of this plnet. i
secooa man honor and stiB moe highly;
MN WHO Is seen toi.ing for tn Spiritually
indispensable, not d,aly bread. pt the breai
Of life. Iatx ya . t"9' in all rir degrees,
honor. =, :, e'se Is chaf adjust, which let
t. -''hd blow ~here1'er itGteth. -CayIyle.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13
HEAD OF LITTLE RIVER.
NEW STORE. ~

TIE UNDERSIGNED respectfully informs his
L friends and the public generally that he intends
keeping we'll selected stock Of DRY GOOUS,
GHOCEHIES, CEOChEEI, MATS, BOOTS,
SHOES, MEDICINES dc, which he offers to
sell at VERY Low RATE FOR CASH.
Having selected his stock with view to meet the
wants Of the surrounding country and with reference
to doing strictly cash business, his only induce
ment to purchasers good articles at fair prices.
He invites all respectfully to call and examine for
+. X DAVIS.
HEAD OF LITTLE RIVER, June II, 1857. (4,6,47
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13
Nh. X Ell .

M ER CU 4 " T TAIL OR.
Ca'ahona Street. Hert door 10 The Post office, lar
risonbrg Lo., Gate of IliH;tg)
announces to the citizens of Harrisonburg and
IL vicinity that he has permanently established in
this place for carrying On the Merchant Tailoring bl-
sness in all its branches, and respectfully socits the
attention of those in want Of any thing in his line
A constant and carefully selected stock Of the best
material will always be found, and all work guaEan-
tied to be done with the utmost dispatch, of thcocst
material and latest sye Of finish.
EE" PRICES MODERATE. "a
April l4th ls5S.--iS-1Y.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

HATS, CAPS, dc. AT WHOLESALE
WE are constantly receiving general ont
" mcnt OF SILK, Fur, Cashmere, Wool. Paua-
ma, Leghorn, straw, Palneaf and Campeachy
Hat and Caps. For sale low, by FROST Il co,
No. 10 Magazine street., New Orleans. ON
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING HOTEL.

The Undersigned proprietor Of the Ga s;
WHITE SULPHUR STRING HOTEL, at III
the White Sulphur Springs, Catalonia Parish, La,
having put up extensive Improvements to his Hotel
during the p@st winter, is ready receive COM
pany.
His TABLE will always be supplied with the best
tho market will afford. Families be accom-
modated with large and comfortable rooms.
The SPRINGS situated in the high, open and
healthy pine woods, thrty-fyc miles from Harrison.
burg, and Twenty-Five from Alexandria, on the pub
lie road lerng from Natcllaz Miss, to Texas, and
near several large creeks aiIording the finest OF
FISH
The SPRINGS ere accessible for carriages by good
roads at al seasons Of the year, and excItons
will be spared on the part Of the proprietor to make
visitors comfortable WHO may favor him. with their
patronage.
His BAR will always be well supplied with the
best of LIQUORS and CIGARS. He has a large
and airy BILLIARD SALOON and BOWLING
ALLEY
Hates Of Board
Single Meals, 50 cents; per day, 81, or sos per
month Children and Servants, haif price; horses
per day, 81. y. II. Ward.
April 81, 80. Ii,49,lyl PROPRIETOR.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

GEORGE \. PIKE, General Collecting
agent, Baton Rouge, La
Immediate attention given to the purchase
and Entry of Land.
Information Gratis
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13

a young Indy who ms urged TO study
'''"'''' fepiied that re thought iha on,.
tongue was sut5ciea.for any woman
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-13
9 /, III m Il I I, .

SANcrUN-oSTous-An editor always con-
siders h's room better than his company
n. Y. Post.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-10-26
A sHLAND GyA3 RACES

~ ~ s4hL 4rRspsr MpsTlSe s. ,l,S
me Race. over the Ashland courssn Ian. Hsn..z>zs.nls
over county Va vi" e0nI1Gs 1sss Ave s1y' a. fOlO-'
gle ash q @ sS .sss. s - o. eO ssa a SIN
Tub PROVIDED iwo Closed folIowinS en-
NJ Hall enters Z, by nnAneIer. d. Fidelity By imported
?. Mcdaniel enters e. by Boston jr dam Regent.
Thompson enters - T., By voiAre dam, LAn.viie By
Gen J. Green Tobacco Yy BY Red Eye. dam i'm
ssosD RleIs...p.ais. year, old colt. and ans
Cub provided Closed vim tss following as %
Js.eph Brgmnsn crinons by Yinaneisr dam Ms,
n Han F.lh BY chIld Harold. dam via.u,y by
? nGash enters Pauline by star Davis. dam by Mon
D. Mcdaniel enter. Minnie Lehlnann BY Boston Jr dam
SECOND DAY.
ss ifs @ & Ss 90 sSS con. sn.aSet aaS a e.
% Ell VS sdasd BY The clu provided two
Dosss Ss sn y NlST Sy I saP y Sas. sal
Ryan enter. b. Priaee by Monarch a.r, N,d0,,,
o. p gArs enters oys,enAn, by Tsvsaas dan Miss Cou
NJ NJ Taylor enters b. c. BY Finanei,r Emancipation
Gen J. Green ents1 Mary Blair, by Red Eye dam PHI
Calvin Green enters by Kdnond-on hi. dam by i'm
SECOND EIe'-PFoPrf''0,s 1s HsT.e 200 Three mile heats
FiRsr Rlcr-snsle da.h Of two she, ,-., n, N
pure $40 on the Of'hs cub entrance to SO Win the
s'0o'O RIes-'oetey qss S;gsEs $50 Pour e heats
F.,r RAeE-s-sepAEs Tor hfea year old colts an, su,
ue hea s-,r etrancr 500 forfeit. 1910 by
provided two the fooWInu
ID Mcdaniel enters Minnie Lshnann By Bos,on dam by
p G Boueh enters Pauline. by Davis dam Monmouth
Joseph Brumsl enters Crinoe by Fnancier dam Mis-.
Fondren, William. Co enter, b. T. Leisure sv Red I've s
unknown - - -''' - hed rye, ulnl
= and boswell, enter, c. T. BY Grf Eamopa,o0 dan,
Virginia Payne - - '' N~N''Nus'n uAnh
Gen Green enters Adde curer BY Challenger dam I'm
Calvin Green enters b. by EdmondsOu hi. dam by in
= NJ Han eaier Faith, by cNnds Harold by Imported
sFcoSn RicE-Proprieor's purse $500 Two mile heat,
FIFTH DAY.
ap purse 800 for the beaten
1"e MEATS NATHANIEL A. THOMPSON
Secretary Ashland Jockey Club
y, A., q .,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-10-26
NRGRops, cI.oru.No-

VlNHkACOTf II HAkkls Co, In nd sha h.
- receiving the largest and best
ing hey have ever before offered Their clothing
% strong n.isrs cut large and hi and made In The
aoe mAnnr and At such prices
convince an Ia want that saving Of money and
We have negro Clothing Of grade price
Die Tor iseory hand farm hands dining
ants Also Jackets aud boys four
leyears We would call In want give "a,
BUYING and ne feel confident that
10 purchase ofus Those
a, clothing they want for their hands laid they
heu we have large aud heavy
aud hickory Shirts for both
money and 10 obtain really cheap Nero cops ea
on DARR aCOrr, HAKRIs a 90,
- No. lt9 Main Street
oe2o Successors to Merchant, welsessr a 90.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-10-26

TORRU UGATED WROUGHT IRON AND
- wikE Secured BY L.,ters P9tent) Admirably
&C sheep OK Hurdle Wire saeking Head
steads with every variety Folding and Iron
Furniture Patent Wire Coal Screens,
Screens Wire Netting for Mosquito sheep Poultry
purposes Wire summer Houses Fancy Wire Work In great
riety, for Gardeos. a.
81 WALKER SONS Mauufasiurors
No SSo darket n. p sixth street, Philadelphia.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-10-26
NoEhE FARMERS or vIRGINI =

Neh nave recently to knowledge together hb "a
eItseents and card which has been
fr-ncs and
ne extTart The subscriber
bushes Tor Tie last years st-e nader he % -
u Wal 10, begs leave TO inform his
"a ~ @ That that hrn does exist" have sat
At regular and systenauc effort
20 Sseeys me pGhle and lead them believe that he eon
oLo MAII ca not In existence, that de onIv
P1Se 20 get -" att Patent Cuf Brace from ~. - n
day Violating the Patent Laws, unjuy deprivin- c.
b oa We desire % correct prron thus sought
oe ,Sas ana morn you and the
SEOheE WATT @" still in existence; that Geo Watt ne
- ~ acne has not sold the right authorized sBx
one eAeep Mr T. W Scott of Frederi
fsini Flows and that keep constantly on hand 49, go,
~ an si-es naaae under
buyer, and deeirined% % 10, rs ks sh variety
market Our SEo WATT thanks ~ i.5.
and The public who have sustained hn heretofore and s,
continuance Of their patronage.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-10-26

FI'0 THE PURLICIIn sonseguenee of the unPreevdrr-
Il ed OF "Our Model Shirt have
ments, (Which heretofore Impossible
demand In New fork) to Giody have supply popu
lar Shirt hand variety
those sending ordrs will have them filed
despaic As the sole Agents for this shirt In Richmond
We would respectfully call the attention Of those Who have NOT
Our Model 10 they will
ed that tits the best cheapest and durable
for sale We also prepared 10 make order from
short notice, reduced
hand large and desirable stock Of GENTEENs FURNISHING
GOODS which embraces everything pertaining business
and which will be offered at greatly reduced prices
STURTEYANT A MAGWIRE,
10 Main strr Va
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STATIONERY, STATIONERY.
II want bargains Ia sfiOnsry eau KNOWLES WAL
FORDs No 81 Pear street. where you get every thing
In that line. such
RIIL. CAP AND LETTER PAPER
WRAPPING PAPER
ARNoLD'S WRITING FLUID
DAYIDs WRITING FLUID
ARNOIDS COPYINGINR
DAYIDS COPYING INK
PENS, PENCILS, ENVELOPES
MuCILAGE, INK STANDS VARIOUS Patterns
BILL HEAD BOXES POST OFFICE bones
PEN RACKS, SAND BOXES. BLANK BOOKS
HEMORANDUM BOOKS. sc SC
An of which selling greatly prices are
determined 20 close out that part Of our business.
Call early at KNOWLES A WAIFORD'S
No y