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The independent., 1859-04-27

OLD BnooMs SwEEr1SG CLEAN.-We are
glad to. perceive that the miserable, man
and horse killing concerns, knoxn as
" bridges" about The streets have Been re-.
moved, and safssaud substantial .ones placed
in their stead. Finishing of the st1setsais to
be the last work Of the present board Of
cou ncilmeny and this added to their many
other reformatory measures entities them TO-
impcrishable fame. Next Monday j. the
election of the-new board for the ensuing
year, We regret to learn that most Of the
present members refuse positively to serve
again, Notwithstanding the entire ticket we
believe would carry without dissenting
voice. As for ourself, the humble position
occupied by ! us, We cbeerfully gn
whether or not we have been faithful tie not
our province to speak. Our many duties
utterly precludes our serving in any position.
in the body, and We here state that We will
not serve if even honored with the Mayor
atty.
The independent., 1859-04-27

PaEarIoIAxA.-We have heard great
many trials Of reapcrs and morers, bnt. We
nevsr. before heard Of any thing Ike the. trial
|of SickIes that i now going on.
There Is some talk in Kentucky absut 4
silver mine reported 70 have been discovered
ia Pepdleton county Democrat.
i The Def:bcratic editorss seem 10 h6e
found btast mine, and are working III
with exceeding industry. The yield is ire
.nendous
The Kingicf. Naples Is growing thin and
iailing even on diet of ASS milk. Demo
How does itsceui< 70 agree with your rca-
:dersa What IN THAR condition7
Fanny Fern says "there are times WHEN a
l1sband i H. pensable. What times are
4 Mexican echo i nearly a. strange as
80 Is;sk one. Ifyou ak nov, Where il
~ AZ Hos Gsyernmentl' echo must an-
The independent., 1859-04-27
Cut-of1. I'm sIac BIlssasssppI.

We publish to-day on our first page an
able article on tue subject Of cut-offs in the
Mississippi, written by a former Senator
from this District TO the State Legislature,
the Hon. Henry ]. Peck.
We. respectfully request our readers to
give this communication deliberate peru
sal and to weigh. attentively the argument
and reasoning it offers. The subject is one OF
the very highest importance that can beepre-
sented to the consideration of the people Of
this country, and the reader will find it
treated ia our issue of to-day in very clear
and Lucid manner, by gentleman whose
experience and practical knowledge Of what
be treats Of is ex tensive, and to the investi-
gstion Of which he has devoted much time
and thought. We would rema.k that some
years since when the writer was member
Of the State Senate al. before said, he was the
prominent advocate Of making the Raccourci
cnt-off, from which the citizens Of this and
severa! ofthe adjoining parishes have derived
suchessential bene6ts. That most unjustly
for this important YORK he'was censured by
many, in the lower districts ofthe river, who
from entirely mistaken views Of the subject,
imagined that thes cutoff. at Raccourci
caused damage to the lands below that point,
by precipitaling tie waters more fapidly
upon thenS.f A careful reading oftl.Aarticle
We have referred to, will shew that ne au-
thor and advocate Of this great work, has
indicated in triumphant. manner the en-
Iightened course he pursued in relation to
this subject, and that he presents also other
views in regard to the oyerfiows of the Mis-
sissippi well worthy Of serious considera-
lion. On the all important question in our
aIluvial country, the ex-senator in our
humble judgment
Says much that many may dispute
And cavil at Yith ease, but none refute"
So
The independent., 1859-04-27
SHERIFF. SALE.

SHERIFF SALE.
II. Freiisen, Stevenson l. Co. VS.. James and Eliza
Phelps, No. 1910. District Court, Parish OF
Catsboula Louisiana.
DY VIRTUE of q wit Of ie.i f,cias in tl.is case
ID issued from the District Court of the parish Of
Cat..haula, and to the Sheriff thereof directed,
have seized upon the following land in this parish,
to wit: /: The N. Il. of n Z. Of Sec. 10, contains.
acres, s. e. of n. f. I of Sec. 10, 40 acres w.
ofN. of Sec. l7-s0 acres, s. W. and s.
E. of s. W. Of Sec. II, so acres, all in Town
ship Range 6 East, in the aggregate 400 75-1Oo
acres more or less, together with all the improve
ments on the'same, and on
Saturday, the III day If May nert.
within legal hours will offer the same for sale at
the door Of the Court house in the town of Haryi-
sonburg on credit Of II months from day of sale
for what it win bring.
D. u. PRICHARD. Sheriff:
April Is, 1859. total print.fee ,$15.5O.
The independent., 1859-04-27

- g.
DoLDEAn's CoslAERcr6L CoLEEGE.-Du'
ring late visit to the city, we called to see
this institution Of which we had previously
heard much, and were gratiied to find that
in its general plan and 10 all its depart.
ments it presents ali easy and practicable
system of useful education that has hereto
fore, in our State at least, been a desidera-
tHm. Here is offered all the facilities nee
essarry to obtain instruction. indispensable
1.-THE every day business and concerns Of
life. Itis thing in reality, called for By
The progress Of the times and Mr.. Dolbear
in establishing this institution Is, II our
judgment, only little in advance St an ed
ucatioiaf system that will be generally
adopted and with Which Lis udns will be
identified as the founder. The advantages
Of readily and thoroughly acquiring in his
College the learning that mast Be acquired
in ordessto ct men for the successful prose-
cution 81 business at large are obvious, and
ef which the community will more and more
avail itself.
The independent., 1859-04-27
SHERIFF SALE.

SHERIFF SALE.
Marks & Newman vs.. John Mffey. Masistrats's .
Court, Parish of Catahoula - Harisonburg Ward.
.DY VIRTUE Of writ Of Fl. fa in this case issued
u from the Magistrates Court, a2i to the Sheriff
Of the parish Of Catahoula directed, have seized
SO head of stock cattle, or less, marked with
smooth crop in the left ear and swallow fork and
upper and under bit in the right branded 81 said
property being pointed out by the defendant, and
on Saturday, tie ia day Of Nay, next,
within legal hours at the door Of the court house
in the town Of Harrisonbrrg will offer the same for
sale for CASH, under benefit Of appraisement.
The purchaser taking the said stock IN the range
near the residence Of said Tley, about miles be-
low Harrisonburg, on tho Ouachita river.
April is, 1853. D. H. PRICHARD, Sncriff !.
print fee s.. z. MAksna, Deputy.
The independent., 1859-04-27
DI G KS II OU s. Il.
TRINITY. LIZ.


THE UNDERSIGNED having taken the Grocery
Stand formerly kept by JAS. Tiliee, Esq,
would respectfully inform the community that he is
now in receipt of a NEW, FULL AMI! CHOICE
STOCK or GROCERIES,, which the public are
invited to inspect. a
The BAR viii at all times be supplied With
LTQ QUORS of the best quality and no pains will
be spared to please those honoring the establish
connected with the house, and ail@stters pertain
ing thereto will be found to he O.
Fruits, Nuts Candies and ConlS Sioa6 ries, Ia
large supply always on hand. cUmplete assort.
ment of Cigars Of the finest brands.
~ r. g.. RAWLINGS. &
Trinity, April u, 1859. 5:4s:tf
The independent., 1859-04-27
SHERIFF SALE.

SHERIFF SALE. t..
'- Nauman & Strauss vs.. j. NJ Peyton.
DY VIRTUE of a writ of fer facias, issued frora
ID the Magistrates Court Of the 9Th Ward Of the
Parish of East Felciana in the Above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized upon as the
property of the defendant, Thirty or Forty head Of
Hogs, more or less, marked with a crop and hole
in the right ear and crop and split in the left
and will on
Saturday, the 18th day Of May, 1850,
at the door Of the court house in this parish, and
within legal hours, expose for sale at public auc
tion to tAe highest bidder, all defendants interest
in and to said hogs in order to pay and satisfy said
writ.
Terms of Sale-CASTT, under Lcneft of apprase-
meut. D. NJ. PRICHARD, Sheriff.
April l3, 1859. print fee s.
The independent., 1859-04-27
PROBATE SALE.

TKOEATE sally.
Succession of Japtha Henderson.
DT VIRTUE of an order of sale from the lti,
- District Court of the parish Of Catahoula, to
me directed, will on
Saturday, Aprl 3oM
within legal hours, at the residence Of Elmore
Vchers in this parish, offer for sale, at public auc-
ton all the property comprising the estate of Jap
tlss Henderson, decd, consisting of 9 horses, Is
bushels of corn, 2 bedstcads mattresses, sad
die, lot kitchen furniture l trunk
Terms Of Sale-CASh, under benefit Of appraise-
ment. Such as fail to bring the appraisement in
cash, will be rc-otiered same day on credit Of
- months for what it will bring. All sums under
ten dollars purchasers viii be required to pay cash
at second Offering. D. M. PRICHARD,
April Is, 1859, total print fee s7) Sheriff.
The independent., 1859-04-27

ArPo1SrMENTs FOR PREACHING.
Our arrangements for preaching during
the present year are as follows :.
REEK CHURCH, First Sabbath in each month.
O'Clock, A. NJ; and satnIday previous, at
dbck Pm.
HARRIsoNBUEs; Second Sabbath. at 1Oi A. NJ: and
at 8 r. NJ. for the blacks
TRINITY. Third Sabbath, at II A. "
CATAHoULA, Fourth Sabb,th, at II Az
Prayer Meetings will lie held in Harrisonbury
every Wednesday night.
D. D. SWiNDALL
Harrisorburg, April 4, 80. 5-l6-3n,
The independent., 1859-04-27
rELEGRApHIC INTELLIGENCE.
MIiki,, Bend Levoe IS

t Milikin Bend Lev5e IS
v1cKsBuRe, Apr! 23.-An attempt was
made Yesterday to cut the levee at Yosng's
s's1,o'iso ,sas as,sses.:fs|ls at fsH|l;s'tia1ks
The levees in the bend are Secure. The
river at this point is rising slowly.-N. O..
picayune.
The independent., 1859-04-27

CTATE OF LOUISIANA, Parish of Catahoula,
NJ Eleventh District Court--Clerk's Office
Succession of Jessee McI.endon, decd.
Whefeas, Lewis McGendon, Administrator of said
Succession has this day filed in this office an ac-
count Of his ADMINISTRATION thereof praying that
the same be approved and hoinologated.
Therefore, notice, is hereby given, that unless
opposition to said account is fled in this Office in
80 days from the date hereof, the same will be ap-
proyedN IND homologated according 10 law.
(L.S.) as. g. G. DUKE, Clerk.
April Is. 1852
The independent., 1859-04-27
Nopembcr GIertiom.
FOR SHERIFF.

EI Ed 1ndependent Please announce
the name Of D. NJ. PRICHARD, as a candidate
Tor Sheriff At the ensuing November election, and
oblige MANY FRIENDS.
Ed Indsp1sdent Please announce the name of
s. Y. LACROIxs as candidate for Sheriff at the
ensuing election "a November NEXT, and confer a
favor on his - MANY FRIENps. ss
The independent., 1859-04-27

Oah III. Phelps, of Baton Rouge,
La, willTact as Agent for the Entry Of Lands and
the tran saction of business generally at the Land
0aiea at 0sson Ropso. Persons entrustirg business
to him, may rely upon its receiving prompt atten-
tion. His charges will be moderate.
April l9, 1859. 4S-tf
The independent., 1859-04-27

r. We are authorized to announce
JAS. L. KOUTON a candidate lbr the Office Of
Clerk Of the llt Judicial District court, in and for
the parish Of Catahoula, At the ensuing November
election. b..
E.W are authorized TO announce
C. G.. C.DUh-E, the Vresent incumbent, as candi-
date for reelection to the ece Of Clerk of the 1lth
Jaddial District Court, in and for tie parish of
Catahoula, at the ensuing November. election.
The independent., 1859-04-27
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

w FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
EF We are authorized to announce that
GEORGE II. WELLS, Of Catahoula, (thc present
incumbent) is candidate for the Office Of District
Attorney Of the Eleventh Judicial District compr-
Hing the parishes Of Catahodla, Franklin and Cald
well. Election II November. -. .s
The independent., 1859-04-27
ego. REWARD q.

DANAWAY from the undersigned, living on
IL 4Galvin's Geek, Catahoula parish La, a,
a negro man named TOM, about'6 6 feet 2or *
8 inches high, stout built, and is3her -
cripple, is quick spoken, 1,la feAeaa and is
very black. I will give the ahSl eNsrd for hfl
delivery or confinement 80 that get him
]. AsPHHL1t !
April 60, 1889: s-4s-H
The independent., 1859-04-27

See the card of Nj. Rawlings, Of Trinity.
Those who call on Dick will find every
thing " nice"
The independent., 1859-04-27
: 5tea IN b o pats

1. REGULAR QUA CHI7A PACKET.
! For Columbia, Pine Bluff, Castor's Harris.
onburg, Trinity and way landings OF Black and
Ouachita Rivers The entirely new, (bu, expressly
for the trade,) light draught steamer DIR. Buf-
fimgtOn, Lem Moore, MASTER will remains per-
manently in the above trade, during the season.
( Dec 9Th. 58. ON. s
The independent., 1859-04-27

The R1vERs.-The Memphis Bulletin, ol
the goth inst, says the water at that place
Was still on the decline, though very slow y,
Ahe fall in the "a hours ending at $ o'clock
The previous evening not having excee-
ded one haitian inch. The total fall. since
the water commenced to recede, on the Sat-
urday previous, was six inches, the water
being eleven and a half inches below the
highest point reached in 1868.
The bulletin thinks that BY the morning
of the 21st the river would be 1t stand, as
the elects 81 the rise in in the rivers above
(which we have reported) begin to be felt.
Al Vicksburg, on the 22d the river was
slswly swelling rising ! hdM inch il twen-
The independent., 1859-04-27
rrr JoHr RAy,-We find the fJlo

II THE JoHN RAY.-We find the following
notices Of this boat in the Pittsburg papers:
Capt Buhoup is well and favorably Known
in this vicinity.-1t is now. the intention to
place the John Ray as a low water packet
on our river. Some change having been
made in her construction, she is now well
adapted to a light draught freight and ps<
senger business.-She has taken freight
for the bartholomew in place Of the Red
Chief, and may be- looked for in sfew days.
Success attend her enter rprisiug comman
der and owners. .5ef},x
.TuE JOHN RAY FOR NEW ORLEAks.-We
always like to commep4 energy and enter
prise, especially in OR telow-citizens. Eve
rybody hereabouts knows Jonathan ~. Bu-
honp, the man who fought through the
Mexican wal, r,came home and published the
history Of lis experiences in book-then
went into the show business, and lectured
and exhibited tho chemical dioranas, for
which he invented and built tlanspor-
table house. Finally he put the show Oh
board boat, and foated stf down TIN river,
picking up dollars as he went along, until he
arrived at Trinity, near New Orleans. There
ne met with i'll luck. His boat, pfaures,
apparatus, and all his accumulated earnings
were destroyed by fire, and tie soldier-an-
thor boating Snowman was, in the emphatic
terms of Western ararlance, "flat broke.'
He did not despair. His industry and ener-
gy and honesty soon won the confidence oi
the Southern people, and after year OF
two's residences in tue South, company Of
wealthy men constituted him their agent to
come tothis city and build steamboat for
the Red river trade. This he has.just com
pleted. His a small. neat craft, designed
for trading, carrying freight and passengers.
loading cotton and the like. The boat has
been CONSTRUCTED by Messrs. Hartupce & Co.
and is a first-rate affair, well adapted for the
designated trade. Mr.. Buhoup goes out as
Captain, and we venture to say that the peo-
plewith whom-he may deal, as we'll as those
who have employed him, viii find him a
capital and safe man in whose hands to en-
trust their business. AS will be seen by his
advertisement, the boat is now loading for
New Orleans.-Pittsburg Post.
New STEAMER JonS RAY.-We take
PLEASURE in calling attention to the advertise
ihent Of this new, finely fitted up and com
modious steamboat John Ray, J. W. Bu-
houp, long and favorably known in our Ell
ties and country. The Ray is up for Mem
phis and New Orleans, and will leave on
next Wednesday.
Capt. Buhoup is so well known here as a
citizen Of high character, probity and busi-
ness ability, that he.needs no. recommends
ton from us, But to our down river friends,
we take pleasure in recommending him to
their confidence and patronage. We hope
to see the Ray 60 outloaded to the guards
with freight and passengers. All those GO
ing that way will find ON ter the best Of ac-
and the best Of treatments
All aboard before Wednsday.-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
The independent., 1859-04-27

The District Court for this Parish opens
next week. Judge Richardson, we learn, is
to preside. -
The independent., 1859-04-27
Attention Democratic!

Attention Democrats
4 CONVENTION will be held at Harris,nburg,
n on Monday 1st Of .fa.N to nomiaate and Sc
lect delegates to attend the Democratic State Con-
vention, also Congressional District Convention,
and Senatorial District Convention.
The Democracy of the parish are requested to
attend. 49:lt
The independent., 1859-04-27


The BoNNEr-CARRE LEvEE.--We laarr,
from LIE Meschacebe, published in the par
ish Of ST. John.Baptist, that the threatened
levee Of Bonnet Carre has been rendered
safe and reliable by the active measures Of
precaution and repair taken by the contsac.
tor, Nj. Patrick Phclan.. The most serious.
danger menaced the levee in the angle form
ed BY the plantations Of Messrs. A. Lablanche
and Thomas May, where the bend Of the ri
yer causes the current to impinge the banks
with great violence. A portion.of tue levee
constructed by the State was in SO :rail a
condition that one could scarcely walk upon
it without breaking i through; it was d;ssol-
wing away day by day ,and the waters had
already penetrated through IN several places
But, as is stated above, upon the positive. as
seriion Of Le Mescbacebe, every appearance
Of danger of crevasse has been 'averted by
the labors Of the army Of workmen who
were rallied 10 the scene Of operations by
the yigilant contractor. ~
The independent., 1859-04-27

THE FIRST or THE SEAsoN. thanks
arAtendered Mas, CuSY, for bowl Of large
ana delicious Strawberries. This entities the
kind lady friend to the FIRST peep into all our
Magatires throughout the year.
The independent., 1859-04-27

Loss by FIRE.-The loss bv fire in Gin
cinna,i the last year, was slo2,os7, on
which was an insurance Of slo2,17f. The
expenses of the life department, were 52s,-
The independent., 1859-04-27
R. G.. wOOTON, Jr.,
Notarp 11nblir,

WILL be in TRINITY, La, on WEDNES-
w DA VS. and SATURDAYS to attend to
Notarial Business. ey Office with DR.. Ellis
: Dee. 10, 1859. 5.35
The independent., 1859-04-27
FOR BOEUFF.REYLR.

M For BOEUCF,RKVLR.
r = G ULAR PA CKET..
Sou th ern ID r. GOODWIN M.erv, .
DC ~, AAAsTSEs
srREEsE { DORSEY c.r,ss.
~ FOR Point jefferson and all landing On
@ Beun River, WI ply regularly through.
ous thskfptire season. Passengers yand sl,;pncrs
may re rcy upon every care and attention, and Cant
Goodwin, solicts share Of the patronage in saiS
pade. for freight Or passage, hayin. superior &C.
apply On boald y y
u s'Dec. 18th, 1855; ao-~sm.
The independent., 1859-04-27

The Pioneer, Of Assumption, Of Saturday
last, says that on the previous Monday Gre
vase, forty fecet wide, took place at Stan
bury's placapn Bayou Lafouabab six biz
hs!a1 eonvius6. - q - The,
Williamson also sloe way Iht the water
runs into the swsmps, and does but little
damage.
The Pioneer says the levees on the bayou
are entirely too low.
The independent., 1859-04-27

THE RrvER AT, VDALrA.- Tho river at
this point has been steadily gaining ysince
ouf last report. By measurement on Tues-
day morning Of last week; theri had ex-
ceeded the highest water Of y1ast year, s In
chez, and by meafurement yesterday morn
iugs Ne water exceeded the hightwater mark
of HIST gear Is inches, making the gain for
the week inches. We have no accurate
guide By which to establish the altitude Of
the river in 1850, but It IS fIleimpreasion Of
those Ne have conversed with upon The sub
jeet that the river now, At this point, is
higher than 10 that memorable year. not
withstAndilg 20 mob damage as vet, has not
been experienced, owing no doubt, to the
more Efficient conditions Of the leyees.
The 'Mamngo levee confinras impreona-
be, and the opinion Is entertained, that
through The excrtiens Of The force employed
upon 4, that i can Be kept pp uuless
tllA river rises much obove the present point.
Built Bayou Ievee, settlsi ia one Of more
piscs, this week. but wss immediatsIx r..
psired md issow 10 good conditioe.
H. prospects ars certainly gloon and
dIpoousaqing; With 81, much water as can be
suecsf1llE combated, orr only salvation
sesinsafo be IN speedy cessation Of the rise.
The sipeage water sAking effect upon the
piantasioss near tho river, and The craas are
bsiug seriously aifscted,
W. learn tlmt M ednosaay morning list
tba Henderson Layes broke. The rap HIS
elpady extended terepal Kindred fcet,
tbSoueh vh;cl, thA watef is bo4miug with.
The independent., 1859-04-27
New aDrertise,n
I 0. { { 6 D o

The Hon. Thomas Green David.
SON will address the citizens of Catahoula, on
Tuesday, 9th day Of Hay, at Har.isonburg.
April 27. = 49-ot
The independent., 1859-04-27
NEW ORLEANS TRENTON AND
9NONROE WEEKLY PA CKET

NEW ORLE.1NS TRENTON AND
MONROE WEEKLY Picket
The Regular Weekly Passenger
Packet Il. w. McRAE,J. 0135t tys
W. ToBlS, Commander, g. P. Won, Clerk,
Leaves New Orleans on SATURDAYS.
Arrives at Trinity on Mondays, Ian.
HaHisonburg, g g.
Columbia, :. y
Castor's Landing" ar.T,
Pine Blnif,
Monroe, 4 a
Trenton, Sd
WI leave trenton on TUESDAYS at12M
.aonroe, !" Ir.M
Pine Bluff, -
Castor's Landing, {"
Columbia, Wednesday. TAN
Hirisonburg, Ior
The independent., 1859-04-27

Passes through Black River WcdEssday evenings
and arrives at-New Orleans Thursdays.
This magnificent Passenger Packet (having been
entirely rebsilt) will continue in the Trade. anr
leave - above punctuay throughout tie Season.
Will give Clear Bills LadinQ for Freicl,ts for ali
points on Bayou d.Arb6nnc and bartholomew. viii,
privilege Of reshipping . '''''s
For Freight or Passage apply on board or to
MUSE BRO, Agents; corner If Common and
Front streets NcwOrieans sn.a"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-23

CHESTER CoUNTy.-A young man, eigh-
teen years of age, was brought to the pis-
OIL Of Chester county, on Thursday last,
charged with the murder of young girl
aged nine years. The child was found in
0c:oraro creek, in West Nottingham .yp.,
Chester county, with her head mashed in
the most horrible manner. The young
man arrested is resident OF West Noting
ham, and was engaged in ploughing in an
adjacent field Some blood was found on
his clot hes which he accounted for by sta.
ting that the plough handle had struck him
in the face, causing his nose TO bleed. His
name is Reyburn. The girl was dragged
one hundred yards TO the creek, near the
field in which Reyburn was working. Rey.
burn alleges that he saw two black men, on
the 25th, near the place where the murder
was committed. The supposition is that
an attempt had been made to perpetrate
rape upon the body of the child. The name
Of the young girl was Susan Emma Kimbe,
daughter of Larew Kimble, of Lower Ok
ford, Chester county. This murder is Justly
regarded as one of the most atFocious ever
perpeirated in civilized community, and
calls for condign punishment
The trial of Patrick Lafferty, at West
Chester, for the murder of John Reed,
which has occupied the Court for the entire
past week, was concluded at seven O'Clock
on Monday evening, the jury finding a ver-
dict of murder in the second degree against
the prisoner. The homicide occurred on
the 10th of July last, near Catham, small
village lying in the western part of Chester
county. The victim was an estimable citi.
zen of some sixty years of age, who was
attacked by Lafferty in consequence of a
polite refusal 10 get into a wagon and ride.
Lafferty is an Irishman by birth, about
twenly-four years of age, had been drink
ing, and perpetraled the murder by stab.
bing the victim with knife while attempt
ing TO escape. One of the stabs entered
the heart, while six others were found upon
the body of the deceased. The entire cir.
cumstances connected with the murder were
detailed by Witnesses who were on or near
the highway at the time of the terrible oc-
currence.