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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

War Vessels Reported 0utsid'

3, CHARLESTON, April 12.-The batteries Of
Sulivan's Island and other points opened
FIRE on Fort Sumter at half past four o'clock
this morning. Fort Sumter returned the
fire. A brisk cannonsdiug is being kept up.
There is no Information from the seaboard.
The military are under arms. -. +,
The whole population is on the streets;and
the harbor is filed with anxious spectators.
r ""; fsEcoNp D1sprcH.
4 The floating battery is doing good service.
Up to eleven o'clock there has been no loss
or our side. f
Fort Sumter replied At 2 o'c!ock this morn
ing, and has KEEP, up an astonishing fire ever
since. s.F .t'i". '''" '1'-s
Stevens battery is slightly injured.
= Three shells are fred per minute, Four
hundred, in all, have fallen: -' ~ - 60
A'breachiis expected to BE- made in Fort
Sumter tomorrow: II l' 'S'-9"
Major Anierson's fire is principally direct
ed against the floating bastery.
War vessels are reported outside the har'
Only two soldiers are wounded on Sulli
vans Island s 7't't
| The range is more perfect from the land
batteries. Every shot tells It is thought
from Major Anderson's fire that he has more
men than was supposed.
Fort sumter will succumb by Tomorrow
1t is raining at Charleston, but there is no
cessation of the batteries A continuou.
steady FIRE on both sides is being kept up.
The cutter Harriet Lane, and the steam
gun boat Crusader, are reported off the bar
but have not entered the harbor.
The War Department have as yet no off
- dispatches. -'".a .9 5.''"' '''
NJ Gel. Benuregard was at the batteries al
| day -i-'',3 49, ''f''' 7l91<
| The Government expects Fort, Sumter to
succumb tomorrow. "'- o. "'."@
l'i4a THIRD DIspATcHI "5
! Tie firing continued all day. Two Of For
Sunless gums are siienced, and II is re2orte'
breach has been made through the south
east wall. ,a 4''
No casualty has yet happened to any o.
the force. 'a'9't -
/ Only seven Of the nineteen batteries hav
opened fire on Fort Sumter. The renlainde
are held ready for the expected feet.
Two thousand men reached tile city thi
morning and Immediately embarked fo
Morris Island. #' W '7''9 81"
a's2 FOURTH DISPATCH
CHARLESTON, April II, IL P. Nth
hombardment Of Fort Sumter is going o
every twenty minutes from the mortsrs.
is supposed Major Anderson is resting h
SEN9en Tor the Higns. .sSa
Three vessels of war are reported outsid
the bar. They cannot get in on account
the roughness Of the sea. ea1 ~ .l.5,'fa'
No one has as yet received any injury
The, floating battery works admirable we
Every inlet to the harbor is we'll guarde
Our forces are having lively time Of
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

Forty NINF CENTS Placards about town
inform the public that pictures are now TO
be had at fifty cents. Il ispresumed that ia
the absence Of change; the sum designated in
our heading would he satisfactory to boil,
artist aud subject BE this as it may, the
terms are liberal enough, and tue "waf''
news increasing, doubtless there will be a
rush to the gallery. 10 40 VS. Il. ii
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17


A DEpLoRApLE CASE OF SHOOTING IN CAR
ROLL PAR1sn.-We learn from private
source, that on Thursday night last, in the
town Of Lake Providence, La /, Mr.. Thomas
c. Scarborough citizen Of that place, was
shot and doubtless killed BY Mr.. Abram Bass,
planter living a short distance below on The
river. The circumstances Of the shooting
we're deplorable and shocking in the extreme
It seems that Mr.. Bass, while under the in
fiuence Of intoxication, ordered his wife ia
leave thei. common home, she did so, and
went u the house Of Mr.. Scarborough one
Of her husbands most intimate friends. NJ n.
Bass subsequently proc-sa,va, at night, to
~! he same house, md calling for Mr.. Scar
borough, demanded tc know il the latter
was "harboring his wife," Some words en-
sued, during which q pistol went off acct
IDENTITY in Nj. BIS pocket. MI. Scarborough
then turned to 90 into the house, with thu
remark that il Mr. B. would " ait, he would
bring candle and conduct him TO his wife''
ROOM. IL would seem that about this mo
ment Mr.. Bass drew apistol and shot at Mr.
Scarborough. The bali struck Mr. Sin thu
back Of the head, snd came out in tbs tenn
ple. The wife Of M. s. running out at thu
report Of the second pistol, and in the da /
fell over the PROSTATE body Of her husband
Mr.. Bass left Immediately, and although sig
orcusly pursued, he hsd not, ut last account.
been arres.ed.--N. o. Delta, 9th.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
- eSSetS ~ tNc - ~ " " -
Yhe storm at 1ea Btiu Prevailing
lMPoRTANrFRoM PENNSYLVANIA.
Appropriation Of ss2ee.ooo u Arm the state
IBythe Southwestern Line.

sa TBythe Southwestern Line.
HARarsBuRc. April ls.-Botl branches o.
the Pennsylvania Legislature have passed the
bill appfopriating 100000 to arm and
equip the militia Of the State. The bill, hav'
ing since received the signatureiof the Gov
evnor. has become alaw. 81 "a
( The Expedition against Scosts Advics.
NV AsHINaroS, April l3.--It il said that
The expedition to reinfosce Fort Sumter was
against General Scott's advice, who urged
the evacaiion Of both Forts Sumter and Pick
ems. .sss iHl{ a tassR9H s9sH
The War News tn Beltimsrs.s
BALr1Mon !, April ls.-The news Of thu
attack on Fort Sumter BY the Confederate
forces, was rsgretfuly received here. Gen
oral sympathy with the Government IS ex
pfesse.l., / essl e9a q sal %
L Reported Umos Fsel;n1 IN 1esas.
3 New York, April Is.-Dispstches from
Col. Waite, commander Of the U. s. forces
In Texa., SAYS there is strong Union feeling
growing up in Texas. Ex Gov. Houstonpre
Idictsfthe retutn Of the secessionists. sh''.'..
EKg4sH a.H II 4--->----e4s-.t-..-
Dispatch to the True Delta, April ls---2r. y.
EH III - - N ~ = n ~ n n W
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RUNAWAY IN. JAIL.

an1IAS committed to the Jail Of this e.
~ Parish on the lst Of April, inst, AZ
negro man, who says his name is CHARLIE,
and Tia! he belongs to Miss Nancy Keibo,
who lives in the parish of St. James. La.
Said boy. is about FIVE feet three or four
inches high, and of black complexion.
The owner is notified to comply with the
law and take him away,
d. N. PRICHARD, Sheriff.
II. Burg, La. April II, 1861. 7-4l-N.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
DR.. RICH4RD H.HARHIS.

DR.. RICH1RD H.HARHIS,
nEING PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN
y THE TOWN OF HARRlSONBURG,
tenders his professional services to the pub
lie. All calls left a. Mr.. Rosenberger's store
promptly attended to. aei.siarn3 ..al@
Office, next door 10 Randolph's new build
ing. I'm. .as.s d.. ~.o~#
II. Burg, La. April II, 1891. 7-41-y.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

ARTEMAs WARD ON observation-disclosures
the great Snowman, gives rich speech on
secession, in late number of Vanity FAIR.
We quote the conclusion:
"Feller sittisens am in the Sheer d
YalIer leef. ! shall peg out one of these
dase. But while ] do stop here shall stay
in the union. know not what the supervisors
of Bsld;nsville may conclude to do, but for
I, I shall stand by the Stars and stripes. Un
der no circumstances whatsoever will sesesh.
Let every Staff in the Union sesesh, 4 let
Palmetter flags float thicker nor shirts on
Squire Bakers close line and still thar I'll
stand, and stick onto the good flag Of the
Stars and Stripes. The country may 60 to
the devil; but wont. And next Summer
when start out on my campane with my
show, wherever pitch my little tent you
shall see floating prordly from the center
pole thereof the American flag with nary a
star wiped out, nary stripe lesser, but the
same old flag that has always fotid thar
and the price Of admission the same it al
ways was--l5 cents. one eyed men and vim
in and children half price," rb1L
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
S25 R E w A + D.

Runaway, from the subscriber, a negro
~ man on the 9Th April, INST. JOSHUA
HARRISON" about feet high, heavy built
a scar on the back Of his neck, about 25
years Of age, Also negro woman "'DELlA'
his wife black complexion with cEild one
year old) named FRANK" ..,--+ ,
Inc above reward vii! be paid for their
apprehension and delivery TO the subscriber.
t'.1o -.5.-fe 5s~. a# M. P. DAILY.
Boeuff Prairie P. O. Franklin Parish, La.
April IL, 1861. 7-4l-3t.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

| J. REESE would most respectfully say TO
= : his old patrons and citizens in general,
that he has returned 10 Har,isonburgsond can
be found at his room, in readiness to fl up
pictures on his old and l;fe.liks principles.
Give him call, you know his work.
Rooms up stairs, Matthews, Hotel.
/ April 10th, 1851. 5f2 se'f
7-40-tf.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
8ubmiSSioniSts.

The co-operationists or Anti-secessionists
may now with some proprie.y be termed
"submissionists" as they were to man, in
every State of the Confederacy strongly in
favor of the submission Of the meso govern
ment to the people for their approval or re
lection; while their opponents as vigorously
resisted it. .......9.. .-,... ........f
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

w Every body bound for For: Picken'
or vicinity, would do well to recollect the
"Excelsior" today at IL o'clock, As. fol
ourself, il it continues to .thiskea,i We shall
take her on Monday morning next at quarter
after six.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
Jone. went to sernade his laay.ove, ant

Jones went to sernade his lady-love, and
could only sing after this fashion:
~ Cub, oh, cub with be,
et5 The hood is beadid;
Cub, oh, cub with be, I'D .t.,vts
The stars are glecbid; og 7
Add al around above, .7a vsb'
With beauty teabid;
Boodlight hours are best for lub'
Jones felt he was ap up{o,tonate being
when small boy opposite where he was
singing cried out '"bIow your dose you dab
fool" 'Aat
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
E1 Read new advertisements general

e. Read new advertisements generally
There are "notices," legal and medical. One
Of our specie. has erred and reward is Of
fcred for his capture. Mr.. Rothrock tells Of
his stock Dc, and we vouch for the correct
ness thereof There Is runaway in JAIL
and other matters too numerous to mention
Your eye to the proper columns for particn.
lars. .,srt es F.srt5 saH
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
{ q % 4 otiff.

G. SPENCER MAYO and O. MAYO,
HAVING Yormeu ,eyaf partnership TO
IL take effect on the first OF May 1861, will
after that date promptly attend 70 all legal
business cohided to them in the Parishes Of
Catahoula ard Franklin.
II. Burg, La. April II, 1851. 7--'-tf 81
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

Fsosr.--A heavy frost was plainly visible
to early risers yesterday morning. This
together with the cold nights now prevalent
will prove dampner TO tho young and
tender vegetation. Damages 10 cotton will
likely be reported next week.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

A a..SirIvAr1ox. "A comical scorrespon-
den: Of q Nashville paper tellsa story, wbidh
may possibly bc untrue. about a. person v 20
was coing to Chstinooga on the railro4d.
When the train entered, the tunnelahd total
darkness, said person asked . stranger how
lonc Il would be going through. StfangeI
was 4 Bit Of wag, and replied 1.-TWO hours:
PsfAon thought he would avail himself q
TIE opportunity to don 4 clean shirt, %
about tile time he had ~shucked himself,
The train dashed out into daylight, Exposing
I.ssson ID the astoundsd gaze 81 some bun
dred piair 81 maie and female eyes belonging
10 passengers. He had on no linen. and
about 4 much other clothes as the Apollo
Bclyidefe = iss1 10 chance to run. s..
8ss 80 --x..al----ee 49,
Folly use, silence fbrsts ,nssk as citen =
does wisdom. = 49,.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

Gr The immense display Of white pine
boxes, crates, bundles barrels DC &c, around
and abou. our neighbors on the corner, is in
dics.ive that the indefaiigable firm of
Shlenker & Bro, are in receipt Of goods,
wares aud merchandise. A standing adSer-
,isement in detail gentlemen, would more
fully impress the factupon the minds Of the
people. M a.sHi -E8..s ~ aa
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
slaaRRHD.

Al the residence Of Thomas Campbell, on
Wednesday. the 10th inst, by the Rev. A. b.
Davis. Mr.. ALFRED B. WHIrRHKAD, to MISS
JuIIA Ann HuDxEL, all Of this parish. s !.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
LATEST FROM CHXRLE sTON
THE FIRING STEADILY CONTINUED
oMcers Quarters at Fort Sumter o.
81 Fire. . ifH1e u
r BIZ TIE AMERICAN LINE

8 CnARlEsroS. April 1873 A. M.-The
bombartlent still continues on both sides.
Major anderson is firing at long intervals
Our batteries are firing steadily and effec-
tually. 1ss st4s's re- t'
y Tie officers quartcrsat Fort Sumter are
fire and the roof is falling to pieces.
Sir Vessels ofaths Harbor.
Ehe storm at Sea Still Prevailing.
CnsaLEsroN, April 1s:-Six vessels Of wal
are in sight Of the signals. Is sf4y5l
Three Of these vessels were reported to
have been seen off Tho harborlast night. The
storm, however, and the roughness Of the
sea made all attempts at reinforcement i'm
practicable. "a. s,3m I. .asigysa 3s!s aadH
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

CD We are yet without official returns
from the late judicial election. We shall
probably be enabled to publish the result in
each parisl, composing the District by the
fourth OF July. a.is: 'a ~+
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

Mrs. Darlington addressed Isaac, while
eating dish Of Strawberries, thus: "How
grand you are growing! Byn'd by you will
want to BOARD at the Brevere house, and
live on umbrella ice cream. You mus! not
be glurinous, dear; don't like to see little
boy with such velocity Of appetite"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

BREv1rY.-A' writer The Christian Sec
rotary thinks that much might be gained il
speakers in prayer and conference meetings
"observe the milier's crced-always shut the
gate when the grist is out" ....4
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

AN INDIAN KILLED.--On Sunday night
an Indian was run over by the cars in Vicks.
burg and killed. He had been drunk all
that day, and it is supposed, while in that
state, he laid down on the track, with the
above result. -. =. ....A
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

Aman's reputation often depends on the
place where he falls asleep. lin a drinking
saloon, he is thought a drunkard; if in
church, he is regarded as a model oil
piety. 90 ~ ''9H
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
E Z E c TIoN NJ

80 - = = Y = = y II Y 9tT4.f 74slEt
81 N election will be held in the town Of
81 Harrisonburg, on Monday the 9Th day
Of May 1861, for the purpose Of elecling 1
Mayor and three select men for said town to
serve for one year. sses5as ,i.esad
.ssi gsB.sav 8 Il R. II. CUNY, Mayor.
April 3, 1861. 7-4O-3t.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
TELEGRAnHJC. .
i From the N. Q. Picayune.
ATTEST FROM CHARLESTON,
FORT SUMTER RETURNS FIRE.

MAN AND MORRIS ISLAND BATTERIES AT
- WORK.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
FOR SHERIFF.

We areauthorized to announce l.: Gir DUKh'
ddate for the offc of Sheriff OF tins faIish'
at the elcct;,a in November next. ~
We are authorized to announce ) NJ FEI IoN
candidate for the off &c of Sheriff at the ensuing
November election.
We are authorized 10 announce ANDhE" =.
LIDDELL as a candidate for the ofnce OIL one''"'
Election first Monday November next.
THOMAS B. TUNsTALL, at the solicita ton OF
MANY friends is Candidate for the once OF she'l1
Of the Parish of Ca tahoua, and will be supported
~ WV MANY VOTERS.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
LIVERY STABLE.

@ef THE undersigned re- En-
4.zEssasf-= Y specttully announ- 0R
ces to the public, that as usual there is al
ways in readiness at his stable in Trinity
fine lot of No. l. SADDLE AND HARNESS
HORSES. The Stable is at all times sup-
piled with good provender and attentive and
experienced hos,lers.
EE Horses kept by the day, week or
month. ia7 afs- 5t3 5o .t..
Ew Prices commensurate with the times.
ET Persons desiring good "turn out"
will meet with entire satisfaction by giving
the stable trial.
N. W. ROTHROCK.
Trinity La, April II, 1861. 7-61-sm.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

EE We would clieerfulty comply with
the request OLA Patron" by publishing the
letter lie sent US, taken from the columns Of
New Yolk ia per, il we could spare room
forit sD121L -, u. 10 insert ar
ticle. oaSslzsap ssseg s n positions and views
If the letter writer ara IN the main correct,
but they have been 70 frequently presented
by the Southern press and BY various writer's
in the Southern Journals, that they have
lost something Of aovsl.y. i not Of interest.
Te1srrr 70 Be FisIsnED The citizens Of
Trinity have ia their town at this lime 3. u
Tucker. Esqr, Of this place. Notwithstand-
ing the gentleman is not 4 stranger among
them, we commend him and'his company Of
reliable and trustworthy workmen 70 their
kind care. They arc fully prepared to build
and ct up in the shortest possible time
houses both great and small, and flour neigh
bors are DESTROYS to finish their town, in a
neat. prompt and uoskmsnlike manner, now
is the time to accomplish the end. Mr.
Tucker, and those composing his corps arc
gentlemen oil over, and try them who may,
will Le found plumb" through their honora-
bic and indispensable calling. ss'Hal
vEGHrABLEs AxD Faur, -Four town Is
oser.un with every psodact ofths garden
and early fruits. We have Ia time passed
asserted that ,fs ladie. 81 IIiriisontutg have
no .npsrio,s in these iIissh which is mos'
properly there etpeeisi psovipcs to superia
tend; we at This time assertiaitaout' fear D
successful re.atatioi. fbat hey are without
eqwals Ifany are skeptical in the premises
stroll about me many ~ell ordered ant
carefully cultivated, orn aa1ental and vegc.a
lie gardens in or midas, i alone required L
sabstanliste thsi fact. In 4 this. place vi
tender 10 our esteemed lady friend Mr.. N
E Caay, sGodsy, 4 rear for ,hat presen. .
siravberries, The most coveted q delicacies
They zero accompanied wih cream, ssgs
s,c, aud Il i saperauoas % 1-tyrs' .hei
fa,~s etaitssss7 sNa xafaTpss I.s sSEsl $500
49, .-as.l--s fiyisits SO
Books AND STATIONERY Our vcuerall
Post muster i ii receipt AZ 4 new and selec
asaorlmept of religion, 4 Vol !. and mifcella
seoss baeks. Ths .'Usioh prociisities .
~ goed oldsa.tims ssntlsnsa thodgl
ytronx, tend apt 10 issssn him Ii iii
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!Qoullnerfial.'
New Orleans Wholesale MARKETS.
Saturday Morning, April ID, 1861.

New Orleans Wholesale MARKETS.
Saturday Morning, April ID, 1851.
We noticed in our last weekly review that
the market for our leading staple closed on
which, with advancing freights, material
decline in Exchange, and disposition to
await later advices from Europe, operations
have been checked and prices have given
way 4a5c. In Tobacco there has been some
inquiry In Sugar there has been less move
ment at about previous rates. In Molasses
a moderate business has been done at IN
changed prices. .a"4l - ''".
CorroN-The week opened with fair
demand at full prices, the sales Of the week
embraced II, $50 bales, including 1900 on
Saturday. $500 on Monday, 1900 Tuesday,
1900 on Wednesday. 5000 on Thursday and
1900 yesterday. We now quote:
NEW ORLEANS cLAssIFIcATIONs.
Inferior . 90 6aas Middnng l2al2e
Ordinary .'e ea94 Good Midd,ng nominal
Good Ordinary 1oa11a Midding Fair nominal
Low Middling ll4alla Fair re nominal
SuoAE-The receipts have been, liberal,
and with fair demand prices have shown
but little change, with sales Of about 5000
hhds. during the week, and the market
closed at tho range Of our quotations as
follows:
QUOTATIONS. FOR LOUISIANA SUGAR. u,
Inferior 49, 2Aa3t Com. to Good com al
Fair to Fully Fair s Prime and Choice a64
! Il Clarified and Refined s@ Ap- 7Asa
! al .fagisi glf3iG
9MOLASSES. -Moderate receipts. Fer'nen-
ting,l2 24c. Prime csc.
FLOUR.-Supe'ine s., goa s5,25, 81,
For choice extra brands. Il ssst1s
| CORN-52 sac For mixed and Yellow.
,OATS.-St. Louis, IS 4 S0c-
PORK.-$la a 80, IS For mess "
BACON.-74 Alto For shoalden-1oc
For Ribbed sides. I A'.s ~.
| LARD.-10c in Tierces. ..s f,lss,s
COFFEE.--ll4 l34c For ordinary to
Good fair. sesagssea "
sALT..-e0c For coase fromsecona hands
! BAGGING.-Ky 10as12c.
/ ROPE.-74a q. @,s .e ss.sl 81
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

We Hi3'ss CHARLESTON, April -.
Fort Sumter was surrendered ri, halfpAst
o'clock today to the Confederate forces.
No one received shy iujnry.
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FOR RECORDER.

FOR KECOKDEN'
Wa are authorized to announce THOMAS u.
NIX a. a candidate for reelection to the ofhce OF
Recorder. Election first Monday November next.
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are aut horized to announce J.! n. hiLHA'
! 1.-THE present incumbcnt) as candidate Tor re-
election to the Office of Assessor Of this parish, at
the election in November next.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
SUFFRAGE IN Souri, CARoL1xA.-W

SUFFRAGE IN SoUTn CARoLINA.-N G
have vet to see the correction of the miss
tatements in regard to South Carolina in the
Submission press. We give them another
chance to correct their statement abou, the
restrictions upon voting. An, election law
was published in the Charleston Mercury, -
that the Judges could know all its provisions:
Every free white man, of the age Of TWEEN
ty,one years, (paupefs and non-coInmissioned
officers and privates Of the United States
Army excepted,) who hath been citizen and
resident of this State two years previous to
TIE day Of election. and who has a. freehold
Of fifty acres Of land or a town lot, Of which
he has been legally seized and possessed at
least six months before such an election; o.,
not having any such freehold or torn lot
hath been resident, in the Election District in
ashich he offers to giue has uote, before the
election, sir months he shall have a right to
vote in the Election District in which be
holds such property or residence. Memphis
Avalanche. e,.issa IN -a# ae
Albeit, ours is no "Submissionpress,' other.
wise than as being in favor Of submitting con.
stituIons and secession ordinances to the vote
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Fort sumter Surrendered.
r,...;;.l s1,;,natcb "a the Delta.

NO o N E II U 3 tt!
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Tho darker the setting the brighter the
diamond. sfei W. z : 80
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

Dispatch to the True Delta, April ls-aIr. y.
IMPORTANT n EwS u
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17


eiyen.-The law above stated, giyesto man
who owns fifly acre freehold or town lot in
half dozen differ, Mt election districts, the
right Of voting hal! dozen times; one vote in
each district in which he owns fifty, acre free
hold, or town lot. The man not having the
fifty acre freehold or the town lot can vote only
once, and that where he has six months resi-
dence in the Election District and two years
residence in the State.-Will the Avalanche
advise us whether the term free white man.
used in the law it quotes, is understood to
include the c!assswhich in South Carolina is
termed "mean white people"s and in this
connexicn, we void enquire further, whether
whipping cropping and branding Of free
white persons are still used in South Carolina
as punishments for criminal offences