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Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENTS

and if there was a Chill or Fever, or synr. tom of one, in my family, never knew it. r could cite you to numerous cases that, whoa given out as hopeless, by able physicians. your Cholera and DiarlhGa Syrup have cured h, you have certificate from MT. Anderson, wko is well known, that will surprise you in giy. ing you knowledge of the invaluable estima. tion your medicines are held in hcre coup give you many names here, of good and reli. able men, who will certify on oath what i, stated in J. F. Anderson's certificate. and where your Diarrhea Syrup has performed many other cures that were equally as hopees, as his son.
 Yours, respectfully,
 w. J. MATTHEW'S P. S. When you ship your medicines to Mr, Swope, be sure and send him two or three dozen bottles of your Nervous Tonic.
 WI. J.M. P. s. have also used your Ague medicines and one bottle of Pectora, for coughs and colds; and I do most honestly believe that there is no preparation for the Chills, and for Coughs and Colds, equal to it, in use. You may use this in the form of certificate, if you see proper Send the medicine soon.
 [may15] Yours truly, JOHN SwoPE.
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
E.. E. RISK .

II IN
 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Gtopes, Grates, Gbert 1ron, ll)irt, RiVGTS, CASTINGS, COPPER, 80 Manufacturer of Plain and Japanned Tin Ware Copper and Sheet Iron Ware, &c., EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET, NEXT DooR TO GRosvENoR's FURNITURE RooMs,
 M E MPHIS, TENN. GY-J -Jobbing, of every description, promptly attended to. sep30 ly
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENTS.
Look Out for the American FLAG AND MORTAR
9[EIN1I&Al DSUJG STOE2.E
 Nh. 4 PnsfOfiice Building,

(GiSlEl If lJSIAAll, lD6SU9l 5 u OGSlssD
 No. 4 POsfOfsice Building, JEFFERSON STREET, MEMPHIS, TENN. rTNHE undersigned subscribers, having made
 arrangements which will enable them at all times to be in receipt of Pure Drugs, Medi- cines, Perfumery, Fancy Articles, Brushes, Combs, Toilet Articles, Females, Hair Oils, Colognes, etc., etc. in fact everything usually kent bv Druggists will be found with us AS we devote our personal attention, and are thus enabled to insure every thing correct, every thing sold by us warranted as represented, or subiect to be returned at our expense
 PHYSICIANS, MERCHANTS, PLAN TIERS. and others, wishing Pure Drugs, would do well to give us call before purchasing elsewhere. -. GOODYEAR, KNAPP & co.
 We are also MANUFACTURERS of DOCTOR SLEDGE'S CELEBRATED COMPOUND, to whom all orders must be addressed, known as the
 VOUS TONIC, For the cure of CHILLS and FEVER, and as preventive to all Feyers.
 Dr. SIedge's HoarhOund PectO- ral for the various affections of the THROAT and LUNGS, such as Coughs, Colds, Group, Bronchitis, Asthma, and lncipient Consump- tion.
 Dr. SIedge's Cholera or Diar- rheea Syrsfp. for the various affections of the bowels, Bloody Flux, Diarrhea, Dysente rv. Cholera Morbus, and for Children when teething is this particularly adapted
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
' RED, WHITE AND BLUE.

- Oh, Columbia the gem of the Ocean, The home of the brave and the free, The shrine ofe each patriots devotion, = world offers image to thee. .l q Thy mandates make heroes assemble, When libcrty's form stands in view, Thy banner makes tyranis tremble, When borne by the red, white and blue. When borne by the red, white and blue, When borne by the red white and blue, Thy banner makes tyrants tremble, When borne by the red, white and blue. When war waged it's wide desolation, And threatened our land to deform, The ark then of freedoms foundation, Columbia rode safe through the storm, With her garland of victory o'er her, When so proudly she bore her bold crew, With her flag proudly floating before her, The boast of the red, white and blue.
 The boast of, &c. The wine cup, the wine cup bring hither, And fill you it to the brim, May the wreath they have won never wither Nor the star of their glory grow dim. May the service united not sever, And hold to their colors so true, Thearmy and the navy forever, Three cheers for the red, white and blue,
 Three cheers for, &c.
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
GOODYEAR, KNAPP & co.

We are also MANUFACTURERS of DOCTOR SLEDGE'S CELEBRATED COMPOUND, to whom all orders must be addressed, known
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
NERvOus TONIC,
THE SOVEREIGN REMEDIES
 DOCTOR SLEDGE'S oEoha.NF E Gnaas sasGszsr Syc

The NERVOUS ToNIc is now regarded by all who use it as a sure and certain cure for all Bilious affections and for Chiils, Fever and Ague it cannot be beat; as Tonic to those from attacks of fever, it is very beneficial restoring the system in very short time to a sound and healthy state. Persons residing in miasmatic districts should never be without it., as by its corroborating effect upon the nervous system the susceptibility to disease is lessened.
 The HoARHouNp PEcToRAL, for the various affections of the Lungs and Throat, such as Colds, Coughs, Group, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping- Cough, Incipient Consumption, and for the relief of consumptive patients; no family or individual should hesitate, when they can-p procure so valuable a preparation, one bottle of which has cured cases of several years standing, and one or two doses will re- lieve Group in few minutes; but we refer you to the certificates below and more par ticuarly to the circular around the bottle.
 The CHOLERA OR DIARRHGA SYRUP, cer- tain and effectua remedy for all affections of the Stomach and Bowels, such as Cholera Morbus, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Bloody Flux, Cholera, and for children tcething, is this par, ticuarly adapted It is mild, pleasant and elfectual children will take it with impunity.
 The RHEUMATIC NERVE AND BONE LINZ MENr, for Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Old Sores, Rheumatism, Stiffness of the Joints, Glandular Swellings, Pains in the Chest and Spinal Af- fections use the above remedy.
 The SANATIvE PILLs, for Bilious Diseases, Sick Headache, Common Colds, Jaundice, Liver Complaint, Sour Stomach, and all impu- rites of the Blood.
 PRICES OF ALL THE ABOVE PREPARATIONS. Nervous Tonic, $2 % and S1 % per bottle Hoarhound Pectoral, Sl % per bottle or six bottles for S5 co; Diarrhea Syrup, s1 co per bottle or six bottles for $5 co; Linimcnt, 25c., 50c., and S1 % per bottle; Sanative Pills, containing from forty to fifty Pills in a box, only 25c. per box.
 G-g Ali of the above are for sale in Des Arc, by BLACK & PERKINS, and upon en- quiry may be found at all the stores in the country. Agents and others wishing supply must address
 GOODYEAR, KNAPP & CO,
 SoIe Pronrietors Mamnbis Tennessee
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
NDERsoN, Franklin Co.,, Tenn, ]
 March 29th, 1858. {

DR. J. M. SLEDGE:
 Dear Sir-In conversation with your agent, I learned that some prejudiced persons, which are to be found everywhere, against patent med icines, spoke of your medicines as not doing much for themselves or any one else. To see justice done between all parties, and to enable others, if they wish, to receive the same bene- its that 1 have from your medicines I will simply give you a statement of facts, which you can make any use of you please. If any one doubts let them call on me and can satis- fy them. am probably as well known as any one in this portion of the State, but l am not in the habit of giving certificates, but feel that in giving this one 1 am fully iustifed.- My son was taken sick with the Flux last July, and lay seventeen or eighteen days, when all hope on my part was gone, and nothing ap- peared to do him any good, commenced giv- ing him your Diarrhea or Flux Syrup, and he commenced mending immediately. | verify believe itwas the saving of his life You have the facts. Hoping that others may receive the benefit that my son did, 1 remain, yours respectfully, JOHN F. ANDERSON.
 ANDERSON, TENN, March 3t, 1858.
 DR. SLEDGE:-Dear Sir: Your medicines nave rendered general satisfaction here; they have even gone beyond the aattering recom- mendation given by yourself. I have used in my family, with unparalleled success, your Nervous Tonic, your DiarrhGa Syrup, and your Liniment and Hoarhound Pectoral and have found them superior to any medicines ever used here, for the various diseases arising from miasmatic country like this, where Fever and Ague, Diarrhea and Rheumatism, are the prevailing diseases. Your Nervous Tonic has been used by many others as well as myself, as preventive of Fever and Ague :; and it has invariably given satisfaction. for one say emphatically that it will prevent Chills and Fevers, if taken according to the directions; and that one bottle will save any family ten times the cost, if used as preyen- tive. used it in my family last year, and I will certify on oath that one bottle saved me at least ten times its cost. The three years previous to last year, not one of us escaped the Chills and Fevers, and last year we used only one of your bottles of Nervous Tonic
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
:, E. V. TUCKER,
 Post Master at Tuckerville

HAzLEnURsT, Miss, July 7th, 1858.
 DR. J. M. SLEDGE-Dear Sir After my re- spects to you, please let me say to you that my friend, MT. F. Russer, the gentleman to whom l went with to sea from Gallatin, has inn proved to the extent that he is able to go any where his business calls him; in fact your medicine has performed such miraculous cures, in every instance where it has been tried, that having gone into business at Hazle- hurst, the depot near me, have concluded to try some of your Compounds, as understood you to say when you were here that you would take of 20 or 25 per cent. You will therefore please send to me say IS bottles Cholera Medicine, IS bottles Nerve and Bone Eminent, 24 bottles Hoarhound Pectoral, and the balance of the One Hundred Dollars which you will find enclosed in your Nervous Tonic. send the right hand end of the money, and on the reception of the first half, you will please send the medicine and write to me, and will send the other half. l expect you to send me your Nervous Tonic at Sl 60, as you sold it at S2 % by the single bottle. Do not delay sending the Medicine, as there is a con- siderable demand or call for it. MT. Peaye, who was given over to die in few days, is up and going about, and have no douht he will recover. THOS. H. WHEELER
 ANDERSON, Franklin Co.,. Tem.,2
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
REANKS. RLANKSi,

Just printed and for sale at the l" CITIZEN oFFIcE:"-Deeds of Conveyance Quit Claim Deeds; Justices Summons, Exec ltions, De livery Bonds, &e. Sc.
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
Three Hundred Town Lots
 AT PRIVATE SALE, Ean Ehoe g..c Ra.E.maneMe

@ A$Sc sAE S ans FsSSRSSsSo' HERE is a rare opportunity offered to per ! \ sons desiring to get pleasant home in the most thriving and prosperous town on White river. The location of the town is beautiful It is supported by strong back country, and is the centre of an extensive trade. An industrious, enterprising population is al ready crowding into it, and property is rapidly advancing. Now is the time to buy, if you want BARGAINS.
 Our Lots are situated in the most desira- ble portion of the town, both
 For Business and for Family Residences We offer them on EAsY TERMS, and any num- Der to suit purchasers.
 s9y The urgent and increasing demandfor house-room here, induces us to offer third in- terest in the above property to any responsible party, who will advance capital for improving vacant Lots.
 lg5~ For particulars, apply to
 SMITH & CATLIN, Proprietors.
 febl5-tf Des Arc. Ark (oflice-over Firth Sa Jackson's store.)
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
Rheumatism Cured FAIL, BY DR. T. McGOWN'S SARSAP

And lI@didle of Potash. THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and A HEALTH RESTORER, prepared from FRESH ROOT, the only kind worthy the confidence of physicians or the public, old imported root being inert. The components of this medicine are highly extolled by some of the most distinguished physicians in the world, as Sir Wm. Fordyce, Brodie. Bell, etc, for the CURE OF RHEUMATISM, Scrofula, White Swelling, Syphilis, Neuralgia, Diseases of the Kidneys, Liver, Spine and Skin Dropsy, Female Complaints, Old Sores, pimples on the Face, etc. It makes the skin clear and smooth-an object of interest with the ladies It removes mercury, or any impurities of the blood or system, and should be used in the spring to purify the blood and prevent sick ness. Price Sl bottle.
 McGOyvm's Essence Tar-A certain cure for Bowel Complaints, as Diarrhea, Dys- entery. Flux, etc
 1cGoSyn's DOgwOod and Iron A permanent cure for Chills, Ague Cake, Night Sweats, Debility, Dyspepsia, etc. McGoVyu's Golden PectOraE- For the relief of Coughs, Colds, Consump- tions, etc.
 dcGown's Stomach Ritters-A pleasant lnvigorating Tonic, to be used before meals in Dyspepsia, Debility. etc.
 McGOWN'S OiNTMENT-Never known to fail curing Old Sores, Cancers, Chronic Sore Eyes, etc.
 The above prepared and sold in Memphis by
 H. S. HUGHES,
 Druggist, No. 343 Main street. Sold in Des Arc, Arkansas, by
 BLACK & PERKINS, octS-ly Druggists.
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
COT TON PLAN FRS,
 F, rs, E N tEsg n NY

A Fl T E N THO ON! A COTTON GIN FEEDER that will save "A the labor of hand at every Cotton Gin to which it may be attached, thus dispensing with feeding by hand, Ca very injurious prac- tce to the close attendant is certainly dei. rable object. Besides which, the Feeder will remove a large portion of the dust, dirt, hulk, etc., from the cotton, before it enters the ea thus improving the quality and ''sample"h the cotton, that will be an important point. claim that my
 Eclipse Cotton Gin Feeder will accomplish the above results. haveLet ters Patent for it, bearing date Octoberla 1857.
 am willing to put up one of them in | neghborhood, that planters may see for them selves whether it will benefit them or not.
 One of them is now on exhibition at tR Lard-Oil, Soap and Candle Factory of J. Prescott & Co.,, ia Memphis, Gin front of Com mercial Hotel,) where any one can see it put in operation. Planters visiting Memphis are earnestly requested to call as above directed and investigate its merits.
 For further particulars address them.
 JEDEDIAH PRESCOTT, lv3l-f Patentec.
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
NEW LIVERY STABLE
 A WEST POINT, WHITE COUNTY, ARK
T. HI. WORD

~ RESPECTFULLY o ER R HCA. informs the public that FSG> F5E->7f7}-- ff#3 he has opened Livery Sta bEe at the above point and is prepared with Horses, Buggies, Carriages, etc, to convey persons to any point, on short notice
 Gg5% Travellers wishing to be conveyed to searcy, Des Arc, Fairvew, Batesvlle. Little Rock, Hickory Plain, Clinton, Springfield, or any other designated place, will find him in readiness to accommodate them.
 WEST POINT, July 3, 1858. [jy3-tfl
Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
M e q ic a ] N o tic e,

NK. NELSON, having located at Hick- lC ory Plain, tenders his professional ser vices to the public, wishing to receive DOT tion of the public patronage-practising en- tirely on pure BOTANIC principles, combined with water; treating diseases on the latest and most improved style; using no narcotics nor poisons; giving nothing but what acts in harmony with the laws of nature and animal life. I will treat Dropsies, chronic infamma- tion of the Liver, Rheumatism, Scrofula, and all Female diseases except cancerous affections, and warrant complete restoration. I also make Female Bitter, which will cure all female diseases, by using at the same time an astringent clyster, two or three times day, and also taking a showerbath every other morning, and rubbing down with coarse towels or a flesh brush. If these Bitters do no good, the patient has only to return the bottle, and will refund the money.
 e9- I keep on hand plenty of pure. genuine DRUes, for my customers.
 mar20-1Y
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-10-21
Keep tllc Heart Alive.

The longer live, the more expedient
find 1t to endeavor more and more to extend
my sympathies and affections. The natural
tendency Of advancing years is to narrow and
contract these feelings.
1 do not mean that wish to form new
and sworn friendship every day, to increase
my circle of intimates; these are very differ
ent affairs. But find it conduces to my
mental health and happiness, to find out
all / can which is amiable and lovable in
those come in contact with, and to make
the most oft. asa 81" l's5
It may fall very far short of what wal
once wont to dream Of; it may not supply
the place OF what | have known, felt ant
tasted but it is better than nothing;
seems to keep the feelings and affections il
exercise it keeps heart alive 10 it's hu
manity and tillwe shall be oil spiritnallsts
this is alike our duty and our interest l3er
i Rard Barton. Jas 3.5-.' " ''..s --ssy
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-10-21
Amateur GnrdenInR.

- -
The editor Of the Nsap Havsn Register gets
off the. following rather clever "experience"
of his efforts in the gardening line, takiBg
another sufferers experiences as text, a.
follows '--i w
ga friend thus describes his summers
gardening operations: The bugs ats.our Gu
cumbers; our chickens ate the bugs, the
neiehbors cats ate the chickens, and we are
now in hopes that something will eat tho
cats."-ErchGn9s. stt '!'s93sas
ave are half inclined 10 give our expert
ence in the horticultural line, but wed are
not, least we discourage new beginners
who are always taken with the garden fe-
ver' as soon as they 60 to housekeeping
1t is probably the greatest deIusion that af-
ficts the human mind Aside from the
'bugs, chickens and CATS it is magnificent
humbug of itself. We never could make
anything grow, but what would have grown
better if left alone. If we 'set out cabbage
plants, instead of "heading up as cabbagss
ought to, the leaves are sure to shoot out in
the most preverse manner, and getting as far
from each other as possible. Our strawber.
ries cost us about ls8 cents apiece but
thank fortune, there was not much Of crop
this year, or we should have been ruined
Raspberres, if possible, behave still worse.
We have got, among other selected varie.
ties,' what are called perpetual bearers
that is, you are perpetually watching for In,
dications of fruit, without ever having your
eyes blessed with the fruition! We are
somewhat partial to String beans,' and we
have got Strings of the most dourshing
vines ever seen, but no beans, not a bean;
that is, if we 'know beans,' ofwhich we begin
to have the most alarming doubts. Our sue
cess has been the same as to sass general
ly; but we can beat the country in tall
weeds--that is, we could If we would; but
we long ago concluded, that If legitimate
planting could not prosper, nothing else
should grow. So we pay man to keep the
weeds out, from no other motive thun ill.hu-
, NOR. We don't expect 'to raise anything
. didn't plant with any such view, but mere.
) ly from habit-and we now caution others
against contracting such a silly notion. A
late number of the Homestead--a capital pa
, per, by the way--had good article on top
dressing for certain kinds of soil; and we
D have come to the conclusion that is what
ours wants; and shall, at the proper moment
apply one OF Bolton stone, laid down in &C.
- ment, and shall from that time 'lay down
h the shovel and the hoe,' and call the 'heni
Q and the cats to hold high carnival unmo
II lested.'
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-10-21
A Story with a Moral.

Mr.. Bones, of the firm of Fossil. Bones
& Co., was one Of those remarkable money
making men, whose uninterrupted success in
trade has been the wonder, and afforded the
material for the gossip Of the town for the
last seven years. Being Of familiar turn
of mind, he was frequently interrogated on
the subject, and invariably gave as the Sc
cret of his success, that he minded his own
business.
A gentleman met Mr.. Bones on the AS
sanipink Bridge. He was gazing intently
on the dashing, foaming waters as they fell
over the dam. He was evidently in brown
study. Our friend ventured to disturb his
cogitations. ..r ~
"Mr. Bones, tell me how to make thou.
sand dollars" SO
Mr.. Bones continued looking intently at
the water. At last he ventured reply.
"Do you see that dam. my friend"
"Certainly I do"
swell, here you may learn the secret OF
making money. The water would waste
away and be Of no practical use to anybody
but for the dam. That dam turns 1t to good
account, it makes it perform some useful
purposes, and then suffers it to pass along.
That large paper mill is kept in constant
motion by the simple economy. Many
mouths are fed by the manufacture OF paper
and intelligence is scattered broadcast over
the land on the sheets that are daily turned
out: and in the different processes through
which i, passes money is made. So 1t is in
the living Of hundreds of people. They got
enough of money. 1t passes through theiE
hands every day, and at the years end they
: are no better off. What is the reason /
, They want dam. Their expenditures ore
, increasing. and no practical good is attained
t They want them damned up, so that moth
J. ing will pass through their hands withou
o bringing something back--witbout accom- oG
e plishing some useful purpose. Dam nP you
II expenses and you will soon have enough oc
casionally to spare little, just like that dam
= Look at it, my friend "--Irenton tra
1, American. ..s .ss.fs 9isf .ss4i
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-10-21
A Donkey Among Bees.

A laughable occurrence took place day
or two since upon the farm in the outskirts
of the city of c., in which donkey
occupied very prominent part, and showed
himself to be far less intelligent animal
than the one "we read Of" who, when penn
ed up in the farm yard with the chickens,
remarked, as he trod them under foot, SEW
cry one for himself and God for US ALL"
This modern donkey, being penned up in
yard, under circumstances quite similar to
those Of his ancient prototype, undertook
the more dangerous experiment of treading
on the bees; SO he thrust his ugly nose
against the hives, and made determined
onset upon the whole row, as if each indi-
viduul hive was trough of meal. Not rel.
ishng such familiarity with their domestic
arrangeme nts. the bees rushed out in swarms
and commenced their ass aults in such saw.
age manner as made the poor beast think be
must leave in hurry, which he accordingly
did. But the bees, not content with acting
merely on the defensive, seemed determined
to punish him for his temerity, and give him
a lesson which would last him through life
Literally covering his whole body, they stuns
him on the nose, they stung him in the eyes
Upon his back and upon his belly, upon his
neck and upon his legs; they fastened them
selves by hundreds and thousands, and wher
ever a sting could penet trate, the poor don
key had to take it. 49,.
Frantic with rage and pain, the onima
brayed and beloved, and ran, and jumped
and lashed his sides with his tail; and final
ly, as if in utter despair of getting rid Of hi
assailants, lie threw himself upon the groun
and rolled over and over as in agony of pain
Finding this to be of no use, and that hi
assailants seemed to multiply rather tha
diminish, the poor donkey picked himse
up again, and seeing the kitchen door opel
with ears and tail erect, and eyes glistenin
, with tears and terror, he made rush inl
j, the house. Thither the bees followed hin
and such scene as then ensued has seldo
f been enacted. In vain the donkey rolle
n upon the foor-in vain he jumped over Il
n cook-stove, overturned the chairs, and ups
i. the table, the bees had not done with hi
= vet, and it was not until the whole hous
y hold, summoned by the noise, had work
j vigorously for some minutes, with napki
). and dusting brushes, that poor John Donk
|. was sufficiently rid OF his enemies to be al
to leave with safety by another door III
that which he had entered.