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Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24
ENGLISH SLAVES IN BRAziL In ou

ENGLISH SLAVES IN BRAZIL In our late foreign news, 1t is stated that MT. Grifiths, in the British Parliament, re- gently inquired whether the British Con- sul at Rio de Janeiro had exercised hls authority to prevent a contract for the sale of slaves in Brazil, by the British Mining Company, from being carried into effect. y The reply of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lord John Russell was to the effect that the company had been informed that it would be liable to penalty if the slaves were sold.
 This has reference to the large Ehglisl Mining Company, whose field of opera. tions is at or near Saint Joao del Key, in the province of Minas Geraes, Brazil Great attention was excited to this subject in England, about year ago, by a pas sage written in Brazil and the Brazil ans," book issued by Rev. J. c. Fetch CT. As that passage was commented up on by the leading newspapers of Great Britain, we here quote 1t from the volume above mentioned.
 "The Braziians are not the only pro-
 
 are many Englishmen who have long held Africans in bondage-some for a series of years; and others have pur- chased slaves since lS43, when what is called the Lord Brougham ac, was passed. By this act, 1t is made unlawful for Eng lishmen to buy or sell slaves in any land {; and by holding property in men, they are made liable to prosecution in criminal courts. The English Mining Company, whose stockholders are in Great Britain, but whose mines are in Saint Joao del Key, in Brazil, own about eight hundred slaves, and hire one thousand more.
 These slaves are generally supposed, by the British Government, to have been purchased before 1S43 and their owners have not been held liable until now, when disposition of them is contemplated. The leading members of the Society of Friends. in England, have not ceased to point out the great inconsistencies of the Government in this matter. It is noto- rious fact that, at Rio de Janeiro, under the very noses of the British Minister and Consul ,lnot only slaves purchased before lS43 are owned by Englishmen, but they have been bought and sold, every year, by the subjects of Her Majesty. Hundreds of Englishmen, since lS43, have been liable to prosecution in criminal courts, so soon as they placed foot on their native soil. In Para, Maranham, Pernambuco, Bahia, Rio de Janeiro. and, indeed, in al- most every considerable town in Brazil, may be found men who claim allegiance to England, constantly violating this law. It appears now that the largest English slave proprietor (he Mining Company in Brazil wll be made either to retain and sustain, or liberate, the eight hundred Af- ricans. = N. York Journal of Commerce.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24


 Do EXTRA STIMULATES WARM UsE- Suppose we swallow rum, or smoke to- bacco, or chew opium. The rum or opium, if not the tobacco, will increase the action of the heart and arteries, and for time increase the heat. But as soon as the force of the stimulus is gone, we are not only no warmer than before, but rather colder. So it is with mustard, pepper, and spices; and so, in truth, with tea and coffee, and all other medicaments, solid and liquid. They doubtless make us a little warmer for the time and hence, at first, they as certainly increase the activity of the circulation; but 1t does not last long. The final or remote influence of all these is unfavorabe.
 It is so with mental excitants, no less than physical ones. Cheerfulness, and all the elevdting passions and affections, warm us internally, and thus favor the healthful circulation of the blood and the other fluids. But excess of these, espe- cially of joy, love, etc., have the contrary tendency. They warm us, and cause the hear, to beat high for short time; but the final result is to reduce the heat of the system, and enfeeble, in corresponding degree. the circulation.--[ Alcolts Law ol | Health,
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24

TIE "LIvz YANKER."-He is de- cided character. He loves to "swap;" he loves to whttle; he loves to guess and ask questions. He keeps an eye out. He takes care of number one;" and he will do it on a barren rock, where any body else would starve. What if he does Aatten the vowel sounds, and talk in out andish proyincialisms, and ask plain ques- tionsl He makes himself understood, teaches others some things, and learns more himself. Wbat he knows he turns to advantage. What if he does want to "swapr he is willing others should make as good trade as they can, and cheat him if they can. What if he does whittle he knows how to whittle his way-his q bigness,' as they say Of a bullet out west, among the gunners. Put him on any desolate island on the globe, and only leave him his jaelo-knife, and he will get home as soon, If no, sooner than the ship that left him there. He never knows when he is beaten: he never says die Put him in anywhere, and he will get oul if he wants to: put him out anywhere and he will get in if hc wishes 10.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24
T. rEATBEKs1roN, .......... ....Z. P. II. FARR.
 TEATHERSTON & FARR, ATToR-

n NEVIS AT LAW, AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS, Clarendon, Arkansas. Will practice in the counties of Monroe, Arkansas, Prairie, St. Francis, Jackson and Phillips. Particular attention given to collections. RRTERFsse1Iss, Is, ; Madison, Ark, Hon. W. G. Beaseley,,S. ". Childress; Clarendon, Ark, H. M. Couch panola, Miss, Col. Calvin Miller; Coffeeyliles Miss, E. c. Walthall; Memphis, Tenn, D. M. DuBose, Esq, w. J. Webb Holly Springs Miss, w. T. Featherston; Washington, D. C., Jacob Thompson. Jyl'
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24

A HINr-Il may not be 100 late to say to our readers, that lhe wbitewashing ol cattle and horse stalls, as we'll as the in- side of hog pens and heneries, not. only renders them more healthy but prevents the animals and fowls from being ln- rested with troublesome and filthy yer min.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24

T w. MARTIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, sJ Des Arc, Prairie county. Arkansas. Will practice in the counties of Prairie, Arkansas, Monroe, St. Francis, Jackson and White. CgSy" Prompt attention given to the collection of claims; also, the locating, selling and pay ing taxes on land. Gzy~ Office on Lyon street
 sept26-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24

WILLIAM T. JONES ATTORNEY w AT LAW, Brownsville, Arkansas. Will practice in the counties of Prairie, Jefferson, Arkansas, Monroe, St. Francis, Jackson and White. Prompt attention given to the coiiec- mart of the State. sept26-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24

IT E. GATEWOOD, ATTORNEY AT J LAW, Des Are, Prairie county, Arkansas
 Will practice in the counties of Prairie. Ar kansas, Monroe, St. Francis Jackson, White, Conway, and Pope. He will give prompt at tenton to all business entrusted to hlm' G1y~ OFFTCE-OvER TowN HALL, (Frith's New Building first door. feb13-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24

"A woman named Oates was lprecently for beating her husband. onbeing sentenced to imprisonment, she remarked that it was very hard woman was not allowed to thrash her own Oates,
 He that wears tght boot is likely to have barrow undclstanding.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24

LIFE WITHOUT TRIALs.--Wou Would you wish to live without trials? Then you would wish 10 die but halfa man. With out trial you cannot guess at your own strength. Men do not learn to swim on tables; they must go into the deep water, and buffet the surges. Ii you wish to understand their true character-if you would know their whole strength-ol what they are capable-throw them over board Over with them--and if they are worth saving they will swim ashore them selves.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24
VOLUME ".
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24

WHAT IS A FLIRr?-A young lady of more beauty than sense; more charm of person than grace of mind; more admirers than friends more fools than wise men for attendants.- Longfellow.
 LoGIc.-No eat has TWO tails? Granted,- Then cat has one tail more thanno cat2 True. We'll, then, we have proved that cat has THREE tailsl
 It is better to hug pretty girl than a ;.bare illusion" says an exchange. Ofcourse it is; for pretty girl will return the compli- mcnt. and inc illusion will not
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24
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 r5F Announcing candidates for State and District offices, S7; County offices, S5; Town ship, offices $3, invariably in advance.
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 n1~ Political circulars charged as adver- Gscments. Gg- Advertisements not ordered for spe- ctbed time, will be inserted till forbidden, and harged for accordingly.
 f45- All advertising to be paid for quarterly nrIR JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT. = WE have supplied ourselves with good assortment of Printing Material, and are ready to execute all kinds of Job Printing, on II feasonable terms.
 Eve are prepared to print Pamphlets, Cata- 'a lpeues, Posters, large or small, Cards, Ball ,,, Tickets, Bill Heads, Blanks of every descrip- ton, for Clerks, sherifFs, Justices of the Face Constabes, &c.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-24
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. ". A. YHOWPEON. EsEFOHsMgPHYSECEAN,
(Late of McLemoresville, Tennessee. )
 HAVING IncArEn IN

(Late of McLemoresville, Tennessee.) HAVING LOCATED IN DIES ARC, PRAIRIE CO, ARK, D RESPECTFULLY tenders his professional 10 services, in it's various branches, to the citizens and public generally. OFrrcE-Evans & Horne's building, third dooru up stairs, Buena Vista street. july13-1y. DR. N. L. RAGLAND, having To- A| cated on Wattensaw, at the residence heretofore occupied by W. B. Means, deceas ed, offers his professional services to the public.
 N1 Calls promptly attended to. [apr lily. FIR. T. J. CUMMINGS, having per AS manently located at Atlanta, Prairie county, Ark, offers his professional services to the public.
 Gy" Having practiced in hospitals as well as in families, he hatters himself that he can render satisfaction to his patrons.
 Gy" Office at Peebles' Hotel. [apr 1-tf.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-15
A PRUSsIAN ACCOUNT

Fenra Dune 2o) correspondence Of Ba-Hu cazstte
Inc nfsi rnmors OF aa engagement the MBcio were
fpreaa yesterday morning, and was boyed for
iDasmuch as stated that the Pedonese h,a fallen
pacK Inc olow ~as therefore all the graver ~ben the
'eTlD!e Huth became known by the French N ,nv.nu
bno "beh he statement OF that Journal confirmed BY
Austrian accounts LATHE by little prolouna discourage
ment spreads amongst the Population Gyua has retired
ana tue cnleis ID vhom coGence felt are al the head
OF the army and yet the results remain The came IL
may DE readily seen from the official thai
The slaughter OF the Gath frgntfnl rhe war has
and severai smaller combats have been fought anf nj
ready an army has been sacrificed which would Formerly
nave soiced fof long war. 1t generally believed IN
well informed circles that the mail viii bring an ar
count OF an armstce, which Will serve az the btss Tor
negotiations FOR peace The same opinion pfeyuis A. the
Bourse, where prices have improved.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-15
THE FRENCH IN THE ADRIATIC

VIENNA, June 20 (noon), 1859.
On the 18th the following French ships we're a, Anti
earFve ships OF the line, eight rgates ak war steam.
ere treen floating batteries nine gunboats nine brigs
and two three masters.
The lieet has many troops and enormous supplies OF
provsiohs and ammunition board, that can act In
1epenaeniy Of the mother country should any other
Power attempt TO interfere.
Admiral Bouet is about 70 open senled orders
Consul Hecquarat Is in conIaua! correspondence with
Montenegro, Wv"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-15

they have come too soon to have any chance OF seriously
repairing the fortune Of their arms by the bAu
gave Friday The chances OF war led the Allies
10 the banks OF the Mnco but In giving them the often.
sive II imposed them the necessity OF tore
passage OF that river, however formidable might
position, In which the enemy might wait for them WEy
did 10, the Austfians allow themselves to be tsiksa
and Why did they wish to prevent ~ This we sincerely
confess is what we cannot comprehend.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-15
IMPORTANT FROM RUSSIA.


June Q, (2l for the NEW YORK herald
Notwithstanding the forces which she still posseyses
Austria ought to seriously think making peace She
had invaded Piedmont and hoped 10 crush down that
country before the arrival Of the French she has not
succeeded and has been obliged to fall back the Min
clio; she hoped to gain ales and has succeeced In
mat Row she endeavofs to ncte Germany and Prussia
in Der cause.
As TO us of the saSe Of humanity sincerely desire
that she Will not succeed for she shoud acquire power
I'LL a'les she might also max pou,ral the
SANE time and Europe would then be inundated with
blood And nj this so thar Austria might preserve LON.
hardy, which can no longer bslorz 10 her.
The Van Buren press., 1859-11-18
Latest News from California
BY Overland Mail.

By the politeness of II. d. Crockcr, Esq.
of the California Overland Mail Co, we
are placed in possession of San Francisco
papers to the 2Sth ult inclusive We make
up short summary. The mining 4nterest
were in prosperous state. The papers
were agitating the subject Of establishing n
regular line of Ste IN Ia kets between San
Francisco and Japan and China. by such
an arrangement the Pacific coast would be
brought into direct communication with
China in less than twenty days--such an
would be of immense benefit
to the whole country rs well as to Calitor-
MIA. Nevada Territory is said to be fast
settling up-thee is now a population OF
10000 souls between the Rocky and Sierra
Mountains, and the Calitornians are talking
about opening roads. with view of sccur-
ing the trade. which they estimate in two
years will be worth two and half millions
of dollars-it is proposed that the State
give the amount of one hundred thousand
dollars for the building of such Roads
The Van Buren press., 1859-11-18

Phillips are exhorting the people to rally
in condemnig the Shareholders; the Demo-
Gratis are appealing to the conservative sen
timent of the North and urging the people
to come to the support of the Federal Gov
er.,ment in maintaining the rights of the
South. Can there be any further doubt as
to the true position of the Democratic par
ty; and can the South any longer doubt
their sincerity and good faith The Dcw-
ocratic party is the only one now in the field
that can claim national character or to
have a national existence. The Black Re-
publicans are sectional and are confined Ia
one section. The Americans or Opposi-
tion in the South, have no platform in the
North-not plank that is upheld by re-
spectacle portion of the people there. The
Democratic party is complete in its organ
ization in the North, South. East and
West.
The Van Buren press., 1859-11-18
For the Van Buren Press.
BENToNviLLE, Ar, y

DENToNNlLLE, AZ, Nov. IL.
Nh. EDITOR Il presume few lines from
these digging. will not be unwelcome to
you. and hence | write. Our election of
Clerk goes bravely on. Galbreath, the
Gmocratic candidate will beat Dickson,
tie candidate of the disorganizers
Mr.. Mckizzick denies writing "One of
tie 80" ami the Editor of the Old Line
femQcrat must say again. McKizzick was
MT the fiat, that the back room caucus here
took him to be. He is disposed to let them
t,ther their own articles-he is an honest.
FINK, brave man; who will neither tell a
ln or fight one, that is he is not willing to
say that he wrote an pticle which he did
MT write, and then fight for it. No one
d'ubts his courage, and his readiness to be
responsible for what he says or writes but
h is not willing to be the pack horse Of
aiy crowd. McKizzick stands higher in
tbs community than he ever did before.
The friends of Hindman affect not to be-
live he is the author of the "Viator Let
trs." They say he is too honorable and
hgh minded to do the like But what will
tny do when it is proven that he is not too
honorable and high minded to DO the
Ike | want to hear from them. A.
The Van Buren press., 1859-11-18
Telegraph from 81. Loui. to Van Buren,.

We are IN receipt of letter from Mr.
CHARLES NJ SrEBBISs. Telegraph Compa-
ny Agent, asking US to call the attention
Of the citizens of Van Bnren. to the fact
that his Company proposes to build a tele-
graph line from ST. Louis to Van Buren,.
Mr. 5. writes US that the line is already in
operation to Jefferson City, lbs miles from
st. Louis. and that the poles are set ITO
miles this side of there. and that the wires
will be up ready for operation to Bolivar by
the lst of December.
Mr.. Stebbins asks sene aih to build the
line to this place-the aid ekcd being in
the shape of a loan, to be paid back in teie-
graphing at the usual rates, or in money at
the eni oil three years-one half of the
subscription to be paid when the polls are
set to this place. and the other half.when
the line is complete and actually at work
Mr. Stebbins writes that the line could be
placed in operation to Van Buren, by the
frs, Of April, provided our citizens guar
antee the material aid
Our citizens are favorable to the enter
prise and will furnish their quota of the
funds desired, without q doubt. So we
shall soon be in dircct telcgraphic commu-
nication with st. Louis, and by the lines
diversins from there, with all parts o: the
United States
L. S.-Since the above was in tyne. Mr..
Stebbins has arrived. and will confer with
our citizens liz relation to the enterprise he
is engaged in.
The Van Buren press., 1859-11-18
onsistcnt with Democratic principles.

consistent with Democratic principles.
Again-He accuses me Of speaking OF
selling the democracy of Crawford as tho
it was an article whose price was marked
upon it in dollars and cents. This is an ugly
wav of =" w" to answer an article alter
promising to do it with clean hands. lie
saws no one but he who holds a low esti-
mate of the democracy Of Crawford would
suygcstthat idea. That is my opinion cx-
actly. The idea is originated in the com
munication of "W :" therefore A" w" has
a low estimate of the democracy of Caw-
ford. By his own argument this thing is
proven upon him. For my part have a
high estimate of the democracy of Craw-
forl "W." is resting supincly-hi>
wishes and belief so he says) being to the
effect that Crawford will go as he prophc-
cies, but you must assume fairer mode OF
chewing up your opponents communication
than YOU did when You chewed up mine,
or the people will think, ass7s you become
better known to them under the name oi
a" w" that you are too fond OF misreprc-
senting things to do right they will dubi-
ously handle all your communications, and
rest assured our citizens are intelligent men
and capable of iudging your merits or de-
merits. And now, as u parting admoni-
tion (for / shall say no more in regard to
your article. for fear of occupying too much
space in the Press) let me request of wv
to deal fairly in commenting upon the com
munications which he may not like. and
show up their fallacy in spirit of kind
ness but above all do not misrepresen'
them. Respectfully
Az INDEPENDENT THINKER.
! p. S.-When " W. deals fairly will
my communications will give his qucs
ton due consideration. A. /. II.
The Van Buren press., 1859-11-18

OF unqualified condemnation but though
Congress is thus censurable. your committee
Is not Of opinion that the Post-otiiee De-
partment was warranted or justified in re-
ducing the mail service in such manner as
to deprive large districts of country, and
hundreds Of thousands of people of mail ia
cilities. and while we concedc to the De-
partment patriotic and praise-worthy mo-
tives In thus seeking to economize the pub
lie expenditures, we beg leave to dissent
IRON the expediency and wisdom of poll
cy that saves to the government a few thou
sand dollars at the expense of speedy con-
stant and reliable dissemination of intelli-
gence through the instrumentality of the
public mails.
And further state that the greater part of
our letter mail which is large. from the north
and east Is carried through the overland
mail by way of St. Louis. first passing
through Van Buren, to Fort Smith whence it
Is returned to Van Buren, atrer a delay of
about thirty hours /; that this San be remedi-
ed by opening the overland mail at this point
which your committee think ought to Ice
done. lnview of all of which your COM
mittec respectfully report the following res
Resoired, That the Post Office Depart
ment be respectfully requested to re-estab'
lish daily service on route 1872. at the earli-
est day possible, and thus, in some measure
remove the grievances of which we complain.
Resoired. THAT in case the Post tofficc De
partment. not rgarliax our wishes. con
clude not to restore ser ice upon said route
sufficient to supply tlh necessities of oui
people, then that it may immediately stop
all scrvicce ON said route, which had better
be blottcd from existence than remain in
name mere mockcry.
Resoired, That the Post office Depart
ment be requested to order and direct tn,
overland mail to be opened at Van Burep
SO that we may get our mail matter with
out the delay incident to its being carried I,
and returned from Fort Smith to Van Blu
rcn.
Resoired. That our delegation in Con
gress be requested 80 exert their untiring in
iluencc to accomplish all of these most desi
rable objects
Resoired. That the people of Westcrr
Arkansas. particularly those living on No
1912 be requested to hold meetings = al,
MS in accomplishing tn csc most worthy ob
iects by unmistakable expressions of pub
lie opinion.
Resoiced, That copies Of these proceed
inSs be forwarded to the Constitution an,
National lntelligcncer and they be respect
fully requisite to publi,h tn, same Tha
all papc. in Arkansas friendly to an in
crease OF mail facilities, and OF equality an,
fairness . the dissemination of public ben
efits be requested to publish these rcsolu
tions.
j. A. DlBRELL, Chairman.
! Mn
The Van Buren press., 1859-11-18
TAHLEoUAH, c. N, Nov. I2
FRlEND DUNHAM -

FRIEND DUNHAM -
Dear Sir-With pleasure have to in.
form you, that our pleasant City is still in
a hourishing condition Our National
Council have made an important step to
wards our future welfare. They have a,
last passed the Bill for selling the land lv.
ing North of this, known as the Neutral
Land, to the United States, on conditions
will write to you, as soon as | can learn
them. They have also, decided to admit
our Northern Brethren, whom | wrote coa,
cerning before-full particulars will give
hereafter. Our Council has made several
important moves, which had been very Jif
hcult to make by our former representatives
Business is briSk-weather cold-y,,l
health and peaceable times. | viii write
again next week and give u history ot time,
here in general.
Respectfully YOURS
The Van Buren press., 1859-11-18
E< Mf. Wu. G.. TAyIoR- from the DRY

EF Mf. WN. c. TAYLOR, from the Dry
Goods House of CONVERSE, HARDING d
Go. Mr. F. B. WHITE from the Boot and
Shoe House of Potter, NCrE, WHITE l.
BAyLEY, and Mr. ID. f. TAYLOR, from the
House of CLARK. ADAMS Il CLARK, exten-
sive dealers in Crockery and Glass Ware,
are now in our City. The houses they rep
resent are among the es, and most respec-
table in Boston. and any one giving them
orders for Goods in their respective articles
of trade, may be assured of being well treat
ed. n large portion of the merchants of
Van Buren,, are customers of these firms.