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Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

five hundred and fifty pounds; in Georgia four hundred. In that State, full crop of cotton it is stated, has been made this year that twill bring $2l ,00O,OO0 at present prices" According to the census of 1850, the cotton growing region produced "ginn ed cotton bales of four hundred pounds each' as follows: In Alabama, 564, ,429; Geor- gin, 499, ,O9l; Mississippi, 4S2 ,292; South Carolina, 30O,30l; Tennessee, l94, ,432 Louisiana, IFS, ,3S7; North Carolina, 73,- S45; Arkansas; 65,345; Texas, 5S,O72 Florida, 45,l3l; Virginia, 3.5O7; Ken lucky, 750; making a total of 2,46o,O79; and showing an increase in the product oi cotton in this country in eight years oi about one million of bales, now worth over $50, 100000 -..,
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
COTTON CROP OF 1858 AND COTTON
 AAe STATISTICS.

As the cotton crop of the countryis one of the great elements of finance, the bal ance wheel of the whole fabric, we give the following statistics on this subject as matter of interest to our readers. An Alabama cotton planter, who has carefully examined the question says:
 Owing to an unusually long continuance of very favorable and sunny weather du- ring September and October, and until late in the autumn, there having been no fros, in "the cotton region" worthy ot notice before the 10th of November, and none "to kill" generally until about the 2Oth of that month, when the rains set Tn, the prospect of the cotton crop in Septem- Der has been more than realised. Instead of the crop being about the same quantity as last year, not quite 3,ll4, ,0SO bales, 1t seems to be ascertained that the present crop will range between $500, 900 and g. 5O0,OOO baes-good crops having been made in the States east of Mississippi, but in that State, by the accounts of in- telligent persons who have lately been there, as also in Louisiana and Texas, and some other of the southwestern States, or parts of them, it is believed, as general result, not more than half crops have been made, as is certain in many localities. The inundations along the Mississippi river and some of its trbutries, destroyed whole crops the last spring. The extent of the damage is not yet known, and IS variously estimated, as is also the general crop. The uncommon extent of the receipts and sales at the cotton markets so early m the season, owing to the circumstance ot its unusual maturity, the bulk ot cotton having gone forward two months in ad- vance of ordinary seasons, has perhaps led 10 the erroneous opinion, especially Tn Europe, that the cotton crop of the pres ent year is much larger than it actually IS. Should it even exceed, which does not ap- pear probable, $500 900 bales, that quan- tity will be inadequate to the demand. This scarcely needs demonstration. I For several successive years the crops in this country have been short, and the agitated state of India must have caused a failure of the crops there. s5x It will be observed that the crop Tn this country of 1855 was 3,S27 ,S45 bales, and since then. up to the present year, has never been exceeded. Last years croF was 8 ,l13 ,962 bales.
 The total consumption in the United States last year was less than 595,OOt bales, while the export to foreign port: exceeded 2,59O,00 bales. Only abon 100 900 bales, supposed to be mostly in ferior and unsaleable cotton, was left ol hand in this country, the lst of Seplem Der, 1858. et.s
 X These statistics show what will be th' probable demand for the present crop o cotton, independent of the improved trade
 and the opening of China and India t
 the fabrics of England and the Unite'
 States.
 Prices in this country for the presen , crop, as paid, have ranged from abou
 eleven 10 thirteen cents per pound, iiuctu ating in measure according to the price
 at Liverpool and Manchester.
 N Alabama, ii is supposed, will be agai the cotton banner State" this veal
 Her bales, it will be observed, ayerag
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
The Very Best of the Seasou-Foote
 Caught.

The following, on Gov. Foote, is too good to be lost; and, as we are assured by party present, that i, is literally true, we | lay it before our readers. In fact, the person who gave us the information IS a gentleman of integrity and honor, Tn whom we have implicit confidence. Here | it is.-[ Vicksburg Sun.
 A few days ago company of gentle men were travelling up the Mlsslsslppl river, between Vcksburg and Memphis, on the steamer Antelope. In the crowd was politician of great notoriety, par ticularly in the State of Mississippi, who was eloquent and incessant in his adyoca- cy of Judge Douglas for the Presidency !" Every position of Douglas was Demo- cratic, every pulsation of his heart South Tern, every element of his nature Constl. tutional and conservative, all the leading statesmen and politicians of the South and West his ardent admirers, etc, etc. :" During an animated panegyric upon the perfectons of the 's Little Giant, all the gents of the cabin had congregated around the interminable talker," some asking one question and some another, all ot which were answered by the statement Of facts all within the "certain personal knowledge" of the speaker, when one gent asked, " How is Kentucky upon the Douglas question: The speaker turned to him with an air of countenance, as much as to say, !" there l am at home 7 replied, Kentucky, Sir, is right, and 10 my certain kaoictedge, every promi- nent politician in the State Is in favor of Douglas. 1 have very lately been in Kentucky and conversed with every mem Der of Congress, and every one (and particularly Dr. Peyton, the most proml- nent of them all, is in favor of Douglas 7 A very fine looking, quiet stranger, who had been listening without saying anything, appeared struck with the last remark, and asked the speaker if he un- derstood him to say that Dr. Peyton was a Douglas man" Oh, yes," he replied, " know him intimately, and within the last four weeks he has assured me of the fact" The stranger rose up and spoke as follows: :" Sir, am Dr. Peyton, the member of Congress referred to. and though have heard mnch of you, have never had the honor of your acquaintance or of speaking to you until now, and so far from being Douglas man, Sir, am against him all the way from h-ll to Halifax. Nor is there prominent man in Kentucky for him, except MT. Dixon,
 who is in favor of a new party" The effect of this reply can be better imagined than described. The shout that went up from that crowd made the Antelope trem- ble. The Douglas orator, instead of melt ing down into his boots, turned towards Dr. Peyton, and remarked, Are you Dr.. Peyton, sir most happy to see you sir-delighted to make your acquaintance, sir; think once saw you, sir. when l
 was in the Senate, aheIn!' s. called all hands to take drink, and amidst the most terrific gufaws they all drank, ''health to Dr. Peyton, and confusion to Douglas and his schemes for the Presi. dency." THE OLD UN."
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
A BAD SIGN.

There is no surer sign of an unmanly and cowardly spirit than vague desfe for help--a wish to depend, to lean on somebody, and enjoy the fruits of other peoples industry. There are multltudes of young men who indulge in dreams oi help from some quarter coming ln at convenient moment to enable them to se- cure the success in life which they coves. The vision haunts them of some beneyo-
 lent old gentleman with pocket full Of money, box full of scrip, trunk full of mortgages, and mind remarkably appre- ciative of merit and genius, who will, per hans, give or lend them from one thou sand to ten thousand dollars, with which they may commence business and go on swimningly. Perhaps he will take a dif- ferent turn and send them to college, from which they will emerge into ecclesiastical popularity, and rise up to fat salary of bishopric, at least.
 One of the most painful sights in the world, is that of a young man with strong constitution and presentable fig ure, standing with his hands in his pock- cts longing for help. There are positions in which the most independen, spirit may gracefully accept assistance; may, in fact, as choice of evils. desire it; but for n man who is able to help himself, to seek help from others, is positive proof that lie has been unfortunately trained, and that an indolent bias exists in his character. Letus not be misunderstood; we would not inculcate the pride of personal indc- pendence, which in its sensitiveness repels the good offices of friends--what we con- demn in young man, is the habit ofide-I pendence which makes him anxious to ac- cept as a favor those things which he might readily acquire by his own industri- al exertions. A man who willingly re- ceives assistance, especially if he has ap- piled for it, invariably sells himself to his benefaclor, unless his patron happens to be man of sense, who is giving abso- lutely necessary assistance to one whom he knows to be both sensitive and honora-' ble. m8
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
nI CAN |"
BY CHARLES LELAND PORTER.


 Here is something stirring for you! To feel your heart grow larger-swell with higl desire at the close of each stanza. You invol untarily close your hands tighter, and you eye kindles. Read it over again. We imagin your pulse keeping time to it's measure. Rea it again! M ''I CAN l' Yes, sir-we know you canI We read it in your eye, There is mystic talisman
 Flashing all gloriously! eiSpeaking it out boldly; let it ring, There is volume there, There's meaning in the eagle's wing; Then soar, and do, and dare! eI CAMP Climbs to the mountain top;
 And blows the billowy main, And like the hammer in the shop;
 And drives the saw and plane; Iris fearless in the battle shock,
 And always leads the van Of young America'e brave sons
 They never quailed nor ran. "I cAN!'' He is a fiery youth,
 And WILL brother twin; And, arm in arm, in love and truth,
 They'll either die or win; Shoulder to shoulder, ever ready, @ All firm and fearless still The brothers labor-true and steady ssI CAN!'' and brave sI WILLIE" q CAM" cen in his pleasure trips
 Travels by telegraph, He plumes the snowy wings of ships,. And never works by half His music is the humming loom,
 And shuttles are his dancers; Then clear the way and quick give room For the noble-souled ssI CAM" sirs! s'I cANt' yes sir--we know you can! Iris 1.-the in every limb, To your blood 'tis busy fan,
 How can the flame burn dim? It tensely draws your sturdy nerves No bows without string. And when nor bows or bow-string swervcs An arrows on the wing. I've got to ''sixthly," and would make personal ssapplication" In four heads; listen every one
 Of this our Yankee nation; &S Banish from you every can't,
 And show yourself man, And nothing will your purpose daunt, Led by the grave "I cAN!'
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

A ToucHING INcIDENT.-A corres- pondent, writing from Philadelphia totha Louisville Democrat, relates the following;
 Whilst an aged and poorly clad female was asking aims at the corner Of Fourth and Chestnut streets, smart looking young sailor passed within few feet ol her, gazing for several seconds on her haggard face. She approached him, and extended her palm in silence. Instantly his hand found its way to his capacious pocket, and when he drew it out it was filled with gold and silver, which he forced her to accept, saying.
 There, good mother, take this. you may as we'll have 1t as the landsharks The last cruise 1 had out to New York found me with four hundred dollars on hand, but as the neighbors told me my old mother was dead, 1 got on spree witt the money, spent It all inside of weel and then shipped again.
 Oh, good good sir you are too kino to an old body like me. For your sake will take it. Oh, you remind me of my poor son, George, who shipped and wal drowned. Oh, George-George White where are you now s'
 George White ? hurriedly exclaimet the now excited sailor. Why, that's m, name! And you-you are my mother. With this he seized her in his arms, an' caressed her affectionately, whilst the bii tears of joy ran down his bronzed cheek lThe poor woman was entirely overcom by the recovery of her long lost child, ant wept and groaned alternately. A carri age shortly after conveyed the mother an son away, leaving many moistened ey among the crowd who witnessed the scene
 -''speaking your mind," Jerrold says, :" .n axArarananca in at has riIinad many a man.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

A SHARP HousEKEEPERs.--I never see the reason why your smart housekeep- CTS must of necessity be Xantippes. ] once had the misfortune to be domestica- ted during the summer months with one Of this genius.
 l should like to have seen the adventu- rous spider that would have dared 10 ply his cunning trade in Mrs. Parott's premises. Nobody was allowed to sleep wink beneath the roof. Even the old rooster crowed an hour earlier than any of his neighbors. .Go ahead!' wus writ ten on every broomstick in tine establish ment.
 She gave her husband his breakfast, buttoned him up in his overcoat, and put him out of the door with his face in the direction of the store, in less time than l have taken to tell it. Then she snatched up six little Pariolts, scrubbed their faces up and down without regard to feeling or pug noses, till they shone like row of milk cans.
 Clear the track!' was her motto wash- ing days. She never drew long breath till the wash tubs were turned bottom up- wards again, and every article of wearing apparel sprinkled. folded, ironed, and placed on the backs of their respective owners. It always gave me a stitch in the side to look at her.
 Asto her .'cleaning days" l never had courage to witness one. 1 had to lay un- der an apple tree in the orchard until she was through. A whole platoon of sol- diers wouldn't have frightened me so much as that virage and her mop.
 You should have seen her in her glory on "baking days" her sleeves rolled up to her armpits and long check apron swathed round her bolster-like figure; the great oven blazing, glowing and sparkling in manner very suggestive to a lazy sinner like myself The interminable row of greased pie plates, and pans of rough and ready ginger bread. and pots of pork and beans, in an edifying state of progression; and the immense embryo loaves of brown and wheaton bread. To my innocent inquiry whether she thought the latter would rise, she set her shiny arms akimbo, marched up within kissing distance of my face. cooked her head on one side. and asked if "I thought she looked like woman to be trided with by loaf of bread7" The way l settled down into my slippers, without reply, probably convinced her that l was nc longer skeptcal upon that point.
 Saturday evening she employed ir winding up everything that was unwount in the house. the old entry clock inclu ded. From that time till Monday nor. ming, she devoted herself 10 her husband and Sabbatical exercises. All have tt say is, that it is to be hoped she car ried some of the fervor of her secnlal employment into those halcyon hours.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
Dr. B. Douglass,

BLENDERS his professional services to
 the citizens of Prairie and adjacent counc ties as a Mechanical Physician, in cases or HERNIA AND PRoLArsUs UrERt. Tn eases C, CT abortion, by the timely aid of his SuPPoki = FER, if not prevented, by returning the "ofK' they shall have their money refunded
 Fg JOSEPH A. EpprNs is my, authorised agent, in all matters connected wltn t4e aooVe eS business. D. DOou uLneo .n e
 Post office, Des Arc, Ark. oct9-om
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

Advertisers by the year will be res tricted to their legitimate business.
 9r Advertisements displayed by large type or in double columns, charged double the above
 N5y- Personal communications charged dou- ble the rates of regular advertisements.
 r15- Legal advertisements will be charged sfor one square or less, first insertion Sl, ane So cents per square for each additional inser- tion. & H1y- Announcing candidates for State and District offices, $7; County offices, 50; Town Ship, offices $3, invariably in advance.
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 CF Political circulars charged as adVer- Easements.
 f9- Advertisements not ordered for spe' cihel time. will be inserted till forbidden, ana charged for accordingly
 rE-Ali advertising te be paid for quarterly
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

---Mr. snub perceived that the milk he was pouring into his coffee cup was none of the richest On this he said to his hostess, "Hayen't you any milk that is more cHEERruL than this?'' "What do you mean by that?'' "why, THIS milk seems overpo"ered by the BLUES"
 A gentleman, having large six-shooter in bis hand, was asked--"Is that horse pis- tol?, 'sNo;' he replied, ''it is only Colts" :"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15


 Dowx AND Up.-In the year 1S49, young man who was rich, and engaged in lucrative business in Cincinnati, be- came enamored of beautiful and ania- ble girl--the daughter, by the way. of. wealthy parenis--and after brief court ship, married her. He loved her dearly. She loved him dearly. A fortune of hap-l piness seemed in store for them but evil days came, and after brief but violent struggle with fortune, the young man be- came bankrupt. He was left without q dollar, but not without hope. The gold mines of California were open to the ad- venturous and to the industrious. He would leave his beautiful wife and seek it's glittering shores, where he would re- main until his fortunes were revived. The resolution once taken was soon ex- ecuted. He came to California, but ihel cloud still hung over him. He was active, enterprisng and persevering; yet, while others around him were gathering the golden harvest in abundance, his every object failed. For eight years he con tinued thus. He became sick, weary, and dishear,ened, but his pride would not d. low him to write home for assistance He was at last reduced to sell newspapers upon the streets for living.
 A few weeks ago he was at Folsom street wharf. upon the arrival of the mail steamer and, among the passengers who came ashore, he caugh. glimpse os richly dressed lady whom he thought he knew. He followed her to hotel, got a fair view, and recognized her as his wife, whom he had not seen for eight years. He was poorly dressed, but his affection conquered his pride. and he immediately made himself known to her. The recog- hilton was followed by beautiful exhibi- tion of unabated and unfal,ering love. The lady's parents had died, leaving her an heiress of great wealth. She had not heard of her husband for eight years, anos fearing for hls safety, she resolved to visi | this State and make inquiries for herself. The lady closed her conversation With her husband by putting her arms about ms neck and saying. " Now, dear George, we. can go home and be happy as we used so be-" They did go home on the steamer which left last Monday. This story is strictly true.-[Caliiornia Spiri. ol the Times.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
DFs ARC ARK ANsAs, JANUAIsY 15, 1859.

thus deprives New England of her South ern trade and her best markets"
 MT. George goes on to define his po- silion in favor of revenue tariff suffi- cient to meet the wants of the Govern ment economically administered" bu, does not believe in the right of Congress to enact tariff for the purpose of protec- ton. afit
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
nuR TOR PRINTING DEPARTMENT

WE have supplied ourselves with "a good Assortment of Printing Material, ana are ready to execute all kinds of Joo Pi'Reiie' on Reasonable terms. El83
 We are prepared to print Pamphlets, Cata, logues, Posters, large or smaii' Caros' na,' tion, for Clerks, Sherilfs, Justices Of the Peace, Constables, &c. s s rss
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
L. FEATHERsToN.. ..-'.' z. F. H. AhA' FEATHERSTON & FARR, ATToR-

NEYs AT LAW, AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS, Clarendon, Arkansas. Will pracuce Ill tne m counties of Monroe, Arkansas, Prairie, St.. Francis, Jackson and Phillips. Particular attention given to collections. RErERENcEs :; Madison, Ark, Hon. W. G. Beaseley, $. w.. Childress; Clarendon, Ark. H. M. Couch i; Panola, Miss, Col. Calvin Miller; CoHeeville' Miss, E. c. Walthall; Memphis, Tenn, D. M DuBose, Esq, W.J. Webb Holly springs, Miss, w. T.. Featherston; Washington, ID. G.. Jacob Thompson. Jylf s
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
}. DALRYMPLE, ATTORNEY A

TT B. DALRYMPLE, ATTORNEY AT
 V LAW, Des Arc, Prairie county, Arkan- sas. Will practice in the counties of Prairie, Monroe. Arkansas, Jackson, White. and Con. way. He will give prompt attention to all Land Claims. and will attend personally to the locating of Swamp Land Scrip and warrants, selling lands, and paying taxes. GT OFFICE on Lyon street. feDlo-I
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

FIR. J. J. LANE, will Practice Medi- D cine in the different branches of the Pro- fession, and respectfully tenders his services to the citizens of Des Arc and surrounding coun- try, hoping to share at least portion Of their patronage. OFFICE-On Buena Vista street.
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

TYR. VIM. BETHEL, will continue
 l J the Practice of Medicine in Des Arc, and Vicinity. From his long experience in his profession, and having resided in Arkansas during the past fourteen years, he hopes to re- ceive share of the public patronage. = NSF- Office at BETHEL & WATTs's Drug Store. Residence in the building formerly occupied as the 0Erwin House." may22-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
RLAyKs! BLANKS!!

Just printed and for sale at the C CITIZEN OFFICE :''-Deeds of Conveyance: Quit Claim Deeds; Justices Summons', Exec ltions, De- livery Bonds, &c.. &e.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

JTTILLIAM 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 coilec- tion of all claims in the middle and eastern mart of the State. sept26-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

JUAKEMAN w. EDWARDS, LAW
 w YER. Springfield, Conway county, Ar kansas Viii practice in the various courts of Middle Arkansas. GgHr Prompt attention given to the collection of all claims entrusted to him. .- V, ..-. sa a1 EYr hoo'
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

sAM,L w. wILLIAMs....... W. L. D. WILLIAMS WILLIAMS S WILLIAMS, Ar
 I" roRNEYs AT LAW, Little Rock, Ar kansas. Office on Markham street. One or our firm will be almost always at Brownsville, where he can be consulted on protesslonai business, and will give his personal attention to all matters in Law and Equity, entrusted to thar, dec4
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

RATES OF ADvERTIsING.-One square lo lines of this size type) for one insertion, Sl; each additional, insertion, 50 cents.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

r w. MARTIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, .j Des Arc, Prairie county. Arkansas. Will practice in the counties of Prairie, Arkansas, Monroe, St. Francis, Jackson and White. (r5yr Prompt attention given to the collection of claims; also, the locating, selling and pay ing taxes on land. OT' Office on Lyon street. sept26-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

ID OBERT l.. BETHEL, ATTORNEY ,.nsas feb20-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

r E. GREENWOOD, ATTORNEY AT ] LAW, Des Arc, 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 tention to all business entrusted to him. ~ OFFICE--OvER TOWN HALL, (Frith's New Building) first door. febl3-I
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

TYR. W. F. WALSH. having located at
 I) Des Arc, offers his PROFESSIONAL SER VICES to the public. ly Calls promptly at tended to. rs e5 may29, lo3o-ly' 2
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-15

DR. T. SANDERS, fate of Memphis.
 having settled in the town of Des Arc, lenders his professional services to the citi- zens of said town and vicinity; and, from a long experience in the healing art in the West, fatters himself that he will share their pat ronage. NW OFFICE on Buena Vista street. Residence on Woodruf street. dec5-tf