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Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04
NORTH. WEST. AND SOUTH WEST.

The interests of the Mississippi valley, as distinguished from the Atlantic States, are among the prominent points which ought to be considered in every assemblage of western and southwestern men. That large and increasing region, which lies between the Rocky Mountains and the Alleghanes, is not only now entitled to majority of voices in all our federal affairs, but is so rapidly enlarging in numbers and influence, that it's vote will go far to con- troI that federal legislation which has been hitherto exercised for the advantage of the Atlantic States.
 In particular, the now pressing matters of Cuba and Central America demand special attention. Those states and gov ernments are in the possession of race tradtionally hostile to men of our blood, and they occupy geographical position dangerous 10 us in any war. They might any of them be refdge for the tnen-ef- war sent by any nation against our com merce, and might, with the greatest ease, form a blockade of the Gulf of Mexico, with the ships of European powers, or any of them; or any European power might do the same thing, if we were not the owners of all the outlets to the Gulf of Mexico.
 It is quite certain that the Southwest and Northwest are equally interested in afree outlet through those passages threat ened with danger by the existing diploma cy of Europe. The cotton of the South- ,,,aet and tho corn wheat and salt Dro. visions of the Northwest, alike demand an open outlet to Europe on one side, and all the Pacific coasts on the other. Any predominance of European power in the Gulf of Mexico would threaten Illinois as well as Louisiana, Wisconsin and Iowa as well as Mississippi. We, therefore, ask of these States of the Mississippi valley, that they take into serious consideration the future of their commerce., and see whether or not they are entitled to final settlement of the long-vexed question ol their right to command the Gulf of Mexico. While England IS in possession of Gibral- tar, and France occupies Rome, 1t does not sound well in the mouth of any Euro- pean power to complain of anything we may choose to do here. Geographical position is large element in statesman ship.
 Whether there be peace or war Tn Eu- rope, we must maintain our rights. Cuba must be ours, sooner or later: Central America and the Isthmus must precede or follow. The Gulf of Mexico must be an American Louisiana Courier.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

SENSATION PREAcrING.-A correspon- dent of the Baltimore Christian Advocate relates of New York Minister, who de- sired to make sensation in preaching on the crucifxtion:
 He instructed the sexton when he got 10 that part of the discourse where he de- scribes the darkness overspreading the heavens, to draw down the gas, giving light only enough to make the darkness visible. The sexton, however, put the gas out altogether, which so coniounded the preacher that he was unable to pro ceed. Some of the trustees of the church hurried to the sexton in the lobby, and ln- quired what was the matter. Greatly to his chagrin and modification, as well as that of the preacher, he was obliged to explain.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

sY@ Scientific men assert that there Is an intimate connection between the nerves and muscles of the face and eyes, and al- lowing the beard to grow strengthens the eye. It is said that surgeons have proved, by experiment in Africa, that soldiers wearing their beard are much less liable to disease of the eye. and il is generally con- ceded that II is protection from disease of the throat and lungs.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

L. FEATHERsToN.... ..........Z. P. II. FARR. EEATHERSTON & FARR, ATToR-
 NEYs 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, REFERENcEs Es, Madison, Ark, Hon. w. G. Beaseley, S. W. Chldress; Clarendon, Ark, H. M. Couch , panola. Miss, Col Calvin Miller; Cotfeeville, Miss. E. C.. Walthall; Memphis, Tenn, D. M. DuBose, Esq, W. J. Webb; Holly Springs Miss, w T. Featherston; Washington, D. q, Jacob Thompson. jy17
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

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 hlm. N1y OFFICE-OvER TowN HALL, (Frltn's New Building first door, febi3-tt
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

Gop's PROTECTION OF You've DEER An old Canadian hunter declares that the reason why the wild deer are not all killed when young, Gas they breed once year, and are always surrounded by other ami mals which prey upon them, such as dogs, wolves, bears, partners, &c., is, that" no dog or other animal can smell the track of a doe or fawn, while the latter Is too young to take care of i'self." He stated that he had often seen it demonstrated. He had taken his dogs over the ground where he had just before seen them pass, and they would take no notice of the track, and could not be induced to follow when taken to the spot, while they would instantly dis cover the track of any deer not having young ones. This is but one proof of the adaptation of the natural laws to preserve life, when 1t most needs protection.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04
nuR TOR PRINTING DEPARTMENT.

WE have supplied ourselves with good assortment of Printing Material, and are ready to execute all kinds of Job Printing, on reasonable terms.
 We are prepared to print Pamphlets, Cata- logues, Posters, large or small, Cards> Ball Tickets, Bill Heads, Blanks of every descrip- tion, for Clerks, Sherilfs, Justices of the Peace, Constables, &c.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

T w. MARTIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ! Des Arc, Prairie county. Arkansas. Will practice in the counties of Prairie, Arkansas, Monroe, St. Francis, Jackson and White. N1g- Prompt attention given to the collection of claims; also, the locating, selling and pay ing taxes on land 0gg% Office on Lyon street.
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04
THE DIES ARC CITIZEN.
HATES OF ADVERTISING.


n< Advertisers by the year VIII oe io' tricted to their legitimate business
 Advertisement displayed by large type' ar in double columns, charged double the above rates. o,.,.oa don. bIp the rates of regular advertisements
 NSp Legal advertisements will be charged, fo, one square or less, first insertion sl, and 50 cents per square for each additional lnser- tion
 e-S. Announcing candidates for State and district offices, S7; County offices, SD; Town shin. offices S3, invariably in advance
 Ncg~ Calls on persons to become candidates are charged at the usual rates, except when pelsons making the calls are subscribers to our paper. Payment in advance.
 Nc~Political circulars charged as adver- tisements.
 rSF Advertisements not ordered Tor spe- cihe1 time. will be inserted till forbidden, and charged for accordingly.
 rsyAll advertising to be paid for quarterly.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04
gp FURNISS MARTIN. ATTORNEY

Ao' AT LAW, Brownsville, Prairie county. Arkansas. Will practice in the counties Of Prairie, Pulaski, Conway, Pope, Yell, Perry, Saline, White, Arkansas, Jefferson, Jackson and Monroe. Prompt attention given to the collection of claims Also, the locating, sell ing and paying taxes on land. jyl7-ly
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

WILLIAM T JONES ATTORNEY
 w AT LAW, Brownsville, Arkansas, Will practice in the counties of Prairie, Jefferson, Arkansas, Monroe, St. Francis, Jackson ana White. Prompt attention given to the coIlec- tion of all claims in the middle and eastern nart of the State. sept26-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

r A. MOON, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Il GENERAL COLLECTING AND LAND AGENT, For the Northern and Eastern Counties of Arkansas, Des Arc, Arkansas. octlo
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

nR. J. J. LANE, will Practice Medi- n> 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., 1859-05-04

VT G. & B. D. TURNER, ArroR-
 w NEVIS AT LAW, AND GENERAL CoLLEc- TORS, Searcy, White county, Arkansas. Prac- tice in the Circuit Courts of Randolph. Law renee, Independence, Jackson, White, Prairie, Monroe, Arkansas, Jefferson and Pulaski counties, and in the Supreme and Federal Courts at Little Rock Ark. Gg- Prompt and faithful attention given to the collection Of all claims sent to them Jaho-u-
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

sAM'L W. WILLIAMS. ...... W. L. D. WILLIAMS. WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS, Ar
 w 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 professional business, and will give his personal attention to all matters in Law and Equity, entrusted to tbam decd
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04
WmrsrL1Ns GIRLs.-All ye gals wat w'islle, and all ye hens wat crow, take notica--

WRESTLING GIRLs.--All ye gals wat w'islle, and all ye hens wat crow, take notice
 Whistling girls and growing hens,
 Always come to some bad end.
 In one of the curious Chinese books re- cently translated and published in Paris, this proverb occurs in substantially the same words. It is also an injunction of the Chinese priesthood, and a carefully observed household custom, to kill imme- dlately every hen that crows, as preyen- titive against misfortune which the cir cumslance is supposed to indicate. The same practice prevails through many DOT tions of the United States.
 We do not see why if growing hens are disposed of for fear of misfortune, whistIing girls should not also be made the subject of visitation. They are rath- CT in high favor. Witness the popularity of the song.
 " Whistle and I'll come to you.' A girl who can whistle, has music in her ot no common kind, that is evident; and the !" bad end" she comes 10 is evidently to whistle her way into some old bachelors bosom. Pretty bad place, but spot into which a great many unprotected ie- males" would be most glad to find an asylum-particularly if it was accompa- nied by fine suit of rooms, and servants to match Pitch in you fellers, wat are in favor of w'istling gals. - [Splrit of Democracy.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

DR. W. F. WALSH. having located at
 J Des Arc, offers his PROFESSIONAL SER VICES to the public. 0yI Calls promptly at- tended to. may29, lS5o-1yN
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

NHARLES P. BERTRAND, ArroR- O NEY AT LAW, Little Rock, Ark. [lan2l
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

nR. J. c. GOODWIN, determined to AO remain permanently in Des Arc, will continue to treat diseases, both Acute and Chronic in accordance with the most approv- ed principles of Scientific and Demonstrative Medicine.
 G1p Thankful for the liberal patronage he has heretofore enjoyed, respectfully solicits its continuance.
 n1y~ Office at D. P. Black & Co.'S, Drug Store. Charges as low as any Physician in town april1-1y.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04

ID JORDAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Little Rock, Arkansas. dec1l-ly.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

DR. N. l.. RAGLAND, having To- AI cated on Wattensaw, at the residence heretofore occupied by W. B. Means, deceas ed, offers his professional services to the public.
 Ny" Calls promptly attended to. [apr lily. nR. T. J. CUMMINGS. having per D manently located at Atlanta, Prairie county, Ark, offers his professional services to the public.
 N5R Having practiced in hospitals as we'll as in families, he fiatters himself that he can render satisfaction to his patrons.
 Gg- Office at Peebles' Hotel [apr 1-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-04
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UTAKEMAN w. EDWARDS, LAW
 w YER, Springfield, Conway county, Ar kansas. Will practice in the various courts of Middle Arkansas. G% Prompt attention given to the collection of all claims entrusted to him. h3or
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-17

DeA- An act has passed the Illinois State
Senate, says the Vincennes Sun, amending
the charter of the Vincennes and Paducah
Railroad 1.-THE purpose of the amendment
is to enable it to consolidate with the Hi
nois Southern Railroad, from Mound City
to Vincennes, and by the joint means and
ability of the two to build the road from
Vincennes to Brooklyn, oh' the Ohio river,
opposite to Padueah, and thus complete
continuous line of railroad between the
North and South, from Boston aud New
York to New Orleans and Charleston -
No doubt this arrangement would be very
profitable and advantageous to the Paducah
Railroad, but we confess our inability to see
where Mound City is to be benefited. By
adding to the advantages of Paducah, Mound
City detracts from her own. 1t is much the
largest stakeholder, if we mistake not in
the Illinois Southern Road and win Ger
tainly not consent to an arrangement 80
damaging to its future prosperity.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-17

ga The Cincinnati Gazette relates the
following case of death under painful cir
cumstauees L.
On Saturday, a man named Charles
Adams, residing in Storrs Township, for
some real or fancied provocation gave his
daughter severe whipping. The daughter
made complaint before Justice of the
Peace and had her father arrested. The facts
were proven, and Adams was required to
give bonds in $500 to keep the peace AL
though abundantly able to give the bonds,
he refused to do so, preferring to go to Jail,
for the purpose of Notifying his family
He was, therefore, taken in custody by the
constable, and brought to the city and lock
ed up.
Yesterday forenoon his wife and otner
friends came to the city, and before the
Probate Court with the necessary bondsnnen,
and Deputy Sheriff was despatched to the
Jail to bring the prisoner into Court TO sign
the bail bond. On proceeding thither he
found that Coroner inquest was being
held upon the body. The prisoner had been
| found dead in his cell yesterday morning,
having died during the night. The jury
rendered a verdict of % Death from the ex-
cessive use ofintoxicating liquors
When the officer made his return to the
| Court a painful scene followed The wife,
who was previously ignorant of the death
of her husband, uttered piercing Shrek,
and fell tainting into the arms Of her friends,
and was carried from the court ROOM. The
| circumstances surrounding the painful oc-
currence, made the scene doubly painful and
exciting. "a
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-17

INTERESTING TO THE CoLoRBD POPULATION.
A genius named Hodgsen, of Brooklyn, N
Y, advertises in some of the New York pa
pers that he has recently, and after several
years study and investigation" succeeded
in discovering a process by which the hair
of colored individuals may be at once, and
for indefinite period, rendered straight,
and all the woolly appearance of such hair
effectually eradicated and become of that
lengthy, black, glossy, and flowing appear
ance so much admired If Mr. Hodgson's
Relief for Woolly Heads should come into
general use among the sable classes of the
country, and prove to be effective in its de
sign, straight-haired darkies will increase
with much greater rapidity than they do
under the system which now prevails. In
many places they have way of taking
kinks out of negro hair, which, if slower, is
perhaps surer than Hodgson's process.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-17


Is THE CELL OF THE Doo1IRD.+Burns, the
murderer, who was arrested in this city and
taken to Cincinnati, where he has been con-
victed and sentenced TO be. hung, was on
Saturday evening removed from the main
Jail, and placed in the Doomed Cell on the
right ofthe entrance, which has been fitted
up especially for him, and where he will
remain, probably, until he goes to the gal
lows. Since his conviction, he has grown
exceedingly nervous and restless. He stated
in conversation that if he only had some
one to talk to, and who would read to him,
he could get get along very well. But being
alone with his own thoughts, with not a
soul to speak TO, except as an acquaintance
happens to call-seeing no one for the long
days and nights, only as he catches glimpse
through the iron-grated window, of some
person now aud then passing through the
back yard indeed severe punishment
for man who has run career in the
world SO free and unrestrained. Remorse
or fear, or both, has worked visible change
in his appearance and manner. He evidently
begins to relinquish the hope of escaping
execution, although he occasionally makes
inquiries of those who call, whether any
thing can be done for him.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-17

AFFRAY IN THE STATE SENATE.-The In
dianapolis Citizen favors us with descrip-
ton of the late disgraceful fight between
Messrs. Hetfren and Cooling, couple of
members of the harmonious Democracy
The fight occurred in the Senate chamber
while the Senate was in session. A feud
has existed between the individuals for some
time and personal rencontre anticipated
Both have always went armed. On Tues
day morning Mr.. Gooding obtained leave to
reply to article that appeared in that
mornings Sentinel, in regard to the diff
Guilty between Mr. Hefiren and himself
Soon after beginning his remarks, Mr. Hef-
fren left his seat and took position near
where Gooding was speaking. The latter
was observed to thrust his hand into his
bosom and keep it there. He had not spo-
ken, says the Citizen, "but minute or two,
when Heffren struck him in the face with
his fist. 81 -.-
Z" Before he had time to return the blow,
Clay Gooding, brother of the Senator,
came up and attacked Heffren, when the
latter turned and threw him down and held
him with one hand, while he fought Good
ing with the other. While matters were at
this stage, Lem. Gooding, another brother,
ran up and struck Heffren violent blow on
the right side of the head with cane, in
tiicting severe wound from which blood
flowed profusely, Several knives were
seen in the melee, one of which dropped
under Senator Green desk, and was taken
possession of by him. Mr.. Hamilton took
of the cane used-it is a heavy possession
hickory stick, with silver head.
/" Mr.. Wagner made a motion to adjourn
and seconded it himself when the President
without putting it to vote, declared tue
Senate adjourned"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-17

Bay A proposition is on foot at Indian
apolis for the establishment of gymna-
stun. Some years ago one was put in
operation for short period but the young
gents having blistered their hands little in
exercising, gave it up in disgust and the
thing died out" A library and reading
room was also established in that city, which
met with a similar fate. Union Literary
Society met with no better success. a
negro minstrel institution seems to be the
only kind that is promptly supported,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-17

neA. had the pleasure yesterday of
chat with old Buck. Some three or four of
us called on him, and found him sitting
cross-legged with the stump of an unlit Sc
gar in his mouth, and looking as hale and
hearty as young man OF fifty. He was
unusually lively and pleasant in converse
ton, being in most excellent humor, and
seemingly with no care ON his mind | do
not know when | have spent a half-hour
more agreeably. He says the Democracy
will all come right yet. He has seen far
worse political storms, and believes that it
is Gods will that the Democracy shall con-
troll the National Government until His
great ends shall have been accomplished in
the creation of this great Republic Wash
tngton Correspondence.
What is to become of Republic whose
President sits cross-legged, and sucks the
stumps of unlit segars?
No wonder the Tariff question drags along
heavily; and that the gem of the Antilles
still remains not our own. We are glad to
learn, however, that the rumors concerning
the old mans health are incorrect, and that
he looks " hale and hearty as young man
i " my b. 1lheby loo, the democracy ale
to come out all right without the smell
OF fire on their garments we presume. This
is especially encouraging. SO long as the
Chief doesn't falter, hopes may be entertain
ed of keeping the rank and file in order
We trust this writer may have occasion To
use his pen again. Such grains of comfort
in, OF III
country.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-17
WING Convention In Virginia.

Wing Convention In Virginia
Notwithstanding the snee thatrs greeted
the manly efforts of the Richmond Wing
and some of the most intelligent statesmen
of Virginia, to organize a party IN oppo-
sition to the so-ealled Democratic, those
efforts, so far as the first movements are con-
cerned are complete success. On Thurs
day last, one of the largest and most enthu-
siastie Conventions ever convened in the
State since 1910, assembled in Richmond.
This is conceded by all the papers published
in that city. 1t was organized by the ap-
pointment of the Hon. VIM. Ballard Pres
ton as President, who, on taking the chair,
made an eloquent and effective address
The Committee appointed to nominate to
the Convention suitable candidates for the
offices of Governor, Lieut.. Governor, and
Attorney General, selected, on the first day
of the session, WILLIAM l.. GoGGIN, of
Bedford county, for Governor. The an
nouneement of Mr.. Goggin's name was re-
ceiyed by the Convention with hearty
cheers, and his nomination ratified by ac-
clamation. Mr.. Goggin is a gentleman
who is favorably known to the people of
Virginia as man of great talent and ap-
proved ability in the public service. As
member, some years ago, OF the House OF
Representatives, he was distinguished as
well for his eloquenee as for the efficiency
with which he discharged the duties of that
station. He will prove fully as formidable
an opponent as Mr.. Letcher will desire to
meet.
On the following day the Convention
placed in nomination Mr.. Waitman P. Will
ley, of Monongalia county, for the Office of
, Lieutenant Governor, and Mr.. Walter Pres
ton, of Washington county, for the office OF
Attorney General Earnest and enthusi-
astic speeches were made by gentlemen from
various parts of the State, which were
greeted with much applause. Mr.. John NJ,
Bolts made a long and able address, in
which, it is supposed, he foreshadowed the
position he will take in his address to be
deliveredaat the New ork Academy of Mu-
sic, on the 22d of this month. He strongly
urged the necessity Of a coalition OF
all the Opposition parties in the North and
South, for the Presidency-a compact to de-
feat the Democracy. This movement is
regarded as formidable, at Washington,
both on account of the Wise and Hunter di-
visions, and the high character of the mel
taking a part in the proceedings. The
Wings of the old mother of States have
sounded the bugle-call, will it not NEE
with cheering response from the remain
ing States of the Commonwealth ?