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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

How TO BE REsPEcTABLE.-In an article
upon Free Blacks, and their duty to make
money, if they would be respectable
The Christian Examiner says: llu.4
"No race in this country will be des-
pissed that makes money. If we had in
Boston or New York, ten ourang outangs
with million of dollars each, they would
visit the best society; we should leave our
cards at their doors, and give them snug
little dinner parties"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

TIE JAcKsoN BANK MuRDER.--We clip
the following paragraph from the QAid
Nune, published at Grand junction, Of
the ID inst:
K We learn from the best authority, that
the identity Of the murderer of young
Miller, Of jackson, Tenn. has been de-
,tetminedss Hi name. however, has not
A. yet transpred. ~ ' $50
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

~ The committee who were recently
appointed 10 watch Mrs. HAYES lat Fort
Edward, New York; the woman who
pretended to have lived two years with
out food, have reported that she is an i'm
poster.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08
p4- In Pennsylvania the other day,

tB- In Pennsylvania the other day, a
Democratic State Convention endorsed
old Buck and repudiated Gov. Packer
Another Democratic State Convention
has been called to endorse Gov. Packer
and repudiate old Buck. The people in
tend soon to hold Convention and re-
pudiate both of them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

AGRICULTURAL PRoDUcrs.-The reader
will find on the first page, an interesting
article upon the staple products of the
country.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

DEAru.-We regret to learn that N. J..
Spillman, Esq, highly esteemed citizen
of Monroe county, died very suddenly, at
his residence at Mt. Vernon, ON the 4th
inst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

EfD~ A correspondent of the New York
Tribune says: AS an evidence of the diff
Guilty of getting any business transacted
at Washington with either of the Depart
ments of Government, it is stated by q
Washington paper that a gentleman visit
ed one of them IS times; sat waiting in
the ante-room 260 hours, and walked be-
tween his hotel and the Department fifty
one miles, before his business was dispos-
ed of, and when disposed of his tavern
bill had nearly absorbed the amount Of
allowance, to say nothing of the loss Of
time and detention from the engagements
of home.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08
FUNERAL OF GEN. w. 7. HAsKELL.-The

FUNERAL OF GEN. w. I. HAsKELL.-The
Jackson Wing, Of the LIST, says:
The remains of the late Gen. VIM. T.
Haskell, were brought to this city, on
Wednesday last, for interment, and ON
yesterday he was buried, under the special
charge of the 10. o. +. At 3 o'clock
a large procession was formed at the
Court House, of citizens generally, who
proceeded to the Methodist Church, when
Rev. Amos w. Jones led in the services.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08
A Democratic Organ on Democratic
Extravagance.


The following is from the Washington
Union, the Presidents Organ. The Union
says:
Committees of either house of Congress
now deliberate on retrenchment in rooms
decorated at an expense surprising the
gorgeous extravaganza described in orien-
tai fable; and members vote to lop off
items necessary to protect the pioneer in
the far West from the tomahawk of the
savage, while sitting in chairs reported to
have cost Sl75 apiece. One of the most
useful members, in enforcing the policy
Of economy in the House, Mr.. George w.
Jones, of Tenn, is compelled to make
moti0ps for striking out extravaganza af-
ter extravaganza in the bills coming under
his relentless scrutiny, from desk carved
eiio,d, upholstered, and furbelowed at a
Cost whic,,: would support two or three
soldiers a whole. gear in the campaign.
against the Camanches ana SaVaJoes OF
the West"
The democratic party has been in pGw-
or ever since March, 1929, with two soli-
tary exceptions. Remember that.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

DASDRIDGE BANK.-We publish on our
advertising page this week a statement of
the condition of the cambridge Bank on
the 18th inst, which shows it to be in n
healthy condition.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

WV. II. PoLK.-This gentleman is an
nounced as candidate for Congress in
the sixth District.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

~ Mr.. Preston, the United States
Minister to Madrid, presented his creden-
tials and was received BY the Queen. when
the u.ual conrtesiee wore exchanged.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

~ Kansas voted on last Monday to
hold another Convention to form another
Consultation under which to apply for adj
mission into the Union. According TO .
telegram from Lsavenworth there was
little Opposition there to the call.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

aO- The Senate of Missouri has passed
bill appropriating $500 for portraits of
Henry Clay and Andrew jackson, to be
painted by Mr.. Bingham, Missouri ar
fist
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

~ The Huntsville Independent nom-
mates Hon. F. X. Zollicofier for the
Presidency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

TRUE.-Politeness goes great ways
Henry Ward Beecher says an impudent
clerk can do almost as much injury to
store as the neglect of the proprietor to
advertise his wares.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

BD~ Collin Wood, in the Plough, the
Loom and the Anvil, says he has raised
for three years past, sweet potatoes, of
better quality than usual, in the follow
ing way, viz:
The sweet potato vine blooms in August;
in about a month thereafter they form &C
pod; the seeds are then formed of about
the size of sage seed and the same color.
The pod should be noticed ard gathered
when ripe, or else they will soon drop
In the spring, at the usual time of sowing
seed, SOW them in the same way sow
cabbage seed. They will not come up
quite as soon, but will continue doing so
through the spring. The plant is small
and delicate in appearance, and should be
drawn in q wet season, with little dirt
attached to it, and transplanted. The
leaf and vine have different appearance
from the potato usually, and the potato
will be found to grow larger and smoother
than usual
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

MEMPHIS, April 1.-Two negroes were
convicted OF the murder Of Isaac Bowdcn
last 0ceooer. 5000 r's4 esl- ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

VIRGINIA REGULATES BucHANAN.-The
Democracy of Virginia, in the sharp
contest that is before them, find it coro
venient to repudiate Mr. Buchanan alto
gether. The Richmond Enquirer says
We have yet to see the first Virginia
Democrat who fails utterly to denounce
the leading measures of the Presidents
message"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

a. $fe.0oo Tennessee tx per cent,
Bonds old 10 New York on the LIT inst,
q 922. ssle ~. ~. n
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

The Opposition in their late convention
in this city, pledged themselves to use
their earnest eXertions and united in
tiuence" to overthrow the Democratic
party, and restore the Administration of
the government to its original purity
Nash. Union and American.
Just so. And the Opposition intend to
make good that pledge in this State on
the 4th of August next. Mark that.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08
&thsas Yast.
TERMS
Athens, Friday, April 8, 1850.
Col. Netherlands Acceptance.

b6r Circuit Court for McMinn county
next Monday the 18th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08

Bd- N. B. Dudley has been nominated
by the Opposition of Montgomery county,
as their candidate for Representative in
the Legislature.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
THE FOURTH OF JULY.

Apublic meeting was held at Walters Chap el, in this county, on the 4th inst, to consider the propriety of celebrating the anniversary of our national independence, on the 4th ot July next. committee was appointed to so- licit subscriptions for the purpose of defraying the expenses of such celebration. The meet ing then adjourned to the 11th inst.
 At the adjourned meeting it was resolved to celebrate the day, at or near Walters Chapel. by free barbecue.
 MT. Can't, of Brownsville, was appointed orator of the day and A. McNeill was SC. lected to re ad the Declaration of Independence The citizens of Prairie Go. generally were invited to attend and special invitations were extended to the editors of the Brownsville Echo" and of the < Des Arc Citizen" We have to acknowledge the reception oi the invitation as above but we shall be unable to partake of t he festivities of the occasion owing to protracted illness.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
RECEIPTS DURING PAST WEEK.
By A. STEWART & BRo's.

1V As 1 cINCINNATI-P Per Pocahontas = 13, ,660
 lbs assorted Iron; 7,500 lbs do Castings; II cook stoves, complete; IS heating stoves; IF
 charcoal furnaces, complete; 50 kegs nails; 40
 grind stones; 10 sets axles; do springs; DIX black lead; do British lustre; 10 bedsteads' 90 bundles slats and rails; do lounges; 5 do
 cribs; bxs wardrobes; F bureaus; bxs look, ing glasses; 20 pkgs tables; book cases; oO reams paper; pkgs doors; bundle ofha, l ments; 20 sacks spun yarn: six trott lines; lo bundles wash boards; 10 do brooms; 45 boxes tobacco; 8 bundles sash; 12 dog cane and spli' seat chairs; 10 sks feathers; bbl gluej 4 bbls linseed oil; do lard oil; 100 bbls liquor; la I bbls do; 21 kegs do; 8 cases wine; 10 boxes
 soap; bxs hardware, l bbl hardware; Il bxs assorted mdze; dog sneathsj 12 bundles wag- on boxes; 8 bundles horse collars; bundles hames-A Stewart & Bros. .....3 boxes dry goods, 1 bx bonnets-C. H. Bogges, Spring i field ... ..1 portable steam engine, stack ant
 guy rods; saw mill frame, ps mill ways; ps carriages, 2cast iron head blocks, PniIey | RE-SHrpMESr TO JAcKsoHPoRT. -2 mil stones-E. Benbrook....1 mill, ps; t3 ps mill machinery-J. H. Williams....l cotton
 gin stand, jalers, 2 kegs, 1 box glassware | P. H. Redman.
 | NAPOLEON-Pe Sam. Hale--2 cases mer'
 chandise-N. B. Keeney.. gin band
 Thos. T. Cobb, Stony Point,...l do, l, A
 Edney, Stony Point.... do, Wm. Henry, sto' ny Point. |, | MEMPHIS-Per Return-14 pkgs mdze, K
 T. Dodson, Brownsville. =. 12 do mdze, 5. F Burgess, Des Arc....1 do mdze, Dr. VII Hams. Des Arc ....4 pkgs sundries, A. S. & | NAPOLEON-Pe Fortune--50 ps bagging | A. Stewart & Bros.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
THE NATURALIZATION QUESTION.

More or less of the opposition newspa- pers are endeavoring 10 excite feeling against the President and Secretary of State with reference to the answers that are necessarily given by the latter to in- quiries whether American naturalization papers will protect those holding them, fl returning to the territory of the government under which they may have been born, from being compelled to complete the term of military service exacted by that govern ment of all males born it's subjects; the party naturalized as citizen of the United States having left the jurisdiction of the European government without fulfilling its requirement in that particular. The an- swer returned to such enquiries is, in sub- stance, that the United States has no DOW Ter under international law-the common law of all nations-to compel foreign gov ernment to respect, within its own limits, American readings of the rights of such naturalized Americans, the correctness of which is assented to by no other govern ment than this. The American theory in this matter, it will be remembered, differs entirely from that of each and all the governments of Europe, which do nol ad- init the right of repatriation without the consent of the government claiming the allegiance.
 Itis to be regretted that the governments of Europe are 50 far behind the liberalism of ours in this particular; but such is the fact, however-and it Is necessarily to be dealt with as fact, over which the United States have no control. For quarter of a century the United States have endeav- ored to induce Europe to accept their theory upon naturalization as the correct one-as the theory bes. suited to the present con- dilion of the world; but as it conflicts with principles on which almost all governments but ours are founded-the principles of the doctrine of the divine rights of rulers-so far. no American administration has had success in this labor, though all of them have, as before remarked, incidently press ed the subject upon the attention first of one European government and then of another, on all occasions involving its con sideration immediately or remotely.
 The Kosta case was not one in point. Austria made no claim to allegiance from Kosta. Its purpose was to seize him, not as an alleged Austrian subject on Austrian soil, but as foreigner found in the terri tory of another government, who. in times past. had committed political offences in Austria; thus claiming right for which there is no shadow of warrant in the laws of nations. The Secretary of State has done we'll, indeed. in frankly notifying all to visit Europe at this time, who might otherwise be victimized on arriving there, that the laws of nations in their cases are not such as to enable the Uni ted Stafes to guarantee to its naturalized citizens exemption from military duty in the service of the governments under which they have been born, if returning within their jurisdiction under the circum' stances named above.
 Washington Star.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
Literary Notice.-THE. scrrsrv

Literary NOtice.-THE. ScIENTVIc AMERIcAN.-The publishers of this widely circulated and popular Illustrated weekly jour nal of mechanics and science, announce that twill be enlarged on the first of July, and otherwise greatly improved, containing six teen pages instead of eight, the present size, which will make it the largest and cheapest scientific journal in the world. It is the only journal of it's class that has ever succeeded in tais country, and maintains character for authority in all matters of mechanics, science ana the arts, which is not excelled by any 9sher journal published in this country or in
 europe. Although the publishers will incur an increased expense of eight thousand dollars
 year by this enlargement, they have deter
 uained not to raise the price of subscription, ;;eiyging VI upon their friends to indemnify them ;n 'als Increased expenditure, by correspond '"s increase of subscribers.
 U1H Terms-Two dollars a year, or ten CO.,
 pies Tor fifteen dollars.
 VB- Specimen copies of the Scientific Amer .ean' With pamphlet of information to inyen- .ors, $ furnished gratis, by mail, on application lo the publishers, MUNN & Co.,, gjan29 stl No s7 Park Row, New York.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

EXAMINATION AT Miss BLACKS FEMALE ScHooL.-We regret our inability, in conse- quence of indisposition, and the illness of the compositors in the CITIZEN office, to attend the public exercises at this seminary, which commenced yesterday. The recitations of the young misses are spoken of as highly credita- ble performances, and justly hattering to the talents and capacity of the excellent lady un- der whose tuition the fair pupils are acquiring useful education. Let it be borne in mind, by parents and others interested, that the pub lie concert to be given by Miss BLACKS musl- cal scholars, will takefplace tonight, at Wat kins Chapel. A general attendance is sol-
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
RIVER NEWS, sc.

GT Capt. Price, of the U. S. Mail Packet Fortune, has our thanks for late St. Louis and Louisville papers.
 w The U. S. Mail packet Fortune, Capt. David B. Price, passed up Monday night, bound for Jacksonport The Fortune will be down tomorrow morning, bound for Napoleon. J. H. Fairleigh, her clerk, furnished us with full files of late papers.
 EThe U S. Mail packet Sam. Hale, Capt. c. w. Coles, is due Friday morning, bound for Jacksonport. She will be down on Mon- day, bound for Napoleon. Capt. w. Globes, her cl,rk, furnishes us with files of late papers.
 NE The Memphis, White and Little Red river packet Return, Capt. J. P. Booker, passed up Monday night, and returned this morning, bound for Memphis. The Return is due again, on Monday evening. Captain Booker supplied us with late papers. W The Mary Patterson, Capt. Morg Bateman, is due from JAcksonport to-day, bound for Cincinnati.
 rHr The Pocahontas, Capt. Kendrick, ar. rived here Saturday evening with heavy freight from Cincinnati, which she dischar- ged, and left for Memphis on Sunday. | MrssrssrppI RIsING.--The Memphis Ava lanche of Saturday last, says :-"The rivel was swelling yesterday more rapidly than al any time since the present rise, and in the 24 hours ending at o'clock last evening, hae come up fully ten inches, and was still rising rapidly at dark. The whole amount of swel up to this time is two feet.o WRECK OF THE ST. NIcHoLAs.-The Goa homa (Miss.) Citizen, says -" The hull ol this ill-fated steamer lies upon the bar JUS below Delta, and is now partially out of wa ter. The wreck was first discovered by Win Burton, who will probably make it profitable under the salvage laws, as it is said to contain great quantity of bar lead, the safe ane other valuables."
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
ReIigious Service.-EIder II. T.

Religious Service.-Elder Il. T. wrArHERLY will preach, next Sabbath' (the s.a of Jnlv.) in the Presbyterian Church, on inc Public Square, at half-past 10 o'clock A. M.
 ear The Baptists of Des Arc and the sur rounding country, are requested to attend, on tbe third Sabbath in July, at the Presbyterian Church. to complete the organization Of the pes Arc Baptist Church. Itis hoped that the hrethren and sisters will be prompt in their attendance. Elder Cox will be present, ana assist in the ceremonies of organization
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

MASONIC CELEBRATION. = White River Lodge, No. 37, celebrated the anniversary o' Saint John the Baptist, on Friday last, in ouI town, by procession, public installation oi officers, and an address by Rev. II. T. MEATH ERLy.
 At night, the members of the Lodge, with their families, partook of a bountiful supper. which was prepared for the occasion. We were prevented, by sickness, from attending the interesting ceremonies.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

N% We invite attention to N. H. BuRK'' advertisement He has bought out H. P Vaughan, Esq, and will continue the manu- facture of tin and sheet-iron ware. He will also keep on hand, for sale, stock of stoves sheet-tron, wire, etc., at the old shop. MT Burk is we'll known, both in town and coun- try, as an industrious and energetic mechanic "Help those who help themselves" is good motto, especially when applied to the me- chanic arts.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

TIE CROPS. Throughout the White River valley, and the adjacent country, we receive most cheering accounts of the growing crops. Prairie county, throughout, we learn, has never had so bright a prospect that the tiller of the soil will be bountifully rewarded for his abors. We have had fine rains--just enough for the season.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

AGRICULTURAL BARBECUE. = We are in- formed that ample provision is in process oi preparation for this festival of the Prairie County Agricultural Society, which is to take place on the 9th of July. Several gentlemen have been invited to deliver addresses on the occasion--among them, Messrs. GArEwoop GANTT. and EVANS.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
Fresh Spring and Summer
 G O o DS, D. A NkTPW 6 c Qea
CAT THE OLD STAND ON BUENA VISTA sr.,) DIES ARC, ARK,

CAT THE OLD STAND ON bUENA VISTA sT.:J
 DIES ARC, ARK, A RE in receipt of their large and we'll se- "A lected stock of Spring and Sum- mer Goods. which are now open for the inspection of purchasers. Their stock com prises every article usually found in Dry Goods houses, and is, in part, as follows:
 Osnaburgs, Domestics. Cottonades, Stripes, Calicoes, Lawns, Muslins, Bereges- Organdies, Silks, Satins, Laces, Hosiery. &c.;
 Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods of all kinds; Latest styles of Ladies' Dress Goods, of every style and pattern; Boots, Shoes, Saddlery, Hats and Caps; Cutlery of the most superior character; Queensware. Glassware, Hard ware, Wooden and Willow Ware; Books; Sta tionery Clocks; Looking Glasses; Per- fumery, Combs, Brushes, &c.
 Also-Drugs, Medicines, Sc.
 aprilS-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
New Orleans Market.

NEW URLEANS, JuHe 2F
 CorToN.-Sales of 100 bales of New Or. leans Middlings, at ll4@i14c. The sales of the week were 330O bales. Receipts of the week. 1900 bales, against $500. Exports oi the week, 1000 bales. Total exports, ,651 900 Receipts ahead of last year, 114,25o. Re ceipts at all southern ports, ahead of last year ,00o. Stock in port, 72,000 bales. Sugar closed quiet, at 5ac. Coffee closed firm, al 111c. Sales of the week, 6000 bags stock in port, 3I ,00O bags, against 20,500 bags.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
FL.VE W.MTCHEN!

NO THOSE persons who are very par
 ticular with regard to time, we can now offer Watches perfectly adjusted and regulated, which will give entire
 SATISF CTlON
 in time-keeping. We know this by trials of the watches; we are aiming to supply TIME KEEPERS, and are giving attention espe- cially to the regulation of all our watches, so that our customers shall not be troubled with faulty, or irregular pieces of machinery, that have only the appearance of being watches, while in fact they are not so. We shall al- ways hold ourselves in readiness to make good every thing we say in regard to all that we sell. J. E. MERRIMAN & CO, mar 25-tfl 253 Main street, Memphis, Tenn.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

GF We invite attention to the advertise ment of s' Valuable Town Property for Sale,' on the 3Oth of July. This property, both inn proved and unimproved, is among the best in Des Arc.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

DEATH OF SAMUEL M. McCuRpY, Esq It becomes our duty to announce, which we do with hearty regret, the sudden death Of this gentleman, at his residence in Augusta, Jackson county, on Friday night last.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

feS- An interesting communication may be found on the first page of our journal this week, consisting of the compositions of two young ladies who are pupils in the Atlanta Female School. The able productions were read by their fair authors, at the late public examina- ton held at that school.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
Brick-LaVing, Mastering, Sc.

TNHE undersigned Respectfully Informs the j. ..citizens of Des Arc, and adjacent country, that he Is prepared to do all kinds of work in his ING, CISTERN- FINISHING, &c. From his experience, he guarantees entire satisfaction.
 apr3-tf J. A. OWEN.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

rg If you wish pair of fine Boots' or shoes: or wish to purchase French Calf-skins, S;Io Leather. Oak-Tanned Sole Leather, and rindings of every description, call at o'BRiEN s HoLv's, sign of the "Big Boot," on Bnena Vista street. See their advertisement Tn our columns.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29

FR An interesting ssLErrER FROM THE
 NoRru.v over the signature of "FULLER,, which we publish on the first page Of tnis weeks issue, will he found worthy of perusai.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
MARKETS, Sc.

CITIZEN OFFICE, DEs ARC,
 Wednesday, June % 1859. , COTTON RECEIPTS FOR PAST WEEK. Geo. w. Walden received 3 bales, which he bought at 10c
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
LACK RIVER.
cURRANT RIVER.

cURRANT RIVER. Pocahontas to Cherokee Bay ............ Doniphan. ..............
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
ID CASTOR OIL.

COLD PRESSED CASTOR OIL. EREE from Lard Oil or any other cheap I oils, this article is warranted to be pure unadulterated, for sale at the City Drug Store by the barrel, half barrel. gallon or in bottles to suit purchasers, at low figures to Wholesale Dealers. D. P. BLACK & Go.
 april 15-
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-29
LANDINGS AND DISTANCES,

TFrom Memphis to Mouth of Nhits River 175 miles; from Napoleon to Mouth of White River, 20miles.