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Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04


 WEATHER WlsDom "A rainbow in the morning gives the shepherd warning That is, iflhe wind be easterly, because It shows that the rain cloud is approaching the observer.
 A rainbow at night is the shepherds delight. This is good sign, provided that the wind is westerly, as il shows that the rain clouds are passing away.
 Evening red, next mornig grey, are cer- tain signs of a beautiful day.
 When the glow worm lights her lamp, the air is always damp.
 If the cock goes growing to bed, he'll certainly rise with watery head.
 When black snails cross your path, black ground moisture hath.
 When the peacock loudly bawls, soon we'll have both rains aud squalls.
 1.-The moon shines like q silver shield be not afraid 10 reap your field.
 But if she lises haloed round, soon we'll trend on deluged ground
 When rocks are sporting in the air, il shows that windy storms are near
 If al the rising or setting of the sun the clouds appear of lurid color. extending over the zenith, it IS sure sign oi storm: and gales of wind. - Notes and Queries.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

-- Few have been taught to any purpose who have not been greatly their own teachers
 --M Man passes for sage if he seeks for wisdom; if he thinks he has found 1t ho is fool.
 -The most remarkable case of indecis- ion we hear of, was that of man who sat up all night because he could not decide which to take off first. his coat or his boots.
 lively Hibernian exclaimed, at . party where Theodore Hook shone as the eve- ming star, sOeh, Master Theodore, but you're the HOOK that nobody can BATE"
 - Calamity never leaves us where it found us; It either softens or hardens the heart of it's victims.
 -Mirth should be the embroidery of the conversation, not the web; and wit the orna- ment of the mind, not the furniture.
 - sFather, how many days are there in 1s5S?'' said young Hopeful to his paternal ancestor "Why, a65, of course;" was the reply. "No, there ain't; forty of them are LEnT."
 - Some writer exclaims, "Whatis beauty without soap2,s Sometimes fashionable beau ty is nothing wit Spap We have seen many cheek from wIFS h the beautiful red-rose hue wonld vunish before that useful article, like ghost before 'Assaa lss - A person being rsProachsd for not having avenged himself for canipg, said, q never meddie with what passes behind my back.o
 Pedantry is the foppery of learning, as fringe and embroidery are of dress. - A Maine editor says that pumpkin in that State grew so large that eight men could stand around it. This is like the fel ow who saw flock of pigeons so low that he ssuIa shake stick at thsm
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04


 MARRYING AT RANDoM The local" of the BofTalo Republic tells the follow. ing very good :" uD. 4 s s.sx
 One of our Justices of the Peace was called. few days ago. 10 go oto q German house in the city, and marry . couple. Putting on clean collar, and placing marriage certificate in his pocket, he start. house. under ihe direction ofsa bluesleg. ged little boy, who pointed out the piace, lie knocked and went In the middle |of the floor stood a stont German Qirl, sorry and plump, her blue eyes rolling out tears as large as butter-pais. Whatss ahe matter z said the sympathetic Justice.
 Matter said ihe girl, ' Dat Golleib wend of. and wouldn't marry me, ain't r Il F The Justice said he surpossd i, was land intiirasea iIia,=Ilc had coilie 10 marry some one, and reques,ed the old lady 10 bring son the lambs to the sacriiice.s DIi lady said dere vossno lnmbs--G GolDeibish run off and will not marry my Katafina." Is Well, said the Justice, Col)eib isn't the only man there is- -send for Aotno other man to marry he IT Al lhjs Kata- Erina's face frightened up, and sle ejncu- lated Ynh--dat is Root-- send init Hans.' Hans was sent for. but couldn't come. When her messenger fclfirned, Kaiarina, determined not 10 give X lfr. said, Send mil Shoseph.' ShosepE was sent for. but le couldnt be found
 E Katarinn's heart fell arthjs news, and The Justice was growing impatient. Just then Kalariina looked oilt .of tie window and saw Il short md thick young Gefsnan going by, when she rushed 10 tbe door, and halloed -- ( Fritz Fritz!s Fritx shortly made his appearance atlahs door. when Katarina's mother said Fritz, you los ny Ka!arinal' Fritz dllosrtd hs did more as sauerkraut.
 Then stand up here, lhundered the jus. tice; and, before Fritz could realise lis position, he WAS anan and wifeyand Kaia- rina's arms were, around bis meek, md her lips pressed toh his. shs crying he.w cen tho calislhenics, .lnein husband mein Fritz" Our duty as correct historian compel us to say that Fritz hugged back n we'll as lle knew how. The Juslice, with bend erect, stepped s.nilingly out, leaving tho loversio themselves, and walked along mediiatively, holy calm stealing over his massive proportions, ilie consolation of having done Lis duty gleatnine in his eye, and honor, honesty md upfighlness in his footsteps.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

IRE ApocR yPHA IN GERMANy.-One of the strongholds of the Apocrypha is to be found in the clatechisins used in differ ent parts of Germany. In the one used in the PrincipaIi,y of Cobourg, in reply to the question, How do we know that there is a God?' we find an answer, From the Holy Scriptures, Sirach, xviii 30-37, ;" thus declaring the Apocryha to be the word of God. In the Protestant catechism, until very lately used in Rhen- ish Bavaria, we find ten of the prophelical books of the Old Testament not once quo ted in it, three only twice, and one once 1; even Isaiahand Jeremiah are only quoted one-sixth part as often as the Apocryplla book Sirach. The first eighteen books of the Old Testament are quoted forty-eight times; the four greater and twelve lesser prophets thirty-six times, but Sirach nine- ty-fve times. The books of Wisdom and Tobias are oftner quoted in this catechism than the thirty canonical ofthe Old Tesia- ment,
 In view of such facts, ii cannot surprise us that the Apocrypha should be more read in different parts of Germany than the Holy Scriptures. A friend of mine, not very long since, asked filiy-lwo young persons, 10 whom he gave religious in- structlons, preparatory to their being on- firmed. in what books of ihe Holy Scrip lures their parents read the most-all an swered In the Apocrypha." One alone added, My father sometimes reads in the Psalms"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

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 MALE TExcnrRs ron GIREs. Fanny Fern doesn't think much Of school -masiers as governors of girls--thinks the damscls are stoo many Tor 'enn:
 "I pity n male ,eacher who is sei to the impossible task of making girls he- have. should pity them more, did l not know iha, they keep them in school about four or five hours longer than they ought, Did no. know what they know, but will persist in practically ignoring that the fun has got 10 come out somehow. or turn to poison in the blood, and thnt if teachers won't give Il whizzing time out of school, they must needs have t fly in their faces q, school. TheTa must De discipline, lhat's cerlain; but, in my opinion. mans head must be gray. not brown or black, if he would enforce IL: his blood must be cold and sluggishs and his ear deaf 10 the charmef, charm sIe never so cunninely or ceries, hls magis- :erial chair will be set at naught. Don't Iknow7 Answer me, thou now reverend gentleman, who once kep. me aller school for reprinand, and spent lhe precious moments rolling my cufls over your fn- gers. while my she.comrads was bursting |oH her books and eyes as she pceped through the key hole. Not thai uphold |it, but every animal naturally fights with ihe weapons good Providence has given lt-thal's tue amount of it--and somehow For other had found that out. though whether France was bounded south Ly Rhode Island or not, was still mystery that was not in precipitation 10 solve"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

AN AFFECTING INCIDENT. A circum- stance occurred few days since, says the Gospel Banner, al lhe funeral of little babe in New sharon, remarkably cheer- ing and suggestive. The little one, all beautifully robed for the grave. was laid in its coffin on the morning of its burial! The weeping friends placed in its lt,le hand a shall bouquet Of flowers, among which was an unopened rosebud of the H"Rose of sharon" The lid was then pla- ced upon the cogin and the funeral servi- ces performed When, after the lapse of not more than three hours. the coffin was opened again, and the friends gathered round 10 look upon t for the last time that bud had become full blown rose while grasped in the cold hand of death. It seemed as though voice came up from those beautifully sealed lps,saying, weep not for me; though broken from the parent stem am blooming in the Paradise of God. Millions of infant souls compose the family above"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

"A wag was asked to buy the Bank Note Detector,' said he would purchase it if it would detect bank note in his pocket.
 - An irish waiter, speaking of Iady's black eyes, says: ssThey were in mourning for the murders they had committed"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
floors, FALSE HAIR, HIoH HEELS AND

floors, FALSE HAia, HroH HEELS AND MATRrMosy.-An act was introduced into the English Parliament in l770, ss that all women, of whatever age. rank. profession. ar degree, whether virglns, maids or widows, that shall from and afte: such act, iaspose upoa, seduce, and betray into matrinony, any of his Inajesty's sub Ijecis. by the scents, paints, cosmsfic wash- es, artificial teeth, false hair, Spanish wool, iron stays, hoops. high heeied shoes. bolsiered hips, shall incur the penalty of the law now in force against witchcraft and like misdemeanors, and that the mar Iriage, upon conviction, shall stand null and void"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

-Parson Bfownlow, of the Knoxville whig, says that, s'if he is denied the priviIege of going to heaven after death, his second choice is B2ltimers.~
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

- A miser coaght hy, pat 1t into the sngar basin and shAt down the lid
 'sWhat is that for?' said bystander.
 "lIushln whispered the miser,I want to see if she servants steal my sugar.o
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
" c. S B. D. TURNER, Arron-

D JORDAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, | ]. Little Rock, Arkansas. Edec11-1y.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

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 collec- ton of all claims in the middle and eastern part of the State. sept26-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

HHARLES P. BERTRAND, ATTon- O NEy AT LAW, Little Rock, Ark. [jan2l'
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

W G S B. D. TURNER, ArToR-
 " 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. cz5' Promptand faithful attention given to the collection of all claims sent to them. Ejans If.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
ouR. .J0B PRINTING DEPART1EENT.

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- legues, Posters, large or small, Cards, Ball Tickets, Bill Heads, Blanks of every descrlp-. lon, for Clerks, sheri1s, Justices of the reace, Constables, Sc.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

t5S Advertisers by the, year VIII pe fes- tricted to their legitimate business
 eY Advertisements displayed by large type, or in double columns, charged double the above rates. M aNesF Ses s ME
 fY- Personal communications charged dou- tle the rates of regular advertisements.
 GTY Legal advertisements will be charged, for one square or less, first insertion Sl and 50 cents per square for each additional inser- ton.
 e5Y- Announcing candidates for State and District offices, ST; County offices, $5; Town ship, offices $3, invariably in advance.
 G-y- Calls on persons to become candidates are charged at the usual rates, except when pe,sons making the calls are subscribers to our paper. Payment in advance.
 eey-politcal circulars charged as adver- tisernents.
 s1ss5~ Advertisements not ordered for a spe- cllel time, will be inserted till forbidden, and charged for accordingly. ry- All advertising tobe paid for quarterly
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
NR. B. r. DINWIDDIEs, having per

\ N. ID. IT. bIIS " IDIJIT1, IIdNIiIB IJtI-
 .manently located at Lake Bluff, Prairie county, Arkansas, tenders his professional services to the public, in all the branches of his profession. jan9, 1S5S-fy.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

TAR. T. SANDERS, late of Memphis.
 E}ehaving settled in the town of Des Arc , tenders his professional services to the@eiti- zens of said town and vicinity sand, from a longexperience in theheahng art in the West, hatters himself that he will share their pat ronage. Rg OFFICE on Buena Vista street. Residence on Woodruff street. dec5-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

yJAR. W F WALSH. having located at
 Des Arc, offers his PROFESSIONAL SER VICES. to the public. tSay@ Calls promptly at tended to- may29, IS58-1y*
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

THURSDAY, Jan. 20.- Mir. .Beshoar offered a aresolntion instructing our Senators and re- qnesting our Representatives in Congress tas use their influence to procure an appropria- tion by Congress to improve White, Black and Current rivers, to rendor them safely, and at all seasons navigable from their mouths to the Missouri line, and that the Senate concur
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-05
r r HART 81 Co

Having removed to their commodious Stores,
Nos. II AND 70 TCHoUPIToULAs STREET,
HAVE on hand full and well selected stock Of
Ii CIR q C E1HS HE'S,
And other articles in their line, in part consisting of
CoFFEE-Rio, Havana and Java.
TEAs-Lmperia, Pouchong, gunpowder hyson, young
Tyson, souchong, padre, etc.
SUGAR-Brnwn, white, Loaf, crushed and powdered.
MoLAssEs-Country, sugar house and golden syrup.
ToBAeco-Assored brands, comprising all qualities.
CIGARs-Laree stock, well assorted.
SPGcEs-Cloves, mace. nutmegs, pepper, ginger, al
spice, ground spices of all kinds
SoAP-Brown, Boston, western, northern white and
fancy in bars and cakes; CASTLE.
Starch--Fox's., Cincinnati.
CHocoLATE-Sweet and plain
SHoT-Buck and drop.
s POWDER in cans and kegs; Lead,
Pickles, casups preserves brandy fruit brandy cher
ries; fruits in their own juice.
Hermetcay sealeGlobsters, salmon ,shad, sardines,
oysters, etc.
WrNEs--Madeira, Oporto, caret white, sweet and
dry Malaga, Museat, Sherry.
BRA4pF-Cognac, Rochelle, Bordeaux, Peach, Amer
lean.
GIy-Holland and domestic.
RUM-Jamaica, New Orleans, N. E.
WHTsKEY-MonongaheIa Bourbon, Western Vir-
ginia Irish Rockford, apple champagne.
DRUGs AND DYEs-Indigo, madden, sulphate qui-
nine together with full assortment Of other staple
drugs and chemicals, by the case only.
STATIoNERy--Playing cards, letter, cap, wrapping
and sampIing paper, blank books, together with an
assortment Of similar goods
Wooden and Willow Ware, broonls, gunny bags,
buckets, tubs, axehelves, etc.
WrruERuL's PHILADELPHIA w MITE LEAD-Hav-
ing been made agents for the sale Of the celebrated
White Lead, manufactured by Wetherill and Broth
er, we shall Keep constantly on hand large assort
Of the different grades and various sized pack
aune IN vhi tbo If the trade
Our old friends are solicited to give us a call.
New Orlnans Feh L.. 1853
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NEW d EXTENSIVE STOCK OF
Fall and Winter Clothing!
The Baltimore Clothing House
STRAUS & Co., TEXAS STREET,

L Il u 5 d Co., Texas STREET,
Between A. Marks and Simon Haber's stores,J
IA WE have just received the largest and z.zu
best assorted stock Of Clothing and Gen 81
If. tlemen's Furnishing Goods that has been %
brought this market and are we'll prepared to meet
the demands Of our numerous friends and customers
Our stock in part comprises
CoArs-Sealskin and lionskin overcoats, lambs.
wool. whirlpool, double coats, petersham. fine brown
and black broadcloth, beaver coats doeskns, cast
mere, sanett over coats frock and sac styles, fine
Talmas and Raglans, etc. etc. broadcoth fock coats
of all qualities and at various prices ine dress coats
cashmere and casinet coats etc.
PANTALooNs doeskin, fine Cashmere, plain
and fancy; cloth, casnet, etc.
VEsTs-A large and fine stock Of silk, plush and
velvet vests black and fancy silk, satin Cashmere, doe
skin, cloth and other vests.
A large stock of Youths' and Boys Clothing; Gen
temen's shawls.
FURNISHING GooDs.-White and fancy linen and
Marsees Shirts undershirs and drawers of all sizes,
silk cravas, neck ties scars and handkerchies, kid
and cashmere gloves caps, silk, cashmere and wooden
hats, hosiery, etc.
SHOES AND BooTs-A complete assortment.
India rubber clothing and shoes.
We still sell at usual low prices and shall be
gratiGed if those wishing to purchase will give US their
first call. Wholesale at greatly reduced prices.
STRAUS & Co.,
novl0 Baltimore Clothing House.
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HrE. PICHARDIE,
FASHIONABLE TAH0R.

TEXAS STREET, Brick Row, opposite Old City Hote,l
Shreveport
80 WouLD respectfully inform the gentlemen Of this
IA place and the surrounding country that he has
II opened Fashionable Tailoring Establishment
above and socits their patronage, feeling assured
that he will give satisfaction. He has just returned
from N Orleans with a fine assortment of seasonable
goods, all fresh and of the most fashionable Styles
ected by himself expressly for the accommodation of
his patrons comprising fine black and coored French
and English cloths, black and fancy cassimeres, in
great variety together with every description of goods
for and pantaloons plain and fancy silk, satn
velvet, marseles, and other vesting The best cut
tiers and workmen are employed and all work will be
executed in superior STYLE and at the very lowest
prices. Suits for weddings, balls parties will be
furnished at the shortest notice. an7
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The very Best and the Cheapest!

The very Best and the Cheapest!
FINE AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
PROVISIONS, LIQUORS, sc.
TNHE subscriber has just returned from N. Orleans
j. with the most extensive and complete stock i'm
ported this season. all of which was selected by him
self expressly for this market, and wch he solicts
the attention Of country merchants, planters and pur-
chasers generally feeling assured that he can offer
them better bargains than any other house in town.
Among the stock will be found:
Sat--600 sacks, coarse and fine;
Flour, Lard, Bacon, Pork, Mackerel,
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Rice,
Moasses, Potatoes, Onions
Old Rose, Monongahela, Old Cock, Deans, Dex-
ters, common, rectifed and raw Whiskey,
Candles, Soap Starch, Indigo,
Western and Goshen Cheese,
Dried Fruit, Pie Fruit, Pickles, Ketchups,
Sardines, Lobsters Salmon, Shad,
Water, Soda and Butter Crackers;
Yeast Powders, Backing, Matches,
Pepper, Mustard, Nutmegs, Cloves, Alspice,
x Brooms Buckets, Wooden Ware,
Tea Kettles, ovens, castings,
Pure old Cognac and Champagne Brandy,
Holland and American Gin, Jamaica Rum,
Claret, Champagne, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga
and Sauterne Wines;
Cordials, Brandy Fruits, Syrups, ETC. etc
STAPLE DRY GOODS-Such as domestics, low
ellis, kerseys, Enseys, sheeung, shifting, calicoes,
fannels blankets, etc. Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Umbrellas, Hosiery, etc.
Also-An assortment of Nails Hardware, Cutlery,
Crockery, Glassware, ETC. All of which will be dis
posed of at the lowest prices My country friends are
particularly invited to give call. am prepared
TO supply all their wants. NJ. BAER,
decI9 Texas street.
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CHEAT BARGAINS!

TNHE subscriber being anxious to close out his en-
i tire stock by the LIST October next will sell at least
IE % Per Cent. Lower -EF
than the same goods be purchased at any other
establishment in Shreveport, His stock consists of
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
such as Fancy Silks, Bareges, Lawns, Swiss and ia
Muslins, every description of Dress Goods Man
tillas Embroderies, Irish Linens Lowels, Domestics
and every description of family and plantation goods.
A complete assortment of CLOTHING, Boots, Shoes,
Hats Furnishing Goods, etc.; large and complete
stock of Cutlery.
All persons purchasing goods to the amount of 800
will be presented with S. worth gratis.
Come and see before purchasing elsewhere you
will find what represent to be the fact I deter
mined to sell let the sacrifice be what it may.
w. MARKS, formerly Weiman & Marks,)
june9 Texas street.
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A. J. HITCHCOCK's
LIVER STA LES.

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
a19zg-E5s,7 zzu.ygSsa The undersigned having pur-
EEssfI- Ezss9EKEs1E91 chased this well known es-
SdAASz&~S4HNG@1. adjustment and put itin fine
order throughout informs his friends and the public
generally that he is prepared to accommodate them
all times with saddle horses buggies, hacks, carr-
ages ETC., of the best descriptions and
BILE they can be had at any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or a single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans, any point the river by
leaving their animals with US, have them careful
y and faithfully attended to, My osters expert
enced and atentive and are ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Muessold on
commission,
Thankful for the patronage extended 10 the late firm
! respectfully solicit continuance thereof, pledgng
myselfto do all in my power to merit it.
jun1l A. ]. HITCHCOCK.
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The Bethany Hotel.

AlGl-4I TINS Hotel having changed hands
sa 1s.as.A is now under the personal supervision
asssa91as of the subscriber, who is prepared to
Accommodate the travelling public in the best man
ner the table being at all times supplied with every
thing the market affords; while the stables stocked
with the best of provender and every thing make
animals comfortable. Attentive walters and expert
enced osters will be in attendance at all times, and
no pains will be spared make the soourn of guests
pleasant and agreeable. portion of the public pat
ronage is solicited. J. C. WOOLWORTH.
Rethanv. Fehrlarv Il 1858.
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Whisner a BLESSING

The shadows Of twilight are creeping
Soft over the brightness of day,
The flowers Of the wildwood are weeping
Farewell to The suns parting rayl
My spirit is wandering to thee, love,
In visions all gloriously bright
Then whisper blessing for me, love,
A blessing, kiss and good night
In Heaven, now epure stars are smiling,
Like angel eyes watching nae here,
And nfusic, the lene heart beguiling,
Steals gently and low on nlyeari
Ny spirit is smiling on thee, love,
And murmuring song of delight!
Then whispera blessing for me, love,
A blessing, kiss and good night
Young voices, in earnest tones blending,
Rise clear through the sdll evening air,
And angels their pinions are bending
To catch the low breathing Of prayerl
My spirit is praying for thee, love,
Heaven clothe all thy pathway in light
Then whisper blessing fer me love,
"A blessing, kiss and good night!