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Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

use, and has rendered his skunkships fur so delicate as to make it habaue of the most elegantly furnished wardrobe.
 - Epitaphs are sometimes very comi- cal; bu, such an obituary as the following could nol have been produced outside of New England, where wealth and virtue seem to be synonymous, and next 10 being a gocd Christian, man must be fore handed" We find lhe article credited 10 the Rutland (Vt.) Courier. The reader will recognize how beautifully it blends the idea of death coming like thief in the night with that of getting together a decent little "pile " before he does come:
 $ He was a native of Lowell, Mass, an un- married man, and had, by his own industry, accumulated property of some fifteen thou sand dollars. We shonId think his age was a little less than forty years. Let this case en- courage mechanics to industry, economy, and perseverance, and at the same time remind us all that there is an appointed time for man to die.' and that death cometh like thief in the night,' when least expected"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

STRONGEST MAN IN THE WoRLD.- The Boston Atlas has the following con- cerning one Dr. George B. Winshp, of that city:
 Dr. w. has for several years given much attention to the subject of physical education. He IS twenty-five years ol age. five feet seven inches in height, and weighs one hundred and forty-lhree pounds. He graduated at Cambridge five years ago. He can raise barrel of flour from the floor on to his shoulder :; can raise himself with either little finger, till his chin is half above 1t; can raise 200 pounds with either liule finger; can put up dumb bell of Ill pounds; ex- ercises daily with two dumb bells weigh ing 100 pounds each, which he can raise ahernaiively above his head; can lift with the hands 926 pounds dead weight, without the aid of straps or belts of any kind. Topham, the strongest man of England, could raise only 500 pounds in the same way; aud the celebrated Bel gain giant could lift only 500.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

SWAMP AND OvEnrLowrp LAvps.- We learn from the Washington iSar, that two patents, numbered and 8. for lands h the Champagnolle district of Arkansas, were submitted. on tue 7ih inst, 10 the Presiden, for signature, by the Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office.
 Also that patent, numbered z, for lands in The Liule Rock district, was forwarded to the Governor of the State on the 9th inst
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22
ANOTHER FIRE IN MEMPHIS.

HrAvy Loss-GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PRoPERrY.=IYe have 10 record an- other destructive conaagration in our ely, which occurred on yesterday morning the l4th inst, shortly alier 3 o'clock. The fire caught in tie livery stable of s. R.. Richards S Co.,. on Adams street. about midway between Main and Second streets which .eas consumed ID an almost incredl- bly, short space of tune, together with their large stock of carriages, buggies, harness, provender, etc, and some seventeen or eighteen valuable horses belonging 10 the proprietors of the stable and their patrons. The flames soon spread to the large brick building adjoining the sable on the east, occupied by Hugh Dunbar as billiard sa- loon. by Eldrdge Tufts as a restaurant and by c. c. Maydwell& & Bros marble works, which was quickly consumed. Tie build ing of Messrs. Delap Ss Co.,, occupied by them as slave mart, which adjolned the Livery Stable on the west, caught fire and was considerably damaged. The beauli- fu new Engine House belonging 10 the Hook and Ladder Company and Liberty Fire Company, caught fire aud sustained damage 10 lhe amount of $500. The fire department was out in full force soon alter the breaking out of the flames. but, owing io the scarcity ol water--the cisterns in the vicinity not having been filled since the burning of the Stevenson block, on Main slree.--they were unable to arrest the flames until after they had done the dam- age above mentioned.
 The loss by this fire is estimated al S45,- 600, distributed as follows: c. c. Mayd- well & Bro., who owned the building oc- cupied by themselves and the Bon Ton billiard saloon and restaurant, SlS,000 ; Hugh Dunbar, proprietor of the billiard saloon, $500; E. Tufts, proprietor of the Bon Ton restaurant, 5000; the Hook and Ladder Company and No. 3 Engine Company, $500; Delap & Co.,, damage to building, Ss3, 800. None of the losses were covered by insurance, with the ex- ception of $400 held by Hugh Dunbar, and S400 held by E. Tufts.
 The origin of the fire is unknown, but the general impression is that it was the work of one Of the vile incendiarIes with which our city is infested. Our people are now fully aroused on the subject of in cendiafism, and the first miscreant that is caught in the act of firing building will certainly be dealt wnh in the most sum. mary manner Memphis Avalanche.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

esJ@ Louis Napoleon, was infinitely disgusted by the manner in wbich the army movements of the allies in the Crimea leaked out through the news pa pers, and now that he is fighting on his own hook seems inclined not to be vic tmized thus again. IL has been announce ed in Paris tbat mol a single newspaper correspondent, will be permitted 10 enter the allied camps. A letter from Paris says:
 "The Emperor will take with him, to be placed under the charge of Marshal Valiant, printing service from the Government office, which will furnish the bulletins il is deemed proper togive to the public. If the manner in which news has been served up to lhe present time is to be taken as criterion for the future, the Austrians will know but little by way of Paris or London of what is going on in the French or Sardnian camps"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

TnE ATLANTIC CAnLE--A NEW MrrHop OF CoNsrRUcTIoS PRoPosEp. --- Dr. J B. Alexander, of New York city, proposes new mode of constructing and laying an Atlantic Cable. We give a synopsis of it's principal features. Mir. A.. asserts, that twisted wire covering will render the cable so heavy, and stretch so much, as to be almost certain 10 produce fractures in the copper conducting wires and gusla percha insulation. That he iron wire covering in a long cable wiH become so highly magnetic when cur rent Of electricity is passing through the conducting wire, and thus so modify the force of tie current, as to render Il scarce ly percepsible, long before t reaches the opposite extreme from which 1t IS sent.-- This. he re-assefts 10 he an underwriting electrical law, regardless of ali assertions 10 the contrary The cable which he proposes as one most hable to succeed, IS to be composed of single copper wire oDe-sixieenth Of m inch in diameter, covered wiih gu.ia pereha insulation about an eighth Of an inch thick, and that wound with cotton yarn in the manner of bonnet wire. Such cable will have but little weight, and can be wound on single cylinder The cotton wrapping IS 10 prevent friction in paying out, and sus- tain ihe parts of the cable intact until deposited on is bed.- Washington States.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22
From the True Democrat
 The Execution of Cosgrove.

On Friday, the 10th inst, at few minutes after l2 o'clock, Charles Cosgrove suffered death by hanging, for the murder of young Lester, of which crime he had been found guilty at a late term of the Pulaski circuit court. Several thousand persons were present, and though his con lession of the commiilal ol the crime was not made public until after the execution, there was not soul present who doubted his guilt. He confessed to the sheriff and jaiIor while in jail and shortly alterward, whlie on lis way to the gallows, to the persons in the carriage with him, that he committed lie murder for which he was sbout 10 die and that he bad nc aecompliee. As to other confessions that Ee had been gully of I series ot crimes in past years, we bave failed to trace them to any reliable source. He appeared pentent and wept from the time he was taken from the jail to the place of execution. He was attend ed on the scalIoId by a Roman Catholic clergyman who gave him the last office Of the church. Rev. D. l.. G. Mckenzie of the Methodist church was also present. The convict was saidto be much prostrated but did not appear 10 be unable to walk and promptly obeyed tie directions of the sheriff as to where he should stand on lhe platform.
 The death warrant being read, Cosgrove handed note to the sheriff, which was read and is as follows:
 present myself here this moment OH the verge of Eternity, less to satisfy the law, than to offer my body as sacrifice in atonement to Almighty God, for the sins of my whole fife and for any offences 1 may be guilty of, don't impute it to the Catholic Church. forgive my enemies, and ask pardon of all. l hope that God will have mercy on my soul.
 (Sgned) CHAo. COSGROVE.
 The prisoner had promised his spiritual adviser to confess his guilt and did so, but privately, as above stated. Instead of pub licly acknowledging it on the scafoId he handed the above paper to be read.
 The arrangements of the sheriff were very we'll taken, and when the drop fell, Cosgrove conyulsively shrugged his shoul- defs once or twice, and moved his legs. The body hung for about twenty minutes, when the physicians pronounced him dead.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

MEMPHIs AND LITTLE Rock RAILRoAD.- A supplemental list of lands for the State of Arkansas, comprising an area of thirty-eight thousand acres, which is applicable to the construction of this road, has been submitted by the Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office to the Secretary of the Interior for his apProyal.-[ Washington Star, 25th ult
 - Professor Agassiz delivered a eulogy on Humboldt. before the Society of American Arts and Sciences, at the Athensum, in Boston, ca Iussday sftsrnoon, June Is.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

ANOTHER IMPORTATION OF NATIVE ArRIoANs.-The Richmond (Texas) Re- porter, of the l4th inst, conia ins the fol. lowing advertisement:
 FoR SALE.-Four hundred likely African negroes, lately landed upon the coast of Texas. Said negroes will be sold upon the most req sonable terms. One third down, the remain der in one and two years, with eight per cent. interest.
 For further information inquire of c. K C., Houston. or L. K. G., Galveston.
 Although the movement n favor of re- opening the the slave trade is meeting with strong opposition, yet, there is large number in favor of il, and as fast as the masses are led to give il their attention they wheel into line in its favor. A CO., says; "Whether the laws are repealed or not, it appears from the above extract lha, the trade is being carried on The southerneis cannot be blamed for this, because they do so in self defense. The abolitionsis steal the slaves from the south ern people and refuse to give them up, so the south goes to Africa to fill the vacancy. While the north steals, the south should have the poor privilege of buying negroes from Africa to make up Tor their loss"
 The Vicksburg Sun & Souihron has the following at the head of it's editorial column. Read it, for il is every word
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22
Keep it Before the People.

Keep it before the people, that the anti saverytes are opposed placing the price of slaves within the reach of poor men, it would tend to reduce the price of the rich mans negroes.
 Keep it before the people, that the anti slaveryites are opposed to the introduction of Africans, because it would appreciate the price of Land, when it is we'll known that four-ffths of the land in the South is owned by small planters.
 Keep it before the people that the revival of the slave trade will enable every gentleman who marries to purchase a servant to wait on his wife.
 Keep it before the people that by the revival of the African Slave trade, all industrious yonng men will be able to purchase servant to keep their sisters and mothers from the wash tub and kitchen.
 Keepit before the people that the mechanic is as much entitled to the ownership of slaves as rich men, and that by the revival of the slave trade, the price of negroes will be re- duced to their intrinsic value, and tradesmen and mechanics by saving little of their hard earned wages every week, will soon be enabled to purchase slave to keep their wives and daughters from the heavy toll and drudgery of house work.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

THE PaIScEss.- We learn from the New Orleans Crescent that the Hon. F. c. Laville took his leave of earth on the morning ofthe 9th inst, after more than three months suffering. He was one of the sufferers by the terrible explosion of the steamer Princess, near Baton Rouge, on the 27,h of February last.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

- Rev. Wm. H. 0denheimer, D. D., of Philadelphia, who has just been chosen Epis- copal Bishop of the diocese of New Jersey. is said to be about forty-four years of age. an accomplished scholar, an able writer, chaste and eloquent pulp.' orator.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

TnE CALIFORNIA MAILs.-Mr J. N. Nichols. the popular agent al this city ot the Overland Mail Company to California shipped twenty-five horses for Helena yesterday by the steamer J. c. Swon, for the Overland Mail service. The sefv!ce in the State of Arkansas has been greatly embarrassed by the prevailing floods, but the waters have receded sufficiently, il Is thought, to render 1t practicable to lrans- port the mails again over the Memphis and Little Rock railroad. the superintend- ent having signiied 10 the agent here his willingness to receive the mails at Hope field in future. The regular trains have not yet commenced running npon the road, but the mails will be transmitted through the medium of hand d-cars. The labor will be tedious, but the route, even in its pres- cut precarious condition, is more pfac- ticahle one perhaps, than that by way of Helena. = Mempis Appeal, 10th inst.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22
wi A s o N c INSTALL ATION
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"A The officers of White River A Say " Lodge will bepablicly installed K xsy /%\ on the anniversary of Saint /wA John the Baptist--Friday. the 24th inst, at which time an address will be delivered by Bro. H. T. WEATHERLy.
 Gy- At night there will be a Masonic sup per, to which all members of the Fraternity, in good standing, with their families, arc in- vited Their wives and daughters are request ed to wear rosettes on the left shoulder. En- tered Apprentice and Fellow Graft, White Master Mason, Blue; Royal Arch, Scarlet Council, Purple; Knight Templar, Black: The committee of arrangements consists of the following Brethren: D. W. Munroe.J j. G. Warner, R. Evans, s. Horne, J. W. Martin and C.. W. Yaden. june22
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

LocvsTs IN VIRofNIA.- The Staunton, {va.) Spectator says that the western slope Of the Blue Ridge Is now covered with mil lions of locasts They appeared first neai the top of the mountain, about two weeks ago, and seem to be moving in westerly direction.
 - Hon. R. c. Winthrop declines to be a candidate for reelection to the vice pi cslden- cy of the Boston Tract Society. For reason that it fasoFs the publication ef anti i-slayery tracts, thing with which it rightfully sSssli have zs+Aisg ' sa.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

ALLIANCE OF ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES. The New York Her ald of the 18th, publishes, in full, the re- markable speech of MT. Disraeh, address ed 10 the electors of Bucklnghamshife from the hustngs on the day of his eec- lion. That speech is highly interesting for many reasons. It Is more particularly of interest to us, because, as the Herald remarks, 1t foreshadows future alliance of England with the United States as the great sheet anchor oi her hope amidst the storm of war winch may wreck the nations of Europe. Coming, too, from disting- uished representative of the high tory party which, in tie reign of George ILL, twice waged war against the communities of the New World, the announcement of this polilical programme of Great Britain Is the more significant. It indicates that she has now no friends in Europe on which she can depend, and fearing some future combination against her ol an over whelming nature, she is anxious to con cilate our good will beforehand, and to trust kindred and common language and religion for firm and abiding lriend- ship.
 England is old and decayed the United States Is young and vigorous; and 10 link our fate with hers would be like vigor- ous youth marrying an old lady in order to take care of her in deereptitude. - <" Westward the course of empire takes its way and the policy of the government ot the New World is. not to letter itseli by any alliance with the nations of the Old
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

In instantly stopping the most exc,as'1 lls
 pains and aches, burns' ssa'3' cuts, wounds, bruises, 2ci t,, renders it important that every ramp '''I supply of it in the house. ,.u;,a
 Armed with this remedy, a househosfg 4 ways protected against sudden a''aesss has, ness. Thousands of lives of persons pa,s .S Sls 2 saved by its timely use, who were 'Srs sns, seized in the night time with cramP,, ,tbs ts X vomiting, cholera, yellow fever angosa uOmsd lent diseases. Let dose of this mir, n taken internally, as the case may fequal, 4, suddenly seized with pain or sickness ssss K will instantly relieve the patleas ~
 and arrest the disease!
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-22

- Nature sometimes makes a fool but a coxcomb is of maa's own making.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-05-09
Arrived .SUsDAY, Nav 3.


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pas. Ia :. L. Miehill q Son
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S-sm.hip Ro..e skinner Portsmouth udse and PAS
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steamship Janiest0wp Psrrsa. terce Tor y 1-i IL.
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last 10 W Co.zn Co. Had hEhi ; T. t.saes an. Continual
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Groses Bank. APu 20 ls; - 81 lOn 70 a. large ICE
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spii sails and LEAKING
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BARK Tere Poster Msrac.ibo Aprl l. coi--. hides,
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Pn..@uycr. Smiled

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q o. W.m1n Of s. Louis. T c de Rpseas Of 81
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Jul. Camille Of New-Yors Antonio Pa Of Iisy.ni ; SAY
q New Yers; b. LonE q London; NJ Is" S5o,.
B~.e ofvs Jc. Menard LADY children and servant g. ~
snd-r Bs. NJ e Colonel CyPriam Sandman Arxy NJ Aar
co., w.t. i1I Children Mr Mso"s. Sir Bad- r.
Coco St s H. s. S Es n1 oar NJ % LsSs1
O. Csmp W. Oliver, A. Mrnso wife and ehia .S an
Wlshinr:sa kaufman, II kaaen burger King Mr.; nnsr
,d NewYst p o. NJ q Sg S.o s. GS.ss John Eenda
Mrs Keues MARY seafd Of Detroit Josrphns Az o Mea
G%I e B". .s@ Ian h G9,s clAaS@ % I
Eson sarer Of California Mr.. h'so mn, lH J Jbp As-as
sd ssu Fr.nei.oo E l. God.mh, Hamburg; Msy CsIeI'
csiiforra n Osnd n Mare char~. au.aen CsAIls. Ia
Phad5a s,sa. and WI wife NJ a k.s9Is i Tn
Doe Cali Anna IrIion C1apa irri,a l. oGap5 CO o
B LaweI San dro L Bo'e.g Jo Sn' Yoaps John john
r KDori Pierre SCHNEIDER Charles Marrr. O Aa,ita ea,
Ss5. ss S5 suS 5@em Fd sr. FuD e.y
81. NJ seuuie and wife Theodor L.h David samuel Nj
HsTmanp d saiinan John Koch Gu J. Sem Dr. Feb Der
ilcld hoy and dsush,er on,s, So 800. b q H,
Iu all rs cabin p---eneers also horses Tor george
Monroe, 80, Of Psri- ,,, IL,
schmidt Oscar schmidt, Geoses. Harker M Mckbbn Ben
Mclnpe.. Eksr Dry M MsDou;9l James hGMsn :; 4.
Cordoya LADY, children and Cot Go1t Manuel Mar,
fuur Mai T. A. H. Blake, Allan Ebbs j. G Royston Jnnn
Young daughter C. d. Jordan C. JAMES Miss Lewis Miss
knight Miss Turnbu Mrs Thomas Middleton Mrs Stokes and
two Children M ia kon and lady James W Brown and lady,
R. Pratt and lady Capt BrOn, Mr. White and csid MI
Bent E D. Hall A. P. j. Powell A H. Strong, Theodore Ba-
con- Fankftid E Maklew, Dr. Cunningham. Dr. Smith,
servant McAndev lady four children. sud nurse, Mrs..
Moore servant Richard Howard James Benss1 Andrew
Smith Sebbrs, L. l.. Wckc K l.. Crook, j. Loeler, j.
Bsrry M Turnbul E. Donne. Mrs Mcneil and child, Mr';
Gcultcurne Rev j. Z. Rockwell ana lady, Mrs Hapn aud
W T. A. Mcintosh and lady Samuel Getty Jam-. Gayin. G.
H. Soar and lady James HT.ey and lsdy John krkarcs w
Mary msr,len, Mr., s,eysnssn castTier FeIsu;
child MI Mel aden H. L Martin Mrs Mckay. ~ McCosan.
Henry and LADY, John Fowler Cabin i2i seerase 1870
Total S04.
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MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF NETWORK.
Cleared.

S;eanships-Florida Cowsl, Savannah, l.. Mtchh Son
Patapsco Layttd, Baltimore, ii. b. Cromwell Co. James
town Parrish Norfolk Ludlsrn Heincken; Granada. Maury
Aspn~ s NJ O. Roberts. Thomas Swami, Ramsey Savannah
n. X. Cromwell X Co
SbiI-Du-burg (Pru- Wesman, Rotterdam via Baltimore
Stanton kugcT. 49,.
Bsrss-N..ts Nelson, Kingston, ia, Hombo- Hpedey
Old Dominion johnson, Havana Robert William. ~ C. Fox
Goodins, Havana, Carlisle Henry -
Brr,-L.ed.r (Brl Crosby Yarmouth. Tho. James; Mary
wilkins wilkins, BueBo- AyT- r. w Rop-- Co 81 Mary
Johnson 81 Pierre, v Ryual Commonwealth, H<, WAL
ton y. :, d. X. DewcL 49,
Schooier--Albs Powell Wilmington z. s. Powell w. L.
Richardson Bailey Msyaguez, 5. W L-~i-; b. C Sen ,er
Carlisle Apaachicos Eagle Hazard Martha, Haskell JACK
souyiie Thompson Hunter; Alexander NJ Christie Jacmel
Kunhsrdt Co; James Ward Taylor. Havana Pos, Small
81 Hshek CLARK, s.. Jsso, j. " Esei Co susan Or
an Matthews. Nassau, master; Nrdr., sargent, 81 John
Brett SoB Co; Ada tBr Greene Wslvn y. 3. d. De-
wolf j. r. Durrc Davis franklin H. Underwood Commarce
baus Norfolk 81 Bedell T.. flOweI Rayuor, Philadelphia
j. W Mckee: Charlotte, Shaw Philadelphia. James Hand
New.Yok Godse Boston, Dayton SPrsgue Howard, Baker
Boston.
steameI-Kennebec Hand, Philadelphia