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The Shasta courier., 1859-12-10
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as it does Immediately on the organs them
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moving inflammation in a manner superior to
any Medicine ever made known to the world
For sale by D. BABC0CK, General Agent
No. 70 Davis street, San Francisco,
And by Druggists throughout this State and
Oregon. d3:3m
The Shasta courier., 1859-12-10

STATE AssAYER's OFFICE, 80 Somerset ST.,
Boston, Mass, April II, 1858.
WM. II. DAILY, New York:
DEAR SIR: | have made chemical analyst
The Shasta courier., 1859-12-10
DR.. P A ElRA'S
GREAT
ITALIAN REMEDY!
Now known and approved by use for over
FIFTY YEARS.

still remains triumphant over all the multifari-
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EASES, no matter how long standing, without
any injurious effects to the system. This remedy
is warranted
The Shasta courier., 1859-12-10
DALY'S VALLEY WHISKY.

WE BEG TO CALL the attention of dealers
w as well as customers to the following GER
tifcates of well-known Chemists, who have an
alyzed
The Shasta courier., 1859-12-10
Daly's Aromatic Valley Whisky.D

The high reputation of the parties is suffi-
cient guarantee that the article possesses all the
merit claimed for it.
WM. NEWELL & CO.,
Sole Agents.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21

Rhode Island, giving that State to "the blacks" l fear this is doing injustice to litfle "Sister Rhody." for she is union low ing and patriotic. If, as trust, ought to be the case, she is included in the list i, will give 2SS votes for the candidate of the Democracy. leaving only Massachu- sets and Vermont in the hands of the freedom shriekng abolitionists. Puta pin here and mark the prophecy. This is put down as probable vote. for General Lane 2SS votes. "Irrepressible conflict llS.
 The candidates of the Democracy will be either General Lane, or Governor Isaac Toucey for President of the United States, if the candidate is taken from the Free States, or if taken from the slave owning States will be Howell Cobb, R. M. T. Hunter, John Slidell, or John c. Breckenridge. f FH Ra eas aA
 This regard as certain and fixed fact. It is true that Governor John B. Floyd possesses marked popularity and distinctive elements of character fitting him admirably for the position, and he may be taken for President Either Floyd or Cobb would make glorious run.
 My judgment, however, is, that the candidate will be from so-called Free State. If taken from the eastern section of the confederncy, the candidate will be the present distinguished Secretary of the Navy, Governor Isaac Toucey, of Con. neclicut. Mark this prediction. He is a sound national statesman, which his rec. ord in Congress. and all public acts prove. He was always right in his Congressional vote. His faithfulness to the Democracy, is proven by the fact that the Black Abo- lition Republican Legislature, of Con necticut, lately passed resolutions of con. sure upon the position he occupied in the Senate of the United States, in voting. as he did, for the Kansas Nebraska bill. Rather high feather in his cap, l think.
 Should the candidate be taken from 'the West" as now seems most probable, it will be General Joseph Lane, the fiat boatman of the Mississippi, whose history is so full of glorious adventures and bravery. The great West" has never had President of the United States, ex- cept during the thirty days of General Harrison. She now claims the nomina. ton, and it will be in all probability ac- corded to her. That with J. Lane, Cold acorn,') in the field, we'll sweep the States, (and the stakes, too, and save this happy confederacy from the machine tions of Abolitionists, "irrepressible con fcers," freedom shriekers, Sharp's rife preachers. John Brown sympathizers, and disunionists of all colors.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21

FIR. T. J. CUMMINGS. having per manently located at Atlanta. Prairie county, Ark, offers his professional services to the public.
 0ys Having practiced in hospitals as we'll as in families, he flatters himself that he can render satisfaction to his patrons.
 aSg- Office at Peebes' Hotel. Iapr 1-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21
7 To the Public.

From the (Helena) State Rights Democrat ]
 Senator Robert w. Johnson has written a letter to the Jefferson Independent, the osiensible purpose of which is the asser- ton of his resolve to retire to private life so soon as his present term expires. His real purpose is to insult, personally, Thomas c. Hindman. M
 wish not to be regarded as desrous of mixing myself in the political affairs of this State. But see in this letter from Col. Johnson what I am bound to regard as we'll laid scheme to take an advantage under the "code Of hoaor." It IS to be hoped that this belief is erroneous, but let the public judge if there is not pretty strong array of crcumstantial evidence to support the suppositlon, andslet me have ot least the satisfaction of exposing an ln- famous contrivance against a member ot my family.
 Col Johnson begins his remarks on Hindman with these words:
 ssCol Hindman's attempted disruption of the unity and harmony of the democratic party Is all selfish, and in less than twelve months wall be of small moment. He is reported to have assailed my political acts very bitterly, BUT WITHOUT PERSONAL INSULT"
 We'll, this remark IS meant by the writer merely to prevent the people from wondering why he did not himself call or Hndman for satisfaction. Senator John son is obviously aggrieved, from what fol lows, or he is guilty of gratuitous insult which We all know is in the highest de gree ungen,lemanly. ige fy gsi.a 2
 He proceeds by saying tha. Hindfnar failed to attend his Lillle Rock appoint
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21

nR. N. L. RAGLAND, having To- A~ cated on Wattensaw, at the residence heretofore occupied by ". B, Means, deceas ed, offers his professional services to the public.
 0y- Calls promptly attended to. Capr lily.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21
Gen. Jackson and the Turtle"

Among the many charges brought by the opponents of Gen. Jackson against him to prove that he was not fit for the Presidency was that he was iltiserate, and this was the honest belief of great ma- ny everywhere.
 During his Administration vessel ar rived al Norfolk from the West Indies, and on its deck were several securities. Among them was giant of reptiles. which attracted the attention of every body who went aboard. The captain had them all taken on the wharf and exposed for sale. Among those who admired the fellow above mentioned were several leaders of the "unterrifed,' 7 four five of whom made up purse. bought the monster, and by the next Washington boat sent it up as a present to Old Hickory. ' s
 He was much gratified at such pres ent, and the inmates and visitors of the White House enjoyed rare trea. in the way of turtle soup" of the most magnifi- cent description. .asszs !,
 The General wrote a very polite note acknowledging the receipt of the present. which was duly received by Dr, A., who had sent it in the name of himself and his other Democratic friends. F '@ ' Shortly after the receipt of the Gener- al's answer, Dr. A. was hobbling along on Main street, and just when nearly in front of Mir. B.'s bookstore, he was hailed by five anli-Jacksonians as follows:
 "Well, Doctor, have you heard from the General about the tur,ler A 'eYsk
 "Yes." answered Dr. A., "and have his reply in my pocket"
 "Let's see it. let's see it." they all cried in breath.
 Here it is." Dr. A. replied.
 He produced the note, and they read:
 "Gentlemen: I thank you for the very fine tortoise you go kindly sent me, &" !"
 .'There," said one of the gentlemen. i've had always heard that your great man could not write English, and now we knoso it. Whoever heard of turtle be- ing called a tortoise2'
 "Will you take bet on it." said A.
 "That we will" answered they, "and we will decide the point by going into friend B.'s."
 So in they went, and both parties agreed to abide by the definition of a certain dic- tionary then the standard of the language One of them turned over its leaves till he reached the word turtle. The definition was ia bird of the dove kind ;" and in the next line, 'this word is sometimes used to designate the tortoise found on the shores of the West Indies. It is a cor ruption used by sailors and illiterafs peo- pie.' u
 ssAre you satisfied, gentlemen.' ex- claimed Dr. A.; Il know you are not sailors-so, by your own authority, you i are Miterate Be pleased to pay you: bets. and never after this say that General Jackson can, write English"
 They did as requested, giving each al order for six bottles of Madeira; aud a. they went out of B.'s byslander observed that there was in the ear of each u yer, large flea LS,aun,on Spectator.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21
Letter from Hon. R. W. Johnson.
From the Pine Bluff Independent.

From the Pine BlnH lndependent.
 w. F. DouGLAss-DEAR SIR:- :-Du. ring my absence at Llttlo Rock, many letters have accumulated for me. They make 1t clear, that cannot with propriety leave the State without further public declaration of my intention.
 1 declared i'll public speech in this town, in July, 1858, that it was my fixed determination to retire from the public service, and that my name would not again be used for reelection to the Senate or any other office. This fact was noticed at the time by the public press.
 The writers of these letters are my friends. They urge me to. declare myself a candidate for reelection to the U. s. Sen ate, or for the Governorship. and they do so chiefly on account of Col. Hindman's turbulent and dislracting course. I can not, with all my devotion to the will, and my deference to the opinions Of my friends, give my consent to the further use of my name for either office.
 Col. Hindman's attempted disruption of the unity and harmony of the Democratic party is all selfish ,.and in less than twelve months will be of small moment. He IS represented to have assailed my political acts very bitterly, but without personal in- sult This do not object to, but he has in every other way sought 10 be offensive. and particularly by a frequent and general denuncia,ion of the family of Johnsons, and to add 10 his ofensiveness, he pledg- ed himself in his public speeches, to visit Little Rock. and to denounce them to their faces. The 24lh inst, was the day set apart for this purpose, and was public to all. 1 travelled fifty miles to attend this appointment, and to afford him the onpor- tunily He failed to attend and redeem his pledge. His excuse was false in spirit, and paltry in fact; and the whole affair 1 pronounce 10 be another of his ingenious devices to win for himself name for courage, and to fling on others an imputa- ton of cowardice.
 His conduct in the few years he has been here, IS 70 my mind that of bully, and an impostor in the ranks of honor.
 His position as a member of Congress secures for him my notice.
 In again announcing to my fellow citi- zens my wish to retire from public life, l beg to express my deep sense of gratitude for the many honors they have conferred upon me, and for the unchanging conf- dence they have shown me for so many years, am, very respectfully,
 R. w. JOHNSON.
 P.S.--My private affairs will detain me perhaps until the Sth of December at home, after which shall hasten on to Washington. ~ 93 ~o5
 Pine Bluff Nov. 2S, 1850.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21

| lnent, and that his excuse for not attend- ing twas false in spirit and pdttry in fact" :" i Col. Johnson must have more vanity m his composition than becomes Senator ot the United States. if he really thinks that he frightened Hndman from Little Rock. He must also have Spartan heart, to call an accident nearly causing death to mans own mother "a paltry fact" to that man himself, This, doubtless, is Col. Johnson s 1 fiial love. tfs W et.
 But MT. Johnson says:
 t:His (Hindman's) conduct in the few years l he has been here, is to my mind that of a bully, and an impostor in the ranks of honor."
 Now, compare this last quotation with the first. Col Johnson thought that his friends might possibly think him called upon to fight Hindman, or he thought Hindman politician dangerous to the family" He therefore wants Hindman killed off. To accomplish this end, he thoroughly practices himself in the use of a particular weapon, and then fabrlcates basis for insulting him. The means of attack or challenge thus falls on Hindman. the choice of weapons on Johnson, and thus he thinks to attain the end with that weapon in the use of which he is skilled.
 Such, I candidly believe, is the infam- ous maneuvre adopted by Senator from the sovereign State of Arkansas, to com pass the destruction of a political oppo- nent. And yet, this man has the auda- city to prate of 'the ranks of honor"
 look upon the explanation just given of his course, as the only rational one. Why was he so particular at first to state that Hindman's speeches were "wl,hout personal insut?" And why then did he so unequivocally insult him atterwardss There is deep calculation of the chances at the bottom of this. Let the people mark my prediction.
 See subioined letter to Hindman from his brother-n-law, Dr. Ellis of Mississippi which 1 have found among Hind,nan's papers. HENRY l.. BlSCOE. T. c. HINDMAN. Helena, Ark.
 DEAR ToM:-- We had misfortune to occur here last Sunday. As all were coming from church, the driver stopped to shut gate near home and the mules started. They became alarmed at the screaming of the children, and ran away and broke the carriage to atoms, bruised Jane, Fannie, Susie, Sallie, and worse than all, your mother. She was dead, to all appearances, for half an hour, and totally out of her senses for 24 hours. She is bruised all over, her collar-bone broken, chin, eye, arm and hip badly injured. An express was sent to me. I drove home in 3 hours--30 miles, and miserable road. The driver, Old Cap, was dragged and torn about severely. He lost one eye and was otherwise hurt.
 Your Friend, ELLIS.
 The above letter was Hindmans reason for going home, and this reason Is termed by R. w. Johnson, "false in spirit and paItry in fact" Judge not, MT. Johnson, lest ye be judged. II. l.. $.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21
DIES ARG CITIZEN.
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BtB- We mentioned last week, the fact that Hon. k. w. JOHNSON had written a letter intended to provoke challenge from Hon. T. c. HINDMAN. We give be- low the letter of MT. JOHNSON, as also that of HRNRY l.. BrscoE, Esq, the of Col. Hindman. Our readers can judge of the merits of both. We should be extremely sorry to learn that Senator and Representative in Con- gress from Arkansas were compelled to settle their differences by resort to arms, bat should it occur, our feelings and pref. erences are with Col T. c. HlNpMAx. We have known Col. H. since 1874, and fully appre ciate his personal and political worth. e.t 4te tia4
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21

GEN. Jo. LANE AND THE PREsIpENcy The name of Gen. LANE, as Scanddate for the Presidency, has been received throughout the Union with almost univer- sal favor, amounting, in fact, to an out burst of enthusism which has not been equalIed by that of any other suggested. A Washington correspondent of the Phla- delphia .4ttas, in recent letter, discourses as follows:
 The Presidential excitement increases with the crowd as it gathers here. The friends of the old Indian fighter, General Jo. Lane, are in high spirits at the pros- poets of his nomination at Charleston.
 Events which have occurred within the last month, seem to have fixed the question of the Presidency, rendering inevitable the success of the Democratic candidate. This settled upon, with General Lane, the Marion of the Mexican war, as the standard bearer, will give 10 the Democ- racy, in the judgment of conservative politicians who never yet have gone astray in their calculations, the following States and electoral votes: Maine, 8; Con- neclicut, 6; New York. 35; New Jer- sey, 2; Pennsylvania, 27; Ohio 23; Michigan, 6 Indiana, l3; Illinois IT.; Iowa, 4; Wisconsin, 5; Minnesota, A; Oregon, 8; Kansas, 3; California, 4; total l59, in the Free States, which is five more than is necessary for a choice.
 The Southern States. which are enti- tied to votes in the Electoral Colege: Virginia, 15; Delaware 3; Maryland 8; North Carolina & Georgia 10; Mississip- pi7; Louisiana, 6; Arkansas, 1, Ten nessee l2; Kentucky l2; Missouri 9; Florida 3 Texas 1; Alabama 9; total l2O
 There will be added, of course, to the number of electoral votes in the free States for the Charleston nominee, to-wit :: Free States 159; Slave owning States l20; total 279. 5.e..a.. This leaves to the candidate of the cir repressible conflict" abolition party: Mass achuseus 13; Rhode Island I; Vermont 5; New Hampshire 5; total 22.
 It is by no means certain that all these votes, lGW III uuufUcio uo thCt oiS, VIII be given to the abolitionists. New Hamp- shire in the conflict between conservatism, and the union with abolitionism and disu. nion will no doubt be counted out of the black crowd CD in which she is placed. This, added to the above total of votes for she Democratic candidate, will give 2S4 votes for the Charleston nominee. This estimate and calculation may excite sur prise, and may be considered at this time extravagant. only ask every sound thinking man of your thirty thousand readers who peruse this communication, whether in the contest 10 be waged against the ruthless fanalcism, he will not be found on the side of his country in thai 6gh. He will answer. yesl and that will be tie responses at the ballot boxes by ninety-nine hundred.hs of the good and true men all over ,le land. Not to be considered exTayagant, have les1 out
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

TYR. W. A. THOMPSON, REFORM PLY. D sIcIAN, late of McLemoresvile, Tenn, having located in Des Arc, Arkansas, respect fully tenders his professional services, in it's various branches, to the citizens and public generally. OFFIcE--Evans & Horne's build ing, third door up stairs, Buena Vista street.
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21
An Hour at the Old Play Ground.

sat an hour to-day, John, E Beside the old brook stream, Where we were school-boys in old time. When manhood was dream: f'rr The brook is choked with fallen leaves, The pond is dried away scarce believe thatyou would know The dear old place to-day. The school-horse is no more, John,
 Beneath our locust trees The wild rose by the window side se No more waves in the breeze 8 sa The scattered stones look desolate,
 The sod they rested on " aseit Has been plowed up by strange hands X Since you and I were gone. The chestnut tree is dead, John,
 And, what is sadder now, As 8fsi The broken grapevine of our swing A Hangs on the withered bough Tread our names upon the bark, And found the pebbles rare sssf Laid up beneath the hollow side
 As we had piled them there. Ss5 F Beneath the grass grown bank, John,
 l looked for our old spring, so ss8l That bubblcd down the alder path.
 Three paces from the swing; The rushes grow upon the brink, z The poolls black and bare, And not foot, this many day,
 It seems, has trodden there. siN took the old blind road, John, That wandered up the hill; 'Tis darker than it used to be, 30 And seems so lone and stilIi The birds sing yet among the boughs
 Where once tue sweet grapes hung, \ But not a voice of human kind VI Where all our voices rung. s I sit me on the fence, John,
 That Hes as in old time, The same half pannsl in the path We used so oft to climb; And thought how o'er the bars of life Our playmates had passed on, And left me counting on the spot
 The facts that now are gone.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21
OUR JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT.

WE have supplied ourselves with a 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- iogues, Posters, large or small, Cards, Ball Tickets, Bill Heads, Blanks of every descrip- sion, for Clerks, sherifs, Justices of the Peace, Constables, sc. 7.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21
THE DIES ARC CITIZEN. EREEs--$ PER ANNU M, 5s PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. s xIFTY NUMBERS MAKING VOLUME.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

RATES OF ADvERTIsING.-One square (1( Mines of this size .type) for one insertion, $1 aRach additional insertion, 5O cents. --.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-12-21

Love, like the cold bath, is never nsga- tive; it never leaves us where 1t nnds ss' Y once we plunge into it, it will either heightsn our virtues or inhame cur vices.
 "A pin has as much head as sooe many authors, and grsat deal more point
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-09-14
Addison County Fair.

The Annual gathering of this institution
i. to be held on the new Fair grounds on
the 2lst and 22d inst. The proprietors
have spared no pains or expense in the
preparation Of these grounds. They have
graded and otherwise prepared half mile
track for the exhibition of speed of horses
for which Addison County is so justly cell
ebrated. They have also erected FLORAL
HALL one hundred and thirty feet in length
BY twenty two feet wide, with two hundred
and forty feet Of tables, where the maidens
and matrons of Addison County will have
such an opportunity as they have never
before had to exhibit their taste and skill
They have often proved their ability to
make az enchanting display when they
we're prevented by Strengthened quarters,
Now there is ample verge" and we ex-
peel that all will join, and with spirited
but generous rivalry cooperate in making
Floral Hall one Of the most attractive
features Of the Fair. Ii is not necessary
for us to tell Green Mountain girls what
is needed TO do this Flowers peucelings.
paintings, needle-work, &c, we expect
will be forthcoming in such profusion as
win make the hall such gallery Of beauty
as this county has never seen.
TIE Mechanics Hall is an excellent
building, eighty feet long by twenty wide,
Two stories high, Offering ample room for
the storage and display of Mechanical
articles, presented by our artizans' We
have the best kind OF evidence that this
department. will be better ranged and
filed than ever before bet the humble
artezan bring forward the work oil his
hands. and help swell the exhibition beyond
auy former show in this County.
Ii IL hardly necessary 10 remind the
farmers that on them will deroiye the
shief responsibility Of making this first
opening OF the new Fairgrounds 4 success
tai exhibition Let them remember that
maj on This. in great measure depends
me reputation Of the county. # reputation
i'll Which they are sill intorested.
The admittance to the grounds will be
IL cents. Single teams 10 cents Double
teams % cents
Members ofthe society, with their wives
are entitled 10 free tickets Exhibitors
will be entitled to the admission Of rec'S.
sa,t, help for the care ol stock.