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Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
Interesting Discovery at Rome,

THE PALACE OF THE cEsARs AN EvI-
 DENcE OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY.
 Hon. Lewis Cass, Jr., late Charge d'Affaires at Rome, writes to Rev. Dr. Dufield of Detroit. under date of Milan, February IA, an account of the discovery at Rome of an interesting relic. He says:
 "In the progress of the excavations on the place where stood the House of Gold of the Caesars, fragment of an arch, covered with inscriptions and delineatlons, was brought to vlew. Further explora- tons in the same direction resulted in the exposure of room, on the walls of which was found sketch, cut or engraved with sharp pointed instrument, of crucfix, with the figure of man in the attitude of prayer standing near it. The announce men. of this discovery created great in- leress. By order of the Pope the design was removed from its position, happily without injury. and confided to the charge of Monsignor Macchi. who invited me to inspec. il. and by whose permission l procured copy to be made, which IS herewith enclosed It is needless to say that this event has eiciled elaborate spec. ulations.
 In addition to various treatlses which have appeared in different languages in explanation of the subject, 1t has provoked numerous controversies between certain Protestant Divines in Germany and Pre- lates of the Roman Catholic Church ; these conflicting views concur, with scarce ly an exception. in the conclusion that the aim of the sketch was to cast ridIcule on the worship of the Christians. It pre- sents the outlines of cross, on which Is human figure bearing the head ot an ass. A iunic envelopes the waist, and the arms and legs are partially covered with bandages. To the left, with one hand raised in the posture of adoraiion, as depicted on ancient monuments, ap- pears the form of man. while below |; seen the following inscriptions: Alex ander adores God" The execution o the engraving, as you will perceive from the fac sinlile, of which the scale IS one fourth smaller than the original. indicates an entire ignorance of art, being stif and hard, without ease or grace whatever Satisfactory evidence refers the date of | to the reign of Septimus Severus. There
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28

I could not but admit that he had drawn the case with a bolder hand than would have dared to attempt.
 " But there is one chlet argument which you meant to try on me. You wanted to draw 8 motive for reformation from the future re,rbution which God will visit on the drunkard. It is a terrible motive, and believe it to be a true one. I believe there is hell; nay. l know there is, for have sometimes felt it's fires, and have seen it's tormentors. 1 some times am overwhelmed with agony at the bare anticipation of meeting God in judg- ment I admit that am hurrying very fast in that direction, and present appear ances indicate that shall be turned into hell as drunkard"
 That was not said defiantly or jeslingly, but with gravity and feeling. "And so you need say nothing to me about this point. know it already, but | if you have anything new to urge. shall be glad to hear it" 1 And thus he anticipated, and most for cibly stated some of the general argu- ments which person would be likely to use in endeavoring to recall him to life of temperance. could no, refrain from smiling to see how he had taken the wind out of my sails.
 1 But thoroughly warmed with his sub ject, my neighbor stated his case still l further:
 Sir, you know nothing about the ap. petite for rum. My father taught me to drink it from my childhood. l inherited drunkenness from him, and I was drunk. ard before was of age. For the love of my wife made a mighty effort to con- quer my appetite, and thought l had sue ceeded Time and temptation showed me my mistake. The appetite was not removed. In due time it woke like a raging demon, and filled me with unut- terable torments. l would think of my property and my reputation; then of my health, and the horrors of delTium tre- mems, then of my wife and children, and home, and then the he'll into which the drunkard will be cast. would rush into my business with furious energy, and thus ty so o'GiCOH'S tHO oPPc'isS "HN VI !" the face of all my motives, l would go straight to the tavern and drink myself drunk My remorse and shame were added to other motives to keep me from repeating the deed: but all these seemed like the ropes and withes on the limbs of Sampson. This, sir. is my case; haue you any thing ne,p 10 add, Whlch 1 ama not already better acquainted with than you can be?"
 It was the most impressive temperance discourse had ever heard, because p-o- nounced with that unction which came from terrible experience of the evil which held him with its dea,h-grip.
 But there is bright side to the picture. The half drunk lecturer whose discourse 1 have outlined, in spite of his gloomy antlcipations to the contrary, has reformed his life. and for several years has lived sober life. during which time he has ac- qulred property rapidly.
 Within a few miles, know of two other cases quite similar. Both these men were as far gone as the one described, and are now in independent circumslan- Independent.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28

SuccEss.--It is very strange. and as true as strange, that man gains more enemies with each stride that he makes in successful career. Had he remained upon level with the neanest Of his ca-
 umnlators. the probability IS that he
 would never have provoked their enmiiy. but, when he commenced 10 rise upon the merit of continued effort and masterly energy, the croakers, whom he lief. behind. joined in loud chorus of asperson and lies. The very fact of his soaring above their heads constituted him target for their caumnes. We may notice this condition of things whenever we may choose to look. In mercantile life, where the honest toler has become rewarded with afluence, for years of patient indus try we shall hear those who envy, with out the spirit to emulate him, cast retiec- tions upon his honor. and question the Legitimacy of success so great and so coveted. Yet it may be that every act oi his life will bear the closet scrutiny. II d truly talented and sludious lawyer ana physician altains 10 eminence. he ls pro- nOunced quack oI 'oauy VI so'e.6 worse. by those who have neither the mental cilbre or fixedness of purpose to carry them over the same path. With how much truth has t been said that there is no sin of which man can be guilty. no unkndness. no meanness 10 his fel- lows. which exciies so much indignation among his cotemporaries, friends and neighbors. as his success. This Is the one uppardonable crime which reason cannot defend. nor humanity mitigate. The man whose pen more glowingly describes that which is feebly represented by another; the one who enuncia,es truth sucn as some one else is unacquainied with, ana gains auditors, where another fails; one who devotes his every energy to productive labor, and reaps the greater reward m short. he who lhrives as others do not, comprises. in his single person, m the opinion of those whom he has surpassed. all the evils that can be summed in ons grand total. They may not always ds- nounce. openly. the successful man. but. were the inscriptions upon their heat's tra nsIated truly. they would all read-- '. Cruelty him! cruelty him '"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
The Deserted Road.

BY THOMAS BUCHANAN REID. Ancient road that wind'st deserted Through the level of the vale, Sweeping toward the crowded market Like a stream without a sail. Standing by thee look backward, And, as in the light of dreams, See the years descend and vanish Like the tented wains and teams. Here stroll along the village,
 As in youths departed morn; But miss the crowded coaches,
 And the drivers bugle horn Miss the crowd of lovial teamsters Filling buckets at the wells, With their wains from Canestoga, And their orchestras of bells. To the messy wayside "tavern'' Comes the noisy throng no more, And the faded sign, complaining, Swings unnoticed at the door; While the old decrepid tollman,
 Waiting for the few who pass, Reads the melancholy story
 In the thickly springing grass. Ancient highway, thou art vanquished; The usurper of the vale Rolls in fiery, iron rattle,
 Exultations on the gale. Thou art vanquished and neglected, But the good which thou hast done, Though by man it be forgotten, Shall be death less as the sun. Though neglected, gray and grassy, Still pray that my decline May be through as vernal valleys, And as blest calm as thine.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
:. My Wonx IS posr."-such was tn

My WORK IS DONE" ."-Such was the exclamation of an old man, near eighty years of age. seated in his house, at sun set, with his hands placed upon his head, after having performed his accustomary daily labor in the 6eid. His work was done for he soon after brsathed his last. How suggestive the words '' My work IS done" We all have work to &C., complish-a destiny to fulfill; and with what calmness of conscience must he meet death who departs not till ample time has been given him to perform each and all the important duties ot lie, and then can proudly say." My work is done"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
MCdlcWI EUrd.

.nR. s. CHENIVA from Louisiana, res- D pectfully notifies the inhabitants of Des Arc and the surrounding country, that he has for the practice of his profession, and as a speciality, those branches of it pertaining to women and chidren's maladies.
 Dr. Cheniva has right to hope, after a successful peactice of fourteen years in Louis- sana-and nine years of which was in the city of New Orleans, that he may also deserve the confidence of a generous and enlightened public. in this State.
 N. B. Syphilitic diseases in all their stages are radically cured according to modern and approved system.
 W Office-at Dr. J. J. Lanes old stand.
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Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28

CALIFORNIA BEER.--A gentleman of this county informs us that he has re- liable information from one of the pro- fessors of one of the Medical Colleges al Nashville. that several deaths have re- gently occurred tha,,can be directly traced to the use of California Beer Post nor tenn examinations have discovered the yeast in the viscera.- Dover Journal.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
MORO. ADAMS, CLOCK, WAT CHI M AK FER
 AND
 J E W E L E R, (In rear of c. T. Petit's Drug store,) August Ark an sas.

RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Hl the town and adjacent country that he has prRM.NESrLY LOCATED IN AUGU "A, and Is prepared to execute all kinds of Clock and Watch Work, repair and Cleanse Jewelry, as well as every other description of work usual ly done in such establishments.
 eF Musical Instruments of every descriP- tion repaired and put in good order. From his experience and me hanical knowledge, ne feels confident of rendering satisfaction to his patrons. 'eDl0-u'
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
DR VIM. BETHCU,U.

NJ ILL continue the Practice of Medicine w in Des Arc, and vicinity. From his long experience in his profession, and having resided in Arkansas during the past fifteen years, he hopes to receive a share of the pub lie patronage. GB- Office, at Balsly's Drug Store. Resi- dence near the forks of the Little Rock and Searcy roads, first house on the South side of the road, entering the town. mar21-1y.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28

Advertisers by the year will be res. tr;cted to their legitimate business.
 Advertisements displayed by large type or In double columns, charged double the above rates.
 ezg- Personal communications charged dou- ble the rates of regular advertisements.
 f1F Legal advertisements will be charged, for one square or les', first insertion S1, and So cents per square fo. each additional inser- tion.
 r3- Announcing candidates for State and District offices, $7; County offices, S5; Town ship, offices $3, invariably in advance.
 i,y- Calls on persons to become candidates are charged at the uiual rates, except when uelsons making the calls are subscribers to our paper. Paymentin advance.
 ser Political circilars charged as adver- tisements.
 RY- Advertisements not ordered for spe- cihed time, will be ilserted till forbidden, and charged for accordinIly.
 - All advertising to be paid for quarterly. OUR JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT. WE have supplid ourselves with good assortment of Priting Material, and are ready to execute allkinds of Job Printing, on reasonable terms.
 We are prepared b print Pamphlets, Cata- logues, Posters, lage or small, Cards, Ball Tickets, Bill Heads Blanks of every descrip- ton. for Clerks, sherifs, Justices of the Peace, Constables, Sc.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28

nR. N. L. RAGLAND. having located at lC the residence of R. B. Trezevant, formerly B. B. Aliens place. q miles from Wattensaw Landing, offers his professional services to the public.
 fB Particular attention given to deseases of women and children. ian lily.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DIR. H. ARMJSTEAn

IT AviNG permanently located at Des Arc, ll offers his professional services to the citizens of the town and adjacent country.
 GY Office on Lyon street, Martin & Simp- sons Law Office. march21-6m
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
J. J. LANE. ....W. H. CHAMBERS. Dps. LANE & CHAMBERS

I AVING formed partnership in the II practice of their profession, tender their services to the citizens of Des Arc and adja- cent country. From their experience they hope to share at least portion of the patron- age of the public.
 aV Office on Buena Vista street, at BALs- LY's DRUG STORE. feb1:tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
DR. J. c. GOODWIN, determined to

nR- J. C. GOODWIN, determined to n remain permanently in Des Arc, will continue to treat diseases, both Acute and Chronic in accordance with the most approv ed principles of Scientific and Demonstrative Medicine.
 ET- Thankful for the liberal patronage he has heretofore enjoyed, respectfully solicits it's continuance.
 fy- Office at D. P. Black & Co.'s, Drug Store. april1-1y
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28
THE DIES ARC CITIZEN. rcuMs--S2 PER ANNUM !,
 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. vrrrY NUMBERS MAKING A VOLUME.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

RATES OF ApvERTIsING.-One square (1( ,,ras of this size type) for one insertion, $1 .,b additional insertion, 90 cents.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28

c H. HAMPSTEAD, ATTORNEY AT LAW =. Little Rock, Arkansas. Office on Mark ham street. Janll-u.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28

R. D. TURNER. ...... ...... VIM. T. JONES.
 TURNER & JONES, ATTORNEYS AT Il LAW, Brownsville, Arkansas. Will at tend promptly to all business entrusted to them. jan4-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-28

J. W. MARTIN ...... .......R. T. SIMPSON. MARTIN & SIMPSON, ATTORNEYS
 WI AT LAW, Des Are, Arkansas. Will practice in Prairie, White, Arkansas, Mon- roe, Jackson and the adjoining counties. Office on Lyon street. feb29-tf.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12

NsIc Market HJuse.--A petition, Dumerously
signed by many of our largest property
holders, was presented tr the City Council 1
Its last meeting, praying the erection OF II new
market house on 9th street, extending from
Broad to Marshall, and superceding the III Sc
rally dilapida,ed old trap that now bears the
name of market place, but which In reality
Is not II for an ordinary wood shed. To make
this Improvement the city will be compelled
| To condemn some private properly on Broad
street; but even with this expenditure, 1t is
generally believed, by those VINO have the best
opportunity of forming an opinion, that a
new and enlarged maIket-hcuse will pay In
rem is not less Than ten per cent. upon the cost
OF the new supers trccturf. The subject has
tsen referred To the COMMITTEE on The Second
Marker aud will tie reported Uu In a Negy
m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12

NAPOLEoN's LAST PACIFIC SPEECH.-The
Moniteur publishes the speech OF the Empe-
ror in reply TO the address from the Chamber
of Commerce Of Lyons. His Nj lesty said
81 thank you for the manner in which you
appreciate my efforts 10 augment the pros
perity of France. Solely occupied with the
general interests of the country, l scorn all
that can offer obstacle 10 their develope-
msnt. Therefore the unjust cistrust excited
beyond The frontiers, we'll as the exagge-
rated alarms of selfish interests at home, fin I'd
me insensible. Nothing Will make me devlate
tron the path of moderation and justice
which ! have 10 this day pursued, and which
maintains France at that degree OF grandeur
and prosperity which Providence has assigned
her in the world. We give ourselves up,
therefore, with confidence 10 works OF peace.
Our destinies are in our hands. Frarce gives
in Europe the impulse OF all great and gener-
Gus ideas She bows not before the influence
of evil ones but when she is degent rating, and
bsieve that with Gods assistance, she shall
not degenerate under my dynasty"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12

Rats aud mice speedily disappear by mixing
equal quantities Of strong che ese and pow der
ed sqaiiis. They deyour this m,xlure wi
greediness, while IL Is innocent 10 man.
VIM Reel, a well known actor and dancer
OF the Walnut street Theatre, Philadelphin,
died on the OH inst.
A. Judson Crane, of Richmond, was serena
ded at Lyhchburg, Saturday nigh, by his y, :
lisicai friends, and spoke In owled gmsnt
Lord Clarendon and Mr.. Golden dined at
81. Cloud, with Napoleon III, on The 2oth OF
August.
Young Giuiowski, nephew OF Kossuth.
whose mother died lately ia Be, oklyn, N. ",
has lett that city TO joan Garibaldi.
Hon. Robert Il. Winthrop arrived at Boston
on Saturday from Europe, IN the steamer
America.
The subscriptions to The Garibald fund in
NewpoI., made aud pad in, amounted u
$i,22i.
Hon. Miles q. Fowlkss, for many years
Mayor OF Vieksbarg. Miss died last VIZ sk.
John Browne, lawyer, was drowned a.
Forssenth, Va. on Monday .sst.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12

Warning to Id'sTS.-Ths Mayor gave soiicF,
yesterday morning. that he had d.ieTmiusd 20
arraigu before him for punishment, All .d!srs
about the city who bad no visible means q
support. Complaints had been freqaeutly
made TO him OF gangs of men who gather
about In the s.reeIs, obSfruct The sid.~aIks,
and make remarks aboui ladi-S wac pass
them and that, As the head % h. police, he
felt bound To break up such gatherings, ara
put a stop TO such conduct. BaiDmtf" tc"
vagrant law had been enfJIcsd nIIh soyI ,t
| feet as the police statistics abL GGanrty rtu,v.
| aud ia Richm nj the effect VIII be 40 ;t--a
| hon al
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12

BENEFITS OF RAILRoADs.-The following
from the Hons ton Telegraph, shows what rail-
roads are doing for Texas
We learn that the Increase of taxable pro
perty in Brazoria couaty, since the railroad
reached there has been astonishing. In 1855,
before the grading had more than commenced
in the county, the total value on the tax rolls
was 81 705, ,3io. The taxable property this year
is ~. 7.2i6 2go. the Increase in TWO Years being
over two and hall millions OF dollars. Such
an astonishing increase fas 10 parallel any
here in the State. Z aless we except Harris
county aud as an Argument In favor OF rail-
roads, IL weighs u toG.
IL will be RENE IN herea ihata year or two ago
the county OF BraZeIiu voted 10 take $780, OGt
stock ia railroads, issuing county bonds for
that amount In pas ment therefor. In order
TO nav the In terest on these bonds, and the
DrincipaI As fast us il should become due a
tax OF twenty five cents On the hundred dol
lars was levied on all the taxable property u:
the county. The interest has been paid
PROMPTLY. and the County Treasurer is now
authorized 10 redeem ali bonds mat lring on
the Ist diy 81 March Dext Add 10 this the
county taA has been reduced 10 g., cents On
the 100, aud the special tax for the redenip-
tion OF the bonds 10 i2R cants ON iho sioV,
maxtfiR cha whole reductions nearly xil QUO.
s. Cleveland (un io1 paiprs state that their city
is oysffua VITA negro thisNss'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12
X FAD THis:

have not discontinued husias.s on aocopnt of
inc la'nns oi my store ! am now located FIVE
Putse Co.'S Brokers Office aud ne ar 10 verHor
90 MAN street, No l2S, where would be pleased
erally. Those IN the habit Of siviHs me their or
dsTs Cor FALL CLOTHING, will d. me n favor In
ST re when to csll on them and ali orders in nv
ne III be as pronpls aiter DAD 10 as he re,niore
have not. and don't intsHd to discontinue husl :
asss for any saeh cause, Call and see ne nj Ix
Main street. laa:3-El WM. IRA NTH.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12

Kssping Hp nj Spirits A difficulty occurr' d
on Monday evening last, at a house Ga Suiiih
Main street between John Fitzgerald aud Pal
rick Sullivan, aud fiebt-n curing 'Le
progress Of which Fitz fastened his teeth or
'se prob1ssis of Put. aud uster leL IT ~ untII
ne had bitten il of aud spit ii upon he Moor.
FirZ finding tina he M Il ma rHed ms adV Versaly
Tor lite and tearing the consequences rs 4iaIG
down IN the law books, immediately gave leg
bail, leaving poor Pat minus bis smeilers ana
his beauty. Some short tmr after IN" oceur-
renee a ply sician was eale ed III 10 replace tho
nose and sc abont doing SO, hut had only made
a single stitch, when Pat begged him ~ hold
on TIL he could get QUE more drink. The
wound was properly dressed and was dong
we'll Yesterday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12

WoNDERFUL ESCAPE. - The Fayetteville
Glenn. Observer states that the office of Dr
trisWold IN Lincoln co, was struck by light
ming ON Sunday night, the 26th uIt aud con-
sumed, together with it's contents, consisting
OF books, clothes, medicines, accounts, etc
Inc Doctor and young man named Cook
were IN the building at the time, The former
leaning back in Il chair, and one of his Zee,
resting ON The stove, while MIR. Cook was re-
Ginning on the bed. The lightning Ell tered the
stoveand bursted it into hundred fragment Is
and yet, strange TO say, neither of the men " as
seriously hurt. Parts of the building were
torn of and hurled u distance of twenty wards
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12

~ s0k to home for Ill your wants, if you
wiz to see Virginia lnde pendent and pros porous.
If you re dyspeptic, or suffer with constipation
or Indigestion. don't gorge yourself with Yankee
unstrums recommended by flaming certificates of
men OF straw, but procure BAKERS PREMIUM
BITTERS Read the certificates of friends and
nelghbors, then take them directed and become
rejuvenated and entirely healed
Price 50 cents per bottle.
TO be had of all the principal Druggists IN the
city of Richmond and elsewhere III Virginia and
North Carohn>. j. 2s-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-12

Much Netd,d.-At length r-s"iurfan las
been offered and adopted Ia III CiN CoUutI
which looks TO the eI trI. sion OF ihr wa-r
pipes 10 east Rockets. 50 tb4t properly Ia tLs,
section May have some sFeBrity agsIas' II
tensive eonhagTstioDs. That portIou of be
city is already iinproNipg rapidly, and Will
continue 10 do SO for years Ia ccme, FOR 4 -
more convenient for working men than suy ut
the subn ban hills W.T. h SurruuEd The city
Certainly there are no IN deserving aud
enierprising people than uauy uf the r-sl-
dep rs of Rockets, and none hst have rvCe lYe q
less accommodations from The hauds ct tre
City FatheIs- .-s