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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-30

Ffthi me llHt.it l'f'i .'.fit"t 0f" JAtNNf"Ilf
Platforms are mOderl devices. The people have long
since viewed them as gull rsps; meaning anything
or uolhpg aud binding nobody What figure would
Wa-i ineton OF Jefferson have cut upon a modern plat
form They TODD upon the Constitution, and looked 10
it a. their political chart The sooner discard these
modern inventions and return 10 the practices Of the
purgr aud better DAYS of the Republic the better FOR
There is q oa.s OF politicians who, doubte. might be
dIgui6od by an elaborate platform. To that class oru-
natelv Messrs Bell aud Everett do not belong. The
people will rally TO their support because they know
them to be wise and experienced and constitutional
tesmen Who would administer the Government in jus
tict and equity
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-30

I'''' TIT '-''''TI ~ V''I.3-'T
These great names need no eulOgE they are identified
with the living history Of the country and the honor
prosperity and happiness OF tue American people. ln
times like these when demagogical ambition and reckless
iapatcism threaten the stability of cherished Unon
their presentation is calculated to revive the
smOulderng fires of patriotism to restore confidence III
the OF our form Of government and to challenge
the admiration and support Of every friend OF the
Union the Constitution and the enforcement OF the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-30

NANCY GOODS.-we determined 10 reduce our stock
FANCY GOODS VASES, a.
from this day will them ~ small advance above cost
mylg SIEBHlNS PULLkN, No. l0I Broad ST.
GUNNER HEAR.-Just received a large stock Of Brown
> Focks aarsalr Pants and vests, al Ot
best quality. Qdck sales and short profits motto Ca at
SIMPSON 4 MGLLER'S,
ma9 l'9 Main Strset
NO. HALIFAX cur HEnHIN,.s or s,ie -
y myJ T. II sKtNKER 90.
LENANDRI BONDS FOR SALE.-tli 900 Of
N the ABOVE ID mortgage, Tor sale by
mai9 C. W PURCELL 4 co.
TTONQUA HEANS.-5 bbs for sale by
i n'ylg 4 G.. B. DAVENPORT.
WE HAVEA VERY SUPERIOR LOT OF GIN
w UfSE HAVANA CGARS hand Of the Figaro snd AFRO
oulo brands These cigars equal 20 any Imported
Price $40 per 900 JAS IL PEARCE A CO.
maid Druggists corner Streets, Rishinonl
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

4 RoUGH BED-FELLow.-There Is a good story going the rounds of the papers, told of man in Mississippi, who had been drinking till late hour of night, and then started for home in state of sweet obli- viousness. Upon reaching his own door he was too far gone to discover any door to the domicil he was about to inhabit, and therefore laid himself down in shed which was favorte rendezvous for the hogs. They happened to be out when the conner arrived, but soon returned to thelr bed. The weather being rather cold, they, in the utmost kindness, and with the truest hospitality, gave their bi- ped companion the middle of the bed, some lying on either side of him, and the others acting the part of quilts. Their warmth prevented him from being injured by exposure. Towards morning he awo5e. Finding himself comfortable, in blssful ignorance of his whereabouts, he supposed himself enjoying the accommodation of a tavern, in company with other gentlemen. He reached out his hand, and catching hold of the stiff bristles of a hog, ex- claimed ' Halo, my good friend, you've got devil of a beard-Dhen did you shaUe Last 2"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

interest, to advance our great public works and elevate the credit and character Of our State, l shall willingly do--a State to which l am attached by all elections of the past, all interest of the present, and all hopes of the future.
 Col. Rector alluded to the fact that it was charged by the Johnsonians in this county that he was < Bankite,' and the peculiar repre- sentative and champion of those owning vaiu- able lands mortgaged to the Real Estate Bank; that he was brought out by them to represent and protect such interests, should he be elected. Nothing, he said, was further from the truth and more in keeping with the slanderous course usually pursued by the family clique at Little Rock.
 On the contrary, he stated that he had no interest in or connection with the banks what evsr, that he owed neither of them cent, had not dollars worth of stock in the Real Es- tate Bank, nor owned a foot of land mortgaged to that institution But that Johnson and HIS FAMILY owned large and valuable tracts of such lands that were mortgaged to said bank, and might himself, with some truth, be chased a Bankite. Johnson, in reply to this, denied owning or having any interest in, or dollars worth of land or property that could be effec- ted by the foreclosure of the Real Estate Bank mortgages, which is known to be mis- representation. - PHENIX.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30
From the Dublin Nation.1 Our Olden Tongue.

ONA VAWSAA AVAA5 AO' From dim tradition's far-of opal fountains, Where clouds and shadows loom Deep in the silence of the tall gray mountains Primeval gloom; Thy silvery stream flows down with music
 bounding,
 Oh ancient tonguel With love and tears, and laughter softly sound.
 ing,
 As wild birds liquid song. From winds and waters in their choral ming Thy honied words were born; From that strong pulse through natures bosom
 tingling
 In earth's first morn, The quivering boughs in forest green and olden With murmurs low, Rang out such accents beautiful and golden, Beneath the dawn's white glow. Around, in mighty characters unfolded, Thy fame we yet discern The ivied shrine in grace and grandeur nodded, The cRoMLEcH stern--- The tall slirdtower of aspect weird and hoary, With dream and R'uNN; Full crested in its lone and silent glory, Fronting the naked sunl Thou bring'st bright visions, bardic strains
 enchanting, Attuned in lordly halls; The clash of spears, the banners gaily planting On palace walls White-bearded sages--w warrior chiefs victo-
 rious--
 A goodly throng In panoramic pomp of ages glorious, Before us pass along. Der wide blue plains we sec tho red deer
 bounding,
 In flickering shade and sun; And on his track, with decpstoned lay re-
 sounding.
 The wolf-hound dun-- aa eAi iOld'mountains dim, dark forest, rock and river, Those days are o'er; But shades and echo people ye forever, And shall till times no more! Oh tongue of all our greatness, all our sorrow Shalt thou then fail and fade? And leave the full hearts mute that ne'er can
 borrow
 From stranger aid, Fit utterance for those thoughts whose stormy
 clangor
 Swell deep within The memories of our love, and hate and ange Which naught from us can win Not so; ; hast thou notstemmed the flood of ages, Nor brav'd conqueror's sway? Thou hast not writ upon the worlds wide pages To pass away Deep, deep thy root, where never human power May reach to spoil; And soon, in wealth of vernal leaf and fowAE, Thou'lt deck this olden soil
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30
For the Des Arc Citizen. How the Klickital Indians of Oregon
 take the Grizzly Bear.


 I have read of bear fights, and have witnessed several, but never have seen the same amount of real bravery displayed in any bear fight, on this side of the Rocky Mountains, as these Indians dis play in their manner of conducting the fight with the grizzly bear. Their modus operandi is as follows, viz:
 Alter sundry ablutions, incantations, contortions, &c., they paint themselves as warriors, and organize for the hunt by choosing one of their number to act as captain, who selects not less than twelve of the bravest of the brave. Each com batant arms himself with his bow and quiver, we'll filled with flint pointed ar- rows, and butchers knife. Thus armed and equipped they sally forth into the mountains; d1he first sign that is dis covered, the captain orders a halt, and sends out small parties in every, direction to reconnoiter. And when the bear IS discovered, the captain forthwith selects the battle ground, which is always chosen where the timber stands very dense. A ring is formed about fifty yards in diame- ter, and the combatants are posted at regular distances apart around the ring, and each one climbs suitable tree.
 Fortified thus, one is sent out to bring on the attack, who approaches his grissty- ship with that caution and respect which
 is due to his rank. As soon as the bear sees his assaIlant he rears upon his hind feet and shows frightful set of teeth and utters a hideous growl, as much as to say his reserved rights are invaded. At
 this crisis Klclital draws his faithful bow and lets slip an arrow, aimed at vital part. Now comes the "tug of war" With ears back and mouth open, grizzly rushes on his enemy like tiger, and the Indian runs for life until he reaches the battle ground, and then takes round the ring, darting from one tree to another, so as to baffle and elude the bear. In the meantime the captain and his company are raining down a perfect tempest of arrows from above.
 When the brave fellow that brought on the battle gets tired fresh one drops down from his post and takes his place. Thus the contest is continued until the bear is killed but if he should catch the Indian who is conducting him around the fatal ring (which is sometimes the easel then the captain and company are " down on him like thousand of brick,'' with their knives, when the bear is killed, and several of the brave fellows are wounded or maimed for life. W. l.. $.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30
THE DISCUSSION BETWEEN REG TOR AND JOHNSON AT CLARKS. VILLE-RECTOR TRIUMPHANT.

We copy from the OId-L Democrat the following glowing account of the re- ception of Judge RECTOR at Clarksville, Johnson county, and the substance of his speech there. It will be borne in mind that Johnson county has been regarded as the strongest Johnson county in the Northern District. REcroRs victory in the first District will be complete. As goes the Northern District so goes the Southern District. a-asro at.. E.3
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

ARSENIC IN AGRICULTURAL PLANrs.-y Dr. E. w. Davy has detected arsenic in peas, cabbage and Swedish turnips, which had been manured with superphosphate of
 lime. This fertilizer is very extensively manufactured in England, especially for use on the turnip crop, from various phos- phatic minerals, and from bones, by the help of arsenical oil of vitriol. The ar- senic, being thus proved to enter vegeta- tion, may very easily and naturally pass into animals, and be retained in their or ganzm. This is another striking, pre- sumptive proof of that worthlessness of that theological evidence which hangs a man on the strength of minute traces of arsenic being found in working up several pounds of flesh and yscera.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

TAN BARK FOR STRAwBERRIEs. - Some years since, when the Horticulturist was edited by A. J, Downing, considera- ble discussion was had as to the value of tan bark upon strawberry beds. The re- suits proved that, as tannic acid is largely
 incorporated in the strawberry, and the same being in the bark, it gave not only
 larger berries, but made them of much higher and better flavor than when grown without the use of the bark or tannic acid. Spent tan bark, obtained from the yards, and spread among the plants to a depth of four inches, will produce the desired effect, and at the same time keep down the weeds. and keep the berries free from ] dirt.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

DoEs IT RAIN IN EGYPT ?-Sir Archi- bald Allison, in his history of Europe, writes as follows: :" It never rains in Egypt. Centuries may elapse without more than shower of drizzling mist moistening the soil. It is said that it has not rained in Egypt for l700 years" A correspondent of the Times writes from Alexandria, October 2l, 1859, as follows :: ' Engishmen express their astonishment at the rains lately experienced, having come with the erroneous impression that
 it never rained in Egypt" Upon this Il
 is asked whether the rain which IS refer red to by the above correspondent is the frs, which has appeared in Egypt for l700 years.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

--Be modest like the star, which though high and exalted, shines upon the water ra tl7 CT than the vapor. which, though mean SrG obscure, lifts itself to the clouds.
 ---"Have you any travelling inkstands 2s' asked a lady of young stationer. s9No, ma'am we have them with feet and legs, tg. they are not old enough to travel yet"
 ---Fortune has been considered the guar dian divinity of fools; and she Is certainl very kind in helping those who cannot help themselves.
 If man reapeth whatsoever he soweih what a harvest of coats, vests and brooches our tailors will have one of these days.
 -" My dear,'' said husband, after } matrimonial hare-up, fsyou will never be per milted to enter heaven.'' ( Why not ?" '.Be ; cause you'll be wanted below as tormentof'D
 Ut is worth noticing, as curious cig cumstance, when persons past forty befoEa they were at all acquainted, form together q close intimacy of friendship. For gratis ef old wood to take there must be wonderfsl congeniality between the trees.
 What is the difference between butcher and young lady? The former kills to dress, while the latter dresses to kill.
 -----ss A lawyer,n said Lord Brougham, fs cetiously, Sis learned gentleman, who secures yoursestate from your enemies, and-keeps 1s himself"
 A French savant has fixed the next de luge for the year 8150. It will be 2 grand washing day, and the world will be by that time dirty enough to need it.
 "A young gentleman of our acquaintance says he thinks that young ladies who refuss good offers of marriage are too No-ing oy half"
 --The editor of the Texas Mercury, in q modest dun to his delinquent patrons, says < Suffer little sums to come unto us, For such is our income,o
 There are some who write, talk ana think so much about vice and virtue that they have no time to practice the one or the otheE
 We heard lady who owns cistern say yesterday that she must have rain. As she always has her own way, rain may be ex- pected shortly. Her husband will bet on is, any how. te4 "A corpulent clergyman rose, at public dinner, to return thanks, which he did by lay ing his hands on his stomach and saying " We thank Thee for these blessings, so bougs tifulIy spread, and for our capacity to en)sy them"
 In a speech on behalf of a blind asyib .a 4 an English orator gravely remarked !. 1T 5.s \. the world were blind, what d melancnoiy sisA it would be !'
 A parisian thief, who was seized fer stealing snuff out of tobaceonist snop, st way of excusing himself, exclaimed that " f1s was not aware of any law that forbade . man to take snuh.o
 aSay, maiden fair, why dost thou weep Some secret sorrow, hidden deep within thN | heart; is bringing into thine eyes those peaf'Y tears. sweet memories of bygone years thss tfountain-like up-springing, of unrequlted ioNN a dream wakes from it's source, the stree-a that down thy face is stealing?"
 "Nay, 'tis not love.s ssWhat then, oh say ?" "Well, then, we dine on goose tc-day--tas onions I've been peeling'"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

t
 DRuNK.-The St. Louis Republican gives a mock review of q new Lexicon, from which we extract this definition ot ." drunk :"
 Drunk, (from dram, an atnction). The state of being under the influence of spir- ituous, vinous or malt liquors, and some- times hasheesh or opium.
 There are various degrees and condl- tions of drunkenness, varying with the con- stitution and habits of the person affected, and with the character of the fluid i'm bibed.
 The liquors said to be capable of pro- ducng the intensest results are those brands of whisky known as bust-head, tange-foot, rot-gut, Minnie rife, stone- fence, kill-brain, etc.-[spurgeon, Bishop Hughes. Ta
 "You must not be drunk. ."-[ Milton.
 Whenever get drunk
 feel my spirits sunk."-[Pollock.
 SYN. Tight, slowed, fuddled, fuzzled. groggy, whittled, corned, raddled, mud died, happy, boozy, seved-up, in ones cups, the worse for liquor, having drop too much, half seas over, three sheets in the wind, tpsy, intoxicated, swamped, having dram ahead, obfusticated. how come you so, having brick in ones hat. elevated, timber, tired, high, jolly, merry, toddied, exhilerated, slung-shot in the neck, overwhelmed with wine, saturated, drenched, soaked, glorious, tippled, mel low, having steam up, oblivious, .on a bender, in weaving way, vinously ex- ated on bust, fired, added, on spree, uncol, happy, and many other expressions, sometimes of low and vulgar kind.
 Efforts have been made by Cough, Neal Dow, P. T. Barnum and others, to. root out this word from the vocabulary, but thus far without entire success. 57n
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

gJ- The most attentive man to busi- ness we ever knew was he who wrote on his shop door: |" Gone to bury my wife; be back in half an hour" He was no re- lation to the lawyer who put upon his office-door: " Be back in five minutes" |" and returned only after pleasure trip of three weeks.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

TIE INFLUENCE OF THE PARTISAN Parss.-The following is the expression of opinion of Senator Anthony, editor ot the Providence Journal, upon the value of party newspapers" contained m speech in the Senate:
 And this leads me to piece ot advice which give to our friends on the other side of the chamber. It is very valuab ble advice, ,.but ask nothing for il. l know something about the management ot newsnaper. It is almost the only matter that do know anything about; and Tor the truth of the maxim which am about to declare appeal to those Senators on both sides of the Chamber, who, Ii they have not had greater experience than have Tn that honorable profession, have reflected greater credit upon it. It IS this: paper that cannot support itself cannot be otany serviceto party; to depend upon Il IS like leaning upon man who cannot stand up; to spend money upon 1t IS like wasting fuel in the attempt to kindle stone. The day when such papers were read mas passed; and the day has long since arrived when a paper, to be of service to paIty' must first establish value to the public. It must acquire character for the relia,, blitv of it's facts and for the candor Of its arguments; it must be, in consldera- ble degree, independent of party, before It can derive any great value from its servlces. Of all the foolish expenditures that are made for political purposes, none are more useless and wasteful than those for the support of the class of newspapers that very few read and that nobody beleives.' z
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

TYR. N. L. RAGLAND, having located at U the residence of R. B. Trezevant, (formerly B. B. Aliens place } 2a miles from Wattensaw Landing, offers his professional services to the public. t
 Nw Particular attention given to deseases of women and children. jan lily.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30
OUR JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT

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- ogues, Posters, large or small, Cards, Ball Tickets, Bill Heads, Blanks of every descrip- lion, for Clerks, Sherifs, Justices of the Peace, Constables, Sc.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

TYR. VIM. BETHEL will continue the h Practice of Medicine 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 public patronage.
 Ey" 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., 1860-06-30
wATEs OF ADVERTISING.
nwAdvertisers by the year will be res

@Advertisers by the year. will be res tricted to their legitimate business.
 Advertisements displayed by large type, or in double columns, charged double the above rates.
 N~ Personal communications charged dou- ble the rates of regular advertisements.
 R1y Legal advertisements will be charged, for one square or less, first insertion $1, and 50 cents per square for each additional inser- tion. fEr
 R1v Announcing candidates for State and District offices, ST; County offices, s5; Town ship, offices s3, invariably in advance.
 G1y~ 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. e.aisa. nSg- Political circulars charged as adver- tisements.
 ny" Advertisements not ordered for spe- cjhed time, will be inserted till forbidden, and charged for accordingly.
 RS-All advertising to be paid for quarterly.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

hR. H. HAMPSTEAD having permanent b ly located at Des Arc, offers his pro- fessional services to the citizens of the town and adjacent country.
 tsYr Office on Lyon street, Martin s, Simp- sons Law Office. Gmarch21-6m
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

c W. s0RRELLs, M. D., Physician and 0. Surgeon, Brownsville. Ark. Offee-At Lightfoot's Drug Store, Main st. ie2-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-30

AfsANDERs. aa o0 .Hf J. L. NEIL. nRS. SANDERS & NEIL, Resident Phy- 1 sicians, Des Arc, Ark, having formed a partnership in the practice of their profession, tender continuation of their services to the citizens of Des Arc and adjacent country. Office up stairs, corner of Buena Vista and woodruff streets. my26-tf
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