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Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

RAILROAD PaooREss IN THE UNITED
 STArEs.-The Railroad Annual for 1859
 states that in nine years, or from 1850 to
 1859, the railways of the United States
 have increased from 6,355 to 27 ,944 miles
 in length. In this period the increase in the New England States amounted to 67,- "A per cent, while in eight of the Wes- tern States the increase was l ,20l Al per cent. At the same time, the former gain ed in population 1912 per cent. and the latter 46 %. The total cost of the roads
 pp to 1859, amounted to $365 ,45l ,070. of which large sum it is supposed one-,hird has been wasted in construction. There are at this time 2S,000 miles of finished roads in the United States, and about l6,- 900 either under construction or projected, requiring $400 100000 fort their comple- ton. It is estimated, however, that many years must eapse before sufficient capital can be diverted from other objects to carry them through. In the meantime, many projected in a spirit of rivalry to other roads will be abandoned. It Is calculated that 20 000 miles of railway are sufficient to do all the business of the country atthe present time, and that 5000 miles have been constructed in part in rivalry to other roads. which have proved dead loss to stockholders, and in the main will pass into the hands of the bondholders.
 The average cost of railways per mile in the New England States has been $36,- 32S in the Middle States $40,9l9; in the Southern States Ss22 ,906. and Tn the Wes- tern States $36,333. The reason assign ed for the cheapness of construction of railroads at the South is that they were built on the cash plan. Among the net earnings the Panama shows the largest returns, being $29,564 per miles; and those earning the least, or nothing to stock holders, are found in Maine. Vermont, Mississippi, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, New York, &c. The list of nd-payng roads comprise seven,y-eight = among which two pay an annual dividend of l2 per cent nine 10 per cent; two per cent; ten 8 per cent; six 2 per cent ; thir- ty 6 per cent; five 5 per cent; one 4 per cent; one 2A per cent; and one 9 per cent The list of delinquent companies on stocks or bonds amounts to thrty-three. The total bonded debts of the American railways, all of which nature between 1859 and 1874, amount to $4ll ,l99, ,702.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15


 WoMAN.-Perhaps more just and beautiful compliment was never paid to woman than the following, by Judge Story.
 "To the honor, to the eternal honor of the sex, be it said, that in the path of duty no sacrifice with them is too high or too dear. Nothing with them is impossible, but to think from what love, honor, inno- cence and religion require. The voice of pleasure or of power may pass unheeded but the voice of affliction never. The chamber of the sick, the pillow of the dy- ing, the vigils of the dead, the altars of religion, never missed the presence or the sympathies of woman.
 Timid though she be, and so delicate that he winds of Heaven may oft too roughly visit her, on such occasions she loses all sense of danger, and assumes a preternatural courage, which knows not, fear not consequences. Then she displays that undaunted spirit which neither courts difficulties or evades them; that resigna- ton which neither murmurs or regrets ; and patience in suffering which seems victorious over death itself.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

Posr OFFIcE AFFAIRS. The Post master General is about to issue an lm- pertant c;seelar to Possmas,ers, requiring among other things, that, in all cases, postage stamps, and not money, shall be used in the prepayment of postages, and prohibiting the use of the rating stamps in cancelling postage stamps.
 A neglect to cancel postage stamps eff fectually or to postmark letters plainly will be regarded as cause for serious censure, if not removal, and all postmasters are re- quired to report every instance of such neglect to the appointment office. ln- struc,ions are also to be issued in execu- ton of the recent provision of Congress for the return of letters to the writers thereof when they are not taken out ot the office by those to whom they are ad- 1 dressed.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

THE BEsIcIA Boys DAD.-The New York correspondent of the Philadelphia Press, says: the Benica is veritable chip of the old block. The other day, when he went up to Troy, to pay vlsi, to his affec.ionate "pap," the first thing the Governor said. after shaking him by the hand, was: John, you must lick Morrissey, right away; can never die easy until you have whipped him." It is scarcely necessary to say that the fra ternal wish is the one nearest the Boys heart and that whenever time and tide serve. Mir. Morrissey will receive pol ishing such as he never had before.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
The American ladies are dis

The American ladies are distin- guished when young, for freshness and brilIiancy of complexion almost without a parallel among other nations, and which rarely fails to excite admiration and re- marked among travellers. from the most refined countries of the old world. But. too often, this charming characteristic be- comes faded and lost from want of that care in preserving it which so trying and changeable climate demands. To re- tain it's bloom and freshness unimpaired. to much later period than is generally the case. Burnet's Kalliston is guaranteed as most powerful auxiliary.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
Interesting Ceremony.

The Burial Lot, purchased by the Frank lin Typographical Society and Printers Union, at Mount Hope Cemetery, near Boston, was dedicated on the 2Sth ult., with appropriate ceremonies. An extra train over the Providence Railroad con veyed about 300 of the printers. their wives and friends to the ground, where a large number had already assembled - The services were commenced by reading appropriate selections from Scripture, by the chaplain for the occasion, following the Scripture lesson with an impressive dedi- catory prayer. Prof. E. H. Frost, assisted by select choir of sixteen young ladies, then joined in singing a hymn.
 It was written by MT. Shilaber, of the Boston Evening Gazette, and was as fol- lows:
 Where is thy victory, oh Death r.
 These pleasant bowers, this peaceful shade, These airs that blow with fragrant breath,
 Bespeak no pulse by thee dismayed. Here may the weary rest in peace
 Beneath the fresh and emerald sod, When life's fierce strife with them shall cease,
 And their freed spirit soar to God. Here summer clouds their dews shall shed,
 Here birds their sweetest requiem sing, Here winds shall whisper OCT their bed,
 Here flowers their sweetest incense fling. Inspired with newer, holier trust,
 We draw instruction from the scene, And set apart this sacred dust
 With undimmed eye and heart serene. Our stricken breast shall half forget
 The dart that lately left its wound, Where nature, love and art have met,
 To bless our consecrated ground. Father in Heaven hear our prayer:
 May we in loving union bide, Till all the common doom shall share,
 And meath these shades rest side by side
 The monument is thus described by the Gazette:
 The monument is entirely unique. It consists of an obelisk elevated upon q moulded pin,h, with two steps: The obe fisk itself is divided info a pedestal and shaft by turning the faces of the upper part to an angle of forty-fve degrees with the lower, the lines of the upper and low CT portions being connected by slope or scape from each fall of the shaft to the corresponding angle of the pedestal. The pedestal has four faces, finished with ga- bles, and upon each gable is moulded recessed panel. Immediately below the front panel are inscribed the names of the two societies, with the date ofthe erection of the monument. In this panel 1t is de- signed to place relieve cast by the elec- trotype process, representing one of Hoes six cylinder presses, surrounded by rays, emblematic of the advanced state of the art of arts in our century. The committee were enable to procure the design of this rehevo in season to place it upon the mon- ument prior to the dedication.
 The monument is seventeen feet six inches in height, and is of graceful pro- portions. The base, which is six feet square, is of Concord granite. The pIinths, pedestal and shaft are wrought from fine Italian marble.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
From the Mobile Register.l
 Give Us a Lift.
BY cHARLEMINE.

BY cHARLEMINE.
 poor man appealed to a wealthy friend, Who it was known had money to lend, But the rich man sent the poor man adrift And never thought once to give him lift. The poor man got rich, the rich man got poor He came and he called at the rich mans door; "of all my vast wealth Pve not groat left, Pray, beseech you, just give me lift'' A stingy old man had thriftless son, Not bad young man, but thoughtless one He turned the youth off to make his own shift, Swearing he would never give him lift Thus driven from home, no father no friend, Rushed headong the youth to nsmeless end, Thus soothless and sad was the old man left, Because he refused his poor boy lift. A wealthy old snob sought poor young girl, And when she refused they called her fool {; Her parents, of course got awfully mifed. And swore they would never give her lift. Forsaken and sad, she went her lone way Whither, ah :! whither, none ever could say, But homeless wound the parents heart cleft, Because they denied the poor girl lift.
  As each in his turn plays many part, Let each of us take this lesson to heart: Ne'er to refuse in the pride of our thrift The hopeless to help who ask for lift.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

JoE LANE.--The following pen por- trai, of the hero appeared in the New Or leans Delta of the 2d May, lS47:
 "When the grape and muskel shot flew as thick as hail over and through the lines of our volunteers, who began to wave be- fore the fiery storm, this brave general could be seen fifty yards in advance of the line, waving his sword with an arm al- ready shattered by musket ball, stream ing with blood. and mounted on noble charger which was gradually sinking un- der the loss of blood from five distinct wounds. A brave sight indeed was thIs.'
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

FLoRIDA.--Our exchanges from this
 noble lule State come 10 us trelghled
 with excellent news concerning the pro- gress ofthe canvass. In Middle and East Florida the ticket will be voted for with the greatest unanimity. Maj. Geo. I. Ward, who led the Taylor party in that State in 1S4S, the Pensacola Observer in- forms US, has declared his preference foI the ticket, and eTry Democratic paper has hoisted the flag of Breckinrldge anC Lane. Douglas is entirely out of the race
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

MOVEMENTS OF GEsERAL WALKrR.- The N. Y. Times has information from a person in the confidence of General Wat ker, who states that the real destination of the filllbusier chief IS Nicaragua, which he proposes to reach by crossing Hondu rae to the Pacific.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

FAdvertisers by the var will be res- trcted to their legitimate busness. advertisements displayd by large type, ,r in double columns, charged ouble the above rates.
 nw Personal communicatios charged dou- ole the rates of regular advertiments. NY Legal advertisements VII be charged, for one square or less, first inertion $1, and 50 cents per square for each aelitional inser-
 ion
 NSS Announcing candidates For State and District offices, ST; County offies, $5; Town ship. offices S3, invariably in a6ance.
 FJE Calls on persons to become candidates are charged at the usual rates, ,except when pei sons making the calls are sbscribers to our paper. Payment in advance
 GsY- Political circulars chargd as adver- tisements.
 GY- Advertisements not orderd for a spe- cited time, will be inserted till fobidden, and -harged for accordingly.
 All advertising to be paid fr quarterly.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

T E. GATEWOOD, ATTORNEY AT J LAW, Des Arc, Prairie county, Arkansas. Win practice in the counties of Prairie, Ar kansas, Monroe, St. Francis, Jackson, White, Conway, and Pope. Will investigate Land Titles, and act as General Land Agent. Prompt attention given to all business entruSt- ed to hin.
 OFFICE E-First door up stairs, one door East of Jthn Jackson & Co.'s, Store.
 feb13-ti.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
OUR JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT.

WE have supplied ourselves with good ssortment of Printing Material and are teady to execute all kinds of Job Rrinting, on reasonable terms.
 We are prepared to print Pamphlets, Cata- .ogues, Posters, large or small, Grds, Ball Tickets, Bill Heads, Blanks of evsy descrip- ion, for Clerks, Sheriffs, Justicts of the Peace. Constables, &c.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
THE DIES ARC CITIZEN. TERMS s--S2 PER ANNUEF,
 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. yIrrY NUMBERS MAKING VOLUME.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

RATES OF ADvERTIs1F.-One square (10 lines of this size type) fir one insertion, S1; each additional insertion,5 ,50 cents.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

- If you would keep your secrets from an enemy, tell it not to friends.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

c W. SORRELLS, M. D., Physician and O. Surgeon, Brownsville, Ark. Ofice-At Llghtfoot's Drug Store, Main st. je2-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

T. SANDERS. IT NErr
 HRS SANDERS & NEIL. Resident phy-
 L/ sicians, Des Arc, Ark, having formed partnership in the practice of their profession, tender a 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
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

hR. H. HAMPSTEAD having permanent h ly located at Des Arc. offers his pro- fessional services to the citizens of the town and adjacent country.
 GsYr Office on Lyon street, Martin & Simp- sons Law Office. march21-6m
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

nR. VIM. BETHEL will continue the ED 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 share of the public patronage.
 6aF 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., 1860-08-15

nR. W. F. WALSH, having located at
 Des Arc, offers his PROFESSIONAL SER VICES to the public. 0sg Calls promptly at tended to. may29, l858-1y*
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-10-16

est. The Wide Awakes and the Republicans
tude to the Republic IN ladies OF Independence
especially. Their generous acts of encourage
ment have gone very far to infnse the energy
and spirit into the canvass in this County
which have been manifested. The supper on
Wednesday last was complete surprise to the
majority of the Club, and all, when they look
ed upon the bountcous and splendid repast
spread out for them, felt his heart warm with
q glow of admiration for the fair donors We
seldom have seen more bounteous or q more
attractive board spread out. and when we con
slider that the supper was projected only a day
or two before the occasion, we cannot accord
too much praise TO those engaged in it. One
object upon the table We cannot . fail of special
mention. 1t was beautiful cake made by
Miss MARY CHANDLER. Upon the top, in fine
ly executed letters, were the names of Lincoln &
Hamlin and on the side the name of W. Van
dever. Surrounding it, made of sticks Of can
dy, was rail fence, and surrounding all was
a "ery rich little flag 1t was presented to Mr.
VANDEvER, who promised that Honest Abe -
should have slice of il on the day Of his inau
guration
1t is needless for us to detail the scene at the
supper table. Suffice that it was one Of the
greatest possible enjoyment. Nothing was
lacking to tempt the appetite. After all had
been filled to repletion, speeches were made by
Mr.. NANpEvER, CLEMENT, TABOR. Woodward,
DOMAIN, and BAKER. An old lldy, the IN, ther
of our townsman, JAMES BRowN, whose home
is at Springfield, Ill, and with whom Mr.. Lin
coin once lived, was present. She was cordia-
lily greeted by the mpanv, in reply to which
she gave "reminiscences of Abe. She said he
was never remarkable for beauty, but was a
most excellent young man Wide Awake
Song, prepared for the occasion, commencing /:
Where, oh where, is Ben NJ. Samuels"
was sung by the Club much to the amusement
of the ladies. Cheers were given for the ladies,
for our present and next Congressman. for the
fringe on our flag, and for numberless persons
and things. A salute Of thirty three guns was
afterwards fired by the Wide Awukes for the
glorious victories in Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Indiana. 1t was in the "wee sma' hours" be-
fore the demonstration closed 1t was the
greatest gala night Independence has ever wit
messed.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-10-16

Il' We call the attention OF the teachers o.
the County to the notice, by the County Super
intendent, of the meeting OF the Teachers In.
stitute, which will be held here next week
commencing on Monday the 2aJ An excel.
ent time may be expected, Mr.. ]. l., E>os
Of Cedar Rapids. well known as a lecturer On
educational matters, will he present certainly
and probably Mr.. DAVID Parsons. of Wiscun.
sin, an admirable person 20 conduct the eNgr.
eises Every teacher should be present, as ia,
benefits to be derived from these re.unions mr.,
very great
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-10-16
The Township Ticket.

rat the head Of our local column will h.
found the list of nominations Tor Township
Officers. made on Saturday evening last by the
Republicans Of Washington Township We
have only room 10 ask fnr the ticket au attentive
examination. which will show that it Is Froba
bly, the best ticket ever offered 10 the citizens oi
this Township. Every man on ii is good
citizen and an excellent man, and nell fitted to
fulfill the duties of the office for which he is
presented We think the ticket eanuo, fall L
be successful
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-10-16
SEigRlFr.S SALE.

Dl WIKI tE Of an execution to ms diuvi-
ID ed, and Issued cut 81 aua uader the sal
II the District Court 81 Buchanan county. Iowa.
10 favor Of Benjamin Adams and against +.
{. Patterson and LyaIa r. Patterson. io.' the
sum of Eighty six dollars aud thirty fonr cents
together with interest and costs. rendered az
tbs September Term, a. ~ l~a9 sc snid n.s.
iTlct Court, "a an action Ter thl foreclosure 81 a
mortgage, upon Which decree 81 Foreclosure,
was rem isred acainst r c Patterson. lydia r
Patterson. Il l. Hopkins, Rufus Canable. -
Anthony j, Oswald, Jacob Myer. Richard
tampbyll, Ephraim Leach. Newton BALDWIN,
Roh,n Il. Plane. John McCunuiH. Robert
Smith Vim Beasfy Pardon 4 Older Edison
II. Older. DNnirl ; les, William j owen.
aud Ihompson {, Banle. By which vAeeu.
ton am commanded 10 exposed 10 ,alc tho
premises mortgaged. viz the Southwest quar-
Ter ~ the Northeast quarter 81 section Ave, In
Township Ninety, Range Ten West, in Ru.
ehan"a eulaty, Iowa - satisfy said ES1eUtion
and costs
Which property rs above described. | will
odtr FOR sale AZ Public Auctios at the door u
the Sheriff S office. in thc village OF indupe o,
dence, Iowa, on saturday, the 9th day Of o..
tober A. ID. 1869, between the hours IL Nine
o'clock 4 NJ. and Pour o'elcekp ", and com.
menoing at Two O'clock. p. VI Of said day. "a
the highest bidder for cash. e. satisfy said ex.
eeuIiva and eosts.
BYRON Q. HALE.
Sheriff EGehauan Co
Sheriff = Office, Inderopienee. Iowa.
Salt Is 1850 t25-.v
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-10-16

by no means as large as it should have
been. What E Hathaway exhibited
3 well made and we'll finished lumber
wagons, and sulky, all creditable TO
them as workmen w. S. Scott exhibit
ted stirring pillow, a breaking pillow, a
cultlvator, boring machine, and draw
shave, all of his own manufacture, and
all exceedingly well done S. NJ Mar
quet exhibited Tanning Mill, an excel
lent piece of workmanship. r. Barlle
exhibited patent well curb, n NJ.
Fitch one of Cooley's excellent patent
pumps, and 0. f. Warren one of Jebb's
Telegraph Churns. Alfred ingalls, ex-
hibited patent Tire Heater, Of his own
invention and apparently most admir-
able thing for the purpose Cambell d
LOOMS, samples of COW hide, calf-skin,
harness and bride leather, manulac-
tured at their tannery in this place. G.
Eikel, several samples of well made men
and womens' boots, Asa Blood exhibit
ted Bee Hive, and James Hamilton a
threshing machine. G. H. Wright ex-
hibited one of Wheeler g. Wilson's ex-
cellent Sewing Machines, and demon
strated its efficiency to the perfect salts
faction Of all in attendance on the Fair
The display of Domestic Manufac tures
was not SO good as formerly. Mrs. l.
q. Freeman presented 10 yards of ex
cellent carpeting and 2 lbs. of stocking
yarn. Mrs. B. G. Hale. one bed quilt
Mrs. Ii. Sparkling, 4 flannel blankets and
pair of fringed mittens. Mrs. M. A.
Glass, | bed quilt, g lbs. stocking yarn,
and pair of stockings. Mrs. John
Slemmens, 10 yards of sheeting, 10 yds.
dressed flannel, 90 yards table linen, 3
pairs of stockings. Mrs. John Moore,
10 yards of blanketng. Mrs Sarah
Little, lbs. stocking yarn. Mrs. Jacob
Haum, 9 fine shirts. Mrs. T. Kimball,
2 bed quilts. Mrs. r. B. Crippin,
quilt.
The display of Fancy Articles was
also quite meagre. Mrs. r. B. Crippin
presented pretty sample of worsted
work. Mrs. G. NJ. Durham, a show
case of very handsome millinery goods,
and child's suit entire. Mrs. j. G.
LOOMS, very handsome counterpart
and chair tidy. Mrs. c. II. Mills, pref
ty pine bread basket and a musk melon
seed work pocket Miss Mary McGeary,
a pin cushion, watch hook and lamp
mat. Mrs. w. Chandler. a picture.
Miss Emma Bulterfeld, two wellexecu,
ted oil paintings Mrs. G. S. Ecklee, a
hair head dress, 2 embroidered bands
and 9 cases of ambrotypes. MIS-. S. Err
canbrack, specimen of Flowers. There
was also very good specimens OF pen
manship, by Z Ross and G.. Gaylord.
For the Flowing Match, horse teams
were entered by John Smyser, NJ D.
Ozias, w. o. Curtis, w. n Russell, S.
B. Curtis, James Sanders, A. F. Will
Hams, and John Moore and Orleans
by James Hamilton and c. Lane. The
lst premium for horses was awarded to
James Sanders. 81 10 G. Lane, and the
81 To S. b. Curtis. For teams the
first premium was awarded to James
Hamilton, the second to G. Lane
The Rev. John Fulton, of this village,
delivered the usual address before the
Society. Business prevented us from
hearing it, but We understand that it was
able ard emlnenty satisfactory,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-10-16
CIR AND
Republican Rally!
A MASS MEETING

Of the Republicans of Buchanan
County will be held at Indepen-
dence on TUESDAY, October
Both, at 2 o'clock, p. NJ Hon.
JOHN A. KASSON, Hon. w. II.
GURLEY, and S. p. ADAMS,
Esq, will certainly be present and
address the Meeting. Other dis
tinguished Speakers have been in
vited, and will probably attend.
JOHN BITTMAN and THEO.
STUNNING, Esqs~ of Dubuque,
will also be present and address the
Germans of the county. Republi-
cans, come up in your strength.
Let us have a glorious Meeting.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-10-16
Washington Township Republican
Ticket.

Washington Township Republican
Ticket.
For County Supervisor.
GEORGE w. BEMIS-
Por Township Assessor.
MELVIN GILLETT.
- For Justices Of the Peace,
ALFRED INGALLS,, WIN. C. NORRIS.
For Constables
J. NJ CHANDLER, j. M. WESTFALL.
For Township Clerk,
EDWARD BREWER,
For Township Trustees,
ORVILLE FONDA, r. r. PLANE, LYMAN
HATHAWAY.
For Road Supervisors,
Dist No. l, NJ. V. BUSH.
Dist. No. 9, LYMAN HATHAWAY.
Dist. No. 3. CORNELIUS LANE.
Dist. No. 4,
Dist. No. 5, S. G.. IDE.
Dist No. 6,
Dist. No.7,
Dist. No. 8,