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The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1860-04-14

lrUsNELSsG 1mg aa00slc MOUNTAIN.
/ A great work is nov III progress - the
route Of the Troy end Gieen6eld railway,
designed for the psrposs 81 connecting the
former places with Boston. The task so
dertak 90 il nothing less than tbs tsonsling
Of the southsru psst of ~ Cray nountain
range The whole length Of the tusseI 70
BE- constructcdis i Is coo fest The saarastes
Of tho rock to be tuanelsd i nostly tslcoss
slate or mica slate. 1hs petition Of the stsa-
to OF the rock - nsarly vertical. The height
Of the mosntain ahess The grade lins Of The
tunnel 10 !, ESQ feet. There ass two sumo
mits with depression between them, the
depression being SO feet above the tunnel.
About 2,lO0 feos have been ezcasated
the eastern side about |, 500 feet, the balance
on the western.
Tho work Of tusneliug was commenced
10 1856, and hes been prosecuted until
nov, with many delays and suspensions,
owing to the want Of sufficient capital, the
contractors having been compelled to fnd
all the capital and do all the work, up to
the time Of the fSst payment Of the State
on account Of the two million loane October
ls5s) when m inssal,nent Of $l00,OS0 Was
paid. The work isprosecuted by 6rst dri-
wing an advanced gdlery or heading four
teen wide ssd six less high. This 10 driven
night and day {SsndAys e1septedl BY three
gauge Of ~orhsass, each gang working eight
hours. The gangs consist eash Of nine men,
with the addition Of blacksmiths, ,laborers, ,&e
The progress Of the heading, uuasr favor
able circumstances, 10 three feet per day.
Not more than four holes can be drilled at
one time. The rock is removed BY blasting.
For the purpose Of ventilation, air is forced
in through canvass hose, the current being
produced BY small fan, worked BY mule
power.
The heading is usually kept about two
hundred sect 10 advance Of the enlarged see.
ton or bottom, and its cost 10 about equal
to that Of removing the remaining material.
The tunnel 10 designed for single track,
and will be fourteen feet wide and eighteen
feet high. As far as it has progressed, the
tunnel 10 nearly free from water, and grows
drier as the work proceeds. 1t is calculated
that in the niddle Of the noantain il viii
bs perfectly dry. :.
Machisery 10 now at work tan.eling in
Esrope in two differance localities: one in
Saxony, 8 miles long, through very hard
gneiss-r -rock-the other, the celebrated
Mount Gents tunnel, through the ALPS, about
miles long-atout double the length Of
Hoos;c- tunnel. In those tunnels an actual
progress has been made about five times a.
rapid as that by hand labor. The machinery
used consists Of small drills worked BY con-
dcnsed air. In the IIoosic tunnel similar
machinery will be employed, bnt the plans
for conducting operations are believed to be
superior to those used in Europe.
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cy High up among the Sierra Nevada
Mountains, near the head OF the S'anislaus-
River, last March, no living thing save the
watch dog and snow birds having been seen,
for a month, the mcn At Murphy reservoir
were surprised to see a long yellow eontia-
acus line Of something moving through the
mir. close to the snow, which was then 6f.
,sen feet deep. II was fight Of yellow
butterflies. Whence they come or whittier
they went, says the st. Apdreas Indepsndtsa,
are mysteries unaccountable ~ the Wind
that sustained them. Thesfight Continued
for several hours. For week preceding
thit phenomenon the weather had been warm
and pleasant.
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eT-Speakins Of the men to 60 before the
Charleston Cony ention, the Washington cor.
respondent Of the Philadelphia Press learns
that Messrs. siijel., Bright, Gwin, and 9th.
ers Of equal position, prefer II. NJ. 7 Hunter
Of Virginia, as their FIRST choice. Should
they fail in securing him the requisite strcngh
they will name Northern candidate in
the person either IT Daniel s. Dickinson u
New York. or Gen. Joe Lane Of Oregon
From the testimony before the House Print.
ing Investigating Committee. itappears that
the profit made by tho public printers for
the last six years amount to the snug sum Of
about two millions Of dollars. 1t appears,
also, that under the personal direction Of
President Buchanan, considerable part Of
this plundsr vas judiciously snployed in
psnsioning Democratic rapers, and helping
10 elect. or in trying TO elset, Democratic
candidates for Congress 10 R(nDsylvsaia and
ip ye% ..k.
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yne De, Moines Correspon

er Yne Des Moines Correspondent of
tbs Mt. Pleasant Journal snys canvass vt
tho House Of Representative was taken, .
few days ago, 30 ascertain the Presidential
preferences Of the members, with the fol-
lowing result: Seward, 80; Chase. 4; Cam
sson, 3; G. M. Clay, 1; Bates, l; Mireds l.
.Chs member absent when tho vote wss ta-
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say and ] expect they dose it we'll Old
Gusses may be shop keeper, but Il he
expects to 20 ahead Of JcpatAsn Doabkins,
hs Dsst get up pisgsey sight earlier il
the mornings -
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LSO, every thing apperaining to the business Of
IA Wholesale AMI Retail Grocery, be had at . rea
sonabe prices as at any house above st. Louis.
v.Snl6. bAkIR 4 1yAEe.
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lOU ED and for sale at
v2nl HONN 4 NcCLELLANDS.
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Co John Van Buren had taken some
teehnica! legal advantage, by which his
opponents client was nor. suited. The man
was furious, and declared his purpose to
give John piece Of his smind when he saw
him; he would wi.her him. Happening to
see John ono dny AZ Downing's getting out
side Of dozen New York bays, he boldly
confronted the prince, and being small
man, looked up at him iiercely, and burst
out, "Mr. Van Buren, is there any client 50
low and mean, or any case so nasty that
you won't undertake to defend him in it ?"
Il don't know" said John, stopping to put
away another oyster, then bending down
and confidentially drawling out his reply in
the little mans ear, ",ohdt haze you been
doinQ2"
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DISSOLUTION.

lpISFSOIIV 1NDN,
The co-partnership heretofore existing under the
hrin name and STYLE of John uanthorn < Co, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, and all debts due
a the SAID nfm are TO be paid by John Hanthorn and
all debts due said firm arc to be paid 10 said
who has purchased ihe entire interest Of jeremiah Fol-
som OF the Grn ST John uanthorn K Co
JOHN HANTHoRN
= Es JEREMIAH FOLSOM.
ounc il Bluffs, February 9th 1860
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IT IS BEYOND SUCCESSFUL DISPUTE
That the facilities in this establishment for
Neat and Expeditions

JOB PRINTING, are not surpassed In the state
m. ,,e,,,s arc all entirely new comprising all the
I..er approved styles Of Type Border hnies
&C. together with two Pocr Job Presses, OF the best
patterns. 1t will ever be the ambition and deter
p,,,on NJ the subscriber that all work executed at
this establishment shall be distinguished by the ica-
lures necessary to constitute it nonpdreit-namey,
correctness and ncatness Our personal supcrin'end
ance in Job Printing guarantees the faithful perform
ance Of everyjob We invite patronage, with the ASST
rance to ALL that long experience and unsurpassed
facilities will enable US to execute all orders entrusted
to me- in manner never before attempted IN tnis Guy
nor surpassed In the State.
w. w. MAYNARD.
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"It was discorsred afterwards that the
letter from the country was forgery,
executed probably, BY the unfortunate and
guilty man, who had died in this miserabls
manner. 1t was found that he had mads
entry by back door leading into the
Mews, Of which be must have had key,
and. creeping up back staircase, had en-
tered the boudoir by a side door he knew
we'll, had been ieard by the dog, and 80
perished.
"Ths story was hush.d up, and it was re-
ported and believed that young Mr.. Will had
gone abroad and died thsrs. The MIllamen.
title is extinct"
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PIONEER BOOK BINDEkf.
V,rHR. BOOK BINDER AND BLANK
w hook Manufacture, COUNCIL BLUFFS, low
so,red TO execute anything in his department oi DUO
n..s promptly in substantial and workmanhke l''H
mar and II tog prices n''
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..Hallo, Suke. get in and take a ride !"
"Don't keer If do, J0nnthan," replied
the young lady accepting the profsred seat.
III shy, you," said Jonathan, grinning,
that 'ere city feller's turned out a poo.y
pup, amt he %
"Irs dreadful, if it's true" replied the
young lady. 80
"You had parrer escape, didn't ye:"
pursued the old lover. "But he warn't
never Of no account, anyhow. What do the
folks think about it %
s.Thcy hain't said word since he cleared
out"
''Forso. that night rode you home from
singing school 2" asked Jonathan, suddenly
branching OF.
"No, / aiu't," replied the young lady,
blushins and smiling ut the same time.
Remember them apples l gin you?"
"Oh, yes."
"well, they wns good, wasn't they ?"
"F;rst rate, Jonathan"
.Got hull orchard Of them kind er fruit,
Suke," said Jonathan, sugsestively.
Susan was silent.
G'lang!" exclaimed Jonathan, putting
the braid on tho black horse. g Have you
any idea where We arc. going Suke?"
"Pm going to the village"
"Ne you hain't; you are going along with
me.o
Where to 2"
Providence; and you don't coma back
till you're Mrs. Doubkins--no how you kin
! fix it,
How you talk, Jonathan"
| "Darn the old folks-!o said Jonathan.
putting on tae string AZ ,ip;" ct was te
leave you with them much longer, they'd bi
! tradin YOU of on to some city feller with
half a dozen wives already"
/ The next day as Mr.. and Mrs. Doutkin:
were returning home in their chaise, Jona
han said, confdentially:
"NIay Us well tell you now. Suke. s.f
haiu't got any secrets from you .0W, ina
Gusset never aced them wop~n aiores tne]
came stepping into house %o.. and .o o.oMst s",
| lsrs-thunde,s"I tsached tb-m what u
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26
RIVER NEWS, Sc.

STEAMER RosE DOUGLAS SUNK.-On Sat- urday morning last, the steamer Rose Douglas, Capt. J. L. Maginnis, struck snag near Little Hill, twenty-two miles below Des Arc. She sunk in few minutes, the water covering her cylinder timbers aft, and her bow out Of water. Capt. Maginnis, and her clerk J. Il. Lane, as well as all her officers, regardless of everything else, turned their attention to the safety of the passengers and their baggage, and succeeded in landing them safely The most strenuous exertions are being made to raise the boat, with a fair prospect of suc- cess. Her freight was for different points on white river, and we have been unable to as- certain the amount of loss that will accrue humber of her passengers arrived here on sunday, and all unite in praise of Capt. Maginnis and his officers for their coolness and manly conduct. The Rose Douglas has oeen running in the Memphis and White river trade during the present month, and is entire y new.
 s5S- The U. S. Mail packet Kanawha Val
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26

Icy, Capt. D. B. Price, passed m vesfors.n morning, bound for Jacksonport She wiII h, down tomorrow morning, bound for Napo. leon. Arthur Harris, her clerk. has onr thanks for late papers. The Kanawba Val. ley Is one of the best crafts ever in the Mail Lihe' Her accommodations are of the fl, st class and a full assurance of safety and com. fort is guaranteed with Capt. Price on the hurricane deck and Messrs. Bateman and Snow at the wheel. Her engineers are all that can be desired, having had long wears of experience.
 G57 The U. S. Mail,packet Medora. Cant Timms, is due from Napoleon on Friday morning, and returns again on Monday morn. ing on her down trip. Capt. W. Globes. her clerk, has our thanks for his many fayors.
 Gl5D The s. H. Tucker, Capt. Mich Jones passed up yesterday morning. She is due from above on her return trip to Memphis. to-day. Her clerks, A. Storm and Cad. Hanks. have our thanks for late papers and other favors. ,/lg5P The Hazel Dell and Masonic Gem are both due from Memphis tonight.
 GY' The Interchange and Pocahontas are due from Louisville
 / GsyD The Belvidere, Capt. N. c. Shipp. pass- ed up last Wednesday night MT. J. Darby. her clerk, has our thanks for papers, &c.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26
Meeting of the White River Township
 Breekinridge and Lane Club.
CIUB RooM, DEs ARC. ,
 Gnnt 1Q 1Qen

C.UB RooM, DEs ARC. ,
 Sept, B, 1860. Club met pursuant to adjournment. First Vice President, J. E. GLENN, in the Chair, D. w. MUNRoE, Secretary.
 Minutes of previous meeting read and ad. opted.
 Committee appointed to aid in enlarging the Des Are Citizen, reported that they had raised $200. Committee continued.
 Committee to have badges printed for the members of the Club, reported that they had performed that duty, and presented the badges to the Club, Committee discharged. The Committee on Club and Reading Room. reported that they had secured a room, and presented their bill of expenses, which was allowed and the Committee discharged. i. On motion, Col. ". w. Wair, T. Blake Kent, and T. F. Woodson, were appointed standing committee, to confer with similar committees from the Douglas and Johnson, and Bell and Everett Clubs, in refererce to dividing time and other arrangements, in all public discussions.
 On motion, Messrs. R. J, Simpson and R. e, McCarley were appointed a Committee to confer with similar Committees from the Bell and Everett, and Douglas and Johnson Clubs, for the purpose of making arrangements for weekly discussions, at night.
 On motion, J. ". Martin, Esq, of Little Rock, formerly of Des Arc, was elected an Honorary Member of the Club.
 On motion, T.J. Woodson, Esq, was elected Librarian.
 On motion, Col. ". ". Wair, was requested to address the Club at their next meeting. On motion, the Club adjourned.
 J. E. GLENN, Pres't.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26
FJDUS GALE AT THE BALIZE

NJ ORLEANS, Sept. l7-The wind blew furious gale on Saturday along the athern coast, causing great destruc- lion life and property. Nearly every housat the Balize was carried away sevef lives were lost, including Capt Kng, pilot of the New York and Hava Steamship Company.
 IT steamship Galveston, the ships Gale and Sheffield, the brig West Indi- an, d the schooner Foncey, bound out, werall blown ashore at the passes.-- Sevel tow boats are lying high and dry on tlshore.
 Maburg, the terminus of the Pon- charin railway was submerged. The whass are considerably damaged.
 Itreported that all the wharves and bath3uses on the Lake shore between NewOrleans and Mobile have been swenway.
 1T town of Biloxi. Mississippi, is a masf ruins.
 MILE, Sept. l7.-The storm of Sat urdawas severely felt in this city. All the larves in the lower part of the city wersubmerged During the gale the limearehouse of Pomeroy & Marshall wasestroyed by fire. Several steam boawere blown ashore. The brig Leg horl bound from Mobile 10 Pensacola waaso washed ashore. The loss by wat and fire is estimated at half a mil. liopf dollars.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26

-hDDY, attending Bfoadbrim conven- tion forthe first time, was much astonishec and puzzed, withal, at the manner of worship Having ben told that the .'brethren spake ever as they were moved by the spirit" he watched their proceedings with increasing disgust fo their "hythen way of worship" till on' young Quker arose and commenced solemnly 'S Brethre, I have marred-" sFThe divi ye hev p answered Pat. The Quaker sa down in confusion, but the spirit moving Pat no frther, the young man mustered courage ah suddenly broke ground again:-- "Brethren have married a daughter of tn. Lord" Che divil ye hey that" said Pat; 'sbut it'll bea mighty long time before yell see your fa0er-in-law."
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26

ARTISAN WELL.-The long poles have been erected in the middle of the street, to aid in boring for water, but some week or ten days will elapse before the contractors can get the tubing, Would it not be '' WELL" for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to submit the question to the people whether this "wELI" shall or shall not be placed in the Public Square in preference to the isolated position which has been selected; the peoples money Is to be used, and not private subscriptions to accomplish this enterprise. If some men do get the use of public money. and refuse to pay It over, it is no reason they should have ex- elusive water privileges. Fair play is Jewel." The people of Des Arc want an Ar teslan well, but they want it on the Public square, where the great mass can enjoy the advantages arising therefrom.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26
Honae aRamnfacfory.

T. O'BRlEN, having opened his BOOT STORE opposite the Nucleus House, is nov nrepared to do every description of work be- longing to the trade--from the PvmP-soII nooT to the SCOTCH WALKING BOOT. Mate rial and workmanship superior to any in thi. or any of the adjoining counties. REPAIR. ING neatly executed.
 Having no other professional business to attend to but that of my trade, I shall be found at all times in the establishment.
 TERMS CASH. may5-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26

CHARM REsrAURANT.--Thise establishment has been disposed of by Mr. Tarknton, ant passed into the hands of Wm Ford. The Champagne dispensed yesterday was A, No. 1 as several witnesses can testify. The stock of Liquors just received exhibit the best brands, and have been selected with care.- Our friend, Jack Matthews, presides at the counter, which is an assurance of polite at tention.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26

AN ABoLtrIoNIsT BANKED.-We learn that an individual, who feigned insanity, but proclaimed that he was bound to New York to ge. him wife, and asserted that he would rather marry negro than white woman in this country, was put ashore from the steamer Aanawha Valley, on her last down trip. The Mate of the boat should have dealt with him in the shape of few stripes at the caPstain before permitting him to cross the forecastle. These chaps are becoming too plenty in Ar kansas
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26
SIGN OF THEE BIG

FRANCIS HoLr, BOOT AND SHOE MANU- FACTURER, dealer in FRENCH CALF-SKrNs, stpg-LEArHER, ORPHANED SOLE -LEATH- FIR. and FINDINGS of every description, at the aod stand," sign of the "BtG BooT," one door East of J. A, Jennings & Co.,, Buena Vista street, Des Arc.
 Call and have your work done, and make your purchases at the (" oldest established bousen Satisfaction guaranteed.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26

- The Geological examination of Texas, whl is now going on, has revealed the ex- istse, in great abundance in that State, of thnest clay, suitable for the manufacture of Qunsware.
 5""KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE, THAT DGLAs CANNOT GET A SINGLE STATE IN TBUNioN, AND THAT HE IS RUNNING SIM PL TO DIVIDE THE DEMOCRACY, AND TO PRE- VIE THE ELECTION OF A DEMOCRATIC PREsI- DEs!'
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26
DIES AXsC HOTEL ARRIVALS UP TO 15O'CLOCK, YESTERDAY.
R. '. NEWLY, PROPRIETOR.

JE Barnhi, Hickory Plain; Mrs T E Barr hill, B Barnill, Tenn; " H White, Pare clifta, Ark; lcIntosh, Tenn; E E Dismuke;; Wm Yarbroug, Co; Wm Murrell, Bolivar, Tenn; H M Coch and Daughter, Clarendon, Ark; D H Petty Searcy; M Me Daniel, Texas; Kempe, Ala;Jos Hunter, R Thomerson, Tenn; M Davi, White co; Col 0 Davie, Go; T Burfooi N Burfoot, Augusta; c H Cole, Memphis;i Walker, Louisville, Ky; J H Bogard, Mis-, John Killeen, La; Howell and Lady, Rich Woods; MT Hudspeth & Lady, Hickory Plain: DW Davis, Hickory Plain; ] Smith, NewGleans
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26
Opinions of the Press and Public

Moore's Patent Sewing Machine.-There has been one in our family for the last month or more, It gives complete satisfaction and is liked better the longer it is tried--it is sim pie and easily worked, and does not seem lia- ble to get out of order.-[ Texas Christian Adj vocate.
 Moore's Sewing Machine. This Machine is one among the best, and is reliable. and ac- curate on all descriptions of work.-[ Daily Gazette, Dayton, 0.
 Moore's Patent; the very best in existence. Every family should have one.-I Evansville (Ind.) Enquirer.
 Moore's Sewing Machine.-We have one in our family, and our better half is very much pleased with it, not that it is 7aly better than Growers & Bakers, but it is simple and cheap CT than they are, It males- as beautiful and substantial stitch as any of them, and will be used by the masses of the people. Memphis Christ tian Advocate. (From B. Fusome, Sumpter, S. C.)-DEAR SIR :--I am we'll pleased with my machine. think can say, with all truth, it is as good as any of the machines that are now selling for $100. For family machine l think it the very thing.
 To whom it may Concern ;--I have thor oughly examined the machine known as Moore's Sewing Machine, and candidly assert that I consider it the best cheap machine ever saw, and in fact, the only really practical one. l believe 1t to be all that IS claimed Tor lit--simple, strong and durable, and for fam fly machine, fully equal, if not better than any other Sewing Machine in market, regardes of price.-[H. H. Smith, Vice President oi | the Ohio Mechanics Institute. I E. w. Martin, Attorney at Law, Pine Blutf l Ark, writes: 1 think it the best machine have ever seen, which is, I believe, the con- viction of all who have witnessed it's operation l Rev. A. R. Winfed, writing from Camden Ark, says, with reference to number of ma chimes sent to that place: '.The machines arC doing splenddly."
 (From R. S. Jones, firm of Jones, Brown & 1 Co.,, Memphis: s'I have used Moore's Sewing Machine in my family about six months, ant it gives entire satisfaction. It is simple ant easily managed, and does equally well all kind of family work.
 l The above notices are only few of tn many which might be given, but these ar deemed sufficient to satisfy all reasonable per sons of the superior excellence of the Moore' | Patent. Every Machine is fully Warranted
 The low price of this machine, it's adapta tion to all kinds of family and plantation worl should recommend it to the consideration 0 every family
 l Agents in Arkansas.
 J. F. James, Little Rock; Mrs. J. A. Cunning ham, Pine Bluff; Rev. A. R, Winfield, Camden
 J. W. Johnson, Monticello; l. c. Hicks
 Brownsville; Goodwin SS Son, Batesville;J. z
 Merrill, Des Arc.
 It is the intention of the proprietor to estab
 fish agencies throughout the State. Person
 wishing information with regard to agencies etc., will address K. P. WATSON,
 sepl2-1y Memphis, Tenn. | O1y Needles for sale at $l per dog; Hem mers, $5 each.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26
Wholesale Dry Goods,

WYE are now prepared to supply Mer-
 w chants with their stocks of FALL AND WINTER GooDs. at prices which will bear favorable comparison with bills purchased at any other market. Our Clothing was manu- factured especially for our trade Our goods are all fresh and new and we can and will make it to the interest of Retail Merchants to deal with us.
 SOUTHWORTH, NANCE & CO, 163 Main St, Webster Block,
 sepJ.tf Memphis, Tennessee
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26

W. B. LocKE's NEws DEpoT.-We are in- debted to Locke for copies of Frank Leslies' Newspaper, Harper's Weekly, Budget of Fun, Yankee Notions, Phunney Phellow, &c. All these, with other publications can be found at his Depot
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-26

D We are in receipt of intelligence to the effect that William g. Deadman, who some time ago killed John T. Bland, in Prairie county. has been arrested in San Antonio coun- ty, Texas. A reward of S200 had been offered for his arrest by Gov. Conway, and s20o more by private individuaf.- Napoleon Planter, 22d inst.