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~ FOOTBALLS on TIE BOUNDARY or AN
OTHER WORLD. By Robert Dale Owen. formerly
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BIOGRAPHICAL Sketches aud Portrait Of Hon.
- LDW AID bAlEs, the Peoples candidate or
the next President.
Biographical Sketch and Portrait of STEPHEN
A. DOUGLAS, the National Democratic candidate
for tie next President.
ClN3INNATI.-EarlyH istorv--Present Pros
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Disasters IN the Ohio Mississippi Missouri mi
nois, aud other rivers, for 1889.
Biographical sketch Of Al Greenwood, ESQ, Of
Cincinnati.
Memoranda Showing the stage of tho Western
Rivers, ard changes, during 1889
ST. LuNls-Baildiug statistics Of the city for
lshg--name Of builder, cost, de.
Two Railroads from 81. Louis to New York.
View OF Wheeling.
CIIChGa---lhe Queen City of the Lakes-~IIer
Progress and Pro pees.
A view on the Pittsburgh, TT. Wayne Chicago
Railroad
LEANENN0RIH CITY.
portraltoi ". ID. odgen. Esq, of Chicago.
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Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-01

claim sovereign power in the Territories, or to deny that the constitution recog- nizes property in the services of negro slaves, or to deny that such property can exist. zafrs- sranE g.glsh aaaj lg
 Inexorable logic, which works its steady way through clouds and passion, eompels the country to meet the issue. There IS no evasve middle ground. Already the signs multiply of fanatical and growing party which denies that under the constl- tuition, or by any other law, slave property can exist; and ultimately the struggle must come between this party and the National Democracy, sustained by all the other conservative elements of the Union.
 I think it will be impossible for can did mind to discover hostility to the Union or a taint of sectionalism in the resolu- tions adopted by the convention The constitution and the Union repose on the equality of the States, which lies like a broad foundation underneath our whole political structure. As I construe them, the resolutions simply assert this equality. They demand nothing for any State or section that is not cheerfully conceded to all the rest. It is well to remember that the chief disorders which have afflicted our country have grown out of the viola tion of State equality, and that as long as this great principle has been respected, we have been blessed with harmony and peace. Nor will it be easy to persuade the country that resolutions are sectional which command the support of majority of the States, and are approved by the bone and body of the old Democracy, and by vast mass of conservative opinion ev- anywhere without regard to party.
 It has been necessary more than once in our history to pause and solemnly assert the true character of this Government A memorable instance occurred in the strug- gle which ended the civil revolution ot 1900. The Republicans of that day, like the Democrats of this, were stigmatlzed as disunionists, but they nobly conducted the contest under the constitution, and saved our political system. By like constitutional struggle it Is intended now to assert and establish the equality of the States as the only basis of Union and peace. When this object, so national, so constitutional, SC just, shall bo-aeeeaip4ish- ed, the last cloud will disappear from the American sky, and with common hands and hearts, the States and the people will unite 10 develop the resources of the whole country, to bind it together with the bonds of intercourse and brotherhood, and to lm- pei it onward in it's career. The constl- tution and the equality of the States These are symbols of everlastinging Union. Let these be the rallying cries of the peo- pie.
 trust that this canvass will be conduct ed without rancor ,and that Temperate argu- ments will take the place of hot words and passionate accusations. Above all, ven- ture humbly to hope that Divine Provi- dence, to whom we owe our origin, our growth, and all our prosperity, will con- tinue to protect our beloved country against all danger, foreign and domestic.
 am, with great respect, your friend,
 JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE,
 Hon. c. CUSHING, Prest Dem. Con.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-01
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

A lady who had read of the extensive manufacture of odiometers to tell how far a carriage had been run, said she wished some Connecticut genius would invent an instr,- ment to tell how far husbands had been in the evening when they "just step down to the of fce,o or went out to attend caucus"
 --The following answer to the over-curi, ous about matters relating purelyto Gods own prerogatiye would often be in place: Saint Augustine was once asked by some one, ssWhat the Lord was doing before the creation of the world ?'' to which the great Doctor re- piled, "He was creating a hell for inquisitive people" 8 o@ M f'9 ne '7 An old toper chanced to drink glass of water one day for want of something strong er. Smacxing his lips and turning to one or his companions. he remarked, "why. 1t don't taste badly. l have no doubt 'tis wholesome for females and tender children. ss a sig a The man of mediocre education and po- stion is, generally, the most particular about the education and accomplishments or ms wife, A man of literary habits often seeks little more than sense and affection. Ii -"Hello! say. what did you say your medicine will cure ?u "Oh, it will cure every thing, heal everything.o aWell. Pll take hattle- paa..he ,.,l4 heal my boots--they need it bad enough" r s ass M
 Is IT So?-A lady remarked the other to our friend Jenks, .sthat talking to woman in fest about marrying her is very much like snappng pistol at one's head for amuse- ment.o el
 What is that which goes when wag- on goes stops when wagon stops is of no use to the wagon. and yet the wagon can't go without it p The noise, to be sure. - Some one says that human heads are like hogsheads the less they contain the lou-s der the report they give themselves.
 --The first confidence woman-Eve- Sne played the ball game with an apple, on gentleman from the rural districts named Adam. f seS .6sts5iz ffs eSia5 If you want to have a man for your friend, don't get the iIl-wiIl of his Wife Pub 1 lie opinion is made up of the average preJudi-
 ces of womankind.
 -Four things come not back: the broken
 word. the sped arrow, the past life, and the neglected opportunity
 1 GRACEFUL CoRREcTIoN.-"The proper study
 of mankind is woman."
 -Chidren are earthly idols that hold us
 from the stars.-E Jerrold
 He is a first rate collector who can up-
 on all occasions, collect his wits.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-01
Joe Lanes Letter of Acceptance.

BALTIMORE, June 23, 1860. HoN. JOSEPH LANE:
 DEAR STR: am directed by a vote of the National Democratic party to inform you that you have this day been nominated by it as the candidate for Vice President of the United States, and in their behalf to request you to accept the same. beg leave at the same time to inclose you copy of the resolutions adopt ed by the Convention as the political platform on which the party stands.
 I have the honor to be,
 Very Respectfully,
 ISigned.] c. CUSHING, Pres't
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-01
WAsn1NeToN, June 30, 1860.


 HoN. c. CUSHING, PRESIDENT: 1a-g e
 I have the honor 10 acknowledge the re- cept of communication oumake Tn be- half of the Democratic National Conven- ton, at which, you inform me, that on the 23d l was unanimously nominated by that body for the office of Vice President of the United States, with the request that l should accept the nomination. The plat form adopted, and of which you inclose me a copy. meets my hearty approval, as it embodies what have been contending for as the only means of stopping sectional agitation by securing to all equality and constitutional rights, the denial of which has led to the present unhappy condition of public affairs. Compromise of consti- tutional principles are ever dangerous, and am rejoiced that the Democracy has seen fit to plant firm foot on the rock of truth, and to give the people an opportunity to piadieate tAeiF lee+e of justice ++atef- nal regard for each others rights. Non- intervention on the subject of slavery, l may emphalically say, is the cardinal max
 i'm of the Democracy. Non-inlervention by Congress and non-intervenlion by Ter ritorial Legislatures is fully stated in the first resolution of the adopted platform. In vain would we declare the former with out insisting upon the letter, because, to permit Territorial Legislatures to prohibit such slavery or by unfriendly legislation to invaidate property would be granting powers to the creature or agent which Ii IS admitted do not appertain to the principal or power that creates; besides which, Il would be fostering an element of agitation in the Territories that must necessarily ex- tend to Congress and the people of all the States-the right of every citizen to enter the common territory with whatever pro perly he legally possesses. Unnecessarily devolves upon the Federal Government the duty to protect this right of the citizen whenever and wherever a: sailed or inirin- ged upon. The democratic party honestly meets this agitallng question, which IS
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-01
.aunfarturIng.

threatening to sever and destroy this bro- therhood of States. It does not propose to legslate for the extension of slavery, nor for its restriction, but to give to each State and to every citizen all that our forcfathers proposed to give, viz: Perfect equality of rights. and then to commit to the people and to the climate and soil the determination as to the kind of institutions best fitted to their requirements Tn ther constitutional limits, and declaring as a fundamental maxim that the people of a territory can only establish or prohibit slavery when they come to form constl- tuition, preparatory to their admission as State into the Union. If happily our prin- ciples shall prevail, an era of peace and harmony will be restored to our distracted country, and no more shall we be troubled with the agitation of this dangerous ques. ton, because it will be removed, as well from the Territorial Legislatures as from the halls of Congress, when we shall be free to turn cur attention to more useful issues. Our Union must be preserved |; but this can only be done by maintaining the Constitution inviolate in all its pro- visions and guarantees. The judicial au- thority, as provided by the Constitution, must be maintained and its decisions i'm plctly obeyed, as well in regard to the rights of property in the Territories as in all our other matters. Hoping for success, and trusting in the truth and justice of the principles of our party, and in that Divine Providence that has watched over us and made us one of the greatest nations of the earth, and that we may continue to merit Divine protection, cheerfully accept the nomination so unanimously conferred on me, and I cordially indorse the platform adopted by the convention.
 I have the honor to be, Sir,
 With much respect,
 Your friend and obedient servant,
 JOSEPH LANE.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-01


 TIE THEORY OF THE BRIcK.-A boy hearing his father say twas a poor rule that wouldn't work both ways. said. :. If father applies this rule about his work, l will test il in play" .l..,, So setting up row of bricks, he tipped over the first. which striking the second caused it to fall on the third, which ever turned the fourth, and so on, until all the bricks lay prostrate. .l.. "Well," said the little boy, "each brick has knocked down his neighbor. l only tipped one. Now l will raise one and see if lie will raise his neighbor. He looked in vain to see them rise. "Here, father" said the boy, ''it is poor rule will not work both ways. They knocked each other down, but will not raise each other up,"
 My son, bricks and mankind are alike made of clay, active in knocking each other down, but not disposed to help each other up." 1a
 "Father," said the boy, "does the first brick represent the first Adam?"
 The father replied When men fall lthey love company, but when they rise they love to stand alone, like wonder brick and see others proslrate before them"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-01
MT. Breckinridge's Letter of Acceptance

NEW YORK, July 10. The following letter from the Hon. Ca leb Gushing, President of the Baltimore Convention, informing the Hon John c. Breckinridge of his nomination for Presi- dent of the United States. and the reply of the latter, accepting the nomination were published this morning:
 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION,
 BALTIMORE, Mp., June 23, 1860. } SIR: am directed by vote of the Demo- cratic National Convention to inform you that you have this day been unanimously nomina- ted by it as the candidate of the Democratic party for the office of President of the United States, and in their behalf to request you to accept the nomination. I beg leave, at the same time, to enclose you copy of the reso- lutions adopted by the Convention as their po- litical platform on which the party stands.
 have the honor to be,
 Very respectfully,
 F CALEB CUSHING, Pres't. HoN I q RpFcKINRIDCE
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-01
Taking @ Man to Pieces,

\ Captain Evans was an old naval veteran of sixty-seven; he had lost an arm and an eye years and years before at Navarina, which last action unsettled his understand ing, both legs being carried off by u chain shot. Cork legs were coming into fashion. Capt. E. had pair of the first quality made for him; he had a false arm and hand into the latter he could screw a fork or hook, as occasion required, and being gloved, the deficiency was not easily per- ceived. As increasing years rendered him infirm his valels took advantage of him, so that he wrote 10 his brother, Somerset shire squire. to send him up some tenants son as body servant. eveg a s8 ss '
 "No matter how stupid if but honest and faithfuI,' he wrote.
 His brother was absent, and sent to his steward to select lad. This the steward did, but merely mentioned that Captain Evans was infirm, not npprizing the lump. kin of his new masters deficiencies, and sent him to London at once, where the captain lived.
 At ten at night he arrived and was im- mediately shown to Captain Evans's sit ting room.
 "What IS your name ! ssfs
 My name be John. zur." .siiae
 "Well, John, my rascally valet is absent again without leave; help me to bed, as it is late, and then you can go down toyour supper"
 Adjourning to the bed room, the old gen. tleman said:
 a"John. unscrew my leg"
 "Zur," said John. or
 "Unscrew my leg this way sec"
 John did so tremblingly.
 "John, unscrew my other leg"
 "Zur," said John. Y 5AF8
 "Unscrew the other leg, sir" ba ! John did so, now ina stale of bewllder- ment.
 John unscrew this arm"
 Trembling stil more, to the captains great amusement, he obeyed
 "John, put this eye on the table, John took hold of it as if it would have bitten him.
 "Now, John-no,I won'ttake the other eye out--lift me into bed. This done, the waggish captain conlin- ued. ia esm t sA
 "John, beat up the pillow, its not com. fortable." It was done.
 "Beat it up again, sir, it is quite hard John again shook the pillow. He "That won't do, John, l can't get my head comfortable, D--n it, John, unscrew | my head! 7 .s < "No, by thunder, I'll unscrew no more;' and John fled from the room to the kitch- en, swearing his master was the d--l, ta- king himself to pieces like clock. sei l.