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Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

HEAVY LlFrNa--Some pretty heavy lift
ing was done the other day in Sacramento.
A man named Webb, of Auburn, lifted 9l0
pounds; A. Worthington, of Sacramento,
93O and j, b. Arlington, of Undertook
Ranch, $40. This must be regarded as good
work, but it is stated on good authority that
Henry Eastman lifted 1920 pounds,
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

u NoTi ALLowED.--It is rumored that the
getters up of the Bear flag yesterday, inten-
ded to raise it on land in the city but the ex-
ctement created by it showed that such
procedure would not be allowed, and it was
concluded to hoist it on private property on
a vessel in the Slough. As it was, the hal
yards were soon cut, and boy was sent up
the mast to take it down. The Union feeling
exhibited itself in various ways at sight of
the flag. At first it was derided and laughed
at; but when the idea broke upon the minds
of our citizens that it might be considered
abroad as the work Of the people of Stockton
a feeling of Indignation was excited, that
showed there was danger in thus trihing
with the public feeling. that could not be
subdued. Stockton Democrat.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

ABoLIsHING THE FoURTH-A bill has been
introduced into the South Carolina Legisa-
ture abolishing the Fourth of July as ma
tiopal holiday, and substituting the 2sth OF
June The latter day, we believe, is the an
niversary of the battle of Fort Molltrie.
Some time since, the st. Louis Republican
asked the question, in case of dissolution
which section will take the Fourth of July
From the above it would appear that the Sc
eeding States have no intention of claiming
any portion Of that day.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

Ar Mooresville, Placer county, miner
named Hugh Mullholland, while drinking at
the bar of Andrew Grants, in said place,
laid his head upon the counter and ceased TO
breathe 'Tis a pity that the sale of 'strych-
nine whisky" cannot be abolished. "Minnie
rifle, killing thousand yards. Is bad enough,
but its worse when it kills right at the coun-
ter.-Nevada Transcript
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24
G. P. POLLARD,
Wholesale & Retail Druggist

KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND AND FOR SALE,
Drugs, Medicines Periumery, Shakers Herbs and Ex-
tracts, Patent Medicines, Trusses, Shoulder Braces
Supporters, En- lish French and American Chemicals
Shaving and Toilet Soaps; PAINTS all coors-dry and
ground-in oil and water; OILS, Lnseed, Boiled and
Raw, Lard, Coal Polar, Solar, NeatsfOot. Tanners
Olive and Castor. BURNING FLUID, Camphene, spir-
its Turpentine, Alcohol. VARNISHES-Co Car
rage Copal, Damar, Brown Black Japan; BRUSH
ES; Paint, Varnish, Whitewash, Coorng, Kalsomine,
Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes SEEDS Garden and
Flower, fresh, put up by COmstock, Ferre Co.,
Connecticut.
DR., Kelley's Fever and Ague
Medicine;
Sir Ashley COOper's Great English REM
edy
(EXT. COFFEE and SARSAPARILLA,)
Concentrated EXT. sMILAX, Chemical Food) pre-
eminent in Purifying the Blood. For sale by
C.P. POLLARD,
Successor to II. T. Kelly Co,
Marysville Drug Store, 56 ST., next to the Western
House. jan2O
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

AN ANrlDorE-Dr. Beck, of Dantzig, has
discovered an antdotc, or rather the coun-
ter poison for alcohol. 1t is a mineral paste
which he incloses in an olive, and which at
once absorbed, destroys the effects Of drunk
enness. The Doctor had best ship a large
invoice to California at once.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

A WORD FOR THE PooR WAsHERwoMEN.-
We have received a long communication.
signed by four washerwomen, detailing the
hardshlps and grievances of their class in this
city, and asking us to call upon the public to
AID IN amelioratirg their condition. This
document is not remarkable for its elegant
composition, its correct orthography, nor its
grammatical accuracy, but for depth of feel
ing and earnest expression, it has no equal in
the ephemeral literature of the dav. The
sum and substance of the washerwomen's
complaint is this They are compelled to toll
severely from "rosy morn to dewy eve," to
rub their fingers to the bone" for the pur-
pose of earning a bare subsistence for their
families, the young particles of which are
growing up without proper restraint and ed
ucation, running riot, in fact, like weeds in a
rich soil; incapable of, or unwilling TO assist
their toil-worn mothers, whose backs are
made to ache while earning for them bread,
and whose hearts are made to bleed while
brooding over the future of their untutored
offspring. Some of these women have hus-
bands who cannot procure employment in
the city, but who are anxious to work. and
would do so were employment offered them.
10 supply meat and bread for hungry off
spring and forced to-be-idle husbands draws
Ni~ i'iN- oiOOu ltOlu JHe veins OF the poor
'washerwomen. They, therefore, ask for re-
lief, and at the same time suggest the means.
They urge that in city like this, overcrowd-
ed with persons of their class it is impossi-
BILE for them to rear their children properly
because their labors prevent them from de-
voting the necessary attention to their off
spring They wish to get into the country,
where their husbands can do something, and
where their children will not be subjected to
improper influences and to this end they i'm.
plore the attention of the charitable. They
also, in their humble way, suggest that the
Rev. Thos Starr King deliver lecture, the
proceeds of which shall be appropriated to
furnishing to poor families the necessary out.
mt to enable them to settle, in a humble wav.
in the country. There is much food for
thought in this touching appeal of the wash
erwomen which we would gladly publish,
had we space,) exhibiting as 1t does the suf-
fering, want and struggles of the poor in our
midst.-Sdn Francisco Call.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

EVIDENCE OF PRosPERITY.-The Yreka
Journal says:
We can furnish no better evidence of our
increasing prosperity than the fact that our
county now pays her own expenses as she
goes along; and. and what is still better, she
has funds in the hands of her Treasurer, Mr..
Z. X. Phillips, amounting to the nice little
sum of seven thousand and three hundred
dollars, which he is anxious to pay in liqui-
daton of her funded debt.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

From SALMON RIVER. A correspondent of
the Ireka journal, writing under date OF
Jan. 9th, says; Business is dull and the
snow is deep on the adjacent hills. Mining
on the river is entirely stopped. The quartz
companies have all ceased Operations, with
the exception of the Live Yankee Co." who
are still driving ahead. Their machine is on
the way from Union and will be here in a
few days. When in operation, it will doubt
less be one of the best paying institutions in
Northern California. [ think, and so do
others, who are familiar with the Ish lead
that this is equal if not superior. There
was man by the name of John Sullivan
drowned here last Sunday evening, while at
tempting to cross the river on foot log. He
was found on Monday, about two miles
down the river. Our mail carrier
(recently lost in a snow-storm) is fast recov-
ering and will soon be able to perform his
regular trips. The people of Sawyer's Bar
and vicinity feel very grateful to Mr.. II. D.
Van Wyck for the favors shown them in for
warding the mails and express also, to the
carriers, j. r. Polk, John Rand, and Dutch
john"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24
AN OpIArE-DaISKrNG WoMAN.-An

AN OPIArE-DRINKGNG WoMAN.-An eastern
paper says:
"There is a woman in Bernardston. Mass
over fifty years old, who drinks one quart of
laudanum and two quarts of ether per week,
and has been in the habit of using these stim.
ulants to this extent for twenty years. Some
times she takes them separately, and some
times mixed. She is dependent upon the
town for support, and the druggists bills for
the above articles is generally paid by the
town. She complains of nervousness"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24
III. BOWMAN. Druggist.

26O J street, Opposite Plaza), Sacramento,
Andby HIT. KELLY g. Co., Agents, ST.,
next TO the Western House, MarysviIle. mol Smls
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24
Bowman's Liniment

Is very unlike the lthy compounds OF grease and tar
so much in use, which only besmear the surface and
Aggravates the disease. Being penetrating as well
as CLEAN preparation, 1t is alike beneficial TO man
and beast, and the best article in use for
RHEUMATISM, SPRAINS, BRUISES, SWEENEY
SORE THROAT, STRAINS, SwERNY,
CALLS, SPAWN, POLL EVIL, &c.
Prepared and sold by
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING
l. purchased the entire Stock, Interest, Rights of
Manufacturing &c, of II. T. KELLY CO., will con-
tinue the Wholesale and Retail Drug Business here
tofore at Sc d street next to the Western House.
G. p. POLLARD.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24
OREGON APPLES
45O BONES
just ReCievod

-EX STEAMER OREGON
SWARS, Blue Pearmains, spitzenbeTgs, Gloria
- Mundi and other choice brands.
have also on hand large variety Of Cooking Ap :
Piles.
jan11 EDWARD FAY.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24

~ UITARs and Brass Inst st;uments-
" AT the Marysvile Book Store
By s. G. WILLIAMS.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-24
Shade and Ornamental Trees

Vines, Shrubbery, Creepers, Roses and Bulbs-Chi-
nese and California Arbor Vitae's three to six feet
high,
The Subscriber will give his personal attention to
the business. Those finding IL convenient to
Order than to come in person, may feel assured of OBJ
tanning the most Valuable Varieties and well arrang-
ed as to Season Of rpening No Trees Plants will
be sent out except such as are in good healthy cond
ton--and packed in suitable manner to go any dis
tance. Our arrangements are such that we have no
fears of being undersod by other reliable Nursery
Our prices will be just as low to Orders as II Sc
ected by the parties. In most articles the Prices will
be considerably reduced from last seasons.
N.B.-Printed directions for Planting and after
treatment will accompany packages
g1Y- Remember, Sales Room and Yard, opposite
the Water Works, corner Fourth and streets, Ma
rysville
janl9-t G, H. BEACH, Agent.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

a single law, made in such extreme to,
 of citizen's liberty, that pract,caIilue erness lieves more of the guilty than of the i,y,, It re, should, to very limited extent, be ,yJinoGGcent,
 We may well rejoice that we hava 'ifolated. f' severed connection with goyernnoat rever thus tramples on all the principles of ~ that tutional liberty. - @onsti- Our operations in the field will bo
 extended by reason of the policy whioSS greatly tofore has been sacredy entertained. ihere- now avowed and acted upon. Tho ,t put is States forces hitherto raised have nr, United pie for defense. f'o'ea an- The seven States which orieinallv ..
 ed Confectionery; with the exception nf fSahiz' s,I fortified islands, whence the enetnv ka o1 'those driven completely out. In those Statsa aS ueen at the expiration of five months from tb. nSS@j nation of the Government, not sfngie ate Ior- foot presses their soil. Our forces. noste must necessarily prove inadequate to rona,fter; vasion by half million of men. now prpnosni ,n, by the enemy. If corresponding iposea incpos of our forces becomes necessary, abnnSaassee bsase crops will sustain us, the most abnnIdhht bndaht known in our history. Many of our naaa, ,aa,E believe the supply equal to two yearsj jP'coas coa sumption. Our citizens of every conditioas ons life exhibit their devotion by manifestinnn ol laudable pride in upholding their indenas,l q ence, unaided by any resources other hu. thar their own; and the. subscription to the @r lo.n proposed by the Government cannot fall sboa. aa of $50, 0,000,0oo, and probably will largely sr' ceed that sum.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

HARPER's WEEKLy-INCENDIARY SHEET.- The proprietors of Harper's Weekly, in their lust for gain, have grossly caricatured the South and published infamous pictures of 'slave auction," and other scenes, which of course were all false. The following from the New York Evening Day Book of the 18th furnish es fit subjects for Harper's pen. Will they copy any of these, or stand rebuked:
 Thus, if Harper's Weekly got up picture from British aims houses, scenes taken fire ID the three millions of worn out and mangled wretches in the prison palaces of England, in contrast with another from Queens draw ing room, there would be sense in it, however repulsive. Or scenes at the Five Points, or still better-if this war goes on-scenes of the unemployed poor in contrast with Fifth Avenuedom and the fashionable churches would be sensible, and would show how aw- fully man had perverted the designs of omni- potence, for He sent them into the world like and equal.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

DoN'T WRITE GLOOMY LETTERs.-Those who have relatives or dear friends in the army ought not to write gloomy or discouraging let. ters to camp. The soldier has food for sad and gloomy fits, in his own quiet meditations without being assisted by Respondent missive; from home. Write the soldier cheerful and encouraging letters. A letter from home pas- ses the rounds of the camp, and if it's tones are bright and chee:ful it puts pleasant hue on all. If you feel sad, don't write at all, rather than write in sad strain.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

GB We learn that Col. Cleburne's Reef. ment is stationed near the Missouri line. at Camp Yell, in Randolph county. Our latest dates from the Rector Guards are to the 21st inst. The Des Arc boys were all we'll. On the 18th several companies of the 1st Repj- ment, accompanied by Col Cleburne, made q trip iLto Missouri about thirty miles. to place known as Reeves Ferry, where there were about five hundred aboitionists assem- bied. On the approach of the Arkansas boys the enemy took to their heels Some fifteen or twenty horses and mules. some sheep. and near seventy head of beef cattle were captured and brought into camp by Col. Cleburne and his men. They also brought in seven prisoners. Reeves Ferry has been rendezvous for the LIncolnites for some time, and several seces- slonists have fared roughly at their hands. It IS Sald their leader, St. Louis Red Republi- can, either hangs or shoots every Southern man that falls into his hands. We are nleased to learn that Col. Cleburne's Regiment have been placed in the lead. They are worthy of the post of honor.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

THE FLAG OF TRUcE.-The New York Tribune credits the statement that the dis patches brought under flag of truce by Lieut. Col Taylor, from President Davis, referred tc the Savannah privateers, and says:
 We see no reason for concealng it any lon ger that the flag covered a long argument or the subject of privateering, and threat ot retaliation in case the pirates of the Savannah or of any other vessel were hung. Toward the end ot the document there was some alusior to a proposed exchange of prisoners, but its burden was piracy.
 For what reason dispatch of this charac- ter has been so sedulously kept from the coun- try is inexpIicabe to us; but this is not the only secret which gets to the enemy long be- fore 1t reaches the cars of loyal citizens.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

THOSE KENTUCKY ARMS SEcURED.-We conversed yesterday with an officer from Union City, who confirms our account of the success of the Kentuckians in obtaining the arms and munitions of war from Mayfeld.- The Kentuckians were kindly treated by the inhabitants of Mayfeld, who rejoiced that the arms had fallen into the hands of them that would use them against the tyrant usurper.- The successful party returned to the Tennes- see line Sunday morning with 800 rifed mus kets and their accoutrements, four six pound- CT brass cannon and two twelve -pounder how itzers. In addition to these they obtained a large quantity of ammunition, They assert that if Old Abe's minions want them back they, must come after them.-[ Memphis Ava lanthe 23d inst.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27
THE REAL TRAIroRs. .--The Concord (N.H.)


 THE REAL TRAITORS. s.--The Concord CIV. H. ) Standard holds the following language:
 The real traitors who are responsible for the disruption of the American Union and the present civil war, are Wm. H. Seward, Abe Lincoln, Hannibal Hamlin, Charles Sum- ner, Henry Wilson, John P. Hale, &c. They have accomplished the disastrous result by preaching Abolitionism, denouncing nnion with slaveholding, and oferin9 in Congress petitions for the dissolution of the Union. If there are any persons in this country, who de- serve the doom of traitors, they are these au- thors of our national calamities. And if this war continues three years, they will be oblig- ed to flee their country or receive traitors fate. They have misled and deceived the peo- pie to the ruin of the country. And when the reaction takes place, as it surely will, popu-
 lar vengeance will seek them for punishment. When disaster and suffering pervades the North, as they certainly will; when the peo- pie cry out under the burden of taxes and debt which this war will force upon them, then will come the day of reckoning for the reaftraitors--the political demagogues-wh are the authors of the nations calamities.-- Hence their superhurnan efforts to crush the South before the reaction takes place. But, they cannot evade their accountability to God and the people. If the war continues three years, the men we have named above will be fugftives in foreign countries.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

GB- W. G. Brownlow, editor of the Knox, vile (Tenn.) Whig, runs up to the head of bis paper the following Union Ticket: "For Gov erhor ot Iennessee-WILLIAM H. POLK, of Maury. For Congress, First District--THom- AS A. K. NELSON, of Washington. Second DiStrict-HoRAcE MAYNARD, of Knox. Third Olstrlct--GEoRGE W. BRIDGES, of McMinn. D
 ihese men, it will be rememberdd, are can- asaa'es Tor the Lincoln Congress, and not that or the Confederate States Congress.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27
ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. ..-The

ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcTs--T recent Convention divided the State of Arkan- sas into four congressional districts, and an election is to be held in each district on the 9th of November, 1861, to elect a member to the Congress of the Confederate States.
 The counties of Benton, Washington, Mad ison, Carroll Newton, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Pope, Marion, Searcy, Van Buren and Conway, shall constitute the first congress siona district
 The counties of Scott, Polk, Sevier, Yell, Montgomery, Pike, Hampstead, Lafayette, Columbia, Ouachita, Clark, Perry and Hot Springs, shall constitute the second congress sional district.
 The counties of Pulaski, Saline, Dallas, Cal houn, Union, Jefferson, Bradley, Drew, Ash ley, Chicot, Desha, Arkansas and Prairie, shall constitute the third congressional district.
 The counties of Fulton, Izard, Randolph, Lawrence, Greene, Independence White, Jack son, Craighead, Poinsett, St. Francis, Crit tenden, Mississippi, Monroe and Phillips, shall constitute the fourth congressional dis trict.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

Ey~ The war loan in Illinois, MT, Lincoln's own State, has turned out perfect failure The commissioners got no bids they would ac- cept, and the negotiation has been necessarily abandoned for the present. We should like to know how Mr. Lincoln expects to get the four hundred million which he calls for to subjugate the South. when his own State refu- ses to lend dollar for the prosecution of his unholy war.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27
SOUTHERN ARMS VIcToRIoUs.-In addition

SOUTHERN ARMS VIcToRIoUs-In addition to the despatches in our columns which de- monstrate the splendid achievements and yic- tory of the Confederate troops, we learn through Northern despatches that the victory on our part was complete. It is estim ated that between eighty and ninety thousand federal Ists, and from fifty to sixty thousand South erners, participated immediately and remotely in the contest The estimates of killed and wounded make an aggregate of from eight to twelve thousand federalists, and from three to four thousand confederates. The names of BEAUREGARD, DAVIS and JOHNSTON stand foremost as the heroes of the great battle of Manassas. DAVIS seems to have turned the fortune of the day in our favor at time when 1t was doubtful to whom belonged the victory Again, as on previous occasions, has he proved himself "THE RIGHT MAN IN THE RIGHT PLACED
 But while we congratulate ourselves upon this glorious victory, we should not be un- mindful of the noble spirits who have yielded up their lives in defence of the South The vail of woe that will arise from many habi- tation for the loss of father, brother and son. should remind us that in many Southern home there will be sorrow and afTliction. Those who but few short months since left their homes with the smiles of love and hone. will no more return to gladden. the hearts of dear ones around the family hearth. All hon. or to the departed brave, may chapets of glory be woven to "blend 'round their fame.u
 Many of our contemporaries think this will De THE battle of the war, and that it will vir- tually destroy the Government at Washington. But we think differently. The federalists are not without their hope. Too much caution and prudence cannot be practiced by the South to hold the vantage ground she has obtained, But we have confidence in our leaders. They nave proved themselves men of might both in the held and in the cabinet. All honor to the leaders of the armies of the Southland to the hople and gallant soldiers under their command.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27
nry- We learn from the Fort Smith Times

nF We learn from the Fort Smith Times and Herald of the 17th, that the Texas regi- ment would arrive there on the 23d inst.-- There are about five hundred beside the regi- ment coming as independent eompanies-ma- king in all 1900 men, with a large park of ar tillery. They are we'll mounted. The same paper of the 18th say:
 A letter received here yesterday evening from Capt. Mcintosh, says that there are about l0,OU0 troops concentrating at Spring. field, Mo-, and that they are fortifying the place. Gen. Lyon is there in peorson We are to have hot work in Southwest Missouri, and if the Federalists get the upper hand in numbers, we expect that Arkansas will soon be invaded. There should be at least 10000 troops under Gen. McCulloch; and if he is not fully sustained in his present movement, the entire South must suffer. Send him armed men, at once.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

THE BLocKADE.-Bacon is selling in Gin cinnati at 44@54 and 7lc.; lard at S@84c.; and no demand; and bulk meats at 33@42c.-butter 7@1Oc. As the South can get along pretty well, at least without suffering, with her pre- sent supply of bacon, lard and butter,-pray which side does Lincoln's blockade injure most-ours or his?
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

CONFEDERATE CoNGREss.-The proceed lngs of this body, which met at Richmond on Saturday the goth instant, are given as follows i'll dispatch to the Augusta papers:
 RICHMOND, July 20.--Congress met at noon to-day; butfew members are absent. The Pre- sldent's Message, with the accompanying doc- einehts, was read, and five thousand copies ordered to be printed. No other business of importance. '
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

GSYT Col. Kane, Marshal of Baltimore, has been indicted for treason. R. H. Mitchell, and B. Welsh Owens, both of the same city, simi- larly indicted, had given heavy bail to appear at the November term of the United States Court. and were released.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

GEV- The following dispatch from General BEAUREeARp to his wife at New Orleans, which we take from the Delta, after the model of Cesar's vENI VIDF vIcI: MANASSAS. July IS, 1861.-The enemy has been repulsed. am we'll.
 c. T. BEAUREGARD.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-27

GT' A Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Exchange, writing under date of the l7th inst. gives the following: "The pris- on here Is full of soldiers and citizens, most Of the latter being arrested on charges of trea- will use the old capitol building asa military prison.D