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Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05


 Hsa-, A new invention for the mailing of letters, which adds greatly td the facilities for their transmission, has been made, and consists of box, instead of q leathern pouch as receptacle for letters during their transit from one part of the country to oanother. The box is made ofwood, strongly bound with iron, and secured by the usual post-otfice paddock. Within, on the side of the box, are iFoR-tooth guides, with a follower designed to press the letters into compact form The letters are placed in a box upon their edges, with iron labels separating the parcels for different offices, the follower pushed up, the lid closed and locked, the mail is ready depart with this arrangement. no wrappers are used for the parcels designed for different offices. The same advantage is obtained in the saving of time in the distribution of a mail upon its ar rival. That used to require an hour for its distribution, is now in the post-ofice boxes within fifteen minutes afterits arrival. This invention, combined with the disuse of wrappers, has saved to the Government the services of eight clerks in the St. Louis post otiiee besides an incalculable amount in wrapping paper and twine. But the great advantage gained is in the saving of time to whole community--mailing letter6 when necessary within five minutes of the time of departure, and delivering them within few minutes of the arrival of a large and import ant mail The Postmaster General is author ized to adopt this improvement generally, and from his progressive antecedents, it is likely that the whole country will enjoy its benefits. Fl Louisville Courier
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05


 How COAL WAS DISCOVERED IN PENNsyLvA- HiA.-A writer in the New York O5seroer as serts that Colonel Geo. Shoemaker, a gentle man of Teutonic origin, was the discoverer of Pennsylvania coal. He lived on the Schuyl- kill, and owned extensive tracta. The writer goes on to say:
 It chanced one day that in constructing a lime-kiln he used some of the black stones that were lying about the place. ..Atine got. mine Got der sthones pc all on frelr ex- claimed the astoEished Datchman, when the rich glow of the ignited anthracite met his gaze. The neighbors, who, of course were few and far between, were, after much ado, as sembled to witness the marvel. This happen ed in 1872. Shortly after, mine host loaded a Pennsylvania team with the black stones, and journeyed slowly to Philadelphia, dis tance of ninety-three miles. There unforeseen difficulties were presented. The grates and stores then in use were not constructed to ia cilitate the combustion of anthracite, and burn it would not, After many intellectual efforts to ignite the product, it was thrown aside as worthless, and our discomfted Ger iaan, who had beguiled his toilsome way to the metropolis with dreams of ingots, returned tS digest his disappointment in his mountain solitude.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

WILL DRY GooDs AGAIN ADVANCE On this subject the New York Sun takes negative position, and reasons as follows:
 The price of raw cotton was at one stage ofthe rebellion over one dollar per pound, Now the average price in New York is less than forty cents pound, tho reduction being caused, not by any increase in sup ply, for little cotton has been grown since the high figures were current; but it is caused by tho certainty of supply in the future The decline in the value of inn ported goods is attributable partly to the same cause, but directly to the decline in gold Now there is no probability that gold will advance to any material extent, nor is it likely that any new cause will intervene to occasion distrust in relation to the supply of cotton; consequently there is no ground upon which to base the opn- ion that prices in the dry goods market ] will again advance The present decline has been very steady and gradual. It has occurred in spite of the most strenuous op- position of the speculative interests, and it may be set down as the natural and le- gitimate effect of the transition of coun- try from n condition ofunrest and excite mcnt toa condition of comparative conf dcnce, stability and certainty
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

FILTERING 'WATER.--Le Genie Industrial reports new application cf the law of fcapilla- ry attraction, by Mons. Aman Vigio, to the Alteration ofwater on a large scale His sys. tenn is based on theascensional power of water through porous bodies. By the law of capilli- arity water will penetrate porous body to a certain height. If, when arrived at that point, it hntis D syphon curve it will follow that curve, and run off and thus regular and constant cnrreat be obtained. The water elevated slowly by capillary attraction, is freed from All llimpurities held in suspension, and in the same condition as if it had passed through filter. Mons. Vigio had caused to be made for his experiments filters of terra cotton, very porous This substance has the advantage of great durability; and it is inert and cannot alter the water. The filters placed in mud worked for long time without their pores being choked; the part immersed in the mud working as effectively as the other parts
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05
BREAD AND BUTTER. Hall, in

BREAD AND BUTTER. Hall, in his Journal of Health, gives the following bit of wisdom Bread and butter are the only articles of foed of which we never tire from early childhood to extreme old age. A pound of fine flour or Indian meal contains three times as much meat as one pound of butchers roast beef; and if the whole product of the grain, bran and all, were made into bread, fifteen per cent. more of nutriment would be added. Unfortunate ly the bran, the coarsest part of which gives soundncss to tho teeth and strength to the brain, is generally excluded. Five hundred pounds of flour give to the bony thirty pounds of the body aliment, while the same quantity of bran gives more than one hundred and twenty five pounds.
 This bone is lime the phosphate oflime, the indispensable aliment of health to the whole human body, from the want of which multitudes of persons go into gen. eral decline But swallowing phosphate in the shape of powders or in syrups to cure these declines has little or no effect. The articles contained in these phosphates must pass through natures laboratory be subject to her manipulations in alembics specially prepared by Almighty power and skill. In palmer phrase, the shortest, sal, est and infallible method ofgiying strength to the body, bone and brain, thereby ar resting disease and building up the con stitution, is to eat and digest more bread made out of the whole grain, whether wheat, corn, rye or oats
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05
The Southwest Pacific railroad

The Southwest Pacific railroad will be offered for sale next month. The St. Louis Republican says that although the growth of the Southwest is certain and also the value of this road, it is still in the future. Men who expend money upon the road must be content to wait for thereturns. These returns cannot be realized ina day Hence such purchasers of this property as honestly intend to push eroad forward to completion must be large ly supplied with capital out of which they can afford 10 lie, perhaps for years.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

The steamship Vera Cruz which left New York the early part of last week for Havana and Vera Cruz. was wrecked on the Carolina coast on the 18th inst Among the passengers were Louis de Arroyo and family, agent of Maximilian, F. ". Barron and the Chevalier wixoif. bound on a spcial mission 10 the Emperor of Mexico. Perhaps this ship wreck is a forcrunner of the fate of tho Im- perial cause in Mexico, which several Of the I:>.stics ?a beard were gagged in assisting.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05
Music.
BY LEIGH HUNT.


 ssBlest pair ofsyrcns, pledge of Heavens joy, Sphere-born harmonious sisters, Voice and
 Verse, NfH
 Wed vour divine sounds.' Milton.
 Music is under no necessity of speaking any language but it's own. A beautifulinstrumen- tai comp position in its own poetryexciting the feelings and Imagination without need of the intervention of words, and utterings, in fact, q more direct voice of the mystery and beauty of passion than the poetry itself. There IS something so angeIical in it's being thus in dependent of speech, thatit seems a kind of stray language from some unknown and divine sphere, where the inhabitants are above the necessity of words and indcedzit is a constant part ofthc charm of music to seem as if it signifed still more than we have human words to express while, on the other hand, it is so linked with all our faculties, and has certain properties of accord and sequence in it's composition so appealing to our very req son and logic, that it is no refinement to say one feels sometimes as if it wore pursuing some wonderful and profound argument laying down premises, ,inierchanging ques tions and answers, and drawing forth deduc- tions equally conclusive and bcwitching so that our very understanding is convinced. though we know nothing ofthe mysterous topic. There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in o1t philosopoy; and music assuredly contains it's due portions of them.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05
LESSON OF LIFE.

'Tis very strange, tis very strange, The fancies of OUT early years, Despite of chance. despite of change Gan thus melt manhood into tears? Iris very strange, the simplest things, No matter what they we're, we loved, Are those the memory cagerest brings, And those the last to be removed. A word, a tone, a look, a song,
 A bird, q bee, 0 leaf, a flower: ' These to the self-same class belong, And all of them they have this power; And all about the heart they bring M Their roemories---a potent spell As parting friends still kiss and cling, And must, yet cannot say, farewell. Now lis not, that there is not found As much to sec, and feel, and love; The earth is just as fair around, The sky is just as blue above; Birds sing, bees hum, brooks prattlc near, Music is of the world part, And wassn, warm words are in the ear, And heart beats fondly unto heart. And yet, the heart lies cold and dead--- It's finer feelings will not glow; The blossoms all are withered,
 We once did love and cherish SO; And VIC look round and we look back At things ofLife's young morning hour, And wonder thosc of manhood's track, Have not as soft aud sweet 2 power. And then we ask, since this we see, Ifthus, i'll running out life's span, We must be what we would not be, That cold, care-fretted creature, man If earth must change as on we go, If life, and loveliness, and truth Must pass from every thing below, With the delightful days ofyouth Alas, alas, as we move on,
 If this the heart from bliss must sever. Better were manhood not begun Better VIC children be for ever
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05
70 .ES AR M ALE & FEMALE ACADEMY


 FaHHE first session of this School opened on \ Monday, the 10th of February, under the charge and direction of B. kD. PERRY, who hopes by strict attention to merit the patronage of the town and surrounding conn try. Every attention will be paid to order, and especially to the Intellectual and Moral culture of his pupils All scholars eonsi iered regular from time of entrance, and no deduc- ton for absence or sickness, of shorter dura- ton than one week,
 Terms per Session of Five Months. s0rthography, Reading and Writing, $l4 co The same with Primary Arithmetic,
 Geography and Grammar, Sl6 % The same with Higher Arithmetic, An
 alysis, Philosophy, Physiology and
 Algebra, SIS % The above, with Geometry, Rhetoric,
 Chemistry, Book Keeping aud the
 Languages, E9 $20 % N B --0ne half at middle of the Session, and the remainder at the close of the session Des Arc, February 28, l865.--tf
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

them.
 WHAT IS GLYcERINE I've know but little of the chemical composition of this thing ssgly- cerine but there is respectable authority for saying it is the sweet principle of oil, and is extensively used for purposes of the toilet though it has now receIved an application of rather an unexpected nature. In lS47, a pupil of M Pelonze's, discovered that gly- cerine, when treated with nitric acid, was converted into highly explosive substance which he called nitroglycerine It, is oily, heavier than water, soluble i'll alcohol and ether, and acts so powerfully on the nervous system that single drop placed on the point of the tongue will cause Q violent headache, which will last for several hours. This liquid seems to have been almost forgotten by chemists and it is only now that M Nable, Swedish engineer, has succeeded in applying it to a very important branch of his art--namely, blasting. if
 From paper addressed byhim to the Acad- emy of Sienccs, we learn that the chief adyan- tage which this substance composed of one part of glycerine and three parts of nitric acid, possesses, is, that it requires n much smaller hole or chamber than gunpoWder does, the strength of the latter being scarcly one tenth oftl.e former. Hencethe miner s work which, according, to the hardness of the rock, repre- sents some five to twenty times the power of the gunpowder used, is so short that the cost of blasting is often reduced by fifty per cent The process is very easy. If the chamber of the mine presents Assures, it must be lined with clay to make it watertight; done, the nitro-g -glycerine is poured in, the water after it, which, being the lighter liquid, remained at the top. A slow match with well charged percussion cap at one end, is then introduced into the nitro-glycerine. The mine may then be sprung by lighting the match, there being no need of tampering, On the 7th of last month, three experiments were made with this new compound in the open part of the tin mines of Atenburg insaxony.
 In one of these chamber, thirty four miliemetres in diameter, vas made pcrpen- dicularly in dolomitic rock sixty feet in length, and at a distance of fourteen feet from it's extremity, which was vertical. At adepth of eight feet a vault filled withclay was found, in consequence of which the bottom of the hole was framed, having depth of seven feet; Ono litre and half ofnitro glycerine was then poured in it occupied five feet; a match and . stopper were then applied as stated, and the mine sprung. The effect wasso enormous as to make Assure fifty feet in length, and an other seventy. But even that terrific demon stration of force seems to have been surpassed by the explosion, or series of explosion--for therc were three of them--on board the ill., | fated European, e,ssg e e fesfF l We commend these facts to all whom it may concern here ut home, in the hope that ifthere is any such lurking demon in our city ware l house, means may be at once resorted to, l eitherto make him secure, or have him re- moved altogether from metropolitan liaits-- l TNaH York Eypress A se ', e t as As es t
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

Iris very strange, 'tis very strange, The fancies of OUT early years, Despite of chance, despite of change Can thus melt manhood into tears?
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

Iris very strange, the simplest things,
 No matter what they were, we loved, Are those the memory cagerest brings, And those the last to be removed.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

A word, a tone, a look, a song,
 A bird, q bee, Q leaf, a flower: These to the self-same class belong, And all of them they have this power;
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

-yA dead set-a party of ghosts
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

And all about the heart they bring
 Their memories---a potent spell As parting friends still kiss and cling, And must, yet cannot say, farewell.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-05

s.Best pair ofsyrcns, pledge of Heavens joy sphere-born harmonious sisters Voice ant sNgs Verse, tfa tfh tfNN
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17
GRAEFENBERG
Uterine Catholicon

If faithfully used according to directions, will
every case Of Diabetes, and greatly mitigate
the troublesome effects caused by relaxation of
the outlet of the bladder. 1t IL most successful
remedy for Gravel and other diseases of the Kid
neys and Bladder, and for Female Diseases is un-
equaled The Catholicon uniformly cures Pro-
lapsis Uteri, Whites, all irregularities of the
Monthly Turns, Suppression, Incontinence of
Urine, Bloating and Dropsical Swelings, and all
Diseases of Pregnacy. The specific action of
this medicine is immediate and certain upon the
Uterine and Abdominal Muscles and Ligaments,
restoring them to as healthy state as those Of
childhood and youth, that patients who have
used the Graefenberg Company Uterine Cdtheli-
cannot sufficiently express their gratitude for
the relief afforded. Redington Co., Agents,
4l6 and 4ls Front street, San Francisco.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17
THE EYES! THE EYES!
DIR. E. H. PARDEE,
ULIST and AURIST.

4 FTER A PROTRACTED BLINDNESS OF
n more than five years, DR.. Pardee has made
himself thoroughly and scientifically acquaint-
ed with all diseases of the Eye, and is now prac-
ticine with success not surpassed in the Uni
ted States
All operations performed, such as Strabismus,
or cross eye, Cataract by linear extraction, De-
preston or Absorption Pterygium, or feshy
membrane growing over the eye, Reduction of
Staphyloma, or bulging out of the eye, Artificial
Pupil, Fistula Lachrymalis, or closing of tear
passage, and all deformities of the Lids, ETC.
Artificial Eyes inserted without the least pain,
and possessing all the movements and brilliancy
OF the real eye. large assortment constantly
on hand and for sale at reasonable prices. The
Doctors Eye Bath for the treatment and cure of
all nervous diseases is used all over this coast.
Thankful to those physicians who have sent
him cases for operations, he hopes that his uni
versal success will warrant continuation of
their confidence. His celebrity as an operator is
co-extensive with his success, as patients are
presenting themselves for treatment and opera
tions, from New York and Boston, almost month-
ly. Many patients can be seen at the Doctors
office daily, in different stages of recovery. DR..
PARDEE has associated with him Dr. H. BIGELow
offce-767 Clay street, (above the Plaza
near Dupont street. 14.ly.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17
REDINGTON 4 co.'s COLUMN.
REDINGTON & CO.'S
Essence Of Jamaica Ginger !!

p@ This valuable preparation, containing IN
highly concentrated form all the properties OF
the Jamaica Ginger, has become one OF the most
popular domestic remedies for all diseases OF the
stomach and digestive organs. :,
As tonic, it will be found invaluable to all
persons recovering from debility, whetner pro-
duced by fever or otherwise, for whilst it mparts
to the system all the glow and vigor that can be
produced by wine or brandy, it is entirely free
from the reactionary efforts that follow the use
of spirits of any kind,
1t is also an excellent remedy for females who
suffer from difficult menstruaton, giving almost
immediate relief to the spasms that so frequent
ly accompany that period.
1t gives immediate relief to Nausea, caused by
riding in a railroad car, or by sea-sickness, or
other causes. It is also valuable as an external
application for Gout Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc.
RBDZ.N,GT0.v. CO.,
Sole Agents for the Pacific Coast.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17

hAoricAL CONSERVATISM OF THE AMERICAN
fEoPLE.-The practical moderation and conser-
Fatism OF the American people, however given
10 extreme declarations, is thus stated by the
San francisco Times :-ss In discussing nrinci-
pies, Americans are liable to go to extremes.
but when it comes to adopting measures they
exhibit love of what is fair and reasonable
that is not controlled by any theoretical opinion.
The history Of the past year ought to satisfy
Europe and the South that the latter has no in
justice to fear at the hands OF the North The
patience which the people who put down the
rebellion, and who now just as strong as
ever, have evinced towards so eccentric and
exaspel lating Executive as Mr. johnson. fur
nishss about as strong evidence of Northern
moderation as could well be required No rev.
oiutionary violence can be reasonably anticipa-
ted from people who, fresh from conflict of
several years entered into in order to accomplish
certain objcts gained after frightful sacrifices
have endured so long the spectacle of Presi-
dent OF their own selection deliberately and
persistently pursuing a policy calculated to
render fruitess the results achieved at such fear
fu cost"
The new paper is highly complimented by
exchanges which have been favored with copy,
but up to the time of writing number has not
been received this far inland.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17
been received this far inland

The TEMPLE OF HEALTH.-PLEAsURE OR PAIN ?
Choose Jetpeen Mem.-Ye who suffer from the
pangs of dyspepsia, the excruciating tortures of
rheumatism, or the agonizing twinges of gout-
whose minds depressed by hidden sorrow. or
bodies afflicted with internal disease-whose
nights are rendered hideOus by frightful dreams
whose days are spent in signing for the silent
repose of the tomb-whose souls, STEPPED in the
fathomless lethargy of despair, dare to entertain
the thought of sef-destruction as the sole relief
from grief and misery-hold !-and hearken to
the voice of the multitude who have drank at the
fountain of life and health. Holloway's Pills
and Ointment are the only great antagonists of
disease, whether of mind or body.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17

CHEERING.-The Gold Hill News says that on
the first Of December, if not sooner, the princi-
pal working force of the Central Pacific Railroad
Company-eight thousand Chinamen-will be
sent east of the Sierras. and that the Company
will accomplish run of railroad grading in 1867
surprising all former record.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17

GoNE.-A Washington dispatch of November
5th says that Mr. Maximilan abdicatea his Mex
lean throne in favor of Gen. Bazine. Soon
after his departure General Castelnau arrived
ana assumed the rcins OF Government, with a
view principally to seei"g the French soldiers
off Mexican soil. 1t is to be hoped, and more
over very probable, that the minons of Royalty
will henceforth look upon this particular sec
ton of Gods footstod as a poor field for op-
erations Good bye to Max. and all his kind
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17

HAVE YOU NOTICED THE ENBRoDERy which is
rapidly becoming the most popular trimming in
use for coaks, dresses, chldren's garments, etc I?
Undoubtedly, aud g#ondered how such elab-
crate designs could be executed in so brief
time, and at so cheap rate. The manner in
which it is DONE the styles in which it can be ex-
ecuted, and all informdiion necessary can be ac-
quired by calling at any of the agencies OF the
Grover & Baker Sewing Machines throughout
the coantry.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17

Tao R,c The Mendocino Democrat man has
been presented with radish about the size of a
6ve-ealion keg feet inches long, and which
after being out of the ground several days tipped
the beam at liz lbs. Too big to be good
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17

DEMOCRATIC VITuPEnArIox.-A puny, preten-
tous little smut-mil published in Lake county,
says the Stockton Independent, locality seldom
visited by schoolmasters, has the following for
the edifcation of the hog-and- -hominy eating
Johnsonites of that region :' From last advices a
conflict seemed inevitable, let the election 90 as
it might. This time, however, if it does come,
it will be between Democracy and Radicalsm.-
If so, the Radicals will bring it upon themselves,
and in such case, God have mercy upon them,
for Abolitionists will be thick in HI that
fresh soul won't be worth so much Il sum-
mer cOon's skin in Missouri" That's high
toned, to be sure
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-11-17

DID'NT SEE IT, PERHAPs.-A dispatch lately
came over the wires from New York that Simon
ton, of the San Francisco Bulletin, had supersed-
ed D. II. Craig as agent of the Associated Press
in New York. This the Bulletin published, but
when Craig, in later dispatch, pronounced the
statement false, that paper overlooked it, altho'
it made public by the Sacramento Union
No doubt Mr. Simonton would like to choke the
Times off from the privileges of the Associated
Press but does the Bulletin not see that pur-
suing very ridiculous course ?