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Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08

Why is it?--We notice in almost all the advertisements of steamboats for White river, that they are advertised for every point or the river, except .Des Arc. Now, why is this? is it because of it's small importance? No for steamboatmen-- and travellers well know that Des Arc is the most important point on the river, in point of size and trade, Now, we do not know that if injures us, but we do think it would be giving 10 our town something more like justice, to mention us at least, when White river towns are spoken of.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, September 8.-Gold, 145 5-8; Seven Thirtics, l07B. Cotton hcayy-salos 950 bales at 8l4c. Flour heavy-sales of 600 bbls, Southern $8 5. Wheat, Sc to 5c lower, Corn, $1. Pork dull-sales 3500 bbls, mess at S32 75. Lard dull. Whisky quiet,
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08

From private letter we learn that the crops in White county are much more promis- ing, than they were some weeks since, and the prospect is, that an average crop will be made if the season continues favorable.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08
St. Louis Market.

ST. Lotus, September g. Flour unchanged Wheat unchanged at $2 10@$2 20; choice, $2 2509$2 35. Corn, Oats, Pork and Provisions, unchanged.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08
FROEE LOUISVILLE.

Louisville, September 3-Heayy rains last night. The river this morning had risen four feet in the channel.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08
KDgEGHs

On Tuesday the 4th inst, at the residence of B. B Allen, MT. r. E. BEoToN, in the 33rd year of his age,
 Mr. Becton was born in Wayne county, North Carolina, and remained in that State until few years since, when he removed to Arkansas. Coming to oiw community an en- tire stranger, save but few relatives, he had acquired host of friends by his uniform good conduct and his honorable business transac- tions with his fellow-men. Intelligent, indus trious, kind and affectionate, as member of society he can be lily spared, and as 6 relative he will be deeply morned, and his memory will be ever fresh and presentin their hearts 4 consistent christian, possessing annnwaver- ing faith in his profession, he departed to that "bourne from whence no traveller returns, with the brightest hopes of glorious immor- tality Everything that medical skill could avail was rendered, and Inc kind hands of af- {ectionai relatives smoothcd his death pillow with tho softest touches of an unayailing sor- TOW. TS*
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08
%S-$-

Divine Services tomorrow by Rev. Mir. McNeely, at the Methodist Church.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08
sTATE OFF ARKANSAS, l

UUUNIl UT NUUUNUEF, J Circuit Court April term, 1866, the following, among other proceedings, were had and entered of record, to-wit:
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08

Melancholy Accident.--We learn from reliable authority, that two of the best citizens of West Point lost their lives, by an accident, on Thursday August 3otl The circumstan- ces were as follows: MT. Arcby House having q cotton press to raise, called in lis neighbors 10 assist him, When the press had been raised to almost perpendicular height, some of the props suddenly gave way, and it fell, crushing to death Richard s, Fears and Nor gan Hughey. Both of these gentlemen were estimable citizens, and their loss is indeed q loss to the community in which they lived.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08

The following is the list of appoint ments for Railroad meetings along the line of the Dcs Are, Dardanellc and Fort Smith Rail road:
 Hickory Plain, Monday, September 17th. Austin, Tuesday, September 18th,
 Peach Orchard Gap, Wednesday, Sept 10th. Green Grove, Friday, September 21st. Lewisburg, Saturday, September 22d. Springfield, Monday, September 24th. Dardanelle, Wednesday, September 26th. Dover, Friday, September, 28th.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08


 Notice to Correspondents.--We have received two contributions for the poetical corner this week. AzIM sends us several stanzas well put together, and shows great deal of ingenuity in drawing onsome three diff ferent authors, on different subjects, and fit ting them up for his own. We would advise one who has so much knowedge of the rules ofcriticism and the construction of poetry, to be original, even if il should lack the stamp of genius.
 In the work of our fair correspondent INEz, we do not find the same regularity. She seems to have not understood much about the necessity of having her stanzas all alike, in Q composition of this kind In short, fugitive pieces, irregularity is one of the greatest sins. The lines are all composed of the proper amount of feet, and their owners have no right 10 complain of much alteration; the last btanza would have been perfect, as it was ta- ken whole and entire from an anonymous au- thor on the immortality of love-, and well suited to the subject; but you spoiled it by Sue addition ofthe last couplet, Try embroid- cry, you have right to use a pattern.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08

For Sale.--A No. Buggy. Apply at this oflice
Des Arc citizen., 1866-09-08
FAMILY GROCERY

Being thoroughly acquainted with the busi-
 ness in which am engaged, feel confident
 of my ability to give satisfaction, and solicit the patronage of all desiring articles in my line. jun23tf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-16
Anniversary Dinner OF tho Alumni OF Coz
lumbia College Law School.

The annual dinner Of the Alumni Of Columbian College
Law School took place last evening in of the elegant
little apartments Of the Maison Doree. The attendance
comprised Of the most distinguished graduates Of
this famous institution and the dinner itself in the
best style Martinez insludina all the delicaces Of tho
season and OF the choicest vintage The officers
Of the association which only in existence one year.
follows President, G. " N. Baldwin, First Vice
President, II. E. Russell; Second Vice President, O..
Ward; Third Vice President, J. Richards Secretary W.
Ingersoll; Treasurer w. A. Hcgeman; Advisory CoM-
mittce-B. F. Lee N. Van Kleek, c. g. Patterson A. L.
Sanger.
Mr. Baldwin occupied the head Of the table and Mr. j.
O. Ward filed the chair Among those present
Prof Theodore W. Dwight Director Of the Law School;
Messrs Wetmorc, Phelps Hatch, Hennion Hall, Ruwe,
Ogilvic, Evans, Walker and Stevens
After the removal Of the cloth an ineres ing inteec
tual entertainment commenced. Mr. Baldwin opened
the speaking by short address, and called upon Prof.
Dwight for few remarks The Professor in response
delivered very pleasant little speech Of
onal character in which he touched npon the advan-
tages OF the annual reunion around the festive board
He proud be able say that the graduates OF CO.
lumbia College Law School could compare favoably with
the best in the country They OF society
and an honor to themselves The Professors remarks
loudly app1auded and several other speeches
made, the company adjournng at late hour.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-16
The City Car and Omnibus Pickpoc ketss
TO THE EDITOR OF TUE HERALD.

Is there way OF stopping the depredations of those
internal scamps, the pckpockos who infest the CITY
carr omnibuses and places or amusement Every one
Of them known 70 tho police and Is there no law by
which they DO driven on, II they cannot be arresedf
With the immense power vested In the hands Of the
police appears there should DO way another 70
put stop to the work Of tn meanest Of all thievcs
Any their operations at any time when the
crowd Ia going mp town coming down, by standing
tn, City Hall Park, any prominent corner,
especially Fourteenth or Twenty-third street, and
Fourth avenue and Broadway You notice q lot Of
sportive individuals standing these dancing
juba ng about In the most innocent and play
full manner until appears with q load that APP
parenty will az them 70 work through, and then see
them rush. and they seldom fail come out with the
spola This thing Ia plain to the most uninated and
Ihspe you will tire immense influence Of your paper
70 have this thing stopped Tho police had better arrest
these rascas than innocent Dutchmen for selling lager
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-16
JEFF JAWS.

Has Failing Health and Fears Hc May
DIE . Prisoner Here-special Report
Upon HIS Health Requested by Prest-
dent johnson, &c.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE.
FORTRESS MONROE Nay H. 1905
For long time have pertinaciously insisted in the
face Of the contra protesations OF officers inside the FORT
that JEFF Davis has been gradually failing In health
since he was brought here. Ny most reliable evidence
has been the statements OF persons seeing him here
who knew him during the war, and had mot seen him
before since his imprisonment The statements Of ak
such persons have been uniform the point Of his
failing health More than has related that he could
not possibly survive much longer imprisonment
Slowly, but surely. he has been breaking down. He
cannot walk but short distance now without stopping
% s take res; Recently his appste has quite n se
cated appearance, and slow, lettering walk, show
clearly one greatly, II not irrevocably impaired in
health At length the officers begin to notice these grow
Ing changes and have serious apprehensons that he may
die prisoner in their hands From all can learn Sec
idea 1t whispered to-day that President johnson has
sent . special message here requiring immediate
tonaby must have emanated from statements made by
Secretory McCulloch to President Johnson When this
Te aye @ 70 DC have every reason 70 os
out all previous and present statements regarding the
failing health Of Mr. Davis In the first place he not
strong or healthy when he came here. For months he
kept in close confinement and the daily exercise
that has since been allowed him and is allowed him.
does not exceed hour day His trial announced to
in three weeks time and the change and
element In consequence OF 1t may have a beneficial
effect and serve to keep him up shall not be surprised
however, II, in the meantime, view Of his present
state OF health order giving him the parole OF
the fort, or at least granting him greatly increased priv
leges over those he enjoys now.
FORTRESS MONROE, May u.s. 1sed
II understood that the surgeon Of the post has
piled with the instructions of President johnson 10 fur
nsh special report upon the physical condition Of
Jefferson Davis The Of the report has been
made known; but there Is believe that It does
not speak in very hopeful terms of his condition, and
urges less rigid system Of confinement II his restora.
ton TO perfect health is at ali desired.
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Between tho Head Centre and
the Chilean Envoy.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
NEW YORK, May H. 1866.
Noticing that your paper has given political meaning
to visit of an entirely private character had the honor
OF paying yesterday to Mr. Stephens, feel bound to
explain the truth in the case that further misrepre
sentaon should be made. Late on Saturday evening
received the following kind letter.
FKSrAN BRorHERHoop TREASURY DEPARrxrrr,
NEW YORK, May H. 1866.
Stephens (H O. r. b. 70 be honored with visit from you in
the metropolitan Hotel at such time as you NAV find II
OF the most honored Celtic associated with
infcal 70 monarchy and favorable to the development and
perpetuation Of repub Icanism Assuring you. &C. f. c.
B. vIcUNA MAcKEENA, Esq.
In consequence Of this decided to pay visit 10 the
and further because was informed he had had inter-
which naturally felt Interested. called on Mr.
Stephens with my friend and countryman Mr. vergara
and although he treated the most courteous manner
we only exchanged few complimentary WORDS without
taking seat, the parlor crowded with gentlemen
apparently very busy Ihad nevertheless time Mr.
stephens about his Interview with General Prm VII Oh he
said had not taken place. Prm not in Paris when
no arrived there bad the pleasure OF expressing my
personal sympahies to Mr.. Stephens for HIS suffering
and courage as always entertained deep interest In
the happiness and liberty Of Ireland the country Of my
forefather Ny visit TO the Head Centre Of tho Irish
republic was not In consequence Of political and less
OF official nature. but only socinl courtesy between
two gentlemen, Of which am exceedingly gratihed.
remain, sir, respectfully yours
B. vICUNA MACKRNNA
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In all directions around nddIers and ppen; and wher-
ever the knot was fortunate enough to light wooden
hoong their music drowned the beating Of he drum
They forgot for once they in 'sforeign coun-
try" I'LL they discovered that neither the horses had
stand the foot Of the hill where the rangers had often
been cheated Turning from the dance the is assaed
by din OF confused sounds, but occasionally can be
heard the stentorian voice OF newsvender, Here's
grand likeness Of the Honorable James Stephens taken
from the orginal-ony ave cents F" Fire away-gentie
never win-try your luck once more--stand back you
fool-good boy-bet quarter you hit time.n With
Non OF
rowdyism can be citeda fact which speaks well for the
character OF the assembly.
GRAND sERENADE
The c. o. continued his receptions at the hotel In the
evening He was frequently called to the window by
the crowd outside and cheered when he made his APP
Pearance The Ninety ninth regiment parsded before
band played in front of the hotel when the regiment had
filed BY, and was addressed by Mr.. Stephens He also
delivered brief address TO the soldiers orphans who
paraded In uniform and formed the centre Of attraction
for the sentimental portion Of the assembly The c. O.
remained outside until they witnessed bis exit from the
grounds The general opinion prevails that II was
great day for Ireland.
GENERAL sANpFoRD's LETTER.
HEADQUARTERS, FIRST DIVISION May Is, 1850
COLONEL perceive by the newspapers Of this morn
ing that your regiment Is expected directed to parade
to-day In connection with the Fenian meeting Jones'
Woods This, II So is entir y wrong. No such parade
should take place OF troops organized under the laws the
STATE ana bearing arms ana wearing uniforms provided
by the State trust that upon receipt Of this you
VIII at once countermand the parade am very respect
fully, your ob,dent servant
CHAS. W. SANDFORD Major General.
Colonel JOHN O'MAHoSy, Ninty-n Regiment.
To this Colonel OMahony replied that commanding
officers have right to choose any ground for the pur
pose Of parading their men, at time they think it,
He could not understand General Sandfords for
issuing strange ORDER and believed II only In
accordance with his former conduct In reference TO tho
General Corcoran and Prince OF Wales affair which
proved on that occasion his aniipathy TO everything
IRISH and his pro-Saxon pro'ivities
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A Roberts and swceny Man.
NEW YORK, May Is, 1860.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Ny name was announced among those Of the military
officers attending the Stephens demonstration In Jones'
Wood You will obige me by stating that not only
did not attend the meeting mentioned but that look
upon Colonel W. r. Roberts and General T. W. sweeny
the only representatives Of the Fenan Brotherhood
and opponents Of Irish national sentiment In mis- coun
try N. W. BURNS,
L ate Colonel 73d regt., N Y. ", Sckes' brigade.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-16

MISCELLANEOUS.

A GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES At HIRAM
"A ANDERSON's, No. 30 Bowery.-English Royal velves
Carpets five frame body Brussels o. 10 yard English
Brussels q % q 70 g g Pc, ysra c.rPe:
checsed 0o%gua Waiting for parlors; - Floor 0cicth.
10 Is feet wide: Rugs Mats Shades &c; all widths
Of white and checked Mangs at 0c $0c. per yard Look
for No % HOWerY.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-06-29

her husband had entered. Calling foi
the master of the house he repre-.
scented himself as being iourntyman
with the tailor employed by that Off
Ger, saying that a lady had called and
ordered bin to come for coat that
had been damaged and needed iiume-
date repair. The unsuspicious officer
at once handed his coat to the rascal,
and that was the last he ever saw of it.
Police officers are not SO verdant now
a-day, and we hardly think that one OF
our metropolitan "blues' could have
such a trick played upon him.
When Catouche was at last arrest
ed and brought to Justice, there were
such host Of complaints and wit
nesscs in the case that the trial lasted
for two months. While it was pend
ing, Begrand, the poet, wrote q come
dy based upon the career OF the rob
ber and called it "Cartouche, and it
is a fact not very creditable to the
French licensing authorities Of the
period, that this comedy was produced
for the first time on the very day on
which the robber paid the forfeit OF
his crimes
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The Starving Poor OF Alabama

A correspondent of the Chicago
Tribune, writin from Bellefontaino,
Alabaln 1, gives tho following thrilling
description OF the scenes he witnessed
in trcve.ipg through the northern part
Of Alabama and Georgia
Il passed o number Of cabins around
which were half q dozen nearly naked
children, but did not stop at any OF
them till | had reached a point about
three miles from the edge of the valley.
Hero, within ten feet of the road, was
one of those huts in which tue ban
ished poor Of the South, who have
been driven from the fertile valleys
and plains by tho exclesiyeness and
CRASHING Of tho wealthy land owners
nave far years taken refuge. Several
children, ranging IN age from four t.
twelve years, ard clothed only IN wila
is mn excuse Tor an nnder-garmen ut
we're sitting around, while two ie
males were with emaciated counts
nances, picking some Wild vegetables
IN the vicinity, from which 10 make
meal for themselves and suffering
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An Ancient Dinner.

The excavations at Pompeii are go
ing on with an activity stimulated by
the important discoveries made at
almost every step, and the quantities
OF gold and silver found, which more
than suffice to cover the cost of the
works. Near the Temple of Juno, Of
which an account was recently given,
has been brought to light house be-
longing to some millionaire of the
time, as the furniture is of ivory,
bronze and marble. The touches of
the trinclinium, or dining-room, are
of especially extreme richness.
The flooring consists of immense
mosaic well preserved in parts, of
which the centre represents table
laid out for grand dinner. In the
middle, on large dish, may be seen
a splendid peacock with its tail spread
out, and placed back to back with
another bird also CT beautiful plumage.
Around them are arranged Holsters,
one OF which holds blue egg in its
claw, n second an oyster, which APP
peared to be fricasseed, as it is open
and covered with herbs; a third a rat
tdrci, and fourth small vase filed
with grasshoppers. Next comes a
circle of dishes of fish, interspersed
with others of patridges, hares and
squirrels, which have their heads
placed between their fore feet.
Then comes row of sausages of
all forms, supported by one egg, oys-
ters, and olives, which in turn is sur
rounded by double circle of peaches,
cherries, melons, and other fruits
and vegetables. The walls of the
trinclinium are covered with fresco
paintings of birds, fruits, flowers, game
and fish of all kinds-the whole inter-
spersed with drawings which lend
charm to- the whole not easy to de-
scribe On table of rare wood
carved and inlaid with gold, marble,
agate, and lapis lazuli, were found
amphorm still containing wine, and
some goblets of onyx.-ShiNing Nag
a1inc.
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be worth while to follow mp the ac-
quointance, when the widow after.
wards inquired with visible agitation
whether l wouldn't drive n little fas-
ter
To this / had not the least objection.
| therefore laid on the whip, and the
horse bounded forward at rapid
pace.
81 like to ride fast said my com
panion, in explanation of her request,
ut is so exhilarating. l think there is
no enjoyment like that of riding rap
idly"
Il agree with you perfectly" said /.
1T is n favorite recreation OF mine.
The sound of wheels are heard be-
hind u.s.
Couldn't you drive a little faster p
asked Mrs. Fitz Allen, anxiously.
| was about TO apply the whip once
more, when | heard shout to stop
from lehind.
NO, don't stop, said my compan-
ion.
"He don't want anything with you. "
] was puzzled, and was about to fol-
low her advice, when the words were
repeated in n moro authoritative tone
stop | command You il the
name Of the law
The instant afterwards constable
drove up.
"What do you want with me p /
asked in astonishment
Nothing with you, but l have
something to do with Miss Saunders
who is with you"
u know nothing Of Miss Saunders, "
said |. This lady is Mr.. Fitz Allen,
and is under my protection.
Mrs. Fitz Allen rctorted the CON
stable, with loud laugh "Well, she
was Miss Saunders only this morning
Howsomever, whatever her name is,
she must come with me
With you-what for p asked be-
wildered
"On charge Of stealing a gold
watch, and a dozen silver spoons.
Just hand 'em over
With a great deal Of reluctance the
lady took off the watch. and drew out
Of her pocket a dozen silver spoons,
and consigned them with herself to the
charge of the constable
Advising me to beware Of keeping
bad company, he drove off; and !
haven't seen the fascinating widow
SINCE. was told, however, that she
was sentenced to six months conhne-
ment. | am still bachelor
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How WIGFALL EsoApED-Among
other incidents connected with the
escape of rebel congressman after the
fall of the Confederacy, the Richmond
Enquirer relates the following:
Several of the members passed
themselves as paroled soldiers, and
were transported as such without de-
lection, on government steamers, to
points near their homes. OF these
were Mr.. Perkins and Mr. Wigfall.
The latter in disguise that precluded
all suspicion, entered freely into con-
versation with the soldiers of the
guard; and in the course of the con-
versation asked what they would do
with old Wigfall if they were to catch
him. oh, we would hang him, GER
tain, was the reply. And you would
serve him right. replied Wigfall. If
| should be with you, have no doubt
that should be pulling at the end of
the rope myself The double eateadre
was not suspected, and its wit was
therefore lost, but is worth producing
now"
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BUILDING ON THE SAND.


It's well to WOO, It's well to we'd,
For 50 the world hath done
Since myrtlcs grew, and roses blew,
And morning brought the sun.
But have care We young and fair.
Be sure you pledge with truth;
BE certain that your love will wear
Beyond the days of youth
For If We give not heart for heart,
As well as hand for hand,
You'll find you've played the unwisc part,
And "built upon the sand
It's well to save, It's well to have
goodiy store ofgold
And hold enough Of shining stuff,
For charity is cold.
But place not all your hope and trust
In what the deep mine brings;
We cannot live on yellow dust
UnmiXcd with purer things.
And he who piles up wealth alone
VIII often have to stand
Beside his Golfer chest, and own
lis "built upon the sand
It's good to speak in kindly guiso,
And soothc whore'er we can;
Fair speech should blind the human mind.
And love link man to man.
But stop not at the gentle words;
Let deeds with language dwell;
The one who pities starving birds,
Should scatter crumbs az well.
Tho mercy that is warm and true
Must lend helping hand,
For those that talk, yet fail to do.
But build upon the sand"