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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
Is Sensibility Retained after Decapi-
 tation,


 For some time past good deal has been said on the question of the contin- nance of sensibility after beheading. The French newspapers gave an affirm ative statement in the case of the guillotining of the brutal murderer Lena,re. NJ. Bonnafont has in conse- quence brought out the results of ex- poriments performed many years since by him in Algeria, which are in direct refntation of the popular belief. On the occasion of the decapitation of two Arabs, he adopted means to prevent any further loss of blood immediately after the heads were cut of, and then, ill one case the name of the defunct was shouted into the car through a small speaking trumpet, and in the other sharp probe was introduced in- to the ear. In neither instance was there the slightest movement of the eyes or of any muscle of the face or change of color of the skin. This writer regards as fabulous the numer- ous statements to the contrary, includ- ing that of the blush on Charlotte Cor days cheek, after the head had been separated from the body by the guillo- tine. He points out, also, the want of, analogy between the retention of the sensibility by the decapitated head, and fact that many domestic fowls arc able to walk about some time after their heads are cut of, as shown in the experiments of Aldiniapd Eugene Sue.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07


 NECESSITY OF RECRrATIoN.--Men of the firmest nerves and of the most cs- tablished principles have need ofocea- sional reposc in order to recruit their forces, and to recover the due tone of both body and mind The stoutest frame is impaired and the hardest vir- tues grow sickly and languid by unrc- mitled exertion; aud what Lord Bacon says of silence, that it is the rest of the soul and refreshes invention is here more generally applicable; and it is in the silence and calm of retreat that all of our powers, natural or moral, arc refreshed and inyigorated and made prompt for further service. Like our mother earth, we require respite at certain intervals, lest by being over wrought we become impoverished and mproductive.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
Three Things a Woman Can't Do.
 There are three things woman can't


 There are three things d woman can't do.
 First. she can't sharpen lead pencil. Give her one and see. Mark how jag gedly she hacks away every particle of wood around the lead, leaving an unsupported spike of the latter, which breaks immediately when used. You can almost forgive the male creature his compassionate contempt as, chuck ling her under the chin, he twitchcs it from her awkward little paw, and rounds and tapers if in the mostravish- ing manner fu. durable iiso. wish to hear no more on that point, because when I once make mp my mind, all the kings men, cant change it.
 We'll, then. secondly: A woman can { do up bundle. She takes whole newspaper to do up paper of pins, and coil of rope to tie it, and it will come undonc at that. When I go hopping--wh hich is sometimes my hard lot 10 dol look on with the fascinat- ing gaze of a bird in the neighborhood of magnetic serpent, to watch clerks do up bundles. How the paper falls into the right crease; how deftly they turn it over, and turn it under, and tie it up and then throw it down upon the counter as if they had done the most common thing in the world, instead of deed which might, and in faith does, task the ingenuity of "angels!' It is perfectly astonishing.
 Thirdly--I may al.ude to the fact that women cannot carry an umbrella, or rather to very peculiar manner in which they perform that duty: but won't. scorn to turn traitor to sex who, whatever may be their faults, are always loyal to each other. So I shall not say, as might otherwise have said, that when they unfurl, the parachute alluded to, they put it down over their nd9es--takc the middle of the sidewalk, raking off mems hats and women's bon nets as they go, and walking right into the breakfast of some wight, with that disregard of the consequent gasp which to be understood must be felt, as the offender cocks up one corner of the parachute and looks defiantly at the victim who has the eiirontefy to come into the world and hazard the whale bone and handle of her .'umbrilllF No. l won't speak of anything of the kind !; besides, has not celebrated writer remarked that when "dear women is cross, it is only because she is sick" Let us hope he is right. We all know that it is not the cause of mans cross ness. Give him his favoritc dish and you may dine off him afterward if you want to.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07


 Hsy Few things place the unscrupu- lousness and sagacity of the late Lord falmerston in a stronger light than the facts lately elicited by the arrangement made with the King of Egypt to join the British in campaign against the Emperor of Abyssinia, Our readers arc doubtless aware that the grievance of which the English complain is the Imprisonment of their Consul and some other Englislmen by order of his sable majesty, in revenge for Queen Victoria declining tl.e honor of his hand and heart as successor to Plince Albert. Palmerston seriously proposed inyeig- ling the royal wooer to Alexandria to meet the Queen, and then Kidnapping him. or else palming off.on him some bogus Queen Victoria as the real gem uine and original royal female Jacobs. The Queens indignation was intense, and of course Palmerstons plans were abandoned. But the first idea of inveisling the sable savage to Egypt would certainly have saved many lives and much treasure.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07

SrASToN--TnE AUTHOR OF THE VIZ TO MESSAGE ON THE TENURE-oF-or- rIcE BrLL.--The National Intelligencer says: We charge, without the least iear of contradiction, that Mr. Stanton was op- posed, upon constitutional grounds, to the same tenure-ofotice law which he has evoked as shield to justify him in ques- tioning the right of the president to re- move or suspend him from office. MT Stanton views upon the subject were marked by so much research, luminous ness in point of law and fact, and by So much zeal and earnes,ness of arguments ton. that to him was assigned the duty amid the pressure of overwhelming rou, tine duty upon the president at tho very las, hours of the session, Che having al the same time other measures to veto, to reduce them to that form of writing that in large part constituted the substance of tho veto of the tenure-ofoifice bill We state the fact to expose the duplicits and hypocrisy of NIT. Stanton, and to re produce as able an argument, perhaps, a' can well be mado against the measrre iE gacstion.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
Judge Sharswood on Legal Tenders Extract from his Opinion in the Case of Borie ys. Trott.

.sOn the whole, then, am of the opinion that the provision of the act Of Congress of February 26th, 1862 declar- ing the notes issued in pursuance of that act to be lawful money, AND A LIZ GAL TENDER, IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
 "This renders it necessary that should consider the other question which has been made, as to the effect of the special agreement to pay in law fal silver m oncy of the United States. am in favor of entering judgment for the plaintiff, but as a majority of the court are of a different opinion, judg ment for the defendant. "-[ Copied from the Philadelphia Age of Feb. 1861, where tho opinion is published in full.
 1t may also be found in the Legal Intelligencer of March Is, 1864. page e2.
 In the same copy ofthc Age is care fully prepared eulogy of the Judge and his opinion, in which is the following.
 Judge Sharswood reasons upon and decides the case as if he were some lofty spirit sitting farabove and out of tho contention and strife of the world"
 Will not the holders of greenbacks and Government bonds consider the Jndgea as quite too elevated and ethereal for such earthly honors as seat on the Supreme Bench
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
r@s.When Jackson was moving on

ESF~When Jackson was moving on to strike McClellan's flank, on the Chick ahominy, he came to a stream which had no bridge and could not be crossed without one. The General had brought with him from the Valley rough, un- educated man, full ofenergy, who had served him in emergencies, and in whom he had the utmost confidence. He called this man, and told him that the river must be bridged immediately {; the regular engineer were also advised of the fact. In short time, the rough carpenter and the polished men of science were al the stream the former had his plan; the latter theirs he wish cd to go at the work at once, without drawings. but they objected until they could perfect the plans on paper. The engineers retired to their tent to per feet paper bridge; the carpenter took his men and went to work to make a real one. In a very short time, he ap- pearcd at the Generals tent, and repor- ted briefly, thus: .General, that bridge is done, but them pictures ain't come vet"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
nsy.Fannie Fern thinks it ought to

EsT.Fannie Fern thinks it ought to be considered a disgrace to be sick, confidentially adding: Il am fifty-fve, and feel half the time as if was just made. To be sure, I was born in Maine. where the timber and human race last; but don't eat pastry, nor candy, nor ice-cream. I don't drink tea--bah I walk, not ride. I own stout boots-pretty ones too. have waterproof cloak, and no diamonds. like nice bit of beefsteak and glass of ale, and any body else who wants it may eat pap. l go to bed at 10 and get up at 6. dash out in the rain, because it feels goods on my face. don't care for my clothes, but will be well and after am buried, l warn you, don't let any fresh air or sunlight down on my coffin. if you don't want me to get 4up."
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
The Matrimonial Marke. in Metal

The Matrimonial Marke. in Metal.
 It is growing grievance among our Natal Caffres that they cannot pur- chase a wife owing to the rise in the price. It used to be about ten cows or so--perhaps less; bouncing girl could be got for fifteen. But now twenty COWS, on the coast, at any rate, is the minimum cost to man of get ting married. The old men and the feeble or idle add wife to wife by means of the cattle for which their sons toil but young and strong men are unable to marry. Formerly the wars between different tribes gave tho younger men opportunities of acquir- ing both cattle and girls in the form of booty, while the loss of life in war among men at marrying age left a chronic preponderanco of girls, and made them in proportion more plenti- ful and more easily acquired than now. But under the British Government peace has reigned, the sexes are bal anced, and a monopoly is fast being created. We need scarcely point out the effect upon morality. The natives see no evil in polygamy PER sE; to them it is custom sanctificd by an- tiquity and prescription. Yet we can not but think that they could be brought to sec that polygamy and wo- man barter, as carried on among them. are incompatible with the existing or der of things in the colony, and cannot last long. The Indian Government is moving upon the subject, and the ar rival of a new Governor of Natal af- lords an appropriate juncturc for the considerations Of matters involving a new policy. The young men probably need no convincing; and by securing the participation of the natives in any scheme for checking polygamy great step would be attained. Opinions dit fer widely as to the complexion of the measures that should be taken. Some favor registration some an increasing tax on every fresh wife after the first some the declaration of fixed legal tender; some positive prohibition. The last does not appear to us practi- cable in our present position, and a more tentative process will probably be best calculated to fit the case.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
Abuse of Salves and Plasters.

bDdS0 CI HdiV6S ana I TlaSterS,
 Experience has proved that the less we interfere with cuts and bruises, the quicker they heal. Sore hands and feet are often kept so for long time by hat are called hcalinesalvcs. Very frequently when the salvc is given up the sore gets better. In case of a cut, the only thing required is to bring the edges together as neatly as possible, either by means of one or more very narrow strips of sticking-plaster, laid across the wound, but not entirely covering 1t up, or by means of a few stitches. A piece ofclean linen should then be placed over it to keep dust out, and it should be left alone. The cut will usually heal in a few days without leaving q scar, and if, during the heal ing, it is much iniamed and pains, an application of cold or warm water, whichever feels the most soothing, will overcome this. Salyes and plasters generally retard the cure, if they pre- vent the access of air. It is common error that for the healing of skin wounds the contact of the air should be prevented. On the contrary, the skin is by nature intended to be in contact with air, and when we exclude the air from any part of the healthy skin for a single week, it will become very sore. re
 not vigorous, so that the wound does not heal readily, an occasional bread and milk poultice is beneficial.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
CHURCH ErrounrrE.-The followir


 CHURCH ETIQuETTE.--The following is said to be the latest church etiquette:
 Let the lady advance one pace beyond the door of the pew she wishes to enter, half about face and salute. The pew must then be vacated by such gentlemen as are in i; by flank movement. The squad should rise simultaneous when the lady presents herselfand face by the right flank, then deploy into the aisle, the head man facing the lady, and the rest walking to his right and rear, the directions of his halt being changed by right counter. march, and forming again into lineup and down the aisle, still faced by the right flank The lady, when the coast is clear complets her salute and advances to hel position in the pew The gentlemen break of by files from the rear and resume their plaees Great care should be taken of course by others parties not to enter tht aisle when this evolution is in progres, until it is completed
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
sALMAGUNDI.

n9- The woodman who spared that tree came near freezing to death the past winter, on account of the scarcity of wood.
 azs- A young man advertises his de- sire for a wife--''pretty, and entirely ignorant of the factl'' Evidently, he wants fool. Any woman that has common sencc can distinguish the diff ference between pretty and ugly.
 py- Why is a man ascending Vesu- vius like an Irishman trying to kiss a pretty girl? Because he is trying to get at the craters mouth.
 Bss- A married monster says he once had most delightful dream, in which he imagined he had an angel by his side, and on waking up found it was only his wife.
 gsy- A correspondent wants 10 know why an old maid is like sucked or ange, and then has the assurance to answer by saying, Because neither of them is worth squeezing
 Bs- The most remarkable case of indecision we have ever heard of, was that of a man who sat up all night, be- cause he could not decide which to take off first, his coat or his boots.
 ES- "What did you used to do, mamma, before you were married ?" asked cherubic four years old. "Well, my dear, had very good time" "A good time P he exclaimed indigRantly-"Wha hat, without me!"
 BD- X young African in Richmond wanted to get on the ladies car re- gently. The conductor told him it was for white people. I doesn't care if 1t am, returned he. I ain't at all proud, and 'ud jest as leeye ride wid white folks as some mean niggers l knows He did not ride though. The coniuc- tor would not permit him to be so condescending.
 If all tho hay and track scales that the Messrs. Fairbanks have built were placed in continuous line, it would form a plank road from Har- risburg to Philaldelbhia. The fact car ries considerable weight with it.
 SGs-Punch knows gentleman so guarded in his remarks, lest he should wound any body's feelings, that he will not even use n nersOual nrOuo,ln
 sS~On recent trip of one of the Illinois river packets-a light draught one, as there were only two feet of water in the channel-the passengers were startled by the cry of man over boardl' The steamer was stopped, and preparations made to save him, when the sound of his voice was heard, ex- claiming:
 60 ahead with your d-d old steamboat! I'll walk along behind your
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
To the pnhlio.

As shown by notices published in another column of this paper, my interest in the Ouachita Herald has been disposed of to Messrs. Clark X Elliott, my former associates. Like wise the editorial control passes from me.
 An irreconcilable, yet honest, differ ence of opinion as to the course and policy of tho Herald has led to this change in the ownership and editorial management of that paper. Under any change of policy and sentiment mater ially differing from that heretofore adopted and expressed by the Herald, my convictions and consequent obliga- tions were alike inconsistent with a pccuniary interest in that paper as well as the exercise of editorial control. Therefore, change was necccssitated. Another consideration that induced my retirement was the late proceedings oi the military of this post against the office of the Constitutional Eagle, together with subsequent developments which virtually inform mo that prose- cution of my views through the col umns of newspaper as its editor, would bring down upon it's office and property the same lawless ruin through the agency of those who cannot now be successfully or prudently resisted, and held to that accountability warranted by tho laws of the country.-IIad the authorities manifested disapprobation of this fearful outrage by measures of redress and punishment against the perpetrators, or by giving proper as- suranccs of their intention to protect private property and private rights, by faithfully carrying ont the provisions of even the present obnoxious recon struction measures, the change in the Ouachita Herald might have resulted in the withdrawal of others and not myself.
 Expressing to my subscribers and patrons grateful acknowledgements for the very liberal manner in which they have manifested their appreciation of niy efforts as journalist, and to my exchanges thankfnl assurances for their many courtesios, and a reluctant adicu to an association uuinterruptcdly plea sant,
 l am. ypiy respect fuflS.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07

nD-A Missourian informed trav- eler who had inquired about corn. that each stalk had nine ears on it, and was fifteen feet high.' That's nothing to our corn, replied the traveller. Up where I came from, we always had nine ears to each stalk, and peck of she'll ed corn hanging to each tassel but we never could raise any field beans with it. Why" asked the other. Because the corn grew so fast as to pull the beans up'
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07

Efs~Ihe cholera is still prevailing on the Mississippi and tributary streams. It's ravages on many plantations have been dreadful. The disease is chiefly confined to freedmen who act with little prudence, being unable to restrain an appetite naturally all-powcrful, We learn from a gentleman just from Yazoo City that but one case has hap pened there and that it was brought up on the boat from vicksburg. Seven teen cases died in Vicksburg last week. The disease is spreading in Canton.-- I [Lexington (Miss.) Advertiser.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
I am. very re respeetfuiiy,
 c. THROWER.


 TnEY KNEW IlIa.--An Arkansas editor visited fortune teller recently. lie makes the following report of the revelations concerning the past and future Thou hast served three years in the peuitentiary for a horse thou t,idst not steal. Thou wilt be governor of tho State, and afterward decline . seat in Senate of the United States. A wealthy yonng lady with blue hair auburn eyes, and very beautiful is now about to graduate from the House of Correction. whom thou wilt marry as soon as thy present wife dies, which will be at the fourth full of the next moon. Thou wilt become possessed of this lady's wealth, and elope with the wife ofa coal boat engineer. Thou wilt 90 to New Orleans and start a keno bank, which will bring thee in great riches.-After an absence of nineteen years thou wilt return to thy repining wife, lay thy princely fortune at her feet, be forgiven, and after raising family of nineteen children, die hap py at the age of niuety-nine.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07

ty of -------, and State of -. do solemnly that l have never voluntarily borne arms against the United States since I have been q citizen thereof; that l have voluntarily given no aid, countenancc, counsel, or encouragement to persons Engaged in armed hostility thereto; that l have neither sought, nor accepted, nor attempted to exercise the functions of any office whatever, under any author ity, or pretended authority, in opposi- ton to tho United States; that have not yielded voluntary support to any prctcnded government, authority, pow CT, or constitution, within the United States, hostile or inimical thereto. And do further------th to the best of my knowledge and ability, I will support and defend the Constitu- ton of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic that will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that 1 take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter; so help me God.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07
MT. Demmond. of Georgia

MT. Demmond, of Georgia, has taken the contract to build the Little Rock and Membhis railroad from Little Rockto Devall's Bluff, and from Madi- son to IIopefeld. General Forrest is pushing on tho work on the middle division. Mir. Dcmmond furnishes all the means for doing his portion of the work, and is to be repaid from the earnings of the road. The road is to be finished by January ist.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07


 Two SUNDAYS EVERY WEsK --The United States of America always was "the greatest nation in creation, every body who has listened to Fourth of July ora ton well knows But since our annexa- ton of the Russian possessions We have taken one more step ahead Other, and less happy, great and powerful nations have their peculiar points'cf which to boast England brags that lhe sun never sets on her flag France that her Eagles have flown in every capital of Europe But the United States can now boast ot the most wonderful fact of all-s fact that no other nation can ever approach, and may not hope to rival. We have now in this happy Republic, two sunlays every week. As now may be seen by the following extract from Mir. Summers pamphlet of our new Russian purchase - "As the settlement of this coast came eastward from Russia, bringing with the Russia flag western time, the day is car Her by twenty four hours with them than with us, so that their Sunday is our Satur- day, and the other days of the week are in corresponding discord. This must be rcctifed according to the national meri- dian. so that there shall be the same Sun day for all, and the other days of the week shall be in corresponding harmony.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-07

na-. Langsion, the colored lawyer, had an interview with General Grant on Wed. nesday. in which he is represented as de- clining the office of head of the Freed mems Bureau, were it rendered him, and that he believed the removal of General Howard from that position would embar- rass the interests of his race.