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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
ONLY WHOLESALE.

m IA. RICE O. FRIEDMAN, Importers
- and dealer in YANKEE NOTIONS, Hosiery
Ladies' and Gents furnishing and great variety 81
other goods at Nel0 York J0bblng Pricss, BzyQ0lrs
from Mem York Wholesale Auctions.
NO. 3SS q SSl East Water St.,-Corner
Huron, Milwaukee. Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE,
EGYPT.

Interesting Historical Aspeets--NOveI-
ties OF Society. Dress and Manners
Modera Daughters of Her odias--The
Climate.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04

carefully, cautiously and infinitely ex-
amiued these fragments and pronounc-
ed them human remains, beyond the
possibility of a reasonable doubt.
Joseph Schnepf, his mother and two
sisters were arrested and brought to
this city. Last Friday, the 18th inst,
they were examined before justice Mil
Ter. A Coroner's jury was summoned.
District Attorney Weymouth appeared
on behalf of the people, and NJ b.
Williams and Mayor Mulberger for de-
PENDANTS. The mother and the daugh-
tiers were examined separately, and
while nothing was disclosed that di-
rectly implicated them as being privy
to the transaction, all the evidence
points to Joseph Schnepf as the guilty
party, who in the meantime, had waived
an examination and been taken to the
county Jail. The jury brought in a
verdict that the remains before them
We're portions of the body of Charles |
Schnepf, and that he came to his death |
by the violence of his son, Joseph |
Schnepf. The mother with her three |
were allowed to return home. |
This is an extraordinary case, and 1T |
40 hot sur EIiSihS THAI ~ CfCdtSu Ucop Il
excitement. 1t was feared at one time /
that the feeling of Indignation would
break out in lawless vengeance, but
better sentiments prevailed after a little
Mr.. CHARLES SCHNRPF was
a German, about fifty years of age, and
q hard working industrious farmer.
He was in the army, having been a
member of Capt. OFF's Cavalry COM
pany. His son and undoubted murder
or, is about % years of age, and is
said to be an intelligent and active
young man, His mother stated that he
had frequently expressed a wish to
earn trade. 1t is quite certain that
us desire will now be gratifad, and he
% favored with an opportunity to select
/ lifelong pursuit in the State Prison
1t Waupun.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
The Scientific Wonder.
Every Man his own Physician
HoLLoWAXS FILLS
HoLL0wAx's OINTMENT.
Disorder OF stomae,.. liver and EerreIs.

disorders Of stomach, Liver and Bowels.
The Stomach is the great centre which influences
the health or disease OF the system; abused debi-
ltaied by excess-Ihdigeston, offensive breath and
physical prOslration are the natural consequences
Allied TO the brain, it Is the source of headache,
mental depression, nervous cOHp laints, ana unre-
rreshlng sleep. The liver bee ONES affected and
generates bilious disorders pains in the side, &c
The bowels sympathise by costiveness. diarThea
and dysentery. The principal action OF these Pills
Is ON The stomach and the liver lungs, bowels and
Kidney Participate IN their recuperative and regen-
Grafton operation.
ErysiPsIas and Salt Rheum
Are two Of the most common and viFulsnt disorders
prevalent on this contns II. To these the ointment
Is especially antagonistc nOds ODsrdRdi is first
10 eradicate the venom and then .empiete the cure
Bad Legs, Old Sores, anu .cers.
Cases of many years standings that have pertina.
ciousy refused TO yield 20 any other remedy or tire
ment, have invariably succOmbed to a few applieas
tons OF this powerful nngueDL
EruptfOns on the skin,
Arising from the bad OF the bl I'D or chronic
diseases are eradicated ana clear ana tran srenE
surface regsined by the restorative action "a this
ointment IL surpasses many OF the cosmetics and
other toilet appliances in its power TO dispel rashes
and othtr dishgurements OF the face.
Female Complaints.
Whether In the young or DID, married OF single.
at the dawn OF womanhood or the turn OF lfe these
tonic medicines display deci0ed an influence that
marked improvement is soon percepubls in the
health OF the patient. Being purely vegetable pre-
parahon, they are safe and reliable remedy for al
classes of females IN every condition VI health aud
station of life.
Piles and FfstuIa.
Every form and feature OF these prevalent and
stubborn disorders are eradeated locally and entire
ly by tbs use of this emOlient; warm Concentrations
should precede its application. ITS healing Qualities
VIII be found 10 De thorough and invariabls.
Both tie Ointment and PlEs should b. used ia he fol-
tOtCi1g Gases:
bunions, burns, chspped hands, chiIblains fistn-
Ia gout lumbago, mercuriai erupiiOns piles rhs u
matlsm, ringworn, salt rheun, scalds skiu diseas.
es, sweiied glands sore 4egs, sore breasts, sold
heads, sore Threats, Of ali kinds suratns stiff
joints, letter, ulcers. veneTea Sores wounds Of al
kinds.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
Punctuation Points.

The points now used iii punctuation, were introduced in writing gradually, some time after the invention of print ing. The Greeks had none, and there was no space between their words. The Romans put kind of division be- tween their words, thus, Publico.Scip io.Africanus. Up to the end of the fifteenth century, only the period, col on, and comma had been introduced. The latter came into use the latest, and was only perpendicular figure or line proportionatc to the size of the letter.
 To Aldns Manutius, an eminent printer, in lI90, we are indebted for the semi-celon, and also for the pres ent form of the comma. He also laid down rules now observed in regard to their use. The notes of Interrogation and exclamation were not added till some years later, and it is not known by whom.
 Inverted commas O were first used by Monsieur Gillcment, French printer, and were intended by him to supersele the usc of italie letters; and the French printers now call them by that name. But they have lately been used by English printers to denote quoted matter. In n London book (.'The Art. of English Poetry'r), ), printed in 1907. it appears that the present mode of dcnoting quoted matter is therein denoted by being set in Italic. It is not known by whom the apostro- phe and dash were invented,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
Where our Vegetables and Fruits
 Come From.

Garlic came from Sicily, where for my part, I wish it had stayed. Beens blossomed first within sight of embryo mummies, in the land of the Sphynx ; and the eggplant first laid it's glossy treasures under an African sun, while Southern Europe gave us the artichoke and beet. To Persia we stand indebt- cd for peaches, walnuts, mulberries and score of everyday lnxuries and neces- sitics; to Arabia we owe the cultiva- ton of spinach; and to southern Flu rope we must bow in fearful gratitude for the horse-radish. At Siberia the victims of modern intemperance may shake their gery locks forever-for from that cold, unsocial land came rye. the father of that great fire-water river which has floated so many jolly souls on it's treacherous tides, and cngulfed so much of humanity's treasure. The chestnut, dear to squirrels and young America, first dropped it's burrs on the soil of Italy. Whoever dreams while enjoying his "Bergamotte," his "Flem- ish beauty" or his "Jargonclle," that the first pear blossoms opened within sight of the pyramids? and what fail girl of the pickle eating tribe dreams of thanking the East Indies for her cu- cumbers? Onions are only naturalizcd foreigners in America. I had hoped that ill poetic research would prove this pathetic bulb to have sprung iron the land of Niobe; but no-Egyp stretches forth her withered hand anG claims the onion as her own! Maize and potatoes, thank heaven, can mocl us with no foreign pedigrees. They are ours-ours to command, to have and to hold, from times beginning tC it's ending, though England buster. over corn and ''praties' until she k hoarse.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
How MT. Davis Passes His Time.

A Fortress Monroe dispatch, dated April 9th, contains the following:
 Professor Thomas Chenoweth, of Bal timore, has been giving lessons in paint ing to Mir. Davis, and his sister-in-law, Miss Howell, in Fortress Monroe. Du- ring the progress of his lessons Prof. Chenoweth had an excellent opportu- nity of conversing with the ex-Presi- dent. In the conversation Mir. Davis remarked that he had no reason for complaint in what appeared to be the unjustly strict measures adopted by the Government to prevent his escape from confinement, and that he entertained toward the officers of the fort the kind est feelings of respect. They had been ever ready and willing to promote his comfort, and had always exhibited due sympathy for himself and family. As to his trial he expressed no opinion ]; he was in the hands of the Government and patiently awaited that decision which would either place him.in release or before the court of justice.
 His continued imprisonment he char acterized as unjust and brutal, and a stain on the Northern Government, in thus singling out from so many others equally as guilty, a man who, by the will of the Southern people, had been elected to the chief office of the Confed- cracy. The Connecticut election was one, he said, which that State could bo well proud of, as it appeared to him to be the turning point in that political struggle which was causing so much suffering in the land. It would have q great effect on the political balance of power and on succeeding elections it's influence would doubtless be encrgcti- cally exercised and proportionately re- ccivcd
 He appeared in good spirits and health, and evinced keen perception and interest in Professor Chenoweth's instructions and improvements in oil and water color painting. Mir. Davis conversed on various other topics, and showed perfect acquaintance with all the great questions which are agitating the different portions of the globe. Although he considered the immediate prospects of his release or trial not definitely settled, yet he was got with out hope that his counsel would be able to force the Government to usc definite measures when the next term of the District Court was held in May.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
There he goes about that train again.

There he goes about that train again. said my wife. Why Nedv
 Itried to move, there was nothing the matter with me.
 'Jo,' I cried, do tell me what has hap penedp
 1t is nine o'clock, said Jo. You came home in such dreadful state from the Club that Icouldn't wake you. You were not fit to manage steam and risk peoples lives. The San Francisco is half way to A., and you have been soaring me to death with your dreadful talk
 And Jo began to cry.
 1t was dream, an awful dream. But ] had lived through it as though it were a reality.
 'k there a bible in the house ? in- quired.
 Are we heathens?'
 Give it to me, Jo.'
 She brought, and I took solemn oath that what had happened should never oc- cur again. 1t never has. And if the San Francisco ever comes to grief, the yer dict will not be, at it hss been sometimes,
 THE ENGINEER WAS DRUNK ?
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
NUMBER 8.
Sympathy.

Joy and sorrow are the beautiful forms of sympathy, in which she ap- pears as a gracious angel, treading the sad regions of the earth, with feet of feeling and eye of light. Joy and sor- row make up the lot of our mortal es- tate and by our sympathy with these, we seem to acknowledge brotherhood with our species. But we do more for by the force of this principle, those on whom the happier lot of humanity has fallen, communicate tho bounty that has been showered on their heads and the wretched is not left alone with the burden of his misery. Int. strength that is untasked lends itself To divide the load with which another is bowed !; and the calamity that lies on the heads of men is enlightened, while those who are not called to bear are yet willing to involve themselves ill the sorrow of a brother.
 There are, indeed, states of mind in which we dare not look even on it's smiling countenancc that glad light af- fording so strong acontrast to the dark ness of our own spirits. When we leave the chamber wherein lie the cold remains of one in life tenderly beloved, we start back in anguish from the sum- shine, and the sky so serenely and hap n;Iy baont;H,I
 And so it often is, in the common in tercourse of life, when without such a deep sense of sorrow, perhaps, we arc sometime assailed with the expression ofa joy which has no place in our heart. But this proves how dear is happiness to the human heart, And it is wonder ful, even to the sufferer himself, to feel how his soul, which at first sullenly re- pelled the sight of glailness, soon ad- mits it unconsciously into all it's depths and is bcguilcd into blessed forget fulness of trouble.
 There are thousand other cures that nature graciously provides for grief and supreme among these is that con- tagion of happiness which is brcathed from the gentle voice, the sparkling eye, and the kindling smile--and which so touches the breast with cheerful sympathy, that the wretch almost up braids himself for his inward gladncss as if false to the sorrow which he thinks he ought to have cherished moro sa. credly within his miserable heart.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
For the Des Are Citizen.]
 APRIL,

The loveliest month of the year to those living ill Southern lands or tenn pcrate latitudes. It is the connecting link between the sterile icy season of Boreas and winter, and the fragrant season of Flora and the luxuries of Poma. To the ancients, April was a time of rejoicing and gladness. The "Nonis Aprilibus' were celebrated with great pomp and parapharnalia among the ancient Greeks and Romans, and under the name of Isis, the Egyp- tians held sacred feasts and worship ed Aprilis by the same rites aud cere- monies under the name of Isis. as did tic Greeks and Romans Aprilis or April. Proserpine, the daughter of Ceres, Queen of April, after having been rudcly carried away by Pluto down to the Infernal regions, Cor un- der the surface of the earth) made her appearance above the earth's surface in April, hence the mild and gentle at mosphere of this month; the soft showers, balmy zephyrs, fructifying influences of tho spring sun; budding of trees, green, tender carpcting of of Earth, and sweet laughing flowers that peep up from every garden, field and forest, like the starry gemmed heavens that unfold ill matchless gran deur and sublimity over our heads, rendering night net less lovely than day.
 ! Throughout the Pagan world there has ever prevailed sacred vcneration for the month of April, by what name 1 soevcr it was known to them. It was 1 in this month that the Elcusinian Mys- teries were instituted, over which Ce- res, the goddess of corn, wine and hon. | cy first presided and directed those mystic ceremonies, the key to which none can claim. Eleusis, town in ! Attica, was celebrated among the an cient classics as having been the place where these festivals and ceremonies originated. Flowers were worn by the officiating priests, and the pave i ment and entrance to the shrine and temple were strcwn with the richest offerings of Flora, while the virgins and priestcsscs were deekcd, crowned and adorned with the richest selection. of flowers, and rainbow of garlands richly fcstooncd arched the entrance to the sanctom sanctorum.
 Tho Druids, too, in the middle ages gathered themselves in April under their oaks or ssArhor sarra, and wor- shipped with songs, dancing and re- ioicing. April to all people in al ages, has unfolded the emblcms ol youth, vitality and beauty, with its tender buildings, varicgated tints and beautiful panorama. The Cypriar bard thus describes April or Ceres: To Ceres bland her annual rites be paid, On the green turf, beneath the fragrant shade When winter ends and spring serencly shines Then fat the lambs then mellow are the wines | Then sweet are slumbers OH the howery
 ground
 Then with thick shades are lofty mountain.
 crowned.
 | Thrice lead the victim, the new fruits around And Ceres call, and coral hymns resound. Presume not swains the ripened grain to reap 1 Till crowned with oak in antic dance 70,
 leap"
 Masses
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27

THEM's EM.-We often hear of re- markabe cases of absence of mind.' Here is one equal to oanything We have seen lately. The man was evidently q very interesting head of the family:
 Il say, Cap'n," said a little keen eyed man as he landed from the steamer Po- tomac, at Natehez. q say, Cap'n, this here ain't all."
 'sThat's all the baggage you brought on board, sir" replied the Captain.
 "Well, sec now, grant it's all 0. K. according to list-four boxes, three chests, port manty, two hams-one part cut-thrce ropes of ingons, and . tea-kettle; but you see, Cap'n, I'm bur- densum; feel there's sumthlng short Though I've counted 'em nine times l know there's sumthin' not right, some how.
 sAyell, stranger, the time is up, there is all know of; so bring your wife and five children out of the cabin, and we arc off
 "Them's 'em, darn it, them's 'em. know'd I'd forgot sumthing."
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27

SIDE WINps.--I have heard that full wind behind the ship drives her not so fast forward as much against her as with her; and the reason, they say, is because full wind fills but some of her sails, which keep it from the rest, that they are.empty; when a side wind fills all her sails, and sets her speedily for ward. Whichever way we go in this world, our affections are our sails; and according as they spread and fill, so we pass on swifter or slower, whither we are steering. Now, if the Lord shollM give us full wind and continued gale of mercies, it would fill but some of our afiectons--joy, delight and the like. But when he comes with side wind--a dispensation that seems~al- most as much against us as for us-- then he fills our sails-takes up all our affections, making his works wide and broad enough to entertain them every one--then we are carried fully and freely towards the Heaven where We would be.-[Owen.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
The Eyes,

There IS popular notlon, sanctioned even by medical men, who ought to know better, that the eyes are preserved by opening them every morning in q basin of cold water. Some of the very worst cases of pertergium, or film on the. surface of the eye, have been wit messed in those who have boasted of this practice. When water gets into the windpipe, the nostrils, or the ear, irritation is produced; and when the eyes arc opened under water, the sen Mtion is anything but agreeable. The eye is fabricated by secretion admi- rably adapted to facilitate the motions of the lid over the surface. and as this secretion is partially soluble in water, it is as inconsistent to wash 1t away as 1t is to remove the oils from your ma chinery.
 It is umquestionably important that the cleanliness of the organ be main tained; yet this may be accomplished in the usual manner, without opening the lnbricating surfaces. When the se- crction is yitiatcd by cold or other cause, quinoe seed tea or milk water is preferable, think, for ablution, tS wa ter alone.
 Avoid cyc-waters, many of which contain lead, and there arc ten chances 1 to one that tiley will preslrse en ineura- ble filu. To make this clear, dissolve a little sugar of lead in water, and pour the transparent solution in winc-glass containing q water solution of common i salt
 When the fluids are mixed, a white precipitate of chlorid of lead falls to the bottomrof the glass. When eye waters containing lead are permitted to pass to the surface of the eye, the tears furnish salt and the lead is precipitated. The transparent portion of the eve is sometimes extensively tattooed with this white leaden powder. and vision frequently becomes indistinct, even de- stroyed.
 When the general health is robust, it is astonishing what an amount of la- bor the organs of vision will endure yet whcn.it IS depressed, especially by mental disturbalfce during periodical function, they are easily deranged by too close application to business.- l When they have become weak, much of their preservation depends upon the proper management of light to which they are exposed. When the light is in excess 1t should be diminished, and when it is deficient, labor should be discontinued. The light blue of the sky and tho verdurc of the. fields are the colors to which the organ of vision is naturally adapted, and which it will endure with most ease.
 The flame of a good oil-lamp is more regular than that of gas or candles, and is therefore to be preferred. The in- termitting flickcring of gas is particu- larly injurious, as it produces constant contraction and dilation of the pupil, and undue exercise of the whole organ. By placing shade of light blue paper over the lamp the light is ameliorated, for artificial light contains a supera- bundance of the yellow and red rays, but it is deficient in the violet.
 By allowing it to pass through the bluish medium, it approaches nearer to the light of day, and is better adapted for continued application of the organ | of vision.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27

ksyThe late Rev. Sidney Smith ob- served that railway whistle seems to him to be something like the scream an attorney would give when first the devil caught hold of him.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27

His head is extremely hot, slid some body.
 opened my eyes and saw my wife standing by me.
 How do you feel?' said she. "a little bet ter?'
 I was so rejoiced and so astonished at the sight of her, that ! could not speak at first. She repeated the question.
 Y must bc crushed to pieces, for the train went over me- said /, 'but / feel no pain.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27

- We have in connection with our LAW OrFrcE an ACTIVE OUTDOOR COLLECTING AGENCY. Claims entrusted to us will be promptly attended to, and if not immediately collected will be at once secured if possible. Claim against tho Government for property taken by the U. S forces [wheiher receipted for or not)-BouNTIss PEvsioNs, ARnAAEs oi . PAY &e promptly attended 10.
 maYsl- HICKS & FIELDING,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
General Land and Collecting Agents, GEARCY, ARKAN AS.
DIR. ALLEN

"AVlNG concluded to remain in Des Arc tenders his services to the citizens gen erally. Over thirty years experience, added to thorough qualification for his profession assures him thnt he can give general satis. faction. Ministers of the Gospel, and al who hsve been disabled in the service of then country, treated gratis.
 pcs Are, Ark, February 9, lSG6--Gm
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27

k-y-Evcry man desires to live long but no man would be old.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
A. c. PICKETT. h ," prcKErr x RAMSAUR R, ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
 AUGUSTA, ARKANSAS.

WILL practice in the counties of Woodruff, Jackson, White and Craighead. Special att tention given to collections of all claims en- trusted to their care apr6-ly
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
JONsON & MOORE,

l. c. JONSON, 0fice--West Point, Arkansas. JNO. NJ. MOORE, 0ffice-Searcy, Arkansas.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-04-27
our lob Printing Department.

We have supplied ourselves with good assortment of Printing Material and arc ready to execute all kinds of Job Printing on reasonable terms.
 We are prepared to print Pamphlets, Cata- logues, Posters, large or small, Cards, baii Tickets, Bill Heads, Blanks of every descrip- ton, for Clerks, Sheriffs, Justices or '"e Peace, Constables, Sc.