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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-23


were totally destroyed. One building
was torn down to check the spread of
the flames. 20.
The fire is supposed to have been
accidental. and originated in the Of
fee of the stable. There being no
fire department, and no fire engine or
public cisterns in. the place. the
FIRE burned until the material was
consumed. We have not ascertained
anything relating to the estimated
value of the property, or to the
amount of insurance on the same.
Recorders CoURT-The business
in the Recorders Court yesterday was
quite large if not highly profitable.
John Riley, supposed to be a lineal
descendent of Rise up, bold Wiley
Riley" was drunk and disorderly, and
was fined 81, with Sc 95 costs. Not
having the spoons" he was sent to
Castle Darling and o-day will take a
contract on the streets at so cents per
day.
Henry Mclaughlin took a buggy
ride on Sunday and knowing that a
hired horse has no soul, put his ami
NAL through utterly regardless of the
ordinance in such cases made and pro-
vided. The police, however. were on
qui oive and yesterday. Henry was
fined S., with "a o. for his fun, which
he paid like little man.
James Butler, who is not an entire
stranger in the police court, and who
indeed had been discharged on Satur-
day from duty on the streets, managed
to- get drunk early on Sunday. Elev-
en- dollars and ninety five cents were
charged to his account, and he re-
turns to his labor, 9 and his works do
follow him" Such is life.
John Conner was drunk and dis
orderly and is now in Jail, with 81 95
set opposite his name on the black
board. to liquidate which he is ex-
pected to work thirteen and half
days on the streets.
Ed. Coxsan, for entering the house
of Jashua Higbee, and making noise
and disturbance, was fined 81 with
81 rs costs. He was offered trans
portation to distant land, but de-
clined to leave his old familiar haunts
Another workman on the streets, if
we are not mistaken
Mary Crawley, woman of doubtful
character. was accused of being drunk
and disturbing the peace, by using
lewd aud vulgar language. She was
brought into court, and demeaned
herself in such manner that the Re-
corder sent her over to Castle OAR
ling to cool off. In the evening she
was brought back, and the Recorder
being satisfied of the truth of the
charge. fined her So with S. 60 costs.
Not being able to pay, she was sent
back to Jail.
James Sherwood, no relation of
Marcus or William, both estimable
citizens, was accused with assault and
battery committed on the person of
S. Backman. Not having his wit
nesses present his case was postponed
until to-day We were informed by a
policeman late last night that James
had afterwards got into another fight,
his wife, or reputed wife. being his
adversary. He win probably have
two cases to answer to-day.
About eight b clock last evening a
gentleman, was accused of having
committed an assault and battery on
the person of one Thomas Wayland
1t appeared by the testimony that
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-23

Ladies! use Clark's Spool Cotton.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-23

Take none other than Gark's Cotton
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-23

Milward's Needles are the best.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-23

Milpard's Helic Needles, IN Patent
Wrappers, are superior to all others.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-23
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C1ard;'s Spool Cotton is 8 Cord to 80.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-02
Notice.
AZ, wuoN IT MAY CONCERN.

To ALL WHOM 1T MAY CoNchhN'
x,orIcE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT THE I;
Ju.sItb OrdIu snce Of the Town Of Gold Hii
~, tN :. .,r;etiy enforced. Persons having hlthy
So~.Osu'. % ~ priyiss sewers, drains. dirty YARDS
stables. etc. their prsn.ss are =, nG Ts.lsS and and
when passed upon By me soara n,.snnss ~ % viii bs
aoe a%.assl. TO n. penalty ss provided oy law.
w. "a. BEEGAN. Town Marshal
Gold Hnl, April q, 1857.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-02
DISSOLUTION.

THE CO-PARTNERsHIP HERETOFORE
L between Mrs James CummInss and Rosana
O'NieIl, In conducting the verandah Hotel. lower
Gold Hnl, 10 this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent All debts due the lsts arm will be payable
10 Rossna o. Nell who will. until further notice,
.oonduet the business Of said House.
MRS. JAS. CUMMINGS.
ROSANA O'NIELL.
Gold Hlil, New. March %. 1867. spsu
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
The Most Beautiful Hand.

recolleet that once there was a dis putc between three ladies, which had the most beautiful hand. One sat by q stream aud dipped her hand into the water, and held itup; another plucked strawberries until the end of her fin- gers were pink and the third gathered yiolets until her hands were fragrant. An old hagard woman passing by asked, Who will give me gift, for l am poor9' All three denied her, but another who sat near, unwashed i'd the stream, unstaincd with fruit, unadorned with Mowers, gave her little gift and satisfied the poor woman. And then she asked them what was the dispute : and they told her, and lifted up before her their beautiful hands. Beautiful, indeed, said she, when she saw them ; but when they asked her which was the most beautiful, she said, 1t is not the hand that is washed clean in the brook; it is not the hand that is tipped with red it is not the hand garlanded with fragrant flowers; but it is tbe hand that gives to the poor which is the most beautiful hand As she said thcsn words her wrinkles fled; her staff was thrown away, and she stood before them an angel from heaven, with authority to decide the question in dispute.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
Wonders.

When young man is clerk of a store and dress like prince, smokes foreign cigars drinks nice brandy attends theatres, dances and the like. I won- der if he does all on the avails of his clerkship :?
 When young lady sits in the parlor, during the day, with her lily white fingers covered with rings, I wonder ii her mother doesn't wash the the dishes and do the work in the kitchen?
 When the deacon. of the church sells strong butter, recommending it as a good article, wonder what he relies upon for salvation?
 When lady faces her waist third less than nature made, I wonder if hel pretty figure will not shorten life a dozen years or more, besides making her miserable while she does live?
 When young man is dependent upon his daily toll for his income, and marries lady who does not know how to make loaf of bread or mend gar ment, I wonder if he is not lacking somewhere, say towards the top, fol instance?
 When a inah receives periodical or newspaper weekly, and takes great dc. light in reading it, and don't pay for it I Wonder if he has a soul or gizzard
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
About Dogs.

Few persons are aware of the value and variety, varying as they do in weight from 1S0 pounds to less than one pound, and in value from about $500 to less than nothing. A descrip- tion of the different varieties may not be uhinterestfng.
 The Siberian bloodhound weighs about 160 pounds, and measures 10 inches in girth, and is worth nearly $500.
 The St. Bernard dog, which is of a buff or light lead color is very large and valuable.
 The Newfoundland dog, when pure, is entirely black, and it's pups are worth from S10 to S2O.
 The Shepherd dog, or Scotch cooly, is wonderful for its patience, fidelity and bravery. It is worth from $50 to Sl00.
 The English mastfff, a good watch dog, is worth from S15 to s25.j
 Of terriers, the black and tan is most admired. It varies in weight from one pound to twenty-five pounds, and increases in value as it decreases in weight. A member of the bar in this city, has one which weighs less than one pound, and is the smallest we have ever seen. It could not be bought for Sl50. Terriers are often crossed with the Italian greyhound, producing a very delicate but extremely useless dog. The Scotch terrier is the hardest of dogs, is very courageous, and is worth from Sl0 to S3O
 The Scotch deerhound is the rarcst and most valuable of hunting dogs. They are rare, and are owned rrincipal- ly by the nobility of England. They are worth Sleo each.
 The beagle is the smallest of the hound kind, of superior scent and endurance, and ill short the best sort of a rabbit dog.
 English greyhounds, the flectest of dogs, are worth from S25 to Sl00 each.
 The Italian greyhound is merely a parlor dog. The pure breed is rare and valuable, a fine one being worth $50.
 There is great variety of pointers, settlers and spaniels. The Prince Charles variety is the most valuable of spaniels. He is supposed to have originated in Japan, where similar breed exists. He has large, fall eye, black and tan color, and never weighs over ten pounds. They have been sold at auction, in England, at s2,O0O each. The coach dog is from Denmark, and is not of much value.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
Give us this Day our Daily Bread.

In a miserable hovel at the bottom of hill, two children lowered over q smouldcring fire. X tempest ragged without--a fearful tempest-against which man and beast were alike pow erless.
 A poor old miser, much poorer than these shivering children, though he had heaps of money at home, drew his cloak around him as he crouched down at the threshold of the miserable door. He dared not enter for fear they would not move for the storm.
 q am hungry, Nittie."
 'sSo am I, I've been hunting for a potato pairing, but cant find ahy."
 "What an awful storm"
 "Yes, the old tree has blown down. I guess God took care that it didn't fall on the house. See, it would certainly have killed us."
 If he could do that, couldn't he send us bread?"
 ~ guess SO. Let Us pray, Our Father and when we come to that part, stop till we get some bread"
 So they began, and the miser crouch ing and shivering, listened. When they paused, expecting in their childish faith to see some miraculous manifesto tions, human feeling stole over his heart-God sent some angel to soften it. He had bought loaf of bread at the village, thinking it would last him great many days, but the silence of children spoke louder than the voice of many waters. He opened the door softly. threw ill the loaf, and then listened to the wild and eager cry of delight that came from the half-famish- ed little ones.
 'It dropped right down from heaven, didn't it r" questioned the younger
 "Yes," was the reply. Il mean to love God always for giving us bread because we asked him."
 ''Let us ask him to give father work to do all the time, so we need never be hungry again. He'll do it lin sure"
 A little flower had sprung up in the old miscrs heart: it was no longer barren.
 In few weeks he died, but not be- fore he had given the cottage which was his to the poor laboring man
 And the little children ever after felt sweet and solemn emotion, when in their naiin devotions they came to those trustf,,l words, "Giye us this day our daily bread"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24

LYING IN BEp.--It is often a question among people who are unacquainted with the anatomy and physiology of men, whether lying with head exalted or level with the body, is the most wholesome. Most, consulting their own case on the point, argue in favor of that which they prefer. Now, although many delight in bolstering up their heads at night, and sleep soundly without injury, yet we declare it to be d dangerous habit. The vessels in which the blood passes from the heart to the head are.always lessened in their cavities when the head is resting in bed higher than the body; therefore. in all diseases attended with fever, the head should be pretty nearly on level with tho body and people ought to accustom themselves to sleep thus and avoid dan ger.-Med. Journal,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
Wood -Engraving--It Its History.

It is maintained that with the excep- tion of the playing cards of Venice, and the illustrations of the achievements of Alexander the Great by the gifted Canio, we have no account, even tra- ditional, of the early art of wood-en- graving in Italy. It is to the Western and Northern states of Europe that we must look for it's application to nobler uses; and here again, in apportioning the honors of the achievements, author ities are at variance. Some authorities tell us very confidently that while we are indebted to the playing-card ma kers of Germany for the invention of wood-engraving we are indebted to them also for applying their newly discovered art to the production of the block-print books, which early in the fifteenth century came to take up the ground previously occupied by the ancient missal (Romish mass book) with it's artistic miniature decorations. But another authority has dissented from this position: considering that, although the arts of painting and en- graving may have been practiced throughout Germany long previous to the commencement of the fifteenth century, ''thc honor of having first con- tributed to their improvement belongs more especially to tho artists of the Low Countries, and others who inhab- ited the western countries of Gcrma- n.y." The earliest woed-cngravihs at present known; having date, is one discovered by Heinccken, in the Char treusc, at Buxheim, near Meiningen, one of the most ancient convents in Germany, and on that account called tho "Buxheim Print" It represents "Saint Christopher carrying the Infant Jesus across the Sea- This print bears an inscription in Latin, with the date l423. On being brought to England it became the property of the Earl Spen- cer. Another very old block print supposed to be older than the Buxheim print-in the possession Of the same person, is one representing St. Bridget writing, and from internal evidence would seem to have been executed by an artist of the Low Countries, in the latter end of the fourteenth century.
 The same authority considers that some of the block books may be of as early date as l420; and he argues that those of them whose pretensions to antiquity arc not unattended by some claims to our approval as works of art, appcrtain more properly to the ancient schools of Holland and Flanders than to those of Germany, an opinion, in- deed, which d comparison of some of the best of these with others professed- ly and indisputably executed in Ger many will tend not little to support"
 The question of tic tirst use of nov able metal types-whether by Gutten- burg, at Mayencc, or Coster, at Haarlem --is still a matter of fierce dispute.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
ANGRY WORDS.

Angry words are lightly spoken
 Tn rash and thoughtless hour, Brightest links of life are broken
 By their deep, insidious power; Hearts inspired by warmest feeling, Ne'er before by Angst stirred, Oft are rent past human healing
 By asihg1e angry word. Poison drops of care and sorrow
 Bitter poison drops are they, Weaving for the coming morrow
 Saddest memories of the day; Angry words! oh, let them never
 From the tongue unbridled slip, Let the hearts best impulse ever Check them ere they soil the lip. Love is much t5o pure and holy,
 Friendship is too sacred far, For in moments reckless folly
 Thus to desolate and mar. Angry words are lightly spoken,
 Bitterest thoughts are rashly stirred, Brightest links of life are broken,
 ByA single angry word.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
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FENcEs.-To prevent steers from jump ing fences, clip off the eyelashes of the under lids with pair of scissors and tho ability or disposition to jump is as atiectualy destroyed as Simpsons power was by the loss of his locks. The animal will not attempt fence until the eye-lashes are grown again, Of this we arc informed by Samuel Thurne, the great breeder of Duchess county, who assured us thnt he had tested it upon a pair of very breachs oxen. As it was of great vslue to him
 he hopes it will be tried by others.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24

failing to report the slightest violation of regulations, even though the delin- quent was his most intimate friend and This trait in his character I have reason to know from personal experience. John was for the corps the "arbiter of things elegant, the glass of fashion,"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24

A CASE OF LUNA -sEE.--Before matri- moon-y we love iioohbcams for a short time after, we revel in the sweet of the honeymoon little later we complain of the moon-oto-my and, last of all, we sec clearly that it is all moon-shinp
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24

Never chew your words. Open the mouth and let the voice come out. A student once asked, Can virchue, fortichude, gratichude, or quiechude, dwell with that man who is stranger tN rcciirhudn z
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24

COMPUTING INrEREsr.-The Peters burg, Va, Index, gives the annexed method of computing interest, which is so simple in practice, that we give it publicity for the benefit of our readers ; Multiply any even number of dollars by the number of days of interest de- sired, seperate the right hand figure and divide by six; the result is the true interest of such sum for ssich liuin- Der of days at six per cent. This rule is so simple and so trtte, according to all business usage, that every banker broker, merchant, or clerk, should post it for reference or use. There being no such thing as fractions in it, there is scarcely any liability to error or mis- take. By no other arithmetical process can the desired information be ob- tained with so few figures.
 AN ExAMPLE.-Find the interest on S587 % for sixty-seven dayss
 S5S7 co
 GT
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24

nSrlf girl is blind let her marry if that don't open her eyes nothing will,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24

Advertisers by the year will be restricted to their legitiDate business.
 Personal e6mmunicstiohs charged double
 Legal advertisements Will be charged. for one square or less, first insertion Sl, and 70 cents per square for each additional insertion.
 Advertisements not ordered for specified time, win be inserted till forbidden, and charged for accordingly.
 All advertising due after second insertion.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
Recollections of Cadet Life,
KEBEL GENERALS AS BOYS ArwEsr roIN

REBEL GENERALS AS BOYS ATwEsT POINT.
 The Memphis Avalanche says, "An Old Dragoon" is writing series of interesting sketches for Richmond paper, giving "reminiscences of cadet life at the West Point Military Acadc- my. The following arc extracts:
 SYDNEY JOHNSTON.
 The first cadet I ever heard give the word of command was Sydney Johns ston, and the impression his appearance made. on me is as clear and distinct now as it was then. His stalwart form and well developed muscles gave him all appearance of great strength, while his gentle manners and benevolent countenance indicated man of the tendercst affections. Hard to arouse to angsr, he was ever ready to cspouse the cause of the oppressed. His noble nature cndearea him to his fellow ca dcts and his associates in after liie.-- On one of the faircst pages of history must be written the deeds of this gall lant soldier and true patriot.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24

- We have in connection with our LAw ofrIcs an ACTIVE OUT DOOR COLLECTING AGENCY. Claims sentrusted to us will be promptly attended to, and if not immediately collected will be at once secured If possible. Claim against the Government for property taken by the U. s forces (whether reeeipted for or not)-BouSrIEs PEssioss, ARREARS Of P,Y Sc. promptly attended 10.
 msr3t- HICKS I'll lA"N"'
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
LEoNIpAS POLK.

Lconidas Polk, tall ard straight as an arrow, was the orderly sergeant of my company. Scrupulously strict in the discharge of his duties, retiring in his manners, and devout member, even then, of the Episcopal Church, he invariably commanded the respect of ms all
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
ROBERT E. LEE.

adjutant. He discharged the duties of these offices with zeal and fidelity. His personal appearance surpassed in beau ty that of any other cadet in the corps. Though firm in his position and per fcctly erect, he had none of the stiffness so often assumed by men who affect to be very strict in their ideas of what is military. His limbs, beautiful and symmetrical, looked as though they had come from turning lathe; his step was as elastic as if he spurned the ground upon which he trod. He was noted among his classmates as great student, and as having passed through the trying ordeal of a military school without a single demerit mark. q generally got one hundred and fifty or more a year.) During Bob Lees stay at West Point, am satisfied that he never swore an oath, tasted drop of ardent spirits, nor used sthe weed" in any shape or form. The same virtues of abstinence may be attributed to Charles Mason, but I think "Charley'' occasionally let slip an oath at least he looked as if he did. Mason was in Lees class, and intellectually had no superior at the Point. How we'll can recollecthis bright, piercing eye, gleam- ing and "snapping" with excitement as he stood at the blackboard demonstrat. ing some intricate and beautiful math- ematical problem. Mason early lief, the army, and has since sought and gained that distinction in civil life which his talents and pure character entitled him to. He was for long time Commissioner of the Patent Of fee, chosen for his scientific attain ments, and filled with ability for seve- ral years place on the Supreme Bench of Iowa.
 Jok JOHNSTON.
 Joseph E. Johnston had a great deal of the military spirit that pervaded the corps, and which was infused by Major Worth. He was not remarkable for his studious habits, and belonged to a fast set of which I myself was an ac- tive member. Few of that set escaped arrest confinement and court martial. Joe Johnston was one of those congo nial spirits that gave zest to cadets life. Full of ambition and desire to excel, he was ever ready to join a scouting party to Buttermilk Falls, the residence of the immortal Benny Ha- vens. His appearance was very mili- tary, and when under arms no man looked more the soldier. He was very expert in the manual of arms, and car ried his musket so perpendicular that it leaned too much to the front. Though we recognized his talents then, we lit tie dreamed he had the military gcniu, he has since displayed as commander
 JOHN B. MAGRuDER.
 My old friend and classmate, John B. Magruder, was perhaps the most elegant and pisfISatE cadet at ths academy in that day, and I do not be lieve West Point has ever had hi. equal. He was a first rate soldier, oi fine appearance, and very strict when on duty as officer of the day, never