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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
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About forty years ago there lived in Western Pennsylvania two farmers named Wood and Osborne, respectively. They were near neighbors, but inyeterate enc mics; and it is said they lived almost in sight of each other for fourteen years with out speaking to each other. Wood one day went out with mattock to dig up half dozen stumps that had never yet been removed from his meadow; but finding it pretty hard work, and, moreover, not being very fond of work, he gave it up and re- turned to the house On his way it oc- cured to him that by cunning device, he might induce his unfriendly neighbor to uproot the little annoyances. Acting on the bright idea that occurred to him, he en- tered his house, got his writing material, and, in disguised hand, wrote:
 " Mir Wood 1: am an old man, fast ap- preaching my end, and I cannot 20 to my grave without revealing to you secret. When 1 was young man helped to rob your grandfather of large amount of money. l and my partner in crime buri- ed five thousand dollars of it under the roots of tree in the meadow that now belongs to you. No doubt these trees have been cut down by this time, but the stnmps may still remain. He was soon af- ter hanged for the murder that he commit ted, and I was sent to prison for highway robbery. I was but lately released, and wish to doall I can to atone for past misdeeds l send this letter by person who says he knows where you live, and he will throw it into your house.
 A REPENTANT CRIMINAL"
 Mir. Wood sealed this bit of fiction, ad- dressed it to himself, and, when night came, crept stealthily to Osborn's door, opened it little way, tossed it in, and ran away as though Satan were after him. On reaching home he retired to rest, and re- posed sweetly till morning. When he rose he cast glance towards his meadow, and to his satisfaction, discovered that every stump in his meadow had been dug up and pulled out by the roots. After breakfast he went coolly to work and roll ed them together in pile, in order to burn them. And imagine Osbornes bitterness of heart as he passed by on his way to the village that morning, saw Wood thus en- gagged, and knew how he was duped by him.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
The Sale of 0ueretaro,

A Liberal officer writes as follows respecting the taking of Queretaro, through the treachery of Judge Lopez
 DEAR BROTHER: Col. Lopez, com- manding the regiment of the Empress, probably for the purpose of saving his life ill case of defeat, delivered to us the fort of the Convent De La Enez, the key to all the Notifications. This took place on the morning of the 14th inst, at o'clock, and immediately our regiment and that of Lopremes Padres occupied this post, finding all the troops of the enemy fast asleep, except the sentries. When we reached the fort we jumped over the enticnch- mcnts, surprised the guards, and at once occupied all points of the fortifi- cations. The surprise was so complete that when we challenged them they found the points of our bayonets at their breasts, and the soldiers, officers and chiefs surrendered without firing shot. All this was effected by the two regiments above, and during the whole time the lines of the besiegers and besieged remained in their posi- tion. After we found ourselves mas- ters of the most important positions, we marched with two companies of our regiment into the midst of the en- emy to the principal square, and as- cended to the steeple of the Franciscan Church, without the knowledge of the enemy. At daybreak we commenced ringing the bells and began firing at all points. Tho enemy, not knowing what had happened, awoke frightened and in the greatest confusion. Disorder was the result, the enemy running in all directions without the hope of es- cape, as whenever they struck any part of our lines they were fired at from the front and by us from the rear This was death blow-no one escap- ing.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
HUMBLE LIFE.

Tell me not that he's poor man,
 That his dress is coarse and bare; Tell me not his daily pittance
 Is a workman's scanty fare, Tell me not his birth is humble,
 That his percentage is low; Is he honest in his actionf
 That is all want to know. Is his word to be relied oni
 Has his character no blamef Then care not if he's low-borne- Then care not whence his name, Would he from an unjust action
 Turn away with scornful eye! Would he, than, defraud another? Sooner on the scaffold die, Would he spend his hard gained earnings On brother in distress? Would he succor the afflicted
 And the weak one's wrongs redress? Then he is man deserving
 Of my love and my esteem, And l care not what his birthplace In the eye of nah may seem. Let it be low matched hovel-- Let it be clay-built cot- Let it be the parish wcrkhoaseA
 In my eye 1t matters not. And if others win disown him,
 As inferior to then cast, Let them do it-I'll befriend him As brother to the last.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
ARC. ARKANSAS, 1867.

their numbers. He says that had they came one at time he would not have retreated, but to attack him by compa- nies, brigades and divisions, was enough to frighten any man.
 We have endeavored to get the facts as narrated by the professor himself. Mi Mitchell is well known in this community, and we have no reason to believe the facts have been exaggera- ted. We have since been informed that this species of snake is very plenty in the mountains, and have frequently been known to attack persons who in- trudc in their dens.-[ Boonsboro (Md.) Odd Fellow.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13

A DESCRIPTION OF HEAvEN.-Reve- lation, xxi chapter, 18th verse: "And he measured the city with reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length, breadth, and night of it are equal"
 Twelve thousand furlongs, 7,920,00O feet, which being cube, is 64S,0SS, ,000,- . 0O0000, ,OOO, 100000 cubic feet; the half of which we will reserve for the throne of God and the court of Heaven, half of the balance for the streets, ard re- mainder divided by 496, the cubical feet in the rooms 19 feet square and 16 feet high, will be, 5,743, ,750, 100000, rooms.
 We will now suppose the world al- ways did and always will contain 900000,000, of inhabitants, and gene ration will last 331s years-2, TO0, ,OOO every century, and that the world will stand 100000 years-27, ,00O, ,OO0, 100000 persons. Then suppose there were II, 230 such worlds, equal to this in num- Der of inhabitants and duration of years, then there would be room l6 feet long, and F wide, and 15 high for each person, and yet there would be room.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
A Lover Stnl,

Seldom have we read anything so touchingly beautiful and sublime, as the following:
 No longer lover! exclaimed an aged patriarch ah! you mistake me if you think age has plotted out my heart. Though silver hairs fall over brow all wrinkled and cheek all furrowed, yet I am a lover still. I love the beauty of the maiden's blush, the soft tint of flowers, the singing of the birds and above all the silvery ring in the laugh of a child. Hove the star-like meadows, where the butter cups grow, with almost the same en- thusiasm as when with my ringlets fly- ing loose in the wind and my cap in hand, years ago, chased the pointed butterfly. I love yon aged dame. Look at her. Her face is careworn, but this has ever held smile for me. Often have shared the bitter cup of sorrow with her-and so shared, it seemed almost sweet. Years of sick ness have stolen the freshness of her life, but like the faded rose, the per- ftifhe of her love is richer than when in the full bloom of youth and maturity. Together we have placed buds in the pale folded hands of the dead--togeth. CT wept over the little graves. Thro storm and through sunshine we have clung together; and now she sits with her knitting, her cap quaintly frilled the old styled 'kerchief crossed white and prim above the heart that has beat so long and truly for me, the dim blue eye, that shrinkingly fronts the glad day; the sunlight throwing her part ing farewell, kisses her brow and leaves upon its faint tracery of wrinkles an- gelic radiance. I see, though no one else can, the bright glad young face that won me first, shine through those withcred features, and the growing love of forty years thrills my heart till the tears come.
 Say not again can no longer be a lover. Though this form may be bow ed, God has implanted eternal love within. Let the ear be deaf, the eye blind, the hands palsied, the limbs withered, the brain clouded, yet the heart, the true heart may hold such wealth of love, that all the power ot death and the victorious grave shall not be able to put out it's quenchless | flames.--[Olive Branch.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
An Anecdote Worth Preserving.

A Paris correspondent guarantees the following: A Frcnchman, prison- CT in Edinburg, having managed to ESCAPE, took refuge in the powder magazine. When the authorities wished to seize him, they found him sitting on abarrel with lighted match, and threatening to blow up the town. The authorities reflected prudently, and the result of their deliberations was that it would be better to starve the Frenchman out. But they reckoned without their prisoner, who loved good cheer, and was determined to live well. In consequence he called out that he would blow the town to pieces if he did not get three meals day; he would write out the bill of fare. Saw ney succumbed, and the demands of the prisoner went on ihcreasing.- Sometimes he had serenade under his window; then review of the gar rison; afterwards sham fight, in which the troops representing the French army beat the Highlanders. At last he exacted that every Sabbath morning before breakfast, the Lord Provost, in full uniform, should make his appearance and read him an address. This lasted until the allies entered Paris.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
Everyday Politeness.

Habitual politeness costs little, has its value every where, and has no place more than in the home circle. The Lexington Observer says:
 "Why not be polite? How much does it cost to say I thank you?' Why not practice it at home? To your hus- band, your children, your domestics lfa stranger does you some little act of courtesy, how sweet the smiling ac- knowledgment! Ifyour husband-ah it's a matter of course no need of thanks. Should an acquaintance tread on your dress, your very best, and by accident tear it, how profuse you are With your never mind, don't think ei it: I don't care at all ? If husband does it he gets frown; if a child he is chastised. Ahl these are little things, say you. They tell nightly upon the nearer, let me assure you little as they are. A gentleman stops at friends house, and finds it in con. fusion. "He don't see anything to apologize for; never thinks of such matters" Everything is all right, cold supper, cold room, crying children perfectly comfortable. Goes home where the wife has been taking care oi the sick ones, and working her life almost out. Don't see why things can't be kept in better order, there never was such cross children before No apologies accepted at home. Why not be polite at home? Why not use freely that golden coin courtesy? How sweet they sound, those little words T thank you, or You are very kind Doubly, yes, thrice sweet from the lips we love, when heart smiles make tho eye sparkle with the clear light of af lection. Be polite to your children Do you expect them to be mindful O. your welfare? ]? to grow glad at youl approach? ? to bound away to do youl pleasure before the request is half spo ken? Then with your dignity and au thority mingle politeness give it { niche in your household temple. Only then will you nave learned the true secret of sending out into the world really finished gentlemen and ladies What we say, we say unto all; be DO lite, if you want to win the respect ant esteem of every one.'
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
A Delightful Legahfl:

There is most charming tradition connected with the site on which the Temple of Solomon was erected.-It is said to have been owned in common by two brothers, one of whom had a family the other had none. On the spot was sown field of wheat. On the day suc- ceeding the harvest, the wheat having been gathered in separate shocks, the elder bro ther said unto his wife: My younger bro- ther is unable to bear the burden and heat of the day; I will arise take of my shocks and place them with his, without his knowledge.' The younger brother being actuated by the same benevolent motives, said within himsclf: My elder brother has family and 1 have none I will contribute to their support; I will arise take of my shocks, and place them with his, without his knowledge. Judge of the mutual astonishment, when, on the following morning, they fodnd their shocks undiminshed. This course of events transpircd for several nights, when each resolved to stand guard and solve the mystery. They did so, when, on the fol- lowing night, they met each halfway be- tween their respective shocks with arms full. Upon ground hallowed with such associations as these was the Temple of Solomon erected--so spacious and magnif
 icent, the admiration and wonder of the world. Alas in these days how many would rather steal their brothers whole shock than add to it single sheaf.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
MUSTARD AND PErrER.-During the

MUSTARD AND PEPpER.-During the early part of the war plain, strong minded Texan beyond the middle age, raised a regiment for the Confederate service, and not knowing much about the routine of military organization, it was not until after the battle of Shiloh, in which they did good service, that he became aware of the necessity of having commissions for himself and officers and reporting his organization to Richmond. He accordingly proceed ed to the Capitol and sought an inter- view with Gen. Cooper, the Adjutant General. After some little eonversa- tion in which he spoke of his regiment and asked for his commission, General Cooper naturally wished to know where and when his command had been mustered. "Mustard r said the gallant old soldier with refreshing innocence. "Thcy never were mustard at all, but they were peppered like h-l at Shi- leh." He got all he wanted.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
All Nations But One.

The day before the Cunard steam ships arrived in port, being the last of the voyage, is one the passengers gene- rally improve as an occasion for sort of farewell and grand dinner, at which songs are sung, jokes cracked and speeches made, every one at the table being expected to contribute something to the entertainment. Upon a recent occasion it chanccd that quite large party of gentlemen, representing a great many nationalities of preposers, till at length an American, rising in turn, proposed.
 Here's to all nations but one.'
 This, as may be supposed, created some sensation, each suspecting that his nation might be the one referred to, and prepared to resent an indignity thus publicly offered.
 Monsieur does mean la belle France ? said Frenchman, first breaking the silence that followed.
 Not at all; vive la France,' said the Yankee, raising his goblet.
 'Sencr's remarks do not apply to Spain ? said dark moustached indi- viduaL intcrrogatively.
 Certainly not, tho health of Queen isabelia,'
 Germany was always goet fi'ent to America observed pilgrim iron, Vaterland.
 'The best. l do not refer to her nor Russia, to whom we honor. A bumper for Russia said he, as the blue eyes of Muscovite lighted up with pleasure.
 Nor Austria, continued he, as a young man of that country fidgeted upon his seat.
 Well, sir said sturdy John Bull, rising to his feet, it is pretty obvious to me in what direction your sentiment is leveled, and as an Englishman, if it is intended to be an insult to England, I demand proper apology, for I'll not sit here in sight of my native country uiu near ncF lnSuiteu-ltdst OI dil DN Il Yankec.' The Briton grew red in the face, and grasped a decanter; matters looked ominous, for the American rose promptly to his feet.
 Spoken like man. said he to the Englishman, but England was not the nation alluded to-
 'Name-name-give us the name, cried the compahy, now thoroughly excited.
 Certainly said the American, with this proviso, that the first one that meets the representative of that nation shall inform of the slight
 I gave all nations but one; the na- ton that I excepted was-danihatibh,
 John Bull sat down amid the univef. sal shout of laughter that followed the announcement, with the not very chari. table wish that the author of this sehti. ment might be well toasted by the rep. rescntative ofthe nation he had sighted
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13
The Fox, the Goat, and the Carrots,

A fox and goat were walking to- gether on the main road. After having advanced a few yards they saw bag lying at the side of the hedge.
 I wonder what there may be in that bag said the goat.
 I'll see,' said the fox; and putting his mouth ts the string with which the bag was tied he bit it through in mo- mcnt. Then seizing the bottom of the bag with his teeth, he shook it, and the most splendid carrots rolled out.
 Those are for me- said the fox, for I have opened the bag
 You shan't touch them,' answered the goat, 'else I'll batter you with my horns till your ribs crack.'
 The fox looked at the large horns of the goat, and showed his teeth. The goat seeing the fox's teeth, tho't within himself, I don't like those sharp fel- lows.' And the fox thought, don't believe my ribs would stand those horns.'
 So they kept standing over the car- rots, and looked at each other, but neither had the courage to touch the spoil.
 After pause the fox said:
 What the use of our standing here Let us see which of us is the stronger. Wonder are two heaps of stones. Take you one of them and I'll take the oth- CT i; he who first throws down his heap shall have the carrots
 Very well said the goat. So they went each to his heap.
 The goat placed himself on his hind legs, and knocked with his horns till the ground rebounded, but the heap kept immovable.
 You don't hit hard enough,' said the fox. Take run at it.
 The goat went few steps back, and ran at the heap as violently as he could. Crack! crackl and both his horns fell to the ground.
 When the fox saw this, he commenced dancing on his hind legs.
 'Ah, my dear fellow,' cried he, the carrots are now for me-
 Notyet, said the goat. You haven't thrown down your heap, and if you touch the carrots before then, I'll fight you with the stumps that are left on my head.'
 The fox looked at the goats stumps, and thought, One of them is very sharp; he might rip up my sides
 Very well,' he said, 'I1l throw down my heap; it's triflc to me-
 The fox began digging round with his fore-feet till there was large hole in the ground. The heap tottered and fell, but, halloa! it fell on the fox, and broke his left hind leg.
 There they stood, looking at one an- other with sad countenance the one with broken horns, the other with a broken leg.
 Jump at the carrots said the goat maliciously. I now leave them to you
 I can't sighed the fox; my leg pains me too much. You may take them.'
 Very well,' said the goat, and ran toward the bag. But o dear! there was neither bag nor carrots; for during their quarrel peasant had passed by and picked up both. 'Alas! cried the goat, 'What fools we are! Had we divided the treasure in peace, should have saved my horns, you your leg, and each of us would have had enough of carrots.'
 De LiefTle,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13

PRINTING wITHoUT 1NK.-A,nong the curious inventions in the Paris Exhibition is process for printing without ink. Ac- cording to the London Printers Register the system was invented by Frenchman named NJ. Gustave Lcboyer, and specimen on exhibition contains one hundred and forty-fvc letters in seven different kinds of types and two colors-red and black composed and one hundred copies printed all in three minutes. The printing was done in thirty-two seconds M. Leboyet has taken out patent in England, as well as other countries. Machines appear to be chiefly intended for cards and bills, letter. heads, &c. The time expended in the usual mixing process must of course be saved in the working of hand-machines. The colors are good and well printed. A chemical paper or other fabric overlies the cards or paper to be printed on, and the types are rapidly stamped upon this end less chemical band, which impresses the color on the card. The band lasts for sev- eral days in constant work and costs only about three half pence sterling.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13

ETIQUETTE ON THE CARs.-Whether ladies ought to have seats, I believe they ought.
 I always side with the ladies.
 When I am in a crowded car, and a lady comes in, think it is the duty of some other man to get up and give her his scat.
 I look around the car to see if any man in the crowd looks like making a move in that direction, and when l see them all keep their seats l busy myself in my newspaper and blush for my sex.-[Josh Billings.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13

skg-A young lady school teacher was endeavoring to impress upon her scholars the terrible effect of the punishment of Nebuchadnexzar. She told them for sev en years he ate grass like COW. Just then small boy asked Did he give milk
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13

LEARN TRADE.-An exchange very sensibly recommends that every boy, whether rich or poor, high or low, ought to learn trade; not that he should always work at it, but that he may have it as reserve capital, together with its influence in forming his character.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13

Ey Nothing like love and hunger to drive a man mad or make him happy. Next to feast upon seventeen year old pair of sweet lips under grapevines by moonlight, is foray upon platter of cold beans after fishing for suckers all day. The one fills poetic heart, and the other an empty stomach.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13

pg-Let youth who stands at a bar with glass of liquor in his hand, consider which he had better throw away-thc liquor or himself.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-07-13

Rar What was the greatest bet ever made2 The alphabet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-23
THE EVENING STAR.
Arti.Pelygamie Msrmopi,m

The Salt Lake Vidstte ia ties cons ,antly and
fesrlessly against polyRamy, conteuding that
It is neither an essential part Of Mormonsm
Hor warranted by scripture Authority. In its
issue of the 5th inst. that journal says:
The silence OF our two contemporaries on the
polygamic question, tor he past two weeks or
more, is indicative that there Is Consciousness
that no warrant for that barbarous practice
can be found in the scriptures. The Book of
Mormon, we are told, is very explicit in ,ts
condemnation OF any man having more than
one wife. The only reliance now is on the
foolish hobby OF special re violation, and ~
know-it" Brigham Young is reported as
having lately sand that he kow it is right; that
II bis place 10 cammand and the people to obey;
and that be not only advises. but orders the
men already married to take as many more
wives as they can support Some Of his athe-
rents unSpsstionably place AS much reliance
on MS assertions, no matter how Wiid tnsy
Day seem TO an outsider. as they do on me
PoIygamy rs right, and they repeat the asser-
ton. He iud ulgss in the practice with inpu-
nIty, aud they initiate him. Although 1t Is in
opposition TO natural laws, froWned upon by
the Die y, condemned by the Gospel by in
telliSe1ce ard civilization, and forbidden py
the laws of orgsni2ed society, and branded as
a c.Ime, YET the declaration of this one man,
that he knows il IS right, outweighs all OBJ
lsctions, and sensual men readily obey his be
the prs ctce IS not defensible, unle 8 1t IS first
establis ne that man IL sensual brute with
unresTaincd passions, aud that women are
but creatures TO pander to them. They may
sssert and declare that 1t is right but Ii is not
in their power to demonstrate that fact to any
intelligent man or woman ON tne basis OF rea-
son or authority.