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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22
Fidelity.

Never forsake friend. When enc, mics gather around-when sickness falls on the heart--when the world is dark and cheerless-is the time to try true friend ship. The heart that shas been touched with the true gold will redoube it's efforts when the friend is sad and in trouble. Adversity tries real friendship. They who turn from the scene of distress betray their hypocrisy and prove that interest only moves them. If you have friend who loves you-who has studied your interest and happiness-be sure to sustain him in diversity. Let him feel that his tormer kindnes is apprcciated-and that his love was not thrown away. Real f. delity may be rare, but it exists in the heart Who has not seen and felt its power? They only deny its worth and power who have never loved a friend or labcred to make another happy. The good and the kind--the atfectionate and the virtuous see and feel the heavenly principle. They would sacrifice wealth an honor to promote the happiness of others, and in return they receive the reward of their love by sympathizing hearts and countless favors, when they have been brought low by diseases or ad- versity.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22

NOVEL CAUSE FOR DIvoRcE.-It is said that in Indiana "cold feet" are regar- dei as good cause for divorce If the petition of dissatisfied wife for divorce, in one of the St, Louis courts, is allowed, we shall believe the Indiana story. This distressed complainant reports that the first chill her affections received was on the wedding tour, when she caught cold and was allowed to have fire at the hotel, on account of the expense. Her next shock was from tough beaisteak seasoned with lard.-The deadly stab was the husbands refusal to furnish her with feather bed X killing blow was his unkindness to her sister; but the 'unkindest cut" of all was his reticenoc at the dinner table; he did not help her to the mutton chops failed to pass the potatoes ; neglected to furnish her plate with vegetables, and left her to help herself These insufferable inaignties prayed upon her health and wrecked her peace of mind, and she now appeals to the courts for redress.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22

BS>The Chicago Journal is one of the few newspapers that are able to take sensible view of our Indian re- lations. In it's issue of Jnne 5th, it says:
 "A general Indian war would great ly increase some branches of business in the vicinity of the seat of war, and tho filling of extensive contracts for food. clothing and general supplies would afford excellent opportunities for stealing. The Government busi- ness would be transacted largely by members of the ring" and the Indians themselves arc too ignorant to ferret out corruption. Consequently, these wretched magpies could fatten on the carcasses of the slain with impmity The Indian .'ring" would like nothing so well as a general war on the Plains and ill the mountains. Everything which false reports and deeds of wan ton cruelty can do toward bringing about such calamity is being done. The report in yesterdays Journal in regard to the firing upon mail coach is probably one ot the fabrieations of the ring General Hancock was de- luded into burning an Indian village by the diabolical machinations of thoso who are trying to bring about the evil which they profess to deplore, but he will not we trust, be caught in such q trap again"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22

RHYME AND RgAsoN.--The Shyloek who with head erect, with honest people mingles, should cease to shave his fellow man and go to shaving shingles. The lawyer would be better off, his science far less pliant, who owned little farm in fee, and made that farm client. We hayo some doctors in our midst, whose talents should use, by practicing the healing art --heeling boots and shoes. The minister whoso sage advice moral lesson teaches, should "try to watch as well as pray" and practice what he breaches. The world should have its docket called, and slug gards all deiaulted; and those alone be upper ten whom labor hath exalted.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22
Names of the Months,

They are derived from certain objects of worship, as Sunday from the Sun i; Monday from the moon; Tuscico, the same with the Roman Mars, gave name to Tuesday Wednesday from Wooden, their God of battle; Thursday from Furanes, the same with the Danish Thor, tho god of winds and weather :; Friday from Friga, otherwise called Venus, who was sometimes worshipped as the goddess of peace and plenty i; Saturday from Soator, the god of free dom, or from the planet Saturn.
 The Romans named nearly all the months from some of their divinities or emperors: namely, January from Janus who was represented with two faces, one looked toward the new year, the other towards the old; February named by Romulous from Februa, the mother of Mars; March from Mars, the god of war; April from Aprio a Latin word, signifying to open the year of blossom; May from Maia, the mother of Mercury; June from Juno, the wife of Jupiter; July was named by Mark Antony, in honor of Julius Cesar celebrated Roman August from Augustus Cesar, Roman cmpe- TOT; September from Septem, the sev- cnth month of the Roman year; Octo- Der from Octo, the eighth month; No vember from Noyem, the ninth month 1; December from Decem, the tenth month of the Roman year.
 The Romans commenced their year in March, and consequently December would be the tenth month; but we commence the year in January, and then December will be the twelfth, or last month in the year. September, October, and November, instead of being the seventh, eighth, and ninth months, will become the ninth, tenth and eleventh.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22
4 Thrilling Wolf Tale,

ht scttltiS Ol tHc WcStcTu DOTucF Oi our state found enemies besides its red faced owners, other and abundant sources of annoyance and danger. The majestic forests which then waved where now is heard the hum of business, and where a thousand villages stand were the homes of innumerable wild and savage animals Often at night was the farmer aroused from sleep by the noise without, which told that bruin was storming the sheep pen or the pig-stye, or was laying violent paws upon some unlucky calf, and often on cold winter evening did they roll a large log against the door, and with beating hearts draw close around the fire. as the dismal howl of tho wolf echoed through the woods The wolf was the most ierocious, bloodthirsty, but cowardly of all, rarely attacking a man, unless driven by hunger, and seeking his victim with his utmost pertinacity. The incident here related occurred in the history of Biddeford. A resident of that place. MT. -, was one autumn engaged in teling trees at some distance from the house. His little son, eight years old, was in the habit, while his mother was busy with house hold cares, of running out into the field and woods around the house, and often going where his father was at work. One day, after the frost had robbed the trees of their foliage, he left his work rather sooner than usual, and started home. Just on the edge of the forest he saw a curious pile of leaves, and without stopping to think what had made it, he cautiously removed the leaves, whea what was his astonishment to find h;s own darling there asleep. It was bu; the work of moment to take up the little sleeper, put in his place small log, carefully replaced the leaves, and conceal himself among the bushes to watch the result. After waiting there a short time, he heard the wolfs distant howl, quickly followed by others, til the woods seemed alive with fearful sounds. The howl came nearer, anl in few minutes q large gsqnt, savage looking wolf leapcd into the opening, closely followed by the whole pack. The leader sprang directly on the pile of leaves, and in an instant scattered them in every direction, Soon as he saw the deception, his look of ferce- ness and confidence changed to that of abject fear He shrank back, covered to the ground, and passively awaited his fate; for the rest, enraged at the susposed cheat, fell upon him, tore him to pieces, and devoured him on the spot. When they had finished their comrade, they wheeled around, plunged into the forest, and disappeared within ten minutes of their first appearance not a wolf was to be seen The excited father pressed his child to his bosom, and thanked the kind Providence which led him there to save his dear boy. The boy after playing till he was weary, and laid down and fallen asleep, and in that situation the wolf had found him and covered him up with leaves, uutil he could bring his comrades to the feast but himself had furnished the repast
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22

Chalmers says that thousands of men breathe, move, aud live, pass off the stage of life, and are heard of no more. Why? None were blessed by them: none could point to them as the means of their redemption; not line they wrote, not word they spoke, could be recalled, and so they perished 1; their light went out in darkness, and they were not remembered more than insects of yesterday. Will you thus live and di&D man immortal? Live for something! Do good, and leave behind you monument of virtue, that the storms of time can never destroy ! Write your name, by kindness, love, and mercy, on the hearts of the thou sands you come in contact with year by ear, and.xou will never be forgot- ten. No; your name, your deeds, will be as legible on tho hearts you leave behind, as the stars on the brow of the evening. Good deeds win shine as brightly on the earth, as the stars in Heaven.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22
THE "AGER."

Once upon an evening bleary, While sat me, dreamy, dreary, In the sunshine, thinking over
 Things that passed in days of yore; While nodded, nearly sleeping, Gently came something creeping Up my back, like water seeping;
 seeping upward from the floor; dts cooling breeze I muttcred,
 'From the regions heath the floor !. Only this, and nothing more. Ahi distinctly remember, It was in that wet September, When the earth, and every member
 Of creation that it bore, Had, for weeks and weeks, been soaking In the meaacst most provoking Foggy rains, that, without joking,
 We had ever seen bcfore So knew it must be very
 Cold and damp beneath the floor
 Very cold beneath the foor.7 So sat me, nearly mapping,
  la the sunshine, nearly mapping, Mg And was feeling quite delighted si With the breeze from meath the floor; Till found me growing colder, And the stretching waxing bolder, And myself feeling older,
 Older than I'd felt before; Feeling that my joints were stiffcr
 Than they were in days of yorc-- Stifer than they'd been before. All along my back, the creeping Soon gave place to rushing, leaping, As if countless frozen demons
 Had concluded to explore All the cavities-the varmints-- 'Twixt me and my neither garments, Up into my hair, and downward, Through my boots into the floor; Then I felt myself shaking,
 Gently shaking, more and more Every memcss more and more. Twas the ''ager," and it shook me Into heavy clothes, and took me Shaking to the kitchen--every
 Place where there was warmth in store Shaking till the china rattled; Shaking till my molars rattled; Shaking, and, with all my warming, r Feeling colder than before; SA Shaking till it had exhausted All its power to shake me morc-s Till it could not shake me more. Then it rested till the morrow. When il came, with all the horror That it lad the face to borrow,
 Shaking, shaking as before; And, from that day in September Day which shall long remember It has made diurnal visits,
 Shaking, shaking, oh, so sore, Shaking off my boots, and shaking Me to bed, if nothing more
 Fully this, if nothing more. And, to-day the swallows fitting Round my cottage, see me, sitting, Moodily, within the sunshine,
 Just within my cottage door, Waiting for the ''ager,n seeming Like man forever dreaming; And the sunlight on me streaming, Shows no shadow on the floor; For am too thin and sallow
 To make shadows on the floor Nary shadow any more,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22

CooL.-"Keep your head cool, and your feet warm is a hygienic maxim which all would do well to observe.-- Gents may keep inc head cool by avoid ing BRICKS in their hats, while the la- dies can fully accomplish the same re- suit by wearing the latest style of bon net
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22

E@aT Going up the street the other day we overheard the following colloquy between two American citizens of Af- rican descent: Htf
 Sec heah Sam! who's gwinc to make de greatest stir in de new Congress ?
 De greatest stir, Julius2 Why Gen. Butler 'spects.'
 Why so, sam?
 Why Julius you see he's got de SPOONS to do it withv
 RBehold, my Flora, how glorious nature looks in her bloom! The trees are flied with blossoms, the wood is dressed in its green livery, and the plain is carpctcd with grass and flow CTS.
 'Yes, Charles, was thinking of the same thing. These flowers are dande- lions, and when they are gathered and put in a pot with a piece of good fat pork, they make the best greens in the world.
 EBTwo young princes, the sons Of Archduke Charles, of Austria, had q warm debate ih the presence of less a person than that of the august empe- TOT himself Greatly excited one said to the other. s.Yo ou are the greatest ass in ycnice.' Highly offendcdata guar rel in his presence, the emperor inter rupted them saying, with indignation :: Come, come, young gentlemen, you ftrget that am present."
 EerDuring late fair at Richmond, a valuable article was put up for prize at one dollar share, and comprising ono hundred shares. A gentleman wishing to possess the prize, and decm- ing it worth the sum required, offered to take all the shares not already sold. Only one had been taken, and he there- fore took the remaining ninety-nine. sanguine that the prize must fall to him, great was his astonishment to find, when the drawing was over, that the number he had missed was the lucky one, and that he was niuety-nine dollars out of fpocket
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22

BsTTo keep apples from rotting- place them in dry cellar with fifteen children.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22

We have supplied ourselves with good assortment of Printing Material and arc ready to execute all kinds of Job Printing, on reasonable ternre.
 We are prepared to Pauiphless, Cata- logpes, Posters, large or small, -Cards, Ball Tickets, Bill Heads, Blanks of every descrip ton, for Clerks, sheriffs, Justices of the Peace, Constables Nc.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22
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 All advertising due after second insertion.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22
Cur Sob Printing Department.

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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-22
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

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The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10

IMPORTANT DEcEaioN Ok THE U. 3,
SUPREME CoURr The following de-
clsion was pronounced BY the United
States Supreme Court recently in the
liqhor and lottery cases:
The United States VS.. Vassar, and
the same vs.. Croft, from New York
United States vs.. Green, and four
other cases from New Jersey; United
States VS.. Swain, from Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Chief Justice Chase read the
opinion of the court in these cases,
holding that neither a license under
the act of 1864, nor special tax I'M
der the act of 1866, confers upon the
party licensed, or who pays the tax,
authority to carry on the licensed
business contrary to the laws OF a
State. There isno conflict of law in
the premises, the act of Congress pro-
viding for the federal taxation of o
business not being inconsistent with
the right of q State to tax and reg
ulate such business carried on within
its limits. Hence parties in the State
Of New York in one case claiming the
right to sell lottery tickets contrary
to the laws of the State, by virtue of q
license from the Federal Government,
and parties claiming the right to sell in
another case without paying the fed
eral tax Of one hundred dollars, be-
cause State law forbids the business,
| are both in error: and so in respect to
paities claiming the same rights in
New Jersey, and parties claiming the
right to sell liquor in Massachusetts.
Judgments accordingly. One opinion
decides all the cases A dissenting
opinion was read
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10

I On motion Of Mr.. King the bill was laid
on the table and made the special order for
Tuesday ~ o'clock.
Mr.. King from q select committee reported
back House bill on the subject of the indebt-
edness of several counties therein named,
with amendments thereto, and with tho re-
commendation that the same do pass.
On motion Of Mr.. Montgomery tho bill
was taken up and the following amendments
adopted. amend by extending that the pro
visions OF this bill be applied to the counties
Of Jefferson, Scott, Monroe, Winston and
ChOctaw,
Mr.. King moved the indefinite postpone
mant of the bill which was carried.
On motion the Senate adjourned till Mon
day morning 9 o'clock.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10
McGAFFEY's
COTTON SEED PLANTER.
PATENTED JULY II, 1866

VEyHIS Machine has been practically tested,
Il and is fully GUARANTEED to do the
work as well in ALL respects as is usually
done by hand.
1t makes the ftirrow, drops and covers the
seed ut the rate of from eight to twelve acres
per day, with but one horse or mule to draw it,
and hand to guide it and keep it supplied
with seed.
The seed is taken from the hopper by rota-
ting fingers, which separate the seeds and dis
tribute them EVENLY in the furrow.
1t is so simple and complete in Its construc-
become foul, or fail to deposit the seed regular
ly.
1t Is fully endorsed by experienced cotton
growers, and recommended as good and prac-
teal machine The best yet invented. 1t Is
selling readily wherever introduced.
The following are few Of the names OF
members of the Legislature and prominent
planters who have recently ordered these ma
chimes, after witnessing its operation ut Jack
son, Mississippi: -,
Col. p. Darden, Port Gibson; DR.. John W.
Huffman, Summit; Judge p. X. Montgomery,
Fayette, Jefferson county; Hon. George w.
Brooks, Pelahatchie; Hon. John A. Hanson,
Leake county; Hon. Hiram Bonner, Brookha-
ven; Hon. Nj. Jackson, Liberty; Hon. Il. Bur-
ray, Hazlehurst; DIR. S. N. Ely, Carroll county
J. ii. Hunter, and others.
Price 1926. Transportation added
All orders should be addressed to the Man.
ufactory. 1871 Madison Street, Memphis, Tenn.
PLANT, BROTHERS ~ CO.,
Proprietors.
For sale by T. c. Newcomer, Jackson, Miss.
Feb. 8, 1S67-d1t&w3t
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10

GEORGIA AND ANAIeAMAr1ox.-The
Georgia House Of Representatives, has
refused to concur with the Senate
amendment allowing whites to marry
negroes, Indians or mulatttoes, by a
vote Of IS to 81. This is the first
instance, we believe, where Southern
State has attempted te put such q dis
graceful act upon its statute.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10

The Arkansas Legislature has passed
a resolution making an appropriation
to replace the funds of the general
Government, seized by the Conven-
ton at the time Of the secession Of the
State.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10

A call appears in the New Orleans
papers for a State convention, to re-
model the government Of Louisiana.
There seems to be no doubt that the
people generally are in favor Of the
movements
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10

House met pursuant to adjournment, no
quorum appearing,
On motion OfMr Barry call Of the House
was ordered and the Sergeant-at-arms or
dered 30 bring In the ahsentees
Messrs Acker, Owen, Gowan, Murrva, Mer-
nil, Carter, Dauitn. Boddie, and Marable
were each presented and severally excnsed.
On motion Of Mr. Strait the further call Of
the HOUSE vas suspe1ded-
M Murdock from The Commitfes on Ways
nd Meana rrpcrfsd . bill - rspeal % 80
Etflfi1f - ~ = rrJti11 ~ o. f1rJ5ll1 "
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10

Both branches Of the New Orleans
riot committee-Tadical and conserva-
tive-are expected to be ready to re-
port daily. The evidence Of Mr..
Snethe1. Governor Wells private
secretary. and Of another, show that
hsaegrooa eonnsnood - rict
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10
rHREr O'CLOCK, p. N.
ssnsi. met :. Per ,aiournn.pt

message was received from the House
announcing the passage Of sundry bills-
The Senate resumed the consideration Of
the bill before them. at the time Of adjourn
ment. to-wif; = bil entitled an act 70 revsse
and reduce into one, an act 20 Incorporate
The Columbus Life aBd General lusurnnce
crupany approved Feb a. 1852, ard amen
daicTr So itereto, approved FEB. 1st, is !,
y.n1aIT - ~ Dc 2. 10 nd ~
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10
Alabama Lime.
NOR SALE at
J.H. BOYD& cos Auction House.
TDrofes,or of ,l,c TonsorinI Art

Professor OF flhe 'EOmsOrinI Art.
n OUIS McLEMORE, Barber and Hair
1l Dresser, would inform his customers, and
the public generally, that he has leased and
fitted up the Barber Shop recently occupied
by Jake Wonders, on Main Street, one block
north Of the Southern Railroad Depot, where
there will be found, at all times, experienced
and attentive workmen. Also boy to run er-
rands, and clean boots and Shoes for every
guest LOUIS MeLEMOltE d 20.
Jackson, Miss, Feb O, 1S67-dtf
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10

Tho turpentine managers OF the
Tom. Legislature are resorting tovery
wanton publications in order to engi-
neer the "Loyal Militia" bill through.
They announce that a diabolical con-
spiracy has been entered into to pro-
cure the assassination of number OF
influential Union men late Of the Fed
eral army. and residing in the third
Congressional district. Sums vary
inQ from one to five thousand dollars
their calpmniators say, offered to
make way withthe precious renegades.
We hardly believe the people of Ten
messed would give one thousand dol
RS to rid the country of Brownlow
4 his whole clan, much as they des-
ethem. The grave will hide the
'.party soon enough without the
abel hands; but time can new
their infamy.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10

ngton shall neglect, fall, OF refuse 10 assess auch
tax the Secretary Of the Interior 10 hereby author
ixcd and empowered to make such levy and procee
70 it, collec ion as aforesaid
Approved, July Is, 1866.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-10
Reyltpad made a marrow escape

Raymond made narrow escape
TOM hfe On the I'd inst. Fortunately
b vas AZ ioonday, and the fame was
suhdued-- had it been at night ter
fiBIe cSnaagration, embracing the bus
iaesspartofthe town, would undoubt
saIy haze occurred. Promptness on
the part Of the citizens, with ladders
at hand, and an ample supply of water
hard by, aud daylight withal saved us.