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Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05
SALMAGUNDI.

D% How does the hairdresser end his days? He curls up and dyes.
 Dar Why are good husbands like dough? Because women NEED them.
 1& What is the largest room in the world? The room for Improvement.
 a@- How many peas are there in . pint? One P.
 RsP It is said that doctors can miti- gate the pains of sickness; certainly | good many of them make dying very easy thing.
 B1- A hopeful young lawyer says that any young lady who possesses 1,OO0 acres of land presents sufficient grounds for attachment.
 DGF What is that word in the Eng fish language, of one syllable, which, if two letters be taken from it, becomes word of two syllablcs? PL AGUE.
 pa- My boy" said fond mother, 'Iever deter till tomorrow what you can do today 1.rhen, mother" re- piled tho urchin, s'let's eat the rest of the plum pudding tonight" b@r A private soldier, entering the fight at Murfrecsborough, saw rabbit running off the field "Go it Mollic Cotton tail,v he exclaimed, If I didn't have a reputation to sustain, I'd be going too"
 1g- 'Who makes the laws hA our Governmcnt?' ?'
 Congress" was the ready reply.
 "How is Congress divided?" was tho next question. But the little girl, to whom it was put, failed to answer it. Another little girl in the class raised up her hand, indicating that she could answer it.
 s'Wcll,' said the examiner, Miss Sallic, what do you say the division is ?" l Instantly, with an air of confidence as well as triumph. the answer came
 "Civilized, half-civilizcd and savage"
 nE- Good humor, is tho clear bluc sky of the soul, on which every star of talent will shine more clearly, and the sun of genius encounters no yapors in his passage. 'Tis the most exquisite beauty of a fine face; redeeming grace of q homely one. It is like the, green ill q landscape, harmonizing with every color, mellowing the glories of the bright, and softening the hues of the dark; or, like flute in full con cert of instruments, sound, not at l first discovered by the ear, but filling up the breaks in the concord with its deep melody.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05
The Collapse of Crinoline.

The New York Times says, no one who promenades Broadway now-a- days will doubt that the long foretold, long delayed "collapse of crinoline" has at last come to pass. Itis visi- ble to the most careless observer, and has proof in our most fashionable la dies as they "march along" The i'm mense circumference of skirt and sweep of train that came in vogue dozen years ago, and have been ex- banding and lengthening ever since, until recently, are now things of the past. In their stead masculine eyes are now gratified by neat, trim dresses, at once moderate in size, gracefully brief, and pre-eminently piquant. We believe that those who have experience in such matters, or who make them a study, admit that, in point of taste, convenience and comfort, the present style is far superior to that which it has superseded, and it is said that in the estimation of ladies there are still other considerations favorable to the diminution of scope that has taken place. But these are mysteries beyond newspaper ken, and not to be spoken of lightly by the uninitiated. It would be madness to hazard an opinion as to how long the new order of things will remain supreme. But we expect, long ere we die, to behold again in Broad way the flowing immensities of femi- nine glory which have appeared and reappeared in every generation since the mighty Bess strode through the world in her gigantic bonderosity.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05

Bsg- People who start with moder- ate provision of discernment are not subject to the annoyance of being vio- lently plundered of their illusions, be- cause they wear their illusions lightly. Like Juvenals traveller, they "have nothing particular to lose, and can af- ford to laugh unconcernedly i'll the face of the highway robber, Time"
 gs~ At what time of life may man be said to belong to the vegetable kingdom When long experience has made him SAGE.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05
BB~It is gratifying to all lovers ol

RG~It is gratifying to all lovers of Art and Italy, that one of the conditions of the treaty of peace between the Pe- ninsula and Austria determines that all objects of Art, as well as the archives belonging to Venetia, shall be restored without exception. The Iron Crown of Lombardy, which had been removed from the Duomo at Monza, is given up. It will be remembered that this treas ure was taken to Mantua in 1859, and has since been found at Vienna. It is not true that the circlet was regularly used for crowning the kings of Italy ]; no trace of such service can with cer- tainty be indicated before Henry of Luxembourg assumed it in 1911; even when it was used at Milan. Charles the Fifth was crowned with it. Napo- leon I. put it on his own head. Other treasures have from time to time been taken from the Sacristy of the Duomo of Monza; some of these must be in Austria for these, we trust, sharp in- quiry will be made, or courteous rcsti- tutions offered. France contains many treasures of Art that belong by right to Italy.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05

nB~ On the death of Prince Albert, the young and sooty king of the Abys- sinians, wrote letter to Queen Victo- fla, 6frerihg to marry herself. She has taken no notice of the proposition, and the Abyssinian lover is mad,-consid- CTS himself slighted,-and threatens to revenge himself on the principal En- glishmen in his dominions, many of whom he has put in prison, and it is feared some of whom he has put to death "Was ever woman in such hu- nor wooed?" If Victoria should pro- pose to ".send substitute" there arc enough in. this country who would take the Abyssinian hero.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05
PLEASURES OF MEMORY.

Oft on memory's tireless pinions Recollections sweet will steal, Bearing with them hopes now withered Which our inmost depths reveal. Hopes and pleasures, oh how feeting And how transient is their stay, But their recollections never, From our hearts, will pass away. Memories, like flowers perfume, Linger still about their leaves, As little one, while dreaming, Der some hidden sorrow grieves. Memories, dear golden moments When fond hearts to love awoke, Ere the milling blight of sorrow Did cur happy dreams revoke. Pleasures sweet like roses cluster Round the tablets of the soul, And like heavenly incense rising, Waits us back to memory's goal; Where are gathered buds of promise, As in days so long ago, Tender buds, which will not perish, Watered by the tears which flow.
 FANNY WILDWOOD.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05
A THRILLING NARRATIVE.
Capture and Escape of a Young Lady
 from the Comanche Indians,


 account of the capture and escape of Miss Sarah Jane Luster from the Con- anche Indians, which possesses much interest. She was living in Texas, with family named Babb. Some months ago during the absence of MT. Babb, band of No-con -ah Comanches came to the house, They were invited in by the children of Mrs. Babb, but refused until satisfied that there was no men about the premises. Then they went in and attempted to carry off one of the children. Mrs Babb, inspired by mothers love for her children, resisted, and elung to her child with desperation; whcreupon one one of the savages went behind, seized her by the hair, drew her back and cut her throat.
 This horrid deed was committed un- der the eye of Miss Luster, who had taken refuge ill the upper part of tho cabin, and so shocked her as to cause groan of agony, thus leading to the dis CONCiy Ol uCl PlCSCHt She was immediately captured Qeaving a sleeping babe in the cabin), and taken to the Indian camp. Miss Luster form ed the heroic purpose of immediate escape from the horrors ofher captivity. She soon discovered horse of great speed, kept for running purpose by thy Indians, conceived plan to mount it, and leave in direction from which the Indians had brought green corn, from a six days absence; thus showing a settlement within three days ride. Her preparations all complete, she was frustrated by the barking of dogs, and compelled her to retire to her lodge. The second effort was made during a dark and stormy night, that drove both savages and dogs within doors. She could not take both the children, but the eldest, boy, mounted the horse and left. The first day and night ex- hausted the strength of the boy, and he was left to find his way back, or perish upon the road After three days and nights of continuous riding, she, being completely prostrated with fatigue and anxiety, tied the horse by lariet to her bonnet, and laid down for rest she fell asleep, to awake a captive once more to the Indians this time to the Kiowas. She was taken to the camp of her new captors, only to reorganize her plans of escape, preferring death in an effort for liberty rather than life in her hor- rid captivity.
 Once more she escaped with her cho- sen steed; and after days of weary travel and nights of sleepless anxiety, reached the Santa Fe road, sixty miles east of Cow Creek, Col. Leavenworth's headquarters.
 Her escape was immediately reported by the Kiowas, to the Colonel, and, at the same time by white man, who had seen her at the rancho.
 Col. Leavenworth immediately sent an escort bringing her to Council Grove.
 Miss Luster, together with another liberated captive named John Charles Fremont Houston, are at Council Grove now.
 The latter was captured by small band of Tan-a-gway Comanches, or liver-eaters, and was rescued from them by Tab-a-nam-a-ca, head chief of one of the -per-re-ker, or root-eat- CTS, and delivered him to Col. Leaven- worth, from whom we learn that both of these escaped captives are en route to this city, and will be at the Planters this evening or tomorrow.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05

aa~ A coarse, ill-natured fellow died one day, and his friends assembled at his funeral, but no one had good word to say about the deceased. Even at the grave all were silent. At length a good-hearted German, as he turned to go home, said ''yell, he was goot schmoker."
 p1- When does a severe cold resem- ble brilliant idea? When it comes into onc's head suddenly.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05

NOBLE SENTIMENT.-"Ihis IS an agreeable world after all." If we would only bring ourselves to look at the objects that surround us. in their true light, we should sec beauty where before we would deformity, and listen to harmony where before we could hear nothing but discord. To be sure, there is a great deal of anxiety and vexation to meet; we cannot expect to sail upon summer sea forever; yet if we preserve a calm eye and steady hand, we can so trim our sails and manage our helm as to avoid the quick sands, and weather the storms that threaten shipwreck.
 "We are members of one great fami- lv: we are all travelling the same road and shall arrive at the same goal. We breathe the free air, we are subject to the same bounty, and we shall lie down on the bosom of our common mother. Itis not becoming that broth CT should hate brother; it is not proper that friend should deceive friend: 1t IS not right that neighbor should injure neighbor. We pity that man who can harbor enmity against his fellow; he looses half the enjoyment of life: he embitters his own existence. Let us tear from our eyes the colored medium that invests every object with the green hue of jealousy and suspicion ; turn deaf ear to the tale of scandal !; breathe the spirit of charity from our lips; and from our hearts let the rich gushings of human kindness swell up as from fountain, so the golden age will become no fiction, and the island of the blessed' bloom more than He's perian beauty"
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05

B~ When were there only two vow els2 In the days of No~a tNoahj) be- fore and (you and D were born.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05

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 All Advertising due after second insertion.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05
DIES ARC, ARKANSAS, JANUARY 5, 1867
Remuneration of Mechanics.

An English paper says: The rise or wages amongst the mechanic class has been steadily going on for years, owing to the power of cooperation and though the consequences have not been so marked on the productive power of the country as might have been ex- pected, yet causes are ill active opera tion which must soon seriously inter- fere with that description of labor which has to come into active compe- tition with the labor of other coun- tries. Recently, orders to q large ex- tent for locomotive engines have been executed in Belgium and Switzerland, that formerly would have been execu- ted here and it is believed the day IS not distant when foreigners will un- dersell us on our own soil, if they are not actually doing it now. The high rate of remuneration is telling on the London ship-building trade, for on the Thames no fewer than 27,000 men con- nected with that craft are at present out of employment. The masters can not compete with the low scale of wa ges paid to workmen in other coun- tries. and their own men will submit to no reduction. No stronger illustra- ton need be required of the constant operation of that economic rule, the existence of which trades unions sometimes ignore, that the law of sup ply and demand regulates wages. A few years ago, on the Mersey, ship wrights were paid the rate ofa guinea per day; but the law in question soon worked change. If these 27,OOO men would regard half loaf as better than none, the English employer might still be able to keep his head above water.
Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05
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Des Arc citizen., 1867-01-05

Has and will keep on hand large and good selection of
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-08

THE NATIONAL UNION CIUB.-To the forma-
ton of loyal Clubs in the midst of disloyalty
and open treason we owe most of that success
which has crowned our arms. 1t was at the
meetings of these organizations that the hands
of the patriots were strengthened, and they in
fused with a new determination to continue
the battle against traitors, declared or con-
cealed. Among the most powerful and sue
cessful of these Clubs is the National Union
Club of Philadelphia. 1t is one of the largest
in the city, and is composed of men who
united on the one broad principle of eternal
fidelity to the Union and the principles of
republican government. 1t has outlived the
war, and to-day is battling bravely in the same
cause that called it into existence in 1862, and
is daily extending its field of influence. It's
success in the past is harbinger of its future.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-08

the amount and the use which has been made
of the several grants of land made by Congress
for educational purposes, is one Of great inte-
rest and Importance, and may lead to impor-
tant safeguards being thrown about such legis-
lative grants in the future should any be
made. In some of the States it will be found,
we fear, that the proceeds of such grants have
amounted to very little for the purposes in
tended while in others, splendid and inspiring
results of the wise use of these governmental
benefactions will be brought to light. Valuable
information will probably be elected by this
inquiry as to the best and most productive
methods of employing such grants, so as to
make them accomplish the most for the cause
of education-information which may be 'of
great use to our new States and Territories in
disposng of their school lands.
There are other topics of great interest
which will naturally command the attention
of the Department of Education, such, for
instance, as the average daily attendance at
school of children of the proper age for attend
ing school; the number of months of school
terms in year; the amounts paid for teachers
wages; school architecture, etc. In short, it
ought to give us for the whole country the
best information OH educational matters
which each State is able to collect from its
own authorities.
The whole subject of education is daily be-
coming of more and more importance. The
advances which we are making towards uni
versal suffrage, and a general participation of
all the people in the political power of the
nation make it matter of Importance that
the educational interests of the country shall
be fostered by every possible means. Know
ledge such as schools can afford should be
made free as the air we breathe to all who
desire to acquire it. The free school is the
proper preparative for the free ballot.
The Northern States of the Union have long
had school systems of more or less worth, but
the former structure of Southern society made
any such thing as an efficient system of COM
mon schools an impossibility. Old things
have passed away in the South now; the cruel
institution that demanded the ignorance and
degradation of its victims is no more; the new
era that is dawning is one of light and know
ledge-one in which all the appliances of edu-
cation will be demanded in their greatest
efficiency, and on scale of magnitude pro-
portioned to the grand work to be done--the
glorious end to be achieved.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-08
The Senate Committees.

THE list of the Committees of the Senate as
furnished by telegraph contains number of
important changes. Senator 7. o. Howe, of
Wisconsin, succeeds Mr.. Fessenden as Chair
man of the Committee on Finance, instead of
Mr.. John Sherman, as was generally antici-
pated. Places are made in that Committee
for Senators Cattell of New Jersey, and Justin
S. Morrill,, of Vermont. Charles Sumner
continues at the head of the Foreign Rela-
tions, and Mr.. Cameron takes his old place on
that Committee The Judiciary Committee is
almost entirely remodelled. Judge Trumbull
continues at its head, but Messrs. Freling-
huysen, Conkling, and Ferry are all new addi-
tions. Reverdy Johnson still remains on its
list Mr.. Grimes still graces the Naval Chair
manship; while Senator Van Winkle succeeds
Governor Lane, of Indiana, as Chairman of the
Pension Committee, the Governors term
having expired.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-08

disaster is out OF the question. This assu-
rance, or oonceit, is too often a sort of decoy
leading us upon the very shoals upon which
others have been wrecked.
A haste to grow rich--an over-impatience to
acquire, in short space of time, what pro-
perly belongs to patient years of toll and rigid
economy-is ofttimes a vortex of folly into
which many fall. Better 'make haste slowly"
and be sure in our getting. "What is worth
doing is worth doing we'll" To do all things
well will require all our time, and in proper
tion as we slight our worl, we make work for
the future. house poorly built is ofttimes
worse than none. Should it prove unsafe, and
fall and crush its occupants, it is worse than
labor lost. Not only is the work to be recon-
menced but the ruins are to be removed be-
fore the edilice is again started. Thus, q
failure will leave its victim worse off than in
the beginning. Not only is precious time lost,
but reputation-the sheet-anchor of the bust
ness man-has received a wound which may
prove fatal.
The first and highest attainment of the bust
ness man is a character for integrity. 1t is
the poor merchants capital. Time, industry,
and a constant practice of righteousness in
business transactions will alone achieve the
precious boon. A slight stain upon it is hard
to remove Like the blood on the murderer's
garments, it eats into the very fabric, and
stands an indelible witness of his guilt or
weakness.
The highway of trade has its outlaws, who,
with too small stock of ambition to labor
honestly, and an avaricious desire which
knows no restraint, rush into the circles of
commerce, resolved upon bold dash for for
tune. They will use fair means, if convenient,
but foul, if necessary. They are reckless in
all their movements, cut great figure, make
a commotion, secure an unbounded credit,
then suddenly stop-and, by taking advan-
tage of deficient laws, and feeling base attor-
neys, swindle themselves into aAluence upon
the hard earnings of others. These get what
they bargained for yet, did they but know it,
they have bartered away, with suicidal reck-
lessness jewel of greater value than mere
gold-more precious and necessary to lfe's
enjoyment than large estates.
Treasures of integrity and virtue are more
lasting than gold and will survive the corrod-
ing effects of time and the stealth of the ava
ricious maurader. The parent who, by in
dustry and prudence, secures to his child
lasting education of head and heart, bequeaths
to him a richer legacy than the wealth of
Rothschild.
There is spurious wealth which, like spu-
rious bank-notes, is often taken for genuine,
4 - II.
place of issue-a wealth which, purchased
with dishonor, brings misery instead of hap
piness-confusion instead of peace-hell in
stead of heaven.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-08
The New Department of Education.

IT is q little singular that, up to the pres ent
time, the important subject of public educa
ton has received so little attention in this
country from the General Government. Libe.
raj grants of land, it is true, have been M de
rom time to time by the United States to the
several States for school purposes but there
has hitherto been no direct and positive ac-
ton by the General Government in the line of
fostering and developing the educational in
terests of the country. This is to be so no
longer. A bill passed both Houses of the late
Congress providing for Department of Edu-
cation, " among the other bureaus of the Gene
raj Government. 1t is to be composed of
Commissioner of Education and three clerks,
the Commissioner to receive an annual salary of
$4,000 and the clerks $1,000, $500, and $1,000
respectively. The Department is established
"for the purpose" in the language of the act
'of collecting such statistics and facts as shall
show the condition and progress OF education
in the several States and Territories, and of
diffusing such Information respecting the
organization and management of schools and
school systems and methods OF teaching as
shall aid the people OF the United States in the
establishment and maintenance of efficient
school systems, and otherwise promote the
cause Of education throughout the country"
'And the prescribed duty of the Commits
sioner is
"to present annually to Congress report en-
bodying the results Cf his Investigations and
labors, together with a statement OF such FACTS
and Recommendations as will, in his Judgment,
serve the purpose for which this Department
was established In the first report made by
the Commissioners of Education under this act.
there shall be presented statement OF the
several grants OF land made by Congress 10
promote education, and the manner In wnlch
these several trusts have been managed, The
amount of funds arising therefrom, and the
annual proceeds of the same, as far as the same
can be determined"
The establishment of this department, it will
thus be seen, is not intended to interfere in
any way with the actual details of the work o
education, these being wisely left to the au
thorities of the several States, but to furnish
such facts and afford such information as shal
be of the highest service to those engaged ii
educational enterprises all over the country
And there is ample room in this for the depart
ment to do great good. The subject, for in
stance, which the Commissioner is to investi
gate and report upon in his first report, viz