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West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

not mean that they are useless members
OF the community by any means. We
know well what great good many of them
DO, and that they may be of value in
many ways to the real wealth producers
of the world.
VI the other classes who may be called
non-producers, such as merchants, brok-
ers, and traders of all kinds, it must be
borne in mind that every time they ham
die food or merchandise of any kind, it
is their custom to take toll in the shape
OF brokerage or profit, and in this way
they get the money which pays for their
support.
The merchant class is now mighty
army, and it wields a mighty power
Sitting in his dingy counting-room in
Front, or South street, one man may be
sending out and receiving goods from all
quarters of the globe; he may never see
or handle an article which he controls,
which by stroke of the pen he consigns
to the inhabitants of China, or. the citi-
zens Of London; but nevertheless, he di.
rects currents of trade, which bear count
less millions from one country to another,
and which may be blessing or curse
to mankind. We see how opium has de-
bauched and degraded the people of
China; how rum has depopulated the
islands of the great Pacific. Commerce
is not always blessing.
The merchants in New York dominate
allother classes. There are two dealing
in dry goods, each of whose sales, in
1863, amounted to some SO 600, 600.
The lawyer, the doctor, the preacher. the
professor, the artist, pay court to the
merchant, for the merchant it is who
controls money and dispenses patronage.
New York is one vast market, perpetual
fair, an endless bazaar, to which all the
peoplesof the United States come to buy
or to sell The most marked character
lstic OF the city is an unmeasured activity,
headlong haste, ceaseless business.
1t must not be supposed, however, that
New York does nothing but buy and sell
The great warehouses and shops are what
first strike the eye of the stranger; and
the streets thronged with busy men and
loaded trucks seem to indicate that the
transfer of merchandise from band to
hand is the sole occupation of its inhab-
itants. But go off the line of Broad
way, along the side-streets, and upon
both the East and Hudson rivers, and
you will hear the sound of the hammer
and the fle-the whirl Of mighty machin-
cry, which, with the aid of human hands,
is producin producing producing,
spurred onward by competition, the de-
sire for wealth, and the innate force of in
dustry. Their work is not without vast
results; and there are many establish
ments, grown from the. humblest begin
nings, which now employ a small army
of men and women.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
PR0CRAsTINATIoN.

Procrastination is the thief of time
What world of time is wasted in court
]ship-engag agement-marriage
A young gentleman visits a young lady
to determine whether he would wish to
marry her At the end of the year he
has decided to be more undecided
At lnnnth he mons the unestiou. His
fair one, who had decided year ago to
accept him when he offered, takes weeks
to deliberate, and at length refers him to
papa-who, though he has long known
his habits, and every shilling of his prop
erty, begs to inform himself and advise
with his friends. Then distant day is
named-so that two families are excited
and anxious for more than twelve months
about a matter that, between those who
have known each other, should be dis
patched in a week. Be sure you re right,
then go ahead, is maxim that will ever
hold good. Whatever ought to be done
cannot be done too quickly. My fair
young Lady, if young gentleman ad-
dresses you, and you love him and intend
to marry him, tell him SO frankly and
plainly the moment he asks you. IF be
then asks you when the wedding shall be,
tell him s'as early as he. likes" and my
word for it, if ne is a man of sense, he
will appreciate your frankness and the
confidence you repose in him. Young
Gentleman, if you are engaged, with
means enough to support a wife, break
off the engagement with the young lady
who procrastinates and will not marry
you at once Ten to one that she is only
looking out for better chance, and if, in
her fancy, she finds it, she will cast you
off with as little ceremony as her worn
out slipper. Never put off till tomorrow
what can be as we'll done to-day.
CIV. M.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
A BABY STOLEN BY AN EAeLn.-The

A BABY STOLEN BY AN EAaLE-The
Quincy, (Il.) Whig has the following
sensation item
One of the most startling events that
has disturbed the calmness of our citi-
zens, occurred this afternoon. A lady
with her babe had been walking near the
river, and for some cause the child was
left alone for a few moments, in which
time an eagle, which had been observed,
but not dreamed of as dangerous, screech-
ing bore away the babe. The mother
rushed toward the child, bat too late to
stop the eagle from carrying it off. The
anxious crowd watched its course till it
was lost to sight. Two men Immediately
started in a skiff across the river in the
direction Of its track, but Of course they
were unable to follow it any distance, and
nothing has since been heard of the in
fant thus taken away in the morning Of
life, and its fate is enshrouded in
mystery.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
CONSUMPTION

:. Thousands of cases, when the ma.
ttent supposed he was afflicted with
this terrible disease, have beer, c,rred
by the use of these remedies. Extreme
emaci ciation, debility, and cough are
the usuaI attendants upon severe
cases of dyspepsia or disease of the
digestive organs. Even in cases of
genuine Onsnmption, these remedies
siren tightening and invigorating
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

Gr House rents are 90. sexorbitant IN
New Orleans, that,as ssgrasping landlord
advertises to let Ga splendid hogshead,
just vacated by the former occupant, who
leaves for no fault. The premises are a
sweet location for 4 family with young
children, are in thorough repair, with
bunghole centrally situated, and hoops in
good order"
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
Gootla1o' @srtnatt 6ro,tir

is combination Of all the iagyedests of The Biers,
aoiM PURE Santa Cass Ram, Orange etc. Ris used for
pure alcoholic stimulus required Po aciu bear in
mind that these remedies entirely different from
any others adcertised for The cure of the diseases
named These being scientific preparations of medicinal
extracts, aoie the others mere decoctions of rum
in for The TONIC is decidealy one of tie most
pleasant and agreeable remedies erer offered to the
public. Its taste exquisite IT Is pleasure to take
1t, aois its tegicssg ezlila,uting, and medicinal
qualities hare caused to be knosus the greatest of
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

RATHER CuTE.-"Is your father at
home y inquired a man Of the little girl
who admitted him..
ssIs your name bill 7" she asked.
"Some people call me So" he replied,
"Then he is not home, for I heard him
tell John if any bill came, to say he was
not at home p
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
Gooflan0's German Ditters

is entirely vegetable, and cont aims no
liquor. 1t is "a compound OF Fluid Ex.
tracts. The Roots, Herbs, aud Barks
from which these extracts are made
medicinal virtues are extracted from
them by scientific chemist. These
extracts are then for warded to this
country to be used expressly for the
manufacture of these Bitters. There
is no alcoholic substance of any kind
used In cOmp0undfng the Bitters,
hence 1T is the only Bitters that can
be used In cases where alcoholic slim.
1xlar,f a icx. m nf a Il L. HI
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

& UF aPapa,'" said little boy, fought
the master to fog me for what did not
do2 ssCertainly not" replied the father,
'sWell," replied the little fellow, che did
to-day when ! didn't do my sum-"
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

FROM HON. GEO w. WOODWARD, s
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
PHILADELpHIa, MARCH 10th, 1867
find "Hoofland's German Bitters' is not an iator-
seating bere'age, ba is good toaic useful in disor-
ders Of the digestive orgos and Of great benefit in
clses Of debility and scaaat Of nervous action in the
systena -.5y z Yours truly,
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

pas- Beauties have. often died old
maids They set such avaius upon them
selves that they don't findia purchaser
before the market liz closed.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

kolun and aciH cure all diseases resulting from
bad dtood e
Keep your blood pure; keep yoay Lire,. in order;
keep your digestive organs sraad healthy condi-
fion, By the Of these remedies end no disease aciH
euer aSsail uo,t = ~ r. g = -
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

F Why is young man reclining on
the bosom of "a young lady like alfellow
indulging in spree 7? Because he is on
bust.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
EHE CoMp-MyroNs

Ladies' who wish fair skin and
good complexion, free from n Yellow
tsb tinge and all other disfig e ur ein emt.
should use these remedies occasions
ally. The Liver in perfect order, and
the blood pure, Will result in spark
ling eyes and blooming cheeks. tls
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

sa-. An old maid speaking Of marriage,
saws its likeIany other disease --"while
there's life there's hope"
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
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Hoofands German Remedies dreyzoaisatesfsited
The genuine hare tie signature Of GU. jackson
on the front cf the outside scrapper of each bottle and
are counterfeit
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
READ THE neutrality-suspicious.

Thousands of letters have been re-
cefved, testifying to the virtue of these
remedies. M
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
THE YOUNG FOLKS

Will be interested in the display Of pocket
knives, purses, toys, pictures, fishing tackle,
nuts, fruits and delicious candies, gum drops
lozenges, fig paste, plain candies, cream bon
bons, nut candies, nut drops and fine confec-
tionery, sugar almonds, solferino candy, coco
candy. w
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
Weak and Delicate Children

are made strong by using the Bitters
or Tonic. IH fact. they are Family
Medicines. They cal, be administered i
with perfect safety TO a child three
months old, the most delicate female,
or a man of ninety.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
nEBII.ITv

There is no medicine equal to Hoofands German
Bitters Tonic in Of Debility. They impa,t
tone and cgor to The aolole system, strengthen Tie ap
petite, an enjoyment Of the food, enable The
sound, healthy complexion, eradicate tie yelIo,o ti,ge
from the eye, iapdt bloom to the cheeks, and cian
the patient from short-breathed, enaciated apeak
and nervous i,,calid, to ltfaced, stout and vigor
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

Your attention is invited to the stock of sta
tionery, perfumery, extracts, cosmetics, fancy
goods, dye colors, sc.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
DAREBS
new DRUG STORE +!
AT the Old Stand.
MEDICINES.

A new lot drugs, chemicals, and medicines,
selected with care, of the best quality, and at
reduced prices.
GaA8G@@a "a
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15

sFURNITUREi FURNITURE
II. F. HOOVER respectfully informs his friends,
and the public generally of West and South Jersey
y to their advantage to purchase at his Warehouse,
where they will find a. large stock Of the modern
styles to select from. sa ia v, ss4s<sss "a
The subscriber begs to say that his facilities for
manufacturing, and buying his materials for CASH
having apprentices, but employing the best work
those In want of really good Furniture at low prices
as he much prefers the 8 nimble sixpence to the
" slow shilling" sS ,ss5ss ssssss s5.s..s,
lgoods bought at his Warehouse will be warrant
ed andif intended for the country, viii be packed
with care and dispatched. $50 AZ. .s.ss54
H. F HOOVER,
No. 23o s. Second st., below Dock, west side
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-05-15
GARDEN SEEDS.

Garretsoa's, johnson, Robbins & Co., Com
stock & Ferre, B-iist's and Landreth's Garden
Seeds. Also, beautiful collection of
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
Size of Farms.

If farmers who have poor farms Of large size were to curtail the dimen- sions of their corn fields fifty per cent, and expend the amount they saved in labor in manure, they would be enabled in a few years, devoted to such policy, to improve all their arable lands, and bring their entire estates into condi- ton of profitable fertility. And while this would be going on, they would find by the increase of manure applied to their corn land, and attention to its culture, that their corn crop would rather increase than decrease. The great fault with us all is, that we attempt to achieve too much, and ow- ing to that circumstance, fail of achiev- ing anything worthy of the character of good farmers. It should be the policy and pride of all to do whatever we do well, rather than too ambitious of doing much, Large corn fields unmanured, and but half tended, as is too often the case with many of us, re- fleet no credit upon their individual owners, and are actually discreditable to the husbandry of the country.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
Farming Maxlnl~.

l. That, however we'll prepared 8 soil may be, it cannot nourish long succession of crops without becoming exhausted.
 2. Each harvest impoverishes the soil to certain extent, depending upon the degree of nourishment which it re- stores to the earth.
 3. The cultivation of spindle roots ought to succeed that of running aud superficial roots.
 4. It is necessary to avoid returning g too soon to the cultivation of the same, or to analogous kinds of vegetables, in the same soil.
 5. It is very unwise to allow two kinds of plants, which admit of the ready growth of weeds among them, to be raised in succession.
 6. Those plants that derive their principal support from the soil should not be sown, except when the soil is sufficiently provided with manure.
 7. When the soil exhibits symptoms of fexhaustion from successive haryests, the cultivation of those plants that re- store moisture to the soil must be re- sorted to.
 These principles are confirmed by experience they form the basis of a system of agriculture rich in its pro- ducts, but more rich in its economy, by the disainution of the usual quantity of labor and manure. All cultivators ought to be governed by them, but their application must be modified by the nature of soils and climates, and the particular wants of each locality.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
Working the ground while 1t is
 Wet!

The temptation is often great to use & fair month for the preparation of the soil for crops before the water Is sufti- ciently dried of, or drained out of it, to warrant its being stirred at all. Thus the gain of forty eight hours in time is often serious detriment to the field for the entire season. Light sandy loans are not injured in this way, but every clayey loam is, and as . general rule so is any soil that ever dries in Jumps. The blow presses the furrow slices into clods, which often dry like pressed bricks and the tread ing of the teams in narrowing makes bad worse, though the harrow tears them up somewhat. Even heavy loam may be worked into light, porous, warm seed-bed if in proper condition tor blowing before being worked.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
Human Greatness.

SirJohn Mason, privy counsellor to Henry VIII, spoke as follows upon his death-bed;
 "I have seen five princes, and been privy counsellor of four.-I have seen the most remarkable things abroad, and been present at most state transactions for thirty years. After all this experi- ence, have learned this: that serious ness is most commendable, temperance the best physic, and good conscience the best estate. Were to live again, Iwould change the court for the clois- ter; my privy connsellor's hustle for, the retirement of hermit;s and the whole time which have spent in the palace, for one hours communication with God.
 When 1 look upon the tombs of the great, every emotion of envy dies, when read the epitaphs of the beauti- ful, every inordinate desire forsaSes me when I meet with the grief of pa- rents upon the tombstone, my heart melts with compassion when lsee the tombs of the parents themselves, l re- fleet how vain it is to grieye for those whom we must quickly follow; when l see kings lying by the side of those that deposed them-when I behold ri- val wits placed side by side, or the ho- ly men who divided tie world with their contests and disputes-I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the frivolous competitions, factions and debates of mankind; when l read the several dates on the tombs, of whom some died yesterday, and some sixhun- dred years ago, am reminded of that day when all mankind will be contem- poraries, and make their appearance together.-Addison
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
American Wonders.

The largest number of whale ships in the world is sent out by Nantucket and New Bedford.
 The greatest grain port in the world is Chicago.
 The largest single volume ever pub lished is Webster's Unabridged Die tionary, an American work-the best of the language-containing as much matter as six family bibles.
 The largest aqueduct in the world is the Croton aqueduct of New York. It's length is four miles aud half, and it cost twelve and a half millions of dollars.
 The largest deposit of anthracite coal in the world are in Pennsylvania --ihe mines of which supply the mark ct with millions of tons annually, aud appear to be inexhaustable.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
GREAT DIsCOvERYii
 Every Man His Own Artist. A SCIENTIFIC WONDER

An instrument by which any person can take correct Likenesses or Photo graphs. This instrument with full in- structions sent by mail for one dollar. Address, c. B. AMES & CO,
 l8l Broadway, New York. febl-2m.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
NOTIONS.

Our stock Notions large of variety of dress pants coat vest thread fos serpenne ad star bd M crochet edgugs inserting magic ung all zes card silk ribbon bbon french flowers hne assortment brd Ladies and Gents pocket books ana p of all pfumery hap spinning marbles china ana wax oois
 large assortment of ladies collars ana cuffs silk e gloves large assortment of hosiery uen crochet needless fancy haw walking que melton cloth ana SIX aue hen accoens yon the roman german italian guitar strings brushes of all descriptions musquto ne saddles sand and saddle wallets
 Having purchased markets and when they afe oi the country Give u al andse e and examine Goods and prices
 F. GATES & BRO.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
CHARAcrra.-we may judge man,

CHARAcTER.-We may judge mans character by what he loves-what pleases him. If person manifests de- light in low, sordid objects-the vul- gar song and dcbasing language, in the misfortune of his fellows, in cruelty to animals, we may at once determine the complication of his character. On the contrary, if he loves purity, mod esty, truth--if virtuous pursuits engage his heart and draw out his affections we are satisfied that he is an upright man.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
If there is one on the faf

- If there is one on the face of the earth, says the Cincinnati Enquirer, whom old Ben Wade detests, it is Sal mon P. Chase, chief justice of the Unit ed States. Had it not been for Wade, Chase would have been the nominee for President in 1860, instead of Mir. Lincoln. One of the favorite remarks of the profane "old Ben;' was this, "that Mir. Chase was uncertain whether he (Chase) made the Almighty, or whether the Almighty made him"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
The Emblem or pemocracy.

hmc bfnwscms VI AScV~A" "Sy'
 EDITOR STATESMAN; Why is it that the Democratic party adopt the "rooster" as the emblem of victory3 Please explain.
 DEMOCRAT.
 Because the game rooster is the gamest bird, when encroached upon by his fel- lows, that ever existed, and the Democracy is the gamest party that ever voted at an election or resented oppression. Both the party and its emblem, when they go into the fight, make it matter of life or death. Both may be whipped, but not conquered, for giving up, when once in the fight, is word unknown to the prac- tice of the rooster, and it is not found in the Democratic vocabulary.
 This is one reason for adopting the rooster as the emblem of Democracy, an- other reason is this:
 During the war of 1912 the British fleet on Lake Champlain was attacked by the American fleet under Commodore McDonough. The fleet of McDonough, much inferior to that of the English, suffered terribly in the first part of the battle. At the moment when it was rag ing fercest--the heaviest fire of the cne- my directed against the flagship of Me Donough--his men driven from their guns by the fierce cannonade, and dismay sat upon every countenarce, and the storm of iron hail, which seemed to threaten destruction not only to the ship but to every living soul therein, was at it's height, cannon ball struck chicken coop and knocked it to pieces, killing all it contain ed but moment before, save only game rooster, whose battered comb bore the marks of many death fight. Flying up- on the bulwarks of McDonough's flag ship, the noble bird, undaunted by the noise and confusion and carnage around him, with clarion voice rang out his notes of defnance and victory.
 Sailors ure very superstitions, and when, in the pause of the thunder of the enc my's cannon, they heard the shrill "cock- a-doodle-dco" of the undaunted bird, they gathered new courage, and repairing again to their guns, returned anew the fire of the enemy, cheered by the loud crow of the emblem of Democracy, until the bat. tie ended, and McDonough, on Lake Champlain, like the Democracy of Ohio was victorious over the enemies of the country.
 Every naval historian makes mention of the fact, and history says that the bra very shown on that occasion by the rooster was the cause of the victory, by the renewed courage it gave to the sailors of McDonough's fleet.
 From that day to this, in political con tests, the rooster has been the Democratic emblem of victory, and when it'is seen in the act of sending forth its "cock-a doc dle-do" at the head of a Democratic news paper, it is right to say that the country is safe, for the victory is with the Democ' raey.
 The gallant birds that grace our columns growing over Ohio redeemed from Aboli ton misrule, are believed to be, if not lineal descendants, living likenesses of the one that cheered McDonough and his men on to victory in lSl2.-Ohio Statesman.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18

s%Life may change, but it will not fly till the appointed hour; hope may vanish for time, but it is deathless; :; truth may be yelled, but it endures {; and love may be repulsed, but it re- turns.
 py-In Germany when a paper says anything witty they kill the editor and not one editor has been killed there for two hundred years.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
FOR SALE.

ONE Twenty-Five Horse Power Portable Steam Engine, in running order, and nearly new; also, an excellent Corn Mill. capable of grinding twenty bushels of corn per hour. The above will be sold on terms to suit the Amss. For particulars. enquire st the Dss tire Mill. march !, lsss-,f
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18

THE LATEST CURIosITIEs.--A fence made from the railing of scoldlng wife. 4 plate of butter from the cream of . joke.
 The small coins in the "change of the moon."
 The original brush used in painting the signs of the times.
 IA woody brush and black paint are be- ing used at present.--Ed ]
 The latest contract with the trade winds The chair on which the sun sets. A garment for the naked eye.
 The hammer which broke up the meet ing.
 Buckle to fasten laughing stock. The animal that drew the inference. Egg from nest of thieves.
 A bucket of water from "All's we'll"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-04-18
CORN MILL,

And are prepared to do all grinding that may be sent to our Mills. Meal exchanged for Corn.
 Ten Eyck, Eoule & Co.,, Des Arc, January 1, ls67.--jan5-1y