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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
From the Nashville Press and Times. A Most Singular and Fatal Pre-.
 Gentimemt.

The strangest case of fatal present. ment we ever heard or read of, oc' cured few days ago, on the Char lotte pike.
 Young Jim Hally, of the Hally family, boy about sixteen or seven teen years of age, very clever, intelli. gent and courageous, was working out in potato patch all day. About three o'clock he came in much disturbed in mind, with somewhat wild express sion of face, and sat in an easy -chair in the parlor, and began to rock to and fro furiously. His mother found him in this condition, and anxiously in- quircd what was the matter. He made no answer, but continued to move backward and forward in the chair.
 After, a little, the father, who had been in town, returned, and was shocked to see his son in SO unaccount- able condition of mind He became apprehcnsive that mental disorder had taken hold of him, as it had his own father upon many occasions. After many unavailing attempts 10 force the young fellow to speak, he lifted him out of the chair and brought him to the verandah. The storm was coming up at that time, and the lightmngs played occasionally in tho horizon. Suddenly, as young Hally's eye caught one of the far off flashes, he jumped to his feet, and throwing up both hands, exclaimed in loud voice: "Fathcr, am going to die" and rushed away to the potato patch where he had been working, and took his position under large tree.
 The father called for some help and followed him. Whilst the elder Hally and the hired man were cndeavoring to persuade the boy to go back to tho house, flash of lightning came which rent the tree from it's topmost branch to the roots. One of the limbs struck the young fellow on the head appar- ently q slight blow. He fell down and never brcathcd again. It left nothing but a smal. black mark on tho right temple. 1Ic was fair, incliming to sal low complexion, but after the fatal stroke blush suffuscd his check. The expression of lis face was that of one in the possession of serene peace and heartfelt joy.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
Andrew Jackson.

Referring to tho fact that General Grant has sentinel on duty constant ly at the door of his apartments, cor respondent of the. Macon (Ga.) Tele- graph, relates the following incident of General Jackson's last visit to New Orleans: ass
 The fatigues of the day ended, the old hero repaired with many of the citizens, to apartments prepared for him in that magnificent structure, the St. Louis hotel. The captain of an Irish company detailed stalwart son of Erin, as a sentinel at tho Generals door. He was there walking hisrounds, when tho General deserted him, and turning to the captain, asked;
 What does this mcan?'
 Only sentinel at your door, Gene ral' M
 l shall ever remember that look, and the exclamation, 'My God " as he strode up to the sentinel with manner which was the Generals only:
 My good man., said he, what are you doing at my door, with musket in your hands ?
 The captain placed mo here as your guard, General
 Am not in the midst of the Ameri- can pcople2 Am I in danger from these or is this intended as an honor to me? Ifso, despise itl Go home, sir, and get your dinner and turning 10 his guests, he continued, Whenever an American citizen by bis public con duct renders public guard necessary to his protection, beware of that man r
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
From the Sunday Crescent.
 A. Headisms.
tAUaHrNa.


 "Laugh and grow fat" said somebody, I aint very fat, but I'm helthy babe --on the laughi"
 "With mirth and laughter let old Wrinkles come,' said another chap. Old Wrinkles didn't come. He "dicd laughing"
 A man as loves money too much to laugh never ought to have full schist." 6
 Adam, (who Is dead now,) laughed from early morn till late at Ever (Patent applied forD j
 Show me man as don't laugh and I'll lock up my spoons. l Doctors don't like laughing it hurts their business. @ ~ 9sBa DEBRIS. a I likes folks as knows enough to mind their own affairs; but never hurt my cyesight to look at 'em-it ain't epidemic.
 Don't be too smart; folks has gone 10 the penitentiary for bein' too smart. Many man as "givcs away his hand" comes near sellin' his head. (N.. D. I ain't married.)
 Franklin said, "Timc is money" But I've seen folks try to pay their bills on time, and time went back on 'cm. Time ain't money only when it passes.
 "Honesty is the best policy" This is good as fur as it goes, but it don't go n great ways now-a-days.
 Every cloud has silver lining" Let it cloud up.
 "rherc's glory in the tented field.' We'll, let it stay there for all me.
 "Contcntment is riches Perhaps ]; but you've got to live within your in- come. n
 Nobody but gourmand ever ct tn Brutc--at one settin'.
 To preserve the teeth-lock 'cm up in the safe. eeH e|
 Money brings friends; want of it frenzy.
 "Love thy ncighbor ns thy self" Yes; but keep your eyes on him.
 Never don't ''let the sun go down upon your wrath :" no, because some- body's son may come down on you.
 Don't be politician cause you may want to givc bail or reference for board some day. .
 s Don't be too fashionable. You can't cat soup with fork. However,it in- 'jures the enamel to pick your teeth with the fork at table, and it don't look well to sec folks pick their nose when they should pick bone.
 Always catch lady when she faints, but don't rumple her heart; it makes her "comc to" before shc is fairly ready! n5ea aa |
 Lawyers ideas always ook fees-gblc.
 '.Do as you would be done by;" buy, if you would De done good. Wealth is no sign of worth in n man ]; but it goes further. now n days. "a
 Money is like darkness, itcovers up a heap of deviltrv. #w
 When q man boasts loudly of lis pa triotism, l think that man has 'got an eye to business"
 "Virtuc has its own reward ;" but generally man has to wait q good while for his reward. h@
 The girl who "1ovcd not afterwards married him. ~ fi
 Money may be the cause of a heap of trouble; but it's mighty sight easier to borrow trouble than it is to borrow money. .. t5.
 Hens that can lay and won't lay, ought to be made to set.
 Folks as lives in glass houses mustn't tread on other peoples toes. M
 You arc never certain of anything in this world unless you bet, and then you're liable to lose.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
Onr Job Printing Department.
GRANT, THE MONKEY, AND
 THE MULE.
cAssABlAScA THE SECOND.

CAssABlANcA THE SECOND. The hoy sat on the pony's back.
 As round the ring he fled The dust that flew up round the track Fell thick upon his head. Yet beautiful and firm he stuck,
 As born to ride wild ponies A creature of uncommon pluck,
 A ''hrickp among his cronies. The mule ran on n--he'd not let go, Without his fathers word His father faintly crying "whoa, Was smothered in the crowd. The pony fast and faster flew,
 With Joeko running after, Brayoes from the crowd they drew, Convulsing all with laughter. Jocko leaped with splendor wild, Carrying his tail on high, And sat behind the gallant child With mischief in his eye. There came q burst of loud applause The boy--Ol was he there? Ask of Jocko, who, with his paws, Was combing Hiram's hair.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
Foreigners and the English Ian.
 gn0ge.

The English language must appear fearfully and wonderfully made to a foreigner. One of them, looking at a picture of number of vessels, said, "See what flock of ships" He was told that flock of ships was called a fleet, but that fleet of sheep was call ed flock And it was added, for his guidance in mastering the intricacies of our language that s'flock' of girls is called a bevy, that bevy of wolves is called a pack, and pack of thieves is called a gang, and gang of angels is called q host. and host of porpoises is called shoal, and a shoal ofbuffaloes is called herd, and herd of children is called troop, and troop of part ridges is called q covey, and covey of beauties is called galaxy, and gal axy of ruffians is called horde, and a horde of rubbish is called heap, and n heap of oxen is called a drove, and a drove of blackguards is called d mob, and a mob of whales is called school, and school of worshippers is called n congregation, and a congregation of engineers is called corps, and corps of robbers is called a band, and band of locusts is called swarm, and q swarm of people Is called crowd, and a crowd of gentlefolks is called the elite, and the elite of the cities thieves and rascals are called the roughs, and the miscellaneous crowd of city folks is called the community, or the public, according AS they are spoken of by the religious community or secular public.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

CAN ANY ONE TELL.-Can any one tell why men who cannot pay small bills, can always find money to buy liquors, and treat when happening among their frienCs?
 Can any one tell how young men who dodge their wash women, and are always behind with their landlords, can play billiards night and day, and are always ready for game of poker or seven up?
 Can any one tell how men live and support their families, who have no in- come and do not work, while others who are industrious and constantly employed, half starve?
 Can any ono tell how itis that man who is too poor to pay for newspa- per, is able to pay q dollar or two a week for tobacco, whisky, or cigars !
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
rinh Avenue Fashion Circular.

Mrs. Tomtoodlc rose at II :22 yestcr- day morning, and dressed at 4. a@
 Mrs. Foote called on her dentist last week and left her measure for set of upper teeth. Her husband is delight ed. She can't talk till she gets them. Miss Araminte Penelope Hermine Sally Jones has new poodle. F. s. The "dear creature Che cost S50) had dyspepsia on Saturday, but we are happy to announce him convalescent.
 Mir. Hifalutin MacFitz Won O'Toole took walk on the avenue last even ing. He was accompanied by his cane and moustache.
 Miss O'Schncider had her weekly Mysteries the day before yesterday.
 Miss Gazellc forgot to paint her cheeks, and was consequently mistaken for the consumptive Miss Robinson by her betrothcd. Consequences like to be fatal, at least to love.
 MT. Dandy was bitten by cowardly mosquito, in the back of the neck at G:l5 ?. m., Monday. Result-somc slight profanity.
 Miss Fatforty is engaged to--her modiste for new dress.
 Thomas Heartsmasher, Esq, made an impression last night, oman easy chair.
 Miss Brownnet (with two'n's) is in love with a--duck of bonnet.
 Miss Misanthropc's Poodle was clip ped lately. His birthday, which is on Tuesday next, will be celebrated by q large party.
 "A fashionable funeral may be ex- pected as soon as Mrs. Von Wrinkle
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
A Good story on BntIer.

A Washington correspondents writes: :: There is loose darkey about Willard's hotel named Tom. You can bribe Tom to anything. The other day there was dinner given by New York contractor, at which it was understood that Ben Butler should be guest. Some disloyal wag, without the fear of Congress before him, got hold of Tom {; fed him literally, and put him up to q piece of outrageous and treasonable Tomfoolery. After the plates were served the host said, "That will do Tom, you can go." But Tom did not go. Observing that his orders were not obcyed, the contractor repeated, Il told you to go, Tom. If want you I will ring for you"
 Still Tom hung about the door and did not retire. At last, very much worried at his contumacy, New York turned upon Ethiopia and said sternly, attracting the whole company, "I've told you twice to leave the room, and by G--d I'll be obeyed, or put you out myself" Tom approached the table humbly, and replied in subdued tone, but loud enough to be heard by all present, sIf you please sir--with sub- mission--I cant go. I'm obliged to stay" "The h--l you are! What for ?" "Well, sah, if I must tell, must, axes Mars Buffers pardon, but Iam 'sponsi- ble for the spoons. Dem spoons is silver, an am specially set to watch 'em. I cant go, sir. It's much as my place is worth sir.' The sequel can better be imagined than described.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

Ga~A Radical paper intimatcs that Frank Blair stole set of silver spoons in North Carolina, in ls65.--lf this charge is not withdrawn, or is persis- ted in, at least half the New England Radicals will vote for Blair, in spite oi tho deuce.
 gsS~A A child with proboscis like an elephants has heen born in Zanesville, Ga. Having it's own trunk always with it, there is no probability that il will ever become carpet bagger.
 RPWhat Is the difference between a honeycomb and a honeymoon? A honeycomb consists of number of ssmall cells. and q honeymoon consists of one great sell"
 agWhy is kiss like a rumor Because it goes from mouth 10 mouth
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

Rss~Beau Hickman says the carpet baggers are the poorest lot of sneaks that ever got into Congress. He has collected less than five dollars of them, and that in bits of ten and twenty-five cent shinplasters
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
CoLoRED MEN READ,

The following circular has been ad- dressed by Charles W. Fitzhugh to the colorcd people, cmbodying the sub stance of what is above announced He was one of tho most intelligent and probably the best educated, of the colorcd members of the late so-called convention; and one of the most ar- dent supporters of the Radical party in the body His influence over the col orcd members was greater probably than that of any other member. In words of fcryid eloquence, he sends out this note of warning to his brcth- ren. May we not ask the colored peo- pie 10 give it their calm attention:
 KNOXVILLE, Mss, July 3l, '6S.
 FELLOW CoLcREp CITIZENS OF WIL- KINsoN The time has come, when our race must be saved. An election was held insthis State to vote on Consti- tution, tllat was framed by tho Conven- uary Eth. 1868; that Constitution was defeated by large majority. Why :? Because it was tyrannical, overbcaring and ruinous to the State and citizens thereof The colored voters of this State acted wisely and justly in voting against il.
 The question presents itself to us who framed that Constitution? Was it men who had the interest of the citi- zcns of th.s State at heart? NO! but men who came from the North, as ad- venturers, to monopoli2e the offices, and distress the peaceable citizens.- God would not suffer such to be done |. He used his Almighty power, and slew those who tried to devour us! and to- day, our State is saved.
 Now, fellow citizens, you are living in the South Your interest is at stake in the South! My motto, for the people to prosper in a State, is for all to live peaeeably together! You are living among the Southern people; you have been raised up among them. AL though they held you Tn slaVery-ior- get everything of that kind. Let the past be the past. Come under the pro- tecting wings of your only and best friends. They love you and study your interests. You are q poor people. Come, and your starving children shall be fed.
 The Radicals have made you great promises-such as ''eome with us, and we will do you good" What good have they done you? Have they given you the homes that they promised? !? Have they fed your childreny Have they given you anything9 No! but they have caused you to suffer hunger and want
 Now, save yourselves. Come with us and let us live peaceably together. The time has come when you can save yourselves. More anon.
 Your fellow citizen,
 CHAs. W. FITzHuGH.
 P. s. The employers of colored peo- pie will oblige me by reading to them this Circular C. w F.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
m the Jackson Miss Clarion,]
 Remarkable Address.

4 Leading Colored Member of the Ms sissippi Conpention Renoaaces tue Ra9i- cat 3drty--He Denoomces the Constifu- tion which if framed, and soys t css Gods eork to deteat tt-Hc ra77,s hts race against the Corpet-bdggers, and ddgises then, to adhere to their Southern friends
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

ssS-A lady told us yesterday that the only thing she could tolerate about her was fan and q little lemonade. A good costume for comfort but moi for eOcictv
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
Interesting Facts.

Glass windows were used for lights in 1lS0.
 Chimney first put to houses in l236. Tallow candlers for lights, l290.
 Spcctacles invented by an Italian in l249. a s Paper made from linen, 1902. s Art of printing from moveable type, l44O. Dst Watches first made in Germany, l447 Telescopes invented by Porta and Janson, 1898.
 Tea first brought from China to Flu rope in 1901.
 Theatre erected in England by Shaks- peare in 1903. q e. l Circulation of blood discovered by Harvey in 16l0. M
 Bricks made of any required size in 1925.
 Newspaper first established. 1929.
 Pendulum cl ocks first invented, l639 Barometer invented by Torricelli, 1855.
 Steam engine invented in 16f9. Bread made with yeast, 1850.
 Cotton planted i'll the United States in 1759.
 Fire engine invented, 1885,
 Stereotype invented in Scotland, l7s5. 2
 Telegraph invented by Morse, in 1892. ss M
 The first Dagucrreotype made in France, 1886.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

asySays country girl, describing a country home, sWe raise our own fruit and vegetables, make our own pork, and lay our own eggs"
 .Bsy-A bachelor, according to tlie latest definition, is man who has lost the opportunity of making woman miserable.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

NTrThc young gentleman who sang My heart and lute arc all tho store that I can bring to thee has been solemnly assured by the young lady's paternal relative that it would be impossible to support . family from the receipts of such store, and earnestly enjoined not to undertake the experiment with any members of his family.
 SrLENus,- Northern Radical editor having spoken of Grant as 'the great Silenus,' we immediately turned to our mythology for his description. We found it a4 follows; "Silenus was generally represented as old and flat nosed, riding upon broad-backed ass: usually intoxicated, and carrying his cane, or, tottering along, supported by his siafi'" We were satisfied and closed the book.-N. O. Times.
 Bsy-The reason why lovers arc so fond of one another's company is be- cause they are always talking about themselves aaf Hatt
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

BsS~ However dull woman may be, she will understand all there is in love 1; however intelligent man may be, he will never know but half of it.
 ssFs The height of politeness is pass inground on the opposite side ofa lady when walking with her, in order not to step upon her shadow.
 ssS-Thosc who preach against sin and serve Satan arc but very little bet ter than those who denounce intemper- ance and go for Grant.
 gSy~ Pocket Book-To lose a pocket book containing greenbacks is un- luckv.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

DEr An instance of throwing ones self about was witnessed a few even- ings ago at party, in the ease of a young lady, who, when asked to sing, first tossed her head, and then pitched her voice. t@f a
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

Prompt attention given 10 the Collection of Claims, Investigation of Land Titles. Pay ment of Taxes, Sc. myl6
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

P. s. The employers of colored peo- pie will oblige me by reading to them this Circular. C. ". F.
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Gross i nd Croyvn.

:. ~. .tNeR NE09of nfA TNE9Nns w y ~
There 10 o cross OF heavy weight IS
,aFof every human life to bear, .ai,l,
There fs's ciaplet formed or thorns,
For each and every brow to wear, l,Ns
Ohi whom the cross Of pain and woe a
Z, Shall sUon forever be laid down, s.
Hay we receive, In recompenee, ];,s, y,
A beautiful and fadeless crown. -a
a croes OF toll and worldly grief,
sAburden OF suspense and care,
Has life imposed upon .ps all, !.
5. And each it's heavy load must bear;
Tho clouds may lower overhead,
The bright stars fade before our eyes,
Vet f.,tl, shnr n.,inl ~. :..s .s :s Eth
Where sacrifice, where duty lies. y
A crown awaits each faithful heart,
Each earnest, seif-denying soul.
That carries cheerfully the cross 81
y To deaths cold unrelenting goal; Isl
And when the veil lshan roll away,
Disclosing heavens endless bliss,
The crown of love shall compensate ~
The CROSS of such q life as this. e
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s'sNo matter. /. sMIle 81 said. with ! win

No uatter. = siie said, with o win
Ming smile, ~ win come Inyself. y.
q drew the water and held up the
scpp; but instead of taking 1t al she
lapproa ached, sha hrushed suddenly
past me, opened the door, and rushed
ont on the platform! 3, .4'tl' :
ssStop herl stop hertz shouted The
detective, springing to his feet. "She
viii be killed; conductor, brakeman.
hold up!' ~ ~ g, ~
There was q rush-a tumult-a
hustle; I was first upon the platform; !;
but it was empty and deserted save
py a haiI frozen prakesman, who
seemed horror-stricken.
"She went past me like shadow,
and jumped off just as we crossed
Cairn turnpike road, !" he stammered.
dumped off the express train |!
well, struggling his shoulders, ''she
must have been killed instantly.
What mad folly"
"Its five hundred dollars out of
my pocket" said the detective, rue
fully. "I didn't want row before
we got to Edinburg, but I was con-
founded fool. A woman cornered
will do anything, I believe"
"Whlt" I calculated, "you don't
mean that that child"
81 mean," said the detective calm
ly, "that that child, as you call her,
is Attilla Burton, married woman
of twenty-six years of age, who, last
night, murdered four persons in cold
blood, and was trying to escape into
Canada. That is what I mean"
The train was stopped, and party
of lis, headed by the conductor and
the detective, went back to search for
any trace of the beautiful young
creature, whose loveliness and appa-
rent innocence had appealed to Hy
sympathies so earnestly. Nor was it
long before we found her lying dead
by the side of the track, frightfully
mangled by the force of the fall, and
mutilated almost beyond recognition.
"Well, she's escaped justice in
this world, if not in the next" said
the detective, gloomily. as he stood
looking down upon her remains.
"Do you suppose that she expect
ed to be able to spring off the NOV
ing train without injury" I asked.
without much injnry-yes, wo-
men are unreasonable creatures, but
l never dreamed of any such insane
folly, or should have taken prompt
measures to prevent it..
They lifted the fair dead thing, and
carried it to the nearest place of
refuge-a lonely farm house among
the hills, and we returned to the
train, reaching Edinburg only few
minutes behind the regular time.
And when in the next mornings
papers l read an account of the muir
deress, [ thought of the slender
creatures blue eyes, and rosebud
mouth, with pitying thrill at my
heart.