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Year: 1859

COMMON CoUNc1L-The summer vacation being
over, the Common Council will hold a regular meet
ing, pursuant to adjournment, tomorrow evening.
The Crescent will be on hand, as usual and give a
full and accurate report of the proceedings.
Year: 1859

As-A circular signed by forty of our most inauen-
tal and solid buyers, dealers and traders in cotton,
recommending a meeting of all interested in the
trade to convene at the office of the Chamber of Com
merce on tomorrow evening, will be found in our
monetary column this morning.
Year: 1859

MAGIc.-Tonight is announced as the last night
but two of Prof. Love, at Armory Hall. He will per
form some remarkable feats in his usual skilul and
inexplcable style. He is one of the most adrot of
legerdemain performers and his tricks are well worth
seeing.


The benefit Of Nine Love is underlined to take
place Wednesday night, the last of the series OF
entertainments when the Professor will introduce bis
greatest performance in which he causes the mystic
rious disappearance of ady-not little article that
he can slip up his coat sleeve or hide under his
thumb, but full grown female person, whom he will
conjure into nyisibty before the very faces Of his
auditory.
Year: 1859

very beeh
recipient at the Sugar Planters hand for my


BI-SULPHITE OF LIME,
stimulated further efor expand the area my
business.


The extent dimensions, and perfecbiy Of the machinery
employed Works. the quantity and quality of the
hand the economy and facility of labor which have
lately introduced herethe determination have taken this
year devote all tme attention and energy their nte
management all combined, place position
being able supply ANY QUANTITY Of Biulphite Of Lime
may required for the consumption of the State of


LOWERING THE PRICE
Year: 1859

There are very considerable variety of
the willows, from the ihost delicate osier,
to stems forming considerable tree
Some of the strongest growing kinds Of
the brown willow, it seems to US, are well
adapted to hedge making, and which can
be trained in manner that will occupy
much less room than the Usage Orange,
and which can be trained aud kept in or
der at much less cost of labor. It would
he well for farmers situated tipon our
great Western prairies, to try the different
varieties of willow, and adopt different
modes of training, in order to arrive at
the most proper plan of planting and
training the hedge We understand that
a movement of this kind has already been
made to test the value of the Sdli1 patr.
paria, as a hedge plant, in some parts of
Illinois. The plants are set so that they
will cross each other, leaving diamond
shaped openings, and being tied at each
cress, they grow and interlace each other
in such a manner as to make strong
fence. which stock will not eat, and the
cuttings from the annual trimmings can
be sold to willow workers. A hedge oil
this kind can be plowed very near to, as
the cutting of the roots does not cause
the increase of sprouts. The plants are
readily propagated by cuttings, and the
growth, up to the size necessary for a
hedge. is very rapid ; but when formed
into a hedge it may be checked and kept
within proper limits with little labor
We should consider the soil of the prai-
ries we'll adapted to the growth of this
family of plants, and when trained with
that object in view, the cutting of the an
nual prunings may be turned to very prof
liable account.-Eaaey Farmer.
Year: 1859

- Who ever becomes man of influence
by sitting under the harrow of despon-


dency What drone ever benefits the
world, his friends or himself? There is
nothing like action coupled with cheer


fulness. We see it everywhere. Who is
he sitting on that empty barrel at the cor
ner? A man with no energy, prey to
grief He does not know what to do, and


how to start. Who is that man standing
in the market place? A lazy, do-httie
sort OF vagabond, who hardly earns his
bread aud butter. Do you wish to be-
come such character ? !, Ii not arouse
yourself; away from the arm chair, up
from the gutter, out of the downy bed -
Move your arms, kick your feet. and stir
about; give the blood chance to circu-
late through the veins, and the, air of
heaven TO enter your lungs. Seize the
FIRST job presented and dispatch it at once,
up for the pay, and get another forthwith;
you viii soon earn enough to purchase a
wheelbsrrow or hand. cart, and then you
will begin to live. Who knows what You
may become? !? Energy is half omnipo-


tent Small beginnings end in large
gains penny well turned brings for
tune. Resolve then to do something, and
be something, and our word for it, you
will bless us 20 our dying day for our
plain-spoSen advice.-Apae'ioan Leader
Year: 1859

Do you wish your business to thrive?
Advertise. Listen to Stephen Girard's
advice on this subject:
I 81 have always considered advertising
--liberally and long---to be the greatest
medium of success in business, and the
prelude TO wealth. And l have, made
it an iuvariable rule too, to advertise in
the dullest time, a long experience hav-
ing taught me that money thus spent is
we'll invested, as by keeping my business
continually before the public, has secured
me many sales that otherwise would
have lost"


2 If you wish to be known as a business
man, show your good sense and knowl-
edge of the age in which you live by
svailing yourself of the power of the press
to make you known.


Where mans business does not pay
him enough to enable him to pay for ad.
vertising, it does not pay him enough to
do business at ALL


No man can advertise a'liberally and
long-even in the dullest time" without,
ultimately, doing business which will
pay him for advertising.
Year: 1859

or One kernel is felt in household !;
one drop Of water helps to swell the
ocean; aspark of fire helps to give light
to the world. You are a small man
passing amid the crowd you are hardly
noticed; f; but you have a drop or spark
within you that may be felt-felt through
the eternity. Do you not believe it Z? Set
that drop in motion-give wings to that
spark, and behold the results 1t may
renoyaie the world. None are too small,
too feeble, too poor to be Of service
Think Of this and act. Life is no triAe.
Year: 1859

d The white beard is SO exceedingly dis
tinguishable that every man whose hair
prematurely turns should be lad to wear
it; while for an old mans face it is SO
softening veil, so winning an embellish.
ment, that it is wonderful how such an
advantage could ever be thrown away
That old age should be always long beard
ed, to be properly ssiled and honorable,
is the feeling, we are sure, of every Loser
of nature, as we'll as of every cultivated
and deferential heart.
Year: 1859

1t appears to be settled that this famous Eng
'sh preacher will soon be among US, and that,
too; without any such derogatory conditions al
rnmor first attached to his intended mission
He will undoubtedly be received with much
sincere enthusiasm, as one whose spirituality
and power have already made their impress
upon his telIow-men. His brilliant reputation
as pulpit orator will also attract immense
crowds. But we question whether his reputa-
ton IN this respect will bear the ordeal unin.
Jured. In England, where intense Journalism
prevails, direct off hand, brilliant preacher
what we should call :" live man''-is decided
novelty, and as refreshing to the popular taste
as he is surprising. But we have great many
such men-so many, at least, as in some mea.
sure to form standard in the public mind.
Year: 1859

MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMIES AT DEs ARC, &c.-There is nothing that holds out such inducements to the parent and guardian to settle at particular point, as the fact of good schools having been established thereat, or being easy of access. True, Miss BLACK and Mr. PERRY have given indubitabie evidence of their superior capacity to teach, and their schools, as also, tn at of Mrs. HARRIS, have been conducted in a manner satisfactory to their patrons, and to the citizens of Des Arc and vicinity, generally.

 Preparatory schools will always be sustain ed by every community that has proper re- gard for the rising generation. But there is a higher aim that should stimulate the people of Des Are, especially those who are engaged in mercantile pursuits and the mechanic arts, as we'll as those who are owners of town pro- perty

 The sum of S50o0 expended for the erection of Male Academy building, and $5oo0 for a Female Academy building, will pay those making the subscription better than any other public investment that can be mentioned. To say nothing of the advantage to our own sons and daughters, we attract from every point of the compass mass of students who, with their parents and guardians, will expendthou ands in our midst The twenty odd business houses in Des Arc are able, within themselves, to raise this amount in the next thirty days, and the buildings can be erected in time for the spring session of 1860.

 Will those interested take this important subject into consideration? Already our near neighbors are outstripping us in the erection of edifces for High Schools and Academies. Shall we lie dormant and permit ourselves to be outstripped in snch noble and profitable en- terprises

 Des Arc has thus far prospered, in every point of view, from her fine natural location. There is not public improvement (church buildings excepted) that has as yet taxed the pockets or energies of her people. The time is near at hand when she must step forward anda aid in the erection of Academies-the im- provement of thoroughfares-grad and pave her streets, and with liberal hand show un- mistakable evidence of progress, in other things than that of erecting fine business houses, and the display of wares and merchandise or when it is too late her people will discover that their selfshness has prevented an increase of business, and produced a stand still or a falling off in the varied avocations of her peo- pie.

 It is full time that move was made" de- lays are dangerous"-our own interests and honor demand it. Who will be the first among our wealthy citizens to offer liberal sum towards the erection of Academy build inus 2
Year: 1865

The Potomacs great army has noblv withstood
The wlles of the traitors, and written in blood
The rout IT has taken DER mountain and plain,
Through forests and rivers in hot sun and rain
And now, like giant aware of his power
AIMS death blow at Secesslons left bower
In the siege of Atlanta, and Charleston. too
What subject for historys pages we view
Generations to come will rejoice in the name
Which their toreathers carved in the records fame
At the Cult, on the flank of Secession's domain
From the Red River, our brave comrades slain
are calling for vengeance. All! traitors shall feel
a fuil share of this in the siege of Mobile.
The Reb. who surrendered the stronghold Ft Gaines
Was surely possessed of less yalor than brains.
Our heroes at sea have had plenty 10 do
The ports TO blockade and the pirates subdue.
Let the famed Tallahassee beware of the day
When our Yankees meet her IN battle array
! am sure they have not forgotten so soon
The vIctry we gained on the 10th of June
Thus We see every part of our army grand,
In the war for the Union, and on land.
Are working IN concert, our cause to MAINTAIN,
To crush the rebellion and end the campaign.


W. W.
Year: 1865

Sources and Nature of Religious Faith


The knowledge Of Divine things does
not come to us primarily through the in
tellect. 1t is not the great brain, bat the
heart which hel ps to gain them. We can
not work at the problems of theology in
the calm of our libraries, and arrive at the
most complete faith, and put it by on
shelf as thing gained oace for all, and
then go on leading selfish, sinful, prayer
less lives, keeping our faith all the time
quite safe and undisturbed like our knowl
edge of Euclid or astronomy. This is not
religious faith, nor is religious faith to be
gained in any such way, or preserved Sc
cure in any such life Let US thank God
it is something different


Religious faith, in its high, true sense
faith in the presence of Heavely Father,
is thing which God gives, not in answer
to studies and researches, but to prayers
and deeds. 1t is thing which the clearest
mind may lack, and the humblest heart
possess in fullest measure. It is thing
we can only gain by prayer-only keep by
obedience. There is no winning it by ar
gument, no preserving it by force of logic
in life Of sin. Is it not well it should be
SO? Is it not fitting that the highest and
divinest of all gifts should be attainable to
Gods children, whether learned or igno-
rant, wise or dull, if only they be upright,
good and true of heart? Is it not fitting
also, we should hold this most precious
boon by no mere intellectual tenure, gained
once for all, and thenceforth inalerable,
but by the humber right of moral con-
sciousness to be strengthened By every act
Of obedience, and weakened by every sin
= Mrs. Cobbe's Broken Lights
Year: 1865

We have taken some pains, says the
Phrenol gical Journal, to collect few of
the most popular superstitions with which
some otherwise very sensible people are
afflicted, even in our country. Some of
these are the veriest fancIes of wild i'm
aginatlon, without sense or sentiment, and
none are founded on scientific principles
Such as they are, we present them to the
reader, remarking that well balanced minds
have higher standards by which to regulate
and govern their actions than anything
herein laid down. Our comments are in
closed in brackets.


Sneezing.-


If you sneeze on Monday, it indicates DANGER
Sneeze on Tuesday. you will meet stranger;
SnceZe on Wednesday, you will receive letter;
SneeZe on Thursday you will get something better;
Sneezlng on Friday indicates sorrow:
Sneeze on Saturday, You will have beau tomorrow;
Sneeze before you eat, you will have company before


you sleep.
If you sneeze before you are dressed you will see


your beau before you go to rest.


Remember that, girls We may add
physiologically, th2t sneezing is the pre-
monition of a cold, which the wonder low
ing have not probably discovered


Fish and the Cdt.-If cat washes her
face, you will have company before night.
If you dream you catch fish, it is a sign
you will make good bargain, according to
the size of the fish.


The Broom-If the broom is moved
with the remainder of the household furn-
iture, you will not be successful but the
broom must be burned while standing in
the corner, being watched to prevent tie
house taking fire.


Knife and Fork.-If you drop fork
and it sticks in the floor and remains in a
standing position, it is sign gentleman
will call; but if knife, lady will call


DisaPpointnaent-When putting on your
shoes and stockings, if you complete dres
ing ons foot before commencing the other,
it is a sign that you will be disappointed.
TDear me


Death an the Family. The breaking of
a mirror by any member signifies death in
the family before the year closes. Ergo,
be very careful not to break the looking
glass;


An Itching Foot--If the right foot
itches on the bottom, you are going where
you are wanted; if the left foot, where you
will not be welcome. Bathe the feet on
Year: 1865

Mr. Joseph w. Fsbens once more urges the
camel upon the attention Of our stock-rsisers and
western lravelersi and We mean 10 help him, for
We believe that the settlement OF our western
plains requires ito domestication here.


Last year, during the hottest weather, Punch
represented diseusted butler with the inevitable
joint Of beef before him, wondering why some
body did not invent a new animal. II seems to
us that men jIurneyng across our plains with
horses and wagons must have often longed for
new anima--somethng with as much speed. but
greater endurance and strength than the horse.


The camel is precisely the beast required there.
According to Mr.. Fsbens it needs only bali as
much food as a horse will eat any Jthng, from
dried leaves 10 br.ers; will do without water for
ten days on a stretch will travel steadily for
three or four weeks at the rate OF fifty miles per
day, over bad roads will bear under such circum-
stances burden of six or eight hundred pounds,
and for short distances double that weight; Is 20
hardy that il does not suffer from great ex-
lremes OF either heat or cold is easily fed and
requires little care and the cheapest OF furniture.


Only one thing Mr.. Fabens onnits, in his inter-
estng account OF the camel--that is the cost OF
importing herd of twenty Of thirty. He asserts
that they bear transportation across the ocean
better than either horses or cattle and that spec
linens brought over by him did not drink on the
whole voyage across the Atlantic. To induce co.
terprisng slock-rsisers now to import them 10
breed from it needs only that they shall be told
where to purchase, what to pay, and what is the
probable cost Of transportation. We invite Mr..
Fabens to communicate these facts through our
columns.


The government once undertook to furnish the
stock here-but such enterprises succeed best in
private hands; we have little doubt that dozens
Of our wealthy western stock-rasers would see the
advantage Of raising c,mels, instead of mules, II
they could only have Trustworthy statements of
the probable cost Of q herd 10 begin the business
WITH and the special treatment they require.
caravan Of camels could make the journey across
the plains probably 10 half the time now occupied
by the mass Of travellers with wagons and mi-
ners and western men in general, are quick to
take up new methods where they offer decided
adyanlsges.-.N. Y. Post.
Year: 1865

WORKING as an ordinary hand in a Phila-
dephia ship yard. until very recently, was a
man named John L. Knowlton. His peculi-
arity was that, while others of his class were
at the ale houses, or indulging in jollifcation,
he was necessarily engaged in studying upon
mechanical combinations. One OF his cnm-
panions secured a poodle dog, and spent six
months in teaching the quadruped to execute
a jig upon his hind legs. Knowlton spent
the same period in discovering some method
by which he could saw out ship timber in a
heveled form The first man taught his dog
to dance -Knowlton in the same time dis
covered mechanical combination that ena-
bed him 10 do in two hours the work that
would occupy dozen men, by slow and la
borious process, an entire day. That saw is
now in use in oil the ship yards of the coun-
try. 1t cuts a beam to curved shape as
quickly as an ordinary saw mill saw rips up
a strai.ht plank.


Il Knowlton continued his experiments. He
took no part in parades or traget shootings,
and in a short time afterwards he secured a
patent for a machine that turns any material
whatever into perfectly spherical form. He
sold portion OF his patent for sum that is
equivalent to fortune The machine is now
in operation in this city cleaning off cannon
balls for the Government. When the ball
comes from the mould the surface is incrust-
ed, and the ordinary process of smoothing it
was slow and wearisome. This machine, al
most il an instant, and with mathematical
accuracy, peIls it to the surface of the metal,
at the same time smoothing out any devia-
tions from the perfect spherOidal from.


Within few days, the same plain unas-
suming man has invented boring machine
that was tested in the presence of a number
of scientific gentlemen a few days ago. 1t
bored at the rate of twenty-five inches an
hour, through block of granite, with pres
sure of but three hundred pounds on the drill
A gentleman present offered him ten thous-
and dollars upon the spot. The moral OF all
this is that people who keep on studying are
sure to achieve something. Mr.. Knowlton
doesn't consider himself by any means brilli-
ant, but if once inspired with an idea, he Pur-
sues IT until he forces it into tangible shape.
If everybody would follow copy, the world
would be less filed with idlers, and the streets
with rrumblers and mal-contents.-Philadel-
phia american.
Year: 1865

ly at the general effect, and has probably
given the preference to a young lady whose
gown has no other merits than those of be-
ing scrupulously neat, becomin ly cut, and
perfectly well made.


We submit, therefore, that if that defer
ence to masculine taste which is so frequent
/ ly proiessed really existed in any appreciable
measure, it would supply an antidote to many
of the grievances under which society now
labors.


A week or two back, the correspondence
of an evening contemporary was largely ia
ken up with the sorrows of parents, who
have to see that their daughters look like
other people, and at the some time to make
both ends meet; and we have no donbt that
as soon as the elections are over, the COL
umns of The Times will be thrown open to
an endless repetition of similar complaints
My daughters gowns must sweep the pave
ments as they walk cries one heartbroken
mother or if they do so far consult their
pockets as to loop them up under, skirts must
be founced and embroidered until they be-
come as costly as the gown. There is no ne
cessity in the case, interposes a sterner NOR
alist; young woman should have no wish to
dress beyond their means merely for the sake
of rivalling their richer friends It is here
that our theory comes in and harmonizes these
opposing views. No mar. ever felt anything
but irritation at seeing woman's gown do
ing the business of the crossing sweeper, or
attach any value to the amount of open space
displayed beneath looped-up skirt. If
young ladies would but believe it--or rather
if they did but attach any importance to it
when they do believe it young man will be
perfectly satisfied with their appearance, so
far as these considerations are concerned, if
their petticoats are spotlessly clean and their
stockings guiltless of wrinkle.


We do not say that even these character
istics when added to the well-ftting gowns
for which we have already stipulated are to
be attained without some expenditure of
money, for cleanliness, at least in London, is
not cheap virtue, and it is not every dress
maker who knows how to make dress
But, at any rate, the proposed STANDARD is
good deal easier of attainment than the spuri-
ous fne-ladyism after which so many women
toll in vain; and we cannot but believe that
! if girls did but think moro OF pleasing the
other sex and less of viewing with their own,
their parents would see reason to bless the
next time they came to look over their mill
fners' bill.-Saturday ReUie.0.