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NATIONAL UNION CONTENTION.
A National Union Convention, of at
least two delegates from caoh congressional
district of nil the States, two from each
Territory, two from the District of Colum
bia. and four delegate* at largo from each
State will be held at the city of Philadel
phia. on the second Tuesday (14th) of
August, next.
Such delegates will he chosen by the
electors of the several States who sustain
the Administration in maintaining unbro
ken the Union of the States under the
Constitution which our fathers established,
and whoagree iu the following propositions,
vis:
The Union of the States is. in every
case, indissoluble, and is perpetual; and
'he Constitution of the United States, and
the laws passed by Congress in pursuance
'hereof, supreme, and constant, nud univer
sal in their obligation;
* The rights, the dignity and the equality
of the States in the Union, including the
right of representation in Cotigress, are
solemnly guaranteed by that Constitution,
to save which from overthrow so much blood
and treasure were expended in the late
civil war;
There is no right, anywhere, to dissolve
the Union, or to separate States from the
Union either by voluntary withdrawal, by
force of arms, or by congressional action;
neither by the secession of the States, nor
by the exclusion of their loyal and qualified
representatives, nor by the National Govern
ment in any other form;
Slavery is abolished, and neither can,
nor ought to be, re-established in any State
or Territory within our jurisdiction;
Each State has the undoubted right to
prescribe the qualifications of its own elec
tors. and no external power rightfully can.
or ought to, dictate, control, or influence
the free and voluntary action of the States
in the exercise of that right;
The maintenance inviolate of the rights
of the States, and especially of the right of
each State to order and control its own
domestic concerns, according to its judg
ment exclusively, subject only to the Con
stitution of the United States, is essential
to that balance of power on which the per
fection and endurance ofourpolitical fabric
depend, and the overthrow of that system
by the usurpation and centralization of
power in Congress would he a revolution,
dangerous to republican government and
destructive of liberty;
Each House of Congress is made, by the
Constitution, the sole judge of the elections,
returns, and qualifications of its members;
but the exclusion of loyal Senators and
Xtepresenuuivea, piupeny uuusuu nnu ijuau- j
qualified, under the Constitution and laws,
is unjust and revolutionary;
Every patriot should frown upon all those
acts and proceedings, everywhere, which
can serve no other purpose than to rekindle
the animosities of war, and the effect of
which upon our moral, social and material
interests at home, and upon our standing
abroad, differing only iu degree, is inju
rious like war itself:
The purpose of the war having been to
preserve the Union and the Constitution
by puttingdown the rebellion, and the rebel
lion having been suppressed—all resistance
to the authority of the General Govern
ment being at an end, and the war having
ceased—war measures should alscf1 cease,
and should be followed by measures of
peaceful administration, so that union, har
mony aud concord may he encouraged, and
industry, commerce, and the arts of peace
revived and promoted; and the early res
toration of all the States to the exercise of
their constitutional powers in the National
Government is indispensably necessary to
the strength and the defence of the Repub
lic, and to the maintenance of the public
credit;
All such electors in the thirty-six States
and nine Territories of the United States,
and in the District, of Columbia, who in a
spirit of patriotism and love for the Union,
can riso above personal and sectional
considerations, and who desire to see a truly
National Union Convention, which shall
represent all the States and Territories of
the Union, assemble, as friends and broth
ers, under the national flag, to hold coun
sel together upon the state of the Union,
and to take measures to avert possible dan
ger from the same, are specially requested
to take part in the choice of such delegates
mu no delegate win tatce a seat m such
Convention w.to does not loyally accept the
national situation and cordially endorse the
principles above set forth, and who is not
attached, in true allegiance, to the Constit
ution, the Union. and the Government of
the United States *
Washington, Jane 25, 18(53.
A W. RANDALL’ Pres’t.
J. R DOOLITTLE,
O 11. BROWNING,
Edgar cowan.
CHARLES KNAPP,
SAMUEL FOWLER,
Executive Committee
National Union Club.
We recommend the holding of the above
Convention, and endorse the call therefor.
DANIEL S. NORTON,
J. W. NESMITII,
JAMES DIXON,
The Alleged Shackling or Jeff Davis.—
The Craven version of the shackling of Jeff.
Davis is denied. A dispatch from Washing
ton in the New York Tribune says:
A letter to a gentleman in this city from a
partner of Capt. Titlow, noted hs the officer
who ironed Jeff. Davis, slates that Capt. Tit
low says that Dr. Craven’s version of the lan
guage used by Jefferson Davie while he was
being ironed, is far from being exact and
truthful. Capt. Titlow visited the interior of
Fortress Monroe last week, and in passing
Davis’ quarters, he (Davis) caught^-ight of
lhe Captain, called to him, invited hitn in,
and received him most cordially. He at once
expressed hjmsclf as being much displeased
with the general tenor of Dr. Craven's book,
and requested Capt Titlow to write a state
ment refuting the version of the shackling.
-When once infidelity can persuade men
that they shall die like beasts, they will soon
be brought to live like ''easts also.
(IKOTtOW M’j.AMW. T. n. HAYI.SY. j
McLaren & hayley,
Dealers in
im&i mmm
gtcadg-patle Clothing,
HATS, BONNETS, BOOTS, SHOES,
BOOKS, STATIONERY, Ac ,
DES ARC, ARKANSAS.
Webegleave to call the attontiou of our friends,
patrons, and tl^e public generally, to
our present stock on hand,
and when visiting
Des Arc for the purpose of
making purchases, they will please
give us a call. Wo hope, after doing so,' they
will bo satisfied with our Goods and
prices. Our stock is ample
in the leading arti
cles in our line.
j tin 16] IWcLlREN & HAILEY.
A. STEWART, of
Stewart, Galbreath & Fizer, New Orleans.
W. STEWART, of
Galbreath, Stewart & Co.. Memphis,
n. STEWART, Des Arc.
MtS'BMWM? fit
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND DEALERS IN
Groceries, Hardware,
FURNITURE, ETC.,
DES ARC, ARK.
Our stock embraces the following articles:
BACON, CORN,
FLOUR, MEAL,
CANDLES, , COAL OIL,
COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL LANTERNS,
LARD OIL, TANNERS OIL,
GUNS, AMMUNITION,
IRON, NAILS,
CASTINGS, COOKING STOVES,
TINWARE, WOODEN-WARE,
STONEWARE, Q U EENSW ARE.
CARPENTER’S TOOLS,
KNIVES AND FORKS,
BUTTS AND SCREWS,
RASPS AND FILES,
TIORSE SHOE NAILS,
LOCKS, HINGES, CHAINS,
GRASS RtfPE, GLASS AND SASH,
TAINTS AND PUTTY,
COLLARS AND HAMES.
BRIDLES AND SADDLES,
BEDSTEADS, LOUNGES,
BABY CRIBS, SAFES,
TABLES AND CHAIRS.
Together with a large assortment of useful
and fancy articles. We respectfully invite the
public to an examination of our stock and
* * j
-We pay the highest rates for Cotton j
and other country products.
JnnlG- STEWART & BRO S.
TO ¥He voters
OF THE
State of Arkansas.
I present myself before you as a candidate
for the office of iState Treasurer, and respect
fully solicit your support. To many of you 1
am known porsonally, and to many, not
unfavorably 1 trust, by reputation. Before
the war, 1 was Register of the Land Office at
Fayetteville, and during the war, was elected
to the office which 1 now sock. With what
ability and faithfulness I filled these respec
tive offices, it is not for me to say, but may I
not believe that my conduct in the premises
was such as to have merited the good opinion
of those conversant therewith ?
My father moved to Washington county
when 1 was but a child : the State has been
my home ever since; all the interests 1 have
are identified with her’s and yours. No one
deplores her present condition more than l do;
nor will I yield to any one, whether in office
or out of it, in the sincerity of my efforts to
bring about that harmony of action and kind
ness of feeling among our citizens which are
necessary to restore her to lior former peace,
prosperity and happiness. One thing is cer
tain, that to put her back whore she was be
fore the war, we must bury the past, and ac
cept the issues of the war as the basis of fu
ture action. To this end should all Ouretforls
be directed.
In fine, fellow-citizens, if elected, I promiso
you to devote to the office whatever of ability
I may possess. What more can I promise?
Of course in that event, you shall have my
thanks, but that you well know.
1 am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
I.. B.CI YMTCHAM. j
Washington. \nK.. May IN. lH'ifi.
.WEED’S.
H TOURST PREMIUM
SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE
Haa only to be Been and Operated
to be Appreciated.
Call and see for yourself before purchasing.
Please bring saniploof various kinds of thread,
(such as is usually found at stores,) and va
riou kinds of fabric, which you know the for
mer most popular Sewing Machines either
cannot work at all, or, nt best, very imperfectly.
over any other Machine in (he market will be
seen at a glance.
1st.—It runs easily and rapidly, an'\ is so
constructed r.s to endure all kind of usage.
2d.—No breaking of threads iu going over
seams.
3d.—No imperfect action of tho feed at un
even places iu the work.
4th.—The Wecd-stitch catches of itself, and
will sew from jhe finest lace to the heaviest
leather, and from 200 cotton to coarse linen
thread.
6th.—The Weed Machine will do beautiful
quilting on the bare wadding, without using
inner lining, thus leaving it soft as if done by
baud.
Oth.—The variety of fancy work that can be
done on the
WEED MACHINE
with so little trouble, makes it equal, if not su
perior, to six machines eombined : for in
stance, it Binds, Ilems, Tucks and sews on the
band at the same time, and in fact tho
0
miDm. s
as before stated, is equivalent to a combination
of any six ordinary machines.
Orders for machines may be sent through
the American Advertising Agency, 389
Broadway, New York.
Below we give a few prices:
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Xo. 2 Oil Black Walnut, Ornament
al. with Hammer. §00 00
No. 2 Oil Block Walnut, Half
Case. Ornamented, -with
Hammer, $05 00
No. 2 Extra Od-Polished Black
Walnut. Haf Case, Large
Table, beautifully Orna
mented, $75 00
Weed Sewing Machine to.,
ju!21- 500 Broadway Now York.
pTI E 9
Watchmaker and Jeweler.
DES ARC, ARKANSAS.
I' AM NOW PREPARED TO DO ALL J?
kinds of work in my line. Mend- pdjyl
ing, Cleaning. &c.
-Thankful for past favors, I solicit a
continuance of the patronage herctofow be
stowed on ^ feb28-tf
MEMPHIS INN;
.1. W. BENNETT,
PUOFR1LTOH.
rjAHTS house is conveniently located /'A
1 near the Steiiinhaat iiUnd- JEU.
JUST. Travelers, or those wishing to remain
a while in Des Are, can be assured of good
fare, comfortable quarters, and all the ac
commodations usually found at such a iiouse
Des Arc, Arkansas, Feb. 28, 18(i0.-tf
Barber Shop! Barber Shop!!
BBNJ. CLINTON,
COLORED,
IS now prepared to do all kinds of work
in his line.
Sliavinpr. Sham penning, EBair
C'utting, Dyeing, &c.,
Done with neatness and dispatch.
rv • .i.o iflpt! sr
Steam Saw-Mill.
STRING & SEELEY-.
rjlAKE pleasure in informing tlie public that
L they have put in running order, the
Steam Saw and Grist Mill on Mrs. Quarles'
place on White river, four miles below Des
Arc, where they are prepared to furnish lum
ber or grind at all times, and will be pleased
to receive orders, and promptly fill the same.
Terms—Cash.
mar8- STRONG & SEELEY.
SHERMAN OT1I,
Devoirs Bluff, Ait,
T3y Mrs. Orossen.
BEING prepared for their accommodation,
solicits the patronage of the p>ublio.
aprilll
R. S. GANTT. W J. BRONAUCH. j
GiXTT & imuWI GBI,
AT TO BS SYS AT LAW,
HR OWNSVI T.IVE,
r R A t R 111 COUNTY, ARKANSAS. I
Will practice in the counties of Prairie, j
White, Woodruff. Monroe, Arkansas and Pu
laski. Prompt attteution given to the eollcc- j
lion of claims Taxes will he paid and titles !
investigated for non-residents. aprl 1-Sui
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I FEltDIHAtff) .OATK8. ISAAC GATES
F. GATES & BRO.,
Des Arc, Ark.,
DEALERS IX
*
$ »#* r"|niU|d
MI
GENTS
FURNISHING GOODS,
Notions, &e.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FULL ASSORT
MENT OF
IIOVXETS,
IIATS,
SHAKERS,
CHAMBRAXS,
MOHAIRS,
LAWKS,
mwsuws,
ORGANDIES,
POPLIXS,
RERAGES,
DOMESTICS,
J.OTE3VS,
COTTOX STRIPES.
GREX4DIXES,
TOWELING, Etc.
—ALSO—
The finest assortment of PRINTS,
ever offered to this market. Together
with
of every kind.
SACQUES. .SHAWLS, GLOVES,
CLOAKS, TARASOLS, RIBBONS,
LACES, IIOOP-SKIRTS, CORSETS,
BALMORALS, DRESS TRIMMIMGS, &c.
AVe have ou hand the finest assortment of
GENTS
|CL0THING,
liver offered in Des Are, consisting in part of
v
ddanejj. <~FuLL&, aats,
$as.s.Lnie.tc, Slants,
1Titian, We&tb,
fU'i.def-^Latldnq, planes,
floats, £T/iae&,
JfCais, Jdo.&leiij, dc
&LS ®8
CLOTH, CASSIMERE, JEANS.
LINEN, SATINET, FRENCH CLOTH.
*
Our assortment of NOTIONS is un
equalled.
POCKET KNIVES, MATCH SAFES,
SPOONS, TOOTH BRUSHES,
STATIONERY, BLANK BOOKS, &c.
AA’c call the attention of the Lames to our
large and well selected stock of
SILK GOODS,
Together with all that pertains to a first class
Dry Goods Store.
-Ladies and Gentlemen give us a call,
ana you snail ue sansnou.
Just Received.
IN addition to flic ."hove. we have just re
. oeived a complete assortment of
~fad dies,
SH.de of addles,
oft ddlc- ffjaq s
Sfadddie f/jlankets,
dies.
avm, ^^PJSTOLS,
« ,*r. ss» of every variety.
Gl ' TUSI';ii'A",A PERCUSSION CAPS
ALSO,
fJ'inc fiitqais,
off/iakinq SJaLacca,
^ketauitq JfJalaceo,
fft/Les,
jt. cei&chaiini ffijiei,
Sfi/ie //a&cS, Jtc
AVe call particular attention to our stool: as
the host, that has ever been offered io this
market. As we purchased ourgoods foreash,
we can afford to sell cheap, and are determined
to do so. Give us a call, and satisfy yourself,
that our stock is ns wo represent it. and that
we witi;do as we say. ap', 7
jf
An Old Song, sc* *o a Yew Tune.
ess- 3LS<00«
••As spring approaches
Ants and /loaches
From their holts come out,
And Mice a,id Hals, ^
In spite of cats.
GaU/t ship about."
“18 years established in N. A . City.
“Only infallible remedies known.”
“Free from Poisons.”
“Not dangerous to tho Human Family.
“Rats come out of their holes to die. ’
“CoRTarV Rat. Roach. &c., Exter's.
Isa paste—used for Hals. J/ice, Hone lies,
/Slack and /led Ants. <Jr., ,j-r., ftc., <J‘o.
“CostarV’ Bed-Bug Extei-m’nator.
Js a liquid or wash—used to destroy, and
also as a preventive for Bed-Bttys. Ac.
“Costar's Electric Powder for Insects
Is for Moths, Mosquitoes, Fleas, Bed-boys,
Insects on Plants, Fowls, Animals, Lc.
; ! ! Beware ! ! ' of all worthless imi
tations, See that “Costait’s name is on
eaeh Box, Bottle, and Flask, before you buy.
Address, SIEXStY ft. COSTAR.
484 Broadway, N. Y.
Sold by all Druggists and Retailers,
everywhere South. Barnes. Ward & Co.,
Wholesale Agents, New Orleans, La,
INCREASE OF RATS.—The Farmer's Ga
zette (English) asserts and proves by figures
that one pair of RATS will have a progeny and
descendants no less than 651 ,<010 in three years.
Now, unless this immense family can be kept
down, they would consume more food than
wxtuld sustain 65,000 human beings.
grTL„Soe “Costar’s” advertisement above.
RATS versus BIRDS —Whoever engages in
shooting small birds is a cruel man : whoever
aids in exterminating rats is a benefactor.
We should like some one to give us the benefit
of their experience in driving out these pests.
We need something besides dogs, ea's, and
traps for this business.—Scientific American.
Lv. Y.
Igy’See “Costak’s” advertisement above.
1866.
IIOTTSEKEEI’ERS troubled with vermin
need be so no longer, if they use “Costau's”
Exterminator. We have used it to our satis
faction ; and if a box cost we would have
it. We have tried poisons, but. they effected
nothing; but “Costar’s article knocks the
breath out of Rats, Mice, Roaches, Ants, and
iiea-JKigs, <jmcKcv tnau we can write it. it is i
in great demand all over tliecountry.—MeiU .a
Ohio Gazette.
See “CostahV* advertisement above.
1866.
FARMERS AND LI jUSEK LEPERS—should
reoidlert thnt hundreds of dollars worth of
Grain. Provisions, &c., nre annu ally destroyed
by Rats, Mice, Ants, and other insects and
vermin—-all of which can be prevented by a Tew
dollars' worth of “Co#tau's" Rat. Roaelt. Ant,
&c , Exterminator, bought and used freely.
Jf-tj/' See “Oostaii's" advertisement above.
BQ^Snld by all Druggists and* Dealers eve
ry where South. Barnes, Ward k Co., Whole
sale Agents, New Orleans, La. jun2-t m
W. IIICKS, Formerly of the firm ofCypert k
Hicks.
H, R, FIELDING, Formerly of Athens, Ala.
• HICKS & FIELDING,
AYTORKBYS &T LiW, !
Searcy, White Co., Urlttinuas.
WILL practice in fhi-* and the adjacent
counties, in the District Courts, and Su
preme Court of the State.
-We have in connection with our T.iw
Offick an ACTIVE OUT-DOOR COLLECTING
AGENCY. Claims entrusted to us will be
promptly attended to, and if not immediately
collected will be at once secured if possible.
Claim against the Government for property
taken by the T . P forces (whether receipted
for or not)—Bokntibs Pi:\sm.\s, Ahiiam. ' of
Pay kc promptly attended to.
mnr24- ‘ HICKS & FIELDING.
.J. O. JONSON,
stiumey' ax lawj
ANJ )
General Land.
S E A R 0 r, A R K A X S A S .
YVni'T, practice in the courts of Woodruff,
t * .Jackson, White. Prairie, Monroe, and
li rw 0Aii.it , 1 *. 1. . MM • . . •
. .. • i uumiii v.
Prompt attention will be given to all claims |
intrusted to my care, and particular attention
to Land Claims in this vicinity. nmy-Wlm
.TOiiS E BUenASAS, GEO, W. MABEERV.
Bucbacaa & Mubcrej-.
ATTORNEYS AT. LAW, :
AND
GFJUTESlAE LIN» tKIlYTS,
COTTON PDANT,
WOODRUFF COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
TTTILT, attesid the Circuit and Probate
TV Courts for the counties of Monroe. St,
Francis and Woodruff. mai21
J. E. (J VI tlH'OOO,
4m £4W
ANT)
LATV 1 > Ali 13TVT, 1
• II' ' Ire, Prairie (o„ Arkansas.
mai'24-tf
S. PI30I>1,EH, ■
DEALER IN
DRY a O O JD s , \
7 I
Produoe and Groceries,
—AND— I
GENEd L RECEIVING* FO WAHBING
-AKP
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(t omuttaoian SUvctumf,
DETUX’S BLUFF, ARKANSAS.
n\nrcM7'Cm *r
1
Plantation & Family Supplies I
BOOTS, SHOES, CEOTIIKq
AND
Staple Dx*.y' Goo<18<
Also: Corn, Oats. Cotton Seed, &c
Will pay the highest market price for Blides
asu! Peltry, Eggs,. HniUr aad
Ehlekens.
I3ST Please give us a call before pBt.
chasing elsewhere
feb20-ly. • MOORE & CO
■
warn a tmmi,
iProprie (ors.
millS establishment is now open, for the
JL reception of the
TIMYEEEYG PUHJC.
All persons having regard for convenience
and comfort, would do well to give us a call
Our table will always be supplied with the
best that the market affords. fob28
DES AR C J
milt: undersigned take pleasure in informing
1 the public, that liny have a SAWMILL
in successful operation, and keep Lumber on
hand, and will (ill order a at short notice, si
reasonable rates. Wo also have a No. 1
In running order, and will keep FRESH
MEAL to supply the trade, or, will exchange
good nif 'l for good corn W e invite those
wanting anything in our lino, to given* a call,
as we hope to make our business associations
pleasant and profitable to our patrons.
TEN EYCK. SOULE & CO.
Pcs Arc, April hi, 1 POO.—Sm
iff. SHBTTBB™ '
B LACK S MI Til
AIV D
WAGON MAKER,
;I1f5 Iut, Sirin noas.
To — 7 to
TJAV'IXG FITTED UP MY ...
I 5 -In . I ( in now be found at
ll)-.: old stir,;.!, ready to do all WtBBbl
kinds of work in my line. Those having
I?LAf1P!XmT«rSfi OR W4G0X
WORK TO BE DONE,
i an bo assured that I can, and will do it in
the host possible manner. marS
WM. E. COODV. D. MCKAt.
GOODY & MoRAE,
©s.s sts m saw
SE ARC Y, WHITE COENT1,
. ARKANSAS.
Mil! practice in all the courts of Arkansel.
niar21
Toof, riiillips & Urodc,
Mr HOLE S A I. E A X D R E T A I L
^.DnnPDO nmirpnM DAnwiD?
wiHuuDuo, uuiiuii rnuiuiiu,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
-AND DEALERS IN
family and Plantation Supplies- Wins*
Llqtiors, Tobacco and Cigar*,
No. £66 Front Street, Corner Court.
Memphis. Tenn.
aprill l 6m
N DKAX. JX'O. D. ADAMS. T. GAFF,
Dean, Adams & Gaff,
COTTON FACTORS
>
-AN'D
(EoamissiLQa Merchants,
t'o. ISO CRATIEB STREET,
New Orleans.
nmyl2-6m
. K. HKDGEl'UTll. ' ,T. R. THOMAS'
HE’-CPETH & THOMAS
ATT0,&H^YS AT LAW.
3.ES ARC, ARKANSAS.
i\7"ft.L practice in all of tlie couri? n*.
V » Prairie county, anrl the circuit comU’.
( the Rummiplipjr countie*. infirtlt- inl