§Jes |irc Siti^en.
N. H. OAin, Editor.
DE8ABQ, ASK., APRIL 13,1867.
our' THOUGHTS.
Vt think that too much ftiss is being
made about that which cannot be helped
and too little confidence la felt in the
means, yet our own, that may lie Die
basts of much future good. It is a com
mon expression, which is everywhere
made, that waare ruined, and the ques
tion is asked, what will become of us ?
?fow we think that we are not mined,
sad much good may vet come of us, if
we are alive to the improvement of that
which is left ns. It is true, in more
than one sense, that old things have
passed away and all things have become
new ; but, because of this, the road to
fortune is uot entirely blocked, nor is
advancement and improvement made
impossible. It is true, that our gov
ernment, as it was, has gone, spotted
with corruption, luto the past, to join
the host of witnesses that bear testimo
ny to the impracticability of Republi
canism, but with it, hope and opportu
nity have not forever fled. Man is a
creative creature, and misfortune is
• ften the material out of which he
moulds the brightest of hope’s crea
tions. History and experience tell us
that out of defeat victory often springs;
and from the pulpit, the Embassador
of IleaTeu tells us man's extremity is
God's opportunity. If eur national
prospects are gloomy, if our political
hopes arc dead, it docs uot give us just
reasons to yield up all as lost. These
are but a portion of our resources cut
off, that make it more incumbent on us
te improve those we have. The busi
ness of life is to live, and the success of
life is the degree of contentincnt'that it
brings. If it was our glory and busi
ness to advance the interest of the gov
ernment, it is now equally our duty to
advance ourselves. We do think that
amid the despondency and gloom that
has fallen around our Southern people,
they hare forgetten that they have yet
left, themselves.
Why should we inquire, how ran the
-oppressions of the present be avoided!
It cannot be, therefore we should not
try it. Political prosperity, national
principle, and radical charity, arc not
for ns now ; we should forget to wish
for them, and cease to pine after them.
Our best resources are yet ours, and
while we must submit to that which is
put upon hs, we can, if we will, work
•ut our individual and social prosperi
ty; let us, then, foretrust ourselves.—
Some one has said that next to faith in
an overruling Providence, a man’s faith
In himself is his present salvation. It
is the secret of all success, good fortune
and prosperity. It opens the gate of
enterprise, unlocks the treasure houses
»f the earth, and gilds the morning
clouds with all the glorious coloring of
the evening sunset. It makes the indi
vidual strong as a pillar of adamant,
and as elastic as the springing steel.—
While others arc desponding because
ihe winds of misfortune and adversity
blow, wc may make all these things the
means of-%»?oducing higher good.—
There is a .purpose in life, an end to at
tain, and that end is as attainable in the
darkness of the present, as it was in
the light of the past.
JST The working men of every class.
In the north, seem considerably dissat
isfied with present prices and the pres
ent system. In most of the cities many
branches of the trade are paralized, bc
eause of the refusal of the laborers to
work, some striking for higher wages,
and others for the adoption of the eight
hour system. In many places much ex
eitemont is manifested. In some parts
•f Pennsylvania, the military have been
called upon to interfere and suppress
♦he riots, growing out of the disposi
tion to foroo the minority coincide
with the majority.
The proprietors of the Memphis
Avalanche have built them an office,
which, for beauty and convenienre, is
second to no establishment in the city.
Upon its occupation they had a regular
“house warming,” received the'hearty
congratulations of the press, and the
warm assurance of a host of friends,
♦hat their fearless course was appre
ciated, and the paper deserving the sup
port it has received.
gfiy Ex-Governor Sharkey and Walk
er, of Mississippi, have instituted suit
against President Johnson and General
Ord, for an attempt to enforce the re
construction bill. The determination
is to fully test the constitutionality of
the measure, by bringing it fairly be
fore the proper judicial tribuual.—
Georgia has also taken steps in this
matter, and the probability is, we will
soon know how strong this new law is.
-m a ^
An interesting correspondence
has been published between Grant and
Sheridan. Griflin. of Texas, thinks that
Throckmorton should be removed, and
Sheridan thinks it a good idea, and that
be shall remove the Governor of Louis
iana, aud appoint another lu his place.
Gen. Grant disagrees with this brace of
worthies, aud plainly tells them tha* he
thinks It beyond their power.
(^Louisiana advices say that much
damage is done that country by the
high water. Near Baton Kongo, the
levee has broken, and all efforts to stop
It ars unavailable. Much rich sugar
country is entirely destroyed-for the
present season, and the prospect for a
•otton crop is very gloomy. The wa
ters have been very high, and several
negroes have lost their lives.
•^.Affairs on the other shle of the
big waters saein quite unsettled. Prus
sia, Austria and France, are iuvolved
in a family quarrel, which, in all prob.
ability, will before Lets Miswc some
body to be hurt.
-Tbo latest election retnrn* from
Lomwwtlcist, give Snglbth, Democrat,
aver l,000in»ajority—a gain to the Do
moeracy of move then 1JW over last
whiv's TOie.
The Constitutionality of the Beeon*
•traction Bill to be Tested.
In the Supreme Court of the United
States on Friday, Judge Sharkey and It
J. Walker, filed a bill, complaiuing in be
half of the State of Mn*si«ippi, and aueh
other 8tatea aa May be interested in the
premiM, who shall, by consent of the
Coart. properly make themselves parties
against Andrew Johnson, a cititen of Ten
nessee and President of the United States,
and also against Gen K. 0. C. Ord.
The petition sets forth at length the his
tory of the formation of the State of Mis
sissippi. Claiming, besidos, protection lor
their constitutional rights as a State, there
are compacts fundamental, irrevocable and
unalterable, securing forever to the State
of Mississippi, her rights aa a State in this |
Unioa. Such compacts, and tho rights
required under them, the petitioners be
lieve this court will regard it a* its duty
to maintain in the same manner, at least,
as it would enforce between individuals,
by injunction or otherwise, the specific
performance of coetraots. Averment is
made that the Congress of the United
States cannot constitutionally expel Mie
j sissippi from the Union, and that any at
tempt which practically does so is a nulli
ty, and that there is no provision ip the
Constitution of the United States, which
subjects her aa a State to any pains, pen
alties, or forfeitures, as a consequence of
eueh a void attempt of a portion of her
people to withdraw her fVom the l-uion
All powers to punish the State by expul
sion or otherwise for any cause having
been expressly refused in convention which
framed the Federal Constitution, she avers
that her citixens lost none of their politi
cal rights, nor incurred they auy penalty,
except what might be inflicted on them as
individuals, by due process of law, after
trial by jury. The bill of complaint con
cludes as follows :
Now tbs complainant expressly charges
that from information and belief, the said
Andrew Johnson, President, in violation
of the Constitution and in violation of the
sacred rights of the States, will proceed,
notwithstanding hit veto, and aa mere min
isterial duty, to the execution of said acts
as though they were the supreme law of
the land, which the vetoes prove he would
not do if he had any discretion, or that
doing so he performed any more than min
isterial duty. With a view to the execu
tion of said acts has assigned General E.
O. C. Ord, the commander of the States
of Mississippi and Arkanaas, whom oom
plninant prays may be a defendant to this
bill, and aerved with all proper proceaa.
etc.
Judge Sl arkey remarked that tlio bill
had been printed.
Attorney General Stansberry said be be
tiered it was the general practice to ob
taiu leave of the court to file a bill This
bill was against the United States, and he
desired to appear at the earliest possible
■nnitiAnl In nViiA.il In tl 11a rnnonInrl llial
there must be a motion to file a bill in the,
regular way.
Judge Sharkey replied, that was the mo
tion which he now made. He was aware
of the magnitude of the subject, involving
as it does, the important and delicate ques
tion of the constitutionality of Congres
sional legislation. It was of great mo
ment that an early decision should be ar
rived at, and much mischief might result
by delay.
Chief Justice Chase to Judge Sharkey
—You can only now move to file the bill,
and it will he in order to discuss next
meeting day.
The Attorney Genera!—I am ready to
resist the granting of leave.
The Chief Justice—We don't propose
to hear argument on a motion out of reg
ular order. The motion will be filed.
Judge Sharkey—I will now file appli
cation.
This he did. and the application went
over until Friday next.
The Union State Convention (so
called) has met and adjourned, and the
result of its labors is before the people
of the state. Convoked, wenrefainto
believe, for purposes of good to the
entire people, it has proved a miserable
abortion, and the occasion has been
used to fan into flames the latent fires
of diabolism.
Front the very outset, the sans cu
lottes of radicalism obtained control of
its proceedings, and daily, as the con
vention drew its length along, the
flames of demonism leaped higher and
higher. Men who were sincerely de
sirous of perfecting an organization
which might be useful to the state in
its efforts to secure representation in
the Union, werswept aside ; and what
ever efforts- they had the courage
thereafter to make, were devoted sole
ly to preventing the enunciation in the
platform, of the demoniacal, barbarous I
and fieudish doctrine of disfranchise
ment, confiscation and extermination.
Every exhibition of conservatism only
serve’d to proToke a fresh outburst of
frenzied malignancy, and the scorching
sirocco of devilish passion, as it swept
through the assemblage, seemed to in
cinerate every better impulse of hu
manlty. • I
Ami who arc these malignant* ?
They arc the offspring of civil war—
the scum which agitation has brought
, to the surface, and who know they
must sink to the bottom when a calm
pcrrrdcs the political waters. In oth
thcr times, the country could afford to
iguofe their ravings revolting to every |
instinct of humanity and decency, but j
now, when they are powerful for harm, \
every consideration of safety for him-1
»elf and good for the commonwealth
(iCIUlimis mav r»ui t uwtm uci
hia fare against their workings, and
co-operate with the moderate and sub
stantial men of the community to
counteract thetr machinations.
I It is for reasonable men to refuse to
uphold in their malignant course, the'
bad men, who, in tiicir unholy lust for
power and plunder, have seized this j
opportunity to vomit forth their insen- j
sate rage. There were citizens present j
in the convention, whose self-respect I
and sense of decency must have been i
severely shocked, and whose future
1 welfare is identical with that of the
great majority of the people; and it
would seem that they owe it to their
own characters to disavow any en
dorsement of, or sympathy with this
devilish faction. Iheir place is not
there: their material Interests demand
that they should aid in squelching this
and all other similar affairs. The day
Hint will witucss the substantial ami
honest meu of the state depspoiled of
Iheir property, and ground under the
heel of tyranny and oppression, will
not bring theni any thing of good ; and
wherefore hasten its coming? Men
who have children to follow them, in
! countenancing such movements as this
| convocation lias initiated, are Rowing a
terrible harvest for their posterity to
! reap.
i The seekers after place, who have
| managed, hitherto, to keep up a show
| of moderation, and now tired os wait
! l"g fojf position, will muaU with his
hot,to j * desperate political gambler,
! exftspesuted at Ids Iwok, l<ets rashly—
but those, who. siiteesicly long for a re
turn; of peon* and prosperity, win
the ranks of eoaeersrartsin open to re
i tvalve Ih'ita, aret tlvwae who. compose
them will rejoice at their cotniag—
I [T.ittie lie* I, (Writ*.
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Proclamation of the Governor of
Mississippi.
Kzboctivb Orric*,
Jackson, Miss., April 6, ljtfl7.
AVhejieas, Much painful anxiety
and apprehension exist* in the public
mind, resulting from the passage Of
the “ Military bill” by Congress, and
the general order of General Ord In
assuming command of the “Military
District of Mississippi and Arkansas;'’
and whereas, in some instances, the
regular administration of the State
government has been unsettled to such
an extent as to cause some of the offi
cers of the State to suspend the func
tions of their offices ; and many citi
zens are hesitating, while others refuse
to pay their taxes upon the assumed
ground that the Tax Collectors are not
“competent officers," and therefore are
not authorized to receipt lor the same;
and as other evils and irregularities
may arise from the uncertainty that
exists as to the duties and responsibil
ities of officers and citizeus of the State
In their present situation—therefore, 1
deem it proper to make known that
the Art of Congress commonly called
the “ Military Bill” recognizes the civil
existing government of the State. It
is true it is declared to be provisional
only, and in all respects subject to the
paramount authority of the United
States—at any time to abolish, modify,
control or supersede the same. But
until a change Is made in accordance
with the provisions of this law, I here
by give NOTICE to the Civil Officers
of the State that their relations and re
sponsibilities to the Constitution of the
United States, to the State of Miss!**
sippi and to the people, remain un
changed, and they will be held to a
strict accountability for the perform
ance of their duties, in carrying out the
provisions of the law for the maintain
ance of the civil Government, and for
the full and ample protection of all
classes of inhabitants of the State, botli
white and black, in all of their right*
of person, property, liberty and reli
gion. And I fhrther advise and ad
monish all good citizens and inhabi
tants to sustain the civil officers in
maintaining the peace, order and secu
rity of society—to deal justly and in
dulgently with each other, and iu their
political helplessness, to devote them
selves to pursuits of industry, and to
the production of those necessaries of
life for which they arc now so depend
ent upon the markets of other States,
and to offer no resistance for any steps
that may be taken in the reconstruction
of the State by the military authority
of the United States, exe.ept such as
may be authorized by the courts, un
der the Constitutiuu of the United
States. Military power may become
intolerable only when it is placed in
the hands of the vicious and the unjust,
which, happily, is not the case iu Mis
sissippi. The “Military Bill” make*
no provision for the support of the
civil Government. Taxes must be
collected bv the civil officers to sun
port it and to pay its debts, and when
ever any changes are made cither in
the eivii officers or the duties required
of them, timely notice will doubtlcs be
given and duly promulgated.
B. G. HUMPHREYS.
Bv {lie Governor:
A. Bkocuhek,
Secretary of State.
The Revolution.
We may just as well look this matter
in the face, [t is quite useless to ig
nore the plain and palpable fart that
the rebellion and the way have revo
lutionized our Government. We arc
nnt living now under the Constitution
of 1789, bur under an an written Con
stitution which represents the national
will us embodied in the action of Con
gress. The limitations of the old Con
stitution have cessed to have binding
force. Congress exercises power nev
er confeareil upon it, and denies to
States rights expressly reserved to
them by the Constitution. And it docs
so with perfect impunity, bccouse there
is no authority to overrule or reverse
its action. The President is powerless
because tws-thirds of Congress is
against him. The Supreme Court is
powerless, because the case cannot
come up for its action, and even if it
should the Court has no means of en
forcing its decrees. The peopre are
without remedy, because ten Stairs are
not allowed any voice in the matter,
and the remainder sustain the usurped
authority. We arc living under a de
facto government resting on force,
and on the will of the people who
wield it; but an actual government
nevertheless.
President Johnson attempted at the
outset of his administration to caary
out the government under the Consti
tution of the United Stotes as it existed
before the war,—respecting all its lim
itations and restrictions of power,—
conceding to States nil the rights it
guaranteed and carrying on the Gov
ernment within the channels and upon
the grooves which it provides. The
attempt proved a failure. The popular
roseiitmeut against the rebellion, the
sense of exultation at the victory
achieved over it. the demand for guar
antees, for new liberties, larger powers
and more permanent sectional and par
ty control, were too strong to be re
sisted. The had wrought a revolution
in public sentiment which in its turn
wrought a corresponding revolution
in the practical administrutiou of the
Government. Congress represents that
revolution to-day, and arts under its
inspiration and iu the exercise of pow
er which it confers.
This is the actual state of public af
fairs. It is perhaps wiser to adjust
our publir action to it than to waste
strength and time ia contending
against it. There certainly is but one
tribunal remaining to which an anneal
can be taken. The people may possi
bly reverse their own action ami de
cide to stand by the Constitution rath
er than the Revolution by which it has
been for the time supplanted. We
shall know whether they will or not
after the Presidential election of 1868.
Until then, at all events, we must live
under the i>e facto government which
how holds possession of supremo pow
er.—[New York Times.
Letter from Gen. Lee.
The following letter of General Lee
was addressed to the Treasurer of the
Southern Orphan Association at Balti
more :
I have the pleasure of transmitting
to yon $377,50,.presented by the citi
zens of Virginia City, Montano Terri
tory, who becoming apprised of the in
tention of'erecting au asylum for the
orphans of "Confederate dead,” have
generously scut this amount to aid In
its erection, through Mr. Win. Kllin
ger, of your city.
Wishing the ladies of your Associa
tion every success in their enterprise,
1 aiu, with great respect, your obedient
servant. It. E. l.EE.
Lexington, Va., March 27. 1867.
-The Chicago Republican says the
important announcement is made that
Chief Justice Chase, having received
assurances from Urn. Schofield that he
two hold the May term of his court at
Rieluuottd. with safety. has expressed
his willingness to pxweetl with the tri
al of Davis.
-The New York Evening Gazette
wngallantly calls the new weekly paper
which is to be managed exclusively by
loretr aief aeewwpliehrtf wotrom "w
publication of the feminine gender.”
Destitution in the South—Appalling
Statements—Deaths from Starva
tion.
A communication was laid before
the Senate, 011 the S*th hut, from the
•eerrtary of war, tranimit ting the state
ment of Gen. Howard, romaiMoncrof
the freed men's burcan, in response to •
resolution of the Senate, calling for in
formation in regard to the extreme
wnnt in the southern states, etc. The
report states that, from official sources,
and confirmed by gentlemen from the
different sections of the south, he esti
mates that 32,622 whites, and 24,238
colored people will need food from some
source before the next crop can relieve
them. The number of rations required
for one mouth are 1,707.000; for five
months, the probable time required,
8,525£>00. At twentv-five cents per
annum the estimated cost will be $2,
133,750; of this $626,000 have already
been appropriated, leaving $1,508,750
to be provided. The destitute arc ap
portioned as follows:
Virginia, 2,500 whites and 2,500
blacks; North Carolina. 3,000 whites
and 2,000 blacks; South Carolina, 5.000
whites, 6,000 blacks; Alabama, 10,000
whites, 500blacks ; Florida, 500 whites,
1,000blacks; Georgia. 7500 whites. 500
blacks; Tennessee, 1,000 whites, 1,000!
blacks; Mississippi, 1,362 whites, 2,038
blacks; Arkansas, 1,000 whites, 500
blacks; Louisiana.300white,200blacks.
From tk* Kickmood Times,]
The amount of destitution hero is
startling :
The rations furnished by the city arc
issued to thirteen hundred’(1,300) fami
lies. Each family will average four
persons, thus making the total number
of persons five thousand two huudred
(5,200.) >
Of this number none have regular
and very few any employment, while
two-third are prevented by age or sick
ness from working at all. even could
employment be captained.
During the month of February ra
tions were issued by the United States
government to 17,000 different persons,
of which 1,000 were white. None of
these drew rations from the city sup
plies.
The above statements show the ap
palling fact that out of a population ef
about seventy thousand souls, twenty
two thousand two hundred arc wholly
or partiallv dependent upon the charity
of the public. Of the whole number
six thousand two hundred are whites
and the rest negroes. How many in
stances of destitution there are unre
ported we do not know, doubtless
many.
| Wo know of numbers of negroes that
during the past winter have died liter
ally from starvation, and mauv, both j
white and black, have died of diseases;
superinduced by cold and hunger.
What Working Men Should Strike
For.
Strikes for wages are prevalent all
over the country at the present time.:
aud a resort to this expedient or some |
other seems to be absolutely necessary i
for working people to keep themselves
in bouse and food. Hut this striking!
for wages docs not strike at the root of)
the grievances to which working men !
arc subjected. Their strike should be j
aimed at the national debt and the
high tariff which cempeU them to pay
the owners of the Ronds on one hand !
an enormous amount of Interest, and on j
the oilier to pay just double what they j
would if trade in the necessities of life 1
were free. What the workingman of!
this country should demand is the
right to buy his necessaries of life at
the cheapest market, unrestrained or,
unrestricted by tariff laws, and to be!
exempt from the payment of interest |
on a debt which was incurred in viola-!
tion of the principles on which the
Government of this country was found- i
od. Let workingmen strike against
these two great grievances, which op
press the whole country, and especially
the working people who have lo de-1
pend upon wages to keep body and!
life together, and there will be no fur-!
thcr need of strikes for wages. I'n
taxed necessaries of life are wlmt
should be aimed at by working people,
and exemption from taxation to pay !
interest on an illegal debt. Wc sug- j
gest these propositions to Trades'
i'nious and other organizations of!
workingmen.—[St. Louis Times.
How to Head a Newspaper.—The
l'iuc Bluff Dispatch says: Many per
sons glance over a newspaper for the
stray anecdotes, some to see "what
Congress is doing," others again for
the stories or murders. Beall) the
most interesting portion is ttie adver
tisements. Watch these always, not
only as an indication of the condition I
of the country, but as an index of the j
prosperity of your friends. The man i
who advertises freely, who lias always j
something new to attract the public!
attention and the liberality to incur j
the extra expense is sure to impress |
the community with the belief that tic |
is successful, and nine times out of ten ;
such is the case. We always read the !
advertisements witli the objetet in!
view of seeing who is making money I
cnouffll to afford to advertise largely j
and frequently. -Many content them- ;
selves with a brief card during a dull
season. No greater mistake can. be ;
committed. Business men should ne- •
cr be the first to publish their want of
success to the world. The popular
opinion is that first-rate business men
have no doll seasons—that they can
conquer ail difficulties—aud when they
see a new advertisement it is sure to
pcrity mill every one is willing to help !
the prosperous. The man on rising:
ground, or who is thought to he on \
rising ground, can always get favored. ;
Everybody is ids friend. In this way
lie prospers despite the dullness of the
times.
Ifciy'An Havana correspondent of
March 29th says: “I am informed by i
passengers on board the steamer Harce
lona that a revolution which had taken
place in Havti was of the most bloody
kind. The loss on the part of the rev
olutionists was very heavy, and the
streets of Port an Prince were literally
covered with the dead. This is the
tilth attempt to pot down Ge&Vard's
government, and is at last successful,
so far »» Geffrard is concerned. A noth- ■
er Ilarunacorrrspointful of the same |
date, says Gcflrard succeeded in getting
the upper hand of the insurgents after
a desperate engagement, in which hun
dreds of lives were lost, the rebels be
ing terribly cut to pieces hv the shells,
of GeOVurd’s partisans. The streets of
Port au Prince were strewn with dead
bodies.”
tzir < Jovernor Humphreys, of Missis-j
sippi, has issued a proclamation giving
notice to the civil officers of the State ,
that their relations and responsibilities
to tlie (Constitution of tlie United States, j
to the State of Mississippi and to the
people, are unchanged t»y the Military
Act, and that they will be held to a ,
strict accountability for the perform-.
auee of their duties. The Governor,
says that military rule may become in- ;
toierahic when placed in the Hands ot j
| the vicious and #uniu*t. which, fortu
! uately, is not the ease with Misslssip-,
j pi. iic advises good citizens to deal 1
j justly mad generously with each other,
to' sustain civil officers, ami t« devote
their energies to tbr production of ce
zwnW, ami to otter re«i*t*»*c r* the
rect«»sti t»eti*** of tli* State- wilder tls*
militsri autlmrlty of tlie United Slate*.
i -ja ‘ • r — , ^
-The vote of the eight hour lew
in the Massachusetts Legislature lait
week, wni dodged by 133 member*.
They evidently Wouldn't decide which
was the Igait to risk, the U>s« of the
working men * vote* or the arannlkc
torcrsr
ore counterfeitMkit
ted State* battlrnotes afloat at preeent
tlmn there liagAeen for half a (Tenna
tion befofr.'-The compound interest
notes of the denomination of fifty dol
lar* are imitated successfully.
DIED
At bis residence, on Thursday, the 11th
inst., Dr. 3. 3. Lank, in the fiOth year of hie
age.
Dr. Lane w»» one,of our oMeat inhabitant*. j
a auoceasful practitioner, and highly ectcrwicd
ia the community. Hia placets vacant, aad
his friends will aca him on earth ao more.—
Peace to his a«hea.
jtTLsa? a sarp.io,
HOUSE, SIGN,
—ARM—
ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING,
Glazing and Paper Hanging,
(At C. A. Judson’s Carpenter Shop,)
Dot* Arc, Arkansas.
eprl.l 2m __
dissolution.
The copartnership heretofore existing be
tween R. G. Gill end Johs G. Gill, un
der the eiyle of GILL t IillO.. is this day
dissolved by mutual eonaent, and R. G. Gu.l
is authoriied to wind up the business of the
firm. U G. GILL.
JNO. G. GII-L.
Des Arc, Ark., April l, 1807.—oprl3-lm
SPRING GOODS!
SPRING GOODS!!
PESOS A2TD 2T3W»?
NOW OPENING AND JUST RECEIVED,
a large and splendid assortment of
DRY 0-0 OD S ,
Notions, Ladle*’ and Coate’
Hate, Boole aad Shoe*,
Queeneware, Hard*
ware, Hollow ware,
OiyPTMTS ASslJl SlitljPiPmS
OP EVERY DESCRIPTION,
AT
THOMAS, GILL & CO’S,
(OLD STAND OF GILL & BRO.)
It is our iulcntion to please every
one. We will sell our Goods at a very
small advance upon cost; but in order
to bo convinced, come and examine for
yourselves. It is no trouble for us to
show Goods.
THOMAS, (iILL A CO.
lies Are, Ark.. April IX 1807.
SAW AND GRIST MILL!
TIIK undersigned hiut n«w in complete run
ning order, hie Memil Saw UB«1
Cirilft Mill, 14 miles northwest of Des
Arc, (on Bayou Pcs Arc,) where he is pre
pared to furnish Oak, Cypress and Alum lum
ber, of any size or dimension.
aprl3-Gui M. SUETTER.
” AUCTION SALST
ON FRIDAY, THE 19tH DAY OF APRIL,
1807. 1 will otfcT at public sale, to the
highest bidder, all of my Household and
Kitchen Furniture, together with the Farming
Implements on my place. The sale will be
made at my home, G miles south of Des Arc,
near the Wattcnsaw church.
Terms—cash.
aprl3-lt T M. MEANS.
Tj. D. Harshaw,
Hickory Plain, Ark.,
DEALER IN
wmmQM,
SCHOOLBOOKS, j
ETC.. ETC.
Hickory Pfaix, April 0, 1807—4m
R. R 1*0*. NEVILS J» ROSE. 1
R. R. POE & CO., ;
Commission |tlrrrhauts,
"West Point A/rk.
—
■ j
Wk have on bund a full anpply of nil kinds
of Cr*cerle*. and would be pleased to
have our friends and the public generally to
call nnd see us. Our stoek is large, and we
shall keep all articles usually found in a first
class Grocery House. We have on baud, and .
for sale,
BACON,
FLOCK.
LARD,
SUGAR.
COFFEE,
RICE,
SALT,
MEAL,
MOLASSES,
CANDLES,
SOAR,
SALT,
CANDY.
FRUIT.
1‘ICKLES,
And a variety of other articles too numerous
to mention.
The highest cash prices paid for all kinds
of country pnwlure. Bides, Peltry, etc., In
(iooda at cash prises.
R. K- ROB ft CO.,
It. M. FOE, Agon*
West Point, Ark., April 0, 18*17. .
« w •». .*r * * *
. »* -a A-* '*-6 •*
PICTURES I
Pioturea I
La wm*
m ART GALLERY,
Sitc*t«d on Buena ViitA St.,
ft* £u, frtaaiM,
Where rictnree of oil kinds ore mode,
from smell miniature to life size Pho
tographs, and colored with Indelible
Ink, Oil, or Water Colore. All work
warranted perfect and durable.
The subscriber her tie kes (pared as pains,
or expense in making this GALLERY far sur
pass any in tbia Territory, end haring had
an axpariaaea of many years is the butiaese
of Picture making, with tha aid of a perfect
set of Apparatus, fselt confident that ha can
defy compaction in PRICES or QUALITY.
nun u»m»t
Haring reduced my prices, it places Pictures
within tkt ranch ef srery wan woman and
child.
Just fifty esats Is all lbs expense,
Of a Picture made of your face,
And for double that sum, ifyou quickly come,
Will be made and pot in a Case.
Don't delay this opportunity, for you may
nerar hare eo good e chance again. It takes
but a littla lima and expense te gel a
PSRFaOT FIOT'O’Ra
Of yourself or friends, and you nerer will re
gret it. “Remember the eld must die, and
tbs yeung may die." So
“Secure the shadow,
'Ere the eubstnnee fade.
Lot art copy that
W hich nature made."
Photographs sf Capt. Rayburn, and slews
of the town for tain at tbs Gallery.
I shall keep aoastaatly an held a large
stock of
ALBUMS,
FRAMES.
AND CASES,
And *11 article* aerially kepi in a Bret class
GALLERY.
I will also tarnish Country Artists with
Ambrolypc and Photographic Goods, Appa
ratus, Chemicals, ate., at Memphis prices.
Pictures taken ia all kinds of weather.
OM Picture* copied and made new and life
like.
Please (ire me a call.
L. L. GROSS, Proprietor.
I>s* Are. Ark., April 8, 1887.
A. L. Uonjnniin,
Sousf, £renic. £ip,
Cartage and Ornamental
PA.RSTTER.
HAVING permanently located in Pcs Arc,
would inform ibe citisensuf Dos Arc and
vicinity, that he i* ready to do any kind of
work iu hie line on short notice. Orders for
Sign*, from a'distance, promptly attended to.
I>es Are, Ark., April 6, 18(1.,
A. C PICKETT. L. M. KAMSAUK.
PICKKTT A RAMriAUR
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
A UG USTA, A RKA XSAS.
Will pract icc in the counties of Woodruff.
Jackson, White and Craighead. Special at
tention given to collections of all claims en
trusted to thsir care aprG-ly
On the Way and in Store 1
Pine Tar In Cans,
Super C. Soda,
Indigo, Star Caudles,
Well Buckets, Rope,
Pepper, Spice,
Ginger, Clorea, 4e„
Wash Boards,
Coal Oil, Linseed Oil,
Spts. Turpentine,
Garrrctt’a
Scotch Snuff,
Chewing Tobacco,
Smoking Tobacco,
Sefves, Kails, (includ
ing a good lot Cd,)
Wood Trays, Powder,
Tubs, Buckets,
Water Coolers, I'ails,
Trace Chains,
Horse and Mute Collars,
Hamcs, (iron and wood,)
Window Class, all sires,
Putty, White Lead,
Tea Kettles, Biscuit Orens,
Skillets, Frying Pans,
Pots, (large and srpall,)
Shovels and Tongs,
Spades, Hoes,
ltakes and Shovels,
Cooking Stoves,
‘Hamburg and ‘J5ug.’
Dairy Cheese,
Msckerel in kits
and barrels, Pickles,
Bulk Meats,
Clear Sides and
Shoulders,
Pickled Beef,
White Beans,
Irish Potatoes,
Sugar-Cared Hsms.
ALSO—Pry Quods in great rariety, new
style Prints, Press Qoodt, Ready-Mads Clulh
ing, Quecnsware, Hardware, Ac
Uaua A NcPhersea.
Pcs Are. trbruary 9. 1907.
PIMtUTIOA,
RK it known that the partnership hereto
fore existing between L L. Pro** A J A.
Kouaelitax, has this day Wen dtaaolrnd by
mutual agreement.
J. A SOCBKLACX,
I L. tHOHH,
wart1.
BLAOKSMXTHING !
rpme CSWMIOXED Would respectfully
X -1~T~ to the eitirens of Pro Aro and
■Ultmdbf country that they art prepared.
OB sburt amice iu exocute with neat new and
’llapalub. all kiade of Work belonging to tko
blacksmith trndo. Mr. W. L. Smith, a com
petent workman, can be fonad at all timoa at
tlm shop M Woodruff St., north of Buena
Vista Street.
HOME IflOEIVG
i done in a skillful manner. All kinds of work
for ulo at tko etoro of Wernor A Edwards,
whore orders may be left, and reeelre prompt
attention. All contracts for iinbilitiee subject
I to the approval of Wm. M. Warner, before
relid. A. 0. EDWAHD8 £ CO.
mar SO, 1 SAT-dm.
For Sale 2
TWO first rate CRIST 31 ItU, cheap
fur eaeh, also oae FAR 3HEX. Ap
ply to
JSO. A. FRITH.
Pee Are, March 30, 1867—lm
Assistant Aeenaeene Orrtce, 1
U. 8. IxTxaiAL Rkybxux, V
Parall'a Bluff, Ark., April 3,1867. )
NOTICE Is hereby siren, that the under
signed will be in the City of Pea Are, on
the ltttb and SOth of April, for tbo purpose of
' Assessing U. 8. Internal llerenue Tax. All
! persons in the rieinity of Des Are, who are
liable to said Tax, are reapectfully requested
to report at the time and place abore men
tioned.
EDWIN BANCROFT, A««t. Asseesor.
April 6. 1887—21 a
r>JLiY GOODS
—AT—
I
EASTERN PRICES!!
Haring recently purchased Mclxrcn
& Hayley's
ENTIRE STOCK
j
! Drj7 Goods, Boots, Shoes,
: Hats, Etc.
; W« OFFER IT AT
Wholotta'e Prices
For tb» n«xt
Thirty Days,
. ’ j
In order to make room for the^largc
stock ot Sl'lUXG GOODS now on the
way. AVe/«ay to the farming commu
nity, if you want a bargain now is
your time. We solicit an examination
of our whole stock, consisting of
GROCERIES, DRT GOODS,
DOOTS AXD SHOES,
HARDWARE,
FARMIXG IMPEEMEXTS,
'
iTQTF.S AXD TRIMMIXGS,
FCRXITERE,
TIXWARE, WOODEXWARE,
CASTIXCS, ETC., ETC.
Give us a call and examine for yourselves:
we try to keep nothing but whnt will stand i
inspection. STEWART, GWVNNE k CO.
marSO
Dr. Rob’t D. Trosovant,
IjlORMERLY of White River Township,)
having permanently located at Austin,
will practice in all the branches of his pro
fession, and solicits the patronage of the citi
zens of „
AUSTIN AND VICINITY.
Office and residence at Mr. Jas. Emmerson’s.
Austin, Arkansas, aWarch 25, 18d7—inarBO
J. Sims -A.lien,
GENERAL RECEIVING, FORWARDING*
—AND—
Commission Merchant,
ADD DIALS* IN
Groceries, Hardware, Furniture, Ac.,
DES ARC, ARRAXSAS.
—
Mr stock consist* in part, of tlic follow- !
ii»S article*:
BACON, LARD,
FLOUR, 8COAR.
COFFKK, MOLASSES.
RICE, MEAL,
S*I.T. CANDLES,
CASTINGS. NAILS,
COAL Oil,, I.INSEED OIL.
LARD OIL. TURPENTINE,
STONEWARE. WOOD-WARE,
HINGES, LOCKS,
RASPS, CHAINS?,
AUGERS. FILES,
COLLARS, SAWS.
BRIDLES, 1IAMES,
POCKET KNIVES, ROPE,
GLASS, TABLE CUTLERY. !
PIJTTY. PAINTS,
BEDSTEADS, LOUNGES,
BUREAUS, CRIBS.
TABLES, SAFES,
CHAIRS,
WATTR ASSES—COTTON, SHUCK A IIAIR. I
Togetbar with a large lot of useful Gouda,
which I will aelllow for cash.
Mr. Oao. W. Vapsv and Mr. lire* B Kt»- j
dai.l, always on hand to diapose, hut not to I
be die posed of.
Dee Are, Ark., March 16, 1866.
Bacon!
JUST received, 10,000 pounds No. 1 Itaoon.
aud for sale by
upr6- J. SIMS ALLEN. I
LOOK HERE!!
twurden Seeds !
Wb have on the way a large lot of Lan
dretU'e selected Gardeu Seed*, every variety.
Call and gel your auppliee.
uazen & McPherson.
Ih*3 Arc, Pebruary 9, 1867.
]>i*. AV. L. Moore, j
Having resume* the Prarflre of
IM, offer* hi* services in the
various branches ot his >r*raeiou, to th«
ritrsene »f IftCXtWV PLAIN avo VICINITY.
Iln tcaT Putt, An* .March 186? oiar'Mt
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I1BEAT mftTltiat TIOft
BY THE
RERCHMTS’ AND RAHUFACTURERS'
JEWELRY ASSOCIATION,
Its and 193 Broadway, New l ark City,
Of Rowwood riiBn, »nd Melodcom, Fine Oil
Painting*, Engravings, Silver Ware, Gold sod
Silver Watahwa and Klegaot Jewelry, consist
ing of Diamond Pins, Diamond Rings, Gold
Bracelet*. Coral. Florentine. Mosaic, Jet, La
va, aad Ladies' nets. Gold Pen* with gold and
silver extension holders. Sleeve Buttons, Sets
of Studs. Vest and Neck Chains, plain end
chased Gold Chains, Ac., Ac., valued at
#1,000,000,
FOR OWE DOLLAR.
THE MERCHANTS’ A MANUFACTURERS’
JEWELRY ASSOCIATION
Calls your attention to the fact erf its being
the largest and most popular Jewelry Associ
ation in the United States. The business is,
and alwaye has been conducted in the most
candid and honorable manner. Our rapidly
increasing trade is a sure guarantee of the
appreciation of our patrons for this method
of obtaining rich, elegant and costly goods.—
The sudden stagnation af trade in Europe,
owing to the late German war, and recent di
sastrous financial orisia in Europe, has caused
the failure of a large number of Jewelry
houses in LondoQ and Paris, obliging rbemta
sell their goods at a great sacrifice, in sonic
instances less than one-third the cost of man
ufacturing. We have lately purchased very
largely of these Bankrupt Goods, at such ex
tremely low prices thsi we can afford to send
away finer goods, and give better chances to
draw the most valuable prises than any other
establishment doing a similar business —
OUR AIM TS TO PLEASE, aad we respect
fully solicit your patronage, a* wo are confi
dent of giving the utmost satisfaction. Du
ring the past year we have forwarded a num
ber of the most valuable prises to ail parts of
the country. Those who patronise us will re
ceive the full value of their money, a« no ar
ticle on our list is worth less than One Dollar,
retail, and there are no Blanks. Parties deal
ing with us may depend on having prompt
returns, and the article drawn will be imme
diately sent to any address by return mail or
express.
The following parties have recently drawn
va1uablepri7.es from the Merchants' & Manu
facturers’ Jewelry Association, and have kiud
ly allowed us to use their names :
Frederick D. Brown, Esq., Treasury De
partment, Washington, D. 0.. Piano, value,
$450; Miss Anna L. Frost, Wnverly Terrace,
New York City. Ladies’ Gold Enameled and
Diamond Set Watch, value, $300; Wm. Em
ulous, New Orleans. La., Sewing Machine,
value, $75: George L. Davenport, Mobile,
Ala., Silver Tea Set, value $200; Miss Lucy
Orcutt, Albany, 111., Sewing Machine, value,
$05: Mrs. Mary J. Downing, Louisville, Ky.,
Gold Watch, value, $2U0; Janies B. Fowler,
Harrisburg, Pa., Silver Hunting Case Watch,
value, $75 ; Rev. Win. Peyser. Milwaukee,
Wis., Wheeler A Wilson Sewing Machine, val
ue, $125; J. J. Bickford, San Francisco, Cal.,
Gold Lined Silver Tea Set, value, $300, Ed
ward L. Rice. 8t. Louis, Mo., Melodeon. val
ue, $250; Miss Helen K. Sinclair, Detroit.
Mich.. Diamond Cluster Ring, value, $225;
Horatio G. Frost, Chicago, III., Large Oil
Paiutiug, value $300; Mrs. Charlotte E. llew
ins, Doniphan, Kansas, Chlckering Grand Pi
ano, value, $700, and Music Box, $06.
Many names could be placed on the list,
rtnhliuh no names without
Our patron* are desired to send us U. S. Cur
rency when convenient.
PARTIAL LIST OF ARTICLES TO RR ROAD FCtt
ONE DOLLAR EACH
without regard to value and not to be paid
for until you know what you are to receive:
10 Chickoring Grand Pianos
worth $500 to $700
15 Elegant Rosewood Piano? 200 to 450
15 Elegant Meludcons, Rosewood
Case 175 to 220
50 First Glass Sewing Machines 40 to 300
75 Fine Oil Paintings ' 30 to 100
150 Fine Steel Eugravings framed 20 to 30
50 Music Boxes 25 to 40
150 Revolving Patent Castors,
Silver 20 to 40
50 Silver Fruit and Cake Baskets 20 fo 35
.400 Sets of Tea and Table Spoons 20 te 40
150 Gold Hunting Case Watches
warranted 60 to 150
100 Diamond Rings, cluster and
single stone 76 to 260
175 Gold Watches 85 to 150
300 Ladies’ Watches 60 to 100
300 Silver Watches 20 to 75
L>i«mond Pins. Brooches and Ear Drops,
Ladies’ Sets of Gold amTCoral, Jet and Gold,
Florentine, Mo:aic, Lava, find Cameo: Sets
of Studs, Vest and Neck Chains, Plain and
Chased Gold Rings, Gold Thimbles, Locket?,
new Style Belt Buckles, Gold Pens and Pen
cils, Fancy Work Boxes. Gold Pens with Gold
aud Silver Extension Holders, and a large as
sortment of Fine Silver Ware and Jewelry of
every description, of the best make and latest
styles.
Ifcgr A chance to obtain any of the above
articles for ONE DOLLAR, by purchasing a
sealed Envelope for 25cents.
*** Five Sealed Envelopes will be sent for
$1: Eleven for $2 ; Thirty for $5 ^ Sixty-five
for $10; One Hundred for $15.
Ageits Hasted Everywhere.
Unequalled inducements offered to Ladies
and Gents who will act %s such. Oar descrip
tive circulars will he sent wn application.
Distributions are made in the following
manner: Certificates naming each article and
its value are placed in seal envelopes which
are well mixed. One of these enveiopes con
taining the Certificates or Orders for some ar
ticle, will be delivered at onr office, or sent
by mail to any address, without regard to
choice, on receipt of 25 cents.
On receiving the Certificate the purchaser
will see what article it draws and its value,
and can send ONE DOLLAR and receive the
article named. Purchasers of our Sealed En
velopes may, in this manner, obtain an arti
cle worth from one to five huudred dollars
Long letters unnecessary. Have the kind
ness to write plain directions. Orders for
SEALED ENVELOPES must in every case he
‘'-'•'■inivu "nu mr «iiu iue name or
the person seuding, and Town, County, and
State, plainly written. Lettera should be ad
Jressed to the Managers, as follows:
JACKSON, CORNISH A CO.,
193 & 195 Hroahwat,
np. 6, 18G7-3tn. New Vork.
r. MtTCHKLL. 8. C. MITCHELL. T. It. M ITCH ELL,
F. MITCHELL & BRO’S.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Comims-sicm Merchants,
AND DKALEKS IN
Liquor*, Fruit, Fl*b, Produce.
». I. far. Second tad Ckestaat S«s.,
unt> St. Louis. IVIo.
Dress and Bonnet Making.
MRS, M. A. Ill'RK bags leave to inform
the Radio* ofltes Are, and surrounding
snuntry, that she is now prepared to do up
Hats and Bonnets in the most fashionable
<tyle Also, makes Bonnets, cuts and makes
Dresses. Has just received blocks for Hats
tnd Bonnets, of the latest fashion.
Des Arc, March 28, 1867.
J. C. JOSSflX, Office—West Point. Arkansas
JNO. M. MOORE, Oftiow—8*arcy, Arkansas.
JOV*OY k MOORE,
Attorneys at Law,
SOLICITORS IX CIIAX CERT,
— VXD—
General Land and Collecting Agenti,
SKAHCY, AUK AXSA8,
Wilt givspron.pt attestors to awy twain c-s
in ibw roaMie* ef Independence, Jackson.
Woodruff, Monroe, Prairie, White, Conway
and Van Bortn
.^.glaydf i s’A.tsrW J