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m are citizen
II. GAlIt, Kditor.
DIvS AIH’t VHK-. IIABfll ‘24. IMif
Notice to Correspondents.
All communications addressed to this
Office must be plainly written on one side
of tlie paper, and the authors name must
invariably accompany each article. We
will accept or reject all manuscript as our
judgment dictates.
BfimW’ho does not love his country?
TVhat msn is thtre whose hostnn does not
•well With honest pride at the remem
braneo of her achievements and her glory.
But a century ago, this broad extent of
territory was but a vast forest >>f huge
oaks and lofty pines, that reared their tow
ering tops toward heaven, and silently paid
homage to their maker, with here and
there a well spring of civilisation, the seed
of her future prosperity. As time rolled
on his chariot, oaks and forests fell that
cities und towns might spring up. The
rippling streams that bore the mountain
rains onward to the great seas, were made
to answer good purposes to an enterprising
people Manufactories sprang up. com
merce increased, oppression was resisted;
and America, triumphant in right, rode
out to prosperity and renown, ller arms
were thrown wide open for' the leception
of a’l who chose to seek shelter under her
protecting wings. All who loved liberty,
found here a home. Her wealth increased,
her fame spread abroad, her ships sailed
proudly on every son; from the broad At
lantic to "the great Pacific could be heard
the voices of her children as they shouted
the jnbilee of freedom Would that this
had continued But there crept into this
home of innocence, this abode of peace, a
monstor—not unlike him who stealthily
entered Eden—blackening the heart, con
taminating, spoiling and demoralizing;
and, in the garb of freedom, but with the
name of Abolitionism, making waste and
sowiug the seed of revolution. Silently
and stealthily he worked till father was ar
rayed against son, section against section
Nor did he stop here, but madly and furi
ously worked until the cry of war rang
out from the land where peu<'e and harmo
ny once delighted to dwell. How much
ho has done, let but the thousand graves
upon every hill side tell how much misery
and sorro”’ he has brought upon the coun
try. Let but the wives, widows and moth
ers. in the deep anguish of their souls, an
swer how much destruction, poverty and
woe, Abolitionism ha* occasioned; the des
olation of our homes, the condition of our
country, but too well tells us.
Now that these things are passed, that
war has ceased, the people—proud still of
their country—inspired with hope, would
work, earnestly work, that she might be
restored to her former position of pros
perity, that she might become again the
admiration of the world, the pride of tier
citizens, the glory of her sons. Yet there
are great obstueles to overcome : opposition
is still to be met with on every hand
Abolitionism is not yet deml, nor has the
great baptism of blood purified those that
worship at his shrine. Again his propen
sities arc seen, again the cloven foot is
shown. Abolitionism still stalks through
our Legislative Halls—the sacred places
of the nation—where once sut Clay, Web
ster, Calhoun and others, worthy to be
called great; arc now disgraced by many
unworthy the name of man. Against the
President, against their country against
all that is good they array themselves, de
terurined if they caunot rule, they will
ruin.
Never did we need so much wisdom
never did we require so much harmony ot
action in the Legislative Hall and in pri
vate life, as now. The restoration of the
Union is a question in which all are inter
ested, because all by it are benefited. At
the head of the nation we have Andrew
Johnson —the right man in the right
place. He will do right; but shall he
work alone against the mighty tide of op
position that rises up to meet him? N<».
let uot those t ings he. As we love our
country, as we respect ourselves, let us
c.me up to bis help, and by supporting
him, nerve his arm as he nobly battles for
right; support till the Union is again re
stored. Then shall we see our nation rise
from the dust to which she has been hu
miliated, to take her place foremost
amongst the nations of the earth The
Clouds that have shrouded our political
horizon shall then break, letting in upon
us new light, and giving to us brighter
prospects because of the trials through
which we will have passed.
- m ■ i
-A curious incident occurred the other
day in one of the restaurants of Chicago. A
rough, but shrewd looking countrymen seat
ed himself at a table, and having inspected
the bill of fare, called for a piece of ‘-Forney.’
The waiter, who was n black of more thitn
ordinary intelligence. iVs-appearcd grinning,
anti returned i» a protest wttk a slice of cold
H’rV
Locamtt of tiif. Presidents—Th
<Cincinnati Knquitor c.dls attention to tli
s ugular fact, that tlie opposition to the Lc
! mocracy. which lias always made it a sub
.; f J
I ject of compia.ut. th t so many of ou
I Presidents were taken from the South, ha
nominated none hut Southern born Presi
dents itsoll for near forty years Thus
in 1833, they nom nated Henry Clay, i
Kentuekinn, a native of Virginia, fo
President. In 183(5, they selected Wm
ti. Harrison, a s#ion of one of the firs
families of Virginia, where tie was boro
for this office. In 1840 they selected the
Virginian again, and put up with him foi
Vice-President John Tyler, another Vir
gininn. Tyler became President, li
1844 t! ey again nominated the Virginia
Kentuckian, Henry Clay, for President
In 184S they went to the extreme Sou 1
and selected another son of Virginia, Hen
Taylor, as their standard bearer. In 185i
they attain went to Virginia and selectee
another distinguished son of that State
Gen. Winfield Scott, for President, am
they put with him for Vice-President Mr
Graham of North Carolina. In 185(
they voted lor John C. Fremont, a Soull
Carolinian by birth, and a Missourian bj
adoption and family connection In 18(5.
they elected Abraham Lincoln, a Ken
tuckian ; and in 18G4 they rc-elected hon
and with h m Andrew Johnson, a native
of North Carolina and a resident of Ten
nessce. for Vice-President. Thus wc fim
the party declaiming against the influence
of Southern men, and yet invariably select
ing Southern men by birth and cducatiot
for the highest office- of the country lot
nearly forty years. During most ol the time
j the Democracy have voted for Northern
i men like Van lluren. Cass, l’iercc, !>u
ehanan Douglas and McClellan—[Mem
phis Appeal.
b^tirb .111 1,1 t li /i iti.ibiHifo i Vi 1 Vi»i(»vso.-i
•ays the New York Express, understand
the bad effects of their legislation, alike
upon the temper of the people, and upon
the business of the country, it seems to us
they would pause in their mad career.
But for the noble and patrio'ic stand taken
by the President, the business of the
country would he greatly disturbed, and
as it is, owing to the course of events, in
Congress, no one knowing when the South
ern States will be admitted, no security is
felt for the future. Many contemplated
enterprises, intended to benefit labor and
trade, we know, have been checked and
destroyed by the ruinous measures pro
posed in Congress, and the almost feroci
ous temper which has attended their intro
dilution. By and by the rebound will
come irom the' terrible strain upon good
faith and good will, and we advise mem
bers of Congress to
•• Remember Milo’s ffarful end,
Wedged itt the oak he strove to rend.”
[d/emphis Avalanche
Important Piscoveuy of a Nnv
Article of fuel—A species of stone
lias been found near Shullsburg, Wis .
which makes good fuel A correspondent
says:
Thi substance is of different formation
and colors Some of it. where it lies near
est the surface, resembles blue slate and i:
middling hard, so that it can he worked
more speedily by blasting, but as it get:
deeper in the ridge it changes its colorant
texture It becomes of a deep brown, an'
so soft that it can be easily worked with i
pick; and is much richer When exposet
to the air it becomes of a dull brown color
When dried a little and broken into thii
scales it can be lighted by a match, ahnos
i ms OMsilv as a candle. '1 he oiler arisim
from it while burning (which is ven
strong), in my opinion resembles that pro.
dueed by kerosene )Ye have burned il
in the stove, and it makes a quicker fire
than coal, but does not last quite so Ions;
nor wdl it burn to ashes quite so well, but
it is easier kindled. The earth there
abouts seems to he full of it
The next Cotton Chop—In the March
number of DeBow's Review the editor, who
has just completed a tour through thu cotton
Stales, estimates the next cotton crop at not
more than one million five hundred thousand
bales. He adds:
“These figures are not likely to bo in
creased by anything that is now to happen,
and may be greatly reduced by the ignorance,
j neglect or desertion of the laboring forces.
which, judging from the experience of al
1 other countries, is more likely to occur that:
j tint, and reduce the crop to one million twe
hundred thousand bales. Xo account is taker
in the calculation of the application of whiti
labor to cotton, beyond what was applied ti
it before the war. The extensive uiomliM
of the war has made white labor at the SoutI
very scarce, and so far it is absorbed in tht
necessary pursuits of the mechanic arts anci
trade, which have been furnishing most lucra
live employment. The wear and tear anci
frightful destruction caused by the war open
ed other channels of employment besides agri
culture. The increase of white labor at the
1 South, so far as the next crop is concerned.
: from immigration, is too trifling to be taken
into account. Toe aggregate number of la
{ borers introduced is insignificant, and so fat
l i* ]pTGrrlv **
| fifey’l'l:.' ii.llt.wing letter, written jus. b to t
j iHo diction of^Mr. ■ iucoln. is pro«t positive
Unit Mr. Davis eli.l not desire a dissolution ol
j the Union, but only the safety ol'Southern so
I cicly. At the siiine lime it is an appreciat ve
I compliment to really the on y Nor.ti rti jour
no that has ever undertaken to explain "the
social organization ol the Souih ” Injustice
10 Mr. D ivis this letter should be widely cir
culated:
Ur. J. If. Vmh Eerie:
Desk Sih:—I am pleased to hear that your
great work on "Negroes and Negro Slavery’
is in press and will soon be issued. The be
lief exist ing in the Norl hern mind I hut negroes
urn under our Government, entitled to politi
cal equality with wuite men. must be dit pell
ml, and Northern men and States must cease
to disturb out- domestic tranquility, to assail
nur rights of property, and to impair our ma
terial interests, or a dissolution of the Union
will be inevitable. The position which the
South will occupy in the events of Lincoln's
election will not be the result of passion or of
choice, but ».f judgement and of necessity.
The independence and equality of the States,
and the safety of their domestic institutions
must be preserved In any events, we cannot
fail to regard The Day Look as a valuable
auxiliary, not only to represent the sound
constitutional principles of tlie North, but
hereafter, as heretofore, to circulate among
ihe people of the South the true philosophy
of tlutir social organization. I rejoice to hear
that your weekly circulation is now nearly
5 i,UO0, and hope it may soon be doubled
Very respectfully and truly yours.
Jefferson Davis.
November 5, 1860.
Bteg1" Adv ces from Brownsville, respecting
Mexican affairs, arc softiewbat exciting.
They say that a vessel from the United States,
with arms for the Liberals, was captured on
the coast of Tamaulipas, by a French war
vessel, and taken to Bera. Outrages continue
in and near Brownsville. The Bagdad fili
busters have been released by Gen. Getty.
A great many deserters from the imperial ar
my are crossing the Rio Grande daily. Gen
Negrete and quite a number of the Liberal
li my officers are still at Brownsville. Gen.
Ortega has gone to the city of Washington.
Gen-Canale is about fifty miles from Matn
moras, on the Monterey road, and has been
appointed Governor of Tamaulipas by Juarei
Cortinas has been reinforced by nine hundred
men from Mendez, near San Fernando, and is
said to be marching on Matamoras. An army
of six thousand Imperialists are reported
marching in separate columns towards Mata
iiioras, with a view of making a simultaneous
attack ou the Liberals from various points.
-Col. Benton i\. Harrison, late private
Seer tiry to President Davis, has returned to
his home in Oxford, Miss. A Mississippi paper
is informed that he gives favorable accounts
ofthe present and growing sympathy of the
Northern people for Mr. Davis. At times he
-avs the quarters ofthe President (Mr. Davis)
ire thronged with visitors, so great the crowd
that they stand for hours about the doors, and
when they enn’t get in themselves, send in
their compliments and assurances of regard
and sympathy.
-It is reported that the Fenian bonds un
being extensively counterfeited. Wc have seen
no descr.ption of the points of difference, it
any, between the genuine and spurious,
-The Shreveport (La ) Southwestern
states that a project is on foot at Shrevepor’
to erect a fine building for Masdnic purposes"
at a cost of thirty thousand dollars. The pro
ject originated from Shreveport Lodge No. 11;',
F. A M., nnd the building is to be called
‘•Beauregard Hall.”
-Gen Samul Cooper, late Adjutant-Gen
ernl in the Confederate States, is at present
on a visit to Richmond, Va,
DIED
At the Des Arc Hotel, March 22nd., Dr. T.
■ J Cummings of Austin.
The Sunny South will please copy.
At the residence of Dr, J. J. Lane on mon
miy mst, .Mr. John .M. I’ctty. aged 88 years.
KTOTICBS
! HH1IE undersigned takes great, pleasure in
I JL saying to the citizens of Dos Arc. and
| surrounding country, that he has just received
I a stock of
Ikesli and Geouiae Srocaries
—A N L—
CONFECTIONERIES,
Consisting of Can Fruit, Nuts of all kinds,
Candies, Sugar, Coffee, Whiskey, Tobacco. &e
jnnr24- B. B. ALLEN, Agent.
S W. HICKS, Formerly of the tirm of Cypurt &
Micks.
II. K. FIELDING, Formerly of Athens, Ala.
HICKS & FIELDING.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Searcy, While Co., Arkansas.
WILL practice in this and the adjacent
counties, in the District Courts, and Su
! pretue Court of the State.
ftert"''Vo have in connection with our L\w
Office an ACTIVE OUT DOOR COLLECTING
AGENCY. Claims entrusted to us will he
| promptly attended to. and if not immediately
; collected will be at once secured if possible.
I Claim against the Government for "roperty
taken by the 1 . t> forces (whether receipted
for or not)—Bounties Bess oss, Arbasfs ot
Bay &c promptly attended to.
mvr24- ’ HICKS & FIELDING.
j JOHN F, BUCHAN'S. fiK>. W. MADEBKY.
Budniaau & iLtiorrv.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
AND
GGXERAL LAXD 4GEXTS,
COTTON PLANT,
WOODRUFF COUNTY. ARKANSAS.
TTriLL attend the Circuit and Probate
W Courts for the counties of Monroe. St.
Francis ■>od Wodrnff raf.jt.
iPRiMjttTCOJll!
F. Gates & Bro.;
ARE JUST RECEIVING
The Largest and Best Assortment of
» ' i
Notions, &c.,
EVER OFFERED TO THIS MARKET.
HAVING purchased their Ooods for cash
and in an Eastern market, they are now
prepared to sell at low rates, the lullowing
articles.'
PRINTS,
CALICO,
DOMESTICS,
LINEN,
MUSLIN,
CLOTHING,
BED TICKING,
WINDOW CURTAINS,
UMBRELLAS,
II.iTS, CAPS,
BOOTS,
SHOES,
RIBBONS, Etc.
Also, a fine assortment of
Radies grrss <&ondd.
Of every description. Don’t fail to call and
see the latest styles. mar24
NOTICE
T® PU®®H.ASEBS,
BY recent arrivals, our stock of STAPLE
GOODS has been greatly increased.
<, e now otter
C'tRN,
FLOUR,
MEAT,
COFFEE,
SUGAR,
SALT,
MOLASSES,
DRY GOODS,
Civ THING,
BOOTS,
SHOES,
IIATS,
CABS,
SADDLES,
BR'DLES,
COLLARS.
HARDWARE,
CASTINGS,
COOKING STOVES,
HOLLOW-WARE,
QUEENSWAKE,
FURNITURE, &c., &c.
At unusually low rates for this market. Call
and examine
mar24- STEWART & BRO S.
[ 1. N. HEDGEPETH, ^ < J. S. THOM 'S.
Hickory Plain, Ark. I \ Des Arc, Ark.
HEDGEPETH & TH0ft1*S,
ATI0asm « LisW.
1TTILL practice in all of tlie courts of
\Y Prairie county, and the circuit courts
of t lie surrounding counties. mar34-6m
NOTICE 7
NOTICE is hereby given, that I will sell
in the town of Des Arc. on Saturday the
7th of April, A. D. 18(50, the books and other
property of Rev. James M. Wilson, deceased.
S.YM'L. W. DAVIS, \gent of
W. B. Rogeiis, Adm'r.
Dcs Arc, March 24, 1800.—2t
DISSOLUTION.
rnnE copartnership heretofore existing be
L tween J. Sim Au.es and N. S. Graves.
has this day by mutual consent, been dis
solved. The business will, in future."Tie con
ducted by J. Sims Allen, and all claims for and
against said lirnt will be settled bv him.
N. S. GRAVES.
J. SIMS ALLEN.
Des Arc, Arkansas. March 24, 1800.—2t
J. E. GATEWOOD.
AND
LAND AGENT,
lies Arr, Prairie l'o., Arkansas,
mar24-tf
NTotice.
rnilOSE indebted to Robinson & Rranch, or
L F. M. Robinson by note, and those indebt
ed to John Jackson & f'o.. by note or account,
must either settle, or make some arrangement
I for settling their indebtedness, and in ease of
failure to do so, may look out for an o ' cor
mar24-2t ' J. E. GATEWOOD.
DR. EDW. P. NICHOLSON,
HAVING permanently located at W. C.
Waddell's, (si* miles west of lies Arc.)
will practice in all the branches of his pro
fession promptly, when ailed on. He will
be found at his office when not professionally
engaged.
March 24, 1806 — ly
WM. U. COODY. I). MCKAt.
GOODY & M ME,
Avm&mnm m
SEARCY, WHITE COUNTY,
ARKANSAS.
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Wj]l in *0! nt '
WMOLESAEE EXfCL USIVEE |
J. H. LOEWENSTINE & BRO’sJ
XOS. 231 and 233 1I U\ STREET, CLAY Bl'ILDLYG,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN AXO LVIP0BTKR8 01? I
HOT SfAUSY MY ©ODDI J
Cln hittq, (Saits’ ^tmtishing 6ood$,
BOOTS and SHOES, LADIES' and GENTS’ 1
IIATS, NOTIONS, UMBRELLAS, ETC. |
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. 1
We have now on Land, and are selling at New York prices,
12.000 pieces Prints, 2 500 pieces Satinets and Cassimcres,
7 000 pieces Brown Domestics. 1.000 pieces Kersey,
7.000 pieces Bleached Domestics, 1,500 pieces Jeans,
2.000 pieces Hrown Drillings, 1,500 pieces Dress Goods,
1.0**0 pieces Bleached I rillings, 400 doz Ladies’ Hats,
500 pieces Cotton Checks, 500 doz Gents’ Hats,
6.000 pieces Osnaburg, 170 doz Boys’Hats,
1.300 pieces Bed Ticking, 2,000 doz. Ladies’ Sh cs,
1.300 pieces Plantation Plaid, 700 doz Misses’ Shoes,
500 pieces Linsey, 400 doz. Children's Shoes,
3.000 pieces Lawn and Organdies, 800 doz. Gents' Shoes,
5.000 pieces Oottonade, 300 doz Gents’Boots. 1
5,000 Pants’ Linens,
Our stock being the largest and best assorted in the Mississippi Valley, and one of tht !
largest west of New York, wc offer our stock of
goutms, Clot ing, Saits’ Jnnusltng $oatts,
AT T1IE LOWEST SEW YORK PRICE FOR CASH.
We call the attention of both large and small buyers, ns we keep a stock adapted to the
Tennessee. Mississippi and Arkansas trade. We keep the largest stock and sell at the lowest I
prices, and make it a great advantage for buyers to purchase here.
grmrmbrt to purchase Coods m TOiolcalc Alices.
J* H* LOEWENSTINE 6 BRQ*S„
Wos. 221 and 233 Main Street, Clay Building, Memphis, Tennessee.
Importing House. No. ll Murray Street. New York marl7
r. C. HICKS. J. S. CLARK. J. E. ENGLAND.
Hicks, Clark & England,
DEALERS IN
D R Y GOODS,
Groceries,
IIATS, CAPS, BOOTS and SHOES,
Hardware, Queens ware,
Kutions and Fancy G.oodsa
DICES’ STATION, A 11 K
TIT E are now receivi g a largo stool; of j
> r SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS. which wo are offering at a very !
low rate for CASH- marl7-1 m
S. PEOPLES,
DEALER i.N
DRY GOODS,
Produce and Crcceries,
—ANI)—
GENER L RECEIVING. FO WARDING
—AND—
(tommbsian ^Urvcltant,
DEV A EL’S BLUFF, ARK AN S AS.
march 17-fim
TOM’S SALOON,
DEVALL’S BLUFF, ARK. j
1X711° W ANTS A GOOD Dll INK OF
VV FINE LvQUOR!! Tom is
now behind the counter of the
BUST SALOON
•
In the place, ready to hand out to all desiring
it, the Finest Liquors that the markot affords.
No humbug! Give Tom a call, and if you !
love good things, you will be satisfied,
marl7-3m FRANK GALLAGHER.
Leaves Memphis Every Swrmuv
Memphis, W hile smil Elit e Red
River Weekly 1’iukel,
LADY,.
J. P. BOUGIINER, - - - Master
C. R. Smith and It. Boughneu, Clerks.
□ THIS steamer having
nlored the above trade,'will
run icgularly during the season. For freight
or passage, apply on board. marl7
llEUIEtK ST. EOLIS At WHITE
RIVER PACKET,
J. S. McCUNE.
JAS H. DUFFER, - - Master
"*1 THIS swift and elegant
—SayLr-sejEydearner will ply regularly
during the season, between St. Louts and
•lacksonport, stopping at all way 'audings.
Particular attention paid to orders sent for
goods. ALLEN & GRAVES,
marl 7- Agents.
OR. J. O. SMITH,
OFFERS his professional services to the
citizens of Des Arc and surrounding
country.
Office at the late residence of John 11. Quis
enberry. deceased. mar17-tf
I". LEPTIEX,
Watchmaker ant! Jeweler, !
DES ARC, ARKANSAS.
Tam now prepared to do all
kinds of work in my lino. Mend
ing, Cleaning. &c.
IkiC'Tliar.kful for past favors. I solicit a
continuance of the patronage bej-etnfor* be
stowed on me. feb'i8-tf j
W. If Wit KKI1S0.V. u. b. BLAIS.
W. K. WILKERSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DE ALERS IN’
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
Pure Wises and Brandies,
GARDES SEEDS, FRENCH AXD
AMERIC AN WINDOW GLASS,
PERFFMERY, FANCY
ARTICLES. ETC.
IVo. 3*40 Main street,
Memphis, Tennessee.
mnrclil7-8m*
cmcuL ii.
GEORGE PATTISON. TMOS. F. PATTISftV.
Geo. Pattison & Co.,
DEALERS IN
]B O Q 3ESL S
—A N b—
36 NORTH COURT ST.,
Between Main bui] Second,
MEMPHIS. TBNN.
After four veflrs spent in pursu'ts neither
Mrrcantl e nor Profitable.
V> e are again established in our obi bud
tiesn. Our Stock embraces a general as
sortment of Books tind Htatio erv.
A liberal disc 'itnt to Teachers and the
Trade. Very respect fully,
GEO. PATTISON & CO.
Memphis. January 1, 1800—iui.rl7-3iu
GEO. SI. GREELEY & (XL
\Vhule*!e and Retail
Cotton factoriti
-AND
NO. 348 MAIN STREET,
jlLem/ifub, <=7"ennessee.
nKFEUENTES i
Greeley & Gale, B D. Whitaker. Tutt& Ba
ker, St. Louis ; Hamilton & Dunniea, New Or
h ans, Tobin, Lynn k Co., Tlios. A Hamilton,
Memphis; Harrison, Dwinal & Co.. Jackson
port, Arkansas. marl7-0m
M- G KING,
LATE OF STEWART & KINO,
WITH
J. W. A. JONES & CO..
Wh lesah an l Retail
GROCERS
AND GENERAL
COMMISSION M E It C II 1 N T S,
Nos. 10 and 12 Wrist Coikt St reet,
Between Front and Main Streets,'
M EM PHIS, TENNESSEE.
CONSIGNMENTS of Cotton. Tobacco. Grain
' and other Produce solicited, and will re
ceive our persor."! attention. All consign
ments insured unless otiierwjee instructed.
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