Si MU' CITIZEN.
V. 1*. GAin, Editor.
I)ES ARC, ARKANSAS, JUNE 10,1800.
ICOIfc SENATOR.
B. S. GANTT,
OF PRAIRIE COUNTY._
WHITE EMIGRATION.
Than the filling np of our country with
that class of citizens that will best promote
her intorest, there is no subject that should
more engross the public mind. We are
in just such a situation, as of itself creates
a necessity for labor of all kinds, and la
laborers of all classes. Elsewhere through
out our State societies have been formed
for the purpose of encouraging emigration,
and bolding out inducements to those cast
out by misfortune, and made homeless by
circumstances, to come and find with
them—what every mau so much desires—
a home. The mighty revolution of the
past five years has thrown upon the world
thousands of the best citizens an enlight
ened Government ever gave birth to ; and
the tyranical rule of the foreign world has
driven, and is driving from the Eastern
shores many, very many, that seek an asy
lum where they may be tree irom the op
pression and confusion that lias made them
exiles. While these many anxiously wait
for home and welcome, shall we who so
badly need them, shut our eyes to our own
interest and foolishly refuse to say come.
We need them in the commercial world,
to lend their aid in advancing our com
mercial interest; we need them in the
great work of building up that lias been
laid upon us; we need them in that which
conduces to the iuterest of our country
more than all else, the tilling of our soil.
Our labor system being destroyed, it be
comes us as wise men to look about us and
immediately begin to organize other sys
tems that will benefit alike the employer
and the employed. That that class of per
sons, who by misfortune and circumstances
have been thrown out upon the world, are
eminently fitted in the great majority for
the plow, none will deny; that our plow
handles need steady hands to hold them is
equally true; then for what do we wait?
why are wo so slow to encourage that
which all know to be their best- interest?
Let us as having the welfare of our coun
try first at heart, set immediately to work
to improve our condition by the establish
ment of such societies as will hold out to
those seeking homes, inducements to come
and settle amongst us, and lend us their
aid in manufacture, commerce aud agri
culture.
]5y invitation, and in accordance with
previous arrangement, we visited Hickory
Plain on last week for the purpose of at
tending the examination of the pupils of
the Hickory Plain Male and Female Insti
tute ; and also to take part in (he Railroad
meeting which was held there on Satur
day last. \\ e did not arrive m time to
hear the recitation of (lie classes, but were
assured that the scholars did themselves
full credit, and relleeted honor upon Prof
Garner their teacher.
We were present, however, at the exhi
bition on Friday night, and engaged our
selves hugely. The order of the evening
was declamation, dialogues and original
compositions. We were first apprised ot
the fact that the exercises hud begun, by
the clear ringing voice of Master John R.
Harshaw, who chained the audience with
an oration on the Dignity of the Human
Mind, delivering it with much loree and
grace, hi ext we in imagination stood with
blaster Calvin Sugg upon the bloody bat
tle field, and saw the sun go down, throw
ing for the'last time his mellow rays upon
the faces of many heroes w ho slept the
last sleep of death. Then came M jss C. j
M-, and in soft silvery tones, reminded j
us in a well turned composition, that no j
man liveth to himself General Wise’- j
speech in behalf of. the female orphans of j
Virginia, was delivered with such force
and beauty by Master John G. Farr, that
wc almost could see the little innocents be-j
fore us. Space will not allow us to iollow
them all and tell how nobly they aequited
themselves. We would say that the doc-1
lamation was fine on the part of all. and
the original compositions such as we have
seldom seen equalled. “Woman’s mis
sion,” by Miss B-, was a splendid pro
duction; and Miss L. H- displayed
much feeling in her “Reminescences of
the School Room,” while there was much
simplicity and natural beauty in Miss K.
P-’s “What I wish.” One of the
finest delivered orations of the evening was
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i by Master Edwin Moore. He paid a glow
ing tribute to the memory of Stonewall
Jackson, and made us feci the might of
the dead hero when living. We listened
attentively to the dialogues, which were
well selected and adapted to the times;
the delineation of character was splendid,
and the audience was perfectly delighted.
We must say that Miss C. M-, Miss
A. P-and Master Green, arc fine ac
tors The exercises closed with a compo
sition by Miss A. P-, subject, ‘'Re
union in Heaven," which we think equal
to anything we overheard upon that sub
ject. Altogether it was a pleasant time,
and well enjoyed by the large crowd that
gave attendance; but best of all we believe
it was enjoyed by the many who were
there to assure the “dear people" that
they were willing to make any sacrifices
for their good, if they would but honor
them with their support next August.
Of the Railroad meeting we will say
nothing, as the prodeedings will be found
in another column.
€0MMC!M13ATEI>.
Mr. Editor :—Notwithstanding the
iron heel of war has laid its destructive
impress upon every branch of industry and
enterprise, leaving the South in an almost
destitute situation, with her churches and
school houses razed to the ground by a
mercenary army, “sustained by the best
Government in the world ; ’ it is gratify
ing to know that there are yet places
blossoming and blooming in all the vigor
of former prosperity—having passed safely
through the breakers.
The Hickory Plain Male and Female
Institute commenced its first session in the
Fall of I860, with W. A Garner as Prin
cipal assisted by an able corps of teachers
in 1862, the Principal believing that the
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his musket and entered the ranks of the
Confederate Array, determined to do all
in nis power to sustain self-government.
The responsibility of “Teaching the young
idea how to shoot” was left entirely to his
accomplished lady, Mrs. Garner, who con
tinued in charge of the school until the
surrender of the Southern Armies. In
1SG5, Mr. Garner again took charge of
the school, and since that time has con
ducted it to the entire satisfaction of ail
interested.
The Examination of this permanent in
stitution commenced on the 7th of this
month, and lasted two days. It was a
complete success, the scholars acquitting
themselves with distinction and honor.
They showed by their prompt answers and
ready solution of difficult problems, that
they thoroughly understood what had been
taught them ; and the audience was con
vinced that no portion oi their subject
was selected for the occasion, for they
were examined from Alpha to Omega in
every study. We have never heard a
class that in recitation displayed more
proficiency, than did the class in “English
Grammar.” Where all did so well it is
hard to say who did best, and time and
space will not allow us to mention all the
classes that acquitted themselves with
honor; but we can say that wo do not be
lieve any class could be surpassed; indeed,
we doubt if any other institution of this
section could do as well.
The Exhibition at night was entirely
satisfactory, and enjoyed by all who at
tended it. The speeches were delivered
with much oratorical power, and the dia
logucs with considerable dramatic eflect. •
That feature which most delighted was i
the original compositions read by the
young ladies, many of which would have
done credit to the best, literary minds.
One subject, “Reunion in Heaven,” was
treated with a “master hand,” and would
have brightened the fame of our most
gifted authors. It would be a good idea
for some young gentleman to advocate as
an offset, “Union on Earth.” If we knew j
the young lady’s name we would give it to i
the public.
Hickory Plain has one of the best
schools in the State, and as long as Prof,
darner continues in charge we may ex
pect to hear of its prosperity and success.
All those who wish to pluck bright lau
rels from the pale faced moon should go
there to complete their education.
HOMO.
THE Pt'RPQSE OF PlMSUMEXT.
The purpose of all legal penalties is the
prevention of offenses against the laws
No human tribunal has the right to arrogate
to itself the prerogative of Omnipotence,
and to punish for the sake of vengeance.
Such is the philosophy of all human laws
which are founded on the mild code ot
Christian civilization.
The penal codes of the mostenlightnened
nations conform to the spirit of this principle
Before an enlightened, impartial and high
toned jurist, who is imbued thoroughly
with the spirit of the laws, as well as learned
in the principles and precedents that form
their basis, and in the absence of positive
enactment and point blank evidence, it is
sufficient to demonstrate that a proposed
penalty is eontrray to the public good, and
not promotive of the end .of all merely hu
man punishment—the prevention of crime, j
There is no j udge of upright character and
| high integrity who would permit the crime
of justice to be soiled by judicial murders.
| or by petty penalties, which, are designed
to persecute and annoy, it is for these
reasons that the resolutions proposed and
the penalties suggested against the citizens
oi the South are impolitic, and belong
more properly to the barbarous age of the
world than to the condition ami profession
of a people of high enlightenment, 11 has
been found by the concurrent experience
of all nations that the beheading, attainting
and proscribing of the conquered by con
querors after a civil war has been crushed,
does, not promote the unity and prosperity
of a State. Punishment does not prevent
a repetition of the offense, which originated
in the convictions of the offenders, and in
a reasonable calculation of the probability
of success. The failure of those who resist
is the best surety of future peace. And if
to this be added generosity and magna
nimity on the part of the victors, all future
oppositions is disarmed, and an absolute
guaranty is established, on the firm basis
of gratitude and friendship, of concord and
harmony.
It is scarcely necessary to point out the
facts that the Radicals have disregarded
or lost sight of these principles, in all the
legislation they have attempted as prece
dent to the restoration of Southern Senators
and Representatives to their seats in Con
irress. They claim to .be, apprehensive
that the lean minority that would thus be
restored to their places would meet with
allies enough from the North to repudiate
the national debt Upon this pica of ex
pediency they justify proscription. It has
always seemed to us preposterous ar.d
| unreasonable. We cannot conceive it
j possible that a majority could be obtained
in the national councils to repudiate a debt
which had been incurred by a Government
that was able to command more than a
million and a half of men to Champion the
cause of Union. It has appeared certain
to us that a party which would have the
temerity to advocate such repudiation,
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mistakably cover itself with obloquy, that
no second effort would ever be made to
carry such a measure. The Radicals are
aware that the spirit of civilization requires
them to hunt up an argument of expediency
to justify their venom and proscription.
Hence they resort to this. The New York
Evening Post, (Republican) postively
exposes their insincerity when it says:
“The sections of the amendment relat
ing to the payment of the national debt,
and the non-payment of the rebel debt,
seem to us, as we have before said, useless;
if the people of this country ever fall low
enough to be willing to deny their debt,
or become foolish enough to assume that
contracted by Davis, they will not be re
strained by a constitutional amendment.
We believe the American people are neither
knaves nor fools, and that they may be
safely trusted, without constitutional bonds,
to pay their just debts. If any party goes
before the people with a demand that our
debts, shall be denied, or the rebel debt
assumed, it will be so badly beaten as tc
teach its leaders a wholesome lesson,
i Politicians of the Union party need not
be averse to have their opponents stand on
that platform; it would secure to the Union
party an easy and certain victory.”
[Memphis Commercial.
Tiie Southern Press.—The Roches
ter (N. Y ) Union & American close a
recent editorial with the following tribute
to tbe Southern press:
Having watched with eare the progress
of events in the South since the cessation
of hostilities, and having looked with no
little solicitude to the press of that section
with a purpose to know how the situation
was accepted, we are compelled in candor
to concede that the developments, so far,
are as favorable as true Union statesmen
could expect, or the mostsaguiue hopefor.
The leading journals of the South accept
the situation in which they find their States
atthe closeof a war that terminated adverse
ly to their hopes, and regard the Union
as inevitable. They, therefore, have set
themselves about helping the people to
make the most and and best of their situa
tion—to get into fraternal relations once
more with the States that remained loyal
—to enter the paths of peace, there to
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of civil life that will make them again
comfortable, and repair in some degree
fortunes shattered in the conflict.
No one can read the Southern papers
with fairness—and with out bias—and
not admire their tone under the circumstan
ces. 'l'o charge that they are offensive,
and are not conducted with decency and
propriety is, to say the least, very unjust
But these charges go out from a source
where fairness cannot be lookod <#jr—
where there is not even that magnanimity
for a fallen foe that characterizes tribes of
men who are not classed as civilized. We
know that now and then something offensive
may be found in a Southern paper; aud
this is of course seized and circulated and
fed upon as a choice morsel by those whose
aim is to disturb peaceful relations every
where. and who, in their madness, delight
to ride upon the whirldwiud they cun
create
Will Cotton be Higher Next Fall?
The New York correspondent of the
Atlanta Intdlijenccv thus disposed of this
question:
The late advance in the price of cotton
and the great failing off in cotton receipts
at this port, begin to engage attention
Three months ago the stock on hand at
this port was about 250,000 bales, and the
receipts averaged 20,000 bales, per week.
The stock has since dwindled down to
125.000 bales, and the weekly receipts
have fallen off to about 7,000 bales. The
exports last week almost trebled the receipts'
At this rate it will not be long before the
whole stock lately accumulated at New
York will be exhausted. The price of ail
grades of cotton is higher now. than it was
t before the late heavy decline in flic Liver
pool market and the consequent panic here.
The indications are that cotton will he
i higher next fall than it is now, and. there
fore, I think the planters should be hopeful
rather than despondent. All the totton
they can raise this year will command a
high price, and not them a profit, even
though the five cents per pound law should
he carried.
Railroad Meeting at Hickory Plain.
HirKoitv Pt,ain-, June 9, 1805.
The citizens of Hickory Plain and vicinity
assembled at twq p. m., to-day at the Institute
in compliance with previous notice, and not
withstanding a heavy storm passed over the
place in the forenoon, quite a number of la
dies graced the assembly with their presence.
The meeting was organized by calling Maj.
A. J. Thomas to the chair, and appointment
i of L. D. Uarshaw as secretary.
The comm it tee appointed at aprevious meet
ing, to procure the services of some efficient
person or persons to canvass the line of the
road to solicit subscriptions to the capital
stock, reported that they had procured the
services of Dr. J. S. Williams, and were dis
charged.
Mr. X. D. Gair was then called on to ad
dress the meeting, and responded at some
length, in a very eloquent and forcible style,
lie showed that the building of the Des Arc,
Darclanelle and Fort Smith railroad washigh
ly practical and appealed to the history of
many kindred enterprises to prove the incal
culable advantages bestowed on-every country
through which railroads were constructed.
The subscription list continues steadily to
grow—about ninety thousand dollars having
been subscribed.
A committee composed of Dr. John F. Wil
liams. Thomas Emerson and L, D. Hnrshaw
were appointed to visit. Austin, ami confer
with the citizens in regard to their proposed
Railroad Barbecue.
Resolved. That J. L. Denton. Dr. Graves. X.
B. Gair, Col. Hedgepeth, Judge Edwards and
J. E. Gatewood, Esq., be requested to address
Cm cit.i’/ftTis of \nstin anil snrvmimlintr mint
try. at. a meeting at. that, place on the second
Saturday ifrjulynext, (14th day )
Resolved, That a copy of the proceedings of
this meeting he furnished the Des Arc Citizen
and Crescent for publication.
Resolved, That this meeting now adjourn to
meet at Austin, on the second Saturday in
July next, (14th day,) at. ten o'clock, a. m.
A. J. THOMAS, Chairman,
L. D. IIahsiiaw, Secretary.
For the Des Arc Ciliien.]
“RENDER UNTO MEgAR THE THINGS
THAT ARE C/ESAR’S.”
It. was early on Saturday morning, Juno the
Oth, the steamer Commercial backed out from
the Des Arc landing, and sped like a thing of
life, down the beautiful meandering stream
called White river, and a short run brought us
to the famed port of Devall's Bluff; 0 o’clock
and we were treating ourselves to a quiet
promenade along the street of the “modern
city.” But. the novelty of the scene having
been passed, we returned to our palatial steam
er and whiled away the time in reading and
conversation, &c., till summoned to dinner.
After dinner we smoked and walked and wait
ed rather impatiently to hear the bell tap. but
wearied in expectancy, we inquired how long
till wo would be under way? But there we re
mained from 81 a. m. until 2jp. nr., awaiting
the train from Little Rock. Rut it came not
at 11, not at 12, or 1, or 2, or 2] o’clock. So
the bell rang out the signal for leaving, but
still we tarried, again it rang, all aboard, and
no cars. So off we put, and on we went—had
a pleasant, yes a delightful trip to Memphis—
I got in ahead of time—spent Monday and Tucs
|'lay mixing and mingling with those of the
j llluff city. At 5 o’clock 12th inst., all aboard,
! t lie bell tolls, and anon we are skim min-’ the
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j surface of that might;/ old river. All are quiet,
confident and cheerful—a fine lut of freight,
and as many passengers as could possibly be
accommodated, Thursday morning? o’clock,
we are again at Devall's Bluff, and hero we
hear for the first time, that anybody ever
thought or spoke evil of the good steamer
Commercial, or of her courteous and gentle
manly officers. But we were told that the
train did arrive some half hour after the Com
mercial steamed out from the Bluff, on Satur
day the Oth, and some of the crowd cursed and
swore worse than Peter of old, got mad. (per
foamed and frothed, fretted and threatened.
And all this for what, simply because the train
had boon detained three hours beyond her
usual time, and lhe Commercial chose not to
wait, at the Bluff upon uncertainties, as to
trains coming at all that day. The Captain of
the Commercial learned that (lie passenger
train had encountered a severe storm, and per
haps materially damaged. The Captain was
anxious for the safety of flic train, and its
early arrival at the Bluff; but could he be ex
pected to detain a large number of passengers
and the muilsof all the upper towns and coun
try of'White river, in order to learn (lie extent
of the damages of said storm? Those, who
rayed and cursed, were either drunk, or made
this particular occasion a pretext rather than
the cause for the cursing. Such ‘■curses, like
young chickens, will go home to roost.” The
writer of this article is not an apologist forthc
officers of the Commercial. Their conduct as
officers, constitute their best defence, with an
intelligent public But our motto is, “Render
unto Cioear the things that are Cmsar's.”
-A gentleman one evening said to a la
dy, near whom he was seated, “Why is a wo
man unlike a mirror?” She “gave it up.”
i ••Because.” said the rude fellow, "a mirror
reflects without speaking; a woman speaks
without reflecting.” “Very good,” said she.
“Now answer me. Why is a man unlike a
mirror?” “I cannot tcdl you.” “Because
the mirror is polished, and the man is not,”
“My brethren." said a good old
backwoods preacher, “I'm gwine to preach
you a plain garment, that even wimrnen '
can understand. You etui find my text in j
the five verses of the two eyed chapter of!
one eyed John.” It was sometime before i
it. was perceived that lie meant I John, ■
ehaptor i-i.
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l.liOUUE .w'lAUK.N'. 1'. U. 11AU.EY.
»cmB8 A Mtllt,
• DEALERS IN
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111 SDITA
Icitdtj-pitilc ClatUiug,
HATS, BONNETS, BOOTS, SHOE-,
BOOKS, &TATIQNK11Y, $r.,
25ES ARC, ARKANSAS.
We beg leave to call tlie attention of our friends,
patrons, and the public generally, td
our present stock on hand,
and when visiting
Des Arc for the purpose of
making purchases, they will please
give us a call. We hope, after doing so, they
will be satisfied with our Goods and
prices. Our stock is ample
in the leading arti
cles in our line.
jnnlG] McLIBEN & HAILEY.
A. STEWART, of
Stewart, Galbreath & Fizer, New Orleans.
W. STEWART, of
Galbreath, Stewart & Co., Memphis,
ft. STEWART, Des-Arc.
SWSWmt ft ®ft08,s
AND DEALERS IN
Groceries, Hardware,
FURNITURE, ETC,,
I>.KK ARC, ARK.
Our stock embraces the following articles:
BACON, CORN,
| FLOUR, MEAL,
^ CANDLES, COAL OIL,
coal oil Lamps, coaloil lanterns.
LARD OIL, TANNERS OIL,
GUNS, AMMUNITION,
IRON, NAILS,
CASTINGS, COOKING STOVES,
TINWARE, WOODEN-WARE,
STONEWARE, QUEENSWARE,
CARPENTER'S TOOLS,
KNIVES AND FORKS,
BUTTS AND SCREWS,
RASPS AND FILES,
HORSE SHOE NAILS,
LOCKS, HINGES, CHAINS,
GRASS ROPE, GLASS AND SASH,
PAINTS AND PUT TV,
COLLARS AND IIAMES,
BRIDLES AND SADDLES,
BEDSTEADS, LOUNCES,
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 ana
prices.
-We pay the highest rates for Cotton
and other country products.
junl6- STEWART & BRO S.
jSTotice
IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the July term,
1866. of the Court of Probate, of Prairie
county. I shall apply for a decree to sell the
Real Estate, belonging to tlie Estate of E. W.
Douglass, deceased, for the purpose of paying
debts. W. J. BRONAUGH, Adm'r
jun26-lt] of E. W. Dorar,ass, Dec'd.
r. MITCHELL. S. C. MITCHEI.L. T. II. MITCHELL.
F. MITCHELL & BR0?S„
Gonunissloii Mereba&ts,
AND DEALERS IN
Oquos'.s, Fruit, Fish, Produce.
S. E. Cor. Second and Chestnut Sts.,
jiuiO- St- JLiOXligs. TVIo.
S. S. GANTT. AV. J. BRONAUGH,
«AMTT & BROYAIGU,
ATTORKSYS AT LAW.
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IinOVVNSVXDLE,
PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
Will practice in the counties of Prairie,
White, Woodruff. Monroe, Arkansas and Pu
laski. Prompt atttcntiou given to the collec
tion of claims. Taxes will bo paid and titles
investigated for non-residents. aprl4-.ini
NOTICE!
'’Vf’OTICE is hereby given, that I will apply
XN at the July term, of the Probate Court of
Prairie county, Arkansas, A. D. 180(1, for an
order to sell the lands belonging to the Estate
of Benjamin F. Mayberry, deceased, said lands
lying and being situate in said county of Prai
rie, for the purpose of paying the debts of
said Estate. JOSEPHUS TUCKER,
June 1, 1800—jun!)-4t Adm’r.
KTotioe 2
T X pursuance of an order of the Court of Pro
X bate of Prairie county, at the April term
threof, l will proceed to sell on the third day of
June, 1800, all the personal property belonging
to the Estate of Samuel Hicks, deceased, cou
siatiugof cojrs, hogs, and household and kit-ch- j
on furniture, on a credit until the 2-3th day of I
December uext.
JOHN A. HICKS, Adni'r.
N VSCY A. HTCfcfj Aden's. '
May 28. 1800, -td
-Wo nre authorized to annn,,„
C. V. MEADOR as a candidate f
Senate, to represent the "counties of p 'll'
| and Prairie, at the ensuing August Eh ’**
-Wc are authorizedjo anno???
HICKS ns a candidate for State g" ^
i lor the District composed pf the C0I‘
' White, .tackSon and Woodruff, at ♦],»
! August Election.
i -We arc authorized to nnnJiunco b
j <« 4 NTT ns a candidate for the Sen*'^
! represent (lie counties of Pulaski anil??'.'
I at the ensuing August election. li;
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
-We are authorized to announc, *
; M. ERWIN as a candidate to J'J*'
i Prairie county, 'in our next tegislatj
: (he ensuing August Election. rt|11
-We are authorized to announcerm
P. A. THOMASSON, as a candid,”:
j represent, Prairie county, in our next Le'4
, ture, at t tie ensuing August Election, ”
-Wo are ut.horized to announce tv
T. JONES, as a candidate to «p"!'
| Prairie county, in our next Legislature?!?
| ensuing August election.
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FOR PR OB A BE JL'!) 0%
_
-We nve authorized to announcer;
j RE.1BD ns a candidate for Count; Jo
Probate .Judge, for Prairie County, at
iug August Election.
FOR SHERIFF
-Wo are authorized to announce tVn
PLUNKETT as a candidate for Si*
iff of Prairie county, at the ehsuino An--,
Election. *
-We tire authorized to announce I
C. KMHNSON as n candidale for Sheri*
| at the ensuing August Election t
-W ■ nre authorized to announce J,||
I GRAY, the present incumbent, as a cut,
date for the office of Sheriff, at the ensiinj
August Election. *
FOR CLERK.
-We are authorized to announce W
F. IILACKWOOD as a candidate ferii
office of Circuit Clerk, at the ensuing Ant®
Election. *'
-We are authorized to announce Will
GrOODltX’31 as a candidate for the ofa
of Circuit Clerk, at the ensuing Augtist {Ik
tion.
FOR TREASURER;
-We are authorized to announce J, |
GRIFFIN as a candidate for Treasurer«(■
Prairie county, at the ensuing Atigust E!»
tion. *
FOR SOU 0 OlTCOMMISSION
-We are authorized to announce NLajor
R. H. POE as a candidate for School Com
missioner, for White county, at the ensuing
August Election.
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TO THE VOTERS OF ARKANSAS.!
At tlio solicitation of numerous friends,is
different j arts of the State, who hatrf stand
mo of the most encouraging prospects of sue
cr-ss, I announce myself as a candidate forth
office of STATE AUBITUR OF PCBLlCAC
COUNTS.
The most of you knew me heforc lie mar,i:
least by reputation; and i have onlytswytj
myself since that time, that during the lift
struggle I was connected with the Army eti
Con fed* rate Cams- -s.-rvingwith fidelity -fra
the beginning to the end,” and sinceth**»
have been practicing law in the city ofG»®l®
But honestly and sincerely abiding the its*
of the war, 1 now claim to be a true and™
subject of the government, under which Ilia
—and ever expect to remain such.
1 am in favor of a general amnesty, not*.'
witii respect to political offences; bill tit*
and more particularly in regard to own*
domestic party strifes and feuds. Hoiii?0
personally political or partizan purposes!>
serve or subserve, I am willing to forget the
past, and looking only- to the futifrf. »
heartily co-operate with all good men, in ho:
est, faithful endeavors, to promote thegrM.
happiness and prosperity, of our dew*
State,
It being entirely beyond my power top*
t onally canvass the larger portion of tbeStui'.
I shall rely mainly 'fpon the iissi|t<tke0'*
numerous circle of friends and ae puiito'^
throughout- the State to present uiy
the consideration of the people, trusting A
they, and especially those who were my c®
nines zuni ieiiow-suncrers m »»ic *wvv
will give me a generous, liberal and l*1!
support. Very respectfully,
TIIOS. C. rip
Camden, Arif., May 21, 1806,-*#|fft
TO THE VOTERS
OF THE
Slate of ^Yrltanea*
1 present myself before you as a ®n^
for the oiliee of State Treasurer, and f^j
fully solicit your support. To many ®.
am known porsonaliy, and to ®anf
unfavorably 1 trust, by reputation. (
the war, l was Uegistt r of the J.aadOtnc
Fayetteville, and during the war,
to the office which 1 now seek. ,jj.
ability and faithfulness i tilled these "T,
live olliccs, it is not for me to say, M
not believe that my conduct, in tde F'.jjiti
was such as to have merited the g°°“ "
of those conversant therewith if
My father moved to Washing!0® ^
when 1 was but a child : the State ■
my home over since; all the inter®
are identified with her’8 and ypnt'8 f jjj
deplores her present condition 0
nor will 1 yield to any one, whetnei1 f
or out of it, in the sincerity of my
bring about that harmony of actum
ness of feeling among our citizens ' ^
necessdry to restore her to her tora • .
prosperity and happiness. One
tain, that to put her badk where r
fore the war, we must bury the pa- u‘s 0ff
cept the issues of the war as theurefft*
ture action. To this end should all a
be directed. ,
In tine, fellow-citizens, if erected,
you to devote to tbo otiiee tfhtitevei ^ ^
I may possess. What more can P j<
Of course in that event, you shat
thanks, but that you well know'.
I am, very respectfully,
Your obedient sefT,|' 1
a.. BvC’s-xAise^
Washington, Auk., May If, I0’1'