IV. B. OAIR, Kdltor.
PIS ARC, ABE., OCT. 27, 1866,
OUR DUTY,
The condition of the country is such
to-day as no man can properly understand
or sufficiently consider. There is in his
tory no precedent, in the past no light to
guide us through the mighty whirlpool of
confusion in which we now arc. The
question it often asked, What are we to
do? what will become of us? Shall we
adopt or ratify the constitutional amend
ments? no: if it secured us representation
and our old places in the Union, no! It
has already been hinted that the ratifica
tion of this infamous measure will not be
the basis upon which re-admission is to be
secured. The object of Radicalism is to
seal us by this measure, then lead us step
by step into their own ways until pride,
patriotism, honor and identity are all lost.
It is tho duty of the South as good citi
zens, to do all we can to bring ourselves
back to our old places in the Union; if we
can do it without sacrifice of principle and
honor. But if it be required of us to give
up all, to bow our heads in shame that tiic
yoke may be placed upon our neck, then
as citizens of a section that “never did a
mean thing,” it is our duty to refuse.
And after all what does this refusal bring
upon us? Heavy taxation; but we have
no security that representation would
lighten the burthen; nor have we any
guarantee that would justify us in making
such sacrifices as arc demanded of us.
The duty of the South is to be strong in
herself; strong in the majesty of her
principle; strong in the integrity of her
citizens, faithfully and heroically waiting
for the tinio when justice shall bo meted
out to her with an even hand.
ACTION.
. “Progress and develppment are God’s
universal law.” But the fool in his
heart hath said, there is no God; then
wc would accommodate our proposi
tion to him and say, progress and de
velopment arc the universal law of
nature. Absolute inertia is nowhere
to be found; matter, in all its varied
forms, ,3s constantly changing its rela
tive positions and relations. The
sturdy oak of the forest is but the
acorn developed, and that oak itself
must yield to the corroding tooth of
time, fade, wither and decay; and its
constituent elements commingle with
the dust of “mother earth.” and enter
into new forms and combinations in
the vegetable and animal kingdoms.
The towering mountain that bathes its
denuded crest in the clouds, is the re
sult of internal heat and volcanic ac
tion ; the mighty Mississippi is the
result of vapors and showers distilled
through earth’s pores, and sent forth
bubbling and laughing from thousands
of natural syphons and springs, and
chiming as they move, the hand that
marks our course i3 divine. The broad
alluvial valley, stretching from the
Rocky mountains east to the Atlantic,
and south to the Gulf, is hut the debris
of animal and vegetable depositions,
the product of ages past, held in solu
tion, brought down and deposited by
the action of water. The groat ocean
itself is the result of the aggregation of
the moving particles on a more extend
ed calc; in short, mutation and change
arc indelibly stamped upon earth and
all its forms. Life and death in the
vegetable and animal kingdoms are the
consequents or results of eausc and ef
fect, or, progress and development in
the economy of nature, subservient to
the primal law of material existence.
From this imperfect sketch is deduced
■ many important lessons or suggestions,
one of which is, that it behooves us to
be up and doing, as our day for action
is short, and what wc do must be com
menced now; for progress and devel
opment in the physical, moral and so
cial world, are constantly producing
changes that may materially effect our
plans and purposes; and, above all,
action is the annronriate element for
man. We read it everywhere in the
great book of nature—on earth—in the
atmosphere—in the worlds above that
roll on in matchless grundeur and sub
limity through space. Action is the
talismanic word : we see it in the light
ning's blaze, in the meteor's track ; we
hear it in the thunder's peal, in the vol
canic shock and ocean’s roar ; we feel
it in the earthquake’s jar and tornado’s
tread, and its echo is the music of the
spheres as onward they move. “Pro
gress and development are (iod’s uni
versal law.”
A*****
A POLEMKJ SOCIETY.
The importance of polemic societies
is too frequently overlooked or neg
lected, especially in villages, towns and
cities, where youug men are thrown
together by kindred employments in
business, and where the convenience
for such an association is so easy. It
seems that an organization under the
style of a polemic society, or debating
society, might be readily formed in
Des Arc. The days are gradually
shortening and the nights gradually
lengthening, and as there is little or no
business done after dark, It eertainiy
would be a laudable etfort on the part
of the young men—and even the older
ones—to make some move in favor of
something of the kind to while away
the winter evenings in a pleasant, and
at the same time, profitable exercise.
31 nch good might be accomplished by
such an organization in Des Arc. Such
L
j a sOcicfy. properly condnrlcd. condn-1
ces materially to the improvement ol
those who take an interest in attending |
it. The immortal Clay made his first
effort in forensic display in a debating
club; and so diffident was lie, that at
first he could say nothing but “'Mr.
President.” But unlike most impa
tient and impulsive young men, he did
not let his own failures at first dis
courage him; he improved upon his
failures, until by practice and perse
verance lie made himself the idol of his
party find the admiration of his coun
trymen. Franklin, too, the American
philosopher, subjected himself in early
manhood to the rigid rules of a junto
or debating society, in which he learned
to compare his views ami opinions
with those of his associates. Such
men as Clay, Webster and Franklin,
despised not the day of small things ns
some would term debating societies.
The young men of Dos Arc should
take the initiatory steps to get up
something of the kind, and ns there arc
several professional men in our town,
fond of literary pursuits, it is reasona
ble to suppose that they will lend their
aid in furtherance of an object so com
mendable ; and, so soon as an interest
can be awakened upon the subject, take
higher aims in the way of weekly lec
tures on some branch of science, then
form literary societies and establish or
ganizations for a circulating library.
These things can all be accomplished
if the young men have but the nerve
to take hold and go ahead with it; and
their time would be pleasantly and
profitably employed; much more so
than to gather about the saloons and
billiard tables at night. But like every
other enterprise, some few will have
to voluuteer their services to reason
with, and talk to those apparently
more indifferent to the advantages re
sulting from such organizations. It is
the duty of all to aid every effort to
build up and improve our beautiful
and prosperous town.
JgyTlie Government is rapidly drift
ing into consolidation. The' growing
lust for power on the part of the domi
nant party at the North, is sweeping
away all" the Constitutional barriers
which the patriot sires of the golden
days of the Republic erected us the
best safeguard for the rights and liber
ties of the people. First, those rights
which have always been considered as
“reserved to the States,” are being ab
sorbed as inimical to the well being and
“security” of the Union. In other
words, the “Union” is placed above
and beyond all liberty, all right, in
State or individual; and must he
“preserved” at the expense of the very
object for which it was founded. In
the beautiful conclusion of his celebra
ted speech against llayne, Webster
said “give me Liberty and Union.” He
placed “liberty” first, and regarded
“Union” as the best means of preserving
it. But the great statesman never
dreamed that liberty was to be lost
that the Union might* be preserved.
He never thouhgt of sacrificing the sub
stance for the shadow. lie never
deemed the glittering casket worth
preserving when the priceless jewel
had been stolen. Not so with the men
who rule the present Congress. With
them “Union” is more valuable than
that liberty for which our sires strug
gled ninety years ago. Instead of the
free bird of heaven which symbols our
sublime political faith they prefer that
bird imprisoned. They furnish him a
splendid guilded home ; but be ncVer
sees the dazzling sun save through his
prison bars, His freedom is a mock
ery ; and dies. So will it be with this
land of ours. The Radicals are in
power. Liberty—everything will be
sac rifled to perpetuate the power. If
State rights are in their path, they will
be trodden down. If individual liberty
or life be ill their way, the "public
good’’ is promoted when they are
rut hlessl y d est.ro yed.
What then will the South gain by as
senting to any further.amendments of
of the Constitution which our fathers
left us ? Let 11s spurn all such proposi
tions. If the Southern States are not
in the Union, it is an insulting mock
ery to ask their assent to such amend
ments. If they are in the Union, let us
remember we are requested to amend
the organised, fundamental law of the
land, while we are unjustly denied the
Congressional representation which
that law guarantees to us. We repeat
it. The first, and highest, and holiest
duty the Southern people owe to
themselves, and to that very liberty
which they can, at least, worship, is to
spurn every proposition made to them
for anv further amendment of the Con
stitution. Through a generous wish to
do all that- seemed required of us to
heal past broaches, we have already ac
ted too hastily la consenting to any!
amendments until these had been pass-1
ed upon by by our own members of
Congress as a just and legitimate por-;
tion of the national legislature. We
are now told that we must accept these
amendments or be governed by the
bayonet, lie it so. At least let us ex
ercise the liberty of choosing; and, in
doing this, wo know our people will
never consent to their own degradation.
If we are asked to vote upon this pre
sent amendment, and are told, at the
same time, that if we do not vote for it, i
a military rule will be substituted for i
that at present existing, let this “farce
of freedom” be played to the end. We
can wait and endure.—(Memphis Ava
lanche.
We learn from the Abingdon
Virginian, of a recent date, that the
Radicals of upper Kast Tennessee, are
in a foment, and are about to expel all
ex-Confederate and Southern men
from their midst. They pretend to
have been informed that the Refugees,
heretofore driven out into Southwest-'
ern Virginia by their violence are pre
paring to return in a body, backed by
enough Virginians to reinstate them in ;
their homes, and secure the repossession
of their property. This is their excuse.
| but we opine, from our knowledge ofj
Radical character, that the real object
is to get possession of (hose tine crops
widen are just maturing in that section
under the labor of those Southern men.
' i
iQy-The New York Commercial says:!
We learn, through one having the I
entree to the Government circles, that
President Johnson is of the opinion ‘
that Congress intends to impeach him
at the next session.”
What is the Motive?
We are unable to perceive why thr
people constituting the Radical party ol
(he North should desire the ruin of the
Southern people. We can conceive ol
no motive at all creditable to human
nature that may plead a justification ol
feelings so bitter as those entertained
by the victors of the North. Has not
that section the prestige, the offices, the
honors, the glory? Has it not the
Government to wield; and does it not
wield it Constitution or no Constitu
tion ? Grant is a hero, followed by
ovations wherever he goes, while his
great antagonist is in retirement, and
under the ban of the Government, not
daring to receive homage, and scarcely
to speak. The chief of the Confederacy
has been in irons, and is now in a dun
geon awaiting a trial for his life. The
once dreaded South is no longer form
idable. If tiie prostrate section once
controlled the Government, it has now
no part in its administration. Without
being heard, it is commanded to obey.
It has neither money nor credit. Its
losses of property by the operations of
war, amount to billions. The land is
only left, and that, having lost its val
ue, is rctuwiing to the wilderness.
But the South rebelled and attempted
to destroy the Government. Have not
the people, or a part of them, of every
government on earth at some time or
other rebelled? Is not every civilized
State indebted for the amelioration of
its institutions to the spirit of resis
tance, of actual resistance, to oppres
sion ? Governments become corrupt
and tyrranical when the people, from
ignorance or other causeB, become care
less of their rights. Certainly it is
treason to oppose witli arms a govern
ment to which one owes allegiance.
But when that opposition rises to the
proportions of war, the law of nations
ueciarCs that no treason attaches to
those who otherwise would be insur
gents. So it is in the case of the South.
Even Butler will admit that it is not
proper to hang eight millions of peo
ple. But still, these people, the popular
verdict says, must be punished. It
says more—they must be ruined in for
tune and rendered forever incapable ot
asserting any right to which they were
born. The people of the South must
bleed through Davis and Lee. When
the death pang strikes their hearts, it
must, sweeping down the cord of sym
pathy, touch those of the whole South
ern race.
On the plea of interest, we look in
vain for a justifiable motive for ruining
the South. Poor as we are, the little
cotton we have scraped together, has
gone to the North, and been returned
in the form of manufactured articles
that constitute the business and creates
the wealth and power of that section.
But the deficiency of production inevit
able, if the destructive policy prevails,
will cripple Northern enterprise and
power. The more the Soufh produces,
the more she can purchase. Is the
North satisfied with the present ability
of the South to produce? If so, we
must conclude that she has reached the
highest point of her prosperty and does
not wish to go higher. This is not
probable. It is more probable that her
vengeance blinds her to her interests,
as it does to the noble instincts of hu
man nature.—[Memphis Ledger.
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From the Little Rock Gazette.]
The Status of Arkansas.
The following letter from Gen.
Edwards, commanding at Fort Smith,
to Gen. Brown at St. Louis, represents
truly, the condition of affairs in Arkan
sas. It is very much in contrast with
the malicious effusion of Gen. Blunt.
Arkansas is to-day, as quiet and
peaceable as she has ever been. Peo
ple of all shades of political opinions,
are as safe in persons and property here,
as they could be anywhere.
Our people desire the influx of capital
and labor, and will extend a hearty wel
comc'to all who may come among us
for the purpose of aiding in improving
the condition of our comparatively new
country.
Gen. Edwards in his truthful state
ment, has but doue our people simple
justice.
Fort Smith, Ark., Oct. 7, 1806.
Dear General: I am in receipt of
your letter of the 1st instant, asking
my opinion in relation to the present
political status of affairs in this State.
I take pleasure in replying that it is
good, and much better than I expected
to find, so soon after the great bloody
contest the people have just passed
through.
Union men are just as safe in this
State as anywhere else. We have not
our proportional part of lawlessness in
comparison with other States. There
are but very few instances of violence
being committed on political consid
erations, and where there have been,
the wrongs have been committed ns
much by one party as the other. You
and 1, who fought for the Union, from
♦ 4 .-V 4 1. ^...1 4* 4.1. , 41.1.4
can now afford to be generous and mag
nanimous. I was amazed to witness
with what promptness and cordiality
the Southern people embraced the "de
claration of principles” enunciated by
the Philadelphia Convention: princi
ples which arc Conservative, just and
loyal, that neither you nor l can object
to : while there is nothing in them ex
acting of the ex-rebels terms of humilia
tion and degradation. The effect of
that Convention has been, to some ex
tent, to quiet the apprehensions and
fears of the people. Of all things, the
country demands repose. Wo cannot
have that until the Union is cemented
on the basis of representation in the
National Congress by all the States;
for taxation and representation, under
our theory of government, must go
together.
1 am williug to bury the past in ob
livion, and unite with any and every
body in the future, who iu good faith,
desires to proseve the National integ
rity under the old flag of the Union.
The Southern people have had enough
of war; a corporal’s guard could not be
raised here for another war on the
grounds of the past one. Nothing but
ft just, national ami conservative spirit
can unite the people of all sections of
the country. If politicians would let
us have that, industry and energy would
be revived, the material interests of the
country developed, our National debt
soon liquidated, and a general feeling
of kindness pervade the whole hind.
Yours, truly,
JOHN EDWARDS.
**6©“In Plainfield, Hendricks county,
Indiana, on election day, an old man
named Miller was forced to vote the
Radical ticket, and a patent medicine
agent from New York, who was only
stopping overnight, was terribly beatcii
because he refused to vote. North
Carolina refugees, who only arrived
the Saturday previous, voted to the
best of their ability, lu such a place it
is not all singular that not a single Con
servative vote was cart.
BY TEHJEGTRAPHlj
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COTTON-:*'! to 1-8. |
ST. 1.01 IS.
—
St. Louis, Oct. 22. . I
There was a violent storm here yes- ]
terday, and eeveral buildings were de-j
stroyed, and a number of persons in
jured.
A most terrific wind storm swept
over the city at half past five yesterday,
doing an incredible amount of damage.
The city hospital was blown down.
i Barnum & Lidell’s hotel was somewhat
, damaged, and several steamboats were 1
blown from their mooring. All the I
telegraph lines were prostrated. The j
damage is estimated at £100,000.
The coroner’s jury sitting on the!
bodies of the victims of the explosion 1
last week, returned a verdict that the i
explosion was the result of the negli
gence and ignorance of the engineer.
The Presbyterian conference passed
a series of radical resolutions condemn-1
ing President Johnson and indorsing
the action of congress.
WASHINGTON.
—
Washington, Oct. 22.
The United States consul at Nassau
informs the state department that in
the hurricane of the 1st, the following
lighthouses were injured : the light at;
; Hole in the Wall; Gum Bay light; the
I light at Elbow Bay ; and Nassau light
at the entrance of the harbor. Tempo-,
rary lights have been erected.
NEW YORK.
New Yoke, Oct. 22.
Advices per steamship China, states
that in the case of the British steamer
Tornado, seized by Spain, the French ,
government advised that of Madrid, to
admit their mistake in seizing the ves
sel, and to indemnify the officers and
crew, and make most ample apology.
The Vanaica committee has appealed
to the public, for subscriptions to the
amount of ten thousand pounds ster
ling, for the prosecution of ex-Gov.
Eyre. They had especially retained
the services of Mr. Coleridge, the
queen’s counsel, for the prosecution.
He stated that the engineers of the war
department decided to alter the con
struction of the Portsmouth fortifica
tions from a. combination of iron and
granite to one of entirely iron.
The delegates at present in England
from British North American colonies!
had been entertained at a banquet by
the British North American association.
Most of the speeches were strongly in
favor of confederation.
France.—The emperor continued ati
Bearretz. The bourse was firm, closing :
at 08@!)0.
The weekly returns of the bank of
France show a decrease in cash of over
22,tKX),000 francs.
The Philadelphia base-ball match to-,
day, between Athletics, of this city, and j
Atlantics, of New York, resulted in
the victory of Athletics. Seven in
i nings were played—score, 31 to 12.
The brig Stromness, from Wilming
ton, was seized at Portau Prince by the
government, she havingarmson board.
Her captain and crew were all sick.
Advices from Buenos Ayres to the
12th ult., state that the Brazilian iron-!
clad Rio Janeiro had been blown up by
a torpedo during the bombardment
and capture of a fort near Campaita by ,
the Brazilians. The crow of the iron-'
j clad all perished.
The steamships Erin and New York,
! from New York, have arrived out. j
! Also the steamers Damascus and Sax
! onia.
Cotton market steady; sales of 13,-i
1000 bales ; middling uplands, liil^d. .
London monev market quiet. Con
sols, 89^. 5-20’s, 69.
NEW ORLEANS.
New Orleans, Oct. 22.
The crop accounts from the country
continue to show that the excellent!
weather now prevailing is energetical- ;
! ly used in picking the cotton. In some
■ places they are hoping for an early
frost to ripen the bolls, and in others
—more southern—for a late one, that
the late planted cotton may mature.
Gov. Welles returned to-day from
his journey through the parishes.
lion. Francis Geuois, for many years
recorder in this city, and naval officer
under Buchanan, died yesterday, aged
60. He was a noted politician and co
laborer in the democratic party with
| Slidell.
FOREIGN.
Vienna.—A steamer will sail from
Trieste for Mexico forthwith by ex
press orders of the Emperor Francis.
Joseph.
Hamburg.—The United States steam
A.r»_a_ /■» i _ i .I.. i
a -ii muivut ' 'iiiiiii, nuu vuivj t vnovio
ot'tlie American fleet, were at Ham
burg. The officers on Saturday wove
guests at a grand banquet prepared by
the municipal authorities of this port.
Madrid.—Spain has announced her
intention to uphold the temporal pow
er of the Pope after the French forces
leave Home.
j
Bcti.er on Impeachment.—Gen. But
ler is still harping on the impeaenment
of the President, and in Chicago, on
Wednesday evening declared that the
President’s conduct in regard to the
New Orleans riot and in appointing
men to oflice who could not take the I
oath, were impeachable offences. But
as Butler cannot take his place in Con
gress for over a year, even if elected, j
lie will not be able to take any actual
part in the punishment of the President
until that time. In the meantime, if he j
will give his attention to the law appli
cable to people guilty of robbing bank
vaults and stealing silver spoons, lie
will have a clearer comprehension of
i the facts of the inquiry than of the
President's case, and will not need the
information given to Nathan to be able
to appl
Good Advice.—Tn alluding to the re
sult of the late elections, the Bichmond
! Examiner says : "‘Some wiseacres will j
argue from this result that Southern
representations should be cut down
; one-third, and that men like Lee,
! Forrest and Hampton disfranchised.
The conclusion we draw is that we :
should go on quietly about our daily j
pursuits, each doing his duty in hisap
! pointed sphere, working hard and 1
j yielding nothing whatever to clamor
! or panic.”
8*g“I>esperatc gambling is not con- \
j fined to the United States, for it is an- j
nounced that recently, at Baden, a j
, match at baccarat took" place between!
an English duke and a Hussian prinee,!
both good players and reckless gam
| biers. The latter won of the former !
j $17tk000, which the duke being enorm-1
ouslv rich, was quite able to pav.
tfeB A silk factory lias been establish
ed in California. Most of the raw ma
terial is at present brougt from China
and Japan ; but it is thought that the
establishment of the factory will stimu
late the production of the raw material
in California to a sufficient degree to
supply its wants. {
tribute"of respect.
At a regular meeting of West Point Lodge.
No. 24, Free and Accepted Masons, held Oc- j
tober 13th, 1866, the following preamble and j
resolutions were unanimously adopted: ! c
Whereas, The Grand Architect of the
Universe has seen proper, in his wisdom, to j c
remove from our midst, our truly worthy and
highly esteemed brother, Richard S. Fears,
to that Celestial Lodge not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens. Be it therefore
Resolved, That whilst we deeply deplore the
loss that we, as a Fraternity have sustained in
the death of our beloved brother, yet we bow
submissively to an all-wise Providence.
Resolved, That we extend to the friends and
relations of our deceased brother, our sincere
condolence and sympathy, in the irreparable
loss they have sustained, in the death of a
Christian, mason, and father.
Resolved, That we wear the badge of mourn
ing, in testimony of our high esteem and grief
for our deceased brother, for twenty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered ]
into the records of the Lodge, that a copy be
furnished the relations of the deceased, and
another to the Des Arc Citizen, for publication.
B. K. RODGERS, 1
ALBERT TRAVIS, ^Committee.
J. C. BRADSHAW, j
DIED
In this city, on the 23d Inst., Mrs.
Sophia Wilson, consort of Mr. John T.
Wilson ; aged about 25 years.
OCTOBER 27tli, 1866.
TTTE arc receiving to-day, direct from the
, ■ manufacturers and first hands:
Cooking Stoves, Nos. 7 and 8, (completely
trimmed )
50 pair Dog Irons, (variety of paterns.)
48 pieces Ovens, Skillets and Lids.
6,000 pounds Clear and Ribbed Sides.
1 cask Choice Sugar-Cured Hams.
4 dozen Iron Bound Measures.
Super Bi-Carbonate of Soda, in pound and
half pound papers.
Fresh Mackerel, at retail or by the Kit.
Linseed and Carbon Oil.
Putty, Window-Glass and Nails.
10 Kegs prime Leaf Lard. |
Uazen & McPherson.
REGULAR NEW ORLEANS AND
WHITE RIVER PACKET,
LADY FRANKLIN
V. II. FINKBTNE,.Captain.
John A. IIakpham,.Clerk.
—Hdjiiii.'H This elegant steamer
, finff«8rws?iL<ii-)iavinp entered the above
trade, will run regularly during the season ;
For freight or passage, apply on board, oct.27
J. A. NEVILS. JAS. BOSE.
JDICK POE,
—WITH—
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WHOLESAL E AND RET AIL
GROCERS AND COTTON FACTORS,
No. 176 Front Street,
Tom. McKeon's Old Stand,
jM.enifi.hLs, Tennessee.
^©•Particular attention paid to the!
sale of Cotton.
All Cotton or other Products con- 1
signed to us, is Insured under our open
policies, unless otherwise instructed.
oct27-tf NEVILS & ROSE
H. S. JONES, W. N. BROWN. M. B. JONES.
JONES BROWN & CO.,
Cotton Factors,!
COMMISSION,
Receiving & Forwarding Merchants,'
No. 28G Front St , Memphis, Tenn.
A F I'ER a suspension of business for four I
1V years, we again take this method of re-1
turning our thanks to our patrons and friends I
for their kind and liberal patronage hereto- >
fore extended to us, with renewed assurance
of a continuance of our prompt and personal i
attention to all business entrusted to our
enre. We are prepared with a large, commo
dious Warehouse, for storing Cotton. All r
Cotton consigned to us will be covered by in
surance, unless otherwise instructed. One of
the members of the firm will give this branch
of the business his personal attention. If you "
visit our ciiy, we will be pleased to have you T
call on us.
oet27-3in Jones, Brown & Co.
Tlios. II. Phoebus.
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MACHINIST AND ENGINEER, 'i
IS prepared to put up Engines, and repair [
Machinery of all kinds. All orders left |
it the “Citizen Office,” Des Arc. or at the |
Engineer’s Association Rooms, Memphis, will j
receive prompt attention. oct20-lrn ;
NOTICE ~ .
IS HEREBY.’ GIVEN, that by virtue of an {
order, of the Probate Court of Prairie
county, at its October term, 1866, 1 will pro- 1
seed on the 24th day of November, 1866, to T
sell in the town of Des Arc, in front of the ^
store of Hazen & McPherson, at highest hid- 1
tier for one-half cash, balance in twelve j j
months, the following described veal estate, tl
belonging to the Estate of Eliza Stater, de- t,
ceased, to-wit: The N E of N W \ of section ri
2, town 3 north, range 6 west, 44J- acres. N ! V
W of N W of see. 2, T 3 N, R 6 W, 44 4-6 0
acres. S W \ of S W \ of sec, 35, T 4 N, R 1 a
8 YV. 40 acres. Lots 2 and 3, of S YV of sec. 1
30, T 4 N, R 0 YV, 01 1-10 acres. E 4 of S E |
of sec 36, T 4 N, R YV 6 YV, 80 acres. 8 4 of S ! 1
YY of sec 36. T 4 N, R 6 Y\r, 80 acres. ' n
N. L. RAGLAND, Adm’r., j
of Eliza Slateb, Dec'd. i Sl
Des Arc, Ark., October 17, 1866—oct20tds ; 0
SPECIAL NOTICE. J
BULL'S CEDRON BITTERS, a
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Read Mr. Edwards' Statement
Louisville, Ky., April 22, 1863. b
De. John Bull,,—Dear Sir,—Gratitude to 11
you, as well as a sense of duty to the public, s'
require* that 1 should give you a statement, *
for public use, of the great benefit 1 have de
rived from the use of your “Cedron Bitters.” '
After a military service of thirteen months, !
embracing the Pea Ridge campaign and battle, 1 t
I was discharged from the service and came (
home to die. Dyspepsia, liver complaint, and L
general debility were fast hurrying me to the
grave, and every remedy prescribed by physi
eiaus seemed only to aggravate my diseases.
About four weeks ago I was fortunate enough
to procure your “Cedron Bitters.” and by the T
use of them alone I have been restored to per
fect and robust health. 1 can most earnestly S
recommend them as being all, and more than p
ill. than they arc represented to be. Y’ou are A
it liberty to make any use you wish of this b
statement. " ^
1 ant. respectfully,
RICHARD ED'V YRPg ‘
w. w. WAIB, OP ABKANSAS..
-WITH
D. SHLOSS Sf CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS
CLOTHING,
loots, Shoes, Hafs, Furnishing
Goods. Planters’ Goods, Ac..
47 Main Street, Opp. Odd Fellows Hall,
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OS. Cl, 63 AND 65 ADAMS 8’REET.
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MEMPHIS, TEW. ,
11IIE proprietors tender many thnisfis to the
- public for the liberal patronngctxtcndcd *
’ them for the past year. The liuse has
ithiu the past few months been throughly 1
Renovated, Painted and Funished. '
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The House is now open to the putic at the
illowing rates : ^
ransieiit, per day,.•'.$ 3 00
er Week,.!..$18 00
or Montli,.$00 00
bay Board Per Month,.$35 00 i
OFF.N AT ALL IIOUR8. 1
HARDWICK & NE.LIS,
oct27-3uv Prorietors. t
Ai»MIMSTUATOIt S JAEE
OF REAL AND
'ERSONAL PROPERTY.
PURSUANT to an order of the Jon. Pro
. hate Court, made at the pcfcber term <
icrepf, the undersigned will proofed to sell
i the highest bidder, at public ouery, at bis
ssidcncc adjoining the town of D< Arc, on
ednesday the 21st day of Noveiber next,
te mule colt, several head of citle, bods,
id oilier articles.
—ALSO— c
tin Saturday, the 24th day of November,
166, at the old homestead of the lie John M.
ell, deceased, the household ad kitchen
iriiiture, and all the personal iroperty of
dd Estate. Also, at the same tiie, so much
r the S J of sec. 15, T 4 N, R 9 \ as will be
scessary to satisfy all the out.anding in- .
Atedness of said Estate. The fnd will be ’
<ld jn blocks of 40 acres, comttncing with
te N W $ of S W \ of sec. 15. Terms cash,
lies within lawful hours.
N. B. These lands are unusmly valuable,
sing adjoining the flourishing iwn of Aus- -
u, and well situated, as to hdth and fine
iciety. The farm will be rente to thehigh
it bidder on the same day.
JOHN COWAN, Adm’rY Estate
of John M. Bei.i Deceased. ,
Des Arc, October 20. 1866—tc
Steam SawMtEC
STRONG & SEILEY
HAKE pleasure in informing ts public that ■
L they have put in runnin order, the j
earn Saw and Grist Mill on Irs. Quarles' 1
ace on White river, four tuiU below Des n
re. where they are prepared t/urnish him- ! v
t or grind at all times, and dl be pleased
receive orders, and promptNill the same.
Terms—Cash. t
STRONG SEELEY. !v
•BATES & BROS fOLnir^
FERDINAND GATES. ...
IS»»C«Us ;
F. GATES & BPiO
Des Arc, Art,
DEALERS II
and /;H(j
S®1T ©©©$
GENTS
FURNISHING GOODS,
Notions, See.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FULL ASSORT.
MENT OF
BONNETS,
HATS,
SHAKERS,
CHAM BRAYS,
' MOHAIRS,
YAWNS,
MUSLIN’S,
ORGANDIES,
POPLINS,
BERAGES,
DOMESTICS,
LINENS,
COTTON STRIPES.
GRENADINES,
TOWELING, Etc.
-ALSO
The finest assortment of PRINTS
ever offered to this market. Together
with
Radies IJrfsjs <M«j
of every kind.
SACQUES. SHAWLS, GLOVES,
CLOAKS, PARASOLS, RIBBONS,
LACES, HOOP-SKIRTS, CORSETS,
BALMORALS, DRESS TRIMMINGS, Ac.
We have on hand the finest assortment of
GENTS
CLOTHING,
Sver offered in Dos Are, consisting in part of
(Laneij <~Zuit&, $oat&,
tfa.&&Lmeie, /Pants,
'Linen, /Vents,
Undef- $Lothinq, ^Laues,
(J/ootn, dkeen,
/Vatu, JVu&ictij, Ac.
ALSO,
'LOTH, CASSIMERE, JEANS.
-INEN, SATINET, FRENCHCLOTH.
Our assortment of NOTIONS is un
quallcd.
'OCKET KNIVES, MATCH SA FES,
'POONS, TOOTH BRUSHES, !
TATIONERY, BLANK BOOKS. Ac.
We call the attention of the Ladi*8 to our
irge and well selected stock of
SILK GOODS.
'ogether with all that pertains to a first
try Goods Store.
-Ladies and Gentlemen give us a coll,
nd you shall be satisfied.
Just JReceived.
[N addition to the above, we have just re* j
L ceived a complete assortment of i
Paddles,
SFide Sfaddled,
Saddle-<Sa^'
Padddle flankeds,
jgLdles
oiks, ^_^,mstoia
ilTK PERCUSSION CAPS
ALSO,
?hne $i(ja;s,
SFniaki.no, JL7alia.cca,
$ lieu ting JZJaLacca,
SPi/ies,
fileei&chaum SPifiez,
SFifie tfaseA, fa
We call particular attention to our stock 8
le best, that has ever been offered to
larket. As wo purchased our goods for i s ^
e can afford to sell cheap, and are detcri-;J1,'_
) do so. Give us a call, and satisfy yoiu sc
tat our stock is as we represent it, au‘^ '1
e will do as we say. ' "P*'