•WJLlUL-l-JJ_JJ-g'-L-l-J LI!!HP
How to Bain a Son and “Finish’’ a
Daughter.
HOW TO RUIN A BON.
1. Iiethim have his own way.
2. Allow him a free nae of money
3. HnfFer him to roam where he pleases
on the Sabbath.
4. Give him full access to wicked com
panions'
6. Call him to no account for his cvcn
ings.
fi. Furnish liim with no stated em
ployment.
HOW TO “FINISH" A DAUGHTER.
1. Be always telling her how pretty
che is.
2. Instil into her mind a proper love
of dress.
3. Accustom her to bo much pleasure
that she is never happy at home.
4. Allow her to read nothing but
novels.
6. Teach her all the accomplishments,
but none of the utilities of life.
6. Keep her in the darkest ignorance
of the mysteries of housekeeping.
7. Initiate her into the principle that
it is vulgar to do anything for herself.
8. To strengthen the latter belief, let
her have a lady’s maid.
9. And lastly, having given her such
an education, marry her to a clerk, upon
$500 n year, or to a lieutenant going out to
a fort.
If, with tho above careful training,
your daughter is not finished, you may be
sure it is no fault of yours, and you must
.look upon her escape as nothing short of
a miracle.
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Dr. Craven’s Book.—Dr Craven’s
Book is making some sensation. It is the
first of a series of personal histories for
which our great war has afforded material.
It begins with the head of the heroic men
of the South, and allows the the great pris
oner to toll his own story. The specimens
we have seen are not quite up to the clear,
strong stye of Mr. Davis’ speeches, but are
sufficiently characteristic for purporses of
identity. The story of his prison treatment
—the scene of the manacles, the infernal
light ever pouring full upon his aching eye
balls, the unceasing tread of the guards,
tho horror experienced from the reflection
.i i i .. • ... i.; .
IkkUl UUUiaik UJOO WUIU UVUl mill,
upeechless solitude, the feeling that one by
one the cords of his existence were loosen
ing—is effectively told. The offence sup
posed to have given occasion for treatment
so severe, was not that fur which ho is to
he tried in Richmond. It was quite
another; it was that of complicity in the
assassination of President Lincoln The
charge has been abandoned by the Govern
ment. The witnesses who flew to Wash
'ington to charge him, have fled from ter
rors of justice, because they were perjured
villains, and dared not go into court with
their damnable lies. Tho offense for which
he is to be arraigned in October, being of
a political character, need not have invoked
chains and silence. It is probable there
fore, that the amelioration af the prisoner’s
condition began with the breakdown of the
assassination charge. But the wrong,
nevertheless, has been aceomplised. The
story is abroad, and the world will pore over
it with a raro relish. We have not seen
the book, but the copious extracts before
the public sufficiently illustrate its merits.
SOUTHERN HOMESTEADS.
The act. withdrawing from sale all the pub
lic lands in four Southern States, and setting
them apart, for territorial settlements by
freedmen and loyal whites, having become a
law, General Howard has issued the following
circular, which, a correspondent says, “will
be followed up by a vigorous effort, to induce
the freedmen to become the occupants of their
own farms
War Department, Bureau ok Refugees, 1
Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, V
Washington, July 2, 1806. Circular No.7. )
The attention of the Assistant Commission
ers of tho States of Mississippi, Louisiana,
Arkansas and Florida, is called to an act of
Congress for tho disposal of public lands for
homesteads and actual settlement in these
States, approved by me President, June 21st,
I860. By the provisions of this act freedmen
and whites who can take an oath that they
have not borne arms against the United States
Government, have the exclusive right till
January 1st, 1807, of entering public lands in
t Vin fftllnwirwr innnnAr TIia An.ti t
make an affidavit that he is at the head of a
family, or is 111 years of age,, or shall have
performed service in the army or navy of the
United States, that the application is for his
own exclusive use and benefit, and that said
entry is made for the purpose ot actual settle
ment and cultivation, and not either directly
or indirectly for the use or benefit of any other
person or persons whomsoever, and upon til
ing the said affidavit, with the register or re
ceiver of public lands at tho land office of the
districts in which the lands are located, and
the payment of five dollars, the applicant can
enter not more than eighty acres of land and
take immediate possession of it. At the end
of ten years, if the land has been held and
cultivated by the applicant, a patent giving
him full right nnd a legal title to the land will
be issued upon the payment of five dollars.
Assistant. Commissioners should make
themselves familiar with all tho previsions of
this act, intended to extend the privilege of
securing homesteads to loyal whites and
freedmen, giving them till January 1st, 1807,
special opportunities of obtaining homes by
the mere act of settlement and payment of
five dollars, secure from any interference
likely to occur. Information of location and
quality of lands, the manner of entry, tho ad
vantage of this offer of the Government, the
increased security, and the many reasons for
companies of these people entering lands ly
ing contiguous should be collected and pre
sented in the strongest manner.
Public lands can be euteredat (he following
land offices in the States named: Alabama,
Montgomery; Mississippi, Jackson; Louisi
ana, New Orleans; Arkansas, Little Lock,
Washington and Clarksville ; Florida, Talla
h&sse.
O. O. HOWARD, Maj. Gen. Com’r.
-An cxchauge says there is a negro in
Virginia who is turning white. Poor fellow
—he wont be noticed any more by his ‘friends’
in Congress,
A Texas editor, reviewing the Civil Rights
bill and the Texas papers that pretend to ap
prove, says : “We’ve buried the hatchet—yes,
we’ve eat«*n dirt enough to cover it forever :
but as some emphatic writer says, ‘blamed if
we have much respect for the tuan who pre
‘tends fbaf be like* it.’ ,f
-A few weeks after a late marriage, the
husband had some peculiar thought when put
ting on the last clean shirt, ns he saw no ap
pearance of a “washing.” Thereupon he rose
earlier than usual one morning, and kindled a
fire. When hanging on tho kettle, he made a
noise on purpose to rouse his easy wife. She
immediately pr.opcd over the blankets, and
then exclaimed:
“My dear, what are you doing?”
He deliberately responded:
“I've put on my Iasi clean shirt, and I am
going to wash one now for myself. ”
“Very well,” replied Mrs. Easy, “you had
better wash one for me, too.”
-Any man can stare death in the face a
little while, but cannot look it oilt of counte
nance.
i. i:s a if
STEAM MILL.
THE undersigned takepleasurc in informing
the public, that they have a SAW MILL
in successful operation, and keep Lumber on
hand, and will fill orders at short notice, ut
reasonable rates. We also have a No. 1
CORN MILL
In running order, and will keep FUESII
MEAL to supply the trade, or, will exchange
good meal for good corn We invito those
wanting anything in our line, to giveusa call,
as we hope to make our business associations
pleasant and profitable to our patrons.
TEN EYCK, SOULE & CO.
Des Arc, April 21, 1966.—3m
““M- SHETTEH,
BLACKSMITH
-A.TSTD
WAGON MAKER.
Having fitted up my
shop, I can now be found at
IIia nlrl stand, rendv to do all
kinds of work in ray line. Those having
BEACKSMITHING OB WAGON
WORK TO BE DONE,
Can be assured that, I can, and will do it in
the best possible manner. raarS
JtA LEPTIEN,
Watchmakw'and Jeweler,
DES ARC, ARKANSAS.
I AM NOW PREPARED TO DO ALL
kinds of work in my line. Mend
ing, Cleaning. &c.
-Thankful for past, favors, I solicit a
continuance of the patronage heretofore be
stowed on me. feb28-tf
DR. J. D. SMITH,
OFFERS his professional services to the
citizens of Des Arc and surrounding
country.
Office at (lie late residence of John II. Quis
enberry, deceased. marl"-tf
DES ARC
MA] 5 & FEMALE
ACADEMY.
milE first session of this School opened on
1_ Monday, the 19th of February, under the
charge and direction of H. D. PERRY,
who hopes by strict attention, to merit the
patronage of the town and surrounding coun
try. Every attention will be paid to order,
and especially to the Intellectual and Moral
culture of his pupils. All scholars considered
regular from time of entrance, and no deduc
tion for absence; or for sickness of shorter
duration than one week.
Terms per Session of Five Months
Orthography, Reading and Writing, $14 00
The same with primary Arithmetic,
Geography and Grammar, $10 00
The same with Higher Arithmetic, An
alysis, Philosophy, Physiology and
Algebra, $18 00
The above, with Geometry, Rhetoric,
Chemistry, Book Keeping aud the
Languages, $20 00
N. B —One half at middle of tlie Session,
aud the remainder at the close of the session.
Des Arc, February 28, 1800.—t.f
MEMPHIS INN,
J. W. BENNETT,
PROPRIETOR.
r nuio nouse is con veil lenity locauni arm
X neat- tbe Steamboat Land- JEM.
ing. T ravelers, or those wishing to remain
a while in Des Arc, can be assured of good
fare, comfortable quarters, and all the ac
commodations usually found at such a house.
Des Arc, Arkansas, Feb. 28, 186(S.-tf
Barber Shop! Barber Shop!!
BENJ. CLINTON,
COLORED.
IS now prepared to do all kinds of work
in his line.
Shaving. Shanipooning, llair
Cutting. Dyeing, &C.,
Done with neatness and dispatch.
Des Arc. Ark., March 8, 18C8.—tf
Steam Saw-Mill.
STRONG & SEELEY
riT.VKE pleasure in informing the public that
I they have put in running order, the
Steam Saw and Grist Mill on Mrs. Quarles’
place on White river, four miles below Des
Arc, where they are prepared to furnish lum
ber or grind at all times, and will he pleased
to receive orders, and promptly fill the same.
Terms—Cash.
mar8- STRONG & SEELF.Y.
SHBRililOTsT,
33y Mrs. Crossen.
BEING prepared for their accommodation,
solicits the patronage of th» public,
aprill 4
FBIlDIMAND OATF.fl. ISAAC OATHS.
F. GATES & BFiO.,
Des TVx*c, Ark.,
DEALERS IN
Staple amt >‘auni
GENTS
FURNISHING GOODS,
Notions, &c.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FULL ASSORT
MENT OF
BONNETS,
MATS,
SHAKERS,
CHAM BRAYS,
MOHAIRS,
LAWNS,
MUSLINS,
ORGANDIES,
POPLINS,
BERAGES,
DOMESTICS,
LINENS,
COTTON STRIPES.
GRENADINES,
TOWELING, Etc.
-ALSO—
The finest assortment of PRINTS?
! pvnr nfVorotl to This mnrlrof Tntrof-nnr
with
sEMietf gjwsiS
of every kind.
SACQUES. SHAWLS, GLOVES,
CLOAKS, PARASOLS, RIBBONS,
LACES, HOOP-SKIRTS, CORSETS,
BALMORALS, DRESS TRIMMINGS, &c.
We have on hand the finest assortment of
GENTS
CLOTHING,
Ever offered in Des Arc, consisting in part of
ffancLf ffuiJs, $aal&,
$a&.s.Lmeie, Slants,
fflnen, fUe&tk,
flLndeS-^LathuiQ, ^Lcnies.,
H^aata, ffhaes,
JCiits, fffa&Ledj, &.c
• ALSO,
CLOTH, CASSIMERE, JEANS.
LINEN, SATINET, FRENCH CLOTH.
Our assortment ofNOTIONS is un
equalled.
rOCKET KNIVES, MATCH SAFES,
SPOONS, TOOTH BRUSHES,
STATIONERY, BLANK BOOKS, &c.
We call the attention of the Ladies to our
large and tcell selected stock of
SILK GOODS,
Together with all that pertains to a first class
Dry Goods Store.
-Ladies and Gentlemen give us a-call,
and you shall be satisfied.
; <Tust [Received.
IN addition to the above, we have just re
ceived a complete assortment of
daddies,
dide daddies,
daddle-J$.ag s,
dadddie Jd^lankets,
deludes.
GUMS, PISTOLS,
of every variety.
Cl K TUBES, percussion caps
ALSO,
dine $igais,
dmaking dJahacca,
^kerning -£Ja Lucca,
SPi/ies,
Jlleetschaum. SPifie:\,
SPi/te $asc&, Sc
We call particular attention to our stock as
the best, that has ever been offered to this
market. As we purchased our goods forcash,
we can afford to sell cheap, and are determined
to do so. Give us a call, and satisfy yourself,
that our stock is as we represent it, and that
we will do as we say. *pr7
An OI«l Kong, set to a .\eiv Tunc.
nsr 3. dCS'CEi.. “®*
“ .4 » spring approaches
Ants and Roaches
From their holes come out,
And Mice and Rats,
In spite of cuts,
Gaily ship abonl.”
“18 years established in N. Y. City.”
“Only infallible remedies known.”
“Free from Poisons.”
“Not dangerous to the Human Family.”
“Hats come out of their holes to die.”
“Costar’s” Rat, Roach, &c., Exter s.
Is a paste—used for Rais, Mice, Roaches,
Black and Red Ants, i(-c., §c.,
“Costar's” Bed-Bug Exterminator.
Is a liquid or wash—used to destroy, and
also as a preventive for Bed-Bugs, &c.
“Costar’s Electric Powder for Insects
Is for Moths. Mosquitoes, Fleas, Bed-bngs,
Insects on Blunts, Fowls, Animals, tie.
: ! ! Beware ! ! ! of all worthless imi
tations, JJSsir See that “Costau’s name is on
each Box. Bottle, and Flask, before you buy.
jjg»»Address, HENRY R. COSTAR,
484 Broadway, N. Y.
BcstF1 Sold by all Druggists and Retailers,
everywhere South. Barnes, V\ aid & Co.,
Wholesale Agents, New Orlctins, La.
1866.
INCREASE OF RATS.—The Farmer's Ga
zette (English) asserts and proves by figures
that, one pairof RATS will haveaprogeny and
descendants no less t han 051,050 in three years.
Now, unless this immense family can bo kept
down, they would consume more food than
would sustain 65,000 human beings.
Cg^See “Costar’s” advertisement above.
1866.
RATS versus BIRDS —Whoever engages in
shooting small birds is a cruel man ; whoever
aids in exterminating, rats is a benefactor.
We should like some one to give us the benefit
of their exDcrioucc in driving out these pests.
We need something besides dogs, cats, and
traps for this business.—Scientific American,
N. Y.
|fe$“See “Costae’s” advertisement above.
1866.
HOUSEKEEPERS troubled with vermin
need be so no longer, if they use “Costar’s ’
Exterminator. We have used it to our satis
faction; and if a box cost $■!>, we would have
it. We have tried poisons, but they effected
nothing; but “Costar’s article knocks the
breath out of Rats, Mice, Roaches, Ants, and
Red-Bugs, quicker than we can write it. It is
in great demand all over the country.—Medina
Ohio Gazette.
JSfc^'See “Costar’s” advertisement above.
1866.
F A RM E RS AND 11 OUSE KEEPERS—should
recollect that hundreds of dollars’ worth of
Grain, Provisions, &c., are annually destroyed
by Rats, Mice, Ants, and other insects and
vermin—all of which can be prevented by a few
dollars’ worth of “Costar’s” Rat, Roach, Ant,
kc . Exterminator, bought and used freely.
JjggSrSee “Costar’s” advertisement above.
ggs^Sold by all Druggists and Dealers eve
rywhere South. Barnes, Ward & Co., Whole
sale Agents, New Orleans, La. jun2-8m
J. E. GATEWOOD,
mmmmm m ot
AN I>
LAND AGENT,
lies Arc, Prairie Co., Arkansas.
mar24-t f
W. HICKS, Formerly of the firm of Cypert &
Hicks.
II, R, FIELDING, Formerly of Athens, Ala.
HICKS & FIELDING.
ATY0HMY8 IT MW,
Searcy, White C’o., Arkansan.
WILL practice in this and the adjacent
counties, in the District Courts, and Su
preme Court of the State.
-We have in connection with our Law
Office an ACTIVE OUT-DOOR COLLECTING
AGENCY. Claims entrusted to us will be
promptly attended to, and if not immediately
collected will be at once secured if possible.
Claim against the Government for property
taken by the U. S forces (whether receipted
..*\ T>-IV... . A-- .... _ 1'
Pay &c. promptly attended to.
unn-84- HICKS & FIELDING.
.r- c. .f o> son,
OT L A W
Generali Land &{*©n£s
SEARCY, A R K A N S A S .
WILL practice in the courts ot' Woodruff,
Jackson, White, Prairie, Monroe, and
other counties in the White river country.
Prompt attention will be given t.o all claims
intrusted to my care, and particular attention
to Land Claims in this vicinity. may5-4m
JOHN K. BUCHANAN. CEO, W, JU/BERRY.
Bnehanaa & Kalerry,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
AND
general la\d agents,
COTTON JPIwAJVT,
WOODRUFF COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
WILL attend the Circuit and Probate
Courts for the counties of Monroe. St.
Franois and Woodruff'. mar24
-S PEOPLES,
DEALER IN
DR Y GOODS,
Produce and Groceries,
—AND—
GENERAL RECEIVING, FORWARDING
-AMD
Commission Merchant,
DEVAEI/$ BUFF, ARKANSAS.
march 17 6m
998 aTseessel,
WHOLESALE AM) RETAIL 1)EALER IN
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
YANKEE NOTIONS,
Soots ami flints, (Louts’ amt Hoys’ Clothing,
No. 259 MAIN STREET, MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE.
, 1 at„„v „<• n.o Al.nvp Goods have been purchased in the Eastern cities, since the d*.
oliiiSd ff&S&SK buyTt WHOLESALE, I would say that it .ill be to their advat
(age to call and examine my stock before purchasm0 else.be c,
onennos Black and Fancy Silks, Lace Mantles, Irish Linen, Hosiery,
Silk Grenadine, Mohair Poplins, Bereges, 7l
Embroideries, Gents’ Furnishing Goods,
And all Goods to make up a well assorted stock. All of which will be sold at the jLOIYES*
PRICES possible-as low as they can be sold m «£eSSEL™59 Mahi' Street, Memphis.
apriIJ 4-om. _____
MOORE & CO,
Commission Merchants,
AND DEALERS IN
STAPLE DRY GOOES,
(At Haley & Erwiu’s Old Stand,)
Pis tK.
TTTB KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A
Vy largo assortment of
Plantation & Family Supplies,
BOOTS, SHOES, CEOTIIIISG
AND
Staple Dry Goods.
Also: Corn, 0at3. Cotton Seed, &c.
Will pay the highestmarket price for Hides
and Peltry, Eggs, Butter and
Chickens.
Please give us a call before pur
chasing elsewhere'
fob20-ly. MOORE & CO.
Drugs! Drugs!!
§tntgs5, puUducjs,
PAINTS, DYE-STUFFS,
WINDOW-GLASS, OILS.
J$.tu&/ie&, 3ihliLngs. 3tickle,
PERFUMERY,
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Any books will l;e ordered to suit purcha
sers. We intend to keep everything in the
Drug line that this market demands.
Prescriptions and orders filled promptly.
Terms—CASH.
feb38-tf BI1R1EY & I3RO.
ITS ARC
DRUG STORE.
JOHNSON, DAVIS & CO.
Wholesale & Retail
DRUGGISTS,
DES ARC. ARKANSAS.
Keeps always on hand the largest and
most complete stock in their line ever offered
in Des Arc, comprising
LIQUOB-11IQTJORS!
SLICES, DYE STUFFS, Etc.
PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, &«.
GLASS & PUTTY.
Our stook embraces every thing coming
within the Drug Business. Give us a call
and we will guarantee satisfaction. All orders
intrusted to our care tilled with promptness
and aoouracy.
N. B.—Our establishment is in the bands
of an experienced Druggist, who can bo found
at his l’ost at all hours—day and night.
Dks Arc, February 20, 1866—tf.
Des Arc Hotel,
Proprietors.
THIS establishment is now open, for the
reception of the
TRAVELING PCBLIC.
All persons having regard for convenience
snd comfort, would do well to give us a call.
Dur table will always bo supplied with the
best that the taarktYaflorda, feb28
[o. F. PRESCOTT. J. P. Pi'.liscoi,,
0. F. PltESCOTT & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS «
COAL Oil, LARD OH
?£mpf Eamp
CANDLES AND AXLE GREASE.
Majiufactnrei'9 of
FAMILY SOAPS,
Tinware, Stove Pipe, Roofing, Guttering, Ett^
NO. 40 JEFFERSON STREET,
MEMPHIS, TENN\.
1 AAA Boxes Ditbridge’s Best, XX Flint
JLUUU Glass Chimneys. Cash paid for
Grease and Tallow. april7-3in
C. S. Howe. ^ E. G. Whef.leii, j 1. T,. Pickens,
From Miss, j Memphis. (. From Al*.
WHEELER, PICKERS & C0-,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
WOOD AMD WILLOW WIRE.
Brushes, Brooms,
Cordage aad Wire Goods.
SAMPLE AND SALE ROOOM:
NO. 46 NORTH COURT ST., R. J. DALTON'S 0L0 SUM,
Warch'nix, oxer IYiUon, Carter 4' Co.,
104, MAIN HT.,
MEMPHIS, TEIW.
aprill4-3m
Toof, Phillips & Cirode,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERS, COTTON FACTORS.
CQMISSION MEBCHMITS,
-AND DEALERS IN- j
Family and Plantation Supplies- 'Wins*,
Liquors, Tobacco and Cigarj,
No. 266 Front Street, Corner Court.
Memphis* Term.
aprill4-3m
W. W. WAIR,
OF DES ARC, ARKANSAS,
—wmi—
O. SIILOSS & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
STAPLE AND FANCF
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHEST CL
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, FURNISHING
GOODS, PLANTERS' GOODS, ETC.,
No. 217 Main Street, Opp. Odd Fellow* B*&
aprl4-] MEMPHIS,
GEO. M.
j Wholesale and Retail
C0110u
-AND
NO. 348 MAIN STRE£T’
jtLemfihh., S/enne&se^
REFERENCES t
Greeley & Gale, B. I). Whitaker, Tutt*£
ker, St. Louis; Hamilton & Dunnioa,N**’ j
leans , Tobin, Lynn & Co., Tbos. A. ^
Memphis; Harrison, Dwinal & Co., JaA®0
port, Arkansas. marl7-6tn^
Leaves Memphis Every TuespaY,
Regular Memphis and t*!11
River Racket,
commercial
JOHN. B. DAVIS, - ' W*'
THIS steamer J
regularly throughout to ^
son. Leaves Memphis- every Tec* ^
I>es Arc every Saturday.’