Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-12
COMMUNICATED.

Dcs Arc, May 5tl 1s6c 70 Me .faitor cfAe CTtizen,
 sn: II is truly gratifying to all who feel interested in the prosperity and happiness of ouisState and people, 10 see how fully ourpeo- pie comprehend our situation, and how earn estly and in good faith they have accepted the result of tie issues of the war. We find in every part of tic Sfaiea disposition to culti- vate peace and harmony, 10 avoid all exciting subjects, and all causes of disagreement and strife. Adesirc to invite emigration and cap ital to the State, and to develop the great re- sources of the country. These manifestations of the people are inspiring confidence in the stability and permanence of the State Govern mcnt in the minds of those in other States and countries, who are desirous of making their homes in the South and if Yc continue in this good work, time will bring to rus all that is de- sired, There is an abundance of capital in the Northern States and in Europe, now seeking safe inyestssce....:. and whenever ourSatc shall be restored to her proper relations with the general Government, and our Legislature pass
 
 be respected I have assurances that capital will be invested, and the building of our rail- roads commenced, and prosecuted with yigor until completed. ssieA fsi
 This would bring emigration and capital to the country It would introduce an extensive scale machinery and the mechanic arts, and develop and bring into acquisition the im- mense resources of the country. It would bring good market to our doors for every thing produced-bring us in close proximity with the great wants of the world. It would. build up our schools and colleges, and manu-i factories, and inaugurate an era of general prosperity.
 There is probably no part of the world blessed with more of the clements of health, the means to accumulate wealth, and the at tainment of prosperity and Happiness than Arkansas. We have a genial climate, rich ndproductive, producing the most valuable products in the world, Our hills arc imbed- ded with iron, copper, silver, lead, zinc, man ganccze coal, marble and other valuable min erals, with water power unsurpassed to drive machinery. Our forests abound with the most valuable timber, and our rivers are unequalcd by those of any other State for navigation.
 An this would be improved and brought in to active operation, and prosperity and hap piness would prevail. All this may be secured by our people pursuing wise, liberal and prudent course. By maintaining peace and tranquilty at homc-by giving aid, encour- agement and support 10 those who devote their energies, mind and capital to the ad- vancement of the best interest of tho coun- try.
 lis gratifying to see that the people have become awakened to their true interests, and aregiving tleir energies to the advancement of these. lanstable objects, sOur friends at Helena, and other parts of the State, are manifesting zeal worthy of so great and good acause, and we have assurances that if thcsState will do her duty that the Iron Noun tain Railroad, ere long, will be extended to the Mississippi river at Helena, and probably | to Shreveport, Louisianai; that the Cairo and Fulton, and other railroads in the State will be commenced and completed within a few years, and Arkansas will stand as one of the great States of the Union. ~ ". BYERS