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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-11
Loeb Brothers COZqt9,a7l.

in Virginia, they have opened the
extensive Warehouse built by
them expressly for their
own occupancy,
as above,
are deter
mined to con-
duct the Clothing
Business upon so liberal
scale as to attract all clas-
ses of purchasers of READY
MADE CLOTHIN and
to convince the entire public that the
Richmond Clothing Bazaar is the
place long sought for by the Fashionable
World-the Economical Purchaser
the Seekers of Great Bargains
and all who would buy the
most desirable and sea-
sonable Goods, at
Positively Low
Prices
In making these assertions,
MESSRS. LOEB BROTHERS
desire to call the attention of the people to the
fact that they have large
IMPORTING AND JOBBING HOUSE,
IN NEW YORK CITY,
where two of the members of the firm are loca-
ted. This House has been established
nearly twenty years, and has
ErtensfUe European Connections,
From
whence by
direct importation,
il is continually supplied
with the CHOICEST FABRICS,
from the celebrated Houses of English,
French and German Manufacturers, at the
PRIME COST OF MANUF CTURE.
BROAD-CLOTHS,
ENGLISH BEAVER CLOTHS,
CASSIMERES, DOESKINS,
vEsTINGs,
in short,
all kinds of
goods ever found
in First-Class Fash
ionable Merchant-Tailoring
Establishment, with GENTLE
MEMS FURNISHING GOODS,
may be seen here in the newest styes and
designs, and having secured the services of
R. j. ADAMS of Richmond, in the CUSTOM
WORK DEPARTMENT, Garments will
be cut in the most genteel STYLE
and finished in the most workman
like manner, and to every GUS
toner perfect satisfaction
Guaranteed. In our
department for
the sale of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
We shall always keep
THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY,
Comprising great variety of all grades ofGoods,
in every quality so that
THE POOR,
THE MIDDLE CLASS,
THE RICH,
may suit their tastes
and their pockets, and as
to all classes we are determined to
SELL OUR GOODS, we have adopted
THE ONE PRICE SYSTEM,
and our ONE PRICE will
always be the LOWEST
PRICE!!
For which goods of the same quality can be
obtained either in the cities of
NEW YORK,
BOSTON, or
PHILADELPHIA! !!
We take pleasure in announcing the engage
ment, as Statesmen, of Messrs T. F. RAY, for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-11
Established 1893.
"ERTENBAkER& WILLIAMS.

Established 1888.
INV ERTENBAK e. WILLIAMS.
w successors to
KEEN, BALDWIN & WILLIAMS,
1O2 Main Street, Richmond Va,
Take pleasure in announcing that they are now
opening large stock of superb
Fall and Winter Clothing,
Gentlemens Furnishing Goods,
Hats, Trunks and Valises
all of which have been gotten up by the manu-
facturers to ORDER and with direct reference to
the wants Of our trade. By every arrival we shall
make additions to our stock, and keep constantly
full supply of the best and most fashionable
goods to be had in the country. We will also
have made to order any article desired, and guar
antee satisfaction. Having all the advantages en-
to the war, with determination to offer the best
goods at the lowest prices, we confidently invite
the patronage of the old customers of the house
and that of the public at large. Terms CASH
WERTENBAKER & WILLIAMS
Sent 06-1v#
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-11
We Are Coming.
Ry "BR1cK', PoMERoY.

Respectfully dedicated to New England fanatics
and their endorsers in the spirit OF New Eng
land Christianity.
The music for the following will shortly be ready
for the public = ,.oetuu0nts,
From prairie and from glen,
To bring back happy Union,
Or die like fighting men!
We are coming from the wheat neids
90 OF the broad and generous west,
To drive New England UNION Haters
To the regions of the-6testl
We are coming, not for vengeance,
Rnt to battle for the Right,
And 70 teach YOU canting hypocrites
That we dare you to the fight
We are coming for our banner
From which you stole eleven stars
And we'll have it, by the Eternal,
Or we IL have still other wars
And we want the CONSTITUTION
AS it was in days of yore!
. And every state in the Union
Represented on that floorl
White men to govern aolaite men,
As in days of Washington,
Or you'll find the years of bloodshed
Have hardly yet begun
We are coming, people robbers,
Enough to form nation
OF men for equal taxes
Or a general Reputation!
And if our wants you heed not,
. Well march once more to the sea,
And send New England traitors
To the home where they ought to be !!
To Crosse 1866
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-11
"As you pass by, 49,
On me, cast an eye,
If you have any money to spend,
Please leave it with a friend"
M. B.. TRUSS. u

For long while, Truss carried on the most ex-
tensive shoe shop in the town. He generally
worked from ten to fifteen hands. ICY Curry
and ANDY Roman" were among the most
noted By the way, we had the pleasure Of
meeting with Andy, some months ago, looking
pretty much as he had done for twenty years
past, with this difference, whiskey and old age
had somewhat impaired his memory and eye
sight At one time, the workmen In Truss
shop held kind Of court in the shop, case
being before the court, in which Soy Curry
was counsel for one of the parties, and another
workman, named Tate, had something to do in
the matter We don't know whether he was
Judge, or was counsel for the opposite side
All we now remember of having heard about
the trial. was short sentence from Curry s
speech, he said, chad the dictatorial powers
over the court that my friend Tate has, | and
my client would have justice did say justice
yes, sir and more than justice.
Another quite noted negro man that lived in
our town. about thirty-6ve years ago. was Dr.
Boyds 'Jim," or as the Doctor usually called
him, London Beggar." Jim was a pretty
large man. and very strong and active He
was a considerable wit among his colored as
sociates, and indeed, afforded a great deal of
amusement often to white persons. Many a
hearty laugh have we had of Jim's funny
stories.
We remember, when a boy, there was Gus
tom among the Baptist negroes long since-we
believe-given up. 1t was this: some weeks
after any one of their members died. the funer-
al ceremonies would take place, they would
gather at the house where the person had died,
and would, we suppose, have services of some
kind there. Then they would walk in process
sion from the house to the grave, singing as
they went some solemn, good, old Baptist tune,
the principal singers among the brethren walk
ing with their heads uncovered.
Among the colored folks, particularly the
aristocracy, Mick johnson, Sr.," a yellow
man that belonged to old Mrs Mathews, was
quite noted character. He was large good
looking man, pleasant countenance, hair some
what gray, sometimes he powdered; the finest
dresser almost in town. particularly on Sundays.
Many time have we seen him in the summer
dressed in fine, large, flowing morning gown,
nankin pantaloons. white vest and crayat, and,
we believe he occasionally wore breeches or
shorts, and now and then, fair top boots
"Uncle Nick was very polite and graceful in
his manners.
We intended these sketches to be about home
folks alone, but in the following, we 60 to Rich
mond for our subject. A few years ago, we
stepped into BARRIERS shop in that city to get
shaved. We found the proprietor of the shop,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-11
DURDETT's PHOTOGRAPH

IL
Over Roane s. Alloys clothing store, opposite,
Virginia Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-11

EbOWHATAN HOTEL. corner Eleventh
Z and Broad streets, (near the Capitol) Rich
mond, Va. GEORGE j. SCAMMELL, Proprietor
This House having been put in thorough repair
is now open to the public. The accommodations
are first class and equal to any Hotel in the State
Sept 19-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
RAILROAD MEETING,
DEs Aac, August 4th,

DEs ARC, August 4th, loOp
 The citizens of Des Arc and White River Township, assembled at Des Are, to-day, pur- suant 10 previous notice, and organized by calling Mayor Blakeney to the chair, and ap- pointing Sim Horne, Secretary.
 The Chair requested Dr. John s. Williams to explain the object of the meeting, which he did with much brcyty, and them proceeded to read an address he had prepared for the occa- sion, which was welltimcd, and give much sat isfaction to the meeting. it was certainly ar gumentativc. and give the history of many railroads of the country, but especially was it interesting on the all important subject of State aid.
 The meeting complimented the Doctor, by passinga resolution appointing committee to ask copy for publication.
 Col. Hedgepeth next addressed inc meeting at some length, discussing the subject of State aid with much force and clearncss. The Col. has had much valuable experience in railroad matters in other States, and knows well the working of that important indispensable aux iliary to internal Improvements
 Col. Burney then delighted the audience in his usual eloquent and forcible style for more than half an hour, dealing heavy blows to all opposition to railroads aud internal improve ments generally. The Colonel is snaturally en- thusiastic in his disposition, but throws an un- usual amount of his well directed enthusiasm upon the subject of railroad building.
 Resoiped That Messrs. Denton. Cowen and Gatewood be appointed q committee to make appointments for meetin. along the line of the road.
 Resolred, That Mcssrs Edwards, Burney and Horne be appointed committee to wait upon Dr. Williams, and request cory of his address for publication in pamphlet form, with which the charter of the road was ordered to be published.
 Resolrcd, That we hold Railroad meeting in Des Arc or vicinity, on Friday the I7th day of August and that Judge 4. 0. Edwards, Sim Horne, Jno. Cowen, Col. Burney. Dr. Williams and N. E. Gair be appointed a Committee of Arrangements.
 Resoiued, That the citizens of White River Township arc requested to furnish Basket Dinner on the occasion.
 Resoloed That Messrs, Blakeney. Denton and Gatewood are appointed to invite the citi- zens from distance.
 Resolped, That Messrs. Denton Burney, Dr. Moore. of Hickory Plains, Gatewood, Hedge peth, Graves and Clair be invited to address the meeting on the 17th.
 Resoluea, That while we are in favor os and solicit State aid in the construction of the Des Arc, Dardenelle and Fort Smith railroad, we arc opposed to levying tax upon the people for the building of that or any other road by the Legislature of the State.
 Resoieed, That the meeting now adjourn un- til o'clock, Friday morning 17th inst, and that the proceedings be furnished to the C4ts- zen and Crescent for publication.
 BENJ. BLAkENEY, Chairman.
 SIa HORNE, Secretary.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
MOORESyIII4E
MALE < FEMALE INSTITUTE Mooresville, Marshall G., Tenn.
WYE respectfully announce to the public
 w that the next session of this popular In-

WYE respectfully announce to the public w that the next session of this popular In stitution will open on Monday August 6, 1866. The Faculty is now complete and are all Southern born teachers, who will devote their entire time and attention to their respective Departments. Corps of Instructors:
 A. NJ. Burney, A. M,, President of Faculty and Principal of Male Department.
 Duncan McRac, Jr, 4. M., Vice Principal, Miss Maggie H. Trgg, A. M,, Principal Fe- male Department.
 Miss Mcdora E. NJ. Record, Principal of Music.
 This arrangement gives three regular teach CTS at he time in the Literary, and one in the Music Department, and others will be en- ployed if necessary. The President of the Faculty will divide his time between the Male and Female Departments as occasion requires And he will be the special guardian of the Boardcrs in theirintercourse with society and control their visiting to their best interest as Students. Each department of this school is separate and distinct from the other; and no mixing nor gling allowed at the Institute or Boarding Houses except by special per- mission from the Principals
 4 due regard will be paid to religious train ing, but all scctarian daeaces ecW Je rigidly dis- carded. The school has no sectaran charac- ter and will tolerate none.
 Orphans of worthy and necessitous Confed crate soldiers will receive their tuition gratis We have two regular Boarding Houses for young ladies, and the community will accom- modate aU young men who may want board Prices of Board, all things furnished, from Sl2 to S14 per month
 Price of Tuition, SIP SIG, $20, $25. Les sons in Music S25. Vocal Music gratis.
 These charges will not be increased in any case, and if patrons desire it we will furnish them with a bill ofall charges when they enter, and will settle by it at the close of the session, tt which time all bills for board and tuition must be settled, or patrons may pay aH their bills in advance if they prefer, and no charge will be entered against them afterwards.
 Students will be received at any time, but all who intend to enter are urgently requested to De present at the opening on he lst Monday of August next. The annual sessions close with the year. The Scholastic sessions. com posed of two five months terms, close about the 24th of June, allowing a winter and sum mer vacation of six weeks each.
 For further particulars address the Pres- dent of the Faculty at Cullcoka, Maury Coun- ty, Tennessee.
 Board of Examiners for Literary Degrees /: James B. Murphy, A. NJ, of Erskine College, s. C.. Joseph Anderson. A. M, of Jackson College Tenn Dr. John s. Pride, A. NJ, of Maryvlle College East Tennessee,
 Reference is respectfully made to aH Me patrons of the school
 $. ". FITZPATRICK,
 President of Board of Trustees.
 JAMES KIRKLAND,
 Scc'y Board of Trustees.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
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 K. w. GANTT.

Every one here remembers, probably, this miserable little sneak mot for any good he ever did-but from a continual disposition on his part to be heard, when nobody wanted to hear him. He had ren- dercd himself odious before the war, and afterwards drew fresh stigma on his name by issuing circular to the people of Ar kansas, justifying his assertion of princi- pie, and advising the adoption of his own miserable course by the honest people of his State. Now he seals his damnation by the commission of crime which would make red bushes of shame mount the cheeks of hell's inhabitants. He was a traitor to his friends; he has deserted his country dishonored himself his family; :; and now the betrayer of confidence, the thief of virtue and innocence, he has found fit abode in prison from which he should never come, but to enter that darker dun geon," which is surely prepared for him and all such as dishonor the name of man.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
GRAVE ISSUES.

The feeling of gloom and distrust, on account of the condition of political affairs, Is very general and deep-seated We are often asked whether the war is over or not, what will be its next outward manifesto ton, and what is its result? While ac- lnowlcdgng the compliment to our pro- phetic sagacity which those interrogatives imply, we must confess our inability to answer them. Were we able truthfully-and satisfactorily to solve these great problems we might find it to our personal advantage. Foresight is the highest quality which any man of business can possess More espe- eially is it necessary to the successful jour nalist.
 But we have an answer for every que rist, wkp. is desirous to know the truth, with regard to the future of this country, and we shall not hesitate to give it, in public, as we have done in private to all that have approached us on thia question. Whether 1t is the true answer or hot, oth- CTS must judge for themselves. It is this !: The destiny of this country depends upon the fall elections in the Northern States If the policy of Andrew Johnson, which is the policy of the Constitution as it was, prevails in these elections, military dcspot- ism and the rule of faction will cease, and the prosperity and power of Constitutional Rcpublcanism will be restored to the
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
DIES ARC, ARKANSAS, AUG. II, 1866.
RAILROAD MEETING.

From the proceedings of late meeting it will be seen that the citizens of Des Arc and vicinity have determined on hay ing a Railroad meeting and dinner, on Fri day the 17th August. This is an import ant measure, and one that vitally concerns every citizcn,not only of this Township, but of tho county. Improvement is the banner word of progressive people, and no system of improvement so conduccs to T eountry's veal as railroads; and railroads cannot be built unless we confer together concerning them. Let the people gener- ally from all parts of the county come meet us, and we will reason together; and let the citizens of White River Township bring wcll-fllcd baskets, and VIC will have q feast of good things, both for body and mind.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
ELECTION NEWS,

We have been unable to gather the official vote of the District, but returns, so far, indicate the following result:
 Can't beats Peay for the Senate in Prai- ric county.
 ". T. Jones elected Representative.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
STK'a'E1 OF ARKANSAS, ! COUNTY OF WRITE, { Christopher Wish l
Dirorce.

Virginia J. Wish. @eA In the White county Circuit Court in chaucg before the clerk thereof, in vacation, Jal 27th, X. D. 1866.
 On this day came the complanant and 5la his petition for divorce, together with hls at dayit, stating that the said defendant ss nonresident of the State of Arkansas, ny therefore ordered that the said defendant A notified of the pendency of this suit, by pu1t cation in some newspaper published III 'l' State, and that she bc and appear before la judge of our said Circuit Court on the nls day thereof, at court to be begun and A'' on the 23d day of October, 1866 at the c0e' s' house in the county of White, and that u' said defendant make true, full and dpef'ec'a' swers to the statements and intcrogatOrle.ssrs' hibited in said petition, or the same Tli v taken as confessed.
 J. ". BRADLEY, clerk A true copy from the record. Attest: J. ". BRADLEY, Clei'
 augi-2t,
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
Grant and the Presidency.

It will be found in the end, if the Radi- calls succeed in capturing Grant that they have caught tartar The known demo- cratic antecedents of the General, his ad- mitted conservatism throughout the war, and his persistent friendliness towards the South since the surrender of the rebel ar mics, all go to prove him anything but a sympathizer with the Radicals Hence it is very easy to predict that if made Presi- dent against his will by Radical influence he will prove worse Tyler than the ia nous John. The whole power of his ad- ministration would be exerted in behalf of united country rather than for few Pu. ritan fanatics
 His Cabinet advisers would be statesmen rather than Jacobinical Hessians. His appointments would be conferred upon the friends of the country in its integrity rather than upon the adherents of sec tional faction. The whole moral power of his administration would be exertcd unhes- itatingly and obstinately in support of na- tional measures, as opposed to the partisan schemes that characterize the legislation of the crazy faction now in power in Con- gress. Vetoes would be sent to such a body much more freely than they are now, and it would require but few months to work an alienation between him and the party now so anxious to put him forward that would condemn him in their eyes as the yeriest traitor living-[New York Herald
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11


 ADMISSION OF PATTERsoN-A Wash ington correspondent of the St. Louis Democrat has the following:
 Nothing could be more Pickwickian than the action of the Senate in the ad- mission of Mir Patterson. Mir Trumbull got up and urged that it would be perjury to take the oath Cor at least such was the implication of his language); that the Senate could not stand by and see 1t, any more than murder, and finally the Senator introduced resolution for the admission of Mir. Patterson, virtually repeating the simplest and strongest clause in the test oath In the hurry of the moment, com ing from such a course, it passed-only two dissenting votes. In the House, Mr Conklin and Mr. Stokes, of Tennessee, tore the mask of. This, indeed, was the only safeguard Congress had left to keep rebels from the reins of power. It was beaten in the House Then Judge Pat terson came in and took the oath. The whole affair was rather rich
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
ones elected Representative.
WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP

PULASKI COUNTY. n. z fssTs1Ig. Nswii9. Representatives. Walker, Clerk, - Fletcher, Sheriff
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
rhn S,,nrnn,n Count o

The Supreme Court of Pennsylya- mia at its recent session, decided in the case of Elnor Mohu, of Lehigh county, that woman can be indicted as a common scold.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands for the States of Missouri, Arkansas and the In- dian Territory.

LITTLE ROCK, Aug. ?, 1866. lis Eccelleacy, Isaac Murphy, Goreraor cf the State cf Arhansas I haxe been directed by General Sprague, Assistant Commissioner, to dis continue the issue of rations to the desti- ute iu Pulaski and Jefferson counties from and after this date.
 The responsibility of caring for this class will, therefore, in future, devolvc upon the civil authorities.
 Very respectfully
 Your ob't servant,
 D. H. WILEIAMs.
 A. A. Genl,
 In Gen'l Sprague's absence
 EXECUTIVE OFFICE, LITTLE ROCK, August ?, 1866. The County officers of the counties of Pulaski and Jefferson will notice the above communication, and see that the destitute of these counties are provided for out of county appropriations.
 ISAAC MURPHY,
 Gorernor Arh
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
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 M AIR REED.

On Sunday evening 5th inst, at the resi- dence of the brides mother, by the Rev B G. Johnson, Mir. N. E. GAIR, Editor of this pa- per, to Miss MoLLlE BARNETT, all of Des Arc.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-11
CONSISTENCY


 admitted to seat in the U S. Senate Judge F. was at one time-emly in the war--a warm supporter of Southern prin- ciples. What has become of the Fran chise act? verily, consistency is a jewel, and the sccptre is departing from Judah, if Judah be in the Radical camps. 4s Hesy. We give the following election re- turns of Prairie county, received just be- fore going to press: Congress. s.-Wm. Bycrs, s65; Van Patten, l36.
 Supreme Judge. John J. Clendenn, { 1036; F. w. Compton, 722; David Wal ker, 105; Luke E. Barber, 222.
 Auditor.-W. R. Miller, 476.; J. r. Pagan, 49S; James R. Berry, 55.
 State Treasurer.-L. B. Cunningham, 553; John Collins, 26; Wm. r. Pope, 397
 State senator--R. S Can't, s19; J. ' C- Peay, 2lo.
 Representative M, Erwin, 39l Wm. T. Jones, 459; P. A. Thomasson 1S7
 Prosecuting Attorncy.-C. B. Moore 5S4; R. l.. Deadman, 42S.
 Probate Judge--E. L. Beard, 496; Wm Hendricks, 136; Wm. Donnell, 40S. Sherif-Jacob R. Gray, 456; Wm. A Plunkett, 222; W. C. Robinson, 366. Clerk.-Wm. Goodrum, roo; w. r, , Blackwood, PAS.
 Treasurer-F. NJ. Griffin, ATS; Wm. E Raulston, BOG; Aser Pipkin, 252.
 Commissioner.-Benj. Fawcett, 9s9. i. Surycyor.-W. L. Anthony, 699; Car lee; 23S
 Coroner.-S. ". Kennedy, 2Si; B. ", Corn. 1S9.
The Oxford falcon., 1866-05-10

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