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Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
Chr National nel4.

1 Our national debt, according 10 tho
 last report of the Secretary of Treasury.
 is now reduced to S2,55l, ,e00,000; of these more than half are long bonds. | The Secretary of Treasury will have to fund, in less than yegS and.a halffrom
 this date. S926, 100000 short date paper "a task greater than has yet ever been | performed by any nation in the world,
 greater far than was funded by Great Britain in her most expensive wars with Napoleon. A question occurs as to the pressure of this debt upon the resources of the country, in absorbing floating capital and preventing if from
 being productive in the industrial ac- tivity ofour people for the active capi- tai of q country is as it were the seed corn in the field of finance. To take from farmer or merchant, by taxation. such part of his annual returns as inn pairs his working capital, is 10 mutilate his wealth-producing faculties, and if extended over an entire country will necessarily check it's growth. Is it not then bad policy for Congress to tax .nis people so heavily as to paralyze their productive powers? We can never enrich a nation by impoverishing ttH VI lAS liihIfIbu NltiEt4lS. UuL Nt can diminish the pressure of burden when we give more strength to the shoulders that bare it, for there are no people taxed as heavily as our people are now, and none sustain the burden so cheerfully. May there not be a point beyond which il may not be well to go !? Already we hear of petitions going up from various parts of the country to Congress, to remove the onerous tax of three cents pound on cotton--a tax which is believed by the ablest jurists of the country to be unconstitutional. The Southern people are already inn poverished; their lands are being sold at Sherin.s sale, and many are actually in want of the necessaries of life; and to be burdcned with heavy taxation now seems one of the direst of calami- ties.-l Memphis Ledger.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01

THE DECLINE IN GoLD.-The Phila- delphia Ledger has the following theo- " of the cause of the decline in prices It says:
 "A few days since, under the head ot meat and bread we spoke of the fall in prices of those essential articles, and we now notice a decline in sugar and some other commodities, including dry goods, which are going down with q run. In fact, there is regular break down in the New York dry goods mar ket In addition to this, gold is tend ward, and all the indications point to a collapse. more or less gradual, of the present imitation. Two causes seem to be operating to deprcss gold One is the steady accumula,i2n QF coin i'll the Treasury vaults. which renders a IG- sumption of specie payments at an car ly day not impracticable. It is estimat- ed that at the present rate of accumu- lation there will be on hand. long be- fore the close of next year, an amount of specie sufficient to warrant com mencement of the work of redemption oi the cugrency.'
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
New County,

In the House of Representatives on the forth ult., Mr. Jones, of Prairie county, presented a petition for the es- tablishment of a new County, which was referred to the appropriate Com mittee.
 The proposed limits of this county embraces portion of the present Coun- ties of Prairie, Conway, White and Pu- lasbi and from the numerous signers to the petition, we would suppose it to be almost a unanimous desire on the part of the citizens within the limits to have the new county established.
 The name proposed IS Murray, and is in honor of the memory of the la- mented Col. Jno. E. Murray, formerly of Pine Bluff.
 Col. Murray, at the commencement of the late war, was cadet at West Point. In June, 1861, he left the Mill tary Academy to cast his destinies with his native South. He joined Cleburne's regiment as private, but was promot- ed by that distinguished officer, for marked bravery. Subsequently,, at the age of eighteen, he was elected Lieut. Colonel of the 9th Arkansas. At about the age of twenty, he was promoted to the rank of Colonel, and was killed at Atlanta, Ga., on the memorable 22d of July 1864.
 A nobler sacrifice to '.thc lost cause was not offered on the alter of patriot ism and should the Legislature see fiji to create this new county, and call if after him, it would be just and last ing tribute to the gallant dead.-[ Little Rock Gazette.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
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 DEED

At their residence in this county, November the 22d, 1866, after long and painful illness Mrs. FANNIE B., wife M. o. Pepper, in the 26th year of her age.
 The deceased was born in Lauderdale coun- Strickland Perry, to this county, some ten years ago. Early in life, she attached herself to the Baptist Denomination, and was mem- Der of the Church in Dcs Arc, at her death. By her amiabc qualifications, kind and gen tie department, she enlisted the friendship and affections of all who knew her. It is sad- ness indeed to contemplate the ever wise dispensations of Providence and more espe- cially,. when it decrees the departure, from our midst, of one 50 dearly beloved. We can but murmur yet, mot as those who have no hope,' but because of the void occasioned thereby Previous to her decease, she gave every evidence of perfect reconciliation with her God, and willingness Q obey His summons, being fortified and sustained by an unfalter- ing trust in His abundant mcrcies, through the merits of the attoning blood of Jesus >N4i A~' N4Ni A-NAN' St'ihAy iSldcQ HSI to Him who sent it forth, and "Death was swallowed up in victory!" Oh death, where is thy sting? oh grave, where is thy victory?"
 ''She is gone to world above,
 Where parting is unknown,
 A whole eternity of love,
 Formed for the good alone;
 And Faith, beholds the dying here.
 Translated to happier sphere"
 Thus it is, that another evidence is given of our transitory and feeting nature and the in stability of all earthly things; there is noth- ing stable or abiding; and though bereft of the object of our affections, let us emulate her lovely example, and cherish in holy re- membrance, her many virtues.
 "Remembrance like the evergreen,
 That will bear the indictment blast.
 And still retain the bloom of Spring,
 Though Sumner days be past.
 And though the Wintry sky may lower,
 And dim the cheerful day.
 Twill still perceive vital power
 Unconscious of decay"
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01

The stock comprises, amongst other articles, Splendid Clocks, Gold and Silver Watches, Rings set with Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls, Garnet and other Stoncs (solitaire aud in ciustcrs,) Ladies set of Jewelry, comprising Pins and Ear Rings of the most fashionable styles, in Precious Stones of every variety, together with large assortment of Gold and Enamelled and Pearl Sets, Gold Studs and Sleeve Buttons of the most beautiful patterns, Gents Bosom and Scarf Pins, and an endless variety of Bracelets, Chains, Musical Boxes, Head Presses, Combs Charms, &c.
 in consequence of the great stagnation of trade in the Manufacturing districts of France and England, large quantity of valuable Jewelry, originally intended for the European market, has been sent off for sale in this country, and must be sold at any sacrifice {! Under these circumstances the "WATCU & GOLD JEWEi KY CO.," have resolved upon
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01

The growth and increasing prosperi- ty of Arkansas is beyond precedent every boat that lands at our wharf brings men of intelligence and worth, fn search of homes, and most of them are satisfied and settle amongst us. There are large class of men from the
 Loyal States, that through circum-
 stances are compelled to leave that which was once their home and seek one where they can worship God un- der their own vine and fig tree, where none dare molest or make them afraid. To such class, Arkansas holds out
 rare ucemeats-whether they wish sto settle in country or town, they can bc satisfed. In the State can be found rich and productive lands, pleasant Esheathy country, and all things that conduce 10 make pleasant home. Lands arc fer sale in nevery quarter, and
 of any quantity, that can be bought at reasonable rates, so reasonable that the
 poor may buy as well as the rich. This is true of the whole State, but eminent
 iy true of this aeighborhood-hig healthy and fertile, it recommends it. self to the farming class--it possesses Ecvery advantage, being close to navi- gation, convenient to town and market. To those wishing home in town, we (can recommend Arkansas, there being |EitLin her borders many towns of fair |proportions and rapid growth. But, fthat one which holds out greatest in 16uccments, is OFT own Des Arc, here 3we have an intelligent population; a itown growing more rapidly than any In the State, where mechanics can find Employment, and capitalists splendid
 Held for investment. As we have said, ||whcthcr the settler seeks home ill |Pountry or in town, he would consult |Eis interest by coming to Arkansas.
 She is rapidly filling, being settled up,
 her wood land being filled up, her va
 rant lands put in cultivation, and that
 too by class of citizens that would do
 ecnor to any community. Let all who
 Rish home come to Arkansas, and in
 little while, if immigration continues
 s it has been, We shall have one of the
 best conditioned and most prosperous
 States in the South.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
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PASS HIH RoUND.-An optician, who advertised himself as Dr. Rosenstraus. came to Rome about the first of this month and departed on the 18th, lcav- ing a small bill at this office unpaid. He is German, little below medium night, compact build, dark complexion with black bushy hair, and wore when here a ''stove pipe" hat We would advise the craft to look out for him He has a receipt fer one bill paid, which he may show if ''boned' upon the sub- iect, and thus pretend that he owes us nothing-but it is gcneraly understood that a man who STEALS WILL LIE-and 8 man whe slips out of town to avoid paying a printers bill, may be set down as SLIPPERY CHARACTER generally live could knock his glossy 'stoyC pipe" of in the mud. wouldn't we love to stamp it good ?-L Rome Courier.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01

WHAT SEWARD SAYs.--A Washing ton correspondent says ;--"Parties who have conversed with Secretary Seward within few days, state that he declar- ed that the policy of granting univer- sal amnesty, 10 be followed by the universal suffrage, is destined to be the basis upon which restoration will be finally completed. He agrees, however, with the President, that it belongs ex- clusively to States to regulate the ques- ton of suffrage"
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
ssg-Govcrnor Swan said in his speec

Governor Swan said in his speech at Baltimore on the night of the elec- ton says the Memphis Ledger, that MT. Johnson gave him carte blanche to to use the United States troops, but he felt that if he should use them he might be placing a weapon ill the hands of Radical enemies of the Presi- dent and of the country to be used as a ground of Impeachment by them"
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
NOTICE

IFS HEREBY GIVEN, that letters of Admin A istraiion have this day been granted 10 me as Administrator of the Estate of ". A. ". Mann, deceased. All persons having claims against said Estate, are required 10 exhibit them within one year from this date. properly authenticated or they may be prechded from any benefit in such Estate; and if not pre- sented within two years, will be forever barred and precluded from any benefit from such Estate. Notice is also given 10 all per sons indebted to said Estate 10 come forward and settle.
 wM. M MANN. Adm'r of the
 Estste ". 4. W. MANN. Decd. Devall's 9luf, Ark, Nov. ie 1858 -94 .erv
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01

Mrs. Thompson. wife of Hon. Jacob Thompson, Mississippi, Buch- anan's Secretary of the Interior, has been here to intercede with the Presi- dent for her husband, who is now in Europe and desires to return. The President has yielded to Mrs. Thomp- son, and Mir. Thompson has permission to return. Applications have also been made in behalf of Mason and Slidell, but these have not been granted.--LJ our nal of Commerce.
 Rey-The Louisville Journal in speak ing of the recent "change of base" of the Chicago Times. says: Undoubted- ly if the object of the Editor of the Times in announcing his aposIacy was to gain notoriety, his object was accom- plished. But he might have accom- plised it with at least equal success by committing murder, or perpetrating 8 rape, CT setting fre to a city.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01

THE CoTToN CRop.-A dispatch from New Orleans to the New York " orld announces that the receipts of cotton estimate for the entire crop greater than 100000 bales. The dispatch states that planters are sending in their cotton freely, but that many of them already report their supply as exhausted. We print the above for the information of those interested in the subject, but with out indorsing it's accuracy.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
M El o9

TS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue oi s l certain Deed of Trust, executed to me % '' Trustee, on the 9th day of November. l90z' D! John II. Dinwiddie and Francis W. his WIG, to secure to A Stewart & Bros, the paymenifc If of certain sum of money in said peeu Ua Trust mentioned, which was acknowledges ,S 9~ the Sth day of November, 1862, and IS dui3 7 recorded, will on Monday, the l1th day or or December, 1866, proceed 10 sell in the town S- Browh syille, at highest bidder for cash Wl.n in the hours of lawful sale. the ol seot 22, town one north, range vest the v5 2 s E and E ] of $ W of sec 35, town . . north range west, and N } of \ E ana { of W of sec g., town 3 north. range 4. = west, in all 4S0 acres. The title is belleVeu ;s a be good. will convey such title only ss '' vested in me as Trusted.
 s.P. CATLIN, Trustee
 Des Arc, Nov 18th. ls66--noyl7-tds
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
ra- The Washington correepondent

E1'- The Washington correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer says Mir. McCulloch thinks with proper legisla- ton he may return to a specie standard within eighteen months. Onthe other hand, it is known to be the opinion of many leading bankers in the country, that with one hur dred millions of gold in the Treasury, specie payment may be resumed within ninety days. and they argue that the entire security and great diversity of the circulation of the National bank notes is one of the most potent clements to ain in resumption. and that the system of redemption should therefore be more stringent than it now is; but, on the contrary, if any change be made, that it should be re- loaned. This question will force itself upon the early attention of Congress, and prove one of the most important of the session.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
SOUTHERN FORTITUDE.

The fortitude and manly bearing of the Southern people is worthy of the highest approval. Such noble fidelity, such tenacious clinging to principle when the dark clouds of diversity had settled above their heads, is without precedent in the annals ofhistory. No race of people on the globe has more iustlv won, or more firmly holds the admiration of the world, than does the Southern people. Although adversity has como upon them, although the yoke of oppression is about their necks, and although the star of hope seems almost set. still that honest dignity, which is the constant companion of right, is their eminent characteristic. The ehafts of malice zhave been hurled against them, but they change not. Now that politics have for them no charms, they have turned their atten- ton, not to repining, but to the honest employment of their energies that their individual interests may be advanced, their own selves benefited 1t is with pride that we view their bearing, the honcet manner in which they accept 2 the condition in which they find them selves. There is about them that same feeling which prompted the Romans of old to say with pride. T am Roman ;" md so it will ever be. Never can shame enter the heart of q people who, upon the altars of principle and duty, offered up such precious sacrifices as did the Southern people. Now that the hope of nationality is but a dream, they in good faith have accepted the loss, and enter the field of labor with full determination to do all that human energy can do to build up their for tunes, and independent of those, who in all things have broken faith with them, work out their own prosperity. It is for them to prove, as they have proven, that in the right we may suffer and be strong. Never has the world looked upon so noble a people; never can history bear record to the deeds oF Q race more justly entitled to be called n oble.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
STATE OF ARKANSAS, l

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
 In the Prairie Circuit Court, August Term
 thereof 18G6,--August 18th, 1866.
 William II. Eagle Plaintiff. n.,., Ys. D'p' "y Leonard D. Banks, Defendant. 1A''"'i'' 'le"''
 This day comes said plaintiff by attorney, and on his motioa, it is ordered that tlis cause be continued until next term; and that notice be given to tLe defendant by publica ion of q copy of this order for two weeks sue cossiyely, in some newspaper printed and published in this State, the last insertion to be at least four weeks previous 10 the first day of the next term of this court, of tie penden- cy of this suit which is an action of debt by attachment, for the sum of two hundred and twenty eight dollars and thirty cents, as sworn to, upon certain promissory note exc cuted by said defendant to said plaintiff. that an attachment has been issued against his es- tate' and that unless he shall appear. on or before tue third day of the next term of this court 10 be begun and holden at the court house in the town of Brownsville, on the third Monday in February next, and answer the plaintiff in the premises. iudgm cnt will be rendered against him and his estate sold to satisfy the same.
 true copy from the record.
 Attest Wi. GO0DRUN
 hoV-4--t Clerk
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01

gGs~ The President is yet engaged on his message, says the Memphis Appeal, though, so far as completed, it was read to the members of his Cabinet Friday. and met with approval. Copies of the message are to be sent ill advance to the leading journals, to put in type imme- diately upon its presentation in Con- gress.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
AN APPORTIONMENTl

subject to the following regulatious
 Certificates of the various articles, without regard tu choice or value are first put into en- velopes, sealed up and mixed and, when or dered, are taken out by Elindfolded boy, and sent by mail, thus giving all fairchance. On receipt of the Certificate, you will see what you are to have, and then it is at your option to send the dollar and take the article or not. Purchasers may thus obtain Piano, Melodeon, Sewing Machine, Gold Watch, Diamond Ring, or any set of Jcwelry on our I.isf fnr One nnllar
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
No MORE CIRCULATING NATIONAL

No MORE CIRCULATING NATIONAL CuRRENcY.-The Comptroller of the Currency announces from Washington that bonds have been received for de- posit with the Treasurer of the U. s. to an amount sufficient to secure the entire three hundred millions ofeircula- ton of the National Banks authorized by law. and no more can be received after this date. The limit has been reached, and hereafter itwild beuseless to forward bonds, or to apply for in- crease of capital, or for the organization of new banks, or to do anything with the expectation of getting circulating notes.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
TIME WORKS WONDERS.

For some time past our exchanges faye been lively in their abuse of the ehicago Times for the desertion of it's Principles, and its turning away from (hc support ot the President. Now 'hat this excitement has subsided, we aye to chronicle the dcsertion of the koston Post. the great advocate of De- pocracy in the East. Thus it is with bose journals with whom policy is rinciple. No sooner does it cease to
 e profitable than they desert their
 use and fly to another. no matter how
 famous, So fl is profitable. Let De- &ocracy note this, and set them down
 something to be hated.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01

& fkE The articles of impeachment are Ftually drawn, says the Memphis Led Ier, and have been submitted to some Rgal adviser of the Radical party. They <ere drawn by MT. Bingham, of Ohio. ney Will be offered. But change is Rming over the Northern commercial terest in regard to the Radical pro- famme. They will resist the impeach- Eenf of the President, because it will
 cessarily produce much financial and
 mmercial destruction, and fit result
 his deposition, will set the Mexican
 smple of chronic revolution in the kecutivs power.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
STATE OF ARKANSAS.
 rAyT NrUNy np nm rnf,,

STATE OF ARKANSAS.
 COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
 In the Circuit Court of said County, August
 Term thereof lS66.-August 28th l86G Louisa Felton. Adm'x of the Estate of Jasper Felton, Decd, Plaintiff.
 vs. Ocpe' William II. Dennison, Defendant.
 This day comes the plaintiff by attorney. ana on her motion it is ordered that this cause be continued until next term: and that notice be given to the defendant, by publication of a copy O. this order for two weeks successive Y, in some paper printed and published in thls State, the last insertion to be at least four weeks previous to the first day of the next term of this court, of the pendencv of this suit, which is an action of debt by attach ment' for the sum of nine hundred dollars. as sworn to, upon certain writing obligatory. executed by said defendant to the plaintiffs lntestate; that an attachment has been is sned against his estate, and that unless he shall appear, on or before the third day of the next term of this court, to be begun and hold en at the eourt-house in the town of Browns vile. on the third Monday in February next. and answer the plaintiff in the premises, judgment will be rendered against him, and bis estate sold to satisfy the same.
 A true copy fIom the record.
 Attest: WN. GOonprN nove4 q ciarL
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
Seaborn ", Jackson and Stephen

Seaborn w. Jackson and Stephen
 Mills, late partners in trade,
 under the firm, name and style,
 of Jackson & Mills,
 Defendants.
 This day came said plaintiffs by attorneys and on their motion, il is ordered that this cause be continued until next term, and that notice be given to the defendants. by publca- tion of copy of this order, for two weeks successiyely, in some newspaper printed and published in this State, the last insertion to be at least four weeks previous to the com mencement of the next term of this court of the pendency of this suit. which is an action of assumpsIt hy attachment, for the sum of two hundred and thirty-seycn dollars and seventy-one cents, as sworn to upon certain bill of exchange, executed by said defendants 10 the said plaintiffs, t..at an attachment has been issued against their estate, and that uu- less they shall appear. on or before the third day of the next term of this court, to be be gun and holden at the court house in the town ot Brownsville, on the third Monday in February next, and answer the plaintiffs in thc premises. judgment will be rendered gains: them, and their estate sold 10 satisfy the same.
 4 true copy from the record Attest: WM. GOODGUM,
 noy24-2t Clerk.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01

AGENTS.-We want agents in every town and county in the country, and those acting as such will be allowed ten cents on every Certificate ordered by them provided their remittance amounts 10 Sl. Agents will col feet D cents for every certificate, and remit 5 cents to us either in cash or postage stamps. Agents remitting a, once $50. will De entitled to a beautiful Silver Hunting Case Patent Lever Watch, and also 200 certificates.
 Please write your Name, Town, County and State, plainly, and address all orders to
 waTcH EkD G0tD JEwElRf COMPANY. decl sm 60 Liberty Street, New York.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-01
NO BLANKS.

SEND 25 CENTS FOR \ CERTIFICATE.
 In all transactions by mail, we shall charge for forwarding the certificates, paying postage and doing the business p cents each, which must be enclosed when the certificate is sent for. Five cercifeutes will be sent for SI, eleven for $2 thirty for S5, sixty-Gve for Sl0, and loo for Sl5.