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Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
TOWN ELECTION.

At a call meeting of the Town CouncH of the town of Des Arc, June 1st, 1866, the fol lowing resolution was adopted, to wit
 Resolred, That in the election to be held in the town of Des Are, on the first Monday in June, to ascertain if the citizens of the town win authorize the issuance of S5C,00O of the bonds of the town, to be used in the construc- tion oft Des Are, Dardanelle and Fort Smith Railroad, that the proposition be so amended as to read, $l5, 900 of said bonds to be issued and thrown into market when 15 miles of said road is graded; $20,000 when graded 80 miles, and $15,0 when graded 30 miles.
 TOM. McCARLEY, Recorder.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
ARKANSAS ALMANAC.

MTE PROPOSE TO PUBLISH ANNUAhI w a work entitled as above, similar to aaa suggested by the ''Texas Almanac" luOr cation well-known to many citizens ol ol State The first number will be publsnei soon after the result of the August elecnopl so that the names of the officers elected mai be included.
 It will contain the time, and other aslrony mical tables usually found in almanfes Os the leading object of the publication, ls r,s " make it a repository of the largest possua" .a. amount of useful information in regard to 'n' State ofArkansas, embracing federal stailSls relating to, and annual statistics from af " " partments of the State, and also from all n' counties in the State; showing our progrcs9 in population, wealth, and all the elenen's Y, prosperity. Beyond this, it will be our aea to obtain all the scientific information 10 v had, from gentlemen of acknowledged selsat tifc attainments, in relation to the geolOs.nal structure, mineral resources, soil, climate aa' the agricultural and commercial adyah'asss' of each county in the State. #
 We shall also give sketches of the llvesy ,sa the men who have figured prominently III sD. past history of Arkansas. Another ilnPU, ant object will be, to place on record susp facts and incidents in the history of the oa,S, s as may be furnished from time to uhe <, ar living witnesses, or may be found i'll pupnO 4. private documents, or in original correspVaa -. ence of former days, that lie scattered IT ,I sl. rious parts ofthe country. We hope our sl ah. manac will be themeans of rescuing ron so so, liyion some of the most valuable niaterlai' = future history of Arkansas. ,.r
 It shall have nothing of Q partisan en'" .l ter, and is open for contributions irom al quarters. It will be useful to all men, oi z, % professions, and may aid, materially, III ,.,.r s. tracing immigration to the State. A rsl ,a,si edition will be printed, and it will be ons, < at price barely sufficient to pay expenss' publication. b
 Newspapers in the State friendly 70 - publication, are requested to notice rp
 WOODRUFF & BLOChh''
 May 6, 1866.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, l
 COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
THE STATE OF ARKANSAI


 To the Sherif ef the County cf Prairie, GnrrINa: You are hereby commanded to summon John $. Pearson, if he be found in your coun- ", to appear before the Judge of the Probate Court in and for said County of Prairie, on the ilrst day of our next July term, at Court to be holden at the court-house, in the town of Brownsville, on the 2nd Monday of July next. after the date hereof and present to said Court his account for settlement, as adminis- Tator de bonis non, with the will annexed, of the Estate of Vim. E. Williams. deceased, and further, to show cause, if any he have or can, why an attachment should not issue against hlm for not heretofore presenting his accounts according to law; and that you make due re- turn of this writ
 Ia Testimony Dh~eoG I, R. T. Dodson, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Er-o6icio Clerk of the Court of Probate, in and for the said county or Prairie, hereto set my hand, and atix the seal of said Court at my office, in the town of Brownsville, aforesaid, on this 25th day Of May 1866. R. DODSON, Clerk.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
M EARRFED.

On the evening of the 29th ult., at the resi- dence of the brides father, in the city of Lit tie Rock, Col. JEP. c. J0NSON, Of Searcy, to Miss MoLLIE GIBSON.
 At the residence of the brides father, on the 18th ut. by J. NJ, Burney, J. P, Mir, W. s, RUBY of Waco, Texas, to Miss MATTE CON of this vicinity.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
EBEEHS

On the S0th uls., in Des Are, at the residencc of N. H. Burk, Mr. JAMES N. FALWELf, in the S4th year of his age
 Memphis papers please copy.
 At Devalrs Bluff Arkansas, on the 25th ot May, Mr. c, B. CUNNINGHAM, formerly oi Friars Point, Miss, aged fifty years.
 At Devalrs Bluff, Arkansas, on the 25th ult.. FANNIE, daughter of c, B. and L. L. Cunning ham, aged three years
 In Center Township, on the 24th ult., of con sumption, Mrs. NJ. G. BoGARD, in the 37tli year of her age.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
The Overa0Ws in louisiana -DeStrUc
 tive Effects.

The Monroe Intelligencer of the 18th says:
 The country on the Mississippi is nearly all inundated The lands in Carroll, Madison, Teusas and Concordia are repor- ted as under water, and now the word reaches us that the great leveo near Nor ganza has given way, and the largest DOT tion of the rich agricultural lands on the Atchafalaya, stretching across that stream, and down almost to the sea coast, are sub merged, Several crevasses have also oc- cured on the cast bank of the Mississippi The plantations on Black river are reported as submerged, and many places on the Ouachita are also under water. Nearly the whole of the Red river lands are over flowed, and agricultural operations are, of course, entirely suspended. In addition to the calamities, the terrible rain storms that have prevailed all oyer the country have seriously injured the chances for a crop throughout the hilllands The pros poets for the future are indeed, gloomy and not even the most sanguine now calcu- tdtS upoh AioiS tldh ole-louIin ol tt cIop. even in the country that is free from in- undation. On last Saturday the weather cleared up, on Sunday and Monday the sun shown out as May sun is expected to shine, and planters frightened up in view of few days vigorous work, but on Tuesday evening another storm swept over us, and floods of rain again descended upon the already saturated earth. The grass and weeds have attained luxuriant growth, and the crops, what thereare. are struggling for existence, amidst the rank vegetation developed by the frequent rains.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
JNo. s. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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THE FAMILY OF ALBERT SYDNEY JOHNSON IN DIsTREss-Letters have been received in Austin, Texas, stating, ''directly and reliably, that the family of Gen. A. Sydney Johnson are in California; in destitute circumstances. Thomas F. Mckinney, of that city, has there fore made an appeal to the people of Texas, to send them money in remembrance of a gallant officer, who resigned his commission in the old army to accept service in the republic of Texas, against the armies of Mexico, sent there under Santa Anna, to prevent them from getting their independence. Some time after that Gen. Johnson continued to reside in Texas, till he again entered the old army. At later day he led the expedition to Utah and afterward went to California to live where he was when the late war broke out Espous- ing the Confederate cause, he crossed the plains, and entered service in his native state, Kentuckey, and was killed at Shiloh.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
COMAIUNICATED.
AUSTIN, May 18th, 186

AUSTIN, May 10th, lSoo.
 Mr. Editor Through the columns of your paper allow me to call the attention of the people of Prairie county, to the propriety of recognizing and starting into operation our Agricultural and Mechanic al Fair. Notwithstanding the minds of the people are being daily employed on the subjects of internal improvements, na- tional and State politics, we should not overlook or lose sight of this most import ant fact, that it is the interest of every farmer and mechanic, and indeed, every industrious and enterprising citizen, to heartily desire to see our county Fair again in operation. No one, I know, can object to 1t opening at some distant day, but will oppose the opening of it this com ing fall on account of the impoverished condition of the people, and because tax would necessarily follow, while the people are already taxed to their utmost capacity Let the Fair ct once be organized. Let each member contribute S2 or $3 or what ever sum may be necessary, this fund, the amount of fare collected at the gate from visitors, and small tax to be paid on ar ticles and stock entered for exhibition. will create a sufficient fund to purchase the premiums. The sum necessarily expend- ed in starting and continuing the Fair will soon be paid back ten fold. Suppose it should not add one dollar to our pockets it is worth all that for the social enjoy ment and pleasure it brings; it will be the means of bringing together the beauty and intelligence of the county.
 We will toll from one end of the year to another, looking forward to the day of our county Fair, as being the great day for an unusual jubilee for the farmers and mechanics, time for our labors to cease, a mingling together for the exchange of ideas. A Fair will infuse new life, ener- gy and enterprise among the people at home, while it gives us dignity and char acter abroad, and shows to the world that we are an enterprising and thrifty people. Just now is the time for our county to se- cure creditable reputation, by starting in this great work. I have no knowledge of any steps having been taken to organize a Fair in any county of this State, Let us go immediately to work, and let it be said to the honor of Prairie county, that she opened the first Agricultural Fair af- ter the close of the late war Let us de- eide now to have one, so that the farmers may have their products ready, and stock in order, the ladies their needle work, can fruits and preserves. We must make a beginning, and if we wait until the fall of 1867, we will have to take start then, and still be one year behind. We cannot reasonably expect any magnificent exhibi- tion this fall, but now is the time to pave the way for next year, when we may ex- pect a splendid time. We will merely meet this fall to consider and talk about it and get in way to prepare for the second one.
 The 2d day of June, 1866, is the day for political meeting at Brownsville. Let us organize the Fair on that day.
 NJ. R.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

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 $5, we would have it. We have tried poisons, but they effected nothing; but "Costar's article knocks the breath cut of Rass, Mice, Reaches, Ants, and Bed-Bugs, quicker than we can write it. It is in great demand all over the country. ry.-Nedsnd Ohio Gazette
 Ig9ySee s.CosTAR's" advertisement above.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
Notice

s HEREBY GIVEN, that letters of Admin 4 istration, on the Estate of w. F. Walsh, deceased, have been granted the undersigned. All persons indebted to said Estate are TO. qnested to settle without delay; and all per- sons having claims against said Estate. must present them duly authenticated, within inc time prescribed by law The books and na- pers are in the hands of Horace P. Vauphan. who will attend to the adjustment of nh hnsi, ness coi@aeeted with the Estate
 MARGARET B. WALSH, Adm'x.
 Des Arc, Ark. May %, ls66-lm
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

land, let those come that can do so by i'm proving and teaching us how to direct our efforts and energies, in making the South what she ultimately must be, the pride and glory of all lands.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
!. K. Whitehead and

yS,
 J, E. Whitehead and
 Jane Whitehead, his wife, Bill to Mrs. Cherry, widow and relict of reinstate
 David A. Cherry deceased, lost deeds. Mary E. Cherry and Margaret E.
 Cherry, minor heirs of D. A,
 Cherry, deceased, defendants.
 This day comes the complainant, George ". Cherry, by Win, J. Bronaugh his solicitor, and files herein his bill of complaint against J. E. Whitehead, and Jane Whitehead, his wife, Mrs Cherry, widow and relict of David A. Cherry deceased, Mary E., and Margaret E. Cherry, minors and heirs at law of the said David A. Cherry deceased; and it appearing from the affidavit to said bill attached, that all of said defendants are now residents of the State of Arkansas whereupon, on motion of said complainant, it is ordered that notice be given to the defendants by publication of a copy of this ordeAfor two weeks successively in the Des Arc Citizen newspaper printed at Des Arc, in said county of Prairie, the last insertion to be at least four weeks previous to the first day of the next term of this Court, of the pendeney of this suit, the object of which is to reinstate title deeds to the north half of the northwest quarter of section thirty-two, in T, 4, N. of the base line, in range (9) nine west of the fifth principal meridian, contain ing eighty acres; which said tract of land said complainant and the said David A. Cher ry (since deceased) purchased from said de- fendants, J. F. Whitehead and wife, in the year 1855, and the said complainant after wards purchased the interest of the said D. A. Cherry therein, the deeds to which have been lost or destroyed; and unless said defendants shall be and 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 and for said county, on the third Monday of August next, after the date hereof, and plead, answer or demur to said bill the same will be taken as confessed and o decree entered ln accord ance with the prayer thereof.
 R, T. DODSON, Clerk, true copy from the record.
 Attest, R. T. DoDsoN, Clerk.
 June2-2t
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
1 0666

RATS gersus BIRDS.-Whoever engages in shooting small birds is cruel man; whoever aids in exterminating rats is benetaetor. We should like some one to give us the beneht of their experience in driving out these pests. We need something besides dogs, cats, and traps for this business.-Scientifc American, ~ !.
 gsa5@See s'CosTAR's" advertisement above.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
1 866

FARMERS AND HO EPERS-should recolleot 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 preyentedby a few dollars worth of 'sCosTAR's" Rat, Roach, Ant, &c Exterminator, bought and used freely.
 D@ye See ''CosTAR's" advertisement above.
 nsa.Sold by all Druggists and Dealers eve rywhere South Barnes, Ward & Co.,, Whole sale Agents, New Orleans, La. jun2-3m
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
V4u O~-s N-- VlV N4A4z1Is l have well assorted stock of TxM wv ARE AND STOVES,

Stove Vessels, Castings, Nails, Sc. Knives and Forks, Spoons, Ladies, Skimmers and Forks, Scissors, Butcher Knives Rasps and Files, Door Bolts, Door, Closet and Pad Locks, Axes, Hoes and Spades, Collars, flames and Traces, Augers, Chisels, Hatchets and Ham mers, Washboaras, Coffee Mills, Butts and Screws, Coffin Screws and Tacks, Carpet and Cut Tacks, Powder and Shot, Crushed nd Brown Sugar, Oysters and Sardines, Soap, Spice, Pepper, Mustard, Vinegar and Whis- key, Lamps, Lamp Oil, Chimneys Wicks etc.
 jpne2- II. P. VAUGHAN.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

We are authorized to announce w. HICKS as candidate for State Senator, for the District composed of the counties of White, Jackson and Woodruff, at the ensuing August Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

We are authorized 10 announce E. E. BEARD as candidate for County and Probate Judge, for Prairie county, at the ensu- ing August Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
-N otI.oe

Y S HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of aNd \ of Trust, executed to me on the 2lstd dsyd November, 1860, by John II. Quisenberym Mary A. Quisenbery, to secure the paymend certain debts therein mentioned to the crsh- ors in said Deed of Trust mentioned, sha Deed of Trust was acknowledged on the saHl day. before D. P Black, a Justice of thePeae in and for White river township. in the caBr ty of Prairie. and State of Arkansas, and sftes wards Recorded in the Recorders office q Prairie county, in Record Book \, pages F and 128, &c. I will on Saturday, the f5th day Of September, 1866, pr ceed to sell to the highest bidder, and for cash in the town of Des Arc, within the lawful hours ofsale, the following described real G. tate, to-wit: The " of lot No 1, in block 5 in the town of Des Are, on Buena Vista street being p feet front by 40 feet in length, H- ciuding in the sale, tho store house and olhf Improvements on said lot. Also, the follow ing described lands, about one and threequM- ter miles west of Des Arc, to-wit TheB of N W of N E l, and W J Of SW l of and W , of E ] of N E of section 9, ieFnshlp ! north, range 5 west containing GO acres All of the above described property is valuable and the title believed to- be good. The title to the store house is now clear, and the pareha ser will get good title. l will executet toils purchaser Deed for the amount purchasea
 N. B. TUCKER, Trustee
 Des Arc, May 15, 1S66-may19- 9-tds
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

We are authorized to announce Es. s. GANTvT as candidate for the Senate, to represent the counties of Pulaski and Prairie, at the ensuing August election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
1866,

INCREASE OF RATS.-The Farmcr's Ga zette (English) asserts and proves by figures that one pair of RATS will have a progeny and descendants no less than 651 ,05O in three years. Now, unless this immense family can be kept down, they would consume more food than would sustain 65,00o human beings.
 nEA .See sfCosrAR's" advertisement above.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

"A young lady in California broke her neck while resisting the attempt of Q young man to kiss her. 4 fearful warning.
 The scheme to make a separate State of East Tennessee has failed in the Tennessee Legislature The Senate voted against it by 1Gto s.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

- We are uthorized to announce WEaa. T, JONES, as candidate to represent Prairie county, in our next Legislature, at the ensuing August election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

We are authorized to announce GDA. E'. A. TEaOMAsSON, as a candidate to represent Prairie county, in our next Legisla- ture, at the ensuing August Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

- We are authorized to announce ". c. ROBINSON as candidate for Sheriff, at the ensuing August Election
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

- We are authorized to announce J. Ks CRAY, the present incum bent, as a candi- date for the office of Sheriff, at the ensuing August Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
FOR SHERIFF.

- We are authorized to announce WI A. EAUNkk ETvT as candidate for Sher- if of Prairie county, at the ensuing August Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
*** STAR BILLIARD AND DRTNKIN sS a \ O O n. Duena Vista Street,

4 IL kinds of Liquors. Wines, Brandies. A Segars, Tobacco, &c.,, constantly on hand Don't forget the place to have game of Bill hards or get good drink. may26-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
FOR REPRESENTA- TIVE.

We are authorized to announce M. M. ERWIN as candidate to represent Prairie county, in our next Legislature, at the ensuing August Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
FOR CLERK.

-W We are authorized to announce ". F. E8LACnkyv0OD as candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk, at the ensuing August Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 
FOR SENATOR.

Me are authorized to annotince DIX. c. V. MEADOR as candidate for the Senate, to represent the counties of Pulaski and Prairie, at the ensuing August Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
.N @ GICG 2 2

TN pursuance of an order of the Court of Pro X bate of Prairie county, at the April term threof, will proceed to sell on the 9th day of June, 1866, all the personal property belonging to the Estate of Samuel Hicks, deceased, con sisting of cows, hogs and household and kitch- en furniture, on a credit until the 25th day of December next
 JOHN 4. HICKS, Admir-.
 NANCY A. HICKS, Admx. May 26, 1SG6,-3t
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
Notice

IFS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of, < Deed of Trust executed to D, P. Black t Trustee, by John II. Quisenberry, on the 2Ai day of November, 1860, I will as Agent sit Attorney for D. P Black, on Saturday f 18th day of September, 1866, proceed toanh the town of Des Are, at public outcry, at high est bidder, and for cash, within the hours lawful sale, the following described persona property: sold to satisfy certain de5is b said Deed of Trust mentioned and described, in favor of sundry persons therein named, to.vit one iron safe, one buggy, and one piano. Th property will be delivered to purchasers c day'of sale.
 B. TUCKER, Trustee,
 per J. E. GATEwooD, Atty. Des Arc, Arkansas. June ?, 1666--tf
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

- We are authorized to announce " gaa. GOODRUHa as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk, at the ensuing August Elec- tion
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

ge7ga 1T! BEWARE :! of all worthless imi- tations, gsag~ See that "CosTAR's name is on each Box, Bottle, and Flask, before you buy. y-Address, HENRY Es. COSTAR,
 ASA Broadway, N. Y. l1gs~ Sold by all Druggists and Retailers, everywhere South. Barnes, Ward < Co.,, Wholesale Agents, New Orleans, La.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

"Costar's" Rat. Roach, &c.,, Exter S.. Is d paste-used for Rats, Mice, Roaches,
 Black and Red Ants, 5c., 9'c., 5c,, Sc. "Costar's' Bed-Bug Exterminator. Is a liquid or wash-used to destroy, and also as a preventive for Bed-Bugs, &c. aCostar's Electric Powder for Insects Is for Moths, Mosquitoes, F2eas, Bed-dngs,
 Insects on Plants, Fowls, Animals, &c.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
STATE OF ARKANSAS, ]

COUNTY OF PKAIRIE. In the Circuit Court of said county, on the
 Chancery side thereof, in vacation, May
 26th, 1866. George V. Cherry, complainant,
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
FOR TREASURER.

We are authorized to announce r. M. GRIFFIN as a candidate for Treasurer of Prairie county, at the ensuing August Elec- ton.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
1 S666

.a3@ See s'CosrAR's" advertisement above
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-11-30

these indispensable convemsnces to tanners
who use the bark, In view then Of all the
considerations presented. (tho truth Of which
willtbe fully shown out by investigauon,)
ask the people OF Vermont if the enterprise
which tn. branch OF manufacture present. to
them. has not more guarantees OF permanence
aud remuneration in view Of the small amount
OF capital necessary to its development, than
any branch Of mechanical industry ever before
offered to so great number Of their citizens.
Let them put into this business the same
amount Of energy which they bring to tn de-
velopment Of the many resources With which
nsturehas urrounded them, aud they viii
not only open to the people Of their noun
tain towns perpetual source Of revenue that
will not only stimulate the lumber trade
throughout the State, but every branch Of
trade and industry within its surroundings.
Any information desired in relation to the
manufacture, which am able to communi-
cate, may be had by addressing me at the
American House. Boston.
THOS. W. JOHNSON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-11-30

While cut cunning on Friday last, Eugene
Coibin, Of Bethel, was accidentally shot in the
head and killed. He had never before, to
the knowledge Ct his friends, even so much
as red gun, and only went out on the oc-
casion in question to crafty couple of
young boys who had importuned him to do 80.
1t seems he leaned his gun against tree and
in taking II up the hammer caught in some
projecting bark, and was lifted sufficiently to
discharge the piece in flying back to it's place
when relieved. The charge entered his head
just back Of the ear, passed upward through
the brain, splitting his bead completely open.
He was about eighteen years Of age and high
ly respected STANDARD.