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Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
Tho Constitutional Amendment.

The New York World, in an elabor- Rte article upon the Constitutional amendment, throws out the following advice to it's Southern readers
 If we might take it upon us to advise our Southern fellow -citizens, we would counsel them to reject the proposed amendment; to yield quiet obedience to all constitutional laws; to maintain order; to protect and encourage the freedmen by equal laws and to abstain carefully from agitating questions of Federal politics. When it becomes evident that they are determined to await this with dignified reserve; that they Will neither hWniliate themselves nor disturb the peace of the country : that they will furnish no food to agita- tion, but quietly dcmean themselves as law abiding citizens, and patiently await the result and that nothing will fhake their resolution not to be parties 10 their further humiliation, the Radi- calls will be embarrassed and nonpluss- cd. The edieHs resp spensibility of keep- ing the Union permanently dissolved will come home to that party, and make 1t the object of general detestation. It will be seen that great loyal commu- mites which constantly practice justice and obey the laws, are deprived of rights plainly given them by the Con- ftitution. The public sentiment of the country will remonstrate against and redress the wrong. The Radical party could not stand two years against the dignity. determination and respect for public order which we recommend to the South. We disclaim the offlcious- ness of intiuded advice; for we have no doubt that under the form of recommendation, we are expressing what the South will spontaneously do of its own accord. But we trust it is not impertinent to express our opinion ofthe effect such conduct will have on the public sentiment of the North.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
National Democratic Convention.

| AN t5b1O-2tA 0CLiOO4tbbAO NOAf fOiAU@SAAf
 Nothing would so strengthen the ! Democratic party and aid the cause of the Union, the Consolidation and the l Laws as 2 National Democratic Con l.vention, held in Louisville, Ky, say on tho Sth of January, lS67. What say I Democrats to the idea Let each Con gressionai district in tie United States l; the 36 states be there represented by two or three delegatcs--let these be men from 2t to fifty years of age--let them be active, bold, Union lowing, fearless defenders of our liberties. Let us organize anew the Democratic par- | ty--dig away the rubbish of policy" and build up from the hard pan, or the bed rock of principlc-the Union with equality of States, the old Constitution and Laws.
 Let lis meet and adopt q broad. ua- tional, Constitution-prote under- standable platform and work in unison in every State for
 The equality of States in the Union
 Rights of States to regulate their own affairs.
 White men 10 govern white men.
 Equal taxation or repudiation.
 The Union, Constitution, the Laws. and that Domestic tranquility promised by the Constitution of our country, and
 X just tariff for all sections.
 Then let ua appoint State Committees of active, earnest Democrats who arc willing to work for the party and tho good of the people. Let the Chairman of these State Committees be the Unit ed States Democratic Committee, and elect Chairman who shall have an office open all the time for the purpose of organizing and advising with the States and people.
 If Democracy is good it is worth working for. And unless the Demo- cratic party see fit to clear away the policy rubbish. stand firm on the bed rock of principle, proclaim their faith and proceed to rip up and lay open the frauds, eorruptions, yillianies and ex- ltrapagances of the radical reasonable element, there never will come peace and prosperity for the people till it arises from bed of blood and ruins. | Let us organize anew--put active men | i'll position, join hands for the common good and fling the old banner to the breeze. God hates coward The peo- lplc hate coWardice. The radical party wins by bravery, while the Democratic party with right on its side, wraps it. self in soft garments, faintly protects l itself against the radical treason of the land, whines alittle about policy and becomes food for the oppressor. We should be glad to hear from the press on this proposition, and ask the active Democrats to write us their ideas on this subject, when if the voice of the people is in favor of it, ] Nation al Convention will be called at such time and place as the suggestions point, and we will either have the hide of Re- publicanism on the fence by 1868, or keep fighting the seoundrels till we dc.
 Speak out--take partners rthe next set !. Let us hear from those who like to keep step to the music of the Union, and who worship the shrine and God 1 dess of Liberty.-La Crosse Democrat.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
IMPEAGHMENT.

Some of the Radical politicians of the North are beginning to shrink from the extreme demands of their party. They do not urge. but rather deprecate, impeachment of the President. They arenot willing to face the consequences. In the canvass they were bold to insti- gate it, as measure for winning votes, but when it comes to carrying out a programme so fraught with violence and misch;ef-so unwarranted by any constitutional principle they. back down from it, and endeavor to assuage the popular clamor which they have as- sisted to raise. We very much doubt whether these Conservative Radicals are not the worst enemies of Conser- vatism that it has to meet. The attempt to iInpeach the President upon the grounds the extreme Radicals propose, would arouse and intensity the entire Conservative element of the country. 1t would raise storm of indignation which they could not combat. Every latent element of law and order would be aroused into action. This is a state of things which would not be healthy for Radicalism. Itis, however, a con dition of feeling that would be highly tOutiuSlNt " iiit polilttdl ilcdlth VI lIt country. We therefore deprecate the pause which has occurred in the vio- lent plans of the Jacobins. It would, perhaps, be better that they should run their course of revolution and anarchy at once, and that the people should full ly understand their designs. There is no better time to make the issue than now. If they have resolved upon merg- ing all departments of the Government in the Legislative department, let the issue be made. Let them impeach the Executive and put him on trial. If the people are prepared to sustain such measure, it is better now than hcreaf- ter. Anything is better than living torture. If we are to have despotism, let it run its course. If we are to have anarchy and revolution, let it come, rather than we should be in suspense as to our fate. In any event we stand a better chance for the 'sober, second thought" to reach the masses. The ma- jority have the power to rule in either way. If they prefer despotism and an- archy, they can have it. If they wish law and order, they can command them whenever they may issue their edict.-- Commercial < Argus.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
JAS. YOUNG,
 VIM. THOMAS.

The Philadelphia Bulletin has special dispatch from Baltimore which says: Gov. Swann's new police commissioners applied last night to Judge Martin to be sworn into office. The Judge refused to attend to business outside of the court, and there has been no application in court up to this time. The clerk of tn court is Alfred Mace, q staunch loyalist, and he will not swear in the new commissioners. Judge Martin will also probably refuse to swear in the new commissioners unless they agree to test the question in court before taking possession of the offices to which they have been appointed by the Govern or The old police commissioners will not recognize the appointment of Govern or Swann, under any circumstances except actual military force. One-forth of the old police force will refuse to serve under Governor Swann
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10

ge5~ We have nothing of q political nature to offer our readers this week Now .tllat the Northern elections are oyer--excitement has in q great meas ure subsided, and everything seems settled for the present The Southern people seem to accept, asa certainty, their isolated condition; being but lit tie affected by the result of the late elec- ton. They are not vet prepared to ra- tify the constitutional amendment, and 1t is 10 De hoped they will never be. Of one thing we are satisfied: Congress will inpeaeh, or more properly attempt to impcach the President--whether they will succeed or not is question belonging to the future. In our judg- ment they will not this session, which is the short session, and in which very little business of Importance is usually done. "
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
HOARD OF POLICE,
BALrIMonE. Noyember 2.

Having been appointed Police Commits sioners by His Excellency, Governor Swann, vice Messrs, Samuel Hinds and N l.. Wood; removed, we desire to state that, in the prosecution of the duties as signed us, we do not design interfering in any respect with the police now organ ized, or to remove any person connected with it for political opinions, provided he does not hereafter render himself amend ble to the laws now in force for the gov ernment of the police of Baltimore.
 We believe the officers and men in the department are disposed to be what the law requires them to be, conservators of the peace, and it is hoped and expected, that they will cheerfully aid us in pre- serving the peace of the city.
 We also invite all good citizens to as sist us by their counsel and their example, that they will use their best endeavors to prevent any undue excitement, and that they will also advise all disposed to act otherwise to quietly and pcaceably acqui- esce in the measure now about being in- augurated by the authority of the Gov ernor. ns
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
MOST FASTHDH0ES.
A D M I N ! s T R AT o R. s
 S A TaFH2

PURSUANT to an order of the Probate I Court of Woodruff County, Arliansas, da- ted October 2Gth, 1866, will sell to the hipb est bidder, on a credit of one and two years. the following described Lands, belonging to the Estate of Daniel Wood, deceased to- wit :; The $ " l of $ " 1 of sec. twenty-one, (2l:l the 5 E of sec twenty, (20; the SW ] of the \ E of sec twenty, (20) the E of the S " sec twenty, (20;) the s of the N " of sec twenty, (20;) the NY t of the s " i of sec twenty, (20;) the N " of the N " of sec twenty, (20;) the N E of the \ E j of sec nineteen, I9:) the of the S + of sec nineteen, (19;) also " j of the $ E l of sec seventeen, (l7;) the $ " t ofthe \ F of sec seventeen, (17;) the \ " of the N " of sec twenty, [20; and part of the \ F ] see twenty-nine, [29;l part of the " of the x " | of see twenty eight, [2S;1 part of the x E ot the " l of sec twenty T29.1 all in Township five. [5, North of Range two. T2. I West, containing nine hundred and eieht acres.
 The above described Lands are situated if teen miles East of Des Are, Arkansas and two and q half miles from Cotton Plant. and IS one of the best cotton farms in the White river valley, well improved, good dwelling. Containing eight rooms, good kitchen -out- houses and fine new gin house
 The above lands are sold to pay the debts Of the Estate of D, Wood, deceased. Sale to take place on the premises, on Tuesday tbn 4s day of December, 1866.
 THOMAS T. LOCKE, Admr Estate.
 DANIEL Woob, Deceased.
 November 3, lS66.-4t 41
 Memphis Commercial and 4r0As nuhlis6 tbroo times Tn weekly, and send bill to this office.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
CONVENTION OF THE PRESS,

as VI learn from the Pine Bluff Vindi- cntor, that this convention will be held on the first Monday in December. We trust that there will be good attend anceof editors :as mutual understand ing aud general acquaintance will con- dncc muchto the power of the Press, ' in its endeayors for the public good.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
FRITH & HARALSON.
NOTICE

ITS hereby given, that by virtue of an order \ of the Probate Court of Prairie county, at it's October term, I will proceed to sell on the 3rd day of December, 1866, at the Court House door, in the town of Brownsville, to the high est bidder for one half cash, balance in twelve months; lien retained upon the property until purchase money is paid, the following described real estate: s E l of the " fra l, and lot No. two [2] of the W fra'l-4 of fra'l section seven J. in township four [ Il North, of Range six [6J West, containing sev- enty-nine acres and ninety=six one hundrehs of an acre [79 96-10o]; \ E | of \ " fral l of fsal section seven Fl, Township four IT North, of Range six [dl West, forty H l acres E of " fra l of fral section six I6l, and $ " of \ " fra1 1 of fra'l sec ton seven n ill Township form t4] North, Range six West, seventeen acres and eighty one one hundreth Y 8l-l09l. Lot No. 3, ot $ " fral 1 of fra'f section seven Town ship four 4 North, Range six 6] West, g. acres and fifty four onehurtiretlis 37 4-1eg), and s | of $ " fra.l of tral section six 6, and " l of \ " fral of fra'l section seven ', in Township i North, Range West, con taining 97 91- 100 acres This land is situated ten miles from Des Arc and four from Hickory Plain, on the Des Are rotti forty acres ot which arc cleared aud in good state of eulti- yation.
 D. ". HOOD, Adm'r.
 Estate of D, GLASS, dcc'd.
 Nov n IQee- ts @ t=
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10

TEE SpEAKER.--In the organization of the House, yesterday, Hon, Bradley Bunch, of Carroll, was elected Speaker, on the second ballot. The duties of the position arc familiar to the new Speaker, he having served in that capa- city at the regular session of 60 and in the called session in 62 ofthe Legisla- ture. This is his fifth session in the lower House. The house has made good selection, and will find in the Speaker elected an efficient officer. Mild, yet firm, in his manner, possess ing no common natural abilities, an ex- perienced legislator thoroughly verscd in parliamentary proceedings, his elec- ton will contribute greatly to rapid execution ofthe work before the House.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
NOTICE

IFS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue ol ,,.' s' -a order, of the Probate Court oi 1T l''"S ., county, at it's October term, lSGG, VII. WILL P's n ceed on the 24th day of November, lSoo' ta % sell in the town of Des Arc in front O' ,t5. s, store of Hazen $, McPherson, at hghesl .lr, vir der for oue-half cash, balance Ill .e't' ,,t. months, the following described real @ es'a,' J'' belonging to the Estate of Eliza Slale" a,t"a % ceased, to-wit: The \ E of W l oi se''yt ?, town 3north, range 6 west, A. acres acres f., W of N W of sec. ,, T 3 \, k ", 4' sy acres. s,w l of sW of sec. 3D. T T | # 4 .,s s 6 W, 40 acres. Lots and 3, of 5 v sSE o,S.T 30, T 1 N, R ". 91 l-10 acres. i , Oi JS afs of sec 36, T IN, R W ", so aeres , '' W of sec 3G, TAN, k 6 W, 80 acres;
 N. L. RAGLAND,s AdmItl
 s# of ELIZA SLATER Decai ooi,
 Des Are. Ark, October r, l866--oe'-o.D-
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10

g@FBrick Pomcroy's paper says that combinations are already being formed ill many of the Northern States, which render it probable that three candidates will be entered for the next Presiden- tial campaign. Chase-is understood to be the choice of the ultra Radicals. This ticket will be fortified by the bond holding interests and the National Banks. The Conservative Republicans appear to be looking to President John son or General Grant, and he will, in all probability. be their chosen standard bearer. Tho Democrats will, no doubt, unite upon Mcclellan, who win take the field again in 1868. We think the prospects for another triangular cam- paign very flattering.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
Steam SaW-Mill,
SVR0NG & SHELBY

i'AhE pleasure in informing the public that A. they have put in running order. ihe steam Saw and Grist Mill on Mrs Quarles p"ce on White river, four miles below Des Are, where they are prepared to furnish lnn,- beE or grind at all times and will be ,,leasoa to receive orders, and promptly fill the same
 Terms-CAsH.
 maFs- STRONG &~sEELEY.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
OCTOBER 2.tHa, fsGS'

WYE are receiving to-day, direct i'V' W manufacturers and first hahos' a,ed, Cooking Stoves, Nos. : and 5, lcV'1F trimmed as1 50 pair Dog Irons, (variety ofpa,ieFOS2 48 pieces Ovens, Skillets and Lids' 5,oo0 pounds Clear and Ribbed s'"''' l cask Choice Sugar-Cmed Hams dozen Iron Bound Measures. ud gl Super Bi~Carbonate of Soda, ih P0""' half pound papers. ,rit Fresh Mackerel, ,-at retail or by 'he D' Linseed and Carbon Oil.
 Putty, Window Glass and Nails
 10 Kegs prime Leaf Lard.
 EGazen S EdcPhe;so'--
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10

sfF~A man in Fredericksburg who had been great sufferer from rheuma- tism was recently struck and stunned by lighting. IL has entirely cured his rheumatism.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10

ssg~The death of James NJ. Venable, an eminent Nirginian, is announced by the Petersburg Express, which pays his memory noble tribute.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
Notice
To aW Persons Whom This May
 

Q stEX k-GESOffS " HOEEA kkEs NAEy
 Concern. ' Will Petition the Court of Probate of Prai- Irie county, to be holden on the second MoEp day in January, lS67 for an order to sell the F. } of \. E. | of section 34, and ". of N. W l of section 5, in township 5, north of range Swest, containing l60 acres, for the purpose fpaying the debts of the estate of James Watson deceased.
 Nov 9th, 1866. JAMES GREEN, admr. It Est. of JAMES WATSON, deed
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10

sa5- \ New Orleans letter says |: "1he fair weather had greatly improy- ed the cotton crop prospects in Texas and Louisiana. Many plantations will aot make over hslf 6 crop.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10

lS3y~ The New Orleans papers a1.- nounce the arrival of over five hundred emigrants fr 3m Germany in the Bremen ship Carl. This is the first noticeable arrival since the year 1861. Some of these emigrates bring the hard cash with them, which they promptly ex- change for greenbacks, though they do not exactly understand how their gold commands 45@47c for currency
 ggg4On Tuesday drove of one thou- sand sheep crossed into Virginia, over the chain bridge at Washington. They were driven from the West. and will be disposed ofin the State of Virginia for the purpose of stocking the farms Of those who were deprived of their stock during the war of the rebellion.
 gsg@A dispatch from Fortress Mon- roc intimatcs that in all probability MT. Davis will be kept in confinement the whole of the winter and until the spring term of the Circuit Court unless President Johnson should conclude to release him on parole.
 An attempt was made to shoot the Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, as he was leaving the theatre at Prague, on the night of the 27th ut, The cul- prit aimed the pistol at the Emperor, but before he could fire he was seized by an Englishman and placed under arrest,
 B@pGoycrnor Patton, of Alabama says that there are fully twenty thou sand widows and sixty thousand or plans, (Whites,) i'll Alabama, and three- fourths ofthom are destitute,
 M:2~Of 30o.000 people in Brooklyn, New York, only 100000 ever hear the gospel preached. Most of the latter go to Beccher's church.
 Bgg- The Radicals threaten terrible consequences if the Southern States re- fuse to ratify the constitutional amend ment. They will refuse. Now for the uences.-Memphis Ledger.
 psg%A snake has been found in Tex as, imbedded in solid rock. After ex- posture to the sun and air, it became quite lively, licked out its tongue and moved about. That snake had been reading frog stories in the newspapers, and had got jammed in the rock while searching there for toads.
 aSg~ General E. Kirby Smith has been elected President of the Southern Tel egraph Company, in place of l. c. Boyle, resigned.
 GS2F@ Governor Patton. of Alabama, says there are fully twenty thousand widows and sixty thousand orphans (whites) ill Alabama. and three-fourths of them are utterly destitute.
 Bt@~Steadman and Estes were ares ted at Grand Lake, Arkansas, and plac- ed ill the jail in Vicksburg, upon the charge ofrobbing the Southern Express Company of about four thousand dol lars. Stcadman admitted having taken the money, but eXculpated Estes from complicity with the affair. They were both remanded to jail. It is probable that Estes will be released. Steadman awaits the acquisition of the Governor ofIllinois.
 R98~A Nashville dispatch of the 2d says: 'An eligible tract of land has been obtained at Columbia, Tenn, where national cemetery is to be estab- lshed. to which all the dead who fell at Franklin and at the battle-felds along the Nashville and Decatur railroad will be taken and inferred.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10

Henry Ward Beecher has lately regaled his Brooklyn audience with purely political speech, on the Sabbath. Among things spoken is the following ;
 And the man who says the Scripture does not allow of the discussion of pulp lie topics on the Sabbath, in church, is a fool, or is only to be redeemed from that appellation by being ignorant of the Bible. For in the old Testiment, if it is characterized by one thing above another, it is the discussion of public atiairs, and policy where the church and the State were perfectly united, so that the priest was the magistrate and the ecclesiastical code the civil ritual.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-10
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
 my -TYAC
ARKANSAS.

The Legislature ot the State conyen- cdeon Monday, the 9th of November. A permanent organization was effected by-electing Bradley Bunch, of Carroll county. speaker, John King. of Sebas- tine county, clerk. The meeting of this Legislature is of great importance to the statc-questions of great moment will be presented aud acted upon. The time has come whcn, we need wise Leg islation. Suchis the condition of na- iional affairs, that VIC must as a State exist and grow within ourselyes--and the prosperity and well being of Ar kansas depends entirely upon the wis., dom in nction of the present Legisla- turc. We have great faith in the in- tcgrity and capacity of our Represen- tatiyes, and look forward to a general improvement ofou condition through their deliberations.
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 ry- We learn from Memphis papers that Gen. Forrest has taken the contract for building the Memphis X Little Rock Railroad from Madison to Deyalls BluT. This is an important step toward the improvement of our State. The com- pletion of this road will conduce much 10 the building up of that portion Of the State through which the road passes Upon this subject the Memphis Ledger says: s.Arkansas will become prosper ous and great in proportion as her ter- ritories shall be settled. If railroads induce emigration, emigration induces the sale of lands and their cultivation. That State needs nothing go much as population, and railroads will bring it.. The road we arc HOW. .straining every energy to push through, will literally flow with people all the way. At the deposs little villages will spring up as if by magic, and about them on either aide, for miles away, q dense popula- ton will gather. If Little Rock shall become feeder for Memphis, Memphis, with greater capacity, will in turn be- come feeder for Little Rock. The advantage will be mutual, and both will prosper together. The latter city is Il center. as our cotcinporary argues, but without swift communication with greater cities, that position will avail nothing. Ii direct rail intercourse with Memphis would injure our neighbor, go would direct rail intercourse with St. Louis, Cairo CT any other city, in- jure it. Differing from our cotempo- rarv, we think that intercourse with Memphis is precisely what the interests of Little Rock require"