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Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
TO FIFE VOTERS OF ARKANSAS.

At the solicitation of numerous friends m different parts of the State, who have assured me of the most encouraging prospects of sue cess, l announce myself as candidate for the office of STATE AUDITOR OF PUBLIC AC- COUNTS
 The most of you knew me before the war, q. least by reputation; and have only to sayH myself since that time, that during the h'0 struggle I was connected with the Army oi the Confederate eCause-serving with fidelity Nfrom the beginning to the end" and since the WEI have been practicing law in the city of Camden But honestly and sincerely abiding the issue' of the war, now claim to be true and loyai subject af the government under which II" -and ever expect to remain such.
 am i'll favor of a general amnesty, not ong with respect to political offences; but alsO and more particularly in regard to our OWL domestic party strifes and feuds- Having ny personally political or partizan purposes " serve or subserye, 1 am willing to forget 'nS .w past, and looking only to the future Wm heartily cooperate with all good men, m nor est, faltbtui endeavors, to promote the grown, happiness and prosperity, of our dear o'' State,
 It being entirely beyond my power to pei" sonally canvass the larger portion of the Sta.'' I shall rely mainly upon the assistance ol " numerous circle of friends and acquaintance throughout the State to present my claims " the consideration of the people, trusting tna' they, and especially those who were p,y com rades and fellow sufferers in the late war, will give me Q generous, liberal and hear'' support. Very respectfully.
 THOS. c, PEEk.
 Camden, Ark, May 21, 1s66.-jun9-te
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
ITO THE VOTERS
 OF THE State of Arkansas

present myself before you as candidate for the office of State Treasurer, and respect fully solicit your support. To many of you l am Known personally, and to many, not unfavorably l trust, by reputation. Before the war, was Register of the Land Office at Fayetteville, and during the war, was elected to the office which 1 ROW seek With what ability and fathfulness filed these respec- tive offices, it is not for me to say but may 1 not believe thab my conduct in the premises was such as to have merited the good opinion of those c0nversant herewith
 My father moved to Washington coanty when ! was but a child the Stahe has been my home ever since alR the interests have are identified with hers and yours, No one deplores her present condition more than do :; nor will l yield to any one, whether in office or out of it, ill the sincerity of my efforts to bring about that harmeny of action and kind ness of feeling among oup citizens which are necessary to restore her to her former peace. prosperity and happiness. One thing is cer- tain, that to put her back where she was be- fore the war, we must bury the pasty and ac- cept the issues of the way as the. Basis of fu- ture action. To this end should all oug efforts be directed.
 In fine, fellow citizens, if elected, promise you to devote to the office whatever of ability I may possess. What more can ! promise Of course in that event, you shall have my thanks, but that you well know.
 am, very respectfully,
 Your obedient servant,
 L. B. CUNNINGHAM.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
HORRIBLE MURDER OF DIR A. w..
 VERB AND SON.


 The most horrible murder that has ever occurred in Little Rock, was that of Dr A. w. Webb, and his little son Mott, III their bed on Scott Street.
 We visited the horrible scene this morn ing. The dead bodies were lying in the attitude they were supposed to have assum- ed while sleeping. : It does not seem that they moved during the death struggle. Dr. Webb was lying inclined upon hls face, on one side of the bed, severe and terrible blow of an axe inflicted on the left side of the head Little Mott lay more upon his back, his face inclined to the right. He received the blow which seems to have caused instant death, upon the right side of the head
 The chopping axe with which the terri ble deed was done, was left lying on the floor. The murdercrs, for the probability is there were more than one, made thelr entry and exit through the front window, which they had raised by means of piece of plank, which was left beneath the win dow. The precaution seems also to have been taken, to take up loose plank near the door, to place on the ground below the window, so as to prevent any footprints being left. Dr. Webb's safe key was found broken on the floor, supposed to have been taken from his pocket after the murder, by the robbers, and broken in an effort to open the safe; or if opened locked again, and the key broken, to belay the discovery of the robbery committed. We write while a jury of inquest is being held, and regret that we cannot have the official report for our issue to day.
 Dr. Webb was seen as late as l l o'clock last night, on the street, and when his dead body was discovered in bed early thls morning it was quite cold, giving grounds for the belief that the murders were com mitted between the hours of twelve and three, and perhaps while the heavy rain was falling. No tracks could be discovered about the yard, gate or window.
 Dr. Webb had been for more than twenty years practitioner of medicine ln this city, and is reported to have accumu- lated large mount of money, which was the evident obje ct of the murderers.
 He had an extensive acquaintance throughout the State, and large circle of friends, who will learn with great sorrow and regret, his horrible and untimely fate. Mott was bright, promising lad, twelve or fourteen years of age, and favorlte with all who knew him Thus father and son sleeping in the same bed are cut of in the hours of supposed security, by the hand of the midnight assassin. At this writing we have no knowledge of any discoveries or suspicious ot' the guilty parties, but doubt not that the most active means will be ena- ployed for their discovery and apprehea- sion.
 Such additional facts as may be elieited by the Court of inquest will be laid before our readers tomorrow.
 Since writing the above VIC learn that the safe, which contained some toray thou sand dollars in United States bonds, had lot been opened.
 Little Rock Photograph.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
Hotel and Town Property FOR SALE!

' WILL sell on terms to suit purchasers, kzsA \ the following propery, in the town of -Gag I%ga Searcy to-wit; The Hotel now occupied by me, containing eight rooms dining room, kitchen, and other buildings necessary to ac- commodate the travelling community. All on Lot No. l2 in Block No. l3, 3 blocks south of court square, on spring street. Also, a dwell ling house, stable, and other buildings, on lots No g. 6, and 8, in block No, II, two squares south of court square, on spring street. Also dwelling house and other buildings. on lots No. and 6, in block No. 5. on Arch street My object in selling is, l want to move south
 WILLIAM BURROW.
 Scarcy, Ark, June 19 1866 .iun26 1t.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
TO THE WOMEN OF THE SOUTH.

Richmond is begirt with an army of Confederate dead. The hallowed precincts of our cemeteries are rendered still more sacred by their graves-to be counted by tens of thousands of martyred heroes around us were bloody battle-6elds and here were the most crowded hospitals The dead of both are sleeping is Hollywood and Oakwood. Not alone--the fallen of Virginia are buried here. Your loved and lost, brave and chivalrous spirits, whom we, too learn to love repose side by side with ours The greater proportion of your best and bravest young men, cheered by your blessings and strengthened by your prayers, came to Virginia to battle for our common cause
 Many oh! how many of them fell on battle fields or died in hospitals, the victims of disease engendered by the exposures of arduous campaigns?
 There is no country upon whose roll of honor shall be inscribed the names of the Confederate dead. They died for and with their cause.
 Their courage and devotion obtained the plaudits to admiring nations. But 1t is the recollection of their sufferings, their patience and their untimely end that most tenderly endears their memory to us Dying they left us the guardianship oftheir graves. It is grateful service, due alike to them and to their surviving friends. Let us keep green the turf above their heads and build monuments to mark for generations yet to come the place of their repose.
 A society has been formed in the city of Richmond entitled "The Memorial Association"
 The objects of this society are to collect funds to be applied in enclosing, arranging returning, and otherwise the placing ln order, the graves of the Confederate dead inferred in the cemeteries of Richmond SC that the names of our fallen soldiers, may be permanently preserved from oblivion and their last resting-places saved from the slightest appearance of neglect or want of care.
 All persons who make donations for the purpose of carrying out the objects of this society are enrolled as members of the same.
 We would respectfully suggest to the 1 ladies of the South to form auxiliary socie- ties, cooperating with us in carrying out l the objects above stated. As soon as such societies are formed, it is hoped that they will correspond with this Association Letters may be addressed and contribution sent to.
 MRS. w H. MCFARLAND,
 President
 All Southern papers are requested to insert and call attention to the above ap- peal
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
PATRIOTISM

Is term intended to express the natu- ral feeling that man has, or ought to have for his country or native land. If man is patriot, then he loves his country and seeks to promote its interest; he acts and exerts himself, not for his own selfish purposes alone, but for the good of others as well as himself. A prejudiced mind, with narrow, contracted feelings, that looks at everything through the gangrene eyes of self, is not patriot in the proper ac- equation of the term. Strictly speaking, the feeling or principle of patriotism is in nate or instructive in every man; but is greatly modified by circumstances in its growth and development. It is illustrated by the sower who went forth 10 SOW seed :: some fell by the wayside, some fell on stony places, and some on congenial soil; the seed all sprouted and sprang up, but all did not ripen into full crops. So it is among men in reference to patriotism ]; some are as stars of the first magnitude that emit floods of light and glory along the surface of the sea of time, while others scarce throw off a single spark or ray of light to mark the dark, obscure point where they are. George Washington and Robert Lee are of the first class; the se- cond class are too numerous to instance in the way of illustration.
 With some patriotism is restricted to deeds ofyalor and daring on the battle field, and the bravest hero is the best pa- triot; but this is but an occasion-the feeling is manifested it is true-but by no means is it to be assamed that patriotism is confined to the deadly strife of the bat tie plain The halls of Legislation is one of the most important scenes for the true development of patriotic devotion to the welfare of ones country Again, in the social circle, in private life, the patriot can accomplish much; he here finds wide field with varied amount of interests that challenge his best and purest efforts ir aiding the growth, development and pros perity of his people, his country. In fact there is no sphere ih life in which mar may not find ample opportunities for tht employment of their time and talents 1T accomplishing noble and laudable deeds that have for their object the common in terest and welfare of all Now with these preliminaries, let us apply the rules or de ductions to practice.
 The South has just passed through th' ordeal of a severe civil war, during whicl
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
OFPRAIRIE COUNTY.

There is no time more suitable for the discussion of such measures as will tend to improvement as now. And there is no fact so plainly set before us as the back wardness of Arkansas in all steps that char acterize progressive people. Much has been said of the necessity of this measure and that: while all seem to have forgotten that the first step to improvement IS edu- cation, and shut their eyes to the necessity of building schoolhouses, establishing in stitutions of learning, in which the youth of the country may be trained to future usefulness, and fitted for that peculiar work which will necessarily devolve upon the rising generation. The mighty cloud of oppression and of war, which for tour years shrouded us in darkness, has at last passed away and left us clear sky, in the light of which, can be seen the genius of enterprise, calling upon us to arouse our selves from the deep slumber that has fallen upon us, and work; work for ourselves, for our country and for our children. It has been well said, that the best fortune fath- CT can give his child, is an education.- Stocks and lands may be taken from him, but give him an education, and he has that; that makes him rich, whatever his circum stances may be. The greatest want Ar kansas has, is want of schools--and Des Arc IS far too slow in taking advantage of time and opportunity, to build such houses and establish such schools, as will give ere dit to us abroad. A good school will do more towards building up our town than all things else in which we can engage Let us see to it, that the propositions made to us upon this subject are not rejected; that the time slips not by, that an opportu- nity is offered, in which we may set in mo- tion the wheel that will roll us to prosper ity and moral elevation.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23

she lost most of her ready material wealth;
 most of her citizens that survived the war
 have little else left them upon which to
 build up and establish themselves than the
 rich soil, heavy timbered forests, deep
 channeled rivers, and rich mines of ore
 imbeddcd in her mountains and plains
 Industry and skill alone can stretch the
 talismanic wand over this war smitten
 land and cause it to rise in newness of
 life, vigor and prosperity. But what is to
 be said of those men that are all the time
 going around and opposing every effort,
 every movement that has for its object the
 early, the immediate employment of labor, skill and capital in developing the natural resources, and making them contribute to the rebuilding of the shattered fortunes of our common country. Yes, there are among us (we speak it in shame) few men that are so contracted in their views as to declare they are opposed to men from other sections coming here to build up saw mills, steam mills, foundries, etc; op- posed to the people here attempting to build railroad, for fear that foreigners may come in and settle up the waste lands, or change the forest into the golden field :; opposed to building school houses and academys, lest foreigners may become the teachers; opposed even to steamboats coming up White river, lest some Yankees may come and find homes among us; "op- posed to all the world and the balance of mankind" Such men seem to covet the association of owls and bats--no school houses, no churches, no railroads, no ma chinery, no steamboats, and it might be said, no civilization for take ali these things away, and owls and bats will be our companions. If sucl system be indeed the policy of certain men, it is an exhibi- tion of species of patriotism sui generis- peculiar to themselves. A patriot is a brave man, brave man is generous man, a generous man is liberal man, and a liberal man is always tolerant in his views, feelings and opinions
 If I cannot help with my money in building up works of public utility, let me hold my peace; let me not become the dog in the manager. If I cannot do myself, let me rejoice that live among people that can and will do. But above all things, let us be generous and liberal to- ward those that come among us to mingle their sweat with the soil, to build up ma chine shops and other establishments of utility. Bury the tomahawk, smoke the calumet of peace, show to the world that you can be generous as well as brave; and if in the day of war you showed not the white feather, in the day of peace sho,o it not and if in the day of peril and dan ger you were patriot, be one now
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
TO THE VOTERS OF ARKANSAS.

FELLOW CITIZENS: There being thres VI cancies in the Supreme Court of this State, 10 be filled at the election in August next, sn- nounce myself as candidate to fill one of the vacancies.
 For more than thirty years have been resident of the Territory and State of Arkan- sas, always connected with my profession, either as lawyer or judge. For the nest part of the last twenty -fvs yeans, have filled the office of Judge in this Circuit. Thst dis charged it's duties to the satisfaction ss she people, am assured by their frequent nppro-. val Should your choice fall on me, as one d the Supreme Judges, can only promise 10 discharge my daty hon essly. and 70 the best oi my ability. JOHN J. CLENDENlN.
 Little Rock, June F, 1866 6-iun26-2t
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
Notice

ITS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the July tern, 4 1866. of the Court of Probate, of Prslli. county, shall apply for decree to sell 'us w Real Estate, belonging to the Estate of |. V. Douglass, deceased, for the purpose of psyips debts. ". J. BR0NAUGH, Adm
 iuno6-1tl efE. " noUoLArs, Dee u,
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
FOR SCHOOL CQM1fIiySL0lyER.

We are aath ori2ed to announce Major R. H. POE as candidate for School Com missioner, for White county, at the ensuing Auguss Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
STATE OF ARKANSAS, l
I. H. CUNNINGHAM. =, Nf. 1S 1QHr

STATE OF ARKANSAS
 COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
 In the Prairie Circuit Court of Prairie County
 in vacation, June 18th 1866,
 John T. Fuller, Plaintiff. n...
 VS, John H. wray, Defendant. Attachment
 Now on this day comes the Plaintiff hy his Attorney, and on his motion it is ordered and ruled in vacation, that notice be given to the Defendant by publication of copy of this order for two weeks successively in the Des Arc Citizen, newspaper published at pes Arc, in Prairie county, the last insertion to be at least thirty days previous to the next term of this court of the pendency of this suit which is an action of deht by attachment for the sum of thirty-eight hundred dollars, the debt as sworn to; that an attachment has been issued against his Estate, and that unless he shall ap- pear on or before the third day of the next term of this court, to be holden at the court house in the town of Brownsville, on the third Monday in August next, and answer the Plain tiff in the premises, judgment will be rendered against him. and his Estate sold to satisfy the same. A true copy from the record.
 Attest, R T. D0DSON, Clerk.
 june 26-2t
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23

- We are. authorized to announce J,R GRAY, the present incumbent, as a candi. date for the office of Sheriff, at tho ensuing August Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
FOR 1'REASL.RER-

We are authorized to aaaouncc F. M GRIFFIN as candidate fer Treasurer of Prairie county, at the easuing August Flee ton.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
STATE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF PRAIRIE, In the Prairie Circuit Court, on the Chanoery side thereof, in vacation June 18th 1866. Willie Nichols, as Administrator of the Estate of Robert E. n,,,
 Riyes, deceased, s "
 Complainant aaa"a
 vS. Henry NJ. Westmoreland. te"'
STATE OF ARKANSAS,

Defendant.
 This day comes said complainant, by Can't Bronaugh, his solicitors, and files his bill of complaint, against said defendant and it ap- bearing from the affidavit to said bill attached, that the defendant, Henry NJ. Westmoreland, is a nonresident of the State of Arkansas Whereupon it is ordered that notice be given to said defendant, by publication of copy of this order for two weeks suecessively, in the Des Arc Citizen, a newspaper printed in said County and State; the last insertion to be at least four weeks previous to the commence ment of the enextterm of this court, of the pen dency of this suit, the object of which is to enforce vendors lien on the s. E. of section 26, in T. 3 N, in R. ", l60 acres, and that unless he shall appear on or before the third day of the next term of this court, at court to be holden at the court-house in the town of Brownsville, and answer the complainant i'll the premises, the matters and things set forth in said bill will be taken as confessed, against hun, and decree entered accordingly.
 R. T. DODSON, Clerk A true copy from the record,
 Attest, R T. Dopsoy, Clerk.
 june 26-2t
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
TINwARE 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, Washboards, Coffee Mills, Butts and Screws, Coffin Screws and Tacks, Carpet and Cut Tacks, Powder and Shot, Crushed and Brown Sugar, Oysters and sardines, Soap, Spice, Pepper. Mustard, Vinegar and Whis- key, Lamps Lamp Oil Chimneys, Wicks, etc.
 june26- VAUGHAN & MARTIN.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23

- We are authorized to announce Mn. EOODRUM as & candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk, at the ensuing August Flee tion
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
FOR PROBATE JUDGE
FOR SHERIFF.

- We are authorized to aanonnce ". q. ROBINSON as candidate for Sh.ria, at the ensuing August Election
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
FOR CLERK.

- We are authorized to announce ". F. BLACKWOUfD as B seandidate fortbs office of Circuit Clerk, at the ensuing Aueust Election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23

= We are uthorized to announce w,. T. JONES, as candidate to renrssas Prairie county, in our next Legislature. nj N. ensuing August election.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-23
FOR SENATOR.
FOR REPRESENTA- TYVr

We are authorized to announc. 1T M. ERWIN as candidate to renr,s'. v. Prairie county, in our next Legislatu,.s s'.. '. the ensuing August Election.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-07-10
Courts for 1866.


A N order amendatory to the order made at
A Steubenville. Sep. Is, A. D.. 1865, fixing
times for holding Courts in the Eeighth Ju-
dicial District of Ohio for the year 1866: c
fAMENDATORY ORDER.
We do hereby order that the Summer,
terms Of the Court of Common Pleas, in the
I'd sub division of the 9Th Judicial District,in
Ohio, commence in the several counties in
said subdivision as follows, to wit:
Belmont. June Is, 1865, 3
Monroe, July. 81, ls66,e
Guernsey, august Z, 1866.
Done at GAINESVILLE, this 18th day of April,
1855. g siRe E.sR. RVANS, % ses
5ss,t4 as.s,s !, WILLIAM KENN0N, JR., ~
Judges Of the sth judicial District of Ohio.
The State Of Ohio, Guernsey Co.. S.; 8,
/, g. c. Riggs, Clerk of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, in and for said county of Guern-.
sey, hereby certify that the above is q true,
copy of the order now on file in the Clerks
Office of said County. ssse
In testimony whereof have hereunto
set my hand, and caused the seal of said
fsEAL1 Court to be affixed. Done at Cam
bridge Ohie, this 18th dayiof April, A. d.
1866. .s 3. G. RIGGS, -
Clerk G. C. P. g. C, o.
A true copy. 3 z
Attest: JRRE WILLIAMS Clerk Monroe Cons
mon Pleas, mayl. Sd