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Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19

As will be seen from the proceedings and communications upon the subject, in our columns, the railroad meeting at Aus tin, last Saturday, was complete success. This augurs well, not only for the success of the enterprise, but for the determine ton of the people of Arkansas to make themselves State of which they may justly be proud. As State we are infe- rior to none in the Union in point of ma terial advantages, and there is no reason why we should sit idly down contenting ourselves with our condition and refusing to embrace opportunities for improve ment when they are brought so easily within the scope of our abilities. That the Des Are, Dardanelle X Fort Smith railroad can be built if the people exert themselves, is not for . moment doubted That twill be built is certain, how soon, depends entirely upon the promptness of the people in coming forward with their money and their influence
 It is high time for Arkansas by her pub lie spirit to engage in enterprise and inn provement, to assert to the world thatshe is determined to work for herseH-her own improvement and the development of her resources. Too long have we by the sweat of our brows earned bread for oth- CTS to eat, and it now becomes us as a peo- pie to exert ourselves for our own benefit and in such way that we may see the fruits of our own labor--aye, and enjoy them Not only is DessAre, buethe whole State benefited by the road contemplated from thispoint vest by the way of Dardanele to Fort Smilh. The country which it will pass, is surpassed by none for richness and fertility, and being to great extent inoc, cessible, by water, can only be made tc yield its fatnesg to the world by this medi um The work of constructing this roat has been we'll begun, considerable amoun of stock has been subscribed, and it onh remains for us to exert ourselves that w may be able to say the road is built.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19
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 FS HEREBY GIVEN,s tIat by virtue of Deed 3 of Trust, executed 10 me on the 2lst day of November, 1866, by John H Quiseuberry and Mary 4. Qnisenbery, to secure be payment of certain debts theroinmenbioned, to the credit ors in said Deed of Trust mentioned, which Deed of Trust was acknowledged on the same day: before D. P, Black, a5ustice of the Peace in and for White river township, in the coun- ty of Prairie, and State Of Arkansas and after wards Recorded in the Recorders office Of Prairie county, in Record Book N, pages 127 and 128, &c. l will on Saturday, EEle s5aEa day eG ScpteSsE zss4z', 2seiGi, pro ceed to sell to the highest bidder, and for cash, in the town of Dcs Are, within thc lawful hours ofsale the following described realsee tate, to-wt Tie " of lot No 1, in block z6 iii the town of Bes Arc, On Buena Vista street, being 25 feet front by 40 feet in Iength, in ending in the sale, the stone house and other improvements on said lot. Also, tbe follow ing described lands, about one and thrce-qQar ter miles west of Des fire, to wit The r Of ' " 4ofN \ E anu " Of 5 " Of \ [ ]. and " } of s E of NE of section 9.township north, range 5 west, Containing 60 acres. All of the above described property is valuable. and the title believed to be good Tine tjtio to the store house is now clear, and the purcha- ser will get a good title. will execute fo the purchaser 2 Deed for tho amount purchased.
 N, B. TUCKER, Trustee.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19

GEN. F. P BLAIR.-No event has exposed more clearly tho hypocrisy of the United States Senate, in it's professed regard for those wlosfought, as well as talked, to put down the rebellion. than its rejection of Gen. F. ?. Blair, by whose influence, Gen. Grant says, Missouri was saved to the Union, and whose services in the army were unsurpassed by any of his contemporaries. He was an original anti-slavery man in 2 slave State where the ayowal and support of his principles was at fearful personal hazard, yet the carpet politi- clans of the United States Senate reject his nomination to a small office because he wall not shout for AChase and the Directory
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19

BOUND To. .SuaoEED.-We We cut this from pa per published at Turnwold, near Eatonton, Georgia, called the Countryman. IL tells it's own story:
 Worb Haated-We have established q shop at Turnwold, where we are prepared todo all manner of wood and iron work, wagon making and repairing included We have not turned fools because we gre free, but know VIC are to work for our living, and are determined to do it. Ne mean to besober industrious, honest and respectful to white folks--and so we de pend on tbem to give Us. work.
 WILLIAM & JtM.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19
BrawN.Lom o9 pnrHrIcs.-

BnowHtow oS pEEHricE.--A short time since i,rtnticeof yhe Louisville ouGnat lashea Gov Brownlew nnmercifaliy in his paper Tba Knoxville Whig of the 2d cones back at Prentice, whom it compliments as foliowss
 George b. Prentice! the embodiment of all that is mercenary, intemperate and corrupt. George D. Prentice the butt-cut Of Original Sin, the upper-crust of all nastiness-a misc rable old broken-down hack steeped- to the nose and chin in personal and political profii- gaey, lost toall sense of honor and shame. and blindto all the obligations of patriotism
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19
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MlssIssIprI CoTToN cHops.-Qur accounts from tie country represent this crop as hay ing suffered severely from the recent heavy coldrains Thefelds in some portions of the country present the appeafance of a solid sheet of water. A great deal Of the cotton which has come up is dying out utTapidiy. Soeu is said to be very scarce, consequently re- planting will be diffctlt.--F Coahomian lth,
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19

-You can generally tell how popular you arc with alady blythe length of time she keeps you waiting while dressing 10 receive you.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19
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 -The New York Tribune thinks this years cotton crop will exceed ?, coo 600 bales and says that at an average of 9 cts, per pound in gold it will bring more money than any former crop. with twQor three exceptions. Il bases this estimate on various considera- fions and adyices, including decided in crease of energy aud productive industry among the poor whites of the upland re gions of Alabama and other States. It is aware that the war has cahsed much ruin aud poverty. but says the South is devoted 10 cotton as itnever was before-has a great many negroes and some whites hard at work ia. the cotton feld-nRds hopes for crop of 2,50eeV0 bales. The editor concludes by saying that he will be disappointed if less than 2,000, 000 bales be realized. Perhaps the editor had not heard of the recent destruc- tive oyerflows aud freshets in the South.
 -ludgc Hook, of the Georgia Supreme Court has decided that greenbacks are not a slegal tender for debts contracted prior to Febrlary 25th, 1862. the date ofthe passageo tAe legal tender act; for the reson that by the ternls of the Constitution the power to impair the obligation of contracts is prohibit cd to the States, and by well-established rules of construction the General Government is also denied the power.
 
 TIE LITTLE GIRLS OF BALTTNoRE.-We sec 1t stated that the nobe-heal1ed litle girls of Baltimore arc making arrangements 10 hold 8 fair Of their own for the benefit of the poor little children of the Southern States The conception. whoever may have originated it IS beyond all praise, and will but serve to en- dear The Monumental City the stronger to the hearts of the Southern people -[Lynchburg News.
 ~At recent banquet 10 General Long street in Galveston, Texas Dr William 3. Smith offered the following toast:4" Robert F. Iee-The greatest of modern Generals General Longstreet replied That language failedto express his admiration for General Lee but he would be pleased if the General could be so situated that he could give the command: By nations right wheel
 "A tornado passed in the vicinity of Carolton, Miss, on tic 9th inst It ranged through the Southern part of the country, was over mile wide, and Jeff not tree in it's tracks The largest Hickory and oak trees were blown up by theroots ortwisted off near the ground Fortunately there was but little propertyto injure in the track ofthe storm.
 -Fifty-three armed negroes, trying 10 rescue from the sheriff of Jones county, Ca. negress charged with murder, were captured recently by detachmeat of the United States troops at Macon, aud lodged in jail. A negro preacher was at the head ofthe gang.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19

-Numerops small Engagements ere re- perted, wherein the Inperialists, in Mexico,
 have been invariably successful.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19
THE NEGRO CIVIL RIGHTS BILL,

A,ue7fs Haroague m .ass LegjI1tare- The People ef lHemphis Stilmattsed q "1uad, Drunken and fteldid Rebels 2 -7He Lqte Ri0t .Set Dorm as c [. Hiched, Luprorohed, Demoaiaea' Outage upon tue Blachs, q Secone F0rt i32loo.o
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19

-Young ladies shouldnpver obj jeefto being
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19

-Fiftythree armed negroes, trying 10 rescue from the sheriff of Jones county, Ca. Q negroes charged with murder, were captured recently by a detaehment of the United States troops at Macon, aud lodged in jail. A negro preacher was at the head ofthe gang.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-19
NOTICE

Des Are, May 15, 1666-mayl 9-tds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
STATE ITEMS.

PIEDMONT RAILRoAD-The work Of chang
ing the guage of this road is progressing rapid
". Trains will soon run through from Rich
mond to Greensboro in ay-lght.-Gree"sbor
Patriot.
Esr Yesterday at the auction sale at Mr.
Daniel Kerns' place, several miles from this city,
corn brought IS cents in specie per bushel,
hogs los in specie per pound. Money to be
paid 90 delivery. Salisbury Banner
SAD EvENr.-We are panied. to learn that
Wright Gotten, Esq, of Chatham county, came
to his death on Tuesday last, by falling into
we'll on his premises.
Uoh1ICIDE.-We learn that white man by
the name of Harvey, was shot and MORALLY
wounded by a colored man named Eaton Mills,
in Halifax county, in this State, on Tuesday
last The negro is in Jail.-Roteigh Sto"dd.
r. E.Simonton, ESQ, of Statesville, was cleo
ted Codscillor of State to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of W. W. Lenoir,
Esq.
Valuable Information to Sher!ts and 9th
ers-It is not generally known that the late
convention repealed the revenue act in force at
the close of the war; and .reinstated the act of
lS59-'59, as amended in 1860-6l. This is
especially interesting to sheriffs, pedlers, ex-
hibitors of natural and artificial curiosities, ct id
anne genus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
MARRIED.,

In this county, by the Rev. J. F. Butt, Mr. II
Hinson to Miss Emeline Duln Also, Mr. Jacob
Barker to Miss Mary Cook. Also, Mr. c Walker
to Miss Ellen Robertson. Also, Dir w Walker to
Miss Suvany Mcpherson. Also, Mr. S Alexander TO
Miss Roxana Alexander. Also, W Blorsly to Miss
Mary J Cook. Also, Mr. JOS Prim to Miss Lucinda
Baker Also Mr. Jno Patterson to Miss Mary Clark.
In Ircdell county, on the 3lst ult, by Rev. " "
Pharr Mr. Albertus Cornelius TO Miss J NJ Sheriff..
Also on the 9TH inst, Mr. Stirewalt of Rowan, to
Miss Margaret Rickert. Also, on the Gth by Rev
Pressly, at the residence. of VIM Knox, Sr, Dir W
S Phifer to Miss J Morrison. Also, Mr. ID II Jones
TO Miss Jane A kiSler.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
NOTICE..

In accordance with decree of the Court OF Pleas
and Quarter Sessions for Mecklcnburg county, OBJ
tanned at its Special Term, February 18th, 1866,
will sell in the town of Charlotte on Thursday the
22d day of March for payment OF debts tract of
LAND lying on the head waters Of Mallard Creek,
adjoining the lands of Henderson Query, - Hem
'derson and Others containing about eighty Acres.
The said land will he sold on a credit of 8 months,
for approved note and security with interest from
date. j. u. HUNTER,
Feb 10, 1866. st Admir- of Henry Hunter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

LET Us MAINTAIN PEACE.-We believe that
at present there no two Editors in North Ca
rolina engaged in quarreling with each other,
and sincerely hope that this truce will be
maintained, at least until the troubles and difficult
ties by which we all are at present surrounded
are settled. As party lines do not now divide US,
and all profess to be striving to promote
the good of the people, we ought to stand united,
and be careful to exercise towards each other
that charity compared to which other professions
are as sounding brass and tinkling cymbal. Let
US be careful to set good example to the public
in this respect. While all southern men are in
yolved in a common danger it looks bad to see
them quarrelng and abusing each other. We
feel free to make these remarks because
general truce seems to prevail. and we suggest
that the Editor who first breaks it DE required to
furnish al. other Editors in the State with gross
of steel pens. tan article ace never use,} or as
punishment be compelled to occupy seat in
the State Legislature.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
NOTICE..

In accordance with decree of The Court of Pleas
l. Quarter Sessions for Meckenburg County, obtain
ed at the Special Term February l7ih, 1866, will
sell on the premises at Davidson College, Thurs
day, goth day of March, House and Lot belong
ing to the estate of H. l.. W: Terrence, adjoining
the lots of Arthur Armor the College property aud
others. The said property will be sold on a credit
of nine months, with interest from date, Bond and
approved security required.
G. F. SHEPHERD, Admir-.
Feb 10 1855 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

Can a Dru"hen JJoman be Rc/ormed-
The following story is decidedly good, as told
by man who formerly apprentice in
Brooklyn:
Mr. Ludlow, their foreman, Was sober, quiet
and industrious man, whose only falling was be-
ing frequently late to his work. Mr. James,
the "boss" spoke to him about it, and wanted
to know if he had any reason for not being at
work promptly 'on time" Mr. Ludlow, with
much embarrassment, said yes, he had to re-
main at home TO take care Of his children until
his wife had slept off the effects of drunken
ness.
Mr. James made him promise that the next
time he found her in that state to let him know,
and he would give her fright that had cured
many man. a day or two after Ludlow came
in, after going for his dinner, and told MIR
James that his wife was again lying drunk on
the carpet at home CAN right" says james;
'.put this long box into the wagon and come to
your house" When they arrived there they
placed the unconscious form Of Mrs Ludlow in
the box, placed couple Of candles by the side
of the temporary coffin, darkened the room and
sent all the family away. Mr. James blackcned
his face and took his place alongside of the
coffin. After time Mrs Ludlow, having slept
off much of the effects of the whiskey, rose up
10 her coffin, and looking about, said to her COM
panion, "Where am p "In hill" GLOW
long have been here?" "Two weeks" allow
long have you been here ?" "Three months"
"Well, you have been here the longest, and are
better acquainted, aud know where they keep
the best whisky, just take this quarter and get
lis mint"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

:, JAPAN.-Late advices from Japan state that
the mission off the Ministers of the UnitedStates.
Great Britain, France and Holland, to demand
the opening of Hioga, the chief port of the In.
land Sea, had been successful. The Mikado
Dad ratified the treaties entered into between
the tycoon and the foreign Governments, admit
ting Japan into comfy with other nations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

Tue MAlLs.--We notice that the Raleigh
Standard and other papers complain of delay and
irregularity of the mails on the line of the n. c.
Railroad There is bad management somewhere
but don't believe it is the fault of the Route
Agents. The Postmaster at Salisbury is notori-
ously inefficient in the way of Masking up and de-
livering mail matter. We are informed that he
frequently delivers mail matter to the Agents on
the N. G. Road that ought to 60 up the Western
Road. and when the train is going East he deliv-
ers packages that ought to come this way, and
vice versa.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Feb 10, 1866

CORRECTED BY STENHoUsE L MACAULAY,
The Cotton market has been much depressed du
ring the past week, and but little changed hands
from 20 TO 23l specie, and % to 81 currency, at
which quotation the market closed dull on Saturday.
Corn 81 80 to 81 40; Flour S6,T5 to $500 Seed
Oats 81 IS Bacon II to 20, according to dryness
Groceries gene rally, unchanged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Family Flour and Northern Nails l. Brown Co.
Silk Hats Hoop Skirts and Circular Says-T Breu,.
New Goods-Bernheim Sinclair
New Law Firm-C Dowd, Esq, and Gen. R d John.
ston.
Plantation. &c, for SALE Mclaughlin
Residence for sale-Wm TrelOar.~
Court Orders E. Irby Clerk
Mouse and LOT for sale-G Shepherd, Admir-.
Land for sale. NJ. c. Hunter Admir-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

SIGSlFICANT.-A correspondent of the n. Y.
News. speaking of the prominent persons present
to hear the Eulogy of Mr. Bancroft to the memo
nv of President Lincoln, says
General Grant and Admiral Farragut occu-
MED prominent seats on the floor of the House
'rbe four arm chairs Immediately behind General
Grant were occupied by General Butler. A.
least he occupied one of the four. and no one
ed d;sposed to occupy the other three. Every 9TH
er chair on the floor of the House occupied
No seemed willing to cit beside the hero of
the Big Ditch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

State OF N. CarOiIna-UmiO on County.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter SeSsions Jan. Term, 1866.
Jane Richardson va. Mason J. Richardson Il others.
Petition for Dover in the real estate of Kinderic
Richardson, decd.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Joseph Ross, VIM Ross, and Clarisa Ross heirs Of
Lucy Ross decd, who defendants in this case,
reside beyond the limits of this State; it is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for
six successive weeks in the Western Democrat, q
paper published in the of Charlotte, notifying
said defendant to be and appear at the Court House
in Monroe, the first Monday in April next, then
and there to plead, demur to this petition,
or judgment pro confesso will be taken and the same
heard exparte to them. 80 y. III
Witness, J Irby, Clerk of our Said court at Of
fee in Monroe, the lst Monday in Jan'y, A 1860.
Feb 18th Ct J. T.. IRBY, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

COLLECTING AGESCY.--Mr E. III. Britton.
formerly tn. Editor of the Daily Bulletin in this
place, is now located in Charleston. S. c., as a
collecting agent. He offers his services TO the
public collecting agent for mercantile houses
AR individual. who may have claims unadJusted
in South Carolina, Georgia or North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

RAILROAD ACCIDENTS IN 1S65.-The mum
Der of Railroad accidents during the year 1000
where lives we're lost numbers lo3 Inc killed
number 335, and the wounded 1927. The num-
Der of steamboat accidents during the same Pc
riod foots up 81; the killed 1888, and the ~oun-
ded 265
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

EF An Extra Session of the. County Court
for Mecklenburg was held on Saturday last, but
nothing of public Importance was transacted,
more than receiving bonds of officers
The next Term will he hold .t III. reonl.r
lime, I'd Monday in April.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
RARE OPPORTUNITY.
Handsome Residence for Sale.

offer for sale that hand some Residence near the
centre of the Town, known as the Cross properiy.
containing Rooms, with complete and excellent
out buildings, large clover lot vegetable and flower
Garden. The Furniture and Piano, almost new,
will also be sold. Possession given soon
A bargain may be had if early application is
made. WIN T'REIoAR
Feb 10, 1866. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

NATIONAL TAxEs.-As it is not likely the
State will assume the payment of the L. S. Land
Tax, it would be well for individuals to pay as
promptly as possible. Mr. Carpenter, at the
Charlotte Hotel, will receive the Tax for Neck
lenburg county unit! the Goth Of March, after
which time he cannot keep open his Office. Those
who fail to pay by that time will be liable for the
tax we'll as interest for four year. Mr. Carpen-
ter fears that SO many will postpone settlement
until towards the last few days of the time that
he will not be able to wait on all.
The owners Of property on the 9Th of June,
1862, (thc day when the Act was passed by Con
eress) are liable for the tax, although they may
have sold it since that time. Those who have
bought property since the sth June. 1862, ought
to he prepared to tell from whom they bought,
II questioned about il.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

PLANTATION, STOCK, &C.,
For Sale

me undersigned offers for sale his Plantation in
Union county, situated on Crooked Creek. ON the
road between Charlotte and Monroe, seven miles
rom 'he la'er place The tract contains about 500
Acres $50 of which is bottom Land = There s,s
goo acres cleared and under good fence, asd pro-
duces wheat, corn, oats, &c. There is a gooa Dwel
ling House on the premises, together with gin house
and all other necessary out-houses
will also sell the Horses Mules Cattle Uoes
Sheep and Farming Tools any one who may
purchase the Plantation; or will sell the Stock
and Plantation separately if desired
Apply to me at Charlotte
= Feb. 10, 1866 Pm j. NcLAUGHIIy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
FAMILY FLOUR.

Fifty Barrels Superior Family FLOUR, received
this day j. l.. BROWN l. cos.
req IL, .S66.-2t Opposite kerr's Hotel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
NEW GOODS.

Sugar, Coffee, Tea, and Spices, fresh arrival at
BERNHEIM Il SINCLAIRS
February 10, 1866
POWDER, SHOT, PISTOLS, GAPS,
Feb 10th. at BERNHEIM h SINCLAIR,S
AMES SPADES, SHOVELS and HOES,
Garden Rakes and Hoes, Chain Traces and Hames
Feb 10th. BERNHEIM SINCLAIR.
Bas- Stock Locks, Pad Locks; Chest Trunk Bu-
reau and closet Locks; Door Latches, &c, at
Feb 10th. 3ERNHEIM & SINCLAIRS.
Axes, Axes, Axes!
A lot of Superior Axes just received and for sale
cheap at BERNHEIM & SINCLAIR'S
February 10Th
EsS~ The public are invited to call soon and get
bargains from our remaining stock of DRY GOODS,
Notions, Millinery, Ladies' Coaks, and Gepts Cloth
ing, which determined to sell off at any price
to make room for Spring Stock
BERNHEIM e. SINCLAIR,
Feb 18th. AT Springs corner.
Fashionable Silk Hats
Just received and for sale at DREMS
February 10, 1866 1t
Ladies' Hoop Skirts,
AT COST,
Feb 10th. at BREMs.
Circular Saws, Mandrils,
Boxing, &C.,
Furnished to order at BREM'S.-
February 10, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

The following is one of the established rulings
of the Internal Revenue Bureau:
Suits are commenced in many States by other
process than writ, viz: summons, warrant, pub
LEGATION, petition, &c, in which cases. these, as
the origi,al processes, severally require stamps
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20

Ea- The Richmond Examiner has been sup
pressed by military authority.