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Des Arc citizen., 1866-02-20

or misfortunes of the war, are returning tc Des Arc, bankrupt as to means, but vii ling, and anxious to contribute their mite
 in rebuilding this once pleasant and lovely
 town-strangers are coming from every
 point of the compass, to plant here then
 Jacob staff and settle down with us, as
 co-laborers in making this q great town,
 yea city. And behold what has been
 accomplished in the brief space of six
 months look out and see what IS now
 being done to build up town that will
 soon become the pride and boast of Ar
 kansas. But there is one serious obstacle
 that lifts itself to mountain nights, con-
 nected with the development of our re-
 sources, and the rapid improvement of
 Des Arc. It is this Most of the eligible
 cites in the central portions of the town,
 (we mean town lots.) are owned by few
 men; clever men we believe; but apparent
 ly wanting in lively, active, public spfit'
 They place so high price on eacb io'' as
 to amount to almost an impossoillty to
 purchase lots of them, to improve Tn the
 way of business houses a,d shops nor
 will they build or imp~ve on sad lots
 themselves. Like tb' parable of the self
 isb canine that layon the hay in the man.
 per-could not sat the hay, nor would he suffer the oyoo eat it. True, the property
 is theirs. and they have the right to fix their pices upon it-but the question we maks, is this, is it good policy to impose srch high. prices as to drive business men, artists and mechanics, to seek homes and in other localities? Then in view of the condition of our people in a pecuniary point of view, we would ask, would it not be wise policy to put down the prices on town lots say on half of them-so as to induce men of cnergy--of all trades and professions to purchase property, go to work and build up the place; by such an operation, the other moiety or half of your lots would be en- hanced in value, hundred or two hun dred per cent in few months. Offer to those who are seeking homes among us liberal inducements, and Des Are will soon be teeming with business, thriving lfyou love your home, here prove your attachment by your practice, by your acts-7are you seeking gain or wealth - then take the shortest and speediest route, by putting your lots upon the market at the minimum price; show your faith by. your works. But again, if you are disincllned to part with your town property at such figures as youare offered why not lease, or let 1t for d term of years, and have't thus improved. We wish not to dictate or shape the actions of other men. But we do feel a lively interest in the speedy growth and prosperity of Des Arc-and those thoughts are offered in the hope that they may induce our friends to take up u subject, think of it, and act in obedience to conviction of interest and duty. .# a
Des Arc citizen., 1866-02-20

aa~The Justice, Capt. A. Baird, passed up Sunday evening, and will be down to- morrow, bound for Memphis. Capt w. Globes, her clerk, has our thanks for a file of late papers.
 Sas~The Commercial, Capt. Ashford, will be up Thursday, and return Friday morning, a.t p,r1 : aeg-'Thc Dos Are, Cap. Morg. Bate man, is due, and may be at our landing this morning.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-02-20
NOTICE

ITS hereby given to all persons, wishing | work of any kind done in the Tin line either in the way of making or repairing must make their wishes known, and give their orders in the business part{of the house: Or, any person having business with any per- son in the shop can see them by applying at the cosnting-room of the establishment. No person, under any circumstances, will be al lowed to visit the shop, as it flinders the workmen and retards the work
 feh20tf W. H. BROCK & BRO.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-02-20

neApA Washington letter says: "None but a wild man would try to get an office here now, for dozens of good clerks are being dismissed every day"
 8eAp The War Department has issued an order diseontinuing the Department of Mis- souri as a military command.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-02-20

seA. The oldest newspaper in America is the Gazette and Chronicle, published in New Hampshire. It has just completed its 109th year. a-.tt-o .a.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-02-20
GROCtES.

Sugar, Coffee, Molas WhiSkeN | wsits s%t' p;sh sf'Ops' p;oo orD roh Cheese, Dyss and Coal Oil. A gootor'men.,' v Ts, ware, Hardware, Lamnd Naiio, ware-Tubs, Water cts VI ua Stone Jars and Jugs, ms lia' Collars, &c. For sal c1
 feb20- f3+t R s.ss-h
Des Arc citizen., 1866-02-20

aca The aristocraIic butterh1eS ot England are revelling in the sunshine of brilliant antcipations The marriage of the Princess Helena is set down for the 9th of June, and the bridesmaids, every one with title of some sort, have been selected. The affianced hus- band of the Princess is a German Prince, who hash, got any possessions except his title, and whose revenues would hardly keep him in snuff But title isn't q thing to be sneezed at
 HT9ge The Cincinnati carriage makers have been on strike since the 20th of January, twenty factories and three hundred and fifty men having suspended operations during that time. The demand is ten per cent, advance in wages on the one side and abandonment of the journeymen,s union on the other. There is no immediate prospect of healing the break.
 ga- X St. Louis dispatch to the Chicago Tribune says : The steamboatmen here are question. The Atlantic and Mississippi Steam ship Company are about removing all tubular boilers from their boats and substituting the old fashioned long boilers Opinions and counter opinions are published in abundance.
 na,A riot between paroled Confederates and citizens, took place in the town of Hardin, Mo. Shots were fired and one man mortaly wounded. ....5.... ...-rt -s55
 AeA. The Adams Express Company's build ing, in Little Rock, Arll was destroyed by fire few days since, to her with all their books and papers. The5 is estimated at one hundred and twentyh thousand dollars, on which there was no iasuA pce.
 SOMETHING NEw-As ISK M1sE.- The san $ Francisco isiining Press1s says party has recently arrived at Los Angeles from the vii cinity of Buena Vista Lake and the oil springs there, having in his possession q bottle con taining "a mineral substance very much re- sembling crude petroleum, but without any smell, and possessing all the qualities of fine writing fluid. Several experiments were made by different persons and all pronounced
 it a good quality fink, or fluid, for writing. We dipped our pen in the fluid and wrote scve- ral lines, and could not distinguish the differ ence between it and the best writing fluid now
 in use. When first used the color is deep, rich black but after exposure to the air the color moderates a little, still retaining Il good, and, to all appearances, durable color A company is being formed for the purpose of testing the above discovery l a
 -Ndmerous citizens were deprived of their Confederate insignia, last week, by order ofGeneral Terry at Richmond. 4,
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE,

TsvHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS for Shasta School
District No. l, will commence on Monday, the
18th Of January, follows:
Grammar School, at the old Court House, under
the charge Of Miss Julia A. Bourne.
Primary Department at the old Court House,
under the charge Of Miss Nellie Reid teacher,
and Miss Mary A Lynch assistant.
Colored School, at the School House, Back street,
under the charge Of Miss S. J. Pelham.
A rate bill has been fixed by the Board of Trus-
tees. as follows Scholars in the Grammar School,
per month. 81; scholars in the Primary and Color
ed Schools so cents payable to the teachers on the
third Monday of each month in advance.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
inl3 JOHN s. F0LLANSBEE, Secretary.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

MIDDLErowN.-We are indebted to Mr..
Hickey for some very fine specimens of gold
bearing quartz from the Middletown district.
Mr.. H. has great many good claims in that
district. and says he will not sell them either,
but will give them, or any of them, to any
man or set of men who will give satisfactory
evidence that he or they will develop and
work them. This is as it should be, and we
know of no better locality than Middletown
for the investment of capital, either Of mon
ey or labor.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

Coop ENoUGH.-Mr. Hicks took out some
three tuus of rock from his lode, lately dis
covered, and had it crushed at the Spring
Greek mill. The result is fattering, when
we take into consideration that it was taken
from the surface, where it has been lying for
ages waiting for somebody to carry 1t to mill.
The nett result is IS so per tun. A COM
pany is formed, and will at once proceed to
work on q large scale.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

MUsIc.-We are indebted to VIM. Jen'
nings Demorest for The Boys that Wear
the Blue" "We Never Can Forget it. or
the Memories of Andersonville Prison Pens, u
and Grand Indian March," from Meyer
beers opera of L'Africaine. Though mailed
at New York, from whence they may be
ordered, the sheets arrived in good order
Those wishing music can supply themselves
with the latest publications, at low rates, by
sending their orders to Demorest, 473 Broad
way, New York
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
Notice.

uxur rocnlar animal meeting Of the stockholderi
af tbe Whiskvtown Gold, Silver and Copper
Mi,ipr Company, for the election Of Trustees, etc
III lie hold NJ 7 P. NJ on the seventh day Of Feb
mar 1865. at the Office Of the Secretary, IN Whis
kytowp. Shasta county, Cal
By order of the Board Of Trustees:
in1S THOS. J. CARTWRIGHT, secretary.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

j. r. KELso. Radical member Of Congress
from the Fourth District of Missouri, recent
" passed through St. Louis, on his way to
Washington While serving as a captain of
the militia. he made a VOW that he would
never cut his hair and beard until he had
killed twenty five bushwhackers with his
own hand. He is now close cropped, and
boasts he has fulfilled his VOW by killing that
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

LIBERAL. see by our exchanges that
the California Steam Navigation Company
propose to carry delegates to the Miners
Convention, to be held at Sacramento on the
18th inst. at half fare The San Jose and
San Francisco Railroad Company make the
same proposition. Would it not be right and
proper for the Stage companies to be equally
liberal? The mining interests are what all
other interests depend on, and those who add
influence or means to make the Convention a
success. are wisely caring for their own
interests
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

MAJ. STRArMAN.-The first mail after the
arrival of the last steamer brought US a
package of Eastern news journals, pictorials,
ETC., from this enterprising news dealer
Accompanying the package was beautiful
calendar for 1866, adorned with likeness of
the handsome Major, look at which ac.
counts for his liberalitv and success.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

A. conntv Hosnital. January 9Th, of consump-
ton. A. ]. Goodrich. a native of Connecticut, aged
As years. 80, 7oe= rh
R., wife of Addison 5. Bass, formerly oil hisky-
| town ared "a years.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Ey STATE of David SALESMAN, deceased.-No-
IL tice is hereby given by the undersigned, ad-
minisrator of the above named estate to creditors
Of, and all persons having claims against said
deceased, to exhibit the same, with the necessary
vouchers and veriications, within ten months from
the first publication of this notice, to the under
signed, at his place Of business, in the town of
Shasta.
D. II. DUNN, Administrator.
Shasta Jan. 10, 1866. jn13
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

US1oS Million Saturday last Kelly
made partial clean up of a five days run.
The nett result cannot yet be ascertained,
hut the countenauces of all directly interest
ed sufficiently indicates that nobody is mad.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

PERsoNAL.-Ex-Su Supervisor Wagner and
Supervisor Lack visited our Office during the
week. Besides looking and feeling we'll
these gentlemen favor the course of the
COURIER in advocating retrencnment and
reform, and say that the policy is unanl
mously supported in the eastern part OF the
county. We also received visit from oul
friend Noah Clough Noah looks we'll, a;
usual
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

r. IsAAcs & BRo.-This enterprising firm
are almost daily receiving additions to their
always large stock of dry goods, boots,
shoes, &c. They always have new goods
for the gentlemen and latest styles for the
ladies
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

KiLlEp.-Thomas Stephens, formerly a
contractor at Copper City, was killed the lat
ter part Of November or first of December
last by the caving of drift upon him, near
Idaho City
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

MCCALL, JONES & Co. are getting out and
hauling some twenty or thirty tuns OF rock to
the Union mill to be worked. All the rock
in this lode, so far as tested, shows free gold.
besides being rich in sulphurets.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

oN Friday, in Auburn, Placer county, the
son of Mr.. L. Houser was circumcisea by
Key- VIM. Stamper, who conducted the en-
tire ceremonies. A large company attended.
and the guests enjoyed merry time.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

ORR EFT AL. VS.. GARTLAND EFT AL.-This
case came mp for trial on Monday last be-
fore Hon. E. Garter, District Judge, in
Chambers. The case was for contempt, in
violating an injunction of this court. Sub
mitted on Wednesday morning, after argu.
ment by Sprague for plaintiffs, Curtiss and
Earll for defendants Court took until
Thursday 10 A. NJ. to decide. At that
time the Court gave a decision dismissing
defendants, without cost to either party
We will give the decision next week.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
An Act to Consolidate Certain Offices in
the County of Shasta

The People Of the State Of California, repre-
sented an Senate and Assembly do enact
as .foilo1cs;
SECTION l. The Offices of County Clerk,
County Recorder and County Auditor, in the
county of Shasta, are hereby united. and
the County Clerk Of said county shall be
and is hereby made ex-offcio County Re
corder and County Auditor.
Section 2. Upon the qualifications of the
County Clerk to perform the duties of his
oihce and at the expiration Of the term of
the incumbent of the office of the County
Recorder at the time when this act shall
take effect, said Recorder shall deliver on
demand to the County Clerk all papers,
books. seals and other property belonging TO
the otlce of County Recorder and County
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

New GooDs.-Mr. Laventhal requests us
to say that during the week he has been
placed in receipt of new goods, rich and rare,
and invites the ladies and gentlemen OF the
town and vicinity to an inspection of style,
quality and prices. And further, that profit
is no object. He means to sell.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

REwARDED.-The sailor who hoisted the
American flag to the peak Of the Congress,
when that frigate was sinking in Hampton
Roads from the effects of collision with the
Rebel ram Ne1rimac. and who refused to
leave the sinking ship until all who were
alive had made their escape. was recently
appointed foreman of the laborers in Brook
lyn Navy Yard. His name is Charles
johnson. The circumstances of the affair
are thus narrated:
just after the iron PROV Of the Nerrimac
had been buried in the side of the Congress
there was general stampede among the
crew, who rushed over the side of the vessel
for personal safety. Mr.. johnson immedi-
ately secured the long streamer and ran it
up remarking. 'Pll not leave this ship as
long as there is a wounded man on board. !"
He then set to work, and by his own person
al endeavors, at the peril Of his own life. re-
moved thirty-six wounded and i'll sailors,
and not till the last one was safe did he
leave and when he did depart, as the noble
ship down amid the waves, saw the flag and
pennant of his country, raised by his own
hands, waving over the ruins OF the Con-
qress. On entering upon his duties he an
nounceG that no man may hope for employ
ment. no matter who his references are, or
how numerous, unless he intends to perform
a full davis work.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

SNow.-The road to Weaverville was i'm
passable for the stage on Monday last
Charley Combs tried it, but had to return tc
the Tower House. On Tuesday morning he
tried again on horseback, and made the
rifle, though it was through snow five feet
deep on the mountains. He arrived back al
Shasta on Wednesday night, one day behind
time. The Yreka stage has as yet made its
regular time. It's habits will probably con-
tinue regular, until towards spring, when a
change may be looked for, and a sad demor-
alization realized.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

TENTH VoLuME.-The deservedly popular
weekly-Trinity Journal-enters upon its
tenth volume to-day. A good paper, well
meriting the generous support it receives.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

RAIN.-The past week has furnished much
of the necessary evidence to satisfy us that
grain, grass, fat cattle and horses will abound
at and about the time of the next harvest, a
state of things most delightful to contemplate
after the past two or three dry seasons
Enough rain had fallen on Monday to pre-
vent the arrival cf the stage from below.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

IL THE SHADE.-The Supreme Court of
tho State is thrown into the shade by Rush
the astute Democratic Senator representing
Tehama and Colusa counties IN the State
Senate. Being on a committe to determine
the rights Of Mur-y VS. Murphy TO a seat in
that body, be says that on investigation he
found that as between the parties it was a
tie vote. without the soldiers vote, and that
the soldiers vote gave the majority by which
Murphy was declared elected; but as he
believed the soldiers vote unconstltutional,
he could not vote for a man SO elected to
retain his seat "a Daniel come to judg-
ment." Has this man no respect for the law
or the highest Court known to the law of the
State? Turn him out.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

How 1T WoRKs.-Since our suggestions
ana recommendations for reducing county
EXPENSES have become well disseminated
through the county our subscription list has
increased some thirty names. This evidence
of appreciation by the people is tangible and
peculiarly pleasing, and we hope we are duly
orrataful
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
DELINQUENT SALE.

ORIGINAL WILLIAMS AND KELLINGER
Z Gold, Silver and Copper Mining Company
Location of Works, Copper City, Pittsburg Mining
District, Shasta County, California.
NoTIcE.-There is delinquent upon the following
described stock on account of assessment levied on
the fourth day of December, 1865, the several
amounts set opposite the names of the respective
shareholders, as follows:
Number Number
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

And in accordance with law, and order of the
Board of Trustees made on the second day of Janu-
ary, 1866, so many shares Of each parcel of said
stock as may be necessary will be sold at the Court
house in Red Bluff, Tehama county, California, on
Saturday, the 9th day of January, 1866 at ten
o'clock A. NJ. of said day, to pay said delinquent
assessments thereon together with costs of adyer-
tising and expenses of sale.
N. ii. MYRICK, Secretary.
Principal Office Red Bluff, Tehama Co., Cal,
Dated January 10, 1866. jn13
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
BIRTHS.
DIED.

At whiskytown, January 9th, the wife OF l.
Behrens, of son.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

I'D UBBER Boots, Sewed Boots, Mems and Boys
I 4, Boots and Shoes, Ladies', Mems and Chill
drens' Caters and Shoes, of all styles, at
D. WE'LL BROS
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
CLOTHING.

N OESKIN, Cashmere, Satinet, Curduroy Cot
I = tonade and Duck Pants, all styles Coats,
Vests and Hats, Undershirts and Drawers,
For sale by D. WELL & BRO.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
LIQUORS.
MINING TOOLS, sc.

T RON, Steel, Nails. Iron and Steel Sledges,
4 Shoyels. Axes, Sluice Forks Hoes, Picks, Crow
bars, Wheelbarrows, Powder, Caps and Fuse, Rope,
For sale by D. WE'LL & BRO.
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1866-05-08
NEW SPRING GOODS.
ID r. Y G o Cd S
-A-E~ I'M >lH:m MH
CHARLESTON HOUSE,
sTOLL. WEBB & CO.,
BANCHsOET'S OLD STAND,

2S7 King ST., doors Beloso Wentworth.
WE have now opened splendid
Stock of Spring Goods, English,
French and American. which are of the
most desirable styles the markets can afford.
To planters furnishing the Freedmen either
for clothing or for bnrter with them, our
Wholesale rooms offer every inducement.
Plantation goods in every variety.
This being q busy season with tire planter
aud he not able to visit the city, orders ac-
companied with city reference Will meet
with prompt attention.
N. b. Samples, with price lists, sent to
any part Of the State. Our stock consists
in purt Of
White 0snaburghs. Striped Osnaburgs,
Blue Denims, Brown Denims. Heavy Brown
Shirtings, Fine Sea Island Brown Shirtings,
Bleached Shrtings, Bleaohed and Brown
Shirtings, Ga, "a, l0-4, 12~4 Plaid Blue
and Stripped Blue Homespuns. Bleached
and Brown Drills, Black French Broad
cloths, Hosiery and Gloves, Irish Linen by
the piece, Towels, Towelinss, Linen Dam
ask, NIL qualities, Calicoes. all qualities,
Dress Goods, Domestic Ginghnms, Fine
Scotch Ginghams, Spring Silks and Black
Silks, Colorcd Muslins, in every variety,
Fine French Muslins, White and Black
Goods, Farmers Brown Linen Duck, Farm
ers Brown Linen Drills, Fancy Drills and
Cottonades.
Together with every variety to be found
in our line; which we offer ut
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
All Domestic Goods are sold at very
small advance on Agents prices.
We would respectfully call the attention
Of the Planters, Merchants, and the cti-
xens generally Of Fairfield District, to our
advertisement. and solicit call from them
should they visit the city.
STOLL, WEBB s. CO..
No. 287 King ST., doors below Wentworth,
Charleston, s. c.
G. STOLL, Charleston,
CHARLES WEBB,
II. G. WALKER,
jan l9G6--1yr
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1866-05-08
NOTICE TO DISTILLERS.

A LIhpersons who have been Distil.
IN ling WITHOUT Al LICENSE, win
find it to their interest to confer at an early
day with the Board Of Commissioners Of
Public buildings. This applies to those who
have been Indicted as we'll as those who
have been or mey be informed upon.
JAS. III. Rf0E,. q
- Sec'ty Of tile Bosrd.
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