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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-01-08
A BOAT RACE.

Many of our readers have doubtless
the wild excitement and en-
thusiasm described in the following thrill
ling sketch, taken from novel, entitled
Pour Years in the Rebel Capital" pub
lished in the CosnsopoIitc: g
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
REAnTI0N.

The news from the North is Of the most encouraging character. Every where, in almost every State, radical Ism bears the marks of decay. In the majesty of might the people have arisen and by their voice declared that op- pression, tyranny and radical rule, shall cease. The conservative party have triumphed; they willcontinue to triumph until the governmentisin is in the hands of those that will administer it with greater moderation and more justice than has marked the rule of the party now in power. Notwithstand- ing we rejoice at the triumph of con servatives, still we do not regard these triumphs as democratic. The prinei- ples that rale the party now struggling for ascendency, are not the pure prin- ciples that filled the mind of the great Calhoun. Nor is that party the same ,ha. so long and wisely guided the old ship of State through the long and prosperous period of Democratic ad- ministration. Be this as it may, we welcome the coming change, while we cannot lean upon and trust the demo- cratic psr,y of today with the same faith that we reposed in the great par ty that claimed to be lead by such men as Jackson, Polk and host of others, We can look for good to come out of any party that is arrayed against radi- ca!ism. and do hope to be benefited by the defeat of the Republican party let success fall upon whom it may.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16


 n% Our reports are mcavrc but from them. such ss they are. we gather. tha' the State has gone largely for Convcn ton. A large majority Of the dele gates arc directly ih favor orrecon- struction upon the Congressional plan Our coucluslcn ts that the State will be reconstructed { ? pr at least con. stitution framed which if the people ratify will be acceptable to Congress, and bring tho State into the union. Whether or not our condition as a people will be bettered by this state O things remains to be. seen We have said and VIC still say we do not believe il will.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16

DrssoLuTIoN.-By recent order rom Gen. Ord, that all Boards of Reg istration are to be dissolved immedi- ateIy after the election. and oniy one member in each cluniy retained to wind up the de. .unct concern. All per sons having claims against the ore said shebang, for insults &c.. are hereby notified 10 present them, prop eriv authenticated, for settlement im- mediately. or they will be forever att erward denied.
 This action has become necessary on account of the repudiation of large quantity of negro suffrage and impeach- nent stock at the North.
 Claimants must not expect to get over five cents on the dollar, as the funds of the institution have about played out.--IPi Bluff Dispatch.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
Administrators Sale of Lands.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of an order of the Court of Probate of Prairie county. rendered at the october Term thereof 1867, shall, as administrator ofthe estate of Wlil.am R. Neely. deceased, proceed on Sat. u day tne .th day of December, A. b 1867, al lhe town of Austin, in said county. between the iawtu hours for such sales, to offer Tor sale the following tracts of land. belong ng to said estate. to wit. The N | Of section Fl, and the s E I of section 20, T IN, RS W, 32o acres, or so much thereof AS may be deemed necessary to pay the debts of said estate. Said lands will be sold subject to the widows dover interest therein, and will be sold on the following terms, to-wit: one-third cash and the balance on one years credit. Notes and good security will be required 10 secure the deferred payment; bond will be given for title and lien retained on tue iana to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Noyea. Der 18th. 1867. mt
 JAMES A. HORT. Admr. i
 of the estate of Wm. k. Medley, decd.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
NOTIONS.

of dress spool and silk thread floss serpentne braid braid crochet rnng of all silk ribbon
  books and combs of all descriptions toilet hars marbles china and dolls shaving boxe large Ladies collars and danlc
  needless fancy fancy walking cloth and silk
  shirt german brushes of all descriptions ;saddl and bidles and saddle wallets
 
 
 Give us call and examine Goo Is and prices
 @F. GATES & BRO. res Arc Arkansas, June l. ls67. aNANAeR u1aGf9 tNA
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.

The Republican party are terribly exercised about the coming Presidcn- tia, election. The result in Ohio, Penney!vsnia and more recently New York, has thrown them into convul- eions. and they tremble at the possi- bilitv of defeat. Every available man ia examined and his prospects of snc- cess duly weighed. Radical prefer cnco, however, seems settling upon Gen. Grant. He is the only man that can carry any votes outside of the great party CD and for this reason' Chase is forgotten, Butler disearded' Wade thrown overheard and poor Col fax cast aside after laboriug 30 hard in the good cause. Be this as 1t may. with all Grants popularity, the princi- pies of the republican part, isioo great a load for the General, and we fear his back will break under the pressure De- fore he reaches the White House.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
State Election.

Ashley The election returns from four precincts in this county foot up lI5 against convention. and l97 for convention. We learn from the presiden. of the board of registrars that the whites are manites- ting great indifference, not half of the reg istered white voters turning out at some of the precincts.
 Calhoun. The complete returns show 2ll votes for and l34 against, conven- tion Only 344 votes cast out of regis tration of 6J6 voters w. c Hollis, moderate republican, is elected delegate.
 Izard,--ln four townships the vote stands, 5l for. and l3 against, convention in these four townships the number oi registered voters is l92
 St Francis --2G3 majority for conven ton.
 Dallas AS majority for convention.
 Perry.-77 majority for convention.
 .hontgomery ry--l97 majority for con vention.
 'rawford-l75 majority for conven- tion.
 Conway 200 majority for convention.
 Hot Springs.-lS2 majority for con vention.
 Sevier --l36 for convention,
 The following counties also give the ma jorities set opposite each, for convention: Lafayette 8io; Yel 233; Independence $50; Fulton 46; flempstead sTe; Monroe 200.--lL, i Gazette
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16

MARRIED.-On the evening of the l4th at the residence, of the brides ather. by Rev. J. l.. Denton, Mir. E. F. r. rTMAN to Miss IDA GREENsLApE, both 0 this city.
 Bright eyes and affections words have at last brought our friend FRANK to own the power of Love and in the Holy bond of matrimony bind himself to one of Des Arcs brightest jewels. FRANK and IDA, from the friend oi your youth and childhood, accept the warmest wishes for your future happi- ness. May the God of all the earth guard your young lives dispose you to share each others joys and divide lifes sorrows, and may His hand ever lead you into pleasant places, and fill your cup to running over with the sweetest pleasures of life. sa
 lsay care and sarrow find no place s
 In hearts one another given, aar
 May il be written in their face,
 That Earth to them is nearly Heaven.
 Also, on the 9th inst, at Hicks Sta- tion, by Judge F. l.. Beard, MR. J. Is. GRAY to MRS. SALoME EVANS, all oi th,s county. ea# d
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16


 sPREAcHING.--Our town has been blesi with religious services every day of this week; we have been regular in attendance. and pleased to note the good attendance and strict attention to the preached word. Un Thursday evening Bishop Marvin preached a powerful sermon on the certainty O. eternal punishment, forcing upon the most careless nearer the terrible truths of his texts, with argument that could not be resisted. About sixty preachers attend the church, and for one to be preeent when the feelings of all these are aroused and religion beams upon every conntenance is as though one stood st the very gate of heaven.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE of the authority vested in me ID IS trustee. in deed of trust from Simeon ,iorue and his wife Sallie c. Horne, l will, for .he purposes set forlh in said deed, sell tor casl, 10 tae highest bidder, ai the residence of said Horne, on the 2gth da., of November. So7, within the usual hours. the following property. viz: The south of the south D cotton r.. townsaip north. range west. ,iso one horse, three mules, ouc yoke oi ,xen. and wagon. i've cows and yearlings Sc. lc, 5Hl N
 For full particulars reference Is made to he county Record Book Q page s74
 T.le aa lispIt d. ;onvsy as lrsistes only
 n9 3t Wh H WARNER. Trustee.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16

p~-The news from the North, is to the effect that the Democrats have triumphed upon almost every fe d. Radicalism is dying, and the groans the old sinful party are pitifnl indeed to hear. Ono by one the places ol power are taken from them. and step by step Democracy climbs the ladder of success. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, have given great victories to Democracy. New Jersey. Maryland and Wisconsin have spoken against Radicalism and the ears of that old party have caught the distant sound oi the thundcrs of defeat that shall burst with such terror upon them in next November election.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16


 SS-By recent orders published in the Vicksburg Republic n. we .eara that Gen, Ord has inaae several removals and ap pnlntments :n Arkansas: Thomas " : manson has been appointed probate judge of Sevier county in place at ! Cor oe Jesse \ ,ypert has been appoin red special Judge ot the circuit court oi independence county, vice k Il Powell, disqualified i,y law.
 Andrew J. Choate has been appoin,el unstable for the cuy of Napele,n, stare # Arkansas, wee " lliiam Matkins
 The fo low ng nan.eu officers ui Craig he d county, state ot A,kahsas, are te, moyed William Gufst and Joseph W Cn,senhall, justices of the peace Tor Jones DOT. townsh D. William C Gressou, con stable for J ,neSbpra township. Joh. ..ndley, lusl.ee of the peace for Big reeA eownshlp.
 he following named persons are ap pointed in sad county: N hiam D. mu G. CTS ju tee oi the peace John u R Ns oetl, constable in the places of the oiheer' emoved
 .,dluant General Greenes maps have ey ,dentIy gut disarlanged. or the topo- sraphical corps has committed . atypograrh ,cai error, in plating uur half of the igh district We see that sundry ,registrar' by special order No. l7J, have been ap pointed for "1ippah county" in the state of .irkansas, and are required to do A certain amount of swearing before entry upon duty I,e presume the will be more dore by the lucky delegate ,o the Arkansas convention. when he presents his creIen ials.--[L. R. Gazette, Huh.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
f,.rr u,yrroxs MrrprRrRs.-

LiErT. HAMPToN's MrRDERERs.- There is .cni'cma, in this county. says T Brownsville, K Ky.corresponden' a the Fvaiisviife Journal. who not long since saw and salteh with Dr. David- son. the supposel muracrer e Lieut.. IIampFon a'l story told by the Doc flor is that he did the sliooting himscl |. While crossing lie river, and when near the Kentucky shore, Hampton jumped, rom the skiif into the river. and on rising the first time he shot at. but was not sure that he hit him. On rising to the surface of the water T sec ond time the pistol was again discharg- ed at the victim. after which he sunk and rose no more.
 The Doctor asserts that the Carlislcs were with the party. having volunteer ed as accompliccs. and he moreover duplicates county official in Kentucky as being one of the principals III ,he murder. Al the time this inrofmatioh was given. which was but q short time ago, it is stated that Davidson was in the State of Arkansas. The report is given as received, but it h said to be true. i ita rUt
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
All inis'lators s ile.

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER O. the Proolte Court of Prairie County made at the October term thereof, 1897 | will sell to the highest bidder ioi cash at the town Des Arc, Prairie county. Arkansas. on the 3oth day O November lets7. all the desperate claims belonging to the following estates ol which 1 am administrator. to wit:
 Estate ot John C. Goodwin.
 Estate of w. l.. Dewoody.
 Estate O. ]. NJ. Watertieid.
 Estate of !. W. Wallace.
 Estate of ]. C. Tarkenton.
 HORACE F. VAUGHAN,
 no33. Administrator.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16

CoSFERENcE--This body convened on Wednesday morning, and it's de- Alterations have continued since from day to day. Bishop E. NJ. Marvin is present, and presides with great dig nuy and acceptabiiity to the preachers composing the Conference. They will probably close this evening.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16

nSs~:ero these sentiments there was evidently great distaste among the hearers. thev were ans wcred ny groins and hisses. simultaneous oawi ana a general shifting about.
 Mir. Brooks continued by discussing the usages of government, and sald ne felt sure Convention would be called The Republican party made mp Of live, working enterprising men--men who either on the battlefield or the political srena- held on with bull-dog tenaci- fy that was sure to win. Here, luther demonstrations of disorder and dis apnrobation occurred, when Mfr Brooks closed his speech by saying the citizens of Des Are have won the unenyiable reputation of being ruled by prejudice and rowdyism. In a public he or more than thirty years, extending rom the Alleehanies to the wigwams oi the Ear West. he had never met with the bad treatment of to-day.
 am sorry 10 say that many voung men at Des Arc joined in with the rowdyism. deeply regret that they did not manifest 6 higher manhood and less of prejudice.
 Very respectfully yours,
 
 The above is an extract from letter concerning the speech of Chapiain Brooks, so-called. at this place some time since. F. F. Wright, who we suppose, is the Chaplains man Friday, is certainly very modest in his report of his masters speech. We do not deny that the speech was received with an occasional hiss and a groan, but we do deny that the old man-we don't know what else to call him--ever used the language in closing which his reporter attributes 10 him. His speech was made up of boasts and threats, and his concluding remarks were such as would have insulted any audience, possessing the least degree of intelligence. He came to us without the least possible intelligence being given, sougs: 10 force himself upon an audience assem- bled to hear the negro Gray, between @i.em and this man Brooks their is no comparison. The people of Des Arc have the reputation of being orderly and we'll behaved, but wheI there comes amongst us man with no in dorscment, no business, and so far as we know, no character, forcing upon us views that are odious in language very disrespectful, is ii to be wondered at that he should be hissed, and his re- marks disapprovingly received. The many young men of Des Arc are sufficiently established in reputation e decline being taught the duties of man hood by such creature as this hanger on who calls himself Wright
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16

V Il meet the Tax-Payers of Prairie coun- v on the 2d. 3l, iih, 5th, olh and 7ih days oi December, 1867. al my office in the town oi Brownsville. in ihe county aforesaid, for the purpose oi cotleeiing the ata'e and county Revenue for iso7. Tax-Payersi are hereby notified to meet promptly on the above men toned days, prepared to pay their taxes; otherw,se they may expect to pay costs. Given under my hand, this I4th day of No vember, 1867. J R. GRAY, Sheriff
 and Collector, Prairie county, Ark.
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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
For the Des Ire Ctizsn. E
 I rrrYr r Rnrv Nov IT lSf7

EDITOR CITIZEN :--Since my last, the Grand Lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows of the State, have held their annual Communications NJ: w.: E. II. English was reelected Grand Master of the former body, and NJ. w.. P. BrHgman Grand Master of the lat- ter. R.: w.: w. D. Blocher was re- elected Grand Secretary of Masons, and Rev. Thos. R. Welch Grand Secre- tary of Odd Fellows. The address of Grand Master English compares favor ably with former efforts, proving him self ripe Mason, chaste scholar and fully equal to the important trust re- posed in him. He informs us that it has been eighteen years since he was first honoredl with that position, and since then he has filled the office nine years. Speaking of St. Johns College, he informs us that early last Spring it was evacuated by the Military and turned over to the Trustees. Since which time the buildings have been re- paired, President and two Professors selected. and the College agiin opened for the reception of students, with the intention of adding to the number of teachers as the increase of students and the funds of the institution, may warrant. He says:
 "In obedience with the charitable design of the College. the Trustees have made provision for the admission of five students from each of the dis tricts of the Deputy Grand Masters. free of charge for tuition; and under the snpposition that the proposed amendment to the Constitution, in- creasing the number of districts to nine, would be adopted, the provision would put fosty-five students on the 1 free list"
 The College course complete ein- braces four years. and includes every thing nsually taught in first-class Col leges. The College is also designed as a military academy, and a competent instructor now has charge of that part of the College discipline. Now. then, if the people of the State desire to send their sons to College, they have an ex- | cellent opportunity of patronizing a home institution, and be no longer de- 1 pendent on northern academies ol learning for an education.
 A grand tournament took place al the Driving Park, near city, on Thurs
 day last. Many gallant knights and fair ladies were in attendance, render. ing the occasion q very pleasant affair Apropos oftournaments Smoote, ofthe Magnolia Vindicator, rapped us on the knuckles about such "tomfoolery." say. ing that the old-fashioned game oi leap-frog would rebound more to the credit and health of our fun-loving youngsters than 'poking long sticks through rings hung on poles;" but even with this severe criticism staring them in the face, the boys would have the tiltiug and crowning and dancing regardless of the "tomfoolery" article of the yindicator. Leap-frog may suit the taste of the gay gallants and tail damsels of Colum bia there is no ac- counting for taste.
 The following order smacks some what of business, and if the sub-dis- trict commander does his duty, as we believe he will. we already see, ill our minds eye, two or three of the ''carpet- sack fellows names on the roll of hon. or.(0
 HADQRs SUB-DIsr. or n IKASsAs.}a
 LITTLE RocK, Nov. 9th, lS67.f
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
Appo'ntmants of the Arlangas

n pOtAtluchbc ti thO hAt tuuodo
 Conference.
 iIelena District. Jas. Mickey, P. T..
 Station. William shepherd
 .> Circuit, j. J. Roberts. Jas. C. Bechan.
 MarianiA Abel c. Ray. supcrunm'rs. Clarendon, Il,os II. Howard. Prairie, To be Supplied. Cotton Plant, Moses II. McMurtry. Surrounded Hill, To be supplied. Augusta Station, Ed. T. Jones.
 Circuit, To be suppiieu. Mississippi District, John Coine, P. E. Oceola circuit, Benoni Harris. Marion Wm. w. Gillespie. Walnut Bend circuit. To be supplied. Elm Bend Tyrongec Harrisburg District, J. NJ. Steele, F. E.
 " circuit, Henry z. Gregory.
 ss" colored {. To be supplied. Mt. Vernon and col. John P. Webb. Wittsburg Wm. A. Cobb. Cleburne circuit, To be supplied Jonesboro '' Greensboro Gainesville Wm M. Watson. Batesville District, G. A. Donnally, F E
 " station, John W. Patton. Lee, supcrnumerary.
 Bat atesvillc circuit, Jacob Fl. Cox. Jacksonport station, M. J. Williams
 circuit, John II. Dye.
 col. " To be supplied. Smithville, '' F. W. Thacker. Pocahontas, !" A. M,thes Black River mission. A. s. Hiiburn. Searcy district, W. B. Pearson, P. E..
 :" and West Point, R. J. Britain. John Rhyme, supernumcrary.
 Searcy circuit, G. w. Stewart
 <, col. charge To be supplied. Grand Glaize. circuit, !" "soH" ie Prospect Bluff, C. s. Floyd Rig Creek q lessee Griffin. Cadron " Isaac L. Hicks. Lewisburg Vim. k. Knowlton. Clinton :" To be supplied. Clarksyillc district, J. M. P. Hickerson,
 ts5 3 F. E.
 {" circuit c. II. Gregory, Van Buren station, $. $. Key.
 " circuit, To be supplied. Ozark R. A. Allison. Dover saH" Peter A. Moses. Ft. Smith district, Wm. J. Noe, r. E.
 .s station. B. w. Hammitt. Grcenw ood mission. 5. F. Hicks. Waldron circuit. To be supplied. Grand Prairie '' F. NJ. Moore. Dardanelle < Moses c. Morris. Danville mission, John NJ. Bcwly. Fayetteville district, J. w. Shook, PIE.
 circuit. II. NJ. Granade. '. Binks, sup r1um erary.
 Cane Hill circuit Thos. J. Smith. Maysvile David Sturdy. James Grant, supernumerary.
 Bentonvile circuit NJ. Arn.ugtoa Van Winkle mission, To be supplied White River circuit, Wm. k. Young. Huntsville. ;. Robt. II. Young. Sculleville mission. Robt. N. Francis. Melville district, Win. k. Foster, P E.
 circuit, John II. Wade. Crooked Creek Daniel w. Evans. Carrollton To be supplied. Burro sville mission, C. N. McQuire. Flat Woods circuit, V. E. Tate. Strawberry '' a9 B. F. Hall. Pleasant Grove '' John NJ. Clayton. Mammoth Spring miss. To be supplied Kings River circuit, Elijah F. McNoblc, superanuated. The next conference to be held a Jacksonport.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
Now'.s the Time.
Q " F " o R D

To those owing us. The time has come now when we are compelled to have our money, due us for provisions furnished our friends during the year, and we respectfully ask all to come and settle up without further delay.
 ol9 HAzEN < MCPHERSON,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
(fELEGRAM.)
HOLLY STRINGS, Nov. s. CT.


 General c. II. Smith, Commanding Send me the name or names ot any of iicial or other person who has been or may make infamatory speeches to freedmen, or endanger the public peace by exciting one class or color against another. Consult commanding and other officers for facts. and publish this telegram. I desire to make prompt ar rests and trial of such offenders.
 Time and place of offence. and name of witnesses should accompany the charge.
 Signed. E. Q. c. ORD.
 Bvt. Maj. and Brig. Gen. Comd'g.
 A State Agricultural and Mechani- cal association has been org g'nized al last. Col. Gordon N. Peay. of this ci,y, was chosen President, and the follow ing gentlemen e-presidemts:
 For one year-D. E. Jones, Pulaski ; ". K. Patterson, Jackson J. A. Med lock, Saline: and T. C. Smith. Hemp stead. For two years--W. E. Wright. Pulaski; ". II. sutton, Chicot; II. c. Hayman, Craw ford; Richard Murphy. Sevier. Fort three years--ii. l.. Fetch CT, Pulaski; n. c. Cross, Cross; Win. Byers, Independence and !. II. Stir man, Washington.
 The Association also elected Board of Directors and an Executive Com mittee, and recommended the forma- ton of county societies similar to this .oae.
 Ifnotiiing serious intervenes to pre- vent look out for general State fair next year. BLi.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16
FURNISHING GOODS.

Consisting of Over aud Undersr Shirts Caps and very fine Clothing. Call and will bargains in Clothing
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16

tsJ- Wade goes out of the II. 5. sen ate and BrownIow in. Thus the sem ate wanes in intellect and waxes in blackguardism, says Prentice, sarcas- tically.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16

say The Wilmington X Weldon N. c. Railway, have placed eating cars on their road.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-16

ALsOA o Prints Bahed Brown Domess Table Cloth, aes Quilts Hoop skirts fine o Wooen oyets and
 
 Twill and fine oi Cissmere roadcoh Doeskin Rifles Pistols m Pocket Knives Butchers Knives Carving Knives Table Knives and and Shaving Umbrellas and pes large variety of Wooen oods Coats Misses and Children N ~A