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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

The Nevada Transcript says that the
Dutch Flat Railroad Company charge
S. so fare from Sacramento to ColfaI,
while the Nevada stages carry passen-
gers to and from Calfa1 for so cents. In
proportion TO distance, the Railroad fare
is about three times as much as the
itage charge.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

A SAN FRANCISCO "critic" says that
Miss Helen Western, as the French
Spy" out-s,rips anything in that line
Of acting ever before seen BY a Califor-
mia audience. She is said to be more
than Menken.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

TEE result; Of the law just enacted by
the Ohio Legislature, submitting the
question Of enfranchising negroes and
DISTINGUISHING rebels and deserters, may
DO judged by the fact that the rolls of
the Adjutant Generals Office contain
the names of eighteen thousand DESERT
ers for tho years 1868. To this must
be added deserters before that date, as
shawn by repimental rolls.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

We hear many of our "best citizens"
indulging in hearty commendation of
McCullough's acting in Hamlet, last
night, and expressing the hope that the
play will soon be performed again, dur
ing Mr.. McCullough's stay in Virginia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

THrRs is considerable discussion go
ing on among Republican papers Of New
York in regard TO the propriety of put
ting Frederick Douglass on the list OF
delegates at large TO the Constitutional
Convention. The New York Tribune is
in a ousndary about il.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

MAp.-Greeley is so mad he can't be
mollifed-concerning the Russian Amer
lean treaty. He calls it Stewards
whistle" and o "topic for rhetorical
aummery BY Fourth Of July orators"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

THz annual report Of the Methodist
Book Concern shows over $40, 900 profits.
The payment for Bishops salaries, trav-
cling expenses, ETC., were S27 40; total
assets, S5S2, 034, and it owes Sl26,675.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

SECRETARY SEWARD says that the Uni
ted State, and Russia will yet complete
the Observation-Disclosures telegraph, though
the enterprise has been abandoned by
the Western Telegraph Company.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

TIE British Journal Of Photography
says that pictures of cannon balls have
been taken at the moment Of their dis
charge from the gun. The plato 10 sI-
posed BY the action Of electricity.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

MISS BLANCHE, daughter of General
Butler, it is claimed, will be the belle
Of Washington next season. She il
pretty and accomplished, aud a gradu-
ate Of the Sisters of the Visitation, at
GEORGETOWN.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11
NEW TO-DAY.

Once of Crown Point Gold md Sill
yer Mining Company, 7O5 Montgomery street.
Notice to Stakeholder. The regular annual
meeting Of the Stockholders Of the Crown Point
Gold and silver Mining Company, for the election
OF Trustees for the ensuing year. and for the
transaction OF general business. will DO held at
the office. Of tho Company, in San Francisco. on
Monday, the third day Of June. 1867. at one
o'clock p. n.
BY order Of the President.
J. n. JONES. Secretary.
San Francisco, May 8. 1867. myll I'd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

A. R. PHELPS, w~ell-known to our
play-goers, is at Central City, Colorado
"A fayorite actor.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

The city of San Francisco is about to
purchase the gas and water-works which
now supply that metropolis with light
and washing fluid.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

CoSGREss has abolished the office OF
Army Sutler. It was not a wise step.
The soldiers will be cheated far more
BY licensed traders.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

The New York papers says that the
detective Police force of that city is
" rotten to the core"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

THs colored folks of Sacramento have
organized a military company, called
the "Grant Guard"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

Hon. John C. Breckenridge advises his
friends to make the best Of the Military
bill. Might as well.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

ASrGRo has been nominated for Mayor
Of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

CALrB T. FAY is a candidate for Gov.
ernor, in California. S. F. Clubs are
organized for his benefit.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

GOLD HILL. NEVADA:
Saturday EvoninE,.-----.--May IL, 1867
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-11

Charges at San Francisco Rates.
myIl Il H. HARRls.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02
Mass Meeting at Brownsville.

Pursuant to published call, a mass meeting of the citizens of Prairie coun- ty, was held in the School room, at Brownsville, on Monday the 18th ult.
 John W. Adams, Esq, was called to the Chair and D. Nichols elected Sec retary.
 The Chairman in few words stated the object of the meeting to be the se- lection of suitable candidates for dele gates to State Convention to form a constitution for the State under the re- construction laws of Congress, if such convention be held.
 On motion, the Chair appointed Messrs. T. E. Emmerson, A. A. Pitt man, J. R. Alexander and w. F. Black wood, of Caroline Township Hon. W. T. Jones, Q. T. Webster, F. NJ. Griffin and I. C. Hicks, of Prairie Township David Sparks, Wm. Hendricks and Wm. Robinson, of Centre Township, as q committee to select and recom- mend to the meeting two names of gentlemen suitable for candidates.
 During the absence of the committee the Hon. B. C. Totten addressed the meeting and in an able manner advo- cated the expediency of calling a con vcntion as required by Congress.
 The committee reported the names of Wm. F. Hicks and Hon. k. s. Can't as candidates. MT. Can't asked to be excused from running, and on his mo- ton new committee was appointed to make another selection. After con- sutation the committee again report ed the name of Hon. R. s. Can't, and both reports were unanimously adopt ed.
 Messrs Hicks and Can't in response to calls for them defined their position in short speeches. Hon. w. T. Jones, was called out and in few able re- marks opposed the calling of con vention, but urged the people to be united on the great questions at issue. Mir. McCulloch, candidate of the Union or Radical party was called out and at some length advocated the Con- gressional plan of reconstruction.
 On motion, the Secretary was in- structed to furnish copy of the minutes to each of the Des Arc papers for publication. Adjourned.
 JOHN W. ADAMS,
 President.
 ID. NrcuoIs Secretary.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02

PLAN TO HARMoNIsE THE PRESIDENT
 AND CoNGREss.--A Washington special
 telegram makes tho following an- nouncement:
 An important proposition has just
 been started by influential republicans which seems to meet with considerable favor, and may have a controlling in- fluence upon the action of congress at the approaching session, and upon the next presidential election. It is that a congressional committee shall be ap- pointed, by the consent of all senators and representatives who concur in the proposition, to wait upon President Johnson and request him to state defi- nitely what plan he has to submit for the speedy reconstruction and admis- sion of sthe southern states, as he has hitherto opposed every policy that has been initiated by congress. They pre- sume that he has definite practical plan ofreconstruction in his own mind which he believes would be effective and which would meet his approval. They would then ascertain to certain ty whether there is any possibility of the legislative and executive branches of the government harmonizing on policy that would restore the ex-rebel states to representation before the next presidential election, or whether the country must remain in it's present condition. until those two branches shall be brought into accord by the de- cisions of the ballet box in 1868. At tempts have before been made to patch up compromise between the presi- dent and congress, but they have been only individual volunteer efforts. The proposed movement contemplates the of sufficient number of republicans to secure majority ofeach house should any agreement be possi- ble, and the application to the presi- dent will be formal and authoritative. It originates with those who fear ina pcachment may bring destructive fi- nancial crisis upon the country, and is said to meet the approval of senator Morgan, of New York, and other rep resentatives of constituencies particu- larly concerned in the financial pros- perity of the country of the country.- It would moreover form the nucleus of new constitutional party all over tke Union.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02
D. NICHOLS, Secretary.

A CURE FOR CnILLs.-About two years since, says the Columbus tGa.) Enquirer, we stated that a citizen of this vicinity had told us that he had broken and cured q spell of fever by the use of pure apple vinegar-drink- ing about wine-glass full at a time at intervals before the time for the re- turn of the chill.
 The Rome (Ga.) Courier reports cures by the same course in it's neigh borhood. 1t says that Il lady faiend has known this recipe to be used in many cases, and has never known it to fail in curing chills and fever. Take wfne-glass full of the best apple vim egar for nine mornings in this way :: Take it three successive days, then omit it three days, and 50 on until the vinegar has been taken nine mornings in all. The vinegar must bo first-rate article of apple vinegar"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02

--The Times Richmond special says. the polls in three of the wards in that city were continued open yester- day for the benefit of the registered nc- grces who were unable to vote previ- ously. The whites were in the majori- ty "Wednesday night, but the scale. were soon tured in favor of the blacks. II 80 a. m. yesterday morning, Gen. Schoficld closed one of the polls, and soon after an another, leaving open the third, where the blacks massed them- selves to the exclusion of all others. The whites were crowded out and riotous disturbances became frequent along the excited multitude, which re- quired the military frequently to quell. Hunnicutt, jr. was found tearing up conservative tickets in the hands of col ored men, and promptly arrested by the military and lodgod in Libby prison. He was released in the eve ming by General Sehofield. At Il 30 p. m. the polls were still open, the blacks appeared to be innumerable,a and their voting may continue all night. These elections may be contested, and the conservaties will issue an appeal to the people of the county protesting against the manner in which the elec- ton has been conducted.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02
SPEAKING ON THURSDAY.

On Thursday last the candidates fol delegates to the Congressional Conven ton, if one be called, addressed th' people of Des Arc, stating forth thei views in regard to the course to be pur sued by Arkansas in the remodeling o the State Government. A resp ectabl' audience being assembled about o'clock Mir. W. s. McCulloch, tht Union Republican Candidate took { stand and delivered speech in whicl he declared for negro sufi'rage-recon. struction upon the Con gressional Plar and we see all the principles set fortl in the platform of the Republican party ofthe State. Mir. McCulloch's speech showed him to be Radical Republi. can endorsing that party to the letter and favoring their plans of reconstruc. ton and none other.
 MT. Hicks, the nominee of the con. servative party, in Mass Meeting al Browsville, next addressed the people He said he was personally opposed to a convention--that he could not en- dorse negro suffrage, that he would not sanction by his voice or vote disfran- chisemsnt of the best citizens of Arkan- sas. He declared for conservative principles and thought that it was un- just to ask more in the Constitution of Arkansas than was in the Constitution of Ohio, and some other western States. These States had voted down negro suffrage, it was not in their Constitu- tion, and there was no justice in asking Arkansas to do more than Ohio and other States had done.
 R. s. Can't next took the stand and in lengthy speech set forth his views in regard to the importance of the can vass now at hand. He endorsed the position of Mir. Hicks, and justified the action of the late State Legislature in voting down the constitutional amend ment. In his judgment it would have been to the dishonor of the State to have accepted the terms proposed in the reconstruction bill that the policy of the State should be to send such del- egates to the Convention as would re- fleet the sentiments of the people; as would reject the congressional plan and give to the people and congress constitution that would satisfy the peo- pic. If this course does not secure our admission into the Onion, that the time would come when we would be allow cd to reconstruct in our own way, and form government that would shed its blessings upon all alike. He called up- on the people to be firm, to hold out faithfully in defence of their own hon. or and right. Time and space will not allow full report of this gentleman speech it was eminently conservative
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Administrators Sale.

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER of the Probate Court of Prairie Coun ty made at the October term thereof, 1867, will sell to the highest bidder for ash at the town Des Arc, Prairie ounty, Arkansas, on the 30th day of November 1867, all the desperate claims belonging to the following estates of which am administrator, to wits
 Estate of John c. Goodwin.
 Estate of w. l.. Dewoody.
 Estate of J. NJ. Waterfield.
 Estate J. w. Wallace.
 Estate of J. c. Tarkenton.
 HORACE P. VAUGHAN,
 no33. Administrator:
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02

BATEsvILLE RErUDIIcaN.-We have received the first number of this jour- nal, just established at Batesvillc. It is Republican in politics, and it's edi- tor, Mir. James w. Siler, cvinccs much energy and ability in the conduct of this new candidate for public favor.- Mr. M. McCanany, late of this city, is the publisher. Every one who knows Mac. will accept this as sufficient evil dence that the paper is gotten up in neat and workmanlike style. Save its politics, we wish the Republican every success.--[ Little Rock Conservative.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02

The Steamer Minnesota, which ar rived at New York last week, had a disease on board that the health'offices says he has never seen before. Thepa- tient had many symptoms of cholera, but their bodies were warm; the eyes were sunken and the body blue. On examination, there were no symptoms of cholera, but the patient exhibited symptoms of poison. Dr. Harris de- ciared that not five physicians in New York were acquainted with the malady. It seemed to him to be the dreaded " blue disease" which of late has been ravaging Ireland.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02
CONVENTION AND WHAT OF

H.
 On next Tuesday, tho people of Prairie county will be called unHn to say whether or not by their voice, a convention shall be called to frame Q constitution for the Government of Arkansas in future, and if called who shall represent them as delegates.
 Men differ as regards the importance of this step, as they differ in every oth- CT political measure; there are those who say, it is for the best interest of Arkansas to call this convention and by its action bring our State into the Union and secure such rights as under our present form of Government are denied us. Yet, those who claim this do not tell us the how or from whence these benefits flow. No guarantee is given that the condition of Arkansas will be in the least bcttered, and al- though the congressional plan is for the reconstruction of the South, still it Is not on record that nothing more will be required, when these measures are complied with. Under this Bill the best element of society is disfran- chiseu while the elective franchise is conferred upon class of individuals, that cannot appreciate it, and are not prepared for its exercise. Again we can see no justice in this Congressional plan of Reconstruction 1t takes from our best citizens those rights which are inalienably theirs and which were honestly sealed to them by the cendi- tions of the surrender which brought peace to the country, and confers priv eleges upon an element that cannot benefit the government and to whom the government is not in the least in- debted.
 It cannot for moment be supposed that the people of the South will &C., cept this proposed plan of reconstruc- ton, and upon it organize the govern ment of the States. The faith of the party in power has been broken, and there is no security that 1t win ever be kept.
 If It is the desire of the party In power that the people of the State, re- construct the government of their State, why does Congress reserve the whole power of rejection or accepta- tion of their proposition at pleasure, there can be no democracy in thus smothering and rendering of no avail the voice of the people. There has been no other than the Congressional plan proposed for the reconstruction of our State government. To THAT PLAN WE ARE OPPOSED, for we do not believe the people of Arkansas want such re- construction, and being opposed to the plan we must of necessity oppose a Convention. No possible good can ac- crue to Arkansas from this convcn- tion for unless the actions of it's dele gates be in conformity to the require ments of the ''powers that be-" it will avail us nothing. With these lights before us, as it is the last time we can speak of this subject, our advice and position is NO CONVENTION, but in the event convention is called, let us vote for conservative delegates, not that they can do good things for us, but that the objects of the Radical par ty may be defeated and they rendered powerlcss to inflict upon us additional wrongs.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02

FAIR PosTroNED.--The Fair adver- tised to be held at Batesyille on the 7th, Sth and 9th days of November next, has been postponed one week, on account of the election occurring during the week it was proposed to hold the Fair. It will now be held on Thurs day, Friday and Saturday, November lith, 18th aud 10th, 1887.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02

Ey-The following item we take from the Van Buran Press, and we think it admirably portrays the 'loil' element, in some respects, that are canyassing this county in favor of reconstruction. The Press says:
 A Radical friend of ours said, the other day, that no man ever heard him say that he was ia favor of negro suf- frage.' Yet thisesam man, although ashamed to acknowledge, personally, that he is in favor of negro suffage, sup port and is an active supporter 1.-the Radical platform and party. Look out for such men, They do not really want the negro made equal to them, yet they want them as stepping stones to office and power. Verify the poor negro is in a bad fix--they want him, and they don't want him. Let every voter scan well. who is now advocating the Radi- cal doctrine? who he is ; what he wants and judge for themselves. If they are old citizens, ask what they want-what offices they are new men and ad- venturers, (and no new men ask offices but adventurers) why the thing is pat ent itself. Look out, and examine who and what they are.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02

Bay The work is still in progrcs- sion on the Memphis and Little Book railroad. Col. Robertson, the Supcrin- tendant, informs us that we shall have daily communication with Memphis by Febuary next.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02

--Garabaldi when in the United States, became a naturalized citizen. and when he was recently arrested ill Italy his friends thought of appealing to tho American Minister at Florence to obtain his release, on the ground that he was an American citizen. The
 Minister, whilst he declined to inter- fere to the extent asked for, did not hesitate to request the Italian Govern ment to show clcmency to the prisoner.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02
NOTIONS.

Our stock Notions large and variety dress braid, silk crochet braid woted braid edging inserting @ ruug of all s dress card se and bug all co silk ribbon and large ofbe and bonnet b french flowers fine assortment crewe linen and brad Ladies and books gaph albums and large of combs of all descriptions toilet and peumery french and harrs spinning marbles china and dolls pocket work and shaving of Ladies collars and cuffs silk e thread kid and gloves hosiery needless fancy shetland shaw fancy walking aue melton cloth and silk clusters cerhes Ladies hats and white embroidery skng irish shirt fancy silk bonne aecon vions the and italian violin all trunks; saddles and bridle and saddle wallets
 Having purchased Goods the lowest and will sell Give call and and Goods and prices
 F. GATES & BRO. pss Are Arkansas, June l. lS67.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02
1ours, very truly. (Signed.) s. F. Chas

In answer to calls for informa- tion as to the rights of persons to use timber on homestead entries, the con- missioner of the general land office has replied as follows:
 X homestead settler has the privi- lcge of using the timber upon the land settled on by him, for the improve ment of the premises, but not for sale or speculation.
 There is an erroneous impression that the homestead law regulates the matter. The general law for the pro- tection of the public timber and the punishment of trespassers thereon, as interpreted by the supreme court and departmental regulations thereun- der, control in the premises. Until the homestead claimant shall have resided upon the land claimed, for five years, and made final proof according to law, and obtained his patent, the fee simple title to the land is in the United States, and the timber growing thereon must be protected the same as other public timber, subject only to the privilege of the actual settler to use the same to the extent already stated, but no further.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02
O W E " 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.
 ol0 HAZEN < MCPHERSON.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-02

MARKEDLY the Rev. D. R. Cof. fey, at the residence of the brides father, A. B. CANDY to Miss SALLrE