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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

See advertisement Of Davis X Baagh, Cotton Factors and general Commis- sion Merchants, No. l16 Front street. This firm will give attention to all or ders, comply with all instructions. and advance Gberally upon sIl con sign ments.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

See Advertisement uf II. n. trovu, 276 Front street. As Cotton Factor and Commission Mcrckasst he offers himself as candidate for public pat ronage. All consignments made to him will meet with prompt and indi- vidaal attention.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
R. c. McCARLKY. Secretary.

-yaThe New Orlcsss Times of the 18th says that Captain isanno, of tine brig Lixabc,, at Galveston, from Swan Island, reports August 18th, of Cape Antonio, bearing northwest twenty miles, spoke brig Nellie Mitchell, from Aspihwsll for Swan Island with all hands on board sick with fever. The Nellie Mitchell had been drif- ting about the ocean for fourteen days. sailing in that time six hundred miles, with no one able to steer the vessel or drive the pumps. Captain Isanno sent his second mate on board. a.d kept company with him until near Key West, at which por, the Nellie Mitehen pat ia.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

l.. Rocco X Co.,, Second street. This firm possess superior facilities for the manufacturing of Candies and Confec- tiens of every kind. They also import direct the finest Liquors, Wines, etc., and offer them to the trade at reduced rates. See advertisement.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

J. w. A. Jones X Co.,, Cotton Fac tors and Commission Merchants, No. 263 Front street, ask share of patron- age. They will attend to the interests of those entrusting their business to them in such manner as to give sat- isfaction.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

Hardwick House, Nos. 61, 63 and 65 Adams street, mas been newly remod- eled and arranged, and is now prepared for the reception of visitors. It is conveniently situated for business and contiguous to railroads and other points of travel.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

Taylor, Gay ( Rutland, Grocefs, and Cotton Factors BOA Front street, is reliable firm, and all consignments made to them will meet with prompt attention.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

Mrs. A. A. Newman at No. l56 Main street has an extensive Millinery estab- lishment from which she can furnish Bonnets, Trimmings &c. of every style and fashion, at the lowest prices and with greatest dispatch.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

The Worsham House is one of the fixtures of Memphis. A good Ho- tel, managed by competent geHgem en it cannot fail to attract the attention of the travelling public.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

A. F. Frankland, general Dry Goods Commission Merchant, No. 22l Second street, solicits the patronage of the public and offers inducements to the trade. See advertisement.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
D E s ARC: SATURDAY.. SEPT. 8, 1867.

rG-No city in the west is striving harder than Memphis to merit the trade of Arkansas, and in very few of the northern cities arc greater reimbursement held out than are offered by the mer- chants of the Bluff City. We, in this number, present to our readers under the head of ''new advertisements" the cards of some of the most prominent business houses, to which we invite their special attention:
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
DIsSOLUTaON.

The partnership heretofore existing In the publication osthe ..iugusts Sentinel" under ihe firm name of Vaughan. Poe S Co. was on he 9th day of September dissolved Poe < Mathews having sold out their entire interest ln said paper to James s. Gray.
 Ell. FOE.
 A c. MATHEWS.
 n ' VAUGHAN
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
ID E = A. IE c MALE AID EEMlALE ACADEMY.

N1HE E fourth session of this School will open IL on Monday, the 9th of. August. under the charge and direction of E. b. PERRY, assisted hy competent Female Teacher.
 Terms, per Session of Five Months. Orthography, Reading and Writing, Sl4 % The same with Arithmetic, Geography
 Grammar. Philosophy, Algebra, Ge-
 ometry, Chemistry, Rhetoric, Book
 Keeping, &eo S16 % Latin and Greek, 44t $20 co
 No incidental expenses.
 N. B. The tuition must be paid al the end of each month, or you will be notified to keep your children at home. Bt
 Des Are. July 20 lS67. fly
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

M. J. Rossell, Cotton Factor < Com : mission Merchant, can be found in busi- ness at No. 3l6 Front St. All business entrusted to him will be promptly and satisfactorily attended to.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

pg~ We are authorized to announce R T. DODSON, of Caroline Township, as . candi- date for the CeAvcntieM. sep7.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

CirCular.--The undersigned takes this as one of the methods to inform his friends. as will be seen from the sbove card. that he has formed copartnerihip for the purpose of doing an exclusive commission business In doing so he thanks his Friends for all past fayors, and asks for a continuance of the same by consignment of their cotton and other produce, from one dozen eggs up ta one thou sand bales of cotton. Our Mr. Nevils has had long experience in the selling of cotton, &c., and is considered ont Of the best cotton sales men in tho city. pledge myself that all things that may be entrusted te us shall have my personal attention aud shall be promptly and correctly attended to, and..strictly account ed for, As a frm we owe nothing. and we have entered into an obligation not to endorse nor accept for an. one ,initss we have the cotton. Sc. in hand. That being our policy. we will in no case have to sell one man $ cot ton to pay another tan's debt 10 keep from going to protest Having been cit ixen of Arkansas for the lset ten years. and having [ had large acquaintance in the Confederate 2 army, fatter myself that we shall receive a liberal share of patronage, and that 1 shall yet be able 10 make a living. aud with that am determined to be satisfied.
 am. very respectfully, your obedien, ser want. H. H. POE.
 Sep 1tf
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

We also offer for sale all goods in our line at manufacturers and lowest prices. Every article warranted as represented. Terms, nc; cash or r.ty acceptance Send fer catalogue.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
DIES ARC F E MALE $ 6 II 0 0 L

MISS ELLEN PENNEY will open a School at her residence, known as the Black house, on Monday, Jth August.
 Terms ofTIitiOn. Elementary Eng. branches, Read-
 ing, Writing, Geography,
 Grammar. etc, per session of
 five months s....ts. l4 Si3 Go Higher Eng, Philosophy, Chem-
 istiy. Rhetoric, Mental Science. Physiology, Geology, Algebra,
 etc ,.,...... ...-.. SIS % French and Latin, (extra,) per
 session. ..............,........l... .Sl5 co Music .,......................s 1895 % Use of Instrument A S5 %
 or oils ..,.~~..''....... si5 % Incidental Expenses ......<s S1 00
 Charge made from time of admission, and deduction made in case ofprotract- ed illness.
 REFERENcEs.-Bish H. c. Lay, C. C. Scott, Esq, Little Rock; Henry, Williams X Co.,, Van Buren. Arkansas !. J. Polk, New Castle, Tenn. Gen. Albert Pike. jul20-tf
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
MSxpa,s, June l, 1867.

r MEaPHfs, June 1, 1867.
 This is to state that was afflicted with Fe- yer and Ague of the most inveterate cbarsc- ter for about two years. tried many rcme- dies, including large quantities of quinine, etc., without avail. I was finally induced to try the Texas Tonic Syrap-..-the result was that after taking the first dose, had .ohills no more, anda now rapidly recovering my health and strength. have sent two dozen of thls valuable ague cure 10 my plantation at Milliken Bend. Every planter should keep it on hand. H. K. AUSTIN,
 Formerly Sup Little Rock K. K.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
Read the Following c -rtiiicatesl !
 MEMpAls, Sept. 1, 1887.

MANSFIELD & HIoBEE--
 s8 Gentlemen: Having long suffered from chills and fever, and after having tried without efect, quinine, Ayers Ague Cure and other chill medicines, was induced to take q bottle of your Texas Tonic Syrup, and after taking few doses was en- trrely relieved and have not had chill since. take pleasure in recommending it as a sste and pleasant as we'll as speedy cure for the above named disease. II. $. TUMSON,
 No 43 South Court Square,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
CANDID AT AsS,

rkA- We are asthorxed to announce Capt. SAMUEL TAYLOR. of Des Arc, ssFs csndi- date for the Convention, eep7.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
To Ali whom it May Concern.

WHOSE Of our friends 70 whom we have IL extended accommodations for the past welye months we hope, without farther mo- tiee. will let us have the money due, and vs will then be in condition to serve them ssaiu in time to come, Respectfully,
 HA2EN { NcPuERsOy
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28
R. R. FOE R. II. TOE, ]. A. NEvfLs, West Point, Ark. Memphis, Tenn. M R. I2. POE & CO. COTTON FACTORS
 AND
 General Commission Merchants, No. ls3. FRONT STREET, MEMP HIS TENN ESS E E.

WILL gi~e their undivided attention to Re- ceiving and Selling of Cotton and other Pro dnce cchsigned 10 them, and to the purchase of all orders for their customers. Cotton &c. sold strictly according to order and remit tances made accordingly.
 nA- All Cotton &c.. consigned to us will be covered by Insurance unless otherwise ip- s,ructcd EA p4- Liberal advances made upon all con- signmcnts. a
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

MEMPHIS, 6cIV, O. lCOts MAxsflELp & HIGBEk-- s3 taW raiay Gentlemen: After suf fcriug more or less from the agae for five years, and finding no permanent relief from Physiciaa's prescriptions CT the popular reni- edies of the day, was induced Sy s friend to try your new, (though already widely known,l ] .sare cure' tor fever and ague, the Texas Tome Syrup, and am happy to state that it worked to charm. 1 have had but one chill since commenced using it (and that was caused by my own siulprudcAce the third day after.l although nearly three months have elapsed, and unhesitatingly recommend it to all who safer from any form of Ague AS a safe, sure, and pleasant remedy for the same.
 Respectfully Yours.
 NJ. V. 5 SHATTUCK,
 Principal I.indea St. Public School. Observe explicit Directions around each bot
 tle, and caution to protect tho public
 against imposition and fraud.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

MExPHIs, Tenn, Aug. 3l. 1867. MANsrIELD & HiGREE--
 t| Dear Sirs: In March last had severe attack of chills and fever. After using the usual remedies (Qaininc smiths Tonic, &c., &c.) without any good result. was induced to try your Texss Tonic Syrup. After taking few doses was en- tirely relieved, and have had no return of the disease since. take pleasure in recommend- ing it As speedy cure ef the above named disease. m a9s FERGUS HALL, ss a9 " of Osgiil Bros. 6 Co
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-28

pes Arc, Arkansas. Juno 1, 1867.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19
Il beg your pardon, she replied, "bnt |
cann0t cali yo~ name


@ibeg your pardon, she replied obn.
canno. cali yo~ name
lie smiled
MY name Ab, tbat think, you never
knew, al!aought VIC have met more than once
before. Do yea recognize me as john Ather-
ton
She shook her head n silent bewildermcnt.
II suppose not; but Love you anito forgotten
nc Have you forgotten the street eurucr,
end the crash in the concert room
She knew hm then, m tie beated toyrer.
IL thanks am proscatatious nas quite oter-
vhelming 70 much ~, ,has liz was heartily
glad ihatshc was interrupted by The announce.
mont of tie carriage which was 10 take them
70 B09llawu.
Mrs. Inyerlet-h received her new governess
very kindly although she had come at differ
eat tine, and 10 different company, from what
she had a right o expect. This matter, how>
ever, was soon explained. and on IL next day
Minnie entered upon tic discharge of her
duties in the household where she was regard
ell as a member of the family rather than as y
dependent. For they did not forget that she
was by birth and breeding a lady, whom mis-,
fortune alone had prevented from moving in
the same sphere with themselves. Under such
kindly auspices the grls daily existence could
scarcely fail Of a happiness which it Lad not
known since tie death Of her parents.
Minnie said John Atherton one day, as
they sat together in the solitude which, under
certain circumstances, il Infinitely preferable
to the most brilliant society, how was it that
you did not know me the day l rescued you
from your distressed wanderings? You could
not have learned my face as did yours
| Minnie hesitated, blushcd and smiled.
| That does not follow, jack she said, at
length, rather saucily. "If you had studied
| tie moon ever SO thoroughly would you know
II for tie same moon should you see it, after
seven or ight months absence, dsfgured by
"a immense moustachc z"
john Athcrton laughed seeming rather
amused than annoyed BY this structure upon
the facial adornment he had chosen to resume.
y very proper Illustration fer teacher,
Minnie, he sald mlschievously. "let | re-
cognized you the moment you raised your veil,
ia spite of your red eyes-silly child
from this scene it might, perhaps, be imag-
, incd tilat the relative position of these two
| young persons had been somewhat changed,
since their chance meeting in the railway car.
And such a conjecture would not fail of the
truth; for John Atbertoa had woed and won,
anl was new looking forward to the day when
he should make all his own, the wife whom he
Lad gained as II we've. guile w accident.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19
QUITE BY ACCIDENT.
BY KATE PUTNAM


She was a slender, delicate girl, modest
and pretty, though poorly clad. Intelligence
and refinement stamped every feature, con-
yineins the most casual observer Of her unlike
ness TO lie eoauon crowd Of shop-girls, even
before i second glance had noted the roll OF
music plieA betokened the poor teacher fol-
loving her vocation. Justnow she stool m
On one 81 the corners ofa thickly y-throngeel
street. surveying, with 4 hesitant air, the
moving mass which separated her FROM the
other size.
Willie she WIS yet moditating a desperate
plunge into the human soa, a rough fellow,
Who foapl her slight fopm some obstruction
to his hea4tong haste, tostled past, with rude
push, which would have sent her from the
pavement, had not strong hand interposed,
saving her fall, and hurting the interleper
into the street The fellow skunk away, after
a glance at the stalwart proportions Of the
new conner, who met the bewildered thanks of
tho young lady, as yet scarsely conscious Of
what Ind taken place, with corseous proiicr
Of assistance i'll passage 70 the other side.
Such ~ experiment to-day, seems to de-
mand the wisdom Of Solomon, and the
strength Of q SAMPSON he said, laughingly,
to relieve her embarrassment; 'sand although
cannot boast much of the first commodity,
whatever possess of the second is at your
service
That the difficulties OF the undertaking had
not been exaggerated was evident, upon trial,
for such tacking and ycering such sudden
rushes and masterly retreats, the poor child
had never before witnessed. But the skill of
her conductor presently brought them safe to
the wished for side, where they parted, each
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19

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Ns.s9i''so vas daiiy tfoi oya race Of thralls
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| of aoerty, the deep bass Of a mighty choir
| whose hands were manacled bv law-slayes.
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Ia" Ao ON"'inss oa' uuii
hrooolhs OF eeaseiess agony.
Wrong could not always prevail Through
the mysterious workings of q, a,,u;so pa.
~. ha'io1i t's gong through tefrloie reek.
onlns aud come out of the racking throes Of
war with soil blood-drencLel hut-rprr-
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Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19
ELoUBET
9 AD32lET ORGAN 5

Manufactured by pELoUGET, PELTON & Co,
S3l Broadway n. u, unanimously awarded y
Cold Medal, at the last Fair Of the American
Institute, n. Y, US ''the best Cabinet Organs
in direct competition with all the leading
makers, being pronounced superior in Quality
Power and Variety of Tone and i'll number Of
Combinations. Pedal Case Organs, with one,
two and three hanks of Keys, Six Sizes, $3.50
to 1000. Without Pedals, $3.50 to $3.50
Melodeons $65 to $3.50. $3.50 to Sl70 will
give fine organ for a Sunday School or small
Church. Descriptive Circulars and price list
forwarded. Address, PELOUBET, PELT0N
& Co., All Broadway. New York. 2l-m2.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19
Officers

Parties wishing to insure in this desirable
company may apply to
Harrison a. STlcnnsaas.
Generl Insurance -4geHts,
yln1yl. Toledo Iowa.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19
NLAREN CE HOU S Il
IxENTRAL HOUSE,
Meehanicsyille, iowa.

TRAE SWETLAND PROPRIETOR.
This we'll known House has been entirely
reftted and rcfurnished and tho Proprietor
intends to spare no pains in making it first
class House. n21y1.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19
From The New Tqtk Evening Post.l
STORY o. A FLAG.
~ NSRY Fl. NEALY.

STORY OF a FLAG.
~ N6EY f. NEALY.
(0n the day Of the grand review many old
, tattered banners we're borne past some will
only piece Of fgiage or a ribbon Of the sill
left. One had tic staff bound up like bro
ken limb, and one was entirely bare. SOM
gentlemen gave three rousing cheers for tn
"dag.staiT. It was crowned With fine bo
qut of roses shroulcl ia Grape, and belongd'
10 the 3Gth Iowa S. G. II.
Twas q gorgeous day in summer time
| OF eighteen sixty-one,
| When bright eyes gazed on me with pride
| And said That ! was done.
And a beautiful lady with golden hair
| Gave me 10 the boys in blue,
And babe them through battle, smoke and 6r'
To carry me safely through.
| And ihen and there the brave boys sware
That | undimmed should be;
| That not one star our foe should mar,
| In the battles raging sea.
| Or if TIE bullets pierced me through,
| OR storms my hues should rust,
| That never dishonor or defeat
| NgI44,f.f F.,ai1 s,,a gh~Ct,erb tia Iuct
W. VIZ 3a1i,,a. vrarcan, ,,st MI
rtn, a..+ .a..ai,, o5, j ,,ss. cat,,,a;s,,
/ M. tba bsvs ernla ,.gF fsrgot rna
1 ~ las,sa,,t Sia,,,,ai,. ,,;stT hc;ght
\ me- hara ,,.o 'tray y.I,. tlro,,,,b
4 ,t T.ln,al lIiII.and Rnazords Ronst
pesao., ~,
| Through Ffawqh Dallas. and Eenesaw.
Bp tie Ghattohoocuees banks.
VI. 49,, tl,t,,os5 o,,,. h,codi5c ranks
| vbo,, ~, a,,4 a., - tla 1rai,in, saa
Ne ,,.e,n ,reIcorno3 At soxonnoh
Will ,oa.vo eal,Iier vitb nrida and cIee
Gstherei his gaIdc, nonna
Then after a rest they bore me on
Trough tile swamps Of Coalbahcc.
/ By tie El;sa iairy lauas,
ra5.I, s...,...s aI5 Rrntonville
s..a.l..a ,gaua-.4l
Ya51 4#..,.s s.le.. ,.a ro.an
s.gtl..t
&a1 Har ta78v a} tlis eeaul review,
F a.s4e pfo...l.y0u.
taa 5ga tae ol4 jae iasrc than HE new
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19

Gfa rAfA PER YEAR We want
- L. p5FO agents everywhere 10 sell
our IMPROVED $40 Sewing Machines. Three
new kinds. Under and upper feed. Warrant
ed five years. Above salary or large commits
sions paid The ONLY machines sold in the
United States fol- less than $40, which are
Juily licensed BY Hoee, Wheeler & Wilson, Gro-
uer j. Baker, SiRger j. Co., and Bachelacr. AL
other cheap machines are iatriagements and the
eller or user halle 10 egrest, G,se and mpris-
onment. Circulars free. Address, or call upon
Shaw & Clark, Biddeford, Maine, or Chicago,
Ills. vlnGly,
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19

the space Of one year, had rendered both OF,
phan and homeless Unfortunate spcculations
had reduced Mr.. Crcytons oigional ample
fortune to a sum barely sufficient for the pay
ment Of his debts, thGs leaving his daughter
entirely dependent upon her own exerhonS.-
Fortunately, she had cultivated her musical
talent thoroughly, and this afforded Ter
slender support, in the small town wherein
size lad dwelt from childhood.
After time, through The influence of family
friends in New York. classes in music, French
and drawing we've secured for her acceptance.
This opportunity, although offering no very
great advantages, was undoubtedly superior
TO her village teaching, which she therefore
,eft, however reluctantly, for a life in y Y.
The occasion upon which we have just seen
her, was the opening scene Of this experiment
as she was at the moment returning from the
giving of her first lesson.
On many accounts, Minnie's city life proved
success, but there were times when it was
very uusatisfying. She missed the flowers
anl green fields, the open air and cheerful
n,rsseTs:.t N HUI eountry lome. mos, of all
sbe piDsl for kindly tones anI familiar n.ces
thai hal heretofore formed part Of hcr daily
existence. How much these simple comforts
had been worth to her she had not even imag-
ineJ, until their value had been taught BY
withdrawal. 1t is true that she had friends
or rather acquaintances, in The city, but they
were of station and pursuits too different to
render intimacy practicable Their thoughts
were not as her thoughts, nor did she care TO
increase the weight Of her Obligation, by
tbrnstnr upon them the burden of presence
which could hardly be otlssr than unwelconie
S. 4lse resigned herself 10 tlte inevitable lone
I.ness, nI.9se only divers rs we're er ooRs
lsar irarv walks, anl ia rns.eai a@s ia
vt..B s4a sa hat ;la nacls Aer pl5 aa
iaseasi moderate iala laa. vas as
5as ,G ,aass .Ast slc nl4t h se30ai -n-
tafa.
Inss wb5le the au1iyaca, tlr't,al vr,. 1a.
e5g5a.9a Isssse 5s delight listened lFea y
n Ire sifvss>tar1ated singer. tb1t tbese as.se
one e# thase ominous whispcrs, w5lieh lssiD
enc searss knows whore. aosh lightning Ike.
In III Iirs sions. to c,eetrly he vl le horse
vita tsrEss finally. on a sudden, muta.er,
eHdiar IN shout. proclaimed that the Gaer
o. fl.s concert aa!l was giving wav. instant +
followed the teFr'taa ir'g6l amt son ,as-'h 9S
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-19

kOseds0. EOvva.
vln2 3n.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-07-18
g.. NJ.
B1sMARcK's LAST SEaAR.-"We learn to al

B1sMARcK's LAST SEaAR.-"We learn to ap-
preciate the value of good segar only when it is
the last Of its tribe, and when there is little pros
pect of getting another" said Count Bismarck
smoking his Havana with greatrel "AtKo-
niggratz I had but single segar left, and | kept
it during the whole battle as miser guards his
treasure. Just then I would not treat myself to
it. depicted in my imagination in glowing colors
the blissful hour when should smoke it after the
battle in victorious tranquility. But I had made
another miscalculation. You see, therefore, you
were wrong in ascribing to me only one miscalcu-
lation."
"And who spoiled your calculation p
"a poor dragoon. He lay helpless; both his
arms had been shattered, and he was waillng tor
some refeshment. ransacked all my pockets
I found nothing but gold-and that would do him
no good; but, hold on. I had that precious Sc