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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
A Voice from VickSburg.

VIcKsBuRG, Miss, Aug. 9 1863. DR. JOHN BULL Dear Sir,-l am happy to s:ate to you that have used your valuable Cedron Bitters with great benefit to myself, in general debility and prostration of my system produced by the unhealthy and miasmatic influence of the Mississippi river around Vicksburg, having been with Gen. Grants army through it's whole southern campaign, l confidently recommend it's use to all persons who are exposed to unhealthy climates,
 H. w. POOLE,
 Agent U s. San. Com. For Sale by Johnson & Davis, Des Arc Ark.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03

She reveals secrets no mortal ever knew She restores to happiness those who, from doleful events, catastrophes, crosses in love, loss of relations and friends, loss of money, &o., have become Respondent She brings together those long separated, gives intorma- ton concerning absent friends or lovers, re- stores lost or stolen property, tells you the bus mess you are best qualified to pursue. and in what you will be most successful causes speedy marriages and tells you the very day you will marry, gives you the name, likeness and characteristics of the person She reads your very thoughts, and by her almost supernatu- ral powers, unveils the dark and hidden mys- teries of the future. From the stars we sec in the firmament--the mslefe stars that over come or predominate in the conhguration- from the aspects and positions of the planets and the fixed stars in heaven at the time of birth, she deduces the future destiny of man Fail not to consult the greatest Astrologist on earth. Ii costs you but trfe and you may never again have so favorable an oppor- tunity. Consultation fee, with likeness and | all desired information, Sf Parties living at a distance can consult the Madame by mail with equal safety and satisfaction to them selves, as if in person full and explicit chart, written out, with all linquiries answer cd aud likeness enclosed, sen, hy mail on re- ceipt of price above mentioned. The strict est secresy will be maintained, and all cor respondenee returned or destroyed Referen- css of the highest order furnished those de- siring them. Write plainly the day of the month and year in which you were born, cn- closing small lock of hair,
 Address MADAME II. A. PERRlGo, P O DRAWER 392. 8rtPALo, \ Y.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
SPECIAL NOTICE. BULLS CEDRoN BITTERs Read Mir. Edwards Statement.

LOUISVILLE, KY., April 22 1863 DR JOHN BULL,,-Dear Sir,-Gratitude to you, as well as n sense of duty to the public, requires that 1 should give you statement for public use, of the great benefit have de- rived from the use of your "Cedron Bitters. v After a military service of thirteen months, embracing the Pea Ridge campaign and battle, was discharged from the service and came home to die. Dyspepsia, liver complaint, and general debility were fast hurrying me to the grave, and every remedy prescribed by physi- cians seemed only to aggravate my diseases. About four weeks ago 1 was fortunate enough to procure your s'Cedron Bitters." and by the use of them alone have been restored to per feet and robust health. can most earnestly recommend them as being all, and more than all, than they are represented to be. You are at liberty to make any use you wish of this statement.
 I am, respectfully,
 RICHARD EDWARDS.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
RIVER NEWS, WEATHER, ETC

River continues to fall slowly.
 Weather rather warm--nights cool,
 Crops favorable.
 The Commercial passed up on Thurs day, and down this morning; she has re- sumed her regular trips, and will arrive at Des Arc. hereafter every Thursday. She is commanded by Capt. Ashford, with clerks Morton and >Smithers in the office,
 The Rowena will be at our landing on Monday, commanded by Capt John $ Davis. She will run regularly through out the season, in connection with the Commercial
 The J. & McCuue has laid up at Mem phs to await better times
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03

TouRNAMENT.-From their advertise ment it will be seen that the people of Cotton Plant design having grand tour nament. on the 9th of September. The cause to which the proceeds of this enter tainment is to be appropriated, is noble one, and should elicit the appreciation of every one in whom charity has existence. The arrangements are complete, the list ot prizes good, and as the ring is open to all, we trust that the managers of this af- fair may realize handsome sum, that good may be done, where good is needed
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
The United States Consul at E


 The United States Consul at Ha- vana has notified the Department of State that a cargo of Coolies may be shortly ex pected at New Orleans, against the act of Congress of February 20, 1865. He has reason to suspect that an extensive scheme is on foot for the introduction of Coolie la Dor in the South. Instructions are in preparation at the Attorney Generals of fee for tue action of District Attorneys should grounds of violating the law ap- pear.
 saa-The Juarez party having signalized their recent suecess--achieved by the pe- culiarly national treaehery, and shocked the civilization by scores of barbarous mur. ders-have now commenced to despoil convents and persecute the highest digni. taries of the Catholic churches
 rg-It is still expected that iu another week, the United States will be in direct te'cgraphic communication with Havana.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
DRs BURNEY, TREzEvANT & ALLEN

DRs BURNEY, TREzEvANT X ALLEN These gentlemen have associated them selves in the practice of their profession and offer their services to all who suffer from disease of any form With theiI combined experience, knowledge of medi cine, and professional skill, they are pre- pared to treat diseases of any form. We cheerfully recommend them to the suffer ing, as gentlemen and efficient physicians and would advise the afflicted to procure their services at once.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03

@rLet it be remembered that J. M. Burney has on hand complete stock of drugs and medicines, and remembering this, go arm yourselves to fight against disease, for you know 'tis an old and true saying--an ounce of preventive is worth pound of cure.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Free to Fyerybody.

Large PIP. Circular, giving information of the greatest importance to the young oi both sexes.
 It teaches how the homely. may become beautiful, the despised respected, and the fcrsaken loved.
 No young lady or gentlemen should fail to send their Address, and receive copy post paid, by return mail.
 Address P. o. Drawer, 2l, feb2s-6m Troy. N. Y.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
DR. J A. RoUsELAUx.

p@-Mr. B. D. Perry's school will com mence on Monday, at the Baptist Church, Mir. Perry has procured female assistant and is prepared to accommodate large number of pupils, both male and female.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03

~We would call the attention of our readers to the fact, that Stewart, Gwynne & Go. are constantly in receipt of fresh supplies of groceries, plantation supplies, &c., which, notwithstanding the dullness of the times and scarcity of money, they continue to sell at reasonable prices.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
TO CONSUMPTIvEs. i.

rGNHE advertiser, having been restored to l. health in few weeks by very simple remedy, after having suffered for several years with severe lung affection. and that dread disease Cousumption-is anxious to make known Co his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
 To all who desire it, he will send copy of the prescription used (free of charge), with the directions for preparing and using the same, which they will find a SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION ASTHMA BRONCHITIS, CoUeHs, CoLps. and all Throat aud Lung Afections.- The only object of the advertiser in sending the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted, and spread information which he conceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will try bis remedy, as il will cost them nothing, and may prove blessing. Parties wishing the prescription, FREE by return mail, will please address
 REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg, Kings Co.,, New York.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03

TAKE NoTrcE.-That George McLaren is still at the old stand, with good assort- meut CENTS CLOTHING, at remarka- ble low prices, for cash only. jun8.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03

THANKs.-To Mrs. s. Nj Sanders for for a nice watermelon. Also, to Benj. Blakeuey, for chunk of ice.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03

nA- Divine services on tomorrow at the Methodist Church, by Rev. J. l.. Denton, pastor in charge.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03

p@-Dr. Rouselaux has gone to Augusta to see patient, and will return as soon as possible. Wonder if sombody will publish dissolution of partnership?
 np II RousrIAUy
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
IN DYSPEPSIA

And it's attendant train of symptoms, il acts more like q charm than medicine. There is nothing in the range of Materia Medica that can for a moment bear comparison with it in this disease
 A full account of this wonderful plant may be found in the llth edition of the U. $. Dis pensatory, on pages 1887 and 1888.
 series of experiments in which Dr. BULL has been for years engaged. has just been brought to successful termination, and he is now enabled to offer to the public combiaa- ton of CEDRON with other approved tonics, tho whole preserved in the best quality of cop per distilled Bourbon Whiskey, which he is confident has
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
REPARATOR CAPlLLt.

Tbrow away your false frizzles your switches,
 your wig
 Destructive of comfort. and not worth fig Come aged, come youthful, come ugly and fair' And reioice in your own luxuriant hair.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
 ERRORS OF YOUTH.

X GENTLEMAN who suffered for years A from Nervous Debility, Premature De- cay. and all the effects of youthful indiscreton, will, for the sake of suffering humanity. send free to all who need it. the recipe and dircc- tions for making the simple remedy by which he was cured, Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertisers experience, can do so by ad- dressing, in perfect confidence,
 JOHN E, OGDEN, a2 Cedar Street,
 mayll-1y New York.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03


 PERsoNAL.-The many friends of Rev A. R. Windfeld, will learn with pleasure that the honorary decree of Doctor of Di- vinity has been conferred upon him by Trinity College, N. c Upon one who has labored so faithfully in his high call ing such honors sit most gracefully.
 sW-The newest idea in connection with the hot weather in New York. is that of an enterprising old man who has fitted up a street sprinkler on a small scale, which he drags about the streets on foot, sprink. ling door-yards and bits ofpavement to or der for pittance.
 The New Orleans Times the ap. preaching convention in that State will be Radical beyond doubt The registration in the State foots Al ,166 whites and 7S, ,230 blacks.
 A-The able papers written by the Hon. B. H. Hill, and entitled 'notes on the situation" are published in pamphlet form at Atlanta and Augusta, and sell rap. idly.
 - The, bridge oyer the river at St Louis will be the wonder ofthe world l, will have three spans, one of 5l5 feet and two of 497 feet each.
 nA- The Indians have cut the telegraph wires west of Fort Sanderson. Protection to the stages and telegraph is entirely in adequate.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
6entlrmeu's furuishin9 6oads,

Our stock NcoHs large of variety dress pants coat ves aud % utn flax and silk thread silk crochet braid woed braid egng inserting hs ng and trHiuiug all ofbe andet bbn french 
  perumery; spinning marbles
  s thread kid and gloves; large hosiery suspen silk handkerch needless fancy shetland shaw fancy walking basques melton cloth and silk white
 
 guitar descriptions musouio nets; andb ands saddle wallets Having purchased Goods the best markets lowest will sell cheap this a call and and examine Goods and prices,
 +. GATES x BRO. nes June l lS67.--
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
NO EQUAL IN THE WORLD.

He might furnish volume of certificates but the public have long since learned to esti- mate such things at their true value. The safest plan is for every one to test for himsch the virtue of new medicine.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
q R Xa R O M

Is potent to cure no matter what the disease may be. While DR. BULL is not prepared to endorse this extravagant pretension, he IS nevertheless satisfied from thorough exam ination of the evidence relating 10 it's virtues that as a remedy and preventive for all dis cases arising from exposure, either 10 changes of weather and climate or to the miasmatic influence, 1t
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03

Al IL kinds of Liquors. Wines. Brandies "A Scgsrs. Tobacco. &c., constantly on hand Don't forget the place to have game of Bill lizards or get good drink.
 Ap. 2T-1y.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-03
6 E D B 0 M i,

And handles without fear the most venemons serpents. It is & belief with them that while there is breath in the body, the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-27

Her cries brought 20 her assistance olcer OF the
Ninth precinct who pursued and arrested the man IN
liquor store, OF West and Perry streets. he
brought bsfore Justioe Dodge yesterday when no
gave the name OF Thomas hcFadden. pleaded not
guilty OF the charge but committed for trial IN ue-
fault OF bail
BRUTAL AssAulr.-Albert Frye, Leopold Frye and
Edward Yaser we're arrested yesterday and brought
before Justice Dodge. charged with having violently
assaulted aud beaten Jacob Snyders. snyder, II Is al
legged, upon by the accused, who beat him with
glass tumbers and decanters, cutting and brushing MS
head la most serious manner, much so that he
was unable to appear in court TO prefer complaint.
HIS Honor on the AFFIDAVIT of officer OF the IweH.ieh
injuries .M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-27

pewduey, 10 vesey, x7e; Re cendinIng Irish
Exehequer Reports. series, zsi) And 10 Eng
and dividend paid such = debt Was ORDERED 70 ps
repaid porss Dewdpey, I supral The principle In
yolyed = ina. The debtor lade, no oDigson 70 Pay
due and payable me rule in England continues 70 be
the same think that 10 be proper rule,
that under secoL nineteen Of the Bankruptcy act
barred by Imitation and tnst debt 30 barred
cannot bs proved in bankruptcy. The
statute Of limitations OF New York goes exclu-
sivcly 10 the remedy in the courts OF New
ariion ia another State on the contracts Ia question
n this This principle Is sought for by the cred
ors in tins case 10 be applied 10 their cla aud they
insist that as they would have right notwithstanding
bankrupt on their claim II they ind him within jurls
diron OF another State they ought 10 be deprived
OF the privilege or proving thor claim In bankruptcy
under law Of the United States whose operation IL
extensive with the United States unless IL DO shown
that the claim 10 barred throughout the limits Of the
United States The bankruptcy act Of the United
States operates IN oil the States well In New
York think, under these circumstances, that
be provable under the bankruptcy act ~ not
being tdue and payable must be shown to be so
barred throughout the limits OF the United States
am The lsss reluctant TO bold this because con-
trary rule would have effect which the counsel for
the bankrupt In this seems 10 have entirely over
looked IL the bankrup, shall hereafter be sued tho
claim in another State, the discharge Ia bankruptcy will
De defence TO such suit 1t appears that on direct
ADJUDICATION the creditors refused permission by
the court IN bankruptcy 10 prove their claims on the
ground that 10 not proyable because was barred
by the statute or limitations Of New York, and that
statute will be no defence to such suit.
Petitions In Bankruptcy.
Petitions In bankruptcy we're fled yesterday by the
Marquis D. |. sharkey, New York city, referred to
Register Dwight.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-27
PECULIAR CHRISTMAS BOX.

The 81, 6S3.J2l Stolen from the Messenger
Of the Bank Of thc state of New York He.
turned by tho Robbers.
On Christmas Day about eleven O'Clock while Super
intendsnt Kennedy sitting in his Office. little boy
rushed into ssnctum with newspaper bundle under
his arm inquired to be informed who the Superin-
tendent OF the Metropolitan Police actually Was
he q delightful looking young man with blue eyes and
blonde hair and bewitchug smile, or was he old
Daddy Whitehead, eyes, sars teeth, everything
but good temper ana stamping foosY MT. ~. A. X"
ANYTHING ana everything that the lad desired he should
be or should not be- and forthwith the boy handed him
the ,wsn'yssas inshs, long
or Otherwise be could not decide Which, at the Anaon
Howe, had babe him hand the parcel TO the Superin-
tendeut sswho Is the gentleman ?" inquired the Su.
perncndent in that peculiarly ducet tone OF voice that
ii. The lad opened his eyes widely Strengthened
himself up TO the fullest extent OF his four feet satnre
applied il vigorously to his lott check ssif il po
tent pluGper, and, examining tho Superintendenrs
booted legs seriously as Mr. Tappert said TO have
once examined his understand ngs burst into dsre
spectful OF OF grinnng Now -. A. K.n don't ike
grins and he about TO place himself in dgnled
position in order the more impressvey to make the
youngsier understand that fact when tho latter
claimed, al don't know, SIR grnned more horrible
than ever, turned on bis heel, and was--eone
The parcel had the appearance OF several boxes Il
cigars In journalistic DISGUISE and therefore obnox-
ious TO tho supern endont for no Doesn't like any
weed bu, the that grows In the soil OF TLurlow.
SO he laid It down and continued 10 finish certain
police discipline task that he had commsnced before
the advent OF the lad OF strong dsrespectful rrocvi
ties This accomplished, he proceeded 10 open the
parcel feeling convinced that some kind friend bad sent
him q christmas box" without being Of the
fact that he dldnt for tobacco brands The
paper covers were unwrapped, when, 10 and behold
the supcrintcndente eyeglasses fell OF his 10 the
focr and for moment he looked rs II good glass OF
old rye wond have made him feel particularly comfora.
be He recovered his self poss esson however before
anybody could orer him glass Of water and then calmly
took from the parcel the 600 In checks and drafts
that bad been stolen from bank messenger OF the
Bank OF the State Of New York the morning Of the
18th inst
The bank officers were notified OF this strange affair
their residences and the good news no doubt made
excellent for their Christmas turkey.
Tho bank bills stolen with the checks were not
turned with the checks
The following table will show how much the bank II
out OF pocket BY the robbery
Amount stolen IN checks. 6S35 SCI 61
OF which In currency ..............,...... So 90
Balance restored 10 bank ......... So. ASS 81
And so has the second chapter Of the great Wall
street robbery ended.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-27

The Mayor Empowered 10 Grant Excise
DEMONSTRATION Aqueduct Board Charged
with Corruption.
This Board convened yesterday afternoon pursuant 10
adjournment, and on tho roll being called Aldermen
Moore. CONAN Ward, white. Cushman. Shannon. Ely.
Reilly, Hardy Loew, Coulter, McGinnIs and Ncoaade
answered to their names large amount OF the ordi-
nary style OF business transacted and but little Of
general public interest transpirsd. Ths ordinance d.
rsc.ng the Mayor create Bureau Of Excise and to
issue licenses for the sale OF liquor as was noticed
the HERALD OF Wednesday last was adopted by vote OF
II to- Aldermen White and Cushman voting in the
negative.
Several orders directing certain streets 10 DO paved
with Belgian pavement, under the direction OF the Cro
ton Aqueduci Department were called up and acsed
Alderman LOW offered an amendment by which the
Croon Aqueduct Department was directed TO appoint
only one City Surveyor each job. Alderman Loew
claimed that tho Croton Aqueducl Department had been
In the habit OF appointing two or three inspectors on
were men who knew nothing at all about pavements or
tho mode OF laying them. The Water Purveyors. he
eroton Board delegated 70 these special inspectors He
stated that he tax payer, objected TO the idea OF
paying three dollars day 70 each Of the two or three
inspectors appointed by the Croton Board to supernend
the paving OF . block or two.
Aldermen ELY and McGisSs hoped that the amend
ment would not pass as the only effect II would have
would be 10 embarrass the work, the Croton Board
would pay attention TO any orders from this Board
that might conflict with the general style OF the work.
Alderman HARDY took up the cudgei in favor OF the
Croton Board He stated that he could quietly sub
init 10 the conduct or tho high toned
gentlemen comprising the Croton Board. He did not
believe that that Board would dsobey any order from
the Common Council, and he hoped that no such insult
the members OF the Croton Board would bs countc
nancod.
The amendment, after further slight discussion
was adopted.
Tho resignation OF Alderman O'Brien, Sheriff elect.
read, and motion ofAldermAn CONAN laid on
the table and series OF resolutions adopted by which
the thanks and good wishes OF the Board rendered
TO Alderman q Brien.
The Board adjourned TO Monday next at two p. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-27
SUPREME COuaT-cHAAnsaS.
The Washington Market Stand Injunction
Case.
Before Judge Barnard.

The Washington Market Stand Injunction
Case.
Before Judge Barnard.
Thomas GoHy Connolly Comptroller, DC, and Gala.
0hu-Ths case came before Judge Barnard in the su-
preme Court, Chambers, few days ago. on motion 10
dissolve injunction granted previously against de-
PENDANTS. Tho plaintiff obtained from Comptroller
Brennan q permit for the Of = stand in Washington
Market Comptroller Connolly revoked that permit and
granted permit emitting Gallagher the other defendant
to the stand. Plaintiff claimed the relationship be-
himself and tho city OF tenant at WILL and OBJ
tanned injunction enjonlng defendants from inter
ferng with bis possession Of the premscs The Court
yesterday rendered decision dissolving the Injunction.
Notice to the Bar.
Notes OF issue for the first Monday or January 1858,
motion calendar. must DO filed before Thursday,
January q 1885, At three O'Clock p NJ All those cases
that have preference In any Of the classes be
fsd on or before that day II not ed they will be
placed In the general calendar. By order, &c
WILLIAM 9. CONNER, Clerk.
n. G. BKANIsH, Clerk at Chambers.
Decisions.
BY Judge Ieonard-Cestrdl National Bank 70. Samuel
4. Stakeholder settled.
BY Judge Clerke- William B. Weues o. Edcayd
Strcng-Jndgment order signed.