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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

MR. BANCROFT AND THE PRUSSrAN MlssIoF.-P Johnson has re- ceived letter from Mir. Bancroft, ac- ceptin9 the mission to Prussia. Me. Bancroft says this is the only office he could accept with satisfaction. The reasons assigned for this satisfaction are of prime character. This ap- pointment was made exclusively by Mr. Johnson. Mir. Seward did not make the selection as has been stated, 1t is understood that MT. Bancroft is fully conversant with Prussian history and policy, and is as well ac- quainted with the German as the Eng fish language.-( Bait Sun.
 naA- A lady in Holyhock, Massachu- sets. obtained divorce from one hus- band on the morning of the 10th instant, married another iu the afternoon of the same day, and the evening presented her new husband with an heir All parties are doing as we'll as could be expected.
 ssg- It is reported that the Czar of Russia, while at Berlin, Saturday, on his way to Paris, came to an understanding with the Prussian Government on the Eastern question, and that hereafter both governments in the east will be Identical.
 peA- A southern correspondent states that the colored women are declining to 80 into the cotton fields to work, eontending that the white women don't go into the field, but are supported by the men. The Seolored sisters" demand the same rights.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

ESg@ The worst fears of our people relative to an overflow, have become partial realities. For the past four days the rise in the river at this point has averaged about six inches every twen- ty-four hours. Many low places, above and below on the river, are overilowed, as is portion of the land opposite tho city. Between this point and Lewis burg, sixty miles above, we understand that several places which were in cul- tivation, are now under water. It is concluded, in the absence of any spe- cial information, that many planters along the river in Arkansas and Desha counties, are ruined. This is partieu- larly unfortunate, as some had mort gagged everything to procure enough to work their fields this year, and by an overflow their last hope is swept away.
 The water is rising slowly, but as we have had no recent arrivals from above, we cannot tell how much more to ex- pect. In some places the rise lacks about one foot of being as high as that of last year, while some say that places are now under water which were not in s66. If the water should happen to recede from to-day, it might be possi- ble to make a crop of corn on the land overfowed, though the season for plant ing is getting late.--Gazette.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

Too TRuE, Too TRUE -The Nash vile Banner, under the head of ''Gratu- itous Advertising reads its patrons and the public generally very good lesson on the subject, and concludes as follows:
 We design these remarks as entirely general If We were to make special ap- picaion of them, it would be in refrence to that overworked and badly paid class, the publishers ofwhich are called country papers" who are generally the slaves of the communities in which they live, and are considered subject to everybody's order without fee or reward To have a good press, the public must appreciate the labors of newspaper men, not by mere words of praise, but in that substantial manner which will make them feel an interest in the business, and devote to it all their moral energies.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

In the gardens of certain nobleman's country house there happened to be fixed up at certain spots painted boards with this request: "Please not to pick flowers without leave-' Some wag got paint brush and added to the last word
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15
REPRESENTATION.

The preparations have all been made for registering in this county. and Commissioners Marsh, Gibson, and Jackson will enter upon their duties as soon as ordered by Gen. Ord.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

Bsy- The Grand Lodge of Free Ma sons, now in session in New York, has passed resolution prohibiting any gift enterprises under the name of the Masonic iratcrnity.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

CHEAP MuRpER.--The Boston Post observes respecting q recent judicial decision:
 The brute in human form, the Rev. Joel Lindsey, who whipped his little boy to death, taking two orthree hours to do the work, and then carefully covered the maimcd, bruised and blackened corpse, and placed it himself in the coffin, after being once convict ed of his crime was granted new trial at Albion, New York, last week, and the y-discriminating men-:ailed to agree. Satisfied with the doubt his lawyers had succeeded in throwing about his wickedncss, the Reverend scoundrel and murderer was good enough to plead guilty to manslaugh- ter in the. fourth degree, and was promptly sentenced by the Court to pay fine of S250! Whether the costs were included is not stated, but it was certainly cheap at tho price.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

MURDER AT PoCAHoNTAs.-We learn that the mail carrier on the St. Louis route brings the intelligence that the Postmaster at Pocahontas. Randolph county, was murdered by two men on Monday night last. We have been un- able to learn the namo of the murder CTS. It is reported that on Monday af- tc,noon, q quarrel took place between the parties during which the two men alluded to threatened the life of the Postmaster. That night about II o'clock they broke open a window and entered the room where the postmaster slept, and shot him as he was rising from his bed. The shots caused an alarm among citizens in the neighborhood, who soon rallied and endcavorcd 10 arrest the murderers, but failed to do SO.
 The two men alluded to had previous ly stolen two horses, and had broken into saddler shop and appropriated saddles'a and brides for the same. and on the approach of the citizens, mount ed and lied. They arc still at large we erstand.--Batcsvill Times.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

INDIAN WAB.-All along our from tier, from Northern Minnesota down to Nebraska, and then stretching west ward to California, the news pours in that the discontented Indians are pre- pairing for war. Throughout Arizona the Apache ard Comanchc tribes have already commenced their depredations. On the plains they are threatening forts Sedgwick, Saunders and Phil Kearny. Generals Smith and Custer have already opened war on the Sioux and Cheyennes found between the Platte and Arkansas riyers.-[N. Y. Herald
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

nsy- Tho Hartford Times makes the following estimate of one of the small est of the items in the cost of military government in the south:
 "A single military department at the south has 300 boards of Registra- ton. They have already held their sessions for weeks. They will hold them for many weeks to come. Each member is paid eight dollars per day. Estimating ten members upon each board, including all their runners and attendants, and 300 boards to each of the five Monarehles, and we have a daily expense of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars for these boards alone
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15
Diminished Incomes,

The internal revenue returns for the last fiscal year show marked decrease in the incomes of our business men, as compared with the previous year, A. T. Stewards last return, for exam pie, exhibits an income of less than eight hundred thousand dollars-the year before it was over four millions. This falling off is regarded by many persons as an index of the comparative dulmess of business. That is mistake Business has certainly been less active during the last year than it was the year before, but not to an extent cor responding with the decrease in in- comes. The discrepancy between Mir Stewards returns for the two years in question is attributable chiefly to the decrease in the value of goods. So with all other merchants. A large por- tion of the goods sold by our merchants during the last eighteen months have been sold without protit--many, in fact. at a sacrifice. It is impossible for dea- lers to make much money under such circumstances. A buyer may secure a line of goods, and before he can sell them again the price has probably fal- len so that he will lcse money. Such experiences our merchants have been constantly going through during the last year and half At the same time, however, the amount of business tran sacted has been large. The sales of the largest dry goods house in the city that of II. B. Claflin X Co.--are said to have reached seventy million dollars last year, which is the largest business they ever did. The fact is that much of the complaint about the dullness of trade results from the fact that mer- chants are making no m oney, owing to the depreciation in the value of the goods. The times for making fortune in year has passed, and until values reach their legitimate standard, busi- ness incomes will necessarily be com Daratiyely Iiwht.-N. Y. Sun.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

1.-The New York World says:
 Of the S27,000000 or there abouts of postal currency. about Sl,500,000 is in circulation in this city. and of this amount it istimated that at least one third is counterfeit This counterfeit currency circulatcs as readily from hand to hand as the genuine paper, for it is well cxccuted-and moreover. ac- cording to the testimony of a notorious counterfeiter, the circulation is under the especial protection of the police, who are said to receive 10 per cent. of the entire issue. This, on the half million of bogus postal currency in circulation in this city, would be S50,- 000-which is very handsome black mail bonus for this single minor ''in- dustry" to pay for license.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

neH~ We understand that a good many citizens of Tennessee are aban- doning that State, and seeking refuge in Kentucky, oa account of the intoler- able condition of affairs under Radical rule. It is thought that should Brown low be reelected, Tennessee will be deserted by nearly all good citizens who can get away. An exodus of this kind has already taken place from Mis- souri. Do not such facts speak vol umes against the Radical partyS None should vote the Radical ticket in this State who do not wish to see our peo- pie subjected to the oppression and tyranny beneath which the citizens of Tennessee and Missouri are grooming. -[ CouIier.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15
How Wells Turned the Crank to
 Grind the AK that cut off his
own Head.


 NEW ORLEANS, June S.--At half past nine o'clock this morning, Brevet Brig adler General John W. Forsvthc, of Gen. Sheridan's stan, called at the Ex- ccutive office in Mechanics Institute and informed Governor Wells that he bore written communication to him from the General commanding, which was found to be as follows:
 HEADo'Rs 9th MILITARY DIsTRICr,)
 NEW ORLEANS, June [. To Mir. J. Madison Wells, ex-Governor of Louisiana.
 SIR: Governor Flanders has just in- formed me that he made an official de- mand on you for the records of the of flee which you have heretofore held as | Governor of Louisiana. and that you have declined to turn them over to him, disputing the right 10 remove from or flee by me, which right you have ac- | knowledged and urged on me up to the time of your removal. l therefore send | brevct Brigadier General J. w. For l svthe. fmy stati, to notify you that he | is sent by me to eject you from the Governors room forcibly, unless you consider this notification as equivalent | to an election.
 l lSigncd. P. II. SHERIDAN, Major General U. $. A.,
 Commanding 5th Military District.
 After reading this communication Governor Wells answered as follows: General Forsythc:
 SIR: surrender the office hold on- ly to the sword.
 The Governor called upon Judge Ky an, of the Parish of Rapides, to bean witness to what he had said. Without making any response whatever, Gen Gorsythe withdrew. The new appoA- tee of Gen. Sheridan, Mir. Flanders will therefore take immediate posses. sion of the executive office. Ex-Gov- ernor Wells has consulted with emi- nent counsel as to the proper course to pursue at law.
 LATER. l NEW ORLEANS, June S.--About l0li o'clock to-day, Governor Flanders, ac. companicd by General Forsythc, went to the executive office and entered upon his duties as Governor of Louisiana 1 There were no cerimonies whatever He will execute the laws to the best oi his ability and for the public good.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

SUICIDE OF A loUNG LADY.-We learn that the body of young lady named Miss Hodges. daughter of Mir. Beverly Hodges, was found lying be- side the road, near her fathers resi- dence, in this county few days since. She had been shot through the body and pistol laid beside her. It is gen eralIy believed that she committed suicide, as she threw out hints of doing so among her friends on the morning of the day on which her body was found. She had been to several houses, and procured sufficient ammunition to put two loads in d revolver she had with her, and gave away several articles of apparel to her friends, remarking that she had no further use for them.
 We learn that an inquest was held in view of the body, and that the verdict of the jury was that Miss Hodges came to her death by q pistol shot in the hands of some one unknown to the jury.-[ BatesYille Times,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

VIRGINIA PoLITIcs.-The Richmond correspondent of tho N. |. Times. speaking of the political standing of that State says:
 As the ease now stands, the Repub- lican Party of the State, as organized at the Iunnicut convention on the I7th of April, is in hopeless minority in the State, and can be certain of the support only of the demoraizing whites. The dislranchising clause of the military bill will cut off so very few of the former voters that it is hardly an element worthy of consider ation, and hence there is ground for the boasts that the copperhead-reb party-as otts call them; Conserva- tive party, as they call themselves will sweep the State by an immense majority at the approaching election of convention to make a constitution for the State under the military bill. Not only is there ground for the boast. but it is very certain that it will be ac- complishcd, and thus hand over the offices of the State to the old Demo- cratic hierarchy for years to come.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

Bay The New York Convention will contain strong party in favor of ex- tending the right to vote to women.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

SOCIAL WARs.-These are just now numerous in the United States, as wit ness the war of labor against capital passim: the war of the blacks raised by white scoundrels against the whites at the South; and the war of tle whites against the Chinese in California. In California anti-coolic leagues have been formed, which refuse to buy goods made in the California mills, because Chinese work in them. Such agitations are extraordinary, happening, as they do just at the time when certain sages are proclaiming that the bonds of uni- versal brotherhood are getting knitted tighter than ever.-[St. Louis Repub- | lican.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15
STATE OF.ARKANSAS, l

STATE OF OFxAhkANSAS,
 COUNTY OF PRAIRIE. In the Circuit Court of said county. February
 term thereof, 1S67-February the Sth 1867. James Jackson, Charles
 Manson X John Jackson
 Partners, as Jackson &
 Manson, Plaintiff. Debt by AttacLm't.
 vs.
 Francis P. Redmond,
 Defendant.
 Now on this day came tho said plaintiff by their attorney, and it appearing that the said defendant has not appeared and pleaded, or otherwise answered the said action of the said plaintiffs. It is ordered that the said defen- dant be notified of the pending of this suit, which is m action of debt by attachment, for the sum of thirteen hundred and fourteen dol lars. with interest, and that an attachment has been issued against his estate, and that unless De shall appear by himself or his at torney on or before the third day of the next term of this court to be begun and holden at the court house, in the county of Prairie and State of Arkansas, on the third Monday of August next, judgment will be entered against him, and his estate sold to satisfy the same; and that copy of this order be published for two weeks successively in some newspaper published in this State, the last insertion c he at least thirty days previous to the first day of the next term of this court,
 A true copy from the record Attest: WM. G0oDRUM,
 junel5 2t Clerk
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

GEN. IoNGsTREET.-Ihe New \ ork Tribune has the following: General Longstreets presence among tic vice presidents of meeting at New Orleans, addressed by the Hon. Henry Wilson, was highly remarkable. or course he is not radical; but he knows the wis dom of liberality, and can be hospitabic to a free and sincere speech. There IS in the manly act of General Longstrcet an encouraging overture towards the recognition ofnorthern men and north ern ideas. He may not believe as we do; but the act itself is practical recon ciliation, and we applaud it.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15
NOTICE. To All Whom it May Concern.

@-11 VI 11o111 Ie 1'1s'J 0VIIVOrIt' rVNAKE NOTICE, that I shall apply at the Il July Term, of the Probate Cour, of rrai- rie County, to be holden at Brownsville, com meuoing on the Sth day of July, 1867, for m order to sell all the Lands belonging 10 the Estate of Jennie Windsor, deceased, to pay debts.
 II. P. VAUGHAN, Admr. June 15, lS67-
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15
NEWEADVERTISEMENTS.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, !

NVV4Fff In inc Circuit Court of said County, at the February Term thereof, lS67-the 18th day of February, 1867
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15


 lSFALIrRLE CURE FOR Recommendations of our readers who have felt the cxeruciating pangs of this disease. and who, like our selves, have experienced but little human sympathy on such occasions, will, aQ doubt, be gratifed to be in possession of remedy which will, in all probability, forever quiet the unmerciful offender.
 On one oceassion, while laboring under the torture of this distressing disease, friend entered the room, aud learning the cause of our great suffering, joytally exclaimed; Why, my dear friend, can cure you in five minutes'
 How, how 9 inquired we. Ni4 Have you any alum.'
 Yes. aa Bring it, and some common salt HW They were produced Our friend pulyer. ized them, and mixed them in equal quantities; !; then wet a small piece of cotton, causing the mixed powder to adhere, and placed it in the hollow tooth.
 There, sid he, if that does not cure you, will forfeit my head
 It was as he predicted. On the introduce ton of the mixed alum and salt, sensation of eo,dncss was experienced, which gradually subsided and with it the torment oq,he tooth ache Philadelphia Forum.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

pE' The city of Louisville, Ky, has been sued by resident for S25,00O dam ages, sustained by tho death of his wife aud daughter by cholera last summer, he alleging ths the epidemic was caused by an overflow, which was oceasioned by the streets not being properly graded to allow the water to run off.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-06-15

In the Circuit Court of said county, February
 term thereof, 1S67-February the Sth 1867.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1867-08-31
Nouvellcs.

NoCvEAU MoNuE - Len president Bucha.
nan est mienX-Ih Stevens est dams TN cttt
al4rmaut, Les Eadcaux uu Nortl cumlnen-
cent "A s'inquietcr de Ia suprematie du uegre
au Sud,-Sheridan a mandt au quarter &C.
neral que la .ievre jaime await pris un cnrac-
tere epidtmique il Ia Nouvelle Orleans Sur
recommendation medicale competentc tbohol
10 President Il suspenlu l'ordre assgnant au
general Thomas le commandment du 5cme
district militaire.-Les editeurs de la pressc
conservatrice de la George Sc sont reunis 81
Pope he revoque pas son ortlre 40, lis refere-
ront |aftaire an President Que ne transfer.
mentils putot les defaites de Pope en- glo-
refuses victories ?-H Rousseau fait beau
coup de brut dams la Tribune de New York
En- a-t-il fait a la Nouvele Orleans Nous ne
lie croyons pas, ct peu de Louisianais ont su
que ce general await etc l'hote de Ia vile du
Croissant. = Les Indiens font lie diable. Ce
qui vaut mieux que tout celia, c'est que la re-
colts de wins en- California est estimee a 35,
ON,O 600 snllous. jugc du Maine decide
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1867-08-31
que la biere n'enivre pas C'est juste, ellie

Vuc Id pieIe II eOlVTe pas " eSL 1uSCe, ellie
so1e.
Washington, 27.-Le President assigne
Hancock au commandment du cinquieme
LIE Secretaire de Ia guerre ne semble guere
d'accord avec NJ. johnson. II ME au President
le droit de revoquer ct de deplacer les COM
mandants militaires. La nomination de Grant
est une cote NAL taillee.
NorvELLE-O ORLEANS. = La fevre jaime fait
IL on ID victimes par jour.-Les Aldermen
reunls ont nomme W. H. Bell voyer dc 10
vile, 5. S. Fish avocat Ezra Hiestand asss-
tant-avocat, le Rtpubiicuin journal officiel.
Pauvre Tribune! Ellie n'eut que trois voix ;
ct c'est clle qui osa Ia premiere, dams des
temps difficiles, arborer lie lrapeau du suf.
frage universal ct d't parti republican,. La
Justice est faite dingratitude Les memes
Aldermen ont choisi les directeurs d'ecoles.
Sur vingt quatre, neuf ou dix sont de cou-
letr pale. Que wont penser les noirs de
Faristocratie des sang -mees /?
V1Eux MoSDE.-On dit que Ia France ct
fAutriche doivent ilsiter sur la formation
dune confederation allemande du Sud- sous
Ia conduite de fAutriche. Napoleon ct Fran
cois-Joseph sont aussi d'accord sur la ques-
ton dOrlent. dA, dun autre cote, que
lie traite conclu u Salsbourg pour la formation
dune Confederation allemande du Sud etc
un echec signaIe, Ia BayieIe ayant positive.
ment refuse de joindre la bande Tout on di
tout menteur. Les provinces espagnoIes sont
decIarees en- etat de siege par crante d une
lnsurrection. lie Car est malade en- Cr,mee.
Farragut, celui qui passa jadis levant la Pointe
a la Boucane de StJacques, zeu une srande
ovation /; Cronstadt. Arugonais ont com.
mence la danse revolUtionnare en- Espague.
Les journaux dc Berlin dcnoncent Napoleon
ct sa pohtique Napoleon en- mouche
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1867-08-31
JURY A JuGER.

Par ordrc recent, mais par ordre cmanant
de uul de droit, tout ea1e7iSt,f est lesormais
jM'e devant les tribunaux de Etat
C'est tine consequence loglque. Etre citoven,
c'est ctre ciecteur, eligible, iure 1t Ie reste.
Nous avions her des aues hlancs, nous pou-
vons hien avoir aujourd' hui des i.nes nors.
De competence OFT Incompetence de ca
pnctc on dncapncite, de nloralite on ,l'immo-
raIlte lie lolnieilc on de vagaboulase. etc.
plus II est question,
Nous ne savez nj lirc nj ccrire, nj penser.
III rarler...z-., Celia ne fat rien
Nous avez etc fraudnlcusemeut enrepistre.
bien que vous II eussiez que 10 ans, par tln
farreur qni Sc menage des yoix . Celia he
fait tien.
itt cttoyea, dit l'Evangilc radical aoii t9,l
strg7 q tort ponr0r.
II lUit pouvoir conlamner Ia prison. aux
fers. mort.
II dot ponvolr acqutt"r, nbso,,lre ct innc.
center.
Lignorance iugeant 'ignoruuce, c'est lie su
blime de Tart.
Montesquieu, Ote ton bonnet.