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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
SHALL WE REGIsTER 2

As the timc for the registration of voters approaches, 1t is but natural that we should ask ourselves who shall do this thing! We believe that every man who can, should register; should claim his right to voice in the government of his State and his country. It is right that majority should rule, and that the people of State should regulate the laws of tho State. In order that the State government be administered by the choice of the people of the State, il ie necessary that they qualify them selves for that influence, which, as voters, they have in its control. 1t is not just, nor is it to the interest of an. part of the country, that a few men should control its government, or reg nlate it's laws. We have in Arkansas sufficient number of loyal men, who arc citizens of the State, and whose interest is in the State, who are, by the pro visions of the bill, entitled to register fe control its government and make il Tor the interest of it's citizens. W' should register in every precinct an( every county. in order to protect our selves against the odious laws that vii otherwise be forced upon us, if few men be allowed to control the interests Of the many.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
-44n the Washington Supre

--aIn the Washington Supreme Court May the 9th, Attorney General Stanberry closed the argument on the Georgia and Mississippi injunction case. He spoke as to the general prin- ciples involved, and denied. as hereto fore, that these cases had any place in this court; they were not within the jurisdiction of a court of equity, such Constitution provides there was in them no basis of property on which relief could be given. Georgia and Mississippi. according to the bill filed, undertook to speak for all people of those States. when there was evidence of this fact; besides, of the ten South ern States over which reconstruction acts were to operate, only two were here. It was not known to the contra ry that the remaining States were dis satisfied, for they had not presented a bill of grievances. The law gave a citizen the right to vindicate himself, aud could do this us successfully as a State could for him. The counsel on tie other side had invoked the Court to save their liberties from destruction to preserve the integrity of the States on whose behalf they appeared, but said the Attorney General had no in herent power for that purpose in this court, for Congress might so act as to destroy the court by impeaching judges on false accusations, or by de- nying salaries requisite to their sup port. It rested with the people, how ever, to secure the honesty and right doing of legislation, and on this basis orc must look for preservation of rights of citizens and guaranteed rights of voters.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
A Man Shot Down in His Family
 Circle.

A worthy farmer named Smith Will son, who resides within two miles of Forrest Hill, toward Germantown, has for sometime missed corn and other things that were stolen from his place. He told some of his ncighbors, and by their advice he set himself 10 work to detect the plunderers. He got some trace of the guilty parties and was af- ter them. On Wednesday evening about dusk he was sitting on n lounge in his house. with his wife and family about him. when some unknown assas- sin, who is supposed to have been one of the depredators, came to front window, and, placing pistol..close to the pane, fired, and the ball striking Mir. Wilson just under the right arm. passed through him downward. He staggered toward his bedroom. but fell in the arms of his wife, and expired in few minutes. Alt inquest was held on his body yesterday, and a verdict rendered of williul and malicious mur- der by some person unknown. The nei ghbors have taken the matter in hand. and arc determined that such a high handed outrage shall not escape mpunshcd. They have some suspi- cion of certain parties, and will seek to bring the guilty to legal punish ment. Mr. Wilson was very quiet and worthy man, and has never before had any difficulty with any person. It was rulnored last night that some sus- pected person had been caught in this city. but no particulars are known.- Memphis Avalanche of May 3.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
RAISE CORN.

Throughout the whole southern coun- try there is an almost universal cry of want--want, too. just what all might have in abundance, if the teachings of experience were heeded-want CORN l! The farmers of the South have given too much attention to cotton. They have allowed judgment to be blinded have neglected to provide for their owa household, and consequently have suf- fcrcd. They raise cotton; it's price is regulated by the manufacturer. They buy cora and meat, the price of which is also regulated by the merchant and not the consumer. Hence, as long as the planter continues to raise cotton so exclusively, he makes himself the most dependent Of all classes of imdifiduals. There is but one course for the farmer tc pursue, if he would be independent and live with hiinself--that is, discard the idea that to raise cotton is policy, plant his broad acres in corn, and, making his own bread, fattening and slaughtcring his own meat, he will soon find him self independent of that class that thrive al his expense. -four farm- CTS would adopt this course, the cry for bread would be hushed, and prosperity sad success would more abundantly crown their efforts.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
Let There be Light.

What mean these rumors from Wash inrton about the "probablc release" "without trial,s of John II. Surratt, an alleged alder and abettor in tho as- sassination of Lincoln.
 We cannot bring our minds to believe that there is really any truth in these outgivings. We are persuaded that the only inspiration of them, is an ire pressible desire, on the part of certain correspondents, to create newspaper sensation. But other people, we see, are less incrcdulous-and these arc ask ing with emphasis, if not with feeling akin to bewiderment. what does 1t all mean? They are asking, also 1st. If it was worth while for the Blu reau of Military Justice to offer large reward for Surratt, now that he is in our hands, why should he be let go without asccrtaining whether he is in- nocent or guilty?
 2d. If it was worth while following him to the ends of the earth, as it were track him to the Pyramids of Egypt and bring him home so cautiously in ship of war---is it not worth while tc give him an opportunity to unboson | himself of the terrible secrets of whicf his bosom is supposed to be the custo dian?
 3d. If he is an innocent man, why ! send him into the world again with tho I brand of murder or the accomplicc o murderers upon his brow?
 This man. many are persuaded, mus | be possessed of some facts connected with the conspiracy, which sent Lin coin to his grave, and Mrs. Surratt Oh prisoners mothcD not long afterwards 10 the gibbet-facts which are as ye unknown to the public, but which tn public are entitled to know. Why no let those facts come out! Why no bring the prisoner to trial?
 Is there any man, ia high or low DO sition, interested in extinguishing tn
 light which John Surratt, it can scarce ly be questioned is able to shed upol the dark business with which his nam and the name of his family, is so inti { mately associated? If so. wbo is he
 Where is he? What is he ?-[ Ex.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
MT. Davis Refuses to Apply fo
 Pardon.

Paul Uagley, formerly missionary to India and Japan, went to Fortress Monroe on the l9th instant, and spent Saturday and Sunday in conversation with MT. Davis. The object ofhis vis- it was to induce Mr. Davis to apply to the President for q pardon, in the ob- taining of which he offered MT. Davis his services. Mir. Bagley believed that if regular application should be made by Mr. Davis, he could support ii with a petition presenting such an array of influential names. q number of them from the Radical Republican party. that the movement made by him would be as successful as i'll the case of Gov. Vance, of North Carolina. MT. Davis, however. declined accepting the propo- sition. He said that to ask for pardon was confession of guilt, and such an application would prejudice his case at the trial, which he was given to under stand was close at hand. MT. Bagleys nothing dauated with the ill-succcss he met with at Fortress Monroe, arrived here to day, and this afternoon called on the President to ascertain whether a pardon would be granted Jefferson Davis without an application if peti- tions were presented ofa satisfactory character. It is understood that Mr. Bagley was equally unsuccessful at the White House. In the exercise of the pardoning power the President has been guided by an inflexible rule--not to grant-a pardon on petition, unless such petitions were accompanied by an application from the individual seeking the Executive clemency.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
TO CONsuMpTIYEs.

HNHE advertiser having been restored 10 l. health in few weeks by q very simple remedy, after having suffered for several years with a severe lung affection and that dread disease Consumption-is anxious 10 make known to his fellow sufferers Inc means of cure.
 To all who desire it, he will send copy of the prescription used tfree of cbargel, with rhe directions for preparing and using the same. which they will find SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, CouGns, CoLps, and all Throat and Lnng Affections The only object of the advertiser in sending the Prescription is 10 benefit the afflicted, and spread information which he conceives 10 be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as it 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., 1867-05-11
Choose Ynnr Partners.

We have steadily opposed all measures that might tend to alienate one class of the Southern people from another class. We opposed the calling of conventions under the first excitement of the military bill. because We knew, that by their means, many well disposed but weak people, would be thrown there in spite cfthc hate for radicalism that is innate iu every Southern bosom. But while white people were avoiding any measures by which they could become disunited handful oi foul, ind gnant and ong-haired barba- rians were inserting rings into the noses of the blacks, and preparing to mount them with whip in hand and spur on heel Of all the farces that ever were enacted that attempted by the long haired barba- rians is the most ridiculous. 7hey attempting to be leaders in a party organi- zation! Why it is as absurd as if the monkey lately exhibited on the streets of this city should run for the office of alder man as if one of the bob-taled dogs m the beef market should dress himself in broadcloth and asked a young lady to go to church with him. But we are not so sure that the Bafbarians have sought political power and distinction so much us money. It is reported that they are the trustees for more churches to be built, and schools to be established, than any set of men that ever lived in the world before and that they excel all other peo- pie in passing around the hat for colec- tiens. It is also reported that at one meeting in church they bolted doors os the audience, aud every darkey who wasn't small enough to squeeze himself out through window pane had to fork ovel or stay locked in for the night
 Such are the fellows who have the i'm friends to the black people, Gust sucf friends as ticks are to dogs,) and arc trying to form black party that they can suck swindle to their hearts content With such party, under such leader ship, there can be no compromise on tho part of decent white people of the South whether they be natives of the South o l have come among us since the surrender The white people of the South have gone more than half way in offering to th' black people friendship and political equal | ity Many of the latter appreciate thu motives that promted such an offer, ant the necessity of preserving harmony be tween the two races, and consequently have cut themselves adrift from the Bar barian party. There are others too stu pid or too cowardly to take such step or hope by arraying themselves asans their fellow citizens to get possession o then property through an act of confis cation an event thay Will hope for il vain, for there is net enough vitality il the Radical party to carry out such [ measure; and too much in the Southerl people to put up with it.
 Ii, then, there is to be q black part, formed in the South, led by plotting villains from the North, and aiming a the ruin of their white fellow citizens they must and will be met by whit mans party.
 If becomes necessary to take an. measures at all in such direction, n' [ halfway measures will be adopted. Th' first measure that white man will adop will be to employ white labor, and tha alone = Mobile Tribune.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11

PASS THEM ARouNp.-Wc take mucL pleasure in warning the public--especially our cotemporaries of the press--agains' Joseph Haydoek, II Pine street, New York and his master, Dr. Maggiel, whc have been advertising for about yea, past in nearly every newspaper in the South, without, we have good reason to believe. paying their bills.
 He haeic dlem to De co,ple of sac6l- dSers and scoaadrcls, cho impose upon the ansuspecting public, not only dy re- .fitsiag to pay taeir atiuertisiag aceoua's, bat Lg foodng the country aeith tketr qaaeh utterly 'eorthless nostsums.--uis- sisSippidn.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
COPY,

Our Ctr is at our heels crying for changes, but in vain. We can find nothing that would adorn the columns, belonging to scissors, and our only hope is to write 1t up. But what shall we write about? A brace of citizens near us are discussing the school ques- tion--how house shall be built. and the poor educated. Upon this subject we might write u leader. but who would hear us? Our community seem 10 be- long to that class who "have ears and hear not, have eyes and see not" We have written upon this subject and have spoken upon it, but no good is yet accomplished. Unless there be harmo- ns of action in this matter, nought will be done, and the labor of the few go unrewarded. Our paper is pledged to , the support of all systems of improve ment that tend 10 the good of our town and county; but the disposition to i'm prove is so stagnant, that we have no field in which to work. We arc tired of political strife and discussion, and so, we judge, are our readers. We might say something of the importance and necessity of our District Court, but the people, we believe, in most parts of the county, understand this. We have labored to make our paper interesting, and our efforts, we feel, are appre- ciated; but this time, if our columns are not filled to tue expectation of all, kind reader do not blame the editor, wh ose ears catch the cry, ''more copy.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11

It is learned from the counsel of Mir. Davis that they applied, a few days ago, to Chief Justice Chase for q writ of habcas corpus in behalf of their eli, ent, which the Chief Justice declined tc entertain. An application was then made to Judge Underwood, Of the United States District court. by the counsel of Mr. Davis for . writ oi habeas corpus, and the same was gran ted. returnabie before the court of that district on the second Monday of this month. at Richmond. The counsel ap- bearing at Washington was George Shea. of New York city. The object of the writ is to get MT. Davis before the court. with the view to trial or dis charge. It remains to be seen whether General Burton, in command at For tre-s Monroe. will produce hr Dafi' in cpUff
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11

-STRoNG LANGUAGE.-The New York Day Book, in speaking of the Sherman bill which is now in opera ton iii the South' says:
 Ii is no law--it is a crime. Suppose Congress should demand of the Prcsi- dent to commit itmurdcr, would he, there fore, be compelled to obey But the who voted for it deserves to be taken out to Capitol Hill and shot Such would be moderate punishment ; and if Andrew Johnson will refuse to en- force it, and needs assistance to save the Government from these monsters and outlaws, he has only to call for men, to get million in 24 hours.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
To An Whom it May Concern.

JtJ. P. wELLER) hereby certify that l | have been afflicted with sore eyes fer over two years, so much so that 1t was necessary at times to have boy accompany me; tried several Doctors withou: heneiit, having heard of Dr. J. A. Rousc,aux, and of his previous success, applied to him end can see very we'll now; not only did he imprpye tho condi- lion of my eyes, bu, also my general health would recommend all persons to give the Dactor q fair trial, for believe he will do what he says, and believe him to be perfect gentleman and able Physician.
 5 J. F. WELLER.
 p,. Sr. A,l.. 'is, I fse-.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
"A special to the Missouri Demo

crat says:
 One of the main objects of Gen. Ord s visit to Washington was 10 confer with Gen. Grant in regard to his authority to set aside certain latc laws of the Ar kansas Legislature, which he deems q hindrancc to the smooth working oi the reconstruction law. As the result of the interview, it is understood that Gen. Grant is engaged in preparing . general order of instruction to disiric' commanders under the military bill, Ill which he will define their duties and power regarding the class of laws ir : question. He is opposed to giving his subordinatcs the authority asked b, Gen. Ord His circular will have tt run the gauntlet of the White House and will be submitted to the Cabinet and may be ovcrrulcd or material. l modified,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
To All Whom This May Concern

IT tB n SCHRlMSHER) hereby certify, that | Dr. Rouselaux has cured my wife of Rhen- maiism, of which she has been suffering over twenty three years, and has been treated by at leas, fifty physicians. Dr. Rouselaux cured her al last. He treated her case in February, and accomplished the cure in one weeks time, and she has had no symptoms of return. In fact, she enjoys better health since Dr. Rouselaax treated her than at any time previous. give the above to the public to convince all of the undouhted skill and success of this physician.
 E. D. SCHRlMsHER. Des Arc, Ark, May II, ls67.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC VIC-
 TORY.

Kentucky has given large Democrat ic majorities in all precincts heard from, up to this time. Although the Demo crats have had two parties to contend against, their majority is greater than that of last year. Truly the people of the North arc waking mp, and radical ism is being sorcly hurt. Let the De- mocracy of the West continue to in crease, and strength and order will yet come out of chaos.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
Des Arc, Ark, May II, ls67.
To All Whom this May Concern.

T (MARf CASEYl hereby certifythat have Il been afflicted with Anchilosis, or SiiH Joint, for over five years, aud had employed the best of physicians that could be procured in this city. Over one hundred physicians have, dur ing the last five .ears attended my leg. none of whom ever did me any good. Having learn cd of Dr. ]. A. Rouselaux, at No. 3li Jetier- son street, between Eight and Ninth, applied to hum at his office, and am now receiving his treatment. and am fast recovering the use of my leg. would recommend all persons la- boring under this or similar diseases to apply to him at his ofhee For further information apply to
 MARY CASEY, On Floyd street, bctwsen Green and Lafayette, se5dselIs Louisyille, Ky.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11

gsg- Gen. Schoficld has shaken his finger at the editors of the Richmond Times. and warned them that their ed itorials don't suit him. This is an in- aication that free and outspoken press will not be tolerated. Its tone must be in harmony with tlio thoughts of those in authority, or, the muzzlc will be used We ask what next?
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
Holly Springs NIiss.) Re

porter says;
 The Marshall County Labor Supply ing Association, which was organized in Holly Springs q few weeks ago, made arrangements to send to Canada to procure laborers for the association. Mr. Simpson, the agent, has returned with thirteen stout men, all of whom found employment soon after their ar rival. We hope the association will continne in the good work it has begun until the thousands of uncultivated acres of our country are under such culture as will make them blossom as q garden.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
: There is now an expcrime,

- There is now an experiment in the Boston navy-vard, under tho con trol of the United States government, which, in the event of success, will be of the greatest importance to the whole world. It is the use of petroleum oil as steam generator ill the place of coal or wood. The Commercial Bulletin, of Boston, gives . long account of the de- tails in invention and working. Col. II. E. Foote, of Tennessee, conceived the project while in the oil regions of Pennsylvania, and itis now for the first time put on the gmboat Palos, with a fair promise of success. If it can be used as propelling power for steam- CTS. 1t will save tonnage worth thous- ands of dollars on each trans-A tlantic trip. will save the time of about three days in passage to Europe, or three days from St. Louis to New Orleans and back, besides the difference in cx- DcuSe.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
ERRORs OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years A from Nervous Debility, Premature De- cay, and all the effects ot youthful indiscrciion will, for tue sake of suffering humanity. send free to all who need it, the recipe and direc tions for making the simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing 10 profit by the advertisers experience, can do so by ad- dressing, in perfect confidence,
 JOHN B. OGDEN, I2 Cedar Street,
 New York
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
Sale os Lands for Non-Payment
 of Taxes. M

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That tho undersigned Sheriff and EsocG
 
 will of order tho County Court of Prairie county at Courthouse the town of rownsv the seat of justice said county on Monday following described o situate the county Prairie and State of Arkansas much sufficient hereinafter mentioned the penalty and costs shall he four o'clock said day continue from day of suchla be oherc
 quantity whole stricken off the will be surveyed o the East side said tract
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-11
CHEAP Printing Paper. TO EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS.

LETTER FRoN W. c. CLARK, PRESIDENT or TIE SOUTHERN PREss ASSOCIATION.
 ATLANTA. GA, April 10, 1907. J. S. THRAsHER, Esq:
 Dear Sir. It affords me much pleasure to communicate to you the following resolution of the Southern Press Association:
 Resolved, That as testimonial of our ap- preciation for the jealous. faithful and effec- tive service of JOHN $, TilRASfiER, Esq. as Superintendent of this Association in years past.
 We hereby tender him the thanks of this Association, and confer upon him the com plimentary position of Agent of the Southern Press Association in New York.
 Tho terms of commendation employed in above resolution, do no more than jususee to your important services during your S0perin- tendency-seryiees which none had better op- portunity to know, and none can more highly appreciate than myself. should occasion re- qnire, l shall be glad to avail myself of the aid provided for by the resolution.
 Very Respectfully, your obt servant.
 W. G. CLARK, President may |. lS67.2t.