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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

The New York Times has letter from Drew county, Arkansas, which says: "This is probably the most intensely rebel county in Arkansas. Not loyal paper is read or circulated to any extent here. Many of the whites are nearly as ignor- ant as the negroes. If the people could be informed we could carry the county for Convention. General Albert Rust is citizen of this county, and is hard at work against reconstruction. He made speech the other night, which was feeble effort, so far as argument was concerned; but his appeal to southern prejudice was i'm mensely effective with the audience. He said: Generals Lee, Johnston, Beaure- gard and myself are placed beneath the brutal negro"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

x-Prcsident Pierce was serena- ded at Concord, New Hampshire, on the night after the election news from Pennsylvania and Ohio had been re- ceived, and from his speech on that occasion we make the following ex- tract:
 Wave, Munich, all thy banners wave,
 And charge with all<hy chivalry,"
 for we are striking hands with you in this great battle for union and inde- pendence. Then came California boom ing over cape and ocean to assure us that the Pacific has recovered its feet, and Is ready for the great conflict; and now 1 learn that we may hope for vic- tory in Ohio, which seemed like hop ing against all hope. And, finally, old sturdy Pennsylvania, which holds In. dependence Hall, speak words of ter TOT to the wrong, and encouragement to the right. l warn you, my friends, to note the fact that these triumphs, whatever they may be, are no party triumphs. They have risen in their ma jesty, withs consciousness of their power, and disregarding party lines and party aspirations, have been silent ly considering what belongs to them, their children, and their country. l think the great battle has been fought and won. If the results are significant in nothing else they are in this-that the white race--our race--the Gernan, Italian, French, Irish, Scotch, and An glo-Saxon people--are still to be the controlling power of this continent. It is, for you, new, to remember your duties-your fidelity to principles j; what you owe to your neishbors- whether they agree with you or not and to take care that the public veal suffer no detriment at your hands. thank yoi for your very kind greeting {; andnot having strength in my present state of health to say more, bid you all good night.1
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

"A telegram to the Richmond (va.) Dispatch says that on Thursday the Uni ted States authorities, who are returning to the owners their farms in Norfolk coun- ty, which had been squatted on blacks during the war, went to Tsylor's farms on Willoughby Point, but finding the blacks armed and refusing to vacate the land, the officers retired. Many farms in that dis trict are similarly situated, and tho me- groes express determination not to be driven of. In the case mentioned it was offered to transfer the negroes; to give them Wisc's fsrs, but they refused.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26
Contrarv to the expectatious {

- Contrary to the expectataons o' many. Maj. svs. Ord, decides that there is nothing in the Military Bills tha: re- quires Delegates to the convention to taIicc what is called the 'iron clad oath The following is the order, dated at vicksburg, Sept. 18th:
 ssIt is the opinion of the General com handing, that the oath required by exist ing laws to be exacted from members elect cd to the convention, is the same as re- quired by Registers. It is 2 general prin- ciple of law that any one possessed of the franchise is capable of election to any office for which he may vote for another's election. Sec. g, of the act of Congress, passed July 18th, 1867, is not in tended to refer to delegates, the election thereof not being held under any State or municipal authority.
 By command of
 Brevt. Maj. Gen. K. 0. c. ORD."
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

REalsrER.--An opportunity is still offered to those who have failed to reg ister, to secure the right to vote. The board of Registration is now in ses- sion at Hicks Station, and will continue to register all entitled to this privilege until the 4th of next month. Every one who has not heretofore registered, should N once avail themselves of the opportunity now offered. Too much importance cannot be attached to the right of suffrage'in our present eondi- ton. While it may not be vitally im- portant to exercise this right at the present still occasions may come up when all who have not registered, will regret it sorely. Therefore, we say register and do it quickly.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

p@- We have received the following letter from Robt. T. Dodson, in which he authorizes us to withdraw his name as candidate for the Convention:
 GENTLEMEN In withdrawing my name from before the people, cannot but. thank the many friends who soli- cited me to become a candidate. It has ever been my desire to promote the in- terests of my fellow citizens, and to do for my country all could. Iappreci- ate the confidence reposed in me by the Convention at Dcvalls Bluff. Feeling profoundly grateful for the friendship extended toward me by the citizens of Prairie county, and for their assurances of support in the coming election. respectfully withdraw my name as a candidate for the Convention.
 Respectfully,
 ROBT. T. DODSON.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

NEGRO SUrFRAaE.--The vote in Ohio upon the Constitutional Amendment gran ting to negroes the right ofsuffrage, shows that it is the rock on which the Radicals have split A very large portion of them, while willing to follow the Radical party in all of its revolutionary measures, eveQ to the point ofturning over the South bound hand and foot to the exclusive control of the negro, are yet averse to giving to him any power within the State of Ohio. We frankly avow that for such persons we en- certain not the slightest respect. They arc not consistent with their own principles, and thus prove their hypocrisy. Nor are they magnanimous or just. If the negro as class in the community be so unfit for the elective franchise, or 50 dangerous that in Ohio he cannot be permitted even to enter the electoral lists, what is to be said of those who, in the South, would confer upon him absolute power to rule States where he has been held in subjection, and to legislate for those who have been his mastersg-CSt. Louis Times.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26
The London Times of the 9th ul

The London Times of the 9th ult., speaking of American politics, says:
 The complication in the domestic affairs of the United States was never more re- markable than at the present moment. The work of reconstruction has not actual ly made progress, for all sections. of par ties admit that the framework of society in the Southern division of the Union is as much disarranged now as it ever has been. Government by the bsyonet, and forcible supprcs. sion of thought, which ev6 cry reAecting man in the country heartily deplores, and even the most extreme re- gard with secret aversion and misgiving, seem likely to be extended through the present generation. Tho American peo- pie are at length accustomed to state of affairs from which they would formerly have turned with indignation-to the ex- isteuce on their continent of purely mil itary government over ten millions of their fellow -cittisens, whose representative men are under ban; who are not only exclu- ded from the Federal Legislature and Fed eral offices, but are deprived of all voice in the government of their several States.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

n~ The. Pine Bluff Orthopolitian says that the raaicalsccunty convention which met there cn the 5th, nominated Mallory, Snider, Grey. and Murphy (col'd) as candidates to the consfitution- al convention. 1henegroes, who com prise aine tenths of party strength, were very much dissatisfied with the ticket, and they were to hold conyen- ton on the 18th, to put out another ticket.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26
ONE " OR D

To those owing us. The time has come now when we are compelled to have our money, due us for provisions our friends during the year, and we respectfully ask all to como and settle up without further delay. oi9 HAZES & MCPHERSON.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26
A wall f,unded ranort has

- A well founded report has reached the Helena Clarion to the effect that large number of navy pistols has been shipped elanaestinely to the neighborhood of Mariana If there is truth in the re- port, the people of that vicinity ought to present the matter in proper shape before tho military authorities.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26
RoBT.' T. DoDsoN.
pgr We are authorized to say u

DEr We are authorized to say that W. s. McCulloch, the Republican Cam didate for Convention, will address the people of Des Arc and vicinity on next Thursday evening at o'clock. Every one is respectfully solicited to attend :; as Mir. McCulloch Is anxious that the people understand his views and posi- ffnn
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

- Two stockholders in Paris have made bet, it is said, of sl00, 900, that General Grant will or will not be Emperor ofthe United States within i've years.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

py- The election for delegates to the State Convention, and also, whether or not we shall have Convention, comes of on the 9th of next month.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26
Now':s the Time.

We arc determined that our custom CTS, SO faras the Stock of Goods now on hand, or that we may have during the season, will be sold to them at re- duced prices. Come and examine for yourselves that you may know the fact.
 IIAZEN & MCPHERSON.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26
How the Money goes.

The immense expense of the Gov- ernment of the United States has been the occasion of no little dispute be- tween parties, while it has given the taxpayer much thought in regard to this matter, coupled as it is with une- qual taxation. Ex-Gov. Seymour, of New York, in speech at Albany, on the 3rd inst, says:
 When our Government entered upon the plan of governing the South by military power, when it resolved to rapture the whole political structure in one.third of the Union, by disfran- chising the intelligent white man and giving to the ignorant negro political control, it increased the permanent cost of this Government about two hundred millions every year. The man does not live who will see the day when this military power and its fcarful cost can be cut down under the policy which now directs our public affairs. Our public expenses, apart from intereston the debt, have gone up from S5S 0O0,O0O in 1860 to about SlS5 100000 in 1866 if we add the interest on the debt, it foots up S322 100000. Our rulers are mak- ing beyond the cost of the last Demo- cratic administration, and beyond the interest on any debt.f extra charges upon the treasury of SPY 100000, or what would be the interest of five per cent. on S2,500 100000, taxing the peo- pie as heavily as the debt. But this is not all. As these new charges are counted among the expenses of Gov ernlnent, they are prior liens, and must be first paid. 1.-the pledges of the par ty in power had been kept, to-day there would have been but narrow margin between the claims of the bondholder and the sum paid by revenues into the national treasury. But the world now sees all army with banners. a host of officials, and vast and corrLpting ex- penditure wedging in between the pub lie treasury and the public creditor. The latter is constant, pushed back in the order of payment. He finds his de- mand rapidly sinking towards the bot tom of lengthening list of claims. Yet the bondholders art called upon by the Republican leaders to act as rear guard to the hosts who are emptying the treasury, and putting into their own pockets the money which should go to
 
 the public creditor.
 This is another peril to the holders of our securities; the odium of taxa. ton is thrown upon them. The peo- pio are taught that the money wrung from them by the tax'gatherer all goes to the holder of bonds, vet in truth while Sl37, 100000 was paid for inter- est i'll 1866, $185, 100000 was given to uphold armies and military power to officials, to Freedmen Bureau to feed and clothe the negro, and other cxpen- ses growing out of the policy of crush ing out the Southern States. Men of the North, you will soon find that the letters forged for the hands of the South are light, indeed, compared with the yokes which are placed upon your necks. The annual increase of the cost of our Government beyond its cxpen- ses in 1860 is equal to the interest at six per cent upon debt of S2, 100 100000. 1t is due to the Secretary of tue Trea- sury to say that any warning he has given against waste and corruption has been unheeded by Congress. Are we then lessening our national obligations
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26


 seEWe clip the following items from the Little Rock Gazette of the 18th inst.
 TIE COMING TouRNAMENT.-The tournament at the Driving Park, near this citf, has been postponed from the 23d inst, to Friday, November lst, in order to suit the convenience of knights from a distance who propose taking part in the joust.
 All the necessary arrangements are about completed. The grounds have been put in fine condition; and, among .other new features, we notice the erection of q stand for the accommodation of spectators, which will comfortably hold thousand persons It is in close proximity to the judges stand. and from it an unobstructed view of the tilting.
 The silver tea set which is offered as the first prize is very handsome and worth striving for. Knights from all parts of :he state are invited to take part in the contest.
 We trust that the conservatives in every county will see to it at once that good anG true men are run for delegates to the convention-such men as will, in case convention is called, oppose negro suffrage, disfranchise- ment and test oaths. Let the white men of the state put tn protest against negro supremacy that will be efiectuail--at least, until congress meets again.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

From late telegraph reports, we learn that the judgments in the court of claims in the southern cotton cases, awarded by the court in June last to loyal southern claimants, amounted to S100,000, not to two or three millions as hewtoforc reported. They have been adjudicated, and payments will be made after a reduction of two and half per cent. by the secretary of the treasury. These are the first judg- mcnts rendered by the court of claims in favor of loyal southern claimants for cotton captured by the U. s. forces, the proceeds of which were turned over to the treasury.
 Also, that letters have been received from Thaddeus Stevens, in which he declares his intention to urge upon congress, as soon as it meets in Novem- Der, two great measures essential to the safety of the country. The first is a general impeachment law, defining of lenses upon which an officer may be impeached, and expressly declaring that the officer shall continue to exer- else the power of his office during his trial. The second law which Mir. Ste vens intends to urge, will provide, un- der the authority of the constitution and upon the principle of the declara- tion of independence, that no state shall have the power to prohibit citi- 'zens of the United States, whatever their race, color or religion from vot- ing for president or congressman This law will establish impartial suf- frage throughout the union. Leading republicans affirm that Mir. Stevens will be sustained by congress.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. OCTOBER 18th, 1867. Come at Last!! By the Steamer "Norman" we are in receipt of the following articles, which we arc determined to sell cheap for the cash or country produce, such as Cotton, Dried Fruit, Dry Hides, etc: Clear Bacon Sides, Staggs' celebrated Hams, Fresh Leaf Lard, Gin kegs or at retail.) Salt, Break fast Bacon, Fish, Flour, (fresh ground and of new wheat,) Oysters, Sar- dimes, Syrups, in kegs and
 half barrels, Oils, Vinegar,
 Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Rice,
 Neal Starch, Soaps
 Candles, Snuff. Gar
 rett's best Tobac-
 co, (smoking
 and
 ChewiRg,)
 Hardware,
 Quec nsware,
 Tinware, Glass;
 ware, Buckets and
 Tubs, Tar, Gin kegs,l
 Powder, Shot, Lead,
 Alum, Indigo, Maddcr,
 Coppcras, Birthstone, Salts, Nails, Putty, Window Glass, Axes and Axe Handles, Bells, Cutlery, Hoes, Spades, Trace Chains Cotton Hooks, Cooking Stoves, of all patterns and sizes, extra pipes and elbows, Hollow Ware, Fresh Drugs, Backing Brushes and Backing Match es, Horse and Mule Collars, flames, Flows and Flow points, Rope and Bag ging, Iron Ties, with buckle, Twine, Cotton Cards, Woolen Cards, Sifters, Spun Thread, No. 100, 800, eos, 700, (chcap), Mems, Women's and Child ren's Boots and Shoes, Qarge and vari- ed stockl, Hats and Caps, Ready made Clothing.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26
DRY GOODS AMID uOTTOMs.

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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

only inconvenience incident thereto are now with us; Gen. Ord is now exer- cising the functions of Military Gov ernor, and you as myself, have occa- sion to rejoice and congratulate our selves that we are thus favored in the rule of one who has proven himself thus far, both just and humane. These then are briefly my reasons for oppos- ing the calling Convention.
 The public mind is inflated with the belief of an existing necessity, on our part to do something to secure rep resentation &c; the inquiry would naturally arise as to what that should be, I answer NOTHING; continue with out it as VIC are now doing, manfully submitting to injustice, if any, holding our integrity, the only remnant of our birthright steadily in view, patiently ''bearing the ills we have, rather than flee to those we know not of."
 Permit me then to state what l de- sire first, would have continuation of this military government, because I honestly believe it will eventuate in blessings to us, by banishing from our midst all political agitation, which in past, was burning curse, and will so prove in future If again indulged in at this time. Itwas politics that brouoht ahout and effected our present unhappy, distressed and im- poverished condition, consequently let us have no more at present, but rather welcome and encourage a Military for time, that we may turn our attention; use our undivided efforts to promote the welfare, and re- lieve the distress of our families, de- yelopiug as we are able the resources
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-26

By the Steamer "Norman" we are in receipt of the following articles, which we arc determined to sell cheap for the cash or country produce, such as Cotton, Dried Fruit Dry Hides, etc:
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-03-14
MILL RY g. DRESS MAKING,

N7E take pleasure to announce to the la
wv dies of Upper Sandu>ky and vicinity,
that we have just received fine stock of Nwe
Goods from the E. 81 which we offer at very rea-
sonable rates We work over straw and felt
to suit our patrons and we determined TO
give satisfaction to ALL We keep constantly
on hand patterns of the latest styles.
y t3y~ Call and ace u.s. at our new place, on
East side of Main Street, one square North of
the Railroad.
8. BELL O. LOGAN
Oct. 4, 1s68-1y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25

military and the oonslabulary pAtroed the town. bat
there was no disturbance
The Catholic Bishop Of Londonderry Ireland DR.
heart
The Norti German Gazette publishes an article again
eontestlng Earl Derbys views on the Luxembourg guar
ansee In which 1t says
The fact that there are several Powers equally en-
poses upon each sgnitary Power proportional engage
ment for defending it, which obligation collectively con-
stiutes the full guarantee of the treaty.
The session OF the Danish Chambers was closed July
IL The President Of the Council read the message OF
the King wherein his Majesty thanked the Chamber for
the unanimous approval OF the portion Of the Rings
speech relative to foreign relations Of Denmark and
says this union of people will strengthen the govern
In Its continuous sndeavors far lays In It's
power to maintain unaltered friendly relations with
foreign counries still further overcome the OK
listing difficulties without sowing the seeds Of discussion
for the future.
Advices from India, dated Bombay, July 0. report -
Dholenh, 225r exchange on London, Is. 1lssd;
freights to Liverpool, 35s At Calcutta, July g. ca h.
shirlings IT, IA; 40's mule twist TAT exchange on
London Is. l1hd.
Commercial advices from Hong Kong, June Is, 70.
port the F0oohow tea has opened. Quotations
Is aels lowor than last year. Fears OF short crop
entertained account Of the rains. At Hong
Kong, June 15 tea opened total export,
1875 600 lbs. exchange on London bankers bills 45t.
At Shanghai June T. Silk active and advancing; ex.
port to date 800 bales; exchange on London, cox.
freights tea Ella
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
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