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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
ROBERT A. MOON,
To the Cotton Planters of West Tennessee. Alabama, Nlissis- Hsfppi and Arh anyas:

The undersigned respectfilly. tenders his services as agent for the sale of your cotton
 in this city, and for the purchase of your sup plies. The unfortunate termination of the late war, which so materially affected the best
 interests of the South, has also had it's effect upon the Commission Business of .thisscity, as transacted between planter and m erchsnt.' You doubtless well remember with what per tiuacity (preyious to the war;, Amounting in some instances to annoyance, you were soli- cited for your business at the rate of fifty cents per bale commissions. free of ,drsyage, and stored for twelve months without charge. Then Jas will be again the producer was tbe ruling element, and high rents, rich landlords and merchants were the result of plantsrs' patronage. No people or occupation have been more seriously prostrated than planters and planting, and hone so much dseervc to be fostered and aided in their unfortunate changed condition. How that aid so mech needed has been n,eted yout opine too well know. onerous government taxes in gen eral. and special tax upon your leading production, Cotton, large profits you have had to pay upon supplies furnished, commissions on sales ranging from S5-50 to S5 per bale, monthly storage at exorbitant prices and other expenses, os per reference to your ao. count sales, as sum total will leave you but little if anything upon which to rebuild your shattered fortunes, or to compete with the new order of affairs-free labor. When l withdrcw from the Cotton and Commission Business in 1860, private reasons then led me to- believe -that.I would never engage in it again. The'solioitations of many friends that were former patrons end a desire to promote the interest of tie plentinE community. 80 far as my feeble efforts can do 80. md tue apparent want of gratitude exhibited to community that in times past tended % ma terially to the prosperity of Memphis and it's mercantile community, has determined me again to offer my services in the capacity as stated. The reduced stock of ccttons in the United States and short sudplies in the hands of New England manufacturers has scarsed some advance in prices from the late depres- sion, hence early sales may be prudent and remuaeratiyc; such was the case the past two seasons. and many planters have had cause to regret the acting upon the too common prac- tice of holding and drawing upon their cot tons. l would advise no planter to send for ward his cotton unless he wished il sold upon the first active market. It can be held at home much cheaper than in Memphis. My charges for selling cotton will be One Dollar per bale. Iusurances effected in all cases if not instructed to the contrary. Shall buy your supplies from wholesale houses, giving you the benefit of same. In short. by strict attention to all the departments of our busi ness, hope to merit large share of patron age. ss Very respectfully,
 sEpt2i. A. MOON
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM
PRoyrpEYcy. ALA. May ls 1ss6

PROVIDENCE, ALA, May lS, lS66
 Ds. JOHN BULL: send. you $50 for Crp- RON B1rfsRs; please send what it will come to after paying freight to Columbus. Miss. have been troubled for several years with indigestion; have had to take pills every night for ten or fifteen years, and in Februa- ", 1864, was attacked with general paraly- sis was con nhhed to my room for the bal ancc ofthe year; and, in fact, continued in very weak and nervous condition until soma two months since, when was ,prt under an operation, and your CkpnoS 'BIrrERs for treatment. l commenced improving right away, and am pretty well restored.
 Yours truly,
 N A. L. NEAL.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

LOUISVILLE, Kr., Nov. %, 1864. received this day the following, from Lam castor, Kentucky:
 Da JoHs BULL; Please send me in haste, jor ny own ase, ONE DOZEN of your Cedron Bitters. have tried them, and find them all you claim for them.a .-
 Yours respectfully,
 c. W. SHINDLEBOWES.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
BULLS WORM DESTROYER. To my Halted states and World
 wide Readers.

have received many testimonials from professional and medical men, as my alma macs and various publications have shown, all of which are genuine ..-s. The following let ter from ahigIly edacat ed and popular phy- sicisn in Georgia, is certainly one of the most sensible communications have ever received. Dr. Clement knows exactly what he speaks of, and his testimony deserves to be written in letters of gold. Hear what the Doctor says of BULLS WORM DESTROYER:s % ~ vILLaSow, WALKsR CouxTr, GAL
 June 20, 1866.
 DR. JOHN BULL--Dear Sir: l have recent Y given your ys.Worm Destroyer several trials and find it wonderfully eiicaciouss .adt has not failed in single instance to have the wished for effect I am doing a pretty large country practice, and have daily use for some article of the kind I am free to confess that know of no remedy recommended by the ablest authors that. is so certain and4speedy' in it's eaests. On the contrary they are un-i certean in the extreme. My object in writ ing you is to find upon what terms l can get the medicine directly frt:n you. f1can get it upon easy terms, shall use great deal of it. am aware that the use of such articles is contrary to the ,eachngs andspractice ofa great mSjority of the regntar line of M. D. g, but l see no just cause or good sense in dis carding remedy which we know to be eff cent, simply because we may be iynoran, of it's combination. For my part, shall make it rule to use all aud any means to alleviate suffering humanity which ! may be able to eommand--not hestaiing because some one more in geriocs than myselfimay have learned it's effects iirst. and secured the sole right to secure that knowledge. However, sm by no means an advocate or supporter of the thousands of worthless nostrums that food the country, that purport to cure all manner of disease to which human flesh is heir. Please reply soon, and inform me of your best terms am. sir, most respectfully,
 JULIUS P. CLEMENT, Nj. D.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
ANOTHER TESTIMONY.

BtoonIxorox, ILts, Oct. l4, 1864 na ys ssss s.n s ss r .sns your Cedron Bitters. and are about sold out We want tone gross) twelve boxes more, without delay. We are introducing them readily, and think they answer a good pur- pose. DRS. HaGG CROTHEkS.
 For. Sale by J. N. BURsEY, pes Arc, Ark
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

HAzEN & McPHERsEN.-Allw who need dry goods or groceries will find no house at which they can trade to great CT advantage than the one presided over by the clever gentlemen whose names head this article. Their stock is com plete, selected with care and with an eye to the satisfaction of the wants of all. They have dry goods of every va- ricty of style and shade of color Their stock of groceries consists of every ar ticle the planter needs, and their prices are such as will give satisfaction. Give them call.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
MEDICAL.

Stony Foin:, White Co.,, Ark, May 23, '66. Dn. JoHN BuLL-Dear Sir: Last February I was in Louisville purchasing drugs. and 1 got some of. your Sarsaparilla and Cedrcn 'Bitters.
 My son.in-law who was with. me in the store, has been down with rhehniatism for some time, commenced on the .Bitters, and soon iound his general health improved. Dr. .Gist, who has been in bad Health, tried them and he also improved.
 Dr. Coffee. who has been in bad health for several years--steaaeh and hrer afected--he improved very much by the use of 4our Bit ters. Indeed the Cedron Biftera has given you great popularity in. this settlement, think could sen a 'g~eat quantity of your medicines this fall-especislly of your Ced- ron Bitters and Sarsaparilla, Ship me via Memphis, care ofkickett & Neely.
 Respectfully, ,, g
 C.B WALKER
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

CHoAr& Co.-This firm can be found at No. 232 Second street, Memphis. They have one of the largest stocks of hardware, &c. in the West, andAre pre- pared to sell at the lowest prices, at either wholesale or retail.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

k GENTLEMAN who suffered for years A from Neryeus Debility, Premature De ,ay, and all the effecfs ofyouthfui indiscretion, viii, for the sake of suffering humanity, send 'ree to all who need it, the recipe and drec- ions for making the simple remedy by which ne was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by he advsrtiser's experience. can dosso by ad- dressing, in perfect confidence.
 JOHN B. OGDEN, 42 Cedar Street,
 mayll-ly New York.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

11-Is BooTH ALIVE ?-This is a mooted question, but one thing is cer- tain, that many who have killed them- selves by the use of inordinate quanti- ties of quinine and other poisons in try ing to cure Fever and Ague, would now be alive and in the full enjoyment of health had they possessed and tried A single bottle of the Texas Tonic Syr- up. This medicine is purely vegeta- ble, contains no poisons, is pleasant to the taste and cures the Chills certain.
 Mansfield X Higbec, Sole Proprie- tors, Memphis Tenn.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

FISHER & AMIs.-This firm, one of the oldest in Memphis, are prepared to furnish grave stones of every pattern and at any cost also, to execute any kind of work in marble. The stand is corner of Adams and Second street, Memphis
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

rM. Western and Virginia Tobacco Agency, corner of Second and Jefier- son streets, Memphis. At this cstab- lishment can be found Tobacco of every brand and price, and in any quantity. Let their advertisement be well noted.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
fNFORMXTf0N.

Information guaranteed to produce a luxu- riaht growth of hair upon a bald head or beardless face, also recipe for the removal of Pimples, Blotches, Eruptions, e,c., on the skin, leaving the same soft, clear, and beau tiful. can be obtained without charge by ad- dressing
 THoS. E, CHAPMAN, CHrxIsT. = e23 Broadway, New York.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

HILBERT, MINTER x WALKER.-The advertisement of this firm can be found in another column. They do heavy importing business, and are prepared to furnish the trade at exceeding low prices. Their place of business is 274 Second street, Memphis. See adver- tisement.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

ORGILL, BROS. < Co.--This old and re- liable firm still do business on the cor ner of Front X Monroe streets, where they have now a large and complete stock of Hardware, Stoves, Cutlery, l&c., which they offer to the trade at such prices as will give satisfaction.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
TO CONSUsIPTIyEs.

The Erv. EDw ARDA. WILSON will send (fr0 of charge) to all who desire it, the pre- scription with the directions for making and using the simple remedy by which he was cured of a lung affection and that dread dis ease Consumption. His only object is to benefit the afflicted and he hopes every suf- ferer will try his prescription, as it will cost them nothings and may prove . biessing
 Please address
 No. 165 South Second Street. Williamsburg, New Yorks Ysss.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

pJ-The Young Peoples Prayer Meet ing we are glad to say is being heartily supported and well attended. They will meet hereafter every Tuesday night, when we are authorized to say all serious young persons arc invited; ; heretofore it has been understood to be young mans prayer meeting, butnow all are invited, both ladies and gentle men, regardless of denomination.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

kS- Shaw x Co.,, dealers in Hard- ware, Iron, Steel, &c., can be found at No. 233 Second street, where they would be glad to fill all orders for any thing in their line. Their advertise ment can be seen in another column.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

PERsoNAL.Mr. F. Gates, of the firm of Gates & Bro. arrived at home on the Commercial on Friday morning. MT. Gates tells us that he bought large and elegant stock of goods so low that he can sell so cheap as to astonish the purchaser.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

sas~ Mir. Cartwright, at the corner, has just received fine lot of candies and confections, which are nice and sweet, cheap and good, at least our De- vii says so, and he's posted in those fhinra
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

HEWe will take corn and other country products for subscription bring in your names.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
DIED.

In this city. this morning, LrrrIErox, oaiy son of r. D. and ssiiie A Bloodwortb, aged one year, five months and six days. The friends and acquaintance arc invited to at. tend the funeral tomorrow, at Q o'clock. A. x. from Inc residence Of MT samu.irsrr.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

psJ- McLaren x Allen have received and are now opening their large and well selected stock of dry goods, gro- ceries, clothing, &c. Their stock is large and selected with tho greatest care by an old and experienced mer- chant, and cannot fail to give entire satisfaction to all whe may wish their wants supplied at this house.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
G OS s HOTEL.
 DEVALL's BLUFF, ARK, T. B- GoSS, Proptr.

Would respectfully announee thaA hc has opened q First Glass HOtes. at Devalls Bluff, Ark, and is now prepared to entertain guests. His table, at all times, will be fur nished with the best that the market afFordt, There is also Good Stable attached.
 Give him call sept2i-tf.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

Dn. BuLL-Dear Sir: My husband, Dr, c. S. Johnson, was skillful surgeon and physi- elan in Central New York, where he died, leaving the above C. P. Johnson to my care. At thirteen years of age he had chronic di- arrhea and scrofula, for which l gave him your sarsaparilla. lr CURED HiM. have for ten years recommended it to many in New York, Ohio, and Iowa. for scrofula, fe- yer sores, and general debility. Perfect suc- cess has attended it. The cures efected i'i some cdses of scrofala end eper sores rere almost miraculous. am very anxious for my, son to again have recourse to your Sarsapariila. He is fearful of getting spurious article. hence his writing to you for it. His wounds were terrible, but believe he will recover.
 kA Respectfully, 8f
 s ~ sA JENNIE JOHNSON,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

Tho New Orleans Commercial Bulletin estimates tha sugar crop of Lousiafa this year,et about one-fourth the usual yield before the war.
 -Brownlow has pardoned ". G. Peterson, of Shelby county, who was tried in Memphis, for murder, and seh- fenced to the pcnitentiary for life in
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

-The names of General John A. .McClernand, of Illinois, and General Frank Blair, Jr., Missouri, are most prominently mentioned in connection with the War portfolio, in tho event of a change.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
CANDID

nJwe are authorized to announce WILL. F. HICKS, of Prairie Township, as eaadi. date for Delegate to the Convention. Elec- ton. first Tuesday in November.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

WANTED.-A girl ten ortwelve years old; white girl preferred. Apply at this office. [
 NoTIcE.--We want fifty loads of wood. Those indebted to the office for 'sdvertising or subscription, will find it to their advantage to settle their in- debtedness in this way.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

ny- Divine service at the Methodist Church tomorrow at half past ten.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
MSapuls, Sept. 5, 1867.

MsMpnis, Sept. 5, 1867. MAssrirLD & HIcbEE-
 Gentlemen: After saf- fering moro or less from the ague for five years, and finding no permanent relief from Physcisn's prescriptions or the popular rem cdies of the day. was induced by a'friend to try your new, (though already widely known,l sure cure" for fever and ague, the Texas Tonic Syrup, and am happy to state that il worked to charm. have had but one chill since commenced using it land that was caused by my own imprudence the third day after,) although nearly three months have elapsed, and unhesitatingly recommend it to all who suffer from any form of ague as a safe, sure, and pleasant remedy for the same.
 Respectfully Yours.
 NJ. Y. D SHATTuCk,
 Principal Lindea St. Public School. Observe explicit Directions around each bot tie, aud caution to protect the public
 agsins, imposition and fraud.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
m RATS AND CAPE,
 An excellent assortment. &
GROCERIES.  No, use to spend breath, everything you

TLOUR. of New Wheat. Bacon, Lard iS II packages to suit all; Cooking Stoves of good patterns, Tinware. Hardware, Nails, Tagging and Rope, Iron Ties, Twint, Flows, Castings. &c., &c., Be.
 They ask all to come and gee their large and varied Stock. . 4ss e
 Des Arc, September l4th, 1867
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

COMMERCIAL VIM. ASHFORD, Master. R0wENA ------ JN0. B. DAVIS, Master
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

TOR Wagons, Flows, Cotton Psssses, Cotton Gins, Horse Powers, Feed Cutters. Threshing Machines, Keepers and Mowers Corn Shelters. and Plantation Im- plements generally. And large stoek of Machinery of all kinds-Siationary and Portshie steam Engines, Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Wood aud iroh Working Machinery Of every asscFiption. sep2l -Gn
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
Head the Following c srtidoates !!

MEMPHIS, Sept. 1, 1867. MANSFIELD & HIGpEE-
 S E Gentlemen: Having long suffered from chills and fever, and after having tried without effect, quinine, Ayers Ague Cure and other chill medicines, l was to take bottle of your Texas Tonic Syrup, and after taking few doses was en- tirely relieved and have not had Ia chill since. I takepleasure in recommending t as safe and pleasant as we'll as speedy cure for the above named disease. II. g. TOMSQN,
 No 4S South Court Square.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
MEMPHIS. luna 1. l3I

MEMPHis, June l, l36l Thia is 10 state that was afflicted with Fe- yer and Ague of tho most inveterate charac- ter. for about two yeara. l tried many reme- dies, including large quantities of quinine, etc., without avail. I was finally induced to try the Texas Tonic Syrup-the result was that after taking the first dose, had "ehills no more, and am now rapidly recovering my health and strength. I have sent two dozen of this valuable ague cure to my plantation al Miliken's Bend. Every planter should keep it on hand. II. R. AUSTIN, & ES Formerly Sup Little Rock R, R.
 MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 3l. 1867, MANSFIELD X HlGBEE---
 Dear Sirs: In March last had severe attack of chiils and fever, Alter using tho usual remedies (Quinine Smiths Tonic, &c., &c.) without any good result. was induced to try your Texas Tonic Syrup. After taking a few doses l was en- tirely relieved, and have had no return of the disease since. l take pleasure in recommend ing it as speedy cure of the above named disease. FERGUS HALL,
 with Orgill Bros. Go.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
Bacon!

TUsT received. le.ooo pounds Nc. l Bacon. y and for sale by
 Aprs- J. SIMS ALLEN.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
BULLS SARSAPARlLIA A. A Good Reason for the Cap
 tain's Faith.
READ THE'CApTAtN'S LETTER AND THE
 LETTER FROM HIS MOTHER

Benton Barracks Mo-, April 80, 1866. DR. JOHN BuLL--Dear Sir; Knowing .ihe, efficiency of your Sarsaparilla, and the heal ing and beneficial qualities it possesses, send you the following statement of my case. was wounded about two years ago--was taken prisoner and confined for sixteen months. Being moved so often, ny wounds have not healed yet l have not sat up moment since l was wounded. am shot through the hips. My general health is i'm paired, and need something to assist na- iure. have more faith in your Sarsaparilla than any thing else. l wish that that is gen uine. Please express me half adozen bottles, and oblige
 GAIT. c. P. JOHNSON,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
GlcEAggDa gaDyagag, Cot ton Factors,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
 No. sa rcuoUpIrouLAs ST. N ew Orle ans, La. Liberal advances made on consignments of Cotton aug25-6m

DISsOLUTyON. The copartnership heretofore exist ing hetween Drs. J. w. BgRNEY, Roar. B. TREzEvANr X $. G. ALLEN, under the style and firm of Burney, Treze- want X Allen, was dissolved on the l7th day of September, 1867, by mutual con- sent. Either partner is authorized to settle the business of the firm.
 J. W. BURNEY, t
 s. c. ALLEN, s,,
 ROBT, B. TREZEvANT. ~ sepai-4t
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
LOCAL NEWS.
WHITE RIVER us. MAIL LINE.
 EMI-W FEE K l. Y,

FROM MEMPHIS TO JAcKsoNPoRr.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
DISSOLUTION.

fae psrtnership heretofore existing in tis publication of the Augusta ssntinel,r nnder the firm name of vaugAan, Poe & Co, was os, the 6th day of September dissolved, Poe < Mathews having sold out their entire interest in said paper to Jsmes s. Gray. Asox
 F. If. TOE. 3ss is4
 4. c. MATHEWS.
 2 4. NAFG!AN
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

THIS Popular House, hsting been newly remodeled and arranged, is now in most successful operation, it's loca- ton being Central and convenient to business and to Railroads and other points of travel; makes it desirable stopping place for all visiting the city. The M
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

rA- We are authorized to announce Capt. SAMUEL TAYLOR, of Des Arc. As candi- date for the Convention, sep7.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

E6y- We are authorized to announce R, T. DODSON, of Caroline Township, gas a candi- date for the Convention. sep7.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

The proprietor of this celebrated medicine instly claims for it superiority over an remedies ever offered to the public for the sa}c, certam, speedy. and psrmaaeHt cure of Ague and Fever, or Chills and Fever. whether of short or long standing. He refers to the entire Western and Southwestern country to bear him testimony to the truth of the as sertion, that in no case whatever will il fail to cure, if the directions are strictly followed and carried out. In great many cases single dose has been suilicien, for cure, and whole families have been cured by q single bottle, With perfect restoration of the gem eral health. It is, however, prudent, aud in every case more certain 10 cure, if its uss is continued in smaller doses for week or two after the disease hss been checked, more es- pecialy in difficult aud long g-standing eases, Usually, this medicine will not require any aid to keep the bowels in good order should the patient however, require 8 cathartic medicine after having taken three or four doses of the Tonic. single dose of BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS will be suiii- cient.
 DR JOHN BULLS Principal 0f6ce:
 No. 70 Fifth, Cross Street,
 n L0UISVILLE, KY All of the above for sale by
 J. M. BURNEY,
 cctl2 DEs ARC ARK,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
aoe9s Awo swess.

In this line they propose to please any one, a. prices greatly below prices heretofore.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19

Liberal advances on Cotton in store. In- sursncc unless otherwise instructed. Sup plies of all kinds on hand. sep2l 3m
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
MY stock consists in part, of the follow

MATTRAssES-coTToN, STUCK X HAIR. Together with large lot of useful Goods, which will sell low for CASH.
 Des Arc,Ark., Sept. 2l 1867.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
CArr. c. r. JOHNSON,
 St. Louis, Mo.

P. S.--The following was written April 30, 1865, by Mrs Jennie Johnson, mother of Capt Johnson.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-10-19
sJ. P. OWEN, -FAMILYGROCER 1ts gre, 9skansas..

M ae s.ss. as < @s ylg .r K EEPS, CONSTANTLY ON HAND Sugar. IN Coffee, Molasses, Flour, Vinegar, Salt. Spices. Teas, and everything used by fam fly. Will pay the highest market price for all kinds of country produce, especially Hides. sepl4ly
 CAPT. G. w. HURLEY,