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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
To the Conductors of the Southern
 Press.

GENTLEMEN :--I have Iabored all my life for the promotion of the agricultu- ral-interests of the South without pay
 The results of the war have swept away everything-land and laborers, etc., etc, and at the urgent solicitation of friends, l have commenced the pub- lication, in the city of Memphis, of the Southern Farmer" at $2 per year, a beautifully illustrated monthly of 16 pages, devoted to the interests of the farmer, the stock-raiser, the mechanic, the inventor, and the manufacturer, at the same time, every housekeeper will find it an invaluable companion.
 I have engaged the ablest writers in the South to aid me and am determined to make the Farmer a paper that shall prove blessing to my native land in this her hour of distress and need. and hope it will be of good to other DOT tions of the country.
 appeal to you brethren of the press to assist me, by publishing this notice once or more, and you can, consistent ly, give notice editorially, as I have no other way of reaching the cars of the tens of thousands of Southern farm CTS who know me, who 1 must believe. will patronize my enterprise, were they acquainted with the fact
 Anything can do to repay your kindness, please to command and be- lieye me truly yours,
 M. W. PHILIPS.
 Late of Lo@ Hall Edwards. Miss.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
MEM Pk1IS.

Memphis, May 2.-Cotton easier; mid ding. 25(a26c The river has risen half an inch. The Tempest and McCune ar rived yesterday evening. The Celeste de parted. Mexican news conflicting. The latest is a telegram from the Consul Diose at New Orleans, to Minister Romero, say ing that Querretera had been captured, and Aierrannes and Maximillian hidden.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
T,bare ;s a rough wind blou

- There is rough wind blowing from Paris, whether it bodes a storm will soon appear. cannot say that the breeze came unexpectedly. People who have much to loose by war almost wish it would break out now, thinking it more desirable to bring the question at issue-that is, whether other nations are bound te pay black mail to France brought to decision now than at a later day, and so put an end to all the miseries and uncertainty. The excite ment in Germany is intense the most inveterate enemies of Prussia side with her on this occasion, and she will be supported by public opinion, and by forces if required, though this, ow- ing to the great superiority of the Ger man troops. is scarcely probable. -t Cor respondence London News.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

BSg-A late Washington dispatch states that Attorney General Stanberry is pre- pairing instructions for the officers com manding military districts, on the ac- ton of state legislatures, disfranchisc- ment and other matters.
 In this way, uniformity may be had in the action of the various eomman- ders and it is particularly necessary that some general instructions be issu- ed, that it may be determined precisely who arc disfranchised and prevented from holding office. On this point there is great contrariety of opinion, and an authoritative exposition will relieve many from doubt.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

They are in some trouble over in the Mexican country, but we scarcely know what it is or how it will be settled. Maximilian don't .tote fair," he ought to have surrendered some time since. according to advices, but didn't, and it now remains a question whether he will or not of one thing, all seem cer- tain, and that is, affairs will be arranged in Mexico before long, and that Maxi milan will permanently leave the country
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
EUROPEAN WAR.

Affairs seem to be settling toward peace in the old world. There is to be general conference in London next month, in which all the eentendiug par ties will be represented. The basis of the Conference has already been agreed upon, and as the final decision of the conference is guaranteed by all the par ties participating, it is probable that an amieablc settlement, of the much yexed questions, will be made.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
Sale of Lands for Non-Payment
 of Taxes. s

NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN That undersigned sheriff an Eoac will of order of the County Court o tarde thereof the of rownsve the ato justice said county on following described lands being situate the county of Prairie ahd State Of or so
 
 hereinafter mentioned unless the penalty and costs small  and four o'clock of said day and to continue rom day tod yunti a such quantity than the whole tract be stricken oil for the taxes 
 will of the East side of said tract
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
DIED

In Dcs Arc, on Sunday, the Fist of April Mrs, NJ. A, WELLER, in the Sith year of her age.
 A consistent christian, an affectionate wife. and beloved mother, she lived. As such, her loss is felt. We mourn her, indeed ''but not as they who have no hope" At her fathers summons she has gone home, making vacant a seat on earth, bat filling an angels place in Heaven
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
To All whom it May Concern.

T (J. P. WELLER) hereby certify that | have been afflicted with sore eyes for over two years, so much so that it~was necessary at times to have boy accompany me; tried several Doctors without benefit; having heard of Dr. J. A, Rouselaux, and of his previous success, applied to him and can see very well now; not only did he improve the condi- ton of my eyes, but also my general health. l would recommend all persons to give the Doctor q fair trial, for believe he will do what he says, and believe him 10 be perfect gentleman and able Physician.
 J. P. WELLER. Des Are, Ark, May f. 1867.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
To All Whom this May Concern.

| been afflicted with Anchilosis or Stiff Joint, for over five years, and had employed the best of physicians that could be procured in this city. Over one hundred physicians have, dur ing the last five years attended my leg, none of whom ever did me any good. Having learn ed of Dr. ]. A. Rouselaux, at No. 3l4 Jefer- son street, between Eightaud Ninth, applied to him 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 70 apply to him at his office. For further information apply 10
 MARY CASEY, On Floyd street, between Green and lafayette, seTasel4* Louisville, Ky
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

Bsf" It is proper for the good people of Arkansas to know that the desper- ate and unprinciplcd characters who gave tone to the late radical conven- tion, are busily at work in their neta rious scheme to poison the minds of the celored population against the moderate and respectable men of the state The vile means to which they will descend, and the interruptions eff forts which they will use. coupled with the character of much of the material upon which they may operate, makes these men particularly dangerous at this time.
 The organization which they arc en- deavoring to propagate throughout the state, whether it be styled the union league or grand army of the republic, bodes no good to the community at large and every good citizen should contribute al in his power to discour- age the formation of secret political associations controlled by men who are neither reputable in character nor desireus of accomplishing aught but the promotion of themselves to places of power and plunder. This matter is referred to, that the people may be on their guard against the emissaries who will circulate throughout the state to SOW the seeds of discord and strife. Sclf-preservation should urge all who arc anxious to preserve the peace aud quiet of the state, to warn the negro population against the insiduous at tempts which will be made to entice them into these schools of deyilty, so that the scheme of the anarchists may be nipped in the bud. A plain and frank statement of the situation to the more intelligent blacks, will save us much trouble, and expose the people to less danger of starvation by the deser- ton of the crops at precarious periods, by the field laborers.
 This matter is one of very serious importance and since occurrences, hap pening within the past few days, have transpired, relative to the organization of those secret leagues, it behooves all to take pains to squelch that which pro- mises ruin to the state and profit only to violent revolutionists.- Rock Gazatfp
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
BALThMORE E.

Baltimore, May 2.-The election yes terday, for Judge and Clerk of the new City Court, passed off quietly, and result cd as follows: Scott and George, Con- servative Democrats, l1,3l9; Kelly and Kennard, Radicals, 4,sS7; Johnson and Lynch, Conservative Republicans, l,949.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, May 2.-Provision prices are dropping. Mess pork, s22. Lard, 12Gc. Bulk meats dull and nominal i; shoulders 9c, sides l0c. Demand con fined to local trade. Flour firm holders asking S1l@ll 50.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
CHICAGO.

Chicago, May 2-The eight four system commenced yesterday. The working men celebrated the event with much enthusi- asm. Employers demand eight hours, but the workmen insist on the legal right of eight hours.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

ga~ A letter dated Florence, April 2d, says: The great wave of American travel rises higher and higher until Ita- ly is nearly submerged. The newspa- pers tells us to-day that yesterday the train for Venice was not got off until much after the usual time, such was the throng at the station of American and English travellers, with their mountains of luggage.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

Bay Chief Justice Chase is pushing matters so that the Bankrupt Law can go into operation on June lst. The rules for practice under it were com pleted Thursday by the Associate Jus tices, and will make good sized vol ume. They will be printed and ready for distribution about the lst of May.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

EsE Jefr. Davis has been greatly af- flicted, but the most severe act of mar tvrdom thus far experienced must have been the visit from Senator Wilson, the ''stay at home" Colonel. It was a morbid curiosity alone that carried Wilson within the Fortress, and had justice not been cheated of her victim, Davis would have been set free and the bolts turned on the New England dis unionist.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

NOTICE That the undersigned sheriff and and xoo m County Prairie County made at the April tbereof in said Monday the lQh dy of and lots lying and being situate in of Arkansas much thereon as W be the penalty and costs shall be pad on or oe the hours continue from day to day uh all or shall be sold or offered for sale than the whole tract be stricken OH TOT te %
 
 surveyed off the East side of sad tract
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
Des Arc, Ark, May 1, 1867.
BATEsvlLLE, March 27, 1867.

Dear Sir:a
 l hasten to drop you few lines--should have done so before, but for sickness. My eyes have improved from the first application of your salve; l consider it one of the most valuable remedies l have ever tried for Rheu- matic opthalmia. l am Doctor under lasting obligations to you for recommending it's use and the salve---I wish you to send me a small box by mail, as l am out and think bad bet ter use it short time yet as my health is bad.
 Yours Respectfully,
 J. G. HAM, NJ. D.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
LONDON.

London, May 1.-The peace committee meets here on the 18th of. May. It is un- derstood that Lord Stanley will preside over its deliberations. King George, of Greece, has arrived.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
CHEAP Printing Paper. TO EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS.
LETTER FROM ". G. CLARK, PRESIDENT or
 TnE SOUTHERN PRESS ASSOCIATION.

LETTER FROM W. G. CLARK, PRESIDENT or
 TnE SOUTHERN PRESS ASSOCIATION.
 ATLANTA, GA, April l9 1867. J. S. THRAsnER, Esq
 Dear Sir It affords me much pleasure 10 communicate to you the following resolution of the Southern Press Association
 Resolved, That as testimonial of our ap- preciation for the zealous, faithful and etfec- tive service of JOHN s. THRASIIER, Esq. as Superintendent of this Association in years past,
 We hereby tender him the thanks of this Association, and confer upon him the conf plimentary position of Agent of the Southern Press Association in New York.
 The terms of commendation employed in above resolution, do no more than justice to your important services during your Superin- tendenoy--services which none had better op- portunity to know, and none can more highly appreciate than myself. should occasion re- quire, shall be glad 10 avail myself of the aid provided for by the resolution.
 Very Respectfully, your obt servant,
 W. c. CLARK, President. may 1, 1s672t.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
CAN ADA.

Toronto, Nay 2.-Patrick Megrath, the last of the convicted Fenians, has been sentenced to be hung on the llth day of June.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

BS~ A Montreal paper says French Canadians still continue to leave the dominion of Canada in large numbers to seek their fortunes in the United States. One hundred and forty passed through St. d1beI vile the other day, bound for the Hand of the free and the home of the brave'
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

Bs1s- The Detroit Free Press says that it is reported that Sumner is already preparing bill extending the right oi suffrage to the Esquimaux in our new ly-acquired Russian possessions, with a proviso prohibiting African slavery in the same. It is hoped he will intro duce it early in the session, so that il will be sure to pass.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
A Blessing which may be a Curse.

It is the common habit of people in this country to look upon the right to vote as avery great blessing. The num- ber of those who entertain this opinion is very large, compared to the numberl of those who also believe that the right to vote may be, and not unfrequently is, a very great curse.
 Suppose political party, yielding the patronage of government, and fill- ing every office with bad men--thieves, cut-throats, hypocrites and scoundrels. With such men to make and execute the laws, can people be blessed with good government? Finding that pow CT is about to pass from them, the thieves, cut-throats, hypocrites and scoundrels proceed to confer the elec- tive franchise upon class of persons who have never been made acquainted with its use who understand not even the first rudiments of political econo- my who have lived and propagated in the lowest ignorance for ages. Having done this, the bad men in power bring every possible influence to bear, not to cnlighten the new-made voters upon matters affecting their interest as citi- zens, but to make them vote, as class, for the retention in office of bad men. To say that the right to vote would be a blessing, and not curse, to the class which should thus be made to exercise that right to their own injury, would be to speak very obvious nonsense.
 Now this is what the Jacobin party has done, and is striving to do, with reference to the southern freedmen. The leaders in that party voted to en- franchise the freedmen in the expecta- ton that they could be used, as a class, 10 continue those leaders in power. They are now engaged in desperate effort to realize that expectation by ,oouncelling the freedmen to organize a black mans party ill the south, and vote as class 10 put certain northern white men in office. If the freedmen listen to these pernicious counsels, the right to vote. instead of blessing to their race, will be curse not only to them selves, but to the nation.
 The right to vote is blessing only when the possessor of it is left perfect ly free to act upon his own individual judgment Whenever that judgment is subordinatcd to the purposes or in- tcrcsfs of another, instead of a bless ing, tfe right to vote is curse fo its l possessor.-[ Chicago Times.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
NEW ORLEANS,

Nec Orleans, Nay 2.-Cotton lower = Sales irregular, 25026c.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
NOTICE.

will only attend Acute Diseases among my particular friends in town
 J, A. RousELAUI, T. D.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
MACON.

4Macoa, Ga., May 2.-The eolored ed ucational convention met yesterday. There was a full attendance.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

EI- An English firm has oNered to
 nav the national debt of Columbia. amounting to S33.000.00o, for ninety nine wears lease of the Panama railroad
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
NOTICE.

YyHE STEAMER COMMERCIAL will re- | ceipt for Freight and ticket Passengers through from Memphis to Little Rock, until further notice, at the following rates, viz; Pound Freight, at Sixty Cents per hundred pounds.
 Passengers, at Seventeen Dollars. TWO TRAINS PER WEEK Will be run from Devall's Bluff to Little Rock ion Wednesdays and Saturdays) to connect with the Steamer Commercial. Passengers and Shippers can rely upon this arrangement.
 JOHN E. DAVIS,
 Captain Steamboat Commercial. J. SIMS ALLEN, Agent, Des Are, Ark, may I, lS61-tf.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04
J. s. CLARK & CO.,,
REFERENCES :

s. IL Tucker, Banker; Alex. Mcdonald, President Merchants National Bank, Little Rock; Field polloy, Merchants; N. II. Balgell. Merchant.
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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

GIVEN my and, this 26th day of April, 1S6L
 .J. Ie. GRAY, Sheriff,
 and Ex- -omcio Assessor nd Revenue, f|f fEfAf fOrP County. Arkansas.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-04

1st. Lt., and A. A. A. c. Official. $. M. MILLS,
 A. A. A. Gen. Sub-District.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-08-13
The Dead of Paris.

The Paris correspondent of the London
Star SAYS: 1.-The subject of sanitary re-
form Is daily assuming more extensive
and interesting character IN this country,
and more especially in the city. Active
minds are being directed towards it, and
speculation, observation and experiment
are causing new light to be thrown upon
this subject from day to day. Thus it is
that the French government has at last
Acknowledged that in great Cities fexers-
and epidemlcs always haunt the vicinity
of burying- grounds, and that the time
has now come to do away with ur-
pan cemeteries. Before the eleventh
century the Parisians buried their dead in
the Roman fashion, without the city walls;
and well would it have been had they con-
tinued this practice. Eight cemeteries now
lie WITHIN Paris, and it is thought that in
less than a year all the bodies which are
here buried will be removed to POntoise-
no easy task when. you consider that at
Pere la Chaise alone the number of tombs
amount to more than 10000. Henceforth
we shall no longer see the gorgeous funer-
ais of the Madeleine, or the plain coffin
covered with white pail, and preceded by
the professional crucitix, carried by an
acolyte. followed by officiating priests, and
distractad parents walking close to the
coffin, sobbing and leaning on the arms of
their friends. ,so- q5.-5-- !.
"You may imagine the sensation which
has been produced among certain popula-
ton by the decision of the French Govern
ment as regards the removal of the dead
from Paris, when inform you that there
are no less than nine thousand people in
this metropolis who gain their living by
the solemnization of burials, the monopoly
of interments being granted to company
under the title of Enterprises des Pompes
Funebres.' Funerals are distinguished into
nine classes, the lowest costing eighteen
francs. Including the religious ceremonies,
and the first class 7,181 francs. Govern
ment receiving from the Pompes FuHebres
S3% per cent, on articles furnished. Les
mort cont ute says the ballad, but consid-
ering that they will now be conveyed to the
grave in 8 special train. instead of in a
hearse, their poor corpses will be literally
snatehed away from ourlast embrace"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-08-13
A Natural Bridge i'm Ohio.

Ohio, like Virginia, has wonderful nat
ural bridge. 1t is in Hooking county, fff-
teen miles from Lancaster. A person who
visited itrecently, describes it as follows
This is a grand and beautiful arch of a SOL
i'd rock, spanning a wide ravine of some
sixty feet in depth, through which mean
ders, among the rocks which have fallen
from the cliffs above, clear and tiny riv-
ulet,s which seems to have its origin in
springs above and beneath the bridge. 1t
flows distance of 200 or 300 yards into the
Hooking.
The exposed portions of the rock, form
ing the bridge proper, presents a surface,
on the upper side, of about l60 feet in
length, 8 to 20 feet in breadth, and to II
feet in thickness. 1t is gently arched,
smooth on top, where the rock is in part
bare, and in part covered with green turf,
forming an ample passage way for pedes-
trians.
Immediately above the bridge, and sep
arated from it by fissure, ranging from a
few inches toseVeral feet in width, is vast
overhanging rock, looming over a space
where regiment of men could be accom-
modated with shade and shelter. The
whole is environed by most lovely for
est, and shut in by the green and romantic
hilia
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-08-13
who Paxs the Taxes?

BY order of the State Auditor, about
100000, in the aggregate, have been taxi
en- off the Tax duplicate as the property of
the two banks in this city, the Radical
Supreme Court having decided that such
banks stock should not be taxed? While
! the burden of taxation is laid with heavy
hand upon poor men and men of business,
the banks and bondholders go free. 1t is
in conformity with the aristocratic princi-
plies of the Radical party. Principles which
established "a ''priviledged class" among
the rich and no exemption among the poor.
Why should rich corporations and bond
holders escape taxation? Every business
and poor man should ask himself that ques-
tion.l And then, let him inquire, why is it
that he stupidity votes with party which
makes such offensive distinction ?-Frensont
5 Messenger.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-08-13

ON Monday last Mr.. Galloway was en-
gagged to clean we'll in this place, says the
Bucyrus Foruns. He descended to the bot
tom, but finding the ''damp," Gas the nox-
ious gas in old wells is usually called) un-
fit for breathing purposes, made hasty as
cent. He had climbed within two or three
rounds of the top, when he appeared to be-
come exhausted, and, relinquishing his
hold, fell to the bottom. An old gentleman
(whose name we did not learn) insisted on
going to his relief; and tving rope around
his body descended; but Immediately gave
the signal to be drawn up. After emerg-
ing from the well, he was for some time
very sick. Mr.. Hammond, young and
rugged man next descended. and succeed
ed in tying the rope around the mau at the
bottom. Both were now drawn out-Mr.
Hammond pale and exhausted, aud Mr..
Galloway apparently lifeless. He lay for
an hour insensihle, but at last revived suf-
ficiently to be removed home. We learn
that he has fully recovered. After Mr..
Galloway had fallen, candle was let down
to test the presence of the ''damp," and
was Immediately eXtinguished. This is a
precaution which should always be taken
before going into we'll. An atmosphere
that will not support combustion will very
surely imperil life.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-08-13

GREAT BRITAIN has quite as many people
who are suffering from the consequences of
foolish speculations as the United States.
The London Rdilaoay Neaos. in late edi
torial, says: The extraordinary number
of advertisements of properties to be sold,
now to be seen daily, is proof of the wide
spread ruin which has followed the last
round of indscriminate Stock Exchange
speculation, but which does not publicly
show ITSELF"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-08-13

THE Busy BEE.-The other day hive of
bees was being conveyed through the High
street at Winchester, England, in delive-
ry cart, when the cover of the hive was by
accident shifted. The bees in escaping be-
came enraged and stuBg the driyer of the
cart, and he being enraged in turn, turned
the hive into the street, where the bees
stung a number of passers-by, who fled in
all directions.