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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
CoxoRxssioNAL DEMOCRATIC Ex. CcM,
 Washinoton Cifv May 26 lR6Q

UNCONVENTIONAL DkHotNATlC kA. SSN> |
 Washington City, May 26, 1868. ]
 The undersigned requests the chair. men of all state, county, city, township or ward democratic and conservative committees, associations, or clubs, to furnish the Congressional Democratic Executive Committee with the names of members of their associations, for reference during the pending presidcn- tial campaign. Documents will be fur nishcd by this committee, on orders accompanied by money, at the follow ing rates:
 For sixteen page documents, in wrap pers, and franked, S12 per thousand.
 For eight page documents, in wrap pera, md franked, S7 per thousand, or at the same rate for smaller number. In particular cases they will he furnished gratuitously.
 Communications may be addressed to Hon. Samuel J. Randall, M. C.. Washington City:
 By order. J. R. DOOLITTLE,
 Chairman Congressional Dem. Ex. Committee.
 SAMUEL J. RANDALL, Secretary.
 Democratic and conservative jour nals will please insert the above notice eonspicuousIy.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
REGISTRATION.

Very soon, as carly as next week, the people of White River township will be given the opportunity of qualifying to vote under the present constitution of our State. We do not deem this the place to discuss the merits or demcrits of our registration law, or to say whether or not its requirements are just. This we do know, 1t is a law that we must register if we would vote-beforc we register we must sub scribe to the oath embodied in the franchise article of the constitution. With the character of this oath our readers are all familiar, and it is usc- less for us to discuss 1t in this article. What we mean to say is all to the effect that every citizen of this township ac- rept in good faith the circumstances that surround us, and resolve to do all that is In our power for the good of the country and ourselves. In order that we may effect anything by our citizenship, we certainly must be clothed with the privilege of franchise. This is not given to us, nor can it be had but in the manner prescribed by she constitution. Whatever may be our views of the government under which we are now living, there is, it Is evident, but one course for us to pur- sue in order to obtain voice in the government of our State: That is to submit ourselves to the constitution as 1t is, comply with all the requirements thereof, register and prepare to vote according to the dictates of our judg- mcnt for those men that we think will as ofilcers best represent the people. Let us therefore throw aside whatever prejudice we may have, and in spirit, accepting the equality of all men be- fore the law, take the oath and keep it. This is our only remedy. Again we say to the people of our township, be ready on the 7th, Sth and 9th days of September to register, that in Novcm- Der we may vote.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
How Manu Ga ctorIes Develop a
 City.

. A good illustration of what manufae- tories will do for place when encouraged, says Pennsylvania paper, is afforded by the Aourishing town of Canton. Ohio, where reapcrs and mowers arc made When the inventor went thore few years ago it was the dullest and least progressive town in the State, and was retrograding in wealth and population. He asked for ten thousand dollars from the citizens to help him start manufactory. They raised and rave it to him. The following are the results of the investment:
 Two large agricultural implement manu. factories of pIoughs exclusively; one of stoves and hollow ware ono ofrcaper and mower knives and saddlery hardware; two of horse rakes one of farm wagons one of cultivatcrs one of wrought iron brid- ces one of soaps, and others, more or less extensive. These are not small concerns. The machine interest alone supports two thousand five hundred men. The town has trebled in population, quadrupled m wealth, besides developing home market for farm products. which is stimulating to production and enriching farmers in the country tributary so it. This is how the smart people of Ohio get along.-Souther1n Farmer.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

D~Some eastern school book pub fishers are understood to be preparing new dictionary, with the latest defini- tions. A few examples will suffice to show what the language is coming to !:
 PEAcE.-A standing army to enforce disfranchisement upon white tax payers, while non-tax paying negroes do the voting and governing.
 IMPARTIAL SUFFRAGE.-Oneb basis of suffrage in the North, but different basis in the South.
 MoNEY.-For the workingman, the mechanic, and the plowholder, treasury notes; for the bondholder, gold and silver coins.
 EcoNoMY.-Five hundred millions a year for Federal expenses.
 LIBERrY.-Admitting negroes to the elective franchise.
 EouALIrY.--The result of depriving white men of the right to vote.
 BALANCE OF POWER. Enabling three millions of negroes to wield greater political power than eighteen millions of white men.--Chicago Times.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
THE FREEDMEN.

Too iit<le attention we are satisfied is being, and has been paid to the freedmen by the intelligent white men of our state. Just now it is true that he is being brought into notice as an element of strength in our coming elections, to whatever party his support may be given. But it is g mistaken notion that the duty of the negro or our duty toward him ceases with the fall election. He is in interest, by asso- ciatier, and every tie of life, so insepera- by connected whh the people of the sosth, that it is impossible for us if we would to shake him of or seperate our selves from him; here is his home and here are those who he is fast learning are bis best friends, and upon whom he is de- pendant for support and even life itself. Now that it is settled that the freedman is to stand equal--at least in political rights
 ito the white man, it well becomes us to cast about and see what can be done to elevate him to position becoming his equality. In order that this end may be reached he must be made to realize that
 he is man, in person, in right, in rcspon- sibility man; that hts manhood and his rights will be best protected by those the people of the south who know him best, and who hate always proven his friend. IL is true, tAat as class, the freedman Il given to ideucss. but this can be remedied by teaching him patiently that the pro duct of the white mans labor is not his that he is only cusitlcd to that for which
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
A Disgrace to His UniGorm.

We have it from what should be with him the best authority-ncgro testimony--that one Saxton, who sports the prefix of U. $. brigadicr- ship to his name. and who, it Is said has been appointed chief quartcrmaster for the department of tho South, ha- rangued lot of negroes in an African church, on the outskirts of the city, last undayevcning, in which he used the most violent and incendiary lan- guage, telling the negroes to arm themselves against the re-enslavement of their race, and that when the next war came it would be one of sweeping extermination to tho whites. If the ststement be true, that this creature made the speech attributed to him, it is the duty of General Meade at once to dismiss him from service. The government does not need the services of such pestilent and incendiary fiends.
 Atlanta Constitution.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
aa.The expressions off apprehensio

1@The expressions of apprehension of peril by the best minds of the coun- try leave no room to doubt that the danger is imminent. The demoraliza- ton witnessed in high places, when those who might well be imagined to possess some regard for the good opinion and respect of their fellow men, and would naturally shrink from mourning the obloquy and odium that must attach through all time to tainted names, is too patent to deceive the friends of their country and supporters of good government. The teachings of the fathers who formed and inter- preted the Constitution are derided and set at naught by those who have wicld- ed power since the war, showing that a departure from constitutional order and law in state of war, may be simi- larly treated during condition of peace. Ours has ceased to be repre- sentative Government. Congress is desecrated by the presence ofmen who are not identified in interest or person. al attachment with those they pretend to represent. They are not even citi- zens of the States, but temporary sojourners, who followed the war and, through pretended zeal and excessive loyalty, have worked themselves into places where they can indulge in the natural bent of their cupidity and steal and plunder under the cloak and cover of law. We are informed that one of the so-callcd Senators from Georgia is citizen of Ohio, where his family resides, and one of the Florida Sena- tors is citizen of Michigan, who went to Florida with q portable sewing ma chine. The white legislators of the South are almost exclusively scalawags and carpet-baggers, who have no sym pathv with the people. Can such q mockery of representation exist and the country be free from peril? Will those unprincipled adventurers, either in Congress or the State Legislatures, consent to let go their ill-got power so long as they can hold on to it by fraud people with alarm and dread. Those who can show themselves as unscru- pulons as they have done, may well be suspected of any crime. Look at the prospect. If the descent to degrada- tion and rascality could be so rapid iu three years, with President strug- gling to maintain some constitutional consistency, what may not be appre- hended should the people be so mad or unfortunate as to place in the Execu- tive chair mere creature of Congress sional will who has no ''policy" to de- fond, and has not the first attribute of statesmanship? We cannot for mo- ment believe they will be so demcnted. The tidings that reach us are of the most gratifying character. The grea- test enthusiasm prevails throughout the great States of the North. The State Register says that Illinois will give her voice with New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio for the candidates nominated by the Democratic party, and declares with the utmost confidence that there is not a reasonable doubt of the accu- racy of the prediction.-Memphis Ava lanche.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

 "A negro near Porramore Hill the other day beat his wife to death and then laid her body across the railroad track, and left it to the mcrcies of the next passing train.
 Nearly every politician has left Washington to engage in the canvass. Senator Patterson and lady left for Tennessee Sunday. The President will be detained there for several days.
 -Melvan E. Banhn, convicted of the murder of Jessie Dennis, in Ne maha county, Kansas, in November, 1866, has been sentenced to be hanged on the 18th day of September next.
 New Bedford, Massachusetts, in proportion to its population, is tho wealthiest town in tho country. One of it's churches represents s70,oo0,o00 worth of property.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
Father Ryan on "Irlsh Radi-
 CaIs.o

The able and well edited journal, the Banner of the South, pnblished.at Au- gusta, Ga, and edited by Father Ryan, speaking of the Irish Radical club of that place, makes use of the following
 We have charity enough for North ern American Radical, or Protestant Radical; but none whatever for an Irishman or a Catholic who embraces the political creed of that party. They have no excuse, no pretext. They have seen their own land deluged with the blood of martyrs, their religion prescribed, their priests hunted down as if they were dogs, their property confiscatcd, their schools closed up, their children deprived of the means of education, their families starved to death, their leading men hung or ban ished for no other crime than loving Ireland, and the glorious old faith of St. Patrick too much. They have seen and felt all this; and to-day they see Radicalism preaching and teaching the same bigotry and intolerance that led to all their woes and sufferings. They see in Grant a hater of their religion, in Coltax persecutor of their race and creed, in Breckinridge, the Radical apostle, a would-be destroyer of for cigners and Catholicism all the lead- CTS and journals of that party the life- long intolerants and prosecutors of everything foreign and Roman Catho- lie. And yet these Augusta Irishmen dare to stand up in the light of the day and proclaim themselves members of such party! "Oh! shame where is thy blush!" Is there no feeling, no self respect at all left in these minions of power, these tools of degradation, these vile, polluted creatures? Are they so debased, so ignorant, so wicked, that they can be brought away from the faith of their fathers and barter the glorics of Ireland for policeman s place, or q constablc's baton, or act as a lackey to corrupt and degraded po- litical tricksters? Shame on them 1 Ireland spurns stliem-America despises thcml As for us, we loathe them; we pity the unfortunate city of Augusta that it has to endure the presence of these dcbauched creatures, and thank |them for giving us the gratifying privi- Rlege of erasing their names from the subscription books of the Banner of the South. They are not wanted. We don't want them to stand among the names of pure women, and true men, and innocent children of the South, who are so faithful and devoted to the Host causc;" we don't want them to stand among the names of the sincere and earnest Catholics and true hearted Irishmen who love principle better than place, and would not disgrace their religion or their native land by sacri- ficing the interests and the property of their adopted country. Yes, let them go. and ill the condemnation of their own consciences let them dwell. Per haps they may, ere long, open their eyes to the folly and wickedness of their course, and repent of the evil thing which they have done. If not, let them forswear their faith and na- tionality. The anomaly is too great too striking to exist. They cannot be Irish Catholics and American Radicals. They must give up the one or the other, and the sooner the better.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
"MIOderatlOn.O

We are having a surfeit, just now, of appeals for moderation" on the part of Southern writers and speakers. We say surfeit because we mean it, because it expresses a fact, and because no oth- CT word does. We have no objection to moderation. On the contrary we have been an admirer of it all our life. But we like moderation that is mutual not onesjded affair that says hush to Southern tongues when honest indig- nation moves them to sharp speaking, but not a word for the torrent of Jaco- bin filth and falsehood that daily pours upon our devoted heads. We did not commence this style of war fare. After the war closed and we had laid down our arms, what was the method adopted at the North by the dominant party towards us? Were we not flends, barbarians, murdcrers-at the very mildest "rebels" and "trai- tors" who ought to be banishcd and confscated, at least? Has that style ever been changed2 If so, when ? Read the Southern correspondence of such perveyors of hate and calumny as the New York Tribune, Forney's Press, and Cincinnati Gazette. How, then, can Southern men, being only human as they arc, refrain from occa- sionally retorting in kind2
 As to negro rows and riots gotten up by Radicals, it seems to be expected by the advocates of this s0.called "moderation," that white men must not only run right away and leave the nc- groes the field, but that they must not even speak out their indignation at a policy and a party that makes such things possible. If white man kills or assaults negro, what torrent of passion, and curses, and infammatory appeals break out all over the North. If negro kills a white man though, or riot is commenced by negroes, they ignore it and we are expected to follow suit. Don't condemn it, don't denouncc the authors and actors in it, say these so-called moderados, because it will stir up the negroes and give a handle to Radical stump orators and writers. We thiuk this about fair statement of the case.
 Now what shall be our policy2 We say happy medium between the ex- tremes of rant violence, on tho one hand, and an unmanly, disgracefal and ScNScleSS Tct1CcuCc Ou tuc OtHcT. DOn advise that which you know cannot be safely carried out. Don't stir up strife. Don't appeal to passions, and invoke memories that should be buried with the glories of the past. Don't talk re- bellion when you know resistance is hopeless. But neither lie down in the dirt, and with hands to your mouths invite the insults and kicks of your en- emies. Don't cry "peacc' and ''mode- ration" when moderation means dis regard of every instinct of honor and manhood, yes, even self-preservation Keep the peace and obey the law, but see that others do SO too. If the law does not protect yourselves. We would make almost any sacrifice to see Seymour and Blair elected, and the country saved, but if it is necessary to secure that end, that the Southern people should become, under the goad. ings of their adversaries, even as Hin. doos under the domination of their English oppressors, it becomes qucs. ton for grave consideration whether "thc game is worth the candle. Ma. con (Ga.) Journal and Messenger.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

"A rattle snake, measuring seven feet in length, and twelve inches in circumference, was killed near Green wood, Mississippi, few days since. The skin, aftcr being taken from the reptile, held twelve and half bushels of sawdust.
 "A western politician, in speaking of a riyal, said: 'sPilkins is of great use to observing men. Straws show which way the wind blows, and, as a straw Pilkins has no equal in the country3
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
Special to tue New York Tribune. ..n Intercepted.

FINAL HoAE, INSIDE THE BoILER.-- Dear Fool Horace :--I am in my place Tell Butler his cell, in the shape of a spoon, is nearly finished. l see several other cells, all inside this boiler, nearly One is labeled W. c. B. Tenn., another in the shape of q carpet bag, labeled k. B. B. Ca. A few is working on one labeled U. s. G. He is trying to make it as horrible as Buffers and Brownlow's and doubtless will succeed. Quite prominent posi- ton for you next to mo, d-n it.
 Writhingly your,
 THAD STEVENS.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
SALE OF OTIS
 IN DIES ARC, ARKANSAS,

A6o ~AAeS3 s~NHS~~Ot By mmissi Oner I'm ChanceRy.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and in obedience to decree of the Chancery Court of Prairie county, in the State of Arkansas, rendered on the 10th day of February, 1868, the undersigned as special commissioner of said court for that purpose, will proceed on Thursday the fourth day of the October Term, 1868, of said court, being the 18th day of Octo- Der next hereafter, to offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public outcry, in front of the courthouse door in Devall's Bluff, in said county, between the legal hours for such sales, the following de- scribcd lots and parcels of land, to-wit l: Forty feet of of the north end of lots (10, II, and l2) ten, eleven and twelve, in block (26) twenty-six, in tho town of Des Arc, bounded as follows. to-wit: on the north side by the alley dividing said block 26, fronting forty feet on Lyon street, and running back westwardly at right angles, continuing the same width of forty feet across said lots 10, II and l2, of the size and extent as designated upon the survey and plat of said town of Des Arc. The same will be sold to satisfy the vendors lien thereon, for balance of purchase money, in favor of George c. Watkins against George w. Walden, ct als. The title to said lots or parcel of land is clear and undisputed.
 w. J. BRONAUGH,
 Special Commissioner in Chancery.
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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
REGISTRATION.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That will attend at the various precincts in the county of Prairie, from nine o'clock in the morning until five o'clock in the evening, on the following dates:
 White River Precinct, on the 7th, 8th and 9th of September.
 Pigeon Roost Precinct, on the 18th, l4th and 18th of September.
 Caroline Precinct, on the 18th, 18th and 2lst of September.
 Centre Precinct, on the 24th and 25th of September. Prairie Precinct, on the 18th, 29th and 30th of September.
 Clear Lake Precinct, on the Sd and 9th of October.
 Rich Woods Precinct, on the 7th and 8th of October.
 Hamilton Precinct, on the 10th of October.
 LaGrew Precinct, on the 18th of De- tober.
 Wattensaw Precinct on the 18th, 18th and l7th of October. For the purpose of registering the legal voters according to law. (Signed) T. M. GIBSON,
 President Board Registration
 for Prairie County, Ark.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

FROM HorLAND.--There is no truth in the report that the devil refused to admit Thad. Stevens to vacant chair in Holland. on the ground that he had too many Republicans there. He said they were welcome Brick Pomeroy.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
CENTRAL HOTEL,
 6 and 69 Adams street, MEMHEIIS, TENN.

n@- This House. formerly known as the HARDWICK, has recently been enlarged by tho addition of the adjoining building, be- longing to Dr. Watkins, giving it the capacity to rank among the 6rst-class houses of the city. The entire building has been furnished with new furniture, carpets, etc., under the proprictorship of G. B. MEDLIs. J. NJ. RuT- LEDGE, Jso. R. WATKINS, and A. HAIGnr, of Eimira, N Y., an experienced hotel man.
 The location is most desirable, being about the center, and slso the most healthy portion of the city.
 We promise the fare to be as good and well prerared as that of any other Hotel
 The rstes of board have been reduced to $2 50 Per Day, or SIP co Per Week
 The Dining Room is under the charge of Mons. P. P. Paoli, late of White Sulphur Springs, Virginia.
 The Office is under the charge of Jno. Nail, of Haywood County, and Thos. J. Shaw, of Fsyette County.
 We respectfully solicit the patronage of our friends and the travelling public.
 feb22tf MEDLIN, RuTLEDGE & co
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

TvROM Memphis to Helena, Delta, Friar's I Point and all way Landings and mouth White river, per 100 pounds. 25c; dry bar rcls. 50c; salt barrels, COG; pork. I5c; whis- ky, $l; molasses, $l; corn, oats and bran, 25
 From Memphis to Indian Bay and all Way Landings, to Des Arc, Augusta. West Point and Sesrcy, per 100 pounds, 40c; dry barrels. COG; salt barrels. 75c; pork, $l: whisky, Sl 25; molasses. $l 90; corn, oats nd bran, BOG. From Memphis to Jacksonport, per 100 pounds. soc; dry barrels, 75c; salt barrels, Sl; pork, $l %; whisky, $l 75; molasscs, Sl 75; corn, oats and bran, 40c.
 Passage from Memphis to Prairie Landing, Indian Bay, St. Charles, Crocketts Bluff, Mount Adams. Casco and Clarendon, S8; Little Rock. SIS, Des Arc, SIP; West Point, Searcy and Augusta, SIS; Jackson port, Sl5. Cotton to Memphis, Sl 50 per bale.
 JOHN D. ELLIOTT, Master.
 LARRY HARMSTAD X CO, Agents, Star Wharfboai, foot of Jefferson street, Memphis.
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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

-Full returns of the Kentucky election give Stevenson, Democrat, S9,- 249 majority for Governor. The total vote ofthe State was l37, 33l, of which Kinkead, Third party candidate, recei- ved 13, ,167.
 p1-If the Radicals want peace, why are they arming the negroes?
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

FOR THE STATE AT LARGE: j. D. WALKER, of Washington Co. JOHN R. FELLOWS. of Ouachita.
 FIRST DISTRICT; ROBERT $. GANTT, of Prairie.
 SECOND DISTRICT: A. B. WILLIAMS, of Hampstead.
 THIRD DISTRICT: J. E. CRAVENS, of Johnson.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01

s~We publish the following Regis tration Notice, that our readers may learn the times and places appointed for registering the voters of Prairie county, and which many would not otherwise know: