davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-25
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

truay, Jan. II, looc
 Convention met, and quorum present
 Prayer by chaplain Hyde
 An ordinance declaring Rocky Com fort for the county seat of Little River county, was presented by MT. Scott, of Little River county, and was read the first time Referred to committee on ordinan- ces.
 Mir. Montgomery presented communi- cation from A, NJ. Merrick, stating that he had been duly elected delegate from Lafayette county, but said election had been declared void, and at a recent cleo ton he had been reelected, as shown by returns to military commander of sub-dis- trict, and by him approved, but until the approval of the dist:ict commander could be obtained, he could not produce creden- tials Referred to committee on creden- tials, and to report forthwith.
 The unfinished business being the con sideration of an ordinance introduced by MT. Cypert, adopting the present constitu- ton of the state, as the one to be preseu- ted to the people for ratification.
 Mir. Montgomery moved that the con sidsration of. the subject be indefinitely postponed.
 Objection was made. and the question came up on adopting the ordinance. which was lost-l0 in affirmative to 53 in mega tive. s. N The committee on elections to which was referred the application of A N. Msr, rick, delegate from Lafayette county, for | seat, reported favorably, and ou motion was allowed { seat in. the convention. Afr. Brooks, of Phillips, introduced tn. following resolution: kk
 Resolvsd-ThAt Thomas NJ. Bowen, w c. Adams and c. w. Smith, be, and they are hereby, appointed commissioner t investigate the affairs of the Little RocI and Fort Smith railroad; with power t send for persons and papers, compel ths attendance of witnesses, and % forth, anG to report to the next legislature of Arkan sas.
 | MT Cypcrt, of White, opposed the adop tion of the resolution. He considered thil a departure from the determin.tion thi morning expressed, to refrain from mer' Legislation. #r ssvsz I Gen. Bowen, of Crawford. fMr. Snyder of Jefferson, in the chair,] expressed hi surprise at the remarks of the gentlema, from White. That gentleman did not re side on the line of this road, and had n interest in it. How came it that he pre- sented himself as its champion? He, Mi Bowen, did live on the line of the road and knew more of it's affairs, probably, tha most of the gentlemen in the convention While not in favor of the convention eu gazing in legislation, beyond the formation of constitution, for submission to tn people, he could see no possible objection to the introduction of resolution provid ing merely for the appointment of com mittee to investigate this matter, durinI the recess, and merely reporting to tn
 legislature, when it should convene, th information 50 obtained. Residing O , the line of the road, be knew it to be tact that the people on that line dssir
 information ss to the proceedings of th
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-25

n0 General Meade has requested Governor Jenkins, of. Georgia, to CO., operate with him in the performance of his duties, and expresses the opinion that the tax laid by the convention is an appropriation made by law, and so as to warrant payment over by the Treasurer. To this Governor Jenkins replies by declining: First, on the ground that the convention was not called in accordance with the constitu- tion of Georgia; second, that the re- construction acts have not required the Treasury of Georgia to pay the expen- ses. but that it should be done by special tax: third, other liabilities of the State call for all its funds. General Meade consequently removed the Gov ernor, with expressions of his regret for the difference of opinion, and his personal respect.
 pyr William B. Astor died on the 17th, in the 66th year of age, leaving many millions.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-25

GEN. ORD's PLAN os FEEDING THE NEaRoss.---Refsrring to Gen. Ord's proposition, that Congress shall feed the Southern negroes, and thus main- tain them in idleness, the Philadelphia Age uses the following sensible Ian guage.
 So long as the negroes are fed by Congress, and manipulated by agents of the party in power, SO long will they be the mere tools of that party at the ballot box. This is the meaning and intent of Radical legislation with reference to the negroes of the South ern States. Their votes are needed in the coming Presidential contest, and to gain these votes such men as Ste- vens, Sumner, Boutwell,, and Butler will persist in upholding the present Military government of the South, even fit does produce starvation and war between. the white and black races in the Southern portion of this country. "There must bs . change in the government of the Southern States, or in short time scenes of violence, bloodshed, and confusion will occur in that section, calculated to shock the whole Christian world. White mon will not see their property stolen or destroyed by idle, wprthless negroes, and their wives and children reduced to actual starvation. They will resist negro encroachnents upon their prop erty. Then will commence the arming of the races, and then . war will begin the picture of which can be seen in the history of the honorable events that occurred in St. Domingo. General Ord has wisely placed the whole mat ter before the President, and white men of the North should insist upon Congress abandoning . policy which is producing snch fruits iA the South ern section of the Union. We must have free government for white men in the South, or war of races will cer- tainly occur"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-25
Sale of Lands for Non-Payment of Taxes,
 nET oNc.TNes ITO REsI1,ENrs

fand IN sales al  meu
  psidon the O % % of ten
  fered
   fofth East nj tact 
 JACOB R. CRAY
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-25

Convention met
 Prayer by chaplain Hyde
 The committee on the legislature pre- sented long report relative to that branch of the constitution which was read, and Mir. Montgomery moved that l5O copies of the bill be printed and the report made the special order for Friday next.
 Mir. Cypert opposed, and moved that the report be referred to the committee on arrangement aud phraseology, which did not prevail,
 Mir. Beaslsy moved to amend by saying Wednesday, which did notprevail. The motion of Mir. Montgomery pre- vailed on division. Mr. Hinds from Committee on ordinan. ces for tho purpose fpaying the expensei of this convention.
 The ordinance was read the first and second times.
 Mr. Brooks moved : suspension of the rules and the third reading and passags of the ordinance.
 Ar. Cypert opposed such nasty legisls, tion and moved to amend by referring te Committee on Finance. MT. -- moved ss . substitute tha ordinance be recommended with instruc tions to confer with the district comman der, which was lost,
 The ordinance was then placed on its psssage, and passed; 54 for, and l2against
 This ordinance provides that the auditor shall issue warrants on the certificate oi the secretary of the convention, and thu treasurer shall redeem them, to the exten' of s75, 900. MT. Hinds presented memorial iron the committee appointed to msmorialis' Congress relative to the cotton tax, and on motion of Mir. Hodges of Pulaski, va adopted.
 Mir. Cypert moved that the record O the proceedings be kept in the book fo hat purpose and read thersfrom for ap proval and correction. Which prevailed
 Mir. Matthews presented series of res olutions prescribing the powers of thi Convention.
 On motion of Mir. Hodges, of Pulaski the consideration of the resolutions wer deferred until Friday two weeks, by vot of Al for, and l6 against.
 MT. Brooks introduced resolution L the effect that MT Hyde the chaplain D requested to conduct services here on Sur day and every Sunday hereafter. AdoE ted.
 Mir. Beidin introduced an ordinance s1 tsndihg the provisions of the Hempstea exemption laws.
 | Referred to committee on exemption. \ The convention then adjourned.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-25

SSSsA~ss, ~e~ f~~F-~
 such inquiry. If the affairs of the road are in proper condition, why this rsluct. ancs to permit the Investigations demand ed, as it is, by tts psoples The road should court the investigator if their af- fairs are carried o6 . they should be- The proposed actioa | . perfectly lsgiti- mate one; the interests eff the State re- quire it; it is not proposed to attempt any Legislation whatever, but simply to gather information for the use of the legislature; and he could percieve no possible objection to the adoption of the resolution.
 MT. Hodges, of Pulaski, said that he could not see why an investigation might not be called for No expense, however, ought to be incurred by the state in the matter. He, therefore, moved to amend by adding the following clause:
 Provided, That no expense is hereby incurred in behalf of the State by reason of the attendance of witnesses or other wise.
 The amendment was accepted.
 MT. Bsasly, of Columbia, opposed the proposition on the ground first urged by Mir. Cypert.
 Ar. Brooks felt no tenacity on the sub ject. Certainly no legislative action is intended; but if any question was raised as to the propriety of the measure, he had no objection to it's reference to committee, and to allow it to lie over for the present.
 MT. Sarbsr moved to refer the resolution to the committee on Internal Improve ments. s- sa ,,p Mir Hicks had no personal interest in the franchise of the corporation, but con sidered reference the proper course.
 Gen. Bowen said there was fight springing up, on this subject which he could not understand. Gentlemen whose interest in the matter he could not per ceive, appeared to be interesting them selves very deeply. What honest objec- tion could there be to an investigation which was not to cost the State ascsnt i! He hoped, since the matter seemed to create so much interest, the question would be met squarly, without any refer ence to a committee.
 Messrs. Kyle, and Cypert urged that the proposed action was outside the pow ers conferred upon the convention by the authority convening it; and the latter gen tleman argued that it was improper to make any provision implying the future existence of Legislature of Arkansas there might never be such body.
 Mr Nc Cure, of Arkansas county, said he did not fully understand the object of the resolution; but it was certainly true that the company was receiving ten thous and dollars for every mile built; and if there were any suspicion of fraud, he cer- tainly thought the matter should be looked into. If any fraud is in fact being con- mitted, the convention certainly has the power to order an investigation, and should they fail to exert it, when such charges are made, he did not know how they would bs able to answer to the peo- pie the question, If they had the power, why had they not exercised it, and pre- vented fraud upon the State?
 After further discussion, the amend. ment to refer was rejected, and the resolu- tion adopted, by vote of Al to 22
 Saturday, Jan. ls.
 Convention met.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19
DEE.

In Yanktsa d. T. ahcut o'clock the morning
OF Sunday Oct. 25th 1868, RurHIE c. youngest dau:t
OF Col. T. 4. H. and III. NJ. Edwards aged Is years
20 months and 81 days,
1t is now little than year since Col. Ed
wards with his family, left their home the shore
of Lake Michis anu live with in Dakota
to aid hes. hu.idng up all the institutions of
refined, enli ghtsnei and progressive communities
such as he had helped construct around the home
to which he bid alden for Dakota. He and his were
gladly welcomed herc--and none found more hearty
greet n. than she who has been called in the first
dawn. of woniahood, to the mystic river for
that undiscovered ccuntry. Kind, afsctionate in
teiiigent-asr coinpanonship eagerly sought and
greatly esteemed. None OF the circle in which she
moved am. bic or interestng-none could
justly claim the tribute of sincere affection from
hsr companions tlan sls-and possessed 1t more
fully orearnestly.
A home tina loving. willing patient, unmur;nuring
daughter and affeationse sister. The JOY and pride
of The houseoldthe iond dream OF the aged mother
upon wiiom til. bright hope Of u loving and trusty
companion for fast approaching feeble years,
tirciy rested.
Alas, she has been stricken down by the grim de-
sroyer Death and the house of JOY and br s antic
psions mas become lie abode OF and deep dis
tress.
No word, dare hope, of consolation. to the grief
stricken parents send to alleviate their poign
grief; to tighten their great bereavement. thin
the lids oil thai blessed volume, which tells OF life
hersaftsr Of another and better world where Death
and Parting unknown; the sorrowing family
mrs look for comfort-and to that God "who doeth
ali things ELL Let them be comforted with the
thought that in the bright and eternaly joyous realms
OF Heaven, Ruthie the spotless garment of an
angel and waits to welcome them to that blissful
abode.
The funeral occurred at two O'Clock. Monday the
Goth, tie services being held at Chrsts Church The
sad occasonwas largely attended by the citizens of the
Capital, the church being filled with sympathzir g
friends and mourner.. The funeral procession was
one of the largest have witne> sed in town, and
composed hi ,sty OF tiise whose hearts truly
s;stidenei by the .orrowiul event-Dakota Ution.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

By the proceedings of the Village
Board, published in another place, It
Will be seen that one per cent tax has
been levied by the Village Board on the
taxable property of the village. The
reasons which actuated the Board to levy
such an amount may be briefly stated as
follows: There are now about four year,
OF interest due on the outstanding Rail
Road Bonds, which, it is thought best to
pay up If possible; considerable money
IS required for the dredging of our river,
and the fact that there was no VILLAGE
tax raised last year, necessitatca the
Board to borrow money to paw the ord;-
nary expenses and keep village orders At
par. Considering the situation We he-
lieve the action of the Board a GOOD ono
and that it will be approved by our tax
payers.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

AGRoUND.-The Steamer lNnnitouoc
came into the river one day last week and
got on a bar, OBTAINING her some hours
She no sooner touched than the water
commenced to run down, and we do not
remember to have seen it so low in wears.
Ut course this left her hard on. We are
sorry it occurred, but harbor is not
made IN minute. The bar was formed
by the washing away Of the river bank
near Goodrich 5 new warehouse a dit
ficulty which can be obviated only by
driving piles where the washing is taking
place.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19
OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN,

Our democratic friends were stirred
up little last week after reading the
communication in the TRIBUNE giving an
account of the little discussion that took
place at Chris. Kepke's saloon between
two prominent democrats They very
much dislike to have the people know
the secrets of their household ........
Governor Fairchild, as well as the Presi-
dent, has appointed next Thursday, the
Goth inst, as Thanksgiving Day. Tur-
keys will have to suffer; if they are wise
they will take to their wings. .....". The
heavy rains of last week did a good work
for cisterns, wells and streams in the
county. Farmers began to complain Of the
scarcity of water ..........The steamer
MonatoWoc was here on Saturday for the
last time this fall She has laid up in
Milwaukee. 1.-The " Dung Mems As
ISOLATION gave party at Klingbolz Hall
on Saturday. 1t was a splendid affair
and all present enjoyed themselves,
''muchly.'' They will give another in
about two weeks The Semi annual
Review of the Fire Department took
place on Saturday. The gay uniform of
the firemen and the beautiful flags in the
procession. made fine appearance. The
usual order of proceedings were held,
after which the companies returned to
their respective head quarters aud were
dismissed. THE Episcopal Sociable
will be held this evening at the residence
OF Mrs f. j. Smalley, on the Plank
Road. 1--WE were pleased to see the
Steamer Orion at our pier on Tuesday
evening last. The lake was so rough
thae large propeller was obliged to run
into the bay to anchor, but the stanch
Orion came through in good time ,........
The new vessel on the Jones ship yard is
progressing finely Her ribs are all up
and she will be out early next Spring
........The Presbyterian Sociable at the
residence of Mrs. Reed on Tuesday last,
was success No Sociabe next week
1.-The ground was covered with two
inches of show this morning, and showing
still.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19
ITO LISpENARD ST.
New York, October Is, 1856

NEW YORK, October Is, 1867.
DEAR SIR:-It is with much pleasure
that | say to you that consider the
Plantation Bitters of untold value. In
the fall OF 1867 | was taken with chllls
and fever, with the most severe pains in
my chest and head. 1t was with great
difficulty that could breathe. NV lungs
were greatly distressed, and there was
severe pain in my right side, by spells
| could hardly get up from my bed. |
called Doctor, who attended me all
winter without the least benefit. About
the first Of August [ commenced using
your Plantation Bitters "a wine-glass
full three times day-and have used it
most Of the time since, and am now
well and strong, able to do all my own
work and the care Of large family.
Yours, NC, SUSAN WILSON.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19
Proceedings Of the Village Board.

All members present except Messrs
Franz, Meyer, and Halverson.
The accountspresented were referred to
the proper committee.
The finance committee report that by
the Village Treasurer estimate for ordi-
nary expenditures during 1868 and 1869
including the interest on the R. r. tax
of about Sll 800, was required.
That the taxable property of the Vii
lage is assessed at ST., 524, 77o, and as it
would not be safe to rely more than
1 of the taxes to be collected, the com
mittee recommend that a tax of one
dollar on every hundred dollars of tax
able property be levied to defray the
above expenses, and also that the Village
Treasurer be empowered and instructed
to remit SO much Of the interest of our
Village bonds as is past due, when a suf
fclent amount shall be in his hands to
pay any one years interest.
This report was unanimously accepted
and the following resolution.unanimously
passed: Resolved that a tax of one per
centum be and is hereby levied for the
year 1868 on the last assessed valuation
OF all real and personal property within
the Village OF Manitowoc, subject to tax
alton and the laws of this State For the
purpose of defraying the contingent and
other general expenses of this Village
and paying the interest on bond indebt-
edness thereof The following Acts were
acted on recommendation of the proper
Committee as follows;
Account of Otto Troemel for publishing
Notices etc allowed in full S3l.4O.
c. H. Schmidt for publishing Notices
etc, allowed $21SO disallowed 50. 40.
A. G. Lindeman for repairs tor Hook
& Ladder company $3.50.
The following accounts were allowed
under suspension of the rules:
Account Of julius Enert for services at
the BID of Election & Registration $500.
W. Shimonek for services at the Board
of Registration, $llOO.
The Village Surveyor was Instructed to
make necessary survey for the purpose of
draining the lots and streets west of Main
and south of Washington Streets and to
make necessary suggestions how said lots
and streets can be drained Then the
Board adjourned for one week
FRED. BoRcHERDT, Village Clerk.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

EXPRESS SHIPPERS. The Goodrich
Express Co., having completed their ar
rangements are now prepared to do a
general express and transportation bust
ness between the following named places:
Milwaukee. Chicago, Racine, Pt Wash
lngton, Sheboygan. Manitowoc, Two
Rivers, Ahnapee, Kewaunee.
All orders for goods filed promptly
without extra charge Also the coilec-
ton of notes. drafts, &C., and carrying of
money and valuable packages, at low
rates. VARY, HuRsoN & Co,
Proprietors
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

New SUBSCRIBERS. The rate at which
new subscribers are added to our books Is
truly encouraging to the publishers, but
we are endeavoring to publish paper in
every way worthy of support, one which
avery residentln the county can take and
get his money worth. Send inthe names
Every new subscriber who viii at once
send Us S. shall have a receipt in full to
January |, 1870. The supplements will
be continued.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

THE LADIES FESTIVAL ladies of
the Presbyterian church will give a
Thanksgiving Supper at the Williams
House on the evening of the Doth. 1t
IS thought there will be grand time
Some object to having the festival Oh
that occasion, but to such we would say
have your regular" Thanksgiving din
ner early, and in the evening have
a REPETITION of the same at the Williams
House; in this way you will enjoy the
day to its fullest extent Read adver-
tisement.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19
The Scott will be repaired at this port
THE G AZELLEDIsAsTER.- Milwar

THE GAZELLEDIsAsTER- The Milwau-
kee Sentinel has the following particulars
in regard to the disaster to the schooner
GazeIie. near Centrevile. on the night of
the 10th inst. She cleared from Sheboy-
gan for Centreville Tuesday morning for
a cargo of wood, finished loading about
) p. m. and in leaving the pier struck
upon the bottom two or three times, but
not hard enough to excite any apprehen-
sion OF danger. When about half mile
distant from the pier she began to act
strangely, and refused to obey her helm
1t was then discovered that she was nearly
full of water. and ten minutes later she
rolled over on her beam ends, with her
81 airs under water, which position she
was in when the crew abandoned her.
No lives were lost.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

"A Chicago paper says the steamer
Muniteuoc, of Goodrich's line, has gone
into winter quarters at Milwaukee, and
the steamer Orion will fill her place in the
West Shore line for the rest of the sea-
son. The steamer Comet will run iii
connection with the propeller TWesdeU,
in the Grand Haven and Muskegon line.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

= All interested in the formation of
Singing Society on this side of the river
are requested to meet at the Presbyterian
Church, Friday at o'clock p. M This
meeting was called for Monday eve last,
was postponed till Wednesday eve, and
adjourned till Friday An able leader is
among us and it is hoped that every sing
err will be present.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

FLORIDA Walter Lyon, a mem
Der Of our firm, has taken recess and
gone to visit warmer climate He
hopes to find in Florida the realization Of
his desires, and may remain away all
winter. He promises to keep Us posted
in regard to his travels.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

We were greatly pleased on Tuesday
last at meeting our friend Captain c. E.
Kirkland, now of the Steamer Orion.
Captain K. was taken from this route
last spring to sail the Northeast, and
when the Steamer was sold he went on
the East shore route. Now the Num-
foacoc IS laid up aud again we have him
on tins shore. The captain has hundreds
OF friends who will be glad to meet him,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

We should like to have the people
of this county know that there are many
things worth as much to us as cash in
exchange for the TRIBUNE. We pay
cash for wood almost daily and there are
other articles we should be glad to have
come in.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-11-19

The types made US say last week
that the new Steamer Sheboygun was
one hundred and thirteen feet long. Of
course every one in this locality knows
1t was a sad blunder and was not discov-
cred until the whole paper was worked
off