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The Van Buren press., 1868-11-17

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All of which selected with especial care
for this market Having bought these Goods
for CASH greatly below theInarket value. am
enabled to sell them below the market prices
in this part OF Arkansas.
Thanking my numerous friends and custo-
mers for their kind and liberal patronage
with which they have favored me in the past
respectfully solicit continuance of the
same. and shall always esteem tia great pleas
IRE to show goods and aim 10 study the inter-
ests of my customers as well as my avn.
Al Goods marked out in PLAIN figures,
at Lorest Prices! enabling those ~ho
cannot come to personally. 10 buy through
their children and servants, as cheap as
then would themselves.
also call particular attention to large
consignment Of .
Stoves and Tin Ware.
just received which is to be sold at st. Louis
wholesale prices, with freight added.
The highest market price paid for COT
TON, HIDES, BUTTER, EGGS. and
all merchantable country produce.
Respectfully,
-..... .... n. f. CORNELIUS.
Van Buren,, Oct. 20, 1868.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
A Ghost story.

A young lady of high family in Paris was some time ago spiritually possessed by the influence of knight, of the old days, under whose compulsion she rose from her bed at night, and spent long hours in writing involuntary rhapsodies to herself, Her ghostly admirer wore her out with his unreasonable attentions, com polling her fingers to sketch his portrait, the place where he lived, his grave, and even to draw a picture of the wound which let his life out through his skull. At length the doctors recommended travel, and the girl was taken to Sicily There the possession seemed to leave her until, one morning, she was found dead on the mound said by the peasantry to be haun- ted by the ghost of a knight slain during the catastrophe of Sicilisn Vespers,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
wisdom from Josh DillIns..

Liberty iz mixture ov freedom, restraint and protection.
 Advice iz, like castor oil, eazy cnuff to give, but dreadful uneasy tew take.
 A good conscience iz foretaste of heaven. enF
 Every man can boast of one admirer.
 No man is rich who wants enny more than what he has got.
 Don't give outward appearances all the credit, the spirit of hansum boot iz the little fut in 1t.
 l don't belief in bad luck being sot for man, like a trap, but I have known lots of folks who, if there wuz enny first rate luck lying round loose, would be sure tew get one foot in it enny how.
 The buty oy gratitude iz that beg gar kan be az prince, and the power ov gratitude iz that II thank you' makes the beggar equal to the prince.
 Married life iz tew often like game ov checkers--the great struggle is tew git into the king row.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08

productiveness, delightful climate, an immense amount of cheap land, togeth- CT with very valuable mineral reserves, we offer to the overcrowded cities and communities elsewhere sufficient in- ducement to bring among us an im- mense tide of population.
 It needs only that the suicidal policy of the past be entirely laid aside; that all who desire to come be guaranteed entire security and protection; that the spirit of lawlessness be overcome and spirit of acquiescence and obedience to the laws take it's place, to bring into our State an amount of capital and . tide of population that will enable us to develop our resources and make rapid strides in the great march of progress and advancement.
 When we are true to ourselves and to each other, and to the great destiny which Heaven has spread ont before us, then indeed will our prosperity be great and our advance rapid. Then will the abundant, resources of our State be in full process of development. Then will all conditions of society, like sound members of healthy system, be united into one strong organic body. Towns and villages will spring up, capital will come among us, property will increase in value, our agricultural productions will be multiplied, and we ourselves throwing aside every weight, be successful competitors in the great race of civilization and Improvement.
 In my convictions of duty and right, trust I am with you, firmly grounded in that truly Republican faith which recognizes the claims of loyalty, liber- ty, and humanity. The nationality which is symbolized by one flag, one people, and one Government. The liberty which sinks alike all questions of race and creed. The humanity which protects the rights of the hum- blest in the land, form the basis of creed which no temporary change of public opinion can ever shake. Plant ed upon that basis our State will be truly reconstructed, and it's upward and onward career will be assured, alike by the wisdom of man and the favor of God. POWELL CLAYTON.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08

s@A young lady who was rebuked by her mother for kissing her intended justi- fed herself, by quoting this passage :: ]" Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even 50 unto them
 s1-An old bachelor thinks that the trains of young ladies are internal ma chimes, from the fact that blow up took place directly after he put his foot on ono.
 pUA lady was urged by her friends to marry widower, and as an argument they spoke of his two beautiful children, E" Children," replied the lady are like tooth picks A person wants her own"
 sS-A curious inquirer, desirous to know how he looked when he slept sat with closed eyes before mirror
 n0-"I Love the still, j" said quiet bus band to his chatty wife,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08

PAINTING HousEs.-Repeated experi- ments prove that paint applied between November and March will last twice as long as that applied in warm weather. Tho reason is that in cold weather the component parts of the paint form . hard substance on the surface, as hard almost as glass; but in warm weather the oil penetrstes the boards, and the paint wears off.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
T. M. GIBSON, Attorney at Law AND c. s. CLAIM AGENT, | DEvALL's BLUFF, ARK.

A RKANSAS having been added to the ju- A risdiction of the Court of Claims at Washington, the undersigned hereby gives notice that he is prepared to receive and col lect all claims held by loyal persons for Stock Forage, Supplies and Property of any andall kinds taken by Federal officers or soldiers for the use of the government. Come and see me. Fees moderate. No charge for advice.
 sepS-Gm
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08

parA lady correspondent informs us that she entirely destroyed the insects which infested her rose-bushes hy the use of quassia, and that they thrived better after it's use than before. In the report of the Alton (lll.) Horticultural Society quassia is recommended for destroying black and green aphis in cherries. Quassia may be found in any druggists establishment. Use two ounces to gallon of water; boil fifteen or twenty minutes. It will also be found effective in destroying many kinds of insects which infest the fiow- experimentation Journal of Hor- ticulture. A i@
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
Dr. R. B. SHELBY,

NENDERS his professional services to the l Citizens of Des Arc and surrounding country, in the practice of Medicine and oh- stetrics. He hopes from an experience of over fifteen years in Southern practice, ts merit share of public patronage.
 Once one door East of Burney's Drag Store. maschke- lsos>ey
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
DR. RoB'T. B. TREzEvANT.

Tenders his professional services to the citisens of Des Arc and vicinity.
 Ofiice-At B. F. Johnson Drug Store. I sep2l
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
B. IF. Johnson, D R U GGtI g TT DES ARG, ARKANSAS.

REEP'on hand alarge assortment of Drugs
 A Medicines, Paints. Oils, Perfnmery, Patent Medicines. Wines, Brandies. Whiskey, for medical purposes, which he will sell low, Prescriptions and orders filled promptly. Terms cash. feb, l5, 1868
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08

sS-A man hearing that q raven would live two hundred years bought one to try
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
old Proyerbs.

Cheer up man God is still where, he was.
 God is at the end when we think he is farthest off. He counts very unskilfully who leaves God out of his reckoning. 1 Gods mill grinds slow but sure. i. God is always opening his hands to us.
 God has often great share in little house, and but litt.e share in Q great house.
 | God comes to sec US, or look upon us, without a bell.
 Prayer brings down the first blessing and praise the second.
 The worst of crosses is never to have had any.
 Begin your webb and God will sup ply you with thread. At the end of Life La Gloria is sung.
 Fly the pleasures that will bite to- morrow.
 The devil tempts others an idle man tempts the devil. Always refuse the advice which passion gives.
 He who will stop every mans mouth must have great deal of meal.
 In silence there is many good moral.
 lis bad house that has not an old man in it. | Welcome is the best cheer. l The child saith nothing that is not heard at the ffreside.
 When children are little they make their parents heads ache, and when they are grown up they make their hearts ache.
 Time is the rider that breaks youth. I No man's head aches while he com forts another.
 I War is deaths feast. | - OLD WoMEN.-If whimsical or ridiculous story is told of any one, it is sure to relale to an old woman! II a man lacks wit, or is in any way ec- centric in his ideas of neatness and propricty, he is call an old woman. A deficiency of firmness of purpose, or timidity of intercourse with the world, subjects one to similar epithet and yet, what does the common sense of this saying amount to9 Simply this, that man is like his mother. And who, pray. is real mothers A being filling with devoted and disin- terested love for offspring. Did any one ever hear of a selfish mother? of one who would not practice self denial that she might minister to her children Here then, isa trait that is really old womanish, and the only one, in our mind that distinguishes the peculiari- ties of venerable females from those of selfish bombastic men. pG-A lady correspondent informs us that she entirely destroyed the insects which infested her rose-bushes hy the use of quassia, and that they thrived better after it's use than before. In the report of the Alton Qll.) Horticultural Society ouassia is recommended for
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
JAMES H. PATTERSON, LUcIAN c. CAUSE, Augusta, Ark. Jacksonport, Ark.
 Patterson < Cause, ATT O R NE YS Ar LAW,
 Jacksonport and Augussa, Arkansas.

WILL practice in the Counties of Woodruff, Jackson, Independence, White, Lawrence. Randolph, Green. Crsighead and Cross. end attend to special cases in any part of the State. Address either office. my16-ly
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
F. LEPTIEN, Matchmaker and Jeweler, DES ARC, ARKANSAS.

TAM NOW PREPARED TO DO ALL A Il kinds of work in my line. Mend Ev3. ing, Cleaning, Sc. eessss ha -
 -- Thankful for past fayors, l solicit 2 continuance of the patronage hsretofors be- slowed os me. seo2e-t
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
w. '. ROGERS, ATTORNEY AT. LAW. BROWNSVILLE, ARKANSAS.

Prompt attention given to the Collection of Claims, Investigation of Land Titles, Pay ment of Taxes. Sc. my18
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08
srArE DEBT.

I herewith refer the Report of Hon. James R. Berry, State Auditor, giving the amount of Public Debt, on account of the State and Real Estate Bank, State of Arkansas:
 Amount of Bonds issued by the State to the Real Estate Bank Of Arlsns.s. ~ s2.oso. .ooo, 90 Amount of Bonds issued to the Real Estate Bank, hypothetica- ted, I,oio,ssi'is Libsrsiity on Bonds issusa by
 the State to the State Bank I47,522, %
 Total amount of State Debt $4,993, sos, 10 for State and Real Estate Bank, on ac-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1868-04-24

49,. IN OSIshV NJ III.
Manufacturer and vender Of ire Celebrated
3IsIYIISS HDMIc SYRUP,
FOR the CURE OF
AGUE AND FEVER, OR CHILLS
AND EEVEVR
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1868-04-24

Also unsurpassed. consisting Of Cloths, Gus
i,nprss, Cssinei-, jeans. S,.inr's S,'in and
Silk Ves,ing. .Wnol Wamu---s. Undershiris
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes. DC. &c.
md slmus, any kind oi goods you csIi Tor
he has also
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1868-04-24
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werben In Dieler Of>
flee auf'S 8elter unD
Woblfeilfean9efer>
|ti0et.
SURVEY Notice.

THE undessigned will proceed with the
= County Surveyor cf Dubois County, on
Goth cay Of April. 1868, to rua the lines
end determine the boundaries OF sections N o
81 Township ! north range A West.
The intermediate lines will also bs vur
and the corners thereof estsb lished. Per
sons interested will please be present.. u
A priI 3 ,68-3w G. HUFFMAN.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1868-04-24
Grain screen and
SEED HULLER,

S. KUEBLER e. PHILLIP GUCKES
HAvrSc purchased from the Pstentee the
IL. right to manufacture and ssIlthe above
valuable article in Ddbos Co desire 10 cell
The attention Of Farmers TO il. They feel
confident il is the best Grain Screen in use.
and that formers generally may save ito
cost ionlv $50 esch year, BY using 1t 10
clean their seed wheat slone. We only
SEX . trial end il its operations are not sat.
istactory the machine may b returned, and
no harm done. Hsst
KUEBLER g. GUCKES.
Oct Is, '67-ly he4 aN m
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AVID FEVER. \


The proprietor Of this celebrated medicine
justly claims it a superiority over all rene
dies ever offered TO the public for the SAFE,
cERfAIN, SPEEDY, and PERMANENT cure Of
Ague ind Fever, or ChilIs and Fever,
whether Of short or long standing. He re.
fers to the entire Western and South-w west.
efn country 70 bear him testimony TO the
ruth Of the assertion, that in no case what.
ever will II fail to cure, VI the directions are
strictly followed out. In q great many cases
ID single dose has been sufficient for cure
and whole families hsve- been cussd by a
single bottle. with 4 perfect restoration Of
the Reuersl health. III 10. however. prudent
snd In avery case more certain 10 cure, Il
IL uee 10 spatinued in smaller doses fos ,
week or Two stter ihsg disease has been
checked, more. especially In difficult and
long. standing cases. Usually, this medi.
cine will not require any aid 10 keep the
bowets an good order; should the pstisnt
how evar,reQ pirs cs.hsrtlc medicine, ate,
having tskeR three orotcuv doses OF ths
Tonic, q single doss OF BULLS vEGE.
TABLE, FAMILY PILLS will be sufIicien,
,DRyJOHN BULLS Principal Office:
[s's. No. 40 Fifth Crcss Street. =
TUNE Is '67~y,. LOUISVILLE, KY.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1868-04-24
THE BEST

Muslins, Prints, Dsiainea. Marines. Si!ks
Lu-ire-, Cot'onadrs. Lindssyr. Fiannel>.
md all other kinds Of Ga.ds 'or h. l. dues
and llisss-. His line % g,pas Tor Gentle
man and R,vs
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:
BARGAINS FsD1e ALI.
Al M0ST ANYTHING YOU CALL FOR.
Il THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
JASPER, INDIANA. n.
Joseph Scrlllershciin

HAS now on hsnd and receiving. one o
IL the largsst. and best selected stock o
goods ever brought to Dubious coaIty. whicf
he will cell 1T old time price., sh-n The d,i
ference in cuuspcy lie considsrsd. HIS Ms
svttinent consists Of
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1868-04-24

VALUABLE FAIRS FOR SALE. For pss,ic
ulsts inquire Of J G ScHAFER, Jasper, Ind
Subscribe for tho Jasper Courier
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GOOD NEWS!

thss Just returned from the Fast, where he
ha laid in the largest stock OF DRY GOODS,
& c.. ever bsough, 10 his cou"'y, and which
are abw being feceived'by rser aLd
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RAILROAD

His stock consists in part Of
Csssimeres. Lindseys.
Saiinet., Flannel,
Jeans, L Dress Goods,
Shawls, Scars, Comforis,
Wool Hoods, Gloves, Nnbas.
Sheeiings, Siirlings,
Clothing, Hardware Hats s. Cape.
g Cutlery. Groceries, Queen.ware,
Oils. P'i"'e' pr''um''y.
Dye S,uirs. Medicines. Books,
,.e STATIONARY, &c SC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-12-10
FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE.

NOTICE is hereby given that John B iiartlell
N of Buehill in Hancock County, on the ninli
deed of that date by him duly executed, recorded
in Hancock County Registry OF Deeds, Vol: l2'
Page ISL mortgaged TO the undersigned, Dahiei
M. Means, and Samuel Herrick OF Sedswick, IN
said County. Copartners, a certrin Lot or Parcel
of land situate in sullivan in said County OF Han
cock and bounded thus, viz:-On the Norm slue
Nv Ia.ds of Mary A stover, on the east by Land
Of Of Asa White, John White and Nathan White; ON
the south by lands of David WEIGH, and on IN.
West hy tide waters of Frcnchmns Bay, contain
Ing one hundred and forty acres more or less, To-
gefhher with all buildings thereon and other appur
tenances thereto belonging, excepting and reserV v
ing threfrom the burial grounds ON the sald laho
not to exceed one fourth OF an acre and right Oh
to the same. The condition of said mortgage ma M
been broken and we claim ioreciosu,o Vi .n ,ii'
same and give this notice thereof as by statute pro
DANIEL NJ. MEANS,
SAMUEL HERRlCk.
BY Eugene Aale, their Attorney.
Ellsworth, Nov. 18th, 1868. 3wb
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GOOdspeed's GOltlen;F 0untain Pen.
Cn LINES written with one pen Of Ink! no
OO BLOTTING. One box assorted samples
sent for 25 cents. Agents wanted, to whom from
IS to $40 per day is guaranteed. Address Z. "A.
JOY, Portsmouth, n. IL. 4w4o
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goetru.
VI -
The Little Boot.
By MARY CLEMMER AMEs.

BY MARY cLEMMER AMEs.
Dumpy, stubby, and old,
The funniest little boot,
With mcnded toe, and fiattened heol,
Ever worn by a little foot.
Within the childrens room
The widOw'd mother stands,
Still smiling down with misty eyes
On little boot in her hands.
Carefully laid away,
With a mothers yeain ming care,
Are toys with which the children played,
tn. clothes they used to wear.
With loving, longing heart.
Her gaze is backward cast,
As she softly lifts the little boot
From the stiffness Of the past.
She sees a little boy
Thrust out his chubby foot,
And hears his happy laugh and shout
At sight OF his first boot.
And. trudging down the road,
Stubbng grass, and leaves, and roots,
She sees again the solid form
OF the little man in boots.
A conqueror that day,
He made the sofs airs ring;
Amid the shoelcss lads at school,
The boy In boots was king.
o, the stiffness of the room
Where the children used to playl
o the silence Of the empty house
Since the children went awayl
And this the mOthsr-life-
'To bear, and love, and lose."
Till all the sweet sad tale is told
In pair of little shoes,
In single broken toy,
A flower pressed, to keep
All fragrant still the faded life
Of one who fell asleep.
The boy who wore the bootl
While his mothers eyes arc dim,
Amid the worlds unequal strife,
How fareth it with him
Are the feet of manhood strong
For manhood's sacred race,
His hand outstretched, securely calm.
To clasp its utmost grace?
With love her heart o'erfiows,
With love her eyes are dim,
She softly wraps the little boot,
And sends it far to him.
Beside his twilight fire
The eyes of manhood scan
The ancient boOt-the far-of boy
Talks through ii to the man.
The hard worlds vexing road
The boys root never pressed;
The boy knew not Of manhoods pain,
Nor felt its need of rest.
the man sees all things changed
The earth, the heaven above;
One thing alone remains the same
To him-his mothers love.
The battered little boot
He takes as from her hand,
And seems all sweetest, purost things
Better to understand.
Dumpy, stubby, and old,
The funniest little root
With mended toe and fiattened heel,
Ever worn by little foot
Yet the boot is a band to bind
The man to his innocent past,
To hold his faithful heart OF hearts
To lifc's first love-and its last
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Agency,
ELLSWORTH, ME-

HAVING oeen engaged for several years In The
IL Claim Agency, in prosecuting claims a.
Washington, ID. C., in tho various departments
and having become familiar with the most eNpid
tious metkod of establishing claims, now sohci
the patronage of all who may need my services III
presenting claims upon the Government
..,Inyald soldiers made such by wounds OF dis
ease cen Iracted in the u. s. Seyrfce
=. WIious during JVid c-hood.
...Depvndent Mothers, whose husbands having
deserted them. and abandoned their support, or
who are physically inca2acitated to support
them, having no other source OF income:
=. s.tDepeudent Fathers whero the Mother is dead
..sOrphan Children, Orphan Brothers and Sisters
under sixteen years, are entitled to pensions.
sOrig inal and additiona! bountles, pack pay
mileage. ration money while prisoners OF war eI
their heirs, collected in the shortest possible
manner, and NJ charge for services rendered un
A. BURNHAM.
Ellsworth. July 2sth, 1858. 2ett
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Admins t traitors Sale.

nv virtue of license from the Judge Of FrObatc
Is will sell at Iubc Auction on the Premises
ON monday Jan, llth 1863 at 10 o'clock A. NJ SO
much OF the real estate of Alien Mcader, late OF
Ellsworth as shall be sufficient to pay the just
Iebts of said estate, with the necessary expenses
apd,cost of administration, consisting OF me
hoaie tead OF said Meader, situated IN Doliaru'
,o,rn On Tho road leading from Ellsworth to
Hucksport about four and II half miles from Els
worth containing fifty acres of good land with a
house partly finished and barn, also twelve acres
Of nnoIyne land on the south side Of the road and
being a part Of the Libbeus smith iarm, with the
revision Of widows dover,
Geo Parcher, Administrator,
Ellsworth, Nov, 90, ls6s,
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TESTIMONIALS.
al regard Mr.. Eddy of the most durable and
successful practitioners with whom l have had
Official intercourse, CHAS. MASON.
Commits ssioners of Patents,
II have no hesitation IN assuring inventors that
they cannot employ II man more competent aud
trustworthy, and more capable of putting their
applications in form to secure for them an early
andfayorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURK,"
Late Commissioner OF Patents,
.Mr r ii. EDDY has made for me THIRTEEN
publications in all but ONE of which patents
Have been granted. and tTat one Is nowpending.
such unmistakable proof OF great talent and
ability on his part leads me to recommend all in
ventors to Apply to him to procure their patents
as they may be sure of having the most faithful
attention bestowed ON their cases, and at very
reasonable charges. JOHN IAGGAhD.'
Jan. ], is1S-ly00