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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
Ez0w NAT. Pendseton is regarded
 at Home.

The following from the Cincinnati Chronicle, well known as an able and jealous champion of the radicals, shows how highly MT. Pendeton is apprecia- ted personally by his political oppo- ne nts at home. Il says:
 w hile it would be our duty, with the convictions We hold. to our eoun try as well as to our party, to use what ever power and influence we possess in opposition to his election, if noiaina- ted, yat we feel it but just to say that aside from his politics, few meu hold higher place in our estimation than Mr. Pendleton. A gentleman by in stinct and education, possessing abil'- ties and requirements ofa superior or der. he is qualified to fill with honor the highest place to which his party can elevate him. We speak from our own knowledge, when we say that, throughout his eight years term of service in Congress, during which time party feeling ran at high tide, no man ill that body commanded n larger amount of personal respect and good will from the Republican side of the House than MT. Pendleton. We are glad of the increasing indications that he will receive so- ilattering compli- mcnt-merited from his party by the fidelity to which he has adhered to its principles--as Presidential nomination at the time when Democrats appreciate that only their best man can stand any chance in the canvass against General Grant"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
CowaRs SIGNAL DEMOCRATIC Ex. Cow. l
 Washington City, May 26. 1868 {

Washington City, May zp, loeo' J
 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 presiden- tial campaign. Documents will be iar- .nished by this committee, on orders accompanied by money, at the fellow ing rates:
 For sixteen page documents in wrap pers. and ranked, SIP per thousand.
 For eight page documents, in wrap pers, and ranked, S7 per thousand, or at the same rate for smaller number. In particular cases they will be furnished gratuitously.
 Communications may be addressed 10 Hon. Samuel J. Randall, NJ. C., Washington City:
 By order. ]. II. DO0LlTTLE, Chairman Congressional Dem. Ex. Committee.
 SAMUEL J. RANDALL, Secretary.
 Democratic and conservative jonr- nals will please insert the above notice eonspicnously.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
!" BACK AGAIN."

We are according to rer ort, back into the Union again, but somehow we don't feel as glad as we expect We ought. We can't feel that any great good is accomplished for Arkansas by her constitution being accepted, her representatives CD allowed a seat in the legislative halls of the nation. True, it is, that we as much as any one, desired for her place amongst the states of the Union--we desire as much as any one that she should have a voice in the affairs of the nation. But, as she is, God forbid that we should have ever desired her to be. We cannot help but feel poorly at home as we now are; our representatives are not of us {: our government is not a government backed by the people our representa- tiyes in congress and the senate are strangers in Arkansas strangers 10 the wants of her people: and yet we are in the Union ( 2 we can't shout we don't rejoice; we ain't glad, and we don't want any body to ask us to dance because we don't feel bit II home
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
NgshD SEkAL.E. aT BE!

The Democracy of the country meet in Convention on the 4th of July, in New York city, to put in nomination eandi- date for the Presideuey--as te who it will be none can tell--who it shall be many are the suggestions. At this time pcndleton seems to lead, with Hancock closely following, and Chase not far be- hind. We are no prophet, nor do We set ourselves up to dictate to the party, yet to us it does seem that some of the party are falling into serious error over this nomination all other considerations seem ;o be lost sight of save availability. Nc matter aAo it s, what he is, where he's from, if he's the man to beat Graaft he s the man for us this seems to us to be 'she lioe of policy pursued by that class ot Democrats who are willing to pick up Chase and bis kind, to the exclusion of a better man To be honest and make an honest race, and win su honest victory, we must have q man whose record Is good, who is true to his party and who will be true to to the people. Hancock is good
 man, and for aught we know, consistent one, but we cannot endorse the idea ot' taking soldier for q statesman Sey1 mour. while one of the ablest men in tho party, cannot receive the support of the Democracy of the West. Chase, who has lately joined the party hoping to receive the nomination, is the last man iu the world with which to beat Grant. The argument of availability wont do in his cs St; for, admitting as his frieds say, that the South has no voice iu the matter ,of election, his doctrine of universal rufirage, which meaus negro suffrage, is peculiarly obnoxious to the Democratic States of the North. As they have lately repudiated negro suffrage, it is more than probable that they will repudiate MT. Chase also With us the most available consistent man whose name as yet has been present ed, is Pendleton. He, more than any other man, has preserved his consistency; originally Democrat, he is q Democrat still; in sympathy he is a peoples man, and of all men most likely to succeed upon his record. If, however, in the wisdom of the Convention it is deemed wise to make different selection, let us have some sound Democrat, and not proba- , tioneI from the ranks of Radiealism
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

proportion of the states Of the north and west, and modify the provisions referred to in the fundamental condi- ton. what will be the consequence Isitintended that denial of frepresenta- have at some future day recurrence of the troubles which have so long agi- tated the country? Would it not be the part of wisdom to take for our guide the federal constitution, rather than to resort to measures which, look ing only to the present, may in few wears renew in an aggrevated form the strife and bitterness caused by Iegisla- ton which has proved to be illtimed and unfortunate?
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
vnat Manner of saani

We want a Democratic--one who IS unmistakaby and unalierably opposed 10 Radicalism in all Its vile phases. A man anxious to do his country good. An honest man; one whom the people may have good reason to believe will consider the general welfare without most regarding his own personal for tunes or aggrandizement. A man of liberal and enlarged views; a decided party man. but not a mere party man.
 A man who, while centending for and supporting the great measures of his party, will not descend to mere party tricks or to the persecution or men for opinions sake. A man who only supports party measures that are in harmony with the great principles of the American Constitution. A man who is opposed to having two kinds of currcncy--one for the people and another for tho peoples creditors.
 A man who is in favor of such mes- sures as will soonest permanently re- store the credit and currency of the country. A man who is opposed to military supremacy and to the military government of the South.
 A man who is opposed to Congress sional usurpations, and in favor of maintaining the three coordinate branches of our Government separate and independent. A man who will live for, fight for, and if necessary, die for his country's Constitution; and who will defend it against the unlaw- ful encroachments of Congress. A man who will respect State constitu- lions when they have been legally formed without improper coercion, when they are really the free unforccd conviction of the majority of the peo- pie in such States. A man who acknowledge no difference between a naturali,.d citizen and native born citizen so far as political rights go.
 A man ready to grant to the unfortu- nate negro race every privilege consis- tent with their safety, and with the safety and general welfare of the whole people, but who is opposed to forcing them over the heads of the whites, and using the army and white peoples money for such q wicked pur- pose These arc some of the points which we deem necessary to the man whois to represent Dcmocracy.-[Pitts- burg Post.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

Rsgge Tire following letter from a member of the present general assem- bly Of Arkansas, to his wife, warning her and his friends against the machin- ations of the ku Klux klan, has been forwarded to us, by a resposlble gentl- man, for publication. We give it yer batim, merely suppressing names; and ifany one has doubts of its genuineness we are prepared to produce the origi- nal as il came to us :- l.. R. Gazette.
 LITTLE Rock ARK may 26 1868
 Oar F* snow set myself to rite you few lines let you known that am well at this time hopiR that these line will Gne yoa in Ioyn same Blessen Dar wifs i. hopyou will takegood cher of you self tel come home - II tel stayat home the first night in June the ku lux say On first night June thac will brake out and kill you all mus be on yon wach for them take cere of you toll ** and :" get guns and be all rady for them shot them if thae com up thar and kill them if them try hut you all the old Jornsen is scsueted we ar still here waitn for admitte in union Oar wife you wat on the lord he will talk cere of you All and me to nomore now a tiei deathe \ *s---
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

Catharine P. Myers, William Myers, James II. Myers, J. Hugh Myers. Edward Story, Mary Story, Sarah Story, and Sarah My CTS. heirs at law of Lawson Myers, de- ceased;
 TAKE N0TICE-That we will apply at the July Term of the Probate Court of Prairie county, Arkansas, q Court to be begun and hcl9en on the srH DAY OF JULY, A. D. lS6S to have dover assigned the said Gatha- rine r. Myers in the north east quarter, sec- ton twelve, in township three north, range eight containing one hundred and sixty acres, and for partition and distribution of tho remainder of said lands; and also for the distribution of the personal estate, belonging to tho estate of the said Lawson Myers, de. ceased, for the benefit of the heirs of said estate.
 DAVID MYERSs
 ELIXABETH MYERS,
 as guardian of Sallie Myers. May 14th is6S--23-4t
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
New Indinn Terrltory.

Mir. Van Horn, from the Committee on Indian Ailairs, has reported a bill to consolidate the Iudian tribes and organize system of government in the Indian Territory, to be known as the Territory of Ck-ia-homa. The tribes in such Territory are to retain all rights secured to them by treaty. Subject to these, the government or the Territory is to be vested in Gov ernor. appoired by the President. a Secretary appointed in like manner, and Legislative Council composed of one member from each tribe of more than 900 persons, and an additional member for every 1000 persons, or by the chiefs of the tribes as selected by trib Il usage. Every adult male Indian shall be entitled to vote for or be cleo ted member to the Council. The laws to be passed by the Territorial Council shall not interfere with the tribal organization, nor annual tribal laws, save to limited extent. Justices of the Territory and Courts are provi- ded for in the usual manner, and the Legislative Council elects delegate to Congress The bill appears to aim at combining the tribal with territorial government, and, should it succeed, would inaugurate new mode of treat ing the Indian question.
 The Indian Territory thus to be ere ated will include tho country west Of Arkansas, owned by the Cherokees, Creeks, Seminoles, Choctaws and Cbickasaws, extending from Arkansas to the lines of New Mexico and Texas. In many respects it is one of the finest countries in the world, and is hereafter Go contribute greatly to the prosperity of Memphis, if Memphis has wit enough to take measures to open rail-rosd con neetions with it.--[ Memphis Appeal.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

PANTHER. gentleman named alr Anderson had fine young horse Killed few days ago in this con nty by pantner T he put out poison and the panther was found dead shortly afterward. Pioneer
 na. Wittsburs is now the elected county seat of Cross County. At the elee- ton .ast Sat9rdy, Hittsburg was carried -iy .a majority of about two hundred This is~as it should be, as 1t IS much more convenient for the people than Gle burne. Nodoubt the Wittsburg will feel several inches taller now. We hope to see the town prosper wonderfully. .-Pio neer.
 The Holly Springs Reporter, of the 20th; says; We notice that in many counties, intelligent colered people are canvassing against the unjust and oppres- sive mongrel constitution, The ball Is rolling finely, and truth and right will triumph
 ssa-The Memphis Ledger of the 27th inst. says: "The Merchants National Bank this morning suspended payment, and was taken possession ot by Receiver at 12 o'clock nistrust has existed for some little time previously, which, doubt less, has accelerated its downfall We understand the amount on deposit'by the poorer classes of citizens is not large, which We hope may be the case.
 ssa. The Tennessee radicals are getting uneasy about the negro vote, The truth is, every carpet-bagger and scaawag has cheated the poor ignorant negroe to such an extent that they may we'll be uneasy about their votes.
 sea~ We were on yesterday shown by Mir !. G. Brenneg very fine sample of the Irish Potatoes, grown from slips in the saR@e inannes as sweet potatoes. They were what is termed the peach bloom, looked healthy and were of lattering dimensions.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
na- We clip the following from tn

GI- We clip the following from the White River Journal of the 4th:
 A runaway couple, from Pine Bluff, came over on Monday s train and put up at the National. The groom becoming too much elated, lost his balance got glouriously Grunk aud laid down on the porch and went to sleep. His wife, disgusted with her better half. took tho advice ofthose around, went throuh the sleeper's pockets, took his cash capi- tal amounting to two dollars, and went back on the train; Conductor DEsHoN, with his usual galantry. passing her back to the Rock and promising to pro, vide her with a passage back to her friends at Pine Bluff, The last scen of the disconsolate groom, he was wan dering about town with a pair Of saddle-bags on his shoulder enquiring in q mausling voice, Where's my wifes' She had gone back to those who will take better care of her, sad der if not a wiser woman.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
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has " Gil r tit ittjo HE iNtiiie IT Vii the Little Rock Gazette 2ilh.
 Excelsior--W have been presented by Capt. Buchanan with q stalk of con ton of this years growth measuring three feet in height, and having upon it thiry-eight we'll formed squares and one blown, raised on the Ashley Mill" place in this county This is q beautiful specimen. lurrah, for the north side, say we.
 TIE CRors.-Are in highly prosperou us condition througout this county, and only require occasional rains through the summer to make glad the hearts oi our husbandmen, aud bring to each planter Q plenteous harvest for the years labor.
 WORTHY OF EMuLATioN.-At a meet ing of the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Exchange, held Monday evening, the following resolution was offered and adopted
 WHEREAS, It is desirable, for the advancement and prosperity of our city that manutactories be established here therefore, be it
 RESOLVED, That we will give such enterprises all the encouragement and aid ill our power, and we invite every body interested in the establishment of a cotton factory to meet at our rooms next Saturday, at o'clock P. m., for the purpose of disc ussing the measure, and ascertaining what can be done to accomplish the object.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

Has~The Philadelphia Standard say, of the crops: The accounts of the crops from all sections of the State are most flattering, and with favorable season till maturity, the corn crop will be the most abundant that has ever been raised in Arkansas. Col. Molcs, who has just returned from Scott coun- ty, informs us that the crops in that county are as fine as he ever saw, and in several of the adjacent counties are equally promising. The wheat crops in Scott are very fine, and Col. NJ has made arrangements with many of the farmers there to bring their wheat to this place, where if can be sold at good prices for seed this fall, the crop in this county proving almost an entire failure. In this county the corn crop is said to be more promising than it has been for ten years, and as great CT breadth of land has heen planted in corn than usual. the prospect of an abundant supply of breadstufIs for an other year. is most iiatterii,g. The cot ton crop looks pretty well, though we hear some complaints of lice in some sections,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
NOTICE.

Having purchased the entire interest of K F. and Martin Walt, in ihe trlu of Walt X Co. at Des Are, will conduct the grocery and plantation business, under the same name and style, Wali X Co. for ny own account aud risk. Major k. C Lanford will remain as heretofore. C. WALT. pss Arc May, i~ss a
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

Fos week or more past the weather has been very hot, and the crops in some portions of he country have been suffering for rain. In the portion of Greenbrier of from the river we learn that no rains has fell in five or six weeks but yesterday afternoon we were were favored with q sho.er, cooling the atmosphere, sna we hone benehting the crops Worth
 NrkAn.as Times
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
N NoGLce

TS HEREBY GIVEN, That tae undersigned, l. appointed by decree of the Chancery Court of Prairie county, at the February term, 1868, of said court, to sell the lands be- longing 10 estate of James Ford, and make distribution of the proceeds thereof among the heirs of said estate, by virtue of said ap- pointmcnt. will on the
 2sth day Of June, 4SGs. at the Ford Place on the Des Arc and Hicko, ry Plain road. proceed to sell al highest bid- der the following lands: The 2 of fri of section 5, the n c I of of section D. 80 acres. in town north range west; the of fri l of section 1, town 4 north, range west Sq S6-l90 acres; the l of W and " of 8 c l of section S8, town north range west, l60 acres; the of sw | of section S4, township north, range west 50 acresi the SC l ofn W l and of c of section 33, and the of l of section S4, town north, range west, 160 acres in all 519 S6-lo0, Terms of sale as follows: purchaser to pay ten per cent. of the pur- chase money in cash the remainder to be di- vided into two equal payments of one and two years, with ten per cent. interest from date, and secured by personal security and lien on land.
 ". L. MOORE.
 ASER PIPkIN,
 Gatewood, Attorney .-my30. St
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
DISTRESSING AcCIDENl

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT As Mrs. MARY WYATT was ali..auug from her horse iu rear Of Mir Adler's store, yes teriay morning, her skirts caught on the pummel of the saddle, and the horse be- coming frightened, dragged her round and around on the ground injuring her very severely. Timely assisan re. leased her from her dangerous situation, and she was carried into the residence of Mr John Ruddell near by, where every attention was afforded the unfortunate lady rr W Nj, Lswrsnce was soon in attendance We learn that no bones were broken, but Mrs, W. is much biuised, and probably injured internally and will no doubt be confined to her bed for some time.
 This occurrenc should be taken as q warning to ladies not to wear hoops while riding horseback -Nuth Arkansas Times
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

BECOMING INTERESTED The people of the South--the native boru, white citi. zens, are becoming fully aroused to the importance of taking their affairs into their own hands The Democrats of Arkansas are putting forth their energies to help build up the State. They mani fest more interest in the issues of the day. We were led into this train of thought recently by an accession to our list of forty-three subscribers from AuFtin, Hickory Plain and vicinity.