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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
MEMPHIS DRY GOODS TRADE.
The Leading HOuse--Re Of
 Enterprise.

We chccsfuHy republish and indorse the following from our contemporary, the Appeal, of the 26th ult.:
 Having occasion, a few days ago, to refer to the books of the Assessor, we were surprised to learn that the sales for the months of May and June were ten thousand dollars more than those of any other house in their line in the city of Memphis, either wholesale or retail, and double that of some of our principal houses. We say we were astonished, for we had never dreamed the unpretentious looking establish ment on the corner of Main and Jefier- son streets was the emporium of the dry goods trade of Memphis, and this feeling of astonishment caused us to desire to pay them visit and examine into the causes of their great success.
 Taking advantage of leisure hour on Friday afternoon, we strolled in, and introduced ourself to Mr. B. Low enstein, and were by him. shown over the establishment, visiting and exam ming in turn each department. We found them all complete, and each one presided over by separate corps of employees, and kept as neat as refined lady keeps her parlors. To go into q detailed description of them, would occupy more time and space than we can conveniently spare to-day, besides requiring more knowledge than we possess of the minutia of the immense paraphernalia of goods of all sorts and descriptions that are necessary for the personal adornment of our household goddesses. Indeed, we never before had any idea of what young women were made of, always having taken it for granted that the old nursery rhyme was true, and they were the embodi- ment simply of sugar and spice, and all that's nice," and that their rig was simply the coloring of the sugar plum. Alas how deep is the ignorance of old bachelorsl
 The cloak and silk room, however, was something that we could appreci- ate, and we cannot pass it by in silence. The array of beautiful fabrics there dis played is study for an artist, and all so carefully and tastily arranged that each article shows to the best advan- tagc. So complete is the stock of Messrs. Lowepstein, that it is a proverb among the ladies, when they have not an article in the dry goods line, it is no use to look for it anywhere else.
 The corps of employees number, even in these dull times, over twenty, and each seems to vie with the others in politeness and attention. Messrs. Low enstein are evidently determined to have no rival in the city, and our other merchants might well take lesson from these enterprising men. They must wake up, or other cities that are stretching out their hands for it, will grasp the trade of our city, and bear it away irrevocably.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
MEDICAL.
DIR. JOHN BULLS Great Remedies.
Bulls CedrOn Bitters.
AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS. Arkansas Heard From.
 TFSTlpoYy OF MEDICAL MEN

Stony Point, White Co.,, Ark, May 23, '66. DR. JoHN BuLL-Dear Sir: Last February was in Louisville purchasing drugs, and got some of your sarsaparilla and Cedron Bitters. ttf
 My son-in-law who was with me in the store, has been down with rheumatism foi some time, commenced on the Bitters, and soon found his general health improved. Dr. Gist, who has been in bad health, tried them, and he also improved.
 Dr. Coffee, who has been in bad health foi several years-stomach and Hrer affected-he improved very much by the use of your Bit tcrs. Indeed the Cedron Bitters has given you great popularity in this settlement. think l could sell great quantity of your medicines this fall--especially of your Ced' ron Bitters and Sarsaparilla. Ship me via Memphis, care of Rickett & Nicely.
 Respectfully,
 c. B. WALKER.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

TEXAS TONIC SYRUP.-ENTERPRIsE AND ISSUES OF THE AGE.-All ages have been characterized by events and issues which indicate the progress of man. kind. Nations have had their rise and fall; eighteen hundred years have stamped their footsteps on the past, but have left no parallel to the many remarkable enterprises and discoveries of the present age. One of these, and a beneficial one, is that new medicine introduced by Mansfield & Higbee, Chemists, of Memphis, Tenn, called Texas Tonic Syrup which is a sure and never failing remedy for the worst cases of Fever and Ague or Chills and Fever; which it has never failed to
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
PURIFY YOUR BLOODlIl a,iirleu's sarsapariila,

OFall the remedies that have been discov- cred during the present age for the thousand ills that flesh is heir to-" none equal this won derful preparation. Only ten years have elapsed since the dscoverer, (who spent decade in studying experiments, and perfect ing it, ] first introduced it to the public, and it is already recognized by the most eminent physicians in all parts of the country to be the most surprising and effective remedy for certain diseases of which they have knowl- edge
 All other Compounds or Syrups of this root have hitherto failed to command the sanction of the Faculty, because, on being tested, they have been found to contain noxious ingredi- ents, which neutralize the good effects of the Sarsaparilla, anG oftentimes injure the health of the patient. It is not so with Hurley s preparation.
 This is the pure and genuine extract of the root and will, on trial, be found to effect certain and perfect cure of the following com plaints and diseases: M
 Affection of the Bones, Hsabltusal
 COStiveness, Diseases of the Kidneys, Dyspepsia, Fry
 slpeias, Female Grreg- uIarities, Ffstula, skin Diseases, Indigestion Liver Complaint, Piles. Sc.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
BULLS SARSAPARIL A Good Reason for the Cap
 tain's Faith.
READ THE CAPTAINS LETTER AND THE
 LETTER FROM HIS MOTHER.

READ THE CAPTAINS LEI TEX AND HE
 LETTER FROM HIS MOTHER.
 Benton Barracks, Mo-, April 30, 1866.
 DR JouY BuLL-Dear Sir: Knowing the efficiency of your Sarsaparilla, and the heal ing and beneficial qualities it possesses, l send you the following statement ofmy case. was wounded about two years ago--was taken prisoner and confined for sixteen months. Being moved so often, my wounds have not healed yet I have not sat up a moment since 1 was wounded. I am shot through the hips. My general health is i'm paired, and need something to assist na- ture. have more faith in your Sarsaparilla than any thing else. wish that that is gem uine. Please express me half q dozen bottles, aud oblige
 CAPT. c. P. JOHNSON.
 St. Louis, Mo, P. S.-The following was written April 30, 1865, by Mrs. Jennie Johnson, mother of Capt. Johnson
 DR. BuLL-Dear Sir: My husband, Dr. C.. S. Johnson, was q skillful surgeon and physi- clan in Central New York, where he died, leaving the above c. F. Johnson to my care. At thirteen years of age he had chronic di- arrhea and scrofula, for which l gave him your Sarsaparilla. 1r CURED HrM. I have for ten years recommended it to many in New York, Ohio, and Iowa. for scrofula, fe- yer sores, and general debility. Perfect sue cess has attended it. The cures e9scted ia some cases of serofia and fecer sorss mere almost miraculous. am very anxious for my son to again have recourse to your Sarsaparilla. He is fearful of getting spurious article, hence his writing to you for it. His wounds were terrible, but believe he will recover. Respectfully,
 JENNIE JOHNSON.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

Having had indubitablc evidence of it's prompt and certain effects from the testimo- ny of multitude of respectable citizens, among whom are classed some of our best physicians, we do not hesitate to recommend this Preparation in all cases of Fever and Ague and Chils and Fever: indeed, from the facts in our possession of it's intrinsic value, it would no. be too much for us to state that when the directions are strictly compiled with, we warrant a cure in every case where it is tried. IL is pleasant to the taste, and the cheapest medicine in the world, There fore, in truth, it may be declared the day is not far distant when it must be appreciated and used in every household where Fever and Ague or Chills and Fever is found 10 exist.
 The wonderful operation of the Texas Ton ic Syrup in neutraizing the effects of mala- rious poison in the human system, can only explain it's extraordinary agency in the speedy, thorough and permanent cure of Chills and Fever or Fever and Aguc, and all their kindred diseases, ill whatever form of Bilious Complaints they may make their ap, pearance.
 As it's name imports, il is Tonic of rare and medicinal virtues, composed of pure and harmless ingredients, and are so united as to tor,, g compound aiita skilltpl in art, beau tiful in appearance, and can be taken with safety to ike most delicate constitutions. It is the result of lifetime of experience and practice in Southern climate, and was aev- CT known Co fail, even where all othe remc- dies had been tried in vain.
 Those who are unacquainted with tine ex- traordinary properties of this home produc- tion, manufactured from Roots and Plants indigenous 10 the soil of our ''sunny South, :" fand hence adapted 10 the cure of Southern n. | a-N ftail lU faf to the certificates of respectable citizens whose names are embraced in pamphlet which accompanies each bottle: also the en- dorsements of the press in all the Southern States, indicating the many thousand cures already performed by our justly celebrated Texas Tonic Syrup.
 The reports from hundreds of Druggists, Merchants aud Dealers, from all parts of the country, arc uniform in stating the medicine is safe, certain and reliable, as substitute for Quinine and the poisonous compounds heretofore generally sold, and is rapidly suppianling everything of this class.
 As home enterprise it especially com mcnds itself to the people of this section of the country, who arc now struggling in an effort to do away with old prejudices in favor of foreign produce, and may we not hope foreign "Quack Nostrums," the proprietors of which. in most cases, are governed by no- thing but mereenary motives, know nothing of the properties of Medicinal Agents, and care nothing for our interests, except to en- tice our people into the use of their vile mixtures.
 The Texas Tonic Syrup is packed in cases of two dozen.
 Dealers supplied upon better terms than any other remedy affords.
 MANSFIELD & HIGBEE,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

By THE Usg OF THE MISSISSIPPI DIARRuGA CORDIAL, DIARRHEA, one of the most fatal diseases known in the Valley of the Missis- sippi, is rapidly and radically cured-hence it's name. It will, also, when taken accord ing to directions, most assuredly cure all cases of Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Collie, dys- entery, and all diseases of the Bowels.
 It is prescribed by the first Western and Southern physicians, and used in the hospi- tals of the country as q standard remedy.
 THOUSANDS OF SOLDIERS AND CITI- ZENS have been cured by the use of this Cordial; and it may properly be termed the GREAT MEDICINE OF THE SOUTH AND WEST.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

nss- A few days ago gentleman visited Wooster, Ohio, looking for a site on which to locate papey mill. AS soon as his errand was known the business men of the place, instead of raising their rents and the price of their lots, at once proposed to furnish him, free of cost, suitable site and a steam engine to run his machinery. He accepted the proposition, and is making arrangements to erect a mill that will cost about S35,000.-Ex.
 Would Des Are do as much if a company proposed building a cotton factory for her? We believe that kind of spirit is now coming over our people.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

Ba~ We have received the third num- Der of the Fayetteville Democrat, pub lished at Fayetteville, Washington Co.,, Arkansas. It is neatly printed paper of six columns to the page, all advocate of sound Democratic doctrine, and should be we'll supported by it's section. We hope to see it grow in size and usefulness.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
BULLS WORM DESTROY E R. To my United States and World
 wide Readers.

I have received many testimonials from professional and medical men, as my alma macs and various publications have shown, all of which are genuine. The following let ter from highly educated and popular phy- sician in Georgia, is certainly one of the most sensible communications have ever received. Dr. Clement knows exactly what he speaks of and his testimony deserves to be written in letters of gold. Hear what the Doctor says of BULLS WORM DESTROYER;
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
RIVER NEWS, WEATHER, ETC


 River quite low, and still falling a little. Weather moderate for the sea- son, though some warmer than the past week. Some rain since our last. Crops doing finely.
 The Liberty No. ? came up yesterday and will be downth evening. Capt. Rice is in command, with Milt. Harry and Charley Sharpe at their old places in the office. We owe them many for favors.
 The Commercial passed up Thursday night and down Saturday morning. Capt. Wm. Ashford. was commanding, and the clever Charley Smither in the office, to whom we tender our thanks for fayOrs
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
Whats the Matter. Old Manp

Can't you get your kidneys to act free enough? Are you troubled with gravel, or any kind of depositsg Do you pass bloody urine occasionally? Are you annoyed with too frequent inclination to pass your water? Is your urine thick or milky? Have you a pain in the small of the back2 Are you ner- vous, melancholy, or alarmed in your dreams from the effects of habits of dissipation or indiscretions Do you require diuretic, or . medicine which will immediately arouse and restore your kidneys and bladder to heal thy action: If so, procure one bottle of
 DR0NGoGLE & cos
 i, Flnid Extract Bearherry. Cubebs and Buchu, And be restored to health and manhood again. Large bottles will cost you only one dollar.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

NoTrcE.-McLaren X Allen, have just received general assortment of dry goods, shoes, hats, groceries &c. in ad- dition to their former stock, which they offer to the public at low prices for cash. iunl3
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
DROMGOOLE & cos KING OF CHILL IS

Which never fails to cure all cases of Chills Bilious Fever, intermittent Fever, Neuralgia, &c., for which it is used. It never affects the head or ears, acts upon the liver and bowels, cleanses the stomach, can be given to infants, and is pesmanent cure. Go and consult your druggist about it. It is no se- cret, no patent, no illiterate mixture. but is the result of much experience ip the South ern country.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

ass~The grand barbecue and Sey- mour and Blair ratification meeting will come off at Searcy on the 10th inst. Every one who has the time to spare should attend, as the Searcy peo- pie never do things by the half
 Prominent speakers arc expected to be
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
Eurley5 POPULAR WORN CANDY.

As this is really Specific for Worms, and the best and most palatable form to give to children. it is not surprising that it is fast ta- king the place of all other preparations-it being tasteless any child will take it.
 JAMES RUDDLE & CO.,,
 PrOprictors,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
You can take the CITIZEN for four months for Fifty Cents.

HgSometimes harbors for ants &C., cumulate around buildings, and thus the rooms become infested. Find out where they are, and sprinkle lime free ly over them. This will end them. Do so in orchards, and the trees will be secure.
 A lawyer named Henry c. Smith, in Marshall, Saline county, Missouri, shot and instantly killed saloon keeper Tues day morning. The parties had quarrelled while drinking on the night before.
 -Kansas gave the Radicals only 18- % majority last fall, and strange as it may seem this notorious State is likely to give it's electoral vote to Seymour and Blair this November
 The Bankrupt Act of March 2d, 1867, has been so amended as to extend the time for taking the benefits thereof from June lst. 1868, to January lst. 1869.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

We would call the attention of our readers to the fact that they can exchange corn for meal at any time, at the Des Arc Mills.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

We see it stated that Capt. Elliott will place the Des Arc in the trade the first of September. She will be com manded by Capt. Elliott, while the off, flee will be under the management of those whole-souled young gentlemen, Mcssrs. Wm. Miller and Cad. J. Hanks.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

B4~ Certain ones will accept our thanks for the nice melons and pears, with which we were treated few days since.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
Hur1ey'gs
 Sromathie 8itters,

For debility. loss of appetite, weakness, in digestion or dyspepsia, want of action of the liver, or disordered stomach, there arc no Bitters that can compare with these in remoy- ing these distressing complaints. For sale or can be had at any drug store in the United States, or from the proprietors, Louisville, Ky, to whom all orders should be addressed.
 JAMES PUDDLE & CO,
 Proprietors.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
DIARRHOEA.

VyH1S dreadful summer complaint IS now
 l upon us. snd oh! how many thousands il carries to an untimely grave every year. Be ware mother. how you neglect that slight Di. arrbea in your family; nip it in the bud Send immediately and procure one bottle of
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

eJ-Subscribe for the "Citizen"--you can pay for it in any kind of country produce, or cotton rags, at the very highest market prices.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
IlURLEY.S TONIC.

failed to effect cure. All who have used it most cbeerfully tell their afflicted friends of it, as a sure and certain cure for Chills and Fever. Any one suffering with the Chills would consult their own interest by sending to the drug store and buying bottle. It is pleasant to take, compared with others, and will be certain to cure all cases of Fever and Ague, or Chills and Fever. Send for it to the proprietors.
 JAMES RUDDLE < co.
 Louisville, Ky.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

EGy We wish to call the attention of farmers and planters again to the ne- cessity of sowing greater quantity of wheat this fall than heretofore. If they would become independent of the Northwest and escape the present high prices of breadstufs, they must raise wheat here at home. They cannot ex- cuse themselves on the score of not having good flouring mills. for there are several already in this county, which, run to their full capacity would supply six times the amount of popula- ton of Prairie county; and we suppose the other counties around are not very far behind us. Make arrangements immediately, so that the wheat can be put in the ground early in the fall, as the best farmers we have inform us that wheat, to do well, should never be sowed later than the month of October in this climate. Sow wheat, raise corn and attend to your stock and hogs, and hard times will be spoken of no more, and bachelors will come to terms, while calico will be in greater demand than rations. lis consummation de- voutly to be wished"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
A Step in the Right Direction!
A Home Policy Already Established
TEXAS TONIC SYRUP!
A Vegetable Compound, for the Rapid and
 Permanent Cure of

ChiIls and Fever, or Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague, Intermit- tent and Remfttent EeyerS, Jaundice and Enlargement Of the Spleen, or AgHe
 Cake.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

AUSTIN FIGURING Messrs. Jackson X Co.,. the proprietors of these first class mills, have our thanks for Il sack of four-twenty- y-five pounds. It was an excellent article, which is due to a great extent to the experience of William Rudisill, their miller. They informed Us that they can and do make to the bushel of good wheat thirty five pounds of good flour. This is hard to beat. MT. Rudisil is a first class mil Ter in every sense of the word man of energy and perseverance, and we uie satisfied he will never be troubled about situation, as all those who have tried him will vouch for his ability as a miller
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
L0uIsvl1Ie, Ky. DR. JUHN BULL l EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM 1

PROVIDENCE, ALA., May I3, IS66. DR. JoHN BULL: l send you $50 for CED- RON BITrERs; please send what it will come to after paying freight to Columbus, Miss, have been troubled for several years with indigestion; have had to take pills every night for ten or fifteen years, and in Februa- ry, 1864, was attacked with general paraly ance of the year; and, in fact, continued in a very weak and nervous condition until some two months since, when was put under m operation, and your CEpeos BIrrERs for treatment. l commenced improving right away, and am pretty we'll restored.
 Yours truly,
 A L. NEAL.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
Red Diarrhea Remedy

 Far your family, so that you can give it when necessary. For infants at the breast, and the bowel complaint of children while teeth ing. it acts like charm. All forms of Diar- rhea, Cholera Morbus, nausea and vomiting, cramps, pains in the stomach and bowels, are immediately cured by it's use. USE RED DlARRHGA REMEDY.
 USE RED DIARRHEA REMEDY.
 USE RED DIARRHQA REMEDY. If is so pleasant so cooling and so prompt, that all praise it.
 During the prevalence of Cholera in Mem phis last summer, it was extenrively used by the masses, and prescribed by many Physi- first stages of Cholera. All cases of
 BLOODY FLUX or DYSENTERY, Mucous Diarrhea, pains and straining of the bowels, should not fail to use few doses of
 Dremgeole $ Co.'S Dysentery Compound And be cured.
 All Physicians of experience agree that Dysentery and Diarrhea are treated differ cntly, and our compound is THE MEDICINE that will effect cure.
 All Married Men Whose wives are suffering with constant pain and suffering each month. whose menstrua. ton is too much or two little, or painful, or irregular, who is suffering with failing of the womb, with Leucorrhna or Whites, should not fail to carry home one bottle of
 DROMGOOLE & cos ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS, Which will cure all those complaints and re- store them to health and buoyancy again.
 THAT YOUNG GIRL Whose very countenance, acts, color and walk, indicate disease, can be so easily re- stored to health by using the sEnglish Fe male Bitters.
 It touches the pale cheek with the crimson blush of nature, adds joy and brightness tc tho .iejected and melancholy, gives brilliancy to the eye and intellect, imparts beauty and charms to fair retiring girlhood, and compo- ses in old age.
 USE ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS.
 USE ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS.
 USE ENGLISH FEMALE DIFFERS For old and yonng, married and single.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
MANSFIELD'S Mississippi Diarrhea a Cordial! A Rapid, Radical and Never Failing Specific
 for Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Colic, Flux, and Looseness of tho Bowels.

Purely Vegetable in it's Composition. aud prepared at their Laboratory from Barks, Roots, Berries, Gums, and Herbs,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
MuREEY's AGU N
 TONIC.
perfectly Reliable.

The only remedy for Chills and Fever or Aguc and Fever that is or can be depended upon, is HURLEY'S AGUE TONIC. There have been thousands cured by using it, who had all tried the usual remedies without bcn- eft, but in no case has
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11

Rss~The first number of the Claren. don Democrat published at Clarendon, Monroe county, Arkansas, has been re- ceived, and presents quite neat ap- pearance. Itis thoroughly Democratic, and will perform no mean service in the present campaign. We are4glad to see that the people of Monroe now have paper they can support, and one that will fairly represent them
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-11
" O UR IIy R

Should be kept in good condition, before fall, thereby warding of and preventing Chills and Fever, Bilious Fever. Dumb Chills, &c., and nothing is so effectual as