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Boarding and Day school
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
No l37 W'sd Street,
GEORGETOWN, y. G.
Mas. 81. +. BIBB & Miss S. A. LIrscoMB
PRINCIPALs.

THIS Institution was opened on the 9th Of Sep
tember, 1861 The Principals having been
engaged for wears in some Of the best institutions
Of learning in the country feel prepared to carry
pupils through a systematic course, comprising
the advanced as well as the elementary branches
uf thorough education.
I. will be the constant aim Of the Principals to
surround their Boarders with an agreeable and
ssutary home influence. To secure this, order
and strict attention 10 neatncss in all their do
mestic arrangements are deemed absolutely essen
Iisl.
The scholastic year will be divided into twc
Sessions the first commencing September 9th,
will end with the first week in February; the Sc
eond Session, commencing with the second week
In February will end July lst.
Terms, DC. made known on application TO Prin-
eipals Send for Circular containing references.
Seutember "a, 1863.
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Governor Wells says that should the De
mocracy attemp, to hold an election in 'ir-
ginia in November, iu defiance Of the laws oi
Congress, he will not sign any certificate oi
election, and it may be added that General
s.oneman will probably take the came course
in the premises.
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Hiram" ny boy, said a tender father to his
sou "vou must be moro careful Of yourself
ror have not the constitution Of soroe.
Don't you believe it; I've got the oonsH'u-
ton of borsc. Dang it, if don't believe I've
-, the constitution cf tho Uuiisd S;stf'
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PIANOS

For the Best Pianos now made over Baltimore,
Philadelphia andNew York Pianos by tho
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
OTTIeE ASp WARERooN No. : NORrH LIBgRTI
ST., near Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
CTIEFF'S PIANOS have all the latest improve
- ments, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts. and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for Flee Years, with privilege OF
exchange within II months if not entirely satlsiac-
tory 20 purchaser.
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand. from $50 to $500.
Referee. who have our Pianos in use =
Gen. K. f. Lee, Lexington. Virginia. Cen
Robt. Ransom, Wilmington, \. C. John Burns
Or. L. c. Cordel, Warren Eby, John B. Packet,
Charlestown, Thos. NJ Isbell Of Jefferson county,
ID. b. Burns Of Clarke county, Mrs. Schwartswel-
der. Mozart Musical Association Of Winchester.
TERMS LIBERAL. A call is solicited.
March 26, lsGS-till Nov. IL.
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Agricultural * Hardware
STORE.
A r. n. HANSON. J. KD. DUKE.
RANSOM * DUKE,

~ SO4N - - 1AA1s
HAWKS COACH FACTORY BUILDING,
CHARLESToWH, JEFFERSOH COUNTY
DEALERS IN
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
HARDWARE,
SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, STOVES, &C.
Have in Store and for Sale
McCORMICK's PRIZE sELFRAKINGR REAPER,
the only perfect reaper in lodged asAIN. greatly
improred for 1858; McC0RMICK'S PRIZE NOW
EK-for every variety of Grass and Land, it HAS no
SUPERIOR; Self lEDischargng Hay and Grain Horse
Rakes; Hay, Straw and Fodder Cutters. OF the
most approved patterns; Grain Drills with and
without Guano Attachment and Grass Seed Sower.
WHEAT FANS CORN SHELTERS,
PIOws OF all Kinds,
Churn. Of various kinds; Cistern Pumps several
kinds: Platform and Family Scales; Grindstones
and Fixtures Boring Machines; Jack Screws :;
Blacksmith's Drills; Cooking Stoves, for Wood or
Coal; Waldron's Grain and Grass Scythes, Eng
lishl all lengths.
GAnDEx. FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS,
BUILDING MATERIALS,
Nails, Door Locks. Bolt., Screws, Hinges, Blind
Fasteners. &c, &c.
MECHANICS TOOLS,
Planes, Rules, Files. Chisels, Guages, Braces,
Squares, Augers Bits, Axes, llatchcts, Saws,
Pincers Compasses, Spirit Levels, &c.
TABLE POCKET CUTLERY,
Fine Plated Forks,
Shovels. Forks, Garden Tools, Chains, Hames Bri-
ar Scvthes. Hoes, Horse Shoes, Nails, DC, Cord
age. Wooden Ware, &c. all of which We guaran-
tee to furnish as low as any house in the Valley.
April ?, lsGS.
DLAKES Patent Belt Studs, the best fastening
} for rubber or leather belts. They have been
in use for several years and given universal salts
faction. RANSON d DUNE.
DtISTERN Pumps Wheeling and Baltimore
I Nails. Bar Iron, Horse Shoes, Trace Chains,
Harness and Hardware of all kinds, Wheeling Cook
Sioves-several patterns-tor sale by
Julv %. '6s. RANSOM 4 DUKE.
TARNERS. call and see the best Grain Drills,
with Guano and Seed Attachment, before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Ersry Drill Tdrrdnted =
Two and Three-horSe PloNs Of the most approved
Kind, fully warranted. Home made Tar in 10 gal
packages, for sale BY
July %, '6s. KANSON DChL'
4 FULL stock Of Carriage and Wagon Rims,
\ Spokes, Hubs, AIlcs, Tire, Bolts. 6e., for
sale by RANSOM g. DUKE.
VNHE best and most approved Guanos and Phos-
pilates for sale by RANSOM DUKE
CINCLAIR'S Hay, Straw and Fodder Cutters.
- the beat in use--every one warranted. Tor sale
by RANSOM Il DUKE.
4 PPLE Parers and Post Augers for sale by
\ Sept. g. RANSOM e. DUKE.
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ItuCRNS, Churu,i
Tingley's Improved Cham,
Thermometcr Churns Nos. J, 2, ,, 1, !;
Barrel Churns-alI sizes,
Upright Churns,
Ard nAuv other Patent Churns flr 'als ~
Mav2S d. HUMPHREYS f co.
ATONTGOMERY Wheat FAN-best in use, for
Y rNle bv d. HUMPHREYS & co.
I locomotive and Rookauay Wheat Faus-the
i best IN use-for sale by
july so. D. HUMPHREYS CO.
GEE the "Na,ionil Cutting Boz" before YOU bay
- anv othe-. For sale b1
JulvgO. d. HUMPHREYS 4 CO.
DAGS-Sesr-lc.s Grain Bags. for sale bv
4 } July 90 ID. HUMPHREYS 4 co.
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ChnrleStoEvn Female Sem


ChaI'leStown Female SOM
mary.
TIME exercises Of this School will be resumed on
MONDAY. the l4ih day of SEPTEMBER
next. at the rooms of Maj Kcarslev, in Charestown:
The course Of instruction embraces the usual
branches Of English education taughtin our schools
including also Latin, French and Music.
TERMS.
Tho Primary Glass, for each session. .sl2 90
TLo Niddle Class lG 90
Tho senior Glass including Latin........... 20 90
Prorcb ...''.................... s 90
ureic ............................2 20 90
Onc-haf in all cases TO be paid in advance for
each session.
boarding will be provided and further partcu-
lar, Inade known on application 10 the subscriber.
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Charlestown, Jefferson county.
August G. 1865
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JEFFERSONINSTITUTE

TVNHE next Session Of my School for Young La
II dies will commence on MONDAY. the l4'h
dav of SEP TENDER, 1868, and close the last
THURSDA YIN JUNE, 1869.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, Mu-
sic and the Languages will be afforded. The course
Of study embraces Latin
Particular attention will be paid TO Music. and
Pupils will be required to play at the Musical
Soirees which will be given once in two months,
when the friends Of the Pupils can have an oppor-
tuni.y to Judge oftheir progress.
English Department-MRs FoRREsT.
Mathematics & Languages-MIss IRENE
LEACHE.
TNsrnrurSrAL Murc-MRs. RICHARDSON.
Vocal MuHc-MIss MAMIE FORREST.
Terms:
For Board, and Tuition in English and Latin per
session. SZoV
One halfin advance aud the remainder on the first
Of JdnH0ry.
Lights and Washing Extra. The usual deduc-
tion made for pupils who remain only during the
scholastic week.
DAY SCHOLARS.
Senior
intermediate and Junior
Primary
Instrumental
Vocal
French, German, Italian and Spanish, each.....2O.
References:
3sS-The Clergy of the different denominations in
Charlerlown, and the patrons of the School.
For further particulars apply to
MRS. A. NJ. FORREST,
Charlestown, jefferson County.
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OCR
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT

AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
CONSISTS or
RCSSELLS REAPER e MOWER,
Separate or Combined-with either Rake or Drop
Per-for which we are Distributing Agents.
Also Sole Agents for
ECSSELES THRESHER and SEPARATOR,
AND HORSE POWER,
The most popular machine in the West
NATIONAL & HOOSlER FODDER CUT
TER
Latest and most highly improved CIDER MILL.
PLOWS and PLOw CASTINGS.
GRAIN DRILLS.
With and without Guano Attachment O"' tNGi
wut F'sa'e-
ONO GRlNpSTONES, direct from miners aud
manufacturers, With or without Fixtures and
Stands
PUMPS-all kiuds-f,r Well. or Cisterns; Water
Drawers. Chain and Tubing.
FAIRBANKS and PITTSBURG SCALES, at
manufacturer prices.
CRADLES SCYTHES-English and American.
PATENT ADJUSTABLE TINE. PITCH and MA
NCRE FORKS-latest Invention.
CORNSHELLERS. Snathes Wire and Wood Tooth
Horse Kakr,. Scoops, Shoves, Whet Stones.
Briar and Bush Hooks. and Scythcs.
CHCRNS Of all kinds. and many other Machine,
and Tools, useful 70 Farmers, snd others.
ALSO
TURNER'S ANNONLtTED PHOSPH4 TE
AND ENCELSiOR GJAN0. HAYNES
and all other brands a, Wholesale prices.
OUR
HARDWARE DEPARTMENT
coSslsrS %
IRON. STEEL. HORSE SHOES. MULE
SHOES. HORSE NAILS, EASPS. BRA
CES. BITS, AUGURS. GIMIETS,
AIDES. ANFsS. COMPASSES,
CATIPERS. BORING MACHINES. JACK
SCREWS, ,MORTISEMACHINES, CHAINS,
RAKEs. HAMEs. rRowELS, SCYTHEs,
xAILs, SPIKES. LOCKS HINGES,
Bolts. Files ChiselS,
levels, Tlsnes,
Bers,s. .4nrils, BcilorS Uses, Screc Plates,
Tire BcnierS. Scrctc UrsRches, Forks,
Sborels, Scoops NdHocls, PickI,
Hoes. Rules Cross CWl SdTI,
lhU Slcs. Circular SdleS,
Hook ZoOb S0,cS.
Hand Saws Compass Saws, Whip Saws, Hateheu,
Hammers. Draw Knives. Spoke Shaves. Har-
meas Hardware, Coffin Trimmings, Shoe
Findinrs Masons' Tools Brushes. Cor
dagr. Handles Cutlery, Drills.
Scales. with many Housekeeping and Furnishing
Goods. both American snd Imported.
Thankful for past favors, Ne solicit orders for she
above named goods.
March 8. 'CS d. HUMPHREYS co.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30

foresight and firm manner of estab- lishcd principles oftroth, jHstices and liberty, and
 WHEREAS, From motives Of self preservation during the late civil war it became the policy of the administra- ton to array the black race against the white. by putting arms in tho hands of the slaves, and by promising them freedom and the rights 10 vote there fore.
 RESOLVED, That we now deem 1t the duty of congress to declare that the original absolute and exclusive domin- ion in and over the United States and territories is lodged, and of right be- longs, to that people in the respective States of this Union; that, as these descended from European ancestors, the original discoverers of this conti- rent, aud by subsequent conquest, long ego established by the laws and customs Of liberal civilization, are its owners
 REsoLvED, That all the inhabitants of any state or territory other than the people aforesaid, who may now or hereafter exercise the right of suffrage. do so on suilerance under the franchise granted by the white race who may law fully hereafter for good cause shown at any time, revoke the priyile- ges so granted 10 the mixed races ol African or Asiatic descent.
 The house adjourned till tomorrow.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30
LouIsYILLE. MaY 26
New York.
NEw YORK. May 20.

NEW YORK, May 26.
 Details of tbc Mexican news, via. Havana, 10 the Herald, state that the proclamation of Gen. Rivera states that Negretta, Mcndcz, Cuyete, Gortez ard Chaverra are in the union. The last two officially deny. Gen Rivera asso- citation. Gen. Rivera has from seven hundred to twelve hundred men, and was within twelve leagues ofthe eapi- tai. The government sent eight hum dred men against him. Mendez left the capital on the same day, and it was ex- pected he would pronounce next day at pueb!a. President Juarez and family were hurriedly removing from Chipul- ter 10 the capital. MT. Berry, an Eng Ii i,hman, has been murdered about half a mile from Vera Cruz. The noun tains around Puebia are reported fuli of frevolutiouisls. Gen. Norgra WIS at the head ofthe insurgents and had talk en possession of Rio Nerda and mur- deted the nrefeet. Minister Tejuda has demanded the state governor 10 report at once all the desails relating to the late outrages committed on some American citizens at Monterey. Ty- phus fever was raging terribly at Vera Cruz. At the capital, orders had been issued, ordering the troops to remain at their quarters. Every night in the City of Mexico and Very Cruz numer- ous arrests were being made. At San Louis Potosi the courts have been closed owing to the lack of funds. Troops have been sent to Rio Verda to nut doVn the insurgents.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30
rs ss REED.

On May 23d, at the residence of the brides notlirr. in Helena. Ark, by the Rev. J. l.. Denton, Dr. WM. c. HAZEN 10 Miss NELLIE MYERS.
 On the evening of the 26th inst. at the residence of the bEide's mother, by Rev. J. l.. Denton, Mir. J. II. BALpING 10 Miss BETTE BooTH. all of this city.
 Thus it is one by one our friends step out from the ranks of single life, and hand in hand, begin to travel the higher road made beautiful by ailec- tons joys and mutual responsibilities. James and Bettie married i; vows ut tered, obligations entered into that make them one for all time. One in prosperity, sharing all its joys, reyel- ing in all it's pleasures, and in blissful harmony experiencing its richest de- lights. One in life, together to share it's pleasures and pains, it's hopes and fears, its trials, temptations and tri- umFs. As from the harbor of youth they loose their matrimonial bark to dria along down the stream of time, the joy is theirs to know that it is rich ly treighted with the warmest congrat- ulations of friends that love them, and the hope and prayer of tho writer that the God of all the earth may guide them, and waen the full measure of their life is met, bring them to the glo- rious rest of eternity.
 Memphis Avalanche and Appeal please copy.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
REpuBLIcAN CANDIDATES.

The Republican party have chosen their leaders, and will go to battle for the Presidency in N November next with Grant and Coltax as their standard bearers. The office of President is one of great respon- sibility, and the American people will not allow it filled without inquiring closely into the character of every aspirant. In this regard Grant may thank his stars
 that he has no political record that will be laid bare to the inspection ot the people by the keen wits of the Democratic party While this is true, 1t is also true that. he has military record, which in the light of the blaze that will be thrown upon it by the Democracy in the coming canvass, will reflect but little honor upon the mighty chief. From the weak and puer- ie attack at Belmont, to the magnificent butchery of the Wilderness, the keen sharp eyes of his opposers will follow him, and bringing up the thousands dead that might yet be living as witnesses, make a strong case to prove that the man who counted blood as water, and sacrificed the nations, sous is not the man to preserve her honor and retrieve her prestige. Alto- gether the hero will fud that his military career will be greatly in his way, and coupled with the little bit of politics which he adroitly picked up about the War Department previous to the impeach- ment of the so called Accidental" will make it about as difficult for him to secure the whitehouse as were his efforts to have it vacated. Colfax is a more popular man than Grant, and luckily for him, being at the tail of the ticket, will come in for less criticism than will be heaped upon his leader. Yet his case will be satisfactorily attended to, no doubt, by the thousands of well posted Democrats, that in Novem- Der will give him better employment than presiding over the Senate. Of course these men are now public property, hay ing accepted the positions offered them, and many things will be brought to light bearing upon their fitness for the places to which they aspire, that otherwise might have been hid in darkness forever; and as their positions and records are uufolded to us by those of superior ability, We will give them to our readers
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30
iarkets Ssc.

ST. LoUIs, May 2i. Flour, extra S6; wheat, fall S2 65@ ? S5; corn s7@9l mess pork S29; ba- con 13ia, 16A@l7k lard l9. River still declining rapidly.
 CINCINNATI. May D. Flour and wheat dull and unchanged. corn 9S; oats S0@Sl; provisions dull and unchanged; lard lSla @lss4; but ter45@is.
 LOUISVILLE, May 25. Flour, superfine SS 50@e; wheat g. 50@2 55; corn 93@95; oats s3@S5; lard 1sa els; mess pork BPS 50; bacon shoulders l4@l41s clear sides l7s4 e IS; bulk shoulders lS@l3l9 clear sides 162@17; cotton dull and nominal. River falling with eight and a half feet water in the channel. Weather clear and warm.
 NEW YORK, May, 26. Gold 40ls Cotton dulland nominal uplands 30la.
 LIVERPOOL, May, 25--M. Cotton nominal; sales 5000 bales, uplands ll1s, Orleans llta.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30

Ess- Thaddeus Stevens on the Bible The Lancaster (Penn.) lntelligencer, published al the home of Thad. Stevens thus alludes 10 phase of his character which will be exceedingly gratifying to the pious preachers of the gospel who have been his special enemies and antagonists. II says:
 During all his life. Thaddeus Stevens has openly scotled at the Chris tan religion. A few years since while trying a ease at town in another part Of this State, he and some other law yers were conversing one evening. when one of the party addueed the Bible as authority for some statement he had made Oh said Mir Stevens. the Bible is no authority. It is noth- ing but the obsolete history of barba- rous people ''
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30
A e;nm at tne Carpe'-Enggers.

A esaYn at t8e CnTpet-Gs1gyers'
 Mir. Halstead, senior editor of the Cincinnati Commercial, not having the fear of Foruey, Bullock X Co., before his eyes, writes these plain truths about that interesting class yclept "carpct -baggcrs:'
 There arc already Senators here from Arkansas. The new South Carolina Senators are expected soon Co arrive if is anticipated that Republicans throughout the North will, upon the appearancp of these men. break forth in songs of thanksgiving over a restored Union, and Of praise at the faithful ac- ton of this wise Congress. We beg to call halt on that proposition. Do we want any more rotten borough States in the Union Could anything be more fatal 10 our perpetual public content and good order than the admission of such Stacsi We have enough of them now. Nevada and Nebraska, that should for years have been territories, are as weiglhy in that Senate that pro poses to ruie the nation, as New York and Ohic.--Now, there is no reason to believe that the persons presenting themselves here as Senators of the United States from Arkansas and South Carolina, represent even the ne ,groes oithese States. They are adven- turers, representatives of little more than their own audaci,ys and they will become, if permitted to enter the Senate, the most abject of party serfs, because they will have no possible vitality outside their party. This may be recommendation 10 Congress, but do not believe it is to the people. Ii the Arkansas and South Carolina re- construction is the sort of thing Ben. l. Wade is wanted in the White House to promote, the less we have of it the bet ter.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30
A Paradise for Debtors.

It is proposed to admit Arkansas in- to the Union with the Constitution said to have been adopted recently. Among other striking provisions in that Constitution, the article on tex empted property provides that the personal property of any resident, to the value of two thousand dollars, and a homestead to the value of five thou sand dollars, shall be exempt from sale on execution or other final process of court. This leaves a pretty good for tune in the hands ofa debtor, amount ing to seven thousand dollars. He may snap his fingers at any creditor or any score of them. to whom he owes from $50 to Sl,000 each, and live on undisturbed with his seven thousand dollars worth of property.-The Radi- calls are charged pretty generally with propensity to plunder But the Arkansas Radicals are determined that creditors shall make braid on debtors, and that the Radical rascals of that State shall not be subject to any judg- ments at law for their debts. At all events, they shall forever be worth seven thousand dollars, if they please, to be in good personal and real pro perty, and no creditor shall endanger a dollar of it. We wonder how much such constitutional provision will add to the credit of citizens of Arkan- gas? Or, whether it will tend to induce
 traders to extend credit to the people
 of that State.-[St. Louis Republican.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30
DIED.

In tlis city, on the. 23d inst, MT. R NJ McPherson, in the 42d year of his se. lis remains. with those of his | ,ughter, who died last year, were sent to haoxyilie, his former home, for in tTnent.
 On the morning of the Both inst. Kate Anna, inlant daughter of Eliza beth and R. M. Rudisill, of this place.
 On the 29h inst, at this place, Mir W. ". iIarvie. formerly of Richmond, Va. more recently of Kentucky.
 Louisville. kv.. and Richmond, Va papers please copy.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-30
AGQIgITAI.

Every device of Radicalism 10 bring
 about the conviction of the President
 has failed, as will be seen from the tel
 egraphic news iu another column. On
 the 26th inst. the Senate went to vote
 upon the remaining articles, and the
 impeachers were defeated, the vote be- ing the same upon the 2d and Sd arti-
 cles as upon the 11th--35 to l9. We
 say they were defeated, for upon ascer- taining that they could not get tue re- quired majority, a motion was made and carried for an indefinite adjourn ment. This, it is believed, is the end of Impeachment. The Radicals are badly disappointed, and notwithstand- ing their admitted ability at concealing their real feelings, cannot help show ing it. Their curses of the Radical Senators who voted for acquittal are loud and deep, Grimes and Ross con- ing in for the largest share; and not few of the Radical journals are throw ing hot shot at Chief Justice Chase for the part he has taken in this great po- litical drama. Private dispatches say that Stanton has yielded the war office to Thomas, much chagrined because of the failure of the Senate to support him in his claims thereto. As unlock ed for as are these results to the Radi- calls, they cannot fail to very seriously affect the party and its interests. Inn peachment was trump card in big game and it didn't win, and the party who played it are in fix, from which 1t is hardly probable they will redeem themselves before it will be too late for the furtherance of their purposes 1. e. the retention of office and of power.