davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-08
The Mysterious Disappearance Of
Colonel Parker.
ms STATEMENT OF THE CAUSE OF II.

I Colonel Parker has been found. Ills
exclamation ofhis recent mysterious disap.
pearance upon the eve of his marriage Will
not be without interest to your readers,
II is this He was to have been married
on Tuesday morning On the Saturday
evening previous he called OF Gen. Grants
residence and borrowed military scarf
He was down town while afterward, and
then went off aloneto take 9 walk. In the
course Of it he met an Indian Of the Six
Nations, Of which confederation Colonel
Parker is Chief. The Indian took him TO
a room, gave him glass Of wine, and sal 90 I
down to converse upon the importont bus
mess which he wished to see him about
In, short time Colonel Parker began TO
feel drowsy, and concluded he would lie
down on the bed moment. He did so'
and fell into deep sleep. When ne
awoke it seemed very late at night, put
whether it was the same night or another
he could not tell. The Indian was sitting
by the bedside gravely and patiently, .
Colonel Parker asked few questions nat.
| ural to the circumstances OF the case, ana
! the Indian said "You have been very
sick. Here is some medicine the doctor
I'Ileft for you" The patient took the medl'
cine, fell asleep again, slept Comfortably
until Wednesday morning, and then WOKE
up, a matter oftwenty-four hours oo~iate
J, for the wedding. The Indian was gonea;-.
Colonel Parker's friends think the sl1
Nations are opposed to his marrying !
, white lady, and that they sent an envoy q
! take care that the wedding shouldlnot taxi
0 place, or to even deprive him of his life
a bride chosen for him from among M
s 1subiects-the Six, Nations-stands read
5 to marry him, and the tribes prefer that b
5 should take her, and remain. more closet
y allied to his people than he would be
= lEhe took wife from another race. Co!one
: Parkers statement ! have given wlthou
: addition or Establishment. Gen. Gran
& Ihas taken entire charge Of the matter nov
o both because the interrupted wedding ha
IS been appointed to come Oft under hls aa'
and because Colonel Parker belong
8 on his staff. He win institute 9 strict i
% yestipation Of the affair, TO the end to- y
!, IS Colonel Parker may establish his biam
70 lcssness if he can, or suffer dismissal an
y! y disgrace if,he falls Until bis Judgment
y passed, public lopinion should sleep :
Is washington Correspondence \ y 4 y !
rs bune. e.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-08
DIsGRACRFUL.


Our fashionable circles, are all 10 . ! TO- &
ment over the non-appearance at thehy-
mental altar yesterday q Colonel Fly Ear :;
ker, Of Gen. Grants stan. = Regular sPrea "a
eagle cards Of Invitation were issued, ana
even General Grant himself, il, full regaiia'
attended the church, where he waited 10 !,
vain for two hours to witness the nuptlalss
Eof member Of his military family. Spec
ulatiou is rife as to the whereabouts @ !ae
expected bridegroom, but no Information
could be given to-day at " Headquanrs.e II.
The better impression seems 70 ,es s ina a
Col. Parker, who is an Indian ana onle
Of the Six Nations, got on big drum
and forgot all about his little engasemeen!
AZ the Church to which he had invited MI
f;enIs. He will turn up yet ell right. =
ICorrespondence Baltimore Gazette,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-08

Alexandria, Las, January 8, 1858. 2
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
RIVER NEWS, WEATHER, ETC

The river is rising
 Weather cold, with some snow on the ground.
 That gay and festive steamer, Liberty No. 2, passed up Monday evening and down Tuesday night. Those whole souled gentlemen who preside m the office, Capt. Morton and Lieut.. Milt. Harry, (why not tarry,) have our thanks for many favors. Capt. Cable is her noble commander. Long may they wave.
 The old reliable, Commercial, came to our landing about 4 o'clock Thurs- day, with good freight and passenger list. She passed down this morning. Her efficient clerks know how to do the agreeable on all occasions, and are ure-eminently fitted for the position they occupy. For recent favors they have our sincere thanks.
 The Ezra Porter passed down on Tuesday evening, bound for New Or Ieans. She will be due again in about ten days.
 We learn from private dispatcher to Capt. Blakeney that Capt. Morgan Bateman left New Orleans on the Sfh instant. with the elegant steamer St. Marys. for White river, and will be here in few days. This boat, we un- derstand, is nearly new, and considered  safe and reliable.
 The Des Arc passed up MoEday evening, and down Wednesday morn ing. If you want comfortao's U'p
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

and good "grub," take passage on the Des Arc. Her clerks, especially Billy Miller, have our thanks for favors shown us. She leaves Memphis here after on Tuesday. ~
 ANorHEK STEAMBOAT DrsAsrKR steamer Norman, of the Louisville and White river line, while backing out from Grand Glaixe on last Tuesday, struck . snsg, and, before sinking, the captain succeeded in running her on a sxnd-bar, which prevented her sinking below the guards of the lower deck. It is thought, if the river docs not rise too fact she will be raised.
 Just before going to press the Nor man came to our landing, having been detained only three days by the above mentioned accident.
 The following, from the Louisville Industrial and Commercial Gazette of the 4th inst, is in reply to an article in the CITIZEN complaining against the irregularity of the Louisville line of steamers. It says:
 In the Des Arc CITIZEN of December Fist we noticed an article in regard to the line of steamers between our city and White river. Some time ago our Board of Trade subscribed large sum of money toward the establishment of lines of steamers between this city and Tennessee, White, and Arkansss rivers. The boats to run in the White river trade wore the Tempest sMd Norman, Al onk kas, x3 I,n CTS of those boats to run one of them from this port every ten days, and thus maintain lively trade with our Ar kansss neighbors, supplying them with merchandise and receiving from them their products. The CITIZEN complains that this trade has been neglected, by the boats not making their trips. The boats, we learn, have been, until the rise of the river, unable to make their trips; but now they have both started out, and our White river friends can depend on their running regularly hereafter. The Committee of the Board of Trade, who have the matter in hand, Me.srs. Thomas J. Tapp, George w.. Wicks. James Trabuc, J. H. McPerran and J. D. Allen are all directly and deeply interested in the Arkansas trade, as are nearly all our merchants, aud will see that the people of White river and the other Arkansas streams have no reason to grumble for want of facilities of transportation.
 We arc glad to learn that . new im- pulse has been given to the running of these boats. The want of river trans- portation up the Ohio is seriously felt by this section, and we hope that here- after they may be able to make their trips on time.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
BULLS WORM DESTROY E R,
To my United States and World
 wide Readers.

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 mos, sensible communications have ever received. Dr. Clement knows exactly what he speaks of, and his testimony deserves 10 be written in letters of gold. Hear what the Doctor says of BULLS WORM DESTROYER:
 ViLL,S WALKER COUNTY, Ga,
 June 29, 1866.
 DR JoRN BuLL-Dedr Sir: l have recent ly given your "worm Destroyer" several trials, and find it wonderfully cftcacious. IL has not failed in single instance 10 have the wished for effects. am doing . pretty large country practice. and have daily use for some article of the kind lam free to confess that know of no remedy recommended by the ablcst authors that is so certain and speedy in its effects. On the contrary they are un- certcain in the extreme. My object in writ ing you is to find upon what terms l can get the medicine directly from you. If can get it upon easy terms, shall use grent deal of it. am aware that the use of such articles is contrary to the teachings and practice of n great majority of the regular line of M s. but see no just cause or good sense in dis cmrdiny remedy which VIC know to Dc efH- cient, simply because we may be ignorant of it's combination, For my part. shall make it 8 rule 10 use all and any means to alleviate suffering humanity which l may be able to command--not hesitating because some one more ingcaious than myself may have learned it's effects first. and secured the sole right to secure that knowledge. However, am by no means an advocate or supporter of the thousands of worthless nostrums that flood the country. tha, purport to cure all manner of djsease 10 which human flesh is heir plea-c reply soon. and inform me of your best terms. an. sir, most respectfully,
 JULIUS r. CLEMENT, M. D.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

Bay Our friend k. B. Carl Lee, Of DeVall's Bluff, is general insurance agent. He has now the agency of the North America Life Insurance Con- psnv, of New York, which gave divi- dend of 40 per cent. January lst, 1867. This is q large dividend, and rccom- mends the Company as strong and re- sponsible. To those who wish to leave something after death for the support of those who are dependent upon them while living, we can recommend no surcr mode than taking a policy with the N. A. Life Insurance Co.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

~We call special attention to the advertisement of Jackson x Owen, Family Grocers. This is the place for people bringing chickens, butter, eggs, dry hides, etc., to market to drive good bargain. Our town people have all learned the way to their place of business.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

TEXAS ToNic SYRUP. CANT LIBEL ON THE SourH. We have it stated by Northern medicine vender, that in certain villages and cities in the West the town bell rings at certain hours for the inhabitants to take their quinne, every person chattering ther teeth out of their head, with fever and ague. This E atcment, so outrageous, we in toto ignore. Our agent, who has just returned from an extensive tour throughout the South, says wherever the justly celebrated Texas Tonic Syrup has been introduced no bell ever tolls for fever and ague, for, besides being a preventive, it acts as sure and perma- nent cure in every instance where 1t has been tried Sold by Mansfield X Higbee, Sole Proprietors. Memphis, Tenn
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
SPECIAL. NOTICES.
INFORMATION.

Information guaranteed to produce luxu- riAnt growth of hair upon . bald head or bcardlsss face, also recipe for the removal of Pimples. Blotehss, Eruptions, etc. on the skin, leaving the same soft. clear. and beau tiful. can be obtained without charge by sd- dressing
 THOS. 2. CHAPMAN. CnrNrsr.
 S33 Broadway, New York.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

pS- By reference to another column the reader will observe that McGregor Bros., are doing Grocery and Com mission business in New Orleans, and will make liberal advances on cotton consigned to them. Capt. c. w. Hur- ly, of Augusta, is their travelling agent.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM
PRoyIprxcx. ALA May I3 I4t;ti.

PRovipExCE, ALA, May l3, l866. DR. JoHx BULL: l send you $50 for CEp- Ros BiTrKRs; please send what il 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 Fsbrua- ry, 1864, was attacked with general paraly- sis. wac confined to my room for the hal ance of the year; and, in fact. continued in very weak and nervous condition until some two months since, when vas put under an operation, and your CgpRoS BrrTkRs for treatment. l commenced improving right away. and am pretty well restored.
 Yours truly.
 A. L. NEAL.
 LoufsviLLE, KY., Nov. 25, 1864 received this day the following, from Lan- caster, Kentucky:
 DR JOHN BULL: Piease send me in haste, for my orn nss, osE DOZEN of your Cedron Bitters. have tried them, and find them all you claim for them.
 Yours respectfully.
 rr-
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
p I C T II II lc $!
 AT
 LII. CROSS FINE ART GALLERY SITUATED ON BuENA VISTA STREET, 9fs 9re, Arkausas,

Where Pictures of all kinds are made, from small miniature to If. sire Photographs, and colorcd with India Ink, Oil, or Water Colors. All work warranted perfect and durable. The subscriber herein has spared no pains, or expense in making this GALLERY far sur pass any in this Territory. and having had an experience of many years in the business of Picture making, with the aid of a perfect set of Apparatus, feel confident that he can defy competition in PRICES or QUALITY.
 PRICES REDUCED. Having reduced my prices, it places Pictures within the reach of every man woman and child.
 Just fifty ceuts is all the expense,
 or Picture made of your face, And for double that sum. ifyou quickly come, Will be made and put in Case. Don't delay this opportunity. for you may never have so good chance again. It takes but little time and expense to get
 PERFECT PICTURE Of yourself or friends. and you never will re- grei it. Remember the old must die, and the young may die" So
 ..Secure the shadow,
 Ere the substance fade,
 Let art copy that
 Which nature made"
 Photographs of Capt Rsyhurn, and views of the town for sale at the Gallery.
 shall keep constantly on hand large stock of ALRuNs, FRANEs. and CASES, and all articles usually kept in a frst-class Gal lery.
 I will also furnish Country Artists with imhrotvno and Pno,ncraph;r t,oods Appa- 'ratus. Chemicals, etc. Ut Memphis prices. Pictures taken ia all kinds of weather. Old 1. .ctures copied and made new aud life li1. Please give me call.
 L. L. CROSS. Proprietor. Des Arc, Ark Nov 30, 1867
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
IVufs TVsPNOttutEys
 G. W. sHlNDLEBowEs.
ANOTHER TESTIMONY.
BLooNIeeros. ILL Oct. TAI,

BLooMITGrox, lLL, Oct. IA, 1884.
 DR JoHN BULL: We made an arrangement with your agent, July 20, 1864. for selling your Cedron Bitters, and are about sold out We want tone gross) twelve boxes more, without delay. We are introducing them readily, and think they answer good pur- pose. DRS. HOG & OROTHERS.
 For Sale by J, N. BURSEY. Des Arc, Ark,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

WoRxELEr, JoY < Co.-This old and well established house, of Memphis, does . grocery and commission busi- ness. They always keep full stock, and will sell at wholesale or retail. Our merchants and planters should give them a call.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
MEDICAL.
DR. JOHN BULLS Great Remedies. Bulls Cedron BitterS. AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS.
 Arkansas Heard From.
 fESrIMoxr OF MEDICAL MEN.

Stony Poin'. White Co.,, Ark. May g, '66. Dn Joux BuLL--Dcar Sir: Last February was in Louisville purchasing drugs, and got some of your Sarsaparilla and Cedron Bitters.
 My son in law who was with me in the store, has been down with rheumatism for some time, commenced the Bitters ant soon found his general health improved. Dr. Gist. who has been in bad health, triod them, and hc also improved.
 Dr. Coffee. who has been in bad health for several years--stomach and iipsr afFected--he improved very much by the use of your Bit ters. Indeed the Cedron Bitters has given you great popularity in this settlement. think could sell great quantity of your medicines this fall-especisly of your Ced- ron Bitters and Sarsapsrilla, Ship me via Memphis, care of Rickett & Nicely.
 Respectfully,
 C.B WALKER
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

o@ You can read in another column the business card of Jno. M. Fakes X Co.,, Commission Merchants, New Or leans. Those are clever gentlemen, and you will find your business rcla- tions with them to be agreeable.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

To CoRREsPoNDENrs.--W cannot give place to the communication from "Nasus." As our columns are not suf- ficicnt to give all the important politi- cal news of the day, all communica. tions of a miscellaneous character will necessarily be crowded out.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
@- McLaren X Allen are still a,

HV- McLaren & Allen are still at their old stand with good stock of Groceries, Dry Goods, Furniture, Hard ware, &c.,, which they arc offering ex- tremely low for cash. These clever gentlemen are always on hand, and take great pleasure in showing their goods.
 Our old friend Heck. Kendall is Sec retary, and by consulting him you can ascertain the full amount of your ar rears, and have an opportunity of .'squsring up.'
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
Smiths Tonic Syrup!
 FOR THE CURE OF 40 Cl A N , r -3 S.
 OR CHILLS & FEVER.

The proprietor of this celebrated medicine jnstly claims for it superiority over all remedies ever offered to the public for the safe, certain, speedy. and permdReaf cure of Ague and Fever, or Chills and Fever, whether of shor, or ong standing. He refers to the entire Western and Southwestern country to bear him testimony to the truth of the as scrtion, that in no case whatever will il fail to cure. if the directions are strictly followed and carried out. ln a great many cases n single dose hae been sufficient for cure, and whole families have been cured by single bottle, With perfect restoration of the gen. eral healih. It is, however, prudent, and in every case more certain to cure. if it's use is continued in smaller doscs for week or two after the disease has been checked, more cs- pecially in difficult and ong-srsnding cases. Usually. this medicine will not require any aid to keep the bowels in good order; should the patient. however, require a cathartic medicine. after having taken three or four doses of the Tonic, single dose of BULL VEG ErABLE FAMILY PILLS will be suih- cient.
 DR JOHN BULLS Principal ofiices
 No. 70 Fifth, Crsss s'treet,
 LOEISTILLE, KY All of the above for sale by
 .J. M. BURNEY.
 oetle DTS 4Pc. ARK.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
Captain c. W. Ilusiey with McGregOr BrOS.. No. l96 Gr0vler St., New OrleanS.

MISSOURI HorEL.-rhis hotel, just opened by Col. Hedgpeth, is situated near the mboat landing, and for merly known as the Memphis Inn. It has been renovated. refittcd, and furn- ished for the accommodation of travel ers, and we gladly recommend it as place of entertainment. The proprie- tor, than whom there is not clcvcrer gentleman in our midst, will devote his attention to the business, and we are confident he will please the public.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

McGregOr Bros, No. 196 GrMv- ter st.. New Orleans, advance liberally on Cotton.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

S See advertisement of Atlas Ho- Tel, Devsll's Bluff. The proprietor, ]. N. McClintock, offers good acc ommo- dations 10 the travelling public.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
LOCAL NEWS.
DE s A RC: SATURDAY.. ...... JAN. II, 1868

~Our next weeks issue will con tain the non re sident tax list of Mon- roe county.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
MxNrHis. Sept. 3, 1867.

MEMPHIS. Sept. <, ls67. WAKEFIELD { Hispsg--
 Gentlemen: After suf- fering more or less from the sgne for five years. and finding no permanent relief from Physicians rescriptions or the popular rem sdies of the day, l was induced by s friendto try your new, (though already widely known.) sure cure" for fever and sguc, the Texas Tonic Syrup, and am happy 10 state that it worked to charm. have had but one chill since commenced using it (and that WAS caused by my own imprudsnce the third day aftsr,) although nearly three months have elapsed. and 1 unhesitatiagly recommend it to all who suffer from any form of ague as \ safe, sure, and pleasant remedy for the same
 Respectfully Yours.
 M. Y. 5 SHATTUCK,
 Principal Lindea St. Public School. Observe explicit Directions around each bot tie, and caution to protect the public
 against imposition and fraud.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
MrMrurs Inne lSH-

MENFWIS, JUNt I, ISVF,
 This is to state that was afflicted with Fe- yer and Ague of he most inveterate eharac- ter for about two years. tried many rcme- dies, including large quantities of quinine, etc., without avail. was finally induced to try the Texas Tonic Syrup-the result was that after taking the first dose. had "chills no more, aud anu now rapidly recovering my health and strength. have cent two dozen of this valuable ayue cure to my plantation al Milliken Bend. Every planter should keep it on hani II. R. AUSTIN,
 Formerly Sup Little Rock k. R.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
MxxPnrs. Tenn. Aug. sl. lse7.

MExFHis, Tenn, Aug 3l. lS57. MAxsvIkLp < Hi0pEs-
 Dear Sire: In March last had . severe attack of chills and fever. After using the usual remedies (Qninne smiths Tonic. &c., kc.) without any good result was induced to try your Texas Tonic Syrup. After taking few doses was en- tirely relieved, and have had no return of the disease since. Itake pleasure in recommend ing it as . speedy euro of the above named disease. FERGUS HALL.
 with 0rgill Bros. Co.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

Make your cOmxlgnments tO McGreg0r BrOs., New Orleans.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
Read the Following Certificates.
 MSNrus, Sept. {, 1867.

MANsriKLp S H,9sEE---
 Gentlemen: Having long suffered from chills and fever, and after having tried without effect, quinine. Ayers Ague Cure and other chill medicines, l was induced tp take bottle of your Texas Tonic Syrup, and after taking few doses was en- tirely relieved aud have not hada chiil since. l take pleasure in recommending it as n safe and pleasant ss well as speedy cure for the above named disease. II. B, TOMSoN,
 No 43 South Court Square.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
TO CONsU MPTIvES,

The REv. EDWARD 4. WILSON will ssnd {free of chsrge) to all who desire it, the pre- scriptiou with the directions for making and using the simple remedy by which he was cured of lung affection and ths, dread dis ease Consumption. His only object is to benefit the afflicted and he hopes every suf- ferer will try his prescription, as it will cost them nothing, and may prove blessing.
 Please address
 REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, No. l65 South Sscend Street, Williamsburg. IL.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11

TELEGRAPH OFFICE,
 DEs ARC, Jan. 10. EDITOR CITIZEN: The line is open to Augusta, and ready for business.
 OPERATOR.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-01-11
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
NOTIONS.

Ou stock of of variety of dress pants coat vest thread floss serpcntne braid star prau silk crochet dgns magic un.ng an a silk ribbon trimming aud ge bbo french flowers fine assortment crewe hen pocket books pho slbnps and large of all descriptions toilet and peumery; hars spinning tops marbles cn'na anu ~a @ L se thread assortment o hosiery upen nen
 fancy shetland melton cloth and silk dues white embroidery sking irish linen Shirt oms fancy ccordeons viohns the brushes of all descriptions muquto nes ,unks saddles nd bdles and saddle wallets
 in this the Give us a cal, aud sanderam and prices
 q ATICS3 G BRO. l.