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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
RIVER NEWS, WEATHER, ETC

White river at this point has fallen about Is inches.
 The weather has been for the last ten days, excellent for farmers, enabling them to pick their cotton and drying their corn. Much of the latter crop, however, was damaged by the incess- ant rains of September.
 The Liberty came up Thursday and passed down Friday evening. She had good trip up, both freight and passenger list. Mit. Harry, her clerk and prince of good fellows, made us glad by fixing us up a large bundle of papers from all quarters.
 The Des Arc, came up Thursday with fair freight and passenger list Messrs. Joe Elliott aud Matt. Glass were on hand as usual, dispensing la vors and attending to ''biz.'
 The May did not come up yes terday on time, having run through her cylinder, and being compelled to return to Memphis for repairs. She will be up tomorrow evening.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
DROMGOOLE & CO.'S ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS,

A beautiful medical compound, prepared by class ofregular and experienced physicians who have been practising medicine in the South for twenty years.
 This Female Regulator is a powerful Uterine Tonic, arousing the Womb to heal- thy action, thereby curing painful, suppress ed or irregular menstruation falling of the Womb, Leucorrhea or Whites, Liberation and Irritability of the Womb, Swimming and Giddiness of the Head, ralpitation of the Heart, Melancholy, Sick Headache, Ovarian Disease, Derangement of the Kidneys and Bladder, and all those preculiar complaints affecting.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
BULLS SARSAP AR LILA. A Good Reason for the Cap
 tain's Faith.
READ THE CAPTAINS LETTER AND TIII
 LETTER FROM HIS MOTHER.

LEIIEk F HUM lllS MOIiEh.
 Benton Barracks, Mo-, April 30, 1866. DR. JouS BuLL-Dear Sir: Knowing the efficiency of your Sarsaparilla, and the heal ing and beneficial qualities it possesses, send you the following statement ofmy case. was wounded about two years ago-was taken prisoner and confined for sixteen months. Being moved often, my wounds have not healed yet 1 have not sat up n moment since I was wounded. l am shot through the hips. My general health is inn paired, and need something to assist na- ture. 1 have more faith in your Sarsaparilla than any thing else. l wish that that is gen uine. Please express me half 2 dozen bottles, and 'oblige
 GAIT. c. r. JOHNSON,
 St. Louis, Mo. P. S.--The following was written April 80, 1S65 by Mrs Jennie Johnson, mother of Capt. Johnson.
 DR. BuLL-Dear Sir: My husband, Dr. c. S. Johnson, was a skillful surgeon and physi- clan in Central New York, where he died, leaving the above c. P. Johnson to my care. At thirteen years of age he had chronic di- arrhea and scrofula, for which l gave him your Sarsaparilla. IT CURED HIM. l 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 effected in some cases of scrofula and feper 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.
 JENNIE JOHNSON.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
Blood and I3o one $

Are composed of certain materials which be- come greatly changed from the effects of many constitutional diseases, such as Skin Diseases, Eruptions on the Face, broken down Constitutions, Shattered Nerve, Effects of Mercury, Scrofula Glandular Tumors and Swelings, old Ulcers, and Sores of long stan ding and all that class of diseases where the blood has become impure. and this conditioas of your blood must be changed, altered, be- fore you can expect to get well, and for this purpose nothing is better than
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
WIFE, MOTHER and SISTER,
Read few extracts from letters

Read few extracts from letters.
 ''Englsh Female Bitters cured me of fal.- ing of the Womb" "My wife carried six bot ties to Pine Bluff, two bottles cured her of Leucorrhea and she sold the remainder" ''Send one bottle English Female Bitters for Palpitation and Sick Headache" s.Three bottles of English Female Bitters cured my wife of Painful Menstruation' 70, feel so much better after using English Female Bitters, it strengthens me-" 'Four bottles of English Female Bitters curied my wife of Liberation of the Womb"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

EeS-JAMEs E. GATEwooD and JAMES $. THOMAS will address the people on the political issues of the day, at Aus tin, on Thursday night the Sth inst, and at Hickory Plains on Friday night the 9th. All are invited to attend.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
FOR SALE.

ONE Twenty-Five Horse Power Portable Steam Engine, in running order, and nearly new; also, an excellent Corn Mill, capable of grinding twenty bushels of corn per hour, The above will be sold on terms to suit the Ames. For particulars, enquire at the Des tire Mill. march ', looo-u'
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
For the Citizen. l

For the Citizen.
 WALTERS CHAPEL, Sept. 26, 6S.
 EpIToas CITIZEN: The Democrats oi Center Township met to-day and or ganized Seymour and Blair Club, oy appointing Col. I. D. BooE President and A. J. STEELE, Sec'y Col BOOB addressed the Club in a stirring speech. The Club pledge themselves to use their best efforts to secure full vote in the Township and to properly place before the colored voters of the Town ship the. true position of the party, The in Cautions are that the democracy will C fy this precinct with consid- erable Addition to the vote of the last eleoti ]. Radicalism is on the wane in oumidst.
 A. J. STEELE, Sec'y.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

BY THE USE OF THE MISSISSIPPI DIARRHGA CORDIAL, DiARRHHA, one of the most fatal diseases known in the Valley of the Missis- sippi, is rapidly and radically cured-henee it's name. It will, also, when taken accord ing to directions, most assuredly cure all eases 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 standard remedy.
 THOUSANDS OF SoLDIEES AND ClTI- 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., 1868-10-06
BULLS 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- sican in Georgia, is certainly one of the most sensible communications have ever received. Dr. Clement knows exactlys what he speaks of, and his testimony deserves to be written in letters of gold Hear what the Doctor says of BULLS WORM DESTR0YER:
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

Ras" G. H. Blood & Go. 344 Main st., Memphis, Tenn, keep Stoves, Tin ware, Coal oil, Lamps, and every other article in that line, which they sell to the trade at reduced prices. Strict at- tention given to orders.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM

PROVIDENCE, ALA, May 13, 1866. DR. JOHN BULL: l send you S30 for CED- RON BIrTERs; 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- sis. was confined to my room for the bal ance of the year; and, in fact, continued in a very weak and nervous condition until some two months since, when was put under an operation, and your CEDRoN BIrrERs for treatment. I commenced improving right away, and am pretty well restored.
 Yours truly,
 A. l.. NEAL
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

nHr Travellers should bear in mind that the Commercial hotel is at corner Front and Jefferson streets, Memphis, under charge of the Allen Brothers Sl.50-per day. Enn.EM EMLN-
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

We would call the attention of our readers to the fact that they can exchange corn for meal at any time, at the Des Are Mills.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

DRowNED,--Wesley Hewlett, col, was drowned yesterday morning while attempting to float saw log in posi- tion for the draw carriage, at the Mills of Messrs. Ten Eyck, Soule X Co. His body was recovered in about fifteen minutes after sinking, but all efforts to reanirnate was unavailing.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

rsg- Found, by sufferers from fever and ague everywhere, cure for their disease superior to anything ever be- fore offered to the public. The Texas Tonic Syrup combines every requisite to make perfect family medicine. It is safe, pleasant, and never fails to cure the most inveterate case of chills. Try 1t. Mansfield < Higbee, sole proprie- tors, Memphis, Tennessee.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

STAR SHUTTLE s E W IN | M IA ACHl N E s ]! for durability, simplicity and beauty, stands without rival. The stitch is alike on both sides of the fabric sewed, and will not rip or ravel The following facts hav- ing been demonstrated, are given as reasons why the STAR MACHINE should be prefer red to any other:
 l. Their great simplicity.
 ?. It is impossible for them to got out of adjustment during proper usage.
 3. They are of great capacity, and will stitch, hem, fell, braid, bind, cord and gather without basting.
 4. They have an adjustable press or foot to hold the work; and they sew equally well the lightest and heaviest fabrics.
 5. They will sew over the heaviest seams without changing the tension or breaking the finest thread
 6. They use straight needle-curved ones are liable to break.
 [. The needle has perpendicular motion. This is absolutely necessary for heavy work. s. They run easily, and are almost noise less.
 THE STAR SHUTTLE is emphatically frst-class Machine in every respect, and, what is most of all, it is offered at a lower price than any other good machine in the market. Further particulars furnished on application.
 NJ NJ. BEACH X CO.,,
 353 Main street, Memphis, Tenn. Bea,. The usual discount allowed to local agents. sepS-ly
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
DROMGOOLE & CO.'S

CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCH Which immediately purifes the blood and re- stores health.
 The Blood Purifier is composed of Stilln- gia, Yellow Dock, Sarsaparilla, Burdock and Iodide Potash, and all persons know them to be good, as all physicians say so, as well as those who speak from experience.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

DRAGGING, Rope, and Iron Ties furnished ID to our customers; also, all cotton ship ped to us, will be covered by our open policy of insurance, unless otherwise instructed.
 eep9-Gm
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

HEO. A. DEITz, the GREAT SEED WHEAT M Grower, Chambersburg. Pa, sends free descriptive List of the best Seed Wheat in the wxrid.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
CHILLS AND FEVER.

Can the Chills be cured in every instance without affecting the head is there no modi- cine that will satisfy our people, that will per manently eradicate all forms of Cbills and Fever Yes, itcan be done. What is it's name and where can it be had?
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
..DR JOHN BULL,
Manufacturer and yender of the Celebrate

The proprietor of this celebrated medicin jnstly claims for it superiority over all remedies ever offered to the public for the sdfs, certein, speedy. and permanent cure of Ague and Fever, or Chills and Fever, whether of short or long standing. He refers to the entire Western and Southwestern country to bear him testimony to the truth of the as- sertion, that in no case whatever will it fail to cure, if the directions are strictly followed and carried out. In a great many cases a single dose has been sufficient for a cure, and whole families have been cured by single bottle. With perfect restoration of the gen. eral health. It is, however, prudent, and in every case more certain 10 cure, if its use is continued in smaller doses for a week or two after the disease has been checked, more es- pecially in difficult and long-standing cases Usually, this medicine will not require any aid to keep the bowels in good order; should the patient, however, require cathartic medicine, after having taken three or four doses of the Tonic. a single desc Of BULL $ VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS will be suih- cient.
 DR. JOHN BULLS Principal Office:
 No. 40 Fifth, Cross Street,
 LOUIS FILLE, KY. All of the above for sale by
 .J. M. BURNEY,
 ecti2 BBs ARC, ARK.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
FARMERS AND PLANTERS

Everywhere could save much time and money among their hands by keeping constant supply of King of Chills on hand, as it makes quick and permanent cures without affecting the head, and is powerful tonic to prevent a return.
 We appeal to all who suffer with chils.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

Go TO THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, MEM
 PHIs, TESN.-This popular Hotel is very centrally located, being two squares from the steamboat landing. The proprietors being old citizens claim a large share of the travelling public, particularly the planters and merchants of Arkansas and Mississip
 pi, steamboat and railroad officers. The charges have, been reduced from S3 % to S2 00 per day. Families at reduced rates. Free passage to guests for the hotel from steamboats and railroad depots by omnibus, street railroad cars and hotel carriages. Ho- tel porters on arrival of boats and trains will exchange checks for bag gage. Don't forget the Southern Hotel.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
FERROUS sgvsR

Which is so common on all our rivers, lakes. bayous, swamps, etc, can be easily cured by using our king of Chills" which immedia- tely arouses the Liver, cleanses the Stomach opens the Bowels, and never fails to cure the worst forms of Chills and Fever. Chills are so easily cured by it's use, that it is folly to suffer any longer,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
T. M. GIBSON, Attorney at Law AND q. S CLAIM AGENT, DEvALL.s FIsUFF, ARK.

A RKANSAS having been added to the ju- A risdiction of the Court of Claims at Washington, tho undersigned hereby gives notice that he is prepared to receive and col leet all claims held by loyal persons for Stock, Forage, Supplies and Property of any and all kinds taken by Federal officers or soldiers for the use of the government, Come and see me. Fees moderate. No charge for advice.
 tsrssn
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
A Step in the Right Direction!
A Home Policy Already Established
TEXAS TONIC SYRUP!
A Vegetable Compound, for the Rapid and
 Permanent Cure of

ChilIs and Fever, or Fever and Ague, Dumb Aguc, Intermit- tent and Remittent Fevers, Eaundice and Enlargement of the Spleen, or ASue
 Cake.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06

ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERs.-Curc Fe- male complaints and irregularities. Cures Falling of the Womb and the Whites. Cures Obstructed and Painful Menstruation. Cures Sick Headache and Pain in the Side. Cures Mysteries Melancholy and Swimming of the Head. Cures old or young married and single females. Cures any Ulcer ated and Irritable Womb. It arouscs, restores and re-invigorates the Uterine Organs.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
DRoMGooLE & CO.'S
KING OF CHILLS
AT ONLY ONE DOLLAR,

Is today the most worthy and substantial Chill medicine now before the Southern peo- pie. It never fails to give the most perfect satisfaction in every respect. Every planta- ton should buy one dozen bottles at time
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06


 Bay The October number of The Land we Love is before us, and is quite interesting ill all its departments. This is sterling magazine of South crn literature, and should be prided and supported by our people. The following is it's table of contents:
 The leading article, the Battle of Mansfield, is well written, and of stir ring interest. The other prose articles arc, Chicago, Dancing under Shells, Gen. Lee at the Wilderness, Mary Ash burton, Westminster Abbey, The Pare Mouceaux, Orchards. Our Life ill Books, Mabel, The Future of Young Africa, Haversack, Editorial and Book Notices
 The Poetry is by Mrs. Belamy, of Alabama, Henry F. Parr, of Memphis, Tenn., &c.
 Published at Charlotte, x. C., at s per annum.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-10-08
WE HAVE HEARD FROM CONNECTI-
CUTt

Yes, we hare heard from Connecticut
and, accepting the reports as true, We
are afflicted with a huge disgust that
any one of the New England States
should so prostitute herself in the eyes
of all creation. However, we do not be-
lieve that these indications point to
5000 for Seymour and Blair in Novem,
Der; for when the Presidential election
comes, the New York bummers who have
been used to colombo Connecticut in the
interests of the Democracy will be need
ed at home, and will be yoked up and
driven back there. We shall carry the
nutmeg State for Grant.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-10-08
PLATFORM AND ESOLUTI)NS
OF TIE
TcvaSa HMM STATE Cnnysrt;on

Ht.so!red, Tha: the Union Republican
Contention Of the State of Nevada endorse
Internationally the platform adopted BY the
can party at Chicago, May 20.h, 1858.
R..sotrea, That L. s. Grant, the great cap
tain, having lead our armies on to victory
s,aiast the enemies of our government, We
recognize in him the proper leader tc lead
.ie great armies of Union voters to victory
ua the Sd day of November next.
R,53're9, That in Schuyler ColfIx we rec
c5n;ze firm, consistent patriot, a trlse friend
ii he Pacific Coast, a wise statesman, and
enc .rho IN the councils Of the nation second
?; The efforts of his chief upon the field.
ISesoired, That on this, the anniversary OF
Mexican Independence, we congratulate cur
sister republic that by the bravery Of her peo-
re they have obtained their present position
,gEcEs the Republics Of the world and that
The sympathy of true Union men is with
every people, everywhere, who are struggling
iii their liberties.
s2ss2 red, That being, as a party in favor
II II Intelligent suffrage only, we heartily
n iorse the action of our National Conven-
III, IN its position OF leaving to Nevada and
-. other loyal States the undisputed right to
rcgula;c the question CT suffrage for them
sc:res.
R,solred. That we have undated conf
j.crce IN the consta:scr, conscience and cour-
age. The power. patriotism and purpose Of the
,.so,.c of the United States, who, in war and
pc s,e, have thus far proved themselves equal
t, every emergency, and will so continue to
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-10-08

MysT BE VERY WEAK.-The party, which
in its need TO find some one fit to defame,
malign and abuse its opponents, as was evil
denced by the employment Of Benjamin Il.
Nickerson, by the Democratic party on Sat
urday evening last, must be very weak indeed.
A plain statement of facts is generally ac-
cepted BY the people as having some truth as
an ingredient, provided it is enunciated with
calmnesS, free from coarseness and person
ality; but tissue of infamies like that which
so distinguished the Democratic orator. to
whom we allude, only inspires disgust in the
minds of those who listen and read. Those
attacked by him require no assistance from
us, they are able to defend themselves but
those gentlemen, who last Fall co-operated
with Nickerson, according to his own words,
in the election of Haight, though it involved
the paralyzation and almost destruction of
the Union party, are utterly powerless and
have no opportunity to ward OF the blow,
which NickerSon aimed at them. We regret
this exposure on the part of Niekerson, on
their account, though at the same time we
are pleased. We were led to suppose that
the opposition to Gorham, on the part Of the
Ni.kerson cohort, on account of his
alleged unftness for the Gubernatorial posi-
ton; we now learn, through one of the
g scullionS' of the anti-Gorham party (ahd
servants in the kitchen will talk, that the
whole thing was gotten up in order to secure
Uaight's election. Gorham is now vindicat-
ed, and as it is said the meanest worm, that
crawlS on the face Of the earth, has its uses
and purposes to fill, so are the friends of
Gorham indebted to Benjamin Il. Nickerson,
for the information, that his defeatwa owing
to the fact that Nickerson, and the friends
that affiliated with him at that time, de-
sired the election of Haight. The Union
party is now thoroughly united and those
gentlemen who erred last Fall have returned
to the fold, and are enthusiastic workers in
the cause; but as warm PERSONAL friend OF
Gorham, we cannot conceal our pleasure at
the publicity which has been given to the
owing to any feeling against Gorham. but
simply to elect Haisht.-S. +. Spirit Of the
IIuleS.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-10-08
A DEMOCRATS OPINION OF THE TAM

A DEMOCRATS OPINION OF THE TAM
MANY RISG.-Said Mr.. Morris good Dem
ocrat, in the late Copperhead Convention,
which met in Twedd!e Hall, Albany: The
dlique that controls Tammany seek only
their own aggrandizeHcnt, and care notn-
ing for the country, nor even for the Demo-
cratic party, further than it will contribute
to their selnsh ends. They have made up
their minds to control the entire power and
patronage of the State. and If Seymour is
elected, they hope to grasp that of the
whole United States-and what then: Dem
ocra,ic speakers now deciaim in the masses
about the corruption and extravaganza Of
the Republicans, and it is a strong point !;
but suppose the Tammany clique, with its
unfinished Court House and its thousand
other schemes of robbery and plumber, con-
trolled the political power of the State and
nation-with what face could any man talk
about corruption in the Opposition party :"
Mr.. Morris warned the people of the in
terror of the State to beware how they
helped to extend the sway of that corrupt
obligarchy ere they were aware of it they
would be gobbled up. If fair play could not
do it, trickery would"
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-10-08

good. And in Ormsby county, for ths
honor and pride of our loyal record, let
US make certain that no friend of Grant
and Colfax, Restoration, Reconstruction
and Peace deposites his ballot for any
can didate for the Senate or Assembly
who is not also friend of those men
and those measures.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-10-08

RENEWAL OF MAIL CoNTRACT.-We learn
from Mr.. Len ines that the contract for
carrying the mails has been renewed with
This is as we expected, although we are
gratifed to learn that the arrangements
have been effected without any unnecessary
delay. Our mails will therefore come as OF
old. Mr.. Wines assures that the irregu-
laritics in the carrying of the newspaper
mail, which lave been source OF annoyance
to the people generally, and to publishers in
particular, viii be remedied at once, and
that no further cause Of complaint will
benceforth exist on this scorer. X. Rer-
ellie.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-10-08
Of Lyon County.
FOR STATE PRINTER:
HE SEX e. N Z G e E z 8
CT Orulsby County.

~it. fllIowing named gentlemen constitute
the Union state Central Committee: Charles l..
Belong. Chairman; C. c. BatteTman. Secretary
II. W. HUyt, Fred. Furth, j. C.. McCIintun, ", 4.
I.,urnS, John WATSON, >. Y. Woodworth, J. s.
s.aua,,ii, Thomas Wren, C. b. Zai,ri,kic, I. II
Kennedy. Vi. Fuller, frank Ta-liabue, James s.
Siirs-rl.nd J. P. Hickey, J. p. Jones, Y. \. Il.
:s,',, John c. Lewis and J. IL. kiukcst,i.