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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23

pea- There can no longer be doubt that one of the first subjects for legislation contemplated by the Radicals at the con clusion of the impeachment trial, is the reorganization of the Supreme Court Having possession of both branches of Congress their tactics are of the simplest kind, they find it cheaper, and easier to remove opposition than to encounter it, and accordingly intend making new ar engagement of districts and circuits by which Chief Justice Chase and every other occupant of the Supreme Court not in harmony with Radical interests, will be legislated out of office This style of statesmanship, though open to few tri- fling objections on the score of justice, right and patriotism, is yet emimently practical We know it is in many instan- ces, cheaper to buy the judge than to fee the lawyer, and what is the use of defend ing usurpations before the Supreme Court when the Radicals can So readily make the same court particeps cransats2 Thus one by one, every safeguard of liberty is slipping away from the people, who will learn, possibly only when too late, that the chains that they are forging for the South will be riveted on their own limbs N O. Times
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, May Is.
 The coast survey report was presen- ted, and also corrected copy of the constitution adopted by the Virginia Convention.
 Indefinite leave of absence, at the instance of Mir. Edmunds, was given MT. Grimes on account of illness.
 A number of bills were presented for reference.
 The act making an appropriation to supply the deficiency in the appropria- ton for executing the reconstruction laws in the Third Military District was passed.
 MT. Drake moved. as a privileged question, 10 reconsider the vote by which the Senate refused to concur in the resolution for an adjournment un- til the 25th instant, and, after discus- sion, the House was requested to re- turn it to the Senate.
 MT. Harlan rose to personal expla- nation, and read an extract from the Washington correspondence of the Baltimore Sun, giving the substance of dispatch from MT. Harlan to Bishop Simpson, saying that Brother Wiley is lost" Qaughter) and also a reply from Bishop Simpson, saying, "Brother Wiley is Christian, and cannot palter with his soul; pray with Brother Will ley" Mir. Harlan said that in justice to that Senator and himself he desired to say that there was not a word of truth in if, as he had not had word of correspondence with Bishop Simpson since the impeachment was commen- ced.
 The concurrent resolution having been returned by the House, Mir. Trum- bull favored postponing it, and called up the bill for the admission of Ark ansas.
 MT. Dixon thought it inadvisable to
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
Washington.

NEW YORK, May l9.
 The Herald's Washington dispatch says that General Dent states that Gem eral Grant has written letter which will be handed in due time to the Presi- dent of the Chicago Convention, de- clining the nomination for the Presi- dency. In the letter General Grant states that the only motive which could induce him to accept the position would be an anxiety for the complete restoration of the Union, and as the Executive of the nation he could aid materially in promoting that end but as the object is now almost accom- plished, and will soon be wholly com f1etcd, he would rather retain the position he now holds. He, however, hopes the wisdom of the convention may unite on candidate who will do honor to the party and good for the country.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
The British Confederate Cotton
 LOaR.

The London Money market Review, April 4th, contains a very interesting ar tcle on this loan of e2,500,000 made to the Confederate Government during its existence, and announces the fact that in vestments continue to be made in the bonds, with the anticipation that as the market of them are limited, further rise was not improbable. The article is chiefly designed to show the legality of the loan, as sustained by the decisions in England and Ameria, the. latter by the United Stares Supreme Court, the case of Mauras persaS the New England Marine Insurance Company, in which the de fdeto character of the Confederate Government was admitted. This decision, it is held, seems to have the effect of settling the question as to the legality of issue, and may account for the recent purchases of the stock. The successive governments of France and Italy, and the more recent assumption of the debts of Hanover and the other petty German States, by Il c Prussian conqueror, are cited as the gen eral custom of recognizing the debts of the government which has been suspend ed. In conclusion, the writer says:
 "Ilonesty is always the best policy, but in the present instance it is unquestiona- ply so; for the repuiiation of this paltry loan of @ 300, ,000 is stumbling block in the way of the public investing in Amer ican securities, while its repudiation ami hilates the credit of the Southern States So long as it is not recognized, no new loan to the Southern States can be nego- tiated, either in England, France or Hol- land, as the bonds would not be quoted on their respective exchanges.
 It may be hoped, however, that al! mat ters of difference arising out of the un- happy war, such as the loan in question and the Alabama claims, will, before long De adjusted. Were Americans to buy up this loan, and thenscome to an agreement in regard to it with their own Government the matter would be simplifed; and this will probably be the result; indeed, it is suspected that a number of the purchases lately made are on American account, and it is rummored that there are orders to buy up the stock whenever an opportunity offers In and case, We sec no reason to alter the opinion we expressed before the rise commenced, that the stock is a good ''lottery ticket" the purchase of fll7 los. of the stock for 6 los being attended with but little risk. A stock never dies "
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
Nashville.
NASHVILLE. May IS

NASHVILLE, May IS.
 The Stale Board of Finance has agreed to a proposition to purchase a million dollars of State Bonds, to be paid for by the issuance of goldbcaring bonds, at a rate not exceeding seven per cent, interest, provided the pur- chase can be made at much price as will certainly reduce the State debt also, to sell similar gold-bearing bonds to relieve the present pressure on the Treasury to meet the demands on the School FuEd; to pay the debt due the Fourth National bank of New York ; and the interest on the State debt, pro- vided said bonds can be negotiated at par, at the rate of interest authorized by the law creating 'thc Board of Finance. An agent has been appoin- ted to negotiate the sale.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
What may be Apprehended.

Although in a moral point of view, and for the present moment great vic tory has resulted in the acquittal af the President, we are far from feeling that he is secure from the vindictive malice of his enraecd adversaries. To carry their nefarious schemes is yet in their power. and it would be unreasonable to suppose they would not use that power. To refuse to consider the remaining ar ticles. and so keep Mir. Johnson from his undouted right to averdict of acquittal will benothing in their estimation. They are busy taking testimony! For what purpose but to reopen the case with new evidence? Now suppose they admit Arkansas and other South ern States with their carpet-bag Sena- tors, get up new articles, and try again de novo, making a wholly new case, what doubts remain of the result? It would be shameless. But how will that make any difference, when three-quar- ters of the then Senate will go into the trial determined to convict? We do not feel that the President is out of the woods. He is safe, indeed, from the present Senate. But new trial may be ineugurated, with new Senators, in in which acquittal will be impossible. So far as his individual fate is concern ed, his friends may, therefore, we'll en- certain fears, since his foes will pursue him without scrnple. But in dorng so we may at least congratulate ourselves that they must sink under new and still more damning disgrace. As they are beginning to fall out, there ishopc they will go to pieces. TheS~will be dethroned if there is remaining yir- tue in the American people, and 1t is not possible the nation should sink un- der the rule of its least intellectual as well as well as basest men. If, through a Democratic victory next fall, We do not return to the old principles and and paths of our fathers, Mexico, Bra zil, Spain, Turkey or China, will be q preferable home for all worthy men and citizens of this country.-Memphis Ledger.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
New YorA.

NEW YORK. May 9. A large meeting at Cooper Institute last night, presided over by Porter Cooper, resolved to form a society for the protection and elevation of the h. dians in the territories.
 The Board of Aldermen of Brooklyn are considering a resolution to visit Cincinnati, to examine the bridge over the river, wlth view to facilitate the bridging of East river to this city.
 A stage driver yesterday recovered 5000 from the Merchants Union Ex- change, for damages caused by collision of one of their teams.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
JNO. T. WILSON, VIM. COOK.

CaILarine P. Myers, William Myers, James II. Myers. J. Hugh Myers, Edward Story, Mary Story, Sarah Story, and Sarah My CTS, heirs at law of Lawson Myers, de- ceased
 TAKE N0TiCE-Tbat we will apply at the July Term of the Probate Court of Prairie county, Arkansas, Court to be begun and holden on the 8rH DAY OF JULY, A. D.. 1868, to have dover assigned the said Gatha- rine P. Myers in the north east quarter, sec ton twelve, in township three north, range eight, containing one hundred and sixty acres, and for partition and distribution of the remainder of said lands; and also for the distribution of the personal estate, belonging to the estate of the said Lawson Myers, de ceased, for the benefit of the heirs of said estate, +.s..
 DAVID MYERS
 ELIZABETH MYERS,
 as guardian of Sallie Myefs. May 14th 1s6S-23-4t
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
Foreign.
country.
LIVERPOOL, May 19.

LIVERPOOL, May l9. Cotton, dull estimated sales, 50Oo bales; uplands, 121sd; Orleans, 124d.
 HAVANA, May 19 Additional advices from Hayti state that President Salnave had only one hundred and fifty soldiers with him when he took refuge in Port au Prince from the Cocas, who have been press ing him so hard. In their desperation his sharpshooters abandoned him and declared in favor of the rebels. Some accounts even assert that they made him their prisoner.
 NEW YORK, May 10. The Herald has telegraphic adyices from Mexico of the l2th. It was rumored that Romero would soon leave for Washington. The Mexican Congress had decided to grant no more railroad concessions, and New York parties interested therein had left for home.
 Detectives were ferreting out con spiracies at the capital.
 An attempt to kidnap Juarez at Che pultepec was reported.
 The plan of funding the receipts of the treasury proposed by Romero is not sanctioned by Congress.
 All foreigners at.the capital are high ly indignant at the recent outrages perpetrated on six Americans at Mon- terri.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
Washington.
WAsHlNaroN. MaN 1S

WASHINGTON, MaA IS. Thes elect Committed on the Donnel. Washburne seem inclined to ask to be discharged. The Impeachment Managers were in session of day, taking testimony rela- tive to the alleged improper means used to influence the vote Tn the Sen ate.
 It is understood that Hon. Daniel w. voorhees, of Indiana, NJ. Perry Fuller, of Kansas. and Gen. Ewing have been summoned as witnesses by the Impeachment Managers.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
M AR RIED

On Wednesday eve, 18th inst, at the residence of the brides mother, by, w. A. Verser, Esq, Mir. Joe DeatoiNo Miss Mollie Eagle, all of Plsli,se.
 On Sunday the 17th inst, atttsfe res idence of Will Eagle, Esqwt.Mr. Robert Eagle to Miss Vie Robinson, all of Prairie.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23

Having purchased the entire interest of IL. P. and Martin Walt, in the firm of Walt X Co. at Des Arc, will conduct the grocery and plantation business, under the same name and style, Walt X Co.,, for my own account and risk. Major R. c. Lanford will remain asheretofore. c. WALT
 Des Arc, May, 1868.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23

In Richmond, Indiana, two hun dred pound nigger fell from the second
 story of the Star grocery, and lit on Mir. Charles Hummer who was working in the room beneath. 1t was soft thing for the daikey, but rather rough on lHr, Hummer, who was smashed all of a heap,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
DIssnzITfnN.

The partnership heretofore existing between John T. Wilson and Wh, Cook, under tho name and style ol Wilson X Cook, has been dissolved oy mutual consent.
 JNO. T. WILSON,
 VIM. COOK. April l. 1868. Those Knowing themselves indebted 10 Us will please come forward at once and settle, as have charge ofthc books and accounts.
 may 2-4t WM. COOK.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23

Bey- As a journalist we arc naturally expected to give to our readers such information of public character as may be developed from week to week. That we often fail to make our paper as interesting as it ought to be is true. But there are few persons who really understand how hard it is to make a newspaper readable for every week in the year. Just now there is so little about which an editor can write in- structively or Interestingly, that it is a task to assume to write at all. In looking over our exchanges in order to clip something for our readers, we find that matters of local character are re- ceiving almost the entire attention of journalists. Politics have been dished out to the people until they are sur feited. The results of impeachment being the only exception upon this subject, we can give no information beyond that already given to most Of our readers. The aequittal of the President upon the eleventh article leads his friends to confidently believe that the final result will be in his favor. This opinion is strengthened by the declaration that several prominent Re- publicans have already declared for ac- quittal. Of one thing we are certain, that is the Radicals are terribly disap- pointed in their expectations of results from this high handed procedure against the head of the Government.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
aa- The Des Are Crescent has sus

s&r The Des Arc Crescent has sus- pended publication. Messrs. Bancroft & Holt, of Devalfs Bluff, having bought the office will remove it to that place, where they will publish the White River Journal, the first number of which will make it's appearance in about two weeks. We regret 10 lose from our midst our friend Burnett, who for more than two years has made the Crescent a good paper. Let him go where he may he has our best wishes.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
NEXT PRESIDENT.

Gathering information from every source worthy of credit, we conclude the race for the Presidency will be close. There can be no reasonable doubt that Grant will carry the Repub- lican banner, and make strong run for the White house. He will be the man every day lessens the chance of Colfax, Wade, and the host of others whose names have been mentioned in connection with the Republican nomi- nation. The great party ofmoral ideas sec plainly that to be successful they must unite all their strength, and that, too, upon man who, as man, will be most popular. It is doubtful whether Grant fills the bill entirely, but he is | certainly tbs;r best chance. The De- mocracy will make every effort to suc- ceed, and their most available man will be put forward. Pendleton is certain | the fayorite, but doubts are enter taincd as to his ability to beat Grant. Some of the most influential of the party urge the nomination of Hancock, upon the ground that, as war Demo- crat, he will not only carry all of Pen dleton's strength, but enter the Radical lines and receive thousands of votes that would otherwise be given to Grant. Such being the condition of affairs it amounts to almost conclu sion that Grant and Hancock will be the opposing candidates.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
Agents Wanted fOe The Official History
 OF THE WAR, Its Causes, Character, Conduct and
 Results.

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 To public that has been surfeiied with APPARENTLY SIMILAR PRODUCTIONS, we promise a change of fare, both agreeable and salutary, and an intellectual treat of the highest order. The Great American War has AT LAST found historian worthy of it's im- poriance, and at whose hands it will receive that moderate, candid and impartial treat ment which truth and justice so urgently de- mand.
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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
DIED.

On Saturday, 10th inst, at Hicks Station, Ark, MT. Charles Rawson, aged about 3S years.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

FOR THE STATE AT LARGE: J. D. WALKER, of Washington Co. JOHN R. FELLOWS of Ouachita.
 FIRST DISTRICT: ROBERT $. GANTT, of Prairie.
 SECOND DISTRICT: A. B. WILLIAMS, of Hampstead.
 THIRD DISTRICT: J.F. CRAVENS. of Johnson.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
The population of Brooklyn, Ney York, is 100000.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York will be the Pendleton headquarters during the sitting of the Democratic Ma tional Convention. The Ohio and Indi- ana delegates have already secured rooms there
 -James Weber, while attempting to drive team across a bayou emptying into the Cumberland, few miles above Nash vile, the other day, was, together with the horses, drowned.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23

-Thad Stevens said Johnson was the s'father of assassination"
 The Louisville Journal replied by say ing:
 Johnson was not the father of Thad Stevens children by ! Negro wench."
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
MeIicai s,Iun,inatIon.

Books, containing Important Physiological Information for Men and Women, sent free on receipt % cents by addressing Dr. John Vauderpool, No. s0elinton Place, N. r. City.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23

"A Republican lawyer in Connecti- cut is credited with the remark that s.the evidence against President Johnson is not enough to justify sending vicious boy to the reform school"
 The public are cautioned against tht operations of one Lee Mayer, who is travelling in the Western States, represen ting himself as an agent of s. ", Pike X Co, and other firms of Cincinnati
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE

ITS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of IL decree of the Circuit Court of Prairie county, on the Chancery side thereof, at the February Term, 1868. of said Court, will. as Commissioner in Chancery, on the lSrH OF JULY, lS6S, proceed to sell at public ontcry, to the highest bidder, for cash, in the town of Brownsville, at the courthouse door in said town, section %, and the E ] of 1 of sec tion l9; and W of s W | of section 20; and E of N E | of section 3l; and W ] of N W of section B., all in township three north, range five west, containing 960 acres; said sale being had to enforce vsndor's lien on above described lands in certain suit in Chancery in Prairie Circuit Court, wherein Robert Dortch. as administrator, &c., ct al. are complainants, and Sarah McCombs ct al. are defendants.
 w. ]. BRONAUGH
 Commissioner. May l0fh 1SGS-o2-ot
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
GREAT SALE OF
SELECTED KANSAS LANDS ]
AZ AUCTION!
In tracts not xceeding leo Acres.

In tracts not xeeeding 16o Acres. K Sale commencing June 2d, 1868, in t Inn
 City of Lawrence, Kansas.
 The subscriber Will seu at auction ~ .,, highest bidder. as above, in inc City. f yo renee. commencing June 2d, lS6a4lf aho,, a5' SIXTY THOUSAND ACRES OF LA N, ,S0', of which is h osase County. Kanra.as q,.asa lands are a part of ihe celeb ai ,o,a e,s ,,-'t Fox Indian Reserva, ion, abound n. i, i' "" selections of timber, ale genes .n9 well ,,e1 eved, and enh nee some ol l98e aTost a,,as' ries of building s.one and ? oost extensive de posts Q, eoai in 1he en"reafSs Ssate. The Union fae.se "a''M'' t.asteia Division, is in close ploAitn"9 o' ."e h' ,sfh. the Leaycpworth (both built and in beraiionl wSiIe inc N@o' Sc''' sho Valley Railway . op Ina wast d ,G chison, Topeka an' sants Fe P pa;ino. @I@ ..e ~ n,- ming DIRECTLY iotHRoUGH THESE LaNbS are 5 r , ,S', % 4Fet and now being bul IL i.i- '. a,' rO by patent diree, from Gov efnlnen'; ,.saa krms of sale; One-rour,h cash; oaianoe ,a ,-. - Three equal payments with annual X Bond given for deed on full pay "'s"' Nr tat option Of purchaser) one- lird (. f5alancc in two equal payments, with $sdal interest, secured by bond and mort- sEse, Situate, as these lands are, iu the cen Yer ef the State, and contiguous to all it's { large cities, and surrounded by railways. probably such facilities for securing choice selections of lands for acinal settlement and homes were never afforded at any sale here tolore held in Kansas. Maps and liss of lands 10 be sold will be furnished by the sub scriber on application lby letter or other wse) at Attica, New York.
 R. S, STEVENS.
 SeD~ Maps and lists can also be had oftho i following persons, wis:
 A. B. Ravens. Esq, Land Agent, Leaven- i worth, Kansas
 Chas. Chadwick, Esq, Attorney at Eaw, i Lawrence Kansas
 D. T Mitchell, Esq, Land Agent, lawrence,
 Kansas.
 Wm. Crowell, Esq, Merchant, Paola, Kansas. r. P. Elder X Co.,. Bankers, Ottawa, Kansas. o. II. Sheldon, Esq, Land Agent, Burlin-
 game, Kansas.
 James Rogers, Esq, Land Agent Burlin-
 game, Kansas.
 P. D. Plumb, Esq., Editor, Emporia Kansas. NJ. G. Farnham, Esq, Merchant, Topeka,
 Kansas.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
". T. ROGERS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, BROWNSVILLE. ARKANSAS.

Prompt attention given to tbe Collection of Claims, Investigation of Land Tides, Pay ment of Taxes. &e myl6
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
FOR CASH.
Come One. Come All.

Soc for yourself. ad buy n.Good Bargain before 1t is 90 late, being dcterm ned ,o sell out our entire stoek in as.shor, inc as pos sible. Consider, than, yoUr owa ipieres,: times are hayd, money scarce; aad, in view or these facts you will do well to call at
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-23
NOTICE.

May l9th, ls6s-2s-2t