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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03
Treading to one Side.

The Shoe and Leather Reporter
attributes the cause of persons
treading on one side Of their foot
to the injudicious practice of pa
rents encouraging their children
to walk too early, or to stand and
walk for too long a time wher
they are making their first attempts
at balancing and locomotion in
infancy. 1t is, at first, an effort
to relieve the weariness occasion.
ed by a continued strain on Ger.
tain muscles of the foot. The
bones, ligatures, and muscles be.
ing, at this time, very soft and
yielding, it is plain that defor.
nifty of the foot is likely to re-
suit from this temporary unnatu-
raj position, which no subsequent
treatment can ever entirely cor
rect. Bow-legs, knocked-knees,
and one.sided feet are among the
legitimate fruits of too early teach
ing the art of walking; to which
we may add bumped heads, and
stubbed toes, by way of va
riety. All this is usually done to
please grand ma, or to convince
some near neighbor that our baby
is a little smarter and more for
ward than the common run of
babies. The child, however, to
compensate for the pleasure afford
ed to admiring parents, suffers all
its life the modification of having
deformeo feet, an ungraceful car
riage, crooked limbs, and not un-
frequently curved spine. Ma
ture determines the period at
which children can walk with
safety to their present and future
welfare; and Dame Nature is much
less liable to be mistaken in mat
ters pertaining to the care of chill
den than modern nurses are.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03
Distemperin Cattle--Rem-
edy and Preventive.

Having heard that many milch
cows are dying in and around Rich.
mond of distemper (properly
speaking red dwater or really bill
ious fever,) l think it proper
to give you, for publication, rem.
edy I have successfully used,
and preventive have employed
to my perfect satisfaction for the
last twelve years.
The remedy is sugar or molas-
ses, either you choose; the sugar
as a bolus, the molasses, as a
drench-a pint of sugar or a gal
Ion of molasses, and the dose re-
peated at intervals until the ami
NAL is relieved or she dies. After
she is relieved, a teaspoonful of
calomel may be used. During
the war I cured case with gal
lon of sorghum molasses. No
one need fear to try the remedy;
for at the very worst it can only
kill the cow, and she might as we'll
die of molasses as Of red water.
The preventive is more impor-
tant. I got it twenty years ago
from my friend, DR.. r. F. Taylor,
of Amelia county. Before that
l had sustained serious losses
since, / have never had a case,
except when l carelessly neglec-
ted to prevent it. Take a mix
ture of the following proportions
Salt, ] gallon; flour of sulphur, J
pint; saltpeter, J pint; copperas,
l gill. Pulverize thoroughly and
mix, and keep it where the cow
can get to it daily.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

There is a carpet-bagger named
Ben Morris affecting to represent
the Third Arkansas District in
Congress. His family and trunks
are in Skowhegan, Maine, and he
just stays long enough in Arkan.
sas to be nominated and selected
and then packs off down East
To such outrages is the whole
South given over by Radical re
construction. seruG mc9
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

Mr.. Thos. Collins, of Milton
county, Ga, furnishes the following
remedies for diseases mentioned,
which we learn have been often
used with the very best results =
"For Hog Cholera-Take equal
parts of madden and common soap
made into slop with meal, give in
reasonable quantities, and repeat
at intervals if necessary.
"For DiStemper IN Catt1e-Take
gunpowder and eggs, mix and give
in reasonable doses as soon the
disease is discovered and repeat
until a cure is effected"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

A pedlar named Frank, Stein,
fifty years of age, was last week
found dead in his room at Pitts
burgh, Pa, he having starved to
death. The bowling of his dog
attracted attention, and upon sew
eral persons opening the door of
his room, the body was found ly-
ing on the floor. No food what
ever was found on the premises,
and being without means to pur-
chase, and probably too proud to
beg, he literally starved to death.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

A miller at Iowa city, the other
day, found 1870 in gold, in bag
of buckwheat which had been
brought to him to be ground
The owner appeared few nights
after and claimed the gold, which
he had put in the bag some four
years ago for safe keeping-and
got it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

One Of the loyal, ,..;s GsnsIsls na,n sna IN
GIN, urs condemned q child only ave vs
Span oId o to be shot, as the son OF
years .abel' eIa 4 The child not ad under. =.
. s,.nding rsGfu. the situation; moved 1aes !;
bout, and by extra0Tq,satG a The General
was was sos soslly threw i AZ orange, and and
.psa xsiIe STOPPING 70 ppS p'9k; 4 = dead. y :.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

J. W. Jones OF Westbrook,
Maine, has packed no less than
l,6O0,OOO cans of green corn this
year. He has employed over 700
hands, not mentioning corn husk-
ers, and has had 1900 acres of
sweet corn under cultivation
This business, now so extensive,
quite unknown but a few years
ago.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

In Middleton, VT. is a single to-
mato plant ten feet high and eight
in breadth, which had upon it one
bushel of fruit, some of them
weighing a pound each, and all of
them of large size. They are
called the "perfect tomato" are
thick meated, have very few seeds,
and grow very large.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

QUEER TAsTE.-A well-known
Partisan has had himself painted,
by an eminent artist, ''as he was, !"
''as he is" and "as he will be-
GAS he was" represents him, at
the age of twenty-five, a poor
devil in ragged garments, with his
toes peeping through holes in his
shoes, sinking, halffamished, by
the side of wall. GAS he is"
figures him fat and jolly as an
alderman, well-dressed, with gold
chains decking his waistcoat, and
diamond rings blazing on his fin
gers. And, in "as he win be-" he
is made rotten, hideous corpse.
Not the least singular feature OF
such a singular freak is the fact
that he has the paintings hung up
in his drawing room.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

The mulattoes and negroes Of
Hayti find it impossible to live TO-
gether on terms Of political equal
ity, There is really o war Of ra.
ces or Of castles, and will be until
one or the other is exterminated.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

An humorous laboring man says,
he. gets up at fve-twenty in the
morning, and works until teneforty
at night. We bet he did not sup
port the bondholder's party.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

An eronaut at Memphis, in an
ascension recently, took up small
dog in alparachute, which he de-
tached at an elevation of 500 feet.
The parachute suddenly collapsed,
and all that was ever found of the
canine was a few shreds of dogskin.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

An Alabama editor, in putting a
grocery kept by a woman, says !:
"Her tomatoes are as red as her
own cheeks her indigo as blue as
her own eyes; and her pepper as
hot as her own temper"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

A person passing through a Ger.
tain town, and observing upon a.
door the name of "Haswell," re-
marked that the gentleman's name,
would be as soeI withoat the 81.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

A little girl in Attica. Indiana,
three years old, got hold of a box
of vegetable pills, the other day,
sugar coated, and swallowed twen-,
ty! An emetic was administered
and the child saved, though not
without considerable suffering. g
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

Rubbing horse with water in
which walnut leaves have been
boiled will, it is said, prevent his be.
ing annoyed with flies. A very
strong solution might possibly in
jure the hair or skin, but we have
never heard of such a result.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

Goldfish has been elevated to
the dignity of oysters and straw
berries, and is now caDned foruse.
One Philadelphia concern puts up
three tons daily. tits prepared by
clearing it of skin and bone by
dessication.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

Eating horsefesh does not make
much progress in France. The
government encourages it, philos-
ophers endorse it, the horsefesh is
offered for sale-nothing seems to.
be lacking but disposition to eat
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

Afellow who ran away FROM Bos-!
ton to escape the Importantly of
his numerous creditors, is now.
Treasurer Of the State of South,
Carolina.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

The expenses of the House Of
Representatives have increased
per year, for the last four years,
$3.50, 800, making in the four
years, the sum Of $75S,133. This
must be what Radicals call "rigid
economy. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

A little girl at country school,
being questioned in geography,
gave some queer answers. On be-
ing asked what q waterfall was,
she replied-"A lot of horse hair
and gals hair; wrapped round one
Of dads old socks"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03

A Maine girl found a 500 dia-
mond ring while sorting rags, the
other day, and kept it for her hon.
pstv orn
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-03
A Richmond Romance

Commission houses and theil
counting rooms have little OF 70
nance about them, and conse
quently they are the last places
where the world looks for. the 70
mantle. But very recent develop
ments in a Richmond establish
ment have very beautifully illus
trated that line of Walter Scstt's,
that 49, 5~.u
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
IIOuSE.

Bills and resolutions ereintrodueed and referred declaring it inexpedient for the Government to make any treaty tending to discriminate against the manufacturers or productions of any part of the United States; also to fix the compensation of certain consular officers, and to prohibit their collecting fees and, also, the resolutions of the Ohio Legislature to prevent the loss of life on waters under the protection of the United States.
 The bill appropriating SS7 ,00o for the reconstruction deficiencies in the Third Military District was passed
 Mir Stevens, from the Reconstruc- ton Committee, reported bill admit ting Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana and Alabama to representation in Congress, which was made the special order for Monday next.
 Mir. Farnsworth reported q bill to re- lieve from personal disabilities series of persons in North Carolina.
 A debate followed, during which it. appeared that the list included the names of Governor Holden, the Judges of the Superior and other courts, and two members of Congress clect, one of
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
WHO SHALL HE PRESIDENT.

Who will be the next President, is , question of more importance than any other of a political nature now be- ing asked. A division of both parties is possible, and it would Do matter or little surprise, if next fall there were four candidates for executive honors. It cannot be doubted that Grant stands the best chance for the nomination by the Republican party, while at the same lime it must be admitted that number ofRepublicans will be dissatisfied with his nomination. This dissatisfaction, some think, will result in the establish ment of another party, who with less radical views will sustain Chase for the Presidency. While dissensions of this kind stir the Radical camp, the Demo- crnts are not at all easy, nor are they as much united as under the circum- stances might be expected. The Vest ern Democracy are universally in favor of Pendleton, while the Eastern wing of inc same party will support Scy- mour, or some other man. The main point of difference in the Democratic party is whether tue |. s. bonds shall be repudiated, or their interest still paid in gold. The repudiators with the La Crosse Democrat for their or gan, will support Pendleton, and build up, for time, strong party. The Bond d-holders will oppose this party and put in nomination some man re- presenting their views, and thus divide the Democratic vote, as Grant and Chase will divide the Republican vote. Ii these differences are not reconciled the Republicans will surely triumph, and Grant will be our next President. The Democrats, however, may grow wise in reason, and uniting both wings of their party, put forward man re- presenting the whole party. In this event, Hancock will probably receive the nomination. How these things will be we cannot say, but are fixed in the opinion, that if the Democrats will har- monize, the next President will not be q Republican.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
SALE OF LANDS.

NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance 4S of an order made by the District Court of the United states, for the Rasiern District of Arkansas, held at inc city of Little Rock on the l7th day of April 4. D., 1868, will as Assignee in Bankruptcy Of the estate of George W. Walden, sell for cash in hand to tho highest and last bidder, in the town of Des Arc, on the 9th day of June ls6s, within the legal hours of said day, all the said Geo. ", Nadens- interest in the following described lands, to VII: The " ] of the " see 2i the of sec 2a; the n ] of sec 36.the fri of sec a6; the e of fri I of sec S6; the of the l of sec 23; all in township north, range west; and the frl ] of sec ?, 47 forty two one hnndredths acres; the part of the Il e fri of sec ?, l05 acres; lots of 0 fri ! of sec ?; the n e 1 of the n W of sec l, 52 2s-l00 acres; the fri part of the W fri l of sec l, 70 30-l00 acres, all in township north, range west, cast of white rivers Also, the ] of the l of sec 70; the 8 e l of sec 9; the ] of the n c of ses Ss; the ] of the I of sec 20, all in township north. range s west containing in all about 400 acres. This tract will be sold in lots to suit purchasers: also. the undivided half interest in the fri part of the " frl of sec l3, township north, range west, containing S7 6l-l00 acres; also, an undivided half inter est in a certain piece of ground in Des Are Arkansas. described as follows, to-wit: slip of land fifty feet wide, of of the north end of lots numbered [, s X 9, in blk 26; said slin fronting 50 feet on Woodruff street and run ming east parallel with the alley on said blk one hundred and fifty feet.
 will also sell at the same time and place all the notes, accounts and receipts of the said George W. Walden now in my possession. deed in due form will be executed to the purchasers of the real estate
 JOSEPH EVANS,
 may .-e, Assignee,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, May Il.
 The train which left Quincy on Sa- turday evening from this city was thrown from the track by broken rail near Alton, and immediately after wards the wreck took fire, consuming the baggage, mail and express matter. Four ofthe employees were injured, one seriously.
 The ninth days proceedings of the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church were commenced al the usual hour, with Bishop Ames in the chair. The delegate from Canada were formally received and addressed. The consideration of the question oi 4ha -aduaisSinn af tho Sa.ssl- sl-s....>s = --as, gates was then resumed. Speeches were made by Foster, Crane and others Dr. Harris offered series of resolu- tions providing for their immediate ad- mission, pending the consideration oi which the Conference adjourned.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
IMPEACHMENT.

To day sometime in all probability, we will know whether or not Andrew Johnson is convicted of the crimes charged against him. The examination aud argument are finished and it re- mains for the Senate to decide if he be a-niltr --hinh shas- ,------ isv~rririned to do to-day. Many are the opinions ex- pressed concerning this decision. A two-third majority is required to. con vict, and this the Presidents friends say caunot be obtained. Senator Fes- senden it is generally known will sup port the President; Trumbull is ex- pected to vote for his aequittal. If these two Senators, and others counted as sure, vote with the President, it is claimed that he cannot be convicted ; but we shall know to-day if this be true.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
NEW ORLEANS.

NRw ORLEANS, May II.
 General Buchanan has suspended the collection of tl4c taxes for 1865 and 1866 on the lands overfowed last wear. until the first of January, 1869, upon the re- commendation of Governor Baker. On account of the distress, the collection during the present year would cause much suffering in those districts.
 A section of the Montgomery ware house, corner of Front and Fulton streets, filled with corn and hay, was destroyed by fire last night. Loss one hundred thousand dollars. A large warehouse adjoining, which was filled with quartermaster's stores, was saved with great difficulty. The fire was the work of m incendiary. E
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
BY TELEGRAPH!
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, MAY II


 The Secretary of the Treasury gives notice that all compoundinterest notes intended for conversion into three per cent. Treasury loan certificates must either be presented to the Assistant Treasurer at New York, who has full charge and control of the issue of such certificates, or to the Treasurer in Wash ington, who will issue certificates which on presentation to the Assistant Treasurer at New York will entitle ths bearer to receive such certificates in OK change. Compound interest notes in tended for redemption in lawful mone! must be forwarded to the United State' Treasurer at Washington.
 The President of the Union Pacific railroad has submitted an affidavit tt the Secretary of the Interior, showing the completion off an additional section of twenty miles of the road, from th' 560th to the 5S0th mile post, and thu Government Commissioner has beer instructed to examine and repor thereon.
 The Committee on Ways and Meanl will probably report an amended ol consolidated bill. It proposes to ere ate the Internal Revenue Bureau witt department. The whisky tax is re tained at two dollars. The tax on ci gars is to be raised to ten dollars pei 1000. The brewers have failed to ge wastage allowed. The bill will proba bly be acted upon by the House imme diately after the Chicago Convention.
 While the Senate was in secret ses sion excited crowds were in the lobby anxious to know the course of the de bate inside. Frequent inquiries wore made of all who were supposed tc know anything of the matter. It wa ascertained that Grimes, Trumbull ant Fessenden had clearly expressed them selves against the conviction of th, President, while Henderson was agains them all except the eleventh. Sherman and Howe, according to general accord supported only the second, third fourth, eighth and eleventh articles Williams and Merrill, of Maine, sup ported all the articles, while Johnsoi Dixon opposed them.
 Tomorrow has been set for the tria of Surratt. The prosecution has al ready had their witnesses summoned It is not yet certain that the trial vii come off, as the prosecution may show good reasons for continuance.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
- hom vas Mr. Bovden. q Conseryative,

whom was Mir. Boyden, Conservative. The bill was passed by 6S to 23; and the House soon after adjourned.
 Mir Munger soil'ercd resolution to extend the power and duties of the Se- feet Committee on the treatment of Un- ion prisoners, so as to inquire into the treatment of prisoners in Northern prisons, and into the conduct of Union officers in reference to the exchange or prisoners, and into the proposition Of the Confederate authorities to obtain medicines to be sent under charge ol Federal surgeons to under surgeons and other camps, and also provisions to be used exclusively for the benefit of the Union prisoners in those camps and prisons.
 On the motion of MT. Bingham, the resolution was tabled by 75 10 Al.
 Mir. Eckles offered a concurrent res olution, for recess from Saturday next until the 25th inst, which was adopted by 6S against e.
 The Select Committee on the Wash burne-Donnelly and the Brooks Butler investigations was authorized to em- ploy clerk and sit during the the ses- sons of the House.
 MT. Walker asked leave to have taken from the Speakers table the Senate bill passed April 7th, to extend the charter of Washington City, and to regulate the action of it's officers. Agreed to.
 MT. Walker offered several amend ments, among them a new section amending a section of the act of Janu- ary, 1867, so as to require the electors to remain in the ward or election pre- cinct fifteen days instead of three months. and naturalized citizens to pre- sent their naturalization papers, or cer- tified copies thereof, and providing no property qualification forsany of the municipal offices.
 Mr. Niblack desired to offer an amendment to extend the right of suf- frage to persons of foreign birth, who have resided one year in the district, who have declared their intention to l become citizens of the United States.
 MT. Walker declined to allow the amendment to be offered, and moved the previous question, which was se- conded.
 Mir. Walkers amendment was then  agreed to and the bill passed.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

SEN ATE. 1 The Senate met at 10 o'clock. Tho Chief Justice said: "The Senate meets to-day under the order, for deliberation and unless some Senator makes mo- ton to the contrary, the doors will be closed"
 MT. Shermanmoyed that the sergeant at-arms place his assistant in the galle- ries to-day and tomorrow and with in structions to arrest any person who vi- plates the rules of order.
 The Chief Justice stated that this pre- caution had already been taken.
 MT. sherman then suggested that mo- tice to that effect be given in the morn- ing papers.
 Mir. Williams suggested that the Chief Justice, before the call of the roll, ad- monish all persons that no manifesto ton of applause or disapproyal would be allowed in the Senate, under the pe- nalty of arrest.
 This proposition meeting with gem eral appreciation, Mir. sherman with drew his motion, and the doors were then closed at l0;20.
 In the secret session this morning the Chief Justice addressed the Senate as follows:
 "Senators--In conformity with what seemed to be the general wish of the Senate when it adjourned last Thurs day, the Chief Justice in taking the vote on the articles of Impeachment will adopt the rule sanctioned in the cases of Chase, Peck and Humphrey. He will direct the Secretary to read the
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-05-16
SALE orLANDs.

NOTICE E is hereby given that in pursuance IN of an order made by the District Court of the United States, of the Eastern District of Aruansas, held al the city of Little Rock ou the iTth day of April A. D., ls6s, will as Assignee in bankruptcy of the estate of sam uel Taylor; sell for cash in hand to the high est and last bidder, in the town of Des Are, on the 9th day of June 1868, within the legal hours of said day. the following described lands, as the property of the said Samuel Taylor, to wit Tho fri part of the W frl of sec 8l, township north, range west, containing 62 35.l00 acres, west of white riy- CT; also, the | of the n | of sec l, F % loo acres; and the W l of the . | of sec l, 40 acres, in township north, range west; executing to the purchaser a deed in my of deal capacity for he same.
 JOSEPH EVANS, msy --i .,ssiguee,