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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12

- The same graphic pen which few
weeks ago gave our readers an account
of the anniversary celebration of the cap
ture of Camp Jackson, at ST. Louis,
sends US the following account of the un-
yelling of the statute of THos, H. BEN
TON the honored Statesman and the
lovod citizen of st. Louis.
Day before yesterday was holiday in the
public schools, and from o'clock P. NJ, all
places of business were closed by order of the
Mayor, that the city might adjourn to Lafay-
cite Park, which it did in great numbers
The "world and his wife, were there and
a nice looking gentleman was the world, and
his wife, in her beautiful spring suit, a most
charming lady but oh, what spoiled and
saucy children they brought along-who
broke down the barriers, rushed by the po-
lice, and distributed themselves pell NELL over
the beautiful eminence upon which we invi
ted guests held reserved seats. Reversed seats
they became, for the sovereign people pour
ing in like the frogs of Egypt. we were al,
glad to stand upon chairs or ben ches. to get a
peep at the speakers platform, or catch stray
echo from thence.
Ms. Fremont, or " JESSIE BENTON" as st.
Lousians call her, un yelled the colossal statue
of her lllustrious father. and revealed to our
gaze a noble statue and faithful likeness of
Missouri's great statesman
The statue is by Miss HosMER, and reflects
great credit upon the artist. Man could not
have succeeded in forming a more manly
face and figure. think. The position is ma
tural.-the cloak which hides our stiff modern
dress, most admirably arranged-and the
whole impression is of live man-an I'M
FASHIONED orator-and not fixed up. bronzed
image. A map in the hand, and below in
scribed the quotation. There is the East,
there is india" recalls BESroS's great speech
in behalf of the Pacific Railroad, and the
prediction which is now being realized.
l. born and bred in the hot-house of Re-
publicanism. turned with loving interest from
stately monument and towering statue to the
noble pair who stood at its base-the john
and JESSIE" of the long ago campaign and
felt as ! looked, that regal manhood and
graceful womaDhood were fully represented
there.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
A." COSrAR'S"
PREPARATIONS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Them
EVERYBODY Tries Them.
EVERYBODY-Uses Them.
EVERYBODY-Believes in Them.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
The Abyssinian Natives.

A letter from gentleman accompa- nying the British invading army in Abyssinia furnishes the Following de- scription of the natives of that distant region: "fhey are very dark, with friz2ly hair but have none of the negro characteristics, Their features arc well cast, and in some cases almost classical their lips are thin. their fore heads frequently high, and their noses well formed. They have, by far the most intelligent features of any black race I ever saw. Their figures, too, are upright as darts, and their limbs per fectly straight. The great drawback to their appearance is their extreme leanness. They are so thin that they cast only q slight shadow. Of course there are exceptions; and have seen figures which might serve as u model of symmetry fat native have not yet seen.
 Their dress when at work consists of merely loin-cloth; but at other times they wear long piece of cotton cloth, wound round and round them, and falling from the shoulder in graceful and classic folds. 1 imagine that there is very little difference between the dress of an Abyssinian and garb of the old Roman senator. The women dress much in the same way, but those who belong to tribes in the interior are dressed entirely in leather, which is generally ornamented by white shells sewn upon it in elaborate devices. Leather does not sound graceful ma terial, but some of these dresses are really very picturesque.
 Of the women it is difficult to speak generally. Of course they differ much in appearance as do the women of oth- CT countries. Their features, like those of the men, show no trace what ever of negro origin; some of them are really pretty, with delicate features. If they would but use water occasion- ally, and abstain from frizzling and greasing their hair, they would be re- ally good-looking women. They are, as in most Eastern nations, mere slaves to the men. They carry the wood and grass, they fetch water, and, in fact, do nearly all the hard work, while the men stroll abont with their swords and shields and spears. I am now speak ing of the natives upon the plateau. The mems swords are exactly the shape of an Irish reaper's sickle, but larger.
 The spears are six or seven feet long; and round the shaft, both at the butt and where the head joins the shaft, are. rings of iron, which serve to balance and at the same time to weight the spear. In hand to hand fight these would be really formidable weapons, for the natives can throw them with very great force and considerable ac- curaey for distance of thirty yards. The shields are made of hippopotamus hide, and would turn bullet ata short distance. All the natives who do not carry shield and spear have very heavy club, or waddy. These are smooth, and about three feet in length. In the handle they are about an inch in diameter, but swell out to moro than double that thickness at the end. They 1 are made of a very strong and heavy wood.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21

gone aud in their place tllere was benevo- lent smile, a dimpled check, and caress- ing fondness of manner that seemed to be- long to. enothcr being. l
 Part of tb;s business arnor is assumed for effect, but much of it is the uncou- scious preparation for tho daily struggle made by those who has had some exper- fence of losses in bygoue conflicts. Suspi- cion, born of repeated betrayals doubt, al- most justified by the prevalence of deceit a wary restless watchful eye, trained to such activity by unprovoked attacks an unpitying curve of the lip, proof alike against the solicitations of chronic beggary and the appeals of simulated distress a rigid veil of unconcern to hide the eager ness which would defeat itselfin bargain the tension of muscle and nerve ready, like the bent bow, for sudden action; all these signs and many more, which arc familiar to everyday observation, often mark the man of business prepared for his daily task
 This arming for the counting house as for a battle field has many advantages. We discussed the other day, the best method of relaxation, showing the impor- tanee of total change in the bent of the mind to secure any refreshment for the wearied body. But this habit of wearing an unnatural face and manner during busi- ness hours renders such repose doubly difficult The warrior becomes aecustom- ed to the mail, and wears it unconscously when there is no impending strife. The 1 rigid features fix themselves in habit of stern. .inflexibility, and the hard, unloVing face frown with its business aspect upon the tender gaities of the family circle, chilling the atmosphere of home, and blighting all social joy. The wife can hardly recognize in this sombre coun- tenance the face that beamed upon her bridal hours; the children shrnk from the cold caress, and fear to meet the forbid ding glance, which has in it no touch of parental softness. We do not say that those who dwell amid the defended pre- cinets of the family circle can do nothing to help the husband and father, upon whom such habits are creeping, ere these become indclibly fastened. As delicate hands of old aided to remove morion and breastplate, and even to unbind the armed sandals, that the warrior might rest at ease, so there are tender ministries now, which will easily charm the rugged lines of the sternest frown into smile of peace and sweet content. They who only suffer, making no attempt to furnish the cheer for which their hearts are longing, must share the blame for their cup of misery Exchange,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
\ Business Face.

Mst business men have an expression of countenance peculiar to their hours oi toll As the knight and men at arms in the days of ehlyalry wore their mail with the beaver and visor of their helmet closed as trey went 10 the field, but laid aside their plate for silkon garments when the fray was over, So these cham pions, in struggle not less trying, oiten- wear an impeuetrable mark in business hours, and lay it aside only in their mo ment of relaxation from their daily pur- suits
 The other day, one who had known a brother merchant only in his counting house, met him by chance as he was frolicking with his children in the play ground, and failed at first to recognize him in what seemed so strange disguise The hard lines of t.ie face, the stern questioning look, the imperious gesture, the bold, almost defiant attitude, were
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
LOST IN TIE SNOW.

On bush and brake the frost is hoar,
 knee-dcep, in hollows, lies the snow; While softly up and down the floor,
 The feet of wintry moonbeams go; And in the bush, before, the dawn, A boyish face is growing wv. The death-watch answers beat for beat
 With his poor heart that moves so slow; Tle hears inc watchman in the street,
 He hears the rivers sluggish flow, And through his brain there runs dim Rememberanoe Of q childish hymn.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21

An instrument by which any person can take correct Likenesses or Photo graphs. This instrument with full in strnctions sent by mail for one dollar Address, c. E. AMES x CO,
 1Sl Broadway, New York. febl-2m
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
VERY LOW. asoA.o.ass o7 COST PRICES.
GENTS FURNISHING. GOODS,

Consisting Uudcrh Linen Bosom Shirts Caps, bargains in Clothing
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years IA from Nervous Debility, Premature De cay, and all the effects ofyouthful indiscreiion, will, for the sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who need it, the recipe aud diree- tions for making the simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertisers experience. can do so by ad- dressing, in perfect confidence,
 JOHN E. OGDEN, i2 Cedar Street,
 mayll-ly New York.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
NOTIONS.

of of star braid silk braid wted braid ung fbl and bonnet bboa french flowers skirt brad Ladies and Gents albums and large of all descriptions perumery french and marbles shaving e thread kid and hosiery suspen silk needless shetland shaw fancy walking h; silk duter heerihs Ladies hats and trimmings white linen shirt boms fancy silk bonnet stationery adon vhn german of saddles and bidles and saddle wallets VI - Having purchased Goods they were ath lowest will sell this ua a Hands seeus eGoodsan nd prices "
 F. GATES x BRO. Arc Arkansas, June l. ls6T.--r 8
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
Again he lies upon the grass

Again he lies upon the grass,
 Beneath the chestnut's iuttering leaves i; He sees the mid d-day glory pass.
 He hears the dove that faintly grieves; And all these memories among There steals the hymn his mother sung. No loving tears are on his cheek,
 No kisses on his eyelids fall; None mark the wrist pulse growing weak;
 None listen to the Masters call; Alone he goes with bated breath To meet this mystery of death. The moonbeams scarcely gild the panes,
 Her golden disc has dropped so low; He thinks how tired the men will be
 Tomorrow, digging in the snow Beside that grave the angels keep Dnd whispers, '.Now I'll go to sleep.' His ears grow dull to earthly sound;
 The thin hands clasp upon his breast; A wondrous music swells around
 His soul has entered into rest. Rise up, o sun, and hail the day Through death he enters life for aye
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
Tn response to an annlica,ion 1,

In response to an application to General Meade for the appointment of an Alderman for one ward of Mont gomery, he replies to the Mayor that, unless there is an urgent necessity for it, he does not desire to make an ap- pointment, as the people will be call- ed upon to elect one ofthere own choice.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
NEW HOTEL
 IN DEVALLS BLUFF, ARK.

THE "ATLAsS HOTEL ''
 IS NOW OPEN for the accommo- dation of the travelling public eNclu- sively. The Tables will be Supplied with the choicest the market affords. Our accommodating and genial friend, ]. M. McClintock, is proprietor. All who patronize him will go away ''laughing fat" janll
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.

WILL give their undivided attention to Re- ceiving and Selling of Cotton and other Pro duce consigned to them, and to the purchase of all orders for their customers. Cotton &c sold strictly according to order and remit tances made accordingly.
 All Cotton &c., consigned to us will be covered by insurance. unless otherwise in- structed. tftt
 Liberal advances made upon all consign- ments.
 We have our own Warehouse, consequently our Cotton will be under our own control.
 September IA, 1S67--6m
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21

FOR SAH.E.-Wagens, Flows, Cotton presses, Cotton Gins, Horse Powers, Feed Cutters. Threshing Machines. Keepers and Mowers, Corn sb.lers, and Plantation lm- plements generally. And large stock of Machinery of all kinds--Staiionary and Portable Steam Engines. Saw Mills. Grist Mills, Wood and Iron Working Machinery of every description sep2l 6m
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-21
Route Open at all Seasons of the Year Thus saving Shippers Time, Trouble,
 Drayage and vacations of delay.
INSURANCE BY rms LINE

Less than by any other. Every attention given to interests of Shippers. Freights for points above Little Rock, on the Arkansas river will receive special attention. Apply to ]. W. ROBERTSON. Sup't Memphis and Little Rock Rail-
 road, Little Rock.
 II. D. PARKER, General Freight Agent, Little Rock. JOIN B. DAVIS, Sup't Memphis and White River Pack
 ct Co.,, Memphis.
 LARRY HARMsTAD X Co. Steamboat Agents, Memphis. LEVY MILLER,
 No. . Jefferson Street.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-24
THE SEACHANIS PROTECTIVE onion
MERCANTILE REFERENCE REGISTER.

THE MERcH4Srs PEorEcrIyR USIoS, crsauilGd
to pronote and pr1tcc! trade, by enabling its sab
Ing Of credits, and the recovery OF c4lus At all
points, have Is&nu3unc. that they VIII, 10 sep
FaS Is t5S nra%Sx
TILE REFIEgxGR REuIsrEg, containing, among
ANOrST OF CAPITAL, fISASCIAL sTASDIXG. AND
RATING sro CREDIr, OF over 4OO.O0 Of the princi-
aud public companes, in more than 800 Of The
cities, towns, villages, aud settlements through
Br,sH prSyineos Of SorIR America and Si II
ing the most important information uttainaIle and
glance the CAPITAL, CHARACTER, AND DEGRgg or
CREDIT Of such Of his customers as are dreLncd
TSEts BcoS@ eSnans Es
actsr, price. and place Of Pu6liesyoo, with iuii
blete guide to tho press Of every county ia the
The reports aud Information will be confined to
those deemed worthy Of some line u credit aud as
the same will he based, far practicable, upon
revised aud corrected by wGli-kn aud reliable
legal correspondents, whose character will prove
furnished by them, It Is beloved that the reports
will prove more truthful aud complete, and there
any preyiously issued,
by aid ofthe MRRCASrILB RgPgREScE REGISTER,
the capital and graduation Of credit, AS compared
with financial worth, Of nearly eySry merchant.
in or about the GrSt,gf each month. subscribers
will also receive the Monthly hr0Ricir, Contain
ing, among other thing, record Of tsrh mpor-
t4nt changes in the name and condition of firms,
throughout the cOantry, as may occur subsequent
t9 The publication Of each hTli:ycarly volume Of
Price 0(he MrchdHiS'' Union MERCANTILE Ri.
ersncs RfgiStsr, nv dollars, tsjo, far Iohich Il
nW be IorUdrdsdto any adtrcSs III the UaHct
StItss, tran SpOrtutiOH pdid.
HoiidterS " 1--WE ~ Shdr;S Of II, Cophat S'ockE,
receive one copD " Ms MEKcASrILS REpEaGSCR
agSi;rER Irfs y chargs; holders, l ten $hGrts
IN shares n, The capital Stock WiiIh diioit"t 10
any oHeGpplicdHt
relative 10 The boOk ShOuid Ls addressed 10 N, Mr.
chants Protective NHi"n, in Tie imsricnH Er-
change BANK BuiidIng, No. rs BrOGiiCHy, lHus
ma, NshD York. au9It'
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s,atlonal 2epnblitaa.
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nEADQR's, DISTRICT or GEORGIA
ATLANTA, Oct. Q, 1858
iSpeciH orders No 1850.
Ia compliance with instructions contained
Ia General Orders, No. o. from headquarters
department Of tho South, October S, 1855 the
following distribution Of troops in 'ae district
# Georgin Is hereby ordered; g.,
Captain II c. Cook, 10th infantry with
contrary II 10Th infantry, will proceed with
ont deIsy and take post at Albany, Ga.
II Breyet Moj'r Van Butcher first
Ieuton mt l6.h Inpntry, with company d,
100 infantry. will pr seed without delay and
,uc post at Columbus, Ga
III First Lieutenant james NJ ingalls,,
l5th infantry, with company E. 10Th infantry,
ptIl rroceed without delay and take post at
MtCJn, Ga.
Acting Assistant Surgeon II. II. Ruget viii
company this command as attending sur.
". D-ryet Major Samuel E l. Gage caI.
tain lf,h infantry, with company C, l6th il.
iElry, will proceed without delay and tsbe
To.t at Augusta, Georgia.
Acting Assistant Surgeon S T. Weirick,
Intel states army, will accompany this com.
rulnl az attending surgeon.
Y Captain William Mills, 9Th infantry,
with company q, 10Th infantry will proceed
without delay and take post at Washington,
VI Nfg county, ueOrRlu,
hcils Assistant Surgeon Rufus Choato
nltei states army, will accompany this com.
lanni n attending surgeon.
VI Captain c, Irving Wilson, 10Th IN.
iautry, brevct major United States army,
with coz pAny X, 10th infantry, will proceed
without delay and take post OF Americas,
Georgia
Actirs Assistant Surgeon S ; Beach, I,
: A will accompany this command as at.
tcrd'ng surgeon.
VII Captain P. W. Hculihau, 10th iutar
try, with company F, 10th infantry, will pro
csed without delay and take post at Thomas
vile, Georgia.
Acting Assistant Surgeon ] II. Stsuart, L
5. A, will accompany this command as at
tending surgeon. The post surgeon at Sa
the medicines necessary for the use Of this
command
The above commands will be supplied with
'i1;y rounds Of ammunition per man, ration,
for one month, and tho necessary camp and
garrison eQuipsge
The luaFtermaster's department will fur.
rish tue necessary transportation for the
movements.
VII Tho Cficers in command Of com q.
mes will he governed by instruct, NJ aGI
or!or' RON the War Department and frou
headquarters Department Of the South, whict
will be furnished them from these hesGqpar
le's bat under no circumstances will detHch
u-su.s &c sent out unless in command tf
cpmrris,i ned off,er
~
y Medical officers will take with then
from the posts where they are serving tuci
medicines and hospital stores as will be nre!e,
70 their respective Commands.
By order OF Drevet Brigadier General C
c s,biey JAMES ULio,
Second Lieut., nant 10th U. S infantry,
A A. G
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-24
PROPOSALS POR FURNISHING FRESH BEEF
FORT PREBLE, MAINE.


Proposals In duplicate, with copy Of this adyer.
tisemeut attached, will be received by the under.
signed until p IN. October %, ls5s, for supplying
FRESH BEEF to the troops at this post
The said Beef must be fresh. of good markets.
bic quality, In equal proportions Il fore and hind
GUIDED aud to he delivered At this post free Of cost,
In such quantities as may he r. N tins to time re-
qured by and On such days as the Commanding
Oticer shal! designate, not exceeding four times
per week,
TEr uSrks " tie cattle slang tered ir hrCf to be
delivered under this contract shall be cut of atthe
fourth vprtcbral Joint, aAl the breast trimmed
down. The shlnks O, tOrcquarters -hall be cut vi
from three to four inches above the knee Jont,anl
NJ h,ndguutters from six to eight inches above the
gambrel or hHck Joint
separate proposals, In duplicate, will also be re.
ceiyed by the undersigned, up to the same hour
and date above mentioned, for supplying com
mi.siOued ohcer. and their famihe. stationed st
from time to time require, such as s'rlous and
porter.hDuSe steaks, standing ribs or rib rnRsts.
| These contracts to be in force four months, or
such less time as the Commanding General hal
direct, commencing on November Is, lsds, suhls &c:
! to tho approval Of the Commanding G0norI Of
| the Department Of the East.
! In case Of failure or deficiency In Quantity or
quality OF the fresh beef stipulated to be delivered
! then the COmmissar at th- post shall have power
! 10 supply the deficiency by purchase, and the
contractor will be charged with the difference Of
The contractor will be REQUIRED to enter into
bonds for the sun VI QUE thousand dol lars, signed
also by two responsible securities, whose names
must be mentioned In the bids.
The proposals will he opened AZ p. IN. October
IS at hort Preble, At which time and place bidders
are requested to be present.
ProG9.ai, WI be MARRIED "rryp9syaIs t3T F BSSe''
Byt Capt / 5 A,l.t Lieut., 81 An. ,A,C.s.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-24
THE BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD.

On and sfer SUNDAY inn May ls6S. thrCG, daily
trails will be run between Baltimore aud Wheel.
Ing and PnTkersburg. AZ follows:
MAIL TRAIN, for all way points, will leave
Al H 80 p N. %ExPRESs fRAiN viii IeaSs ally
texcept Saturday - p; m. These train. eaG =
West. south west and Northwest
WINCHESTER ACCOMMODATION TRAIN
leaves Baltimore, daily at 4l0p. m. Except sun.
lSundays exceptedl at 500 u. nj. Connecting az
Frederick Junction with train for Frederick and
at liagerstUwn Junction with train Tor Hagcrs-
THE ELLICoTT,s MILLS TRAM leaves BAIT.
more at t:D aud $50 a. m, and % and - p. IN:
Returning leaves Ellicou's Mills At 7:So aud ll!lo
a IN anu E'T FGR SHi HTGEBRRsrowY,
Leave Baltimore at spa. m. aud $40 ?. N Con
meeting Il iiageTstoWn Junction with Washington
and $40 p. IN. Returning leave HagcrNtown at
$50 and II IN. arriving in Baltimore at lcGj a.
IL, 49," t." FOR WINCHESTER
Leave Baltimore at s:i5 a m. and 4;l0 y, IN. ar
riying at Wtueheater at 2:55 and 9;HP N. Return.
!" Baltimore I! d 5P; wAsiliHsSGGff3tSSp p IN
Leave Baltimore at 80. O5. SD aud sB a. IN.
aud F silS'M @&sIIiNGFo e poR BALTIMORE
Leave wsshinstOn att and sa. nj. and l2:O. :.
'''' ! anu =" + FOR ANNAPOLIS.
Leave Baltimore At ! :O5 "A, IA and l:l5 p. IA.
leave Washington at a IN. aud i:'D p. m.
Trains leave Annapolis at $50 \. m. and $40 p. In.
Leave Baltimore Tor washing ton at $50 and 30
ana AID i a. S's 3 Leave washington
&c. Apply tpist to + ENGLHSD, Gsent, Gumdsa
''''''D' u ~ '"' '' JOHN l.. WILSON.
Master Of Transportation.
l. NJ EULg. General Ticket Agent
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-24

PROPOSALS FOR HAY,
Hp'9Rs. Firm MILITARY DISTRICT,
81 u IEN A. nER IUL LmLEE 0 IL -

STATE or TEXAS, OFFICE CHIEF q, M,
AUSTIN, TEAAS, september 10, 1865
Sealed proposal IN duplicate will be received at
this Utice until u o'clock m. Monday, November
., Tor supplying the post Of Brownsville with Hay
Tor one year,
Hay to be Of good, clean, merchantable quality,
subject To 4 rigid Inspection.
Delivery to commcnce gu tho FIRST of December
next, aud 10 be continued In such quantities ~ tho
receiving offices may require.
Bidders will state the kind Of hay proposed to DO
delivered aud whether biled or loose,
Each bid must be accompanied by the names OF
cOurt,) who win outer into bond and furnish
good aud sufficient security In the contract IL
conditions the sin set forth and each surety will
state his place Of residence,
Proposals. to be indorsed "Proposals for Hay for
Bruwnsville'' and addressed to the undors gned.
By command Of Brevet MaJgr General !; Rcy'
nOls. J, A, POTTER,
BTTsygt Brigadier. General and =, O. NJ, Finh
Military District oeS'td