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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-01

FROM REV. L. d. FENDALL
Assistant Editor Christian Chronicle, Phiiadel.
pha:
have derived decided benefit from the use OF
Hollands German Bitters, and feel it my priv
ilege to recommend them ~ a most valuable
tonic, TO ell who are suffering from general de-
bilty or from diseases arising from dersnge-
ment Of the liver.
Yours truly,
Z. %. FENDALL.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-01

From Rev. Jos. Ef. kendlg, ID. D.,
Pastor of the Tenth Baptist Church, Philadel
phia.
Da. JAcxsoS--Dcur Sir: have been i-e-
quently requested to connect nay name with REQ
concentrations OF different kinds Of medicines,
my appropriate 50 | Nh here have in all
cases utciined; b ut with y clear
proof in various instances and particularly in
my own family, Of tile usefulness OF Dr. Hoof-
lands German Filters. d par once from my
usual course, 10 express my full conviction that
for general debility 81 the system. and espec-
ia.ly for Liver Complaint, ii is safe and valua-
bic preparation. In some cases II may fail but
usually. doubt not. il will be very beneficial TO
those who suffer from the above canses.
=. Yours. very respectfully. -
JH. KENNARD,
Eipth below Coates g.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-01

IN AFFECTIONS PECULIAR TO FEMALES. the
Extract Buchu is unequaed by any other remedy. 40
Chioross or Retention, Axegu NJ ~. Panfulness
Suppfoseton OF Cuetomafv Evaeuatlons, ulceraled
or Schirrous State Of the Uterus, Leucorrhea or
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-01
ALMOST A lyRECk.

rcfrare over CO s,1la a 1905, SOL
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-01

When they were told that Masons prac.iced
charms,
Invoked the dell and raised tempestuous storms.
Two Of their body psudenty. t6ey sat
To see what could BY Masonty b ~ ant.
Admitted 10 the Lodge and treated veil.
Al their return the sas embl ytho ped tacv'atell
We saw no more than this, they both replied.
DO what We have done and vou II be satisfied. =
The antido,e TO prejudice is light !!
Tue srie secrets Of Masonry the novice
.efef iesrns, but only he who spends life
tune IN Their search; Las ,he long and Toll.
soue way Is rich with the nsse,inc pror,-
ise q sweet aud delicious srui, Tia .ssr-
Cd aud scholarly Melancshon- ,bs asvo,,
martyr huss. Cardinal Wolsev .nJ rl;,as
opheFs Locke, Newton Warren "a n,,.
own franklin and Washington 81 -. gu.
other great, learned and scientif;c ..".
whose names grace our records ard ~,
been immorislizsd in their produc,ior.
trod the path where we are valkin,' "a
hr the surrender of their time and Sn;.;na
talents to the institution have ill,m;rs,sS
ITS progress b. the blazing lights of tho,
intellects. and sanct Red il BY the puritv ef
their lives. At the shrine where thev b.,.
knsls, ies ~ not b ashamed to knsej.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-01

DISEASES OF TIE BLADDER, KIDNEYS,
| GRAVEL and DROPSlCAL SWELLINaS This
me dicine increases the power CT Diges ion and ex-
cites the absorbents into heal by action. by which
the Wstery or CaIcareou. dep sions and all mat
ural EnlargemeLts are reduced 81 well Pain and
| inflammation,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
U. s. GRANT.

U. s. c. is before the people on his personal and military merits for the highest civil station known to Christ endon. In this character he Is to be investigated, Arraigned and denounced according to the esteem in which he is held by those who oppose his preten- sions. Ifhe gets drunk, he is drunk. ard. If he Is convicted of falsehood aud treachery by the President of the United States and the concurring tes- timony of five members of his cabinet, then he is guilty of being a-''conspic- uously inexact man"-Greeley would call him 8 liar, but we do not. We have never used that offensive word in the Herald, as we remember, and we do not intend to use 1t, towards even U. s. o., W. F. He is the forlorn hope of ruthless and despoiling oli- garchy seeking the overthrow Of a once glorious system of free govern ment mainly as military man, and was put forward for the suffrages of the people, because, and only because, he is regarded as a "great" general. He thus becomes legitimate public property and in the sense in which he is used by his ownerS he is public property of the worst sort.
 That U. 8. c. is the greatest military accident of which history furnishes any account, is true. That W. T. Sherman, stubborn will, reckless dis regard of human life, overwhelming forces, and astonishing accidents of fortune, gave him the glory of beating Lee and closing out the rebellion, is also true.
 History will write down three dis tinct things of Graat:
 First, that he was stubborn fighter.
 Secondly, that at Donelson Smith won the victory of which the glory was not awarded to Grant until Vicks- burg gave him the only really legiti- mate honor that he won in the war.
 Thirdly, That but for Don Carlos Buell., he would have been . prisoner of war in hopeless disgrace at Shiloh, where he was surprised and terribly beaten by Johnston and Beauaegard.
 As to Grants being 'fool," we speak of him in this way as a tool of such partizans as own him in connec- ticn with the highest office in the gift of great people. Wendell Phillips says he is as "brainless as his saddle" :" Wade, MT. Taylor's friend, says he "knows nothing of politics he can talk nothing but horse." We might borrow nroIn the universal sense of U. s. G.'s total unfitness for the presidency, to justify an estimate of him. But this is enough.-Omaha Herald.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
GRANTS PERSONAL APPEARANcR.-'

GIANTS PERSONAL APPEARANcR.-" J. B. s." the Worlds correspondent, saw Grant at West Point this week, and describes him: He appeared as on the previous evening, in suit of plain black; his shirt-front and vest tagging from the slight stoop in his shoulders
 his manners as quiet, his eye as watch. ful, and his gait as lazy as they usually are. The General has an undeniably
 'hard' looking face, to which, in rcs- pect to whatever of an intellectual cast there is about it, the worst of his potraits do moro than justice. His bad complexion and the yellowish brown tint of his grizzled beard, mix, SO to spevk, with one another, produc- ing an effect quite wretchcd. Nor is his expression, at it's best. calculated to reassure the beholder. His much- talk Led of reticence appears by no means to be the reserve of calm, dignified, modest gentleman. It resembles, ra- ther, the taciturnity, pent with the awkward self-consciousness of one fearful of exposing intellectual frailty
 For great man. Gen. Grant is not al all fascinating"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
p@aDom buns ain't gwyne to hur

b@"Dem buns ain't gwyne to hurt ye, Jake, doubt the Lords willin."
 "Go away, Sam, you's a fool.--Dar'a too much powder in dem tings for de Lord to meddle wid 'em." Nj
 pD-A Democratic exchange says ;-- "Grant knows nothing of that ardent and enthusiastic spirit which inspires the enthusiasm in others" We'll fl Grant does not know all about ardent spirits, who in thunder does?
 D@Whcn Lotta was screnaded al her hotel in St. Louis, half dozen pol. iticians appeared at various windows and cndeavored to return thanks.
 s%Mary-"Dont you think, Ange. lima, that the close of the sermon was very finei" Angelina-"Oh, I was So taken with the clothes of Miss Gold thwaite that I didn't notice the close of the sermon
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
Carving.

It Is considered an accomplishment for a lady or gentleman to know how to carve well, at his or her own table. The carving-knife should be sharp and thin.
 To carve fowls (which should always be laid with the breast uppermost,) ) place the fork in the breast, and take off the wings and legs withou turning the fowl; then cut the ''merry thought cut slices from the breast, take out the collar bone, cut off the side pieces, and then cut the carcass in two. Divide the joints in the legs of a turkey.
 In carving sirloin, cut thin slices from the side next to you; itsmust be put on the dish with the tenderloin un- dcrneath; then turn it and cut from the tenderloin. Serve the guests to both kinds.
 In carving leg of mutton or ham, begin by cutting across the middle of the bone. Cut tongue across and not lcngthwise, and serve from the middle part.
 Carve 6 forequarter of lamb by separating the shoulder from the ribs and then divide the ribs. Serve each to piece of kidney and its fat. Carve pork and mutton the same way.
 To carve a illct of veal, begin at the top and help.to the stufiing with each slice. In breast of veal separate the breast and briskct, and them cut them up, asking which part is preferred. In carving pig 1t is customary to divide it and take off the head before it comes to the table as, to many per. sons, tho head is rcvolting. Cut of the limbs and divide the ribs. In carving venison, make deep incision down to the bone to let out the juices; then turn the broad end toward you cutting deep in thin slices. For saddle of venison cut from the tail toward the other end, on each side, in thin slices. Warm plaets are very necessary with venison and mutton, and in winter are desirable for all meals.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
The Blble.

The Edinburgh Review, in referring to the space which the Bible occupies in the history of literature says:
 We see nothing like it, and it may we'll perplex the infidel to account for 1t; nor need his sacacity disdain to en- ter a little more deeply into it's possi- ble causes than he is usually Inclined to do. It has not been given to any other book of religion thus to triumph over national prejudices, and l6dgeit- self securely in the heart of great com munitics, varying by every conceiva- ble diversity oflanguage, race, manners and indeed agreeing in nothing but a veneration of itself.
 It adapts itself with felicity to the revolutions of thought and feeling which shake Go pieces all things else, and fexibly accommodates itself to the progress of society and the changes of civilization. Even conquests4=the disorganixstion of old nations, tho for nation of new-does not effect the continuity of its empire.- It lays hold of the new as of the old, and transmigrates with the spirit of humanity, attracting to itself by its own moral power in all the communi- ties it enters ceaseless intensity of cf- fort for propagation, Illustration And defence. Other systems of religion usually delicate exotics, and will not bear transplanting; but If the Bible be false. the facility over-leaps the otherwise impossible boundaries of race and cline and domiciliates itself among so many different nations, is assuredly far more striking and won- derful proof of human ignorance, per- verseness and stupidity, than is afford cd in the limited prevalence of even the most abject superstitions; or If it really has merits which, though fable, have enabled it to impose so compre- hensvely and variously on mankind, wonderful indeed must have been the skill in its composition, so wonderful even the infidel himself ought never to regard 1t but with the profoundest rey- erence as far too successful and sublime 8 fabrication to admit . thought of scoff and ridicule.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
What tho Farmer Must Know The Rural World says:

The farmer, like the business man, must know what he Is doing; he must
 have some pretty decided ideas oi what he is to accomplish--in Mct he must calculate 1t beforehand. He thust khow his soil-that of each
 lot; not only the top, but the sub-soil He must Also know What grains and grasses are best adapted to each. He must know when is the best time to work them, whether in the fall or spring, or whether they need summer following.
 He emustknow the condition in which ground must be, when ploughed, SO
 that it be not too wet or dry. He must know that some grains re- quire earlier moving than others {; and
 what those grains are. He must know how to put them in.
 He must know that it pays to have machinery to aid him instead of itius- cle.
 He must know about stock and ma nures and the cultivation of trees and the small fruits, and many other things in a word he must know what good, experienced farmers know. Then he will not guess-will run no risks.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
Now.

If only farmers and everybody else learns to talks this little monosyllablc as watchword what . saving it would be of time, money and temper.
 You see that valuable article in the newspaper which you wish to preserve for future use. You determine to cut it out and put it in your scrap-book very soon. But you fail to do 1t now and when you iook for It, 1t IS not there. Nor anywhere else, you decide after a long and unsuccessful hunt. You are vcxed, and blame somebody, who in turn gets provoked, and, as likely as not, puts six more people out of hu- mour by keeping the dinner waiting half an hour; and so the evil grows like snow-ball in damp snow.
 Then, too, when you want to make up your lemon pies, or can your fruit, you can't begin to remember the direc- tions you read in that missing paper, and so you are out of humour again. Now if you had only said, 'I,will cut this out now. and paste it in now," you would have saved all the trouble.
 Drive a few nails in that missing palm of the garden fence now while you arc waiting for the break fast bell, and you will never miss the time. But it will keep that broad billed flock of your neighbours ducks from dropping in and destroying half your garden while you are off at work. Itwili save money as well as much bad feelings between neighbors. So much happi- ness and so many quarrels do come from the want of half-dozen nails in the right place and at the right time. It is the stitch in time, or the nine out of time, that makes the difference between farmer thrifty" and farmer slip-shod." Mrs. B., did her own housework the sewing for four children There was always baby at her feet, yet she continued to have all sewing done before she needed 1t. Sewing machines were unknown fin her days. When spring came there was the row | of little dresses for Ella all waiting and the jackets and trousers all ready for the two little boys, while the baby was never kept kicking impatiently in long-clothes for months while his short dresses are being made. The great se- cret was she did things now. She sys- tematized her work, and SO had abun- dant leisure. Perhaps she had superi- or faculty" in this respect, are there few housewives who cannot improve in this matter. The added comfort of self and household, will more than pay the cost of making the experiment. Cor. Working Farmer.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
win the Nl1ss1ssippl Convention
 Re-0ssem ble.
From the Jackson Miss, Clarion.1

From the Jackson Miss, Clarion.1
 We arc now frequently being in- quired of as to whether or not the Constitutional Convention will be re- assembled. We arc inclined to the opinion that it will not. Its mission was ended when 1t submitted its work to the decision of the ballot-box. The Radical Congress, of which the Con- vention was the creature, contemplated no such contingency as a failure in Mississippi, and hence made no provis- ion for the rc-asscmbling of the Con- vention. The committee of five, 1t is true, feel themselves instructed by their late fellow conspirators to call them back here; but we have been in formed that Gen. Gillcm has intimated to the committee that additional legis- lation by Congress would be necessary before the Convention could be again permitted to meet
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
How 0lll Got Shot.

"Bill don't you know dad don't allow you to buy shot5" asked young ur- chin of brother somewhat his senior, who was making purchase of that are ticle.
 "You just never mind me. I'll thank you to attend to your own business, Mister Bob; don't care what dad allows I'll buy what I please" Little boy slightly agitated.-"I'm going to tell dad," rushing out of the room to where the old man was quiet- ly reading newspaper.
 "Dad, dad, Bills went and got shot" " Good Heavens!" cried the old man, dropping the paper in consternation, and bolting for the door. "Where is he2"
 "Down to Thompson's store,' re- sponded Bob. In his excitement the old man forgot to remove his reading spects, and in go- ing down the steps misjudged the dis tanco to the pavement stepped off too soon, and came sprawling on his all fours.
 He gathered himself up and started for the store. The pavement appeared to be about the level of his knees, con- sequently in his efforts to keep it un- der him, cut very ridiculous figure, and drew from the astonished by stand CTS such roar as was never bestow. cd upon single individual since the world began. At length his tedious run was brought to close by arriving at the store where Bill was stretched out taking it easy. The man supposing him to be badly hurt rushed frsntically up to him exclaiming- 70, William, William, where are you wounded"
 "Whats the matter dadl Are you crazya" asked Bill, rising on his el- bows, and casting loook of astonish- mont at the old man. "Why, Robert said you had got shot!"
 "So did-got half a pound of the best duck shot in the store." The old man left amid noise enough to drown 8 thundcr-clap. As might be supposed, Bob got the logging and Bill did not.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28

pocket to the office, and after seeing that it was "stamped beyond a doubt, he calmnly deposited it in the general "letter-box." and awaited an answer. How he managed to spend his time during this period is unknown to others and hardly 80 to himself. A cigar was always in his mouth, his boot-soles grew visibly thinner, his appetite for dinner grew less, and his general department was different. But at length an answer came to his letter. Once alone in his room he harFiedly opened it and read as fol- lows:-
 CANTON, Mo-, Nov. 4, 87. "DEAR FRIEND s-You ask me to love you-to be your wife. l cannot. am the betrothed of another, and to him I am true. Our friendship has been pleasant, will never be forgot, but it can be nothing more. A kind, true friend you will ever be in my thoughts, but more than friends we can never be. A long goodbye, ALICE ARMOUR. After reading the neatly written let ter for the second time he tore it and the envelope into fragments and cast the pieces into the grate. He thought hard of Alice; thought that she had trihed with his affections, played the coquette, and miss-treated him. In his own mind he impeached her for flow crimes" and "misdemeanor." He char ged her with vainty, frivolity, fascina- tion, plainness, irresistibility, and with being heartless little tigress who went about destroying bachelors hearts.
 On the evening following the receipt of his refusal he was alone with his sister. For some time their converse tion had been ofa general nature, when at last itassumed the following form s--
 "Cy, you had better marry Alice Ar mour."
 Cannot, sis."
 "Hsve you tried?"
 "Yes."
 "Ias she refused your"
 "Yes."
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
A Story About Soup and Dinner.

If, says the Maryville Telegraph, what we heard of Vallejo landlords be true, they must have saffered heap oi martrydom from bohemiuses before they resorted to their ingenins measure of self-defence. It seems that the rule adopted is to pay for dinner ihhaedi. Ately on the delivery of the soup From . San Francisco dispatch, we learn that gentleman who formerly kept the Pigs Foot Restaurant in thii city, and now of tho Hash-ington, oi Vallejo, Is equal to the emergency when man attempts to "do him out of dinner" A victims experience is thus related. The other day hungry individual boldly entered the hotel, and taking seat near the table called for dinner. He was astonished to see a waiter approach him with a plato oi soup in one hand and a towel in the other. and large family syringe un- der his arm. The waiter laid the plate of soup in front of Charley, and signif. icantly placed the palm of his hand un- der the nose of the hungry customer. As Charley had not yet attacked his meal he modestly inquined the mean ing of the open hand.
 "Pay in advance w was the terse and And pcremptory reply of the indomita- ble waiter.
 Cant you walt till I get through with my meals"
 "No, sir, our rules are positive. On delivery of the soup, come down with the pewter, and no hesitating."
 Singular promptitude, uttered Char ley. Then reckoning up with natural indignation, said he:
 "I suppose if can't pay you, you'll brain mo with that bludgeon pump of yours."
 Not at all, sir. Through this instru- ment we secure our business on cash Your money if you please"
 Charley thought he had the dead thing on the soup, anyhow, dipped the spoon for the first spoonful. Before the spoon reached the broth, however, Charley was transfixed at seeing the waiter cooly introduced the point of the syringe into the plate, and pulling the suction handle out to it's full cx- tent, the soup suddenly disappeared, leaving his plate as empty as his stom- ach. Ho turned around, but the waiter had passed to another customer, and Charley left tho establishment.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
Dr. R. B. SHELBY,

NENDERS his professional services to the j. Citisens of Des Arc and surrounding country, in the practice of Medicine and Ob- stetrics. He hopes from an experience of over fifteen years iu Southern practice, to merit share of public patronage.
 Office one door East of Burney's Drug Store. marchsS- Gss- Jv
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28

10An exchange paper says that the girls in some parts of Pennsylvania are so hard up for husbands that they
 sometimes marry editors and lawyers.
 D0-"I say Bill; Jim's got stretched
 for stealing horse." "Sarve him right; why didn't he buy one and not pay for 1t, like any other gentleman 2"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
C00DY & McRAE, A19o111go AxxAw sEARCY, WHITE COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
Will practice in all tho courts of Arkansas.
 mar24.
cH. A.an N

Offers his services to the citizens of Des Arc and vicinity in the practice of medicine. Thankful for past favors, and by attention to business he expects to share liberal patronage.
 Ofiice-At his residence-latc the residence of w. C. Firth. sep2l
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
W. !. ROGERS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Bn0wNsvILLE, ,ARKAHsAs.

Prompt attention given to the Collection of Claims, Investigation of Land Titles, Pay ment of Taxes. Sc. a myl6
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
OR. Ros'T. 3. TREzEvaMT.

Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Des Arc and vicinity. OHice-At B. F. Johnson Drug Store.
 sep2l
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-07-28
siMoS P. HUGHBs. WI. V. SMITH. HUGHES q SMITH,
 ATTORNEYS AT LAW

REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
 CLARENDON, ARK.