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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27
From the Dallas Texas Herald, Oct.
 GRAssHOPPERS IN TEXAS.
4 Living Cloud.

We have many rumors or the appear aNce of grasshoppers in the counties west of us, within the past month, but, up to the time of writing this none have been seen nearer here than Mans field, in the southern part of Tarrant county.
 We have heard of them at several places on the frontier--at the Sulphur Springs, on the Brazos; in Hood county, a gentleman informs us they appeared in clouds on Monday. the 2lst ult., and ate up every kind of vegeta- tion. When they first appeared, it was thought by the campers around the springs to be a cloud, and preparations were made for rain; they made noise in their flight very similar to q storm of wind and rain; when they came nearer, however, they began to descend and covered the earth in every direc- tion, consuming all garden stuffs and other green vegetation they could find.
 The following extract of private letter from our former townsman, J ohn H. Cochran, Esq, dated at Belknap, on the 18th of last month, describes the first appearance ot the pests:
 "On yesterday, the l5th, I saw sight which l hope no mortal man will ever see again. About 3'clock P. M., l went to the door, and observing that the sun, shone but dimilv, looked for the cause. l saw in the distant west what I took to be smoke of an immense fire, but on looking closer, perceived that it was not smoke, What is it :? was the inquiry of every one, both old and young. It continued to approach, and in about two hours came near enough for us to see that it was dense mass of moving objects. Nearer and nearer, dinner and dinner the sun shines we see what it is-My Lord the Egyp- tian plaguel From the ground upward, as far as the eye could see, on account of their denseness, was an almost solid mass of living, moving insects-grass- hoppers. every square inch of surface over which they were flying, there must have been no less than one bushel of grasshoppers. This body of insects were moving ahead of northwest wind. They were some three miles wide and as long each way as the hori- zon was to-us; this could be such be- fore they approached near enough to distinguish what they were-after they reached us the view was very limited on account of the desences ofthe mass. They passed over in Il northeast direc- ton; still we have millions left of the first coming. This is no exaggeration. You may show it to MT. Swindells. What will become of us?'
 F. s. Since the above was written we learn that the grasshoppcrs have been seen returning west.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

Notwithstanding the great wrongs heaped upon the people of the south by the radical party in their recon struction policy, and other acts of un- wise legislation. have rendered their name odious amongst all honest men, still there are wrongs greater than these for which they are responsible. There are evils being inflicted daily npon the people, the consequences of which mast fall upon their heads. It is self evident fact that the ruling party look only 10 their continuance in power, and do not hesitate to em- ploy any means or make any sacrifice, to accomplish this their darling object. For this purpose the negro has been taken from his proper sphere, where he was happy and useful, and trans formed into a trickster and politician. The white race have been insulted and abused: many of them brought from amuence to poverty; Q country that once bloomed ns rose, now withers under the blighting winds of diversity. Congress by systematic course of op- pression, has well succeeded in break ing down, 10 great extent, our com- merce; laying waste at lcast one-third
 of our territory; rendering our lands worthless and hedging our once thronged highways visir briars and
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

thistles. For all these things are, and because they arc we borrow this better description than we can give of our condition, and those that are responsi- ble for it.
 It is no ordinary crime to ruin n country large enough for an empire, and fertile enough to enrich the world. We pause in the midst of the hurricane that sweeps over it, and ask: Is this | statesmanshipp Is this the boasted civilization of the nineteenth century ? The traveller, resting on the site of
 some deserted village, or on the banks of some silent watercourse, with the
 history of the once great South fresh
 in his mind, will inquire: Why this
 desolation, why this return to primeval gloom? He will wish to know to what natural cause the circumstance
 may be traced. He Will ask, where are the men who felled the forests, who made the fields yield that which quick ened the pulse of commerce and thrilled all the nerves of enterprise? He will wish to know what dire calamity has sealed their lips, unnerved their arms and emasculated thcir manhood. He will wish to know if famine or pesti- Hence, or some convulsion of nature has lovertaken and devourcd them. He | will wish to know why q country so rich in minerals and in soil, 90 genial in climate and SO productive of all the fruits of the earth, is abandoned to the bramble and the brier, while new Eng Hand, cold, sterile and forb,dding,
 blooms as garden and eways the dcs- tiny of the greatest country known to iman. He will wish to know, why the children of the South no longer flock to the school houses, why the churches are rotting, and why the song of the laborer is no longer heard. He will
 marvel when he perceives that, while all the balance of the world moves steadily forward on the highway oi progress, the South retrogrades. But he will marvel still more when his re. searches shall teach him that the South does not lack the disposition to pro- gress, but is not allowed 10 do SO Why not allowed? Then will come the answer: then will break the truth, and
 then will pour down the floods light. The South has been over-run and con-
 quered. Its great men are in prison,
 or in exile, or disfranchised, and the
 States they once governed with so
 much benefit to the whole country,
 have been turned over 10 negroes and
 white. adventurers from the North.
 Why has this been done? The history of the radical party will afford the
 astounding answer.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27
FOR SENATOR IN THE KEITH
 DlSTRICT

At a convention of the Democracy, held at Devall's Bluff on the 23d inst, to nominate 8 candidate to fill the va cancy in the Twelfth Senatorial Dis trict, composed of the counties of Prai- rie and Arkansas, Mir. R. B. Carl Lee, of Prairie county, was nominated as the Democratic candidate, the election to come of on the 3d day of November next.
 MT. Carl Lee is a staunch Democrat, tried and true, was citizen of Arkan- sas before the war, and having an in- terest in the country himself, will, if elected, guard the interests of his con- stituents with jealous eye. He is a young man of honest purposes and one that did not seek the nomination, but had it thrust upon him. He does not enter the canvass for the gain of honors or pay, but that he may serve his coun- try, and perform the duties incumbent upon him as citizen. He is well known in Prairie and Arkansas coun- ties, and is probably the strongest man we could put in the field at this time. The election of a Democrat to this po- sition is of vital importance to the peo- pie, as no less than nine vacancies in the General Assembly are to be filled at this election, and it is very probable that more will occur before much more l legislation is had. It then becomes our duty, and nearly interests us, to elect a good Democrat, who, with others that will be sent from other districts, may be able to somewhat check the hurtful and unwise legislation that marked our State Legislature during the last ses- sion. It is high time the State Gov ernment was wrenched from the hands of carpet-baggers and interlopers and given to men that have some interest in the country. Now is the time to commence the work, and when com menced keep it up until we redeem the State from the thraldom of these vile pests that only come among us that they may prey upon the honest indus 1 try of the country.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

sA-The pop-guu editor of the Radi- cal paper at Devali's Bluff wants to go to Little Rock from this District as Senator. We hope you don't want to get law passed to forbid our publish ing your legal advertisements gratis, do you Theodore?
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

nFBe certain that the name of R. tor for the Twelfth District. He is the only Democratic candidate in the field for this of1ice
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

ps~R. E. Carl Lee is the Democratic nominee for Senator in this District. Vote for him and he will represent your interests and serve you as none but q citizeh can.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27
THE LATE ELECTIONS.

Just as tho smoke began to clear away from the hard fought fields in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, loud shouts of victory rose from the ranks of the enemy, while our banners seem. d to be trailing in the dust. As the results became known some panic stricken and doubting Thomases began to clamor for change of commanders, but the sturdy Democracy of New York, not in the least dismayed, were for continuing the war under the glo- rious ensigns of Seymour and Blair. We say glorious, because victory was on the side of Democracy until this late contest, which, like the victory of Pyrrhus, if repeated, will destroy the Radical party rank and file. The Nor fhcrn Democracy were too sanguine of success, and, as q consequence, de- feat was % unexpected that it caused a momentary panic. But this very re- verse, instead of dispiriting the party, will prove an indictment to renewed exertions, and the time left to work in will be well employed. The enthusi- asm that blazed from one end of the Union to the other immediately after the nominations had partially died out, and but little interest was taken in the State elections. Now everything will be brought to bear in the final engage ment. Grant and Colfax will have to carry the negro, the bonds, and the re- construction acts of Congress. Grants military acts is to be passed upon, Col faxs Know Nothing record is to be tried. Upon this will be heaped the the tyranny and injustice of the Radi- cai Congress toward the South, with the immense frauds and peculations of its members and its abortive financial legislation. With such load as this to carry we may confidently expect tc beat them.
 Besides, 1t is estimatud that ten thou sand Jews in Pennsylvania who voted the Radical ticket in the State election will cast their votes against Grant on account of Order No. Il, which of itseli will nearly give us the State. In Ohio there is not quite five thousand major ity to overcome, while in Indiana there is but one thousand. Then there ii West Virginia, of which we had but little hope, gone Democratic. Looking at the situation fairly we cannot but conclude that the Democracy Is in the ascendant at the North, and that it is our duty to work with all the vigor and power we possess to aid in the election of our candidates, and to repudiate the reconstruction policy of Congress which has been fastened up. on us against our consent by fraud md Intimidation. Besides, if we knew that our ticket could not be elected, i, is plainly our duty to put Arkansas on record and let our friends North know that we are willing to help ourselves. Let us show them that we are Demo cratic, and that they can count us go all the time. We can carry Arkansas, and 1t would be shame 10 let the election go against u. for the want of little work. Come out, then. every man, and do your duty toward your country, and if we are not successful this time 1t will bear ils legitimate fruit in the future.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

2H Remember that the pink eyed, carpet-bag editor of the Radical organ at Devall's Bluff is one of the candi- dates on the Radical ticket for Senator in this District. Let us have no pink eyes.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

SE5 Devote the 3d day of November to your country. It may be the last time you will have the privilege of voting for candidates for such high po- sitions as President and President of the United States.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27
NOTICEl

All persons indebted to the late firm oi Hazen X MePherson, must come forward and settle--we can give no further indulgence The business of that firm must be settled up. The notes aud accounts of Hazen & Mcpber- soR are in our hands.
 GAlEwooD & THOMAS. October 17, ifsS -oci27-os
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27
- M AR REED.

Near Austin, on the 22d inst, Mir. R. A. EMERSON to Miss ANNIE CANNON.
 On Wednesday the 2lst, by Rev. w B. Beaver, Mir, ZACH WILLIAMS to Miss LULU SMITH all of this county.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE

IFS HEREBY GIVEN, to all persons indebt- Il ed to me, that my business is left in the hands of Messrs Gstewood < Thomas for settlement All persons indebted to mo will call on 6atewood < Thomas anu settle.
 s. G. ALLEN. October 22. 1868. s.-oet27-lt
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

EE The voters of Arkansas county should remember that R. B. Carl Lee is the regular Democratic nominee for Senator in the Twelfth Senatorial Dis trici, composed of the counties of Prai- rie and Arkansas.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

h~Let us have peace," cries the Radical candidate for Senator in this District. Let us have no pink-eyes say we.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27
DIED.

At Hickory Plain, on the 23d inst, Mir D. F. .BRANcH-aged 36 years.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS,

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS. FOR THE erATB AT LARGE: ROBERT s. CAN'T, of Pulaski. JOHN R. FELLOWs. of Ouachita.
 FIRST DISTRICT: ". ". DRUMMOND, of Arkansas.
 sEcoHD DISTRICT: \. B. WILLIAMS, of Hempstsad.
 THIRD D1sTRICr: J. |. ORAvENS, of Johnson.
 For Congress. CHAS. s. CAMERON, a or CROSS COUNTY. FOR sINATE-TwELFTH DISTRICT.
 R. B. CARL LEE,
 OF PRAIRIE COUNTY.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-27

The CITIZEN 10 NOT the Om- cial Organ of the Radical Party. It 10 not the Recipient of FORCED Patronage; but relics On It's own Merits and on Q Discriminating PUBLIC, for suCcess.
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