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Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-07

We extract the following excellent and as it seems to us unanswerable defence of womans rights from discourse delivered by Dr.. Chapin on the 16th of February
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-07

You ought to acquire the faculty of being at home in the best society,"" said fashionable aunt to an honest nephew, q manage that easily enough" responded the nephew, 'by staying at home with my wife and children. .l.... ...,...- ....'
 The Atlanta paper tells of chap who came down from one of the upper coun- ties, and encountered man with 8 hand organ covered with green cloth. The man began to turn, and the countryman put down 8 quarter, which the other immedi- ately took up. Down went another which shared the same fate, and then another. The stranger, finding his pile getting low, turned to bystander and asked: "Mister, what sort of game is this. any how"
 AN IMPORTANT ENrERPR1sE. The bill to bridge the Hudson river, at the Highlands, has finally passed both branches of the l New York Legislature, and will probably receive the approval of the Governor, and 1 thus become a law. It only remains now for the people of New Haven and those along the line of the proposed road from Derby to Turner's Station, on the Erie road. to take hold of this matter and crowd it through. We do not pretend to be fully posted as to the advantages to be gained by the success of this project, but it ap. pears to us that New Haven has so great an interest in this enterprise that it cannot af- ford to neglect it. Our public men should watch this thing. An effort is being made to turn this road in another direction. Shall we sit down and see this injury to our own city accomplished. without g single ef- fort being made to prevent it? We hope Inot.-N H.. Register. d 5'" ..,.-
 | Voluptus Suprema, the Latin phrase ex- pressive of the climax of voluptuous rich. ness. may be justly applied to the fragrance Iof Phalon's new perfume, "Flor De Mayo, " the most luxurious and permanent of floral
 odors. Sold by all druggists.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18
Special Notice.

We wish to call the attention of our readers to the column advertisement headed s'Purify Your Blood," to all the articles mentioned in it. All those afflicted by disease, or who have friends suffering from sickness, should care fully read, and we know they will derive pro- fit from it. It gives us much pleasure to be able in this manner to recommend to our peo- pie these remedies, as years of trial show they fully deserve. Dr. Thos. A. Hurley $ Sarsaparilla, the Great Blood Purifier, needs only to be tried to be fully appreciated. His Bitters, (Hurley s,) are the best and purest now offered for sale. For debility and loss of appetite no others ought to be used. Hurley s Ague Tonic Is harmless in it's effect and never fails to cure if used by directions. Try it. Also his Worm Candy, (IIuiley's,) cannot be
 equalled; any child will take it. So 1t IS with Dr. seabrook's Soothing Syrup. the best and safest now offered as no bad effects ever oc- cur from using it. Mothers try one bottle, and in future you will get no other. Also Dr. Seabrook's Elixir of Pyrophosphate of iron and Oalasaya; also Dr. Bettison's Eng.
 Horse Liniment, aud James Puddle Cos Ext. Jam, Ginger. All the above remedies are uneaualled; we cannot understand why their remedies might not as well be taken in the special diseases for which they are recom- mended with as much confidence as the pre- scription of regular physician.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18
vILLANow, WALKER COUNTY, GA., l

June ~, IoOb,s
 DR. JOHN BULL-Dcar Su: l have recent-l ly given your 'sWorm Destroyer" several trials, and find it wonderfully eificacious. It has not failed in a single instance to have the wished for effect am doing a pretty large country practice, and have daily use for some article of the kind I am free to confess that I know of no remedy recommended by tho ablest authors that is so certain and speedy in it's effects. On the contrary they are un- certeain in the extreme. My object in writ ing you is to find upon what terms 1 can get the medicine directly from you. If can get it upon easy terms, shall use great deal of it. 1 am aware that the use of such articles is contrary to the teachings and practice of a great majority of the regular line of NJ. D. s, but see no just cause or good sense in dis carding a remedy which we know to be effl- cient, simply because we may be ignorant of it's combination. For my part, shall make it a rule to use all and any means to alleviate suffering humanity which l may be able to command--not hesitating because some one more ingenious than myself may have learned it's effects first, and secured the sole right to secure that knowledge. However, l am by no means an advocate or supporter of the thousands of worthless nostrums that flood the country, that purport to cure all manner of disease to which human flesh is heir. Please reply soon, and inform me of your best terms. I am, sir, most respectfully,
 JULIUS ?. CLEMENT, NJ. D.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18

BR.The Vicksburg Times says: eve hear with unfeigned regret of the ray- ages of the army worm in various To- calities. In Madison parish, Louisiana, we are informed that myriads of those busy destroyers are at work, while from Jefferson and other counties in this State we receive equally disheart- eiling intelligence. The constant rain we are having is very favorable to the production of these pests, while it is causing the cotton to shed both bolls and form very rapidly. The growth of the plant is greatly increased, while the crop of fruit is being greatly di- unfinished. To inexperienced eyes the crop never looked more luxuriant and promising, while every hour is dimin- ishing its productive qualities"
 General Humphreys, chief engineer of the United States army, has com ,pleted list giving the amounts to be expended on the various rivers and harbors, under the appropriation of $l ,500, 900 passed by Congress, and this will be submitted to the secretary of war within few days for his approval. Three hundred and fifty thousand dol lars are to be applied forimproving the navigation of the Mississippi river :; S100,000 for the Tennessee river, and Sl00,000 for the Ohio river; S100,000 are also to be used toward completing the enlargement of the Louisville and Portland canal.
 INFORMATION WANTED.-Of my son. ] in-law and daughter-Dr. A. J. Moyars and Elizabeth Moyars, who were last heard from at Philadelphia. Any i'm formation in regard to their where- abouts will be gratefully received by their distressed mother. State papers are requested to give this notice publi- cation. Address Mary Tibbets, Fay etteville, Arkansas.
 p1~John w. Stevenson, Democrat, was elected Governor of Kentucky, Aug. 3, by majority of some eighty l thousand.
 REPUBLICAN ARGUMRNTs.-Copper- head traitor villain copperhead- traitor-copperhcad--COPPERHEAD.
 pgRise and sing g!-"One little, two little, three little
 ONE LITTLE INDIAN BoY!"
 Some folks say nigger wont steal, But caught Brooks in my cornheld. New Song.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18
From the Vicksburg Times, Aug, ? Gallant Charge of a Drunk en
 OffiCer-He DemOlishes q
 Man of Straw.

The capital of Mississippi, was on Thursday evening the scene of a military outrage-an outrage as brutal, wanton and unprovoked as any we have recently had occasion to chronicle. The parties to this outrage were Colonel Riddle, the deputy satrap commanding the post of Jackson, and drunken subordinate nam- ed Rodgers, lieutenant of cavalry. The circumstances of the latest diabolical out rage, as we learn them from gentlemen who were on the ground, were about as follows:
 The Democracy of Jackson-that is all the decent people, white and black-deter- mined to have great Seymour and Blair ratification meeting and torchlight process sion on Thursday night. Some of the young men prepared an efigy of General Grant, a caricature which was very true to nature, inasmuch as the great butcher was represented witha long cigar in his mouth, and bottle of whisky in his hand. Hear. ing of this caricature, that oficious and impertinent satrap, Colonel Riddle, wrote note to the Hon. John D. Freemen 1OrDlQulug tuc cAhlultiou oA thO SohAS ' referred to, because Grant is the General in Chief ofthe Army of the United States In deference to the wishes of this supersenl- tive shoulder strap wearer, the efigy was changed to represent Beast Butler, and stolen spoon, instead of cigar, was placed in his mouth. While the procession was passing, drunken rufian, Lieutenant Rogers made gallant charge, with drawn sabre, upon the harmless, efigy, and soon brought it, maimed and mutilated to the ground! In his desperate encounter with a thing like himself-the mere efigy of ( man-we understand that this gallant cavalry officer wounded one of his rela tions, by cutting off an ear from the mule which bore the offensive efigy. As tho demonstration was purely political and peaceful---as every one was in good humol -the gallant representative of the army was the only person present who was arm ed, fact to which Lieut.. Rogers owes his escape with sound skin.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18
PURIFY YOUR Bb00DlIl
aliirlry's Sarsaparilla,


 OF all the remedies that have been discov- cred during the present age for the thousand ills that aesh Is heir to," none equal this won derful preparation. Only ten years have elapsed since the discoverer. (who spent n decade in studying experiments, and perfect. ing it, first introduced it to the public, and it is already recognized by the most eminent physicians in all parts of the country to be the most surprising and effective remedy for certain diseases of which they have knowl- edge.
 All other Compounds or Syrups of this root have hitherto failed to command tho sanction of the Faculty, because, on being tested, they have been found to contain noxious ingredi- ents, which neutralxe the good effects of the Sarsaparilla, and oftentimes injure the health of the patient. It is not so with Hurley's preparation.
 This is the pure and genuine extract of the root and will, on trial, be found to effect certain and perfect cure of the following com plaints and diseases: Affection of the Bones, Habitual COstiyeness. Diseases of the
 Kidneys, Dyspepsia, Fry slpeias, Female Irreg- ularlties, Fistula,
 Skin Diseases,
 Indigestion
 Liver Complaint, Piles, sc.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18
ANOTHER SHOOTING sCRAPE
Peter J. Hicks, of the Wheeler and Hicks Array, Gets
 Shot In the Arm.


 Mir. Peter J. Hicks, who was in com. pany with Capt. Wheeler at the time he was shot on the 4th inst, left his home in White county on last Thurs day, accompanied by his family, for the purpose of visiting some relatives in St. Francis county. The party was travelling in a wagon, and when about three miles beyond Prospect Bluff, as MT. Hicks was walking some distance in advance of his wagon, it seems he discovered John F. Lewis accompanied by two friends, riding meeting him. Just as they had rode their horses in a small run and had halted for the pur- pose of letting them drink, one of Lewis friends beheld Hicks upon the bank above, about ten yards distant, with a double-barreled gun presented at Lewis, and immediately exclaimed, ''Look out Lewis, that man is going to shoot youp Lewis instantly sprang from his horse and took shelter under eiO DiUA VI tiC Iui. IllCkS duNtlDCtO to the edge of tho bluff and fired, but without effect. Lewis then drew pis- tol and fired upon Hicks, taking effect in the right arm, causing very painful wound. Luckily for Hicks, Lewis pistol bursted in his hands as he fired. Lewis then made an attempt to draw another pistol from his belt, but broke the stock in trying to do so. He then -turned to get another from his holster on the saddle, but his horse had taken fright from the firing and run to some distance. Being left unarmed he sought his horse, mounted him and left. Mir. Hicks was then taken to a house and cared for, and is said to be doing well. These are as near the facts of the case as we have been able to gather from parties we have talked with from near the scene of action.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18
THE BARBEcuE AT sEARCx
Grand Seymour and Blair Rati.
 GC;iiiom Meeting.

The Democracy of this congressional district had most enthusiastic meet ing at Searcy, on Saturday last. The citizens of White county had made cx- tcnsivc preparations for a Democratic barbecue, and made ample arrange mcnts to have welcomed the entire district, and had, notwithstanding the inauspicious weather, glorious turn out. By 9 o'clock in the morning there were over one thousand people on the ground, with eager ears to swallow down the truths of our politi- cal salvation. The day proving rainy the throng proceeded to the Presbyte- rian Church, where the meeting was organized by calling Maj. Skillern, of Austin, to the chair, and requesting MT. John Moore, of Searcy, to act as secretary. Maj. Skillern introduced to the assembly Col. Sam. Williams, of Little Rock, who expatiated most log ically and fully upon the issues of the day, portraying the corruption in po- litical affairs and showing the only remedy. At the close of his speech, the rain having ceased and the crowd being unable to get into the church, 1t was moved to repair to the stand pre- pared for the occasion. The assembly then formed procession and moved to the designated place, during which fbn t,r ct, and salute of thirty-eight guns fired, accompanied by loud cheering for Sey- mour and Blair.
 Having reached the stand, Col. Cam eron, of Cross county, was introduced by the chairman and entertained the assembly with most interesting speech of two hours duration. He thoroughly dissected the Radical par ty, elucidated their corruption, expos cd tieir villainy, beginning at the be- ginning and winding up with it's de- mise. He showed the colored people, many of whom were present, who were their friends, who would protect them, that God alone freed them, and asked them who it was that stole what they made now? One of the number replied, ''The same who stole from us during the war--the Radical soldiers
 Dinner came off; there was boun- tiful supply of the best the country could afford.
 At o'clock in the evening meet ing was called to appoint delegates to congressional convention. We did not learn the result of the proceedings.
 Col. Pickett, of Augusta, was called for and responded in short speech.
 Ats o'clock at night there was a grand torchlight procession, which, af- ter moving through the principal streets halted at the stand used during the day and was addressed by Messrs. R. S. Can't, R. c. Newton and Col. Cameron.
 It was grand demonstration, and we regret that we afe unable to give an extended report of it, with the resolu- lions passed and the other business transacted during the day.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18
BULLS SARSAPAR LILA. A Good Reason for the Cap
 tain's Faith.
READ THE CAPTAINS LETTER AND THE
 LETTER FROM HIS MOTHER.

READ THE CAPTAINS LETTER AND THE
 LETTER FROM HIS MOTHER.
 Benton Barracks, Mo-, April 30, 1866. Dn. JOHN BuLL-Dear Sir: Knowing the efficiency of your Sarsaparilla, and the heal ing and beneficial qualities it possesses, l send you the following statement ofmy case. was wounded about two years ago-was taken prisoner and confined for sixteen months Being moved so often, my wounds have not healed yet 1 have not sat up a moment since I was wounded. l am shot through the hips. My general health is im- paired, and need something to assist na- ture, 1 have haore faith in your Sarsaparilla than any thing else. wish that that is gen. uine Please express me half adozen bottles, and oblige
 CAPT. c. P. JOHNSON,
 St. Louis Mo. P. S.-The following was written April 30, 1865, by Mrs Jennie Johnson, mother of Capt. Johnson.
 DR. BuLL-Dear Sir: My husband, Dr. c. S. Johnson, was skillful surgeon and physi- elan in Central New York, where he died, leaving the above c. P. Johnson to my care. At thirteen years of age he had a chronic di- arrhea and scrofula, for which l gave him your Sarsaparilln. IT CURED HIM. l have for ten years recommended it to many in New York, Ohio, and Iowa, for scrofnla, fe- yer sores, and general debility. Perfect suc- cess has attended it. The cures effected fn some cases of scrofula aud teper esre almost niraculous. I am very anxious for my son to again have recourse to your Sarsaparilla. He is fearful of getting spurious article, hence his writing to you for it. His wounds were terrible, but I believe he will recover.
 Respectfully,
 JENNIE JOHNSON,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18
MEDICAL.
DIR. JOHN BULLS Great Remedies.
Bulls CedrOn Bitters.
AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS. Arkansas Heard From.
 TESTIMONY OF MEDICAL MEN.

Stony Point, White Co.,, Ark, May 2S, '66. DR. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir: Last February I was in Louisville purchasing drugs, and l got some of your Sarsaparilla and Cedron Bitters.
 My son-in-law who was with me in the store, has been down with rheumatism for some time, commenced on the Bitters, and so6n found his general health improved. Dr. Gist, who has been in bad health, tried them, and he also improved.
 Dr. Coffee, who has been in bad health for several years-stomach and hrer affecred-he improved very much by the use of your Bit ters. Indeed the Cedron Bitters has given you great popularity in this settlement. think I could sell great quantity of your medicines this fall--especially of your Ced- ron Bitters and Sarsaparilla. Ship me via Memphis, care of Rickett X Nicely.
 Respectfully,
 c. B. WALKER
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18

Having had indubitable evidence of its prompt and certain effects from the testimo- ny of multitude of respectable citizens, among whom are cassed some of our best physicians we do not hesitate to recommend this Preparation in all cases of Fever and Ague and Chills and Fever: indeed, from the facts in our possession of its intrinsic value, it would not be too much for us to state that when the directions are strictly compiled with, we warrant a cure in every case where it is tried. It is pleasant to the taste, and the cheapest medicine in the world. There fore, in truth it may be declared the day is not far distant when it must be appreciated and used in every household where Fever and Aque or Chills and Fever is found to exist
 The wonderful operation of inc Texas Ton ic Syrup in neutralizng the effects of mala- rious poison in the human system, can only explain it's extraordinary agency in the speedy, thorough and permanent cure of Chills and Fever or Fever and Ague, and all their kindred diseases, in whatever form of Bilious Complaints they may make their ap- pearance.
 As it's name imports, it is q Tonic of rare and medicinal virtues, composed of pure and harmless ingredients, and are so united as to form compound alike skillful in art, beau tiful in appearance, and can be taken with
 
 is the result of lifetime of experience and practice in a Southern climate, and was new CT known to fail, even where all othe reme- dies had been tried in vain.
 Those who are unacquainted with the cx- traordinary properties of this home produc- ton, manufactured from Roots and Plants indigenous to the soil of our "sunny South, (and Lence adapted to the cure of Southern climatic diseases) are respectfully referred to the certificates of respectable citizens whose names are embraced in pamphlet which accompanies each bottle; also the en- dorsements of the press in all the Southern States, indicating the many thousand cures already performed by our justly celebrated Texas Tonic Syrup.
 The reports from hundreds of Druggists, Merchants and Dealers, from all parts of the country, are uniform in stating the medicine is safe, certain and reliable, as substitute for Quinine and the poisonous compounds heretofore generally sold, and is rapidly supplanting everything of this class.
 As home enterprise it especially com mends itself to tho people of this section of the country, who are now struggling in an effort to do away with old prejudices in favor of foreign produce, and may we not hope foreign ..Quack Nostrums,' the proprietors of which. in most cases, are governed by no- thing but mercosary motives, know nothing of the properties of Medicinal Agents, and care nothing for our interests, except to en- tce our people into tue use of their vile mixtures.
 The Texas Tonic Syrup is packed in cases of two dozen.
 Dealers supplied upon better terms than any other remedy affords.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18

DRoMGooLE x Co.'s RED DIARRHGA REMEDY.-Of all compounds ever offer cd to the public for DiarrhGa, Cholera Morbus, Cramps and Bowel complaints of children, nothing equals the above Remedy. It is exceedingly pleasant, refreshing and cooling to the stomach, is not syrup, nor is it alcoholic, con- tains no kino, catechu, gals. &c., and acts like charm upon old and young. Wherever used, it merits and receives cncomiums of the highest praise. No family should be without the Red Di- arrhma Remedy.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18
You cam take the CITIZEN for four months for Fifty Cents.
From the New Orleans. Crescent. A Child StOlcn--IIer Parents Ad.
 yertfsed for.
XENIA. ILL, August 5, 1868.

AsAS0A
 XENIA, ILL, August 5. 1868. J. o. Nixon, Esq;
 DEAR SIR: wish, through your pa- per, the following facts may be circu- lated:
 There is living in this county man who has in his possession little girl about six or seven years of age, blue eyed, rather sandy hair, which was stolen by Union soldier during the last year of the war, somewhere i'll the South. He brought her North to this State, and his wife died, Che not having any children.) the little girl fell into the hands of another person, who wishes her proper parents to have her. Now, this fellow says he got her while on picket in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Yet we are not inclined to believe him, as he tells different stories about it.. The impression is he did not take the child to relieve it from suffering, but he stole it from her parents, who, per haps, think the child dead. Now, sir, if you will give this a place in your paper, it might be the means of re- lieving the hearts of some good and atfectionate parents. The child is here, and don't know her name in full-only reeolects that they called her Lucy Ann. She says her pa went off with a company of men who had guns. Her ma was away from home with her, and she was out playing, when this soldier picked her up and brought her of, promising her to take her back. You can take out of this letter such as will embrace the facts in the case and pub fish it, if you feel so disposed. l have written to different papers of the South, trusting they will also give this wide circulation, and trusting your efforts will be blessed. am ever ready and willing to answer all inquiries which may be made.
 l am, respectfully,
 THOS. M. COX.
 Southern papers will please copy.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18

THE FIRST CoTroN BALE.-We have before us sample of the i6rst bale of cotton-crop of f186S-which was grown near Houston, Texas. The staple is long, silky and superior to any we have seen last year. The fortunate owner of the snowy fleeces has sent them to New York by express to obtain the prize which is annually awarded for the first bale. There is no cause to apprehend any injury by the worms in this advanced condition of the crop N. o. Crescent.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-18

BY THE USE OF THE MIssIssIrpI DIARRHGA CoRpiAL, DIARRHEA, one of the most fatal diseases known in the Valley of the Missis- sippi, is rapidly and radically curcd-hence its name. It will, also, when taken accord ing to directions, most assuredly cure all cases of Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Colic, dys- entery and all diseases of the Bowels.
 It is prescribed by the first Western and Southern physicians, and used in the hospi- tals of the country as standard remedy.
 THOUSANDS OF SOLDIERS AND CITI- zENS have been cured by the use of this Cordial; and it may properly be termed the GREAT MEDICINE OF THE SOUTH AND WEST.