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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-11-17

EARrHQuAKEs.-The earthquake bus mess is getting 10 be live in the South and West. That at San Francisco in- dicates quite too frequent recurrence for the comfort of those who have a natural horror of seeing the earth shak- ing like coward under their feet, great buildings tumbling down over their heads. Assures in it opening and hissing in their presence. and the thun- ders of destruction rumbiing beneath them threatening an utter swallowing up of everything animate on it's sur face.
 The late earthquake at San Francisco shows that the clements are not content to sport with their legitimate victims in the tropics. They are on their tray- els into cooler latitudrs. There is q faint hope in some minds tha, they may take tilt at Massachusetts, the Wes- tern Reserve. Allegllany county. Pa, and Pawnee and Ncmaha counties in Nebraska. before many years. If by doing so they could scare humane feel ings to the surface and soften the hard hearts of those who vote to enslave ten millions of free white men under the barbsrous rule of African ignorance, great good would be done great cause.
 The earthquake business does not contine itself to splitting opsn the earth however. From recent events, we are inclined to think that it has laid a pret- ty heavy hand on one side of politics. We hope t will suspend at once.- Omaha, (Neb.) Herald.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-11-17
What 1t Costs 10 Keep q Hotel.

| The New York correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette, writes:
 l Speaking of hotels. do you know how extensively the accounts of first class establishment foot up in the course of 5 year? The bills of first class hotel fol supplies are enough to support . good many small families, especially if they practice economy. and don't keep dogs horses and Saratoga trunks. For exam pie, will give you some items, the bal ancc sheet of the Astor House, the oldes first class hotel in the city The Astol House pays S75 0o0 a year for groceries including sS000 for four and S22.00l for butter. (Who would suppose that it. butter would cost nearly three times a. much as its four but so they tell me-, The marketing bill is about $l50, 0,000- they pay one man from S55,000 to $6O. 900 for beef alone, and the balance Of the Sl50,000 goes for mutton, veal, pork poultry. vegetab es, fish, etc The milk and cream for Astor cost Sl4,000, abou, two. thirds of it being for milk and one third for cream. Eggs cost about SIP ,000 the average use being one hundred dozen daily. or thirty six thousand annually The gas bill is sl4,000 and the coal bill pretty much the same; friction matches cost dollar and half day or abou, $500 year, good many of these are not used in inc house. bat find their way into the pockets of the patrons W ho would think of paying for wooden tooth picks when anybody can whittle one with little trouble? A million are used every year in the Astor House, at an expense of something less than hundred dollars
 The bill for liquors for the bar room i, heavy one, but fortunately for the pro- prietor., the amount received from patrons is 9 great deal moro Wish I'll these figures staring him in ths face, man who can keep hotel is entitled to all the praise of his fellow citizens. and can be set down in the list of phisnthropisfs and practical benefactors of his race.
 pJ- Said Sunday School teacher ''Remember, dear children. that God is everywhere"
 The words had hardly escaped his lips, when a roguish-looking little fel- low rose up and said:
 "Please, sir, did you say God is everywhere eh?"
 "Yes, my son, everywhere"
 "ls He in my pocket?'
 "Yes."
 "Well, guess I've got you there,' was the triumphant retort, "cause ! henst fvnt pO pnakaf v
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-11-17
OR. aoB'r. B. TaEzEvAxT,

Tenders his professional services to the citizens ofDes Are and vicinity. Oflice-At E. F. Johnson Drug Store.
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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-11-17
Don't wish to Insult Her.
The apology was cool. but it certain y should have been satisfactory.

The apology was cool. but it certain. ly should have been satisfactory.
 Bill P. is known all over, and Bill was at the ball in all his glory. All his necessaries for pleasure were on hand-good music, pretty girls, and excellent whiskcy. The evening passed off rapidly. as it always does, and Bill had, at about one o'clock, become pretty happy. Stepping up to young lady, he requested the pleasure of dancing with her, she replied that she was engaged.
 Well" said Bill, "are you engaged for the next set She said she was. Gan I dance with you the next, then9" Il am engaged for that, also"
 "Can 1 dance with you tonight" "No,' with some hesitancy.
 "Go to Boston!' said Billy, highly indignant, and turned on his heel. After few moments, Bill was &C., costed by the brother of the young lady, who charged him with insulting his sister.
 Bill denies; but professes himself willing to apologize if he has done wrong, and accordingly steps up to the young lady. when the following con- versation ensued:
 Miss L., understand have insult- ed you?"
 "You have, sir"
 "What did say. Miss L. ?"
 "You told me to go to Boston,"
 "Well said Bill, "i have come to tell you that you needn't go."
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-11-17
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
T. M. GIBSON, Attorney at Law AND z. s. CLAIM AGENT,

DEVALL'S BLU FF', ARK. A RKANSAS having b en added to the ju- "A rislction of the Court of Claims a. Washington. the undersigned hereby gives notice that he is prepared 10 receive and col lect all claims held by loyal persons for Stock Forage Supplies and Property of any and ali kinds taken by Federal officers or soldiers for the use of the government. Come and see me. Fees moderate No charge for advice.
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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-11-17
B. IF. Johnson. D R UGGI s T
 DIES ARC, ARKANSAS.

IF EEP on hand a large assortment of Drugs
 IN Medicines, Paints, Oils. Perfumerv. Patent Medicines, Wines. Brandies, whiskey, for meiical purposes. which he will sell low, Prescriptions and orders filled promptly Terms cash feb. 3. 1868.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-11-17
o?...w. ETEN1v.

Being permanently located at Des Arc. will continue the practice of his profession in all it's branches.
 Office at Col. J. NJ. Burney's Drug Store.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-11-17

szr Georgia has dcmocaatic by 4o,- 0oQ majority.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-11-17

TAM NOW PREPARED TO DO ALL z
 | kinds Of work in my line. Mend EyA ing. Cleaning. &c. 0D
 - Thankful for past favors, l solicit ! continuance of the patronage heretofor' be slowed on me, fsb2s-u
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
No Test Oath.

1t will be seen from the following letter from Gen
Canbv that the iron-clad test oath win not be re-
CURED Of members of the legislature and of course
not of State Officers of any sort. Only the oath pre-
scribed by the Constitution will be required and
all can take that. But no one prescribed by the
Howard amen dment can hold Office unless relieved.
The letter below written TO Mr. James Sinclair
member elect from Robson county, who was on
visit this city last week and kindly furnished US
copy:
HEADQUA RrERs SECOND MILITARY DIsrnIcr,
Charleston, 5. c., June 9th, 1868. !
Mr.. JAMES SiNCLAIR-Sir: In reply to your COM
raunicatiou Of June 18TH the Comma nding General
instriIcts to say that the second section of the
Act admit the States of North Carolina, &C.. au-
thorizng the Legislature to before the complete
restoration Of the States, is regarded as dispensing
with tho oath of Office prescribed by the act of July
ID 1862, in the of the members elect who are
not disqualified by the Constitutional amendment
and allowing them to qualify upon taking the oath
Of Office prescribed BY the State Constitution.
Proper action in conformity with this decision will
be taken ss,on the bill becomes law.
Very respectfully. your ob't serv't,
Louis V. CAZIARc Aide de Camp.
When Gen. Candy first issued his order requiring
the test oath of the newly elected members of the
Legislature and State officers, did not hesitate
pronounce it wrong and not justified 10y the laws of
Congress. The above letter shows that we were
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
WASHINGTON News.

The wedding of Senator Henderson of Mis-
souri,, and Miss Matte Foote, at the National
Hotel, was very brilliant The Hotel parlors
were beautifully and profusely draped with lace,
covered with flowers, including Magnolias from
Florida much larger than the ladies' bonnets.
The President. General Grant and Judge Chase,
with their families were among the notables
present. The Senate postponed their meeting
until o'clock, in honor of the event Bridal
presents were numerous, and generally very
costly.
The President has sent special agents to Geor-
gia, to report the circumstances connected with
the Imprisonment of citizens Of Columbus, Ga.
The following letter has been written by Scna-
tor Sumner to citizen of Norfolk, Va:
SENATE CHAMBER, june %, 1868.
Dear Sir Il have your letter of the 18th.
in reference to eligibility of colored man to
Congress. | know of 10 ground on which he
could be excluded from his seat if duly elected
and should welcome the election of competent
representative Of the colored race to either House
of Congress- as the final triumph Of the cause of
equal rights Till this step is taken, our success
Il incomplete. Yours truly,
CHARLES SUMNER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
Don't Leave North Carolina.

We often caution peorlo against moving of frota
our good old State, because do not believe they
can better their condition; and we justified in
this belief bs accounts which reach us daily from
these who hare left We admit that sometimes
man in ten beters his condition BY breaking up and
going to the Northwest or to California, but We
think if he would the same e1ertions here, and
work as hard and deprive himself and family Of the
comforts and luxuries which he does in his home,
he would succeed as we'll if not better.
Bishop Atkinson recently received letter from a
North Carolinian who has resided in California for
number Of years. which gives deplorable account
of the misery and destitation existing among those
who have gone that State seeking fortune. The
Bishop sent the letter to the Wilmington Journal,
and that paper publishes it. We copy the concluding
paragraph follows:
Il know of Southern men now in San Francisco
whose little means have been exhausted, and who
know not how to escape the pressure of want. Many
bitterly regret having come the country, and
would gladly return, il they could. One gentleman
lately arrived and deploring his gloomy prospects,
said to me that he had been deceived in
with many others, by the false accounts he had lis
tened to, and he thought that il would be Of
charity to present statement of things in Cali
fornia, that others light be deferred from taking
a step which would lead to regret
The fact is, too many are trying to live without
cultvating the soil All wealth and all prosperity IS
derived from agriculture, and those who act this
idea and intelligence in their occupation will
thrive and prosper, while thousands who pursue
different course will become droncs and paupers.
Here in North Carolina let all GO to work and
aid in building up agricultural interests. In
stead of prefixing the word "Iion." to the Of
an offce-holdcr, let designate Honorable and
great those who make the best crops and raise the
most cattle, hogs and sheep The successful .ler of
the soil is the only truly great in this world,
and he deserves to be honored accordingly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30

effort may aceemplish your purpose, and, at all
events ycu cannot do better than 10 make earnest
determined effort.
The writer has before him copy of letter writ
ten to o gentleman in Pennsylvania by an expert
eneed farmer resident Of the most productive sec
ton of Illinois. and a every way competent by
reason of intelligence and experience to form an
opinion Of our soil and climate, and hope will
be pardoned tie depression in giving you the benefit
CT that opinion, as follows:
81 have visited and Observed the quality Of the
soil in the States Of Pennsylvania and Maryland
of the Mountains, and think the soil in the South
Western part Of North Carolina fully equal that of
fully the Counties Of Meckienburg, Lincoln, CASTOR
and Catawba, and am fully convinced that with the
same care and system in cultivation used in that por
ton of the old States East of the Mountains bet
ter results could be obtained. ! have noticed, in
particular its adaptation to the raising OF clover
and in part of the world have better clover
produced under like cultivation. l am fully con-
WINGED that with care in cultivation and proper
tation of crops, and good blowing the production of
wheat and corn could be doubled in quantity per
acre; ard instead of the scspng process of scratch
ing one half of the surface to the depth of two inches
should good blowing TO the depth of six inches be
adopted the yield would be doubled without the aid
of artificial fertilizers. The season is about two
months longer than in the part of Pennsylvania
Maryland mentioned The climate and soilsiaEel
adapted to the production of all fruits of tzs1af-
tude. The peach, pear and plum can be raised in
the greatest perfection and see reason why the
vineyards should not be equally productive with
those Of California. From the samples OF vines and
their products have observed, believe Them fully
equal TO any part ofAmerica."
In the opinion of the writer, we certainly have a
soil well worth an effort TO reclaim.
II. C. JONES, Jr.,
To-. tho ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
The Democratic Nomination.

Many surmi=es are INDUCED and predictions made
Is 20 who viii receive the nomination the Dem
cratic candidate for President. The Convention
meets in New York On the 4th Of July and already
the City is l Of delegates It viii be the largest
Convention ever assembled N this country We
should not be surprised if some one whose name has
not yet been brought prominently forward was to
receive the nomination Gen. Sherman, for instance
he has not been mentioned by the politicians 1t
would be rather hard, however, induce the South
people who lived in the line of his march 10 vote
for him.
The prospects of Judge Chase are increasing every
day, and ii is said he will stand any platform the
Convention msy make. The Washington Union says
il is authorized to announce the following declaration
of principles for Judge Chase:
Universal suffrage is n recognized Democratic
principle, the application Of which is be left in
United States, to the States themselves. Universal
amnesty and complete removal Of all disabilities on
account of participation in the rebellion is not only
wise and just measure of public policy, but essen
tally necessary the beneficial administration of
government in the States recently involved in civil
uith the United States and O full and salts
factory of the practical relations of
those States with the other States of the American
Union. No military government over any State of
the Union in time Of peace is compatible with the
principles of civil liberty established by the Consti-
rufion; the trial of private citizens by mill
tary commissions be tolerated by people jealous of
their freedom and desiring to be free. Taxes should
be reduced as far practicable, collected Impair
TALLY and with strict economy, and apportloned
as to bear property rather than upon labor. And
while ali national obligations should be honestly and
exactly fulfilled, special privileges should be al
lowed TO any classes or individuals corporations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
CHARLOTTE MARKET, June %, 1863
CORRECTED BY STESHousE, NJ

CORRECTED By STESHoUsE, MAcAULAY Co.
Nothing Of consequence has been done IN the
Cotton market since last report Some so bai"s
we're sold during the week pa to % cents for mid
ding tax paid, closing firm oil Saturday at the out
side figure.
Flour is and readily commands Sc 10 $3.50
per sack from wagons.
Corn-The market is well supplied We quote At
81 40 from wagons, being decline since last report
Wheat is zcarce-we quote 81 50 to 81 to quail
ity Peas dull a; 81 So 10 81 10. Oats 60 TO s. cts
Country Bacon, hog round, brings l. 10 IL cents;
Baltimore Bacon sides IS to 10 cents from stores !;
Lard ~ to q cents.
Fresh country Butter 20 to 25 cents; Chickens %
TO 50 cents; Eggs 2L cents. All these articles are
in demand
Liverpool Salt -. so TO 81. per sack.
Corn whiskey and Apple Brandy 81 % TO s23o
per gallon by the barrel
Molasses Is cents 10 l.25 per gallon by retail
Manufactured Tobacco so cents TO 81 % per pound
according 10 grade.
Dry Hides in demand at ID cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
Died Hard,

Rufus Ludwick, white man, hung al Sails
bury Friday last, for numbering his wife. The
North State gives the following account of his nj
tempt to escape from the gaows: -
"A length it became necessary for the Sheriff to
perform the sad duty Of completing the execution of
the of the law and he intimatcd the cul-
prit that the time had come. At this Notification he
made effort TO jump from the platform and escape.
This prevented by the Sheritfs officers who
rounded him. but he had to be hanged hy main force
1t required some half dozen persons to hold him
while he was pinioned and the rope adjusted about
his neck. Then he refused to stand up and he was
in half lying and half sitting posture when the
fatal drop fell and launched his soul into eternity
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
Impeachment to be 'Resurrected.
\ Geographic dispatch from Washington to the
Philadelphia Herald, dated Jnnc 2Sd, says:

Geographic dispatch from Washington to the
Philadelphia Herald dated jane 23d, says:
..Impea chment is to be revived again. is learned
from strictly authentic source and in fact the matt
ter is being openly discussed in Republican quarters
that Thad. Stevens has prepared tour articles Of
impeachment against the President, which he viii
introduce to the House Of Representatives
the Tax bill is disposed Of The articles entirely
distinct from the specifications Of those which were
recently tried by tho Senate, and embrace among
other allegations the following: First, the illegal
Of power TO carry elections Second, the abuse
Of the pardoning power i'll pardonng the counter
feiters Of natefai currency Third orertacts in at
tempting to deteat the Recoust rueton acts Of Con-
gress. lie insists that the country demands the i'm
parchment of the President, and will push the adoP
ton of his articles before the House with vigor
the Tax bill is uUt Of the way. This
movement has crea ed decided sensation wherever
It has become known, bat meets the approval q lead
ing Radicals
If the attempt 10 impeach the President il renew
ed it will be defeated by larger than TIC first
effort was.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
June %, 1868.
State of North Carolina, Union County.
hs Eq,aty-To EaA Tern 1850. B.

IN Eqaaty-To FaH Term 1860 B.
David y. Lilies against James Kelly and wife Ke.ish
Kelly.
II appearing IN this case, the satisfaction Of the
Court. that the defendants, James Kelly and wife
Keziah reside beyond the limits Of this State thst
recess cannot be personally served upon them, Sc
is therefore ordered by the Court that publication
be made for six weeks successfully, in the Wesfe-a
Democrat, commanding them to be and appear az tho
next term 81 this Court 10 be held for the county cf
Union, at the Court House ia Monroe On the Sth
Monday after the last Monday in August, 1885, then
and there to answer plead or denur, or Judgment
pro c0nfesse viii be entered against them.
Witness Thomas D. Winchester, Clerk and Master
of said Court at office in Monroe. the 2lst day u
J.ne 1868 7. D. WINCHESTER, c. VI. l.
25-5w [pr. adv. so.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
The President and his Cabinet.

Mr. Johnson has been unfortunate in his Cabinet
relations since he assumed the Presidential
chair. lie had a troublesome time with Stanton,
whose treachery very near ruined him and caused
articles of impeachment be preferred against him;
and now it is said that the Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Mctulloch, is giving him some botheraticn. 1t
is stated that the President wants McCulloch re-
sign, but McCulloch don't seem TO take the hint and
prefers to remain during these duh times his fat
salary.
In the better days of the Republic il would have
remaining in the Presidents Cabinet after that Off
had signhed, by The slightest hint, his desire for
a change. But the tribe that now rules in WashinC-
ten have different ideas of courtesy, dignity and
morality, from those entertained by such
men Calhoun Jackson Clay and Webster.
Any who pursucs the vascillating course that
Mr. Johnson has, and tries to proptiatc his enemies
and friends at the" same tirae may expect to get
tangled in difficulty and perpexity. The Raleigh
Sentinel makes truthful remarks in the follow
ing paragraph:
.Iresidcnt Johnson has Numbered in several mat
but his attempt the machine, with any Of
the former Cabinet cf Mr. Lincoln. has been p1yyet
nal bluntlcr. Had he. within thirty DAYS after his
accession to the Presidency, chosen entire
Cabinet, and then favnrahlv considered the plan and
terms of capuatou agreed upon by Gen sherman
and Gen. johnson, and, after maturing his plans.
called Congress together, the end Of four months
and submitted the whole matter it, the whole
Try oUld at have been rc.i or,ri 10 peace.
Several members of the Cabinet have been marpIots
ana sources Of much evil to the administration"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
DTED.

: In this county, suddenly, en- the Goth inst, Mr.
Joseph Knox, aged about SO years.
In Cabarrus county, the 9th inst, Of Consump-
tion Mrs. Sarah NJ. McCurdy, wife Of Mr. J. NJ. Nc
Curdy.
In Greensboro, on Wednesday, June 18th, pr.
Rufus Scott, aged 35 years.
In Wilmington -on the 25th inst, Dr. Vim. J. Price.
aged GA years.
In Lancaster, on the 23d inst, Mrs. Anna Mittag.
wife of DR. ]. F. G.. Mittag.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30

In Raleigh, on the 9th inst, Mr. W. C, Stronach
to Miss Anna Barton Ball. daughter Of the late James
b. Ball, Of Lancaster. Va.
In Wilmington, on the 25th inst, Mr. Rober. B.
Davis of Virginia, Miss Cornie j. daughter Of n.
n. Nixon, Esq.
In Spsrtanburg District, the I'd inst, Mr. E. 8.
Darwin of York District, to Miss Sallie A. Pilgram.
In Lancaster nsstr;ct on the 18th inst, Mr. Robert
NJ. Kirk 10 Miss Margaret A. Marshall
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-30
New Advertisements,

Concord Female College-E. F. Rockwell, President.
Second Supply of Dry Goods-Brem, Brown y Co
Tax Notice-R VI White Sheriff.
"il't"w Glass and Rope-Brem, Brown Co.
lily Book Specialization & Elliott
ladies White Kid Slippers at Meacham Is Shoe Store.
-'''lce-J BGxbaum, 5 Anathan and R0essler.
commission Merchants and Wholesale Grocers-R ii
Cowan Co. Wilmington.
announcement of Chaylotte Female Institute
''i' Pr'i"r-T ID Nipchester, & VI +.