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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

AN INCIDENT IN A PALACE A num- Der of courtiers were gathered one day in the palace of King Edward VI of Eng
 land, and one of them desiring to obtain an article that was little beyond his reach, thoug htessly took large bible from
 he table and stepped on it. The young King, whose piety was most sincere and dcvuout, was deeply grieved at this want of reverence for Gods word But he loved the offender, aad was unwilling to subject him to the mortifeation of a public rebuke, while he felt that the offence ought to re- eeive attention. He therinre lifted the Bible from he floor with great care laid 1t gently on he table, then stopped over and reyerently kissed it The silent act made , profound impression on the courtiers; tears .tacisteaed many eyes, and the oHen. der felt most keenly the tender reproof conveyed by the monarch. IL were we'll
 f in all places and all homes simslar reverence were cherished for the word of God.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

CHAPTER I.
 I knew Winsmeede Fallon and ad- mired him for manliness of per son and character. He had fine eyes, hair, beard and teeth.-Grace, color and stature combiiied to make him pleasant to look upon. The first time l ever saw him was in a room crowded with youth and beauty. His mother leaned upon his arm. The one young and handsome, the other old and feeble ; both were beautitied by the contrast. A lady at my side remarked
 "Winsmeede Fallon will never mar ", he is absorbed in his mother"
 .She is quaint looking old lady, said |, ''but very attractive.
 "very, there is such harmony lh her dress, person, and gentle ways
 And Winsmeede ?" queried l.
 .'He is southern gentleman of the highest type. How could he be any thing else with such mother?'
 Did you see that young lady in the reception room?" asiaed l.
 That young lady! Why, my dear sir, there were at least twenty"
 l had seen only one, and would have seen her among thousand. Again she passed before me, servant follow ing with trunk, on which l read "R. Annesley, Petersburg. Virginia.
 My companion was still speaking.
 "What pity he has volunteered! !!
 "Who2 Annesley 2" asked l, looking towards the door.
 "Pshaw l am speaking of Wins meede." said she impatiently.
 ''Ah--yes-no l mean; not for our cause, rejoined l.
 Il was thinking of his mother con- tinued she, "he is the only son of widow"
 l learned that evening that she had buried her husband and four children in one year. Love had been her idol :; Death drew her unto the Cross, and the last child was spared. In perfect trust and resignation lay the loveliness of her old age. Afterwards l said to young Fallon-"H ow will your motiier bear this parting?'
 "You do not know my mothcr,' answered he proudly, "she is dove hearted woman, but her soul is tower of strength. She is patriot and a Christian"
 did not appreciate the force Of hls words. until met her the morning he went away. and saw a sweet, patient smile on her face.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
Anccdote of r-.; snie.

Eugenie was recently witnessing a military review at Rcnnes, walking about the field, curious, questioning, amused and careless, when. it having rained in the morning, all at once, great emotion! Her majesty's foot slippedson the wet grass. and there she was laughing heartily at slight fall, although no one around her dared 10 smile. She tried to rise; the ground slipped away under her little feet. A general oi artillery and commander of chasseurs advanced to her assistance, moved by the same desire, yet kept back by the same fear; the respect due 10 the first lady of the land paralyzed lheir goodwill, and they remained standing, lowing and hesitating, not daring to touch their sovereign, who was still laughing merrily. A minute passed. A minute in similar case is ! century. Then, a foot soldier, who was holding an officers horse at some little distance, threws the bride to eomrads and bravely Approached, one hand doing the military salute and the other stretched toward the empress with engaging frankness: Ma sire" said he, twill you permit me to raise you up" By this time the emperor, who had been approaching, on remark ing this little scene, came up and joined his laugh with that of the empress, whom he raised at once, saying, with
 III air of amicabe grumbling: w hat childishness, Eugenie! You might do yourself some harm P The French comic artists dare not use the Inviting theme
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

VALUABLE RECIPES A subscriber asks us to publish the following recipes, which he vouches to be eifectual remedies for rbe complaints pa'ned:
 For Scratches or Calls on Horses - A mixture of white lead and oil (common painD. For scratches, wash clean with castillo soap; when dry apply the paint IL never fails with one or two applications.
 For SCOUTS in Calves or Colts.-One pint of four put in strong cloth; press to round bail; tio tight, and drop into 9 kettle of boiling water; boil two hours when cold peel of the dough; and s.ase off the ball with knife one tAacae o -four, and put in pint of new uils drenoh with a little. Two dosos la q much as I ever give. Prevensa lc----- dry stable in cold, vet weather
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
Nfa.rinsony.

A good wife is the greatest earthly blessing. A man is what his wife makes him. Ii is the mother who moulds the character and destiny of the child.
 Make marriage matter of moral judgment.
 Marry into your own religion.
 Marry into different blood and tenn perament from your own.
 Marry into a family which you have long known.
 Never talk at one another either alone or in company.
 Never both manifest anger at once.
 Never speak loud to one another un- less the house is on fire.
 Let each one strive to yield oftenest to the wishes of the other.
 Let self-abnegation be the daily aim and effort of each.
 The very nearest approach to domes- tic felicity on earth is in the mutual cultivation of an absolute unsefishness.
 Never find fault, unless it is perfectly certain that q fault has bcesl committed !; and even then prelude it with kiss, and lovingly.
 Never taunt with past mistake.
 Neglect the whole world besides, rather than one another.
 Never allow request to be repeated. Il forgot" is never an acceptable ex- cuse.
 Never part for day without loving words 10 think of during your ab- scence besides it may be that you will nOt meet again in life.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
CHAPTER VII.
"posr xuBiLA, JunrLA]9

They were married. Three shining aces passed before me. One was old, wo were youne--all were beautiful, The central ii isure was an angel iD q mist of floating white. His hand and hers touched miue--l wished them joy, and said--"Ah, Winsmeede, my friend, had you indeed slept in the low thick ranks sown on the field of glory, you would stsll have been blest in the love and grief of such q woman r
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

rsA-To an ind gent person who was per netually boasting of his ancestry, an in. dustrous successful tradesman of humble origin observed, "You my friend, are proud of decent, and l am proud of my ascent"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
THE PEpEsTRIAN.

Ruth first broke the silence which followed my departure-"Mother, are you thinking of him ?" The soft wither- ed hand pressed hers gently. A child wind huttered the curtain and put out the light. As Ruth closed the wind W she saw mans figure showed by the moonlight on the ground. Instead of
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

sfn-A An old gentleman whose mastiea ton is not of the best, has just advertised for butcher to supply by oousrsot In this manner he hopes and expects to gc. "tender" meat
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
Dr.. R, B. SHELBY,

TyENDERS his professional services 10 the
 | Citizens of Des Arc and surrounding country, in the practice of Medicine and Ob- steifics. He hopes from an experience of over fifteen years in Southern practice, to. merit share of public patronage.
 Office one door East of Burney'S Drug Store. march2s- lS6s-iy
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

CoNUNDRUM--Q. It is made with 9 train, it travels with tram it is of no use to the train, but train can not trave! without it--A A noise.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

NoTHiNa LIKE bEATHER.-What leg gings should be made of-Alli-gator skins
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
NEW HOTEL IN DEvaLL'S BLUFF, ARK.

THE "ATLAS HOTEL
 IS NOW OPEN for the accommo- dation of the travelling public exc.u, sivelv. The Tables will be Supphso with the choicest tho market anoras. Our accommodating aud genial friend, J. M. McClintock, is proprietor. Ali who patronize him will go away ''iauahing fat" Janii
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

n0-A .heated imagination" nay be defined to be--dreaming the house is on fro.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

'QuIcG SANDS" "The sands of life" wi eh saon run out"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

attended church, supporting the old lady as her son had done before he died. She was pale and delicate featured, lacking only health and spirits to be handsome. After that day, they were always together. It was Ruth Annesley. She was very gentle with Mrs. Falfon--walked slow ly beside her, chose pleasant paths, folded her shawl carefully about her, and cared for her in hundreds of thoughtful ways. If Winsmeede's de- votion to his mother had been pleasant to see. this was beautiful. A visitor asked naturally enough, Are you re- lated to Mrs. Fallon P
 "No." replied Ruth.
 "An old acquaintance, presume"
 "No. I never saw her until came here"
 Finally the story came out, that she went straight to Mrs. Fallon's house, on the day of her arrival, sat down be- side her, took her hand and asked Are you Mrs. FallonS"
 .Yes.n w,ss her reply.
 .Did won kno " Winsmeede Fallon?" "Wnsmeede My ooyf l am ms mother--he is dead Y
 Both faces quivered; the oahg wo- man put her hand to her white ,'n'o"'' sank down at the old woman's I,"'' and laid her cheek against her hand, as they groaned piteously together.
 "What are you to him asked Mrs. Fallon, as she felt the hot tears drop heavily into her palm.
 Ruth lifted her white face, blanched by grief that had never before been spoken, and answered--'I would have been his wiiel"
 Poor thing, poor thing!" repeated the mother, stroking her hair and face tenderly,
 From that hour they loved each other dearly.
 Miss Annesley gathered about her few pupils, and officiated as organist in one of the churches. How she play ed and sang! There was an indescri- bable under current of sadness and sweetness in every strain. have watched, with half-closed eyes. the gimmering sunlight through the chan eel window set it's gorgeous coioring on her face and hair. and wished she might play on forever, that my dream of heaven and angels might never end. To this day, I never hear '1e Deum Laudamus,' but her frail form and deep lustrous eyes cone before me. One evening l heard her sing, Nearer. My God to Thee'--I have felt nearer and nearer to Him from that hour. She came down smiling, anfpassed out of the shadowy church, into the red light of evening As she vanished anioRg| the pines, she seemed part ot the gol-. den glory of the day passing westward into the night.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

< "DEED WITHOUT A NAME.--hn uasisaea VII
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

esA-The ladies chief amusement Bon : peting,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30

w,L- give prompt attention 10 any business in the counties of Independence. Jackson Wood.uI, Monroa. Prairie. White, Conwal and Van Bursn. mara-
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DH. A. '. zE

Offers his services to the citizens of Des Arc and vicinity in the practice oi medicine. Thankful for past iavors, and by attention to business he expects to share liberal prtronage.
 Office-At his residencc-late the residence of w. G. Firth. sepA
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
D7. roB'T. 3 TRFzEvaNT,

Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Des Arc and vicinity. Ofice-At B. F. Johnson Drugstore.
 sep2l
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RATES or ADVERTISING.

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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
From the Land We Love.
 ONLY SON OF HIS MOTHER.
CHAPTER I.

"He was the only son of widow. ."-Aone Jendrine
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CHAPTER ".


 "Destroy, destroy. Leave not q chimney for crow to rest upon. ."-
 General Sherman U,a $ 4.
 Mrs. Fallon house was oa fire! A white fear flew from face to face, for the two women living there alone. The news spread quickly through the place, but alas, it had come too late we iound only heap of smouldcring ruins, slowly whitening in the morn ing sunshine. A few articles of cloth ing, single trunk, and Winsmeede's picture, were in sight. Close by, Mrs FalIon was reclining in kind Of stupor, with her head resting on Miss. Annesley's lap. Both were in their night dresses. Ruths cheek was parch- ed red her hands and arms blistered, her long, fue hair burned half away, but she actually smiled. in my face
 "See, Doctor, we are safe, thank God It is sad thing, but we are both alive" said she softly, emphasizing both, and pointing to Mrs. Fallon.
 Had she wept bystericaly, l might have beon more calm, but l turned away, choking wit.. wrath and bitter ness.
 II fear her eyes are injured" contin- ued she, '.You know her sight was tail- ing. and the smoke and flames were terrible. See, her lashes are burned, and her cheeks scared dreadiully. Nothing was said of her own cheek and beautiful hair, until Ispoke.
 "Ah, that is trifie,' she answered, Il can wear it short awhile--God has been very good to mel"
 True, God had been good, but thought of those who had not-she said not a word against them, and my bitterness died away unspoken. Mrs. Fallon started while we were speaking of carrying her to a cabin near by.
 Ruth, dear, is it not nearly dawn 2
 "Yes, mother, it is day" answered Ruth.
 Mrs. Fallon held her hands before her eyes, closer and closer, then drop. ped them heavily, saying, Ruth. an blind.' Her tone was subdued ano she casped her hands patiently. w. Il looked at each other, and for she frs time saw Miss Annesley'a eyes .mois with tears. They refused all invita- lions to neighboring homes Mrs Fallon said, Il am too old to change let me stay here.'
 "Yes,' added Ruth, 'let us sta! } here"
 AS she spoke her grey, earnest eye were fixed upon the distance. as if sh were waiting
 "Ah," thought I, "she will wait her for some one whom she loves.' Il However they accepted little kind ncsses gratefully, and before anothe night came, were domicilcd rudel ? enough. in humble cabin formerl . occupied by their servants. Wemove Q Mrs. Fallon there that morning, an'
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
Advertisers by the yea w.lbe 10.

Advertisers by the yea w..i be sssrie.es o their legitimate business
 Personal communica,ioae charged double
 Legal advertisements wiif le cla~Tsi. fo- one square or less, first ireo-fi0a Si aud Ts cents per square for each ada. c..sl insertion
 Advertisements not ordor,d .rr 3 yrceilti lime, will be inserted tii. i5Ib.6dan, and charged for accordingly
 All advertising due after coud in.ortion.
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CHAPTER II. READING THE LIST.

A few days after the disastrous battle of f- pale anxious throng might have been seen crowding around our village post office. Mrs. Fallon leaned on her cane apart from the crowd, while the list Nf dead, wounded, and missing was eSd. The sun was hot, her walk had been long, so her feet ached and the cane shook in her hands. She was growing old very fast. The man inside the office read on.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
John Lanham,
 Martin Smith,
 Jas. Thompson.
 Winsmeede Fallon.

Those within heard no cry, and those without were listening too attcntively to notice her, though they said, "Poor old ladyw Poor Mrs. Fallonl' "Who will break this dreadful news to her v With her head dropping trifle lower than was wont, she tottered away voiceless. A mist came before her, and elre groped her way home, feeling before her, as one does in the darkness. She was found sitting on the steps of her own door, with her hands clasped together around her knees, rocking herself to and fro. The shock had nunibed every faculty, and she submit ted like docile infant, to our minis trations, without any apparent desire for arything, save 10 lie quite still, her eyes fixed upon the portrait of her son. She did not speak for days, and we feared this dumb ariet preceded second childhood. oe death. Day after day, exhausted by exertion, oppressed by the stiffness, we sat watching and waiting. We sat thus one morning inv arm rested on the window-sill, where learned, glad to be near pet mocking bird, who dipped his beak in i, basin of water. twiitering and chirp- ing as he stroked his feathers. Mrs. FaIlon loved birds. They were never caged, and yet this one had been taught to pick crumbs from her hand or nestle in her bosom. Winsmeeds possessed the same power over horses and dogs, it must have been through gentleness. l held out my hand. the bird hoped upon 1t, and from thence | ia the vine against the window. turn ed his little. sharp. blinking eye' heavenward, and sang his first song Mrs. Fallon's eyes left the picture, and rested on the bird. When his rich wild melody changed to low qniver ing strain, she spoke: 'It is the voic' of my son. vorls never sang before. I passed my hand over m.- eyes, thu ladies wept. she smiled. How won drous are the ways of God! The Com forier spalze, through the song of lit tie bird.
 CHAPTER III.
 | s'Entreat me not to leave thee, or ( return from following after thee."
 i About sunset. in the month of Octo
 Der, a stranger dressed fin mournin
 came to our village inquiring for Mr'
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CHAPTER III.

ssEntreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee.'
 About sunset, in the month of Octo- Der, a stranger dressed in mourning came to our village inquiring for Mrs. Fallon. The following Sabbath, she
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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-07-31

The Louisville Journal, speaking Of
Brewnlow, says;
He is q miserable coward, who knows he
is Gus Of reach Of all personal danger, with
out dignity and without intelligence. The
best argument that the Kuklux Klan do not
exist is that they have not knocked him.on
the head long ago. ''The mesnest thing the
ConEsderates ever did," the editor Of that
paper heard Tennessee Union Colonel say
the other day, s.'was that when they had
Browulow in prisos they let him go again"
We think so. If they had hung him they
would have conferred a general blessing
upon society.
We predict that his legislature-compos-
ed as it is Of rogues who could be bribed to
do any Job however loathsome for fifty dol
lars head-wilI meet and double the taxes
an create an army and steal what they can,
and then sepsrate until they are again con-
vened to do some other dirty work. This
is legislation in Tennessee. The people are
not consulted they are destroyed and IN
til they rise in their might and throw of
the yoke of the despOt, or until the ven
geance Of God overtakes the monster, they
will not be free. We have no patience to
write about it without becoming temper
Il is an abomination in the sight Of nature.
It is 90 foul that hell itself is clean By COM
parison. Yet, after all, it is what radical
ism would bring US all to. and BrOWnlOw,
corrupt as he is by universal confession, is
no worse at bottom than the rest Of bis
DartV.
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Those who have their joys have R!so
their griefs in proportion, and none can ex-
tremely eEalt or depress friends, bat friends.
The harsh things that come from the rest
Of the world are received and FePulssd
with that spirit which every honest maB
bears about him, for his own Vindicalion /;
but unkindness in words OF actions among
friends affects US the FIRST instant in the
Utmost recesses Of our souls. IndiffsFeBt
people, il msy 50 say, can wound us on
ly in the heterogeneous parlss main as in
our legs OF arms, but the friend can make
no pass bat ct the heart itself. On ths
other side, the most impOtsRt assistance.
the mere well wishes Of frieads give .
nan constaney and courage against The most
prevailing force Of ell his enemies. e is
here only be enjoys and suffers to the
quick.
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The Irrepressible Conflict.

Judging from the news which reaches US
from all quarters in Middle Tennessee, and,
in fact, from the whole South. it would
seem that We are fast approaching that con-
ditiOn whence the antagonism between she
negro sRd whites must culminaGs in and as
sumo some desperate shape. Our Tennss-
zee and Southern exchanges contain ae-
counts Of most audacious murders, FobbeE-
les and Outragss perpstrated by negroes,
followed close upon By terrible retaliation
and vengeance on the part Of the outraged
whites.
There is q point at which We may arrive
where EOrbSarsncs ceases to Be q virtue, and
Whils We counsel lOrbsarancs, We warn the
dsIudsd negro and his unprinoipled lead
srB. that the white men Of the South, no
matter how strong their mansOlss may Be
FiVeted upon them. eaR Be gOadsd 20 sneh
desperation that they will rise sp in their
might and visit terrible rotribution upOa
the heads Of their prosecutors.
The white msA Of che South, remarks
the Southern Opinion, stripped Of almost
every other right, have not yes parted with
their right Of sslf-dsfenes, which is part Of
Southern character and where black out
laws, whose insOlsnCe keeps pace with rad
ioal Legislation, intruds upon this sacred
domain, they must expect, as they viii osr-
tainly receive, Eetribution, sudden and ser-
| rible.
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Bad Feelings.

One Of the saddest misfortunes that could
befan this country, says the New York
Journal Of Commerce, would be the array
of black and white into hostile Parties.-
We cannot believe that the effort to that
end are encouraged by others than the frest
and impraeticable of Radicals. But if the
latter are few in number they are jealous
and very dangerous. They ara the men
who not only in the district of4Columbis,
but all over the South. are inAaming the
negroes against the whites. It is their am
bition to separate all the freedmen of the
South into one party, which shall be OPpos-
ed to all ex-slaveholders and conservative
whites. The latter, curiously enough, are
not working in the same narrow spirit, for
8 white mans party. They are desiFous
to cultivate friendship with the negroes,
and 10 3 considerable extent they are suo-
cessFul. At the recent elections great
many thousand negroes voted the COnserv-
ative tickets. We do not say that there
are not white men at the South who are
hostile to the freedmen as q class. But the
fact remains beyond dispute that il is the
Radical whites Of the intense partisan type
that are making the most successful effort
to alisnsts the blacks from the whites, snd
thereby TO bring such conflict Of races as
has broken out ct Washingtos.
The existence Of such bad feelings be-
tween the Whits and black races in this
country ct this tins is another convincing
reason Of the necessity Of the speedy rs-es-
tablishment Of prudent moderation-in 3
word, cOnservativs-ssntiments in the
councils of the nation.