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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23

ua,,ng had indubitable evidence of it's ,..sent and certain effects from the testimo- rsv of n multitude of respectable citizens, amone whom are classed sonic of our best phvsicians wedo not hesitate to recommend this Preparation in all cases of Fever and Arue and Chlls and Fever: indeed, from the facts in our possession of it's intrinsic value, if would not be too much for us to state that when tho directions are strictly complied with, we warrant 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 Ague or Chills and Fever is found to exist.
 The wonderful operation of the Texas Ton ic Syrup in neutralizing the effects of mala- rious poison in the human system, can only explain it's extraordinary agency ill 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 Tonic of rare and medicinal virtues, composed of pure and harmless ingredients, and arc so united as to form a sAmpound alike skillful in art, beau tifu1 in appearance, and can be taken with sarety to tie most delicate constitutions. It is the result of lifetime of experience and practice in Southern climate, and was nev- CT known to fail, even where all othe reme- dies had been tried in vain.
 Those who are unacquainted with the ex- traordinary properties of this home produc- ton, manufactured from Roots and Plants indigenous to the soil of our sunny South, :" fand kence adapted 10 the cure of Southern climatic diseases) are respectfully referred to tho 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 aud Dealers, from all parts of the country, are uniform in stating the medicine is safe, certain and reliable, as substitute for Quinine and<E poisonous compounds heretofore g,- Ny sold, and is rapidly supplaniins sss thing of this class.
 As home .~Aerprise it especially com mends itself to tie people of this section of the country, who are now struggling in an effort 10 do away with old prejudices in favor of foreign prodnce, and may we not hope foreign "Quack Nostrums,a the proprietors of which. in most cases, are governed by no- thing but merccnary motives, know nothing of the properties of Medicinal Agents, and care nothing for our interests, except to en- --tice our people into the use O. their vile mixtures.
 Tho Texas Tonic Syrup is packed in eases -of two dozen.
 Dealers supplied upon better terms than any other remedy affords. s
 MANSFIELD & HIGBET.
 Druggissfssslnnd nemists, Sole ---------4.A-- a Sroprietors, Memphis, Tenn.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
Bearberry, ts'Sebs and Buohu

It will cure Retention or Nom Retention of Urine. Gravel, Thick or Milky Urine, Diff culty of Urinating. Pain in the Back, Bloody Urine, Melancholy and Evil Forebodings. Extreme Nervousness, Effects of Habits of Dissipation or Early Abuses, Loss of Power and Memory, affecting old or young, male or female
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
DIES ARC MALE & FEMALE S E M | M A R Y.

The trustees having secured the ser vices of Mir B. D. PERRY, his tenth semi-annual session will commence on Monday, the 25th of January, 1869, as- sisted by competent female teacher. RATES OF TUITION, PER SESSION OF FIVE
 MONTHS.
 Primary Department. sl3 O0 Higher English Department ID oo Ancient Languages. s...-......... 20 uo Incidental Eee.. ........-....-... VV Board can be had at SIP per month. One-half of the tuition must be paid in advance and the balance at the close. All scholars considered regular from time of entrance, and no deduction ex- cept in case of protracted sickness.
 For further information, applyto the Principal. janl9tf
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23

ChlIls aud Fever, or Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague, lntersfiit- tent and Remittemt Eevers, JaumdiCe and Emfargerient s6f the Spleen, OF ASue
 Cake. O..
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
FARMERS AND PLANTERS
DRoMGo0LE CO.'S ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERs,

A beautiful medical compound, prepared by class ofregular and experienced physicians who have been practising medicine in the South for twenty years. ,
 This Female Regulator is powerful Uterine Tonic, arousing the Womb to heal thy action, thereby curing painful suppress ed or irregular menstruation, falling of the Womb, Leucorrh@a or Whites, Liberation and Irritability of the Womb, Swimming and Giddiness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, Melancholy, Sick Headache, Ovarian Disease, Derangement of the Kidneys and Bladder, and all those preculiar complaints affecting.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
TO BUILD UP A HOME PAPER

That will rank 6rst-elass, nothing is necessary but for its own people to encourage it with generous support and it will rise in worth just in pro- portion to the support given it.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
SPEND YOUR MONEY AT HOME,

And it will flow back to you in some shape, as large amount of our earn ings are spent in your midst for the necessares of life. which is not the case when you sead to a distance for a paper
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
Look to Your Interest.

The undersigned will in few days open regular shop at Gatewood X Thomas old office, where he proposes to do all work in the line of carpenter, coffin maker, etc, at the cheapest rates. He warrants every job he undertakes. Send in your orders.
 WILLIAM CAMPBELL.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
IF YOU WANT Cheap Reading Matter,

z ! Send Two DOLLARS AND FifTY CENTS ' I and we will send you the DES ARC CITIZEN and the AMERICAN STOCK JOURNAL for one year; or,
 if you choose, yon can have them
 sent to different names. The ClTl-
 ZEN is weekly, containing thirty two columns; the STOCK JOURNAL is monthly, containing thirty-two
 pages, with two columns to the page,
 neatly covered and trimmed.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
DROMGOoLE & CO.'S
KIDNEY AND BLADDER

Affections which are so common among all classes in the Southern climate, are immedi- ately cured by the use of Dromgoole Co.'S, Fluid Extract
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
WIFE, MOTHER and SISTER,

Read a few extracts from letters.
 s'English Female Bitters cured me of fall ing of the Womb My wife carried six bot ties to Pine Bluff, two bottles cured her of Leucorrhea and she sold the remainder" 'sSend one bottle English Female Bitters for Palpitation and Sick Headache" 'Three bottles of English Female Bitters cured my wife of Painful Menstruation.h 70, feel so much better after using English Female Bitters, it strengthens me-" ''Four bottles of English Female Bitters curied my wife of Liberation of the Womb,"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
Freight and Passage Card Rate of the Memphis and White River
 INDEPENDENT PACKET,
 DIES ARC. Leaving Memphis Every Monday.

' LNiQM Memphis to HelVa, Delta, Friar's< I Point and all way Lis (ngs and mouth White river, per 100 pounds, 25c; dry bar rels. 5oc; salt barrels, Soc; pork, 75c; whis- ky, Sl; molasscs, Sl; corn, oats and bran, 25 G.
 From Memphis to Indian Bay and all Way Landings, te, Des Arc, Augusta, West Point and Searcy, per 100 pounds, 40c; dry barrels, 60as salt barrels, Toe; pork, SlS whisky, Sl 25; molasses, S1 50; corn, oats and bran, 3oc.
 From Memphis to Jacksonporss per 100 pounds, 50c; dry barrels, Toe; salt barrels, Sl; pork, Sl 20, whisky, Sl 75; molasses, Sl 70; corn, oats and bran, 40c.
 Passage from Memphis to praicie Landing, Indian Bay, St Charles, Croeketts Bluff, Mount Adams, Caseo and Clarendon, Ss; Little .kerkL Sl5, Des Arc, sl0; West Point, Searcy and Augusta, SIS; Jacksonport, Sl5.
 Cos'sn to Memphis, $i 90 per hale. < JOHN D. ELLIOTT, Master. 'sElhorr & MnLER. Agcnts, No. JetiersoR street, Memphis. l. sepl-
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
XYIx0U9 yNv11

~WSBWVVV w vSS Which is so common on all our rivers, lakes. bayous, swamps, etc, can De easily cured by using our s.King of Chillss which immedia- tely arouses the Liver, cleanses the Stomach, opens the Bowels, and never fails to cure the worst forms of Chills and Fever. Chilis are so easily cured by it's use, that it is folly to suffer any longer.
 FARMERS AND PLANTERS Everywhere could save much time and money among their hands by keeping n constant supply of King of Chills on hand, as it makes quick and permanent cures without affecting the head, and is powerful tonic to prevent 8 return.
 We appeal to all who suffer with chills.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23

Make up a list of names and sad them. with the money, and we will perform our part. We are wording with all the energy and capacity,ye possess to pri,t a cheap paper ana one thai will meet the wants or our people. It takes money to run a newspaper, but if we are propersy supplied withthe one thing needia, through the support of those YAo are directly interested, we pron'lse to keep pace with the times ana p sent new improvements and a''rav tions as we are justified in doing sS Think well of the matter and we ars confident you will see the advantage of patroniting home institutions.
 Address
 q. A. c. MATHEWS
 DKs ARs, ARSAssAs
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
Use Great Southern Preparations.
Use Great .Soathern Preparations.

l(se Great Somhern Preparations. Why! Because they are class of medicines pre- pared by tae regular Medical profession in the South, are genuine remedies, specially adapted to Southern diseases and are giving universal satisfaction.
 
 J. ?. DROMG00LE X CO.,,
 Proprietors, Memphis Tenn. Sold in Des Arc by B. F. JOHNSON, and druggists everywhere.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23
Blood and B one s

Are composed of certain materials which be- come greatly changed from the effects of many constitutional diseases, such sNsnin Diseases, Eruptions on the Face, broken down Constitutions, Shattered Nerve, Effects of Mercury, Scrofula Glandular Tumors and Swellings, old Ulcers, and Sores of long stan ding and all that class of diseases where the blood has become impure,' and this condition of your blood must be changed, altered, be- fore you can expect to get well, and for this purpose nothing is better than
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1869-03-23

REFER ro-State Savings Association, St.
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 Louis, Mo-; Pike. Lepeyre \ Brother, New Orleans, La; Lockard Ireland. Cincinnati. Ohio; J. Peter X Co.,, Louisville, Ky; s, H.. Tucker, Banker, Little Rock, Ark. sugls
The New York herald., 1869-01-21
POLICE NTELLiGEaCE.

ALLEGED LARCENY OF MONEY. Mary Frost. of
No. 40 West Thirty eighth street, appeared before
Justice Dodge ct the Jefferson Market Police Court,
yesterday morning and accused Francis Bogart and
Peter Kavanaqh while at her residence business.
OF purloning pocketbook containing fifteen doh
lars Ia bank bills The accused denied their guilt,
but were neld for trial at the Court Of Special Ses
sIssSs ss's / ~ !H.ssss.-via;sS u NY Woods.
OF % Lafayette place, entered the premises No =
Chatham street yesterday morning for some un-
known purpose and was there assaulted BY Robert
stafford, who took from his paataloons pocket
twenty-n dollars in money. and u Il alleged tnat
one Matthias MeGee, who was standing by. assisted
IN the robbery Woods subsequently caused the
arrest OF both these men by officer Buckley, OF tue
Fourth precinct, who escorted them before Justice
Downing, at the Tombs. Both the accused were re.
manded for trial and tho complainant was sent TO
the House Of Detention.
A THIEF CARRYING CoxuEAIEp wEAPoSs.--Frank
Emerson was arrested ON Tuesday evening" ON the
complaint OF Thomas Kcogh, OF Broadway, who
charged him with stealing pair OF boots, valued at
twelve dollars, which he admitted. When being
searched nj the Eighth precinct station house there
was found concealed upon him Ia an inside pocket
4 slungshot. Upon these charges the accused was
arraigDed yesterday at the JEFFERSON Market Police
Court, before Justice Dodge, who entertained them
bot ana the prisoner was committed fof trih ~ tue
Court OF special sessions.
ALLEGED ATTEMPTED BrRGLAgy.--John Trogser
No. al West Twenty-sixth street, appeared before
Justice Dodge, at the Jefferson Market Police Court
yesterday, and charged that james McNessby bad
attempted to forcibly enter his place on Tuesday
night where there was stored 500 worth OF copper
II appears that the night waicbnan employed ny
the complainant dctested the accused entering the
yard and saw him try door when ne endcayoreu
70 arrost him, tut ne escaped, paying
tnt little attention 10 bullet That Was
gent aftcr him. subsequently James was arrested
~ police oiicer. IN his informal examination the
accused enphatcally denied the accusation pnt M.
miited TINT he WAS very much insoxicaied and Al
the time be ihDngft ne was entering his own prem
Wea. Committed to answer IN default ~ $l,Oeo caii.
Daniso srpLgr RonsERy. .--un Tuesday eveniney
The New York herald., 1869-01-21

as John Curtain stranger In the city. was passing
through Chambers street, near Centre, he was sud-
denly accosted by q. man whose name was subse-
quently ascertained to be Michael Kelly who with
possession Of Curtains silver watch which the owner
tlpepises: Kelly was pursued y his victim,
otacer Clark, Of the Sixth ward, who sue.
ceeded IN arresting Kelly. Peter II. Keelan, OF
mitted and made his appearance yesterday In the
Tonbs P0liceS Court when Kelly was arraigned be-
q % Ins OF was % e
person at the Special Sessions In default Of the ne
cessary balls
WORTHLESS CHECK CAsE.--Thomas Il. Dillon,
who does business at No. "a Wall street, received
call on the sth OF December from Charles Corbn
who made favorable impression by his attire and
conversation Corbin stated that he was desirous
OF purchasing first rate pocket chronometer for the
Old Dominion Steamship Company, who Intended 70
present It TO the captain OF the isaac Webb several
C0rbin selected one, valued al $780, and In payment
for which he rendered check for the amount on the
Park National Bank, drawn by George w. Elder
Co., In favorof Mr.. Dillon. The watch was delivered
TO COrbin and the check accepted In good faltn Dy
Mr.. Dillon, only to discover when presenting the
same at the Park Bank that there was no account TO
George w. Elder q Co.; hence the check was lalse
and worthless token The accused was only arrested
yesterday by detective McCord and on his being ar
raigncd before Justice Dowling he was remanded
for examination.
WESLEY ALLEN AGAIN,--This notorious char
acter was again arrested yesterday, on Fourth ave-
nue., charged with grand larceny. The circum-
stances upon which q complaint was subsequently,
made against him. at the Jefferson Market Police
Court, are that on or about the 7th OF November
last an overc0at valued at thrty-hve dollars, was
stolen from MIR. Henry f. Bosworth, OF No. "a Fourth
avenue. The robbery was generally attributed 10
the nimble hands OF some snoplifter. Yesterday
afternoon the accused was seen In or about the
Bible House by the sartoral artist who made the
coat for the complainant and he hurriedy apprised
| him OF the fact; hence the arrest. When Wesley
was searched At the Fifteenth precinct station house
by the oicer who had him In charge, and prior to
| his arragnment at the court, there was found
| upon him loaded revolver which was
exhibited TO Justice Dodge. Allen desired post.
ponemen OF the case for an hour or as he assured
| the Court he could obtain several witnesses who
would swear that he purchased the alleged stolen
article, they having been with him at the time. This
| was refused and further examination was SET
down for O'Clock this morning. 1t evidently
| noyed the accused when subsequent request-that
OF being allowed to give bail at Once-was refused
and he went to the prison below, attached to the
court muttering something about his 'revolver, !
| and being compelled to remain In cell all night
Mr. Bosworth positively recognized the overcoat a
mis- property, and says he has friends who can sub
| stanti3te his sworn statements
The New York herald., 1869-01-21
skAT,nG.

Notwithstanding the thaw which prevailed all day
yesterday there was a very large attendance Of
skaters al the various city ponds. Owing TO the
heavy snow storm OF Monday night the ice was not
in very smooth condition ON the Park lakes but
the efforts OF the workmen had made It as skatable
las could be expected under the circumstances" !"
The pond Just within the Ffty-ninth street walls OF
the Park, near the terminus OF the sixth avenue
was more extensively patronized than any OF The
other lakes not so much On account OF tho superior
cars-which is q circumstance OF no small import
small upper lake was very rough, and as conse-
was very large crowd, the majority Of whom were
skating festivities at night time. Even on this pond
the ice was quite soft and the skaters evidently ex-
perienced more labor than pleasure In their slippery
pastine.
The Rink In Third avenue, near sixty-third street.
the weather the exposed places OF skating resort
and gentlemen enjoyed themselves 10 their hearts
content. The ice was In superb condition. compare
lively speaking, and hand OF music was present up
10 late hour or the evening discoursng sweet melo-
dies TO enliven the patrons OF the establishments
devotees OF the slippery art turn out IN fun force at
tho Rink. but. owing 60 the sloppy conditonof the
streets leading 20 yesterday great number OF the
lady habit1,es were prevented from sdorning the
Sshe with their presence
The New York herald., 1869-01-21

Train in Full Blast-His Lecture ~ Coop
Institute.

Train in Full Blast-His Lecture ~ Cooper
About three hundred persons, portion OF them
ladies' attended at the Cooper Institute Hall last even
ing to listen to lecture by George Francis Train.
The .'civis Americanusr with s.sum,'' and some
pretty large sums superadded did Dombard the
hoary British lion not only with ''Bastile epi.
grsmsr but with heavy broadsides OF ngurative de-
monstrarions, exuberant denunciations and violent
defamation. nr. Train is genius stu 0e,se-fs and
again proved himself TO be such last night. Financial
Kite nying was happily explained by him. showing
that he is not uniformed In this practice. The firm
of Broadax, Vortex 4 Co., with their many aliases,
covering with their branches the whole globe fro M
Melbourne and Shanghae to San Francisco, New
York, Glasgow and London, and every part Of the
on the Credit Mobilier In France. institution
which Is next to "gone up the spoutr smacked
somewhat Of self-puffery, since Immediately there
after was detailed his own agency In founding the
Credit Mobilier OF this country from which, he said.
sprang the Pacific Railroad and eliminating finally
The Rothschilds, Belmont, Bartngs at London:
Stiegz, at Sc. Peterburg: Hope, Ut Amsterdam, and
oil the BANKERS In Europe, are but 20 many enemies
OF this country, the treaties lately signed between
England and the United States n shame the people
here are Angicized. having forgotten 10 haul down
declaration that he would be the first to be shot FOR
tearing down the English nag was hailed with loud
applause. With occasional outbursts OF passionate
hate against England, an overwhelming array 81
figures running into hundreds and thousands OF
millions, denouncng the press plant tools OF
In Train lecture the evening passed pleasantly
The New York herald., 1869-01-21

Of the finest sailing sloops Of the navy. She has q
beautiful battery of sixteen broadside guns and one
chaser Parrott ride, light spar deck with full
crew and will prove both an effective, economical
and valuable cruiser on the station-abie to move
from point 70 point without vast consumption OF
COAL IL Is pity for peace times that the other sail
ing sloops were not sent abroad instead OF costly
steamers.
The new steam sloop -of-war Kenosha will commits
sion in day or two. She Is about 800 old tonnage
commanded by Captain McComb, rugged as a bark
beautiful model-but SO meagrc IN power OF battery
that SIX eight-inch broadsde guns, two 2t-pounder
h0witzers. one 60pounder Parrot rie on the fore
castle and the one pivot elcven-inch guns look
scattered over her deck, having space for OF least
Tour more eight-inch guns. In pointer battery the
Portsmouth H. though only OF 800 tonnage, really or
more power, and excepting the steam, would be
more than match for this ], 500 tonner The Keno
sha goes to the Mediterranean.
The Narraganset has been in commission for q
few days.
The unred STATES steamer Richmond comms-
stoned at Boston on the oth. and she viii sail on the
20th for the European squadron, wa Madeira Cap.
tain ]. II. NJ Mallory commands her.
The New York herald., 1869-01-21
BOARD ot EDUCATION.

stated meeting OF this Board was held last even
ing at the hall OF the Board, with the President mr.
Il. L. Larremore, In the chair. The number OF out
siders In the lobby was by no means as large az
at the previous meeting OF the Board but a. there
were not many small politicians the assemblage
was highly respectable. The usual routine
business having been disposed or the Board
took up the regular order. a communication
was received from the trustees OF the seven
teenth ward asking for authority to purchase
four lots OF ground on Fifth street between FIRST
and Second avenues, for the purpose OF erecting q
OF s55, ,o0o The matter was referred 10 tue Com
mittee on sites and New schools. On motion OF Mr..
authorized TO % bave prepared plans ma and soecicca.
tions for normal school TO be erected on the site
appropriated BY the Board for that purpose on sixty
lrst street, near Broadway.
The chairman then ANNOUNCED The standing COM
on s.aSass.Iess1s. ~ i WI sss bfeSHsh' s'sa, Lewis,
on on 7sdcners.--Nessrs Dupignac, Durycs, West,
on on Bmsdinos. -Messrs small. Bnck, Brennan,
Jackson Coop.
on supplies. -Messrs. Brennan, Gray Han. Jasper,
Dupignsc.
Gray.
Gray, Buck. Hawks, Kaiser
on Course or Studies aud school B0oks.--MesHrs.
Merrill, Curing, Warren, Nelson, Hall.
on school observation-disclosures. Heaiy, Coop, lack.
son, Kaiser ana Hawks.
on Normal tSchoois.---Messrs. Nelson, small War.
rem, Lewis ana Merrill.
on Ereni,,g schools -Messrs Hail. EuTing Ner.
ri. Dupignac and Jasper.
on Co,0red schoors.--Messrs. Warren, Patterson,
West, Lewis and Iluryea.
ON warming and Ventilation. -Mcssrs. Jackson,
Dupignac, Buck Gray aud Kaiser.
on Bv-Ldrs. Elections ana Qn1l(fcdfi05ls -
Mcssrs. Eurug, nealy, Duryea, wcst aud Lewis.
The report of the Committee on Teachers. appoint
ing Mss r. Louise Clawson principal of, the primary
department. OF Grammar school No. 4s, IN the Twcp-
tieih ward was adopted. The Board then adjourned
The New York herald., 1869-01-21
COURT cALEHpass-T DAY.

SUPREME CoURT-GENERAL TERN Nos. So, SO, 81,
6S ~ O. 0D 50. 90, OIL 49, "a, g6 81 9S, 99 lol, l02,
103, 104, 1906 100. l08, 10s ITO.
SUPREME Er-CIRcUr.-Nos. e75, 1l6l, 1le3,
1895, l199 l20l l203 1905 1907 12o9 12l1 1913 1915
1919, 1921, 1928, 1926, 1927, 1922 1881.
SUPREME COURT 23, "a, 20, 81,
92 CO. So 102 H. SO, a. 90, 97 9s e9 101, 102 103.
COURT OF GENERAL SEssIOES-BefOre Cunning S.
Bedford, Jr., City Judge.-The People vs. Thomas
Lyons and William Sullivan grand larceny; same VI.
James Williams burglary; same v6. Catharine Nc
Cam, grand larceny; same VS.. John Norris and
william Herbert grand larceny; same vs.. Robert
Brady, grand larceny; same James O'Netll, grand
larceny; same vs. Alexander Davidson, grand lar
ceny; same Vs. James Reagan, robbery: same Va
Thomas Kelly, burglary; same vs.. Mary Ann Posing
alias Sharp, grand larceny; same vs.. George Law
renee burglary.