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Year: 1866

An INCIDENT AT PHILADELPHn.-A cor
respondent Of the Cincinnati Gasette relates
the following as happening at the Philadel-
phia Convention


While Doolttle was speaking, Sergeant-at-
Arms McClosky, late Of the Charleston Conven-
ton, handed a bottle Of whiskey to a stupid
radical reporter to pass up to the platform. Of
course he wanted it to be slipped up quietly
The reporter did not seem 10 understand the
Democratic way, and held it up as high as pos
sible he reached it up over the stage. For a
moment every Democratic eye was On it, all lips
in sight Of the reporters table gave an instinc-
tive smack. But it was not just the thing to
have that bottle there, and the reporter seemed
inclined to hold it up till some one took it. AT
last Vice President advanced across the plat
form made raid upon it, and hiding i under
his coat, took ii where it could be appreciated,
Year: 1866

NlRNoST We need say nothing for Yer
mont, for the gallant little State has spoken
for herself. All honor to her and 10 her
true and gallant sons. NObly have they led
of in the grand campaign of 1866. In the
face of the best efforts Of the my policy"
party, gain Of from FIVE to seven thousand
Union majority shows how true they are to
the cause of freedom and equal justice TO
all. They take no backward step. May
their noble example be emulated and even
excelled by the Union men of Maine next
week Boston Journal
Year: 1866

l tell you, my couutrymen, that though the
powers Of hell and Thad. Stevens and his gang
we're by, they could not turn me from my pur-
pose. There is no power that could turn ne,
except you and the God that spoke me into ex-
Year: 1866

the importance of the movement now be- ing made in favor of the Des Arc, Dardan- elle and Fort Smith Railroad; and the same may be said of the kind and public spirited citizens of Hickory Plain and vicinity all they lack is the means to put the Road through. The war has robbed them of most of the means they once enjoyed, but time and favorable seasons will, ere long. put them in condition, truly enviable, for they have the energy, intelligence and public spirit to push them upward and on- ward. We aim to attend the Railroad meetings at the Plains and Austin, if we go no further along the line of appoint ments; we anticipate pleasant time and a good turn out at those places.

 CIVIS.
Year: 1866

The golden words of the Proclamation of Andrew Johnson are in this sentences:

 II DO FURTHER PROCLAIM THAT THE SAID RESURRECTION IS AT AN END, AND THAT PEACE, ORnER AND TRANQUILITY AND AUTHORITY NOW EXIST IN AND THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERI- CA"

 These long looked for words come close upon the restoration of Civil Government in Texas, and the meeting of the National Convention in Philadelphia, each most significant event in the history of the coun- try. They are most welcome, and most timely, aud ought to bexeceived with pub- lie demonstrations of joy all over the land. "Peace, Order, Tranquiiy and Authority" arc the foundations of all true liberty and and of all free governments Let every good citizen now act his part in giving them practical force and endorsement, for herein, as Edmund Burke has said, is one of those cases where sit is not enough that men mean we'll. It becomes them to do well, "--[ Memphis Bulletin
Year: 1866

In the published lists of appointments for Railroad speaking, We notice that on the 18th of Sept, tho advocates of the Road speak at Austin, than which there is probably no place along the line of ap- pointments where the friends of the Rail road cause will meet with a more generous, cordial reception. The writer has had the pleasure of meeting the good people of Aus tin and surrounding country on former occasion of the kind at Austin, and no where in Arkansas has he found more generous, hospitablc people than at Aus tin-intelligent, kind and public spirited; they seem to understand and appreciate
Year: 1866

eas- Gen. John c. Vaughn, late of the Confederate States army, now residing at Thomasyille, Ga, has written letter to the Nashville Jnioa and American, in which he says:

 l regret to see so much bad feeling ex- isting among the citizens of the United States. It looks now like we would soon be engaged in civil war. God forbid. Enough blood has already been split, and enough strife and hard feelings engendered between old friends. After the surrender of the Confederate armies l hoped the Union would be restored, under the wise policy of our distinguished statesman and President. When we surrendered | ac, cepted the conditions of the surrender, and determined to do what was right. Not withstanding all our trouble and disasters snd my misfortunes during the war, am still an American citizen-have no flag tc rally under, only that one of the United States which I marched under during the war in Mexico. Some friends wished me to leave this government and seek home on foreign soil, but l preferred to remain and live citizen of this government, and share the fate of my friends, to going to any other country on the globe. If such men as we fought, generally from the north could have controlled this government, to day we would have been all admitted back into the Union, and our affairs moving much more smoothly. But party is in power in congress who never faced an enemy's cannon or musket and they wish to impose all the contumely aud disgrace on us that they can. Such men as Grant Sheridan, Blair, and others---who fought the south do not ask ust to surrender our rights, honor, and become equal with the negro race. And when this question is fairly put before the whole people, the pol icy, of President Johnson will be sustained

 During the siege of Vicksgurg I comman- ded in front of Gen. Frank Blair's lines and l am glad that the man surrendered to is now the friend of the south
Year: 1866

The country seems to be arousing itself in defence of that section which has for the past year been so unjustly treated by Congress and the radical party North The convention at Philadelphia, has met, and although less was done than we ex- pected, still the radicals have by its delib erations been given trembling knees and doubting hearts; for they plainly see that power is fast departing, power that has been for the woe of this Southern people, Other conventions are soon to be held, the object of which is to consider the best means to bring about peaceful restora- tion of the power and prosperity of yore It is indeed bud of promise to see stand ing side by side Federal and Confederate officers, men of both extremes of the coun- try, pleading with the people so to work as tc bring about peaceful relation be- tween the sections. We are not of that class that catch at straws, but we do think that the power is with the people to bring a themselves back into the Union without dishonor and without shame, but not so much is it with the Southern people as with that true Democratic element of the North, who have it in their power to say at the ballot box, they will not have miser- able radical fanatics to rule over them in the Senate and in Congress Andrew Johnson, is by his bold and fearless policy making name that will last through time; and he is gathering around him good men, with true hearts, who will not cease their labors until tyranny and oppression shall cease and justice again becomes the rule of the nation; not only in the hearts of her citizens, but in the action of her national counsils.
Year: 1866

The object of this association is to pre- serve the memory of the Arkansas soldiers officers and privates died Tn the Confederate service, either in battle or otherwise, and to ascertain the resting places of soldiers from other States who have died in Arkansas.

 It is thought that by the active coopera- tion of many persons feeling an interest in this undertaking, the names of a multitude of such can now be rescued from that obli- vion which would otherwise be inevitable. Lists of the names of such deceased soldiers will be thankfully received, recorded and preserved.

 In case the means of the association will admit of it, it is also contemplated at some future time to remove, as far as practicable, the remains of deceased soldiers, to suita- ble burial grounds, and to erect such monu- ments as may best serve to express the affection of the people for their memory and to transmit their fame to future genera tions.

 Subordinate to this principal object of the Association, it is also designed to pre- serve the facts of the war To preserve the record of great events is debt which every generation owes to those which suc- ceed. It is to be feared that with all the pains that can be taken, the history of the past few years will become so perverted and distorted, as to present but a counter felt semblance of the important incidents of this remarkable period. To the end of securing and perpetuating the accurate materials of history, the association will, therefore, receive and endeavor faithfully to preserve all historical sketches of indi- viduals or events which may be forwarded to it; and such contributions are solicited with the earnestness which the importance of the subject demands.

 In order the more effectually to carry out the objects herein specified, it is hoped that County organizations will be formed in the different counties of the State, and that they will act in concert with and be part of, the General Association, the prin- cipal and central office being at this place

 The records of the Association will be open for public inspection at all times within proper hours; and it is to be hoped that, when completed, they will contain more perfect and detailed history of the war, so far as our own State participated in it, than could in any other way be ob tained All communications to be ad- dressed to
Year: 1866

That Des Arc is not alone in her desire for the accomplishment of that great ob- ject, the building of the Des Are, Dssdan- elle and Fort Smith Railroad, the follow ing extract from the Pine Bluff Dispatch gives evidence:

 We observe with pleasure thatou neigh boring city Dcs Arc is using every exer- tion to build rail road from that place via Dardanelle to Fort. Smith. By the earnest manner with which they take hold of this enterprise it promises every indication of success

 It seems from the indifference with which our leading men view rail road en- terprises in this city that such things were altogether ignored For Heavens sake let us have meeting and pass few reso- lutions if we do nothing else; let us show to capitalists abroad that we consider the building of some of the contemplated roads of sufficient importance to give them a lit tie attention. If we do nothing in the matter, outsiders will not We must call the capitalist attention to these enterprises by largely attended rail road meetings.

 five can only once attract the atten- ton of Northern capital to our State, the advantages and profits arising from money put in our rail road, will be so great an inducemcnt, that 1t will not be long before our State will be checkcred all over with good paying roads.
Year: 1866

PHOENIX, the beautiful bird who has been
writing communications to the Amador Dis
patch from this place. and whose only object
has been to slander and vilify the character
of county Official is, Judging from his last
letter, in a condition which pugilists call
"groggy." When called upon to mention
one single action of the officer referred to,
which was not in conformity with the duties
of his position, the only answer he can make
is the one always resorted to by venomous
copperheads when cornered-hissing from
between his poisonous fangs-" Abolition
office-holder, abolition teacher" ETC., etc.
lie says that he has " been endeavoring to
correct an evil, and not trying to cast re-
.,roach on anyone" and yet he is unable to
mention the evil of which he complains. The
truth of the matter is, these communications
are the offspring of mind as base and brut-
ish as the insinuations are false and malig-
nant and had their origin in personal spite
and hatred. The source from which they
emanate is well known, and the nomadic old
guerrilla who pens them is SO properly appre-
ciated in this town, that anything he can say
in defamation of person only rebounds to
his praise.
Year: 1866

THE AMERICAN
FLAG is the ablest.
truest and most fear
less defender of the
Union cause in this
State. There is no
other paper that can
compare with it in
any respect. 1t in
dependent of cliques
cabals and factions.
-VeUdda Gazette
Year: 1866

Having established myself in San Fran
cisco in order to have facilities for supplying
my store with the latest arrivals of Goods
from the East venture to say that there is
not as conplete a stock of Spring and Sum-
mer goods in the county as there is in my
store. l shall continue 10 keep it well sup
piled with the latest and most desirable kind
o. goods. Particular attention will be paid
to the selection of such articles in the San
Francisco market. as some of my customers
would see proper TO order, if in the store
they cannot be suited.


Very grateful for past iavors, will here
with solicit that share of patronage hereto
fore bestowed upon me. and shall assure those
who will favor me with call that
Year: 1866

ONE night last week a couple of squaws
attempted to rob the sluices belonging to the
American Shaft claim, in Chilli Gulch. On
being discovered they stated to run. but the
engineers's dog caught one of them end held
prisoner in the mill until the next day. when
she was set at liberty. The other escaped.
Year: 1866

ELECTION OF TRUsTEEs.-On this, Satur-
day evening, an election for school trustees
will be held at the school house. The time
of all the present incumbents will expire on
that day, and our citizens should take interest
enough in the matter to see that their sue
welfare of the school, and who will use their
best endeavors to consult the wishes of the
majority of our citizens.
Year: 1866

THE FLAG is to be trusted az
true Union paper without deceit
which no motive of interest can
turn from discourse and which
cannot be swayed by favor or in
timidated by threat. tits first
: class journal, and ought 10 re-
ceive the hearty support of the
true Union men of San Francis
co and the interior,-Stockton
Year: 1866

Resolved That
this Convention
does most heartily
indorse the AMERI-
CAN FLAG. as a news
paper true. energet-
ic and reliable for
its advocacy of the
great measures and
principles of the Un-
ion party in this
State ; and that we
do hereby commend
it TO the confidence
and support of all
loyal men.-Resoiit-
tions Of Union
State Conuenfjon
Year: 1866

EARLY FRUIT.-We are under many obi
cations to Master Willie Low for generous
supply of excellent apples and pears, the first
of the season. No one can appreciate gift
of this kind so well as the weary printer
standing in one position at the "case' all
through these long, hot days. pursuing his
tiresome, never ceasing vocation, which keeps
mind and body constantly employed. To
him, an act like this breaks the dreary mo-
notony of his life, and like ray of hope to
the condemned felon, or the sight of an oasis
in the desert to the famished, thirsty travel
er, it revives his sinking spirits and recuper-
ates his exhausted energies. Willie, We thank
you.


WE were shown this week pair of beauti-
full opal ear-drops, which were cut and
mounted by Mr.. Schlund, of our town. The
stones were takenIout of the opal claim in
Stockton Hill, and are fully equal to any
imported ones we ever saw. The cutting
and setting are also finely executed. and
reflect much credit upon the taste and work
manship of Mr.. Schlund. We understand
that large number of fine opals have been
taken from the Stockton Hill claim, but the
operations of the owners have been conduct
ed with so much secrecy that we have been
unable to find out much about them.
Year: 1866

ernment perjures his soul and brings blood
and death into the land, be shall not thereaf-
ter hold Office in the Government he sought
to destroy? Is not that just, proper, expedi.
ent, necessary


The last section provides that the debt the
Government owes its living and dead saviors,
that exist in mopey promises, shall be sacred.
ly paid. 1t further provides that the people
shall not be taxed to pay debt contracted in
the murder Of Union soldiers, and for the
purpose of overthrowing the Government.
Soldiers of the Republic, loyal men every
where, is not that just, proper, expedient,
necessary


Here, then, Union men have a platform.
The people have had faith in Congress. They
knew the reconstruction of nation was a
great work. They have waited patiently.
Congress has done its part. Many of US may
have desired more, very few have been
contented with less, but let US now perfect
their work. Let US accept this lest in present
striving for more we defeat ourselves. Let
the Republican Union party. let every soldier,
every patriot accept this loyal creed of re.
construction, and labor for its success. Thus
by its adoption shall Justice, Right, Freedom
and Union be largely established. That shall
be vantage ground, and if. as friends Of
Liberty, we remain true to principle, learning
with the poet "to labor and to wait, in the
good time of Him to whom one day is as .
thousand years and a thousand years as one
day, shall come the final triumph of impartial
liberty. perfect justice and universal right
Year: 1866

Ifyou wish to succeed in life, if you wish
to find friends, ifyou wish your relatives or
associates to enjoy your company, wear a
cheerful face; everybody dislikes and shuns
a sad one, if it il habitually sad, Everybody
but God grows weary of being reminded of
sorrow, and the heart that is always full of
bitter waters will be left alone Pretend to
be happy if you can do no more Coax sun
beams to your eyes, smiles 10 your lips.
Speak hopeful, yea words as often as you
can; make fun if you never feel it. Get the
name of being cheerful, and it viii be as in
cense to you. Wherever the glad face goes
it is welcome; whatever the laughing lips
ask is apt to be granted IF you are starv-
ing for want of either food for body or spirit
it is better to laugh than to cry as you tell
the tale. There was one once who, with
face like tombstone, told and told her
wants, and met with repulse after repulse
from those whose faces fell at sight of her;
but at last, laughing in strange mirth at her
own misery, she told it once again. Tears
started into the eyes of her hearers, and in
slant relief was given. Men are impatient
of tears, and women are weary Of them.
Don't give way to them, no matter what
the case may be get back the smiles as quick
ly as you can. Let them be but "hollow
sIuuSe, IL Ludt , int DtSI 4Ou eau uO. NtSp
at that BY and by you viii do better.
Laugh to keep from crying. Never give
up to gloom it is wrong to those about
you. Sad faces add to the weight of trouble
that life lays upon every heart. Wo to US
if we cannot look about us and see brayely
cheerful faces to encourage our heartsl Let
us be careful that each one of us has one of
these faces. A man who carries a glad face
does an amount of good in the world imposi-
Bile to compute. even if he be too poor to
give one cent in charity, and man whose
face is generally sad does, every day of his
life, more harm than can be reckoned. This
as hard world, full of all manner of troub-
les; but every one of them can, for much Of
the time, be wrestled out ofsight; and every
living man and woman, as soon as the first
distress is a little past, at the very least, as
sumo cheerfulness. This is decent. More
than this, tbs duty. Nobody has any right
to go about a perpetual dampener Of enjoy
ment. And no one has just reason for habi-
tual sadness till he has lost his soul
Year: 1866

An old man was shaving himself one day
before the fire, but suddenly exclaimed in a
great rage to the maid servant: 81 can {
shave without glassi why is it not here


Obi said she, II have not placed it there
for many weeks, as you seemed to get along
quite as well without it. The crusty old
bachelor (of course he was an old bachelor,
or he would not have been so crotchety and
crusty had, for the first time, observed that
there was no glass there and his inability to
shave without one, was lin the mind only
twas imaginary.


A Dutch farmer who measured yard


through. was one day working in the harvest
| field with his little son, and was bitten by a


snake. He was horror struck When he


recovered himselfa little, he snatched up


his outer clothing, and made tracks for


home, at the same time busying himselfin


putting on his vest; but it would not go on.
lie looked at his arm, and it seemed to be
double its natural size; but tugging at it
with greater desperation, he finally got both
arms in. But his blood fairly froze in his
veins when he discovered it wouldn's meet
by about foot BY this time he had
reached his house, and throwing himself on
the bed, exclaimed in az agony Of terror:
70 mine frowi m snake bitei I'm killed.
O mine Cot! But his little bit Of wife,
standing kimbo in the mid lie of the floor,
burst into fit of laughter so uncomfortable
that she was likely to sufocate, and thus
beat her husband in dying. The poor mans
in his alarm, had endeavored to put on his


little boys vest, and was not swollen at all,
except in the mind -


Many mother feels fretted and iaded and
worn out with the cares of housekeeping, and
is almost sick. But at the moment well
come visiter comes in full of life and cor
diality and eheeriness, al 4 in less than five
minutes that mother is different woman;
the sky has cleared; the face is lighted up
with smiles; and she feels as well as she ever
did in her life Her discouragement, her
almost sickness was not Sin the mind, " it
was a reality, but the excitement conver-
sation drove out the Wearying blood, which


was depressing the heart, and made it fairly
tingle to the finger points Mem Ladiesl
when you go a visiting, carry smiles and
gladness and joyous nature and kind


heart with you, and you will do more good
than dozen doctors. Most persons have
variety Of uncomfortable feelings at times,
but they disappear on some exciting occur
renee, not because they are merely in the
mind, only imaginary, but because the ex-
cited heart wakes up to new propulsiye
power, and drives forward the stagnating
blood from points where its sluggishness
was producing oppression, or actual pain.
Mem. ? For all, when you are grumpy,
bounce up, go ahead, and do something
DR.. Hall
Year: 1866

LARGE SHOP the early days of min
ing, before roads had been laid out and saw
mills built, black smith located on one of
the river bars in California, and erecting a
forge of stones and clay, set the anvil ON a
stump which he had sawed lov for the purr
pose, and sharpened the picks and drills OF
the boys who worked in the vicinity. He
worked at mining himself in the day time,
and did his blacksmithing at night; and
not knowing what day his claim might fail,
and he be compelled to pull up stakes and
leave, did not think il worth while to build
roof over the '.shop." One day Bill s.
and two others left the bar for Weayerville,
the county seat. As they came into the main
trail leading to that place they met discon-
solate looking chap, leading horse that
stumbled at every step. The man at once
inquired


Stranger, can you tell me how far it is
to blacksmith shop p My hoss has lost
a shoe, an goes powerful lame


'0h, yes, answered Bill, yon' Ne in the
shop now, but it's about four miles TO the
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