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Year: 1866

Business. would say 10 their friends and the trade
selected Stocks of the above goods. ever offered
for sale in this market.


Possessing they do. every advantage for
making these purchases and with long expert
enee with the trade OF Nashville. feel assured
they can make it 10 the interest Of the buyer to
make their purchases here.


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Year: 1866

WILD.-The Stockton Independent propos-
es that Congress pass a law allowing the
Governors of States to appoint Members for
the Fortieth Congress, where they have not
been elected. Unfortunately for such plan
the Constitution of the United States says,
Article l, Section 2, 1.-The House of Repre-
sentatives shall be composed of members
chosen every second year by the people of the
several States. Bee.


The Stockton Independent is one of those
terribly economical sheets which oppose the
calling of an extra session of the Legislature
for the reason that it would cost the State
few thousand dollars. The manner in which
1t proposes to secure us representatives in the
Fortieth Congress is certainly a novel, if not
feasible one. The idea that Governors of
States have right to appoint Members of
Congress is simply ridiculous, and we are as
tonished that the Independent should advance
SO foolish theory. II must have ECONOMY
on the BRAIN There are but two methods
by which we can secure representation Con-
gress can delegate power to the Governors
OF the unrppresented States to call special
elections to fill the vacancies; if they refuse
to do this, which in the present instance they
have already done, the course left for us to
pursue, is, for the Governor to convene a
special session of the Legislature, which body
can change the time of holding the Congress
sional election. 1t is now entirely optional
with Governor Low whether we shall be
represented in the next Congress or not. If
we are to have an extra session, it should be
called Immediately, as thirty days notice of
its meeting has to be given.
Year: 1866

TRAITORS AT PREMIUM General Beau
regard has publicly declared that no man
shall have employment on the railroad of
which he is President, who has not served in
the Confederate army.
Year: 1866

| The following remarks in relation to the
calling of an extra session of the Legislature
this Winter, we extract from an article IN the
Folsom Telegraph of last week. The press
OF this State, as general thing. have MAIN
tanned a singular reticence in regard to this
important matter. and the Telegraph is about
the only paper which has taken decided
stand on the question. As its editors views
on this subject agree with our own, and cor
respond with those we have advocated, we
take the liberty of republishing portion of
his article


At this time the Governor has no au-
thority to order an election, and there are
but two sources from which he can obtain
it. One is from Congress, by the passage of
law ordering him to call an election, which
it is reasonable to suppose will not be passed.
The other is from the Legislature of this
State. Last Winter the Legislature passed
law putting off the Congressional election
until next Fall, when the general election for
State officers takes place. By doing this
they saved the State the expense of a State
election the past Fall for members of Con-
gress, when no other officers were to be elect
ed. This Is the present aspect of the matter.
The Governor can call the Legislature togeth-
er for this purpose, thirty days notice must
be given. The Legislature can pass the law
ordering an election-this can be done in Il
| week, at the outside, after they organize
The Governor can then issue his proclama-
ton ordering the election for members of
Congress. This will require an additional
thirty days time. allowing all the time re-
quired. California can have her representa-
ton on the floor Of Congress by the middle
of March or the first of April, by re-electing
the present delegation. if new members
are elected, the first of May.


The Marysville appeal and several other
papers take the snme view of the matter, and
it seems to be the only proper one that can
be taken. The-press will have to discuss the
matter, and there will be but short time to
do it in. The Legislature must give the Gov
ernor the authority to call an election, or
California will be unrepresented there is
no other alternative. If the Legislature is
called together they can pass the law, adopt
the Constitutional amendment and close the
session in ten days. This will be attended
with some expense to the State but few
Paltry dollars have no right to a moments
consideration at the present time, when the
condition of national affairs requires every
Union member of Congress at his post of du-
ty. California should always be represented
in Congress at all times, to guard the inter-
ests of the Pacific Coast. The Democratic
press will oppose a special election at all
events, because of the cost, and because it
Will be Union measure. But this is to be
expected. The cost of the war has been the
burden of their song from the time of the
appropriation of the first dollar to put down
the rebellion, and will be SO until the ques
ton of reconstruction is permanently settled
they, and their Southern friends are re-
sponsible for every dollar spent, and life lost
by the war. The fruits of treason.
Year: 1866

GoING AHEAD.-Chicago the great city of
the Northwest, which has been so long a
marvel of rapid growth, is still increasing
with rapidity. During the present season
nearly eight thousand buildings have been
erected there, at cost of about 100000.
Year: 1866

The BALL AT CAMPo SEco.-On Monday
last. in company with our friend Deputy
Sheriff Matthews and his fair bride, to whom
he had that morning been united in the holy
bonds of wedlock. and accompanied by one
of earth's loveliest daughters-one whose
beauty and accomplishments are proverbial
we attended the ball at Campo Seco. The
day, notwithstanding the joyous event which
was celebrated in its morning, was ANYTHING
but pleasant. The sky was overcast with
dark, heavy clouds, and the rain fell without
the least apparent exertion. If, as some i'm
aginative people suppose, rain is ''tears wept
by angels" Monday last was sorrowful day
in heaven. The roads, to say tie least. were
muddy; in fact If we should say they were
detestable, we should not be guilty of SLAM
der. Notwithstanding these serious obsta-
eles to rapid driving. however, the splendid
teams furnished us by Messrs. Peek & Co.
were so ambitious that we soon got tired of
trying to hold them, and in an hour and
half from the time we left Mokelumne Hill
we were snugly ensconced in the elegant par
lor of the Hooker House. The ball, although
not so largely attended as it would have
been had the weather been pleasant, was a
very nice. agreeable party, and those who
were present appeared to enjoy themselves
hugely. The armory of the Campo Seco
Union Guards, in which the dance was held,
is one of the largest and most elegant halls
In the county, and being handsomely and
tastefully decorated, brilliantly illuminated
and well filed with "fair women and brave
men," presented very gay and lively ap-
pearance. Dancing commenced at eight
o'clock and continued without intermission
until twelve, when the guests proceeded to
the Phoenix Hotel. and partook of the best
supper, without exception, to which we ever
sat down. Mr.. & Mrs. Syme the host and host
ess of the " Phenix," have acquired an en-
viable reputation for giving the most elegant
and recherche suppers to be had in the coun-
ty, and the emagnifcent one which they spread
before their guests on Monday evening last,
fully sustained their credit. After doing
justice to the tempting viands, all returned
to the hall, dancing was resumed and kept
up until an early hour in the morning when
the pleasure-seekers departed well satisfied
with their evenings entertainment. There
is no use in saying anything about the mu-
sic; it would be entirely superhuous. Our
poor pen is inadequate to the task of describ-
ing the thrilling deliciousness of its harmony.
The names of the performers-Church & Jones
is sufficient guarantee that it was all that
could be desired. The floor managers were
obliging and attentive, the arrangements for
the comfort and convenience of the guests
were perfect, and nothing to interrupt the
festivities occurred. After indulging in
few hours refreshing sleep, we embarked for
home where we arrived safe and sound, much
pleased with our trip to Campo Seco.
Year: 1866

Walls OPERA HoUsE.-The principal
members of the company now at Wallis
Opera House ore the WALDRoNs, an English
family of young persons who have made
much fame and money in the cities of the
South, by their acting and singing. Having
emerged from their juvenility they aspire to
more extended walks of the drama, and
are succeeding well in their cndeavors. The
other members of the company are quite up
to the standard of our stock companies, and
when the attractions offered by the manage
ment become more fully known the house
will be crowded. Last night the play OF
"Mriams Crime and farce of the Rough
Diamond" were capitally done. a good bill
is offered for tonight.
Year: 1866

If the trouble in Maryland does not culmi-
nate in scenes of violence, perhaps in civil
war, it will not be for lack OF reasonable in
citements on the part Of the radical press.
The case is one completely within the juris-
diction Of the State authorities Of Maryland
civil, legal case-and there is no more need
of outside interference than there was when
Gov. FEyroS investigated charges against
the police commissioners Of New York city.
But some of the radicals are predetermined
that blood shall be shed in order that they
NAV lay it at the door Of the White House.
The Boston Advertiser Of Monday morning
closed an article with the paragraph below,
which was characterized by the Boston
Transcript Of the same afternoon as "signif.
cant remarks" The italicising is ours: :


"Some Of the warmer friends Of the Police
Commissioners do not hesitate to make q
direct appeal to the Northern people for
armed assistance in case Of trouble and for
protection from this quarter, euen against
Federal bdyonetS, il the President seeks to
intervene. We trust and believe that mat
ters will not come to such pass as this; but
perhaps the surest safeguard against it is the



be forthcoming, and Withom stint"


A few months ago 10 talk Of resisting
Federal bayonets" was reasonable down
this way, albeit some Of the Boston orators
and some Of the Boston press have gained
audiences and readers only by assault.
ing with tongue and pen the powers
that be. 1t is true that the Baltimore
american, in April, 1861, counseled resist
ance to Federal bayoncts in their march
through Maryland for the defence of the
capital and to make stand against the re-
bellon, but it afterwards repented and is
now intensely loyal, but after the war had
fairly begun any sheet that would use such
language as we have quoted from the Adver
tiser was deservedly pounced upon and shut
up by the War Department.


1t is nothing Less than foul incendarisu
to say to one of the excited parties in Mary
land, "resist your Governor; resist the Fed
eral bayonets if The president should orde
them there to enforce the laws and we will hell
your armed resistance without stint" /
is true that these are mere words of th'
easiest sort, for not man would leave Nev
England to engage in such fight, and leas
of all would any come from the Advertise
Office to the rescue Of the Commissioners
Such stuff may be characterized as Colone
JOHN W. JONES, of Hull, characterizes pt
ltical rectitude-"it it is all bosh." But


serves, nevertheless, to foment strife and


mischievous in the extreme.


The Commissioners case will be inall


settled by the proper courts, and there wi


be no need for armed attacks or armed r


sistance if parties out Of the State will mii


their own business
Year: 1866

NEW YoRK, Oct. 23,-The Fenian headquarters
present lively appearance. Forty thousand uni.
forms are said to be making They will be similar
to those worn by the United States army, with the
exception of the buttons Tho caps are to have a
greon band and the harp of Erin in front There
is truth in the report that Col Roberts has sold
the arms under his control to Santa Anna.
Year: 1866

NOVEL METHOD OF CURING MEATS. S.-We
were enabled to witness, in company with many
others, several entirely satisfactory demonstra-
tons Of its successful application to the curing
of meats for food. The process is exceedingly
simple. and consists in using the natural Or
ganism provided for the circulation of the blood
as conduit for the infusion of pure brine into
the animal, and thereby sailing the meat in as
many minutes as it took weeks under the old
process. The method has been in daily use at
the extensive slaughter-house of Messrs
Alberger, in this city, for several mouths past,
and is pronounced a decided success by all who
have witnessed it, 1t applies equally we'll to
cattle as to swine, although the demonstrations
witnessed by Us were confined to the latter
Bufalo 44drertiser
Year: 1866

present myself before you as candidate for the office of State Treasurer, and respect fully solicit your support. To many of you l am Known personally, and to many, not unfavorably l trust, by reputation. Before the war, was Register of the Land Office at Fayetteville, and during the war, was elected to the office which 1 ROW seek With what ability and fathfulness filed these respec- tive offices, it is not for me to say but may 1 not believe thab my conduct in the premises was such as to have merited the good opinion of those c0nversant herewith

 My father moved to Washington coanty when ! was but a child the Stahe has been my home ever since alR the interests have are identified with hers and yours, No one deplores her present condition more than do :; nor will l yield to any one, whether in office or out of it, ill the sincerity of my efforts to bring about that harmeny of action and kind ness of feeling among oup citizens which are necessary to restore her to her former peace. prosperity and happiness. One thing is cer- tain, that to put her back where she was be- fore the war, we must bury the pasty and ac- cept the issues of the way as the. Basis of fu- ture action. To this end should all oug efforts be directed.

 In fine, fellow citizens, if elected, promise you to devote to the office whatever of ability I may possess. What more can ! promise Of course in that event, you shall have my thanks, but that you well know.

 am, very respectfully,

 Your obedient servant,

 L. B. CUNNINGHAM.
Year: 1866



 The most horrible murder that has ever occurred in Little Rock, was that of Dr A. w. Webb, and his little son Mott, III their bed on Scott Street.

 We visited the horrible scene this morn ing. The dead bodies were lying in the attitude they were supposed to have assum- ed while sleeping. : It does not seem that they moved during the death struggle. Dr. Webb was lying inclined upon hls face, on one side of the bed, severe and terrible blow of an axe inflicted on the left side of the head Little Mott lay more upon his back, his face inclined to the right. He received the blow which seems to have caused instant death, upon the right side of the head

 The chopping axe with which the terri ble deed was done, was left lying on the floor. The murdercrs, for the probability is there were more than one, made thelr entry and exit through the front window, which they had raised by means of piece of plank, which was left beneath the win dow. The precaution seems also to have been taken, to take up loose plank near the door, to place on the ground below the window, so as to prevent any footprints being left. Dr. Webb's safe key was found broken on the floor, supposed to have been taken from his pocket after the murder, by the robbers, and broken in an effort to open the safe; or if opened locked again, and the key broken, to belay the discovery of the robbery committed. We write while a jury of inquest is being held, and regret that we cannot have the official report for our issue to day.

 Dr. Webb was seen as late as l l o'clock last night, on the street, and when his dead body was discovered in bed early thls morning it was quite cold, giving grounds for the belief that the murders were com mitted between the hours of twelve and three, and perhaps while the heavy rain was falling. No tracks could be discovered about the yard, gate or window.

 Dr. Webb had been for more than twenty years practitioner of medicine ln this city, and is reported to have accumu- lated large mount of money, which was the evident obje ct of the murderers.

 He had an extensive acquaintance throughout the State, and large circle of friends, who will learn with great sorrow and regret, his horrible and untimely fate. Mott was bright, promising lad, twelve or fourteen years of age, and favorlte with all who knew him Thus father and son sleeping in the same bed are cut of in the hours of supposed security, by the hand of the midnight assassin. At this writing we have no knowledge of any discoveries or suspicious ot' the guilty parties, but doubt not that the most active means will be ena- ployed for their discovery and apprehea- sion.

 Such additional facts as may be elieited by the Court of inquest will be laid before our readers tomorrow.

 Since writing the above VIC learn that the safe, which contained some toray thou sand dollars in United States bonds, had lot been opened.

 Little Rock Photograph.
Year: 1866

Is term intended to express the natu- ral feeling that man has, or ought to have for his country or native land. If man is patriot, then he loves his country and seeks to promote its interest; he acts and exerts himself, not for his own selfish purposes alone, but for the good of others as well as himself. A prejudiced mind, with narrow, contracted feelings, that looks at everything through the gangrene eyes of self, is not patriot in the proper ac- equation of the term. Strictly speaking, the feeling or principle of patriotism is in nate or instructive in every man; but is greatly modified by circumstances in its growth and development. It is illustrated by the sower who went forth 10 SOW seed :: some fell by the wayside, some fell on stony places, and some on congenial soil; the seed all sprouted and sprang up, but all did not ripen into full crops. So it is among men in reference to patriotism ]; some are as stars of the first magnitude that emit floods of light and glory along the surface of the sea of time, while others scarce throw off a single spark or ray of light to mark the dark, obscure point where they are. George Washington and Robert Lee are of the first class; the se- cond class are too numerous to instance in the way of illustration.

 With some patriotism is restricted to deeds ofyalor and daring on the battle field, and the bravest hero is the best pa- triot; but this is but an occasion-the feeling is manifested it is true-but by no means is it to be assamed that patriotism is confined to the deadly strife of the bat tie plain The halls of Legislation is one of the most important scenes for the true development of patriotic devotion to the welfare of ones country Again, in the social circle, in private life, the patriot can accomplish much; he here finds wide field with varied amount of interests that challenge his best and purest efforts ir aiding the growth, development and pros perity of his people, his country. In fact there is no sphere ih life in which mar may not find ample opportunities for tht employment of their time and talents 1T accomplishing noble and laudable deeds that have for their object the common in terest and welfare of all Now with these preliminaries, let us apply the rules or de ductions to practice.

 The South has just passed through th' ordeal of a severe civil war, during whicl
Year: 1866

There is no time more suitable for the discussion of such measures as will tend to improvement as now. And there is no fact so plainly set before us as the back wardness of Arkansas in all steps that char acterize progressive people. Much has been said of the necessity of this measure and that: while all seem to have forgotten that the first step to improvement IS edu- cation, and shut their eyes to the necessity of building schoolhouses, establishing in stitutions of learning, in which the youth of the country may be trained to future usefulness, and fitted for that peculiar work which will necessarily devolve upon the rising generation. The mighty cloud of oppression and of war, which for tour years shrouded us in darkness, has at last passed away and left us clear sky, in the light of which, can be seen the genius of enterprise, calling upon us to arouse our selves from the deep slumber that has fallen upon us, and work; work for ourselves, for our country and for our children. It has been well said, that the best fortune fath- CT can give his child, is an education.- Stocks and lands may be taken from him, but give him an education, and he has that; that makes him rich, whatever his circum stances may be. The greatest want Ar kansas has, is want of schools--and Des Arc IS far too slow in taking advantage of time and opportunity, to build such houses and establish such schools, as will give ere dit to us abroad. A good school will do more towards building up our town than all things else in which we can engage Let us see to it, that the propositions made to us upon this subject are not rejected; that the time slips not by, that an opportu- nity is offered, in which we may set in mo- tion the wheel that will roll us to prosper ity and moral elevation.
Year: 1866

she lost most of her ready material wealth;

 most of her citizens that survived the war

 have little else left them upon which to

 build up and establish themselves than the

 rich soil, heavy timbered forests, deep

 channeled rivers, and rich mines of ore

 imbeddcd in her mountains and plains

 Industry and skill alone can stretch the

 talismanic wand over this war smitten

 land and cause it to rise in newness of

 life, vigor and prosperity. But what is to

 be said of those men that are all the time

 going around and opposing every effort,

 every movement that has for its object the

 early, the immediate employment of labor, skill and capital in developing the natural resources, and making them contribute to the rebuilding of the shattered fortunes of our common country. Yes, there are among us (we speak it in shame) few men that are so contracted in their views as to declare they are opposed to men from other sections coming here to build up saw mills, steam mills, foundries, etc; op- posed to the people here attempting to build railroad, for fear that foreigners may come in and settle up the waste lands, or change the forest into the golden field :; opposed to building school houses and academys, lest foreigners may become the teachers; opposed even to steamboats coming up White river, lest some Yankees may come and find homes among us; "op- posed to all the world and the balance of mankind" Such men seem to covet the association of owls and bats--no school houses, no churches, no railroads, no ma chinery, no steamboats, and it might be said, no civilization for take ali these things away, and owls and bats will be our companions. If sucl system be indeed the policy of certain men, it is an exhibi- tion of species of patriotism sui generis- peculiar to themselves. A patriot is a brave man, brave man is generous man, a generous man is liberal man, and a liberal man is always tolerant in his views, feelings and opinions

 If I cannot help with my money in building up works of public utility, let me hold my peace; let me not become the dog in the manager. If I cannot do myself, let me rejoice that live among people that can and will do. But above all things, let us be generous and liberal to- ward those that come among us to mingle their sweat with the soil, to build up ma chine shops and other establishments of utility. Bury the tomahawk, smoke the calumet of peace, show to the world that you can be generous as well as brave; and if in the day of war you showed not the white feather, in the day of peace sho,o it not and if in the day of peril and dan ger you were patriot, be one now