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Year: 1866

The historian of these times will not
be called upon to record more disgrace
full passage in our political life than the
account of the miserable Convention
lately in session in Philadelphia. No
body of men, calling themselves states
men, ever met, who were as little wor-
thy of the name. Discord marked their
meeting, their session and their adjourn
ment. The contrast between this unwor-
thy body and the Conservative Conven-
ton, is by no means to the advantage OF
the former, and must strike one very for
cibly. The Convention Of the support
ers OF President johnson, met with dig
nifty, deliberated calmly, and'put forth. to
the country as the result Of their labors,
a document that will live through all
time. Its principles are thoroughly re-
publican, and fully in accordance with
our theory of government. The demon
of discord was not permitted to enter in
to their councils. Good fellowship, and
an earnest desire for peace and restora-
ton prevailed.


In the latter Convention all was confu-
sion, discord, bitterness of feeling and
passion. The foolish attempt to force
negro suffrage upon the people met with
strenuous opposition from the delegates
from Missouri, Maryland, Kentucky and
Western Virginia This question is the
veritable apple of discord in our politics
of to-day, and no harmony can be found
where it is thrust in.


The most disgraceful feature, however,
in the proceedings Of this Convention
was the appearance on the stage Of that
disgusting female-if she be one-Anno
Dickinson The meeting of this body
would have been imperfect had they not
had this detestable creature paraded be-
fore the public as one of the orators OF
the party. How is it possible for the
people of this age to countenance, for
moment, a party that have no more res
pect for the public than to parade before
them Anna Dickinson and Fred Douglas
as the orators of the convention Of its
great gems and chief luminaries. My
God to what is our country coming
How long will such things be tolerated
us? In the name of decency and patri
otism, we hope the people of the Nortl
and the South will see the danger befor,
1t is too late. We can do nothing, we car
only wait. ...t..,.
Year: 1866

We were disappointed in not being able
to be present at the meeting on Saturday.
1t is gratifyipgt to know, however, that
good and enthusiastic meeting was had,
although not as large as at some former
occasion. The assembly was composed
of men who felt it duty to be present,
and give countenance and support to the
wise and just administration of Presi-
dent Johnson


Hon. JESSE TURNER, Gen. Bowen, Col
LOCKE, and DR.. THRUsToN, addressed the
meeting. The several speeches are high
" spoken of, and will result in much
good. Particularly the speech of Gen.
Bowen must tend to good His APP
peal to the late Federal soldiers of Ar
kansas was designed to show them that
they are being led, unwittingly, by de
signing demagogues, to the support OF
negro suffrage. That the men who cry
Union-Unionw to them are not for
the Union, but use it as a blind to ad.
vance the nefarious designs Of the Radi-
cal Congress, in opposition to the Conser-
vative Union policy of President John
son.


The meeting was united and harmoni-
Gus, and the forming of the johnson
Club for the County, and the appointment
of Presidents for Clubs in every town
ship, will greatly add to the interest and
effectiveness of the grand projects in
view


Let every President organize with q
complete list Of officers, and get the sig
nature Of every conservative man in his
township. BY such means a thorough
organization in the County can be had
A system of informing the people by
documents, speeches and papers should
at once be entered into.
Year: 1866

sT" Several cases of cholera. are reported
former correspondent of ours from the Cher
okee Nation is said to have died with it. The
Doctor was learned man, and has been for
some years engaged in writing history of
the Cherokees, some chapters Of which were
published in our paper. -


We think there is no danger of the disease
assuming an endemic form.
Year: 1866

sE- We are pleased to learn that the work
on the Memphis and Little Rock road is going
on rapidly. On the Hopeful terminus large
number of workmen are already engaged and
are now grading and laying a track to the
point above, where there is good landing at
the lowest water. in order to receive an en-
gine and cars which have been ordered. and
they will placed at once upon the road. 1t is
the intention of the company, we understand
to maintain. by dredging. Unnecessary, a good
Landing at Hopefeld and keeping direct
route open across the river to our levee-Dis-
patch.
Year: 1866

Nyw YoRk, Sept. 1.-THE Independence
Beige. a well informed journal, thus announ-
ces the failure of the arch-duchess Carlottas !
negotiations with Napoleon:


The Empress Carlotta has paid her last VS.
II to the Emperor. and there is no longer the
slightest doubt that his mrjesty announced to
that princess with extreme regret MS irreVo-
cable resolution not TO subscribe 70 any oi the
arrangements which she had come TO propose
as the means of aiding the dynasty III MeAi-
co. 1t is now certain that the Empress OF
Mexico will not again return to that county,
and the Emperor Macmillan will soon JOIN
her in Europe, having abdicated.





The MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF
LITTLE Rock a SUB -TREAsURY.-The Mer-
shant's National Bank Of Little Rock has
received notice from the Secretary of the
Treasury that it has been designated as
public depository of funds in the hands
of all disbursing officers Of the War De
partment and of the Interior, there being
no Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer OF
the United States at this place.


This is matter of great importance
to the city and State, and benefits will re,
suit to the community at large that car
scarcely be realized now. All the funds
expended in the Indian Nation, for the
maintenance and payment of troops in
this Department, New Mexico and Texas
proceeds of the sale of government lands
or securities, appropriations of all kinds,
etc, will be kept on deposit at Little
Rock and will give us credit and none
tary Importance that will indirectly add
much to the growth and prosperity of -four
city. The presence of million or two
in the vaults OF this bank will give it an
immense influence abroad and may attract
the attention of those who may prove use
ful to US hereafter. 1t is very gratifying
that this favor has been conferred, and
from a combination of fortuitous circum-
stances we may venture to hope, that in
point of prosperity and wealth, Little
Rock may not only soon be herself
again, but far exceed what she has been
in the past.-Dispatch.
Year: 1866

A London letter in the Chicago Even
ing Journal has the following:


''The old saying that there is no cure for
aibrokep neck has just been practically dis
proved by surgeon at GreeOock. He Was
called in to see young girl who had just
fallen 3 distance of eighteen feet, and
thoroughly dislocated the neck. When he
reached her the face Was nearly reversed.
and looking over the back.


The surgeon promptly supported the
back with the left knee, took grasp of the
head and began to pull gradually and Pret-
ty strong, whersupOu the girls eyes opened.
and there WAS an effort at breathing. In
crossing the pressure, the parts suddenly
came to their natural position, and after 3
minute or two, regular breathing Was estab-
lished. Close attention was afterwards
paid to the case. and after much fever and
occaaional convulsions, the girl recovered,
and is now as we'll as ever. believe there
is not another similar case on record. Of
course much time must not elapse between
the injury and the treatment"
Year: 1866

SOUTHERN Policy There is but one policy,
says the Baltimore Gazette, that the Southern
people can pursue 1t is the policy of mas
terly inactivity In the battle that is now
going on for the vindication of they Constitu-
honal rights Of all the States, the can take no
part 1t must be fought out at the North, and
by the Northern people only, and in no way
can the South so effectua'ly aid those who are
struggling to overthrow the political ascendan-
cy Of the Radicals than by remaining entirely
passive. Beyond the simple recognition Of
Federal jurisdiction and quiet submission to
the laws, their duty is to do nothing.
Year: 1866




ton' the vegetative powers OF life strong; but in
anew years, how often the pad hue, the lack-lustre
eye and emaciatedform and the impossiDty of app-
cation to mental effort show its banefu influenced II
soon becomes evident the observer that depess
ing influence checking the development Of the body.
If the patient be female the restraints of fashionable
dress and the ballroom, with the body half clothed the
mind eagerly intent on pleasure When one excitement
e finished another in prospective keeps the mind NOR
bidly sensitive and absolutely forbds the exercise lnds
pensble TO organic strength Exposure to night air. and
body ree6lng with excessive dancing, produce their
legitimate effect and the unfortunate female regardless
Of the plain dictates Of unerrlng becomes
willing subject to medical treatment. The approach Of
the beautiful and wonderful period in which body and
mind undergo fascinating change from child to
woman, and in which nature is to show her saving
powers diusng the circulation and visiting the cheek
with the bloom OF heath-is looked for in vain. Con-
sumption Is talked Of


Alasl increase Of appetite has grown by what It fed
on the energies of the system are prosraed and the
whole economy is deranged.


In reviewing the of these distressing complaints
II Is most painful TO contemplate the attendant evils
consequent upon them. 1t is but simple justice to the
subject to enumerate a few of the many additional
causes which argey affect the life hea tn and haDp
ness Of all classes society," and which, consequently
al sct more or less directly the welfare Of the entire
human family and at the time placing in their
hands a remedy for the removal OF the consequences
Year: 1866

The President has approved the bill to regu-
late and secure the safe keeping of public
money ptrusted to disbursing officers of the
United States. 1t Is made their duty to deposit
with the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer
money intrusted to them for disbursement,
and to draw for the same only as funds are
required for payments to be made in pursuance
of law. violation of which, and the use of
the public money for private advan tage are to
be punished by fine or imprisonment.
Year: 1866

The returns thus far received from the recent
voting in West Vireinia ON the Constitutional
amendment denying the right of suffrage to
Rebels indicate majority in favor of the
Amendment of about 1000. We have the fol-
loWiup:-
Year: 1866

Nor BAD SToRY.-The Portland Star tells
about lady who was coming from Montreal
to Portland. She had bought love Of 1 silk
at the former place, and, after entering the
cars, Custom House officer asked her if she
had anything that required examination.
Very innocently she produced her valise, the
said silk lying in her lap all the while, done
up in coarse brown paper, and asked the
officer to hold that parcel while she exhibited
the contents of the valise. The innocent
victim, not suspecting that common looking
parcel Of being an offender, allowed her to
go on her way rejoicing
Year: 1866

WHITE PINE.-It is said. by those who
know, that no White Pine grows upon the
continent south of Maryland and the bulk
of what there is, is now in Canada and the
States of Michigan and Wisconsin. Should
the consumption increase as rapidly in the
next as during the past few years, there will
be little or none of this important production
to cut In Michigan last year 10000 acres
OF white pine lands were cleaned and 1900
600 of feet cut ON the Saginaw alone.
Year: 1866

4 contemporary intimates that GRANT is in
favor of such withdrawal His own words
will show how far this is true In his report
10 the President, the Lieutenant General
SAYS:


Four years of war, during which law was
executed only at the point Of the bayonet
throughout the States in rebellion, have left
the people possibly in condition not to yield
that ready obedience TO civil authority that
the American people have generally been in
in the habit of yielding. This would render
the presence of small garrisons throughout
those States necessary until such time as labor
returns to its proper channels, and civil au
thority is fully established | did not meet
any one, either those holding places under the
Government. or citizens of the Southern
States, who thought it practicable to with.
draw the military from the South at present.
The white and black mutually require the pro-
lection of the General Government


In response to the application Of Gov. PAR
SONS, of Ala, for the withdrawal of troops
from that State, Gen. GRANT says:


For the present, aud until there is full secu.
rity for equally maintaining the right and
safety of all classes of citizens in the States
lately in rebellion, | would not recommend
the withdrawal of the United States troops
from them. The number of interior garrsons
might be reduced, but a movable force suff
Gent to insure tranquility should>be retained
While Such force is retained in the Sodth
doubt the propriety of putting arms in the
hands Of the militia.
Year: 1866

As the time for the exercise of this first best right of freeman fast approaches,

 the inquiry is often made who shall vote. We do not hesitate to say that all who are

 qualified citizens of Arkansas have the same right to exercise the elective fran chise that they have always had. The State constitution gives to the citizen his right, and until 1t is so amended as to dis franchise him; none dare gainsay that right. There are certain few, poor ignorant office seekers, that expect to ride into power on the fears of the people who circulate the report that all must be 're-naturalized;" must take the amnesty; be six month citi- zens, before this privilege can be extended to them, This is merely a presumption upon the ignorance of the community in which the report is circulated, and there can be no foundation for it. It is of great importance that every one should vote in the coming election; at least every body that is interested in the welfare of the country; and for fear that some might be intimidated, we make the above statement.
Year: 1866

As we learn from our various exchanges and from a circular addressed us on the subject, there will be great national con vention held in Philadelphia on the I4th of August next. The object of which convention is the complete restoration of the States to all their rights and privileges in the Union. The convention will be composed of at least two delegates from each Congressional District in the States; two from each Territory; two from the District of Columbia, and four from each State at large. All who have at heart the good of the whole country, will certainly lend to this measure their hearty support. It is time to quit this everlasting war of words which brings no fruit, and enter at once with all our energies into that work that will soonest bring us back to our old position in the Union, that we may take root in the soil of peace, and grow to in- fuence and prosperity. The South needs to bo restored-she wants to come back she has given up her local institution of slavery, and is now desrous to enter, or more properly remain in the Union as free Territory. But such is her pride that she will not be treated as an inferior. She must be treated as sh equal in rights, and in all things that add to the dignity of a nation. If the people of the various States lend to this Union convention that support that they should, much good can be effect ed in bringing about at least proper un- sderstanding of our position and relations. Let the people of Arkansas and of this district take the matter in hand let us send delegates-let us do all we can for the good of Arkansas, and to benefit our selves.
Year: 1866

Let the people remember that there will be grand Railroad ass-Meeting at Des Arc on Saturday the 14th of August. This Is matter in which all are interested, and it is to be hoped that every body, young end old, will be in attendance.
Year: 1866

TORONTO, May 3I-Reports that the
Great Western trains were stopped or
interrupted in consequence OF the
Fenian movement is incorrect They
continue to run precisely as usual There
is very little excitement The military
authorities are on the alert and all need
ful precautions taken.
Year: 1866

Some are estimating the cotton crop low as
! s61, go bales, fear that most ofthosc who
have engaged this year In cotton growing
will be sadly disappointed in results. Gen.
Pagan and myself have embarked pretty ex-
tensively In Il and trust We may be able 70
hold our own but what with the high prices
Of stock. labor, provisions and other plantation
cost of gin, press-ererythRg
from the ground up and then superadded to all
these drawbacks, that most iniquitous tax of
three cents-it is almost hoping against hope.
YOU know OF any pioas adjective which will
intensity the meaning seek to convey by the
word ubiquitous" please substitute it, Some
political economist insist that the tax comes
out of the consumer. am not quite sure of
that. How do You think, Boudy, proposition
would be received In Congress, providing that
a three-cent stamp should be put upon every
Goldfish sooh as 1t i. caught, or at least before
ii is brought to port? throw out this hint
in case YOU go to CoDgress-and charge you
nothing for it, No fair minded man can eyade
its business by facetiously dcnouncing it as
scaiy proposition. II is sound financial meas
ure and Is upheld and sustained by the grave
analogicS, prineiple and precedent of the cot
ton tax. ifthc fair-minded man urge that
the catcher of Goldfish will be discouraged in
his enterprise by the three-ccnt stamp. and
that the nursery of hardy seamen will be
broken up and the spirit ofnavigation reprcss-
ed in the land-gently insinuate to him that
he is mistaken-that It's the consumer who
pays the taN-and quote to him Adam Smith
or John Smith. Ifthc fair-minded individual
take the other chute and come back to the doc
trine that the poor and honest consumer is the
sufferer, distinctly inform the knave-that
every person who wears shirt is affected by
the cotton tax whether he eat Goldfish or not
Find substitute for ubiquitous" quick.


Let us be hopeful. Let us have faith that
right and miyM will again be found hand in
hand. and that the machinery of the General
and State Governments, will soon be smooth
ly working in'thc old grooves.


was trusting you would return through
Fayetteville. shall start down soon and
hope to meet you.


j. NJ. TEBETTS.
Hon. T.. {. Il. BoUDNoT,


Little Rock. Ark.
Year: 1866

CcnstllutlonaI AmenuWent, OuSnt AZ
,,.t.r... kansas to adopt it!


An attempt is being made to create
the impression that the South will be com
PEELED to adopt the proposed amendment
TO the Federal Constitution. How sue
cessful this attempt may prove, ofcourse,
wecannot say, our opinion however,is that
-the South will not suffer herself to be
humbuggcd into any such insane meas
nre Those who urge its adoption at
temptt to induce the people to believe
that it does not necesstate negro suffrage
&c. Ii does seem to us. that no sane
man who can follow out logical argu-
ment and who knows the spirit and ten
per manifested by the people who now
rule their country, can be dcludcd into
sach belief by naked assertion and
lame oratory The South must adopt
negro suffrage, after the adoption of the
amendment or suffer her representation
in Congress to be so far diminished as to
put tho power into the hands of the Rad
icals to force it upon us by federal legis-
lation Think you the Radicals dare not
invade the power Of States so far as to do
this thing? Look at their reckless legis
lation, and what is there in all Oft to ils~
duce different conclusion. They have
not hesitated to invade the rights of Stat
cs whenever it become necessary to do so
in order to carry out any scheme desired
by them.


We belive the people of the South too
shrewd to be humbugged by the advocat-
cs of this ne farious amendment. The
news papers of the North, in the inter
osts Of the Radicals have for long time
been trying to convince the southern
people that they ought to adopt this
amendment and thereby secure admission,
like Tennessee, and so thwart the plans
Of these same Radical leaders. The late
elections in the North have entirely de-.
stroyed this argument for such it was
made, because these same papers said the
North would not adopt the amendment
and then it would be defeated and the
southern States admitted-and no consti
tutional amendment after all. This Huf
failed to have its desired effect, and now
they put it on the broad ground that the
South must adopt it and can't get rid of
it, and may as well take the bolus with a
good grace This is more honest if it
has not the credit of being ingenious
We trust however, that Arkansas at least
has elected men who have sense enough
to see through all this. The amendment
is a dead cock in the pit and no power
can resuscitate it. Let those who do not
desire negro equality look to it, that they
are not deluded by talk Time will prove
the truth Of what we now tell them. II
the proposed amendment is adopted, 1--WE
look upon nothing impossible now, We
will have negro suffrage in less than ten
years, and the negro will be no more en-
lightened then than now, and no more fit
for the exercise of the elective franchise.