J. f!. MORRILL, EDITOR.
DES ARC, ARKANSAS:
WEDNESDAY.APRIL 11. 1860.
Democratic Conventions.
The national convention meets at
Charleston on Monday the 23d of April.
ThW congressional convention for the
first district meets at Dover, Pope county,
2d Monday, 14th of May.
The congressional convention for the
second district meets at Arkadelphia,
Clark conaty, on the 2d Monday, 14th
May.
The Prairie coonty Democratic Con
vention meets at Brownsville, on Monday
the 33d day of April.
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EOTThe Citizen will hereafter be is
sued On Saturday, instead of Wednesday.
We make this change in order to suit the
’*• small remnant ” of mail facilities which
Las been so kindly left this section of the
State. When will the “ Private Over
land Express,” from Des Arc to Mem
phis go into operation ?
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Democratic State Convention.—
This body assembled at Little Rock on
Monday the 2d inst. Col. B. C. Harley
was elected President. On Wednesday
night, about 8 o'clock, Col. Richard H.
Johnson received the nomination for Gov
ernor.
The following appointments vveTe
made by the Convention:
Electors for the State at Large.
Hon. J. F. Sorrells. Hon. W. W. Floyd.
District Electors.—George W.
Taylor, W. W. Leake.
Delegates to the National Con
vention.—J. P. Johnson, T. B. Flournoy.
F. A. Terry, N. B. Burrow, J. I. Stir
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tiibu. «ruuxi xx. tiuiuaui » . ax. ivxautjiug,
F. W. Hoadley.
We hope to be able to present the en
tire proceedings of the Convention to our
readers next week.
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Sectarian Prejudice. — Mr. Tra
wick. Principal of the Soulesbury Insti
tute at Batesville, has recently dismissed
from that school, a little girl, the daughter
of a Jewish lady, for refusing to read the
New Testament and join in prayers in
the school. Jews do not tolerate the
reading of the Testament, and their wor
ship is dissimilar to that of the believers
in Christ. The editor of the Batesville
Balance very justly condemns the conduct
of the Principal.
fi@“ We learn from Washington that
the Harper’s Ferry investigating commit
tee have not been in session for some
time. They are waiting for witnesses.
Tbeir officers are on the track of Red
path and Sanborn,and they hope in a
few days to be able to secure them.
Hyatt does not manifest any disposition
yet to answer the questions propounded to
bitn. The committee are determined to
keep him in jail until the adjournment of
Congress, unless he yields to their de
mands.
8SS"The fact that the Spanish au
thorities at Havaua have been conniving
at the fitting of an armed invasion against
the Liberal Government of Mexico
and probably furnished the means of the
expedition, excites much feeling at Wash
ington, and will, doubtless, lead to expla
nations between the two governments of
Spain and our country. When it is re
membered that but for our rigid neutrality
laws, Cuba would have years since fallen
a prey to filibuster ism, and probably
have been now one of the United Slates,
the action of Spain in harboring the
enemies of a neighboring State, and
permitting them to fit out cruisers in her
porta, gives rise seriously to the inquiry
whether it would be as well lo repeal the
neutrality act. We can hardly afford to 1
play police officer to protect parties who
themselves commit a breach of peace.
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The Mexican Question. — The ,
Washington correspondent of the Cincin- |
nati Gazette, telegraphed the following on j
the 27th :
The War Department keeps the con
tents of the Mexican despatches very close.
The latest statement is, that when Mira- f
moil’s letter to his agent in Havana was r
intercepted by Consul-General Helm, and (
forwarded to the Government here, it was c
transmitted to the Commander of the (
Gulf Squadron, with instructions to arrest j
the steamers; this fact may give a differ- 4
ent complexion to the whole affair ,
WlKIl news of the capture first reached j j
here, a member of the Cabinet declared j
to three Senators that it was done in coin- ,
pliance with special instructions to our ,
officers. (
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Improving the Navigation or (
White and Black Rivers. — We find t
the following letter from Col. Hindman, t
in the Batesvilie Balance of the 30th ult.
It was addressed to Wm. Byers, Esq.
Washington, D. C., March 14, 1860. h
Dear Sir: I am about to succeed. I think, s
in passing through the House a joint resolu
tion Authorizing Arkansas to lay tonnage dn 8
ties on the commerce of White and Black riv- 8
ers, for improving their navigation, if this f
measure become a law, and an efficient corpo- 1
ration is found, on which the Legislature may ^
confer the power, it will open up both those i 1
streams, in a few years, to the boundary line 1
of Missouri. I
It is impossible to get money appropriations, ^
even if J deemed it constitutional.
Very respectfully, yours, .
T. C. HINDMAN.
Col. XTm. Bvebi, s
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Pigeon Roost Township Meeting
rursunnt to previous notice, a portion of
the Democracy of Pigeon Roost Town
ship met in primary meeting at Hickory
Plain, on Saturday the 7ili instant. On
motion of Hon. W. L Moore, the meet
ing was organized by calling A. Pipkin,
Esq., to the chair, and requesting YV. YY'.
Byram, to act as secretary. On motion
of D. IV. Davis a committee of three was
appointed to draft resolutions expressive of
the sense of the meeting. The chair ap
pointed D. YV. Davis, Hun. YV. L. Moore
and YV A. Harper.
The committee retired and after a brief
absense made the following report:
1st., Resolved: that we approve the
proposition to hold a convention of the
Democracy of Prairie county, at Browns
ville, bn the 23d instant, and that the
chairman be requested to appoint five
delegates to represent us in said conven
tion.
2d., Rebolved: that-is our
first choice to represent os in the Legis
lature and that our delegates be instructed
to use their influence to secure his nomi
nation.
3d., Resolved: that the success of the
Democratic party depends upon a rigid
adberance to its organization, and that
inasmuch as office confers power and in
fluence, and inasmuch as the possession
of the various "County offices is a potent
element of party strength that is invaria
bly used by our opponents against the
Democratic party, we are decidedly in
favor of ttie nomination of a full ticket
and instruct our delegates to use their in
fluence to secure such a result.
4th., Resolved: that we most cordial
ly endorse the series of resolutions adopt
ed by the convention held at Brownsville
on the 12th ult., and that we further de
clare that the protection of the rights of
the South is above all questions of party
politics, and that we will frown upon and
denounce every course of policy, which,
for the purpose of securing party organi
zation, would compromise, in the least,
any question connected with slavery or
the constitutional rights of the slavehold
ing States, or any degree of neutrality for
the purpose of conciliating northern men
or securing northern votes.
5th., Resolved: that the Federal Gov
ernment has no power to introduce or ex
clude slavery from the Federal Territo
ripe nnrl nn rlniv In nnrfnrm lti rulatinn
thereto, but to protect the rights of the
owners and to "restore fugitives from la
bor. These duties it cannot withhold
without n violation of the constitution and
the rights of Sovereign States.
6ih., Resolved: that the decision of
the Supreme Court of the United Slates
in the Dred Scott case correctly expounds
the rights of the inhabitants of the Ter
ritories, and by that exposition neither
Congress nor a Territorial Legislature
has any right to pass any law discriminat
ing between slaves and any other proper
ty to the disadvantage or. injury of the
slave owners, or denying or withholding
from him the same remedies for the pre
servation, protection and recovery of his
property which are furnished to the own
ers of other property.
7lh., Resolved: that we repudiate
as unjust, unconstitutional and destructive
of the rights of the South the odious and
detestible dogma of squatter sovereignty
and that it is with the profoundest regret
that we have seen it advocated upon the
floor of Congress by an Arkansian—“the
representative of the largest slaveholding
constituency in the South.”
Pending the discussion on filling the
blank in the second resolution. Mr. D. W.
Davis moved the following substitue which
was adopted:
Resolved : that we regard it as inex
pedient to express any preference for any
gentleman whose name will likely be be
fore the convention: but that iu our opin
ion our delegates should go to Browns
ville uncommitted and untrainmeled, to the
and that no obstacle shall interpose to
prevent their united action with exclusive
reference to the success of the party and
he consequent good of the country.
On motion of Mr. T. G. McClure the
bird resolution was stricken out. The
■est of the report was then unanimously
tdopted. The Chairman then appointed
he following gentlemen delegates to the
Douuty Convention, viz: D. W. Davis,
rhos. G. McClure, YV. A. Harper, YY'.
iV. Byram und A. E. Mills. Ou motion J
he chairman was added to the list of
lelegates.
It was moved and carried, that the
secretary furnish copies of these proceed
ngs to tiie Des Arc Citizen and Browns
’ille Echo with the request that they pub
ish the same. The meeting then ad
ourned. ASA PIPKIN, Chairman.
W. W. Byram, Secretary.
A Speck oe War.—The last news
roin Mexico is warlike. Miramon, in
evenge for the capture of the steamers
y our Gulf squadron, has sent to the City
f Mexico a decree confiscating the
roperty of American citizens and order
mg them to leave the country. This will
ery probably be regarded by our Govern
ment as sufficient cause for commencing
inmediate hostilities Congress being
rm session, the subject of Mexican affairs
rill be taken up at once, and we may
fitness within sixty days the inauguration
f another Mexican war. Meanwhile
ve are informed that the Knights of the
iolden Circle are making preparations
3 invade Mexico, and that our Govern
lent will not interfere to prevent it.
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The Great Eastern Coming.—It
as already been announced that the
ockholders of the Great Eastern
earner have agreed to raise £100,000
dditional capital, for the purpose of com
leting and making the vessel ready,
bt the last accounts nearly £20,000 had
een received. The Loudon Observer of
me 12th ultimo says it is expected that
me ship will be able to start for New
rork about the same time that the Prince
f Wales will visit Canada, and will, it is
oped, be able to accompany the royal
]imdrou.
Democratic Meeting — White Eiver
Township.
On Saturday the 7th inst., the Democ
racy of White River Township assembled
in Convention, nnd on motion of Col. A.
O. Edwards, J. E. Gatewood, Esq.,
was called to the chair and T. J. Wood
so.v. Esq., appointed Secretary.
The chairman briefly stated the object
of the meeting to be to appoint delegates
to the County Convention, to assemble at
Brownsville on the 4th Monday in April.
On motion, a committee of three con
sisting of Col W. W. Wair, A. O. Ed
wards and B. F. Ford, were appointed to
draft resolutions. While the committee
jjvero engaged in the duty assigned them,
T. B. Kent, Esq., being called upon, ad
dressed the Convention at some length
giving in detail the action of the recent
State Convention at Little Rock.
The committee returned and reported
the following resolutions, which, after
some discussion, were adopted :
Whereas, the Democracy of White
River Township, in Prairie county, in
convention assembled for the purpose of
sending Delegates to the County Conven
tion, which is to convene at Brownsville
for the purpose of nominating a candidate
for Representative and to consider the
propriety of nominating other County
Officers; Therefore. Resolved,
1st: That we recommend to the Coun
ty Convention a strict adherence to the
time-honored rule of the Democratic par
ty ; that to constitute an election the elec
tor shall receive two-thirds of the whole
number entitled to vote, based upon the
vote of each township for Senator in the
election of 1858.
2d: That this convention proceed by
ballot to elect five delegates to the County
Convention, at Brownsville, on the 4th
Monday in April.
In accordance with the 2d resolution
the Convention proceeded to ballot for
five delegates, which, resulted in the elec
tion of Col. A. O. Edwards, Sim. Horne,
B. F. Ford, M. M. Erwin and J. E.
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The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved. That we believe it inexpe
dient to recommend any one as a candi
date in the County Convention.
On motion, it was resolved, that the
proceedings of this meeting be published
in the Des Arc Citizen and Brownsville
Echo.
The convention then, on motion, ad
journed. J E GATEWOOD. Cha'n.
T. Jeff. Woodson, Secretary.
The Van W vex and Hindman Af
fair. — A Washington correspondent
writing under date of the 31st ult., gives
the following version of this affair:
There was almost a street collision this
forenoon, about ten o’clock, between two
Congressmen, Mr. Van Wyck, of New
York, and Mr. Hindman, of Arkansas,
in front of the National Hotel. There
are various interpretations of the affair
afloat, but the following I obtained from
an eye witness: Mr. Van Wyck was
standing upon the front steps of the hotel
with Mr. Stuart, of New York, and Mr.
Lovejoy. of Illinois. Mr. Hindman
alighted froga a carriage and was passing
near the three gentlemen named above to
enter the hotel, when Mr. Van Wyck
saluted him with a bow and the words,
“ How are you, Mr. Hindman.” The
later resented the salutation with a move
ment of the hand towards Mr. Van Wyck,
which Mr. Stuart interpreted as an in
tended blow, but Mr. Hindman did not
reach Mr. Van Wyck. Mr. Stuart step
ped between them and mildly remon
strated with Mr. Hindman, and he desist
ed, remarking to Mr. Stuart that Mr. Van
Wyck had made a speech in the House of
Representatives insulting to every South
ern gentleman, and he (Mr. Hindman)
could not permit Mr. Van Wyck to speak
to him Mr. Van Wyck, not having been
struck, made no resistance to Mr. Hind
man. After some little conversation
among the friends of the parties, growing
out of the affair, they separated. Out of
these facts have grown all sorts of rumors
of a desperate collision, the exchange of
blows and exhibition of deadly weapons,
nothing of which happened.
The difficulty which occurred between
two Senators did not lake place in exe
cutive session, as was stated in a New
York paper, but it a private caucus.
The Gulf Squadron.—In view of the
simp rtf affair* nt Vera Ctrir/ it mnv ftp
interesting to know our naval strength in
that quarter. The Culf Squadron, which,
it should be borne in mind, is but a sec
tion of the Home Squadron, is composed
of the following vessels:
Vessels. Tonnage. Guns. Men.
Steamer Roanoke, Capt.
Gardiner..3,100 10 400
Steamer Brooklyn, Capt.
Farragut..2,000 22 300
Sloop Savannah, Capt. Jar
vis..1,700 22 300
Sloop Saratoga. Com. Tur
ner... 1,100 20 250
Sloop Preble. Com. Jen
kins. 900 18 250
Total..9,100 122 1,500 .
The above vessels are in the hjj^iest
slate of efficiency, mid our interests may
be safely left in their custody.
Stevens, of the Advocate and
Journal, after nearly twenty years of edi
torial life, recently gave the following
estimate of probabilities in regard to com
munications being read. Correspondents,
whose two, three and four column articles
tre slumbering in our pigeon holes, will
please accept it ns a full explanation for
heir non-uppearauce :
“ A communication which is a fourth
ufa column long is read by most readers,
unless its subject is manifestly repulsive;
uver half a column long is read by half
uur readers; a column long, by a third of
hem; a two column article not by one
enth; three or four column one. by
uobody whatever, except the weary editor
tnd his proof-reader, and the few who
nay have a personal or very special con
:ern in the article.
The African Slave Trade.
[We invite a careful perusal of the fol- j
lowing article, which we clip from the j
Nashville Union. Comment is unneces
sary. The facts speak for themselves.]
Recent letters from the African coast
state that in consequence of the great de
mand for slaves upon the Island of Cuba,
and the facilities for landing them there,
the inefficiency of the American squadron
in arresting vessels sailing under the
American flag engaged in the slave trade,
and the rigid instructions to British crui
sers. fordidding them to search vessels
sailing under American colors, a great
impetus has been given to this traffic. A
correspondent of the New York Times
gives a graphic description of the manner
in which it is conducted. The slave
vessels nearly all set out from the port of
New York with Spanish or Portugese
supercargoes on board. They obtain
clearance papers under a pretence of a
desire to embark in the palm oil trade
—a traffic so limited that it could not
furnish a legitimate employment to one
fifth of the vessels nominally engaged in
it. The slavers generally rely upon the
American flag as their chief protection,
feeling confident that it will, in most in
stances, shield them from capture by the
vigilant British steamers cruising upon
the coast, and that they can elude the pur
suit of the sl»w-sailing and comparatively
small number of American vessels-of-war
employed in watching their movements.
Upon the coast they have plenty of ac
tive friends and sympathizers, through
whose aid cargoes of slnves can readily
be obtained at short notice, at any point
form which they desire to ship them.
The extraordinary profits of the business
from a most tempting prize to the cupidity
of those who. engage in it, and furnish
them with every desirable facility for
prosecuting it successfully that money can
secure. The estimated profit upon each
slave landed in Cuba is three hundred
dollars, and as a cargo sometimes consists
of from eight hundred to one thusand
slaves, a single successful voyage makes
the fortune of those who reap its profits.
It is believed tl.at not more than one slaver
out of three or four leaving the coast of
Africa is captured.
The fact that the slave trade should
still be continued on an extensive scale,
notwithstanding the millions of money
that have been expended by the United
i Qtnlrva anrl flrual Dr it -i in i n t 11 a I ■■ u ff n ftcs
to suppress it, is one of the most startling
and lamentable proofs mat could be given
of the inefficiency of Government to check
it. Our national respect for our flag,
which has become an inbred and deeply
cherished sentiment, in consequence of
the outrages committed upon American
vessels by British cruisers many years
ago, has proved of immense practical ad
vantage to the slavers, and. in fact, become
a sort of shield for the slave trade.
The officers and crews of the British
vessels upon the coast of Africa, loo,
while extremely vigilant in the perform
ance of their duty, have, in reality, a per
sonal and pecuniary interest in the partial
success of the trade they are specially
commissioned to destroy. When they
capture a slave vessel they are entitled to
a premium of $25 per head for each slave
on board; and when the cargo consists of
eight hundred or one thousand negroes,
their prize money amounts to a good
round sum. The negroes thus captured
are taken to the "■‘English West India
Islands, and disposed of there as appren
tices for a term of years—thus meeting
the same fate that would have awaited
them if they had been sold as slave* for
life to Cuban planters.
After a slaver sets sail and chase is
given to her by a British cruiser, both
parties look upon the transaction as a des
perate game, in which the practical ques
tion involved is whether the profits should
be reaped by the owners and crew of the
slaver and the planters of Cuba, or by the
officers and men of the British cruisers,
and the British planters of the West India
Islands.
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Direct Trade between Belgium
and the Southern States.—A Paris
paper states that the Duke of -Brabant
gave a private audience on the 3d of
March, to a deputation from the Belgico
American Company for the development I
of a direct trade with the Southern Slates
of the American Union. His Royal
Highness expressed great interest in the
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UL'juviw v/i ruv wim^uu j ) iiujrv-u mui u u
institution which promised so many ad
vantages to Belgian industry would meet
with success.
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Iifi§“A bill has passed the New York
assembly abolishing the punishment of
death for murder and other crimes, and
substituting confinement in the State
prison for life. The person convicted of
murder is to be considered dead to all
intents and purposes as respects "matri
monial relations" and all civil and property
rights. The crime of murder is not to be
bailable in any case
A Long Journey.— At Brownsville, Texas,
a Kentucky horse drover has purchased 9(10
horses anti moles, which he intends driving
to Springfield. Illinois, and shipping thence
by railroad to New Haven. Connecticut, from
whence they are shipped to the West Indies.
-Sixty Georgians, men women, and chil
dren, recently.passed through Louisville, Ky.,
en route, via rhe Ohio and Mississippi Rail
road. to Pile’s Peak, to delve for the yellow
lucre..
-Richard Taylor, son of President Tay
lor, is one of the delegates to the Charles- 1
ton Convention from Louisiana. A letter
writer says that he is wealthy, looks much
like his father, and is opposed to Douglas
The Wheat Crop.—The reports of the ]
condition of the growing wheat from nearly 1
all parts of the country are favorable. In no 1
quarters have we noticed other than flattering I
accounts thus far, unless we except the late
sown wheat in a part of Kentucky.
Important to Newspaper Publishers.— I
Both Houses of Congress have agreed to the 1
bill authorizing publishers to state in the ad- '
dress the date when subscripts s will expire; !
and also providing that the carriers in the .
cities ami towns shall charge but one cent on ‘
delivery of drop letters.
Massachusetts a Penal Colony.—A bill j,
has been introduced in the Legislature of |
Louisiana for the transportation of all negroes [
convicted of capital crimes to the State of j
Massachusetts. The bill passed its first read- (
ing, and was referred to the Committee on ]
Federal Relations.
Go Prepared.—The drinking establishments c
in Charleston are not allowed to keep open on I
Sundays. Visitors to that city at the time of r
the holding of the Democratic National l
Convention should he made aware of this fact, I
and prepare themselves accordingly.
Flags or the Prize Steamehs.
Spveral of the letters from Vera Cruz,
says the New Orleans Picayune, mention
a tumor 10 the effect that the Spanish
Consul hail made a demand upon Capl.
Turner for the captured steamer, Marque*
de !a Hnbnna. This, it will he remem
bered, was the qne that cleared from Ha
vana as a Spaniard. She was also cap
tured With Spanish colors flying I lie
rumor is not very generally credited, nor
indeed is it probable- The Habana, like
the Miramon, was sailing piratical, had
materials of war on board, and only
showed her colors when close pressed.
There cannot be a doubt as to her real
character in the eyes of the law. As to
the General Miramon, she claims no na
tionality, nor does anybody seem to claim
her. It does not appear that she raised
the Mexican colors even during the en
gagement. She was cruising on her
own hook, under the flag only ol Commo
dore Marin.
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Stevens and Hazlett Sympathy.
On the day of tile execution of Stevens
and Hazlett, a “sympathy meeting” was
held in the Court House at Ashtabula,
Ohio. Many of the speakers were heavily
armed, and it is said that a large portion
of the assembly wore black bands of rib
bon about their necks, as a token by which
to recognize one another. Among the
speakers were John Brown. Jr., and Owen
Brown, sons of John Brown hanged at
Harper’s Ferry—Coppie, Redpath, and
Olliers. John Brown is said to be a fine
effective speaker. His address, on this
occasion, was mainly a tirade against the
President. He said no officer of the Gen
eral Government dare to go to Ashtabula,
to take any men of bis stripe.
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fKaF'Henry O’Rielly the constructor of
the first telegraph lines that electricity
connected the different sections of the
United States, memorializes Congress for
a general law to facilitate communication
between the Atlantic and Pacific Slates,
by giving right of way to all telegraphers
across the continent, and thus securing in
creased facilities to moderate rates by
encouraging salutary competition in tele
graphing.
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DIED :
On the 3d inst., of congestive fever, at the
residence of his father, near Wattensaw.
Neill McFadgyen, in the 17lh year of his
age.
-On the 8th inst., at the residence of his
father, in Centre township John C. Ken
nedy, in the 23d year of his age The de
ceased was a most estimable young man. His
remains were followed to their last resting
place, yesterday, bv his Masonic breth'en.
A W Me ■ ILL,
Attorney at Law,
DES ARC, ARKANSAS.
WILL practice in the courts of Prairie
and adjacent counties. (J^’Olfice,cor
ner of Erwin and Lyon streets. [apll.
FOR SALE.
THE houses and lots, on which I now re
side on Erwin street, between Woodruff and
Pike streets. This property is convenient to
business. Also, I have several vacant lots for
sale. Terms—reasonable.
C. A. JUDSON.
Des Arc;- April 11-lra.
SPRING Sr SUMMER GOODS! ! !
LEVIN HARRISON,
DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING. HARDWARE. IIATS,
Roots, Shoes, &c.
DBS ARC, ARK.
Is in receipt of his supply of Spring & Sum
mer Goods, consisting of all articles usually
found in Dry Goods Houses. His stock has
been selected with care, and expressly to suit
the trade of Des-'Ai'C. As to prices, lie only
wishes dealers to call, and he will satisfy
them that he can SELL AS CHEAP and fur
nish as good articles as any other store in this
section of country.
He hopes by strict attention to business,
and a determination to please all, to merit a
continuance of the liberal custom which the
house has received during the past two years
and a half. [april 11
LOGS! LOGS!! LOGS!!!
Wheat! Wheat!! Wheat!!!
WANTED immediately at the Lake Bluff
Steam Saw and Flouring Mills, any
quantity Wheat and Saw Logs, for which the
highest market price will be paid in cash.
E. G. ATKINS.
March 29, I860.—apr4-6m.
TO ILL WHOM IT MAY < ON
KR1V
fT^HIS is to forewarn all persons from
cutting any timber, bushes or removing
any logs off of any of m v lots in the Town of
Des Arc, as I will enforce the law against
any person or persons for so doing.
JNO. A. FRITH.
March 28. 1860.—apr4-tf.
Notice to the Public.
WE forewarn all persons from trespass
ing up on our property, in the Town of
Des Arc, by cutting any timber or bushes, or
removing any logs or timber off of the same,
is the law will be rigidly enforced against
iny person or persons, who disregards this
mtice. FRITH & CATLIN.
March 28, I860.—apr4 tf.
OK. II 4RMIS»'*'AO
H AVING permanently located at Des Arc,
offers his professional services to the
ritizeos of the town and adjacent country.
Office on Lyon street, Martin & Simp
on’s Law Office.
PriOSPEC TUS
FOR THE
rri weekly True Democrat.
The publishers of the True Democrat
iropose to issue a “tri-weekly edition” of their
laper, in addition to the weekly, and oom
nence its publication about the first day
»f June next or sooner, if 1,600 subscri
icrs be obtained.
The great battle of the age is to be fought
n November next, and it is necessary that
very man in the community should be kept
nformed of the movement of the enemy. The
ery existence of the South is at stake, and
t becomes every Southron to be up and doing,
ntending to be’ firm and decided, yet calm
nd prudent, it will be our ;>itn to defend the
ights of the South without blusterer bravado,
i'he times demand increased activity on the
iart of democrats, and that full and speedy
nformation should be spread before the pub
ic. This is the first enterprise of the kind
n the State—is demanded by the exigencies
f the times, and we confidently look to the
Ikmocracv for its support.
Terms.— ive dollars a year. For the
ampaign. say until August 15th, “one dol
ir,” or till Nov. 15th. “two dollars.” Pay
lent expected on the “issue of the first num
er.” The size of the tri-weekly will be 25
y 38 inches, containing 28 columns.
Little Rock. March 30, 1860.
Spring and Summer
GOODS!!
Jus< ’.eceiv^d a QuisenbeTry s.
J UST receAed, mv entire stock of Spring
and Summer Goods, embracing almost
every description, sold in Arkansas. Great
variety of cheap and costly rich dress goods,
lace points, summer shawls, of various styles,
and ladies wear in great variety. Jewelry,
watches, clocks, ready-made clothing, hats,
bonnets, shoes, boots, hardware, queens,
china, glass and earthenware, medicines, Per"
fumery, books, stationery, fancy goods and
yankee notions, straw cutters, corn shelleis,
carpenter’s tools, good assortment of tobacco,
indigo, madder, quinine, pepper, spice, soda,
soap, starch, glass, putty, white lead, trunks,
valises, horse and mule collars, harness, chains,
saddles and saddlery, saddle trees, spun cot
ton, cross cut saws, axes, nails, in short
almost any article called for in such estab
lishments in the West, all of which are for
sale as cheap as the cheapest, for cash in
hand, or on the usual time to solvent and
punctual purchasers.
aprll- J. H. QUISENBERRY.
J US T RE C EITTE it,
A LOT of Men’s and Boy’s Straw Hats,
Men’s Dress Hats, Men’s and Boy’s fine
. Soft Hats, Men’s and Boy’s fine and coarse
Wool Hats, &c., for sale at low prices,
j aprll- * J. H. QUISENBERRY.
JUST RECEIVED.
JUST received a complete assortment of
Ready-Made Clothing, all sorts Summer
Coats, Pants and Vests, fine Clothing, Cassi
mere Coats and Pants, SaAin, Velvet, Cassi
; mere, Litinen, Marseilles, Silk and Cotton
1 Vests and many other styles, Shirts, Drawers,
Socks, Neck Ties. Handkerchiefs, &c., of all
most all kinds. Prices as low as at any house
in Arkansas.
aprll- J. H. QUISENBERRY.
TO THE LADIES.
I TAKE this method of informing the
Ladies of Des Arc, and surrounding coun
try, that I have this Spring, purchased very
extensively, all kinds of Goods in their line,
from the cheapest to the most beautiful and
costly. Space in this paper would scarcely
enable me to enumerate the various articles,
which consists, in part, of Prints, Ginghams,
Tarlton, French Poplin, Printed Organdies,
Plain and Embroidered Swiss. Brilliantine,
French Cambric, Orgpndy and Jaconet robes,
English and Crape Barege, Chambray printed
linens, Lawns, Silks, and a general assortment
of trimmings; Summer Shawls, Barege and
Silk Shawls; Barege and Silk Mantles; Lace
points. Mantillas; Belle of the South, hoops;
Bonnets, Parasols. Hose, Shoes, Handker
chiefs, Gloves, Veils, Head-dresses; Plain,
Sett and chased gold rings, and a general as
sortment of Jewelry; Rubber hair-pins, per
1 Ulilt'l V . k^kJkkkUZ) UCIW) UUUUIIC, IH.5Ull.Oj JHHO.
silver thimbles.J&c., &c. We will take great
pleasure in showing them.
We feel siireof having as great a variety, as
pretty and tasty styles as ever brought to the
West, having taken great care in selecting in
the largest and best wholesale houses, all of
I which I guarantee to be new and fresh, and
i the latest fashion and prices, as low as any
i merchant can sell them, for cash or on the
usual time.
aprll- J. II. QUISENBERRY.
The Belle of the South.
JUST received a large assortment of Hoop
Skirts, at all prices including two dozen
Belle of the South, 24, 30 and 35 hoops,
great improvement.
aprll- J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Jitst Keceived,
JUST received, a great, variviy plain Gold
Rings. Plain, Chased and Sett Rings of
the finest Gobi. Breast Pins. Ear Drops,
Sleeve Buttons. Vest Chains, Gold and Silver
Watches, 'Gold Pens. Beads. Dolls. Purses,
Portmonies, Watch Keys, with Steel tips.
Violins and Strings, Fish Hooks and lines of
almost every description, some ready for use.
Work Boxes, Fairia Cologne and Perfumery
generally. Thermometers. Hair Brushes,
Leather and Silk Wutchguards, Rubber Hair
Pins, Silver Thimbles. Green Goggles, &c.,
together with my former extensive stock of
Notions, makes out a full assortment. For
sale cheap.
aprll- J. II. QUISENBERRY.
BEAUTIFUL BONNETS.
JUST received, a great assortment of Beau
tiful Bonnets, cheap, cheap, cheap,
aprll- J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Keep it BBefore the People,
THAT at Quisenberry’s new store in Des
Arc, is the place to find an immense lot
and great assortment of Earthen, Queens,
China and Glassware, at wholesale or retail,
cheap, cheap, cheap. aprll
Sanford's Celebrated Straw Cutlers,
JUST received and for sale, at reduced pri
ces, a lot of Sanford’s 40 blade Straw
Cutters. [aprll] J. H. QUISENBERRY
SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS,
G. & j. McLaren & co..
Are now receiving a large and general as
sortment of
LADIES DRESS GOODS
Bonnets, Bonnet Ribbons, Hosiery, &c.
ALSO—
Summer Cassimeres, Jeans, Cottonades, Os
naburgs, Plain and Striped Domestics, Cali
coes, Linsies, &c.
BOOTS AND SHOES
A general assortment.
Hats and Misses Flats—
A large assortment.
Books and Stationery.
Carpets and Window Shades.
Clocks and Notions.
Enamel Cloth and Carriage Trimmings.
Buggy Whips and Cow Hides/
Trunks and Carpet Bags.
Saddles, Bridles, Girths, Martingales, &c.
Hardware and Cutlery.
Queensware and Glassware.
And a very nice lot of Ready-Made Cloth
ing, a general assortment, all "of which we
will sell very cheap for cash or to responsi
ble parties on the usual credit.
Those visiting our town for the purpose of
buying Goods, will find it to their interest to
give us a call before purchasing elsewhere
mai'28-tf ] G. & J. McLAREN & CO.
NOTICE
TS hereby ffiven lo rill Persons mncerned
X that John C. Ostenberg;, about 33 years of
ige. light complexion, dark hair and weigh
ing about Kill pounds, a native of Sweden,
Jied intestate and without any known heirs in
this country, on or about the 1st day of De
:emher, A. D. 1859. And letters of Adminis
iration on his estate have been granted to me
fated ihe 23d day of December, 1859. And
ho appraised value of said estate, is six hun- ,
fred and ninety-five dollars.
JOHN W. ROBINSON, Adm’r.
Des Arc. Ark., March 20, 1860.
mar28 6w.
uit WM. BETIIEEL,
WILL continue the Practice of Medicine !
in Des Arc. and vicinity. From his .
ong experience in his profession, and having
•esided in Arkansas during the past fifteen
rears, he hopes to receive a share of the pub
lic patronage. (
(GP" Office at Balsly’s Drug Store. Resi- ,
fence near the forks of the Little Rock and
Searcy roads, first house on the South side of
ihe road, entering the town. mar21-ly.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
'HAT I forewarn all persons from cutting
or removing any logs, bushes or timber
if any kind, off of any of mv lots in the town
if Des Arc, as the law will be most rigidly
tnforced against any person or persons for so
i°ing. S. P. CATLIN.
April 8, I860.—aprll-tf.
ret oi tne hHmk
.VB »’ «.l Sf .WfBB
TN CENTRE TOWNSfUp
rpHE undersigned having erected a
Saw Mill in Centre Township i>ear y,
residence of S. Kennedy, on Bayou Wattensaw
are prepared to fill all orders at the shortest
notice, for any required siae. quantity, #r
length of lumber, at lowest cash prices.
A constant supply kept always on hand
The kinds of timber sawed at this Mill, are
Oak, Gum, Hickory, Walnut. Sassafras ami
Ash. Any person wanting lumber, should
address us at Walnut Plains. Arkansas.
Orders for lumber respectfully solicited
S. A WESTBROOK
mar21-tf. JOHN C. KENNEDY.
€ A JUDSON,
QARPENTER AND JOINER, Also,
Dealer in Sash, Doors, Mantles, Window
and Door Frames. &c.
(J5?"Shop corner of Erwin and Park streets.
PES ARC, ARKANSAS.
B. — '• Oflin 8 made to order, on shirt
notice. * feb22:ly
JUST RECEIVED
g. & J. McLaren & co,
ties tire, tMrkanttas.
8 DOZEN silk, cassimere and soft far Ha[s
assorted. Also. 1^ gross Garrett’s snug
Turpentine in bottles; Quinine and Smith’s
Tonic; Star Candles; Soda; Starch ; Brim,
stone: Bar Soap, &.C., &c. mar21
HENRY G. SMITH.J. COURF.Y, Jr.
CORREY & Co.,
(Successors to Duval, Algeo & Co.,)
Wholesale and Retail
DEALERS IN
- Tennessee,
HAVE put up an amount of ICE of the
best quality, larger than ever before
brought to this market, which they are pre
pared to furnish in any quantities, on reason
able terms for Cash, or to punctual customers.
February 17, 1SG0.
The undersigned, members of the firm of
Duval, Algeo & Co., Ice Firm, beg to com
mend to their friends and customers, Messrs.
Correy & Co., their successors in the Ice
of the generous patronage heretofore extended
to us. W. J. ALGEO,
mar2l-1m. GEO. A. SMITH.
DR. W. H. PH KEPT ■ - J. J. WIGGS. • ■ VV. D. WtGGS.
If*iggs Brothers »V Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRUGGISTS
APOTHECARIES,
No’s 317 and 319 Main St.,
COR. MAIN AND UNION,
OPPOSITE SPEED, DONO HO & STRANGE
Memphis, Tenn.
AT this stand we hope and expect to see all
our old friends and customers, assuring
them that our renewed efforts shall be aimed
to please, and to continue to furnish them
with Drugs of a superior character, and other
goods, the quality of which we can and will
warrant.
We keep a full supply of Grass and
Garden evils.
Wiggs Brothers & Co.,
Cor. Main and Union St’s..
mar28-ly. Memphis, Tennessee.
LANDS FOR 8A« JE.
IN Prairie county, in town 2 south, ranged
west, 80acres. Town 2south, 7 west, 520
acres.
rN Arkansas county, in town 3 south, range
ti west, 840 acres ; 4 south 4 west, 1611
acres; 5 south 5 west, 480 acres ; 5 south 4
west. 080 acres.
XN Jefferson county, town 3 south, range 7
west, 070 acres.
IN Jackson county, town 5 north, range!
west. 4200 acres. These lands will be
sold, part cash, balance on time.
For further information apply to
GATEWOOD & MOON, .
mar21-tf. Des'Arc, Ark. •’
WM. D’lENCH.. L. RIVES.
D’CENCH, RIVES & Co,
INPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
OILS, PAINTS *
Slnc-Stuffa anD ©lasstuare,.
No. 4 Second Street, bet. Market and Walnut, j
NEARLY OPPOSITE BARNUM'S HOTEL,
SAINT LOUIS. MO.
marl4-6m.
N W AID EXCLUSIVE
WHOLESALE
DRY-GOODS HOUSE. |
303 Main St., Memphis, 303
SriEPERD~& MOORE,
TAKE pleasure in announcing th*1
they are now opening anil prepared to ex- j
hibit. to Merchants buying for Cash or pre- j
pared to make prompt and reliable arrange
ments, a very large and entirely new stock of
Staple and Fancy Goods,
Ctothing. Embroideries,
Wrappings, Thimming,
and Varieties,
Adapted to the season, and embracing alto
gether one of the most complete and attrsc
;ive stocks ever offered in any market.
They respectfully solicit from the trades
tareful examination, with confidence that the
rtock and prices will be found satisfactory.
marl4-ly,
WM. GREENSLADE,
•Merchant Tailor,
Des Abc, Ark.,
n* wnn ^ _t _West
O of the Post office. All work executed w
t neat and fashionable style.
feb2‘J-ly.
LfVERYSTABLR
BY T. F. GREER & BRO..
Des Arc, Ark.
•vJKSf!THE proprietors of Hk—
this Stable, which is Jpiflr
-■“— the oldest establisment M i>
if the kind in Des Arc. situated on Bii*’*
r’ista street, near the Public Square. arepr|J
lared as heretofore, to accomDiodtde toe
uistomers with Horses, Buggies, Carh|A01!’
tc . on short notice.
We are prepared to accommodate *r)
lumber of horses, by the single feed, dap
veek, or mont&T' We attend to the stable o
elves, and can assuree all that their e»ac
vill be well attended to. c.
To the citizens of Prairie. White, ■
Francis, Jackson, Monroe ami Puiaski coil ■
ies. we are under peculiar obligations *
heir liberal patronage; and can assures »>
‘even those who come from afar off.” that
•ffort shall be spared on our part to p*el
hem. as in by gone days.
feb29-tf. -
W* SEY TO LET tt>
A LL persons indebted to Lane & .
fjL either by Note or Account, are reqa*^
o come forward and pay up as we must D*
noney. J. M. Petty is fully authorized
eceivo and receipt for the same. -
marll-lm. LANE & WATTS