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DEMOCRATIC^ NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
R. H. JOHNSON.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AT LARGE,
W. n . FLO V 1),
T . I’. SORREUiL
FOR THE DISTRICTS,
«. W. TAVLOR, 1st. OistPlct.
W. W. LEAKE. a«l. Kistrlct.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
COL. JOHN C. DAVIE.
tar We are authorised to announce
Charles D. Taylor, us a candidate for
Circuit Clerk* of Prairie county, at the
ensuing election. ’
Wc arc authorized to announce J. M.
King, as a candidate for re-election to the
office of Sheriff of Prairie County, at the
ensuing August election. *
..isr We are authorised to announce W. E.
Raui.ston as a candidate for Sheriff at the
ensuing election. *
(HT We arc authorised to announce W»i.
Coodrum as a candidate for Circuit Clerk of
Prairie county, at the ensuing election.
aar We are authorised to announce Ef.vi
D -- -1! J.. P_/n_4.. m.. _.
at the ensuing August election.
_(er We arc authorised to announce John
E. Hudson as a candidate for the office of
Clerk of Prairie county, at the ensuing Au
gust election.
. sy We are authorized to announce John
H. QuisENBFRRy. Esq., as a candidate to
represent Prairie county, in our next Legisla
ture, at the ensuing August election. [feb8.
Brownsville, Feb. 10, ’fiO.
Mr. Editor.—You will please announce
my name as a candidate for Probate Judge
for the coun'y of Prairie.
Respectfully, .1. L. HUNT.
To the Voters of Prairie Co , Aril.
I am a candidate for Sheriff of said county,
at the election to be held on the first Monday
in August, next. WM. A. PLUNKETT.
Januaby 4,18fi0.*
Devall’s Bluff, Ark.,
January 30th, ’60.
Editor Citizen—Please announce my name
as a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court
for Prairie County, at the ensuing August
election. Very respectfully, &c .
feb 15 ' J. W. BLANTON.
1ST We are authorized to announce Wil
liam D. Anthony as a candidate for County
Surveyor at the election to be held the first
Monday in August next.
Hon. T. C. Hindman.—The re-nomi
nation ol' this gentleman from the First
District is an admitted fact—none now
seem to doubt it. The Madison Journal
uses the following language :
“ We have long and strenuously op
posed the re-nomination of .Mr. Hindman,
because of our disapproval of his coursp
in the State, believing it to be disorganiz
ing in its tendency and effects. Thus
considering his course, as a Democrat, we
felt bound to oppose him. The Demo
cratic party is certainly the only hope of
the South to obtain her rights, and by it,
alone, rnay she expect to be respected as
coequal with the remainder of the Union.
This being true, the organization of the
party must be preserved, and all eflorts to
the contrary be discountenanced. Believ
ing Hindman's course in the State to be
mimical to a hrm and efficient party or
ganizmion, we have opposed, and still do
oppose his re-nomination.
But Hindman will doubtless be the
choice of the Dover Convention, and if he
should be, vve, of course, are for him.—
We are a Convention man, and will sup
port the nominee, and sincerely hope that
every Democrat will do the same.
Mr. Hindman has made us a good re
presentative in Congress, and ' this re
spect deserves the hearty acknowledg
ments of his constituents. In nearly all
he has done in the National Legislature,
we take him by the hand, and avow his
merits.”
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A Rabbi’s Opinion on Slavery.—
One of the editors of the “ Presbyterian
Witness” says, that " in 1819 we crossed
the Atlantic op the s :ne vessel with Dr.
Raphe! then on liis way to this country.
It was proposed one day by an English
man, that we ask him to give his opinion,
as a Rabbi, in regard to the lawfulness of
slavery, as determined by the old Testa
ment or law of Moses. We were struck
with his reply. He said the Scriptures
sanctioned slavery, and then added :
“ There are those who do not believe in
the lawfulness of slavery, but they are
persons who have not been religiously
educated."
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Trashy Cotton.—The New Orleans i
correspondent of The Charleston Courier |
says: “ An important feature in the j
commercial and financial movement this
season, is the very large amount of cotton
on hand that is utterly unsaleable. 1
learned, on excellent authority, the other
evening, that this bad stock amounts to
something like_one -hundred—thousnnd
bales, if not more. That is a heavy load
for factors and agents to carry.”
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£3“ The New Orleans Bulletin says
that a tannery firm, there, has been put
ting the numerous alligators which swim
lazily about the bayous and swamps of
Louisiana in the sun, to a useful purpose.
They have bfen making their hides into
leather, and a capital article it is said to
be. Quite a number of the citizens were
wearing shoes made of it, aud spoke of
it in high terms.
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CS3“The old project of forming a new
State out of Northern Mississippi, Wes
tern Tennessee, and the extreme western
_0' Kentucky, has been revived, and
the Tennessee Legislature has given it
us sanction. The proposed Slate would
ho hounded by the Tt ■imessee river on the
cast, through the States ot Kentucky and
Tennessee, aud by the Mississippi on the
and would contain a population of
about 700,000.
DBS AIK! 01U7A .
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J. C. MORRILL, EDITOR.
’ DF.S ARC. ARKANSAS ;
SATURDAY,.APRIL 28, 1830
Democratic Conventions.
The congressional convention for the
first district meets at Dover, Pope county,
2d Monday, 14th of May.
The congressional convention for the
second district meets nt Arkadelphia,
Clark county, on the 2d Monday, 14t!>
May.
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The News fcom Chahlestow.—The
Memphis Avalanche of Wednesday, says:
The Charleston Convention has been or
ganized, as our telegraphic dispatches re
port, by the election of Hon. Caleb Cush
ing, President Pierce’s Attorney-General,
ns Chairman. This selection is a death
blow to Douglas’ hopes, if the wishes of
a majority of the delegates are any indi
cation of the nominee. Cushing is in fa
vor of Congressional protection.
Democratic County Convention—Col.
John C, Davie Nominated for Rep
resentative.
By reference to the proceedings of the
Democratic County Convention, which
met at Brownsville on Monday last, it will
be perceived that after several ballolmgs,
in which the names of various gentlemen
were presented—either of whom would
have faithfully represented their constitu
ents in the Legislature—but it seemed that
each township, through their delegates,
had determined upon their man, and were
loth to give him up ; until the name of
Col. John 0. Davie was presented, when
with a commendable unanimity he was
nnrvtinnt.<i-l fnt* D n nro o rm f O ♦ It.'O O pelll .
(nation. This nomination seemed lo heal
every feeling of dissension, and the ex
pression was universal that he was the
very man for the position.
Col. Davie is too well known to need
any special commendation from any source.
He is a farmer, and that class of our fel
low-citizens know him as an upright,
honorable, high-toned gentleman. His
political opinions are in consonance with
those of the democracy. As a legislator
be will command the respect of his asso
ciates, both as a member of any of lire j
committees of the House, and a careful
observer of the bearing of laws to be en
acted by the Genera! Assembly.
The masses of Prairie country have in
‘the ct.oice of Coi. Davie, one in whom,
they can place the most implicit confidence j
Coming from amongst the honest veo-1
j manry—those who till the soil for a live
lihood—he will have no need of present-,
ing any “ cunning device ” to allure them j
to his support. Having pursued a consist-;
ent course through life, both personally
and politically, he will have nothing to
fear from those who make it their “ spe
cial calling ” to decry those who. after
having been called on, dare to serve the
people in the ennobling capacity of Leg
islator.
It is well known that Col. Davie has
been requested frequently, heretofore,
to permit his name to be used for the po
sition to which lie was nominated on
Monday last. But his love of home and
the til-health of a member of his family,
has caused him persistently to refuse the
honor his friends wished to bestow upon
him In the recent convention he was
nominated by acclamation—the united
voice ol his tellow-cttizens called upon
him, and pledged him their unfaltering
support. He could hardly do otherwise
than accept the position so enthusiastical
ly bestowed upon him. It therefore be
hooves every democrat in the county to
use his best efforts to secure his triumph
in August next. Prairie county needs a
representative in our next legislature who
will look well to her interests and those of
the whole State—a discriminating and in
fluential man—one who will command
respect at home and abroad. That Col.
Davie is all that could be desired in this
connection, none will deny. Let every
friend to merit and straightforward honesty,
rally to his support and elect him in Au
gust next by an overwhelming majority.
ESP” At a meeting of the Democracy
of Christian county, Missouri, at Ozark,
on Hfce 31st ult., we notice that our for
mer townsmen, Coi. V. B. Dalkymple,
look a conspicuous part in the proceedings,
explained the objects of the meeting and _
was appointed a delegate to the Missouri
democratic State Convention. Col. Dal
rymple is a gentleman of substantial ac
quirements, a good citizen and worthy of
the position assigned him. His experi- j
ence in politics enables him to know the I
purity and sufficiency of democratic prin- i'
cipies, to sustain and carry out the rights i
of the States through the efficiency of “ a !
light and simple government.” I
Death of Ceo. S. Yehgeb, Esu— j
We learn from the Vicksburg Whig that :
this distinguished gentleman died on his
plantation in Yazoo county. Mississippi,!
on tiie 20th instant. It seems that Mr.,
Yerger was out hunting, and having shot
a deer, re-loaded his gun anil walked up
to the annimal. When found he was ly
| ir.g across it, insensible, and died soon
afterwards. It is supposed the excitement;
| produced apoplexy.
Prairie County Democratic Convention.
According to previous appointment, the
democracy of Prairie coumy, assembled
at Brownsville, on Monday the i23d of
April, I860.
On motion oi J. E. Gatewood, L-c| ,
Col. Robert E. Rives was appointed
President, and J. C. Morrill and E.
VV. Douglass, appointed Secretaries.
On motion, n committee of five, consist
ing ol J. E. Gatewood, Simeon Horne,
W. T. Jones, J. C. Bogard and Josephus
Tucker, were appointed to report a basis
upon wnich to make nominations.
On motion, the townships were called,
and the following delegates enrolled their
names:
Caroline.—J. M. Blakeney, Dr. B.
F. Corn, C. E. Emerson, Win. Donnell,
L. Dc Berry.
Centre.—.1. L. Bogard, R. E. Rives,
VV. C. Bogard, VV. Nichols, P. M. An
drews.
Clear Lake. — None.
Hamilton.—Wm. P. Preston, S VV .
Arnold, Josephus Tucker.
1m Grew.—M. Weatherford.
Pigeon Roost.—D. VV. Davis, A. Pip
kin. VV. VV. Byrum, A. E. Mills.
Prairie. — VV. T. Jones, R. S. Gantt,
W. J. Rogers, E. M. Douglass, Wm.
Goodrum, J. VV. Jackson A Eagle.
Richwoods. — VV. H. Engle.
White River. — B. F. Ford. A. O.
Edwards, J. E. Gatewood, Simeon Horne,
M. M. E rwin.
Wattensaw.— None.
The committee, after retiring, report
ed the following resolution which was
adopted:
Resolved, That each township represent
ed in this convention shall he entitled to as
many votes as were cast in said township at
the Governor’s election, and that a majority
of the democratic vote of the county be ne
cessary to a nomination.
On motion, the convention proceeded to
nominate a candidate for thr Legislature.
Mr. Tucker nominated Hon. R. S.
Gantt.
Mr. Blakeney nominated Col. A. A.
Pittman.
Mr. Davis nominated Dr. W. L. Moore.
Mr. Erwin nominated Dr. J. S. Pear
son.
1st. Ballot.—Gantt 216; Pittman 131;
Pearson 51; Moore 42.
Mr. Davis withdrew Dr. VV. L. Moore's
name.
2d. Ballot.—Gantt 216; Pittman 173;
Pearson 51.
3d. Ballot.—Gantt 216; Pittman 131;
Pearson 73.
4th. Ballot.—Gantt 216; Pittman 173;
Pearson 51.
Ml. j eaisuijs name wub wmiuiumi.
5th. Ballot.—Gantt 216; Pittman 224.
6th. Ballot.—Gantt 216 ; Pittman 224.
7th. Ballot.—Gantt 21C ; Pittman 224.
B. F. Ford, Esq., nominated Col.
John C. Davie
8th. Ballot.—Gantt 2!ti; Pittman 131;
Davie 93.
Coi. A. A. Pittman withdrew his name.
9th. Ballot.—Gantt 2!6; Davie 224.
10th. Ballot.—Gantt 216; Davie 224.
P.-nd!Q£r ihe lltti ballot, Hon. R. S.
Gantt withdrew ins name ; and upon his j
motion. Co! John C Davie was norm-1
nmed tor Representative, by acclama
tion.
On motion, the President appointed the
following committee to wan on Col
Davie and inform t.ini of hi- nomination,
viz i Messrs. R. S. Gantt, D. VV . Davis.
M. M. Erwin, J. M. Biakeney, Josephus
Tucker.
On motion of R. S. Gantt.
Resolved, That this conventio' deem it
inexpedient to make any further nominations.
On motion an Executive Committee of
five from each township was appointed to
fill the vacancy, should Col. Davie fail to
accept the nomination—to meet at Browns
ville and select some one. upon the same
basis, as voted upon m this convention,
viz:
White River.—A O. Edwards, S.
Horne. J, E. Gatewood, M. M Erwin,
B. F. Ford.
Pigeon Roost.—A. Pipkin, D. W.
Davis, A. E. Mills, J. M. Coyle, Tho’s.
G. McClure.
Prairie. — W. T. Jones, W. J. Rog
ers J. C. Bogard, Wm. Hendrix, E. VV.
Douglass.
Centre.—J. L. Boffard, W. C. Bogard,
W. Nichol, James Steel, A. M. An
drews.
Hamilton —II. Reynolds, VV. P.
Preston, J. Tucker, Samuel Robinson, J.
Percifull.
Caroline—J. M. Biakeney. L. De
Berry, C. E. Emerson, Dr. B. F. Corn,
Wm. Donnell.
La Grew.—M. VV eatherford, T. M.
Belcher.
Richwoods.—James Eagle, L. D.
Banks, H. Linderinan, Dr. Price, VV. II.
Earrle.
On motion of J. M. Blakeney, Esq.,
Resolved, That this convention endorse the
nomination for Governor, at the State Conven
tion held at Little Rock on the first Monday
of this month.
Pending the above resolution, D. Wal
ker Davis, Esq., introduced the following,
as a substitute for the foregoing, which
were adopted:
Resolved, That we approve and endorse the
course of our delegates to the late State Con
vention, and that we sustain them in the pro
test they made against the proceedings of
said body.
Resolved, That said convention in refus
ing to require A MAJORITY OF THE DEMOCRAT
jc vote of the whole SfATE as necessary
i large portion of the Democracy of the State,
ind indicated a disposition to subordinate
irinciple to individual interest that is worthy
if the severest condemnation of every true
Democrat.
Resolved, That the convention in refusing
o require its President, in casting, g# proxy.
he vote of counties not represented, to con
orm to the preferences expressed by such
ounties in their county conventions, grossly
bused the convention system and perverted
t from its true aims and objects to the most
elfish of purposes.
Resolved. That in expressing our dissent
rom and condemnation of tile proceedings of
aid convention, we express no intention to
nake anv disorganizing war upon its nominee
mt on the contrary avow that, while we re
tret said nomination and regard it as unfor
uuate lor tile peace and harmony of the par
y. yet we will acquiesce in it.
Resolved. That as Democrats, we pledge
jurselves to use every exertion to effect a re
currence to the old land marks of Democratic
faith and to restore it to its former efficiency;
that to this end we will engage in no disor
ganizing conspiracies, but will work witbir
the Democratic party—inside of its organiza
tion and under the sanctions of its ancient
Usages, to correct the evils and errors which
have been brought upon it.
On motion, the thanks of ihe Conven
i tion were tendered Uie President ant
I Secretaries for the able and sntisfactor]
. manner in which they performed theii
l duties.
i On motion, the proceedings of (he meet
1 irtg were ordered to be published in th<
! Deg Jlrc Citizen, Prairie Democrat, Old
Line Democrat and True ■Democrat
I Also, that the democratic papers through
j out the State be requested to copy tin
same.
On motion, the Convention adjourned
ROBERT E. RIVES, President.
L a Mohiix. } Secretaries.
E. W. Douglass, )
CORRESPONDENCE.
April 23d, 1860.
Col. John C. Davie: Dear Sir, As theor
ga'i of the Democratic Convention which me
at Brownsville on this instant, we take grea
pleasure in informing you that you were unan
imously designated as a suitable person t
represent the people of Prairie County in th
lower branch of the next Legislature. . Indis
charging the duty assigned us. permit us t
express the hope that you may find it conven
ieutfto accept the position to which you hav
be'en called by the unanimous suffrage of th
’'Democratic party of the County.
Respectfully your friends and Fellow citi
zens, ROBERT S. GANTT,
D. W. DAVIS.
M. M. ERWIN,
J. TUCKER.
J. M. BLAKENEY.
Hickory Plain. April 24th, 1860.
Messrs. R. S. Gantt, D. W. Davis, M. M
Erwin, J. Tuckf.r and J. M. Blakeney
Gentlemen: 1 am just in receipt of you
note, informing me, that the Democratic Con
vention, which met at Brownsville on yester
day. had nominated me as a candidate for th
Legislature. This unsolicited manifestatioi
of confidence is greatful to my feelings, am
I beg. through you, to return to the Democra
cy of Prairie county iny warmest thanks
With much reluctance I yield to your solici
tation and ask that you will signify to th
party, whose organ you are. my acceptance o
the position to which the kind partiality o
my party friends has called me. I regret tha
the delicate health of my family will preven
me from taking that active participation it
the canvass which I would desire ; but, I wil
take occasion at an early period to express
through the public prints, my views upon tin
important questions which are now attracting
public attention.
In conclusion, permit me again to return t<
the Democracy my thanks for the signal hon
or they have done me, and to you, gentlemen
for the flattering terms in which you have ap
prised me of the action of the convention.
Respectfully your friend and obedient «er
vanl, JOHN C. DA\ IE.
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Census of 1859 — Questions to Answer
• On the first of June the work of taking
the census commences. It is desirable
that it be taken with great accuracy, anti
to enable the assistant marshals who wil
be engaged in the performance of this
duty to have their work well done, it has
been suggested that the publication of the
questions necessary for all heads of fami
lies to answer, would be of great benefit.
With this view, we publish the following
list:
In the first place it is necessry to write
dowD the name of every person whose
usual place of abode, on the first day of
June, 1S60. was in the family.
The age of each, sex and color, wheth
er white, black or mulatto.
Profession, occupation or trade of each
male person over fitieen years of age.
Value of real estate owned.
Place of birth, naming the State, Ter
ritory or country.
Married within the year.
Persons over twenty years of age lhal
cannot read or write.
Whether deaf and dumb, blind, insane
or idiot, pauper or convict.
Name of owner, agent or manager ol
the farm.
Number of improved acres.
Number ot unimproved acres.
Cash value of farm.
Value of fanning implements and ma
chinery.
Live stock on hand June 1st, I860, viz
number of horses, mules and asses, work
ing-oxen, milk cows, and other cattle
swine and sheep.
Value of live stock.
Value of animals slaughtered during
the year.
Produce during the year ending Junt
1st, 1S60, viz: number of bushels o
wheat, rye, Indian corn, oats, beans ant
pens, buckwheat, bailey, Irish potatoes
pounds of wool and pounds of tobacco.
Value of ore-land product in dollars.
Gallons of wine, value of produce o
market, garden, pounds of butler, pound;
of cheese, tuns of hay, bushels of clovei
seed and bushels of grass seeds, pounds
of hops, pounds of sugar, gallons of mo
lasses, pounds of honey and beeswax
value of home made manufactures.
Name of corporation, company or indi
vidual, producing articles to the annual
value of $500.
Name of business, manufacture or pro
duct.
Capital invested in real estate and per
sonal estate in the business.
Raw material used, including fuel, viz:
quantities, values, kinds of motive power,
machinery, structure or resource.
Average number of hands employed,
viz: male, female, average monthly cost
of male labor, average monthly cost of fe
male labor.
Atfnual product, viz ; quantities, kinds,
values.
Name of every person who died du
ring the year ending June 1,1860, whose
usual place of abode was in the family,
the age, sex and color, whether white,
black or~mtrtaiT(57 married““or widowed,
place of birth, naming the State, Territory
or Country, the month in which the per
son died, profession, occupation or trade
disease or the cause of death.
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Extent of the Government Cleri
cal Force.—The following is the num
her of the clerical force employed in the
Departments at Washington:
State Department.. 2f
Attorney-General’s Office.. r
Department of the Interior..22:
Treasury Department..441
Post-office Department.. 8'
Navy Department.. 4'
War Department.. 7;
Total. U t
This only comprises the clerks in th<
different departments, and has no refer
ence to such officers ns draughtsmen, en
gineers, surveyors, and the differeu
Boards.
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B&“ The Washington Telegraph o
the 11th, announces the name of the
Hon. Thomas Hubbard of Hempsleac
county, as a candidate fcr Governor.
BY T-xLBGEAPH!
Charleston Convention.
Charleston, April 22—The know
■ ing ones snv that x\Ir. Flournoy, of Ar
1 kiinsas. will he t!.e temporary otiifman of
the Convention to morrow. It is said
' that Stephen A. Douglas will he nomi
nated for the Presidency, and Hon. Alex.
■ H. Stephens, of Georgia, for. the A ice
Presidency. The masses of the dele
gates appear to he confused and uncer
tain in action. The delegation from New
York headed by Fernando Wood will be
rejected. The irregular delegation from
Illinois will also be rejected.
New York, April 23.—Among the
. many rumors received from Charleston is
t one that Win. W. Corcoran, John Slidell,
and Jesse D Bright, of Indiana, intend
to invest two millions dollars to secure the
, defeat of Douglas. The delegates from
■ the States of Alabama, Mississippi, Ar
1 kansas. Louisiana, Texas, and Florida,
[ have held a conference and resolved to
. stand by the Alabama platform unless the
candidate is properly acceptable. The
• delegates from Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, and Rhode Island, are counted
sure for Douglas.
April 23.—The convention assembled
and was called to order this morning by
Judge Smalley. Gen. Thomas B. Flour
noy, of Arkansas, was chosen temporary
Chairman, and Wm. F. Ritchie, tempora
• ry Secretary. After a prayer was offer
■ ed, Mr. Fisher, of Virginia, presented a
' letter from Fernando Wood, of the New
York delegaTt?5n. CocHrane, of New
i York, objected to the reading, when con
• siderable excitement ensued. Mr. Fish
er denied Mr. Cochrane’s right to speak,
•savinrr hp h:u1 a rpsnlution to offpf. Coch
■ rane demanded the reading of the reso
! lution. The Convention decided that the
• letter should be read. Mr. Cochrane
moved the adoption of the rules of the
i last Convention. Mr. Fisher claimed the
. floor. The Chairman decided in favor of
Mr. Cochrane’s right to the floor. Mr.
Fisher then protested, and appealed to
, the Convention, which increased the con
fusion, Finally a vote was taken, and
1 the decision of the chairman was sustained
amid immense cheeriug. Mr. Fisher
again presented the letter when the chair
man decided its reception out of orfler.
A resolution was adopted for the appoint
ment of iwo committees, one on organi
zation and the other on credentials.
Charleston, April 23, p. m.—The city is
perfectly quiet. The votes taken to-day by
the different delegations indicate the nomina
tion of Douglas. The Douglas delegates to a
man voted in favor of the admission of the
soft-shell delegation from New York, headed
by Messrs. Croswell, Corning and J'vvett, to
the exclusion of Mayor Wood and his party.
The Committee on credentials will report in
favor of the admission of the Douglas dele
gates from Illinois and the New York Softs.
It is believed that the Softs will vote for
Douglas.
The Alabama delegation will demand a
slave code.
It is stated that an effort will be made to^al
lot for a candidate before a report is received
from a committee on platforms.
It is quite probable that the Convention will
adjourn on Thursday.
The Charleston correspondent of the New
York Tribune says : "The signs indicate that
Douglas will not receive the nomination. It
is rumored that the New York delegation will
go for Hunter. The report that a combination
had been formed between the delegates Com
New York and tho-e from the North-west is
now contradicted.”
The claims of Dickinson are industriously
presented by a few of his personal supporters.
His only chance is in being a compromise can
didate. In case of rupture Dickinson will
' have ten votes in the New York delegation.
The committee on organization chose Cushing
President, with one Vice President and Secre
tary from each State.
The Southern delegates have concentrated
on Hunter. The South Carolina delegate
have concentrated on Hunter. Hunter’s friend;
claim ninety votes on the first ballot.
The delegates from Kentucky stand by
Guthrie The Tennessee delegation adhere tc
Andrew Johnson.
LATFR.
Charleston, April 23, Midnight.—The
Pennsylvania delegation have just adjourned
■ after a stormy session. A majority of the
Committee are ready to abandon Breckinridge
for Guthrie. The Southern delegations have
just adjourned after an exciting meeting.
The delegates from Alabama, Mississippi,
Florida, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana an
nounce emphatically that they will go out
of the Convention unless their platform is
■wln-t.,.!
Washington, April 24.—Private advices
received in this city from Charleston indicate
that the Massachusetts delegation and the
New York Softs will act in unison. If the
latter are admitted, and go for Douglas, it will
secure his nomination. The delegates from
the cotton growing States have been advised
by their Senators here to insist on a slave
code and Congressional Sovereignty, or secede
from the Convention. Douglas will not ac
cept the nomination on such a platform.
Douglas is still confident of success. The
advices received by the Administration are
however favorable to Hunter on the Cincin
nati platform. It is said that Hunter and
Douglass will accord their hearty support to
whichever candidate is nominated.
Telegraphic dispatches to Administration
men in this city say that Douglas stock is de
pressed, and that the South will unite on a
Southern man.
The committee on permanent organization
have reported the rule allowing each delegate
to cast his individual vote where the inode of
voting has not been directed by the Conven
tion electing him.
Chareeston, April 24.—The Hon. Caleb
Cushing, on taking the chair as President of
the Convention, made an eloquent and patriot
ic speech. The arranging of Vice Presidents
and Secretaries occupied half an hour. A
warm debate occurred on the rule reported by
the Committee on Organization. Several of
the Southern delegates opposed its introduc
tion amid great excitement. The rule was
finally adopted by a vote of 198 against 101.
The resolution introduced yesterday for the
appointment of a committee on resolutions
and platforms was called up and an amend
ment offered, providing that no balloting be
allowed for President or Vice President until
the committee submit their reports. A com
mittee was then appointed. The committee on
credentials reported that they would not be
able to report before to-morrow morning.
The Convention adjourned until ten a. m. to
morrow.
New York. April 24.—The correspondent
of the New York Tribune says that nothing
I will satisfy the South except Hupter. The
I defeat of Douglass or a disruption of the Con
( vention seems inevitable. In case the report
I ed combination gives Douglas the necessary
: number of votes to secure his nomination, the
I delegates from Alabama. Mississippi Aikan
j sas. Louisiana, Florida and Texas, will witb
, draw from the Conven’ion and nominate Jeff,
Davis, seconded by Fernando Wood and hi:
1 followers. One of the delegates has Presi
dent Duchanan’s letter of withdrawal in hi:
pocket.
The proposition that no ballotings take
' i place until after the adoption of the platform,
| and the reception of the committees’ reports,
was carried bv acclamation. Judge Meek
i presented the platform adopted by the Ala
| baina Convention. _
K. \V. DOUGLASS.
attorney at law,
BRO WjYSVIL L E. .XRKJjYSJS. |
WlfjL promptly attend to all business en
trusted to him, in Prairie. Arkansas,
! Monroe, Si. Francis, Jackson and White
counties. ....
• * Prompt attention given to the collection
of a'll claims entrusted to his care. apr23- |
NOTICE.
j * PJ. persons indebted to the late firm of .
i A. Maddox & Hope are requested to come i
forward and make immediate settlement, and j
those having claims against the same are re- j
•quested to present th’rn without delay.
W. E. M ADDOX, surviving partner
of the firm of Maddox A Hope. |
apr*28-lm.
WIIARF BOAT
/\ rp
JSeKSONP.1 .
rpHE undersigned has located the “GRES
i CENT” permanently at Jacksonport,
and is prepared to Receive and Forward all
goods and merchandize to all points above and
below on White and Black rivers on the most
liberal terms.
The Cabin will also be fitted up as a Ho
tel for the accommodation of passengers and
travelers.
I will also keep on hand a large and well
assorted stock of Groceries, which will be
sold as low as can be purchased at any point
upon the river.
The patronage of the community is respect
fully solicited, and every endeavor will be
made to give entire satisfaction.
JAS. S CARLTON.
Jacksonport, Ark., April, 1860.
apr28-lm.
BROWNSVILLE HOUSE,
BY THOMAS GRAY
firamnamllp. Mntirip (Ho.. 3.rk.
THE above house continues to accommo
date all who desire it, with board and
lodging. The location is desirable, and the
proprietor spares no pains to make his guests
comfortable.
(l^The stables are convenient and com
fortable, and plenty of provender and good
ostlers always at hand.
The proprietor solicits a continuance of
patronage. Charges reasonable. [apr28-6m.
Information Wanted
OF my brother. Samuel Y. Whitehead,
who left Halifax county, North Carolina,
in 1839, for Mississippi, and supposed to have
settled, or lived, near either Vicksburg or
Natchez. Any information directed to me at
Hickory Plain. Prairie county, Arkansas,
will be thankfully received bv a distressed
brother. HENRY WHITEHEAD.
Vicksburg, Natchez and New Orleans
papers will please copy.
April 28, 1860.
Town Property For Sale.
THE undersigned offers for sale lots 1 and
2 in Block pO. The improvements con
sist of a frame building with four rooms,
stack chimdey. An excellent cistern on the
premises. This property is situated one
block South of Watkins Chapel, and is very
desirable. Terms of sale liberal.
apr28-lm. F. WETHERINGTON.
I VMM ITU,
DEALER IN
foreign ani) American fttarblc,
MONUMENTS, TOMBS,
HEAD AND FOOT STONES, &C.
(Corner Gayoso and Shelby Streets,)
MEMPHIS, TENN.
\ LARGE variety always on hand. Draw
11. ings of all the latest patterns which may
be seen by calling. Also. Iron Railing of
every pattern furnished to order.
(sr1 am receiving Marble Work Manu
factured by steam and have reduced my
p ices 2b pe> cent., and consequently can sell
at New York prices. apr28-tf.
CLOTHING FOR THE MILLION.
O WILZINSKI& CO., corner Buena Vista
O • and Woodruff Sts. At the old stand of
Washer, Vaughan it Co., Des Arc, Arkansas,
Wholesale and Retail dealers in Clothing and
Gentlemen’s Choice Furnishing Goods, Boots,
.Shoes, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Vslises and Car
pet Bags. Wi’h everything to complete a
Gentlemen’s Ward Robe.
We take this method of informing the citi
zens of Des Arc and adjoining country, that
we have established ourselves here with de
cidedly the largest stock of Clothing ever
biought to Des Arc; our stock is new and
varied and made up in the best manner.
Manufacturing ourselves, it enables us to sell
25 per c.ent. below Memphis Prices.
apr28-lm. S. WILZINSKI & CO.
FOR SALE.
A HOUSE AND LOT 75 FEET FRONT.
by 120 deep, will be sold for two-thirds
its value to a cash purchaser, if applied for
soon. [apr28] Apply at this OrricE.
vamaoie a own .property
FOR SALE.
1WILL sell on Saturday the 19th day of!
May next, the following described proper
ty, in the town of Des Arc, viz: Lots 1, 2 and
3, in Block 3 ; Lots 1, 2. 3, 4,-5, 0.10, 11 and
12 in Block 10, Krwin survey* Lot 6 in
Block 24. with warehouse, &c.; Lots 3 and 4
in Block 38, with a dwelling house. The
above property will he sold without fail.
Terms made known on day of sale
apr28-t. s. JNO. A. FRITH.
HADFIELD & WRIGHTS
HOMOEOPATHIC
©pegoifii© i&eimmeidde®.
Fever and ague box contain
ing 4 vials, with full direction warranted
to cure $2 00
Fevers, vial with directions, - 25
Scarlet Fever Preventive, - - 25
Headache, - - - 2 vials, 50
Rheumatism, - 2 do. 50
Spasms, ... 2 do. 50
Croup, - 2 do. 50
Diarrhoea, - 2 do. 50
Diarrhoea of Children, - 2 do. 50
Dysentery, - 2 do. 50
Colic, .... 2 do. 50
Coughs and Colds, - - 2 do. 50
. Neuralgia.--- 2 do.-50
Case of Medicine containing 77 vials, and a
large work giving full directions $15 00
For sale at this office. For sale Wholesale
and Retail at Hadlield and Wright’s Homoeo
pathic Drug Store, JeiFerson street, Memphis,
Tennessee. apr28-t.f.__
JUST RECEIVED.
JJST received a complete assortment of
Ready-Made Clothing, all sorts Summer
Coats, Pants and Vests, line Cloths, Cassi
mere Coats and Pants, Satin. Velvet, Cassi
mere, Linnen. Marseilles, Silk and Cotton
Vests and many other styles, Shirts, Drawers,
Socks, Neck Ties, Handkerchiefs, &c., of all
most all kinds. Prices as low as at any house
iu Arkansas.
aprll- J. H. QU1SENBERRY.
BEAUTIFUL BONNETsT
JUST received, a great assortment of Beau
tiful Bonnets, cheap, cheap, cheap,
aprll- J. H. QUISENBERRY.
C A JI OSON,
JURPENTER AND JOINER, Also,
Dealer in Sash, Doors, Mantles, Window
and Door Frames, &c.
(23?" Shop Corner of Erwin and Park streets.
DES AUC, ARKANSAS.
W. B-—lotting made to order, on short
notice. fcb22:ly
Mont Vernon Mm.
DES ARC, ARK ’ 1
FRITH. BAUGH & (Jo \
Proprietors. W'i 1
rpHESE Mills are now in operation c
|_ ting lumber of every description‘oort "
ALL KINDS 07 LUMBER "" j
Will be kept constantly on hand, so that
Comers can be accommodated on short nop" ■
Prices will be found as low. as a*
other mill for choice and clear lumber %
(J^T Connected with the ab0Vf> lnij|9 .
No. 1, Lath machine. Customers with"' ^
Laths will be supplied promptly, tu1^ j
Laths are far superior and cheaper *>. ,** If
ordinary split Laths. „ ‘ ■ tt. M
(&ST Arrangements have been made wi, t
steamboats, to deliver lumber at any point " I!
White or the Mississippi rivers. ' apr'^jf! | ;
A Chance for Good Bargains! ’
T WILL offer for sale, in the town of n ' I
X Arc. Prairie county. Arkansas; OJ1 • .
urday <I«e 1-ltli day of July n r
to the highest bidder, the following destrih.1 ■
real estate, viz: “ frl
Lots No’s. 3, 4.5, 6,7. 8. 9, 10, H am) ]i -
block 17, in the town of Des Arc. The L.f ?■
are well situated for fami y residence. ^
fronting on the Public Square. A!s0~sii
acres of land, one mile North of Des jj,
known as the Coburn or Plunkett place. t! J
Terms.—One half cash, balance in one ar., $
two years, with interest. Notes, with sec,, y
rity will be required, together with a ij, H
upon the property.
apr21-3rn. A. N. PLUNKETT
~ I
ALL persons who have obstructions intj,,
streets of Des Arc, such as Wag0!,
Buggies. Bartels, Lumber, Boxes, Wood or I
any thing else, upon public ground, must ’re. $j
move the same within ten days, or the law
will be enforced against them. Much coni- !
plaint has recently betn made, and I onl^ wish
to live up to the law.
R. RUDISILL
apr21-2t. Street Commissioner;
ICE!! ICE!!!
THE subscribers take pleasure in inform
ing the citizens of Des Arc and vicinity
that they have established an ” j
ICE BMP USE
In this place, opposite he Landing, near the
Market House, where they are prepared to b-'
supply all with this
Iiidispensib e Article,
in any quantity desirec during the season.
We will sell for cash only, but at prices
which will enable all tOKF.Ep cooi.
TURNER & CO.
Des Arc, April 21, 1810.—lm.
Nails. Nai's. Nails,
TUST received. 32 lugs excellent Nails, I
*; and a lot of Finishing Nails, direct from |
the manufactory at PittSiurg, and for sale at
the lowest prices for cah, or on the usual
time. J. H. iUiSENBERRy.
Also, a lot of Glass, Puty and White Lead
for sale.
api’21- J. H. iUISENBKRRy.
LAST CALL.
ALL persons indebted t me either by Note
or Account., will piase come forward
and pay up by the 1st of May, as after that
date 1 will put out all tht is not settled for
collection, for money I rnst have to pay my
own debts. GIO. W. VADEN.
Des Arc, April 1!, I860—apr2t-2t.
S ddlery Just Received.
JUST received, a lot o Saddles, to-vvit: j
Quilted Spanish, Roll Jantles and Texas
Aren’s Saddles, Plush, Hg Skin and Calf 1
Skin Seat Side Saddles, assorted Bridles, j
Martingales. Girths. Sun-ivies, extra Stirup |
Leathers, Webb and Le'her Reins. Fine
Buggy Bridles and Bugg; Collars, Bugsy, j
Riding and Wagon Whip, Ox and Whip I
Thongs, Horse and Mule Ollars, Ilainea and |
Traces, Saddle Bags, Trpks and Valises, is
Wooden and Plated Stirup ions. Bridle Bitts, f;
Martingale Rings, Spanlh, Yucatan and
Mexican Saddle Trees. Colon and Worsted
Girth and Bridle Rein Weshing, general as
sortment of Bridle. Girth ad other Buckles,
Saddlers Stitching Thread, leedles, Awlsand
Handles. Bridle Rein Snap^Comuion Tacks,
Gimp and Brass Tacks, &c.&c., all of which
l am offering cheap for caA, or on the usual . I
time to solvent purchasers.
apr21- J. H. QRSENBERRY.
Spring and Summer I
GOODS! !
Just Received a> «i«tsenl»erry s. |
JUST received, mv entire dock of Sraixu
and Summer Goods, elbracing almost
every description, sohijn Akansas. Great
variety of cheap and costly tell dress goods,
lace points, summer shawls, f various styles,
and ladies wear in great vgiety. Jewelry, ;
watches, clocks, ready-maduclothing, l^ts,
bonnets, shoes, boots, haruvare, queens’, |
china, class and earthenware medicines, per- f
fumery, books, stationery, fncy goods and
yankee notions, straw cutten corn shellers, |
carpenter’s tools, good assortjent of tobacco, -
indigo, madder, quinine, peppr, spice, soda, j
soap, starch, glass, putty, wlue lead, trunk*) i
valises, horse and mule collars,iarness,chains,
saddles and saddlery, saddle tees, spun cot- ?
ton, cross cut saws, axes, nils, in short :
almost any article called foe- n such estab- .
lishments in the West, all of'which arc for ■
sale as cheap as the chcapefc, for cash id *
hand, or on the usual time jb solvent and
punctual purchasers. ”
aprll- J. H. QUIENBERRY^ S
TO THE LAKES
I TAKE this method of iiforming the
Ladies of Des Arc, and sumuiuling coun
try, that I have this Spring, pirclrased very
extensively, ail kinds of Goodtin their line,
from the cheapest to the most beautiful and
costly. Space in this paper fcould scarcely
enable me to enumerate tire vtious articles,
which consists, in part, of Prifcs, Ginghams,
Tarlton, French Poplin, Prinld Organdie*,
Plain and Embroidered Swiss Brilliautine.
French Cambric, Organdy and aconet robes,
English and Crape Barege, Chanbray printed
linens, Lawns, Silks, and agenfcal assortment
of trimmings; Summer Shawl! Barege
Silk Shawls; Barege and Silk Rarities; Lae®
Bonnets, Parasols. Hose. 8ho*i, Handker
chiefs, Gloves, Veils, Head-dnsses; P’*"1’
Sett and chased gold rings, and a general as
sortment of Jewelry; Rubber hfcr-pins, per‘
fumery, combs, belts, ribbons, fc-edles, P1DS'
silver thimbles, &c., &c. We Wil take £rta
‘pleasure in showing them.
We feel sure of having as greata variety*. »’ I
pretty and tasty styles as ever hjought to 1
West, having taken great care if selecting |
the largest and best wholesale louses, al |
which I guarantee to be new aft! fresh, * g
the latest fashion and prices, as low as * J g
merchant can sell them, for cmh or on
""apm-"" J. H. QUtSlfeBERR^ 1
JExecutor*s Sale
IN conformance with an iidef 1 1* v
Probate Court of Prairie c<*nty. Ar*» 1
sas, granted at the January termihereot. 1 ^
I will, as Executor of the Estab of Ge0, , ' I
H. Smart, deceased, offer at public sale at ■ t
j court-house door in the town ofBrownsvi■ • L
in said county, on the 29th daylof Ma)’ B . j |
| the following property. viz : (Jr- negro g ■
| named Lucy, aged about 28 year; Two negy
boys, one aged about 10 vei-s; the o |
about S years. Sale within laU'ul hours.
Ter,vs.—One-third cash—bilance “n
, 1st January, 1861. Bond with appf0''®'-5
j rity will be required. JAMJ5S8MAR
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