I wEDNESDAY.AUGUST 14. 18fvl.
RIVER C. S. MAIL LINE.
3EMI-weekly FROM JACKSON PORT TO
MEMPHIS VIA. NAPOLEON.
t\N/V.WHA VALLEY, TL B. Price. Master.
1)?!) ^rc — Up Thursdays— down Saturdays.
\M. HALE..C. W. Coi.es, Master.
P„s Arc— Up Tuesdays —down Thursdays.
Memphis & White River Packets.
«I?\V MOON,.John Drawing, Master.
COL. MORGAN-*J. H. Qui9enbk.rry, Mas.
RIVER NEWS, &c. “
0* The C. S. Mail packet Sam. Hale,
Ctpt. C. W. Coles, passed up Monday night,
an<l is due down Thursday morning. VV.
f, Briscoe her clerk, has our thanks for fa
vors.
j^"The Memphis Appeal of Saturday
last says: “The Kanawha Valley, we under
stand, is not so much injured as was supposed.
She lies on the bar at Battle Island, and is
well guarded against breaking or bending.
With a rise of water, she will resume her
trade.”
J: MONDAY.
in [i 11 ji (i TT
tuLiiiun
EXPRESSLY FOR THE “CITIZEN.”
BV THE ARKANSAS STATE TELEGRAPH LINE.
Prince. Napoleon and Suite—Fortifica
tions at Manassas—Fight at A quia
Creek—Democrats Refuse to Unite with
Republicans— The British Admiral and
what he intends to do — Gov. Jackson
Declares Missouri out of the Old Union
— Garibaldi going to Help the Nigger
Congress out of a Bad Scrape.
FROM NEW YORK.
New York, August 10.—The wires last
evening state that Prince Napoleon and suite
have returned from Manassas Junction.—
Beauregard and Johnston both received him
and invited him to visit Richmond and see the
President.
The fortifications at Manassas ere ypry for
midable, and our guns, particularly Sherman’s
battery, form an important part of the de
fenses.
Beauregard informed the Prince that the
Southerners had captured sixty two guns.
Ins authenticated that the man Smith, cap
tured in New York, is a member of the Con
federate Congress. Ha will be kept as hos
tage for Ely.
The World says, that a fix gun boat and the
George Page fought at the mouth oE Aquia
creek—the Page went up the creek.
The Freeborn reports the navigation of the
Potomac unobstructed.
On Wednesday night, twelve boats filled with
armed men crossed from Maryland to White
house point, whero Confederates were plant- |
ing batteries.
The tribune says that bands of men are es
tablishing telegraph lines from headquarters
to all camps.
Herald has reliable authority that Confeder
ates are concentrating from Point of Rocks
to Alexandria. Large bodies of troops are at
every ford. At tho Potomac it is difficult to
tell whether their movements are preliminary
to an attack or to guard against another fed
eral advance. The opinion of expei isnced of
ficers is, that they are purely defensive.
McClellan’s pieparations ore equally avail
able for defense or attack. His arrangements
will enable him to repel an attack at any point
ms wucmo uiie, or move lurwaru uis
V'hole columns simultaneously upon any given
paint.
Tribune says, refusal of democrats to coa
lesce with republicans, causes much surprise
and conflicts with prearranged programme of
politicians.
New York Democrats are buying U. S. six
per cent treasury notes payable in two years
at 95 to 95$.
New York, August 12.—The Mary Alice
has been recaptured by her prize crevifcand
arrived. ’
The brig Laura has arrived, having loft St
Domingo on the 25th. The war between
Hayti and Spain has ended and all difficulties
been settled. The Spanish authorities declare
the abolition of slavery forever by a deciee. <
World says, market people are forbidden
to enter Washington from Virginia.
At Fortress Monroe, apprehensions are felt
for the Safety of Lieutenant Crosby with a
•touting expedition which has been absent 4
days.
FnOM KANSAS.
Leavenworth, August 10.—Great exclte
tnent prevails in Southern Kansas, on account
°f report that indians are devastating the coun
“/• Messengers have arrived for the purpose
or asking assistance from the federal govern
ment.
FROM KENTUCKV.
. Louisville, August 10.—Despatches of last
ntgnt’s date are still behind, not having been
telegraphed on resumption of telegraphic ope
rations. Off
Dapatclies from Fortress Monroe say, Con
crates have not occupied Hampton.
Iugitiveis from Hampton are provided for
by Butler. 1 r
Newport Nows has not been evacuated by
federals.
John Williams, of Norfolk, has been arrest
ed and will be sent to Fort Lafayette.
It is stated that 7000 stand of arms and two
held pieces have been sent to Lexington, Ky.,
yesterday.
Louisville, August 12.—The following
been derived from reliable sources; Post
master general declines to deliver domestic
6 ters addi essed to seceded States from dead
e ei oilice. They are opened as packages
when received and generally returned to the
ci ers. Foreign letters will be delivered on
presentation of order from parties addressed
A Kentucky congressman in Chase’s confi
dence says, the system of permits will be aban
u j excePc in articles universally acknowl
edged contraband of war, and allowing bag
gmg. roptTfatmcs, provisions and small stores
u-gad8* exeujPtio“ ol! drugs is heavily
from NEW ORLEANS.
New Orleans, August JO.—Aichinond pa
pars of the 0th announce scini-oflicially that
Admiral Cumins intends to take his fleet into
Charleston, regardless of Lincoln’s pretended
blockade. The British Consul here says he
has no official authority for such statement.
Sales of coffee—200 bags at 35 cents, paya
ble in Confederate States treasury notes.
from Washington.
Washington, August 10.—Report that
Walker H. Stevens, formerly federal engineer,
but now in the Confederate army, was a de
faulter, is generally discredited.
Cql. Stone is commander at Point Rocks,
and the column Is commanded by Col. Hamil
ton, of Wisconsin.
Newspapers disregarding McClell-n’s or
ders will be visited. He is determined to en
force his newspaper policy.
Government has issued stringent orders to
prevent transmission of telegraphic accounts
of army movements.
It is reported ex-Minister Faulkner has been
appointed Brigadier General in the Confeder
ate service.
Washington. August 12.—Prince Napoleon
has left lor N. York.
FROM VIRGINIA.
Fortress Monroe, August 12.—The Qua
ker City brought in the Geo. W. Baker and
crew in irons. She was captured off Galves
ton and recaptured off Hatteras by the New
York. Four Confederates were placed on the
New \oik which after being chased by a
gun boat was run aground and burnt, the crew
escaping.
Tribune says Garabaldi has offered his ser
vices to the federal*. Seward has accepted
them making Garibaldi a major general. John
Bigelow of the post office has been appointed
consul to Paris.
Wool has certainly been ordered to com
mand of Fortress Monroe.
FROM MISSOURI.
Springfield, August 8.—Much alarm ex
ists. here in consequence of reports of South
erners flanking the city. The stoves have
been closed and citizens are gathering their
valuables. The State bank has placed specie
in Lyon’s charge.
ruiusi, nugusi o.— /i party or IUU seces
sionists dashed through here kilting several
home guards and losing 2. 1100 southerners
are 30 miles below here.
St Louis, August 12.—It is reliably stated
that Jeff Thompson is hovering in immediate
vicinity of Cape Girardeau.
Gov. Jaclcsor. has declared, that in accortT
atice with the power vested in him by the leg
islature. that Missouri is independent of the
federal government.
FROM ILLINOIS.
Cairo. August 12.—Two Flatboats, loaded
with contraband articles, and owned by Mr.
Kellog of the Illinois Legislature, run the
blockade-last night, but were brought back by
Government steamer, and afterwardsacciden
tally burned—loss $4000. Crew escaped in a
skiff to Kentucky.
Rebel scouts returning from Charleston to
New Madrid.
A federal detachment burned a rebel depot
ware-house at Price’s landing, 12 miles below
Capo Girardeau, last night, and captured Gen.
Price’s son, 00 mules and a large lot of corn.
All quiet at Cape Girardeau and elsewhere.
Signed. C. D. M.
T U E S DA Y. ~
What McDowell says about the Big Fight
— Democratic Papers Destroyed at the
North by Returned Three Mouthers—
Dutch Getting tired of Bush Whacking
—Tyler sent ft?Fort Lafayette—Gen.
A. S Johnston—France and England
— Total Rout of the Dutch and Black
Republicans at Springfield—Lyon Kill
ed, etc.
FROM KENTUCKY.
Louisville, August 12 —McDowell’s re
port says, notwithstanding herculean efforts,
of the Quarter-master General, ammunition,
subsistence, and horses for artillery wagons
did not arrive within a week of the appointed'
time. Sunday’s attack shout! have been made
on Saturday. He concludes, I could not push
on faster, nor could I delay, for the greater
portion of my troops were three mouthers,
whose term about expired on the eve of the
Ddltie. l 4 u rcmi^yivdim i egi menu ana
battery and New York Artillery whose time
was up, insisted on being discharged I wrote
urging them to stay. Cameron who was on
the field urged them to stay at least fve days.
These troops marched rearward at the sound
of the enemy’s cannon. In ten days I should
have lost ten thousand of iny best crilled of
ficered a\id disciplined troops in the army, in
other words, every day Strengthened the ene
my and weakened us.
"Despatches to eastern papers announce the
destruction of the Democratic Standard at
Concord, New Hampshire, by returned three
mouthers The proprietors fought, wounding
two.
Commercial letters from Fortress Monroe
state, that a party of bathers disccvered sub
marine telegraph cable, which lead from inte
rior of Fortress to enemy’s camp.
J. Lathrop has been appointed notley min
ister to Austria.
Louisville, August 12.—St Lons is being
fortified.
It Is stated that there was a d sagreement
between Lyon and Siegel, when L»on cut Sie
gel over the head Siegel then shooting Lyon
dead. Despatches from L1 on to headquarters
reports a skirmish on Sunday morning. Lyon
is probably at Springfield. Saflei regiment is
coining home from Lexington, leaving that
city defenceless. The secess-onists have
3 guns which will expedite tiled as they de
scend the river. The Dutch ire becoming
tired of bush whacking. No iccessions to
to home guards, it is reported hat in a few
days Missouri war will be confued to abor
tion invaders and Missourians.
Louisville, August 3.—Crittenden, Davis
and others left Crab Orchard to pe'suade Union
men to breakup their camps. a.W. Flowers,
an ex-,rovernment clerk has beer arrested as
a spy. ° Southerners c ptured two, probably 4
ice boats. ' .
Louisville, August 13.—St. louis rumor
current on the street in which sane reliance
is placed, that Gen. Lyon’s command in South
west Missouri has been totally routed by the
rebels, himself Killed, and Siegel ii full retreat
with remnant of Federal force. Jlus lntorm
ation is said to have been receivedhere by se
cessionists last evening. The '
ed four horses between 8pr>*gueld/»»<* Kolia
in race with "ov’t mes^nger. It fs also sta
raflf'Gen. Fremont received despatches about
rffldnight corroborating the abovj, but con
tents not divulged. Great anxiety felt by
on men, and most serious apprehension* in
dulged for safety of ou. army. Get something
leliaple by train to-night.
The above is from the regufr corespondent
of tne New York associated jess. (I That fed
eral have at least suffered difcter J|ay bo re
gaided as certain ns despatch would not have '
been permitted without official sanction.
FROM NEW YORK
Yew Vork. August 12.—Cotton 18 @ 18J.
Cincinnati Commercial says, government
orders Tyler from Cincinnati to Fort Lafav
tte. 1
Yf.w York, August 13.—Champion with 1
California dates of the 21st July has been sig- j
naied by passengers on California steamers 1
who came part of the way with Gen. Albert ;
Sidney Johnston, who state his suit consists of <
thirty officers with servants, and that he would 1
arrive in New Orleans between the 1st and t
10th of September. ^ f
Brig Seafowl from Curneoa, reports Sumter a
allowed to coal up and refit there against the
protest of the federal consul. She left the 24th. I
Champion brings $900,000 in treasure. t
FROM MAINE.
Bangor, August 12.—The I>einocrat was
gutted to-day during an alarm of fo-e.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Wash-ngton, August 13.— Ex-minister
Faulkner of Virginia has been arrested and is
not permitted to converse with his friends.
New York. August 13.—Attachment has
been issued against Col. Bmk, to show car.se
for his disobedience to habeascorpus for Bal
timoreans confined at Lafayette. The Nova
Scotia has arrived at New York. Starke won
Goodwood Cup. Optinus coming third.
London Times City article says, it will be '
dangerous for England to touch the American
loan. (
Lord Elgin been appointed Gov. General of ’
India 1
Paris correspondent of London Post says, 5
Britisn and French Governments are corres- f
ponding relative to American affairs and will 1
probably unite on a policy in all respects.
London Herald itrongly deprecates an in
vestment in the Loan. I
Washington, August 13.—The president
has made overtures to Garibaldi that he would
come, but Garibaldi has mada no direct proffer
of his services, scarcely an indirect proffer.
Panama, August 13—Flag ship Lancaster
is here. Saint Marys ordered to relieve the
Cyane on the coast of Mexico.
—.' -- 1 - -... I
X)IED :
hear Des Arc, on the 10th inst., R. P. T.,
infant son of R. S. and Sarah A. Chambers— 1
aged If) months and 19 cays. 1
MARKETS, &C. J
Citizen Office, Des Arc, l t
Wednesday August 14, 1861. ) t
- ,
DES ARC PRICES CURRENT. 1
Corrected Weekly hy Stewart 8f Bro's. !
Bagging, (Kentucky).'. 20 @ 22
“ (India). 20 @ 22
Bale Rope. 11 @ 12^ ,
Beeswax, per lb.>. 20 @ 25
Bricks, per .. @
Brooms per dozen. 2 t)0 @ 0 00
Buckets, painted, per dozen - -• 2 50 @ 0 00
Butter, per lb.. 12 @ 20
Bar Iron. 5 @ 6
Bar Soap, per, lb. 6t@ 7
Castings. 5 @ 6
Copperas, per lb. 5 @ 10
Coffee—Rio.. 25 @ 30
Chocolate . 10 @ 124
Candles—Tallow per lb. 15 @ 17
Star... 23 @ 26^
Cotton.. 9 @ loj
Cotton Yarns. 94@ 12
Cordage—Manilla. 124(d) 20
Chickens, per doz---*^. @ 2 00
Corn Meal, per bush. 75 @ 90
Corn,. 65 @ 75
Drugs and Dye Stuffs
Alum, per lb. 8 @ 10
Brimstone.. 6 @ 10
Camphor. • •. 75 @ 8C
Madder. 20 @ 25
Indigo. 1 50 @ 2 00
Logwood.. 6 @ 10
Soda, (B. C.). 8 @ 15
Saleratus. 64<q) 124
Eggs, per doz. 124(9 15
Flour, perbbl. 5 50 @ 8 00
Flour, )>er 100 lbs, in sacks-. • 3 50 @ 3 75
Feathers per lb.. 55 (d> 60
Beef Hides “ “ •••. 5 @ 0
Fruits—
Apples per bush, dried. 1 50 @ 1 75
Peaches “ “ “. 1 50 @ 1 75
Raisins, per box. 3 50 @ 0 00
Gunpowder, only at retail, 1 00 @ 0 00
Lime, per bbl. 2 00 (a) 0 00
Lead—Bar, ner lb. 10 (a) 124
Ginger per lb. 11 @ 15
German Steel. 18 @ 20
A. B “ . 10 @ 00 1
Cast “ . 25 @ 30 1
Hollow Ware, per gal. 12^@ 16 '
Meats—
Canv. Hams, per lb. 16‘^ ftp 20
Plain do “ “ . 15 @ 00
Shoulders, u “ . 14 (3) 15
Middlings “ <e . 19 @ 20
Bulk Pork, . 00 @ 00
Pork, fresh . 6 (3) 7
Beef per lb.. (3) 7 t
Paints and Oils— j
Linseed Oil, per gal. 1 25 @ 1 50 1
Sperm Oil “ «. 2 25 @ 0 00 a
Lard Oil, “ “. 1 25 @ 1 50 f
White Lead, per keg. 50 ftp 3 002 t
Spanish Brown, per lb. 10 ftp 00 >
Venitian Red “ “ . 15 @ 20 s
Red Lead per lb. 15 ftp 20 I
Nails—lOd. 5 00 ftp 5 50 j
8d,—6d,—4d,—5d.. 5 @ 5 50
Molasses, per gal... 37^@ 42^ (
Sugar—Brown, per lb.. 8 ftp 10
Loaf, per lb.. 15 @ 16^
Crushed “ . 12-1(3) 15
Pepper, per lb.. 13^(3) 15
Rice... 7 @ 8
Salt—
Liverpool fine, per suck**** 2 75 ftp 0 00
ec coarse, “ •••• 2 50 (3) 00
Starch—Petri.. 9 ftp 15
Spice,... 15 @ 20
Tobacco—common. 10 ftp 15
« Ho ey Dew.. 30(3) 00
“ Nectar Leaf. 50 @ 00
et Fine Virginia. 75 ftp 1 00
Tea, per lb..... 85 ftp 1 00
Tallow, per lb,. 8 ftp 9
Whisky, per gal,. 40 ftp 1 25
NOTICE.
TH. HUBBARD, and all others inter
• ested, I shall proceed to take the depo
sitions of sundry witnesses before Henry Lin
thicum, J. P., atthe Ebenezer Church, Rich
land township, ii St. Francis county, Arkan
sas, on the 27th lay of August, 1861, to be
read before the Lina Agent at Jacksonport,
on the 9th day of September, 1861, in my be
half, to enable him to decide whether it is you
! or I that has the legal right to a pre-emption
l to the N E 1 of S Wand the N W ' of the
I S E > of Sec. 10, township 4 N, R 3 W, at
which time and place you may attend, if you
see proper, and cross-examine my witnesses, '
and if the taking of said depositions is not
completed on said day, will be continued from
day to day until completed this 25th day of
July, 1861. ROBERT WELCH,
by G. W. Maberri*, Agent.
August 14, 1861.—31.
fo the Voters of 5th Judicial District of
the State of Arkansas, composed of the
Counties of Conway, Prairie, Dallas,
Hot Spring, Saline and Pulaski.
&ENTLEMEN: A vacancy having occurred
in the office of Prosecuting Attorney, in
four district, by the resignation of ,.J. L. Ho1
owell, Esq., 1 present my name as a candidate
iefore you. My engagement on the Circuit
s Prosecuting Attorney, pro tern, and wafft
if time, will prevent me from calling on yon
iefore the election. For my qualifications to
ischarge the duties of the office, Ican,there
ore, only refer you to my past conduct in 1855
nd 1850, when 1 held the same office.
The election will be held on the 26th inst.
trust my friends will give publicity of the
ime and promptly attend at the polls.
Very respectfully your obt. servt.
PLEASANT JORDAN.
Little Rock, August 14, 1861—to
Proclamation by the Governor.
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
'o the Sheriffs of Dallas, Hot Spring, Saline,
Conway, Prairie and Pulaski counties—
Greeting.
WHEREAS, it appears that there is a va
cancy in the office of Prosecuting At
nrney fftr the fifth judicial circuit, occasion
d by the resignation of J. L. Hollowcll.
Now therefore, I, Henry M. Rector, Gov
mor of the State aforesaid, by virtue of the
uthorlty in me vested by law, do hereby com
mand you to open and hold an election in your
aid several counties, on the 26th day of Au
;ust, 1861, to fill said vacancy, according to
he Statute In si ch case made and provided.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
l. s.]State to be affixed to this writ, at Little
Rock, on the 8th day of August, A. D.,
1861. H. M. RECTOR.
3y the Governor:
John I. stirman, Sec. of State.
August 14, 1861—3w.
notice
pO RICHARD GILL, and all others
L concernei^I shall proceed to take the de
lositions of certain witnesses before R. N.
Parley, J P. in Richland township, St. Fran
ks county, at Cotton Plant, in said township,
in iLir ucij' ul iu ue i call ueiuic
lie Land Agent at Jacksonport, Arkansas, on
he 9th day of September, 1861, to enable him
o decide whether 1 have a legal right to a pre
mption on the following described land: Lots
lumber 18, 19, 21 and 22, in the S W frl. ^ of
VI., sec. 6, T 4 N, 11 3 W, at which time and
dace you may appear and cross-examine my
vitnesses and produce your own, if any you
lave, allowing me the same privilege. Given
inder my hand this 12th day of July, 1861.
W. E. WELCH,
by Geo. W. Maberry, Agent.
August 14, 1861—3t.
NOTICE.
RICHARD FURLOW and all others con
cerned are hereby notified, that on the
30th day of August next, commencing at 10
o’clock, a. m. of said day, I shall proceed to
take depositions before It. N. Carley, J. P. in
Richland township, St. Francis county, Ar
kansas, at Cotton Plant, to be read in evidence
before the State Land Agent at Jacksonport,
on the 9th day of September, 1861, to contest
the legal right to my pre-emption on the W {
of the N E », the S E J of the N W i and
the N E J of the S W J of Sec. 24, township
4 N, R 3 W, at which time and place they can
aopear and cross-examine my witnesses, and
also produce their own, if they see proper,
allowing me the same privilege.
W. H. MONTGOMERY,
by Geo. W. Maberry, Agent.
-August 11, 1861 —3t
NOTICE.
JH. FISHER, and all others interested,
• I shall proceed to take the depositions of
sundry witnesses before Henry Linthicum, J.
P. in Richland township, in St. Francis coun
ty, Arkansas, at the Ebenezer Church, in
said township, on the 26th day of August,
1861, to be read before the Land Agent at
Jacksonport, on the 9th day of September,
i80I, in my behalf, to enable him to decide
whether it is you or I that has a legal right
;o a pre-emption to the N E £ of the N W J,
nid the N. W ^ of the N E| of Sec. 22, town
ship 5 N, R 3 W, at which time and place you
nay attend, if you see proper, and cross-ex
unine my witnes es, and produce your own,
f any you have, allowing me the privilege to
:ross-exaimne the same.
J. W. MORRIS,
by Gf,o. W. Maberry, Agent.
August 14, 1801.—3t.
TAKE NOTICE
BM. GROSVENOR, M H. Adams, and
• all others concerned that on Monday
he 19th day of August, 1861, at the office of
I. P. Vaughan. J. P., in the town of Des Arc,
n the county of Prairie, in the State of Arkan
as, between the hours of 9 o’clock a m., and
o’clock p. M., of said day, I will proceed to
ake depositions of witnesses to be read in ev
dence before the State Land Agent at Jack
onport on the 24th day of August, 1861, res
ecting conflicting pre-emption claims to the
5 4 of S W 4, and the N 4 of S E \ of Sec 9,
f 4 N R 5 W, at which time and place you
:an appear if you think proper.
Des Arc, August 9 3t. JAMES M. COX.
Take Notice.
M. II. Adams, T. P. Anderson, and all
others concerned.
rpH AT on Monday the 19th day of August
1 1861, at the office of H. P. Vaughan, J. P.
in the town of Des Arc, in the county of
Prairie, in the State of Arkansas,between the
hours of 9 o’clock a. m. and 6. o’clock p. m.
of said day, l shall proceed to take the depo
sitions of witnesses, to be read before the
Swamp Land Agent at Jacksonport, on Satur
day the 21th day of August, 1861, respecting
conflicting pre-emption claims, to the VV -J of
the S. W. i of Sec. 9, in township 4 N, R 4
W, at whicTi time and place you can appear
if you think proper.
MARY TARKINTON.
August 7, 1861—3w.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that letters Testamentary,
were on the 22nd day of April granted to
he undersigned, upon the estate of Win. B.
Williams dec’d.
Now, therefore, all persons having claims
igainstsaid estate, are required to exhibit the
;ame to the Executor, properly authenticated,
vithin one year after the date of such letters,
>r they may be precluded from any benefit in
he estate; and that if such claims be not ex
libited within two years trom the date of such
etters, they shall be forevei barred and pre
luded from any benefit from such estate.
ROBERT E. RIVES, Ex’r.
June 7,1861. w-2m
HICKORY PLAIN
MALE AMD FEMALE INSTITUTE.
PRAIRIE COUNTY. ARKANSAS.
THE Third Session will com
mence on the first Monday of
September next. The School will
still be under the control of Prof.
W. A. Garber, who has given gen
eral satisfaction to the patrons of the Insti
tute. Professor Garner will be assisted by a
coips of competent teachers. The last two
Sessions have been very prosperous, and we
hope for an increase of patronage, as we feel
confident the School is worthy of the public’s
encouragement.
Miss J. A. Ward, an experienced teacher
will have charge of the music department.
RATES OF TtTITION.
(Per Session of Five Mouths.)
Spelling, Reading, Writing. Prima
ry Geography and Mental Arithmetic $10 09
The above with English Grammar,
Geography and Written Arithmetic... 12 00
Tne above with Natural Phylosophy,
English Composition, Ancient or Mod
ern History and Elementary Algebra*. 15 00
The above, with the higher branches
of Mathematics,Latin, Greek, Trench
Astronomy, Rhetoric, Logic, Botany..
Chemistry, &c....<. 20 00
■ l .
MUSIC.
On Piano or Guitar.-. 25 00
Use of Instruments. 4 00
Silk Embroidery, Ornamental Leather
Work and Wax Flowers, each. 10 00
Painting in water colors.... .. 10 00
Incidental Fee... 50
, (Hr Scholars received at any time, and
charged to the end of the session. No deduc
tion made, unless in cases of protracted sick,
ness.
Board can be had convenient to the Srhool
at from $8 to $10 per month, including wash
ing, lights, &c.
For further particulars in regard to Text
Books, &c., address the Principal.
SAM’L. .1 DUNN.
A. J. Thomas, Sec. Pres’t Board Trut’s.
August 3, 1801—6w.
SEARCY F E M A LEIN S T IT C T E,
SEARCY, WHITE COUNTY, ARK.
I. F. COX. A. M.. Principal.
Prof. €. H. Oakes, Principal of Music
Department.
Miss M. E. Stakely, Principal Depart
ment of Ornamental Painting ami Wax
Work, Fine Arts, and Assistant in Literary
Branches.
This first class Institution, for the educa
tion of young Ladies, will resume exercises on
first Wednesday in August—Session, 5 Months.
HATES OF TUITION.—$12,50, $16 and
$25, according to class of Studies. For par
ticulars address, I. F. COX,
July 11—lm. * Principal
JTOTMCMS,
SR. SMITH, and all others concerned,
• are hereby notified, that I will proceed
to take the depositions of certain witnesses
at the office of J. B. Goss, Esq,, in the town of
West Point, County of White, State of Ar
kansas, on Saturday the 17th day of August,
1861, between the hours of 9 a. m. and 6 i\ m.
of said day, to be read in evidence, in my be
half. before the Land Agent at Jacksonport,
on the 20th day of August, 1861, for him to
decide which has the legal rights of pre-emp
tion, you or I, to the w 4 of n w | of sec. 18,
in township 6 n, r 4 w, at which time you can
appear anu cross'examine my witnesses if you
see proper, and at the3 ime time and place pro
duce your own witnesses, if you ha'-e any, al
lowing me to cross examine them. Given un
der my hand.
C. W. BOATWRIGHT.
West Point, August 3, 1861—5t.
Memphis, West Point, Jacksonport and
Pocahontas Packet,
COL. MORGAN.
J. H. QUISENBERRY.Captain.
. THIS fast and reliable
.JtgggSaBfiimi.mL steamer will make regular
through trips froin Memphis to West Point,
Augusia, jucKsunpori ana rocanomas.
.oy All orders entrusted to the care of the
Morgan will receive prompt attention.
(Hr’ For freight or passage apply on board.
July 27, 1861—tf.
SELLING OUT '
AJT COST.
THE Stock of Goods at the Auction and
Commission Store of J. H. Quiseriberry,
in Des Arc, is now offered, in any quantity,
positively at New York and Louisville cost,
freight added. Jan. 2, 1861. f tf
TO ALE INTERESTED.
During my absence, my books,
Notes, Accounts, &c., will be found at
W. B. Crocker &. Co’s., who are fully au
thorised to settle any of my business.
LEVIN HARRISON.
Des Arc, June 18, 1861—tf.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
I Will sell on Saturday 31st day of August,
in Des Arc, at Robinson & Bianch > Ware
House, to pay charges and freight, the follow
ing articles:
1 Set Segments, Marked J. S. Gray.
2 Boxes drugs, Marked W. II. Hays.
3 “ “ f< W. Thompson.
1 Trunk and contents, Marked J. W. Wilson.
1 Gilt Glass Frame, Marked J. H. Thomas.
F. M. ROBINSON.
July 27, 1861—It.
F. M. ROBINSON,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL* .
DEALER IN
Groceries and Produce!
—ALSO —
Receiving, Forwarding & Com
mission Merchant,
DES ARC.ARKANSAS.
febl3 _
NOTICE.
DR. N. B. TUCKER, continues the prac
tice of hfs profession, and offers his ser
vices to the citizens of Des Arc and adjacent
country.
ay. Particular attention given to the dis
eases of females. June 12, 1861—tf.
Paints, Oil and Turpentine,
A LWAYSon hand and for sale, bv
t\ fehlSl STEWART & bRO’S.