Tho Constitutional Union.
B^TaKC. FRIDAY. MARCH 15. 1801
■Tj^VAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE MAILS.
Us .
i I'liat Smith.—Arrives here Mondays and Thurs
, i- i P. -'L Leaves Tuesdays and Saturdays
jo
I lsTsns Maii-— Vwives by river Tuesdays and
H;..',n«i»yf> at 4 A. M. Leaves Thursdays and
^^■yur c V- *’•
| s vPCV._Arrives Tuesdays at G P. M. Leaves
jpiMiuiays at 7 A. M.
I ttiio-.vNsvn.i.K — Arrives Saturdays at G I*. M.
ives Fridays ai 7 A. M.
I Cotton Pi.vst.—Arrives Saturdays at 1] A. M.
i jl l ives same days ut 1 I’. M.
LEVIN HARRISON. P. M
I' ^^OLLAR SAVED IS TWO EARNED.
The notes given by the stockholders in The
a.in are now due. Thepartiesgiving them will,
erefore, call and settle immediately.
D. P. BLACK, Secr'y.
_
We are indebted to Major John B.
■rkins, of the City Drug Store, for a bottle of
jst superior medical bran iy. It is pronounced
pliysicians to be the best ever brought to Des
ic. Call and get a bottle.
T'.u a tjati > i of m ;re't lats is dircete 1 to
e card of C. A. Bradley & <’o.. dealers in Virgi
a and Western Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars,
eniphis, Tennessee, which will be found in our
vertising columns to-day. Those who deal in
e retail tobacco trade would do well to make
cir purchases at this welhknown house.
ital Affray.
We understand that a quarrel occurred at Madi
n, St. Francis county, in this State, on the 14th
_ between Drs. Smith and Comfort, which
.led in a fight. A gentleman by the name of
[vis. standing by. attempted separate the
in bat ants, became involved in uNbgbt with
liili, and shot him through the hcart/SJIe im
•diaicly surrendered himself into the hands of
ojior authorities. \
Paul’s Church.
Bishop il. Lay, of the Episcopal Diocese of
Arkansas, New Mexico and Arizona, preached
ike Methodist Church of this place, last Mon
v and Tuesday evenings. The Bishop visited
»$ Are for the purpose of organizing a church,
A we are gl i 1 to leant that his wishes met with
cress. Sufficient subscription was raised to se
re a minister, who will shortly commence regu
■ Episcopal service here to the congregation
,ich compose St. Paul's Church. Immediate
5** are to be taken to purchase a lot, and erect
<u.tabic church edifice as soon as possible.
he Rector Guards.
We have unintentionally neglected to notice
e organization of this Company of infantry
■ here, miller the command o! Capt. Glenn. I( al
■ rcai’y inowEers a large list of members, whose
B close attention to the exercises of the drill is fast
B IM. Dring Dikii well ir.iinedin military affairs.
■ The uniform .which has been decided upon for
. this c ops, we understand, has been pronounced
[. exceed.ugly handsome. The following geutle
B men complete the list of officers: John Glenn.
I ist l.ii'iiK'.iant : Geo. S. Policy*. 2nd do., and
i K. T. Siinp-iii. 2d do Siiccess to the iuud;.
-•<»»
I* Dos Arc Ca /airy.
m A nuiiiher ol om'spiritod an 1 g
■ ii i r,i the M.ivor's •tlii- la
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■ ] ijpo.'0 ol’ ort: in./, in in ; ■ n
• j. ■*..1 i i »> it*. .1
|vg| ■ •» I . . .4'• V . t •«. *t.» utti
I '1 .1 hit ' •»’ I p •( i t .. titv'ii ■' '4 '*U'iyr la • I • .1 • 4
i.op.iri^ . Ur. ll. Arm.stead. C ij- a n A
[ i >tiil. isi i.i.-o •!! lot ; 15. Fra lit For 1. ..nl
I l.ieuie.i Ini : Duncan Mclver, l!rd Liein• n.im :
I llu-- Evans, li.-.aro.' of CoPors, an 1 Dr. I. 8. Dear
I -ol. Surgeon. The officers and privates ar i gentle •
I in 'll of great courage and liigii-soldierly bearing.
I and. we doubt not, should their country ever rc
I ijuire men on the field of battle, to wield a cut
| la-- and fire ti carbine, no Company ivill perform
I braver deeds than the Des Arc cavalry. This
I Company will meet again to-morrow afternoon at
2 o’clock, in the Prairie, on the lJrownsville road.
I for the purpose of drill exercises.
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
MEMPHIS AND WHITE RIVER PACKETS.
AitMitt.w.. Capt. Elias Thomusson.
! Got.or.x Statf, Capt. King.
NEW ORLEANS AND WHITE RIVER PACKETS.
Gt:\Eitai, Pike, Capt. IVte Fleming,
Iata.n, Capt. II. S. Eaton.
SEMI* WEEK LI NHIL ROATS ON WHITE RIVER.
UtOM NAI'OI.BOX TO JAt KSONl'OUT.
Sim. 1I\i.e—Capt. C. IV. Coles—arrives at De
Arc on Toes lays, from Napoleon, and touches
here lor her downward mails on Thursdays, from
B* Jaeksonport.
Kivuvin Vai.i.ey—Capt. D. P. Price—arrive
at Des Are lrom M 'tnpliis on Thursdays, and
touche- here again on Saturdays for her downward
mails, from Jaeksonport.
The river at this point i- rising rapidly. Tht
weather is clear and spring-like.
I The Memphis and White river packet. Golden
Slate, with Captain Hicks King on deck, and Mr
J. 15. Russell in the office, arrived at our landing
yesterday morning, with a No. one trip of botl
passengers and freight. .She will be here the
cveti.n# on lno- riOm-u in Mcnmliis. Her clef I
has our thanks for files of late papers.
The l , 8. mail boat Kanawha Valley, Price in
command, Butler Coles in the ufiiee, arrived here
last evening, <Jn her way to Jacksonporl. w ith a
lute trip. Sue will be at our wharf, on her down
ward trip, to-morrow morning. The Valley now
•'takes regular through to Memphis, by way of
Napoleon. The elerk has our thanks for a line
file of late papers.
The Memphis and White river packet, Admiral,
I with' (\,pt. Elias Thnniusson on deck, and Mr.
Tltouasson in the office, passed up last Monday,
and down on Wedtiesay. lhe Admiral leaves
Memphis every Saturday; The clerk has our
•hanks lor late papers.
The fine Memphis anil White river packet,
New Moon, Capt. John Hearing, on deck, and Mr.
II Twouter, in the office. passed ttit last Monday,
and down on the Tuesday following. Her clerk
has onr thanks lor late papers.
The United States mail packet Sant. Hale, Capt.
t- W . Coles in command, and Briscoe in the Office,
passed down early yesterday morning. She will
be here next Tuesday morning. Thanks to her
clerk for late papers.
The New Orleans packet, Ia'an, . ore, ami
now due down.
* ATTENTION' BATTALION!
fpiIKUE w.ll be a IS.tllalioil JlUSlfl'
X on the Second Saturday ,n April, next, a
*' HICKORY PL \INS. All persons belong
•Ug to said Battalion are hereby command- J|t
to appear fully equipped. By order Lw.
J. B. PBBKINS, Majo..
_ Hiss Evans, Adj't. mar8-gt
/ Attention! Rector (iiiards!!
M Yon are commanded to mett at the Mayors
| j I Office at 3 o'clock, i*. M.,
AJj, By order of the Captain.
OEORGE MURRAY, Ord ly Ser gt.
Des Arc. March 15, 1801.
Chief Justice Taney is very much dis
pleased with Mr. Lincoln’s Inaugural, inso
biuch as it relates to the Supreme Court.
t)E3 ARC PRICE CURRENT.
Corrected Weekly • y W. B. Crocker a Co. i
Kentucky Bagging, IT 0 18 |
In.lmn Bagging, ]<] @ ]7 |
a,e Bope. 9 1() i
Beeswax p lb., 20 0 25
Bricks. PM $0 50 0 7 00 !
Brooms, p dozen. 2 5 ) @ 0 00
Buckets, painted, p dozen, 2 5't 0 o oo I
| Butter, P 1b., 20 g 25 1
”‘r Iron, g 0 c !
1 *«■ ?*«P. 7 0 R
Cnslings, 5 0 6
Copperas, p lb., 5 0 lo
Coffee. Bto, 15*0 10
Uiocolate, lo*0 ln .
Candles, tallow p lb., ].> (< ^ \
coTZ: 2? f> f* 1
Cotton Terns, 9.10 ]2,
Cordage, Manilla, 1210 £) i
Chickens, p dozen, 2 50*0 3 00
< orn< 90 0 1 00
Corn Meal, p bushel, <ltj 0 \ yy
Bmgs and DvcStuffs
Alutn. p lb., 8 0 15
Brimstone, C 0 It,
(AIa,7;ll0.r’ 75 0 so
Madder, 20 0 25 1
!nd,g°’ , 1 25 0 2 (t0
v°?wor,d;, *4
8-da. B. C., 8 0 121
S alar at us, - O]0 12 >
:f-s’ V' "*en, 25 0 30
!• o,lr. p bbl.. G 50 0 7 00
Hour. t> ltM) lbs., in sacks, 3 25 0 3 50
heatbers p lb., 55 0 00
Beef Hides, p lb., 0 0 y
bruits— ^
Apples, p bush., dried, 1 25 0' 1 50
Green Apples, p bbl., 2 50 0 3 00
Potatoes, p bbl, 1 7.3 0
Peaches, p bush., dried, 1 25 0 1 50
Raisins, p box. 3 r,y of 4 yy
Gunpowder, Hazard, p cag, 7 25 0 7 50
.true, p bbl., 1 70 0 •_> yy
Bead, bar. p lb., 8 0 10
Ginger, p lb., 110 15
German Steel, 18 0 20
A. B. Steel, lo 0 00
Cast Steel, 25 0 30
Hollow Ware, p gal., 1210 10
Meats— * ^
Canvassed Hams, p lb, 17] 0 18 1
Plain llams. p lb., It; („ no ,
Shoulders, p lit., 13 0 00 |
Middlings, p lb., 1710 18 j
Bulk Pork, p lb., lo'0 00 j
Pork, fresh, 0 0 7 1
" lloct>p lb.. * 5 0 0 !
l’akits and Oils,
Linseed Oil. p gal., . 100 0.1 25
Sperm Oil. p gal., 0 03 0 y ,M,
Lard Oil, p gal., 1 25 0 1 50
White Lend, p cag. 2 50 0 3 00
Spanish Brown, p lb.. 10 («■ GO
Venetian Red. p lb., ]5 0 20
Red Lead, p lb., 15 („, 20
Nails. 10d. 5 0 5)
Sd. (id, 4il. 5d, 510 7
i Molasses, p gal.. 3710 42
Sugar. Brown, p lb., 8*0 10
Loaf, p lb. 15 0 10?
Crushed, p lb, 12.10 15
Pepper, p lb., 101,0 15
Rice 1 (rr) 8
Salt—
Liverpool fine, per sack, 1 05 <7i 1 75
Liverpool coarse, per sack, 1 40 (-/ 1 50
Starch, Pearl, 8 Or 15
Spice, 15 0 20
j Tobacco, common, ]0 0 15
Tobacco, Honey Ltew, 3!) 0 00
i Tobacco. Fine Virginia, 50 0 75
Tea. p lb.. 85 0 1 00
Tallow, p lb., S 0 9
Whisky, pgal.. 25 (i 1 25
The inside column represents the cash value by
the package. The outside column represents time
prices in small lots.
TELEGRAPHIC!
[ D t 'hr .I'd-,my i.t .s' n r /. n; l
! • i LITTLK ROCK
1.1 rr k Rm . M. , F
1 :,<• Pres.dent of ■-o. ■•nri anti l a
f*o:;imiltee. . f tt . ; |<| w lit mi ; iic G . u, i
• mi.iAl -UiV ill format io.i 1 ; r V-' (j Jr. | i,._
-a IV, •. of rile c! :■ ,:id 1 !■ .1 a 1 ... -
.. . • v..t. utfi i 1 that :!. • < a., a < .
s i r a '. i.-i'.i s be in~;.tieted tu ivpo : :.aui
a civ an u. iinance of secession.
A debate of a spirited nature arose, during
which several animated speeches were made—
those of the Secessionists predominating.
The subject of the ordinance was referred to
the Committee, and will be the special order fur
Tuesday next.
A delegate declared that the people of Arkan
sas never would submit to the programme of Lin
coln. shadowed forth in his inaugural. The sen- \
tiinent was loudly applauded. lie sni .are 1
called on to take common ground again
nton enemy. We shall see inless than -ixty days
; a urtilcd people all over the South s j
ready to defend themselves to the la; ty
. against the knaves and traitors who h.i /.ed
j tjie Federal (<jvernment to hold it against the iii
1 Stitutions of the Smith.
Mr. Garland (Union) moved that the use of the
hall be tendered distinguished gentlemen now
! here, to address the Convention and people.
Unanimously adopted.
lion. R. i. Payne, of Memphis, will address
tlie people at the Capitol to-night. Others will
perhaps folow.
Strong secession resolutions were offered today
by various members, anil referred to the Cum
j mil tec.
An ordiiitncc of secession was offered by Mr.
Floyd, of .Lhnson county, and referred.
The discission will be formally opened on
Tuesday ne:t.
Litti.e Rock, March 0.
Several hit debates took place oil both sides.
Union men ave a majority of six. The Seces
sionists arevilling to resign and call another
Convention,satisfied that the programme of Lin
i coin’s in&ugral has settled the current of seces
1 sion to a Imp majority.
i The ordinncc of secession was introduced,
j and is to be lade tlic special order of Tuesday
i !
' next.
A commuieation, from Governor Rector, in
relation ‘o Ftleral and State affairs, tlie taking
1 ef the Arsen*, etc., was reported by a committee
: of the Couvction Convention adjourned until
Monday.
, Little Rock, March 11.
The Convenion was to day principally occu
, pied in diseasing a resolution that tlte State of
s Arkansas reeguize the independence of the
r Southern Confteracy.
The Union inn plainly intimated they would
vote down a scission ordinance. It will be the
special order tomorrow.
The rcsolutioi as to the independence of the
SouthernConfedracy is still before the Conven
tion.
A resolution wg offered to resist coercion in
any shape, to seend the seceded States in hold
ing the public proerty in their possession, and
to resist every attiupt of the Administration to
levy men or tuonejin the Southern States.
A Cn o.t m.in off-ed a resolution to eall a eon
i i, n ol all the tales to revise the C nsiitu
t n of the United .ates.
Little Rock. March 12. j
A resolution was dered m the Convention to
ap]M)int a CotnivTissiScr to each of the Slate States
to obtain an adjusttBnt on the basis of Thomas
son's resolutions of psterday.
' The resolutions of otb are considered imprac
ticable under present-ireumstances.
Another secession isolation was offered to the
Committee on Federalrelations.
3 The Committee on Cdnar.ces and State affairs '
were not ready to repot.
The special order wa called up.
A resolution that thsjrduance Committee rc
* port a Secession Ordnncc, a debate of much
- warmth ensued, which onsumed the balance of
- the session.
Senators Johnson andScbastiaa have arrived.
Little Rook,
The ordinance of seees-ion isstill in the Ion.
of the Committee.
Another ordinance, written by Judge N:«ly,
was offered to-day.
Tltomasson's proposition to call a convention
of all the States was discussed, but is generally
regarded as utterly futile.
Able secession speeches were mr.de this after
noon by Thomas Grace, Fiaunigan and others.
A resolution was oh : e 1 1 •daring that, i.t vi \v
of tlte Union majority, nothing could be done
that ought to be done; that the Convention was
a nuisance, and ought to be abated by an imme
diate adjournment s,nc (he, and reu faring the
subject back to the people, who are now ready to
secede by an overwhelming majority.
Senator Johnson addressed a crowded audi
ence in the Hall of Representatives this evening
He counselled secession in the strongest terms,
and made a profound impression.
The secession fever is evidently increasing
throughout the State, and whether this Conven
tion passes the ordinance or not, the people w.ll
do it in thirty days.
It is thought that the ordinance will pass, and
be submitted to tbc ratification of the people.
Little Roeg, March 1 4.
Various resolutions of little importance were
offered to-day. Some speaking on the main ques
tion indulged in on both sides. Nothing is
expected ot the Convention, arid unless the peo
ple vole on the question again, Arkansas will not
secede.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Washington, March 8.
The Commissioners from the Confederated
States held a conference this morning, and agreed
to postpone for a few days their communication
to the President. This delay is to give Seward
an opportunity to develop his policy toward the
seceding States.
W igtall, of Texas, urged immediate action to
allow President Davis to reinforce Ports Sumter
and Pickens before reinforcements could reach
t Item.
A dispatch front Montgomery says tlie revenue
laws have been adjusted so tt< to avoid tiny preju
dice to tlie steamboat interest.
It is understood ihat Me Lay will be Minister to
Mexico.
Washington. March 0.
Forsyth and Crawford, Commissioners from
the Confederated States, are awaiting the arrival
of their colleague, Mr. Roman, of Louisiana.
Much solicitude is manifested respecting their
business with the Government.
'1 he President has accepted the resignations of
t'olont'l Cooper, Adjutant-General, and Colonel
Withers.
N. B. Judd has been confirmed as Minister to
Beilin.
Smator Seward was confuted by severe indis
position.
Washington, March 11.
It it, stated that Lincoln will not hold ott.tc l
with tie Commissioners from the Cm federal i
States,nor recognize them except as violators of
the law: of the laud.
An oflcial dispatch from Major Anderson, re
ceived oi Saturday, states that lie lias but fifteen
days subsistence and woo L
It is thoigltt that F'irt Sumter will he abatt
cIoikmi, as anv,sc«l Ip Gen. Scott. Republicans
T-ilfcr oil i!its (jr.i'SiT.ii. No conclusion v:ts ar
rive! a! to ill - liy :1k- Ct'inof.
limdlig.’ti • > b ii 1)• >ii r v l ilia 15 -u M :1
1 . ril an i to’ I..-1 -s w >i g i: / i f : o ■ a it .--'C -ill
• hi : i.c tiortli rn u-o- • . - >a VJ i the pul
i' ■ -v ■ c hi ■ i-ii, si’ii !.> .a to T> Xas
ig u
v- -hiv.ho, JI • vi, U
ll ••• M 1 been nomtnafe 1 as
. ■ i - - .o >. a'o, ...i iT.-j.iai Corwin Minister
to >
T •' .i-.v York Tr.bttnc'is correspondent says:
• i- i I'icketis will be ri’iiittuceil. It is probable
that an extra session ot ( ingress will lie called."
la ilieSeuate. Mr. Fost-i s resolution for the
expulsion of Senators Wiji'all and (T.ngmali was
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The National Iutelligiucci. wh-i.-c editor. Mr.
Seaton, has been appointed Postmaster of Wash
ington, recommends tbt rcliii(|itisliiuent of Forts
Sumpter and Pickens, I v the Government.
lieporis are eurrei.t of the contemplated evacu
ation ot Fort Slit a; ter, hut to this hour the Pi- si
dent lias given no order therefor. Promiae.it
gentlemen say this course v.li necessarily be pur
sued.
In the Senate, jester-lay, Senator Fo.sfe ‘arc- •
lution to expel Sauator Wigfall was dismissed.
Senator Mason sail he stood by the side of W.g
fall. Senator Hunter saistaiued Wigfall, in advo
cating State-llighti.
The Cominissiojcrs from the Confederated
States did not sec the Secretary of State yester
day, but will probably make a iortual application
for an interview to morrow.
Lieutenant Stevens, of New York, Las resigned,
lie is about to enter the service ol the (Jouledc
rated States.
It is proposed to station a war vessol outside of
Charleston harbor to collect the revenue.
Commodore Stewart has tendered his resig
nation.
Washington, March 10.
Seward declined a conference w.ih the South
ern Commissioners. They w.11 send him a formal
communication to-day.
Cameron, Secretary of war, is in favor of col
1 wf i f i rr f 11 I'otfpii no <ti! t < »lf* tin* l t. i I >, «if 1 It.v ei*
ceded States.
Tlic Cabinet Las decided that Crittenden shall
not be appointed to the Supreme bench.
A contract lias been signed for a daily mail to
California, over the Central Route, and a tri
weekly by (lie l’otiy Express. Time of the for
mer, sixteen days, and tlie latter, eight days.
Several prominent gentlemen assert that F?rt
Sumpter will be abandoned in accordance with
General Scott's peremptory opinion.
In the Senate, Douglas offered a resolution ask
ing the Secretary of War for information con
cerning the Pawnee. Wilson and Mason object
ing, it was laid over.
Washington, March 1 1.
The Comniissi inershtp of Patents has been ten
dered to Mr. Holloway, formerly member of Con
gress from Indiana.
Mr. Dale took tlife Commissionerehip of Indian
Affairs yesterday.
D. K. Canter, of Ohio, has been appointed Gov
ernor of Nebraska Territory.
Forsythe and Crow ford having received assu
rances of pacific intentions of the administration,
will not make any official demands pending the
tiie movements in re- ,;,i in Port Sumpter.
The New l on. Worn; s ,•». re j-oudent from the
South, la-: n . i tv i-po 'la! a -s’liger pissed
through R..I v ■ '•> • lay, with d.sp.i ;hcs
for Major Aude ■•in from :he Govern.nent
General Scott r«q orted to Lave said the gar
rison would be oat oi Port Sumpter on Monday
next.
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COTTON MARKETS.
Memphis. March 11.
The market closed firm. Sales, H,80J bales,
with an advance of Jc. on all grades.
Memi ihs, March 14.
The Cotton Market active, closed quiet but firm,
prices unchanged, sales 1U0U bales.
New Orleans, March 14.
Cotton—sale 5,od0 bales, at llj^ltlc. Sugar
steady.
New York, March 14.
Cotton firm, gales 1400 bales, at 11 \c.
%
in comni.iniTSi'Xis FROM TEXAS.
Fort Brown to take cottflJtLEAS8» Bareli 11. ^
There were no State troops in'‘B?v.previously
a detachment was hourly expected. ",c t0
The report of Colonel Hill’s determination to
defend Fort Brown created great excitement along
the Rio Grande.
Large numbers of State troops were on their
way to Biownsv.lle, and other companies were
organ . d.
A commissioner took possession of the custom
Loose at Brownsville in the name of the State.
New Orleans, March 12.
Advices from Texas say that the troops former
ly stationed at Camp Ringgold, arrived at Fort
Brown on they way to the coast.
The steamers Alarial and Webster were out i ic
of the Brazos harbor to transport Federal troops.
The Collector of the district of the Brazos had
resigned, and re.-o 1 i he discharge of his du
ties under the a . ti.-.tration of the State of
Texas.
New Orleans, March 13.
Advices from Tc" is say Sam Houston refuses
to recognize the Conventicu considering its func
tions terminated in submitting the ordinance of
secession to the people. lie says lie and the
Legislature will attend to the questions now aria
ing. lie is in favor of a new convention tornado
the necessary changes in the State Constitution.
The Convention will at once require all officers
to take an oath of allegiance to support the new
government, and carry out the ordinance of the
Convention.
It was reported that Clark would be put in
Houston's place, if the latter refuses to take the
oatti.
FROM NEW YORK.
New Yokkk, Mircli 11.
Tli o Washington correspondent of The New Yoik
Herald says that put tic il circles arc in a fever
ish state of exe tvai nt, caused by the report that
the evacuation of Forts Fun lev and l'ickcns had
been determined on by the Ctbinet Saturday
ul'feht.
Several Republican Senators declared such a
poLey had been determined upon.
Lea ling Southern Democrats call this a master
stroke of policy.
New York. March 12.
The steamship Empire L'.iy is still anchored tit
quarantine.
1 iie Star of the West sailed for Brazos andSan
itagti. I he schooner M. 1’. Hudson had sailed
for fort .Johnson with cannon aril provisions.
Another svlioonev is loading for Fort Jcit’erson.
Spec.til wspatches. received from Washington,
say it i- niiLued that a message has been ■' tit to
daj. Andersen with orders to withdraw the gar
rison from L'o-i Sumter.
1 iiloriu.ition• rum the proper quarters warrant ,
• lie assertion tint no order has yet been issued
for the evacuation yf Fort Sumter.
Nr.w York. March 1 1.
The steamship A. na arrived here to-day from
Liverpool, with date t„ the27th ull.
Livitnroot., Librua-y 27.—Sales of Cotton last
Monday and Tu idaj amount to 13,000 bales.
Market closed quiet; evious quotations barely
ma«ut i li.-d. Breads! UIk slra dr. Vrnv Isimis .lull
No ii»l.iigs i * :*iv ! t•! ?*,. >;t im^liij* Australia,
v.ii.el; ss.lod ..oil! Lvcip<*l for New Volk oil the
1 ill oi Febru 11 y
MiS.soL ,;i lU-'V ,y j so.v.
Sf,L ms. March 8.
A res. 1 iiilo.j -.Vis submitted i»i the Convent ion
‘I! 1 • ■ '• I II o: a viiiim^eeto confer with
•• ■' rn.ng iV bo-t means of
I • *- 11... -a C,. . ' . ii i a L 11.ud. ills
: . i I i i..e. • . 0 > csense iikcoercion. The
■V t.c "i M -uii w ii not lurmshinen oral1 is
mat j.iii jKise. 1. • i eilef.it liuvti,lUt)l| isi e
■ 1'i ■'- .*i lo w.t ii<i. . .v the luted M ;es troops
from lhe seceded S ai s, and sr.rrenu,- t|i(. eus*
tom houses and otherotliccs in the seeed., ..States
tot hose .Slat, ». v
A N ,:ionat Convention is favored, basA u.)on
the CY.u enaoti resolutions.
Sr. Louts. March.
Tiic Stale font Ion pa ed a ivso!iitionln_
struuting the K natives of M.fsouri to
pose all acts - 2 , . .. men and money for coL
e.ou. and. if -u . a an passes to leave Congre-i
—
virgin;a stan: c >\vration.
Riuiimomi. March 11.
The M tjority report oi the Yiigiuia State 0 .li
ven t ion re-a.iii ms tiie declaration of Stale rights.
It th,nks, if necessary, the independence of the
soervi.ng States should be recognized, demands a
pacific policy, and no reiiuorciug of forts nor
c.iilectittg of imposts liy the Federal Government.
A confer.•)!.• ■ of the border States is reeomtnend
(.1, to meet a; Frankfort, Kentucky, on the llTth
of May.
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t ROM *A..l IMOKB.
liAl.TiMOKK, March 10.
State Convention still in session. Gov. Hicks
expros- his uuw.iliiigtiess to call a State Conven
ti ui. It is thought a committee will be appointed
to confer with the Virginia Convention.
MICHIGAN LBGlSLAi L AM.
UttTitoir, March 11.
Iti the Senate, to day, the bJl repealing the
Personal L.borfy I.nvi was indefinitely postponed,
by a vole of -K> against ill.
-««»•
110N. JOHN RJil.Lf
NAsiivii.Lit, Tens., March 11.
Hon. John K4^»i; lived in this city this niorn
! ittg. The rumors as to his views on the Inaugu
ral arc contradicted
j W. B. CPiOCKER & CO.f
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Or r* o> o o ir o 9
First door West of .J. II. Quisenbcrry's Store.
C5r:s ,41: v, A ri k U’sas.
*'
j rnAlvK PI.HASHRF. IN ANNOUNCING to
R the citizens of Prairie and adjacent counties,
that they are now in receipt of a largo and Well
selected slock of
I > . , 4 i 1 . ,
CROC i: R IES A N I) II A11 D W A11E,
t on st.jig iii part yf Sugars. Molasses, Coffee,
( indies, t'i.eesu, Viilegar. Salt. Wi i.-ky, 11 ice,
Pickles. Si d u"*, Flour, Fish, liaisin'*. Figs, Cit
rons. Almond1'. I’-mdy. Snap. Starch. Soda. Crack
er*. T" h iec i. t '. i n s. Nails, Castings, Iron. Steel.
I og t : i II-. On Chains. Pole Axes, Spades, Shov
els, etc . etc., w th all other articles usually to be
found in a slni'hii" establishment. Allot' which
; they are now soling low for cash. novd-tf
GARVIN, BELL & CO.,
IMPORTERS A WHOLESALE DIALERS IX
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DllY-GOODS,
• < ' v? * i ■ >
AXD
Mann fact urers of Clotlilng.
Nos. 4-lii and -111 Main Street, north side,
novl6-6». LOUISVILLE, KY.
Itl Hfff W AI33'EBITISII31I.’,:‘- 1*8«
^rirT^r^TtY- * u,,o,,bai!- ,
Late of Louisville. '*<>■ s’ beaxufohd.
BUANSFORD, GOODBAK & CO.,
M)v.
• o;vc Wholesale Dealers m
'**4.TS, CAPS,
STRAW GC _
WUl Open on t'ac 1st of August,
NO. 301 Main Street, MEMPHIS. TENN.
CHANDLER & CO.,
WHOLESALE' DRUGGISTS,
>~0. 142 MAIN ST„
Xext Door to Odd-Fellows’ 52:112,
MEMPHIS,, TEXXESSE E,
'
Dealers in paints, oils, window
Glass, Garden ami Field Seeds, Hruv*.
Medicines, Surgical Instruments, etc. mi, 8-Cut
O. t. BOOSF,
C‘ OTTOX FAC T O XT
*
AND ♦
Commission Merchant,
IleSoto 231oclc, 31a«lison St,
(Detween Main and Second )
rnar?-3m. MEMPHIS, TENN.
J. 1). MORTON’. tV. C. l RlEST. W. O. LOFLAX D.
MORTON, PRIEST & CO.,
I'ROrEJETORS OF THE
CITY WHARFBOAT,
Receiving, Forwarding Merchants,
AND
CASH DEALERS IX COAT STORES.
marS-Om MEMPHIS, TENN.
L1FMVS, S33BTB3 b- BBOIES,
MA N VFACTl UF.It S OF
(i U X P O W D EII,
prncr.—No. 3S, Front Row,
’Icnrphis, Tens,
\I.L kindg of Gunpowder constantly kept on
. hand. Orders promptly at tened to. ink S-t'm
A. WYLIE.. F. STOW.
WYLIE & STOW,
Wliolessule Grocers,
AND
£ O 31331S SIO A 31 32 3£ £ IB A X T fi ,
No. 311 Main street, Provinc Flock,
__ MEMPHIS. TENN.
r. U. NORTON, - - F. A. FRAOI 1 .
E. O. SOETOX &. to.,
i’orwai£iii£ k Commission Merchant';
ASh UEALETtB IN*
FLOUR, GRAIN and PRODUCE,
Xo. MO I'roul I : • * \v,
iP-c 1 I _m MEMPHIS. TEXX.
PiUXKY V. JVATSO.V K. S. HAMMOAtl.
1* tTSO.\ &. I3A3i.>IO\S>,
-■ V t t o i» n e y :i t L ;i xv
OFFICE: TELEGRAPH EllLDIXG, NORTH
Si'!'.- Court .''.[itftre,
MEM PIUS. TEXX.
JOHN C- CART£rT
AUonicy-at-Law
MEMPHIS, TEXX.
n; FICE IX THE ADAMS EXPRESS PCILD
^ ini?. iiu.: - Ini
^""***■ m *- ** " >wn.saspat: **»>■ -
_s i’ i: a m iso \ r^.
Li:-'\ l.s MEMPHIS J.Vl'ltV SATL'UDAV.
white ami S.iaie Revl
Eliier Packet,
^ 23:3-1 jTT ^ 1 5
I ,;LIA* TI1<VASSON, - - - - Master.
T:irS ! I:':i- Vr.ElGIIT AND PASSEXGi.il
!>..*en tlior..ut*!tIy repaired.
I " ■!! run regu.ar!/ ,lu. V!!n.
i °U3 Po.n»s ort \M.tV.ivel. ,|ir0llgll0ll, tl,e
ai nv.iijr at Des Ark., Ml>mIn, . ,,
un i down on 1 uesd\. For {v(;l u
j app’-von hoard. ,,h-d. V,1 If
Regular Sew otaos, while and
(kittle Rc-<1 El. c:. p.Tckct,
81de-TvTicctv;lcamcl.
X J&. “I" uA. IXT 5
II. S. K.1TO.N, - - - \ . M,.ilcl,
» S ‘ *. ' \
I mins FINE FREIGHT AND V^SENGi.U
1 packet having been furnished ; |
guard'-. and otherwise repaired, will v\ iH,|,v(,„u
New Orleans and t!.c various points H y . ■
river, during the season, as’ a B€ii\10nt'j)'jv
l)!lckrl~___Vm-.V
LEAVES MEMPHIS EVERY TUES^y
Menipliiit r»S3jl White River Pay,*
OOt.r>E^ SrFATI'\
\
HICKS KING, ----- Masty
J. 15. Russell, - - - Clerk.
::i.
rPHIS SPLENDID PASSENGER STEAMEI
X w.ll make t egular trips from Memphis to De
Arc, Augusta and .lacksotiport, on W hite river
For freight or passage, apply on board.
LEAVES MEMPHIS fit HR? FRIDAY.
Memphis, White ami EaKle Re<
River Packet,
KTew Moon;
*
JOHN HEARING, - - - Master.
II. Twomet, - Clerk.
mins NEW AND FAST RUNNING
X steamer, having entered the above -A
trade, will make regular trips as above ~ ~ V
arriving at Des Arc every Sunday evening fror
Memphis; passing down, will leave Des Arc ever,
Monday evening. For freight or passage, app:
on board. mar la
BMBPpPf*** AI>Vr’l'TtSIv'tti
1 « ..M.B.JOSKS...H.O. DAVIS. ^
JONES, BROWN & !<>•»
9
COTTON FACTORS, ‘
I
"®ral Commission Merchants,
No. 183 lid..
TENN.
—
I
I
OCR CHARGE.5 FOR STORING, WEIGHING
ami idling t'ottoti will be the same as the
l ast se;,-->a—13 Cents per bale.
We keep constantly on lian l a large lot of Eagle
Ragging and Rope, and other favorite brands,
together with a general assortment of Plantation
Supplies, which we are offering i a reasonable
terms. ... _
Wo will cover all Cotton con -’god to ns l>y in
surance. while in store or transit by river, unless
instructed to the contrary.
lie are agents for Speers’ Clasp and Hoop Iron
IVuds. tor b iling Cotton, which wo will be pleased
to furnish at the customary price. marts Cm.
CHARLES A. BRADLEY. EDWARD TARHMAX.
C. A. BB.1DLEI & CO.,
M a ii u fa c 1 w pops* D c ij c !
TOR THE SALE OF
VIRGINIA & WESTERN TOBACCO,
GITUTP AN3 CIGARS3,
No. 50 Front Row, MefUpIli), Tciitf.
RrFrnr.vcr®.—Hon. Islinm G. Han is. Governor
of Tennessee. Memphis: Messrs. 11. M. Apper
soti 3c Co., Metnjids; Messrs. T. S. A to. W.
Ayres, Memphis: ham. Tate. Esq.. President of
• he Memphis and Chn ! - ton Railru i 1, Mempiiis;
j Officers Gayoso Savings Institution. Mtmphis;
!. Lawrence. (’ashict State Rank. Memphis;
Pen May. Cashier Rank of West Teuncss-c. Mem
phis; Gates & Parker, Jackson. Tennessee;
Moore & Holland. Jackson. Tennessee: J. A.
Yahafero. (’asliier >S?ate Pank, Ti n- n, Tcnnes
s'e: Hon. Emerson Etheridge, Weakly county.
■ ' see ; Jesse II ire A Co . Lynchburg. Yir
g i * * a; Halsey «S; Booker, Lynchburg. Virginia;
, John Oyler, E j., Lynchburg. Vi« dnia ; J. S.
, • nor <X Co., Lynchburg, Virginia; Bragg.
I» Aqnin A Co., NY-w Orleans, Louisiana : S. 11,
1 ticker a: t I.ttle Rock. Arkansas; Samuel
j oack, Pine l.lufF, Arkansas. uih8 Gm
II. Ji. GATES. A. m. wood.
GATES & WOOD.
C OTTO N FACTOR S,
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 5 Monroe Street, MEMPHIS, TENN.
TTTII.L KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND A
f V g" I st" >.; Bn raing. Rope and Planta
tion sup* \>‘i 11 nhiais insure <.'otton or other
'■ous:gn.iimi;s against tire while in store or in
transit by it, unless instructed to the contt iry.
\ttcr rein.-Rfig >.-or thanks to all who have pat
.. . • . .1 l e , r.
. » * • • i i • in. >: i i * .. i i >i v»it."',
\\ hi..! cc MeK11 ighr.) i!>;• Ci ■ pa-‘r fifteen year*, we
■ ’ ' ■ n! n ft) one card above. We
in iunir • routine ourselves stricily to a Ooniniis
-ifii itnvl I’lantai ini supply business. Our mpe
<*•»! attention will be given t.> the sale of Cotton,
and we feel confident of giving good satisfaction
;.i ail who may confide t heir busiues* to our hands.
hum n G ATES & WOOD.
J. U. FLOURNOY.] [E. S. CRAWFORD.
FIol:i*:ioj dd d'l-tiwioi'il,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
C03I3IESSI0.\ JlERt EIAXTS,
— a x n —
DILILEHS I IT PRODUCE,
Keep con.':antly on I,m l a largo and well
sciOv'cil itoijk of
Choice Groesrtes and Provisions,
Suited to f Tty and Counnty Trade,
No. 11 Front How, Memphis, Tena.
1 r.irt.eular at tent.on paid to Sto nge and
P.>! ’.v trditig. [nth 8-fim
it- c. w t;.<r - - - uno. a. cc.cnr.AX.
WEST, COC/EERAX & CO.,
General CcminS*: icn, Forwarding
AND
PRODUCE MERCHANTS,
XO. "O Front Row, MEMPHIS, TENN.
PARTICULAR ATTENTION GIVEN TO TIIE '
sale and purchase of Cotton. Flour, Fork, j
eat, t orn, etc. Liberal cashed- |
ranees made on consignments to our friends in i
New Orleans and St. lands.
Kt:r:.rrxcr.s—W J Davie, Memphis, T‘>nn.: I
Given, Matts ,C t o.. New Orleans; Watts. Given
& Co.. Padueah, Kentucky; M D Davie, Chirks- i
ville, Tennessee; Harding. G • n. & Co,. St.
1»1.imf'♦;i .V: .Taxi's. iVir!<, Teunr'ssoc.
J. 1. CARTWHInIIT, - - W. L. CH VNW,EB, I
Memphis, Tenn. Norfolk, Ya.
I. T. C taTWIUGIIT & CO.*
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
MEIICIIA^ rAMS,
(Exclusively!)
03 Front Ilow, up ; .irs, Memphis Tenn.
\ GENTS FOD THE S VT.E OF FLOUR, BA
it. con, VVliAky. Hay. Grain, ami other Pro
vince generally. Liberal cash advances .made on
consignments. Cash paid for hides and dried ,
1 ltd t_ mar 8-fan.
THE WORSHAM"1oUEE7"
11A jIBAlT & COX, I*roprictors.
, TETXE3SEF,.
l UNDERSIGNED, HAVING LEASED
5 | • Worsham House for a term of years, ro
iV.ii soRcR il s*iav<S of public patronage. A
- ™ Vying that they will endeavor to the ut
• Vase the traveling pti'oEc, and niaae
! Vr II E W O 11 S H A M
^he^Trav'e JI Ta3 ': been cor ' let d, the Home of
' \ G. V. RAM BAI T,
- mnr--"-\ JOHN B. COX.
1 : M m: .. .. i . I
NORMEnVilSON & CARTER,
COTTdtr FACTORS
FDRWAItDIXG A V'lSSICX MERCIIAXT3,
, j NO. 3, XIadisou St^ yxEMPIIIS. TENN.
.- - \
• I riRDURS FOR • XCC'A^r^ . , :R :
..'.V.
^ 1 11 j
MEMPW8 APfBOTBBMWW
). \V. ARMSTRONG & CO..
(Successors to Edmondson and Armstrong.)
Leather and Shoe Findinss, Etc.,
■2T1 3iaiu St., Memphis, Tenn.,
SIGN GF THE GOLDEN STIRRUP,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
! SAU^
hardware,
Tanners’ Tools, ami Ca,.
ana Findings, miaes ami 6Tt$?ls
T7"IIEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND A FULL
i\_ assortment of
FRENCH CALF SKINS,
AMERICAN CALF SKINS,
. PAD SKINS,
DEER SKINS,
CHAMOIS SKINS.
LINING SKINS,
TOPPING SKINS,
HEMLOCK SOLE LEATHER,
OAK SOLE LEATAER,
HARNESS LEATHER,
SKIRTING LEATHER,
WAX UPPER LEATHER,
ENAMELED LEAF 11 EE,
BRIDLE LEATHER,
Patent Leather of all Kinds and Colors
Yt'hicli wc offer as low as can be bought in St.
I.c uis or Cincinnati, ami lower than can be bought
in this city, having superior facilities in buying
our stock.
Agents for the sale of
GUM AND
MACHINE STITCIIED,
LEATHER,
GIN AND
MILL BANDS,
GUM-IIOSE AND
PACKING.
Of all sizes, which wc are selling at manufac
turers’ prices.
SADDLES AND HARNESS.
We have now on hand a full stock of Saddles
and Harness. and arc offering inducement* to per
sons wanting goods in this line. We wan'd call
particular attention to an assortment of Wagon,
Stage and Dray linrne*s of our own manu*’ae!lire.
Persons wanting goods in our line will find it to
their interest to examine oar * ock before pur
chasing elsewhere.
mar1-- an._J. W. ARMSTRONG A CO.
f7h. clark & co.,
FEBRUARY 15, 1SG1.
XG. 1. f LARICSMlESLE E3L.GC2Ii.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
We invite special attention to our
Which is full and complete in all its branches. '
Our leading articles are:
WAK HI S, JEM L LEE Y, DIAMONDS,
SILVERWARE,
Silver-Plated Goods^
GUNS, PISTOLS,
CUTLERY,
CLOCKS,
SPECTACLES,
FANCY GOODS, ETC:
FH 3 ARTS.
VYTn It are on exhibition in our I’f C TI RE
V v GAIiLEifY m:uiy choice specimen* of
the art. and can furnish Pictures from the Minia
ture to Life Size, cither from the original or a pic
ture, with the rare combination of correct likc
ncs<*,;i and superior finish. mh 8-fim
PIANOS AND M l SIC|
<i
235 31A IN* HV;?? STREET.
JAS. A. McCLURE
m IKES PLEASURE IN' ANNOUNCING TO
I. itie public that his arrangements are such as
to enable him to sell the best Pianos manufactured
in America, viz: Steinway L Sons’, John It. Dun
tiam’s, and A. II. Gale & Co.’s, at thclowest price-.
Mis stock Of Sheet Music aud small J]itsi
cal IlDiirainrillShtli lav e-t in the South,
and receiving additions daily, all of which n ill be
sold at New York prices, fr ight only added. Sat
isfaction guaranteed in all instances.
Tuning and repairing all kinds of musical in
struments, both iu and out of the house, done by
competent men.
(ill at iff a Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee;
and b ■ convinced. [Mat-8-ly.
J. M. GOGGIN. l>. C. TKAtUlK. 11. IV. L. HOLT.
GOGGIN, TRADER & HOLT,
Cotton and Tobacco Factors,
a rs o c n ris,
FORWARDING AND COMMUNION MERCHANTS,
So. IG Front Row, MEMPHIS, TENX.
WEEKLY ACCESSIONS RECEZY5-'-'' thraugh
V V out the season to tlu7f ' kirgi and
desirable stock of JW; ’’ ^°P?i ®u
..... r(.ffce it-* - \Lacon' oal*. WIubkv, Flour
and j2?SV? ^upPUcs p^'dly. Will Store
at Tobacco and other Produce in our
.ommodious Warehouse on Inion Street, in sight
d their business house, No. 16 Front Row. We
uiro an'^ t-dMon ut <5c per bale. no 30-ly