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I WEDNESDAY^- • ••• ...~.1aT 18, 1859.
I WHITE river U. S. MAIL LINE.
IW SEMI-WEEKLY
rHow napoleon- to JACKSONPORT.
c,.; h\LE,.D. B. Price, Master.
m'edORA.James Timms. Master.
Memphis & White River Packets.
PIKE..J. Riley Jones, Master.
EVANSVILLE..A.-Ba.ro, Master.
wPw Orleans * White River Packet.
EIJROPA..Thos. L. Bailey, Master.
Tie, Arc Station—Methodist Episcopal
Church South.
Tnn\' r. Carr, Preacher in Charge,
i Divine service will he held at Watkins
d every Sunday morning (except the /u
’,‘,1 jihj at 11 o’clock. Also, every Sunday
i Light. _____
■ It you wish a pair of fine Boots, or
Slices or wish to purchase Frencn Calf-skins,
Side Leather, Oak-Tanned Sole Leather, and
r, , |jr,gs of every description, call at O’Brien
& Holt’s, sign of the “Big Boot,” on Buena
V da street. See their advertisement in our
vo'ltiinns. [“‘ar 25-tf‘
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We invite a perusal of the following
letter from our worthy post-master, D. P.
Black, Esq., in answer to the “ Brownsville
h Echo.” The intimation of the “ Echo ” that
ffi Mr. Black did not write the previous letter
■ which we published, over his signature, is
11 upon a par with its whole course in reference
>to Dos Arc and the post-office here. Mr.
Black writes his own letters, and plays no
“second fiddle,” as is the manner of some we
wot of. Will the “ Echo” republish the fol
lowing letter, and thus do justice to a higb
i minded gentleman, who would not do them an
injury, either by word or deed, even were it in
IDES Arc. Ark.. May 17,1859.
Mr. Editor:—I will again have to claim
I tli» use of your columns, to correct the editor
of the Echo, in regard to the mail matter for
Brownsville lying in this office. The Echo
savs ■' When the Friday’s mail is several
hour’s behind time, and frequently do not ar
rive until after the mail-rider leaves Des Arc
for Brownsville, it is compelled to lie over a
week at that office; and that this is frequently
tlie ca9e, we have from good authority, and
also from our own personal knowledge of the
It js not compelled to do any such thing. It
happened but twice while the Brownsville
mail-matter was received at this office, that
i the boat was too late, and in both cases the
1 mail was sent to Clarendon by the down boat;
I so that it never has happened that it was de
H tjined in this office even one week,
t Again, the Echo says, “ Moreover, we are
I informed that sometimes the mail-bag would
■ not hold all the Brownsville matter; conse
K quantly only a portion of it could be taken.
1 The balance, some of which probably had
1 lain in the post-office already a week, must
S remain there another week, and thus making
our mail-matter when received two weeks be
J hind time.”
I do not know where the editor got his in
I formation; but it ia not true that any por
1 tion of the Brownsville mail ever had to be
I left behind. In every case, every package of
I papers and letters that was in the office on
1 Friday morning, was sent out by the mail of
I that day. The contractor is bound by his con
B tract to carry Ai.r. the mail matter for the ,
I offices on his 'route, let it be little or much , '
I and it is neither my interest nor duty to detain ‘
I any part of it.
' Fours, etc., D. P. BLACK, P. M.
Put Ashore.—Wo learn from passengers
K on the steamer Gen. Pike, that several “slick
B ers ” came aboard of that craft at Memphis,
» and while on the way down the Mississippi,
1 they succeeded in filching money from a pas
j§. senger, who thought he had a sure thing on
(them in betting against their tricks. The
officers of the Pike, together with several
St passengers, interfered and compelled the
f restoration of the money, and the “ cute indi
I viduals” wore put ashore at different points.
I This is all right, and the officers of the Pike
deserve all praise for protecting their passen
gers against the “insidious wiles” of these '
scamps who attempt to live by their wits,
Buffalo City.—Our townsman, .1. H. |
Qcisenberry, Esq., after an absence of seve- <
| ral weeks, returned on Monday morning. ]
Mr. Q., has given almost his entire attention ]
| during the past seven months to the laying off
| and selling lots at Buffalo city, of which, as is
t i... .. • it. .. . _ 1 ~ _Wo i
I arc pleased to learn from him that the sale of ,
I lots and increase of trade and business at this
\ new and finely located place, has been com- 1
I mensuratc with his most sanguine expecta- ,
| tions. During the season six steamers have ]
s made trips to Buffalo City and but a single
S steamer has been above it, but or.e trip only— i
I in consequence of being unable to get above j
[ the great natural barriers, Buffalo Shoals. •
: Three steamers, the Mary Patterson, Nebraska .
\ and Interchange, are now running in the ,
f trade.
The prospect for crops of every description i
; throughout the Upper White river country i
1 were never better, and the trade of Buffalo ,
| city, will of course, be benefited thereby. ,
Tile whole country is filling up with thrifty i
and industrious farmers. “ By agriculture
| we live—by commerce we thrive. ”
Fishing on White River—A Fish Fry
; Ac —The followers of Isaac Walton have
I been enjoying themselves on White river du
ring the past few weeks in hauling out the
tinny tribe” in countless numbers. We have
f noticed the Blue Cat, Mud Cat, Shovel-bill
I Cat and Channel Cat; White Pearch, Sun
j Pearch, Goggle-Eyed Pearch, Pond Pearch
and Speckled Pearch ; Sucker, Carp, Trout,
E Bass, Salmon, Sturgeon, Buffalo, Drum, Pike,
[ Jack-Fish, Hickory Shad and Eel, together
[ with the Hard and Soft-Shelled Turtle. There
' arc, doubtless, many other varieties to be
I found in the limpid White” and her tributa
ries, that have escaped our observation.
By “ special invitation,” on Saturday last,
| w» partook, in company with some fifteen oth
[ ers> of as fine a fry” as ever tickled the
I Palate or satiated the appetite of mortal be
I >ng. Amid the hilarity of the occasion the
I "ood feeling pervailing was brought to a sud- .
a l'en stop, by one of the crowd receiving a fall,
I Which rendered him as limber as a rag, and, to
1 all appearances entirely senseless. All “ bore
la hand” and conveyed the unfortunate man to
I* shade near by, and each busied themselves
■in applying ice water to his temples and rub
■hing him with whiskey. A dug-out was
Buickly manned and with paddle in hand the
y swiftly gliding craft” was speeding its way
Syft*r & physician. At this moment one of the
Jf rowd, « gifted with superior kuowledge to
' J v his fellows,” exclaimed, “ 0 that we
Brad a little brandy for him !” This was too
Bauch for the “ peculiar taste” of the ct ln
red man,” and he involuntarily exclaimed,
u yes sir, brandy’s the idea,” and quickly rose
his feet. The canoe was re-called, all
■ r’‘ned in a hearty laugh, and fun and frolic
gteMWneq j‘5 wonted iwaj-,
tar The editor of the “ Des Arc Citizen,”
in answer to an article from a correspondent
of ours, rejoices in his red-headedness, inas
much as there is no danger of his ever being
mistaken for a runaway negro, as was the
case, as he says, of a “ certain contributor to
the Echo,” with whom our correspondent asso
ciated. Now, we must confess that we are not
so well posted in “ runaway nigger” affairs as
the editor of the Citizen pretends to be, and
would suggest to him that to tell the whole
joke, even if he himself was mostly implicated,
it would be in better taste than throwing out
unnecessary hints.
Apropos—we think the editor of the Citizen
was “brought up” too far “down east” to
have any great antipathy for “runaway nig
D-ers;” and we would not at all be astonished
to hear of another “ down-easter,” some day,
being arrested or mobbed for assisting runa
ways to escape over “Mason and Dixon’s
Line,” where they will be safe, and in no
danger of being taken up, even though said
“down-easter” should have a red head—and a
blue nose.
The above is from the “ Brownsville Echo”
of the lltli inst. As to the “ nigger affair,”
adverted to in the first paragraph, we have
only to refer all interested to the junior of the
“Echo”—i. e., the dark complected portion
of the firm : he can tell that joke better than
any man living. It was a good one, Ben., and
you ought to “acknowledge the corn.”
As to the second paragraph, we will reply
by informing the “ Echo” men that we were
born in the State of Maine ; at nine years of
age our parents emigrated to Wheeling, Vir
ginia. We were raised, until nearly twenty
one years of age, in Western Virginia and
Eastern Ohio; and during the last nineteen
years, we have been a resident of West Ten
nessee, North Mississippi, and Arkansas.
True, we were born north Jof “ Mason and
Dixon’s Line;” so were Gen. John A. Quit
man and Hon. Saroeant S. Prentiss ; and
these men were none the less the able defend
ers of the South and the “heaven-ordained in
stitution of slavery,” on account of the place
vl mvii uiiin. iucic is iat mux c uaugct ut
an individual vve wot of being arrested as a
runaway negro, than of our fealty to the South
being doubted. Our name, on both sides of
the house of our progenitors, rendered good
service in the days of the Revolution; while
those of whom history speaks, having names
not dissimilar to those of the editors of the
“ Echo,” were chased by Marion and his men
through portions of South Carolina, as ene
mies to their country.
The editors of the “ Echo” must be lacking
in knowledge, when they intimate that red
headed men could be guilty of “ assisting run- ;
aways to escape over Mason and Dixon’s
Line.” A red-headed abolitionist we have
sever heard of; but we have heard of aboli- ,
:ionists having very dark skin and curly hair; ■
uid it is shrewdly intimated that such men go 1
lpon the principle that “a fellow-feeling
nakes us wondrous kind,” and are ever ready (
;o furnish a runaway negro with a pass—such '
is we, in company with one of our townsmen,
;ook from a runaway on White river, some ,
'ew weeks since, and committed him to jail. <
rhe negro stated that he got his pass “’bout
wenty-seben miles from Des Arc, near whar ’
lar was a big brick house.” We acknowledge .
he red head, gentlemen of the “ Echo,” but
lisclaim the “"blue nose,”—as we have not j
aken a drink of Brownsville mixed “bust- j
lead” for nearly six months. '
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The Festival for the benefit of the j
?resbylerian Church Sunday School, on Wed- i
lesday and Thursday nights, of last week, '
vas well attended, and a liberal spirit exhib- j
ted by our people. A sufficient sum of money r
vas realized to ensure the purchase of a good 1
ibrary. jj
RIVER NEWS, &c. J
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The U. S. Mail packet Sam. Hale, Capt.
David B. Price, passed up Monday night, '
iound for Jacksonport. The Haie will be s
lown to-morrow morning, bound for Napoleon. t
3. Coles, her clerk furnished us with full files '
if late papers.
gyThe U. S. Mail packet Medora, Captain ^
fames Tiinms, is due Friday morning, bound
or Jacksonport. She will be down on Mon- t
lay, bound for Napoleon. Capt. W. Gibbcs, (
ler clerk, furnishes us with files of late
lapers. i
BT The Memphis packet Evansville, Capt. 11
Jinlr Tnnae mcand nn Inef SlimlnV mnrnintr 1
lound for Jacksonport. C. D. Taylor, her j
lerk, has our thanks for late papers. The
Svansvillc passed down yesterday morning, I
lound for Memphis. She will leave Memphis '
gain next Friday evening, and will be due (
lere next Sunday afternoon. ;
(2^* The Memphis, White and Little Red I
iver packet Gen. Pike, passed up Monday >
norning; Capt. J. Riley Jones, in command,
["he Pike is a splendid boat and has first class
iccomodations for both freight and passen
;ers. Speaking of the Gen Pike the Louis
ille Courier of the 10th inst., says : “ The j
?eneral Pike takes her departure toller new i
rade to-day, in charge of Capt. Jones, with
>ur clever friend, Eugene Bowers, in the
clerk’s office. The following in reference to
he boat and her change of owners, is from i
he Cincinnati Gazette :
The Gen. Pike changed hands yesterday, j
5he was sold to Capt. Riley Jones and others
!or the Memphis and White river trade. The I
irice paid was $20,000. Capt. Jones owns 1
he Return, and comes to us highly rccom- ,
nended as a gentleman and boatman. ”
fgg- The Interchange, Capt. Gilchrist,
massed up Thursday.
figr The steamer Mary Patterson, Capt. ,
Morg. Bateman, is running from Jacksonport
co Buffalo City.
Death ok James A. Parton—This gentle
nan, long and favorably known on White
iver, died at Memphis, on the 5th inst. His
lisease was bronchitis. Poor Jim! his earthly
mfferings are over, ard he has found rest from
he afflictions to which all flesh is heir. Mr.
Parton was about twenty-four years of age.
From boyhood he had identified himself with
he steamboatmen on White river—was an ex
cellent pilot, and from his steady habits en
oyed the confidence of all with whom he be
came associated. Mr. P. not only learned
White river, but of late years was a pilot on
;he Mississippi, from Saint Louis to New
Orleans. Peace to his ashes!
The Saint Nicholas.—The United States
Local Inspectors, Messrs. McCord and Single
ton, have entered upon and are diligently
prosecuting an investigation into the cause of
the recent disaster to the steamer St. Nicholas.
Steamboat Collision.—The steamboats
Lucie May and Cedar Rapids came in colli
sion, on the 6th inst.. near Quincy, 111. The
former sunk Three deck passengers are sup
posed to be lost.
sy We learn that a collision took place on
Monday morning, near Lake Bluff, between
the steamers Gen. Pike, ascending, and the
Mcdora, descending. Very little damage was
done. Blow your whistles, gentlemen, that is
what they were made for.
BY TELEGRAPH!
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of (Ue Steamer Persia.
War Rumors—Movements of Armies —
Interesting .Yews.
New York, May 11.—The steamship Per
sia arrived at this port to-day, bringing Liver
pool advices of the 30th ult."
general intelligence.
The following are the provisions of the
treaties between France and Russia. Russia
binds herself in the event of a war between
France and Austria, to co-operate with her
fleets in the Baltic and Mediterranean, and to
place an army of 50,000 men on the Austrian
frontier. The London Times says. “This
is obviously directed against England, and
proves that the enterprises to be thus protect
ed are such as England would not allow.”
The Times thinks the Russian Army of Ob
servation is intended to excite an insurrection
among the Hungarians and Schlave°.
The second treaty provides that if Austria
invades Sardinia, Russia shall declare war
against Austria within fifteen days. The
Times maintains that England need not take
an active part in a long war confined to Italy,
but if France and Russia attack Austria in
Germany, Russia perchance seeking an in
demnity in the East of Europe ; or if Prussia
should be laid under contribution of Territory,
it would be a partition of Europe, and Eng
land would have to decide whether she had
best protect herself on the Continent or at
home. The existence of a great German
power is essential to our safety.
Sardinia.—The King proclaims the Aus
trian proposition to disarm, an outrage on
himself and an insult to the nation. He says
to the army, I will be your Captain. You
will have gallant French soldiers, your com
panions on the Tchernaya, for your support.
Our war-cry is, Independence of Italy!
Cavaignac has been appointed Lieutenant
General in Piedmont. The Universities in
Piedmont had been closed by a regal decree.
The Sardinians had retired from Palseato the
west bank of the Scgia. The bulk of the Sar
dinian army, 75,000 men, were condensed
around the fortress of Alessandria and Casule.
The second line of foot were between Noxo
and Fortona. The Turin correspondent of the
London Times does not think the Austrians
will reach the Capital, the country being laid
under water by canals used for irrigation, ren
.leririg me roan temporarily impracucaoie.
Phe report that Tuscany had joined Piedmont
is confirmed.
The Grand Duke refused to abdicate, and
lad retired to Boulogne, asking the protection
>f the five great powers.
The Tuscan army, of 15,000 men, is report
id to have created Victor Emanuel Dictator.
England.—The channel fleet, which has
'one to the Mediterranean, is to be immedi
itely recalled. Four new ships of the line
ire put in commission.
It is stated that the French and Russian
governments have lately been procuring large
upplies of charts and surveys of the English
mast and Mediterranean stations; they like
vise have been buying large quantities of
:oal, irrespectively of quality and price.
It was intimated that an extensive order for
harts had been received from the Spanish
government. The inference was that Spain
vould throw herself into the arms of France,
rwenty-four gun-boats and some larger ves
els were being built on the Thames for the
Spanish Government. It was suggested that
ipain was possibly acting as agent for others.
V large quantity of ammunition and guns
vere being shipped to Giberaltar and Malta.
Gen. Williams, of Kars celebrity, has been
ppointed Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
England.—Mr. Roberts, of the Liverpool
Exchange has been declared a defaulter. His
iabilities are £300,000. The Bullion in the
lank decreased £411,000 during the week,
’he London Herald says there has been no
ecret treaty between France and Russia, and
ho belief is that France is anxious to re-open
egotiations by a Conference between Eng
itid, Prussia and Russia, to be held during an
rmistice between the actual litigants. The
jondon Times and other morning journals de
y authoritatively the report that Denmark
ad formed an alliance with France. The
lerald says Modena and Parma have declared
or Sardinia. The Austrians had determined
n vigorus movements, and were desirous of
triking the blow before the French would
each them.
The London Times says ‘-Nearly all the
aval engineers have their hands full of for
ign orders.”
France.—A ministry of Police, is being es
iblished after the fashion of the first Empire.
Tie French army of obsei vation on the Rhine
s composed of eight divisions, each, Cavalry
nd Infantry. Eight steam frigates filled with
roops left Toulon on the 2fith ult., for Genoa.
The French Army of the Alps is composed
C sixteen divisions of infantry and four of
avalrv. Genoa is to be occupied as the basis
f operations. There is to be another basis
t Susa, as a general depot. Troops were ar
• irinri- trio tVko A Inina noflc Tf UT'ia ovnorfpil
here would be 80,000 French troops in Italy
efore the end of the week.
France.—The war enthusiasm was increas
ng. Paris was in a high state of excitement.
Although French troops are going rapidly to
Senoa they arrive there without means to
ommence a campaign immediately. The
i’rench Government had received intelligence
'f an outbreak in Algeria, which would prob
bly require the return of the troops sent to
taly.
CHE LATEST NEWS FROM EUROPE.
IQSTILIT1ES COMMENCED.
New York, May 13.—The latest news from
ilurope was received by the Steamship Ade
aide, which arrived at St. John’s on Monday
vening.
The Adelaide left Galway on Saturday af
ernoon, and the Persia left Liverpool Saturday
norning.
The latest news by the Adelaide is contained
n a telegraphic dispatch, direct from Paris to
ialwav, dated Saturday forenoon, April 30,
ind addressed to the Associated Press, as
ollows :
Paris, Saturday, April 30.—The Austrian
roops have crossed the Ticino and commenced
lostihtles. This is official.
1REAT FIRE AT PITTSBURG-TEN STEAM
BOATS BURNT.
Pittsburg, May 7.—A tire occurred at: noon
o-day, on board the steamboat Henry Graff,
vhich communicated to and destroyed ten
iteamboats, viz : Henry Graff, Jennie Gray,
Council Bluff, James Wood, J. H. Conn, Poto
nac, Bellemont, Cremona, Commerce, and the
Panola. The flames were terrific and the heat
ntense. There was some Pennsylvania Rail
way freight on board of the Economy and
South America, which escaped ) the latter
laving steam up, towed the former away and
laved thirty other steamboats. The loss of
‘reight is small, the boats destroyed having
ittle or none. Damage to the warehouses was
hreatened, but the Haines were averted. The
oss is estimated at $155,000. The freight is
nsured for $10,000.
duellist committed.
New Orleans, May 7.—John Vernon has
ieen committed for killing Capt. Bossier, co
iroprietor of the Louisiana Courier.
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION.
Nashville, May 9.—The Opposition party
if the 5th Congressional District have nomi
nated Robert Hatton, of Wilson county, foi
Congress.
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SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.
Vicksburg, May 11.—The Southern Com
mercial Convention met here to-day. Eighl
States are represented. Chas. Clark, of
Mississippi was chosen President. Resolu
tions in favor of the re-opening of the slave
trade were introduced by Mr. Spratt, of Soutt
Carolina. General Foote denounced Mr
Spratt’s sentiments as high treason against th<
laws of the slave States prohibiting the trade
It was resolved that It is the duty of thii
Government to aquire Cuba, so as to gain ;
preponderance of both the Isthmuses. Re
gistance to the rule of a Republican Presi
dent was urged.
MARKETS, &,C.
Citizen Office, Des Arc, }
Wednesday, May 18, 1859. $
COTTON RECEIPTS FOR PAST WEEK.
Geo. W. Vadcn received 2 bales, which he
bought at 10c.
DES ARC PRICES CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Bagging.. .. Ifi 0 18
Bale Rope... 8 0 9*
Beeswax, per lb.. 15 0 20
Bricks, per m- •••. b 50 0 7 00
Brooms per dozen. 2 00 @ 2 40
Buckets, painted, per dozen - •• 2 25 0 2 50
Butter, per lb.. 15 0 20
Bar Iron. 5*0 b
Bar Soap, per. ib. 7*0 9
Castings. 5 0 6
Copperas, per lb.. 5 0 10
Cofloe—Rio.. 12*0 13
Chocolate . 10 0 12*
Candles—Tallow per Ib. 15 0 17
Star. 25 0 28
Cotton. 7 0 10J
Cotton Yarns. 9*0 12*
Cordage—Manilla. 14 0 20
Chickens, per doz. 1 50 0 2 00
Corn Meal, per bush. 85 ® 1 00
Drugs and Dye Stuffs
Alum, per Ib. 8 0 15
Brimstone.. 5 0 10
Camphor.. 75 @ 8(
Madder. 20 @ 25
Indigo. 1 50 @ 2 00
Logwood.. b 0 10
Soda. ( B. C.). 8 0 15
Saleratus. «I0 12*
Eggs, per doz. 10 0 15
Flour, perbbl. 7 00 0 8 50
Flour, per 100 lbs, in sacks•• • 3 50 0 0 00
Feathers per Ib.. 55 0 60
Beef Hides “ “ . 11 0 12*
Fruits—
Apples per bush, dried. 2 50 0 3 00
Peaches “ “ “. 2 50 0 3 00
Raisins, per box. 4 00 @ 0 00
Furs and Peltries—
Otter per skin.. 1 50 0 2 00
Raccoon, per skin. 10 0 35
Mink “ “ . 15 0 40
Wildcat “ “ . 10 @ 15
Fox, “ “ . 10 0 25
Bear. “ “ . 1 00 @ 2 00
Deerskin, per lb.. 12*0 14
Grain—Wheat per hush. 00 0 0 00
Corn,. 75 @ 1 00
njmvnnwrl Ar
Hazard, per keg. 7 50 @ 8 50
Lime, per bbl. 1 75 (31 2 00
Lead—Bar, per lb. 9J4$ 10
Ginger per lb. 11 4$ 16
German Steel.♦••• 20 @ 25
A. 15 “ . 10 @ 00
Cast “ . 25 4$ 30
Hollow Ware, per gal. 12£@ 16
Meats—Bacon.
Canv. Hams, per lb. 00 4$ 00
Plain do “ “ . 12J@ 00
Shoulders, “ “ . 10 4$ 00
Middlings “ “ . 12J® 00
Pork, . 1 @ 10
Beef per lb.... 4^(3) 7
Paints and Oils—
Linseed Oil, per gal. 1 25 @ 1 50
Sperm Oil “ “. 2 25 @ 0 00
Lard Oil, « “. 1 25 @ 1 50
White Lead? per keg. 2 50 @ 3 00
Spanish Brown, per lb. 10 4$ 00
Venitian Red “ “. 16 @ 20
Red Lead per lh. 15 4$ 20
Potatoes, per barrel. 3 00 4$ 3 50
Nails—10.1. 5J
8d,—6d.—4d,—5d. . 5J@ 7
Molasses, per gal.. 45 4$ 50
Sugar—Brown, per lb... 814d 10
Loaf, per lb.... 16i4$ 00
Crushed “ . 16|@ 00
Pepper, per lb. 1614$ 20
Salt—
Liverpool fine, per sack•••• 1 60 4$ 0 00
“ coarse, “ 1 40 4$ 00
Starch—Pearl.. . 10 4$ 15
Spice,. 20 4$ 25
Tobacco—common. 15 @ 20
“ Honey Dew.. 30 4$ 00
“ Nectar Leaf. 50 4$ 06
“ Fine Virginia. 75 4$ 1 00
Tea, per lb.. 85 4$ 1 00
Tallow, per lb.. 8 4$ 9
Whisky, per gal.. 30 4$ 35
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New Orleans market.
New Orleans, May 13.—Colton—Sales of
800 bales ; the market is generally unsettled.
11c. offered for New Orleans Middlings, wait
ing the arrival of the steamer’s news. Sales
of the week 5,500 bales. Receipts last week
9,5GU against 20,000 same time last year. Ex
ports 31.000. Total exports 1,570,000. Re
ceipts ahead of last year 118,000. Receipts at
all southern ports ahead of last year 706,500.
The stock in port is 170,000 against 298,000
same time last year. Sugar closed firmatOJc.
Coffee closed firm at 12c. Sales of the week
2,600 bags. Stock in port 1,600 bags against
6,000 at same time last year.
.Tieminus inarxei.
Memphis Avalanche Office, )
Saturday May 14, 1859. $
COTTON.—The market continues extreme
ly dull and inactive. The sales yesterday were
very trifling in amount, and were at merely
nominal rates. Both buyers and sellers are
awaiting further advices from Europe.
Cincinnati Market.
Cincinnati, May 13.—Flour—The market
closed with an advancing tendency j sales of
600 bbls at $7 40@$7 50. Whisky 274@28c.
Lard—sales of 500 bbls. at ll^c.
Leaves Memphis Every SATURDAY.
Memphis, White and Little Red
River Packet,
GEN. PIKE.
J. R. JONES, Master. ...I. P. Booker, Clerk.
d —1 THIS splendid light
—HifesSilliSai^draught steamer, having been
purchased expressly for the trade has com
menced making regular weekly trips from
Memphis to Des Arc and Augusta, on White
river; and West Point and Searcy on Little
Red river. Leaves Memphis every Saturday
evening, after the arrival of the cars, and ar
rives at Des Arc on Monday evening. On re
turn trips passes Des Arc on Tuesday night.
(j£5P" Shippers and consignees may rely upon
the regularity of this packet, and all business
entrusted to their care will be promptly and
faithfully attended to.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
HARMSTEAD & GORE, or
DUVAL, ALGEO & CO.,
mayl-tf Agents, Memphis.
F. LEPTIEN,
CLOCK. AND WATCHMAKER
AND
J* jc.
Buena Vista Street,
(Opposite A. Stewart &
Brothers,)
DES ARC, ARK.,
in
forms the citizens of
Des Arc and the adjacent country, that hs has
a new and select stock of
Clocks and Jewelry.
He is, as usual, prepared to execute all kinds
of CLOCK and WATCH Work, in a work
manlike manner, and to Repair and Clean
Jewelrv, kc. ap29-tf
AIjOOHOL,
BY the barrel, or less quantity always on
hand at the City Drug Store.
apriU5- D. P. Black fc Co.
H. P. VAlit; HAN,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Stoofs, Slject Iron, iUirc, &t.,
Also — Manufacturer oj Tin and Sheet
Iron Ware,
Buena Vista St., Opposite Nucleus House
DES ARC, ARKANSAS.
gsy.We “ell at Memphis prices. Gutter
• ing and Jobbing of evf-ry description prompt
ly attended to. [aprill-ly
COMPLIMENTARY.
For the Des Arc Citizen.J
At a meeting of the passengers of the fine
ami new steamer Gen. Pike, held on the 16th
of May, 1853, on her first trip up White and
Little Red rivers: On motion of J. F. Hicks,
Rev. J. M. Oliphant was called to the chair,
and J. C. McCauley was appointed secretary.
The chairman then arose and explained the
object of the meeting ; ami on motion of J. C.
McCauley, the following gentlemen were ap
pointed a committee to draft resolutions ex
pressive of the sense of the meeting: D. B.
Wood, J. Crossland, and J. F. Hicks.
Resolved, That Capt. Rilf.y Jones, in
bringing th* splendid new ami fast steamer,
Gen. Pike, into the White and Little Red river
trade, deserves the thanks ami merits the pat
ronage of the community at large.
Resolved, That in her polite and attentive
officers we recognize porfect gentlemen,worthy
of the confidence of any people.
Resolved, That we do especially recom
mend the Gen. Pike to the travelling public,
on account of her clever and accommodating
officers, attentive servants, spacious and fine
state-rooms and splendid fare, which we have
never seen surpassed on any steamer.
Resolved, That the “ Des Arc Citizen,”
and “ Searcy Eagle,” be requested to publish
the above resolutions, ami the Helena and
Memphis papers he requested to copy the
same. J. M. OLIPHANT, Frns’t.
J. C. McCaoley, Sec’y.
Gentlemen.— E. W. Cappell, Mt. Adams;
W. T. Anderson, Ky.; D. B. Wood, Memphis;
J. J. Haynes, Miss.; J. T. Hicks,]). P. Green,
J. C. McCauley, J. C. Caruthers, Searcy; J.
Crossland, Rev. J. M. Oliphant, West Point;
J. H. Tate, Miss.; G. M. Murry, Dee Arc; H.
B. Strange, Stony Point; G. O. Dickson, Hele
na; R. C. Kennedy, La.; L. M. Sawyer, Ark.;
J. A. Moore, Des Arc; Prof. Lancy, Memphis;
J. B. Buxton, Aberdeen ; John bunch, Mr.
Poole, Rev. Mr. Watson, Memphis; and fifty
others.
Ladies.— Miss Hattie A. Hall, Tenn.; Miss
Lucy J. Hicks, Searcy; Miss Graham, Miss
Stewart, Memphis; Mrs. Hodgkiss, Searcy;
Miss Eldridge, Augusta; i*nd several others.
Fresh Spring and Summer
GOODS,
5T» As Wt'OT * «©**
(AT THE OLD STAND ON BUENA VISTA ST.,)
DES ARC, ARK.,
ARE in receipt of their large and well se
lected stock of Spring mid Sum
mer Goods, which arc now open for the
inspection of purchasers. Their stock com
prises every article usually found in Dry
Goods houses, and is, in part, as follows:
Osnaburgs, Domestics, Cottonadcs, Stripes,
Calicoes, Lawns, Muslins, Bercges, Organdies,
Silks, Satins, Laces. Hosiery, &c.;
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods of all kinds;
Latest styles of Ladies’ Dress Goods, of every
style and pattern; Boots, Shoes, Saddlery,
Hats and Caps; Cutlery of the most superior
character; Queensware, Glassware, Hard
ware, Wooden and Willow Ware ; Books; Sta
tionery ; Clocks; Looking Glasses,; Per;
fuinery, Combs, Brushes, &c.
Also—Drugs, Medicines, &c.
apri 18-tf.
Dry Goods, Clothing, &c.,
L. GANS & CO.,
ON BUENA VISTA STREET.
DES ARC, ARKANSAS,
ARE in receipt of a complete assortment of
Goods, which they offer at Memphis
Prices for cash. Give them a call, as they
mean all they say. They are bound to sell—
chf.ap for cash. aprill-2m.
j7&TX). JOBE,
DEALERS IN
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
XZata and Caps,
BOOTS AND SHOES, READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Hardware, Queensware, Cutlery,
DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C.
HAVE just received their Spring and Sum
mer stock, embracing every article usu
ally kept in Dry Good Stores, all of which
will be sold for cash or to punctual customers
on as reasonable terms as at any house in
town. Please call and examine our stock be
fore purchasing elsewhere.
(ET Store on Buena Vista street one door
east of Washer & Vaughan’s.
Dus Arc, Ark., April 1, 1859,-ly.
\
LEVIN HARRISON,
Dea ji.ro. ArlKauaaa,
HAS just received
reaw i 4wa fi esh and well selec
H(j205lJLj3ted Stock of
SPRING ft SUMMER GOODS.
april 8 tf.
thomas7broth¥r~ & son”
HICKORY PLAIN, PRAIRIE COUNTY,
ARKANSAS,
ARE IN RECEIPT OF THEIR
New, Splendid and Fashionable Stock of
SPRING! AND SUMMER
»«I* GOODS!!
AND respectfully announce to the citizens
of Hickory Plain and vicinity, that they
are determined to offer rare inducements to
those wishing to buy goods cheap. Our stock
is well selected, and bought at the very low
est figures. Consisting of Cloths, Cassimers.
Vestings, Satinetts, Cassinetts, Tweeds, Cot
tonades. Linens, Linen Ducks, Hats, Caps.
Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Hardware,
Cutlery, &c.
We especially invite the attention of Ladies
to our large stock of Dress-goods. Such as
Silks,black and fancy; Berages, Lawns, Ging
hams, Organdies, Painted Jaconets and Mus
lins; Challies, de Berages, Silk Tissues, Ho
siery, Gloves, Bonnets, Shawls, Mantles, &c.
Also, a heavy stock of Ready-Made Clothing.
We are determined to sell goods at the very
lowest rates, as our motto is quick sales and
small profits. Those wishing to purchase
can rest assured that they will give unusua!
good bargains. Come and sec us, as we Uk(
pleasure in showing goods, whether we sell 01
not. [mar 25-tf.
---i
ACRES good up land near Des
Arc, for sale on five years time.
JOHN S. WILLIAMS,
mar 4-tf Land Agent, Des Arc, Ark.
RICH WOODS LANDS I
WE HAVE several thousand acres ol
choice land in the Rich Woods foi
sale, 2360, acres of which we are authorize!
to trade for dry goods or negroes.
JOHN S. WILLIAMS,
mar 4-tf Land Agent, Des Arc, Ark.
TblJ) PRESSED CASTOR OIL.
FREE from Lard Oil or any other cheaj
oils, this article is warranted to be pur'
unadulterated, for sale at the Citv Drug Ston
by the barrel, half barrel, gallon or in bottle
to suit purchasers, at low figures to Wholcsaf
Dealers. D. F. Black & Co.
april 15
O. M’LARKN-J. M’LARF.N-S. N. JACKSON.
Gr. & j. McLaren, & Co.,
DEALERS IN
0taple anb Jfancn Elrii <8>oobs,
Ready-Made Clothing, Hats & Caps,
Bonnets, Boots & Shoes,
HARDWARE & CUTLERY,
FURNITURE,
BOOKS, STATIONERY, tec.,
—ALSO
RECEIVING, FORWARDING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
febll] DES ARC, ARKANSAS.
JVOTIf|F!
HAVING associated with ns Samuel N.
Jackson, the business will be continued
underthe style of G. & J. McLaren & Co.
feb ii g. & j. McLaren.
HARDWARE.
AN assortment of Hardware, Cutlery’, Axes,
Planes, kc., &c., for sale low by
aprillo- G. k J. McLaren k Co.
ROOTS AN1> SHOES.
tJUST received, 13 cases Hoots and
Shoes, assorted.
apri!15- G. & J. McLaren & Co.
Jewelry and Notions.
WE have just received an assortment of
Breast-Pins, Ear-Rings, Finger-Rings,
Watch-Guards, Keys,
Gold Pon«,
Beads, Fiddles, and Yankee Notions, in great
variety. Call and see.
aprill5- G. & J. McLaren k Co.
Hooks and Stationery.
Mi'mfmlbm J1TST received, a general assort
/ JUSJUrn ment of BOOKS and STATION
.JM.IJIoMr j’j^y—fun jij every department
usually required in this country; for sale
cheap.’bv
aprillO- G. & J. McLaren k Co.
Hats and Bonnets.
WE have on hand an assortment of
Hats and Bonnets, and for sale by
aprill.5- G. k J. McLaren & Co.
GARDEN SEEDS.
A LARGE assortment, just received by
aprill5- G. & J. McL. & Co.
Diamonds and Pearls!
OUR assortment of Jewelry never was bet
ter in the above line;
Finger Rings from $6 to $300,
Breast Pins from $10 to $200,
Ear Rings to match,
Buttons, Sleeve Links, &c., &c.
All of the best styles, and at as low prices
as can be afforded.
J. E. MERRIMAN A CO.,
mar 25-tf] 253 Main street, Memphis, Tenn.
A. Stewart & Bro’s.,
LZlGROCERSaa
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
I)es Arc, Arkansas.
GROCERIES, &c.
OUR stock is large and our assortment gen
eral. l'hose who wish to purchase will
doubtless find it to their interest to call and
buy from [feblS] A. STEWART &. BRO’S.
SEED OATS.”
"| JT A SACKS, justreceived and for saleby
XDU feblS. A. STEWART & BROS.
- eed pOTATOI;fi.
{T A BBLS., just received and for sale by
t)U feb 18. A. STEWART & BROS.
MILS AND CASTINGS!
AAA KEGS assorted Nails;
25,000 »>s assorted Castings, in store,
feblS] A. STEWART & BRO’S.
Paints, Oil and Turpentine,
ALWAYS on hand and for sale, by
feblS] A. STEWART & BRO’S.
attention”blacksmiths.
PC THOUSAND tbs. assorted Iron for sale;
tXX Ai.so—German, Cast, English and A
merican Steel; Anvils, Vices, Bellows, Screw
Plates, and a general assortment of Tools, by
feblS] A. STEWART & BRO’S.
Window Glass and Sash.
8BY10; 10byl2 ; 10byl4 ; lObylfi; 10byl8 ;
10by20; 12byl8 and 12by20. A large sup
ply, for sale by
feblS] A. STEWART & BRO’S.
House Keepers Atteution.
WE have nowin Store a large assortment
of “ Cooking and Heating Stoves,”
completely trimmed, for sale low. Call and
examine.
febl8] A. STEWART & BRO’S.
furnitureT furniturem
OUR stock of this ar-Q
9 ^ ■imn tide, is now very com- tam*
plete, consisting in part If I
of High and Low Corded
and Slat Bedsteads, Walnut
and Cherry Cribs, and Trundle Bedsteads,
Marble and Common Top Bureaus, Wash
stands, Tin and Wire Safes assorted sizes,
Secretaries Tables, Lounges, Work Stands,
Plain and Fancy Wardrobes, Single and Dou
ble Shuck Mattrases, Cane, Split Bottom and
Children’s Chairs, a great variety,
feb 18A. STEWART &. BRO’S.
SPERM, LARD & TRAIN OIL,
CONSTANTLY on hand, and for sale by
feblS] A. STEWART & BRO’S.
BENJAMIN WASHER. •*.. *>H. P. VAtfGHAN.
WASHER & VAUGTIAN,
Dry Goods Merchants,
COR. BUENA VISTA * WOODRUFF STS,
DES ARC, PRAIRIE CO., ARKANSAS.
DESIRING to close out their present stock
of Goods, will sell positively at Cost
for Casb.
aar iVe have many desirable Goods.
(jy Those who do not come forward in ten
days and pay us, we will sue immediately.
We mean tnis for all, no exceptions at all.
marl8-tf. WASHER & VAUGHAN.
JOHN.S. WILLIAMS
LAND AGENT,
DES ARC, PRAIRIE COUNTY
ARKANSAS,
T/yiLL give prompt attention to al
LAND CLAIMS, and will atten<
personally to the locating of swamp land scrij
and warrants, buying, selling lands and pay
ing taxes, &c. mar4-tf.
FOR SAL E
THE N. W. i of S. W. * sec. 9. T.;
N. 5 W i W. 4 N. W. i sec. 25 ; E. 4 N
■ E. I sec. 26 T. 3 N. 6 W; S. W. S. E. 1 sec
i j 36 T. 4 N. 5 W ; and the S. W. » N. V.
■ sec. 34 T. 4 N. 5 W. Good land and at lov
i figures. John S. Williams.
J march!8-tf.
G. W. VADEN,
RECEIVING, FORWARDING,
AND
Commission Merchant,
Des Arc, Arkansas:
WHOLESALE & RETAIL
jUjfi’&ut o crjs uj
—Af.SO —
DEALER IN PRODUCE. BAGGING,
R O P E AND PLANTATION SUP
PLIES GENERALLY.
jnlyl4-tf _ __
Nails. Iron. Castings, &c.
ffA KEGS NAILS, assorted,
3000 lbs. Iron do
300 pieces Castings, do :l
Tea Kettles, Saucepans, A-e.. hr
auglt G. W. VADEN.
Tobacco and Cigars.
I *r BOXES TOBACCO, assorted
100 Papers Smoking Tobacco,
5000 Cigars, assorted, for sale low by
angtt ___ G W. VADEN.
Sundries!
20 BOXES WINDOW GLASS,
1000 lights do Sash,
100 lbs. Putty,
10 kegs Powder,
10 half kegs Powder,
10 qr. kegs do
40 hags Shot, assorted
10 M Percussion Caps,
500 lbs. Bar Lead,
Candles, Soap, Tubs, Buckets, Churns, Can
dies, Almonds, Pickles, Brown's Axes, Wash
Boards, &c. &c.. just received and for sale by
auglt G. W. VADEN.
SUGAR.
I f\ HHDS. choice SUGAR,
.JLLf 100 choice Boston Loaf
100 do do common,
2 bbls Crushed
2 do Powdered,
for sale low for cash by
ang!4_ G. W. VADEN.
Salt! Salt!
200 SACKS coarse SALT,
50 sacks fino do for sale by
angttG. W. VADEN.
FRESH FLOUR.
r\ BBr.fl ovfrn vnnerfine FLOUR.
15 bbls. superfine <lo
for sale low by [ang!4] G. W. VADEN.
~ COFFEE.
i nnRac,fs beat R1° coffee’
JLUU 2 pockets Java do
2 do Jamaica do
2 do Cuba do
Just received and for sale by
aug!4___ G. W. VADEN.
Bagging and Rope.
f-nOO YARDS India BAGGING,
UUU 50 pieces Hemp Bagging,
40 $ pieces Hemp Bagging,
75 coils do Hope,
25 l do do do
3 bales Twine, for sale low by
augl4_G. VV. VADEN.
LIQUORS.
3 CASKS fine BRANDY,
10 bbls. common do
15 bbls. Bourbon and Rye Whisky,
3 casks Wine, assorted,
45 bbls. common Whisky,
30 half bbls. do do
Just received and for Bale by
augl4 G. W. VADEN.
PICKLES.
1 A DOZ. Gallon PICKLES,
10 doz. i gal do
10 doz 1 gal do
augl4__G. W. VADEN.
A GENERAL assortment of Hardware
and Queensware, for sale low by
augl4 G. W. VADEN.
O c-1 g
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2 w s X ■ ^
> y ► > w p -'s
pI § : Ui «
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BADNVJ 22 w g
&
L. H. DORPHLEY,
DENTAL SURGEON!
Eta ESPECTFULLY informs the
JA, citizens of Des Arc, that bo
intends to make this his perma
nent residence, and hopes thereby, to secure a
good practice. He is prepared to perform any
of the various operations in dental science.
Artificial teeth, from a single tooth to entire
setts, put in upon the latest and most approv
ed style. Teeth plugged in a superior style.
Dr. L. H. D., has been in constant practice
for the last twenty years, in Philadelphia and
the South.
Saturdays will be devoted to the care and
management of children’s teeth. Any that
may wish his services will be attended to at .
their residence for the present, until he gets
his office fitted up.
Any communications addressed to him
at the Jackson House, will receive prompt
attention. [jan 28-tf.
NEW FIRM!!
SION OF THE
BIG BOOT!
BUEJVdl r/ST.df STitEET
D E s ARC, ARKANSA S .
pm THE undersigned would most pm
respectfully call the attention of ther^
“ citizens of Des Arc and adjacent r
country, to their fine stock of BOOTS AND
SHOES, of their own manufacture, consist
ing of the most fashionable styles, and of the
best material, and of workmanship superior to
any in this or adjoining counties, which will
be warranted in all respects, as represented,
i Our stock embraces the finest French and
Philadelphia calf-skins, ever brought to Uns
market. We invite and solicit an examina
tion of the same, confident that it will bear the
[ strictest scrutiny, and will please the most
fastidious. All work made to order, from the
. lightest to the heaviest boots and shoes.
jJ5?"We keep constantly on hand, and FOR
SALE, the best French Calf Skins, Side
Leather, Oak Tanned Sole Leather, and Find
ings of every description. Terms—Cash.
1 jan. 8-6m.] O’BRIEN A HOLT.
; AVERFS PLOWS.
l ^ LIGHT and heavy, Single and
\ i Two Horse Plows’; just received
1 and for sale by
j feblS] A. STEWART A BRO S.