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Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

Cor. T. c. HINDMAN; OF ARKANSAS, The States Rights Democrat, published at Helena, Ark, contains the speech deliv. cred by the gentleman whose name cap tions this article, in Little Rock on Feder- al and Arkansas politics. As an exposi. ton of the State Rights creed it is bold manly, eloquent and statesmanlke. Its positions are all sound, and pre-eminenlly worthy of the reputation of Col. Hndman. For logic, force and nervous eloquence il stands alone and unapproachable. Il should be in the hands of every Democrat
 in Arkansas, and we are certain that ils perusal could not but conduce immensely to the good of the cause which all true State Rights men hold in such high regard. Col, Hindman is an honor to the State in which he has cast his lot--and IS dis tnguished ornament of the party of which he is such a gallant defender. The Dis organizers" whom he so umercifully lashes may spy 10 overthrow him the timid time servers may deride and islander him, but securely seated in the hearts of the honest masses, the hard listed yeomanry of the country who admire boldness and hate duplicity, he can laugh to scorn the futile endeavors Of his enemies to effect his polt- ical ruin. We are glad 10 see that Col. Hindman has resumed the editorship of the States, Rights Democrat at Helena - I TVlcksburg Sun.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
TIE GREAT EAsTERN.-A Liverpool ,,e

THE GREAT EAsTERN.-A LiverpooI exchange informs us that
 On Monday, February IA, the first step towards preparing this vessel for sea was made by hoistng in the main shaft of the paddle engines-one of the largest and finest specimens of forged iron work which have ever been completed for steam ma chinery inthis country. The weight ot the whole mass is few hundred weights under forty tons. In order to move such a ponderous weight, and raise 1t to the re- quired height, 1t was necessary 10 secure the services of one of the new floating derricks which have recently been employ ed with such success in raising and trans porting masses of the heaviet description In one hour from the time that the grea machine went alongside Mir. Scott Rus sells yard the whole operation was com pleted, and the monstrous, awkward look ing piece of iron safe on the deck of the great ship. Measures had been taken tc ascertain if depositing such mass of deaC weight on the extreme edge of the deck made the least difference in the vessel! trim, but not the slightest alteration wa perceptibe. The Great Eastern was or Monday registered at the custom house ir the name of the Great Ship Company a owners, free from incumbrance.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
RAILROAD FROM DIES ARC TO AT LANTA THENCE TO FORT SMITH.
MEETING AT HICKORY PLAIN.

Agreeable to previous notice, the citizens of Pigeon Roost township met at Hickory Plain on Saturday, 10th March, 1859, for the pur- pose of devising ways and means to build a Railroad from Des Arc to Atlanta-thence to DardaneIle and Fort Smith.
 On motion, Dr. w. c. GIBSON was called to the chair and A. J. THOMAS appointed Secretary; after which J. c. MORRILL, ex- plained the object of the meeting, and enforced the advantages of the proposed Railroad. D. w. DAVIS, Esq, next addressed the meeting, and in neat and wel-timed speech, urged those interested to press forward and consul mate the great object they had in view.
 On motion of Dr. ". L. MOORE, the chair man was instructed to appoint committee of six, from Pigeon Roost township, to meet similar committees from Caroline and White River townships, at Hickory Plain, on Satur- day the 2d day of April next--for the pur- pose of uniting upon some feasible plan to build the proposed Railroad from Des Are to Atlanta = thence to Dardanelle and Fort Smith.
 The chair appointed the following gentlemen on said committee: Dr. w. L. Moore, M. B Briles, A. M. Reinhardt, A. Pipkn, D. Harshaw and J. c. Davie.
 On motion, it was ordered that the proceed ings of this meeting be published in the < Dcs Arc Ctizen," and all other papers friendly to the project
 On motion, the meeting adjourned
 ". C. GIDsoN, Chm.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

ANOTHER SrAR.-Another republic has been added to the confederacy another star to the galaxy which studs the blue field of freedoms banner.
 Oregon, the youngest sister ot the em- pire, sits proudly in the national council the equal of her oldest and proudest sis ters.
 A noble and beautiful land is Oregon. The waters of the Pacific lave her feet, and her head towers high amid the lof- liest peaks of the great range of noun tains which rise in the centre of our conIl- nent.
 Her hills are covered with the noblest forests, and her valleys are clothed with perpetual verdure.
 Her rivers are mighty. Her lakes, crystal. Her soil, strewn with gold. Her harvests, abundant. Her resources, none can calculate. Her prospective wealth, destined to overshadow that of older communities. Her climate, salu- brious. Her sky, serene.
 Glorious is Oregon, the youngest of the sisterhood of States. That her fu- ture career will be brilliant no one who knows aught of her history and resources can doubt.
 With everything that can contribute tc | or adorn civilization is she abundantly blessed. Her water-power IS sufficient to drive the machinery in the factories of the world. Her mineral resources are mex misunderstanding the precious as well as the useful metals. Her climate, as we have said is salubrious; possessed of tha happy mean in which the rigors of winter and the extreme heat of summer are un- known. Rarely does the storm rage along her extended coasts, and in her in. terior all is calm and peaceful as the haun of zephyrs-
 {. Wooing winds from the balmy south"
 She has commenced the race for em pire nobly. Her constitution is most fiber al, and her laws enlightened. When, as undoubtedly will be the case in a decade or two, her fertile valleys shall be fillet with an industrious, frugal population cutivating the arts of peace when he eastern borders are no longer subject {, the ravages of savage marauders wher her rivers are the resort of commerce and her harbors are whitened with ths sails of many nations. Oregon will take { proud position as the thirty-lhird State o | the Union-the mistress of the Mort! | Pacific.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

WAR CLOSED IN EuRopE.-The mos reliable information regarding the ques. ton of peace or war in Europe is that found in the report of the debate n the House of Commons on the night of the 25th ut. Lord Palmerston asked the Ministers if they could give any assu- rance that the peace would not be broken and Mir. DIsraeli replied that he could state that the Papal Territories would be evacuated by both the French and Aus trian forces This is good peace news, so far as it goes. But the controversy re. garding the Papal Territories is only one of many points in dispute between France aud Austria.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
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st9g@ De Bows Review has an article entitled, !" African Slavery adapted to the North and Northwest" The following i: an abstract from it.
 If the Union be desirable, (and with rigid regard of mutual rights by the North and South, no one will deny its inestimable value,) it is earnestly con- sidered that the most efectual means oi giving it perpetuiiy will be realized in the opening of the slave trade, and the intro duction of our peculiar institution into the Western Sslates and Territories. By this we will construct homogeneous system to laborr and through this bond of sympathy will be re-established that community of sentiment, and the old entente cordiale, without which the Constitution is rope of sand, and the Union a shallow mockery."
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

sMThe Emperor Napoleon favors a telegraphic alliance between France and America. He has had an interview with several English capitalists, and it is pro- posed to lay another ocean cable 10 connect the French and American nations-the termination to be the city of Boston. The company IS being formed, and the project will be executed as rapidly as possible.
 gI They have German Morphy in the University city of Bonn, m Prussia. His name is Berthold Stuhle, and his age is twenty-one years. He recently played eigh, games of chess at once, bllndlolded, {, without losing single one.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25


 ss9~ The contractors for carrying the California Overland Mail, have been com pelled to abandon the route from White river, thence to Memphis, Uia. Madison, owing 10 the high water having washed away some of the trus,le work on the railroad Most of the road is said to be under water, and tl.e cars cannot get from Memphis to Madison. The Overland Mail is now carried to Helena, thence 10 Memphis. The Helena Southron says "This very act of these contractors goes to concusively establish the fact that the Rail Road to Liule Rock should have been built from Helena, where il would have been free from overflow, and where nature intended to make the connection sure and safe. If Helena and the people on the line will yet build road from this city to intercept the Memphis and Little Rock road, this will become the trunk, and the road between he Mississippi and St. Francis rivers will he a tributary"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

NEW CONFIRMATION OF SWAMP LANDS IN THE LITTLE RocK DIsrRIcr. Up wards of quarter of million of acres of swamp lands have been recently confirmed tothe State of Arkansas. These lands are situated in the Lille Rock district, in the counties of Arkansas, Bradley, Conway Desha, Dallas, Drew, Jefferson, Hot Spring Perry, Prairie. Pulaski, Monroe, Saline and White. They will be offered for sale on the 23d day of May next Little Rock True Democrat.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
Extra Session of the Senate.

WAsHrNcToN, March 0-The Sen ate completed the business for which il was convened in special session. Having met pursuant to adjournment al two o'clock in the afternoon. the doors were closed only for a short time, and when they were re-opened MT. Rice, from the Committee appointed to wal, on the Presi- den. and inform him tLal. unless he had further communications 10 make the Sem ate, having closed is business. was ready to adjourn, reported that they had per formed the duty assigned them, and that the President had no further commnnica. lion to make. The Senate then adjourned sine die.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

THE WAsHINGroN TRAGEDx.-A CO., temporary lruthfully remarks that the New York papers are luxuriating in the blissful surfeit of tragic scandal supplied them by Sickle4-Key affair and of course have got to fighting like dogs over the feast. Some want Sickles hung in reali- ty and some Key in efigy, as no more vengeance can be wrecked upon his body feeling. Some pity Mrs. Sickles, extenu- ate her offense, and will probably soon justify her conduct as their tone has a strong tendency 10 that end.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
fsg- We hnye heen shown a snecimeI

es9- We have been shown a specimen of the Hebert silk cotton by some Austin county friends. IL is certainly the finest of the kind we ever saw and wherever known is rapidly taking the place of all other kinds. The seed are not for sale, but those who have them give enough 10 start, to any person wanting them. This is he original condition on which they re- eeived the seeds from MT. Hebert of Colorado county, who imported the variety and after whom it takes its name. - Hous- ton (Texas) Telegraph.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
A. J. THOMAS. sec'y.

MEETING IN CAROLINE TOWNSHIP - In accordance with the above proposition, the citizens of Caroline township hold a meeting al Atlanta tomorrow, to appoint delegates to meet the delegations from White River and Pigeon Roost townships, at Hickory Plain on, Saturday the 2d of April next.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

AMERICAN MONUMENT IN CUBA.- The New Orleans Della mentions in a long article devoted to the incidents of the terrible massacre of Crttenden and his men, that two American gentlemen, a Missonrlan and Virginian, on visit to the Island of Cuba, erected little monu- ment to their memory in the following manner
 Our visitors, after surveying and in- spectng all the pecuiarItes and objects of interest of the locality, called into their counsel the driver of their volante, and from him ascertained the exact spot upon which Cfittenden had fallen. The Mis- sourian removing his cloak disclosed neat marble monument, which he had exe- cuted in Havana and inscribed, <" Sacred to the memory of Crittenden and his gal. lant compatriots." The two gentlemen raised an umbrella, and under it's cover proceeded to place the monument on the spot indicated. This was done in full view of the sentinel on the walls of Fort Atares.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

RAILROAD MEETING AT HIcKoRy PLAIS.-We give below the proceedings of the meeting at Hickory Plain on Satur- last, and trust that White River and Caro- line townships will hold meetings at as early day as possible. and each send their delegations to Hickory Plain on Saturday the 2d of April.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

BEATns1S THE CABIsEr. Deaths has rarely invaded the precincts of the Pres- dental Cabinet The only instances prior to the death of Governor BROWN were in the death of AnEL P. UrsuuR and TnoMAs ". GILMrR, by lie bursting ol a cannon on board the Princeton, and tha, of Huon s. LEcARE, al Boston, when accompanying MT. TxLEn upon Presi- denlial tour.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

OBsEaUIEs OF THE LATE PosTMAs- TER G GENERAL.-The Washington papers have long accounts of the obsequies of the late Postmaster General, on the 10th inst. Inthe morning his remains, accompanied by the members of the Cabinet, were borne from his late residence 10 the East Room of the Executive Mansion, where they were laid out in state.
 Al noon, as the President ofthe United States, accompanied by Secretaries Cass, Floyd, Toucey, Cobb, Black, and the new Postmaster General, Holt, entered the room, in which were already assembled the clerks of the Post-office Department, officers of the Army and Navy, the diplo- matic corps, the heads of bureaus and oth- CT Government officials, the clergy. Sen. alors, ex-Sena,ors, Representatives, Judges and many others. The solemn and nn- pressive service of the Episcopal Church was read, and a fervenl prayer was made by the Rev, Dr. Hall, and the exercises closed at the Executive mansion.
 The corlege was then formed in the or der of procession, and moved down Fifth teenth street to Pennsylvania avenue, and theuce to the Congressional Cemetery. The church bells were tolIed as the pro- cession moved through the city, while the streets were lined with crowds of people
 When the procession arrived atthe Con. gressional cemetery, the burial services were completed, and the remains were placed in vauI. until the time appointed for their removal 10 Tennessee.
 All ihe public buildings were draped in mourning, in respect to the memory of the lale Postmaster General and at the Navy Yard and the Arsenal the flags were dis nIaYed al half-mast, as also on various flag
 ihrourhnnt ihe city
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

SMALL-Pox AT LITTLE Rocx.--We learn that several cases of this loathsome disease have occared at Lille Rock. On Monday last the inmates of the Swamp Land Office were compelled to remove their business, 10 another place, as no, less thantwo cases of the disease had occurred in an adjoining room. The disease was brought to Little Rock on n steamboat, from below.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25


 HIRE AT BArEsvILLr.-On the night of the l2sh inst, some vile incendiary set fire to and burned the residence of Thom- as Cox, Esq, at Batesville The Senti. nel says the house was one of the fines, and best in the town. Loss S6 .000-in. surance S3,000.
 Or she nighs q the l7,h au atteinp, W $ made to burn the residence of Rev. John Cowle. The Sentinel says:
 ' In this instance, pile of dry leaves was raked up near the house and set on fire; which was discovered before serious damage was done. The weather board. ing for four or five feet from the ground was burned"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
PUBLIC MEETING rf

The citizens of White River Township are requested to meet at Des Are. ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and appoint dele gates to meet the delegations from Pigeon Roost and Caroline townships, at Hickory Plain, on Saturday the 2d of April-for the purpose of uniting upon some feasible plan to build Railroad from Des Arc to Atlanta. A full attendance srequested.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

MR. SIoKLEs AND HIS DAuGnTER.- The Washington States, in noticing the departure of Mir, Sickles for New York says:
 On Wednesday evening Miss Laura was taken to the jail 10 see her father, and the artles spratile ofthe child in tha, gloomy place was very touching indeed, but no more so than when, as she was about to depart with liule bouquet which her father had given her, some dark, indefna- ble dread seemed to overcome her, and she burst into uncomfortable tears, for which she could give no reason. Those who were present say that the emotions of Mir, Sickles, when his child took her leave, were more poignant than he has ever be- fore exhibited. The second act is closed i; let us draw the curtain over the drama.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
Notice to Builders T!

OEALED proposals will be received by D the undersigned Trustees, for the erection and enclosing of frame building 70 feet long and 36 feet wide, to be erected at Hickory Plain, Prairie county Arkansas. Said build ing is to be erected for Male and Female Academy. Proposals will be received until the 1st Monday in May next, the bidders to specify the finding of material by themselves, or the finding of material by the Trustees. Address, JNO. c. DAVE, Pres, or,
 A J. THOMAS, Sec'ry.,
 Hickory Plain, Arkansas.
 G A plan of the building can be seen at the "Citizen Office" mar 25-td. .
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

fsFT The Jews of the United States have in contemplation 10 establish Gen. eral Assembly. or Board of Representa- lives. to take control of Jewish interests in this country.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

ssaF Senators JOHNSON and SrpAs. THAN have our thanks for public docu. ments. We highly appreciate their ia. vors, and shall endeavor to make good use of the valuable information which they have thus placed in our hands.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

E3-A Vienna journal says that the entire military force of Austria numbers at present four hundred thousand men, but an efficient, well disciplined force of double that number could be placed in the field al two weeks notice.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

IsnAm G. HaRRis RE-NoMINArEp FOX GOVERNOR OF TENN ssEE.-The Democracy of Tennessee, in Convention assembled at Nashville, on the l7ih inst. le.nominated Gov. Harris by exclamation. The .neaaphis .4uaianche of the 18th inst, says:
 The strongest man in our party has been nominated, and if the platform ap- proaches soundness, glorious victory will again perch upon the Democratic standard. We are delighted with the news already received from the Conven- ton, and hope further information will contribute to the general joy which will pervade the parry"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
To All Persons
s T R A Y ED :;

@5S-=,> FROM the subscriber, liv E H>A- ing in Jackson county, four EsM miles east of Des Arc--One bay mare asA@2I from to Il years od-near 15 hands high mealy nose. Also, bay mare mule-2 years old this spring-also has mealy nose. Said mare may have young colt This stock has been strayed some eighteen months-but have been seen near the river, below Des Arc. A liberal rev ard will be paid for the above stock, as also for any reliable information as regards them. s. F. BURGESS.
 march 4.-4t.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

DEArH OF GrN. HAsKELL.-Gen.
 Wm. T. Haskell died q, Hopkinsvile, Ky, on Monday the l4lh inst. Gen. H. was brilliant ratorand gallant soldier.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
SATESFAC CTEON

in time-keeping. We know this by trials or the watches; we are aiming to supply TIME KEEPERS, and are giving attention espe- cially to the regulation of all our watches, so that our customers shall not be troubled with faulty, or irregular pieces of machinery, that have only the appearance of being watches, while in fact they are not so. We shall all ways hold ourselves in readiness to make good every thing we say in regard to all that we sell. J. D. MERRIMAN & CO.,,
 mar 25-tfl 253 Main street, Memphis, Tenn.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

R1 Henry s. Geyor, late U. s. Sen ator from Missouri, died al St. Louis, on the 6h inst.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
6145 Lost !!

I OST by the undersigned on Wednes- ! ] day evening, 18th inst, somewhere be- Arc, and the residence of Wm. c. Carr, five miles west of Des Arc, cn the main road to Hickory Plain, the above sum of money, in coin, to wit: 6 s20 gold pieces, 2 $l0 gold pieces, 1 S5 gold piece. The money was in a poclzet-book, and in riding it jolted through the leather and was thereby lost-doubtless single piece at a time.
 will pay reasonable reward for the re- covery of the whole, or part of said money.
 mar %, '59-1m. R. M. KING
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

1.-TWO tracts fair up land nine miles from Des Arc. one containing 80 and the other 160 acres, bargain can be had as the owner is anxious to sell
 DALRYMPLE S WILLIAMS march1S-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
FE.VE bvcsET'G NES!

ITO THOSE persons who are very par
 ticular with regard to time, we can now offer Watches perfectly adjusted and regulated, vr,hi ,.yin oriu
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

LIGHT and heavy, Single and cSssIS4 Two Horse Flows; just received .r-sssss=ssszzss and for sale by
 febls1 A. STEWART & BROS.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
NAILS AND CASTINGS
HOuse Keepers Attention.

WYE have now in Store large assortmes. w of ''Cooking and Heating stoves, completely trimmed, for sale low. Call a'' examine.
 feb1Sl A. STEWART 8, BROS.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
OgTENHNF

QUHNANE. 000 OUNCES, just received and for OUU sale by A. STEWART & BROS mar II.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

SPERM, LARD & TRAIN OIL, CONSTANTLY on hand, and for sale by O febl8] A. STEWART x BROS.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

FO OR $ A LIE. THE N. w. ] of s. ". l sec 9. T. | N, "; w. N. ". sec. 25; E. ] N Ie E: sec. 20 T; N. W; s. "; s. F. 1 sec 36 T. N. W; and the s. W. 1 N. w. sec 34 T. f N. 5 W. Good land and at low figures. DALRYMPLE & WILLIAMS. march18-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
CASTOR OIL
AYERY,S FLOWS.

A SUPERIOR article, just received al "A for sale by A. STEWART & BROS