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Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07


 ATLANTIC TnLEaRAPH. - The New York papers contain the prospectus ofthe Atlantic Telegraph Company. New pre- ferred stock Is 10 be issued, which is to be free from all responsibility for the losses heretofore incurred. The shares are E5 each, and the whole issue e600, 900; ten shillings per share to be paid with the sub scription and G2 on allotments. The two governments guarantee an annual income of G34 900 from the day the cable is laid. II Is proposed first to try the raising or re- slora,ion of the cable, and if this fail to put down new one,
 The New York Herald publishes all the messages (some four hundred) that were sent over the Atlantic telegraph, during the time t was in working order. Among the number are those of the Queen and of the President, the private dispatches of the British government countermanding the order for the shipment of troops from Hal flax and Montreal to India, (by which dispatch the Herald estimates that S250,- 900 were saved to the British govern ment, the messages between the difeo- tors of the company in New York and those in London, and the conversation be- tween the electricians in the stations at Trinity Bay aud Valentia.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07


 SENATOR DOUGLAS TO MR. PEYToN.
 The Washtngion Sfar says that Mir. Douglas has written letter 10 Mir. John l.. Peyton, of Staunton, Va, in which he expresses bis opposition to the views of the Administration on the naturalization question, as defined in the "l4e Clerc Let tcr,' and also takes ground upon the slave trade. This letter of MT. Douglas has made it's appearance in the columns of the Richmond Enqnirer, by the request of MT. Peyton. On perusing 1t, we are un- able to see any particular difference be- tween the views of the distinguished Sem ator on this subject and those of the Ad- ministralion as enunciated in the official instructions of the Secretary of State to our Minister at Berlin, the only Admins tration enuncialion on the subject extant.
 As to the subject of the African Slave Trade, MT. Douglas regards the prohibi- tion of this traffic us one of the compro- misses of the constitution, without which that instrument could never have been made. He says:
 tn accordance with this compromise, am irreconcilably opposed to the revival of the African slave trade, in any form and under any circumstances.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

A DELICATE JoB.-A Boston cores pondent of a Republican paper, himself an intense Republican speaking of the next Presidential nomination says:
 The very delicate job of constructing a platform for the republican party, which shall accommodate John Bell and Wm. H. Seward, Carl Schurz and Gov Banks, Tom Corwin and Charles Sumner, Eli Thayer and Joshua R. Giddings, will require great attention.
 He is right The job will be delicate one, and we shall see how well 1t will be performed.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

PRosFEcTs OF SLAvERy.-In a late speech at Augusta, Georgia. Hon. A. H. Stephens, one of the most eloquent and able of Southern men, and who has lately retired from Congress, replies to ques- ton es to what he thought of public senti- menI in regard 10 slavery. "The insttu- ton Of slavery is nov stronger than Ii was sixteen years ago, when l entered Con- gress. Netting improves like it--and it is now fixed, firm and secure in its posi- ,ion,"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07
EsN T ! R E Ia NENI STOCK OF GOODS.

his old friends and
 public completed Orehou' in Des A and just received ALL NEW AND FREsHwNo GOODS OF ANY DESCRIPTION; Every hasb from R the undersigned LOUISVILLE the consisting of o pieces yellow and dotted blankets plaid cotton stripes brown blue ana D n 5os t orss & SeO Daa'ss ao eon % % cotton dIg wdd table cloths ye e bonnet t1nS' nos general goods for genemn ladies' mles boys and ehien " s
 ALL KINDS NEGRO GOODS FROM HEAD TO FOOT At wool % smooth caster fur and SIX M Tor men '0'' anu ~ ''' FULL [. STOCK READY MADE CLOTHING @ B 9IGed @ nds & snd & fua 3 & % nf i D snd % n i black 3 k easse @ and and various % qualities vests & lamps amps % @ @ Te thousand six hundred Ssg @ as @ bo hi@ @ @ @ @ ever brought country
 consisting of Kip and fiFTIES M FEE s CAsES M s NEGRo n 6'1 BRoGANs ladies' and misses kip calf goat lasting cloth kid laced boots and other styles and Ptsa & W and without s ladies' kid and shoes of aInt every cut ana a G GEnERAI F I asBoRfRESr s f R oF % HRp%ARF ea drawing and log chains crot and handsws and hes an
 hn. Wsn ad sGy 1n a Eool S @ ds @ n oa
 ALso-AN ASSORTMENT OF SCHOOL BOOKS
 '' PEARFHEH 6UEENs cHfN2 TIN AND GLASSWARE Of Also, glass nte extra ppP vine A LARGE LOT OF SPUN COTTON AT THE LOWEST PRICES. Besides maItng @ cig extra leather and webb saddle Pagg oaSgy aP @ baoRs % ss pictures poo % omsnt of SETH TdAs hour and small cheap clocks Also Silver and Gold Watches Gold Plated Jewehy fdd and strings beads dolls and without silver plated and forks w knives suit umbrellas India rubber coats and ggng variety tuck round @ smoothing stands @ ladies' heshoks monkey wrenhe embracing all of which am fng to sell cheap the on credit Hn the n "
 ENoUIR FOR o1IsENBERRY's NEW STORE.
 Beef which the highest market PGe W5I be De Arc, September
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

- More camels, says the Galveston Ci- william, are coming to Texas. The importa- tion is now expected to.be made from the val Ieys of the upper Monongahela They are stronger than aay other kind of canes, and are accustomed to the severest hardships.- They are to enter the United States via San Francisco.
 - A man was cured of the hydrophobia in Italy lately, by swallowing vinegar in mis- take for medical portion. A physician at Paduro heard of this and tried the remedy up- on patient. He gave him pint of vinegar in the morning, another at noon, and third at sunset, which cured him.
 Thos. ". Randall, an estimahie minis ter of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and presiding Elder of the Huntsville District Tennessee Conference, died of consumption at his residence in Huntsville, on the 18th ut.
 At the Methodist church in Warehouse, La. two or three weeks ago, the Rev. Jno. B. Spencer, who was officiating, had arrived at about the middle of his discourse, when he fell back speeches., and died in few hours.
 - 4 Paris letter says: ''all that we learn of kossuth is that he has sold in Genoa the pair of English thoroughbred horses, he brought with him out Of the campaign he professed wish to enter upen."
 - The merchants of New York have pre- sented Lieut.. Maary, U s. Navy, with S7,0O0 as a mark of their appreciation of his labors in behalf of commerce and navigation.
 - The citizens of Tennessee have sub scribed SS00,000 toward the proposed new University of the South.
 - Wheat is said to be selling along the line of the East Tennessee and Virginia Rail- road at 60 cents per bsshel-[ Athens Post.
 -Gov. Willard, of Indiana, while in Washington. advocated the claims of Gen. Joe Lane for the Presidency.
 Ut is stated that Kossuth, on receiving news of the treaty of peace, fled to Sssitzer- land, arriving in safety.
 - Gen. William Clarke, former Treasu- Ter of the State Of Mississippi, died few days ago.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

eSy@ It is the custom for many parents to take their entire family to- camp-meet- ing, and to prevent confusion, the little people have tickets pinned to their dress es. with the number of the tent which they occupy written thereon. At the re- cent camp-meeting at Martha's Vineyard, Mass, a bright little lad was observed among the throng of visitors. who was ticketed thus: "Tenl No. 14-Do not give this boy any candy
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, August 25.--The ire quently published rumor to the effect that Lieutenant Maury would be transferred from the Observatory to the sea service, is unirue
 The statement of the United States Treasury for the week shows balance of $l ,123, ,000. The receipts for tie past week amount to Sl ,606,000 The drafts paid amount to SHAH ,000. The drafts issued amount to Sl GOT ,000.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07
MARRrHD:

On Tuesday the 18th ut, at the residence of the brides, mother, by Rev. Mir. Coffee of White county, Mr. JOHN GIBSON of Sanders vile, to Miss. NANCY L. TcoN.
 On Sunday evening, the 4th inst, by C.. Howe, Esq, MT. GEORGE W. TETER to Miss ELIZABETH GoLpING, both of White river Township.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

DEATH or Ex-SPEAKER DAvIs.--A despatch from Carlisle, Indiana, announ- ces the death of Hon. J. ". Davis, of that State, formerly SPeakefef the United States House of Representatives, and at one time Minister to China. Mr. Davis was also President of the Democratic National Convention which assembled in Baltimore in 1852. and nominated Gener- al Pierce for the Presidency.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

BGg@ William M. Potter, Esq, of Early county, Ga, has announced hitaself as an independent candidate for Congress, in the second district of that State. His platform is said 10 be extreme Southern rights and the re-opening of the African slave trade.
 Judge W. II. Underwood, of At lanta on visit to Marietta, on the 9th ult., fell dead. He was among Georgia's $ ablest lawyers, and noted for his wit.
 The Treasury department, at Washington, is now preparing some in- leresting statistics and tables, relative 10 the trade between the United States and France, exhibiting by comparison the amour, of duties paid by each on the im- ported products of the otber.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

AN AGRICULTURAL SrATE.-Ilinois, it appears, is taking the lead of all the other States in agriculture. The index of this fact is not alone the grain crops, but the number of her agricultural socie- lies. There are eighty eight agricultural societies in that State, or twenty more than any other State in the Union
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

DEATH OF Mas. GEN. QulrMAN.-The Ficksburg Sun of the 26lh ult.. says:
 "We regret greatly to learn of the death of Mrs. Quitman, the widow of Ma for General John A. Qnilman."
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07
PAINruL | RuNoR.--A Philadelphia dis.

PAINFUL KUMoR.-A Philadelphia dls- patch of the 23d. ut says:
 There is a rumor prevalent here this evening that the frigate Congress. which sailed from here on the l4th inst, has gone down with all on board. The sto- " seems to have originated a. the Navy Yard, but t was impossible to trace it to any definite or reliable source whatever. It has caused much anxiety among the friends of the crew,
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

ELECTION IN THE CHocrAw NATION. the anti-progressive candidate, has been elected Governor Of the Choctaw Nation, over Coleman Cole, the progress i've candidate, by about 500 majority The whole of the anti-progressise ticket has been elected in the Nation.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07
FROM HAVANA
Progress Of the &are and Coolte Trad
 

Progress of tke &aUe and Coolie Trade.
 The New York Herald says:
 By. the arrival of the steamer Paiarro del 0eeano al this port, we have adyices from Havana to the 2lst The slave trade is going on brisltly, several cargoes hav- ing recently been landed. A cargo of 300 was landed at Havana on the lSth.-- 2,063 Cooies have been delivered alive at Havana since the commencement of the traffic, out of 49,304 shipped, and 7.24l pershed on the voyage.
 Notwithstanding this addition to the labor of Cuba, the value of Cooies is steadily increasing, and lauerly the sales have been made at $400 per head.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

gaD- JoHN ". HEAD, Esq, has been elected Attorney General of the State of Tennessee
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07
Hox. T. c. HixDmAS.-Wc learn that

Hox. T. c, HiNDMAN.-Wc learn that this gentleman was greeted with large crowds at Seurcy on the 3lst ult., and at Augusta on tie 2d inst.
 We heard him at Jacl1sonport on Sat urday last. Some two. hundred persons were in attendance, which was large crowd, taking into consideration the in- clemency of the weather--a heavy rain having fallen most of the previous night and the forenoonof the day.
 The speech on the occasion was able and replete with incontroverlible facts not mere assertions---for the documents were produced to prove conclusively his positions.
 A friend has promised us letter from Batesville, in which he proposes to give a sketch Of Col. Hindman's canvass to that point
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

SWAMP LANDs--LEvEE FuNps.-The Little Rock True Democrat says that the following amounts in specie, are now in the treasury, subject to pay certificates for leyee work done in Retrospective districts; Batesviile district. ....... .,.... ......S 6,300 Washington '' ....,..,. .,........... 30,000 Clarkspile l" ...., ............ 1l,500 Champagnolle C ............ -...... 6200 Little Rock < ...... l0,200
 Total l...,.. .............. $64 200
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07
LOST LOST /! :!


 A COMMON-SIZED PORT MONNAIE, containing Q due-bil on c. W. VApEN and J. A. FRIrH, dated about the 10th of May last, for about Eighteen Hundred Dollars, with credit on the same for Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, dated puly 4th last: also, ". W. LEwIs's certificate, as Register in the Batesvlle District, for Forty Acres of Land also, Mir. Alexander's certificate, as State Land Agent in the Batesyille District, for Four Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land. Both certificates are dated about the first of September.
 l may have lost said Port Monnaie between Batesyille and Des Arc, as I did not miss the same until the next morning after my return home from Batesville. There are several other papers, that do hot recollect at this time.
 Any person who will return the same to me, at Des Are, shall be liberally rewarded.
 sept7-4w M. M. ERWIN.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

PRoTEcTroN IN THE TERRITORIES The doctrine of protection to property in the Territories Is as old as the Govern ment itself. Every State in the Union, while in Territorial capacity, has been under the control land direction of Con- gress, and its citizens received it's protec- ton. Many years ago, Mason and Hun ter, of Virginia, Brown and Davis, of Mis-. sissippi---in fact, the entire South, with singular unanimity, have advocated the doctrine. Mr. Green, of Missouri, said d:
 "The doctrine of non-interference by Com gress with slavery in the Territories means, that Congress should neither ESTABLISH or PROHIBIT it. That is all. Leave these ques- tions to the Constitution and the Courts. But whatever rights individuals have in the Ter ritories, may demand, and, when demanded, MUST have adequate protection"
 Even Senator Bigler, of Pennsylvania, evidently foreshadowed his recognition of the correctness of Senator Greens views, when he said:
 ''It is for the courts, and not for Congress, to deeide all legal questions that may arise as to the rights of slave property in the Territo- ries--that is the Democratic policy but it is not clear that a necessity will never arise for the interference of Congress to execute right decree of the courts. ."-[ Memphis Avalanche.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

TIE IsrmMus "GRAyE DIGGrNs. - The Panama Star, tells of one man in the Chiriqui gold diggings who took out of one grave in one day, $l ,000 worth of idols and ornaments, amongst which were three gold plates of the size of dessert plates and the thickness of stout tin plate, an eagle of the size of 8 span, and many other ani- mals and insects beautifully manufactured. This is the richest grave that has been open yet, but none have been opened that have not produced something. The old man who made the discovery kept bis se- cret for some time, and it is. reported that he succeeded in accommodating about $4,- GOO.
 Elsewhere we are informed that ihe whole of the foot of the Cordilleras, in Chriqui, is full of ''hunoas' (graves) and that it will take many thousand people du- ring many years before the whole will be dug up.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

BsS~ A number of gentlemen of Mem phis, connected with the cotton business have made up the sum of $l750 as a "Factors Premium, 10 be awarded to any planter or planters of the States of Ten nessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkan- sas, who may exhibit at the coming Fair the finest bale of cotton, as designated be- low. Each lot of cotton for which q pre- mium is awarded, passes over 10 the fac tors as their property. Five premiums to be awarded, as follows;
 For the finest bale Cotton, Planters own
 crop.... .,....,. s........ -4.,.. .Sl50 For the finest two bales Cotton, Planters
 own crop, each $137 50........ 275 For the finest three bales Cotton, Planters
 own crop, $125 each.., .,.. ......... 375 For the finest four bales Cotton, Planters
 own crop, SIP 30 each...... ...... 450 For the finest five bales Cotton, Planters
 own crop, Sl00 each ...... ..... 800 Five Premiums amounting to...... .,.$i750
 Each bale of Cotton must weigh 440 pounds or oyer.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07
THE NEXT HOUSE OF REPRESENT.

Although Kentucky and Tennessee have gone largely Democratic, at the late election, on their State tickets, the Oppo- sition have gained several members of Congress in each. owing to the Democrat ic division in some of the districts. The "South Americans" as they are called, will have quite handsome force in the next House of Representatives, and wield the balance of power in that body. Their strength may be computed thus;
 Maryland ...,.. ...... .'.''. .'.'.. :. Virginia .,.... .....' '''. ...s.. North Carolina ...... ...... ...... ..'.'''. '9 Georgia .....- .-..., ...s'' s.'''. '''' . Louisiana ........ ....-, ..'' '...s.''' z Tennessee ...........,.. ....... ...... ace. Kentucky....., ....,, ...,,. ....'. ...... = 3
 Total...... eco. ...... ...... ',.'.. '24
 The Democrats will have sixiy-six reg ular members from the South and twenty six from the North, making ninety-two in all. There are six Independent Demo- crats elected. The House on the question of organization will be thus divided
 Regular Democrats .......... ...... .92 Irregular Democrats ...... ...... ','.t..'.'. South Americans. coo. ....'. 24 Republicans ..........,. ...... ...'.' ...' LA -l Cincinnati Enquirer.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

= Gen. Houston's majority for Governor of Texas iS 5000 votes
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07
CITIZEN OFFICE F o R $ A l. E .

|. CONTINUED ill health makes it necessary sJ that the undersigned should dispose of the Citizen Office. The paper has been published near five years, having been established by the present editor and publisher in September, 1854. The subscription list, advertising, job work, &c., is inferior to no paper in the State, for the length of time the office has been established.
 fY~ The establishment will be sold on very reasonable terms, and possession given imme- diately. If not sold at private sale before the 10th october next, shall on that day offer the same at public sale to the highest bidder. bsg~ Persons wishing to purchase are in- yited to call and examine the material, &c. Those at distance will address the under signed. JIG. MORRILL,,
 Des Arc, Ark. GY Editors newspapers please notice. August 3, 1859.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-09-07

Five Premiums amounting to...." .$i750
 Each bale of Cotton must weigh 40 pounds or pvae
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03
Census and Statistics OF Va.

tn" CONSTITUTION of Virginia tides that
"rhc ,icnr,uI Assembly, nj intervals at i've
Years '-vur IN" unr's "t the r"'urus of the
cru>iI> pf H." | NJ. States. rh"N cTUe" to 10"
tax III a census and SIC Il statistic 1T 'hI~
State ~ may hr ,r">'r'' ed hN hIw: which
census a,d statistics shall IT, r"tG poi To- TIA"
~, ROTARY It In" nrumrt H"a,rh. VIII" >ha u
COMPARE, ~, rr."'' 80" r,''uru~ and report
rh. same T., thr Gcnrra. .t>s"m lv.
d. r"n-,i'u; ma, pr iSl"h has been Ell
tire n"g,",.trd and lost SIGHT f hI The Log
j. 'aru~r. "" h..ri,.I" I'LL vas INTRODUCED
NJ th'. last session. ut never h"camr Il law:
y what r"iI>un - hast kn"wn 10 the mem
hcrs. Tbs pr.'i,,,u ~ mnch lnnd,n !,
upon ,hr G"nrrni Assembly H. any ether 1T
the constitution and to d.sr"gnr ri 1t. r'luirr-
mrnt, is "a drr". rrr"n pf duty. A. tiagrnnr ~
The violation Of any ri To" provision 81 the
t"uSUruil"u.
|, IL Ia W. hom"i that the D"yt G"nrrrll
=, ss"ml.lv WI! make provision for carving
INT" Eft H., inn<e "G the Cnn-t ,tn.Ion.-
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CoNvrNurl
The Seventh Congressional Dis,ric,

The communication oC "Fauqurr. wg...
appeared in the Gazette of MONDAY
given general satisfaction T. III" Win, .,f
It Is hoped that The Suggestion therein ,...
tanned. will be acted uI~'m Let 'ouyrn,..
be held. and let every county in the p,,.r.
be fully represented. Neither Of the r,ut;.
dates at present before Us would. if elected
advocate, ur in any way carry ont. the 4ro,
or policy of the Wing and American DARN.
AMI II becomes us as men, having the r,..i
of our country and It's prosperity at hear.
to use our utmost exertions Ia piac" those a,
Office who pW carry out our principles. man.
of which are acknowledged by portion -
tn" Democratic party to be correct. and wna
som. ARE e'en striving Pr" have cngranei
upon their platform. y ~ Lh:T, and. ltru,.
successful effort. is h"Ing mai" 10 revive gnt
re-organize the Whg party; and ia oricr :,
further this reorganization, the party should
have candidates for all "ffces whcrr r.,..
teal principles are involved. Especially d.
| consider it the Intv of our party To ha,.
a cab. ,hmtD Cor Dnsress in this Di-trir.
The SUBPOENA. II the Democratic party +,
was thought, was secured by the iamou,
Gerrvmaudcr of the District. but Mr. Flour
nov received a handsome majority. and ,..
present Representative owed, at one tim.
his election 10 the votes of the America,
Such being the case, think We mightrn,cr
the contest with m equal chance OF success,
The aryun 1T have n"arl used hy one mp
two. that II wound b, cong run - cau!
date in between two DcmocEy lnlhIa,r,
appears 10 me to be perfectly ialIacIow>. b.
not our opponents always have candidate
no matter how small their minority. or h.g
many candidates there are on the oppo.i,.
side, But, should such an argument lv.
any weight? Are We 10 remain 0'ru,s
silent, and make no effort 10 regain our III
premacy. W do battle for those priRriplr,
which we sincerely cherish. and wish To ,a-
prevail. because our opponents may have two
ham pI,u, in the field? And. again, i Il
CERTAIN that the Democrats will not ha,ea
Convention? have heard it int!matcl tia,
they would pursue s"ch a policy. and tia:
the former usage Of the party will not again
be suffered to be violated. Then. lcru, ha,D
a candidate, and let us 20 into the ron,,,,
fear!">.r, and with determination to sue.
c..r'! I.rr the candidate, VIA 'r h" may h.
yrc.i,e To" support and cncou'al men; Of hi,
part, Let him go 10 work. and let BIZ,
friend, work for him Tn" old WIZ spin.
is up, md the Richmond Convention wi.
give it adiitionn, stimulus. While the iron
is hot. st"lk" and my word i"r il, with pr
per ."rt,"n-, you viii be successful.
4 WIG
.-r.niria, Va, Feb. lst, 80"
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FOR CHARLE ST0N.

FIRST CLASS CABIN PASSAGE. SIS
THROUGH II 80 HOURS.
~eca. The new and firSt-clas, steamship
SESSPATiPSCO, Capt. l.. II. LAYrIELD. WI
leave Spears Wharf On SATURDAY, February =.
al O'Clock, p. NJ, precisely.
The accommodations for assengers 10y this .tea
mer, are in every respect first class.
No Freight received after ~ o'clock on the ia,
Of sailing.
No Bills of LaIing will be signed after IA" i,lar
ture Of the steamer.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SAMUEL I. PEtRCE. Agent
ll6 Spears Wharf. Balumor'.
Agents in Charleston JOHN ". CALDWELL
{ son.
The PATAPSCO will leave Baltimore again 20
the 9Th, and again on the 10Th inst PunctusHE
in her departure may lee relied "A.
R,ltiu ,re fell 1T