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Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
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On Wednesday evening last, in Des Arc, Mrs. OLIVIA ERWIN, in the 55th year of her age.
 The deceased was the widow of James Er- win, who died in January, 1852. She was one of the early settlers of this section of the State-having resided here and in Caroline township near 3i years. Mrs. E. was uni versally respected for all those noble and en- dearing qualities which constitute the true woman-whether as mother friend or com panon. How true it is, that the young may die-but the old must die.
 Near West Point, White county, Arkansas, on the 18th inst, of Congestion of the Brain, Mrs. SARAH SPRAWL, consort of W. P. Sprawl. in tho 2ith year of her age The de- ceased was an acceptable member of the Bap- tist church. She eleaves husband and two children to mourn herloss. &8
 Memphis Appealand Bulletin please copy.
 At the residence of Wm. P. Preston, Prai- rie county. Arkansas, on the Sd inst, CHAP- FL S. DEVALL, in the 10th year of his age. The deceased had left his home, on White river, to visit a sick relative in this neighbor- hood-while here, he was taken suddenly Ill and died in few days. MT. Devall was born in Augusta, Georgia, April sth, 1Slo, and emigrated to this State at an early day. lie resided in this county, for many years. His Kindness of heart and charitable disposition had secured to him large circleof friends.
 He was like afather to his orphan relatives, who were under his care, and the solicitude he expressed for their welfare during his last hours, was evidence of his sincere attachment to them. May they fully realize the blessed promises of God to the Orphan. r.
 Hamilton, Prairie co. Ark, March II, 1852
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
NEWS ITEMS, SC.

gy Mike Walsh, ex-member of Con- gress from New York city, was found dead In the rear of a building on Eighth Ave nue, in that city, on the morning of the l7th inst. His sdeath is supposed to have been caused by intoxication.
 gGg- Great preparations are being made for the Illinois State Fair, which comes off at Freeport on the first Thursday of Sep tember next. SOUTHERN CoMMERcTaL CoNvEyTIoH. This body will meet at Viclsburg on the first Monday of May next, the 9th of the month.
 The Paris correspondent of the New York Commercial writes that it IS general ly conceded that under the circumstances the Emperor has escaped the difficulties of his position exceedingly well. His speech is remarkable for it's elegant diction, and if he could not go so far as to declare positive- Iv for peace or war, 1t was because his majesty himself did not know which he was to have"
 The rumor which has been going the rounds of the press. that Chief Justice Ia ney contemplated resigning his judgeship in the Supreme Court oflhe United States, we learn from the best authority IS wholly without foundation, says the Washington Star, and adds. Chief Justice Fancy does not, and has never contemplated taking such a step.
 TIE WANDERER.-The famous yacht Wanderer was sold at Savannah on the 12th inst, by the U. S Marshal, and was purchased by MT. Charles Lamar, for the sum of S4 900.
 gE5g Major Thomas J. Helm died in Glasgow, Kentucky on the Sth inst. lie was Clerk of the Kentucky House Of Rep resentatives for nearly 20 years until the formation of the new Constitution. He was also Clerk of the Convention which framed the present Constitution of the Slate, and held other important trusts, all of which, 1t is said, he performed with the strictesl fidelity.
 seg A fatal affray occurred at Jackson, Mississippi, on the Huh inst. The diff cuty was between Thomas Ford and w. D. Blob, in which Col. Bibb shot Mir. Ford with double barrel shot gun, killing him in about ten minutes. MT. Ford's pistol fired off without effect.
 gGS The people of Vicksburg have agreed, by 10S majority,to subscribe $lO0,- 900 to the Viclsburg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad.
 sGgH Tn Washington correspondent o the New York Herald thinks, from the present appearances, Gen. Lane has the inside track for the Charleston nomination for the Presidency.
 sGg The New York Economist says that ''the effect of another general war 1T Europe would be productive of vas changes in the face of the world, an( probably go far towards carrying the Uni ted States to that point of commercial su premacy which they must, apparently attain at a period more or less distant"
 sGg- It is reported that two cargoes o slaves, from Africa. are of the coas of Georgia, endeavoring to effect Ian ding.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
No Family or OFEndividuaA snoUk
 be without the fO2loyyin kemi"

Da. SLrDGE's NERVOUS ToNIc-The only sure cure for Chills, Fever and Ague, Biilons' Inte rmittent, Remttent and Scarlet Fevers' Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Indigestion, Nervous Headache, Liver Complaint and Nervous Ar feetions, is this medicine particularly adapted, and to those convalescing from the attacks or Esyer is particularly recommended. Numer- ous certificates could be adduced to prove the seffcacy if necessary, but we leave all to pc their own judge. - r
 DR. SLEDGE'S HoARHoUND PEoToRAL-For Conghs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Influenza, spitting Blood, Group, Consumption, and all Affections of the Lungs, this remedy has no equal, and is found to give rel eff in all cases Try it well. Price, S1 per bottle or SIX bot ties for $5.
 DR. SLEDGE's D1ARRHEA OR CHOLERA SyRUp--A certain cure for Cholera Morous, Diarrhea, DySentery, Bloody Flux and all af- fections of the Bowels, and for children when testhing, is this remedy particularly adapted; asit is mild and pleasant to the taste, and children will take it with impunity. Price,
 a per bottle or six bottles for $5. See adver- Element. sepl1
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
PEcuLrAR1r1Es OF POPULAR PERSON

PEcuLrARIrIEs OF POPULAR PERSON. AGEs.-A Boston cotemporary says that
 President Buchanan uses no tobacco, Gen. Cass drinks no Bourbon" Senator Douglas uses no pepper, and the Poslmas- ter General eats but two meals day N. PWiIis cuts his own hair, Caleb Gushing slaves himself and wears no beard; Rufus Choate and Henry Ward Beecher are dear lovers of coffee E. R. Whpple rarely breakfasts before ten, though he beglns business at eight; Edward Everett writes his ertemporaneous addresses; Ralph Waldo Emerson often dimes at Parkers but rarely takes wine; Longfellow smokes meerschaum The smallest sized poet n.America is Holmes, the best looking one t'eids, and the biggest one Pike, ol Arkansas.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
ONE w EEK
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Steamer weser.

NEW YoRK, March lS-Tbe steamer Weser, from Cork the 9th, arrived al this port, bringing Liverpool advices of the 5lh
 COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
 LIVERPOOL 5--Sales of Cotton for the week, 7S,000 bales; with sales of l2,000 bales to spectators and 7,500 to expor- .ters. All qualities have slightly advan- ced The Brokers Circular says the market has advanced fully ad.; others say it has advanced 3-16@4d. Sales on Fri day 12.000 bales, with 4,000 bales for export and speculation. Market closed firm, Mobile Midding quoted at 7d.; Upland Fair z 3-l6d.; Middling 65d. Stock of cotton in port 359 900 bales, of which 306 600 is Amercan
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25


 HIeH LITE IN THE KIrcHEN.-The nlght of the last Hop al the Bowman House, at Jackson, Mississippi, the "dar- kles stole few bottles of champaigne went into the kitchen and got on 'regu- lar spree" Toasts ware drank, among winch was the following one; De Cob ernor ob de State-him come in wid bery insie opposition, him go out wld none al all."-L Vicksburg Sun.
 A WRIT OF No Go."-Legal phrases and Law Latin are not always improved by explanation or translation. as was vel exemPllhed when under the New York Code, all legal terms used were to be ir English, and the bar were not httle a. unused in finding a writ of ne ereat regnt rendered as writ of mo go"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
THE WANDERERS AFRICANS FouND

-The Savannah, Ga, KepubIlcan oI the 10th inst, says, that the Africans landed by the Wanderer some time since, have been found at Jacksonville, Telfair county, in that State, and arrested. Another ac- count reports they were arrested near All -bany in that State, and carried away some eighty miles for safe-keeping. The own CTS of these slaves have presented their claims and instituted legal proceedings for the recovery of their property.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

FusTrcEs CouRrs IN WHITE RIVER ToWN-
 xr, The several Justices of the Peace' Tn
 6ite River township hold their respective aYts in Des Arc, as follows: ', sP. VAUGHAN, Esq, 1st Friday each month. zI. DEwooDy, Esq, 2d
 NFnS HJRNE, Esq, 4th
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

a,s5- If you wish pair of fine Boots, or
 boes; or wish to purchase Preach Calf-skihs, ,;se Leather, Oak-Tanned Sole Leather, and sindings of every description, call at o'BnlEN :. Ho1r's, sign of the"Big Boot" on Buena ", street, mar 25-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

e9- The New York Express, on the authority of a private letter from Hays county, Texas, says that four hundred slaves, from Africa. have been landed on the coast of Texas. within the last few weeks.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

EyJ. E. MERRImAN, Esq, of the firm Of ]. E. Merfiman & Co., Jewellers, Silver smiths, &c, Memphis, Teenessee, spent sev- eral days in Des Arc, during the present and past weeks. Mir. M. made purchase or sey- eral lots, finely situated for the erection Of business houses. Lots in cur town seem to De in Remand, as gentlemen from various portions of the southwest have recently made purcha- ses. We have never known the prospects so bright for the future or our growing town On every hand, and almost every day, we see the spirit of enterprise exhibited in.the build iag of houses and enclosing and decorating grounds The arrival by every steamer or men seek ing new homes, and investing their funds in town property, reminds us Of early times at Memphis, when Randclp and Commerce were her competitors. Those who doubt the con tinped prosperity of Des Are are invited to conc and see for themselves.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

,fss5- Rev. B. N. SAwTELLE, of Batesville,
 m preach at the Presbyterian Church, on anday morning at II o'clock.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

CApr. D, B. PRICE This gentleman has xen charge of the L. s. Mail packet For ,e From his long experience on White ,er. he is just the man to please passengers asbippers. We have known " Daye," IS
 is familiarly called, e.lo, these many years," 4 Eve but express the common sentiment, in iing nim hearty welcome to the deck or eof our mail steamers, once more. 1his as will bel up to time, we'll warrant, and the st of care taken to ensure safety. :" Long J. h ,rniun y
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
Memphis Market.
MEMPHIS APPEAL OFFICE, Saturday, March l9, 1859.

Corrox.-The market was inactive yester- day and without change. The sales were l3 bales at T cents, 10 at 7al, at F, 2o at $, 20 S!, 2S at s 7-l6, 16 at st, 37 at 9, at 9ia 2S at t94, at 9s. at 9a, 9S at 95, l2 at 10, lS5 at loa, ls at l0a, at los at loS at ios' 2l at 121, 9 at l3--total. 763 bales, of which 524 sold under, and 239 at and over II cents.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

HICKORY PLAIN MALE AND FEMALE AcAp- Eve invite attention to the q Notice to Riders, ,o-to be found in our columns. Our
 ighbors at Hickory Plain, have raised, by bscription, the stock for erecting an Acade- :. The building is to be 70 feet long and 50 et wide-two stories high. They have al say selected beautiful site, and invite sealed oposals for erecting the edifce. There will on be fine opportunity for male and fe- ,1a taa char
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

n<g- The Presbytery of Arkansas will hold re gular meeting, in Wattensaw Church, on ,;day. the sth of Aplil, at 1 o'clock, A. M-
 xxjonal Records, Statistical Reports and ,,nmissioner's Fund will be called for by the
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
.ES SgARC O.:

ss:Y- Extra copies of the "CITIzEN," ..'s hF Tsnts each, or Fifty Gents per dozen.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
MARKE. T I s, &C.

CITIZEN OFFICE, DEs ARc, s M Friday, March 25, 1859. COTTON RECEIPTS FoR PAST WEEK A. Stewart S Bro's', received bales which hey bought at Sc. Geo. W. Walden received 1 bale.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
z. Arc station-M Methodist Episcopal es Churnh Snnth.

r,vx F. CARR, Preacher in Charge,
 u,yine service will be held at Watkins ,Isnel. every Sunday morning (except the "a HIN at II o'clock. Also, every Sunaay
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

Esg1 We invite particular attention to the 'eTtisement of "$145 lost" in our columns. ,o will be the lucky man to find and restore money to the proper owner?
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

THos. R. WEIGH, S. Clerk.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
DRY GOODS

EUsT received, 90 pieces Calico assorted, J 1 bale Al Domestic, 5 pieces Ticking, 10 pieces Pant Stuff, 10 pieces Striped Osnaburgs, 10 pieces Plaid Linsey, p pair Blankets, and various other articles.
 ianS G. x J. McLAREN & Go.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
HARDWARE.

4 N assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Axes n Planes, &c, &c. for sale low by
 ianS c. & J. McLAREN & Co.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
,JeweEry and Notions.

JtWHEFy aHN NOE1UEass yT7 have just received an assortment of w Breast-Pius, Ear-Rings, Finger Rings, Watch Guards, Keys,
 Cold PonS, Beads, Fiddles, and Yankee Notions, in great variety. Call and see.
 ian8 c. & J. McLAREN & Go.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
rgODVS AMID SHOES.

k JUST received, 13 cases Boots ant
 @- Shoes, assorted.
 ianS G. J. McLAREN & Co.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25
Hats and B0nnets.

I'VE have on hand an assortment O w HATS and BoNNETs, and for sale by
 ianS c. & J. McLAREN S Co.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-25

HyHESE Mills arc now in operation, cut
 | ting lumber of every description to or
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obtain facts which 10 predicate charge Of crme
or Of any immoral dishonorable Hal such been
,leirs object they would have published what was
not but they proclaim their suspicious and by such
pnucndoes and nBnuatons seek TO mpugn the character
Of one who not present.
DO feel called upon 10 reply TO such attempts TO
cast Icproach upon myself cay to these quesoners,
Gentlemen, am your peer. l have served my country
long, hope honestly as either OF yon and you
krow, and the country knpws, that any question yon
may proponnd me touching the government, i.s past
present position will be frankly, promptly aud fully
answered 10 the extent Of my knowledge and belief and
pronounce this attempt TO assal dishonorable, un-
worthy Of your POSITIONS unworthy OF honorable men.
But you must expect escape the responsibility Of
your own conduct by thus asslng who has for years
cantoned you of the results that must follow the efforts
OF yourselves and party extend slavery and your de-
cImIed purpose 70 Involve the people Of the free Saes
in the disgrace and crime Of supporting institution
which all honest and independent OF those States
pudi6ie. No man Of nation has done than
one Of you 10 produce the results which have recently
attracted the attention Of the people. They are
the immediate and unmistakabe effects OF the
Kansas Mrrderers there rewarded by executive
appointments to office. Browns the victims Of
that despotfm which your party exerted in favor Of
institution which the people abhorred
These facts DO not rest suspcion the refusal
Of victim TO answer any question They rest upon the
records and the history OF the government itself No
evasion regeneration change the enduring truths
to which refer And you would better subscrve the
public good by excrting yorr influence and occupying
your time in CORRECTING the evils you and your party
brought upon the country, than by the vain efforts
volve others in the crimes which you and your associates
have committed &f.
To the public will say, that Brown consulted ~
in regard 10 his Virginia epedtion or any Other rpedtsoK
or matter vhdterer. J. r. GIDDlNGS.
GiRARD HorE, PHILADELPHIA, Oct "a, 1859.
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The Latest Charge OF Post once Robbery
and Embexxlement.
UNITED STATES CuannssIONER's OFFICE

fSohU1O Mr. commissioner Bets.
otr 25.-ce Unied States rs Wm. Rmchison n--The de
fendant, William Hutchison, was yesterday mornns
brought in tho custody Of deputy marshall to be ex
amined on charge Of Illegally taking letters from the
Post Office, directed to Winslow, Ianier Co.. in whose
employ he had been as clerk up to the Goth day Of July
last.
From the evidence given by one Of the firm,
appeared that they were bankers in Wall street,
and that they had received notice Of remiftances
having been mailed to them by their correspondents,
which had not arrived also check drawn bythe MaImc
Bank Of Buffalo the Bank Of North America ior sSs
and on inquiry II ascertancd that the accuseu nad
obtained the letter AMI remittance from the rose Oos,
forged the endorsement Of their rm ana tnen got the
cash for the check from the paying teller OF ano.ner banK
to whom he known as ccrk In the mousse ol "sow,
lanes Hobrook the special agent Of the General Post
Office testified that he had taken this case in hand and
after The lapse days arrested the prisoner on sus
pcoo of attempting Illegally obtain other letters from
ho post foe at the second interview he had with the
prisoner he (ness) told him that the fact OF the cashng
Of the draft and the forgery Of the enlargement was
known and could be proved against him the prisoner
then admitted having taken number OF letters which he
had DESTROYED and that be had taken DRAFT or bill of
exchange which had been cashcd al the banking house Or
Sherman 4 Co. t
Mr. Newman, who appeared on the part Of the govern
ent stated that there was other evidence ana that
he should ask for the commitment Of tho prisoner IN de-
fault Of 600 ball.
No counsel appeared for the prisoner hut gentleman
present said no was an orphan mot yet twenyone and
that his only relative uncle now travelling IN m
rope The gentleman further stated that II the uncle were
written 70 nc would probably make restitution and have
The Commissioner said he would commit the prisoner
for trial. and that he would TX the bail at 81 600.
The prisoner (who wears heavy mustache, and np-
M 70 De over years Of ae was conveyed
Ine teller Of the bank wished II to be understood that
AZ the time the prisoner received the proceeds Of the draft
he had not 'ct the employ OF winslow, Lanier q Co.
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OrKRsnc MArrERs.-The performance at the Academy
tonight will be an exceedingly interesting one. Madame
Gazzanga makes her first appearance this season. and
sings Pauna in the ''Poliuto,' with Brgnol Poliuo
and Amodio Severrs, trio of superb artists. Madame
Gazzanga will sing this opera for the first time, and
has line artistic opportunity, which she will, without
doubt, improve to the fullest extent.
The debut of Speranza the prima donna, vii: take
place on Thursday, when she will sing in the "Traviaa."
The tenor, Beaucarde, arrived yesterday in the
Ocean Queen. Also his wife, who is known to the ope
ratio public the Of Albertni. Beaucarde s
engaged by Strakosch
Great preparations making for the production Of
the opera, "The Siciian vespers," which s 70 be
brought out within the fortnight This opera has
been very successful 10 Paris and London and has at
traced the largest audiences in the Italian
theatres The directors Of the Academy promise that the
mise shall be the most splendid ever known here
Everything, scenery dresses, properties, &c. b TO be
new and manufactured from patterns received from the
Grand Opera in Paris The total cost Of ssmountng the
opera estimated SIS oOo The principal parts win be
sung by Brignoi and Colson The production of this
opera is TO be the great event Of the season.
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CARD FROM JOSHUA R. GIDpINGs.

The following Card appears in the Philadelphia Norsh
Ameriodn Of October oath =
While coming to this city, on saturday, first read
Brown (tho prisoner captured at Harper's Fcrry) re
fused, in the presence Of Senator Mason and Messrs
Faulkner and Vallandighani, to answer the question
whether he had consulted Mr. Gddngs about the Virginia
cxpcditonY"
Is evident that the object Of these gentlemen was not
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COMMERCIAL IMPORTANCE os SAY FRASIsco-AS AmR1-
RourY CHINA AND JApAS-One Of the most note
worthy features in the news by the Baltic, from Calfor
mia, is the reception of nearly months later from
Japan The schooners Lewis Perry and San Diego from
Pctropauovski arrived at San Francisco the 23d u
the having made the passage in twenty three days,
and the other in twenty Had these vessels connect
ed with the regular mail steamers should have had
from Japan in forty three days-as fast comes
by the European route Bat, suppose the conmupica-
ton between Hakodad and San Francisco direct and
by line Of steamers connectnswth the Atlantic ports
may be at distant Gay, with the trains Of the
Pacific Railroad would not all and most Of the
light trade 20 and come by that route 1t is fair 70 pre-
that it would and in connection with this subject IL
may not be nopportune inquire what to be done
with the fee Of American steamships collecting in the
Pacific, unless Of them applied this trade.
Our Commodores have done astounding things than
would be the opening OF this route 10 China.
Let US look for moment at the commercial importance
Of San Francisco shown by the statement Of imports
for the past threequarters Of the present year. taking
principal articles. There 81 4SO 600 feet of domes-
tic lumber 544 sss pounds Of coffee, oo5 barrels of
four 81 2os rkns Of butter ssol5l pounds of rce
s0e077 pounds Of sugar. pounds OF tea, and
multitude of other articles in proportion. Tho eights
on cargoes from New York for the same period were
ST. 262 from Boston, s7s5 435 from other Eastern
ports, 5s2 and from foreign ports s7s0056 OF the
exports of treasure about fifty millions per to
the port of New York, and five times much as is
shipped to all other ports comes here.
The exports are rapidly growing in importance and,
that California capitalists have turned their attention
TO wool raising, may expect heavy shipments of that
article. The excellent California native wines are also
becoming staple export, while, from recent discoveries
ii Is all improbable that coal will be added to the
list Labor in demand and altogether the future OF the
Golden
progress be stimulated should form connection in the
new American route TO China and Japan.
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WHO APE m THE pTOT

It is understood that the initials F 50 signod TO
John Browns letter from Concord Mass refer 70 Mr. r.
B. sanborn Secretary Of the Massachusetts, Eigrant Aid
Society; and the initials 49, G. H" 70 DR.. s. g. Howe Of
Boston,
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Nothing has been done in the nsurgent TO day.
The motion for writ Of habeas corpus postponed until
tomorrow.