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Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
A Decline in the Douglas Market.


 There are none so poor as 10 do rever- ence to Stephen A. Douglas. There is an evident decline in the market. It is true that Judge Douglas has been warm ly received during his recent eleclioneer- ing tour; but we feel assured that that ap- plause was not the result of deep and abiding faith, originating from a conyic- ton of the soundness of his political prin- cl2les, and his great worth, like that which greets the conqueror or beloved statesman, but the mere efervescent greet ing of admiration of the canvass he made, and the demonstrations of those who are ready to hold up hls hands whilst he is endeavoring to pull down the stronghoIds of the Administration. The smon.pure Democracy, wherever he has been, have given him the cold shoulder. The Jack son .Nississippian asserted that the per- sons who made the applause for Douglas in his Southern journey "are bankrupt politicians, disappointed ofice-seekers, ad. venture-s Of every description, editors. whari-rats, and lazzaroni generally" !" The motives that actuated them, we must confess, were those of idle curiosity, or a desire 10 cut the Administration by seem ingly to elevate the object of its implaca- ble hate. As an evidence of the fact that our assertions are true, we have but 10 cast our eyes to the different Stale De- mocracy demonstrations that have occurred, and there see how studiously they have ignored the Senator. Virginia refused even 10 give an expression of appreciation of his Illinois canvass by vote of about 900 to 3. Kentucky, in her Sth' of Janu- ary Convention, gave him the go-by, and endorsed his rival, the President. The Democratic party proper of Indiana have treated him coldly, and endorsed the pow CTS "that be- at the capital. Yet, MT. Douglas sticks up to the Democratic faith. Yet he attributes his success in Illinois to the Democracy, and that only when it is notorious that the American party prevent ed his defeat. We are glad that in a re- cent speech in the East he gave the credit of his election to the Democracy alone.
 "The feeling expressed of sympathy for hIm IS wearing away, and we may soon look for the vials of Democratic wrath 10 be poured out upon his head Douglas truly occupies an unenviable po- sltlon. He has ' trimmed until he has trimmed himself free of all branches of support, and he will soon stand solitary and alone.' Overweening ambition bad been his curse, and will seal his doom"
 Memphis Avalanche.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION
 OF IT A x-TTTTESI

| NOTICE is hereby given to all whom il " may concern, that at the November tern of Prairie Circuit Court, 1859, will apply for confirmation of title, to the following des. cribed lands lying in the said county of Prai. rie, State of Arkansas, to wit: The N. E. l oi section B, township 5, north, range 10, west 160 acres, assessed and taxed for 1854, in the nal me of Mary c. Jackson, and sold by E. E. Dismukes, Sheriff of Prairie county, at the conrt-house door in the town of Brownsville, on the 18th of March, 1855, and purchased by V B. Dalymple for three 8l-100 dollars amount of State and county tax, penalty, costs, and charges, due thereon, for 1854. The cer- tifcate of purchase was transferred by V. B. Dalrymple to John H. Quisenberry, April 3d, 1853, and on the 3d of March, 1857, the Sher- if fexecuted to the said Quisenberry, the as- signee of the said Dalrymple, his Sherif's deed for the said land above described, and on the 9th of January, 1858, the said John H. Quisenberry deeded the same to me.
 Also, the N. E. of sec. 36, township 3, north, range 8, west, 160 acres, which was as- sessed and taxed for 1854, in the name of Cath crime N Robinson, and sold by E. c. Dis- mukes, Sheriff of Prairie county, at the court house door in the town of Brownsville, coun- ty of Prairie, on the 18th of March, 1855, and purchased by V. B. Dalrymple for the sum of four 9l-100 dollars, the amount of State and county taxes, penalty and costs, due thereon, for the year 1854. The certificate of purchase was transferred by the said Dalrymple to John H. Quisenberry the Sd of April, 1855, and on the 26th day of February, 1857, the certificate of purchase with the transfer being produced to the said E. E. Dismnkes, Sheriff as afore- said, he, the said sheriff, executed to John H. Quisenberry his sheriif's deed for the said land, above described, and on the 9th of Jan nary, 1858, the said John H. Quisenberry sold the above described lands to me.
 Now. therefore, all persons who can set up any right to the lands so purchased in conse- quence of any informality, or irregularity or illegality, connected with such sale, are noti- fled to appear at the November term of the Circuit Court for Prairie county, A. D., 1859, and show cause why the sales so made should not be confirmed.
 GEORGE w. HANNA.
 PER J. E. GATEwoop. Tian 2S-6w.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
CHEATING THE INDiANs.-T Wash

CHEATING THE INDlANs.-Th Wash ington correspondent of the Boston Tray.
 eler gives the following account of new species of cheating of which the poor In dians of the West have been the victims,
 Fortunately in this case the Government
 has interfered in time to prevent the full
 consummalion of the designs of the swim
 dlers of the poor red men;
 s.The Indian Bureau has received in-
 formation that the Seneca Indians. who
 are about to receive land warrants from
 the Departments, have been made the
 subjects of cruel deception by some
 white scoundrels who are as yet undetec- ted. IL appears that one man has been among those Indians in the neighborhood of Buffalo, pretending to be an agent from the bureau, getting information asto these who have yet to receive warrants, and le- wings moneys from them for pretended expenses. At the same time he found out who had received warrants. After he was gone an accomplice came among the same tribe and persuaded many that the warrants they held were comparatively worthless and succeeded in buying these warrants for very small sum. The de- pertinent on hearing of this has decided that no transfer shall be considered valid which was not made in the presence of the Indian agent. The scoundrels who now hold the warrants of these Indians will be glad to return them and receive back a par, even of what they paid to get them into their hands. The departmen, has also taken means 10 spost up" the h. dians in regard to the real value of their land warrants.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28

FIRE LAST NIGHr.-A fire broke ou, at balf-past l2 o'clock last night on the frame premises extending from the river front on the bluff behind Towards Row to the alley occupied by MT. J. M. Fetch CT as livery stable. It was completely burned down, together, as we are inform ed, with four omnibuses and thirteen hor- ses and mules. A brick building next door, containing large stock of hides, belonging, we are told, to MT. Hise, was also, destroyed. But little water could be obtained and the fire became extinct in consequence of the wind blowing the flames from the neighboring houses. s.- [ Memphis Bulletin of Tuesday last.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28

! e1F Col. M. M. w. L. Lipford, long known throughout North Mississippi as teacher, died Of drospy in Holly Springs on Sunday, the 9lh inst.
 f Robert J. Walker, Ex-Governor of Kansas. has been living lately in New Jersey. IL is said that he IS after the Uni ted States Senatorshlp from that State.
 eWF The richest man in Louisville. Ky. is the Hon. James Guthrie. His proper ty as assessed Is worth $l ,3S3 ,6S6.
 g Secret meetings of Irishmen have been held in New York for the purpose o raising money to pay counsel Tn the cases of those persons arrested iii Ireland fol conspiracy.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
MIR. MASON'S BILL.

The following Is copy of the impor-
 tant bill, reported in the Senate by MT
 Mason, of Virginia, from the Committee
 on Foreign Relations-Mr. Mason an
 nouncing, at the same time, his inten
 ton to call it up for consideration at ar
 early day:
 WHEREAS, the President of the Uni. ted States, in the discharge of the duty imposed on him by the Constitution, iron time to time, to give to Congress infor
 nation of the state of the Union, and tt
 recommend to their consideration sucl
 measures as he shall judge necessary anc expedlent, has informed Congress that, by reason of the distracted and revolutionary condition of Mexico, of certain of the States in Central America, and occasion ally of those of South America, as we'll the property as the lives and liberties of Amer lcan citizens, arc subjected to lawless vio. lence, or otherwise placed in peril by those claiming to be in authority,and for the re- dress thereof gotlation and remonstrance in the forms of diplomatic intercourse, are attempted in vain; and il being manifest to Congress that such condition of things
 in the States aforesaid will continue so long as government is found there in the unset tied and irresponsible condition at present, and at times heretofore tolerated by their people; and it being the indispensable duty of the Government of the United States to protect it's citizens against lawless violence within the limits of the United States, wherever found on lawful errand {; therefore a
 Be it enacted, 8'c, That whenever it shall be made to appear to the President that any citizen or citizens of the United States have been subjected, within the limits of any of the States aforesaid, and without commensurate ofense on their part, to any act of force on the part of those claim ing to be in authority therein affecting the life or liberty of such citizens, and the case, the opinion of the President, demands on his part the interpretation hereinafter proy- ded, 1t shall be lawful for the President to use the land and naval forces of the Uni ted States, or such part of them as he may deem requisite, in such way as in his judgment may be most effeclual, by force, within the country so offending,to give full and adequate relief and protection to any citizen or citizens of the United States so injured or imperiled, and at his discretion to obtain redress for any wrong so done; ProUided, That the President shall report to Congress (ifin session, forthwith, or if in recess, at it's first meeting thereafter, ) whatever may be done by him at any time in the execution of this act: .dnd propided further, That as soon as the object shall be obtained in any case where the provis- ions of this act shall be carried into execu- tion, the land and naval forces so used shall be withdrawn. a.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28

ELECTION or JuDeE OF THE FIrrn CIRcuIr.-We are informed that a bil has passed both houses of the Genera Assembly, providing that the election o Judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit shal hereafter be holden on the first Monday of August, A. D. 1860, and every foul years thereafter. The bill originated in the House and passed the Senate today and only requires the approval of the Governor to become law.-- Little Rock True Democrat, of Wednesday last
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
CHANGE OF DAY OF PUBLICATION

In order to suit the departure of the various mails from Des Arc. we have been compelled 10 change our day of pubIica- ton to Friday, instead of Saturday, as heretofore. This will enable our sub scribers to receive the latest news through our columns.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28

MANUFACTURING IN THE SoUTH.--- At a meeting of the Agricultural Society of Warren county, recently. a resolution was unanimously adopted recommending the establishment of manutaciory oi coarse cotton and woolen goods in Vicks- burg.
 ssS- Efforts are being made to have the Federal Court for the Northern Dis ,rict of Mississippi removed from Pon,otoe to Oxford.
 FAcroRY BuRNT.-The Belevile Fac tory, situated near the city of Augusta, Georgia, was totally consumed onthe Huh inst. The loss syery heavy, as there was no insurance. Over hundred operatives are thrown out of employment.
 as1- Mir. Iverson introduced bill in the Senate to abolish the franking priyi- lege. This bill proposes to abolish the franking privilege to members of Congress after the present session, and in lieu there Of each member is entitled 10 recieve an- nually one hundred and fifty dollars m post-otiice stamps, to be delivered al the beginning of each annual session.
 BsI- On the evening of the 18th inst, Cyrus Oberly shot. and killed Wm. J. Stewart, in Memphis. They were broth er-in-laws. Oberiy is represented as being the aggressor. He made his escape.
 es3- There are twenty-nine young men in the college of Georgetown, Ky. preparing for the ministry of the Baptist church.
 ssa- The total number of emigrants into this country last year was S7,S0l, against lS2 260 the year previous, de- sr ase of l53, ,566.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
Interesting from Cuba.

NEw ORLEANS, January 22. 2.-Havana dates ofthe 18th have been received The papers of the 18th publish the statement that Gen. Reneau had offered Gen. Con- cha fifteen millions of dollars to declare Cuba an independent State. Threats are made to massacre any American conspir- ators.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28

WnITE RIVER MAIL FACILITIES. | We find the following paragraphs in th, -Napoleon Planter of the 14ih inst, whicl paper was only t~elre days in reaching Des Arc:
 fssWe learn from nndoubted authority. that the citizens of White river valley are preparing to petition Congress to establish mail route bysteamers from Memphis to Augusta anc Little Red River. In the petition it is stated that Little Rock has sixteen mail communica. tions per week with the Mississippi river Taking 1t for granted that Little Rock has the number of communications charged, it does not in any particular interfere with the mai accommodations on White river, and the peo. pie of White river valley. being citizens of Ar kansas,are as directly interested in the advance ment of the mail facilities of the State as any other portion. We do not wish to interpose any objection to an increase of postal acommo- dations on White river, but we feel satisfied that the petitioners should make Napoleon the eastern terminus, instead of Memphis. The day has passed when planters and merchants will select Memphis as their trading point in preference to New Orleans, and it is unnatur- al for our White river friends to carry their business to Memphis when they can realize fully two and half per cent, more by ship
  cesslty of our White river friends turning their attention to the increase of communica- ton with New Orleans. This can be easily accomplished by increasing the mail facilities between Napoleon and the White river val ley.
 We are surprised that the White river press has not presented the respective claims of Memphis and New Orleans to their readers in proper form. The press of White river val a Is sxtsni .kt [ t. I the New Orleans market to that of Mem phis. Why then, for the sake of few adyer- tsements, puff the Memphis markets into no- anono
 The argument in the above quotation that the sixteen mail communications that Little Rock has monopolized with the Mississippi river, "does not in any partic. ular interfere with the mail accommoda- tions on White river" is all gammon. True, the people of the White river val. ley are ''citizens of Arkansas and are directly interested in the advancement of the mali facilities of the State:" but our neighbor of the Plaafer seems to forget lhat equality in sharing the advantages of mail facilities is unknown to tue denizens of the White river country. All we ask IS that while Little Rock has sixteen or eighteen mails week from the banks of the Mississippi, that we shall have four instead of two mails as is now the case. each week, ria White river. As to ma king Fapoleon the eastern terminus. in stead of Merphis, we have only 10 reply that Napoleon can never obtain the dis iEibuiion <. .aail matter, as long as presen.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
RAILROAD MEETING.

We are requested to call meeting oi the citizens of Dcs Arc, and adjacent country, together with all interested, or Monday evening next, at J. E. Gatewood's office, 10 take into consideration the bes, means to forward the proposed building ol Railroad from Des Arc westward
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
Bag We learn from Little Rock ina

Ba4F We learn from Little Rock that the charter for Railroad Company from Des' Arc westward, has passed the Sen. ate, as first reported, with the exception ol striking out the clause exempting the Railroad property from taxation for thirty years. Col. Terry, we learn, took live y interest in pushing the bill through the Senate, and we have ample reasons for asserting that Judge Reynolds will see that the bill is attended to promptly in the House.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
rsSF- The West Florida iourn.

Bs5- The West Florida journals are strongly advocating the annexation of their section of country to Alabama. The matter has gone so far that Alabama has appointed G. T. Yelverton to negotiate, as he will, either by purchase or cession, for the annexation. West Florida has seve- ral reasons for this movement. but the chief is that he railroad system may be extended without restraint, as now im- posed by East Florida, which has pre- ponderance of power in the Legislature.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28

DR. JErrHA FowLKEs. This gentle man left New Orleans on Tuesday, the llth inst, for Marshall, Texas. The N. Orleans Picayune says that be Is in pos session of means sufficien, 10 comply with the terms of the compromise arrangement with the new Pacific Railroad Company II no new obstruction IS thrown in the way, and the parties there act in good faith, the difficulties would all be adjusted on the 10th, and measures put in raln for the restoration of the property, and the union of all interests in vigorous prose- cution of this great work.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
JUDICIAL ELECTION,

We are requested to announce, that Judge JOHN J. CLENDESrN, is candidate for re- election as Circuit Judge of the Judicial Cir chit, composed of the counties of Conway Pope, Yell, Perry, Saline, Pnlaski. and Prai- re, at the election to be held on the Second Monday of February next.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28

DEArH or JuDGE ScoTT.-On the night of the 18th inst, Hon. CnRIsro. FIBER c. Scorr, one of the Assoclate Justices of the Supreme Court of Ar kansas, died at the Anthony House, in Little Rock. Judge S., had been resi- dent of the State since lS44. Appro. rriate proceedings of the Supreme Court, and Litlle Rock Bar are published in the Little Rock Gazette & Democrat.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28

srJ" Col. F. A. TrRRy, our Senator in the Legislature, and Hon. H. REYNOLDS our Representative, have our thanks for various public documents. Also, Gen. s. II. HAMPSTEAD, for similar favors.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28

BsS- An effort is on foot in Virginia, for changing the hiring lime of negroes and the time for renting houses from the first of January 10 the first day of October.
 ss~ A new paper, the Presbyterian Hfratd, is soon to be commenced in Mem phls.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
WANTED.

A LL those who are indebted to us, either by note or account, to come forwad and pay up. Weare compelled to have money to pay our debts, and we must get it from those who are owing us. Come soon and set tie, and twill save cost and trouble to us both
 FRITH X JACKSON. January l, 1s59.-lm
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
EDUCATIONAL.
Male and Female School

MFRS. M. V. HARRIS respect A IVI fully informs the citizens of 1A Des Arc and adjacent country, that @yVai VFfs she will open School, on Monday S the 22d inst, to continue for a <MJ SESSION OF FivE MONTHS. From her exper ence she tiatters herself that she will be en. abled to give satisfaction to all who may fayot her with their patronage.
 LIST OF PRIcEs-PAyABLE MONTHLY. Orthography, Reading and Numeration,S 8 % Orthography, Reading, Writing. Prima-
 " Arithmetic, Geography and Cram
 mar. ..,.s. ....,s ...... III 40 Etymology, Reading, Fancy Writing,
 Arithmetic, Geography, Grammar
 and History ............ ...... l2 O0
 fYr Payments to be made at the end of each month. All pupils charged from the time of entering, except in cases of protracted illness.
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
s. JON ES, # IF T 4 s Y ~

LATE OF NASHVILLE, T E N N, NOW on White river, for the purpose of IN finding location, respectfully annonn- ces to the citizens of Des Arc and vicinity, that he has taken a room NEARLY OPPOSITE THE NUCLEUS HOUSE, where he will remain short time, and would be pleased to wait on those wishing correct likenesses.
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
BOOT AND SHOE MAKING

a TO THE CITIZENS OF DIES T ARC AND VICINITY: & TAyING removed my Shop to the corner
 of Bnena Vista and Woodruff streets. I am prepared, with a GOOD STOCK OF LEATHER, suitable for Fall and Winter wear, to accommodate the public.
 WORK DONE CHEAPER THAN ANY PLACE IN TowN. 4 .-.g. s-
 WORK WARRANTED NOT TO RIP.
 ssJ% REPAIRING DONE neatly, at all times.
 As I am permanently located in this place, my interest is identified with yours.
 G75- TERMS, CASH.
 ,sn28-tf F. WETHERINGTON.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
Arkansas Legislature.
[syNopsIs or rnocrEnINes. l
SENATE

MONDAY. Jannary l7.-No quorum present
 Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock.
 TUESDAY, Jannafy lS.-Mr. Floyd intro. duced bill to allow locating agents S2 fol each separate tract of swamp land they may hereafter locate.
 MT. Floyd introduced bill requiring com mon school commissioners to settle with County Court annually. Referred to the com mittee on Education.
 MT. Pennington introduced bill to create another Swamp Land District, the domicil to be Arkadelphia. Referred to Swamp Land Committee.
 Took up House bill to prohibit selling or giving spirituous liquors to slaves either by free negroes or white persons. Referred to committee on judiciary
 WEDNESDAY, January 19.--Thc regular or der of the day being the consideration of the Free Negro bill-it was taken up and passed by vote of II to 8.
 MT. Carrigan offered memorial to Congress in relation to allowing the State of Arkansas to make compact with the adjoining States in regard to making cut-ofs on the Mississip- pi river. Referred to Swamp Land committee
 Mir Clark offered bill to authorize the Cairo and Fulton and Memphis and Little Rock roads to be consolidated. Referred.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-28
BOOTS AND SHOE

fA JUST received, B cases Boots ant Shoes, assorted.
 janS c. & J. McLAREN.