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Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

THE COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN Ar FAIRs.-The President has selected the Hon. A. B. Greenwood, of Arkansas, to fill the place of Commissioner of Indian Affairs, which was vacated a short time since by the resignation of the Hon. J. w. Denver; and we understand that he has consented to accept the appointment
 In this selection the President has shown his usual good judgment Judge Green wood is gentleman of high character and standing, and acquired, while in Con- gress, an excellent reputation for good sense and practical business talent. His residence for many years on the frontier, in the immediate vicinity of some of the largest tribes of Indians, and the informa. ton and experience acquired by him during his long servlce as a member and as chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs of the House of Representatives, peculiarly fit him for the important and responsible office of Commissioner of h. dian Affairs. A better selection could not have been made.-[ Constitution, 9th inst
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
TIE RAILROAD FROM DEvALL's BLUFF


 THE RAILROAD FROM DEvALL's BLUFF TO LITTLE RocK.-We clip the following from the Little Rock Gazette and Demo- crat of Saturday, the l4th inst, that our readers may be kept posted in reference to the building of this road
 CONTRACTS FOR CLEARING AND GRADING THE MEMPHIS RoAD.-We have been shown, by Capt. Lynch, the accomplished Chief En- gineer, the profiles and maps of tho third divi- sion of the Memphis and Little Rock Rail road, from White river to Little Rock. They may be seen at the office in this city, over the post-office and, by consulting them, very thorough knowledge of the road, and the coun- try over which it is to pass, can be acquired.
 By reference to our advertising columns, 1t may be seen that Capt. l.. invites proposals for clearing and grubbing this road, and grad ing and throwing up its bed, between the Ar kansas and White rivers. Contractors are in- vited to specify the amount of pay they desire in money, and the amount in stock, as well as to make proposals for pay in all money or all stock. There is no doubt now of the building of this road--its completion is only question of time. Its advantages to the country are so manifest, that we need not argue that question before the people now. We hope to see the whole country identify itself with the enter prise, by every citizen on the line taking con tracts for more or less of the work. '~
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
The Effort to Abolitionize Kentucky

The Louisville Courier thinks as we do, that there is an effort being made by the Louisville Democrat and others to aboli- tionize Kentucky for the benefit of Doug las and his assignees. The Courier says
 "The editor of the Louisville Democrat and his confederates of the press and stump, are bending all their energies to the shameful purpose of making the Democracy of Kentucky swallow down a Black Republican heresy that must, be- yond doubt, strip the party of all power in Kentucky, simply to elect their favorite or their favorite's friend to the Presidency in 1860. We shall submit to no so such outrageous action in the name of the De- mocracy. We shall contend against it from the beginning to the end, and if the State elections are lost because all the Democracy will not swallow such Aboli- ton heresy, the blame will rest upon the heads of those who have forced this ques- ton upon us and advocated it with per- tinacity worthy of a better cause. We call upon the Democracy of Kentucky to lift their sovereign voice at once against the movement, and to save their Congress- men, their Legislators, and all their can- didates from the defeat which such a here sy must inevitably bring upon them at the approaching August election. Let us stand by one another, let us stand by our State, let us stand by the South, and we will crush out this Black Republican here sy and come out more than conquerers."
 Wejoin the Courier Tn warning the Democracy against this thing. Mir. Clay said tha. if the Whig party sunk into mere Abolition party, he would no longer belong to il. We say the same thing of the Democratic party. If through mis- erable policy, or through timidity or dis honesty, it identifies itself with the vile heresy of Douglas, Forney, and Harney, it will deserve to die, and we pray God that.in such an event it may Paducah Herald.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

TIE Mrssrssrprr VALLEr.-The in- terests of the Mississippi valley are oi more importance to this whole country, than has ever been acknowledged or acted upon by our government. This enormous region of country, productive in its various parts of nearly every sort of articles of trade or growth of soil of the temperate zone, has never yet been properly appreciated by the government of the United States or the powers of the world. It has always been subordinated here in our own country to the Atlantic border, and in Europe, the sentiments and interests of the Atlantic cities have been usually taken and deemed 10 be the sentiments and interests of America.
 It is quite time that this sort of thing should cease. It is quite time that the States of the Mississippi valley should assert their own policy and carry out their own desires. They have tremendously important and valuable commerce to pro- tect, which passes of necessity down the Mississippi river and through the Gulf of Mexico. They are all liable to suffer terribly from a war with any European power in case the West India Islands re- main as they are, or Central America is not Americanized in our sense of the term. They have therefore right to demand ot our people, the people of the United States, of whom they form the principal part, that some arrangement shall be made, or some proceeding taken by which they shall be protected from such result. There is no good reason why the States of the Atlantic border should be allowed to monopoize all political power and all government pro- lection.
 This country ought to own Cuba. It commands our highway of commerce with Europe. It ought to own the Isthmus of Tehauntepec and the passage across Mex leo; it is neceeary for our intercourse with our own Pacific coast. These are true and real demands of the Mississippi valley, and ought to be attended to by our Admin istration. - New Orleans Courier.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

GEN. WALKER AND HIS MovE- MENrs.--A San Francisco correspondent of The New Orleans Picayune, writing to that paper, says "the usual amount of mystery attends the movements of Gen. Walker. The fact is now we'll known here that some are quietly purchasing a considerable amount of firearms in this city. This has been going on for more than week. The fact is, the little Grey-eyed Man of Destiny" is becoming theme of cogitation for all those who think that still water runs deep. l have no doubt that Walker fully intends organ izing another expedition against Central America. We have 1t here that the Government has ordered naval vessel to the Pacific coast for the special purpose of watching his movements, He is seldom seen conversing with any person, but is certainly at work at something. Time will soon reveal what it all means.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

BODIES The steamer Victoria, from Vicksburg, arrived last night at nine o'clock. bringing the body of Mrs. Cline, wife of MT. B. V. Cline, the first clerk and one of the owners of the ill-fated St. Nicholas. Her remains will be forwarded 10 St. Louis tomorrow evening by the John H. Dickey for inter- ment.
 The officers of the Pacific reported al Helena, on "Wednesday morning, thatthey had seen two bodies, male and female, floating in the river a short distance be- low that town. The were supposed to be the bodies of Miss Dunnica and Capt. McMullen. Boats were immediately sent down 10 recover them.
 Besides the above, we learn from boats from below, that the body of Dr. Avery or A,ey, was recovered on Tuesday and was buried in the graveyard at Laconia Ark.
 We, also, learn from the officers of the Boone. which arrived yesterday afternoon that Gen. Pillow had reported to them that he had recovered the bodies of twenty three persons, all of whom were, doubt less, victims of the St. Nicholas disaster No tidings have been received of the body of his son, Gideon J. Pillow, Jr. Among the bodies recovered by Gen. F., was ont of man, five feet, eight inches high dressed in full suit of black cloth. witt silk under-clothes. He was buried upor Gen. Pillows place. Memphis Ava lanche 18th ult.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

THE ARIZONA ARTISAN WELLs.-By the report of Capt. Pope, who was sent to endeavor to find water in the "Staked Plains" of Texas and the arid regions of Arizona, by boring Artesian wells, it ap- pears that having bored one hundred and eighty feet, in various places, without finding water, he has abandoned the en- terprlse, despairing of ever finding the liquid element in that region. There is something almost farcical in this announce ment. The fact of boring one hundred and eighty feet IS considered as settling the question of the perpetual aridity of vast sections of country. Why, this work is not worthy the name of Artesian boring. The finest Artesian wells in existence only throw out bountiful streams after reaching a depth of thirteen hundred feet, and we know of no well of this character that only reaches the depth of one hundred and eighty feet. This report by Capt. Pope will not immortalize him.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
sI BARON HUMBOLDT has addressed the following letter to Lieut.. MAURY, of the National Observatory:
BERLIN, April II, 1859.

BERLIN, April II, 1S5e It is with the most lively acknowledg- ment that l offer to my illustrious friend and associate, the Superintendent of the United States Observatory and Hydro graphical Office at Washington, the tribute of my respectful admiration. The mari time conference at Brussels, and the happy influence which your visit to Europe has fortunately exercised, especially where your presence has been enjoyed, have con- tributed to spread your views as to the means of shortening the duration of voy- ages through seas traversed by currents. You are now enjoying the fruits of im- mense labors.
 It belongs to me, more than to any other traveller of the age, to congratulate my illustrious friend upon the career which he has so gloriously opened.
 Scarcely in state of convalescence, I must limit myself at present to offer you the tribute of acknowledgment due you for so many years.
 Your very humble and very obedient servant,
 ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT,
 .H the age of ninety gears. The usual excuses for the incorrectness of my horrible writing.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
VALUABLE PROPERTY IF o R s A T. EI

H o It 0 A u IL !. HlHE undersigned desires to sell the follow
 ing property, for cash, or half cash and the balance on time; and will give good bar gains to those who will apply immediately;
 Part of lot No. 2, block 27, in Des Arc, Ark. !: 47 feet wide, no feet deep; in the heart of business, adjoining the new store just built Also, the beautiful lots paed in, numbered l, 2, and 3, in block No. 2g. opposite the Presby- terian Church, on the Public Square also. one-half interest in the house and fractional lots fronting the river, formerly occupied as the Citizen printng-o office also, 160 acres of beautiful woodland, II miles west of Des Arc, to ! mile north of the Little Rock road, numbered s l of N l. l and N W l of E l of section 9, and w of N E of section 10, township north. range west; also, 520 acres of excellent highland, 3d miles N w from Des Arc, 40 acres cleared, log-houses. &c., mum bered N of N ", and s W of N W and N W of W, and E of N K, and W of E, and E of N ", and " of N E, and W of s E, and E of S W, and E of S " of section IA; and " " of s ", and W of N W of section 13, township N, range west-all in a body--timber, oak, hickory, dogwood, &c., &c. Also, the s " 1 of " of sect I, town north, range west-40 acres, east of White river, mile from Des Arc. Also, s E of N F, and N E of 5 I; l sect 26, town north, range west--80 acres, miles north Of Des Arc ; also, W of s " l sect 90, town north, 4 west-S0 acres, q miles north of Des Arc, on the river; also, the Y E 30, town s, | w. TAO acres, s E of Brownsville also, 160 acres adjoining the town of Aberdeen, being the s w sect 2f, town S, 3 west--deeded by the Governor of Arkansas, on the 10th of June, 1858, as part of the 500,00O acre grant. Also, the following lands in White county s w sect 26, town 8 N, 6 W-160 acres, Il miles N from Prospect Bluff; also, of N W, sect s. and l of l sect 34, town 8 N, W-160 acres, also, s E of s E 3l, and N E of N 32, town 8 N, W-S0 acres also, ] of s " 21, town 8 N, 10 W-80 acres; also, W IS " 9, town N, 10 W 80 acres.
 JOHN H. QUISENBERRY,
 may18-1m Des Are, Ark.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

MELANCHOLY DEArH.-About two weeks since Walter R. Leake, Esq, the worthy President of the Bank of Waydes- borough, N. C., embarked on the steamer Jennie Whipple, in the enjoyment of health, on business visit to Terry's Land- ing, Arkansas. He sickened on the way and died, and his dead body was brought to this city yesterday by the same boat that bore him away fortnight ago, when he was in the vigor of health and manhood. l Memphis Appeal, 10th inst.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
Thus far. this wear. nine thousa,

- Thus far, this year, nine thousand sev- en hundred and twenty-eight emigrants have arrived at the port of New York, about one thousand less than to the same period last year.
 - Haskell, the Fakir of Siva,v slight of hand performer, has juggled himself into a Congregationalist pulpit out West, to which is attached a salary of $l GOO year. His coarseness of speech has caused such com motion that it is not unlikely he will have to turn 10 his old trade before long.
 COULDN'T RESIST THE TEMPTATIoN.-Mrs. Anderson, an accomplished lady of London, c. w., insured her life for five thousand dol- lars, for the benefit of her son, who adminis- tered strychnine to the mother, from the ef- fleets of which she d.ed
 QUARASrINE.-Gov. Wickliffe, of Louisiana has issued his proclamation, upon the advice of the Board of Health, declring all vessels coming from number of tropical ports sub ject to quarantine of not less than ten days.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

HEALTH OF HoN. LYNN BoYD.-A cor respondent of the Washington Star con- tradcts the statement that the Hon. Lynn Boyd is lying at the point of death at his residence in Kentucky, and says that he Accompanied by his wife and son) has been at Philadelphia for eight weeks. Dr. Pancoast, of that city, an eminent physician, has been prescribing for him, and entertains the hope that he will have his patient sufficiently recovered by the ist ot June as to enable him to participate Tn the canvass in Kentucky.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

- Mr. Black, U. S. Consul at the city of Mexico, who, according to report, has been ordered to leave the country by Gen. Mira mon, has acted as consul in that city for more than twenty years. He is now an old man, and very infirm.
 .s. Senator Douglas proposes, it is stated, to take another trip to New Orleans
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
,4HsssSulsfrUsOy's .SOtice,

NOTICE is hereby given that the under lN signed was appointed Administrator of the Estate of STEPHEN RED, deceased, on the 18th March, 1859. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit the same to me, properly authenticated, within one year after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit in said es- tate, and if they be not so presented within two years, from the date of said letters, they will be forever barred.
 J. M. ROBINSON,
 may 18-6w Administrator.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

TIE WAR IN EuRoPE.-The foreign news which we publish in our columns announces that the troops of Austria have crossed the Ticinio, and that war has &C., tually commenced between that nation on the one side and France and Sardinia on the other. The .Ne,o Orleans Courier of Friday last, has the following view of the consequences of the war ::
 Already consols have fallen in England, Government securities in France, and conf dence in the general state of existing affairs everywhere. It appears that the public at
 large have no trust in governments in tight times. When crisis comes, government may be broken like bank or a merchant. The effect upon us is not less striking, though well known beforehand. Our cotton
 market has been paralyzed; the price has fallen: the sales have become almost nothing, and general panic has seized the public. The interest of money has risen, general cred it has fallen, all trade of every sort has been disturbed and everybody is on the lookout for coming events.
 We presume, of course, that the United States and all their people, are perfectly ready to meet any contingency likely to be produced by such events, and to act as their duties and
 their interests may dictate. We take it for granted that, in matter in which we are not at all interested, we will, all of us, form our
 own ideas and pursue our own desires and pur- poses.
 It is quite obvious that, at the first, we Of
 the Southern States must suffer, while those of the Northern States will be benefited. Cotton will fall, but wheat and provisions will rise. This loss we must stand, and we ought to be
 prepared for it.
 The .Neu Orleans Della of the same day, after quoting the foregoing, says :: The Southern States would doubtless have suffered largely from the cause named, had not the cotton crop of the past year been sent for
 ward But, as the great bulk of that crop is off our hands, there is not much chance of our
 being seriously affected by the European war. Before the next crop begins to come into mar
 ket, affairs will have settled down into heal
 thy and solid condition.
 We are not so well satisfied that the North
 and West will be so greatly benefited by the
 European boueversement. It may increase the demand for breadstuhs, but the great wants of the West, which is the onty reliable grain- growing section of our Union, are capital and labor, and these will hardly be increased by a European war.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

LETTER FROM HoN. JAMES B. CLAy.- The Old Line Wings of Shelby county. Kentucky, (says the Memphis .dva- lanche,) addressed letter to Hon. James B. Clay, asking his advice as to the course they ought to pursue in the contest now going on in that State. MT. Clay sends them an able and interesting reply, cen surfing the conduct of some of the present leaders of the Opposition towards his illus trious father, and closing with the following language:
 In conclusion, gentlemen, will say that 1 have seen no reason to doubt the correct. ness of the position which assumed three years ago. I believed, then, that the only great political contest in the country was between the Black Republican party and the Democratic paty--that the stake played for was the Union itself believe that next year, under whatever name the opponents of the Democrats may be ar rayed, we shall have the same battle over again. Whilst I cannot expect every measure of the Democratic Administration to accord precisely with my judgment, any more than could the measures of any other party be expected to accord fully with the opinions of each individual member of it !; and whilst in the selection of men, I shall feel myself free to vote, or not vote, ac- cording to my own choice, i IS my iatea- tion Jy eusry Honorable means ga nag po,uer, to sustain and support the Democratic parfy, as the only political organization aohich has the ,D1i and the po,cer to pre- serre the Union iron. dissolution.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
PRAIRIE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
 FAIR

MR. EDITOR :-Please insert the fol- lowing extracts from the minutes of the Agricultural meeting:
 RESOLVED, That committee of two be appointed a, each place suggested, as suitable, for holding the next Agricultural Fair, to ascertain which point will sub- scribe most literally toward fitting up grounds, &c.. &c.
 BrownspiHe-P. H. Wheat, Nathan Bird.
 .flanfa-I. c. A. Skillern, John M. Ball.
 Hickory Plain-Jno. c. Davic, Dr. Wm. l.. Moore.
 Des .Hrc-Simeon Horne. J. W. Mar. tin. SIMEON HORNE, Sec'y.'
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS.

OTHER APPROPRIATION BILLS. To provide for lighting with gas Four -and-a-Half, Seventh, and Twelfth streets ...... 400 % To provide for paying expenses of investigating committees, House of Representatives. 10000 % Lighthouses ...... ....... 33l. .607 50 To carry into effect treaty stpu- lations with certain Indian tribes, and for other purposes:
 Indian Service S62l .166 66
 Mail Steamers. s34l ,229 l6=962, 1895 s2 To provide for paying expenses House of Representatives..... 10000 %
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
From the Nashville Union and American.
 THE GOVERNMENT EXPENSES.

The following table will exhibit the sum of money appropriated at the last session of Congress, for the support of the various departments of the government.
 Second Session-Thirty- Fifth Congress.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

THE EVENING ARGus.--This is the title of new paper, the first number of which was to have been issued at Mem phis on Monday last. Three young gentlemen, Messrs. H. LEIGH FREDDY, WALTER HAY and c. A. BRowER, are the publishers and proprietors. Success to industry, energy and enterprise.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Spring and SuEnlnev
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A. T. WELLS $ BROTHER
C37 MAIN STREET

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 MEMPHIS, TENN LESSEE. VNyE E are now prepared for Wholesalins |, w well as Retailing, and desire to calIa, attention of Country Merchants as well Planters and the community in general to on, we'll assorted stock of Fancy and stnnls Dry Goods, which we offer at our usng or rather unusual low prices. Call and seer
 A. T. WELLS x BRO.. aprii22-3m. 237 Main Street
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
EHSSEEEr OIF.

DY the barrel, or less quantity, best English ID superior article, free from aduE:eraon at the City Drug Store.
 april15- D. ?. BLACK & O.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18
R E MOVIE D.

BkS WE have removed the "CIrIzEN OrrIcE," 10 our new rooms, at the corner of Lyon and Walton streets. up stairs south of G. w. VADEN's Warehoise-im- mediately opposite the Steamboat Landing
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